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is a vital component of the Christian faith. First Baptist offers ample opportunities to learn how to become Spiritually Fit for people of all ages and stages of life. Please check the Sunday morning bulletin for updated information or call our church office. |
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10:50 – 11:50 a.m. in the Lounge
Join us for an opportunity to have a discussion with Pastor Bob or Pastor Erin on the sermon of the morning.
Bring your questions and comments regarding what the sermon evokes in you.
This is a way for the sermon to be an
interactive event of the congregation. |
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We are now in our summer schedule and will resume our Regular Sunday School Programs in the fall.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
(September 12, 2010- June 12, 2011)
Our Sunday morning classes are designed to enrich, encourage, and challenge. They provide continuing opportunities
to explore how the love of God extended to us in Christ can be experienced in everyday life
amid all the pressing issues of our day. |
9:30 to
10:30 a.m. |
: Using the First Light: Living the Questions DVD series, class will study about the historical Jesus and the Kingdom of God with two of the world's leading Jesus scholars (John Dominic Crossan and Marcus Borg) on location throughout the Galilee and Jerusalem.
Questions raised: Why did Jesus happen when he happened? Why the confluence of the Baptism movement of John and the Kingdom movement of Jesus? Why the tiny villages around the Lake? Why the confrontations in Jerusalem? Why then? Why there?
Why were the titles of Caesar Augustus -- Divine, Son of God, God from God, Lord, Redeemer, Liberator, and Savior of the World -- taken from a
Roman emperor on the Palatine hill and given to a Jewish peasant on the Palestine plain? Was it low lampoon or high treason? Either way, the Romans were not laughing.
Topics:
1. The Matrix of Jesus
2. The Advent of the Messiah
3. God’s Great Cleanup
4. Collaborative Eschaton
5. The Lake as the World
6. Parables as Lures
7. Jesus as Lord
8. Substitutionary Atonement?
9. Demonstrations in Jerusalem
10. The Crowd & the Crucifixion
11. Resurrection as Resistance
12. America as the New Rome
Different resources are used throughout the year to encourage spiritual growth, challenge the mind, open our hearts, & provide a forum for discussion. Judson Hall (main floor) |
9:30 to
10:30 a.m. |
: Interactive discussion group using various articles and resources.
Field Hall (main floor) |
9:45 to
10:45 a.m. |
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continuing Bible study that explores the relevance of the Bible for
our daily lives as we seek to follow Jesus in today’s world.
Historical and contextual backgrounds of different Bible passages are
provided followed by opportunities for small group table discussions.
Chapel (main floor) |
9:45 to
10:45 a.m. |
A discussion and study of the Scripture readings from the Sunday Worship service drawing from the ecumenical resources and wisdom of the wider community of churches that use the lectionary in their worship services. Lounge (Sanctuary Building) |
10:00 to
10:45 a.m. |
Class discussion drawing from different resources that invites people into a Christianity that has room for doubts--where church is a place of forgiveness, mystery, community and transformation. Lounge (Sanctuary Building) |
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5:45 to
6:30 p.m. |
Come and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with the church family and then join us for programs for children, youth, and adults! Dinner is served buffet style. The menu varies weekly. Please place a dinner reservation on the INFORMATION CARD in the Sunday bulletin or call the church office Fellowship Hall (basement)
Dinner Prices
 Adult - $6.00
Child's (6-12) Plate - $2.00
Children 5 and under - $1.00 |
| 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. |
(up to 24 months) Nursery Room (main floor)
(Ages 2–3) Toddler Room (main floor) |
| 6:35 - 7:45 p.m |
(ages 4–2nd grade) and (3rd–5th grade)
Starting in the Pre K/K Classroom (top floor of the Education Building)
The theme for this year's Thursday Night God’s Kids and JDs is "Connecting with Our Best Selves." Lessons and activities will encourage our children to employ courtesies, demonstrate manners, use common sense, and show respect when relating to others as a form of spiritual discipline. They will have opportunities to learn how their actions and unique abilities greatly affect the church’s mission to proclaim the Gospel of Christ locally and throughout the globe.
We will also be offering plenty of fun and fellowship activities to Connect Grow & Serve. God’s Kids and JDs will begin their session together, then divide into separate groups for additional discussion and age appropriate activities.
Spend quality time with your family as well as be with others on the 2nd Thursday of every month and have fun through study, games and service. Those celebrating their birthdays in the current month receive a complimentary meal on this night. Please contact Deena Barwick for more information. Arts & Crafts Room (top floor) and other locations. |
| 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. |
Start off with a home cooked dinner with the church family then take the opportunity after supper to explore creative ways of interpreting the Bible including drama, art forms, music, and whatever else strikes our fancy. Talent not required; enthusiasm encouraged.
For more information, please visit our Youth Ministries website fbcryouth.weebly.com.
BYF Youth Room |
| 6:45 - 7:45 p.m |
Fellowship
Hall
Discussion of topics such as the Trinity, Resurrection, Eschatology (the end times), and more that will offer Christians new perspectives which can help us to |
| 6:45 - 7:45 p.m |
Geared for parents with young children, those expecting your little bambino to arrive in the near future, or those wanting to know more about parenting issues. Connect Grow & Serve with others who are in a similar season of life. Have fun with social events and learn from each other, guest speakers, and professionals regarding parenting related topics. Judson Hall
Click here for more information and current class schedule.
Spend quality time with your family as well as be with others on the 2nd Thursday of every month and have fun through games and service. Those celebrating their birthdays for the month receive a complimentary meal on this night. Please contact Deena Barwick for more information. Arts & Crafts Room (top floor) and other locations. |
| 7:45 p.m. |
Adult Choir
Room (Sanctuary Building) |
| 8:15 p.m. |
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Discussing various
current issues explored in a theological context.
Currently reading The Unlikely Disciple. Meeting at the
Cafe Royale in Redlands. |
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"Knowledge is free at the library. Just bring your own container."—
Author unknown
The First Baptist Church of Redlands E.S. Foote Library maintains a collection of more than 4,000 books, DVDs, and videos for all ages. Collections include children, young adults, biographies, devotional, fiction, non-fiction, and special interests. In addition, the library has an extensive theological collection. The library also has a collection of rare books that were donated by missionaries covering mission work in Burma, India, Africa, and throughout the world.
Summer Sunday mornings from 9:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
Sundays from 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (September - June)
Thursday nights the library table is open from 5:4 5 p.m.-7:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall (September - June) |
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Mission Statement: In commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, to the mission of the church, through the enabling of the Holy Spirit. First Baptist Women’s Ministries provides opportunities for each woman and girl to become and develop as God’s person, build God’s faith community, and serve God’s world. |
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It’s about serving missions abroad and here at home.
It’s about women of all ages gathering for fellowship.
It’s about growing in our faith in Jesus Christ our Lord.
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All women and girls are invited to participate in the Women’s Ministries. Each woman and girl is encouraged to participate according to her own needs, interests and gifts as led by the Spirit of God. You can start by
- Joining a circle for a small group experience. We often meet in people’s homes. Please call the office for information.
- Attending the once-a-month church-wide meetings and meal. See the Sunday bulletin or Tapestry Newsletter for dates, times, and places.
- Coming to the lively Women’s Bible Study held at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Friday of every month at Cindy DeRoulhac's home.
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The Ministry of Music at The First Baptist Church of Redlands inspires
worshipers with music from the classics to the contemporary. In
addition to congregational singing in all our worship services,
we have several choral choirs that provide for personal
growth and satisfaction while giving people the opportunity to
use their talents, develop their skills, and share their joy.
The Chancel Choir provides leadership in our weekly 11:00 a.m. worship service. This choir, which comprises youth and adults, rehearses on Thursday nights after the Fellowship Dinner. Please contact Richard Steffen for more information.
This ensemble leads the music in our 8:30 a.m Worship Service. Weekly practices are on Mondays in the Sanctuary.
Please contact Eric Stoddard for more information.
We invite musicians of all types to share their talents in informal fellowship settings and in special music and accompaniment for our worship services. Please contact Richard Steffen or Eric Stoddard for more information. |
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We believe God equips men and women to work as equal partners in the
church. All leadership opportunities are therefore open to both men and
women of faith. Our members and friends are encouraged to explore different
opportunities for mission and ministry and to discover those areas where
they can serve most effectively and joyfully.
The First Baptist Church of Redlands has seven commissions elected by
the congregation to provide leadership in different areas of our church
ministry. The commission system enables our church members to be personally
involved in the ongoing ministry of the church and to develop special
skills and expertise in vital areas of service.
Christian
Education
Diaconate
Finance
and Property
Local
Outreach
National
and World Missions
Pastoral and Staff Relations
Worship |
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