Find out what’s happening at FCC!

Rehearsals Have Resumed as of September 11!

For more info, check out page 9!

The Youth Group has some fun things coming up! To find out more, check out page 9!

September 12, 2016 For the week of September 18, 2016

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB NEWS

The Women’s Book Club is reading “Small

Miracles: Extraordinary Coincidences from

Everyday Life” by Yitta Halberstam and

Judith Leventhal. We will meet on Sunday,

September 25 at 11:30 a.m. in the Church Library to discuss.

Christian Round TableThis group meets each Wednesday at 12 noon in the Church Library for a time of fellowship and discussion of today’s current events and issues. All are welcome to bring a sack lunch and join in the discussion on Sept. 14, 2016.

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We are united in striving to

know the Will of God as taught

in the Holy Scriptures; and in

our purpose, to walk in the

ways of the Lord, made known,

or to be made known to us.

- Our Covenant -

Dr. Steven Jay Davis Senior Minister

Dr. Lowell W. Linden Minister Emeritus

Rev. Lori Hovren Ministry Associate

Michael Richardson Coordinator of Technology

Bruce McClurg Choir Director

Dr. Stephen Moore Church Organist

Debbie Prutsman Clarion Kids Choir Director

Wendy Zaragoza Youth Leader

Vance Lambert Custodian

Oscar Pacheco Facility Maintenance

Phone: (909) 793-3157

Email: Office@FCCRedlands.org

Web: www.FCCRedlands.org

2 W. Olive Ave.

Redlands, CA 92373

Church Office Hours:Monday-Thursday:

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES

September 18, 2016

Please join us for Worship Services at

8:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Grail, and

10:00 a.m. in the Main Sanctuary.

SERMON The sermon this week is titled

“Living a Principled Life ,” and the

Scripture passage is Exodus 20:1-21

GREETERS GREETERS NEEDED—We are in need of greet-

ers for the second service. Please sign up on the

patio or in the Church Office if you’d like to vol-

unteer.

FLOWERS The flowers this week are given by Rich and

Sharyn Beemer in remembrance of Frank

Beemer

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Dear Friends,

Consider what is going on in the world around Jacob’s desperate family described in Genesis. It’s not altogether different from the events of today:

An assortment of developing nations struggle forexistence in the shadow of a global super power.

Economic challenges create turmoil between thehaves and have-nots

A devastating drought contributes to a disastrousfamine that threatens people with starvation.

Desperate people are migrating in order to survive, but there is oppositionto the immigration.

The super power feels their homeland security is threatened by espionageand potential terrorists infiltration.

Misery is wielded through human trafficking, prostitution, incest, andrape.

Roaming gangs of youth commit random acts of violence.

The family unit is torn apart through pride, rivalry, and jealousy.

In the midst of it all, comes the resonating word of the Lord from the very first chapter of Genesis, “Let there be Light;” then throughout the book of Gen-esis we read how God’s word calls forth light in a world of darkness.

The first book of the Bible gives glimpses of God’s light penetrating dark corners in the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and their families. These patriarchs are imperfect people, like you and me; but God is at work giving the light of grace, blessing them, and calling them to be a blessing to others.

I invite you to read from Genesis this week. If you’d like assistance selecting what to read, you may go to my blog at IN THE BIG-N-ING. If you wish to view this week’s sermon or see a tool I’ve developed for keeping track of Jacob’s children you may go to God is My Hero.

We’ve had a wonderful start to our fall season at church. Thanks to Ed Yarnelle for a lovely recital last week, to Carol Ley for her cooking at Kirk Night, and to everyone who made Rally Day a great success this past Sunday: Ber Tucker, the Christian Education Board, and all the cooks and helpers who contributed to such a fun day!

See you in church,

Steve

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LONG TERM HEALTH ISSUES Helena Whitehurst

Steve Graves

Janet Graves

Brook Stuck

Michael DiMuro

Steve Allen

Carl Griffin

Fae Burgess

Jane Hawkins

Darla Heringes

PRAYER LIST

IMMEDIATE CONCERNS Carol B. Burgess

Jan Eickman

Grace Wilson

Jeanne Rosenquist

Marian Rundle

Dorothy Dally

Carol Roghair

EXTENDED CHURCH FAMILY Peggy Patten—Lori Hovren’s mother

Stacy Huckins—Maizie’s daughter-in-law

Tom Johnson—Shirley Miner’s son

Shirley Mayse—Sue Baze’s mother

Teri Hankammer—Joann Dickson’s daughter

Grace Williams—Ruth-Ann Nydam’s granddaughter

Keith Hook—Barbara Hook’s son

Jennifer Haynes—Granddaughter of the Lecklers & the Alfords

Alma Rennegarbe—Robert Mendez’s mother

John (Tim) Simon—Ken and Madeline Hendershot’s son-in-law

Gabrielle Alford—Granddaughter of the Alfords

Marge Wilson—Younger sister of Jean Nease

Jeanne Brown—Carole Ley’s Sister

Jack Robey—Stepson of Steven Henry

If you know of anyone who is in need of prayer or a visit from the pastor, please

feel free to call the Church Office and let us know, or leave a note on your

response card in church.

IMMEDIATE CONCERNS

(Continued)

Madeline Hendershot

Monica Temple

Margaret Hartzell

Barbara Davies

Audrey Vaughn

Weldon Clegg

William Vander Lugt

Thelma DeFoy

Gordon Baird

Laura Gunn

Jean Nease

Mary Clegg

Christina Jensen

Don Nydam

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FAMILY MINISTRIES CORNER

This week at church I'm

teaching the children

about Moses and the

Exodus out of Egypt.

The picture below from

Walk Thru the Bible is a

reminder of the sto-

ry. The People are

walking right through

the Exit. The name Exodus comes from two Greek words that mean

“the way out” or “exit.” At the end of the previous book of Genesis, the

Hebrew people were a “chosen few” living in the favor of the Pharaoh

of Egypt. But after Joseph died, a new king came to the throne of

Egypt who felt no obligation to Joseph’s descendants. As a result, the

Hebrews became slaves in a land that was not their own. Exodus is the

story of their deliverance. In the first half of the book (chapters 1-18),

God calls Moses to request release from Pharaoh, to take Israel through

the “exit” from Egypt, and to lead their long journey to the Promised

Land. In chapters 19-40, is the story of how God wanted the people to

live good lives.

Here is the theme memory verse for Exodus: "... God spoke all these

words: 'I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the

land of slavery.'" Exodus 20:1

To learn more about the Book of Genesis, check out Pastor Steve's

blog at StevenJayDavis.com… and be sure to join us in church on

Sunday, too!

KIRK NIGHT

Kirk Night will not resume until October.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Music Committee

7:00 p.m. Lounge

AA 7:00 p.m. Basement

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AA 7:00 p.m. Basement

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Worship Services:

Farewell to Peter Tupou

8:30 & 10:00 a.m.

Youth Group 6:00 p.m.

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(Church Office Closed)

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Safety Meeting

7:00 p.m. Kimberly Hall

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Exercise Class 8:30 a.m.

Msn. Commons 10 a.m.

E.A./Round Table Noon

Kirk Night 6:00 p.m.

Community Chorus

7:30 p.m. K. Hall

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Board of Directors

7:00 p.m. Lounge

Choir 7:00 p.m.

AA 7:00 p.m. Basement

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AA 7:00 p.m. Basement

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Worship Services

8:30 & 10:00 a.m.

Clarion Choir 9:00 a.m.

RALLY DAY! 11:00 a.m.

Youth Group 6:00 p.m.

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AAUW 6:00p.m.

Board of Christian Ed.

7:00 p.m. Library

Mission Committee

7:00 p.m. Office

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Diaconate Meeting

7:00 p.m. Lounge

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Exercise Class 8:30 a.m.

E.A./Round Table Noon

Community Chorus

7:30 p.m. Sanctuary

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Choir 7:00 p.m.

AA 7:00 p.m. Basement

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AA 7:00 p.m. Basement

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David Freeland

Memorial

10:00 a.m.

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Worship Services

8:30 & 10:00 a.m.

Clarion Choir 9:00 a.m.

Youth Group 6:00 p.m.

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Church Council

7:00 p.m. Lounge

Redlands Opera Theatre

7:00 p.m. Sanctuary

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Compassionate Friends

7:00 p.m. Lounge

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Exercise Class 8:30 a.m.

Msn. Commons 10 a.m.

E.A./Round Table Noon

Community Chorus

7:30 p.m. Sanctuary

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Rummage Sale—

Members and Friends

4:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.

Choir 7:00 p.m.

AA 7:00 p.m. Basement

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Rummage Sale—Open

to General Public

9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

AA 7:00 p.m. Basement

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Redlands Opera Theatre

12:00 p.m. Sanctuary

Rummage Sale—Open

to General Public

9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

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Worship Services

8:30 & 10:00 a.m.

Clarion Choir 9:00 a.m.

Women’s Book Club

11:30 a.m. Library

Youth Group 6:00 p.m.

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Redlands Opera Theatre

7:00 p.m. K. Hall

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Exercise Class 8:30 a.m.

E.A./Round Table Noon

Community Chorus

7:30 p.m. K. Hall

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Choir 7:00 p.m.

AA 7:00 p.m. Basement

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AA 7:00 p.m. Basement

(1 Timothy 4:10)

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Care Committee Call The Care Committee is looking for those who have an interest in the

various ways that we can contribute to the welfare of our Congregation.

For more information contact the church office

A Special Thank You!

Thank you so much to everyone who

participated in Rally Day and our Chili Cook-

Off. We really appreciated all of your help and

support in making our celebration a success! A

special thank you to our chili competitors:

Roslyn Dunn, John Gross-

man, Jan Jacobson,

Leonette DiMuro, Lisa Soria, Cindi Davis, Maizie

Johnson, Al Malinowski, Mark Steinbrenner,

Christine Coates, Candace Power-Quinn, Leona

Hilliard and Earlene Clinton. Thank you to David

Jump, Jonathan Phillips and Steve Vento for

barbequing. A very special thank you to all the

volunteers including the Christian Education

Board, Youth Group, Michael Richardson, Os-

car Pacheco, Steve Davis, Eli Soria, Roy Liles,

Jane Henry, Neal Waner and Zack Tucker for all

their hard work and support.

Con- gratulations to our three winners!

1st Place - Mark Steinbrenner

2nd Place - Al Malinowski

3rd Place - Maizie Johnson

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BOTTLES AND CANS FOR THE YOUTH GROUP—If you would like

to donate plastic water bottles and aluminum cans for the Youth Group

to recycle, please leave them inside the door of Vance’s closet.

generous donations! Thank you for your continued support of the youth!

The Clarion Kids Community Choir The Clarion Kids’ Community Choir is a

free opportunity for children in

Kindergarten through Eighth Grade to

learn proper vocal production,

performance technique,

and contemporary and

traditional choral works. Rehearsals Have Resumed as of

September 11, and will continue Sundays at 9:00 a.m. at First

Congregational Church—and no auditions are required! The

Clarion Kids’ Choir is directed by Debbie Prutsman, well-

known Redlands educator, director, and performer. For more

information, email Debbie at Debbie@FCCRedlands.org.

YOUTH GROUP NEWS

On Sunday, September 18, the

Youth Group will begin their fall

meetings in the basement meeting

room!

We encourage all middle school

and high school students to come

and join us for scripture, fellowship,

and fun! Bring a friend!

RUMMAGE SALE DATES

We are low on rummage this year for the Rummage Sale! Please bring

your unwanted items to church. Larger furniture items can be brought

starting Monday, September 12. Church members' and friends' night will

be on Thursday, September 22 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. General public

times are Friday, September 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Satur-

day, September 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We’ll see you there!

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Sunday, September 18, 2016:

8:30 & 10:00 a.m. Worship Services

9:00 a.m. Clarion Kids

6:00 p.m. Youth Group

Monday, September 19, 2016:

7:00 p.m. Church Council/Lounge

7:00 p.m. Redlands Opera Theater

Tuesday, September 20, 2016:

7:00 p.m. Compassionate Friends/Lounge

Wednesday, September 21, 2016:

8:30 a.m. Exercise Class

10:00 a.m. Mission Commons

Noon Emotions Anonymous/Round

Table

7:30 p.m. Community Chorus Rehearsal/

Sanctuary

Thursday, September 22, 2016:

4:00-7:00 p.m. Rummage Sale

Friends and Family Night

7:00 p.m. AA—Basement

Friday, September 23, 2016:

7:00 p.m. AA—Basement

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Rummage Sale

Saturday September 24, 2016:

9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Rummage Sale (final day)

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.pm. Redlands Opera Theater

WEEKLY CALENDAR September 18 - September 24, 2016

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EXTENDING BIRTHDAY

BLESSINGS TO...

September 19: Madeline Irving

September 20: Sheri Tucker

Mike Rosel

Justin Arreola

September 21: Michael Wronski

Kelly VonPingel

Sharyn Beemer

September 23: Kenneth Clark

Winona Singer

Lauren Briggs

September 24: June Siva

Sara Nydam