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A LOOK BACK AT OUR
125th ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION SUNDAYS

One Sunday Morning Worship Service at 9:30 a.m. occurred on these Celebration Sundays.

Special funding for our 125th Anniversary came from the Omer E. Robbins Endowment Fund which is dedicated to new ministries and special programs.

 

Previous Sunday Celebrations
triangle imageSunday, September 16, 2012
CELEBRATING First Baptist Redlands' commitment to global mission.
9:30 a.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary followed by a complimentary brunch

Opportunities for the Entire Family to Encounter our Global Missions:
Dr. Reid Trulson (Click here to know more about Reid),
Executive Director of International Ministries for the American Baptist Churches, USA.
Reid will be sharing about American Baptist Churches USA global mission focus with time for Q&A in the Chapel.

Dr. Samuel Chetti (Click here to know more about Sam),
Executive Minister of The American Baptist Churches of Los Angeles/ABCOSH.
Sam will be sharing about American Baptist Churches USA regional mission work with time for Q&A in Judson Hall.

Dr. Mark Carpenter, DDS, MPH. (Click here to know more about Mark)
Foundation for Worldwide Health

Mark will be sharing about our church's mission endeavors in Nicaragua with time for Q&A in Field Hall.

• Nursery and Toddler care (birth - 3 years) is provided in the Nursery and Toddler Rooms. Parents are requested to bring a snack or sack lunch for your little ones when checking in before the worship service. Our Children's Ministries staff will take care of feeding your children. Please pick up following the mission session.

• Children ages 4-2nd grade will be attending Children's Celebration at 9:30 a.m. in the Pre K/K Room and will be escorted by their teachers to the Fellowship Hall after the Worship Service to begin their mission adventure.

• Junior Disciples
(children in grades 3rd-5th grades) will participate in the Worship Service in the Sanctuary.

• Children ages 4-5th grades will be handed passports that will assist them on an adventure through different countries where we have ABCUSA mission partners. After the service, they will meet for brunch and begin their travels in Fellowship Hall.

• Youth 6th-12th grades
will have their mission encounter in the BYF Room where they will learn about the ministry of International Ministries missionaries, Adalia Gutierrez and Ray Schellinger in Tijuana, Mexico.

From its very beginning, First Baptist Redlands has been committed to a mission that is global in scope.
This commitment to serving the cause of God's love for the world has shaped our values and sensibilities in important ways. We will have the opportunity to explore how we are continuing this legacy today.

The morning service will conclude with a brunch where everyone is invited to choose from our various opportunities for the entire family to learn more about the global mission of our church and the American Baptist Churches, USA.


triangle imageSunday, October 14, 2012
CELEBRATING First Baptist Redlands' commitment to our local community.
9:30 a.m. Worship Service followed by a complimentary brunch

• Nursery and Toddler care (birth - 3 years) is provided in the Nursery and Toddler Rooms. Parents are requested to bring a snack or sack lunch for your little ones when checking in before the worship service. Our Children's Ministries staff will take care of feeding your children. Please pick up following the sessions.
• Children ages 4-2nd grade will be attending Children's Celebration at 9:30 a.m. in the Pre K/K Room and will be escorted by their teachers to the Fellowship Hall after the Worship Service to begin their mission adventure.

Among the special guests celebrating with us this day will be:

Dr. Robert Wallace (Click here to know more about Bob),
former Pastor of First Baptist Redlands.

Krystina Breitigam (Click here to know more about Krystina),
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at the University of Redlands.
Krystina will conduct a Q&A session during the brunch in Field Hall.

Dr. Mark Carpenter, DDS, MPH
(Click here to know more about Mark),
representing Compassion Clinic.
Mark will conduct a Q&A session during the brunch in the Chapel.

• Eric Goddard,
representing Mustard Seed Tutorial Center.

Nicholas Fisher (Click here to know more about Nicholas),
Volunteer Coordinator for Family Service Association of Redlands.
Nicholas will conduct a Q&A session during the brunch in Judson Hall.

Heidi Mayer (Click here to know more about Heidi),

Executive Director of Youth Hope in Redlands.
Heidi will conduct a Q&A session during the brunch in the Chapel.

There will also be display booths from organizations that will provide information regarding their mission in town.
Building a Generation, family resource center in Redlands.
Compassion Clinic, dental clinic for those without dental care.
Casa De La Vista and Fern Lodge, Redlands Senior Housing
Griefshare Support Group
•And more...

First Baptist Redlands has been the prime catalyst for the birthing of several important local enterprises that address a wide range of need. On this Sunday we will be inviting friends and committed leaders from agencies and ministries in the Inland Empire with which we are privileged to serve alongside. Our worship celebration will begin at 9:30 am, followed by brunch and activities highlighting our community ministry.

triangle imageSunday, November 11, 2012
125th Anniversary Celebration
9:30 a.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary followed by a
Grand Banquet on the Courtyard

Celebrating our historical legacy and giving thanks to God for the people, the opportunities, and the challenges that have spurred us forward in mission and ministry.

9:00 a.m. Nursery and Toddler care (birth - 3 years) is provided in the Nursery and Toddler Rooms. Parents are requested to pick up your little ones after the Worship Service. Please request for a high chair with our banquet staff if staying for the Banquet.

9:15 a.m. Children ages 4-Kindergarten are invited to attend Children's Celebration in the Lounge. Age appropriate activities will be provided. Parents are requested to pick up your children after the Worship Service.

Children (1st-2nd grades) and Junior Disciples
(3rd-5th grades) will participate in the Worship Service in the Sanctuary and then escorted to Children's Celebration in the Lounge. Parents are requested to pick up your children after the Worship Service.

Menu: Prime Rib, Chicken, or a Vegetarian option is available with an advanced reservation.
Please indicate your preference when signing up.

Prices
:
▪Adult: $10.00
▪Child (6-11): $3.00
▪Child (under 5): $1.00
▪Family Package (Parents & Children): $22
Please contact the church office to place a reservation and purchase your tickets.

Among the several special guests celebrating with us this day will be:
The Honorable Pete Aguilar (Click here to know more about Mayor Aguilar),
Redlands City Councilmember currently serving as Mayor.

Virginia Holmstrom (Click here to know more about Virginia),
Executive Director, American Baptist Women’s Ministries

Dr. Mary Armacost Hulst (Click here to know more about Mary),
former President of American Baptist Churches, USA. Mary grew up in First Baptist and received her call to ministry while a participant in our youth program.

Dr. Ralph W. Kuncl (Click here to know more about Dr. Kuncl),

11th and newest president of the University of Redlands.

Dr. John Townsend (Click here to know more about John),
former Pastor of First Baptist Redlands.

Dr. Robert Wallace (Click here to know more about Bob),
former Pastor of First Baptist Redlands.

This is going to be a wonderful celebration of a legacy that is living and growing. Join us on these Sundays as we partake in exciting opportunities to not only celebrate the legacy of the past, but also to experience the formative power of those commitments that beckon us forward in mission and ministry today.

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