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9th ANNUAL FELLOWSHIP BARBECUES AND CELEBRATION OF GOD'S LOVE
Sign up to host a BBQ at your home in July or August.
People will sign up at different locations without knowing who will be attending.
Participants will be informed of the location a week prior to the BBQ.
Help our members and friends enjoy great food while connecting with people in the church family.
Please contact the church office to serve as a host or to attend a BBQ.
Sponsored by Diaconate Commission.

Monday Nights GRIEF RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP
7:00 p.m. in the Lounge
Facilitated by Marge Emrick, Virginia Joyce, & our Stephen Ministers.
The series will focus on 13 sessions produced by GriefShare. Each meeting consists of a video featuring some
of the nation’s foremost experts on grief recovery as well as a group discussion and sharing time. Join us at anytime.
Please contact the church office for more information.

Friday, May 1, 2009 MAY DAY COOKOUT
7:00 p.m. Pastor Erin’s house
BYO Meat or soy protein. Sides and drinks provided. Open to all young and young at heart adults.
Please contact Pastor Erin Gordon for more information. Sponsored by Young Adult Ministries

Saturday, May 2, 2009 FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: TOY STORY 1 (G)
6:00 p.m. in the Chapel
Connect with other families with our monthly Family Movie Night. Admission is free.
Movie nights offer wide screen surround sound theater, prizes for children, and snacks and drinks.
Feel free to bring dinner and snacks. Bring your pillows and blankets and invite your friends and neighbors!

Sunday, May 3, 2009 MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR ANGIE JELLIFFE
2:30 p.m. on the Courtyard. University of Redlands African Drumming Ensemble
3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Celebration of Angie's Life
Reception following.

Monday, May 4, 2009 WOMEN'S SMALL GROUP: RUTH CIRCLE
6:30 p.m. at Jean Gail’s home
Salad and Dessert Potluck and Planning

Monday, May 4, 2009 PARENTING YOUR PARENTS SUPPORT NETWORK
7:00 p.m. in the church E.S. Foote Library.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009 WOMEN’S MINISTRIES LUNCHEON
11:00 a.m. at Mary Jane Auerbacher’s Home
$6.00 for Salad Bar Lunch
Program: Caring For Our Children
Music: Mary Jane Auerbacher, Organ

Friday, May 8, 2009 WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Cindy DeRoulhac's home
Bible studies will use the book "Forgiveness: Making Peace with the Past" by Douglas Connelly to help with group discussion.
All women are invited to join this lively and interactive group.
Meets from September through May on the 2nd Fridays of each month (except for March and April 2009).

Friday, May 8, 2009 YOUTH MINISTRIES BROOMBALL NIGHT
11:00 p.m Leaving from First Baptist Redlands. Cost $12
An outing with Redlands' First United Methodist Church at the Ontario Ice Skating Center.

Thursday, May 14, 2009 THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER, MAY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES
5:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Come and celebrate May birthdays with cake and ice cream. Those celebrating their birthdays this month are invited as our guest on
this special night and will receive a complimentary meal. We will have an opportunity to recognize your birthday and offer our prayers for you.
Please place a dinner reservation with the church office.

Saturday, May 16, 2009 KIWANIS RUMMAGE SALE
8:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. in the Church Parking Lot

Sunday, May 17, 2009 FIRST BAPTIST REDLANDS MINISTRY INFORMATION BRUNCH
9:45 a.m. in Judson Hall
Join us for a light brunch and find out more about the ministries and programs at our church, and what it means to be a member.
All people are received into the membership of FBCR on the basis of their confession of faith in Christ and their commitment to
support the ministry God has given us as a congregation both locally and globally. If you are looking for a church home,
we invite you to consider becoming part of our family. Please contact Pastor Joe or Pastor Erin regarding membership.
Hosted by the Diaconate Commission..

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 FIRST BAPTIST NIGHT AT GOURMET PIZZA SHOPPE
4:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. 120 E. State Street, Redlands
15% of all sales on the 3rd Tuesday of every month are donated to FBC Redlands.
Enjoy their great pizzas, sandwiches, and unique desserts while supporting our church's ministry.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 WOMEN'S SMALL GROUP: MIRIAM CIRCLE
12:00 p.m. at Jean Wise’ home
Potluck and Planning

Wednesday, May 20, 2009 WOMEN'S SMALL GROUP: CHARITY CARMAN CIRCLE
6:00 p.m. at Ann Smith’s home
Fellowship and Planning

Saturday, May 23, 2009 YOUNG ADULTS BIKE WORKSHOP
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 23, 2009 YOUTH MINISTRIES SPIRIT WEST COAST CONCERT IN DEL MAR
9:30 a.m.Leaving from the church. For high school students only. Cost $65
Click here for more information about Spirit West Coast.

Saturday, May 22 and 23, 2009 PUT-IT-TOGETHER
Attention Sewers, Quilters, Scrappers, Knitters, and Other Hobbyists Arts and Crafts Room.
Get some help on a special project, receive some inspiration, or just have a great time in fellowship.
Bring a snack to share (not required!), a project to finish (not required!), or just bring yourself!
For more information, please contact Deena Barwick .
• Friday, May 22, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
• Saturday, May 23, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Monday, May 24, 2009 MEMORIAL DAY
Church office closed.