Saturday, August 2, 2008 FAMILY BOWLING OUTING
3:00 p.m. Meeting at Empire Bowl
$5 per game (includes shoes rentals) and money for dinnerat Shakey's
Sign up with Hien Huynh.
Connect with other parents. Throughout the summer, parents and your young children are invited to get to know each other at different
activities hosted by families in the church. Look in the bulletin for updated activities.

Saturday, August 2, 2008 8th ANNUAL FELLOWSHIP BARBECUES AND CELEBRATION OF GOD'S LOVE
6:00 p.m. Location in Highland. Enjoy great food while connecting with people in the church family by joining one or more Fellowship BBQs.
Two dates in August are available for you to choose. Please contact the church office or sign up Sunday mornings on the patio.
You will be informed of the location a week prior to the BBQ. Sponsored by Diaconate Commission.

Sunday, August 3, 2008 8th ANNUAL FELLOWSHIP BARBECUES AND CELEBRATION OF GOD'S LOVE
6:00 p.m. Location in Redlands. Attend our final Fellowship BBQ for the summer.
Enjoy great food while connecting with people in the church family by joining one or more Fellowship BBQs.
Please contact the church office or sign up Sunday mornings on the patio.
You will be informed of the location a week prior to the BBQ. Sponsored by Diaconate Commission.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 SUMMER SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY: PSALMS
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. until August 19
At Jonathan and Wendy Pesk’s Home. EVERYONE is welcome to this weekly series.
Attend anytime this summer. Please contact the church office for information.

Saturday, August 9, 2008 FAMILY BBQ AND POOL PARTY
4:00 p.m. Joanne Baerg’s home
Bring food to share.
Contact Joanne or the church office for directions and information.
Connect with other parents. Throughout the summer, parents and your young children are invited to get to know each other at different
activities hosted by families in the church. Look in the bulletin for updated activities.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008 SUMMER SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY: PSALMS
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. until August 19
At Jonathan and Wendy Pesk’s Home. EVERYONE is welcome to this weekly series.
Attend anytime this summer. Please contact the church office for information.

Sunday, August 17, 2008 SILENT AUCTION FOR CHURCH RETREAT SCHOLARSHIPS
9:00 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. on  the Church Patio
Services and Gifts For Bidding:
•4 Disneyland tickets with parking pass
•6 Gourmet Pizzas Shoppe meals (12’’ pizza, 1 regular dinner salad, and 2 fountain drinks) in Redlands or Calimesa
•20 Alterations, 22 watch repairs or watch battery replacements at Fabulous Finds Tailoring in Loma Linda
•2 Redlands’ Marie Callender’s dinners for two and 2 pies
•2 Shake It Up! Dance Studio private lessons in Redlands
•1 year of oil changes (4), tire rotations, and brake inspections at Brake Masters in Redlands
•Legal Documents completed by the Law Office of Kathleen B. Albrektson in Redlands (Advance Health Care Directives and Durable Power of Attorney for Finance.)
•$25 Claim Jumper gift certificate
•Selah Christian Bookstore in Redlands gift certificate
•Gift Basket from the Dental Office of Dr. Mark Carpenter
•2 Mary Kay gift baskets from Laurie Albrektson Shumate
•And more...

Sunday, August 17, 2008 QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING
11:15 a.m. in  the Sanctuary
Members & friends are encouraged to attend this important meeting. Minutes from the April 24, 2008 Business Meeting are in the office to review.
Major topics for discussion:
• Introduction of new church staff
• Update on our Ministries

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 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.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 SUMMER SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY: PSALMS
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.
At Jonathan and Wendy Pesk’s Home. EVERYONE is welcome to this final study.
Ccontact the church office for more small group bible studies starting in the fall.

Saturday August 24, 2008 JOIN FBCR’S HABITAT TEAM
8:00 a.m.-Noon
Practically make a significant impact in a family’s life. Come and help build a new house on 826 Tribune in Redlands.
Our church has committed to work 1 Saturday a month until completion of the home.
Please contact the church office or Marla Steffen to sign up. Sponsored by Local Outreach

August 22-24, 2008 CHURCH RETREAT at Campus by the Sea on Catalina Island
Don't miss this popular annual retreat. Enjoy the opportunity to recreate together, study together, play together and eat together. Learn more.

Sunday, August 31, 2008 RETIREMENT CELEBRATION BRUNCH TO HONOR DORIS BILLINGS
11:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
Cost of the brunch is $10 (No charge for children under 12)
Complimentary childcare provided for nursery through the 5th grade

Tickets will be on sale on the church patio after the 9:30 a.m. service and available in the church office during the week.
Please plan to attend this special celebration as we honor Doris’ 40 faithful years of service as our church organist.

Thursday, September 11, 2008 THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER AND FALL PROGRAMS RESUME
5:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Come and celebrate August and September birthdays with cake and ice cream. Place a dinner reservation with the church office.

Sunday, September 14, 2008 RALLY DAY AND SUPER SUNDAE SUNDAY CELEBRATION
• 2 Worship Services: 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
• Fall Rally at 9:30 a.m.
• Super Sundae Sunday Ice Cream Social at 6:00 p.m. on the church courtyard

September 16, 2008, 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.

Thursday, October 9, 2008, THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER AND PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES 5:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Come and celebrate October birthdays with cake and ice cream. Place a dinner reservation with the church office.

CHURCH PHOTO DIRECTORY
For everyone at First Baptist Redlands (members and friends). Every household with a picture taken will receive a free church photo directory and a free 8x10 Lifetouch Professional Studios color portrait. If you have additional portrait needs for your family, you will be able to see your proofs on the spot and have an opportunity to purchase portrait packages that will be delivered before the holidays.
Please save a date and make a photo appointment. A portrait session including wait time will take approximately 1 hour.
•Tuesday, October 21 (2:00 — 9:00 p.m.)
•Wednesday, October 22 (2:00 — 9:00 p.m.)
•Thursday, October 23 (2:00 — 9:00 p.m.)
•Friday, October 24(2:00 — 9:00 p.m.)
•Saturday, October 25 (9:30 a.m.— 5:00 p.m.)

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 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.

Sunday, November 2, 2008 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS Turn back your clocks 1 hour.

CHURCH PHOTO DIRECTORY
For everyone at First Baptist Redlands (members and friends). Every household with a picture taken will receive a free church photo directory and a free 8x10 Lifetouch Professional Studios color portrait. If you have additional portrait needs for your family, you will be able to see your proofs on the spot and have an opportunity to purchase portrait packages that will be delivered before the holidays.
Please save a date and make a photo appointment. A portrait session including wait time will take approximately 1 hour.
•Tuesday, November 4 (2:00 — 9:00 p.m.)
•Wednesday, November 5 (2:00 — 9:00 p.m.)
•Thursday, November 6 (2:00 — 9:00 p.m.)
•Friday, November 7 (2:00 — 9:00 p.m.)
•Saturday, November 8 (9:30 a.m.— 5:00 p.m.)

Thursday, November 13, 2008, THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER AND PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES 5:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall .
Come and celebrate November birthdays with cake and ice cream. Place a dinner reservation with the church office .

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 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.

November 20, 2008 THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF REDLANDS AGAPE DINNER
6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Prices
• Family: $18.00 (parents & children)
• Adults: $8.00
• Child (6-11): $3.00
• Child (under 5): $1.00
Child care provided (birth-3 years old).

This is the time of year that we focus on the many things for which we are thankful.
It is with pleasure that the Worship Commission is planning a special event of praise and thanksgiving to be shared by all.
Celebrate with us at our church's annual Thanksgiving dinner.

Saturday, November 21 and 22, 2008 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 Chapman.
• Friday, November 21, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 22, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 30, 2008 A SPECIAL ADVENT PERFORMANCE 6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Start off your holiday season with our annual Thanksgiving weekend performance. Invite your friends and neighbors to enjoy our gift for the community.
Complimentary childcare (birth–3 years). More details to follow. A community event sponsored by the Local Outreach and Diaconate Commissions.

Thursday, December 4, 2008 HANGING OF THE GREENS SERVICE 6:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Join us for a special worship service as we prepare for the coming Christ.
Adults and children are invited during the service to decorate the Christmas tree and the Sanctuary.  

Saturday, December 6, 2008 ANNUAL ADVENT BRUNCH AND PROGRAM 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
Adults–$6; Child (under 11)–$2. Tickets will be on sale on the patio Sunday mornings or contact the office during the week.
Sponsored by the Women's Ministries

Saturday, December 6, 2008 CHILDREN'S SUPER SATURDAY
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary and Arts and Crafts Room. Ages 4-5th grade. Lunch included. No charge.

Sunday, December 7, 2008 CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
5:30–6:00 p.m. Children's Open House on the top floor of the Education Building
6:00 p.m. Children’s Ministry Christmas Pageant and cookie refreshments in the Sanctuary
The children invite you to be a part of their Open House, program, and dessert reception.
Nursery (ages 0-2) care provided.

Thursday, December 11, 2008 THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER, DECEMBER’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AND PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES
5:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Place a dinner reservation with the church office .

Saturday, December 13, 2008 13TH ANNUAL YOUNG ADULTS HOLIDAY PARTY & GIFT EXCHANGE
7:00 p.m. at Hien and Ellie Huynh’s House

Tuesday, December 16, 2008 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.

Thursday, December 18, 2008 ANNUAL MEXICAN CHRISTMAS DINNER CELEBRATION 5:45 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
FOLLOWED BY PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES.
Thursday Night Dinners will resume again on January 8, 2009
Prices
• Adults: $6.00
• Child (6-12): $2.00
• Children 5 & under: $1.00
Come and celebrate with the church family an evening filled with fantastic Mexican food and fun for the entire family.
Activities include but not limited to hitting piñatas; eating fresh baked chicken, beef, cheese tamales, Spanish rice, chicken enchiladas,
fresh baked dessert and more food. Then, join us for our programs for all ages!!

Sunday, December 21, 2008 A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC PROGRAM
"Lullabies of Hope" Presented by the Worship Team
8:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Sunday, December 21, 2008 A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CANTATA
Presented by the Chancel Choir
11 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Wednesday, December 24, 2008 CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE WITH SPECIAL MUSIC AND CAROLS
7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
This meaningful service includes special music and carols from our combined music ministry and offers a joyful opportunity to
contemplate the gift of Christ in your life.
Nursery and Toddler care provided (birth-3 years old).