The Source. May 2018

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1 The Source May 2018

2 Inside The Source Bill s Black Book Page 3 Birthdays/Anniversaries Page 11 B-SiDE Youth Ministry Page 7 CHAMPs Children s Ministry Page 6 Congratulations to Class 201 Attenders Page 4 Family Updates Page 11 Financial News Page 2 Grief Ministry Page 10 Growth Group Information Page 8 Growth Group Summer Study Opportunities Page 9 Monthly Calendar Page 12 Randolph s Random Reflections Page 4 Secret Sister Information Page 10 Small Group Purpose Page 10 Stewardship Corner Page 2 Trash 2 Treasure/HOPE Pantry News Page 8 Troop Support Page 10 Upcoming Sermon Titles Page 12 Women s Ministry Information Page 10 Women s Ministry Tea Invite Page 5 Young At Heart Page 5 $$$ FBC Financial News $$$ Stewardship corner Reporting Period: 3/27/18-4/30/18 Total Contributions: $ 33, Total Expense: $ 30, Difference: $ 2, Checking Balance: $ 3, (04/30/18) Savings Balance: $ 13, (04/23/18) FBC is supported solely by the tithes and offerings of its members and regular attenders. Thank you for your continued faithfulness. 2

3 BILL s BLACK BOOK A few thoughts and insights from the book Ten Great Ideas from Church History by Mark Shaw. A Vision for Justice William Wilberforce Great Idea #9: Vital Christianity fights for the personal freedom and betterment of those who suffer using the weapons of persuasion, education and legislation. Wilberforce actively emphasized that two concepts need to be rejected in working for justice, radicalism and reactionary conservatism. When dealing with social action he emphasized that extremism is not effective and in fact leads to chaos. (Wise words for today s culture.) Mark Shaw, in his evaluation, recommended that we work for reformation rather than revolution. He writes, Revolutions are quick and dirty. Reformation is not nearly as popular a word or concept as revolution. Yet the slow and patient work of reformation is far more effective over time than revolution (185). Lasting change is a slow process. The word that best describes a person working for social justice is persistence. Take stands for what is right and work on changing the attitudes of those in opposition. Justice is achieved through many long battles. It is more important to focus on spiritual renewal. A heart turning towards God is the best instrument for establishing justice. Reality tells us we must suffer before we experience the joys of reform. We are obligated, as followers of Christ, to work for the oppressed. Wilberforce s Model of Christian Social Action: Feature #1 Reject radicalism. Wilberforce rejected all utopian solutions largely because he believed the sin fulness of humankind renders all such schemes impossible. Feature #2 Reject reactionary conservatism. Extremism leads to chaos. Feature #3 Stress the practical nature of true Christianity and the new birth. The chief business of the believer while on earth is not to meditate, but to act. Feature #4 Use the means of persuasion, education and legislation. Political and charitable action can accomplish much good. Feature #5 Display patience and persistence in promoting justice. These qualities lead to permanent change and eventual victory. Feature #6 Rely on Christian community and voluntary societies. Receive encouragement and support from the Christian community. Feature #7 Identify the practices that obscure humanity s God-given dignity and contradict the gospel, and then oppose them with all your might. Social action is based on the biblical view of humanity that we are created in the image of God. God has established the worth of humanity. Applying Wilberforce s Model: Use #1: Fight for justice from the inside. Use #2: Work for reformation rather than revolution. Use #3: Work through the sodalities of voluntary societies. Use #4: Remember the pattern of the cross win through losing. Use #5: Witness to the coming kingdom; don t try to build it. Use #6: Recognize that spiritual renewal and social action are necessary partners. Until Next Time, God Bless You! Pastor Bill Ten Great Ideas from Church History 3

4 It has been great to receive the challenging yet inspiring messages that have been part of the Unshakeable Faith series. What a blessing it is to be reminded that we can build our lives on the solid foundation of commitment to Jesus Christ and what He has done. We can indeed praise God when we are able to stand strong even when things are going wrong. I have a confession to make: I can easily be tempted. I have a confession to make: I sometimes succumb to temptation. I have a confession to make: I can easily make excuses for my disobedience. I have a confession to make: I sometimes succumb to the barriers that prevent godly living. I also have an aspiration: To live a life worthy of the calling I have received without growing weary of doing good. We will close out the month of May with what we will be calling the epilogue to Unshakeable Faith. During these two additional weeks we will explore how we can face temptation with unshakeable faith and overcome some common barriers or excuses to expressing unshakeable faith. You may be in a season in which you are overcoming the obstacles life is bringing your way. Conversely, you may be in a season in which you feel overcome by the challenges of life. Either way, continue to allow yourself to be transformed by the renewing of the mind. Let us begin praying now regarding how God will strengthen us in the near future as we face the temptations and other challenges of life that come our way. I look forward to exploring our epilogue to the Unshakeable Faith series with you as we continue to submit as a church family to God s process of molding us into His fully developed and devoted followers. Congratulations To: Laura Bryant Katreena Rybchinskiy Julie Paschal Sandra Starinieri Upon Your Completion of Class 201: Exploring My Spiritual Maturity Next Class 101:Exploring FBC Membersip on May 20th. Use Your Connection Card to Sign Up. 4

5 Thank you to Cynthia Stonehouse for inviting Leslie Riley to speak at the April luncheon. Leslie provided some incredibly valuable information regarding the importance of having a will and/or a trust. She also provided the steps needed in order to undertake the task of creating one or the other, or both. Great information! Another round of thanks goes to the Young At Heart team for providing such a warm, fun, and festive atmosphere for everyone to enjoy a great lunch and great conversation. The next lunch is May 9th. We always want to ensure that there is plenty of food for everyone to enjoy. With that in mind, if you are planning on attending please make certain to bring a main dish or a side dish to share with approximately 25 to 35 people. Also, remember to invite your friends and encourage them to bring a dish to share as well. FBC is always happy to provide the drinks and some yummy desserts. Please let Cay Wenning or Diane Armbruster know if you will be attending as well as what dish you ll be bringing. Thanks so much! Next Lunch May 11:30 am You are cordially invited to attend the Women s Ministry Tea Saturday May 5th 1:00 FBC Tickets: $15 per The Community Center 5

6 Sixth Grade Pick Night A big round of applause to each of the All Stars on all of their hard work this past season. ASA will hold Closing Ceremonies on May 9th. We have one graduate this year, Issabella Valenzuela. She has attended ASA since Kindergarten and has truly excelled in grasping the habits of a disciple. Congrats Issabella! Have fun in B-SiDE! Issabella Valenzuela Issabella was also the mastermind behind Mystery Night! The All Stars had a blast solving each mystery as it was presented to them. Even in a blacked out WorTHANKS to the ASA team! Issac Valenship Center they put their thinkzuela, Samantha Guynes, Ellen Boyer, ing caps on and were able to derandolph Romero, Jr. and Hollie Boyer. termine who the culprit was each Your dedication and hard work are very time! much appreciated event on August 1st to finish out the summer. Get Ready For......a summer filled with WOW Wednesdays! The CHAMPs team has made some revisions and we have great news! First of all, the dates are every Wednesday from June 13th through August 1st. Second, and best of all, the cost of the program has been reduced from $10 per event/per child, to just $10/child for all 7 weeks! That s a WOWSER of a deal for sure! The team will host a Sports Day, Luau, Water Day, Family Movie Night, Craft Day, Bon Fire Event, and surprise We are so excited to offer this alternative to VBS. Be on the lookout this month for ways that you can help and for information on how to sign up your student and their friends. The whole community is invited to attend. Some events are geared to focus on family, while some of the events provide an opportunity for parents to leave their kids with us while they enjoy some free time. Make sure that your student doesn t miss out on any of the fun. See Hollie Boyer or Judy Rooze for more info. 6 5/6 THE ETHIOPIAN OFFICIAL 5/13 PETER VISITED CORNELIUS 5/20 ANGELS SPOKE TO MARY & JOSEPH 5/27 JESUS WAS BORN

7 Youth Group B-SiDE Tuesday 6:30-8PM: 7th 12th Grade Small Groups Sunday 9:30AM Only Club 78 9th-12th Grade May 2018 Tues., May 1st: 6:30-8PM Bring a Friend Tues., May 8th: 6:30-8:30PM Bring $$$ for your drink Going to Starbucks at Victoria Gardens ***Permission slip & current registration form on file. Tues., May 15th: 6:30-8PM Bring a Friend Tues., May 22nd: 6:30-8:30PM Walking to Dairy Queen Bring $$$ Tues., May 29th: 6:30-8PM Bring a Friend 7

8 The wait is almost over!! The NEW Women s Study begins Tuesday, May 8!! Women s Growth Group here at FBC If hearing God has seemed challenging, Priscilla Shirer s Discerning the Voice of God Bible Study will help you explore a relationship with God that will make hearing Him an ongoing experience. This 7-session revised and expanded edition reflects her growth through new stories, illustrations, and exercises. Young Adults Growth Group Saturdays at 7PM at Sam and Christian s house in Fontana Just when you thought there weren't any young adults!! Sign up for a Growth Group Today!! Pantry List Don t Forget Serve Saturday on May 19th The pantry is in need of your help. Here are some items that we need to have in stock at all times. Packaged Dinners Hot Cereal Rice or Dried Beans Chili Canned meats - tuna/chicken Jelly Soup-Canned or Packaged Peanut Butter Macaroni & Cheese Vegetables Spaghetti or other pasta Deodorant Disposable Razors Bar Soap Toothbrush/Toothpaste Jell - O Liquid Soap Refried Beans Shampoo/Crème Rinse Spaghetti Sauce Feminine Hygiene Products Shaving Cream 8 Fruit HOPE Pantry May 5th 7:00 am May 19th 7:00 am The April 14th Yard Sale raised $ Thank you for your donations!

9 Sign up for a Summer Session Growth Group Today! 7th-12th Grade Students Sundays at 9:30AM Here at FBC Study: The Bible Epic Miniseries Led by: Deanna Freeman and Allison Wenning Start Date: May 20 Study Guide: None DVD: 10 Episodes General Wednesdays at 6:30PM Taylor Home, Rancho Cucamonga Study: The Way of a Worshiper Led by: Bill Williams Start Date: May 2 Study Guide: $8 DVD: 4 Sessions General Sundays at 1:00PM Akanwo Home, Rancho Cucamonga Study: Going through the Book of Proverbs Led by: Randolph & Renetta Romero Start Date: May 6 Study Guide: $0 NO DVD 10 Sessions General Wednesdays 6:00PM Here at FBC Study: Becoming A Contagious Christian Led by: Ray & Linda Durand Start Date: May 16 Study Guide: $10 DVD: 6 Sessions Young at Heart Seniors Tuesdays at 11:30AM Here at FBC Study: One Minute Bible Led by: Randolph Romero Jr. Start Date: May 29 Study Guide: $TBD General Fridays at 7:00PM Freeman Home, Alta Loma Study: Becoming A Contagious Christian Led by: Jeff & Deanna Freeman Start Date: June 1 Study Guide: $10 DVD: 6 Sessions Women Tuesdays at 6:30PM Here at FBC Study: Discerning the Voice of God Led by: Judy Rooze Start Date: May 8 Study Guide: $15 7 Sessions 9 Young Adults Saturdays at 7:00PM Guynes Home, Fontana Study: The Way of a Worshiper Led by: Samantha Guynes Start Date: June 23 Study Guide: $8 DVD: 4 Sessions

10 God never intended for his followers to live the Christian life separated from the rest of the body of Christ. The church must provide an environment where people can share the real stuff of life and find support, encouragement, honesty, openness, grace, and biblical trust. The most effective way to do this is through small groups. Principle 1: Every Christian needs a spiritual family. Principle 2: Every Christian needs a laboratory for life. Heart to Heart Women s Ministry Upcoming Events Women s Bible Study FBC Please contact Judy Rooze for more info. Women s Team Meeting May 12th 10:00 am Women s Tea - May 1:00 FBC Tickets available beginning April 8th Principle 3: Staying in your building limits your growth. Women s Conference - September 8th 9 am - 1 FBC If you or someone you know are struggling with grief, the Grief Support Ministry can offer practical, biblical tools to help you. Check out the Community Center for information gathered to assist you. If you would like assistance, please contact me at ( ). Thanks, Kathy Amie-Farmer Support & Prayer for Our Troops! Going On Now! Program will run through June. Reveal party date to be determined. ARMY SGT. WESLEY SCHUBERT - MARTHA & JIM TYREE S NEPHEW IF YOU HAVE A LOVED ONE WHO IS SERVING IN THE MILITARY IN ANY CAPACITY, PLEASE LET US KNOW SO THAT FBC CAN KEEP THEM LIFTED IN PRAYER. THANKS! Men s Bible Study On Hiatus Contact Pastor Randolph Romero, Jr. for more info (909) randolphromerojr@fbcfamily.net 10

11 Randolph Romero, Sr. Laura Rosales Debbie Lewis Katherine Henderson Anna Rodriguez Linda Marie Sundstrom Linda Williams Linda Glenn Craig Johnson Jon Mansfield Jeff Hennesay Olivia Boen Uzoma-Chris Kaliu Richard Belmonte Jim Henderson Natalie Cheyenne Faler Ray Durand Ray Ades Anniversaries Jim & Maddie Henderson 5th 5th 8th 10th 10th 10th 11th 12th 12th 13th 15th 17th 18th 23rd 25th 27th 30th 31st 8th John Henkels & Family in the loss of his Mom, Liz Henkels on April 5th. Mary McLellan & Family in the loss of her sister, Pat Sundburg on February 5th. Shirley Gulley & Family in the loss of her sister, Betty Jean Riggs on March 25th. Tim Boyer & Family in the loss of his sister in law, Maryanne on April 6th. Tim & Dianna Boyer James & Leann Chiu 13th 30th Visit: Log on using: Username: fbcrc Password: sermons Marianne Taylor: Al & Joyce Flippin: Baseline Rd., Sp. 2 Rancho Cucamonga Lana Rollman: 2719 Crimson Way Pomona Mallory Saltzman: saltzmanapparelsales@gmail.com New FBC Family Directories Are Now The Community Center 11

12 First Baptist Church of Rancho Cucamonga 7450 Archibald Avenue Rancho Cucamonga, CA (909) FBCRC Calendar Message Titles May 6th: SUNDAYS 5/6, 13, 20, 27 - Celebration Services: 9:30am /11:00 am 5/6, 13, 20, 27 - Library open between Services 5/27 - Blood Pressure Check After Each Service Mondays - Saturdays 5/5 & 5/19 - HOPE FBC: 7:00 am 5/5 - Women s Tea: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 5/9 - Young At Heart Senior Lunch: 11:30 am 5/9 - All Star Adventures Closing Ceremonies: 6:30 pm 5/12 - Women s Team Meeting: 10:00 am 5/13 - Mother s Day 5/19 - Serve FBC: 7:00 am - 10:00 am 5/20 - Class 101:Exploring FBC Membership:1:00-4:30 pm 5/1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - WM Bible Study: 6:30 pm 5/1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - B-SiDE Youth: 6:30 pm 5/2 - All Star Adventures: 6:00-8:00 pm 5/28 - Office Closed for Memorial Day Holiday May 13th: May 20th: May 27th: Living with Unshakeable Faith Family FBC Facing Temptation with Unshakeable Faith Barriers to Unshakeable Faith For more information please The Community Center or log on to 12