APRIL 1 – EASTER Sunday – “Easter is an Uprising” Mark 16:1-8; Rev. Erika Marksbury, preaching APRIL 8 – “The Resurrected Community is the Church at Mission” – John 20: 19-23; Rev. Erika Marksbury, preaching APRIL 15 – Y.A.H.O.O. Mexico Mission Sunday – “Bridging the Gap” – Sharing from Y.A.H.O.O. Team Members: Georgine Benner, Prescott […]
Worship
In the Gospels of John and Mark, Jesus is accused of taunting those who threaten him, “Tear down this temple, and in three days I will build it again.” Like most of what’s attributed to Jesus, it’s not clear that he actually said it. The Gospel of Mark tells us that “even their (the accusers’) […]
Feb. 4 – Communion Sunday (at 9 & 11) & Blessing of the Nicaragua Team (at 11) – “Power to Become,” John1:1-12 – Rev. Erika Marksbury preaching Feb. 11 – ”The World was Wide Enough,” Matthew 5:43-47 – JP Bierly, Music & Small Groups Minister, preaching Feb. 18 – 1st Sunday of Lent – Rev. […]
1st Sunday of Advent, December 3: 9:15 a.m. – Adult Classes & Intergenerational Activities in the Gathering Room / 10:30 a.m. – Combined Worship 6:30 p.m. – Christmas Concert & Candle-lit Dessert Buffet – Music by FBC Choir, Ukulele Ukestra, Special vocal & Instrumental groups. 2nd Sunday of Advent, December 10: 9:15 a.m. […]
Dec. 3 – Communion Sunday “The Chaos We Pray For,” Isaiah 64:1-4 , Rev. Erika Marksbury preaching Offertory: “A Christmas Rose” by the FBC Choir Dec. 10 – “The Chaos of Making a Way,” Isaiah 40:1-9, Rev. Erika Marksbury preaching Offertory: “Gesu Bambino” by the FBC Choir Dec. 17 -“The Chaos of Our Common Hope,” […]
Oct. 1: World Communion Sunday “Taking Only What We Have,” Luke 9:1-6 Rev. Erika Marksbury preaching Oct. 8: “The Dogs at the Table,” Matthew 15:21-28 Rev. Erika Marksbury preaching Oct. 15: “Not Making the Same Mistake,” Matthew 19:13-15 Rev. Erika Marksbury preaching Oct. 22: “On Emotion, Compassion, and Personal Discoveries,” Luke 7:11-17 JP Bierly, Minister […]
Sunday, October 29th 9:00 am – Meditative Prayer Service 10:00 am – Christian Education Classes Berean, Chapel, Faith & Java, Rainbow and Parent Classes; Children & Youth Sunday School 11:00 am – Combined Worship Service Children’s Chapel after the Children’s Story 12:00 pm – Ministry Fair An opportunity to FIND YOUR FIT at FBC! All […]
‘STORIES CROSS BOUNDARIES’ – In February, we’ll explore the stories of Jesus and the disciples crossing “to the other side,” and we’ll discover what learning awaits them (and us!) in unfamiliar settings. Feb. 5 – Worship with Communion, Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 – Rev. Erika Marksbury preaching Feb. 12 – Scripture: Mark 6:45-51 – Rev. Erika […]
Sunday, Dec. 4 2nd Sunday of Advent — PEACE, Worship with Communion Scripture: Isaiah 11 Sunday, Dec. 11 3rd Sunday of Advent — JOY Scripture: Isaiah 35 Sunday, Dec. 18 4th Sunday of Advent — LOVE Scripture: Isaiah 7 Tuesday, Dec. 20 Service of Remembrance – All are welcome The sights and sounds of the […]
November 6 – All Saints Day Luke 6:20-25 “A Bee in His Halo” – Rev. Erika Marksbury preaching To observe All Saints Day – Bring a picture of someone who has been a saint in your life to add to our communion table this day. November 13 – Luke 6:26-36 “Not Knowing Their Names” – […]