Flight Report 9.06.2012
New Location for Passage.
3-Session Schedule
As we enter into this new schedule, there will be an opportunity to do things differently: "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others." There's plenty of room for people to jockey for possession: parking spaces, sanctuary seating, meeting room, right of way, etc. People can be pretty aggressive looking out for their interests. Yes, even in church. Let's go forward into this new year in an attitude which was also in Christ Jesus.
Harvest Crusade at Dodger Stadium, Sept 8 & 9.
A great way for friends and family to meet Jesus. The event is free. Hear moving testimonies and great music. Find out more here: Harvest-LA
YAM Kick-off BBQ
Saturday, Sept 15, 5pm, Life Center Courtyard. For graduates and 5th years, find out the happenin in Young Adult Ministries at this FREE kick-off dinner. RSVP here: YAM BBQ
Election Education and Discussion.
There are two things, as the cliche goes, you're not to discuss at a dinner party: politics and religion. Haha! We're attempting both—at church!
Open ONLY to collegians and young adults (age 35 and younger) a series of gatherings to inform and discuss the issues of the 2012 elections will be held. As citizens, we have a civic duty in the election process. As Christians, we are to be engaged in the world as Christ's ambassadors. How are we to vote as Christians given the complex and significant issues before us in the upcoming elections? The gatherings aim to be civil, informative and thought provoking, and they're intended to help you cast an informed vote on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov 4). Each gathering will focus on 2-3 issues relevant to the elections. Stay tuned for issues and topics of discussion. [Note: Discussions will be moderated to insure a harmonious atmosphere and insure the church is not in any violation of IRS regulations. Guidelines will be explained at each meeting.]
Time & Dates: 1-2:30pm on Sept 16, 30, Oct 14, 28, Nov 4 and Nov 11.
Baptism
The next FCBC baptism is Nov 18. Applications are due Sept 30. Please contact johnchow@fcbc.org if you intend to be baptized so he may help you through this process. Membership classes (open to everyone) will be Saturday, Nov 3.Flight Winter Retreat! Dec 27-30.
Save the date for a magical time! Help make it a fantastic retreat by being part of the planning team. Contact Chris Wong.
Intervarsity's Urbana Conference.
Dec 26-Jan 1, in St. Louis, MO. InterVarsity Fellowship hosts this conference for college students once every three years. Discover truth with others, and be challenged about being a missional influence on your campus and in your world. Inquire with John Chow or Spencer Sun. Check out the conference details here: Urbana12. A Great Time of Prayer.
Yesterday's ESPM was awesome good. There was a large turnout comprised of various age groups. Melinda Cheng and Christiana Wong led the church body in prayers of confession, repentance, worship, and prayers for the church. God was present and the Holy Spirit was moving amongst us. There was a great sense that we were praying in one spirit and one voice.
Coming to ESPM every week may be difficult but I encourage you to be intentional, and schedule specific days to come. Perhaps make it every other week, or three of four weeks in the month. I believe God blesses those who carve out this time for prayer. It's a sacrifice God acknowledges. There may be an initial fear about being in prayer meeting, but really, all those fears fade after experiencing prayer and praying regularly with familiar faces. God replaces those fears with comfort and peace. Prayer gets us on board with God's plans. ~John
Beginning Sept 12, ESPM will be in the Life Center (rooms TBD); 7:30pm. (No ESPM or prayer meetings on Sept 19 due to a conference held at FCBC)
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