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ATTENTION ALL CHILDREN! Do you like to draw, paint, or color? We would like to feature your artwork on the front of the Sunday bulletin! Create a picture that shows what you love most about our church, and submit it to the Church Office in person, or email it to Shanna@FCCRedlands.org.

On Wednesday, May 18, the

Women’s Fellowship will be hosting

a Ladies’ Potluck Salad Luncheon!

Please check out page 6 for more information!

On Sunday, May 15, the Boy Scouts

will hold their Annual Pancake

Breakfast in Kimberly Hall after both

morning Worship Services.

Check out page 6 for more information!

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We are united in striving to

know the Will of God as taught

in the Holy Scriptures; and, in

our purpose, to walk in the

ways of the Lord, made known,

or to be made known to us.

- Our Covenant -

Dr. Steven Jay Davis Senior Minister

Dr. Lowell W. Linden Minister Emeritus

Rev. Lori Hovren Ministry Associate

Shanna Franklin Office Manager

Michael Richardson Coordinator of Technology

Bruce McClurg Choir Director

Dr. Stephen Moore Church Organist

Debbie Prutsman Children’s Choir Director

Vance Lambert Custodian

Oscar Pacheco Facility Maintenance

Phone: (909) 793-3157

Email: Office@FCCRedlands.org

Web: www.FCCRedlands.org

2 W. Olive Ave.

Redlands, CA 92373

Church Office Hours:

Monday-Thursday:

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES

May 15, 2016

Communion Please join us for Worship Services at

8:30 a.m. in the Chapel of the Grail,

and 10:00 a.m. in the Main Sanctuary.

SERMON This week’s sermon is titled “WHY JESUS:

Friendship With God,” and the Scripture

passage is John 15:11-15.

MUSIC He Hideth My Soul

GREETER Olive Avenue: Nancy Petry

FLOWERS The flowers this week are given by Bruce Quinn

and Candace Power-Quinn to the glory of God,

and in loving memory of Candace’s sister,

Susan Hart.

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Dear Friends,

It’s now almost 50 days since Easter and we will soon celebrate Pentecost. This Christian Holiday has its roots in a Jewish Festival when people living in regions around Jerusalem gathered in that ancient city 50 days after Passover to commemorate the giving of the Law by God through Moses. It was during the Pentecost festival, in the time after the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus,

that God poured out the Holy Spirit on the followers of Jesus.

We will be celebrating Pentecost this next Sunday, May 15th. It is our tradition for people to wear something red to church on Pentecost, symbolizing the flame of the Holy Spirit. On this day, we will partake in the Lord’s Supper in w orship, and then continue our time of celebration with a Pancake Feast provided by our Boy Scout troop.

It was this time, last year, that Cindy and I arrived in Redlands and I become your pastor. It is our honor and joy to serve you. On May 22nd we will have members from our National Association of Christian Congregational Churches w ith us to celebrate our first anniversary and pray for God’s blessings on our ministry as pastor and people. I hope you will be here to welcome members from our extended fellowship as they confirm my installation as your pastor.

See you in church,

Yours in Christ,

Steve Rev. Dr. Steven Jay Davis

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LONG TERM HEALTH ISSUES Helena Whitehurst

Steve Graves

Janet Graves

Sherry Pope

Brook Stuck

Michael DiMuro

Steve Allen

Carl Griffin

Fae Burgess

Jane Hawkins

Shanna Franklin

Darla Heringes

PRAYER LIST IMMEDIATE CONCERNS

Carol B. Burgess

Jan Eickman

Grace Wilson

Jeanne Rosenquist

Marian Rundle

Dorothy Dally

Carol Roghair

Madeline Hendershot

Monica Temple

Margaret Hartzell

Barbara Davies

Audrey Vaughn

Lillian Foucault

Weldon Clegg

William Vander Lugt

Thelma DeFoy

EXTENDED CHURCH FAMILY Peggy Patten—Lori Hovren’s mother

Stacy Huckins—Maizie’s daughter-in-law

Tom Johnson—Shirley Miner’s son

Shirley Mayse—Sue Baze’s mother

Teri Hankammer—Joann Dickson’s daughter

Robert Franks—Cheryl Wronski’s father

Grace Williams—Ruth-Ann Nydam’s granddaughter

Maureen Fairchild—Extended Church Family

Keith Hook—Barbara Hook’s son

Jennifer Haynes—Granddaughter of the Lecklers & the Alfords

Alma Rennegarbe—Robert Mendez’s mother

John (Tim) Simon—Ken and Madeline Hendershot’s son-in-law

Gabrielle Alford—Granddaughter of the Alfords

Marge Wilson—Younger sister of Jean Nease

If you know of anyone who is in need of prayer or a visit from the pastor, please

feel free to call the Church Office and let us know, or leave a note on your

response card in church.

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The Clarion Kids Community Choir The Clarion Kids’ Community Choir is a

free opportunity for children in

Kindergarten through Eighth Grade to

learn proper vocal production,

performance technique,

and contemporary and traditional choral works. Rehearsals will

continue on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. at First Congregational

Church—and no auditions are required! The Clarion Kids’

Choir is directed by Debbie Prutsman, well-known Redlands

educator, director, and performer. For more information,

email Debbie at Debbie@FCCRedlands.org.

FAMILY MINISTRIES CORNER In this picture from

"Walk Thru the

Bible," there is “One

Corinthian” column,

and he is a coach

using a megaphone

to shout instructions

and advice to the

saint. He is Correcting

the Saint, which is the

key word for the Book

of 1 Corinthians. The

Book of 1 Corinthians was written to the young church at Corinth by the

apostle Paul. Paul displays a firm, loving hand as he gives

instruction to the church leaders. To learn more about the Book of 1

Corinthians, check out Pastor Steve's blog at StevenJayDavis.com…

and be sure to join us in church on Sunday, too! We’ll see you there!

USHERS NEEDED FOR “OKLAHOMA” OPENING NIGHT AT REDLANDS BOWL

We have been asked to provide 15-20 ushers for the opening night of

“Oklahoma” at the Redlands Bowl on July 28, 2016. Please sign up on

the patio or in the Church Office if you would like to volunteer.

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KIRK NIGHT CONTINUES

Kirk Night will continue on Wednesday, May 18 at 6:00 p.m. in Kimberly

Hall for dinner and 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel for singing and discussion.

Please sign up on the patio or in the Church Office if you wish to join us

for dinner. Dinner for children 12 and under is $2.00; adults are $6.00.

COMMUNITY CHORUS FAMILY CONCERT

The Community Chorus of Redlands, directed by Jeffrey Rickard, will

hold a family concert on Sunday, May 29 at 7:00 p.m. in our Sanctuary.

This concert is free and open to the public, but free-will offerings will

gladly be accepted.

BOY SCOUTS PANCAKE BREAKFAST

On Sunday, May 15, the Boy Scouts will hold

their Annual Pancake Breakfast in Kimberly

Hall after both morning Worship Services. This

breakfast is given by the Boy Scouts as a

thank you to our Church, so they will not be

accepting donations at that time.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP POTLUCK SALAD LUNCHEON

A cordial invitation is extended to all ladies of

our Congregation who will be able to attend

our get-together on Wednesday, May 18 at

11:30 a.m. in Kimberly Hall. We will enjoy a

potluck salad luncheon. If you are planning

to join us, we hope you will bring your favorite

salad to share with others. Rolls, dessert, hot

coffee, and iced tea will be provided.

Following lunch, we will have the opportunity

to hear the Barbershop Quartet from Redlands East Valley High School.

Please sign-up on the Church Patio on Sunday, May 15. You may also

sign up in the Church Office during the week. Hope to see many of our

ladies at this time of fellowship!

MUSICA VIVA PRESENTS “SHAKESPEARE: MUSE OF MUSICIANS”

Musica Viva will be performing "Shakespeare: Muse of Musicians" on

Tuesday, May 17 at 7:30 P.M. at Redlands United Church of Christ. This

presentation by the Spinet Music Club is free and open to the public!

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CARE COMMITTEE CALL

The Care Committee is looking for those who have an interest in various

ways that we can contribute to the welfare of our Congregation.

Opportunities to serve on one (or more) of the six teams are available!

We have a Visitation Team, a Memorial Team, an Outreach Team, a

Support Team, a Health and Fitness Team, and a Safety Team. Come be

a part of this great calling of love for our church!! There will be a sign-up

sheet on the patio and any questions you have may be directed to

Bruce Quinn at (909) 793-1562.

THANK YOU FROM THE GIRLFRIENDS’ GETAWAY TEAM

Thank you to the Congregation who prayed for us, the girlfriends who

attended, and the team who worked on our memorable Girlfriends’

Getaway 2016 at Lake Arrowhead Resort!

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB

Our current book is 7 Women by Eric Metaxas. The women referred to in

the book title changed the course of history. They include Joan of Arc,

Susanna Wesley, Corrie Ten Boom, Rosa Parks and others. The next

meeting is at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, June 26 in the Church Library.

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Sunday, May 15:

8:30 & 10:00 a.m. Worship Services: Communion

9:00 a.m. Clarion Kids’ Choir Rehearsal

10:00 a.m. Middle School Sunday School

Monday, May 16:

7:00 p.m. Church Council—Lounge

Tuesday, May 17:

7:00 p.m. Compassionate Friends—Lounge

Wednesday, May 18:

8:30 a.m. Exercise Class

10:00 a.m. Mission Commons

Noon Round Table/Emotions Anonymous

6:00 p.m. Kirk Night

Thursday, May 19:

7:00 p.m. Choir

7:00 p.m. AA—Basement

Friday, May 20:

7:00 p.m. AA—Basement

WEEKLY CALENDAR May 15, 2016—May 21, 2016

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EXTENDING BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS TO...

May 16: Monica Temple

May 20: Rose-Marie Minder

May 21: Ronald Helbron