More pictures will come, but here is a little snapshot of what some of our high schoolers, young marrieds and other FBCers were up to this weekend at the Jefferson Church in Los Angeles. Thank you to Stephany Perez for taking all of these! On Sunday morning, everyone worked together to help put on a church service, complete with two sermons (one in English by Jimmy Apodaca, another in Spanish by Danny Salcedo), music and …
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Every week, I hear Chris say “love the saints as you leave” at the end of the service. To most, that means talking with friends or someone new for a while before heading home. For many at Faith Bible Church, though, loving the saints goes far beyond Sundays; it is a way of life. The reason I know this is because my husband and I have been at the receiving end of that Spirit-filled love …
October 4, 2011
by Scott Phillips
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Have you ever been sitting at a restaurant and “dying” of thirst, waiting for that ice-cold Coke you ordered? You know, the one packed with crystal clear ice cubes and beads of condensation forming on the sides of the glass? The carbonation will burn your throat, tickle your nose and make your eyes water. What a great feeling of anticipation! The glass arrives. You take your first drink. The satisfaction is almost there . . …
September 20, 2011
by Scott Phillips
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Our RMG launched. We met at a park for a potluck fellowship – basic church stuff. To be honest, I was a little unsure as we set up of how well the evening would work. When carrying a folding table back to the truck after it was over, I was greatly encouraged about the “RMG thing,” and it had little to do with the fried chicken, pasta salad, chips and cookies I had eaten.
May 28, 2009
by John Pleasnick
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So yesterday, we got the MSJC mailer that lists summer classes. Right now, I’m wishing I was a kid again. There’s some FUN stuff listed that’s happening this summer. Here’s a sampling: LEGO Battle Bots, ages 8+ Students learn to design and build their own motorized battle cars and other vehicles. Using principles of simple and complex machines, gearing and mechanical advantage, students will try to help to flip, push or smash their opponent’s battle …