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THIS MORNING’S GUEST PREACHER, REV. DR. WILLIAM THURMOND Rev. Dr. William Thurmond is the Regional Congregational Ministries Consultant for the Office of the Executive Minister of ABCOFLASH (American Baptist Churches of Los Angeles, South- west and Hawaii). He has a wide range of experience in ministry starting as a licensed preacher in 1956 and having been a Senior Pastor from 1961 to 2010 pastoring a church in Edmonton, Canada and two churches here in Los Angeles, California. He has an extensive education with a Doctor of Ministry degree from American Baptist Seminary of the West, Berkeley, CA and an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree conferred by Cohen University and Theological Seminary, Bellflower, CA. Dr. Thurmond’s sermon this morning is entitled: A Traveling Companion: "Journey into the Future", based on Mark 4:33-41. Thank you to all who con- tinue to sup- port our Food Pantry Ministry. Because of it no one who comes to our door leaves empty handed. Our Guest Chef Ministry Program continues to be a source of delight to residents being served by Ascencia, an organization which is serving the homeless and making an effort to fight homelessness one family at a time. Thanks to the crew headed by Bong Pala- da (picture above left) NOTE: Our turn to serve this month will be on Thursday, October 22, 2015. Experience the joy of serving! Be here @ around 4:30pm to help prepare dinner which is served @ around 6pm. CONSTITUTION EXHIBIT It is also our pride to have Suzanne Stanfill put up a library exhibit each year during Constitution Week which this year was September 17-23. Pictures on the above right show her brilliant work in the Montrose Library. Page 4 The Herald Vol. 88 October 18, 2015 No. 3 THE HERALD of the First Baptist Church of Glendale, California “The LORD has told you, O mortal, what is good. What does the Lord require of you? To do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8) 2015 Church Text: PERIODICAL DATED MATERIAL DO NOT DELAY THE HERALD (USPS 775140) THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 209 North Louise Street Glendale; California 91206 Phone (818) 242-2113; Fax (818) 242-2995 Website: www.fbcglendale.net Periodical postage paid at Glendale, California POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Herald 209 North Louise Street, Glendale, CA 91206 Dr. John Simons………. Worship & Music (Interim) Carol Kenyon ……………....Families & Outreach Susanna Kwon…………………................Pianist Fancy Nuque ………....Herald Editor & Secretary Jessica Reodica ……..Administrative Assistant Ron Smith ………………………………Custodian Rev. Charles Updike…………….Pastor Emeritus Ted Pape, CAGO……………..Organist Emeritus Linda Brougher...……………………….Moderator Janet Heard….…...…………………………..Clerk Ted Gonzales………...Treasurer & Deacon Chair Lee Matthews ………………….Deacon Vice Chair Spencer Brandriff…………………………Security MISSIONARY PARTNERS Glen & Rita Chapman …….Dem. Rep. of Congo Nora & Peiter Kalkman………………... Czech Rep Mike & Becky Mann……………………….. Thailand Shane & Diane McNary…………………... Slovakia Wayne & Katherine Niles …Dem. Rep. of Congo Ray & Adalia Schellinger………..Baja, California Philip & Corenne Smith ……………………Brazil Deacons Assignments 1. Ushers and Greeters - Linda Brougher, Betty Dieudonne, Karine Skelton, Karl Rimer, Howard Zenner, Maria Banalian, Ted & Madeline Gonzales 2. Offerings and Counters - Linda Brougher, Betty Dieudonne, Karine Skelton, Howard Zenner, Maria Banalian, Madeline & Ted Gonzales 3. Sanctuary Setup - Lee Matthews, Maria Banalian, Madeline & Ted Gonzales 4. Food Pantry - Lee Matthews, Karl Rimer, Madeline & Ted Gonzales 5. Prayer Chapel - Linda Brougher, Karine Skelton, Karl Rimer, Howard Zenner, Ted & Madeline Gonzales FBCG TIRELESSLY SERVING THE COMMUNITY! OCTOBER 1 Ruth Katchatorian 4 Ellen Brown 13 Judi Cline 13 Gianna Kurtz 16 Matt Andrews 21 Doris Pehrs 24 Gabby Galvin Chiriboga 27 Andrew Bristow OCTOBER 28, 2015, Wednesday will be our Annual Ministry Review. We will surely be encouraged as we hear reports from the leaders of the different ministry teams of the past year. We will be looking for- ward to what God has for us dur- ing the rest of this church calen- dar year. Come be a part of it. We start with the Pot- luck @ 6pm. You can bring your favorite dish to share. Members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome. Set aside some time on Saturday, October 31, to celebrate the season with our community and First Baptist Glendale family. From 1 - 4 pm, our Louise parking lot will teem with activities including: --carnival-style games! --crafts and activities! --hot-off-the-grill hot dogs! --fun foto booth! --face painting! --prizes and candy! Today, Sunday, October 18th 12:30pm - 1:30pm Norman Room To celebrate our youngest family member: AZRIEL CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR The HARVEST-ival is almost here! At the Deacons' meeting last Sunday, October 11, the fol- lowing officers were elected: Chairman -- Ted Gonzales Vice Chair -- Lee Matthews Secretary -- Betty Dieudonne NEXT SUNDAY’S PREACHER, October 25th is Rev. Dr. Samuel S. Chetti, Executive Minister of the American Baptist Churches of Los Ange- les, Southwest and Hawaii.
