8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 am Services


This Sunday we will fast forward through the story of Joseph we started last Sunday. We will begin with chapter 39 and travel all the way through chapter 45. 

Each of the four pastors, using this section and the other lectionary scripture found in Isaiah 56:1-8, will uncover the different, yet seamless themes found in these words. Through the hardship of Joseph's story, we see the God who is with us, the God who opens doors, the God who uses what may seem bad to make good, and the God who brings reconciliation. 

What a mighty God we serve.

We can't wait to see you this Sunday!

Pastor Colleen
Pastor Doug
Pastor Danielle
Pastor T.J.

The Free Methodist Church USA Bishops have made official statements regarding the events in Charlottesville. Here is a brief quote from each statement.
Board of Bishops: " We commit to respect and seek the flourishing of all persons of all ethnicities, which means all Free Methodists should repudiate the hate and bitterness being fomented by people and groups in the name of the United States or Christianity."
Bishop Roller: " A follower of Christ MUST be loving, because God is love. Any movement that suggests a superiority of one race over another is not getting that primary message."

To read their full responses, follow these links.  
Statement on Charlottesville by FM Board of Bishops
Can't Spin Charlottesville by Bishop David Roller

A Note from Pastor Doug about FM Kids:

This week our normal child care for infant through preschool will continue and K through 5th graders will be in the sanctuary with families. 

We hope you will be excited to have your kids with you in the sanctuary. These are the moments where they see our loving church family with all ages together and get a taste of what it means to worship God, pray, share live and hear God's word in the sanctuary. 

We know there will be wiggly kids and extra "signs of life" in the sanctuary and this makes us happy. Tammy and Stefanie will keep the cart full and bags available. Embrace this time. We are happy to have kids AND parents in worship AND all that goes with it. 

We are thankful for you and are honored to partner with you as we love and care for our FM KIDS

 

Check in with Cara at the office.


August 19th, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Caregivers Support Group
CDCC Counseling Center


August 25th, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Young Adult Worship Night
Upper Fellowship Room
August 26th, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
 All Church Picnic & Softball Tournament
Stow Grove Park

August 31st, 5:30 pm
Potluck for the Shattenbergs
Upper Fellowship Room

September 15th-17th 
Men's Retreat 2017
Forest Home - Ojai Valley


September 16th, 9am-1pm
Day of Caring
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Starting September 9th
Healthy Church Leaders Class
Counseling Center



Celebrate Freedom
Saturday, August 19th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Impact Hub, 10 E Yanonali Street 

Come hear how you can help  end sex trafficking of innocents, from speakers Somaly Mam and AnnaLynne McCord. Entrance is free.

RSVP to to tjdnatale@gmail.com or (805) 624-6456. Or pick up free ti ckets at: Impact Hub, Fig Mountain Brew Co., Hoffmann Brat Haus, or Montecito YMCA.
 
Staff Pick of the Week

FM Conversations: Unpacking Privilege   - Pastor Danielle

Contact us

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Property and Finance Board: finance@fmcsb.org
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FMCSB and Cliff Drive staff: staff@fmcsb.org
Prayer Chain: prayer@fmcsb.org