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


This Sunday, we begin the book of Mark. While it is not stated any place who wrote  this gospel, early church tradition attributes it to John Mark, a cousin to the missionary Barnabas and co-worker with Paul in the early church. It is postulated as well that John Mark interpreted Peter's story of Jesus, which would make  this gospel the story of the well known disciple. We will talk more about the overall composition of the book and themes  on Sunday. Besides an introduction to the book, we will also be studying the first 8 verses. There are many ways to begin a story. Mark chooses to simply plunge into what happened right before Jesus launches His public ministry. There is no prologue or context for Jesus' life.  Instead, what is written are words from the prophet Isaiah and how John the Baptist played a role in getting people ready for the Lord to come.  We will talk about John's unique role in the ministry of Jesus and how the people responded. I am excited to be starting in on  this gospel for  this next year. May God be glorified in our study of His word! Hope to see you  Sunday!

-Pastor Colleen

P.S. If you want to understand the book of Mark is more depth, I encourage you to go to the first Encounter of the year where Pastor T.J. will be teaching on what the gospel is all about. It happens TONIGHT, at  7:00pm.  

September Financial Update 

As of September 17, the offerings received year to date are $ 508,323. The planned offerings year to date are  $577,826. At this time, we are currently $ 69,502 under our planned offering. Thank you for your continued generosity to the kingdom of God.

TRANSITION HOUSE

Since 1984, Transition House has developed a successful strategy for capable and motivated families to permanently regain self-sufficiency. The strategy is based on the understanding that the root cause of family homelessness is poverty. There may be other contributing factors, but underlying it all is poverty.  Transition  House offers emergency shelter, transitional housing, and long-term affordable rental housing as well as a full continuum of anti-poverty services. The goal is to provide a realistic and lasting solution to poverty-based family homelessness.

Each year Transition House helps more than 700 community members - 350 of who use their three-stage housing program and services; the balance receives support through their homelessness prevention program. At least 90% of Transition House's clients are our neighbors - they come from the greater Santa Barbara area. A t Free Methodist Church, we are honored to provide dinner and sack lunches for the residents of Transition  House , 6 times each year. We are happy to accept specific food donations for the meals and monetary donations made out to Free Methodist Church.

For more information contact:
Tracy Richardson

HELP ON THE WESTSIDE

We are grateful to be a part of the  Westside Collaborative with other churches and organizations. One of the ways we help is through tutoring. Right now there is a need for another female in the after-school tutoring program. In addition, there are still openings for volunteers at Harding School.

If you are interested in knowing more please contact Landon Ranck at  landon@uffiziorder.org.

TONIGHT: Encounter
7pm, Upper Fellowship Room



TOMORROW: Young Adult Worship Night
7pm, Upper Fellowship Room
September 24th, 7pm
Chapel Ariel's Biblical Fall Festivals
FMCSB Campus
For more info call (805) 308-0334
September 25th, 4-5:15pm
Educator Connections
Coast Community Church of the Nazarene

September 26th, 6:30pm
Providence Presents
Christ Presbyterian Church
September 30th, 7pm
Movies That Matter
Granada Theater

October 5th, 6:30-8pm
5 Wishes Workshop
Upper Fellowship Room



Order a 2018 Axxess Book by emailing Pastor Danielle or placing an order at Connection Central on Sunday. Books are $40. Sale ends September 29th.

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Contact us

Local Board of Administration:  lboa@fmcsb.org
Cliff Drive Care Center Board: cdccboard@fmcsb.org
Property and Finance Board: finance@fmcsb.org
FMCSB delegates: delegates@fmcsb.org
FMCSB and Cliff Drive staff: staff@fmcsb.org
Prayer Chain: prayer@fmcsb.org