Jonathan and Tina Bailey serve in Bali, Indonesia, with emphasis on spiritual expression through music, dance and visual arts both inside and outside the local Christian community.

The majority of Bali’s population is Balinese who practice a unique form of Hinduism but many religions and cultures are represented on the island. Bali is also home to a diverse community of people from around the world who have migrated there for work or to explore a way of life that is less driven by consumerism. Many who migrate to Bali are involved in the arts, as Bali has a deep artistic culture.

Within the Christian church in Bali, the Baileys encourage artists to stay connected to their culture using the music, dance and visual arts of their native community, offering culturally appropriate forms for the local church. Outside the church, Jonathan and Tina encourage artists through the Narwastu Art Community, which they organized in 2005. This community is made up of musicians and dancers from around the world who learn and collaborate together alongside a core group of Balinese and internationals who call Bali their home.

Form and Spark at Home is a one-page PDF with a story and activity to help children connect with the ministries of CBF field personnel. The activities and stories can be presented in small bites (maybe as part of the dinnertime or bedtime routines).

If you would like to volunteer as a greeter, candle lighter, reading Scripture, giving the Offertory Prayer, camera operator, or sound booth tech, please use the buttons below or email office@fbcpendleton.org or call the office at 864-646-3913.

If you are not attending in person, one way you can volunteer is by creating a watch party on Facebook, which increases the visibility of our worship service video.

Please make plans to attend our Quarterly Church Conference on Wednesday, Oct 21 at 6:30 pm via Zoom video conference. Committee leaders, please submit your written reports to office@fbcpendleton.org no later than Monday, Oct 19 to be included in the conference packet, or be prepared to make an oral presentation at the meeting. Thanks. The Zoom link will be the same one used for Wednesday Night Bible Study.

If you gave blood at the FBCP blood drive in early August, you are now eligible to give again! The Town of Pendleton will have a blood drive on the town square this Friday, October 9 from 11 am – 4 pm.

To make an appointment, or to find another blood drive or donation center near you, visit thebloodconnection.org and click on “donate now.”

Clemson Community Care has a need for the following food items: jelly, cereal, dried beans, fruit, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, salad dressing, jello, soup, and pudding.

Non-food items needed include: diapers (size 4), deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, laundry detergent, dish detergent, and paper towels.

Tune in on CBF's Facebook page each week for music, a devotional and prayer led by members of the CBF community and important words and resources from CBF field personnel, chaplains, and pastoral counselors and others carrying out essential ministry in new and faithful ways in these days. 

At this time, the church office hours are limited as staff members are working from both home and church. If you need to come by the church when staff is present, please check with staff first. If you come into the church building please follow safety precautions, including:

If you call the church office, please leave a message; the church voicemail is checked regularly. If you have a pastoral emergency, please call Pastor Jennifer Rygg at 864-760-7135.

When: Saturday, October 3 – Saturday, October 17, 2020

Where: Wherever you want!!!

What: Fun Run/Walk (2 miles), 5K, 10K, or 10 mile road bike.

Cost: $30 per person (includes t-shirt)

The Carolina Immigrant Alliance serves people from all over the world! Join us in this virtual race to experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of cultures from around the world that live with us in our communities!

Here's another virtual race you can join! The Developmental Center for Exceptional Children (DCEC) was established in 1974 and is the only preschool/Day Center that serves children with special needs and different abilities in Anderson, Pickens, and Oconee Counties. In the early years, a handful of children were served in a small location. Today, they serve approximately 100 children and their families each year in a loving and caring environment where these children can maximize their potential and build on their unique strengths. The child-centered curriculum focuses on each student’s individual strengths and needs. They serve children ages 6 weeks to 10 years of age.

It seems we are at an intersection these days. Sometimes we may feel we are unsure of even a direction to take as news of the pandemic, tropical storms, wildfires, and less access to those organizations we depend on continues to assail us. As a clinician, I hear daily from individuals who have tremendous faith that God or their Higher Power will carry us through these difficult times and we will arrive at the conclusion that all is well.

Use the link below to get the Guide to Living with Worry and Anxiety. Clicking the link will open a PDF document. Remember, too, we continue to see new and established clients via video through a couple of secure platforms. Should you wish to meet with me or another therapist, please call 1-888-293-7585. You may leave a confidential voice message if no one is available to speak with you.

May you find additional reassurance that all is well and expand or develop your faith.

Dede Norungolo, LPC, LAC, CAC

You can make a difference while you shop Amazon Prime Day deals on October 13 & 14. Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/57-0468993 or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app and AmazonSmile donates to First Baptist Church of Pendleton.