Thursday, January 16, 2020

Faith in Action Sunday & Potluck! I am really looking forward to this weekend! Faith in Action Sunday will be an opportunity for us to invite friends and family to the Water's Edge Faith Community, as we put together eco-friendly toiletry kits for local non-profits, hear about global efforts to give access to clean water, and reflect on the powerful legacy of MLK Jr. who put his faith into action though acts of compassion and justice. On this weekend that honors him, we reflect on the connections between our faith and the compassion and justice that the world needs now. I hope you will plan to be present. Worship will be followed by a potluck - so you're invited to bring a dish to share! There is always plenty of delicious food to eat, as well as good company to enjoy as we meet new friends and spend time in conversation together. Another major focus of the day will be to encourage as many people as possible to make plans to participate in the 12th Annual MLK Jr. Day of Interfaith Service in Balboa Park. This year we will gather at the Marston House on Monday, 1/20, 9 AM - 12 PM. There are ways to serve and help no matter your age or ability. I hope you will plan to be present as we witness to the love of God by coming together with our siblings of other faith traditions and in the broader San Diego community. This promises to be an awesome weekend - I'll see you then! Blessings Jessica

OB Campus

12th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Interfaith Service Monday, Jan. 20  | 8:30 AM - 12 noon | Balboa Park | More Join diverse San Diego faith communities in hands-on volunteer service in Balboa Park. Make it a day on, not a day off! This remarkable event will bring together people of different faiths and cultural backgrounds for a wonderful morning of community service, fun and camaraderie. Families are encouraged to participate together in this hands-on community service day for all ages.

Family Game Night Friday, Jan. 24 | 6 - 8:15 PM | OB Campus | $5/person $15/family | Register online by Jan. 22 Join the Water's Edge Faith Community for a night of pizza and games. Bring your favorite card or board game and invite a friend. All ages are welcome as we start off the new year with family fun!

Rachel's House Sandwich Ministry Sunday Sunday, Feb. 2  | 9:15 AM | OB Campus During our regular service we'll be making 100 sandwich lunches for the women staying at Rachel's House. The shelter provides a safe and drug-free environment for homeless and low-income women and children in San Diego County. Many of the Water's Edge community bring the food items needed to create the lunches. We also collect travel size toiletries that we donate. Look for the sign-up list coming Sunday!

Coffee with the Author Sunday, Feb. 2  | 11:15 AM | OB Campus | Learn more Join us for Coffee with First Church member and author, Cynthia Robertson! A photographer and journalist for more than thirty years, Cynthia also authors a blog at shutterbug-angel.blogspot.com , a unique visual devotional attesting to the everyday miracles and beauty she sees in nature and photographs. Come and hear about her book, Where You See Forever , which is about the power of family and forgiveness.

Conversations  Sundays | 9 - 9:45 AM | OB Campus Join us for discussion and conversation on Sundays before worship. We're always open to people who want to drop in. It's an informal gathering with the purpose of getting together to share our "story" and become better acquainted. Dr. Bill Stephenson and Curt Goldacker are the primary facilitators.

OB Missions

OB Emergency Food Bank Here in Ocean Beach we support an already well-established food ministry run by several churches. The OB Emergency Food Bank has been feeding people from OB and surrounding areas for 40 years. The distribution takes place at our church three times a week. High on the wish list now: Ez-open cans of tuna, chapstick and hand creams. Thank you for your support!

Mission Valley Campus

New Beginnings Membership Class Sunday, Jan. 26 | 11:45 AM - 2 PM | RSVP | Lunch is included Sign up today for this personal conversation with Pastor Jessica Strysko. Together we will explore: What does church membership mean? What is First Church all about? The blessings of company on our Christian journey and the responsibilities of belonging to a community of faith. We will share lunch together, and those desiring to join the church will be received on the second Sunday of the month at either the Mission Valley or Ocean Beach Campuses.

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Water's Edge Faith Community Join us on Sundays, at 10 AM 1984 Sunset Cliffs Blvd in Ocean Beach   ‌ ‌ Visit our website