This Week

  1. Home Prayer Meeting is this Wednesday.
  2. Orientation meeting for new church drivers: Want to drive the church vehicles? Find out how on May 17, 6-9 p.m. Dinner is provided! New drivers only. Contact Perry Lim.
  3. Comfy Cozy Corner: Open to all young adult women. A Breakfast Tea on Sat., May 19, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Please RSVP to theltong@yahoo.com no later than Mon., May 14 for a seat! 

    4. Upcoming Events

  4. Church Members’ Meeting: Sun., May 20 at 1:15 p.m., Worship Center. Lunch provided at 12:30 p.m., MPR. All church corporate officers, church officers, ministry leaders, & members, please attend this meeting. Sign up for lunch & childcare on the bulletin board next to the lounge in the H/Truth. Deadline for sign up is Today.
  5. street closures: On Sun., May 20, the Tour de California Bike Race will be going through Chinatown. Visit website for details: amgentourofcalifornia.com
  6. Community Fair Gospel Craft Class: There will be a training class on Sun., May 27, H/Truth 208. You will learn how to make a keychain, bracelet & bookmarker and learn how to use these crafts to share the gospel. If you are interested in sharing the gospel with all ages at the Community Fair, you are welcome to join us.
  7. FCBC Community Fair: Sat., June 2, 1-5 p.m. Serve independently or have your fellowship or Sunday school participate. Visit fcbc-evangelism.blogspot.com for details. Prayer & Planning (P&P) mtgs. will be Sat., May 19, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., H/Truth 205-207, & Sun., May 27, 1:30-3:30 p.m., H/Truth 218-219.
  8. Brotherhood and WMU: “Parents Honor Day” on May 27, 1 p.m. at H/Truth MPR.  Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.  Please invite your non-believing parents. 
  9. “A Dream Team” movie evangelistic premiere. Cantonese movie with Chinese/English subtitles. Suitable for all ages. Price is $5, Sun., May 20, 2:30 p.m., @ East LA College Auditorium. Limited complimentary tickets for Sat., June 2, Community Fair, 4 p.m., FCBC. Tickets available at courtyard after service. Complimentary tickets will be available to new friends who attend the Community Fair. Tickets available in the courtyard after service. More details at http://tmea.us.
  10. Next baptism is Sun., June 3. Introduction & approval of new membership candidates at Church Members’ Mtg. on May 20.
  11. VBS: June 25-29, 1:30-5:00 pm. We are looking for adults & youth from grades 6-12 to serve in VBS to make a difference in kids’ lives! Pick up a Worker’s Application form underneath the Praise Center Tent or above the mailboxes in the Hall of Truth. If you have any questions, please contact Noelle Fong at noelleyung@gmail.com.
  12. 3on3 for Chinatown:  Form a team and enter this year’s 3on3 for Chinatown basketball tournament on Sat., June 16. Proceeds benefit Alpine Recreation Center. Registration forms in the courtyard & at supportlachinatown.org. Early bird rates until May 17.

    13. This Past Sunday (May 13)

  13. Happy Mother's Day:In 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Worship, children will have the opportunity to present a corsage to mom during the worship service. Throughout the church campus, photo stations will be available for personal photographs.
  14. 60th Anniversary Apparel: We are getting adult-sized & youth-sized t-shirts & two different colored unisex polo shirts. Place your order in your Sunday school class or at the table in the Worship Center courtyard next Sunday. Payment will be due when the apparel is delivered. $8 for t-shirts and $14 for polo shirts. Those serving in Community Fair are encouraged to purchase a shirt and wear it during the event.
  15. Youth Sunday Afternoon Program (YSAP): Classes will not be meeting for the next 3 weeks due to Mother’s Day (5/13), Church Members’ Meeting (5/20), & Memorial Weekend (5/27). Classes resume on Sun., June 3.
  16. Altar Flowers are given by Rev. Joseph & Rose Gong in thanksgiving for your prayers; both of their mothers are back home safely. Mandarin Worship: Mrs. Mary Liu in memory of her mother & thanksgiving to all the mothers! SIGN UP FOR ALTAR FLOWERS in the Worship Center.

    17. Camps & Retreats

  17. Jr/JH/HS Camps Registration: Early Bird Registration is next Sun., May 20. Forms available in the Camp Mailbox, at the Praise Center Tent (Sundays, 10:30-11 a.m.), or online at fcbc.org. Please refer to the Registration Information Letter for registration requirements. Questions? childrenyouthcamps@fcbc.org.
  18. Parents of Jr. High & High Schoolers. If you are planning to attend the Cantonese Family Retreat, please consider asking your child(ren) to serve at the retreat by planning & helping out in the Children Program. Youths who complete the training & serve will have their camp fees reimbursed to their parents. Training dates are May 20 & 27, June 3 & 10, 12:45–3:00 p.m., H/Joy downstairs. Lunch will be provided for $2 each week. For info., contact Dalton/Vivian Cheng at (951) 601-9366 or Vivian_cheng@yahoo.com.