Special and Upcoming Events:

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Bring a Lunch to our Sunday Worship Celebration at 10:15 aM
Please consider bringing a sack lunch to help feed those in our body in need. Place the lunch in the front of the sanctuary, on the altar steps, for someone to pick up after the service

Vision Sunday, September 7
Engage your senses as we explore where God can use us into the places he is already working
(More details coming)

Experience the beauty & Ministry of god in a joint worship endeavor
first baptist church of san francisco and first presbyterian church of burlingame journey together in a taize service on friday, september 21, 2008, 6:00 pM in burlingame. all are invited to observe and/Or participate. for more information, please get a leaflet in the fBC foyer or contact elijah etafao@fbcsf.org

youth group fun friday september 5 at 6:00 pM on the 4th floor
We'll hold pseudo-olympics. no athletic abilities required!
Wear comfortable clothing to get dirty and bring $5.00 for pizza.
Bring friends for free! Questions? Contact Cheryl Vidales at cvidales@fbcsf.org

Coffee and Dessert Benefit
One of our local ministry partners, Youth With a Mission, invites you to a coffee and dessert benefit evening: Saturday, September 20, 7:00 PM at Axis Cafe. RSVP by Sept. 8th, by purchasing $35 tickets available at www.ywamconnect.com/sites/ywamsanfran

Hire a college student
Saturday, September 27th, from 9 AM until 1 PM hire a college student through Intervarsity Christian Fellowship for a job at your home or office. for more details, Please contact Joy Dickinson at joy.dickinson@sbcglobal.net.

inhouse yard sale
if you are in need of bookshelves or stacking chairs, please contact the church office, 415-863-3382--Have we got a deal for you!!

FALL - 2008 - ROOTS - rooted and built up in Jesus: discipleship and leadership Training || Sundays at FBC, Beginning SEPTEMBER 14 at 9 aM to 10 AM.
Contact Cbridges@fbcsf.org 415--863-3382 x 270.


1. Design for Discipleship 3: Walking with Christ. Stacey Tafao and Cindy Bridges facililtate Book 3 of the DFD series. topics in this 6 week study include: maturing in christ, the lordship of Christ, faith and promises of God, knowing God's will and walking as a servant. cost for materials=$6 Questions? contact Cindy Bridges, 415-863-3382 x 270, cbridges@fbcsf.org


2. Moolah Matters - God has a lot to say about money-the bible has nearly 2000 verses about it. This class will help you create a recipe for financial success and gain the skills to complete it.
You will explore God's plan for personal finances; earning, spending, giving, saving and investing. Brandon Wilborn, an equity investor, will lead this 9 week study. Questions? contact Brandon Wilborn, 415-888-3247, bmwilborn@hotmail.com


3. Twelve Themes in the Gospel of Mark - Dr. Tim Wiarda, New Testament professor at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, will teach this study from the book of Mark. Rather than a verse-by-verse study, this class will concentrate on twelve distinct themes in this gospel. Questions? contact Tim or Gracia Wiarda, 415-686-4661, gwiarda@gmail.com

4. What's the Difference? A Worldview Primer
Everyone has a worldview whether or not He or she recognizes it! Our worldview is shaped by what we believe about God, human beings, what happens after we die, how we determine what is right or wrong, plus a variety of other beliefs. Can you articulate your worldview? is it really biblical? do you know the worldviews of those around you? Dr. Greg Cole, will teach this 6 week study that will look at the five major woldviews in our culture today. Contact Greg Cole, 415-259-4898, greg@colefamily.ws


5. Bible Study - Pastor Phil Busbee will facilitate a study from the Bible. Topic and length of study to be determined, so stay tuned. Questions? Contact Phil Busbee, 415-863-3382x224, pbusbee@fbcsf.org

Summer Playground Picnics!
the first sunday of each month, September and october, bring your lunch and stay after worship to eat, fellowship, and play (or watch kids play) on the playgrounds. See you Sunday, september 7

Thursday August 28th - Night of Prayer and view Documentary "Not For Sale" 6:30 to 8:30 p.M.
View the documentary on human trafficking & pray about how we can be a part of what god is doing in san francisco and around the world

September 13th work day
Mark your calendars for a church wide facilities work day. this year we have one BIG project. we will be emptying the firehouse and preschool buildings in preparation for the new school. watch for more details to come

Mission at your doorstep
Show Christian hospitality to an international Student and impact the world simply through friendship. For more infromation contact JR radtke at jradtke@360architects.com or Calen Thomas.

Missional Life Communities
Want to be a part of a small group focused on living missionally? Check out our Missional Life Communities, Bible Studies and Interest Groups.Check out our new web portal www.missionallifesf.org

Bible Study
Want to be part of a small group focused on studying the Bible? Then Join us this Sunday morning for morning Bible Study, Led by New Testament Professor Tim Wiarda meeting at 9 AM in the 2nd floor lounge at First Baptist Church. Contace Gracia Wiarda at gwiarda@gmail.com

Volunteers Needed:

will you give 45 minutes?
teacher assistants are needed for the elementary, and middle school classes- the commitment is only once a month during the sermon- and you get a free sermon CD! Helpers are also needed in the pre-k: a commitment of about 90 minutes once a month. please contact Cheryl cvidales@fbcsf.org if you would like more information about these opportunities. you will recieve much more than you give!

Looking for worshippers
do you play guitar, piano, bass, or other instruments? do you enjoy singing to god in worship? Lift up your talents to god by joining the choir and worship team. contact elijah. etafao@fbcsf.org

worship drum circle
Anyone interested in playing a hand drum (Djembe, congas, bongos, shakers, tambourine, etc.) in worship? all ages welcome! contact elijah. etafao@fbcsf.org

Media Help
Interested in serving behind the scenes as a part of the worship Ministry team? We need help running our media program (We will train you.) Contact Elijah etafao@fbcsf.org or Linda Kittlitz at linda@lkandassociates.com

New Leaders
The deacon Ministry Team and the Leadership Team invite your recommendations to fill upcoming openings. Nominees should be members of FBCSF for at least a year. Please drop names in the offering plate or contact one of our deacons of LT members.