Three Baptisms on the River Jun 9, 2013
Father’s Day 2013
Backpacks are full 7/21/13
On Sunday 7/21/13 the congregation participated in filling 17 backpacks for children and youth without a permanent addresses. With many schools requiring a list of supplies for the first day of school, we hope these filled backpacks will help these children and youth feel a bit better when rejoining their peers after summer break.
Participatory Worship Stations, 7/28/13
On 7/28/13 we entered the chapel to find seven stations for worship. Each station had scripture basis and a “worship” activity explained. Shown below are Plead for Others (An opportunity to help make sandwiches for the homeless), Lay Down Your Burdens (Laying “burden” notes on the cross and having God lift the burden), Fruits of the Spirit (Drink the fruit of the spirit which you may be in need of) , Giving (Offering), Confession (Writing our confession down and as a symbol of release, shred them in the paper shreader), Refelection (Meditate on God’s abundant love for us), Smashing Idols (creating symbols in Play Doh of idols in our lives and smashing them).
A Gathering with Mary Jacobs, Christian Church of Northern California Nevada Transitional Interim Regional Minister, 7/31/13
A barbeque potluck was held on Wednesday 7/31 to meet Mary Jacobs our Transitional Interim Regional minister. We all received an opportunity to introduce ourselves and say why value worshiping at Sparks First! Steve was our burger chef!
Sparks First Christian Church 