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FOCUSFirst Baptist Church, Chico

850 Palmetto Avenue

Chico, CA 95926

530-343-3446

Monthly NewsletterVol. 30, No.9- Oct 2011

We are a richly varied church community celebrating the grace of God through worship, through encouraging spiritual

growth, and by living as reminders of Gods loving presence in our world.

One of my favorite authors is Rachel Naomi

Remen. Shes the Clinical Professor of

Family and Community Medicine at the

UCSF School of Medicine, a gifted writer, and oneof the earliest pioneers in the mind/body holistic

health movement and the first to recognize the role

of the spirit in health and the recovery from illness.

In her book, Kitchen Table Wisdom, she talks of

being invited to a day-long masters class with Dr.

Carl Rogers, a pioneering humanistic psychothera-

pist. She tells of her initial low opinion of Dr. Rog-

ers, thinking that he simply sat in front of his pa-

tients, said little, and did even less. She thought

Rogerss approach to therapy was a deplorablelowering of standards. But she attended the class.

During the class, Rogers talked about his therapeu-

tic approach, which he called Unconditional Posi-

tive Regard. Remen tells what happens when Rog-

ers demonstrated his approach with a young volun-

teer from the class. The volunteer and Rogers sat

facing each other, and Rogers was quiet for a few

moments. Remen then says: Rogers began to

speak. Before every session I take a moment to

remember my humanity, he told us. There is no

experience that this man has that I cannot share with

him, no fear that I cannot understand, no suffering

that I cannot care about, because I too am human.

No matter how deep his wound, he does not need to

be ashamed in front of me. I too am vulnerable.

And because of thisI am enough. Whatever his

story, he no longer needs to be alone with it. This is

what will allow his healing to begin.

During the demonstration that followed, Rogers

didnt say a word, but the young volunteer was

profoundly touched. Rogerss unconditional

acceptance allowed the volunteer to remove

mask after mask and find healing.

As I read this story from Dr. Remen, I thought of

our congregation in regards to what Rogers told

himself before he began each session. There is

no experience that this man has that I cannot

share with him, no fear that I cannot understand,

no suffering that I cannot care about, because I

too am human.

Now we dont have the intuitive skills of Carl

Rogers, one of the great therapists of our time.

We dont have his training, his skill, his experi-

ence. But at the same time, we have the presenc

of the Holy Spirit with us to enable us to listen to

one another, and accept one another for who we

are. That essentially is what Rogers taught

Remens and her classmates. Acceptance through

listening.

We, as Gods people, can do that. We dont hav

to be a congregation of 1,000 to say, I am

enough. Through Gods Spirit, We are

enough. I believe this. God can use us because

through God, we are enough.


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First Baptist Church, Chico

850 Palmetto Avenue

Chico, CA 95926

530-343-3446

www.chicofirstbaptist.org

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

E-Mail:[email protected]

Every Member a Minister

Rev. Ted Sandberg D. Min.

M A R K Y O U R C A L E N D A R

Saturday, Oct 8 - ABW Board Meeting

Sunday, Oct 9 - Spiritual Practice Class

Oct 13-15 -Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches

Sunday, Oct 16 - Quarterly Business Meeting

FOCUS Articles due in officeFriday Oct 21

Expediters: Joyce Shannon, Louise Logue, Evelyn Cash, Marta Torres *THANK YOU*


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O C T O B E R C A L E N D A R

Date Sermon Title Sermon T

October 2

Communion Returning Gods Fruit Matthew 21:33

Worship Leader: Sue Rychtera

Communion Servers: Betty Hannis, Joan Hannis Gerfen,Terre Reynolds, Laura Sederberg

October 9 An Invitation to a Banquet Matthew 22:1-1Worship Leader: Alesia Bouvet

October 16 In the Image of God Matthew 22:15

Worship Leader: Gayle Reynolds

October 23 The Greatest Commandment? Forget That! Matthew 22:34

Worship Leader: Doris Arbuckle

October 30 Giving Burdens to Others Matthew 23:1

Worship Leader: Margaret Ballinger

ADULT DISCUSSION CLASSSunday Mornings at 9:15 am with Shirley Stanley and Jerry Fogle.

Presently in a video series Jesus in the New Testament (In Mark)

Coffee and Donuts provided.

October

*Joyce Shannon 10/5,*Allen Johnson 10/7,

*Jelean Beninga (Nelson)10/7, *Ann Clark 10/9

*Dana Carper 10/15, *Jeanette Johnson 10/15

*Tracy Rychtera 10/16, *Jerry Rychtera 10/19

*Lou Racette 10/22, *James Stratton 10/24

*Alesia Bouvet 10/26, *Bernice Sherrill 10/27

*Dolly Skinner 10/29, *Roger Carper 10/29


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Our PrayerLi.s.t. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chico First Baptist FamilyContinue to Pray for: The WAR in Iraq and Afghanistan

FRIENDS WITH CANCER:

FERN MORGAN - mother of friend of Terre Reynolds; FRANK JAMES - Mary Jane Bowsers friend, esophag

cancer; MARGARET BALLINGERS SISTER- remains on chemotherapy; CANDACE - Jill Ramseys friend

ovarian cancer; CHERYL DEAN - Evelyn Cashs cousin, bone cancer; ERIKA LUCKETT - singer friend of Te

& Laura, ovarian cancer, chemotherapy; CAROLLOCASTRO - Carrie Nevins in-law, cancer; Denice - Jill

Ramseys sister, breast cancer; ********

SHIRLEY SMITH: Has Parkinsons and Palsy SP; AMY: Ed Hightowers daughter - Parkinsons disease; RICK

Jill Ramseys cousin - received kidney transplant; CORA RAE HUBBARD: September surgery; ELIZABETH

FUNK- health concerns; MARY JANEBOWSER: Broke her wrist; CAL RAINEY: Recovering from surgery;

LILLIAN WENDORF: recovering from surgery.

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REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

Courtyard at Little Chico Creek: HELEN WALLACE

The Inn at the Terraces : EDITH MCCONNELL

Roses & Ivy Elder Care Center: DOLLY SKINNERRoseleaf Senior Care: PAULA JOHNSON

Feather River Canyon Home: ELAINE HERRINGTON

Twin Oaks Care Center: LOU HAYES

MILITARY: JASON WILLIAMS - Ed Hightowers step grandson

WILL DUNHAM - Doris Arbuckles grandson

JOSEPH STEWART - Afghanistan

DAN GERFEN- Joan Hannis Gerfens son deployed to Afghanistan

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DEE BREDON:Died on September 23, her funeral was held on September 29, at First Baptist Church. Please

remember her husband Arnie, her son Pete, and her family and friends.

*************************************************************************If there are names that can or should be removed please contact Ted or Carol in the office at 343-344

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Attitude of Gratitude

What finally counts is not what biblical texts or church doctrines tell us we may believe but what

humanity, reason, justice, and Christs love tell us we ought to believe.


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Joy: Congratulations:To Caroline Latham,

Caroline auditioned for, and was appointed the concertmaster of

the Sacramento Youth Symphony's Premiere Orchestra.

This is the top youth symphony orchestra in Northern California,

drawing talented young musicians from as far away as Redding,

Reno, Modesto, and East Bay communities.

This is a singular honor for her, given the talent of the other

applicants. Her parents, of course, are extremely proud.....

An Attitude of Gratitude

*A list of the items posted on the Banner in the Narthex*

My Savior

My Christian Parents

Children and Grandchildren I didnt expect us to have.

My Christian friends throughout my life.

My memories are full and I am very grateful.

Grateful for Lena White and Anne Wheelock.

I am so proud of how long we have worked to support the homeless, before the Torres Shelter was

opened and today.

We are grateful for those who roll bandages.

Thankful for Choirs.

I am grateful for Helen Kinnees work for peace, in our community and now the peace library in

her honor.

I am grateful for the 500 quilt blocks Margaret Ballinger cut. That will make many quilts.

I am grateful for my friends and family because they are so supportive.

I am grateful to be alive.

I am grateful for God, Jesus, Ted and Cheri.

I am grateful for my church family, and my family.

I am grateful for friends and freedom.

I am grateful for more than nine months of fairly good health since my heart attack.

I am grateful for faith, family and friends.

A Special thanks:

To all that have given of their time to serve at the Torres Shelter

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Joy:

Congratulations, On September 14th

Betty and Delbert Hannis celebrated

their 65 Wedding Anniversery.th


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Spiritual Practices Series:

October 9: Pattern and Creativity: A Sampling of Prayer Practices, both ancient

and fresh.

November 13: Growing through Grief: Letting go and staying connected through

the losses of life.

This is an ongoing series of self-contained classes on spiritual practices offered by

First Baptist Church of Chico, 850 Palmetto Ave. You are also invited to bring your

sack lunch to eat together at 11:45 AM. Drinks and dessert provided. The class is

taught by the Rev. Sandi John, Pastoral Counselor. For more information please call

Sandi at 809-0409 or the church office at 343-3446.

All are welcome!

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EVERGREEN ASSOCIATIONOF AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES

Do this and you will live! Luke 10:28b

Eighth Annual Meeting

Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches

Seattle First Baptist Church

1111 Harvard Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122

October 13-15, 2011Speaker:

The Rev. Florence Li

American Baptist Home Mission Societies Asian Strategist


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ABW Womens Ministries

Bible Book for October: Joshua

AB Women's Ministries News!

Hope you have enjoyed your first Circle meeting of the new year.

We will be having a Board meeting on October 8th, at 10 AM in the Church Library.

Hope Circle wants to invite you to join us on Saturday mornings at 9:00 AM in the Social Hall for a little

bit of fun. We are going to exercise together with Richard Simmons, and anyone else who makes

exercising fun. This is low key, everyone at their own pace. We are not professionals, just some ladies

wanting to keep moving.

Circle Meetings: (October 18th)

Charity Circle Country Waffle 10:00 am

Hope Circle Louises House 7:00 pm

Lauren Bethell Circle 6:30 pm


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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturda

October 2011World Mission Offering

Flowers for the Month Provided by church members

1

2

Communion

*J. Fogle

3

*Pastor/Staff5:30

*Evangel/Member 6:30

*3:30 Propmanagement

4 5

*Worship11amCountry Waffle

*Stewardship6pm

6

Communication9am

Choir 6 pm

7 8*ABW Boa

Meeting 10

9

Spiritual Class

Rev. Sandi John12-1

*J. Rychtera

10 11 ChristianEducation6:30pm

Gov. Board7pm

12 CAIC 11:45 am 13 Evergreen

Annual

Meeting

Choir 6 pm

14 Evergreen

Annual

Meeting

15

*Evergreenmeeting

*Childrens

choir 8-1:3

16*Qtrly mtg*Missions/Social

TorresShelter evenmeal

*Childrens Choir(12:30-3:30)

Evergreen mtg

17 18

CIRCLES

19 20 21

FOCUSdeadline

22

Social Hareserved

D.L.

11-2pm)

23*C. Hightower 24 25 Missions/Social5:15

F.O.R. 7 pm26

26 27 Choir 6 pm 28 29

30 *J. Brandstatt 31


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Founder and Director of Chicos Rose Scott School, Cindy Carlson has a knack for

helping children develop their unique gifts. Her specialty is fostering a nurturing an

creative learning environment geared for children who deal with the challenges of

ADHD, high-functioning autism and other special needs... and giftedness.

Texas-born, raised in California, Cindy attended high school in Los Angeles. She moved

to Westwood, CA in Lassen County at age 18 to attend Lassen College - a life

changing experience she recalls with fondness: The teachers there saw academic potential in me that I didn

even see. They encouraged that potential and helped me find my path. Nobody had ever done this for me, it

changed me in a big way. Motivated by her first-hand experience of the effects of a nurturing educational

environment, Cindy embarked upon her life long study and application of alternative forms of education. She

realized how we teach is as or more important than what we teach.

In 1975 Cindy moved to Chico to attend CSU, Chico. She participated in the Community Action Volunteers

in Education program as an elementary school tutor working with blind children, in Big Brothers Big Sisters,

and at Napa and Sonoma State Hospitals with children with physical, mental and emotional challenges. A

participiant in the Tri-placement Credential Program, Cindys student teaching took place in Hooker OakSchools open-structured classrooms for grades K-6th.

Post-graduation, Cindy taught Kindergarten, 1 and 2 grades for 15 years in Paradise, CA. She marriedst nd

and had two children, her son Jesse, a recent University of Hawaii graduate, and her daughter Meghan,

currently attending CSU -- her thesis centered on fostering student success utilizing multiple intelligence

theory. She taught workshops on the topic nationwide for four years.

As Cindy focused her work on children with ADHD, learning disabilities and giftedness, she saw a

connection between those traits and maintains that a high percentage of ADHD children are simultaneouslygifted. They also tend to be visual and kinesthetic learners. Something else dawned on Cindy: It became

obvious I had ADD, a diagnosis that was later confirmed.

She founded Rose Scott School in 2008, through both the encouragement of her son, for kids like me,

and parents of her coaching students. As an academic and life skills coach, her work with college students

with learning disabilities has led to around 15 of those students becoming Rose Scott School peer volunteers.

She says, The kids love it, and it builds the college students self -esteem. It is like a multi-level mentoring

program, I mentor the college students, and the college students mentor the kids. Cindy is now also

supervising a CSU Chico Recreation Therapy intern at the school.

As Sheri Nelson, parent of Rose Scott School 7 grader puts it, Cindy has an amazing gift to connect withth

kids in a way that motivates them to want to learn and to be successful, even when they havent been

successful in past classroom situations. She encourages all kids to accept each other for who they are.

From: The Be the Change section of the North State Parent Magazine, September 2010

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