"Singles Gathering" on Friday night @ 7pm and Bible Series "Less Stress" on Sunday @ 10:45am‏‏

Hope you all had a great memorial weekend!!!

We will continue the "Ten Commandments of Dating" and the "Historical Books of Old Testament" this Friday night. Also, you don't want to miss the bible series "Less Stress" this Sunday as we continue to experience more peace and less anxiety in our lives .

By the way, we only have 10 spots left for the "River Rafting and Camping Trip" So sign up today by returning this email to secure your spot. You can make your payment no later than June 26th!

Please read the email below for more information about all our gatherings and events. Feel free to forward this email to your friends.

River Rafting & Camping Trip

Pomona & Alhambra First Baptist Join Event!!!
Date: July 16th-17th Saturday-Sunday
Time: Meet @ 9am FBC Alhambra for carpool
Place: Kern River
Contact Person: James @ 626-716-8618 for registration.
Price $75.00( Includes river rafting(Double Blitzs),camping fee, food(Dinner & breakfast), drinks and Gas)
Deadline to register: June 26 Sunday
Hurry...we only got 10 spots left so sign up today!!!
http://www.mtnriver.com

New Series

Less Stress

Date: Every Sunday start from May 29th

Time: 10:45am Sunday.

Place: FBCA RM#201

Description: James will be sharing with us how he cope with stress.

Singles Gathering" on Friday night @ 7pm and New Bible Series "Less Stress" this Sunday @ 10:45am‏

Good Afternoon!

We had a wonderful experienced at the 3rd Annual Singles Retreat joining 200+ singles around Southern California. As you can see from the photos we all had a great time...thanks Stanley for taking the pictures!!!

Anyway, we will continue the "Ten Commandment of Dating" and "Historical Books of Old Testament" this Friday night. Also, we will start our new series "Less Stress" this Sunday. We all know what it's like to live in Los Angeles with heavy traffic, high living expense and crazy boss. Sometimes it feels like we're alone in the midst of the chaos! In this series, we'll look at how to assess our situations, work with what we've got and the will to survive. So join us this Sunday.

Don't forget to sign up the "River Rafting and Camping Trip" on June 25th & 26th.

River Rafting & Camping Trip

Pomona & Alhambra First Baptist Join Event!!!
Date: June 25th-26th Saturday-Sunday
Time: Meet @ 9am FBC Alhambra for carpool
Place: Kern River
Contact Person: James @ 626-716-8618 for registration.
Price $8.00 per person for camping & $54.00 per person for River Rafting
Deadline: June 12th Sunday
http://www.mtnriver.com

New Series

Less Stress

Date: Every Sunday start from May 29th

Time: 10:45am Sunday.

Place: FBCA RM#201

Description: James will be sharing with us how he cope with stress.

3rd Annual Singles Retreat Registration Deadline Extended through Tomorrow!!‏

Thank for your prayer! I've finally back home in LA. There's never been a trip like this one where I traveled to six cities, Beijing, Nanjing, Tianjing, Shanghai Taichung and Taipei. I have visited many famous sites such as the largest ancient structure, Forbidden City(Imperial Palace) and the Great Wall of China. Also I had met so many wonderful people like missionary Judith Sutterlin and Mr. Kuo's family. I was encouraged and inspired to hear story about how God is touching lives through them. Anyway, enough about my trip. Here are some big event coming up...


3rd Annual Singles Retreat May 20-22. On this Friday afternoon eight of us(Maybe more) will be going up to the conference center @ Twin Peak to join over 300 plus singles from Southern California. If you haven't register yet the cost is $196 per person(5 to a room). The deadline has been extended to May 19th. Please pray for the speakers and each attendee. Watch promotional slide show(See Attachment File) for camp description. For registration,questions or more information please contact Cindy @ 909-204-2916 or visit www.christiansinglesretreat.org


Less stress May 29. We all know what it's like to live in Los Angeles with heavy traffic, high living expense and crazy boss. Sometimes it feels like we're alone in the midst of the chaos! In this series, we'll look at how to assess our situations, work with what we've got and the will to survive!


River Rafting & Camping Trip
Pomona & Alhambra First Baptist Join Event!!!
Date: June 25-26 Saturday-Sunday
Time: Meet @ 9am FBC Alhambra for carpool
Place: Kern River
Contact Person: James @ 626-716-8618 for registration.
Price $8.00 per person for camping & $54.00 per person for River RaftingDeadline: June 12th Sunday


New Series
Less Stress
Date: Every Sunday start from May 29th
Time: 10:45am Sunday.
Place: FBCA RM#201
Description: James will be sharing with us how he cope with stress.

A message from James‏

DON"T MISS MAY!

Dear Connection Family

There's never been a May like this at Connection! We've got so many fantastic opportunities to be encouraged and inspired, to take a new spiritual step in your life, and to invite friends to come along. Here are some big stuff coming...

Spiritual Conversation with Stanley May 8. Dave has done a great job sharing his story with us last Sunday and we will continue this Sunday with our very own Bro.Stanley who will be sharing his personal journey with us.

Spiritual Conversation with Blessie May 15. Remember Blessie? The one who play guitar on Friday night? She will be sharing her spiritual journey with us on that sunday.

3rd Annual Singles Retreat May 20-22. On this weekend we will be going up to the conference center @ Twin Peak with over 300 plus singles from Southern California. If you haven't register yet the cost is $196 per person(5 to a room). So far we have 6 sign up. The spaces are limited so don't wait till the last minutes. The deadline is May 10th. For registration or more information please contact Stanley or Cindy. See contact information below.

Less stress May 29. We all know what it's like to live in Los Angeles with heavy traffic, high living expense and crazy boss. Sometimes it feels like we're alone in the midst of the chaos! In this series, we'll look at how to assess our situations, work with what we've got and the will to survive!

Make Sure you don't miss May!

James Note: I am still in China and will be headed to Taipei end of this week. You can still reach me through this email. Please keep me in your prayer.


3rd Annual So Cal Singles Retreat
300+ Christian Singles attending this year !!!
Date: May 20-22 Friday-Sunday
Time: Meet @ 3pm FBC Alhambra for carpool
Place: Calvary Chapel Conference Center @ Twin Peaks(6 miles from Lake Arrowhead)
Contact Person: Stanley @ 626-551-9120 (FBCA representative) or Cindy Lund @ 909-204-2916 or info@christiansinglesretreat.org for registration.
Price $196 per person(5 to a room)
Deadline: May 10th
Website: www.christiansinglesretreat.org

New Series

Less Stress

Date: Every Sunday start from May 29th

Time: 10:45am Sunday.

Place: FBCA RM#201

Description: James will be sharing with us how he cope with stress.

So Cal Singles Reteart 2011

Come expecting to expecting top-notch facilities, gracious staff and exceptional food.This 3rd annual retrat promises to be the best yet featuring speaker/comedian Paul Aldrich! It will be at Calvary Chapel Conference Center in the beautiful mountains of Twin Peaks(6 miles from Lake Arrowhead)

We expect to fill all 350 spots this year so register now!

Topical Workshops will be tought by Singles Pastors and Leaders!

Contemporary Workship Music will be palying throughout the weekend for upbeat praise and entering into His presence worship.

Free Time Activities will be available!

Cost: $196 per person (includes all your meals)
you can make 4 payment of $49 each if you perfer!
pay by check or inline with your credit card.
(paypal fee is included in cost)

Rooms: 5 per room(double bed,twin bunks, 2 twin beds).Rooms are hotel-style. Includes linens and twoels(one set per person). Bring towels for the pool. To get one contact Cindy Lund @ 909-204-2916 or info@ChristianSinglesRetreat.org to check on availability.

Location: Calvary Chaple Conference Center
26409 Highway 189, Twin Peaks,CA 92391
Tel:909-337-6116
(Do not mail your check here!)

Meals: All meals included Friday night through Sunday morning!

Retreat Schedule: Retreat begins on Friday,May 20 @ 7:00 pm for dinner and ends on Sunday,May 22 @ 12 Noon

You are able to check-in anytime after 4pm on Friday


Any other questions you may call Stanley@626-551-9120

Good Friday Gathering @ 7pm, Main Sanctuary & Easter Special Musical @ 9am & the Finale of "Beyond" series this Sunday @ 10:45am‏‏‏

Happy Easter Weekend!!! My prayer is that we will find oursleves in fresh ways by the magnitude of His sacrifice and the extent of His love for each of us as we walk with Jesus from Palm Sunday to the cross of Good Friday. Also, we will be celebrating the joy of Jesus' resurrection this Easter Sunday. Come and personalize Jesus' work on the cross and empty tomb this weekend

Don't forget the "3rd Annual So Cal Singles Retreat" is coming up. I went up to the conference center @ Twin Peak last Sunday. It was awesome. I am honor to be on the board of the conference planning committee this year with fifteen other Single adult pastors and leaders in Southern California . We will be doing a group online registration this Sunday after 10:45am gathering. If for some reason you can't do it this Sunday, you can still register through Stanley or Cindy. The Price is $196 per person(5 to a room). The spaces are limited so don't wait till the last minutes. Please check the bottom of this email for more information.

Personal Note: Pastor James will be on a Mission trip to China for 21/2 weeks visiting missionary and house church leaders. You'll be greatly miss while he is away. You can still reach him through this email. Please keep him in your prayer.

3rd Annual So Cal Singles Retreat
300+ Christian Singles attending this year !!!
Date: May 20-22 Friday-Sunday
Time: Meet @ 3pm FBC Alhambra for carpool
Place: Calvary Chapel Conference Center @ Twin Peaks(6 miles from Lake Arrowhead)
Contact Person: Stanley @ 626-551-9120 (FBCA representative) or Cindy Lund @ 909-204-2916 or info@christiansinglesretreat.org for registration.
Price $196 per person(5 to a room)
Deadline: May 10th
Website: www.christiansinglesretreat.org

New Series

Faith Journey

Date: Every Sunday May 1st, 8th & 15th

Time: 10:45am Sunday.

Place: FBCA RM#201

Description: Various Connections leaders will be sharing about their story and experience they had with Jesus.

New Study Series "Historical Books of the Bible" Friday Night @7pm & "Beyond Words"this Sunday @ 10:45am‏‏

We had a wonderful time at Palm Springs last Saturday. The view and the 360 tramcar ride was amazing. See attachment file. By the way, don't forget it's our turn to bring snacks and clean up this Sunday!!!

FRIDAY: We will be having a new study series on "Historical Books of the Bible" in our young adults gathering @ 7pm . We also will continue our discussion on "10 commandments of dating" this Friday night in "Connection Night" (Single adults 35 over). You don't want to miss out this opportunity to laugh, learn and fellowship with other single adults.

SUNDAY: Don't forget about the "Beyond" bible series this Sunday. We will have a fun and spiritual discussion how to overcome our obstacles and circumstances.

3rd Annual So Cal Singles Retreat

300+ Christian Singles attending this year !!!

Date: May 20-22 Friday-Sunday

Time: Meet @ 4pm FBC Alhambra

Place: Calvary Chapel Conference Center @ Twin Peaks(6 miles from Lake Arrowhead)

Contact Mike Bower @ James @ jtstar97@hotmail.com or 626-716-8618

Price $196 per person(5 to a room) $245 per person (3 to a room)

Website: www.christiansinglesretreat.org

New Series

Beyond

Date: Every Sunday April 4th- April 24th 2011

Time: 10:45am Sunday.

Place: FBCA RM#201

Description: James will be sharing about his story and experience of Christian Faith.

Here are our weekly topics:

April 3rd "Beyond the Grave"

April 10th "Beyond the Walls"

April 17th "Beyond the Words"

April 24rh "Beyond Me"

Ten Commandments of Dating" Tomorrow Night @7pm & Palm Springs Outing Saturday @ 7:30am‏ & "Beyond the Walls" Sunday @ 10:45am‏

FRIDAY: We have new faces for 3 weeks in a row at our new Friday night gatherings. we will continue our discussion on "10 commandments of dating" this Friday night in "Connection Night" (Single adults 35 over). You don't want to miss out this opportunity to laugh, learn and fellowship with other single adults. "The Me I want to Be" is going strong as we approach the end of discussing on the renewal of our inner being through Jesus Christ.

SATURDAY: Also, we will be going to Palm Springs Aerial Tramway this Saturday...yes finally. Meet @ 7:30am church parkinglot for carpool. Carpool spaces are limited. Please reply this email if you are planning to attend this fun trip. Check http://www.pstramway.com/ for pricing and other information.

SUNDAY: Don't forget about the "Beyond" bible series this Sunday. We will have a fun and spiritual discussion how to overcome our obstacles and circumstances.


Palm Spring Aerial Tramway Outing

World greatest 360 Tramcar!!

Date: April 9th Saturday

Time: 7:30am

Place: FBC Alhambra

Contact James @ jtstar97@hotmail.com or 626-716-8618

Price $23.25 adult $16.25 children


New Series

Beyond

Date: Every Sunday April 4th- April 24th 2011

Time: 10:45am Sunday.

Place: FBCA RM#201

Description: James will be sharing about his story and experience of Christian Faith.

Here are our weekly topics:

April 3rd "Beyond the Grave"

April 10th "Beyond the Walls"

April 17th "Beyond the Words"

April 24rh "Beyond Me"

Ten Commandments of Dating on Friday Night @7pm & New Series "Beyond" this sunday @ 10:45am‏

Happy Wednesday afternoon!

New Bible study series "Beyond" will be on every Sunday begin @ 10:45am as we approach Easter. Here are our weekly topics:

April 3rd "Beyond the Grave"
April 10th "Beyond the Walls"
April 17th "Beyond the Words"
April 24rh "Beyond Me"


Also, we will continue our discussion on 1st commandment of dating this Friday night in "Connection Night" (Single adults 35 over): COMMANDMENT #1: Thou Shalt Get A Life. Those that don't risk living the "un-life,”which can be characterized by desperation, dependency, and/or depression. Fundamental principle: dating is not (and should never become) your life. Love yourself the way God loves you.

Palm Spring Aerial Tramway Outing

World greatest 360 Tramcar!!

Date: April 9th Saturday

Time: 7:30am

Place: FBC Alhambra

Contact James @ jtstar97@hotmail.com or 626-716-8618



New Series

Beyond

Date: Every Sunday April 4th- April 24th 2011

Time: 10:45am Sunday.

Place: FBCA RM#201

Description: James will be sharing about his story and experience of Christian Faith.

Transformatiom Ministries new Mission Lead

Dr. William Nolte would like to meet with your church staff,board,leaders and members. He's traveling to our area! Willie plans to share his vision for TM and give a special challenge to pastors.

Refreshments following.

Please don't miss this opportunity.

Date: Marth 26,2011

Time: 1:00 pm

Place: Worship Center Family Life Center

Location: First Baptist Church

Pastor: Dr.Lee Hamby

101 s Atlantic Blvd, Alhambra,CA 91801
626-570-1511