Summer Blast 2011 Has Begun!

Summer Blast Kid's Camp began today at the First Baptist Church of San Diego!  We are excited that over 70 kids are at 1st B learning about Jesus and having a great time. 

Please be in prayer this week for all the kids and volunteers and for our Lyndsey White, our Children Director.  We want all these kids to know how much Jesus loves them!

Here's a couple of pictures, and more are at our Facebook page at facebook.com/fbcsd.

More at facebook.com/fbcsd

30 Days of Prayer and Fasting 2011 - Day 24

Today, be in prayer for the 2 congregations that also meet at 5055 Governor Drive - Chinese Bible Church of San Diego and the San Diego Taiwanese Presbyterian Church.  These churches are meeting the needs of many Asian believers in University City and their oikos.

Please pray for each congregation as they are going through much transition and change as churches do.  

Acts 1:8

⁸ But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

30 Days of Prayer and Fasting 2011 - Day 22

Today, pray for the neighborhood our church meets in, University City.  Pray for our neighbors, schools, shops, parks and all that is life in UC.  Pray that we are able to add value to our community in new ways this coming year, demonstrating and announcing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in all we do and all we are.

To know more about UC, try these links.

http://universitycitynews.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/University-City-Community-Association/304091928814
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_City,_San_Diego

Matthew 5:13-16

¹³ “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.
   ¹⁴ “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. ¹⁶ In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

30 Days of Prayer and Fasting 2011 - Day 14

One of the missions we support is InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at UCSD.  Not only do we support IVCF financially, but also, the campus at FBCSD is often used for student outreach events and leadership development.

This week, many of the IVCF staff from UCSD and other San Diego area campuses are meeting on the campus at FBCSD as they make plans for the summer and next school year.  Additionally, all of these men and women on the IV staff are missionaries themselves and must raise support to continue to work on the campuses.  Due to the current economy, many campus ministers are falling short of financial goals for the current fiscal year, which ends this month.

Today, please be in prayer for the leadership of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship at UCSD and the other San Diego campuses.  Pray that their fundraising goals are met and that they are focused on God's call for thier ministry next school year.

Also, pray for the students that are involved with IV, especially the student leaders, as they are away for the summer.  Summer time is often a difficult time for students who struggle with temptations while away from regular fellowship.  Pray for their strength and their ability to stand firm, and find Christian fellowship wherever they are.

Galatians 5:1

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

30 Days of Prayer and Fasting 2011 - Day 13

 

REGISTER NOW AT WWW.SUMMERBLAST.ORG

(Or on Sundays or at the Church office)

This year's Summer Blast is July 18-22 at the First Baptist Church of San Diego.  Our desire for this week is to reach unchurched kids in and around our community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to strengthen the faith of kids already attending FBCSD!  Our theme this year is "Run the Race!"

Today (and until it's over), please be in prayer for these kids, for our Children's Director Lyndsey White, and all of the volunteers who will be helping.

Bring your kids (K- 6th Grade) from 8:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.  Contact Lyndsey White at  lyndsey@fbcsd.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or 858.457.4827 X 113.  More information is available at Summerblast.org.

Summer Blast: Day One - Out To See!

First Baptist Church of San Diego's annual kids camp (VBS) launched today with "Out To See!" 

All week long, kids from FBCSD and around University City will be running around out campus - or sailing we should say... having fun while learning Bible verses, singing praise songs, and learning about Bible Stories and how much Jesus loves them.  It is a great time for all, including the volunteers!

And, this Friday evening, we want YOU to get on board and join us for a fantastic BBQ on the patio to celebrate what God has done this week.  Once again, Beach Pit Barbecue is providing food.  Cost is just $6 per person.  Please RSVP with Lyndsey Mercer at lyndsey@fbcsd.com. 

Please pray every day this week for each of the kids, the volunteers and for Lyndsey Mercer, our Children's Director.  Its an important week for everyone!

Check out just a few pictures of today's fun below, and at our church Facebook page at facebook.com/fbcsd. 

We are so excited about what God is doing this week!

Skate Demo Outreach with Richard Jefferson This Thursday!

With school getting out soon and all the students looking forward to spending their free time skateboarding around town we thought why not have them skateboard at FBC? 

That is why THIS THURSDAY, June 10, we are bringing out professional skateboarder Richard Jefferson to put on a awesome demo of his God given ability to bust some jaw dropping and eye pooping tricks!

While Richard is an amazing skater he is also a brother in Christ.  We have chosen him to come and kick off our summer by not only skating with the students, but also by sharing his testimony of how he is a modern day prodigal son and is now back at home with the Father and loving every minute of it. 

Richard has been skating now to share the Good News of who Jesus is and how others can be saved through a true belief in Jesus as their savior.  God has been using his unique story to relate to students and share with them the truth about who Christ is and challenging the younger generation to live out their faith in Christ.   See video below!

Please pray for this outreach and invite any High Schooler or Middle Schooler you know

Thursday, June 10, 2010, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at FBC (Download Flyer Here)

 

To learn more about Richard Jefferson, see his website here:

http://bowskateboardministries.com/Home_Page.html

Thank you for your prayers - pray that many kids receive Christ on Thursday night!

Brandon Hall

brandon@fbcsd.com

FBCSD Youth Group Participates in "The Cause"

On Friday, May 21 FBCSD’s Youth Director Brandon Hall, along with 15 other youth workers, students and professional surfers and skaters, helped put on skate demos at local high schools all around San Diego.  The professional skaters who participated in the events are Christians, who use their talent of skating to share God’s love with teens.  

After meeting together in the morning for prayer, the group split off to go to the different high schools.  With help from the school’s Faith Club, Brandon coordinated the skate demo that took place at University High School, where the majority of the students in FBCSD’s youth group attend. 

“We had a great turn-out of about 100 students who spent their lunch watching and listening to the skaters.  It was awesome- so many students heard the gospel today, and that’s what this whole skate demo was about,” said Brandon. 

The skaters not only wowed the crowd with their tricks, but even more so with their testimonies; having lived lives of fame and fortune, but choosing to leave it all behind to follow Christ as their Lord and Savior.

At the skate demo, Brandon and the UC High Faith Club also passed out flyers for “The Cause,” an event happening later that night for teens that featured professional athletes who shared their stories of overcoming tragedy and struggles through the power of Jesus Christ.  “The Cause” was put on by San Diego CityFest with Luis Palau and the Chelsea’s Light Foundation™.   

As result of the Gospel being presented, ten students gave their lives to Jesus.  Praise the Lord!  Thank you for your prayers, God answered in amazing ways.  

Below are two videos, one just a few clips of the promo done at UC High School, and the other is a news report about "The Cause" from KUSI here in San Diego. 

FBCSD

Youth Ministry Working With "The Cause" Friday May 21

Here's 2 events to be praying about today and Friday. 

Brandon Hall, our Youth Director, is working with the "Livin' it" team from San Diego Cityfest to promote "The Cause" to UC High School.   Brandon serves the student run Faith Club at UC High School who is sponsoring a skateboard demonstration at the lunch hour at UC on Friday May 21.  The purpose of the demonstration is to promote "The Cause", a Youth Outreach event that is part of the San Diego CityFest "Season of Service."  

The second event is "The Cause" itself, which will be Friday evening at Horizon Christian Fellowship in North County.  After a great demonstration from some of the top skateboarders, the Gospel will be presented to High School and Middle School kids from all across San Diego County. 

This event is unique from other CityFest events in that it is joining with an event for the Chelsea's Light Foundation.  With the recent tragedies of Chelsea King and Amber Dubios, awareness is being raised by this foundation for how to prevent these things in the future.  But in the midst of this and the publicity is a remarkable opportunity to share the Gospel of JEsus Christ, and so CityFest has been invited to participate.

Please pray today for Brandon's leadership and the students that will be participating, along with anyone else involved.  Pray for the safety of the skaters and that God would use the testimonies to reach people for Christ.

Below is an article from CityFest giving you more information, and also a promo video.

The Cause – CityFest’s 1st Livin It pre-event May 21 

SAN DIEGO’S YOUTH GATHER TO SUPPORT CHELSEA KING AND AMBER DUBOIS

Professional Athletes and Musicians Partner with Campus Christian Clubs to Bring Awareness

(May 4, 2010) – Youth will gather at Horizon North County on May 21 with professional skateboarder Brian Sumner, professional surfers Bryan Jennings and Matt Beacham, NFL player Marlon McCree, and Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher for an evening of music, extreme sports demonstrations, and presentations in support of Chelsea King and Amber Dubois.

The Cause is designed to raise awareness among middle and high school students about legislative and educational reform efforts by Chelsea’s Light Foundation™. The professional athletes will share with students about overcoming tragedy and will challenge them to make a difference in their own communities.  Fletcher will be present in support of Chelsea’s Law, sharing how San Diego’s youth can make an impact.

This event is hosted by Horizon’s I-180, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Life, UrbanYouth Collaborative, and Walking on Water, a member of the San Diego CityFest with Luis Palau Livin It^® Team.  The purpose of the Livin It^® Team is to engage youth in their own culture and to meet them in their questions about faith and their role within the community.

The Cause will take place on May 21 from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. at Horizon North County, 6365 El Apajo Rd in Rancho Santa Fe (92067).  All youth are encouraged to attend.

Blessings,
FBCSD