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first baptist church, san luis obispo sunday, april 21st Where is God in Suffering? Pastor Charles Burleson

welcome to first baptist church! Were glad youve come to be with us this morning as we worship God! At FBCSLO, we believe that God is growing in us a love for Him, a love for His church and a love for His world. this mornings service time of worship We sing to God to express our love and joy in all that He is and does. message We believe the Bible is Gods Word, and has truth for every area of our lives. offering If you are a guest, dont feel that you have to give. We give our money as a response of love for God.

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Bhil of India

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Country: India OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Help design & print the People: Bhil weekly bulletins! Must know and have access toPopulation: InDesign, 14,294,000 World Popl: 14,676,000 laptop preferred. Help will be needed through the Main Language: Hindi summer. Contact Jessica: jessica.sofranko@gmail.com Main Religion: Hinduism

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Brahman of India

Status: Least-Reached Christ-Followers: Few, less than 2% Bible: Complete www.joshuaproject.net

Country: India People: Brahman Population: DY Pray for the family of Jamie Robles57,835,000 (died after van rollover World Popl: 62,447,000 accident) Main Language: Hindi Main Religion: Hinduism S Prayer for son who is dealing with and has dealt Status:depression Least-Reached Christ-Followers: Few, less than 2% with suicidal thoughts. Bible: Complete

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W Pray for Greg Moore, Cindy Wernets father who has lung www.joshuaproject.net cancer.
"Declare his glory among the nations" Psalm 96:3 STAFF Please pray for the Morris family as Josh was in a motorcycle accident. He has a broken thumb, & concussion. Pray that Pray for the Unreached Josh recovers 100% Dhobi, for this accident and for Tom, Karin, MeHindu of pray India lissa & Tim as they help Josh through this difficult time.

MW Please pray for confirmation that God has chosen this church as our new home. Pray for the Unreached JS Praise that God is working through people in Boston, prayer for Country: India those who were injured

"Declare his glory among the nations" Psalm 96:3

Chamar of India

People: Chamar Population: 51,406,000 World Popl: 51,768,000 Main Language: Hindi Main Religion: Hinduism Status: Least-Reached KL Please pray for my brother, Ryan. He has Christ-Followers: been angry at Few, less than 2% Bible: Complete God for a long time, but recently has been more open to me pray-

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Country: India People: Dhobi, Hindu If you have a prayer request youd like to share, use12,072,000 a communication card from Population: World Popl: 12,337,000 this bulletin. You can email requests to office@fbcslo.org. Main Language: Telugu Main Religion: Hinduism Status: Least-Reached Christ-Followers: Few, less than 2% Bible: Complete

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ing for him and to hear the truth. Pray for his salvation.

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MW Please pray for my mom who has been diagnosed with "Declare his glory among the nations" Psalm 96:3 breast cancer.
Pray for the Unreached WP I would like to use this last quarter at Cal Poly to really abGadaria, Hindu of India sorb the Word and live it out. I want to really invest in my friends Country: India lives for Christ.

Pray for our brothers and sisters at St Andrews Orthodox Church

www.joshuaproject.net in Northern India

Vijay & Anu Emerson,

"Declare his glory among the nations" Psalm 96:3

pray Pray for for the the unreached Unreached

Gond of India
Country: People: Population: World Popl: Main Language: Main Religion: Status: Christ-Followers: Bible: India Gond 14,493,000 14,499,000 Hindi Hinduism Least-Reached Few, less than 2% Complete

People: Gadaria, Hindu Population: 6,417,000 JA Praise. My friend, Daniel, in New Zealand hasWorld a job. Pray he Popl: 6,447,000 continues with God. Pray for Rick Warren who lost his son. Ppray Main Language: Hindi Main Religion: Hinduism for the whole Saddleback community Status: Least-Reached Christ-Followers: Few, less than 2% Bible: Complete

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www.joshuaproject.net "Declare his glory among the nations" Psalm 96:3

"Declare his glory among the nations" Psalm 96:3

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children glenn ahern, glenn@fbcslo.org Kids ClubWednesday nights, 68p. Kids engage in fun activities, games, and stories that teach them how to follow God. youth charles burleson, charles@fbcslo.org Junior High LIFEWednesdays, 6:308:30p. High School LIFETuesdays, 79p. college steve & anne sanchez, college@fbcslo.org CelebrationSunday nights, 7:30p. Worship and teaching for college and young families. Check Facebook for upcoming eventsfacebook.com/celebrationslo young marrieds Dave & Terry Selstad, dselstad@yahoo.com Sunday Morning Life Group9:15a in Rm 102. Contact Dave & Terry Selstad for more info. Monday Evening Life Group6-8:30p, dinner/fellowship and then Bible study. Contact Andrew and Ali Hughes for more info (ashughes@gmail.com) careers ben barczi, ben@fbcslo.org To get involved with other people at our church who are out of college and starting their career lives, contact Ben. seniors M&M ClassSunday mornings, 8:59a. men luke gies & jay asher, lgies@alumni.calpoly.edu Samson SocietyThursday nights, 8:00p in rm 102. A space for men to be real and encourage each other through honesty and brotherhood. women peggy young, youngpeggyj@sbcglobal.net Get info on upcoming events!Sign up on a communication card.

Sunday AM, 10:30a12:00p Celebration, Sundays @ 7:30p9:00p

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life groups karin morris, karin@fbcslo.org

If youre not already in a life group, you should be! These smaller gatherings are the place where FBC members are known, grow and serve together. To find a group, contact Karin Morris. New groups have started! There are groups for all ages and life stages, on most every day of the week. Contact Karin to learn more.
serving opportunities

PROPERTYUse your talents & abilities to help keep our church in shape! From gardening to electrical wiring, lifting heavy things to decorating, we need people with all kinds of skills to help create a welcoming environment where people can love God and one another. Contact Travis Silva, travis.silva@gmail.com to find out how you can help! AIDS SUPPORT NETWORK can use volunteers to: - Make meals for clients of ASN - Work the Front Desk for 2-3 hours a week - Organize a food drive at a local supermarket for an afternoon Contact Karla Quiroga, kquiroga@asn.org

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missions ben barczi, ben@fbcslo.org

The Missions Wall in the lobby has been updatedStop by, take a prayer request and pray for some of our missionaries. Compassionate CareBe trained to visit the sick and elderly in hospitals! Contact Lisa Mayer, lisa@fbcslo.org, to learn more.

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