In observance of our County’s recent health mandate to guard against the spread of the coronavirus, wearing of masks is required upon entering the church building and for all indoor activities; including worship, classes, and meetings.
Pre-Fall Sermon Series
August 29 ~ Wisdom to Care for the Poor
Elizabeth Sendek preaching
In-person Worship with masks 9:00 & 10:30 AM
Online Worship via our website fpcsantarosa.org
We welcome mission partners Don and Elizabeth Sendek. They have recently retired from their leadership roles—Elizabeth serving as President and Don as Chaplain--at the Biblical Seminary in Medellin, Colombia and now are enjoying some rest here in California before returning to serve the seminary, people of Colombia, and the Latin American Church in other ways. A faculty colleague and United World Mission co-worker, David Baer, had this to say about the work of the Sendeks:
As president of a critical institution in the Spanish-speaking Americas, Elizabeth has been a transformative leader…. she all but defines the concept, an achievement that would be only a dream without Don’s support and dear company. Their vocation touches in one way or another all generations and inhabited spaces of the Latin American evangelical family, although they have remained resolutely rooted in Colombia for so many decades. Indeed, the ways in which Elizabeth has been honored in International venues over these last 18 months demonstrates that the Sendeks' influence goes far beyond the continent on which they serve.
Over the years, Patrice and Steve Frary, Audrey and Peter Schell, Tim Stafford, and Byron and Tanya Whitlock, have visited the Sendeks and the seminary in Colombia to extend our congregation’s personal support and encouragement. Tim wrote this about Don and Elizabeth: What stands out to me is the Sendeks' warm and supportive partnership as a married couple, their life-long commitment to serving Jesus' church and sharing the good news with people all through Colombia, and their careful, thoughtful style. It's our privilege to be part of their team.
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Come Sing your Favorite Hymns! John, David, and members of the congregation offer a chance to sing your favorite hymns. as well as tour our magnificent pipe organ! 
Have you ever wanted to ring a handbell? Are you interested in joining the handbell choir? Come check out the bells and talk to some ringers on Sunday Aug. 29 on the lawn during the coffee hour (after each service). Hope to see you there. If you are unable to stop by on those days or have questions, contact any one of us:
encourages thoughtful inquiry into the tenets of Christian faith. Topics we are covering include the importance of Scripture, the doctrine of the Trinity, and the person and work of Jesus Christ. 
