August 9 – August 15, 2026
Unity in the Bond of Peace… Ephesians 4:1-3
Sunday Morning Services: 9:00-10:15 am, first service, no Nursery.
Parents, please feel free to take your children into the nursery, where you can sit with them and listen to the service if you prefer.
10:45-12 noon, second service with Nursery and Sunday School.
Regular Office Hours
Open: Tuesday 9:30 am—2:30 pm
Wednesday – Thursday 9:00 am—2:00 pm
The office is closed on Mondays & Fridays
Announcements
IBC Weekly Prayer Focus
This week, let us join together in prayer, asking the Lord to strengthen each of us through the power of His Spirit. May He encourage our hearts, deepen our faith, and enable us to walk faithfully with Christ in all that we do.
For this reason, I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being” Ephesians 3:14-16
2026-2027 LIFE Groups
It’s that time of year again! Our 2026-2027 LIFE Groups are forming, and sign-ups will open on Sunday, August 16th, and run through the end of the month. Most LIFE Groups will start the week of September 6th.
2026 Baptisms
We will be holding baptisms at our Annual Church Under the Big Blue service. If you have placed your faith in Jesus and have not taken the next step of obedience by being baptized, talk to Bob Leih or one of the other Elders.
Reading Glasses for Ecuador
Barbara Maring and her team will be headed for Ecuador again this summer. A need they notice each year is reading glasses for people who do not have the finances &/or resources to acquire them. If you have an extra pair of reading glasses (non-prescription) that you would like to donate (and possibly a case for them), please bring them to church or the church office. You will find a basket on the back table in the sanctuary where you can put them. They will be a wonderful blessing to the people of Ecuador. Thank you!
Youth Life Group Kickoff at Camp Maranatha – August 23, 2026
All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for fun and fellowship as we start our 2026-2027 youth life group! We will meet at Camp Maranatha from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM, a great outdoor spot for our gathering.
Please bring your Bible, swimsuit, and towel, as we have lots of fun activities planned for you! Enjoy a tasty BBQ, play games, swim in the pool, and take part in worship and a devotional that will inspire you. Don’t forget to save room for some tasty s’mores to wrap up our evening!
For clothing, girls are asked to avoid two-piece swimsuits. If you wear a two-piece, please cover it with a dark shirt. Guys should not wear Speedo swimsuits. Let’s make sure everyone is comfortable and has a great time at the pool! RSVP with Pastor Clint.
Enlarging God’s Kingdom
Don & Debi Isaacs
AWANA Missionaries
Prayer & Financial Support
We are so thankful for your partnership with us as we serve Awana Churches and their ministry. This is a busy season for us. We have had a few great Awana Basics Training sessions this summer as churches prepare for the upcoming Awana Season. Those will continue for the next month. We are also busy preparing and promoting for two Awana Leadership Conferences that will happen in the Fall to continue training and encouraging our Awana volunteers.
This November, Debi and I may need to make a trip for some additional missionary training for us. Not sure where that will take place.
So far this year, we have added 3 new clubs to our list to care for. I have had many conversations with pastors, bringing awareness of the need to disciple children & youth.
Personal:
Debi and I are doing well. Her cancer checkups and blood work have all been negative.
The latest is that we have both been officially diagnosed as type 2 diabetics. Some light medication, dietary changes, and increased exercise are in the works.
Thank you for your continued financial and prayer support!
The Isaacs
P. S. IBC’s Awana will be starting soon. If you are interested in being a part of this ministry to children and their families, please see Kelly.
Sermon Notes
Bob Mitchel Sermon Notes
Investing in Each Other
Sunday
6:00-8:00 P.M. ——– Youth LIFE Group: on break
Tuesday
10:00-11:00 A.M. — Harvest Prayer Partners
Wednesday
7:00-8:30 A.M. —- Men’s LIFE Group: Sermon On The Mountain: meeting at IBC
6:00-8:00 P.M. —–— Awana: on break
Tuesday, August 11th
Elder Team Meeting
Saturday, August 22th
Missions Meeting
Sunday, August 23th
Youth LIFE Group Kickoff @ Camp Maranatha: 5:30 pm
Tuesday, August 25th
Women’s LIFE Group Begins
Monday, September 7th
Labor Day
Finding A Place to Serve
If you have been attending IBC regularly for at least six months and are looking for a place to serve, contact the church office at 951-659-4775 for more information.
*Need for Ushers: For more info about serving as an Usher, please call Terri French.
*Open Arms Ministry: Help reach and feed the unsheltered. Contact Wayne Clark at 951-757-0143 for details.
*Children’s Ministry: If you have been attending IBC for 6+ months, love Jesus, and love our kids, please see Kelly Stewart for information on joining our team.
*Sunday Cookies: Once every month or two. See Barbara Maring.
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