October 4 – October 10, 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 pray for Rosie’s upcoming memorial service. Pray that the Lord would open the hearts of those who do not know Jesus as they hear the Gospel, and that He would draw them to Himself.
Pray also that the Lord would lead each of us to someone at the service who does not know Christ, giving us an opportunity to build a relationship and faithfully share the Gospel with them.
Matthew 9:37-38 “Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
Christmas in September Gifts Due
We will be sending our Christmas in September financial gifts to our missionaries this week. If you made a pledge to one of our missionaries, please turn that in, as the checks will be going out this week. Thank you all for your continued faithful support of our missionaries.
The IBC Missions Team
Church Under the Big Blue
Is that time of the year again! On Sunday October 11th we will be celebrating our annual Church Under the Big Blue at Camp Maranatha. There will be only one service starting at 10 am sharp, followed by baptisms and a BBQ. Remember to bring a chair or blanket for siting on the lawn. There is a sign-up sheet on the back table if you would like to contribute for the BBQ. This is a great opportunity to invite your family and friends!
Rosie Memorial Dessert Sign-ups
We are looking forward to blessing Rosie’s family at the memorial service. One way you can help with this is to bring a food item for refreshments after the service. We are asking for simple “finger” desserts such as cookies, brownies, veggie tray or a fruit tray. Please see the sign-up sheet at the back table. For more details contact Maria Loutzenhiser at 951-282-5988.
Rosie Memorial Pictures
If you have any pictures of Rosie, please send them to Bob Leih, and he will send them to the family to help with the slideshow at the memorial service. You may send them to his email, bleih6@verizon.net, or text them to his cell at 951-514-1771
Rosie Nowell Memorial Service
The memorial service for Rosie Nowell will be Sunday, October 18th, at 3:00 pm. The service will be held at Camp Maranatha at the Eagle Mountain auditorium located near the back of the camp. Parking will be in the field as you enter. May the name of the Lord be lifted up as we thank Him for the gift of Rosie.
IBC Women’s Ministry Road Trip
Ladies of IBC…Women’s Ministry would like to invite ladies over 18 years old on a little road trip! We would be meeting at IBC by 7:45 am and returning by 2:30 on Saturday, October 31, 2026. We would be driving 1.5 hours to “Ranchita Del Reo” in Julian and taking a tasting tour of the various types of apples, enjoying the garden, then having a “bring your own lunch” picnic. I did this a couple of years ago with friends and really enjoyed it…there is a little gift shop of homemade goods, and the ranch is owned and run by a Christian couple.
Total cost is $32.00 plus a donation for gas to our driver(s). We do need to prepay reservations, and there are no cancellations, even due to weather, so it is a commitment. Please see the back table to sign up or speak to Terri French to reserve your space @ 619-933-2306. This would be a private tour for our group, but I can’t reserve until I know who’s interested, so please let me know ASAP; otherwise, they may sell out, as they only offer this 1 month a year. No kids (except for breastfeeding), and we may need volunteer drivers if you want to sign on for that…)
Enlarging God’s Kingdom
Open Arms Ministry
Prayer & Financial Support
Scott, Mark Dean, Christine Dean, and I traveled down to Banning on September 24, a warm, beautiful day!
It was a very encouraging day as we encountered only 3 people who were under the influence. Also, we were greatly encouraged as we met Dave and Shante, a couple whom we ministered to for many years on the south side of the railroad tracks. The good news is they were able to get an apartment. Dave and Shante are believers and were so glad to see us. We hugged and prayed, thanking God for providing for them. Also, Dave shared great news that our dear friend Ed was able to get an apartment through Faith in Action, which is a Christian organization ministering to homeless people in the Banning Pass! We intend to look him up next time we’re down, meet with him, and continue to pray and encourage him.
Dave told us about people who were living in motorhomes on the southeast side of the Banning airport. We traveled down and met a family of five living in a motorhome. The mother’s name was Amara. A short distance away were Jordan and Edith, who are living in trailers. Talked with them for a long time and shared the hope we have in Jesus.
We met a Hispanic lady named Claudia, who wants to get into a rehab program. We prayed with her and left her one of the gospel booklets. Scott always gives out these wonderful booklets.
We ran out of lunches and went and bought five pizzas and 3 and 12-packs of ice-cold Coca-Cola. Little Caesars always gives us a free pizza when we tell them we’re ministering to the homeless people.
Shared pizza and Coke with many, which brought smiles and gratitude. Left a whole pizza with Tony, Therrell, Jesse, and Justin. Talked about the Lord with them. Tony wants us to come down again on Sunday and do a church service at her camp. Scott bought 5 gallons of water for their Camp.
We ran into people we haven’t seen for a long time. Darnell and Rosa, Cathy and Chops. Darnell hugged us and asked for Prayer. Cathy wanted me to pray for her dog Bravo. Chops was in a good mood, and I went and bought him soda and another gentleman a whole pizza, as we were all out.
Overall, it was a good day, and we thank the Lord for giving us these opportunities to share with the people on the streets.
Thank you, all, for being part of this ministry. Please continue to pray.
Sermon Notes
Clint Klauck (Sermon Notes)
Investing in Each Other
Sunday
6:00-8:00 P.M. ——–— Youth LIFE Group: Am I Really Made in God’s Image?
Tuesday
10:00-11:00 A.M. —— Harvest Prayer Partners
12:30-2:30 P. M. ———-Ephesians Women’s LIFE Group
5:15-7:00 P. M. —— Study on Romans LIFE Group
Wednesday
7:00-8:30 A.M. ——– Men’s LIFE Group: Romans
6:00-8:00 P.M. ———— Awana: Crazy Hat Night
Thursday
2:30-4:30 P.M. ——- Grief Share LIFE Group
6:00-8:00 P. M. ——- Good News at Rock Bottom
6:00-8:00 P.M.——- Galatians LIFE Group
Today
Youth LIFE Group
October 1st – October 31st
Pastor Appreciation Month
Monday, October 12th
*Deacon Team Meeting
*Columbus Day
Tuesday, October 13th
Elder Team Meeting
Sunday, October 18th
Rosie Nowell’s Celebration of Life
Sunday, November 1st
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Tuesday, November 3rd
Election 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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