It is our very

first authentic

Italian Café,

featuring the

culinary exper-

tise of John

Orsi and nu-

merous volun-

teers. The price

is unbelievable...a FIVE course dinner for

only $12. John says it is his way of saying

thank you to Singles Ministry for more

than a decade of just “being there”. Invite

family and friends to join you. Tickets are

A Little Taste of Italy Comes Feb. 11th

Helping single adults take their next step in knowing Jesus and making Him Known

February 2012 First Baptist Single Adult Ministries

Single Focus

GOT QUESTIONS? We’ll help!

Brad Ecker BFF (beyond 40’s) 406-5607

Shiree Conklin FUSION 20’s-40’s 808-9154

Mark Correira Wed. Night SPECIAL 479-0119

Cindy West Friday Night ALIVE 603-5154

Norma Lagorio Beginning Again 464-0475

Donna Holste Movie Night 470-5680

Larry Appleby Men’s Night Out 242-4491

Pat Brakke Dinner on the Town 334-6921

Mark Correira Stkn. Thunder Game 479-0119

Phil

available now at

Singles and in the

church office. The

deadline for sales

is Sunday, Febru-

ary 5th.

Along with the

exquisite dining;

you will enjoy outstanding entertainment and

have a chance at several raffle prizes. Raffle

donations are greatly appreciated. Have

A Touch of Italy on Valentine weekend at

That’s Amore! Limited Seating. For Info: 466-

4368 or email: singles@fbcstockton.org Suzi

While the ladies do BUNKO in the gym...the

men are invited to join hosts Larry Appleby and

Mark Correira for Men’s Night Out! Bring a

beverage or snack… we’ll have the Pizza, plus

the acclaimed feature film: COURAGEOUS!

Fri. Feb. 3, 6:00 pm (A101–103) Info: Larry

Appleby, 242-4491 or Mark Correira 479–0119.

Kristen

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Great ideas came from each of our teams. Here Shiree and Carri share their teams challenges for 2012.

Annual Planning Day Was Jan7th!

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6:15 pm The SAM SPECIAL WEIRD!

2 3 6 pm Ladies BUNKO Night Men’s Night Out 6pm in A101

4 FUSION … it is our morning to help feed the homeless Anyone may join us!808-9154

5 11 am BFF & FUSION A101 SUPER BOWL Party 3:00 pm

6 7 Doris’s Small Group 6:30 pm

8 6:15 pm The SAM SPECIAL WEIRD!

9 10 7 pm Friday Night ALIVE 6pm Beginning Again at Tsing Tao

11 That’s Amore Italian Dinner & Entertainment $12 Rm. A101 A Ticketed Event

12 11 am BFF & FUSION: A101 And it’s our Valentine Day…

13 14 15 6:15 pm The SAM SPECIAL WEIRD!

16 17 7 pm Stockton Thunder Game Mark 479-0119

18 FREE Movie Night @ SAM Popcorn, beverages & feature film 6 pm Donna: 470-5680

19 11 am BFF & FUSION: A101

20 21 Doris’s Small Group 6:30 pm

22 6:15 pm The SAM SPECIAL WEIRD!

23 24 7 pm A101 Friday Night ALIVE

Dinner on the Town Haben Hots—Lodi 6 pm Pat, 334-6921

25 FUSION

Fun Night Shiree Text/Call 808-9154

26 11 am BFF & FUSION: A101

27 28 29 6:15 pm The SAM SPECIAL WEIRD!

February 2012

Along with a hard days work; there were fun times too! Judy and Yvonne got a huge laugh during a Team Building phase.

The food was awesome. Our compliments to the Hilton...they made our day spectacular! Kathryn, Paul, Norma, Mona would all agree!

… Helping singles take their next step in knowing Jesus and making Him known...

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Single Focus

There is something a bit crazy and

a whole lot of fun about the now

“Traditional Valentine Fiasco!”

For over a decade Valentine Sun-

day (the one just before the holi-

day) is a day when anything goes!

The snacks are red, pink or white

(and chocolate is always accepta-

ble)! The first part of the morning

there is a lot of shared love and

laughter and the biggest 15 minute

Valentine Fiasco you could ever

see! Hundreds of Valentines are

exchanged with old friends and

new friends too. Each gathers their

Valentines trophies in a container

that is provided (bags will work!)

The treasures may range from

Batman and Barbie to carefully

crafted designer looks to choco-

lates and traditional hearts. There

are a lot of laughs and big smiles,

not to mention the bonus memo-

ries you’ll get to take home.

For awhile it’s like you are a kid

again. Most of all, you will have

had some real fun on a day that

can be difficult for many single

adults. Sun., Feb 12 at 11:00

am it’s SAM’s Valentine Fiasco!

shows how life in Christ frees

you from these "normal" be-

haviors. Rather than live an

ordinary life, you can be ex-

traordinary by embracing the

wisdom and grace of the gos-

pel. Maybe that is weird, but

with God's help it can be

wonderful … because Nor-

Tired of trying to fit into to-

day's culture? The good news

is you don't have to! In

Weird: Because Normal Isn't

Working, Craig Groeschel

outlines what the world con-

siders normal--a life filled

with stress, strained relation-

ships, and money woes, and

mal isn’t working. Join Mark

Correira for the all new six

WEEK look into what really

works in a world that is just

not working for most of us!!!

Wednesdays

6:15 PM

Ministry Center at Fulton &

El Dorado: Mark 479-0119

Get Ready For the Sunday Valentine Fiasco Feb. 12th!

The Wednesday SAM SPECIAL Begins Feb.1

Beginning Again After the Loss of a Spouse

ginning Again is A Next Step in

the healing process.

BA is an outing, usually dinner

at a restaurant or a community

event. The gatherings of 12-25

include both men and women.

Each has known the loss of a

spouse… each has made the

choice to move forward and

find strength in the power of

new friendships. If you are

widowed, you are welcome.

Beginning Again's next social

outing will be on February

10, at Tsing Tao Restaurant,

2339 West Hammer Lane, at

6 pm. You’ll share dinner,

some good conversation,

have a few laughs and meet

friends who know your loss.

If you would like more infor-

mation on Beginning Again

contact the coordinator,

Norma Lagorio at 464-0475.

No one is ever prepared for the

loss of their life partner. Time

and prayer are the only real

sources to overcoming such a

devastation. Beginning Again

is not a support group, alt-

hough there is plenty of love

and support for anyone. It is

not a “self help” group, but

both men and women will tell

you … the friendships are the

help. You might say that Be-Rebecca and Kathy appreciate

the friends of Beginning Again

Because ONE is a WHOLE number ! February 2012

ONE is a WHOLE Number

the upcoming activity planned for 2012...and

we’ll take your ideas too!

17th: Stockton Thunder Game and it is Bob-

ble Head Night. Sign up early and get your

discounted tickets from Mark. Sign up in

SAM or contact Mark: 479-0119.

18th: SAM MOVIE NIGHT 6 pm in A101!

Join the Movie Night Team for Popcorn,

beverages and this months feature film.

24th: Dinner on the Town at Haben Hots 1024 E. Victor Rd. 6pm! It’s back, join us for the first Dinner on the Town of 2012….Pat, 334-6921

24th: Friday Night ALIVE 7:00 pm A101 Join

Cindy West for Coffee, Cider or Chocolate in

the parlor (A101) for Friday Night ALIVE

(after party follows)

25th: FUSION Fun Night 7:00 pm

The “FUSIONITES” want you to join them

(20’s-40’s) Shiree 808-9154 (call or text).

Singles on SUNDAY at 11:00am

20’s, 30’s & 40’s Sin-

gle adults have dis-

covered FUSION!

Along with regular

monthly socials and

community service projects, FUSION

tackles real life issues...it Rocks!

Single Adult Ministries

First Baptist Church

3535 N. El Dorado Stockton, CA 95204

Suzi De Silva, Singles Pastor

Tel: 209 466-4368 Church

Tel: 209 955-1310 Home

Email: Suzi@oneisawholenumber.com

10th: Friday Night ALIVE 7:00 pm A101 Join

Cindy West for Coffee, Cider or Chocolate in

the parlor (A101) for Friday Night ALIVE (after

party follows)

10th: Beginning Again: This is a social outing

for widowed persons. A night for some good

friends, good food and conversation. Any

who are widowed are welcome at 6 pm at

Tsing Tao. For info, call Norma 464-0475.

11th: “That’s Amorel”...Enjoy the Authentic

Italian cuisine in our “little taste of Italy” café!

We will redesign the parlor for this special

night of food, fun and entertainment. $12 per

person. ...Tickets at Singles and in the church

office (limited seating).

12th: Valentine Sunday @ SAM! Do not miss

Single Adult Ministries Valentine Fiasco. Bring

one or two packs of Valentines to share and

have some fun! Hear from our TEAM about

BFF is for

the single

adult who

is beyond

forties.

You will be welcomed with snacks,

friends and an informal look into

God’s word in small groups.

John shares a laugh with Courtney and Andre at a recent FRIDAY

NIGHT ALIVE! Check out FNA this month on the 10th and the 24th

in the Parlor (A101) at 7:00 pm (An After party follows)

1st: The SPECIAL (Single People Exploring

Christ’s Incredible, Awesome Love)! Mark’s

New Class is here and it is WEIRD– Literally!

Join him in the FBC Ministry Center at Fulton

and El Dorado for 6 weeks of “WEIRD; Be-

cause Normal Isn’t Working! “

3rd: Men’s Night Out! It is just for the guys...Pizza, snacks, beverages, and a special viewing of the movie: COURAGEOUS! 6:00 pm Parlor (A101 –103). Info: Larry Appleby, 242-4491. (Ladies, we have BUNKO in the gym!) 4th: FUSION feeds the Homeless with the

Breakfast Club downtown Stockton. Volun-

teers are always welcome. 6:00 am Contact

Shiree or Jarold in BFF for more info.

5th: Super Bowl Party! Grab something to

share and head on over to Kathryn Odell’s for

our Annual Super Bowl Party. Bring some-

thing to share. Kathryn: 812-5365

Friday Night A

LIVE!

Dinner on the Town This Month on Fri. 24th 6pm

Haben Hot’s - 6 pm (it’s a HOT spot)! 3344 S. Cherokee Rd, Victor. Pat 334-6921

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