Good afternoon,
Prayer Requests:
Ron Louie, a member of First Baptist, Firebaugh. Ron was taken to St. Agnes Hospital on Monday after several fainting spells. The doctors are running tests to find the cause. Please keep Ron and Rachel in your prayers.
Alan Greaves -- please remember to keep Alan and his family and Richard & Helen Greaves in your prayers. I don't have an update on Alan so not sure if he is home or still in rehab center.
Alan McWhorter -- please keep Alan and his family in your prayers. I don't have an update on Alan's condition.
Baby Colin -- Linda Clark's grandson. Pray for Baby Colin as he recovers from surgery.
Harry Williams as his sprained ankle heals.
Ethan Johnstone -- son of Rich and Rhonda Johnstone. Ethan and two friends, Eric Borgh and Justin Blomgren, will leave this coming Sunday from Anacortes, Washington on a cross country bike trip to Bar Harbor, Maine. The purpose of this trip is to raise awareness and funds for the Peace Rehabilitation Center in Nepali in Southern Asia. The Peace Rehabilitation Center rescues children from out of the sex trade industry and gives them a home and education. Our goal with this bike trip is to raise $15,000: $5,000 to fund our trip and $10,000 for the Peace Rehabilitation Center. You can get more information by checking out our web site at www.spokebiketrip.com.
Dr. Fermin Whittaker -- On Sunday, May 21, the North American Mission Board (NAMB) will conduct a commissioning service for new missionaries at Immanuel Baptist Church in Highland, CA. I am asking you to please lead your congregation to pray this Sunday for those who will be commissioned to serve as Southern Baptist missionaries representing your congregation throughout the United States and Canada. Ask God to bless their ministries as they seek to take Jesus to every man, woman, boy and girl served by NAMB.
Bonnie Sanders -- member of Cornelia Avenue Baptist Church, Fresno. Bonnie is on a mission trip to Kazakhstan. Please keep Bonnie and the group she is traveling with, and the people they will be working with in your prayers.
Axis Community Church and Pastor Joe Green. Axis is a new congregation in N. Fresno. They are currently building a core group. They plan a public launch in Fall 2006. Pastor Joe Green is asking for 100 people to be part of his prayer team as they build toward their launch. There are no meetings to attend, this is an email list. He is not sending out written material. I am also asking that 100 people from the 67 Mid-Valley congregations join the Axis prayer team. You may sign up online at www.axiscommunitychurch.com or call Joe directly at 288-7643. --- Rich Johnstone
You're Invited
First Southern Baptist Church, Sanger, is hosting a special free showing of the film "The Passion of the Christ" on Sunday, June 4, 4:00 pm. Due to the "R" rating, children under 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Please invite your congregation to attend the showing of this film depicting the true life account of Christ. FSB Sanger is located at 1116 "O" Street, Sanger.
First Southern Baptist, Reedley, will host the singing group "Promise" from Cal Baptist University on Sunday, June 4, 6:00 pm. All are invited. FSB Reedley is located at 729 E. Manning Avenue, Reedley.
Opportunity to Help
1) Do you know a college age student who would be willing to help with VBS? Oakview Baptist Church in Auberry is looking for just such a person. They are planning to hold their VBS the week of August 6-11 in the evenings. They are asking for help with the Youth VBS (jr & sr high school age students). The volunteers would be working alongside the adult leaders. Preferably two college age students would like to come to Auberry for the week -- housing will be provided. It must be either two guys or two girls as they will live in a small cabin together for the week. If you know of someone who might be interested in helping with Oakview's VBS please have them contact Sandy Moore at 855-5062.
2) Two congregations will soon be moving into the former Olivet facility: Hmong Fresno Community Church and Iglesia Bautista de Crosspoint. Significant cleanup and re-furbishing is being done prior to the move. A plumber is needed to help with the re-model of two bathrooms in the facility. To volunteer, please contact Danny Sotelo at 294-9368.
Upcoming Events/training
Children's Camp Registration due May 25th -- If you have any questions please call us at 297-5550. Camp is the week of June 19-23.
May 25, 2006 Mission Advocate Training: How to Develop a Church Mission Strategy. Kingdom-focused churches are those that are committed to leading their members through a process of intentional, integrated, comprehensive, and year-round learning, praying, giving, and going. Terry Maldonado will provide training on equipping, encouraging, and expecting members to get personally involved in the Great Commission. Send your church's "Missions Champions" to this event. Meet at the Association office, 1363 Fifth St, Clovis on May 25, 6:30 pm.
June 1, 2006 Host Church meeting for World Changers 2006. World Changers are coming to Clovis the week of June 18-25. We have been privileged to work with WC for several years. They will be rehabilitating the homes of 20 Clovis residents as a demonstration of the love of Jesus. The purpose of WC if to utilize missions in order to change the lives of the community, the participants, and the local churches for Christ. In order to make this happen we need:
Host churches to provide meals to a work crew on Sunday, June 18, and each day during the week
Construction Crew Chiefs and Supervisors
Runners, Encouragers and First Aid Volunteers
MV Congregations to PRAY!
If your church is interested in hosting a work crew the week of June 18-25, please come to the Host Church meeting on Thursday, June 1, 6:30 pm at Copper Springs Church, 1363 Fifth St, Clovis.
Fresno State Football season tickets. If you are interested in joining a group of football fans for the 2006 Fresno State football games call Rose Moore at 355-6774 or Ellen Eldridge at 439-4937. A group from Lifeway Baptist Church goes in together to buy tickets and enjoy the games. he only requirement: You just gotta love football!!!!
--Rita West
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