Prayer Requests
Pastor Danny Guillen of Primera Iglesia Bautista, Hanford -- Danny has liver cancer and is waiting for a liver transplant.
Bill Shackleford, former pastor of FSBC Selma -- Bill recently fell and has other health problems. If you would like to send a card you may send it to: 4249 E. Heaton Ave, Apt B, Fresno 93727.
Tom Kelly, former director of the Black Church Extension. He recently fell off a ladder and injured his knees and back. He already has had both knees and his back operated on so the doctors are very concerned.
Valton Prince -- he is now in a hospice care center fighting cancer of the esophagus. Pray for Valton and his family.
Alan McWhorter -- pray for Alan and his family.
Alan Greaves -- continued prayer for Alan and his family.
Harry Williams -- pray that he regains his strength after heart surgery.
Melody -- Ron & Carol Climer's niece -- she had been fighting an infection.
You're Invited
The family of Jack and Ruth Duke would like to invite Mid-Valley pastors to a 50th wedding anniversary for Jack and Ruth. Date/time/location: August 4, 2006, 7:00 pm at Trinity So. Baptist Church. No gifts please.
Migrant Ministries "Feeding Those Who Feed Us" is looking for medical and dental personnel who would be willing to help with Migrant Ministries
the week of July 31 - August 5. Please contact Frank Sanchez at 233-3623 or email pastorfranksanchez@sbcglobal.net
Seminary Extension Classes for 2006-2007
Dynamics of Teaching: Sept. 12-Nov. 7, 2006
Survey of Missions: Nov. 14, 2006 - Jan 16, 2007
Baptist History: Jan. 23 - March 20, 2007
Book of Acts: March 27 - May 22, 2007
Please call Rita at the MV office 297-5550 to register. Class fees are due on the first day of class.
Ministry Opportunity
Part-time praise and worship leader for a new Filipino congregation that will meet on Fridays at Woodward Park Baptist Church. Contact Pastor David Mortiz at david_mortiz@yahoo.com. They are planning to launch this fellowship on Friday July 21.
Needed
New Life Sunday School class would like to borrow Ray Vander Laan's "That the World May Know" or "In the Steps of the Rabbi" videos and the accompanying discussion questions. Contact Nancy at 266-2513
Upcoming Events
July 21-22, 2006 Minister's Marriage Conference at Asilomar Conference Center, Pacific Grove, CA. The program includes Richard & Lisa Blackaby speaking on the theme of "The Face of Grace in Marriage and Ministry". The cost is $200/couple which includes three meals with the room. Scholarship money is available on a first come, first serve basis. Contact Peter Celum or his assistant Leslie at 229-9533 ext. 212 or email llee@csbc.com
September 12 - Nov. 7, 2006 1st Qtr class for Seminary Extension -- Dynamics of Teaching: a study of the principles and methods of the teaching ministry of the church. 7-9 pm at Sierra Heights Baptist Church, 6835 Fresno St.
September 21-23, 2006 Disaster Relief Training at First So. Baptist Church, Coalinga. Certification classes in Mass Feeding, Clean-Up and Recovery, Chainsaw Training, Chaplaincy, Communication, and Temporary Emergency Child Care. Don Hargis of CSBC will lead this event. Contact Pastor Terry Glover at 935-5675.
October 27-28, 2006 Peacemaker Training Level 1 & 2. Hosted by MVSBA at Copper Springs Church, Clovis. Led by Peter Celum. Pastors and lay leaders will learn about developing a culture of peace within your church. They will be able to equip people to strengthen relationship and resolve conflicts through biblical principles. To register call Rita at the Mid-Valley office 297-5550. Time and cost TBA.
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