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Thursday, July 27, 2006
Weekly Update 7/27/06
Please see the attachment from Pastor Tom Sims re: The India Children's Choir coming to Baptist Temple.
Prayer Requests
Mrs. Bea Prince and family - Valton Prince passed away last week.
Helen Johnstone - Rich Johnstone's mother as she travels to El Salvador with a group for a short term missions trip July 22-30.
Update on Ray & Penny Young
Ray & Penny, former pastor of Crosspoint Church, just recently moved to Bilboa, Spain, the city in which they will be ministering. They ask for your prayers as follows:
-they will learn how to meet people and join God in what He is doing in Bilboa
-that they would understand the language and the teaching in driving school as they study for their driver's license
-that they would continue to meet neighbors and find creative ways to develop relationships with them
-that they would find a language school and language helpers in Bilboa sufficient for their needs
Pastor's Fellowship Breakfast
Tuesday, Aug. 1st - guest speaker will be Ethan Johnstone, son of Rich Johnstone. Ethan and two of his friends are returning this Friday from a bike trip across the US. The purpose of the trip was to raise funds for the Peace Rehabilitation Center in Nepali. The breakfast is held at Country Waffles, Blackstone & Dakota, 8:00 am.
Worship Concert
Stan Leisle, former worship leader of Stoney Creek Baptist Coarsegold, will be performing a concert in Memorial Park Amphitheater in Kingsburg July 29. The concert begins at 7:00 pm. Stan will be performing with a 10 piece band with professional sound and lighting. Come out for a relaxing evening in the park and listen to original Christian music. No entry fee.
Yard Sale/Car Wash
Tulare Street Baptist Center will be having a yard sale on Saturday, August 5, 7 am. Contact Pastor Javier Carrillo at 907-7081 if you have items to donate (clothing, furniture, small appliances, etc). Proceeds will go toward scholarships for the Hispanic men and women's retreat this fall.
Praise Night
El Encino Baptist Church is putting together a praise night for August 25, 6:30 pm. It is going to be an exciting time of worship and fellowship with other MV churches. We hope all will come and participate by praising the Lord. We are looking for a Spanish praise team to lead a few Spanish praise songs. We welcome all praise and worship pastors/leaders to call if you would like to participate. Contact Julie Salcedo at 253-0897 or msgservant@yahoo.com
Faith Alive coming to Fresno
Dr. Chris Ishechi, founder and director of the Faith Alive HIV/AIDS Clinic fin Jos, Nigeria will be speaking in Fresno Aug. 3 & Aug. 6. Faith Alive is a free faith-based HIV testing/treatment center in Nigeria. They offer testing, treatment, prayer, counseling, and support to the patients. If you would like to hear Dr. Ishechi, please RSVP to Jessica Pittman, Fresno First Baptist Church, 227-8477.
Church bulletins
Lifeway Baptist Church Fresno has bulletins to give away!!!!These are new, 3 fold perforated with picture front and blank inside. For months of July, Aug, Sept. Free to anyone who wants them. Call Rita at the MV office if you can use these bulletin covers.
Seminary Extension Classes for 2006-2007
Dynamics of Teaching: Sept. 12-Nov. 7, 2006. Teacher: Jeffrey Curtis, CSBC African American Church Starting Director
Survey of Missions: Nov. 14, 2006 - Jan 16, 2007. Teacher: Pastor Ted Cole
Baptist History: Jan. 23 - March 20, 2007. Teacher: Wendell Foss
Book of Acts: March 27 - May 22, 2007. Teacher: Pastor Jeb Bonine
Please call Rita at the MV office 297-5550 to register. Class fees are due on the first day of class.
Faith Night at the Ballpark
Wednesday, August 23 is Faith Night at Grizzlies Stadium. This is a fun way for church wide fellowship and outreach to people that don't have a church home. Concert with Audio Adrenaline at 5:30, game at 7:05 pm. Ticket prices $15/$17. To purchase tickets call Grizzlies stadium at 320-8497
Mid-Valley Meetings
Executive Board Meeting - Thursday, September 14, 7:00 pm at Copper Springs Church, Clovis.
Annual Meeting - Saturday October 21, Crosspoint Church, Fresno. Time TBA.
Training /Leadership Events
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. Teacher: Jeffrey Curtis, CSBC.
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. Cost: $50/person -- please register ASAP. 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.
Looking ahead.....
September 18-20 Intentional Interim Pastor Training. Contact Leslie Lee at CSBC 229-9533 ext 212.
September 23 How To Lead a Great Small Group Meeting. Contact Wendi Mooney at Clovis Hills Community Church 297-2600 ext. 14.
September 30 California Baptist Men's Softball Tournament in Tulare. Contact Cathy Glover at 229-9533 ext 255
October 6-8 Mother Daughter Retreat at Jenness Park. Contact Jenness Park at 1-800-258-7554.
December 28-20 Tsunami Student Conference, Long Beach. Contact Connie Thornton at 229-9533 ext. 245.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Weekly Update 7/20/06
Prayer Requests
Virginia Busby, Rhonda Johnstone's mother -- Mrs. Busby is home and recovery is going well.
Alan McWhorter, son of Monty and Beverly McWhorter -- as he continues his chemo treatments.
Alan Greaves, son of Richard & Helen Greaves.
Correction to a prayer request last week: Please pray for Dolly Carline, John Esrey's sister, who has cancer and his mother, Alma Esrey, who recently had a stroke.
Job Opportunity
1) CSBC Healthy Church Group is in need of a bi-lingual part-time Ministry Assistant to work 16 hours/week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Supervisors: Tim Gentry and Daryl Watts. Please contact Connie Thornton at 229-9533 ext. 245 or cthornton@csbc.com
2) Teaching Position in Yosemite Valley: If you know of a Christ follower who would be interested in applying and also being part of the CrossWay Ministry in Yosemite Valley, please have them contact Steve Hughes at 209-379-2428 or shughes@csbc.com
Worship Concert
Stan Leisle, former worship leader of Stoney Creek Baptist Coarsegold, will be performing a concert in Memorial Park Amphitheater in Kingsburg July 29. The concert begins at 7:00 pm. Stan will be performing with a 10 piece band with professional sound and lighting. Come out for a relaxing evening in the park and listen to original Christian music. No entry fee.
Praise Night
El Encino Baptist Church is putting together a praise night for August 25, 6:30 pm. It is going to be an exciting time of worship and fellowship with other MV churches. We hope all will come and participate by praising the Lord. We are looking for a Spanish praise team to lead a few Spanish praise songs. We welcome all praise and worship pastors/leaders to call if you would like to participate. Contact Julie Salcedo at 253-0897 or msgservant@yahoo.com
Yard Sale/Car Wash
Tulare Street Baptist Center will be having a yard sale on Saturday, August 5, 7 am. Contact Pastor Javier Carrillo at 907-7081 if you have items to donate (clothing, furniture, small appliances, etc). Proceeds will go toward scholarships for the Hispanic men and women's retreat this fall.
Church bulletins
Lifeway Baptist Church Fresno has bulletins to give away!!!!These are new, 3 fold perforated with picture front and blank inside. For months of July, Aug, Sept. Free to anyone who wants them. Call church office at 228-1614.
Seminary Extension Classes for 2006-2007
*Dynamics of Teaching: Sept. 12-Nov. 7, 2006. Teacher: Jeffrey Curtis, CSBC African American Church Starting Director
*Survey of Missions: Nov. 14, 2006 - Jan 16, 2007. Teacher: Pastor Ted Cole
*Baptist History: Jan. 23 - March 20, 2007. Teacher: Wendell Foss
*Book of Acts: March 27 - May 22, 2007. Teacher: Pastor Jeb Bonine
Please call Rita at the MV office 297-5550 to register. Class fees are due on the first day of class.
Faith Night at the Ballpark
Wednesday, August 23 is Faith Night at Grizzlies Stadium. This is a fun way for church wide fellowship and outreach to people that don't have a church home. Concert with Audio Adrenaline at 5:30, game at 7:05 pm. Ticket prices $15/$17. To purchase tickets call Grizzlies stadium at 320-8497
Mid-Valley Meetings
Executive Board Meeting - Thursday, September 14, 7:00 pm at Copper Springs Church, Clovis.
Annual Meeting - Saturday October 21, Crosspoint Church, Fresno. Time TBA.
Training /Leadership Events
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. Teacher: Jeffrey Curtis, CSBC.
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. Cost: $50/person -- please register ASAP. 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.
Looking ahead.....
September 18-20 Intentional Interim Pastor Training. Contact Leslie Lee at CSBC 229-9533 ext 212.
September 23 How To Lead a Great Small Group Meeting. Contact Wendi Mooney at Clovis Hills Community Church 297-2600 ext. 14.
September 30 California Baptist Men's Softball Tournament in Tulare. Contact Cathy Glover at 229-9533 ext 255
October 6-8 Mother Daughter Retreat at Jenness Park. Contact Jenness Park at 1-800-258-7554.
December 28-20 Tsunami Student Conference, Long Beach. Contact Connie Thornton at 229-9533 ext. 245
Monday, July 17, 2006
Great New Missions Resources from NAMB
--Rich
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Greetings from your partner at the North American Mission Board!
My name is Ed Stetzer and I have the privilege of serving you and our churches through the Center for Missional Research (CMR) at the North American Mission Board. Our intent is to help our churches grow in knowledge of their communities and their strategies for more effective ministry.
You will discover some exciting features offered by CMR at our new website, www.missionalresearch.info . Our desire is to help our partners and churches do evangelism, church planting, and people sending more effectively. The products and services of CMR are offered to SBC churches for free, thanks to your support given through the Cooperative Program and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering®.
We offer a Guide Booklet that you can download and read by clicking on the link. (It is a 6.3 MB file, so a high-speed Internet connection is recommended.) As the Guide Booklet explains, when you access our website, you will be able to:
- Order and download detailed DEMOGRAPHIC REPORTS, including thematic maps, prepared for your community.
- Search through more than 1,000 pieces of downloadable information in our church and culture FACT FILE.
- Research and connect with PEOPLE GROUPS across North America
- Connect online to a community of ministry leaders through the MISSIONAL NETWORK.
- Explore the latest news about culture, communities, churches, and networks of churches in North America in NEWS OF NOTE.
Since this information will be distributed in Greensboro, we wanted to let you know first. And, if you would like, we can have the Guide Booklets made for use at any local Association meetings you might have.
Be sure to visit www.missionalresearch.info for more information, and feel free to share this with your churches as you deem appropriate.
God bless, Ed StetzerMissiologist and Senior Director, Center for Missional Research
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Weekly Update 7/13/06
Prayer Requests
- --Virginia Busby, Rhonda Johnstone's mother -- as she recovers from triple bypass surgery. Also for Rhonda as she travels back from Texas.
- --Dolly Carline, mother of John Esrey of FSB Selma -- Dolly is in St. Agnes hospital.
- --Alan McWhorter, son of Monty and Beverly McWhorter -- as he continues his chemo treatments.
- --Alan Greaves, son of Richard & Helen Greaves.
World Changers next week July 17-21. We are still in need of crew chiefs, construction supervisors, and first aid volunteer. Please contact Terry Maldonado at 297-2600 or email terry.maldonado@clovishills.com
You Are Invited to a Celebration
The family of Jack and Ruth Duke would like to invite Mid-Valley pastors to a 50th wedding anniversary celebration for Jack and Ruth.
Friday, August 4, 2006, 7:00 pm at Trinity So. Baptist Church, 4890 E. Holland Ave, Fresno. No gifts please.
Job Opportunity
CSBC Healthy Church Group is in need of a bi-lingual part-time Ministry Assistant to work 16 hours/week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Supervisors: Tim Gentry and Daryl Watts. Please contact Connie Thornton at 229-9533 ext. 245 or cthornton@csbc.com
Worship Concert
Stan Leisle, former worship leader of Stoney Creek Baptist Coarsegold, will be performing a concert in Memorial Park Amphitheater in Kingsburg July 29. The concert begins at 7:00 pm. Stan will be performing with a 10 piece band with professional sound and lighting. Come out for a relaxing evening in the park and listen to original Christian music. No entry fee.
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. Teacher: Jeffrey Curtis, CSBC African American Church Starting Director
- --Survey of Missions: Nov. 14, 2006 - Jan 16, 2007. Teacher: Pastor Ted Cole
- --Baptist History: Jan. 23 - March 20, 2007. Teacher: Wendell Foss
- --Book of Acts: March 27 - May 22, 2007. Teacher: Pastor Jeb Bonine
Please call Rita at the MV office 297-5550 to register. Class fees are due on the first day of class.
Faith Night at the Ballpark
Wednesday, August 23 is Faith Night at Grizzlies Stadium. This is a fun way for church wide fellowship and outreach to people that don't have a church home. Concert with Audio Adrenaline at 5:30, game at 7:05 pm. Ticket prices $15/$17. To purchase tickets call Grizzlies stadium at 320-8497
Mid-Valley Meetings
Executive Board Meeting - Thursday, September 14, 7:00 pm at Copper Springs Church, Clovis.
Annual Meeting - Saturday October 21, Crosspoint Church, Fresno. Time TBA.
Training /Leadership 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. Teacher: Jeffrey Curtis, CSBC.
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. Cost: $50/person -- please register ASAP. 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.
Looking ahead.....
September 18-20 Intentional Interim Pastor Training. Contact Leslie Lee at CSBC 229-9533 ext 212.
September 23 How To Lead a Great Small Group Meeting. Contact Wendi Mooney at Clovis Hills Community Church 297-2600 ext. 14.
September 30 California Baptist Men's Softball Tournament in Tulare. Contact Cathy Glover at 229-9533 ext 255
October 6-8 Mother Daughter Retreat at Jenness Park. Contact Jenness Park at 1-800-258-7554.
December 28-20 Tsunami Student Conference, Long Beach. Contact Connie Thornton at 229-9533 ext. 245.
Who are the Immigrants?
Immigrants are those born prior to 1962. They are who are at home with print, linear thinking and strategic planning.
Natives are those born after 1962. Natives are shaped by the new technologies of digital images on screen, are suspicious of order and institutions and are hungry for experiences.
Here's a question. How do the Immigrants and the Natives communicate with each other? What communication barriers must we in the "church culture" cross in order to communicate Christ to the those who are not familiar with "church culture"?
Bill Hyels give a clue here.
--Rich Johnstone
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Call a Pastor
That's my profile before. Just a little housekeeping:
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Children's Camp Pictures
It was a great week thanks to Donna Cooper and the entire staff.
- Tom Sims