Weekly Update 7/13/06

Good afternoon,

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.