Thursday, July 20, 2006

Weekly Update 7/20/06

Good afternoon,

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

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