Good afternoon,
I realize this is a long email but please take a minute to read through it......we have lots of information and news to get out to everyone. I will be out of the office next week (Aug 14-18) so the next MV news and notes email will be on 8/24.
Prayer Requests
Alan Greaves
Alan McWhorter
Bill and Janet Tucker -- pray as they deal with the problem of an unauthorized person charging on their personal credit card.
Congratulations.....to Pastor Greg Roper on his ten year anniversary with Trinity So. Baptist Church Fresno.
Pastors Breakfast
Each Tuesday morning at Country Waffle, Blackstone & Dakota, 8:00 - 9:30 am. Ron McLain of Marriage Mentoring Ministries will be the guest speaker on Tuesday, August 15.
Ministry Opportunity
First Baptist Church of Oakhurst is seeking a contemporary music worship leader for Sunday morning services (9:30 and 10:30 am). Salary is negotiable. Please contact Associate Pastor Scott Mohr at 665-8011 (daytime #) or 868-8608 (evening #).
Mission Report.....A trip to Kazakhstan.....Bonnie Sanders of Cornelia Avenue So. Baptist Church Fresno recently had the opportunity to travel to Kazakhstan. This is Muslim country but the president they have now is very tolerant of Christian churches. There will be an election this fall so pray the tolerance continues. Pray for the people Bonnie met, especially a young girl, Karina, and her family. Pray for a young soldier who came to church. 148 decisions were made, 12 homes were visited and presented God's love and plan through Jesus Christ.
Home furnishings needed.....Steve Brannon (a missionary with IMB working in Central Asia) and his family are living in Merced for the year. They have found a home but need basic home furnishings. If you have furniture you are not using and would like to help please call me at the MV office 297-5550. Thanks.
Revival "A Spiritual Renewal" this coming weekend...
August 11, 12, and 13th at First Southern Baptist Sanger. Evangelist Randy McWhorter, Director of Evangelism, CSBC with be speaking Friday and Saturday evening at 7:00 pm and Sunday morning at 10:45 am. FSB Sanger is located at 1116 "O" Street, Sanger. Call Pastor Chuck Antaramian if you have any questions or would like more details. Church Phone: 875-6551 or cell phone 978-2848.
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
Praise Night
El Encino Baptist Church is putting together a praise night for Friday, 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
Heritage Hymnals
The Hacienda Worship Team of FSB Hanford has a ministry that goes to a local convalescent hospital to sing, read and just spend time with the residents. They are looking for old Heritage Hymnals to use -- if you have any of these hymnals and are willing to part with them please contact Tonja at 584-7255.
Up Coming Service Opportunity
Exeter Baptist Church is moving into a different facility and they need help to remodel. Contact Bob Lloyd of Baptist Builders at 209-295-3667 for details.
Baptist Association Briefing
What is a Baptist Association? What is its purpose? What is the value of an association to local churches...to missionnal efforts...to pastors and church leaders? How does the association help churches accomplish Great Commission efforts? What is the strategy to help churches stay on missions? What does the future look like for Mid-Valley Association? Rich Johnston, Director of Missions, and Ron Climer, Director of Ministries, would be pleased to connect with your congregation, church group, or church staff to talk about these things. They will gladly come at the invitation of pastors and church leaders. Call Rita at the Mid-Valley office to arrange a time. Phone: 297-5550.
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.
Equip Bible Institute Classes for Fall 2006
Theology 106: begins September 11, 6:30-9:15 pm (10 sessions) with instructor, Tom Sims. Location: Baptist Temple, 4141 Fresno St, Fresno, 229-9379 or
647-2203.
Correction Biblical Interpretation 105: begins September 9, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (10 sessions) with instructor, Philip Aaron. Location: FSBC Sanger, 1116 "O" St, Sanger, 646-0228.
Biblical Interpretation 105: begins September 11, 6:30 - 9:15 pm (10 sessions) with instructor, Pastor David Barr. Location: The Evangelical Free Church of Madera, 16760 N. Lake St, Madera, 673-1142 or 936-3558.
Contact Pastor Randy Brannon, EBI Director, at 674-1172 or Pastor Tom Sims at 229-9379 if you have any questions.
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 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.
September 18-20, 2006 Intentional Interim Pastor Training. Contact Leslie Lee, Church & Pastoral Care Dept, CSBC 229-9533 ext. 212.
October 27-28, 2006 Conflict God's Way: Biblical Strategies for Prevention and Intervention. 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. $10/person if you register by Oct 20 ($15/person after Oct 20). Friday evening, Oct 27, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Saturday, Oct 28, 9:00 - Noon.
November 3-4 and 10-11, 2006 Basic Training for Church Planters. Sponsored in partnership by CSBC and Mid-Valley Association. Basic Training for Church Planters equips church planting teams with the necessary tools for effectively starting new churches. For more information please contact Jeffrey Curtis, Church Starting Group, CSBC at 229-9533 ext. 248 or call MV office 297-5550.
Looking ahead.....
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.
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.
Have a good day,
Rita A. West
Ministry Assistant, MVSBA
1363 Fifth St., Clovis CA 93612
PH: 559-297-5550
mvsba@yahoo.com
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