Good afternoon,
It is already the end of August......where did the summer go? Mid-Valley Association office will be closed Monday, September 4 for Labor Day.
Prayer Requests
Family and friends of Caryl Borges who died last week. She served with IMB as a volunteer missionary at a hospital in Yemen. A service was held in her honor last weekend.
Minister's Breakfast Next Week....
Each Tuesday morning at Country Waffle, Blackstone & Dakota, 8:00 - 9:30 am. Ron Climer will be speaking on Tuesday 9/5. Subject: Dealing with Negative Emotions Part 2.
September is CMO Month...
You can find lots of good information about California Missions Offering at www.calmissions.com. Orders can be placed online.
Ministry Opportunity
Woodward Park Baptist Church Fresno has a paid position open for a Sound Technician for Sunday morning services and Wednesday evening rehearsals. Experience is required. For more information or to apply, contact Teresa Watts at 298-7087.
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 #).
Sierra Heights Baptist Church Fresno is seeking an Administrative Assistant to assist Pastor Bonine. For complete details of the job position of to refer someone who would be qualified please contact Pastor Jeb Bonine at 435-2333.
Christian Women's Job Corp
Upcoming fundraisers:
(1) Sept 30th: Salad luncheon and Silent Auction. 11am-1pm, at The Bridge Community Church, 3438 E. Ashlan. Cost: $10 for lunch and whatever you want to spend on the silent auction. Contact Donna Cooper at 287-8763 for more information.
(2) October 26: Macy's Community Shopping Day. CWJC is selling $10 coupons for use at Macy's on Oct. 26th. The coupon gives the shopper 10%-20& off of nearly everything in the store. You can purchase your coupons by contacting Donna at 287-8763 or by email at midvalleycwjc@hotmail.com. CWJC keeps 100% of the proceeds from selling coupons.
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 935-0504.
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.
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 23 Disability Ministry Workshop. 8:45 am - 1:00 pm, includes lunch. Northwest Church, 5415 N. West Ave, Fresno. Cost $25/person. Contact Joni and Friends at 227-5664 for more information and to register.
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. Email: registar@jennesspark.com.
November 13, 2006 World Missions Village: A Mission Experience for Children. Valley Baptist Church, Bakersfield. For more information contact Leslie Lee at llee@csbc.com.
November 14,2006 Minister's Wives Luncheon. Valley Baptist Church, Bakersfield. For more information please contact Leslie Lee at llee@csbc.com.
November 14, 2006 Windows on the World 2006 California Women's Meeting. Valley Baptist Church, Bakersfield. For more information contact Cathy Glover at cglover@csbc.com
December 28-30 Tsunami Student Conference, Long Beach. Contact Connie Thornton at 229-9533 ext. 245.
Have a good day,
Rita A. West
Ministry Assistant, MVSBA
mvsba@yahoo.com
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