Good afternoon,
Prayer Requests
Alan McWhorter - son of Monty and Beverly McWhorter.
Alan Greaves - son of Richard and Helen Greaves.
REMINDER......
MV Executive Board Meeting
Thursday, Sept. 14, 7 pm at Copper Springs Church, 1363 Fifth Street, Clovis. The Executive Board consists of Pastors of Association churches & missions, Association officers, Committee Chairmen, and two members from each cooperating church. The objective of this meeting is to conduct the business of the association and to hear staff and ministry reports.
2006 Mid-Valley Mission Celebration and Annual Meeting
Saturday, October 21, Crosspoint Church, 2518 N. Cedar Avenue, Fresno. Theme: Every Church Makes A Difference.
Schedule: 8:45 am - Registration
9:00 am - Training Sessions
-10 Characteristics of a Healthy Church, led by the Healthy Church Group
-Becoming (and helping others become) a Healthy Person, led by Ron Climer
-Churches Making a Difference in Communities, led by Doug Lanier
10:10 am - Break for snacks and fellowship/ Messenger Registration
10:30 am - Annual Meeting
12:00 pm - Children's Camp Planning Lunch
Minister's Breakfast Next Week....
Each Tuesday morning at Country Waffle, Blackstone & Dakota, 8:00 - 9:30 am. Terry Maldonado will be speaking on Tuesday 9/12. Subject: Mission Mobilization.
September is CMO Month...
You can find lots of good information about California Missions Offering at www.calmissions.com. Orders can be placed online.
You're Invited....
Pastor Franco Atkinson and the congregation of First Southern Baptist Church of Selma invite you to join them on Saturday, September 23, 1-6 pm, for the 100 Year Celebration of the church building in Selma. The building was constructed in 1906 by Danish Baptists. Come join FSB Selma for fellowship, food, pictures, history, music and stories. The church is located at 1606 Mill Street (Mill and Orange Streets). Call Joan Esrey, church clerk, at 891-7566 if you have any questions.
Free Concert in Oakhurst on October 28th, noon - 5pm with local youth bands opening and Bill Walsh with comedy before Stan Leisle and his band perform. I will pass on location next week. Stan Leisle is the worship director at Stoney Creek Baptist Church in Coarsegold.
Ministry Opportunities
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.
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
1363 Fifth St., Clovis CA 93612
PH: 559-297-5550
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