Good afternoon,
Prayer
Alan McWhorter - son of Monty and Beverly McWhorter. We did hear some good news this past week regarding Alan. The tumor has shrunk down to a small size and the doctors are now considering the possibility of surgery to remove the last part of the tumor. Please continue to pray for Alan, his family, the doctors treating him and the decisions to be made.
Alan Greaves - son of Richard and Helen Greaves.
2006 Mid-Valley Mission Celebration and Annual Meeting
Saturday, October 21, Crosspoint Church, 2518 N. Cedar Avenue, Fresno. Theme: Every Church Makes A Difference.
A Ministry Fair will be part of our Annual Meeting. Come see how God is reaching people through the ministries of Mid-Valley churches and through new churches. If your church ministry would like to set up a display table at the Annual Meeting, please contact the Association office at 297-5550.
Schedule: 8:30 am - Display tables set up by this time
8:45 am - Registration & refreshments
9:00 am - Training Sessions
-10 Characteristics of a Healthy Church, led by Daryl Watts, CSBC 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
Church News
First Baptist Church Oakhurst was blessed last week with Larry Bubb and his ministry. 21 came forward with professions of faith. Great!
Axis Community Church Fresno had their first preview service last Sunday. Great success! The next service will be Oct. 15.
Mission Mobilization
Christmas Parties at JH and BC -- December 2006 -- goal is $7,000
December 4th & 5th, 2006 Juvenile Hall Christmas Parties.
December 6, 2006 Boot Camp Christmas Party. Due to the new Juvenile Hall facility, there will be two JH parties. Our goal is $7,000.00 for 2006! If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please call Carol Climer at the Counseling Resource Center, 439-7499.
Mission Champion - Who is the Mission Champion in your church? The Mid-Valley Missions Network would like to connect with that person. Send his/her name, email, phone #, to Rita at the mvsba@yahoo.com.
Fellowship/Networking
Minister's Breakfast Next Week....
Each Tuesday morning at Country Waffle, Blackstone & Dakota, 8:00 - 9:30 am. Rod Wiltrout, CSBC Church Finance Specialist, will be speaking on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Subject: Investing for Retirement: Ten Basic Concepts You Need to Know.
First Southern Baptist Selma will be hosting The Sons of the Shepherd on Sunday, Oct. 22, 11:00 am service.
Concert in Oakhurst October 28th, noon - 5pm with local youth bands opening and Bill Walsh with comedy before Stan Leisle and his band perform. Location: Oakhurst Community Park. Stan Leisle is the worship director at The Cross Church in Fresno.
12th Annual Turkey Bowl -- November 18. Registration begins at 8:00 am. Hosted by Trinity Southern Baptist Church, 4890 E. Holland Avenue (Holland and Winery). Each church is asked to bring a frozen turkey (you can bring more than one!) and each student is asked to bring canned foods. These items will be given to families in need. For more information contact Mansel Trimble at 435-2333 or mansel@sierraheights.org.
Tsunami Student Conference, Long Beach, December 28-30, 2006. Contact Connie Thornton at 229-9533 ext. 245.
Need-Based Ministries
Christian Women's Job Corp Fundraiser -- 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.
Tulare Street Baptist Center Jacket Give-Away -- November 11, 2006.
Pastor Javier Carrillo is gathering jackets for infants through 13 years of age. The goal is 150 jackets. Let's all come together and help keep underprivileged children warm this winter. Jackets or money to purchase jackets can be brought to the MV office at 1363 Fifth Street, Clovis. Call Rita at 297-5550 if you have any questions.
Leadership Development
Seminary Extension Classes for 2006-2007 -- Please call Rita at the MV office 297-5550 to register. Class fees are due on the first day of class.
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
Conflict God's Way: Biblical Strategies for Prevention and Intervention -- October 27-28, 2006. 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.
Administration
Annual Church Profiles
ACP's were mailed to churches this past week. Please complete the form and return to CSBC as soon as possible. Why is completing the ACP form important? The information that your church gives on the ACP is used to determine needs. Your church is corporation. As such you are required to file an annual report. Submitting an ACP fulfills this requirement By filing you are showing you are a cooperating Southern Baptist church who is included under the CSBC umbrella tax exemption status for active members.
Looking ahead.....
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 13-14, 2006 Fellowship of Church Musicians' Conference. Daybreak Baptist Church, Bakersfield. For more information please contact Worship@csbc.com or Kathy Foxen at 229-9533 ext. 259.
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
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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