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Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association | 1363 Fifth Street | Clovis | CA | 93612 |
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
News from Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association
Thursday, February 15, 2007
News from Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association
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Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association | 1363 Fifth Street | Clovis | CA | 93612 |
Eagle's Nest - News from Firebaugh
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
CSBC News Flash - Citrus Freeze Relief
Hunger and disaster relief funds aid farm laborers
World hunger and disaster relief funds have been issued to 11 California Southern Baptist congregations in the Central Valley to reach out to jobless farm laborers hardest hit by the recent crop freeze.
California Southern Baptist Convention in partnership with the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention has provided $20,000 to help farm labor families with food, clothes, rent, utility bills and more.
Charles McClung, CSBC ministry evangelism specialists, said the funds will help "more than 900 families in Fresno, Tulare and Kern Counties." He said the funds were distributed to churches in Arvin, Farmersville, Fresno, Ivanhoe, Lamont, Orange Cove, Reedley, Sanger, Selma, Tulare and Visalia.
As much as three-quarters of the state’s citrus crop withered in the field during the four-day cold snap in January that caused about $1 billion in damage. It was the worst freeze in almost a decade in the Golden State which is the nation’s No. 1 producer of fresh citrus, growing about 86 percent of lemons and 21 percent of oranges sold in the U.S., according to the California Farm Bureau. Florida produces more citrus overall, mostly for use in orange juice, according to the USDA.
McClung said one of the groups hit hardest by the freeze is farm laborers who pick or pack the citrus and now find themselves "without jobs to provide basic needs for their families. Our prayer is that the Lord will guide the efforts of the churches as they show the love of Christ in practical ways."
He also thanked Southern Baptists for their gifts to world hunger and disaster relief "which make the response to this tremendous need possible."
NOTE: Three Mid-Valley churches requested and received funds to minister to families in need due to the freeze; Annadale Baptist Church, Cruising for Jesus, and FSBC Selma.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
MV Church Leaders at Lunchtime Leadership Series
Mid-Valley Church leaders at the Lunchtime Leadership Series at Crosspoint Church on 2/8/07.Wednesday, February 07, 2007
News from Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association
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Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association | 1363 Fifth Street | Clovis | CA | 93612 |
Emergency Response Training Begins February 8th
Some of our Mid-Valley churches may want to participate in efforts to respond to community emergencies...Here's the information:
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To: Fresno Citizen Corps
Subject: Emergency Response Training Begins February 8th
The Fresno Citizen Corps, in partnership with the City and County of Fresno and the California Air National Guard, is pleased to announce that Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training will be offered in an 8-week evening series beginning on February 8th and continuing on consecutive Thursdays through March 29th.
The 20-hour course sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security-Office of Domestic Preparedness, and developed by FEMA in cooperation with the Los Angeles Fire Department, is designed to provide basic emergency response skills, particularly those that would be essential in the initial hours after a major disaster. The course covers disaster preparedness, fire safety and small fire suppression (extinguishers), triage, medical operations/disaster first aid, light search and rescue, team organization, disaster psychology, terrorism and a final exercise.
This 8-week evening schedule has been developed to accommodate individuals in the business sector, faith community, education, neighborhood groups and community-serving organizations. There is no registration fee and all printed course materials will be provided, however, participants will be required to bring some personal protective equipment, such as leather and latex gloves, safety glasses, etc. Details will be provided.
All classes will be held at the ANG 144th Fighter Wing located at
A course description, complete schedule and an application form are attached.
The recent freezing conditions, hurricanes, fires, earthquakes and terrorist activities have heightened interest in disaster preparedness and response and the course is expected to fill very quickly. Interested individuals are encouraged to return the attached application form at their earliest convenience. You are welcome to forward this announcement to others who may be interested in the course.
Nearly 400 area residents have completed CERT training to date, and we hope that you will be able to participate in this valuable training opportunity.
Best regards, Carla
Carla R. Glazebrook
Fresno Citizen Corps
FPD Homeland Security Unit
CitizenCorps@Fresno.gov
(559) 621-2328
(559) 488-1010 fax
Saturday, February 03, 2007
Mid-Valley Church Treasurer Workshop
Friday, February 02, 2007
Pastor Randy Brannon in India
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Weekly Update from Mid-Valley So. Baptist Assoc.
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| Madagascar Mission News Nidal Yacoub left on January 21st to travel to Madacasgar to minister with Taiser & Kristi Emeish. Please be in prayer for Nidal and Emish family as they share Christ with those in Madacasgar. Pastor Randy Brannon, Grace Community Church, Madera, left for Delhi,India on January 23rd. Randy will be teaching Dr. Jim Cecy's Ambassadors of Purity material to 250 pastors at the local Baptist Conference Grounds and ministering in local churches. Mark Hendrix of Woodward Park Baptist Church will be serving as a Summer Missionary in Jacksonville, FL. He will serve in Words 2 Works, using various outreach events to connect inner city residents with Christ. Annie Armstrong Easter Offering The purpose of this offering it to help our missionary force reach for Christ an estimated 248 million lost people in the United States and Canada. The national goal is $57 million. What do Annie Armstrong supported missionaries do?
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| Lunchtime Leadership Series 2007 What: Willow creek Leadership Summit - DVD followed by group discussion. Time: Thursday from 11:30 am - 1:15 pm Place: Crosspoint Church, 2518 N. Cedar, Fresno (in the Green Room) Registration: None required, bring own lunch Who: Pastors, staff, lay leaders will benefit Dates: January 25, 2007: The Life Cycle of a Leader, by Bill Hybels February 8: Silos, Politics, and Turf Wars, by Patrick Lencioni February 22: Dead Leader Running, by Wayne Cordiero March 8: Focused Leadership - My Best Leadership Decision, by Andy Stanley March 22: Tribal Warfare, by Peg Neuhauser April 12: When Business Thinking Fails the Church, by Jim Collins S eries VBS Leader's UpdateMaterial: the Lifeway theme is "Game Day Central: Where Heros are Made" helping kids focus on God's plan for their lives. The Super Sampler kit is available at the MV office for review and loan to churches. 2007 Central Valley Ministry Forum with Reggie McNeal, director of Leadership Development for the South Carolina Baptist Convention. CSBC Leadership Events
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| Minister's Breakfast Next Week.... Each Tuesday morning at Country Waffle, Blackstone & Dakota, 8:00 - 9:30 am. Rich Johnstone will be the speaker on Tuesday, Feb. 6th and Pastor Johnny Mendez will speak on Feb. 13th. Pastors Prayer Cluster Baptist Family Day coming Saturday, February 17 at Six Flags Magic Mountain. For information call 229-9533 ext. 243. Mid-Valley Children's Camps 2007 | ||||||
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| Copper Springs Church Clovis had 6 first time visitors as a result of door-to-door evangelism. Three people were baptized this past week. Axis Community continues to grow with new visitors. Trinity So. Baptist Church congratulations to Floyd and Martha Hixson on their 65th wedding anniversay in December. NewLife Community Fresno is ready for Super Bowl Sunday....they will watch the game on a big screen tv but at halftime instead of watching commercials they will crank up the worship band and honor Jesus! Heritage Award recipients for 2006 includes Emily & Wendell Foss. The award is given annually by the California Baptist Historical Society to recognize the outstanding contribution of individuals to the ministry and heritage of California Southern Baptists. Wendel currently leads the mission team at Woodward Park Baptist Church. Skate Competition at The Temple Skate Church Cornelia Avenue Baptist Church Fresno is seeking a Church Secretary. The position is part-time (3 days per week, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm), salary is negotiable. If you are interested or know someone who might be interested and qualified please contact Pastor Randy Maynard at rgmaynard1@aol.com or call the church office at 277-1533 First Baptist Church, Oakhurst is seeking a Youth Leader/Minister. The position is part-time (about 40 hours per/month). The salary and transportation compensation are negotiable. They are looking for someonw who has a heart for youth, who will develop relationship both in and out of church, and will help the youth grow in knowledge and character. If you are interested please contact Pasor Richard Cavoretto at 683-6101. Northwest Church of Fresno is seeking a qualified person to serve in the position of Accounting Assistant. The duties are mostly computer data entry in accounts receivable and generating reports. The position is part-time at 28 hours/week. If interested contact Greg Sumii at 435-2200 ext. 117. Needed: Laptop computer needed for Frank Sanchez who helps coordinate Migrant Camp VBS. If you have a laptop to donate it would be greatly appreciated. Contact Frank at 233-3623. | ||||||
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| Youth Purity Weekend We need to equip teenagers in their battle for purity. On the weekend of March 23-25, Woodward Park Baptist Church is hosting a purity weekend for youth. Will Snipes (2006 Centrifuge Camp Pastor at Jenness Park) will be the guest speaker for the weekend. This DiscipleNow weekend will include worship services, guys/girls only talk times, and small discussion groups. The weekend will also have a Saturday afternoon activity and a Saturday evening variety show. All churches are welcome to participate with their Jr High and High School students. Please contact Mike Lacaze, Student Pastor, at 298-7087 or pastormike@wwpbc.org for more information. | ||||||
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