Mid-Valley Updates: News from Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association

Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association

News and Notes

February 26, 2007

Pastor David Mortiz of Valley Springs Church Fresno as he recovers from recent illness. He is feeling better and regaining his strentgh.

Alan McWhorter, son of Monty and Bev McWhorter. Alan's health is failing due to cancer.

Alan Greaves, son of Richard and Helen Greaves. Alan has Lou Gehrig's disease.

Your prayers are greatly appreciated.

MV Executive Board Meeting

The Mid-Valley Executive Board will meet on Thursday, March 8, 7:00 pm at Copper Springs Church, 1363 Fifth Street, Clovis. The Executive Board consists of all MV pastors, committee leaders, associations leaders and two designated members from each MV church.

Leadership Development

Association VBS Workshop

This event will provide VBS workers a winning game plan afor Mid-Valley Churches in reaching children and families for Jesus Christ through VBS. THis workshop is a forumf or VBS workers to learn effective strategies, resources, share ideas, and build momentum toward an effective VBS.

Workshop Coordinator: Susie Mendez
Location: Crosspoint Church, 2518 N. Cedar Avenue (on Cedar, south of Shields)
Date/Time: Saturday, April 28, 9:00 am - Noon

Christian Women's Job Corps Mentor Training Mid-Valley Christian Women's Job Corps will be hosting a Mentor Training on Sunday, March 4th and 18th from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm (dinner will be provided) at Hope Luthern Church at Fresno/Barstow. The training will give an overview of CWJC, poverty, confidentiality, the mentoring relationship and boundaries. The purpose is to equip and prepare Christian women to mentor women who are enrolled in the CEJC program. For more information please call Donna Cooper at 287-8763 or email midvalleycwjc@hotmail.com.

Lunchtime Leadership
Series - Pastors and ministerial staff meet At Cross Point Church from 11:30AM to 1:15PM. Bring a lunch. Willow Creek Summit DVD and discussion.

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

Developing a Christian Citizenship Ministry in Your Church

This event is sponsored by the California Family Council. It is designed to help church leaders build "Salt & Light" groups within their churches. Wednedsay, March 14, 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Peoples Church. Go here for details and RSVP informaiton.

Seminary Extension Class - 4th Quarter

The Book of Acts -- a study of the book of Acts, Luke's account of how Christianity overcame various obstacles to spread throughout the Roman world during the first Christian century.

Led by Pastor Jeb Bonine
March 27-May 22, 2007
Cost $105
Register with Ritaat the Mid-Valley Association office by email mvsba@yahoo.com or phone 297-5550.

Men's Fraternity Workshop - This event is for men's leaders and pastors who are looking for an excellent option to spiritually challenge men through a weekly men's gathering. Men's Fraternity is a proven men's resource that helps churches begin or revitalize their men's ministry. March 24, 2007 from 9:00AM to Noon at the Ministry Resoure Center, 678 E Shaw in Fresno. Register Here.

Ministers' Leadership Cruise

April 23-27. Inspiration, education, restoration and recreation on this 4-day Carnival Cruise for ministers, spouses and their families. Click here for detailed information and registration.

Mission Mobilization

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions

In 2005, Mid-Valley churches gave $38,000 to support North American mission efforts. Gregg Farah, church planting missionary in New York City, speaks of the impact of this offering, "I know of at least 21.5 million reasons to give to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions! That's the number of people we are praying will find a church home in our community. Without funding through the Annie Armstrong offering, we would never have started a church in the heart of New York City!" Find resources to promote the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering here.

Church Mission Leaders - Next meeting will be Thursday April 12, 2007 6:00PM - 8:00PM at the Mid-Valley office. This Missions Priority Action Team is open to all who share a passion for Great Commision action through local churches.

Fellowship/Networks

Minister's Breakfast Next Week....
Each Tuesday morning at Country Waffle, Blackstone & Dakota, 8:00 - 9:30 am. Susan Jones, International Student English Partners Ministry of Woodward Park Baptist, will be the speaker on February 27th.

Pastors Prayer Cluster
Mid-Valley pastors meet every Thursday at 10:00 am, Crosspoint Church. Join us as we pray for our churches and community. For further information, please contact Pastor Johnny Mendez at 227-5366 or 824-4821.

Mid-Valley Children's Camps 2007:

Teen Camp, Our Space.Com -- God's Network, June 17-20, for students who have completed grades 6th-8th. Cost $135.

Children's Camp, Bible Bee -- The Challenge, June 20-23, for students who have completed grades 3rd-5th. Cost $100.

At camp in 2007 Larry Bubb, House Band, volleyball and soccer clinics, polar bear swimming challenge, mission projects, bible study, building networks of friends, great food, experiencing God in Creation, meeting Jesus face to face. For more information contact MV office at 297-5550 or Pastor Lee Yarbrough, Camp Director at 584-7255 or check out www.campideas.blogspot.com. Camp registration forms, medical forms and counselor forms will be mailed to churches this week and available on our web site next week.

Church News

Skate Church

Skate Church located at Baptist Temple will host a Skate Competition Sunday, March 4, 5:00 pm. Contact Bill Tucker for more information at 213-6079.

Iglesia Bautista Del Valle - is moving to a new location in March. They are in need of approximately 25-40 chairs, a file cabinet, small desk, and a bookcase. If you have any of thee items that you would be willing to donate please call Rita at the Mid-Valley office 297-5550.

CSBC Events

RefresHer Weekend - April 20-21. Look here for more information.

PK (Preacher's Kid) Retreat - March 30-April 1, 2007 in Santa Barbara, CA. Thestatewide network of PK's are invited to San Marcos Christian Camp in Santa Barbara to worship, fellowship, and learn with each other. All leaders are PK's. For details for here. Call the Association office at 297-5550 if you want to carpool.

Marketing Specialist

Jenness Park Christian Camp, CSBC camp, is seeking a spiritually mature individual with a servan't heart for a full-time marketing position. Responsibilities include filling open calendar dates, in-person meetings to generate new bookings, preparation and design of marketing materials, attendance of relevant trades hows, and development of new marketing strategies. Please contact Rod Goodmon, Camp Director at (800) 258-7554 ext. 110 or rod@jennesspark.com.