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

Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association

News and Notes

March 29, 2007

Bill Smith, former pastor of First Baptist Church Clovis, as he recovers from leg amputation surgery last Friday. Bill is in Horizon Health & Rehabilitation Center (Herndon & Chestnut) Room 306 if you would like to visit him.

Allen Greaves, son of Richard and Helen Greaves. Allen has ALS. Please continue to pray for Allen, his wife, Lorraine, his children, and Helen who helps to care for Allen.

My Mom as she recovers from second hip surgery and other health issues. -- Rita

Also, Wayne Massie who is the husband of my daughter's work supervisor. Wayne was on a flight to Las Vegas last evening when he had a heart attack. He is scheduled for surgery today.--Rita

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 forum for 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 - 1:00 pm -- please RSVP to either MV office 297-5550 or Susie Mendez at 227-5366.
Cost: $5/person (includes continental breakfast and lunch)

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:

Thursday, April 12, 11:30-1:15 pm " When Business Thinking Fails the Church" by Jim Collins

Mission Mobilization

ESL as a Second Language -- Learn to teach English as a Second Language as a Mission Outreach. This workshop is to help train and equip believers to share the love of Christ with people in our communities whose first language is not English. Share in the joy of teaching and showing Christs's love with international students, migrant workers or visiting family members.

Location: Copper Springs Church, 1365 Fifth St, Clovis
Dates/Times: Thursday May 3, 5:30 pm-9:30 pm; Friday May 4 5:50 pm - 9:30 pm; Saturday May 5, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Trainer: Monta Jo Erikson, CA SB Literacy Missions Coordinator
Cost: $35/person or $45/couple (includes manual, continental breakfast, and lunch on Saturday)

Registration will be accepted until April 3 at the Mid-Valley Association office via email at mvsba@yahoo.com or phone at 297-5550.

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. Rich Johsntone will speak on Tuesday, April 3.

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 are available on our web site.

Church News

NewLife Community Church will be participating in a community Easter Sunrise Celebration in Easton. Pastor Mark Jackson and Youth Pastor Aaron Kellar will be leading this community service. Easter Sunday, April 8, 6:35 am, corner of Lincoln & Elm.

Trinity Southern Baptist Church is presenting "The Living Lord's Supper" Friday, March 30 at 7:00 pm; Saturday, March 31 at 6:00 pm; Sunday, April 1 at 6:00 pm. 4890 East Holland Ave, Fresno.

Oakview Baptist Church Auberry has 20 sturdy, older padded chairs (mustard color) with arm rests and other types of chairs to give away. You may contact Pastor Dale Fink at 855-3900 or pastordale@netptc.net.

Iglesia Bautista Central Fresno is in need of a keyboard player to be on the worship team. Contact Al Smith at 906-4122 if interested.

Lifeway Baptist Church has 175 Easter bulletins will tear away response card to give away. Please contact Rhoda or Pastor Darrell at 228-1614.

Church Resource

Look here for Minister's Tax Guide Resource. This tax guide published annually by Guidestone is available to help ministers and /or their tax preparers.

CSBC Events

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

California Baptist Foundation

California Baptist Foundation is coordinating more tours this year: Historic East Coast, Ireland, and Scotland. Carole Leathem is coordinating the trips. Find details here.