Thursday, May 31, 2007

News from Mid-Valley - May 31, 2007

 
Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association
Mid-Valley Southern Baptist Association
News and Notes
May 31, 2007
Mission Mobilization
URGENT.......CLOVIS WORLD CHANGERS
We currently have 5 churches hosting 8 work crews.  We are in need of churches to host 16 more work crews.  A church may host more than 1 work crew.   The work crews are young people & adults who come from all over the United States (and locally) to help homeowners in our local community.  Please contact Terry Maldonado at 297-2600 ext 19 or by email if interested in being part of Clovis World Changers the week of June 24.  Duties of the Host Church:
  • Host the work crew on Sunday, June 24th.  You will meet them at Fresno Pacific College and lead them to your church for Sunday service.  After service provide lunch, encouragement, prayer and then take them to meet their "homeowner" for the week.
  • Provide lunch for the work crew (approx 15-20 students & adults) at the work site Monday, June 25th-Friday, June 29th.
  • Attend the Celebration event on Friday evening, June 29th to glorify God!

FEEDING THOSE WHO FEED US

 Special Needs This week:
  1. Need more MD's and Dentists to staff the mobile medical unit.
  2. Need 5 more Class B drivers to drive the mobile medical unit.

 Mid-Valley Locations:

  • June 11-16 Orange Cove, Parlier, Del Rey, Sanger
  • June 25-30 Corcoran
  • July 23-28 Firebaugh, Mendota, Riverdale, Raisin City, Huron, Avenal
  • August 11-18 Madera

Call Tom Sims at 647-2203 or Frank Sanchez at 559-233-3623 or Janice Oxford at 267-3312.   

Fellowship/Networks

MINISTER'S FELLOWSHIP 
Each Tuesday morning at Country Waffle, Blackstone & Dakota, 8:00 - 9:30 am.  
 
PASTOR'S 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

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 this out.  Camp registration forms, medical forms and counselor forms are available on our web site.

PROMISE KEEPERS IN FRESNO
  • This is the only PK event on the West Coast all year.
  • Dates: August 24-25, 2007
  • Location: Savemart Center
  • One "Ambassador" is needed from each church as a point of contact.  220 are needed from throughout the Central Valley.  Don't miss out!
  • Mid-Valley contact is David Saenz of Woodward Park Baptist Church.  Cell #559-351-9912.
 

Church News
 Cornelia Avenue Baptist Church....Pastor Randy Maynard announced his resignation which will be effective June 10.  Randy has accepted a position with NAMB and Sunnycrest Baptist Church in Indiana.  We wish Randy and his family the best and pray that God will bless their new ministry and home.  If you would like to send a card to Randy you may send it to Cornelia Avenue Baptist Church, 2405 Cornelia Avenue, Fresno 93722 or email him at rgmaynard1@aol.com
 
Woodward Park Baptist Church would like to invite you to attend a 20th Anniversary Celebration (program & dessert) for Pastor Ed Huffman this coming Sunday, June 3, 2007, 6:00 pm.  Cards may be sent to Teresa Watts, Woodward Park Baptist Church, 1801 E. Teague Ave, Fresno 93720.
 
NewLife Community Church is in beginning stages of making some changes...new playground, Sportcourt flooring in the gym, and a new office building.  Keep them in prayer as these changes take place.
 
 
 
Prayer Needs
Please Prayer for:
Dick Greaves' - health and upcoming surgery.
 
Noah Brannon -  18 month old grandson of Pastor Randy Brannon of Grace Community Church Madera.  Noah has been diagnosed with pneumonia and is undergoing treatment.
 
Thank you for your continued prayers.
CSBC
 The California Southern Baptist Men's Ministries is seeking to reactivate the California Medical/Dental Fellowship.  If you know of any interested professionals please contact Cathy Glover at CSBC, 229-9533 ext 255.
Other
 
The 2007 Christian Music Awards...."A Tribute to Our World Class God"  coming to the SaveMart Center June 15, 2007.  See the "Best of The Blessed" from around the nation share their gifts.  Mayor Alan Autry will the the Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Fermin Whittaker and Pastor Steve Davidson will give opening prayers.  For more information go to www.cmusicawards.com
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