ANNOUNCEMENTS

Prayer Partner Ministry

~PASTOR'S TOP SEVEN NEEDS~

Each day of the week, pray for the following areas first for yourself, and then for the pastor.  Using the Bible references, pray Scripture by applying God's Word to your and the Pastor's life.  If you would like to join us, here are the needs for July 2003.
 
 
Sunday Costa Rica Mission Trip Matthew 28:18-20
Monday Vision for God’s House Ezra 1:1-11
Tuesday Gifted Workers Ezra 3:7-11
Wednesday Good Stewards Acts 6:1-6
Thursday Discernment
 Psalm 1
Friday A People of Faith
 Hebrews 11
Saturday A Commitment to Building God’s House
 Zecheriah 8:1-9

 
CONGREGATIONAL LIFE


Costa Rica Mission Trip

The Voices of Faith Mission Trip to Costa Rica where they will participate in the First Baptist Limon Music Institute, is scheduled for July 3 - 13.  Please continue to pray this month for the preparation and the eventual trip. 

Prayer Partner Ministry

Please take note of the following assignment for our next gathering-July 26, 2003:  Read Chapter 6 of "Streams of Living Water by Richard Foster.  The "Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for Saturday, July 26 @ 10:00 am.

Sisterhood Ministry

SisterHood is having a gathering on Saturday, June 21 at Sis. Loraine Binon home.  Sisters please make every effort to attend the Summer Solstice Celebration.

Magnification Ministry

Last year we organized two Solitude Retreats at the Emeryville Bluffs and they were wonderful!  I would like to invite you to join me on Sunday morning,
June 8 at 8:00 am, for a "Meditation Time" at the Bluffs.   SEE YOU SUNDAY MORNING!!

Mission Ministry

We are scheduled to visit the Balitan Gardens Nursing Home, this SUNDAY, JUNE 8 @ 2:00 PM (2780 26TH AVENUE, OAKLAND, 510-536-18380.  PLEASE CONTACT SIS. LORETTA ROSE AT 261-5642 TO SIGN UP TO ATTEND.

GLOBAL OUTREACH PROJECT - The Mission Ministry Team is embarking on  a Global Outreach Project that will  support two orphanages in Liberia through the efforts of our ministry team member Hawa Bropleh. Please stop by our table in the Fireside Room to view a video about the orphanage.  If you are willing to donate used/new childrens' books, table games, school supplies (no sharp objects), T-Shirts, etc., please see one of us at the table for further information.

Life Enrichment Center Ministries

Legal Services Program - The Legal Service Referral Program of the Life Enrichment Ministry is now in session.  The program is open to members of the church and the community on the Second Wednesday of each month -- 6:30-8:30 P.M.  Stop by for a visit if you have questions about our program.

Life Development Ministry

SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY - We would like to remind you that there is a seat for you in the Sunday morning class at 9:00 am.  If you need further information, please contact Minister Jamal Hunter (510)632-1721 or Adumasa Adeyemi (510)649-8850.

DISCIPLESHIP CLASS - Please join us on Wednesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm to study God's Word.

YOUTH  MINISTRY  --  PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Nurturing Center/Infants, Toddlers 1-2, Preschoolers 3-5
-- Every Sunday  from 10:00 until after Service
-- Location/Immediate entrance to Fireside Room

Youth Bible Study/Ages 5-17
-- Every Sunday from 8:30 am until 10:00 am
-- Location/Library

Children's Church/Ages 6-10
-- 1st, 3rd, & 4th Sundays during Sermon
-- Location/Behind Sanctuary

God Squad/Ages 11-14
-- 1st, 3rd, & 4th Sundays during Sermon
-- Location/Office next to the Library

J.C. Crew/Ages 15-18
-- 1st, 3rd, & 4th Sundays during Sermon
-- Location/Library

Children's Choir
-- Fridays at 7:00 pm.
-- Location/Room Behind Sanctuary