SBCC Contact Information: Telephone—510.490.9500; Fax—510.490-2386; Email—sobcc@sobcc.org
MATURITY MEMBERSHIP MAGNIFICATION MINISTRY MISSIONS/EVANGELISM
LIFE DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
November 16, 2008
LIFT UP IN PRAYER . . .
The Youth Ministry thanks you for your support in our fundraising efforts!! Your cards, calendars, etc. have been delivered and are ready for you to pick up in the Multipurpose Room, immediately following the worship service.
FINANCIAL LITERACY
The South Bay Business Coop Ministry invites you to participate in Financial Literacy Workshop on Saturdays, November 8th through December 6th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Senior High Room. This workshop is to help participants develop a financial philosophy which includes credit bureaus/credit scoring, developing a spending plan/savings plan, enhancing productivity/income, building good credit, debt reduction strategies, etc. For more information, please contact Mickelin Burns-Brown at 408.569.0978.
ANGEL TREE KICK-OFF
Angel Tree is HERE!! Angels can be selected from the tree that will be available in the Multipurpose Room beginning TODAY. The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' (Matthew 25:40) For more information, please contact Greg Pierce or Sam Marshall.
FREE DENTISTRY DAY
The Center for Laser and Cosmetic Dentistry and Rainbow Dental Group will host its 17th Annual Free Dentistry Day to anyone needing dental care (FREE OF CHARGE) on November 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This event is designed to target people who would otherwise not receive dental care and will offer services that can be completed in one visit. Services requiring multiple appointments will be scheduled on future Free Dentistry Days. Registration will be from 8:00-10:00 a.m., on a first come, first served basis. Rainbow Dental Group is located at 1206 N. Captiol Ave., Suite 201, San Jose; 408.732.3264 or 408.272.1717; ask for Nyasha or Shirley.
S.A.L.T.
Are you a Servant Leader, Co-Servant Leader, etc.? If yes, you are encouraged to attend the monthly S.A.L.T. Meeting on Saturday, November 22nd at 9:00 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room.
BAKE SALE
the Youth Ministry is hosting a ‘Bake Sale’ on Sunday, November 23rd and Sunday, December 21st. Various cakes, pies, cookies, homemade rolls and other baked goods will be on sale for you to purchase for these end of year fundraisers. Why bake when you can get your Thanksgiving and Christmas desserts from the ‘Bakers’ of SBCC! If you’d like to contribute something to the ‘Bake Sale’, please contact Valerie Greely.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
The Church Office will be closed at 12 noon on Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday. No meetings will be scheduled, as all facilities staff are scheduled to be off during this time. The church staff thanks you for your consideration.
THANKSGIVING EVE “GOSPEL JAZZ”
A Thanksgiving Eve “Gospel Jazz” Service will be held here at SBCC on Wednesday, November 26th at 7:30 p.m. This “Gospel Jazz” service will feature Ron Brown, gospel saxophonist and Stellar Award Nominee, Tina Glenn, singer, Derrick Hall and Company, a young, up and coming saxophonist, Yafeu Tyhimba, and the SBCC Musicians. Join the SBCC family as we offer praise and thanksgiving for what God has done in our lives over the past year! Bring your family and friends as we come together to celebrate with us as we proclaim just “How GOOD God Is!” For more information, please call 510.490.9500 or visit our web site at www.sobcc.org.
YOUTH SINGERS AND MUSICIANS
Attention all youth singers and musicians! The Music Ministry needs you to join the “New Generation” Youth Choir. Rehearsals will be held on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays. All youth interested in becoming a part of this choir are to meet Pastor Derrick at the piano in the Main Sanctuary, immediately following the Sunday worship service. For questions or information, please call Pastor Derrick at 510.813.0462.
CHIC 2009 - UNDONE
What is CHIC? CHIC is the triennial Christian conference for high school students sponsored by the Department of Christian Formation of the Evangelical Covenant Church. In 2009 CHIC will be held at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville from July 12 – 17. Thousands of students and adults from around North America and the world will gather for a week of worship, interacting with God’s Word, learning experiences, service, fun, and new friendship. CHIC is open to students completing grades 9-12 in 2008-09 school year and who are at least 15 years old by September 1, 2009. For more information or for a registration form, please contact Louise Alexander.
RECYCLING FUND RAISER
The Youth Ministry is initiating a recycling fund raiser program at SBCC. We are asking that church members save their recyclable plastics and aluminum and bring them with you to church each Sunday. We will also begin a recycle program for cell phones, ink jets, laptops, IPods, digital cameras and digital video cameras in the next few weeks. These recycling fund raiser are being held to provide partial scholarships for our youth to attend CHIC 2009 and other youth faith-based events during the coming year. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Meshia at 510.490.9500 ext. 115 or Louise Alexander at 510.490.9500 ext. 117.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Hurts, hang-ups and habits alienate us from one another and separate us from God. Deliverance is at hand. Join us on Mondays from 7:00-9:00 p.m. For more information or if you have questions, please contact Lee King, Evangelism Pastor at 510.490.9500 ext.140.
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP
A Diabetes Support Group is held the third Sunday of each month from 12:15-1:30 p.m. in Room 22A. If you have diabetes or know of someone who does, this is your opportunity to come and get the most up-to-date information on this disease that is epidemic in our communities. For more information, please contact Cynthia Senior.
YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS AND JOBS
Job opportunities are needed for SBCC youth and young adults (ages 16-24)! Our young people our seeking employment to help offset some of the expenses that occur during Senior High and College. Youth Ministry seeks to support them as a resource base. If you or someone you know has a job opportunity or paid internship available, please email it to us (youthministry@sobcc.org or mjones@sobcc.org) so that we can post it.
YOUNG ADULT “KEEP IT REAL” CAFE
The coffee house is open on Friday, December 5th, at 8:30 p.m. The theme for this month’s café is “Open Mic: Celebrating Christmas.” Anyone college-age and above is welcome to come out and participate in the Christian fellowship which includes poetry reading, band music, drama, praise dancing, spoken word, as well as an open mic Coffee and snacks are provided. Donations for refreshments are encouraged and welcomed. See Daisha Huling or Landon Miller for additional information.
MEMBERSHIP CLASSES
C.L.A.S.S. 201 (prerequisite C.L.A.S.S. 101) will be held on Saturday, December 13th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. C.L.A.S.S. 201 focuses on the four basic habits a Christian needs to develop in order to grow to spiritual maturity. You must preregister for this class. Call the Church Office to register.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
The Church Office will be closed from Wednesday, December 24th through Friday, December 26th for the Christmas holiday. No meetings will be scheduled, as all facilities staff are scheduled to be off during this time. The church staff thanks you for your consideration.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
Peace on earth, good will towards men! Let heaven and earth sing His praises. Unto us a Child is born!!! A Christmas Eve Service will be held here at SBCC on Wednesday, December 24th at 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a wonderful evening as we celebrate the birth of Christ, our Lord! For more information, please call 510.490.9500.
YOUTH SLEEP-OVER
IMPORTANT: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED!!! The Youth Ministry will host a sleep-over for youth, ages 12-18, beginning 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 27th through 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 28th. We will have games, karaoke, food, etc. for the evening. Bring your friend and come join us for a night of fellowship and fun! For more information, please contact Pastor Meshia at 510.490.9500 ext. 115.
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
The Church Office will be closed from Wednesday, December 31st through Thursday, January 1st for the New Year’s holiday. No meetings will be scheduled, as all facilities staff are scheduled to be off during this time. The church staff thanks you for your consideration.
NEW YEAR’S EVE SERVICE
Do you want to bring in the New Year with fellow Christians? Join us to a special worship service followed by fellowship with an array of light finger-food. A New Year’s Eve Service will be held here at SBCC on Wednesday, December 31st at 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call 510.490.9500.
CHURCH-WIDE PRAYER RETREAT
All SBCC members, servant leaders and co-servant leaders are encouraged to attend the Annual Church-wide Prayer Retreat on Saturday, January 24th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Bryan Murphy, Associate Pastor of Ministries, at 510.490.9500 ext. 114.