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SBCC Contact Information:  Telephone—510.490.9500; Fax—510.490-2386; Email—sobcc@sobcc.org

 

MATURITY      MEMBERSHIP      MAGNIFICATION      MINISTRY      MISSIONS/EVANGELISM

 

LIFE DEVELOPMENT      ADMINISTRATION      COMMUNITY

 

 

August 29, 2010

 

 

LIFT UP IN PRAYER . . .

 

LOST AND FOUND
The Hosting Ministry will host a ‘Lost and Found Day’ TODAY, immediately after the 10:15 a.m. worship service.  This is your opportunity to check for misplaced/lost items you may have been looking for over the last few months.  Please stop by the Multipurpose Room to see if your missing items are among the things displayed on the tables.  A ‘Lost and Found Day’ will be held every 5th Sunday.  For more information, please contact Dorcas Howard.

 

BACK-TO-SCHOOL YOUTH RALLY

The ‘Lion of Judah’ Youth Ministry of SBCC is hosting a Back-to-School Youth Rally on Saturday, September 11th from 7:00-10:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.  Various Bay Area churches have been invited to come and share a talent in the areas of drama, dance, music or spoken word, on that evening.  Rapper (Young Bret), Derrick Hall & Company, and the Mime Ministry are scheduled to be on the program.  If you, as a youth, are interested in sharing your talent with us on that night, please let Ms. Louise know by September 1st. Bring your friends and join us for fellowship, food, and fun.  The person who brings the most guests to the rally will receive a special gift.  For more information, please contact Ms. Louise at 510.490.9500 ext. 117.

 

MEMBERSHIP CLASSES

 

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

The Church Office will be closed on Monday, September 6th– Labor Day.

 

SBCC’s URBAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
SBCC’s Urban Leadership Institute’s (A Bible School for the Earnest Student) next class will be held on Tuesdays, September 7th through October 26th , 7:00-9:00 P.M.: Module 8:  ‘Evangelism and Spiritual Warfare’.  There are 16 modules in the curriculum that lead to a Certificate in Christian Leadership.  The cost for each module is $50 (50% discount for SBCC members) plus the cost of books.  For more information, call the Church Office at 510.490.9500.

 

S.A.L.T.

Are you a Servant Leader or a Co-Servant Leader?  If yes, you are encouraged to attend the S.A.L.T. (South Bay Advanced Leadership Training) Meeting on Saturday, September 11that 10:00 a.m. in Room 22A.  Please call the Church Office to confirm your attendance at this meeting.

 

YOUTH CHURCH

Attention all youth!!!  In September, Youth Church will be held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays.  For the month of October, SBCC’s anniversary month, there will be no Youth Church.  Youth are, instead, being asked to attend the special anniversary month celebrations in the main sanctuary.  For more information, please call 510.490.9500 ext. 117.

 

W.O.W. BIBLE STUDY

Join us for a new W.O.W. (Working On the Word) Bible Study class, which begins on Wednesday, September 15th at 7:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.  The class will begin its study of Exodus. For more information, contact Tammy Long at 510.490.9500 ext. 142.

 

END OF SUMMER JUBILEE!

On September 18th at 1:00 p.m., the Children’s Ministry will have an End of Summer Jubilee with “FFF” (food, fun, and fellowship). There will be a bouncing house, food, and a swimming pool for the children to enjoy.  Interested parents and children are required to attended a brief meeting on September 12th (right after church) to discuss the details and sign release forms.  For more information, please see Celeste Bernard, Children’s Ministry Director.

 

THE PRAYER TRAIN

As we continue to grow spiritually as a church body, you are encouraged to attend the “The Prayer Train” on Sunday, September 19that 12:30 p.m. in the Long [Main] Sanctuary.  If you have any questions please, call Rev. Larry Fewell at 408.263.3028. 

 

WOMEN’S MINISTRY FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST

All women are invited to attend the Women’s Fellowship Breakfast on Saturday, September 25that 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room.  A donation of $5 per person is being asked to cover the cost of the food.  This will be the last breakfast for 2010.  Our theme for this breakfast is “Women Living Victoriously in Christ” and our guest speaker will be Rev. Paul Fuller.  Bring your friends and come join other sisters in Christ for food for your body and soul!!  For more information, please contact Stacy Murphy.

 

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 in the Choir Room, immediately following the Sunday worship service.  For questions or information, please see Ms. Paulette Harris or call Pastor Derrick at 510.813.0462.

 

CHILDREN’S CHOIR

Do you have a child who loves to sing?  Children’s Choir is open to any child ages 5-11.  Rehearsals are in the Webster Room on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays at 11:30 a.m. (at the end of Children’s Church).  For more information, please contact Debra Welteroth.

 

AFTERNOON BIBLE STUDY

Come and join the SBCC staff and members for Bible study each Tuesday afternoon from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Room 22A.  Everyone is invited to participate. 

 

YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS AND JOBS
Job opportunities are needed for SBCC youth and young adults (ages 16-24)!  Our young people are 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 so that we can post it.

 

RECYCLING FUND RAISER

The Youth Ministry offers a recycling fund raiser program at SBCC.  We are asking that church members save their recyclable plastics and aluminum ONLY and bring them with you to church on the third Sunday each month.  If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Louise at 510.490.9500 ext. 117. 

 

 

 

 

YOUNG ADULT “KEEP IT REAL” CAFE

The coffee house is open on Friday, October 1st, at 8:30 p.m.  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’.  Feel free to bring a friend or two!  Coffee and snacks are provided.  Donations for refreshments are encouraged and welcomed.  See Daisha Huling for additional information.

 

SPIRITUAL GIFTS WORKSHOP

You’ve taken the test or have a sense of what your spiritual gifts are.  But, do you know what to do next?  If not, join us for a workshop on Saturday, October 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., to explore some of the most common spiritual gifts, how they can be used, how they can be misused, and how God may want you to share your gifts in the Kingdom.  Not sure of your gifts, see Tammy Osborne-Long to learn how you can discover your spiritual gifts before the workshop!  REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

 

SBCC’S 25th ANNIVERSARY

Our 25th Anniversary Celebration ticket sales will occur on August 29th; September 12th, 19th and 26th.  Our goal is to have all tickets paid in full by September 26th, sooner if possible.   The location of the gala has been changed to Chabot College Performing Arts Center (25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward).  The hotel sites have been added to our website for your out-of-town guests.  Check it out!  Questions?  E-mail us at 25thAnniv@sobcc.org  or padeb@pacbell.net.  Call us at (408) 224-4383.  Thank you for your tremendous support!