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Flood Bakersfield Ministries, Inc. Newsletter September 2008
 August Highlights.........
 
Worship - cardboard nightWe had another awesome month at our Saturday night outreach events.  Over 1400 attended and 811 food packs were distributed.   We continue to see growth in our weekly attendance.  The Lord is faithful and continues to draw so many with deep hurts and needs to Flood.  
The support of the comminity and local fellowships is an intergral part of our success.  We are grateful for every volunteer that help make Saturday nights happen.  Our deepest appreciation to Calvary Bible Church, the Bridge Bible Church, Crossroads Christian Fellowship, His Final Harvest Church, Church Without Walls, Powerhouse Church and  The Garden Community Church for providing us with the message, hot meals and worship for each of our 5 high impact services in August!
 
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Kevin McNeceNew Executive Director
 
The Flood Board of Directors is thrilled to introduce Kevin McNece as Executive Director.  Kevin is a long time golf professional, most recently at Stockdale Country Club, who has been seeking to be a "Man of God".  Kevin is ready to serve with his many interpersonal skills and talents.  Kevin has a sincere passion for the least and the lost.   He is able to connect personally with those in recovery.  Kevin and his wife, Dianne, are members of The Bridge Bible Church.  Welcome Kevin! To contact or congratulate Kevin please e-mail kevin@floodbako.com.

TRANSFORMATION NIGHT
 
Worship - cardboard night
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Although we are not the first to give a cardboard testimony - we were definitely blessed by over 45 life changing testimonies that were presented on August 9.  Here is just a sampling of what was shared:
-  from PROSTITUTE to BRIDE OF CHRIST
-  from SATANIST  to WARRIOR FOR JESUS
-  from THIEF to LOVING FATHER
-  from CONVICTED FELON to SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER
-  from DEEPLY DEPRESSED to JOY FILLED
-  from MOLESTED to HEALED
 
In recognition of this special night all those that gave testimonies and those that came forward and committed to a life transformation through the power of Jesus Christ received a T-shirt with "Transformed" inscribed on it as a symbol of the work God is doing in their lives.  Thank you Calvary Bible for the T-shirts!   The message on Romans 12:1-2 and Paul's transformation was given by Kevin Scot, Family Ministry Pastor from Calvary Bible and the volume of testimonies led to 74 decisons that night! We are following up with those individuals who came forward.    
When we are transparent about the work that Christ is doing in us, it will allow Him to work through us to transform lives. 

Baptism Night  on Sept. 6
 Baptism Picture

 If you would like to be baptized during our Celebration service on Saturday, Sept 6, please contact the Flood office at 32-FLOOD.
 

Thank You Joost! 

 The Board of Directors and the entire team would like to thank Joost DeMoes for his outstanding service as Interim Executive Director during our transistion.  His leadership and insight gave us the guidance we needed during the first 4 months as an independent organization.  Although he will be greatly missed we know that the DeMoes family will still be part of our great team and that is truly appreciated! 

Food Donations
Flood has an ongoing weekly need for the following food items as we continue to Bless First with high quality foodpacks:
 

Canned Meat, Creamy Peanut Butter, Top Ramen, Crackers, Cup O Noodles, Canned Fruit and Boxed Firm Cereal Bars or Granola Bars
 
These items can be dropped at the Flood office located at 1121 34th St. Monday-Thursday 9am-2pm, brought to the Saturday night outreach event or contact
Karen Tjepkema at 979-7814 for Bridge Bible Church drop off
Christine McDuff at 319-9635 for Crossroads Christian Fellowship drop off
Gerald Ogden at 201-8332 for Calvary Bible Church drop off
 
Everyone at Flood Bakersfield Ministries Inc, would like to express our thanks and deep appreciation to all those who support us prayerfully, financially and by giving of their time.  This ministry could not exist without your support.  If you would like more information please check out our website www.floodbako.com where secure on line giving is available or contact us at our office (661) 32-FLOOD.  
Donations can be mailed to:
Flood Bakersfield Ministries, Inc.
1201 24th St. B110-229
Bakersfield CA 93301