JULY 2013 

 

 Bi-Monthly

 Calendar

Overview

   

JULY

 

4 Independence Day

 

8-27 Centrifuge, Weeks 1, 2 & 3

Jenness Park 

 

21 Serving Your Community Day

 

25 OCSBA Executive Board Meeting 

 

 

AUGUST

 

1 Stewardship Financial Webinar

 

4 Social Issues Sunday

 

11 Student Evangelism Day

 

15 Stewardship Financial Webinar

 

18-24 Worship Music Week

 

 

 

 Pastors' Prayer Breakfast 

 Every Tuesday morning, 7 AM, Arthur's Restaurant, 240 N. Tustin Ave., Orange

       

OCSBA Association   Prayer Meeting

 

     

 Every Wednesday at 10 AM in the Association Office

 

 

 Everyone is most welcomed!

      

Happy Birthday

to the following

Church Staff

Members

July

 
02 Keith Marchant, Chapman Avenue Baptist Church Garden Grove
 
02 Paul Chang, Reverend, New Life First Korean Church
 
02 Isabel Ramirez, Prim Igl Baut Mana De Vida, Buena Park
 
12 Young-Sook Lee, First Korean Church Tustin
 
22 Daniel Shin, Pastor, Gospel First
 
27 Ellis Pitman, Association Staff
 
27 Rick Lake, Orange Hills  Baptist Church, Orange
 
27 Joseph Davis, First Baptist Church, Westminster 
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Church Staff:

 

 

We apologize if we omitted your birthday. Please let us know so we can update our records and pray for you on your birthday. 

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Cooperation is What We Still Need!

Dr. Michael Proud

It is funny how some things stick with you.  Have you ever noticed how an aroma can cause you to think back to your childhood?  Or how a particular song can transport you to another time?  Many things can do this for us.  For me, it was a passage of Scripture which the Lord brought to my memory during a quiet time.  The passage is from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, and here is what the Preacher said, "Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor.  For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart." (NASB).

 

This passage from Ecclesiastes drew me back to the beginning of my Christian walk as a young man of 20.  This was one of the first Scripture verses I committed to memory.  It was a passage which my pastor spoke on many times to communicate the importance of the Christian community.  It was also a passage which, for me, became synonymous with the words: Cooperative Program.

 

I was fortunate to have been discipled by a pastor who taught me the value of the Cooperative Spirit, which has been one of our greatest distinctions as Southern Baptists.  There are other denominations that are evangelistic and Great Commission minded.  There are other evangelical groups that hold to the inerrancy of Scripture.  In fact, there are many other Evangelicals who do missions work; BUT NOT LIKE WE DO!  And this is what has made us different historically.  It is what has been at the heart of our greatest distinction; we found a way to do missions, together!  But somewhere along the line we have lost this passion for cooperation as a denomination, and this breaks my heart.

 

There are many reasons which have been offered for why this decline in cooperative efforts.  Some have blamed the economy.  Others have blamed the personal agendas of a few denominational leaders.  Maybe it is simply an issue of distrust in how our missions dollars have been spent, which has caused us to retreat from cooperation and seek ways to do it on our own.  Whatever the reason, I have a passion to see trust restored and a desire to see cooperation for the sake of the Kingdom infused into our association once again.  After all, God is bigger than any obstacle which currently stands in our way. 

 

I realize I may be unique in my thinking, maybe even what some would call "archaic."  But, I still believe that Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 has application for our denomination, and more specifically, for our association.  I commit to work toward the purpose of seeing cooperation ignited within our association of churches.  I still believe that when we work together for God's glory all will realize "a good return for their labor."

 

God's Blessings,

Mike

The Call To The Unreached
Even with the widespread use of technology, there are still people in the world that have not heard the Good News. This video shows us how it's time we fulfill the Great Commission that Jesus called us to, because after all, it's not the Great Suggestion!
Pastor and Church Leadership Events
DISCIPLESHIFT - October 7-10,  Saddleback Church
Due to the well-received response in Florida, the Exponential West Conference will be held again, this time on the West Coast! 
The Conference is on October 7-10 at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest. The theme this year is DiscipleShift, based on the five shifts in the new book DiscipleShift by Jim Putman (with Robert Coleman and Bobby Harrington). The October conference will include pre-conference intensives, a wide selection of workshop breakout sessions led by more than 60 speakers, and 10 sessions with more than 25 national leaders.
To attend this amazing opportunity, click here! Remember to register early, since the Florida conference was SOLD OUT two weeks before the event! 
Congratulations to Pastor Yohan Yeung of 
New Fellowship Church!
New Fellowship Church
Pastor John Park, Dr. Mike Proud, and the entire New Fellowship Church congregation were all in attendance to ordain Yohan Yeung as a new pastor on June 2, 2013. Let us rejoice in this momentous occasion for not only Yohan and the New Fellowship Church, but also for the entire Kingdom of God!

To watch the entire service, click here. Courtesy of New Fellowship Church. 
20th Anniversary Celebration for the Chinese Baptist Church of Central Orange County!
Congratulations to Pastor Herman Tang and the Chinese Baptist Church of Central Orange County congregation! On July 14th, they will celebrate their 20th anniversary! May God bless you for another 20 years!
Mission Trip Prayer Requests
Please be in prayer for our mission  trip teams to South Africa and China as they journey there to spread the Good News to the lost! 
The Mission Field 2013

Below are available mission opportunities for individuals, small groups and churches. Please call the OCSBA office for additional details. If your church would like to include other mission opportunities, please call the OCSBA office.

 

Fullerton Railroad Tracks Feeding Ministry

Feeding the homeless, worship & presenting a daily devotional 

Every Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:00PM - (8 volunteers)

 

Voice of Refugees (VOR)

Ministering to refugees through language training and settlement assistance 

On-going; call about specifics 

 

Vicente Guerrero, Mexico

Ministry & Outreach

On-going; 1 week trips scheduled on group basis

 

Orange County Rescue Mission

Ministry

On-going (Contact OCRM for information & scheduling) 

 

Orange County and California Baptist Disaster Relief

Disaster relief

On-going based on project logistics

 

Tecate, Mexico

New church plant

On-going

 

Tijuana, Mexico

Outreach (food & clothing distribution, medical, dental & chiropractic clinics, and light construction)

1 day each; 4 trips per year beginning Spring of 2013

 

LA & Orange County (Fullerton, Pomona & Rowland Heights)

Medical/Dental mission using CSBC moblie units

1 week; September 15 - 21

 

Ecuador

Christmas celebration for children; work with Extreme Response

8 days; November/December

 

Manila, Philippines

Christmas celebration for children; work with Extreme Response

8 days; November/December

 

South Africa

Christmas celebration for children; work with Extreme Response

10 - 12 days; November/December

 

India - 2014

Teaching & encouraging local pastors  

Seeking 6 OCSBA pastors for this mission 

12 days; January 20 - February 1  

Dr. Michael Proud, Jr., OCSBA DOM

Upcoming Events

JULY    

 

Independence Day

Thursday July 4th

 

Serving Your Community Sunday

Sunday, July 21st 

 

OCSBA Executive Board Meeting

Thursday, July 25th; 12:00PM - 1:30PM 

 

AUGUST

 

Light a New Fire in Your Youth Group Webinar

Host: Daryl Watts; 10am & 7pm

Thursday, August 1st

 

Social Issues Sunday

Sunday, August 4th

 

Student Evangelism Day

Sunday, August 11th

 

Moving Your Church Beyond the Tithe Webinar

Host: Rod Wiltrout; 10am & 7pm

Thursday, August 15th

 

Worship Music Week

August 18th - 24th 

 

Summer Homeschool Camp

Jenness Park

Tuesday, August 20th - Friday August 23rd 

 OCSBA Evangelism Block Party Trailer   

The E.B.P.T. is a perfect attraction for ministry outreaches, VBS, youth camps, church celebrations or whatever fun you can imagine. So easy, so fun & so cost effective!
 
The very budget friendly use fee of $325 includes:
  • The delivery and pick up of the trailer to your location choice  
  • Generator
  • Large party sized grill & propane gas 
  • Two Moonwalk inflatable bounce houses
  • Sno-cone Machine, syrup and cups
  • Pop Corn Popper, pop corn & bags 
  • Four EZ-UP tents, six tables & twelve folding chairs 
  • Sound system and microphones with stands
  • Two Ice chests and two drink coolers
  • Carnival games, board games and other stuff!

The only additional costs are ice for the Sno Cone machine and gas for the generator, if you choose to use them!

 

A $35  refund amount is included in the $325.

 

VBS is just around the corner. Use the trailer for an advance promotion, your kick-off day or your concluding celebration. Take it to the beach or park for a day of community outreach, fun and family entertainment.

 

Call now for a complimentary information packet. Then make your reservation to confirm your date for your evangelism outreach! Call Jim at 714.673.7520 or email Jim at

jimmarmion33@hotmail.com.

OCSBA Community Updates & Prayer Requests 

Prayer Requests:

 

The Squyres Family - health concerns

 

Chuck Erikson - health concerns 

Orange County Southern Baptist Association

250 N. Golden Circle Drive, Suite 101

Santa Ana, California 92705

www.ocsba.org

Office Phone: 714-547-5409

Fax: 714-547-5325 

Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs., 9 AM - 4 PM

 

Association Staff

 

Michael Proud Jr., Director of Missions

mproud@ocsba.org 

 

Ellis Pitman, Church Health

ecpitman@gmail.com 

 

Daniell Whittington, Admin/Communications

daniell@ocsba.org 

 

Katherine McArthur, Admin/Treasurer

katherine@ocsba.org  

 

Volunteer Staff

 

Melissa Leanza, WMU/Children's Consultant

maleanza@hotmail.com 

 

Jim Marmion, Evangelism Block Party Trailer 

jbmarmion@gmail.com 

 

Ronald Vides, Director of Hispanic Works  

ronaldrv@msn.com  

 

Libby Burgtorf, Church Health Team Member

libbyfbcwv@yahoo.com

 

 

 

"Churches Advancing the Kingdom Together"

Thank you to the following churches for contributions to the Association in 2013.

                                            
Arbor Christian Fellowship, Lake Forest
Arbor Christian Fellowship Spanish Mission
Berean Community Church, Costa Mesa
Buena Clinton Fellowship, Garden Grove
Centro Familiar Cristiano Betesda, Anaheim
Centro Familiar Cristiano Vida Nueva, Anaheim
Chapman Avenue Baptist Church, Garden Grove
Chinese Baptist Church of OC, Anaheim 
Chinese Baptist Church of Central O.C., Irvine
Chinese Community Baptist Church of South OC, Irvine 
Church at Redondo Hills, Redondo Beach
Citylights Church, Fountain Valley 
Coast Community Church, Garden Grove
Closer Fellowship, La Habra 
Comunidad Cristiana Rios de Agua Viva, Tustin
Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, Anaheim
Crescent Southern Baptist, Anaheim
Crossroad Church, Tustin
Diamond Bar, Diamond Bar
Faith Community Church, Whittier
Faith Fellowship, La Palma
First Baptist Church, Garden Grove
First Baptist Church, Walnut Valley
First Baptist Church, Westminster
First Chinese Baptist Church, Fountain Valley 
First Southern Baptist Church, Anaheim
Friendship Baptist Church, Yorba Linda
Fullerton Church, Yorba Linda
Gospel First Korean Baptist Church, Garden Grove
Grace Fellowship, Tustin  
Hope Crossing Church, San Juan Capistrano
Huntington Beach Baptist, Huntington Beach
Iglesia Bautista El Peregrino, SantaAna
Iglesia Bautista Vida Eterna, Santa Ana
 
Iglesis Cristiana Unida, Whittier
Iglesia Nueva Vida, Anaheim
International Baptist Church, Lake Forest
Irvine Global Mission, Irvine
Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church, Orange
Mandarin Baptist Church of OC, La Puente
Mid-Cities Baptist, Westminster
Mount Zion Baptist Church, Anaheim
New Fellowship Chapel, Irvine
New Life One Way, Irvine
Orange Hills Baptist Church, Orange
Orange County Vietnamese Baptist Mission, Fountain Valley
Pacific Church, Irvine  
Rock On Community Church, Garden Grove
Seabreeze Community Church, Huntington Beach  
Shoreline Baptist Church, Fountain Valley
Springdale Baptist Church, Westminster
St. Paul Evangelical Community Church,  
Vietnamese Baptist Church of Orange County, Westminster
Vietnamese Saddleback Baptist Church, Lake Forest
Wonderful Community Church, La Palma

May Receipts: $20,997.51
May Expenses: $23,054.19
2013 Budget: $258,551.00