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SEPTEMBER 1 Single Adult Sunday 1-30 Month of Prayer and Offering for California Missions 15 Anti-Gambling Sunday 16 Discipleship Rally 26 Outside the Box 28 Youth Ministry Fellowship OCTOBER 5 Southern California Chinese Baptist Church Development 6 Soul-Winning Commitment Day 13 World Hunger Sunday 24 OCSBA Executive Meeting 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!
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I wanted to offer you something to ponder this month when it comes to our motivation for ministry. As your church thinks about how to reach those who have no relationship with the Lord, what is the driving motivation for doing this? Is it to see the church grow, or is it to see the unsaved come to faith in Jesus Christ? Now, you may be saying, "One should be a result of the other," and I would agree in principle. However, the question I am asking about is focused on the true motivation for what we are doing.
Consider how motivation forms the approach which is used in each case stated above. In one approach, promotion of the church's ministries and service times are a must; in the other approach ministry is the only focus. In one approach, success or effectiveness could be gauged by "How many people have attended the church as a result of this ministry?" In the other approach, success or effectiveness could be gauged by "How many people have we helped find Jesus?" (This latter difference usually surfaces most clearly when finances become tight and the church considers cutting programs.) The point being made here is that there is a difference. And what motivates us to ministry is what drives the approach we take or the ministries we engage.
I was reminded of this difference as I was preparing to teach out of the Sermon on the Mount. I was struck by Jesus' words from Matthew 6:1a, "Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them...." It made me ask, "How much of what I do is motivated by who gets the credit?" Then I started to ask, "What would be different if I did not care?" Jesus was teaching His listeners to live in such a way so it was God alone who got the credit.
Is it possible that operating from the wrong motivation could inadvertently cause our members to see ministry as a tool for church growth instead of a way to grow or reach people? Is it also possible that operating from the wrong motivation could subconsciously communicate to believers that the unchurched/unreached are simply an untapped resource for the church instead of dying people who need a Savior? The answer may very well lie in asking the question, "Who is getting the credit, the church or the Lord?" It is certainly a worthy question to consider.
God's Blessings,
Mike
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Pastor and Church Leadership Events
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Outside the Box - September 26, 10am - 1:30pm
Come and listen to Seth Gatchel, William Eng, Victor Chayasirisobhon, and Rich Mathisrud talk about how thinking "outside the box" allowed them to come up with different ministries to reach people. Lunch is provided. Please RSVP to Daniell at daniell@ocsba.org.
Youth Ministry Fellowship - September 28th, Noon - 1:30pm
Fellowship with Other Youth Leaders! And a Powerful Free Demographic Tool to help you reach students in your area! Featuring: Daryl Watts, Student and Family Specialist, California Southern Baptist Convention, "Demographics: What Are the Families Around Your Church Really Like?"
Golden Gate Youth Ministry Fellowship, sponsored by Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, is a gathering for youth ministers (paid or volunteer), youth leaders, and youth ministry students. The goal is networking, fellowship, encouragement, and training. For more information, contact Dr. Paul Kelly, paulkelly@ggbts.edu.
 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!
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Save the Date! Annual Meeting & Missions Festival
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Come celebrate the multicultural diversity of the Orange County Southern Baptist Association with fun, food, and entertainment on November 2 at Seabreeze Community Church! Everyone is welcome to attend!
A special thank you to Seabreeze Community Church for hosting the Annual Meeting & Missions Festival again this year! We also would like to thank our wonderful volunteers, whose enthusiasm and desire to see this event succeed has been inspiring. Thank you!
If you would like to participate or have any ideas for the event, please contact Katherine or Daniell at the OCSBA Office by email or at 714.547.5409.
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Local Mission Trip Opportunity
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Ever wanted to go on a mission trip, but didn't want to go abroad? Here's your opportunity to serve your local community for Christ! The tentative dates are Sunday, September 15 - Saturday, September 21. The following health care professionals/ volunteers/ items are needed:
- MDs (doctors) &/or PAs ( MUST must be carrying reliable insurance)
- Dentists ( MUST must be carrying reliable insurance)
- Dental Hygienists ( MUST must be carrying reliable insurance)
- Translators (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, etc.)
- Child care workers
- Registration/guest services volunteers
- Waiting area visitors (people willing to just talk w/folks while they wait to be seen by the doctor or dentist)
- Medical and dental supplies are also needed - contact Libby for a list of the supplies needed to stock the units
Even if you can only serve one day, that's one day that someone can get the care they desperately need. To volunteer or donate items, please contact Libby at @ 909-595-0811 ext. 2 or libbyfbcwv@yahoo.com.
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Why Church Planting Is In Dire Need
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In 2010, we had 308,745,538 people living in the United States. Below is a percentage of each language speaking group lives here in California.
32.27% of Chinese
37.65% of Vietnamese
16.84% of the Arabic speakers
22.04% of the Hindi speakers
33.54% of the Hmong speakers
31.51% of the Japanese speakers
33.26% of the Korean speakers
79.07% of the Armenian speakers
50.00% of the Persian speakers
36.64% of the Mon-Khmer/ Cambodian speakers
24.05% of the Laotian speakers
48.57% of the Tagalog speakers
31.44% of the Thai speakers
27.36% of the Spanish speakers
For us here in OC, it will take cooperation and commitment to reach the unreached in our county. This will mean we must consider new ways for our churches to start new works. It will mean Chinese churches praying about supporting a Persian work. Hispanic churches praying about supporting a Japanese work. Korean churches praying about supporting a Tagalog work. English speaking churches praying about supporting a Thai work, etc...
We must find ways for our churches to ban together to reach the unreached that are all around us. Will you pray with me about what we can do together?
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Ping Pong Ministry Bounces to New Heights
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Picture courtesy of Edward Chow.
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The Chinese Baptist Church of Central Orange County had its first Ping Pong event.. According to Edward Chow, the ministry's person-in-charge, they had over 100 people attend this event. Congratulations and we wish you more success in the future!
To be involved with this ministry, contact Edward Chow.
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Conference Offered on Church Growth by the CSBC
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The purpose of the Church Growth and Revitalization Conference is, "...to attempt to bring stability and growth to churches that are plateaued or declining. [The conference] will also give growing churches tools that will aid them in growing exponentially."
Open to any church, pastor, staff, or leaders that wish to learn how to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Click the picture above for more information!
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The Mission Field 2013
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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
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Upcoming Events
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OCTOBER
Mother-Daughter Retreat
Friday, October 4 - Sunday, October 6
Jenness Park
Southern California Chinese Baptist Church Development
Saturday, October 5
Fall Home School Family Camp
Thursday, October 10 - Sunday, October 13
Jenness Park
Health Care Reform 2014 Webinar
Thursday, October 17, two offerings: 10:00am or 7:00pm
Host: Donna Lively
Southern California Chinese Baptist Church Development
Saturday, October 5
OCSBA Executive Meeting
Thursday, October 24 at 11:30am
First Baptist Church of Garden Grove
12761 Euclid Avenue, Garden Grove, 92840
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OCSBA Evangelism Block Party Trailer
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The E-block Party Trailer is hitched up and ready to come to your church!
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Use your EBPT as a unique opportunity to reach your community twice during the comings double holiday season! Identify and adopt several families in your neighborhood, who will need food and clothing at
Thanksgiving, and those at Christmas, who will be unable to provide toys for their small children.
Then, combine an Evangelistic Block Party with a food and clothing drive at Thanksgiving and 'toys for tots' drive at Christmas. There will be very few chances like this for your church family to demonstrate God's love to the families in your community in such a tangible way.
Go right now to our website at ocsba.org and open the e-Block Party Trailer link. Click on "Reserve Now" to start the process to confirm your Thanksgiving and Christmas event dates.
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OCSBA Community Updates & Prayer Requests
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Prayer Requests:
Annual Meeting & Missions Festival - Planning
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