The new pictorial directory scheduled photography dates are October 1, 2, 11-13, 19-20, 22-23, 25-27 & November 1 & 2 (weekdays from 2:00 – 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays from 9:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).  Make your appointment today!

SBC Baptism on Sunday, September 12^th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in Pinecrest.
Meet at the Pinecrest Amphitheater.

Faith In Action Opportunities

• Pray for the SBC Quito Quest 2010 Missions Trip to Ecuador, August 30-September 10.
• Recycling Program –we may bring any aluminum can or glass bottle.  For plastic bottles, we can bring ONLY those with redemption value on the label (please remove the lids, as well).  Bring your recyclables to the church, and drop them in the blue garbage cans or take them to the Recycling Center/Sierra Bible Church account.

Adult Ministries

• Themes in Revelation – a 12-week Bible study class will be taught by Chuck Westgate, Wednesday mornings beginning September 8^th from 11:00-12:15 in Lower Portable Room A.
• Grandmothers In Touch – begins Wednesday, September 8^th from 9:00-10:30 a.m. in the Music Room.  Call Sherry (532-6770) or Elisabeth (533-8381) for more information.
• “Beloved Disciple” (a new Beth Moore Bible Study) begins Thursday, September 9^th, in Promiseland Room G, 10am-Noon. Contact Shirley Rainwater at 586-2792 for more info.
• Baptism at Pinecrest – Sunday, September 12^th at 4:00 p.m.
• Golden Needles – meets the 2^nd Monday of every month beginning September 13^th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Joan Allen’s home.  Call Sherry for information (532-6770).
• A Study of the Book of Daniel – begins Monday September 13^th, 6:45-9:00 p.m. at Karen Robertson’s home.  Call 928-1516 to reserve your book.
• “A Woman’s Heart, God’s Dwelling Place” (a Beth Moore study) will begin on Tuesday, September 14^th from 8:45-10:45 a.m. in Promiseland, Room F.  For more information or to reserve your book, call Marsha Teague-Grinstead (694-0228).
• Living Proof Live Simulcast – Saturday, September 18th.  Doors open at 9:00 a.m., program runs from 9:15-4:00.  Bring a lunch, or plan to go out with friends!  $20 per person.  Call Christy for more information or to sign up (586-4462).
• Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, October 23^rd at 7:47 a.m.
• Women of Faith Weekend, November 12-13 at Arco Arena – please contact Mary Freer (694-1547) for more info, or go to the Women’s Ministry page of our website (www.sierrabible.com)
• Celebrate Recovery meets every Thursday, 5:45-6:45pm (dinner), 7pm (meeting) in the Family Life Center.  Call Shannon (928-1861) for more info.
• Divorce Care – will begin again on Thursday, September 9^th, 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the office conference room.  Contact Jack (928-4041) for more information.

Children’s Ministries

• Wiggle Worms, on a break until October.
• Awana Cubbies & Sparks – begins on September 26^th, 5:00-6:15 p.m. for children preschool – 2^nd grade
• KidsCore – A brand new program just for kids 3^rd – 6^th grade.  Small groups with Bible memory and service projects begins September 26^th from 5:-6:15 p.m.
• Confident Kids – begins on Thursday, October 7^th, 6:30 p.m.  Sign up with Children’s Ministries.  All my feelings are ok.  8 – 12 year old boys and girls.
• Children’s Ministries still needs volunteers in several areas.  Call Becky for more information (x-109).
  • 1 person or couple for 3^rd grade (9:30 and 11am Team – some prep required)
  • 2 people for 4 & 5 year olds (11 am – no prep involved)
  • 2 people for 2 & 3 year olds (11 am – no prep involved)
  • Several people  on Sunday night Cubbies, Sparks and Kore Kids (light prep required)
  • 1 person as a Weekly office volunteer – 2 hrs (computer skills)
  • Several people as Moppet Volunteers – 2^nd & 4^th Thursday each month
  • 4 people as Promiseland Greeters (9:30 and 11 am – no prep involved)
• Fall Fun Night – A Christian Alternative to Halloween is being planned for October 31^st.

Student Ministries

• Manners Matter – “Etiquette and grace never go out of style”…for all 9^th to 12^th grade girls.  Sundays, 11-12:30 in portable, August 29, Sept. 12, 19, 26 and October 3^rd.  Questions or to RSVP, call Kathy (694-8255)
  
• 180 (HS) – begins Wednesday, September 1^st, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Mark & Evalyn Levering’s home.  See website for directions.
• JH Circles – begins Wednesday, September 8^th, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Upper Portable.
• Youth Explosion II -  Saturday, September 11^th from 5:00-9:00 p.m.  Amazing worship & speaker (Chris Simning) in Angels Camp.  Free to all – but bring money for dinner and/or yogurt.
• Guys Purity Study -  begins on Sunday mornings, September 12^th.
• ParenTEEN Night – Wednesday, September 15^th 6:30-8:30 p.m.  Parents & kids join for a shared dinner, worship, games, groups/parent time.  See the website for what to bring.
• H2E San Francisco – Saturday, September 18^th from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Permission slip required.  Bring a sack lunch and money for dinner!
• Solid Discipleship – kicks off with a BBQ at Nate & Kathy’s home on Sunday, September 19^th.   Call for time and more info.
• All calendar events are posted on the website (www.sierrabible.com/student-ministries).

Worship Ministries

I would like to invite you to get involved in serving in the Worship ministries.  There are opportunities for everyone.  Read about them below, pray about how you can step up and then…do it!

• Sound, Lights, Projection Techs - This ministry is vital to the effectiveness of our outreach and ministry on Sunday mornings.  If you like computers, sound, lighting design and programming then jump in.  Even if you are a novice and are willing to be trained, we’ll take you!  Contact Pastor Michael (michael@sierrabible.com) or Steve Wilson (stevewilson@sonnet.com) to express your interest.
• Service Coordinators – Service coordinators keep things and people running smoothly on Sunday mornings by assisting with sound checks and rehearsals as well as calling cues for people to be where they need to be and when.  Being friendly but assertive is helpful for this ministry.  Contact Pastor Michael (michael@sierrabible.com) or Gerri Lough (gerri@sonorarentals.com) to express your interest.
• Sierra Praise Choir – Beginning in September, the Sierra Praise Choir will be leading worship one time per month during Sunday morning services with rehearsal on the Wednesday night before at 7 PM.  This ministry is a great place to get known and to get to know others.  It is the entry level ministry for future involvement in other areas of the music and worship ministries at Sierra Bible Church.  In the past, involvement in this ministry has been on a “come-one, come-all” basis.  That is changing.  If you want to participate in this ministry, you have to be committed to it and must make plans to participate in the ministry on the scheduled dates.  No auditions are necessary but a Ministry Participant Covenant must be completed. Contact Pastor Michael (michael@sierrabible.com) or Robyn Brooks (rbrooks@sierrabible.com) to express your interest.
• On-mike Singers – On-mike singers are those gifted to communicate by both vocal ability and stage presence in a more up-front way.  Strong vocal ability and a great level of commitment are required.  Contact Pastor Michael (michael@sierrabible.com) to express your interest.
• Instrumentalists – Competent instrumentalists are always needed and welcomed for bands and seasonal orchestras.  Expectations are high for all instrumentalists in regard to band rehearsal time and individual preparation time.  Contact Pastor Michael (michael@sierrabible.com) your interest.
• Bell Choir – Sierra Bible Church English Handbell Choir serves the Lord in a music ministry to this congregation and our community in an atmosphere of joyful fellowship which encourages growth of each individual musically and spiritually. Contact Doreen Bass (Director and Head Ding-a-ling) at 533-8374 (bassd@yosemite.edu) for more information.
• Messenger Drama Troupe – This group makes the “Word” come alive in a variety of drama scenes, reader’s theatres, host introductions, dramatic readings and narrations.  Actors with ability and some experience, of all ages are needed!  Contact Pastor Michael (michael@sierrabible.com) or Deb Albrecht  (dramamamadeb@hotmail.com) to express your interest.
• Friendship Ministries Hosts (Ushers, Greeters, Shuttle Drivers) Friendship Ministries is one of our most important “front-line” ministries. The friendliness of this group is extended to help everyone feel at home at Sierra Bible Church.  Involvement in this ministry as a host is as diverse as driving our parking shuttles, greeting, or ushering. Contact Robyn Brooks (rbrooks@sierrabible.com) to express your interest.

Financial Update
July 1, 2009 thru July 31, 2010

YTD Budget:  $ 94,652
YTD Giving:  $ 79,382
YTD Expenditures:  $70,203

Thanks for each who faithfully gives!

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