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Around SBC this week..
July 25^th through July 31^st

Faith In Action Opportunities

• Pray for the SBC Quito Quest 2010 Missions Trip to Ecuador, August 29-September 10. You are invited to “Go M.A.D.” and M.ake A. D.ifference by giving toward the project expenses that will help orphans, reach the lost, and equip believers. Donations are still being accepted.  When you give, make sure that Quito Quest is noted on your check.
• Recycling Program – Thanks a lot!!!  We are halfway to the cost of the first water tank for Kamala Village!  The recycle rules have changed…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

• Ladies’ Get-Away Day – Saturday, August 7^th from 10:00-4:00 at Pinecrest Lake.  (See Women’s Ministries page on the website for details)
• Women of Faith Weekend, November 12-13 at Arco Arena – please contact Mary Freer for more info, or go to the Women’s Ministry page of our website (www.sierrabible.com)
• Destined for Security is a 6-week women’s study, Tuesdays, from 9:30- 11am in Promiseland, Room F (through July 27^th).  Childcare is available upon request.  If you would like childcare, you must reserve a spot for your children by calling, Linda at 984-2494.  Childcare is $5 per child, per day.
• Celebrate Recovery meets every Thursday, 5:45-6:45pm (dinner), 7pm (meeting) in the Family Life Center.  Call Shannon (928-1861) for more info.
• Men’s Breakfast – July 24^th, 7:47-10:00 a.m. at the Family Life Center.

Children’s Ministries

• Leadership is needed in several areas of Children’s Ministries for the summer months 9:30-11:00.  If you love holding little ones, greeting, helping with crafts, or leading a small group, your help would be greatly appreciated!  Please contact Becky if you are interested.
• Wiggle Worms, 9:00-12:00 in Promiseland.  Contact Linda (984-2494) for next date & reservations.
• Children’s Ministries Greeters are needed. Please contact Becky (532-1381 x-109) if you are interested.

Student Ministries

• HS Breakfast & Bible Study – not meeting on 20^th.  Will resume Tuesday 27^th 8:30-10:00 a.m. at Nate & Kathy’s home.  Come for a tasty breakfast, life-changing study, and other cool stuff!
• HS/JH Leadership Rafting Trip, August 5-8^th.  See Eric or Nate for details.
• Summer Planner and all calendar events are posted on the website (www.sierrabible.com/student-ministries).

Worship Ministries

• 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, and has become the trademark of this ministry.  Involvement in this ministry as a host is as diverse as driving our parking shuttles, greeting, or ushering. Volunteers are needed for 2nd and 3rd services (both inside and outside). To sign up to host for 2nd or 3rd service, please fill out the Connection Card this morning or call Robyn at 532-1381 x-105.  You can also email your interest to her at rbrooks@sierrabible.com.

Financial Update
July 1, 2009 thru June 30, 2010

YTD Budget:  $ 1,228,622
YTD Giving:  $ 1,206,762
YTD Expenditures:  $1,158,762

Thanks for each who faithfully gives!