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Rev. Mark Hammond
Los Angeles Southern Baptist Association
Director Of Missions
Dear Pastors and Friends,
This Summer of 2010 is full of opportunities to spread the Gospel in the mission field of Southern California! As always, your LASBA office is committed to helping you meet your church’s ministry goals.
2010 SBC Annual Convention
A great deal was accomplished at this year’s Annual Convention, including the election of a new president- Bryant Wright. The Southern Baptist Convention reaffirmed the importance of focusing on the evangelization of large metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles. I am happy to report that LASBA is at the forefront in modeling outreach in one of the country’s largest megalopolises.
COMMUNITY MINISTRY
In accordance with Proverbs 14:31, the mission of the Community Ministry at LASBA continues to be that of providing consultation, resources, training, and funding to assist LASBA churches in developing ministries that reach out to the local community in the love of Jesus Christ.
We are currently involved in many activities including: ESL Training, Foster Parenting, Children’s Hunger Fund, Probation ministry, Haiti aid, Disaster Relief, Servant Evangelism, Block Parties, and Treasure Box. LASBA recently enlisted At- Risk-Youth volunteers to help with a block party and 62 chaperoned Alabama Youth Choir members connected with the Southern Youth Correctional Facility in Norwalk
COMMNITY MINISTRY TRAINING EVENT
Registration has begun for the Community Ministry Conference & Workshops scheduled for Saturday, September 18, 2010, 9 am to 2:00pm at First Chinese Baptist Church 1555 Fairway Drive, Walnut, CA 91789
YOUTH MINISTRY
Fifth Friday is an opportunity for the young people in local LASBA churches to gather for fellowship, food, fun, and solid bible instruction. This month’s Youth Worship Night is slated for July 30th 8:15pm,
hosted by First Baptist Church 10300 Orr & Day Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Be sure to attend the planning meeting for the Flashpoint Youth Summer Camp Monday July 12th at 8pm
at the LASBA office.
PASTOR'S LUNCHEON
I look forward to seeing you at the monthly Pastor’s Luncheon. Due to Independence Day our Pastor's Luncheon has been re-scheduled for July 13th, 10:30 am here at the LASBA office.
Special Speakers are Don Overstreet -CSBC Church Planter Strategist and Jack Rager - Unreached People Specialist, along with Summer Missionaries.
If your church is conducting a Vacation Bible School be sure to send pictures that we can post on our LASBA website.
In His Service,
Mark Hammond
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