Announcements for 11-2-08

Parents Meeting: Parents of children attending at Oakland International High School are invited to meet with the teachers every first Wed. evening of the month, the next meeting is November 5th. Contact: Rebecca Huang at (510) 301-0991

Baptist Joint Committee Essay Contest: This annual religious liberty essay contest is open this year to all high school students in the 2009 and 2010 graduating classes. The contest offers a grand prize of $1,000 and airfare and lodging for two to Washington, D.C. Second prize is $500, and third prize is $100.The topic for the 2009 contest and all of the requirements are available from the BJC Web site. All entries must be postmarked by March 2, 2009. If you have questions, contact Jeff Huett at 202-544-4226 or by e-mail at jhuett@bjconline.org

Announcements for 10-5-08

Daw Naw Htoo, who has admitted to hospital last week, has recovered and back home resting. Thank God for answering our prayer. It's a miracle of God that she survived. Please continue to pray for her and her family for salvation in Christ.

Saya on trip next week: Saya Lone Wah and Family will be in South Korea next week (Oct 12th thru 18th) to attend Sayama Jae’s brother wedding.

4th Annual Global International Missions Rally:
Date: October 11th (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Place: Bethel Baptist Church
Address: 3578 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94519
Contact: Rev. Paul Y Chung, e-mail http://us.mc509.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=paulchung0214@yahoo.com, or by phone, (925)-639-9527.
Theme: “Declare His glory among the nations” (1chron. 16:24 )

The Rally will be a multicultural, interdenominational celebration of Christian harmony and fellowship. The format will include music and singing, reporting of local and international mission activities, a message from the Word of God, and an afternoon panel discussion.

Newcomers Workshop:
Date: October 18th (Saturday)
Time: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Place: OBMBC
Address: 534 22nd St, Oakland, CA 94612
Contact: Rev. Lone Wah Lazum (510) 282-5107
Sayama Aye Aye Thaw (209) 239-4746
Topics: tax, jobs, health, insurance (health, auto), bank,
and other general knowledge
Presentations will be translated in Burmese and Karen languages. Lunch will be provided.