The Concert Choir of Linfield College, an American Baptist-related educational institution in McMinnville, Oregon, will present a concert this Wednesday evening, February 3, at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary of Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church, 3534 Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland.
The college’s music department is highly regarded among liberal arts colleges. A number of present and previous American Baptist leaders and other professionals in Northern California are among Linfield’s alumni/ae.
November’s “Space for Grace” conference in Los Angeles welcomed several representatives of PCBA, including Jesus Portillo, who reported on the “Aspire and Achieve” program Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church carries out with challenged students at Oakland Technical High School together with Holy Names University.
The purpose of the conference, sponsored by the American Baptist Home Mission Societies, was to “seek to restore the human connection among all people by gathering intentionally diverse voices committed to exploring different perspectives about contemporary issues that affect congregations and communities across the United States today.”
Preachers, speakers, and musical artists from across the country emphasized “bringing God’s Gospel of grace to life.” The format included opportunities worship, engagement, and reflection. Reports were given on projects supported by American Baptists’ Palmer Grants, which included the Aspire and Achieve Program.
Portillo said concerning his experience at the conference, “There were programs all the way from Fairbanks, Alaska to Puerto Rico. The conversations were frank and honest. We were all energized by the drive and dedication of the many program leaders, sharing our joys and frustrations, love and hope.” Attending from PCBA churches, in addition to Portillo, were Karen DeWeese, Paul Keener, Sandra and George Lee, Paul Martin, Louann Roberts, and Allison Tanner. Retired ABC President Don Ng was also present.
First Baptist Church of Palo Alto
Coming of Age: Transformational Journeys
The first annual meeting to be held in the Bay Area for the Evergreen Baptist Association is set for Friday-Sunday, October 9-11. It will be hosted by the First Baptist Church of Palo Alto. Centered on the theme, “Coming of Age: Transformational Journeys,” the gathering will feature addresses by James Forbes, Pastor Emeritus of Riverside Church, New York.
The Friday evening general session at 7:00 will be preceded by an Association Dinner at 6:00. The afternoon will include workshops on the meeting theme and a “Sacred Conversation,” a well-received feature introduced at a previous annual meeting. Saturday’s events will include caucus meetings representing various ethnic groupings within the Association, business sessions, luncheons both for clergy and laity, a worship service with Dr. Forbes as preacher, and a Mission Faire and dinner. Registration is available through local churches and through the Association office, 409 Third Avenue South, Suite A, Kent, WA 98032; (235) 859-2226.
A PCBA-Supported Ministry
Titled, “Transformation: Art from Within,” an Opening Reception is scheduled for Sun., Sept. 13, 2:00-4:00 at 520 S First Street, San Jose. Louann Roberts and David Robinson are chaplains.
Theme – “Connecting Generations”
Saturday, June 6 – First Baptist Church of Alameda
Seven workshops will be featured at PCBA’s 15th Spring Conference on Saturday, June 6 at the First Baptist Church of Alameda. They will explore the theme, “Connecting Generations,” which will be introduced by the Guest Leader, Joe DeRoulhac, distinguished former pastor of the First Baptist Church of Redlands.
The 15th Annual PCBA Spring Conference will focus attention on the challenge of “Connecting Generations” within the life and ministry of the church. Joe DeRoulhac, who just completed 25 years of distinguished pastoral leadership at Redlands First Baptist Church, will be the guest leader. The Redlands congregation is recognized as having a membership of people of all ages marked by openness and communication between the generations. Conference registration will be at 8:30 AM, with a concluding lunch at 1:00 PM. Group attendance from churches is being encouraged. Continue reading
Spring 2014
Ablaze: Igniting Our Gifts for Service PCBA 16th Spring Conference; BLT Speakers; ThirtyYears and More Vital than Ever: BPFNA (Editorial); Chris Shade to be Ordained April 27; Central Philippine University Thanks PCBA for Books; Jesse Lucas and Haiti Mission; Lakeshore Participates in Oakland Ceasefire; Sharing News of Baptist Friends
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May 2012
“Why Worship Matters” – Spring Conference Theme; ABSW Commencement to be Saturday, May 19; Where do ministers come from? (Editorial); PCBA’S Philippine Book Project to be Coordinated by the Onwubuariris; Lakeshore Proposes Unique High School-College Partnership; BLT Speakers Announced; Save the Date – Saturday, October 6! Shoreline Stroll; People and Churches
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December 2011
Second Overview Series Announced; Annual Swedish Pancake Breakfast; BLT; First, Berkeley, Ministry with ABSW Students; “Radical Hospitality” at Lakeshore; ABW Dates; Ex Libris PCBA; Sympathy; People and Churches; Building Bridges
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