OBA News Byte
August 6, 2009

KID'S CAMP DVD

Big Thanks to Matthew and Stephen Ventura for putting together the videos for kids’ camp this year. The DVDs were mailed today and should be at the local churches early next week.

The DVD is a bit different than the last few years. It includes interviews with Pastor K and our missionaries and also the unforgettable footage of the staff skit and Dr. Jamie Greening's closing remarks at the camp fire.

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VBS REPORTS

Pastors, and VBS Directors – How was your VBS this year? Please share with the other churches so we can celebrate with you. Please pray for the children as they attend VBS and as follow-ups take place where the local churches continue working with these children and their families.

Bethany – Praise!! Their VBS was July 20-24 and the had 46 enrolled with an average
daily attendance of 42. Of the 30 children attending there are 12 that are unchurched
and are prospects for the church.
Clear Creek – August 17-21
Evergreen – Happening this week
Faith – August 10-14
Key Peninsula – Happening this week
Kitsap Lake – August, 10-14
McKenzie Rd - Finished
FBC-Port Orchard – Finished
San Juan – Finished
Sonshine – Aug 9-13

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CENTRIFUGE

We have several churches who are taking youth to this years Centrifuge this week. Please continue to keep them all in your prayers during camp and as they return home this weekend.

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VBS DECORATIONS

As your church completes your VBS and you have decorations to share with others, please contact the OBA office and let us know. We will be glad to pass this info on to other churches in the OBA who could use the extra decorations. I will post this info on a weekly basis in the News Bytes throughout the summer. Please included contact name and number or email address.

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MINISTERS WIVES' LUNCH

Saturday, August 8th @ 12:00
Oishi's Teriyaki Restaurant
112 W. Pioneer Ave.
Montesano, WA
(right down from Subway at the main intersection)
For more info, Kerri Brown can be contacted at (360)249-2253.



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LADIES FALL RETREAT

McKenzie Rd Baptist Church is inviting the ladies of the OBA to join them in a fall retreat.

“Safe and Secure in the Lord”
September 25-27, 2009
Guest Speaker – Karla Inman
Lake Retreat Camp & Conference Center
Ravensdale, WA (35 miles SE of Seattle)

You can expect to meet old and new friends, share in times of worship, music, and crafting, as well as free time, which the camp offers canoeing, hiking, a gift shop and latte stand, not to mention a trip to Gilman Village

$104 cost – includes 2 nights lodging and 5 meals

Register by August 15 with a non-refundable deposit of $40 to:
McKenzie Rd Baptist Church
215 McKenzie Rd
Olympia, WA 98512

For further info and to get registration forms please contact:
Carole Rodgers – 360.956.7426 or email at RODGCAROLE@gmail.com or
Jeanette Laws - 360.870.5265 or LAWS@JML@msn.com

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PRAISES & PRAYER CONCERNS

Pray as we continue through the transition of the state and associational personnel to the six regional teams as well as the associational.

Please be in prayer for the members of Allyn Baptist Church and Church on the Rock. Members of these churches are making some crucial decisions in the near future.


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PASTORLESS CHURCHES

Clear Creek Baptist Church, Silverdale, WA
San Juan Baptist Church, Port Townsend, WA



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