August2012

Magnolia

"Every person -a place to serve anda place to belong."

Baptist Church

720 S. MagnoliaAnaheim, CA

92804

The MessengerHappy August,This month I’d like to share just a few updates and prayer requests:

1. August 5th we will wrap-up the current series Letters to My Church: Reflections on the 7 Letters in Revelation. This series has been personally challenging and encouraging. I am always thankful for the Scripture speaks to me, leads me, corrects me, calls me…I hope you have found as much encouragement for living in our day as I have through the text this summer.

2. I am flying to India on August 10th. For those who don’t know I have taught with Operation Mobilization India (OMI) for the past three years at the Asian Center for Cultural Studies, the fully accredited, academic training arm of OMI. I have about 30 students, all pastors, or on ministry teams, from villages and cities throughout India. It is a great honor and privilege to have a voice in shaping the ministry future of an incredible nation. I am teaching Biblical Interpretation. I will teach 30 lectures in 5 days, plus I will preach about 3 to 4 times while there in addition to counseling students in their respective ministries. If I’m lucky, there will be time for cricket!

Pray for:

• God’s glory and grace during this time

• clarity in teaching

• sustained energy throughout the week (there is no time for jetlag)

• for my family as I’m gone

• and for travel graces (I fly through London the same time most of the Olympians are flying home…should be an interesting airport time)

3. Dr. Rob McCleland, the executive director of the North American Baptist Conference is preaching in my absence on August 12th. Welcome Rob with your presence that Sunday. He’ll have good things to share. I’ve really come to appreciate his acquaintance over the past year.

4. Nathan Zug will preach the following two weeks August 19 and 26th from the book of Esther. I’m excited about where Nathan is going in these two messages as they really lead into where we are going overall as a church…not simply in the preaching, but really in the grand scheme of things. 5. August 26th is also our next scheduled baptism. If you have not been baptized and you are a believer in Jesus…you are missing something. Baptism is the next step of belief. We pass it off as a simple ceremony. Yet, Jesus commanded his followers to make disciples, baptize them and teach them His way. So many of us leave baptism out as a matter of preference, yet, Jesus made a pretty big deal about it. If you would like to be baptized on August 26th, please contact Sue Dorsi in the church office at 714-827-0553 or staff@magnoliabaptist.org.

6. September 2…one service 10:30-11:45 a.m. all church picnic lunch to follow. We’re going to talk about what’s next at MBC…we’re going to worship and pray

Pray for those on our Youth Road Trip With a MissionJuly 25-August 11

The following people are represen� ng Magnolia Bap� st on Mission Trip to Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa: Steve Spykerman, Josh McGunigale, Nathan Zug, Jus� n Hipp, Josh Kiser, Jon Taylor, Joanna Zug, Bri� ney Grant, Missy Climer, Jessica Gough, Hanna Gough, and Mary McGunigale.

The group has a few goals for this Mission Trip:

• To serve God by serving and blessing 6 churches, including First Bap� st, Minot, ND which was hit by a devasta� ng fl ood last summer. • To encourage the Youth Pastors and their wives by giving them a Cer� fi cate of Apprecia� on and a gi� basket. • To see what God is doing in some other churches as we build a rela� onship with them and serve them. • To grow in our faith and as a MBC Mission Team.

Follow them on Facebook as they travel – A link is on the church website soon or to join their group go to:

h� p://www.facebook.com/groups/158946190903345/

The following people are represen� ng Magnolia Bap� st on Mission Trip

Rob McCleland, Ph D.,NAB Execu� ve Director, CEOWe are very fortunate to have Rob with us on Sunday, August 12th.

and celebrate God together as a church family. Casual attire is invited as we will have volleyball, various “yard” games and other activities to share in on September 2 following the worship gathering.

Get excited MBC…God is moving and we’re marching with Him.

Glad to be your pastor,

Jeremy

Brian and Jill Dagen(Jessica, Amy)

Send International - Czech Republicbj.dagen@mac.com

GlobalOutreach

The Dagens are currently living in Prague, Czech Republic. In terms of church ministry, they are involved with a handful of Czech churches outside of Prague, primarily helping them in the areas of evangelism and discipleship. They also cast vision for planting new churches in areas where there are few, if any, evangelical fellowships. Brian is also involved in several mentoring/discipleship relationships with men, both in and outside Prague. Jill is doing discipleship with several women, including a couple that are facing marriage issues. She is also involved with a newly formed ministry that ministers to women trapped in the sex trade. In March 2012 they started a Bible study with 2-3 women who work as prostitutes. Jessica, the Dagen’s oldest daughter, is studying at Biola University. Amy, the youngest daughter, will graduate from high school in Prague in June 2013.

Please pray for lasting spiritual fruit from the 3 English camps held this summer. Please also pray for the team members from the U.S. who have traveled and will be traveling to help with the camps.

Camp dates:Brno (Lisen) - July 1-7Lovosice - July 16-22

Litomerice – July 29-August 5

Please also pray for Jill as she slipped and broke her foot during the first camp and has been in a cast. This is a very busy time for the Dagens with their many responsibilities with the camps plus additional hosting and activities. Thanks for your prayers for stamina and that they will do all this not by their own might or power, but BY HIS SPIRIT!

Call Barbara Gustavson for more info or to sign up.

1 Allison Nordell2 Ken Felig2 Christina Gibson2 Charlie Acquistapace3 Mike Dorsi3 Pat Gilbert5 Nathan King5 Craig Baxter6 Hanna Gough7 Ramon Viray9 Dee Hull9 Correen La Counte10 Bonnie Hale13 Brenda Wylde14 Judy Anderson14 Ashley Avalos14 Lindsey Climer14 Aurita Viray15 Virginia Herbold - 90th15 Noel Sicat16 Tom Everson16 Jeri Hipp16 Sylvia McCain17 Carol Hatch19 Gary Kiker20 Mary Lou Burrows22 Denise Botana24 Brooke Showalter27 Lewis Rose27 Joshua Alejos28 Angela Francher28 Monica Avila28 Max Kennedy28 Yolanda Newsome28 Ruel Sawyer29 Red Sembrano30 Lucy Ngige30 Bert Spencer

4 Bob & Myrna Atkinson6 Jim & Lois Farr6 Bill & Kathy Decker13 Mike & Norma Sawyer14 Lee & Karen Thormahlen21 Traian & Maria Lupas22 Bill & Pam Ramm24 Ernie & Glenda Ledesma26 Antonio & Gladys Mora

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Brian and Jill Dagen(Jessica, Amy)

Send International - Czech Republicbj.dagen@mac.com

GlobalOutreach

The Dagens are currently living in Prague, Czech Republic. In terms of church ministry, they are involved with a handful of Czech churches outside of Prague, primarily helping them in the areas of evangelism and discipleship. They also cast vision for planting new churches in areas where there are few, if any, evangelical fellowships. Brian is also involved in several mentoring/discipleship relationships with men, both in and outside Prague. Jill is doing discipleship with several women, including a couple that are facing marriage issues. She is also involved with a newly formed ministry that ministers to women trapped in the sex trade. In March 2012 they started a Bible study with 2-3 women who work as prostitutes. Jessica, the Dagen’s oldest daughter, is studying at Biola University. Amy, the youngest daughter, will graduate from high school in Prague in June 2013.

Please pray for lasting spiritual fruit from the 3 English camps held this summer. Please also pray for the team members from the U.S. who have traveled and will be traveling to help with the camps.

Camp dates:Brno (Lisen) - July 1-7Lovosice - July 16-22

Litomerice – July 29-August 5

Please also pray for Jill as she slipped and broke her foot during the first camp and has been in a cast. This is a very busy time for the Dagens with their many responsibilities with the camps plus additional hosting and activities. Thanks for your prayers for stamina and that they will do all this not by their own might or power, but BY HIS SPIRIT!

October 12-14

Victory Ranch FamilyCamp Out 2012

Summer Game DayJoin us for

Summer Game Days!When: Wednesdays - August 1st and 15thTime: 11:00 - 2:30ish

Where: Leuschner Hall

What it is: Sing praises, read scripture, eat lunch, then play games -- fun, fun,then more fun ... til done!

What to do for lunch: Bring your own lunch OR contact Lois Farr to order your lunch:Teriyaki Chicken and rice plate. $2.50

What to bring 4 fun: board game, beverage, snacks, friends.

September 2nd

ONE SERVICE ONSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2nd

10:30am

Followed by aPICNIC LUNCH

Volleyball and otherYard Games!

What to bring:If your last name begins

with A-LSide Dish to share

M-ZDessert to share

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