posted: August 27, 2008

ENDLESS SUMMER BARBECUE, SEPTEMBER 20  Hey, celebrate summer one more time at All Nations’ Endless Summer Barbecue at the home of Mark and Karen Yolton, 52 Golf Road in Pleasanton. It will run from 3-7PM on Saturday, September 20 so mark your calendar! Just bring a favorite salad or dessert. Maps will be available at church.

WELCOME A BABY BOY!  Congratulations to the Ogden's on the birth of their son Micah. He was born on Wednesday, August 6th.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CONTRERAS'  Julie Contreras has given birth to a girl, Ava Lena. She was born on Friday, June 6 at 9:47 pm after a great labor. She is 7 pounds, 8 ounces and is 19 inches long. Everyone seems to agree that she is a spitting image of her sister!

Julie says: “Take a look at our slideshow to see the whole process and our sweet little girl. Don't worry--no graphic labor photos! http://www.meadow.cc/ava/.”

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY TEACHER/HELPERS STILL NEEDED   Children’s Ministry Coordinator Rebecca Anderson is seeking people willing to serve and/or be trained as children’s ministry teachers and helpers. Contact her at rruthanderson@yahoo.com or call the church office at (510) 658-7700.

CITYTEAM: FEED THE HOMELESS, SEPTEMBER 7TH

The first Sunday night of the month we always make dinner for the people at CityTeam. This is a great opportunity to serve those most needy in Oakland: the homeless and the addicted. It is also a wonderful way to get to know people from the church by serving together. We start at 6 PM preparing food and serve it at 8 PM. Interested in helping? Contact Mark at mrichard@berkeley.edu.

CITY TEAM MEAL PREPARERS/SERVERS NEEDED
Once a month on the first Sunday night, from 6:00-8:20 PM, a team of servant volunteers from All Nations prepares and serves a hot meal for 80-130 homeless people at CityTeam in downtown Oakland. The Wednesday night Community group has shouldered the largest part of this service and is seeking extra help and even an alternative team to do the ministry in alternate months. Would you or your community group serve in this way? Notify the church office, anpcoffice@aol.com.

EAST BAY FAITH NETWORK NEEDS HELPERS FOR OAKLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS!

The East Bay Faith Network is a tremendously effective coalition of churches, organizations and individuals to act on their values to help schools, families and communities develop students who have acquired the skills and attitudes that will maximize their full potential and enhance their participation as responsible, contributing members of society.

Several ANPC attenders volunteer and contribute financially to this worthy ministry. They currently are training volunteers for the following roles. You may gain more information from their website at: Faith Network of the East Bay, 2633 Telegraph Ave. #409 (510) 836-5100 Contact persons: Randy Roth or Chelsea Boniak, website: www.faith-network.com

Tutoring - In this role, volunteer tutors help a child become a successful reader. The volunteer tutor works on helping the student learn his/her sounds and strategies for figuring out new words they encounter when reading. Training available. Commitment involves 1 or more hours per week, during or after school.

After School Homework Helper - In this role, homework helpers aid children with basic help completing their homework in language arts and math. Commitment involves 1 or more hours per week.
Mentoring - In the role of mentor, the volunteer becomes a role model for a child by serving as a supportive adult in his or her life. It is an opportunity to share with a student your life history, occupational background, and life's lessons that have contributed to your success. Students need connections with people who have lived successful lives. Commitment involves 1 or more hours per week.
Library Assistant - The library volunteer assists in restoring a closed school library to full operations. Several of our schools do not have a functioning library. They have books and the space, but they need volunteers to catalogue books, and to serve as part-time librarians. Commitment involves 2 or more hrs per week.
Teacher Appreciation - The teacher appreciation volunteer does not work directly with students, but instead works to support teacher morale. Through periodic luncheons, gift bags, and special snacks, volunteers help to put a little wind in the sails of our teachers. The time commitment for this volunteer position is flexible and by arrangement.

COMMUNITY GROUPS:

GRANDLAKE GROUP meets on WEDNESDAYS at 7:00 PM. Come feed your belly and your spirit. Dinner is provided & starts at 6:30 PM at 419 Euclid Avenue, Oakland. For directions, call the Ruffs, (510) 625-0494.

MILLS HILLS GROUP meets Thursdays at 7:30 PM at 3833 Enos Ave. (near Mills College). Call (510) 750-6200 for directions.

DUBLIN/PLEASANTON GROUP meets TUESDAYS at 7:30PM at the home of Nathan & Rita Baird, 7725 Woodren Rd., Dublin. Call the Bairds for directions or more information, (925) 551-8578.

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY & FELLOWSHIP GROUP EVERY OTHER SATURDAY

NOW meets at the Ruff's at 419 Euclid Avenue, Oakland every other Saturday. The next meeting will be Saturday, August 23rd, 9:00 AM. Questions? Call Cornelia at (510) 625-0494 or e-mail her at CRRuff@aol.com.

MEN'S BREAKFAST EVERY OTHER SATURDAY All Nations hosts a Men's breakfast at the Coffee Mill on Grand Ave. at 8:00 AM with teaching and sharing until 9:30 AM. The next meeting will be Saturday, August 23rd.  Questions? Call Lewis Ruff, (510) 390-8141.

ANPC YAHOO GROUP

If you haven't already signed up to be a part of the ANPC Yahoo Group, you need to!!! Get involved with the All Nations online discussion group, a forum for events, interesting topics and community building.  To join the group, you must sign up for an e-mail account on yahoo.com, then follow the instructions listed below:

1. go to the website: www.groups.yahoo.com

2.  Locate a group to join. On the front page of Yahoo! Groups, you can browse the Groups directory or search for a group by topic (type in: All Nations Presbyterian Church).

3.  Click on the Join This Group button on front page of any group.

4.  If you are not signed in, you will be asked to enter your Yahoo! ID. If you do not have a Yahoo! ID, you can click on the link New to Yahoo!?

5.     Set your membership preferences. When you join, you can choose a profile you'd like to display to the group, select the e-mail address at which you'd like to receive group messages, choose how you receive group messages, and more.

PRAYER IN 2008

There are a number of ways you can connect with the body of Christ and deepen your relationship with our heavenly Father through prayer in this coming new year! Check out All Nations Prayer Ministries:

SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER

There is a prayer meeting at 10:00 AM each Sunday morning in the downstairs children's classroom. Get your spirit connected early to the God we love and serve and seek to know better in each Sunday's worship service.

ALL NATIONS PRAYER FENCE

All Nations also has a "Prayer Fence" in which needs are prayed for every four hours during the week by different individuals in our church. If you have a need or would like to participate in the "Prayer Fence," contact Nancy Ogden at Nancygrace99@yahoo.com.

PRAYER PARTNERS

Want a one-on-one "Prayer Partner?" You can also get hooked-up with a prayer partner through the help of the prayer ministry. Let them know if you want someone close to your age, in the same city, or someone of the same or different gender, or give them the name of someone you know, and they will help facilitate the connection.

HARBOR HOUSE

Harbor House is a Christian nonprofit organization here in Oakland helping low-income families. The fall program for elementary through high school has started. They are in need of volunteers to help tutor and mentor with the elementary and high school programs. If you are interested please contact them at (510) 534-0165 or visit their website - www.hhministries.org.