Dual Baptism on Sunday, November 7, 2010

New Life's Refugee Ministry has blessed our congregation by allowing us to meet and learn from people all over the world. And, in some very special cases, to share in their challenges and triumphs as they navigate their way in this new phase of life; far removed from the refugee camps, war and persecution they suffered for so many years.

Emmanuel and Bingwa are both originally from Congo. Because of the war, they fled to refugee camps in Tanzania. Both young men spent much of their childhood in those camps.

Here, they are making a new life for themselves. Both Emmanuel and Bingwa accepted Christ before coming to the US, but had never been baptised. This past Sunday, with their new church family surrounding them, they took the step to publicly declare what was in their heart and be baptised by Pastor Kevin.

All who witnessed this day were blessed.

Helping the Homeless in Our Community Event Rescheduled - January 24, 2011

We were saddened to have to cancel this event on October 25 and promised we'd reschedule as soon as possible. We are now confirmed for January 24 at 7pm at the Santa Teresa Branch Library. Please note, the venue is changed.

Reminders will go out once the event gets closer. The event topic and speaker have not changed:

Santa Clara County is the 19th wealthiest county in America. The median household income is more than $87,000, but it is estimated that 135,000 of our neighbors live in poverty and more than 12,000 are homeless every year. Ever wonder how to help someone who is without resources? As winter approaches, what can we do to help? Does it help to give money to people on the street? Julia Burkhead, Program Director for Women and Family Services at InnVision, will update us on resources and services available in our community and share her insight on the best ways we can contribute to helping people. This event is free and open to the public.

Date: Monday, January 24

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Place: Santa Teresa Branch Library (290 International Circle, San Jose 95119)