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		<title>The Encouraging Word</title>
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			<title>Friend of a friend...</title>
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			<dc:creator>Molli</dc:creator>
			<description>We have been asked to pass along a prayer request for Nicole in Kansas.

She is the daughter of a friend of Lyn's that recently had a lump

removed and it  was found to be stage 3 melanoma. She is currently

having tests done that will be sent to the medical center in Houston to

evaluate the situation and determine what the next step is...





&quot;Cast all your burdens upon the Lord and He will sustain you;

He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.&quot; Psalm 55:22 </description>
			<category>Prayer Requests</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2007 05:33:27 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Ongoing Prayer Requests 10/21/07</title>
			<link>http://mendobc.editboard.com/prayer-requests-f1/ongoing-prayer-requests-10-21-07-t22.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Molli</dc:creator>
			<description>Bill Yeoman

Health issues



CJ, Junior and new twins ~ Steven &amp; Kelly



Stacy, Matthew and twin girls on the way ~ Callie &amp; Chelsea



Pastor Gerry Burney’s prison ministry



Hilda Stevenson (Brian’s mom) and Brian &amp; Darla



Richard &amp; Loys Fugill



Chris Sansi and family



Sue Lepp and family



Jared Cain and family

Release date 10/26/07



Peter &amp; Helen Derrick

Pastor Allen’s &amp; Tracy’s friends, health issues for both

Peter &amp; Helen are doing well right now,  ...</description>
			<category>Prayer Requests</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Oct 2007 05:21:55 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Ongoing Prayer Requests (10/2/07)</title>
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			<dc:creator>Molli</dc:creator>
			<description>[color=DarkOrchid]Requests



[/color][color=Gray]Comments



[/color]Praises







CJ, Jr, and new twin boys Steven and Kelly



Boys seem to be doing very well!







Stacy, Matthew, and twin girls on the way (Callie and Chelsea)



Stacy at home on bedrest until due date and Matthew is working!







Jared Cain

10/2 Jared in county jail for 6 months



[color=DarkOrchid]Cain family



9/30 New trailor almost ready to move in!



Steven is doing great!



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Sue Lepp







Brian  ...</description>
			<category>Prayer Requests</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:54:37 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://mendobc.editboard.com/prayer-requests-f1/ongoing-prayer-requests-10-2-07-t21.htm#31</comments>
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			<title>&amp;quot;The Way of the Master&amp;quot;</title>
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			<dc:creator>Christopher</dc:creator>
			<description>by Ray Comfort

forward and commentary by Kirk Cameron



  A tough read for most I would say. We are about to start a Sunday night study of this program so I grabbed a copy and started reading the book. After 80 pages I am still reading  I'm not sure I agree with everything that is being said, but much of it I have either been feeling myself or have been convicted and convinced of as I continue to read and study references.

  So far it seems to be clearly focussed on evangelism, and it  ...</description>
			<category>The Written Word</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:48:56 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Christian Humor</title>
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			<dc:creator>Molli</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[I've had a ball with this site for fun cards and gifts. It looks like they make a few new things now and then, too!
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<br />

<br />

<br />
<a href="http://www.inheritthemirth.com" class="postlink" target="_blank">Inherit the Mirth</a>]]></description>
			<category>Link Share</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:41:59 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>&amp;quot;The Peacemaker&amp;quot;</title>
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			<dc:creator>Christopher</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[by Ken Sande
<br />
A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict.
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<br />
We are currently studying this book in Sunday school. I highly recommend it for everyone, and especially if you are gifted or feel led to counsel, mediate, or arbitrate and want some solid Biblical education.
<br />

<br />
If you have ever been in a conflict with anyone for any reason, then this book is a must read. That should just about cover everyone, aye?]]></description>
			<category>The Written Word</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:38:28 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Mt. Gilead Women's Retreat 2008</title>
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			<dc:creator>Molli</dc:creator>
			<description>It'll be here before we know it! The Mt. Gilead Women's Retreat

is Friday through Sunday, March 14th through 16th, 2008. We have 8

ladies signed up for deluxe cabins and would love to see more join them!







Are you in need of a spiritual makeover? Do you feel as though your

Spirit is running low? This retreat has proven to be a wonderful time

of understanding, renewal, and bonding for the ladies of MBC. Won't you

join us this year?   </description>
			<category>What's Up?</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:38:05 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Women's Advance 2008</title>
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			<dc:creator>Molli</dc:creator>
			<description>Join the ladies in Willits on January 25 &amp; 26, 2008 for the next Women's Advance, hosted by Agape Bible Church.







This year's speaker is Judy Hampton and the theme will be He's Changing Me!. The Beaudettes are performing again, too!







Don't miss out on this great opportunity to fellowship, worship, learn, and praise with women from all over Northern California!



 </description>
			<category>What's Up?</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:34:57 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Preaching the book of Acts</title>
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			<dc:creator>Christopher</dc:creator>
			<description>Pastor Allen is working us through the book of Acts. We are currently in chapter 17.</description>
			<category>Sermon Notes</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:30:57 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Rock of Ages Festival</title>
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			<dc:creator>Molli</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Coming up this Saturday, October 6th from 10am to 8pm, all youth will want to check out the <font color="SeaGreen"><i>FREE</i></font> annual <a href="http://www.rockofagesfestival.com/" class="postlink" target="_blank">Rock of Ages Festival</a> at the Napa County Fairgrounds in Calistoga! Concerts, games, activities, merchants, demos, and more! <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_cheers.png" alt="cheers" longdesc="42" />]]></description>
			<category>What's Up?</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:30:04 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://mendobc.editboard.com/what-s-up-f11/rock-of-ages-festival-t14.htm#24</comments>
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			<title>&amp;quot;The Peacemaker&amp;quot; 3-8</title>
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			<dc:creator>Christopher</dc:creator>
			<description>August 19, 2007

Mendocino Baptist Church

Sunday School

Embracing Conflict

“The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict” ~ Ken Sande

(Pgs. 29-37)





 



1Co 10:31-11:1 LITV  Then whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all things to the glory of God.  (32)  Be without offense both to Jews and Greeks, and to the assembly of God.  (33)  Even as I also please all in all things, not seeking my own advantage, but that of the many, that they may be saved.  ...</description>
			<category>Adult Sunday School</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:14:18 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>&amp;quot;The Peacemaker&amp;quot; ~ 2</title>
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			<dc:creator>Christopher</dc:creator>
			<description>July 15, 2007

Mendocino Baptist Church

Sunday School

Responding to Conflict…God’s Way

A Lesson From: “A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict” ~ Ken Sande

 







Glorify God ~



(1Co 10:31 CEV)  When you eat or drink or do anything else, always do it to honor God.



 



“How can I please and honor God in this situation?”



~ Ken Sande : “The Peacemakers”



 



The Slippery Slope of Conflict:



 



Ken describes three basic ways that people respond to conflict.  ...</description>
			<category>Adult Sunday School</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:12:07 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>&amp;quot;The Peacemaker&amp;quot; ~ 1</title>
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			<dc:creator>Christopher</dc:creator>
			<description>July 8, 2007

Mendocino Baptist Church

Sunday School

What Is A Peacemaker?

Introduction to: “A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict” ~ Ken Sande

(Bible Ref. 1Cor10:31, Matt 7:5, Gal 6:1, Matt 5:24)

 





 





“Peacemakers are people who breathe grace. They draw continually on the goodness and power of Jesus Christ, and they bring his love, mercy, forgiveness, strength, and wisdom to the conflicts of daily life. God delights to breathe his grace through peacemakers and  ...</description>
			<category>Adult Sunday School</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:10:04 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>How's your &amp;quot;Quiet Time&amp;quot; with God? When? Where? How</title>
			<link>http://mendobc.editboard.com/all-things-christian-f6/how-s-your-quiet-time-with-god-when-where-how-t1.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>David</dc:creator>
			<description>The exciting thing is that when we get to heaven, we will be in continuous fellowship and communion with the Lord. We're learning how and setting the habit now.



For me, it's a day by day effort and blessing to walk and talk with God throughout the day . The best topic for me is the bible passages I read that morning.   



I usually wake up and have my &quot;Quiet Time&quot; right away in my bedroom. I read about 15 minutes and then pray for about 15 minutes. Then, it's a day long on-going  ...</description>
			<category>All things Christian</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2007 15:10:31 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Praises</title>
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			<dc:creator>David</dc:creator>
			<description>For some time, many of us have been praying God would send angels and missionaries to Mendocino County to spread the gospel among our young people. I am so glad God didn't limit His answer to just young people. I have met many local residents who spread the gospel and they didn't have to come here; they live here. God even uses novices like me to spread His love. But others, like Robert and Marie and Allen and Chris and Molli and Greg and Ron and Kris and Andrew and Katherine and (I could go  ...</description>
			<category>Praises</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 23:29:42 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>March 18, 2007</title>
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			<dc:creator>Christopher</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<strong>Message:</strong> &quot;Of these the World is not worthy&quot;
<br />

<br />
<strong>Scripture:</strong> Acts 14 (Latter part of the chapter)]]></description>
			<category>Sermon Notes</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2007 03:39:41 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://mendobc.editboard.com/sermon-notes-f5/march-18-2007-t5.htm#7</comments>
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			<title>Spring Celebration</title>
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			<dc:creator>Molli</dc:creator>
			<description>Hey folks! We've got another opportunity to see some of our favorite artists we hear on KLOVE everyday at the Spring Celebration at Great America in Santa Clara on Saturday, May 12th. Anyone interested?  </description>
			<category>What's Up?</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2007 05:55:03 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://mendobc.editboard.com/what-s-up-f11/spring-celebration-t9.htm#11</comments>
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			<title>Amazing Grace</title>
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			<dc:creator>Molli</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[Mom told me the new <a href="http://www.amazinggracemovie.com/the_film.php" class="postlink" target="_blank">Amazing Grace</a>
<br />
movie is a great movie! Here's a link to some info. I haven't seen it
<br />
in Fort Bragg, maybe we can have a movie night when it's released on
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DvD. <img src="http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_cool.gif" alt="Cool" longdesc="6" />]]></description>
			<category>A Closer Look</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2007 05:25:51 GMT</pubDate>
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			<title>Bible Site Well Done</title>
			<link>http://mendobc.editboard.com/link-share-f7/bible-site-well-done-t6.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Christopher</dc:creator>
			<description><![CDATA[<font color="blue">Hey there friends! I just found this site today through a link on the forums, and thought it was very well done. Thought you might want to check out a resource with some cutting edge tech to make it dynamic. 
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</font>
<br />
<a href="http://www.BibleGateway.com" target="_blank">www.BibleGateway.com</a>]]></description>
			<category>Link Share</category>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2007 04:50:48 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://mendobc.editboard.com/link-share-f7/bible-site-well-done-t6.htm#8</comments>
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			<title>Passing a few along to get this one started</title>
			<link>http://mendobc.editboard.com/prayer-requests-f1/passing-a-few-along-to-get-this-one-started-t4.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Christopher</dc:creator>
			<description>Prayer Concerns.  Continue to pray for a pastor for FBC Hopland.  Pray for Pastor Doug Moyer (recovering from knee surgery), Pastor Dick Coolidge and all the churches in our fellowship.  Pray also for the advent of a Ukiah Christian Rescue Mission and the possibility of a Native American Mission in Laytonville.





FBC Laytonville members voted to disband the church.  The association has invited Ledtkey McIntosh, at Native American Missionary from NAMB to come out March 21st for the possibility  ...</description>
			<category>Prayer Requests</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 22:20:14 GMT</pubDate>
			<comments>http://mendobc.editboard.com/prayer-requests-f1/passing-a-few-along-to-get-this-one-started-t4.htm#6</comments>
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			<title>God answers prayer fast</title>
			<link>http://mendobc.editboard.com/praises-f2/god-answers-prayer-fast-t3.htm</link>
			<dc:creator>Christopher</dc:creator>
			<description>Praise God! Just wanted to give God the glory for a recent quick answer to prayer. Our spare bedroom had just been vacated and my wife and I prayed for the Lord to use us/it as He saw fit. Within 2 hours we had a phone call that a friend could use some company for a few days, and that room would be perfect! Thank you Lord for using us and for answering prayer   We were able to pray, read the Bible, and minister to our friend. Thank you Lord for giving us the opportunity to serve and the wisdom  ...</description>
			<category>Praises</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:39:28 GMT</pubDate>
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