Update on Job Hunt 2008

For those of you who don't know already. My position was terminated a few weeks ago. At a time of Economic unrest and companies pinching as much money so that they can save face on their stocks, its understandable. It was difficult times to say the least.
Within a week God placed me in a new job, in Union Square with enough hours to pay for the bills.
I praise God for this opportunity, things are more relaxed, and due to the more hours at my disposal I'm able to focus more on my ministries and bible studies.
Thanks everyone for keeping me in your prayers.

All in all, this has been a great example of God placing you where he wants you to be, it wasn't how well I did my interviews or how great of a resume i have, but how much God loves us so much that He gave His Son to die for Our Sins and Resurrecting Him. Salvation by Gods Grace through Faith in His Son is all we need, everything else He gives us is an add on.

A Sunday Evening Message by Allen Tomsovic

23, November 2008

Allen's Sunday Evening Service Message/Meditation was on Acts 17: 16 to Acts 18:5.

His message was about who really wins in a 'Spiritual Argument'. Spiritual Argument as in a Believer of our Faith (Grace through Faith in Christ) debating with a person who does not, using the Apostle Paul's experience in Athens.

One cannot 'Convince' someone to be 'Saved' and it is the duty of the Holy Spirit and not our skill. No one wins in a battle of words and from the example of the Apostle Paul, he repented and only focused on the gospel (Acts 18:5). It is the Gospel that saves and not fanciful words and speech.

The message was a great reminder that we should stick to the basics and allow God to move the people and not our cleverness.

"Modern Day Slave Trade" event at Berkley

Tuesday
18, November 2008
UC Berkley

Our joint college bible study groups (FBC SF, Vallejo and New Day) were invited to learn more about modern day slave trading and how slavery is still around in the world today.

The topics were broken down in 3 kinds of human trafficking. The first is bartering human beings for forced labor being payed minimally, beaten and treated as objects to own. The 2nd was Sex Slavery, trafficking women from lesser nations to greater ones promised fame fortune and hope only to be used as sexual objects, and Lastly underage militia, children forced to join the military.
There were 3 dramatic readings and videos concerning the topics as well as a performance from "Left on Mayfield".

It was a great evening, having around 3 youth groups (around 20 people deep) united by faith in Christ. I'm sure there will be more fellowship like this one in the future. Thank to the people that were involved and invite anyone who is interested for the next one.