Praxis - We are blessed to have Pastor Allen Lai this morning from Praxis, based in Hong Kong. He will share highlights and needs for this ministry in English Service and speak in both Cantonese Services.

Pastor Alex Schweng along with their growing staff and partners serve the urban poor. MDO’s vision is to exalt Jesus Christ and see His kingdom shine in the brokenness of our world. This past July started the 12th year of ministry in Oakland and has grown to serve other cities of great need.

F and K are praying through a possible field change and the challenges that will result. They are also walking through some difficult times with teammates. Despite the situation, the team is experiencing good team dynamics, unity, and sweet times of fellowship.

Steve Hong shared the following in a recent newsletter. The movie “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” features an elaborate fight scene on a San Francisco city bus. That’s not just any random bus line; that line (the 1 line) and the one it replaced (the 55 line) represents years of advocacy for Chinese people.

Rainbow Missions’ visually impaired college students graduated this summer! Having gone through the pandemic, their learning experience was much more challenging than for other visually impaired students who had graduated in previous years.

From Alameda County Foster Parent Association: Dear BACBC, Just sending a note of thanks for all you do and continue to bless the children and families of Alameda County Foster care. Although I am a bit late with sending this card, the appreciation is always there.