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CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) February 2018
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Mile Marker #98: What the World Needs Now
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Revs. Don Dewey & Susan Gonzales Dewey Co-Regional Ministers |
By Don and Susan Dewey, Co-Regional Ministers
In April 1965, two well-known songwriters released a song that soon became a hit titled: "What the World Needs Now." Reflecting on the state of our union these days and all the divisiveness going on in every sector of our society, the lyrics for this song seem especially poignant for us today. As we begin this month of February, the month where we celebrate love on Valentines Day, it seemed appropriate to share the words to this song:
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It's the only thing that there's just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
No, not just for some but for everyone
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YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT NEWS
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JOIN US FOR WORSHIP AT UNITE
Worship services at UNITE are open to the public and will take place on Saturday, February 17 @ 6:15 pm and on Sunday, February 18 @ 8:00 pm at Hatchery LA. Visit
https://pswryouthya.lpages.co/unite/ for scheduling and event information.
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PSWR 2018 IMMIGRATION IMMERSION PROJECT
The PSWR Youth and Young Adult Ministries are excited to host a denomination-wide project for young adults (18-33 yrs old) that offers a 10-day immersion learning experience for those interested in immigration advocacy and community organization. We will learn the stories and struggles of immigrants in the United States and all over the world. If you or someone you know is a passionate and dedicated young leader (ages 18 to 35), we encourage you to download the information/application packets and return them by the
deadline: March 31, 2018. Learn more or start application
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The
Revive Conference
is a progressive, inclusive, missional church conference dedicated to equipping and empowering pastors, church planters, and lay people alike to join with the spirit in the renewal of the church. The Revive Conference brings together leading pastors, activists, and theologians to offer practical direction and encouragement to individuals and communities seeking to lean into the new thing God is doing through the church. (Clergy: attending the whole conference will earn 1.5 CEUs.)
Click here for more info or to register.
**USE PROMO CODE
DOC
FOR 25%
OFF YOUR REGISTRATION FEE**
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DSF @ The Table
Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Location: DSF Great Room
DSF @ The Table
Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Location: DSF Great Room
RSVP: https://goo.gl/forms/Guu6TFfHFIa49gbU2
Please note DSF will be closed Tuesday, February 19, 2018 in observance of Presidents' Day
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SCHEDULING YOUR NEXT EVENT?
Please review the Regional Calendar before your group, unit, or committee schedules your next event. To have your event publicized regionally, please visit our
webpage to learn how.
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by Tanya Lopez, Regional Disciples Women Staff
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La Voz de la Convención es la nueva sección de nuestra Convención Hispana del Pacifico dentro del "Newsletter" de la Región Suroeste del Pacifico. Esta columna tiene como propósito de informar nuestras futuras actividades, celebraciones y eventos dentro de nuestra Convención. Si su iglesia celebra aniversario o desea invitar las demás congregaciones para algún evento, favor de comunicarse con este servidor y con mucho gusto esteremos anunciando su evento en esta columna informativa.
Read More
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WOW Saturday Bible Study Needs Volunteers
WOW Saturday Bible study needs volunteers who are interested in helping friends with Autism.
Location: FCC of Orange
Time: 10am-12pm
Takes place every other Saturday
For more information please contact:
Young L. Kim,
Associate Regional Minister of PSWR and
Director of NAPAD Ministry of PSWR,
at [email protected] // 909-702-8486.
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SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR
DRAMATIC WORSHIP PRESENTATION
Rev. Young Lan Kim is seeking volunteers who are interested in creating a drama for a worship for her dissertation, which is titled, "
As We Worship Together: A Model for Using Drama in Worship To Promote Reconciliation Between Korean American Churches And Anglo American Churches." V
olunteers can be from any cultural background. Please contact Rev. Young Lan Kim at
[email protected] or 909-702-8486.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS FOR CLERGY
PHYSIOLOGY & PRACTICE OF COMPASSION (.5 CE UNITS)
Saturday, February 10, 2018 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Marina Village / Dockside Room, San Diego
ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING FOR HOUSES OF WORSHIP
Saturday, February 17, 2018 9:00 am to 12:00 noon
First Christian Church, Pomona
REVIVE CONFERENCE (UP TO 1.5 CE UNITS)
February 22-25, 2018
Featuring Rev. Don Dewey as a workshop leader!
Missiongathering, San Diego
VA COMMUNITY CLERGY TRAINING: HELPING VETERANS ACCESS CARE AND RESOURCES (.3 CE UNITS)
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
VA Loma Linda Healthcare Center 26001 Redlands Blvd, Redlands, CA 92373
Please visit our
CEU webpage on the Regional website for more information.
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As we transition to our new Fullerton location, if you would like to schedule meeting space please contact Janelle Vannoy at 626-296-0385 or email
[email protected].
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CLERGY CAPTIONS & CONGREGATIONAL NEWS
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Clergy Captions
South Bay Korean Christian Church has a new senior pastor,
Rev. Young Jae Kim. South Bay Korean Church was established in 1997 by Rev. DaeJin Ahn, who will soon be retiring after returning from a trip to Korea. Over the last 3 months, the church has had a transition of their leadership.
Starting in February,
Rev. Daejin Ahn will serve another worship community
in Lucerne Valley.
Please, congratulate
Rev. DaeJin Ahn
for his wonderful 20 years of ministry at SouthBay Korean Christian Church and pray for his new journey with God.
Celebrations
Deborah Rice
was installed as Pastor for United Church of the Valley on Sunday January 21, 2018 .
Gabriel and Siobhan Lopez
will be ordained on February 3, 2018 at East Whittier Christian Church.
Rob Blair
was ordained on January 27, 2018 at First Christian Church, Orange
Rob Blair
was installed on January 28, 2018 as Pastor at All Peoples Christian Church in Los Angeles, CA
Prayers of Support
We are saddened to share the news that
Rev. Rich McCullen's
sister, Janet Susie Ellis, passed away last Monday. Rich is the founding pastor of Mission gathering in San Diego and Charlotte, North Carolina.
A memorial service for Janet took place on Sunday, January 21st in Florida. Cards of condolence can be sent to Rich McCullen at
420 E. 15th Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
. Please hold their family and loved ones in your prayers.
It is with sadness that we share the news that Rev. Danny Bradfield's father, Larry Bradfield, passed away. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, January 23rd. Cards of condolence can be sent to Danny Bradfield at 3369 Cerritos Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755.
Please hold the Bradfield family in your prayers.
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GENERAL NEWS AND RESOURCES
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PREPARING YOUR CHURCH AND MEMBERS TO SURVIVE!
Organizations and their staff face a variety of hazards. The Ready Business program can help your church and members plan for these hazards.
Learn more
OTHER RESOURCES FOR CHURCH SAFETY
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UNITY DECLARATION ON RACISM AND POVERTY
General Minister and President Rev. Terri Hord Owens, Rev. Lori Tapia, National Pastor for Hispanic Ministries, and Dr. Cynthia Hale, Founding Pastor, Ray of Hope Christian Church were signatories to the following statement of a group of clergy and religious leaders called The Circle of Protection. Read the full statement.
Disciples can find more ways to get involved in the fight against racism and poverty with the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival,
supported at the 2017 General Assembly.
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We believe God calls the Pacific Southwest Region
to be a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.
OUR VISION, to be a faithful, growing church that demonstrates true community,
deep Christian spirituality and passion for justice (Micah 6:8); and,
OUR MISSION, to be and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ, witnessing, loving and
serving from our doorsteps "to the ends of the earth". (Acts 1:8)
Pacific Southwest Regional Church Mission Statement
Regional Board of Directors; Adopted September 15, 2003
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Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Pacific Southwest Region
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