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CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) August 2017
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Mile Marker #93: Living the Prayer
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Revs. Don Dewey &
Susan Gonzales Dewey
Co-Regional Ministers
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By Don and Susan Dewey, Co-Regional Ministers
"I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one." ~
John 17:20-21a
Susan and I, along with over 4,000 other Disciples from across the US and Canada and around the world, gathered together in Indianapolis for our General Assembly this July. It was an exciting time, filled with wonderful worship, fellowship, business sessions, learning opportunities and networking with colleagues and friends across the life of the whole church.
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MEET JANETTE JARA!
Janette Jara is an exceptional young adult who serves the Region through multiple programs. Janette serves in the Media Ministry and Young Adult Ministry at her home Church of FCC North Hollywood. Regionally she serves on the Board as the Young Adult Representative and as an Adult Leader in the Youth Immersion Ministry. Janette says she feels like has a true passion for Young Adult Ministry right now because it's exactly where her life is. She has finished school, is currently building a business, relationships with friends and family, all with the focus on a greater purpose. She feels that in life, she is in a place similar to many young people who need to hear about Gods grace and mercy, and would love to be able to share in the journey with them.
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Learn how your gift can help
support individuals and groups, and affect real change throughout the region by visiting www.disciplespswr.org/give.
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REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY!
OPPORTUNITY DRAWING TICKETS COMING SOON!
It's not too early to register for the 2017 Don Shelton Memorial Golf Classic! Also, y
our congregation will soon receive information on tickets for this year's Opportunity Drawing. First prize for is a pair of tickets to the 2017-2018 season of plays at the Pantages Theatre, second prize is an iPad Mini, and third prize is two grandstand seats for the Tournament of Roses Parade.
On Monday, September 11, all tickets must be sent in to Donna Woodbridge, First Christian Church, 109 E. Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832. Those who buy Opportunity Drawing tickets do not have to be present to win one of the three prizes that will be given away. The winners, if they are not present at the banquet following the Golf Tournament, will be notified the evening of September 18, or very soon thereafter.
Learn More Here
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IT'S TIME TO REGISTER OR SPONSOR THE 2ND ANNUAL DON SHELTON MEMORIAL MINI GOLF CLASSIC
The PSWR Young Adult ministry is so excited to host the mini golf tournament again this year at Camelot Golfland in Anaheim, CA. Cost is $75 for a foursome. We are also opening up sponsorship opportunities for folks again this year to help keep costs low and raise money for young people across the PSWR. Register for the tournament
here. Visit the
Young Adult webpage for more information, or download the sponsorship flyer
here.
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Workshop on the Experience of
Palestinian Christians
Saturday, August 12 | 9:30 am - 2 pm
First Christian Church, Fullerton
109 E. Wilshire Ave, Fullerton
Led by regional intern Rachel Shomali, a 21-year-old Palestinian Christian from
the West Bank. Learn more about her workshop here.
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SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 12
MOVIE NIGHT AT MISSION HILLS
Join us for a film screening and panel conversation on Josh Fox's critically acclaimed documentary "How To Let Go Of The World." The cost is
$5 (with discount tickets for groups 10 or more) which includes beverage, fresh popcorn, film screening, and TED style talks from our expert panelists.
The screening will take place from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Ticketing information can be found here, or
contact
[email protected].
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PROFESSIONAL COACH TRAINING:
DEVELOPING MINISTRY EXCELLENCE & EFFECTIVENESS
Monday, October 16, 2017 through Friday, October 20
Claremont United Church of Christ, 233 W. Harrison Avenue, Claremont.
Clergy coaching equips pastors with the knowledge and expertise to be effective leaders and compensates for the missing skills they were unaware they would need. The training will be provided under the guidelines of the International Coach Federation (ICF) and will offer a certification of Associate Certificate in Coaching (ACC). Read more
here. Click
here
to enroll. We are offering a discounted rate to all DOC ministers enrolling in the course. Just enter code, SOCAL20, at checkout.
For questions contact: Rev. Dr. Felix C. Villanueva, UCC Conference Minister, at 626-275-8755 or email at [email protected].
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ALL PEOPLE'S COMMUNITY CENTER FUNDRAISER
All Peoples Community Center is a beacon of hope in South Los Angeles committed to improving the lives of youth and families.
We invite you to support us on Thursday,
Octobe
r 19, 2017, for our 75th Anniversary Fundraiser "A Diamond in the Rough"
at USC Radisson. The festivities will include dinner, dancing, awards and a silent auction.
Read
more about the event
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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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YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT NEWS
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One. The r
unning theme of Disciples of Christ's General Assembly this year. Never has a single word
meant more than it did at the General Assembly. It's funny how we don't think about mundane, everyday words; much less about how valuable and significant they can truly be and the impact they can have on our lives.
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NOW ACCEPTING YOUTH LEADERSHIP TEAM APPLICATIONS
All high school youth interested in applying for the 2017-2018 YLT ministry can
download application packets here.
For full details about the weekend retreat at Loch Leven on Sept. 1-4 and the application process, please visit our Youth Ministries webpage. If you have immediate questions, please feel free to contact YLT Adult Mentor, Rev. Matthew Harris-Gloyer at FCC Riverside - 951-686-0646.
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YOUTH LEADERSHIP RETREAT SEPTEMBER 1-4
All youth (6-12 grade) and young adults are welcome. This is a planning retreat for regional Gathering and other regional youth/young adult events. Additionally, NEW YLT and YIM participants will be selected from applicants who attend!
PSWR YOUTH MINISTRY AWARDED THE
DISCIPLES PEACE FELLOWSHIP'S BRATKOVICH AWARD
Congratulations to the PSWR Youth Ministry for being recognized at this year's General Assembly for promoting ministries of peace - especially the Youth Immersion Ministry, an AntiRacism and Pro-Recomciliation training program for regional high school students.
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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.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS FOR CLERGY
* DISCIPLES HISTORY AND POLITY
* LEADERSHIP AND ANXIETY IN THE CHURCH: A FAMILY SYSTEMS PERSPECTIVE
* PROFESSIONAL COACH TRAINING: DEVELOPING MINISTRY EXCELLENCE & EFFECTIVENESS
Please visit our
CEU webpage on the Regional website for more information.
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| The National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is launching a new Mission and Ministry Grant Program to support Disciples projects and ministries working with older adults and at-risk children and youth across the life of the church. Learn more about NBA Grants here. |
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FREE HAMMOND ELECTRIC ORGAN
This organ is in good working condition. Email Branden Hendricks at [email protected] to arrange pick up.
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Following the Good News Toward Christian Unity
By Rob Wilson Black from Sojourners.net
This week Rev. Teresa Hord Owens was elected General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), becoming the first African-American woman installed as head of a denomination (although there have been moderators like Belva Brown Jordan, leading pastors, and bishops of other denominations over the decades).
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We're delighted to be hosting spiritual activists and writers Brian McLaren and Gareth Higgins for a unique event at the Hatchery. It's called The Seventh Story Experience: 27 Hours in a New World, on Friday October 13th in the evening, and all day and evening on Saturday the 14th.
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Although I've never desired to be a cop, even as a small child - I've always respected what a difficult job it is for those who are sworn to "serve and protect". In our culture, police are more scrutinized and more criticized than virtually any other group. Of course, there have been multiple instances when police officers should be scrutinized and held accountable. Continue Reading
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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
Eddie Anderson was ordained on Saturday, July 29th at First Christian Church, Burbank.
Brandon Robertson will be installed at Missiongathering Church in San Diego on Sunday August 6, 2017 during their morning worship service.
Sadie Cullumber has been called to serve Harbor Christian Church in Newport Beach, beginning Sunday August 13, 2017.
Stan Smith has been called to serve First Christian Church, Burbank beginning Sunday August 13, 2017.
Rev. Bob Case is releasing a new book now available at Amazon.com, called
The Protestant Predicament. A brief synopsis goes as follows: "
Have you ever wondered if the Protestant Church was what Jesus had in mind?
As Protest
ants, do our beliefs truly reflect the message of Christ as it has been passed down to us from the beginning?
Or have we developed into a Church which has distorted th
e message and re-made Christ into our own image? Can we solve this predicament?"
Congratulations on
Rev. Timothy Murphy publishing his first book, entitled
Counter-Imperial Churching for a Planetary Gospel: Radical Discipleship for Today.
Weaving together different perspectives, including liberation theology, process thought, postcolonial thought and theology, alternative ecclesiological formulations, and political theory, the book develops a church of radical mission-a way of being in the world that holds together both spirituality and social commitments. Books can be purchased on Amazon.com.
Prayers of Support
Please keep Dr. Barbara Williams in your prayers. Dr. Williams fell while attending General Assembly and had to be hospitalized. She is home now and healing.
Please keep Chaplai
n Bridgette Sullenger in your prayers, as she will be undergoing surgery at City of Hope.
Celebrations
Congratulations to Darrell McGowan, pastor at Pasadena Christian Church, who was married to his new wife Susan on July 14th in Hawaii
Congratulations also to Steve Willis, pastor at First Christian Church, Las Vegas, who was married to his new wife Sherrie on July 28th in Las Vegas.
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GENERAL NEWS AND RESOURCES
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The Center for Faith and Giving has provided translated versions of the Stewardship Study Document, GA 1732, in Spanish, French, Haitian Creole and Korean. These are available to download from the 2017 General Assembly website and are also be available from the Center for Faith and Giving.
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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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