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CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) October 2018
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Mile Marker#106: Spiritual Disciplines
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Revs. Don Dewey & Susan Gonzales Dewey Co-Regional Ministers |
By Don and Susan Dewey, Co-Regional Ministers
Summer has officially ended and the Fall Season is upon us. Though we loved the warm summer months, this past one had a lot of particularly hot days and so a slightly cooler temperature is a nice welcome.
Summers are often filled with travels, vacations, days at the beach and backyard BBQ's. We had all of those and more. It was a time to participate in our National Racial Ethnic ministries gatherings, from Phoenix Arizona to Birmingham, Alabama; as well as the College of Regional Ministers. We both were able to take a couple weeks of our Sabbatical time, Susan in July and Don later in August.
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YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT NEWS
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ATTENTION YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS!
Join us for the 3rd Annual Don Shelton Memorial Mini Golf Classic
Saturday, October 27 - 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Camelot Golfland - 3200 E. Carpenter Avenue, Anaheim, CA
Cost: $25/person or $75/team of 4
Sponsorship Opportunities: (become a sponsor by registering on the event page)
Hole Sponsor - $150
Company/Sponsor Sign at designated hole and acknowledgement in regional newsletter
Food Sponsor - $500
Company/Sponsor Sign at food tent, acknowledgement in regional newsletter, and two free entries for team of 4
Event Sponsor - $1500
Company/Sponsor Sign at 1st Hole, acknowledgement in regional newsletter, two free entries for team of 4, and 50% camp scholarship for 1 camper.
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2019 Camp Dates Now Available!
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The theme of this year's Regional Assembly is COURAGE and is based on two important scriptures: Micah 6:8 and Mathew 5:13-16. We believe as followers of Jesus Christ that we are called to be courageous in giving witness through our lives and our words of what it means to live as a beloved human family. We need to be courageous in lifting up the values of love, compassion, justice and peace so that we can be active participants in God's redemptive mission in the world.
Our featured speakers will be National Hispanic Pastor and executive leader of Obra Hispana
Rev. Lori Tapia, and General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ),
Rev. Terri Hord Owens.
Register today!
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REGISTER NOW for the Older Adult Retreat, held at Mater Dolorosa in Sierra Madre, California.
The retreat will feature keynote speaker Rev. Geoff Nelson, D. Min., former pastor of Whittier Presbyterian Church and author of "Dreaming in Church."
Download the Registration Flyer HERE
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2018 RESULTS ARE IN!
Thank you to all who participated in this year's tournament.
Congratulations to all of the day's winners, and we hope to see everybody again next year.
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"Can Paul Be an Ally?
Reclaiming the Apostle from Misogyny and Homophobia"
Thursday, October 11, 2018 5:30 p.m.
Free Live Webinar with Rev. Dr. Eric C. Smith
Global Ministries Lunch with Cathy Nichols
Thursday, October 18, 2018 12 - 1:30 p.m.
DSF Great Room
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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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The Board and Search Committee invite nominations and expressions of interest for the position of Regional Minister(s) of the PSWR. Through all the Listening Sessions and surveys conducted by the Search Committee, the people of the Region identified the need for future Regional leadership that can lead us through the diverse and changing context of the church and society, and can offer a clear vision for ministry that draws all to Christ's Table. Please consider applying or nominating someone you know. Letters of interest are due by November 9th and the application period closes December 7, 2018. The Application Process, Regional Profile and Position Description can be viewed at www.disciplespswr.org/minister-search
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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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A WAY FORWARD
by Reverend Heather Miner, Pastor of North Long Beach Christian Church
I became the minister of North Long Beach Christian Church (NLBCC), an elderly church located in an area of need, six years ago. The church had no savings but had stalwart, 'salt of the earth,' faithful people. We were 15 in worship. We are now reaching towards 50.
What happened is a series of testimonies to what God can do when churches care for one another. Continue Reading
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Farewell from Sloan Hamilton
Operations Manager at Loch Leven
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Deadline Extended for the Camile Christian Church Grant
The Camile Grant provides funding (in part) to special projects and programs that address and deal with the root causes of injustice, poverty, and promote Christian Growth.
General Church Clergy Continuing Education Grant
Disciples Home Missions (DHM) seeks to support ordained and commissioned clergy in their commitment to a process of life-long learning. The deadline to apply is October 31.
Learn more and apply here.
Click here
to learn more grants and scholarships available within our Region.
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Request for PSWR Mission Team - Fire Recovery Efforts
There is a need for PSWR teams to help victims of last year's Lilac Fire get back into their homes in Fallbrook. This could be a great project for your congregation.
Click here for more information.
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Click here first
smile.amazon.com/ch/95-1534943 before shopping with Amazon, and Amazon will donate .5% of your purchase to the Pacific Southwest Region.
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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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Prayers of Support
Please keep Rev. Elaine Schoepf in your prayers, as her dad, John Schoepf, passed away on September 18
Prayers for Isay Alvarez, pastor of Iglesia de Vista, whose father passed away
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GENERAL NEWS AND RESOURCES
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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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