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CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) June 2018
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Mile Marker#102: Acts 2 Project
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Revs. Don Dewey & Susan Gonzales Dewey Co-Regional Ministers |
By Don and Susan Dewey, Co-Regional Ministers
In November 2017, the Regional Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of the Pacific Southwest Region unanimously voted to support the launching of the ACTS 2 Project. The ACTS 2 Project's purpose is to support, resource and empower new and transforming congregations and courageous leaders as they guide the Church into life-giving expressions of new ministry for this era of God's mission.
The Acts 2 Project is based on this scripture:
"And all the believers lived in a wonderful harmony, holding everything in common. They sold whatever they owned and pooled their resources so that each person's need was met. Every day their number grew as God added those who were saved." - Acts 2:44-47
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YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT NEWS
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Open Application Period for Youth Immersion Ministry (YIM) and Youth Leadership Team (YLT)
If you or someone you know has a passion for leadership, public speaking, community networking, or developing authentic Christian faith, YIM and YLT are currently accepting applications.
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Global Service Projects
The PSWR Youth and Young Adult Ministries are excited to be sending young people for service projects to three locations this summer: Hawaii (FCC Honolulu), Mexico (Iglesia de Todas las Naciones), and Washington D.C./Virginia. During these trips we will learn about cultural contexts for ministry, leadership within those contexts, and provide practical assistance to the communities we visit.
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Young Adult Israel-Palestine Trip
Ten young adults from the PSWR are currently visiting Israel-Palestine on through June 9 to experience and learn about the civil/religious discord in the territories. Please pray for
Jess Kim, Abby Hernandez, Lauren Byun, Ha-nul Yang, Yvette Hernandez, Brandan Robertson, Eula Pagdilao, Emmanuel Freeman, Saianna Smith, and Heather Robertson. They will be staying with Palestinian families and learning the stories of those living in the region. Although they are visiting sights that typically are safe to visitors, we ask for your prayers of safety, awareness, and spiritual renewal as they travel.
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Prayers for Young People in the Republic of Congo
Carine Libango, Youth Director of the Christian Church (DOC) in the Republic of the Congo, informed the PSWR Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the need for prayer and support as their community morns the loss of several folks due to the Ebola outbreak. We are in regular communication with Carine as we work together on possible mission opportunities for General Assembly 2019 and PSWR 2020.
A Reflection on UNITE2018
Gabriella Campbell, Senior High School Student, FCC Torrance
This past February was the second year of UNITE, an annual conference for youth and young adults in the Pacific Southwest Region. As a member of Youth Leadership Team (YLT), it was rewarding to be able to attend an event that seemed impossible just a year ago. I attend First Christian Church of Torrance which is one of the smaller churches of the region. I was the only participant from my church which allowed me to unite with many other people from many other churches.
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REGISTER TODAY! THERE ARE ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT.
The Family Fishing Excursion is open to all ages (under 12 with chaperon). This is an all-day event and will be on a chartered fishing boat with PSWR friends and family only.
Learn more
or
Register here
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NAPAD Convocation Aug. 8-11 | Portland, OR
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Rev. Jerri Handy's Farewell Celebration
Rev. Jerri Handy has served as a Global Ministries volunteer at Las Memorias in Tijuana for the past three years. Come and celebrate the time they have shared together. Download the full invitation
here.
When: June 16, 2018 | 10am-10pm
Where: Albergue Las Memorias, Antiguo Camino Tijuana-Tecate, lote 23 Manz. 63 La Morita 1ª Sec, CP 22245
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Pasadena Christian Church Celebrates 134 years of Community Life and Service to God
You are invited to the final service at Pasadena Christian Church on
Sunday, June 10, 2018.
Service at 10:30 am, with
lunch reception following.
Please RSVP by May 18th at 626-798-0591 or [email protected]
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CMS Graduation
Date: Friday, June 22
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Time: 7:00 PM
Location:
240 S Grand Ave, Covina, CA 91724
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LOGOS Encounter Training
Why LOGOS? To grow Christian relationships! And faith! And community!
August 4, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
North Long Beach Christian Church
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If you, or your congregation, wants to be a sponsor, please contact Pat Vannoy, Chairman, by June 15th so that your name/organization can be included in the event brochure going out in
July. His email address is [email protected].
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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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By Spencer Burke, Maria French, and the Hatchery LA team
Hi Friends!
We have been keeping busy with the launch of our new
Certificate in Spiritual Entrepreneurship
and the overwhelming response we have had to our new curriculum! It has been an amazing 5 weeks so far with over 30 students joining us from our region, around the country and globe as we look toward the future and ask the question,
what is next and how are we going to build it together?
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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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The PSWR Celebrates Five Top Giving Congregations to DMF for 2017
First Christian Church North Hollywood - in the TOP 100 Giving Churches in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
First Christian Church Orange - in the TOP 100 Giving Churches in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Hollywood-Beverly Christian Church - in the TOP 250 Giving Churches in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
First Christian Church Pomona - in the TOP 250 Giving Churches in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
First Christian Church Fullerton - in the TOP 250 Giving Churches in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS FOR CLERGY
PHILLIPS SEMINARY: MINISTRY TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Please visit our
CEU webpage
on the Regional website for more information about upcoming CEU opportunities.
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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
Pasadena Christian Church is holding its final worship service on Sunday, June 10th
Prayers of Support
Please keep Rev. Darrell McGowan, Pastor at Pasadena Christian Church, in your prayers. His mother recently suffered a heart attack.
Continued prayers for Rev. Bob Bock, Senior Pastor of North Hollywood Christian Church, as he continues to recover from a recent illness.
Prayers for Rev. Barbara Williams, Pastor at Antioch Christian Church, as she deals with health challenges.
Prayers for Rev. Mike Holland, Pastor of Church of the Foothills as he begins rehabilitation and continued health challenges.
We also pray for Rev. Matt Harris, Director of Project IMPACT as he faces health challenges.
Prayers for Rev. Alfredo Lopez, Pastor at Iglesia Cristian del Este Whittier, on his recent hospitalization.
Please also pray for Rev. Norm Williams, as he prepares for an upcoming hip surgery.
Prayers for Rev. Ben Bohren, on his upcoming surgery as well.
Celebrations
Michael Kosik has been called as Senior Pastor of Church of the Valley in Van Nuys. His installation service will be held on June 16th at 11:30 a.m.
A celebration for Pastor Curtis Carraway and his 40 years of ministry will take place at Antioch Christian Church on June 9th.
We also celebrate graduations within our region. Below are some of our graduating students:
Sheila Spencer graduated with her Mdiv
Rene Martin graduated with his Mdiv
Iyana "Yanni" Davis graduated with her Mdiv
Tevita Uesi graduated with his Mdiv
Rev. Young Lan Kim graduated with her Dmin.
Congratulations to all those who graduated this year!
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GENERAL NEWS AND RESOURCES
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Securing the Sanctuary
Back by popular demand, this annual training event is a must for ministries that have no safety and security program, are just starting one, or for those that want to brush up on the basics of providing a safe place of worship.
Join us at one of the following locations for a full day of training:
- July 10 - Securing the Sanctuary, NorthCreek Church, Walnut Creek from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- July 11 - Securing the Sanctuary, Campus Bible, Fresno from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- July 13 - Securing the Sanctuary, Christ's Church of the Valley, Etiwanda Campus, Rancho Cucamonga from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sign up here
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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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Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival
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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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