CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)          August 2019
Mile Marker #116: One Mind
Revs. Don Dewey &
Susan Gonzales Dewey
Co-Regional Ministers
By Don and Susan Dewey, Co-Regional Ministers

"Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus." 
 
Perhaps like many of you, I have become increasingly concerned about the continual disappearance of civility in our political and social discourse, and the growing division within our nation that is tearing at the very fabric of our society.
 
Untethered discrimination, rampant racism, and the open demeaning of fellow human beings; not to mention the constant spinning of lies seems to have embolden some and numbed the rest. The questions that keep coming up for me are: How are we to respond to this? How do we live as Christians in the face of this overwhelming challenge? ... Continue Reading.
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT NEWS

You are invited to bring your family and church friends to experience a beautiful day of fellowship and fishing on Tuesday, August 6 out of San Pedro. Click here to register or for more information.
Young Adult Retreat
Monterey Bay | August 29 - September 2

We are looking for 10 young adults (ages 18-33) who are passionate about creation theology and environmental justice to attend a special regional retreat to Monterey Bay for the BlueTheology Pilgrimage. The cost is $150 and includes travel (driving), meals, programming, and lodging for 4 nights... Continue Reading
Registration will begin August 10th.  $85 per foursome - $25 per person

We are Looking for Sponsors!

$150 - hole sponsor  |   $250 - food sponsor   |    $500 - Event Partner

Each contribution of more than $150 includes recognition in our regional newsletter and a personalized sign placed strategically on site with your/your organization's name.  Event Partners will also receive tickets for 8 people to participate in mini golf for a chance to win prizes.

Young Adult Online Bible Study

Friday Mornings | 10:00 a.m. 
No homework. No preparation. No stress. Log online for scripture reading, discussion, and prayer. It is a great way to stay connected to what's important with people who are just trying to live life in love. Everyone 18 to 35 years old are welcome. As we grow, additional times and groups may develop. We are beginning with the story of Job. If you are interested, contact BJ Barlow ( [email protected] ) or Jess Kim ( [email protected] ) for log-in information.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
  
Register Now for the Don Shelton Memorial Golf Classic

We are also still seeking sponsors for this years golf tournament! With your help, we hope to make 2019's event a success!

Head over to our page at  http://www.disciplespswr.org/golf-tournament  to learn more about the event and how to register as a player or sponsor.

Click here to register
Strengthening Relationships in the Church
.3 CEUs Available

August 10 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
McCarty Memorial Christian Church, 4103 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90018

This Workshop will examine ways to strengthen the life and vitality of our churches by strengthening relationships within our congregations, with our pastors, and the Regional and General Church. The Workshop Leader will be Rev. Dr. Timothy James, Associate General Minister and Administrative Secretary of the National Convocation of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Register here by Saturday, August 3
Please contact Rev. Dr. J. Bynum at [email protected] with any questions.



History & Polity of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
August 14-17, 2019 | Wednesday-Friday, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Disciples Seminary Foundation, 300 W Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA 91711
Click here for more information and to register.


CEUs available for all events

Other Training Opportunities
CEUs Available

Securing the Sanctuary  |  August 19, Rancho Cucamonga 

Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders  |  August 26-30, Glendale

Please visit our CEU page for more learning opportunities and program details
REGIONAL NEWS + NOTES
 
 
by Tanya Lopez, Disciples Women Coordinating Minister

Visit the Disciples Women PSWR webpage, or full website at  www.pswdw.com


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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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.

If you would like to schedule meeting space at the Disciples Ministry Center, please contact Janelle Vannoy at (626) 296-0385 or [email protected]. The Disciples Ministry Center is located at 115 E. Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832 and serves as the location for the Regional Office of the Pacific Southwest Region. 
CLERGY CAPTIONS & CONGREGATIONAL NEWS

Clergy Captions

Rev. Rich Kurrasch retired June 30th following his Interim at First Christian Church, Morro Bay

Rev. Mitch Becker who served at Antelope Valley Christian Church will be retiring on August 4th

Trent Lockhar t called as Interim at Wahiawa Christian Church

Pastor Sam Ramirez named Moderator Elect for the National Obra Hispana

Rev. Dr. Belva Brown Jordan, recently elected as Moderator of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Rev Richie Sanchez will begin as Regional Minister of the  PSWR  on September 24. To contact him before September 24, please email [email protected] or [email protected]


Celebrations

Rev. Eddie Anderson recently engaged

Congratulations to  Pastor Ruben del Pilar who was one of the preachers for the 2019 General Assembly in Des Moines, Iowa.

Thank you to Rev. B.J. Barlow and our  PSWR Youth and Young Adult leaders for overseeing and running the youth and young adult programs for the 2019 General Assembly.

 
Prayers

Rev. Danny Bradfield, Bixby Knolls Christian Church, recently had an emergency appendectomy.

Pam Moore's brother-in-law, Marshal Gover, passed away on July 11th in Oklahoma. Prayers for the family and wife Jaci.

Prayers for   Rev. Paul Beal as he is undergoing testing at the Mayo Clinic while awaiting a liver transplant.

GENERAL NEWS AND RESOURCES
Disciples Mission Fund Supports Hundreds of Projects

Your congregation's core support to the   Disciples Mission Fund   helps not only our region, but also the work of the Church across the world. From   Global Ministries   to   Disciples Home Missions   and   Council on Christian Unity   to    Higher Education and Leadership Ministries. The health and social services work of   National Benevolent Association   is made possible as well as the preservation of our stories by    Disciples of Christ Historical Society. The work of   National Convocation ,   North American Pacific/Asian Disciples   and   Central Pastoral Office for Hispanic Ministries   is undergirded by your core support. Even the upkeep of   disciples.org   and other communication is dependent on your core support day in and day out. Thank you for your gifts and your congregation's ongoing support of the whole Church.

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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

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Pacific Southwest Region
626-296-0385 |   www.DisciplesPSWR.org