YOUTH ENJOYED FOREST HOME |
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On the weekend of July 23-25, we were able to take 98 campers up the mountain to have an encounter with Jesus. This was our first retreat of 2021, and our first time at our new location, Forest Home, a premier Christian Camp in Southern California.
The weekend was filled with workshops, worship, and the Word of God. The youth were able to enjoy God’s creation on a hike or cool down by swimming in the lake, kayaking, or just going down the slide. For the bravest, the zip line and giant swing were awesome.
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Brother Armando Alcala shared his powerful testimony of growing up in church, but then walking away from God. He told how God allowed him to fall 40 feet, be hospitalized for 2 months, and still survive. God truly used him and touched the hearts of our youth. Many students recommitted their lives to Jesus.
Thank you to our speaker, Pastor Oswaldo Sanchez, who said, “God is faithful, and if you want to have a good life, if you want to have a truly blessed life, stay close to God.”
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Thank you to all of our workshop leaders: Daniel Hernandez, Alexys Razana, Areli Pineda, Armando Alcala, Najma London and Pastor Devon London.
A big SHOUT OUT goes to Dourly Galvez and her great team for their hard work planning and leading the retreat under the guidance of Dr. Emilio A. Núñez of Pacific Church Network.
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POST-PANDEMIC ESSENTIALS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18
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How well are your church systems working these days?
The number of people your church can care for is determined by your least-effective system. Churches that grow pay attention to each of the vital systems. During this interactive learning event, Dr. Hal Seed will teach us how to increase our effectiveness in each of the nine systems of the church.
During our time together, you’ll learn processes for:
- Making a great first impression on your visitors.
- Scheduling an effective annual plan for outreach.
- Increased financial giving.
- The four building blocks for dynamic discipleship.
- Mobilizing members for ministry.
- Planning inspirational worship services.
- Wrapping members in seven layers of pastoral care.
- [Time permitting] facilities management.
You’ll receive:
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A copy of Hal’s book “Jonah: Responding to God in all the Right Ways.”
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Free access to Hal’s Jonah sermon manuscripts.
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Free access to Hal’s Created for Significance sermon manuscripts.
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An opportunity to join Hal’s ChurchEngines mentoring program at a 75% discount.
Lunch is included. Free for all PCN, TM and Acts 29 Members, $49 for all others.
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WOMEN'S 1-DAY CONFERENCES
September 11, 2021
Pacific Coast Church, 2651 Calle Frontera, San Clemente, CA 92673
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
October 2, 2021
Calvary Baptist Church, 736 W Islay Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Get a glimpse of the entire Bible in one day! Experience God's Word in 5 dynamic sessions. See God's story of love and be inspired and encouraged. Bring a group of women who will learn about God's plan in a way they will remember for a long time to come. Vicki Smith will guide you through this memorable day. Price is $49 and includes lunch and book. |
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TRAGIC NEWS, PRAYER NEEDED |
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While driving home to Southern California from Colorado on July 24 from a full week of ministry, debriefing WorldVenture missionaries and their children on home assignment in the U.S., we received excruciating notification that our 41-year-old beloved son, Nathan, had been hit and killed by a car that very morning.
I am sending notification to Pacific Church Network because our whole family covets your prayers. I served as WorldVenture's SW Regional Director from 1995-2004, assisting several church families in global mission ventures during those amazing nine years.
We are now re-sustained by our Heavenly Father's love in the midst of our family's grief, pain, and loss. The gospel of Jesus Christ is fully trustworthy and fills us with abiding and abundant hope. We are also experiencing a superlative overflow of compassion from the family of God...locally and globally.
Thank you for praying for our family at this time.
We've recently moved from our home of twenty-five years in Walnut. This is our current "temporary" mailing address:
P.O. Box 566
Walnut, CA 91788
Dennis and Denise Ahern
Director of Paraclete Services (our member care team)
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Dr. Glen Martin, the former Senior Pastor of Journey of Faith, went home to be with Jesus on July 8, 2021. For 23 years Glen faithfully served Journey of Faith in Manhattan Beach as a gifted Bible teacher, leader, and author. He saw our congregation through an amazing season of growth and outreach.
His first sermon at Journey, previously Community Baptist Church, was on Easter Sunday, 1991. He retired in February 2014 and moved to Murrieta, CA with his wife Nancy, where he was able to rest and spend time with his family after decades of ministry.
Glen loved teaching the Bible, especially to people that didn’t know the love and grace of Jesus. Even in his final days, Glen was bringing comfort to friends and family by sharing these precious words from 2 Timothy: “…the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”
2 Timothy 4:6-8
Glen liked to use the term “graduation” when referring to followers of Jesus that had passed from this life to the next. We know he has now “graduated” to Heaven and believe that he felt a great sense of closeness with God in his final days having completed his mission here on earth.
We thank God for the tremendous impact Pastor Glen had on Journey of Faith, our community and the Kingdom. Please join us in praying for the peace and comfort of Jesus to be upon his family, and all who loved and knew him.
Glen will be remembered in a private family ceremony. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, a gift be made to your local church.
Glen S. Martin
September 3, 1953 – July 8, 2021
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ONE LOCATION | TWO EVENTS
English Man Camp
October 8-10, 2021
Retiro Varonil
8 al 10 Octubre, 2021
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WE HAVE A NEW LOCATION AT FOREST HOME!
Located in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, Forest Center is one of our premiere locations in Mill Creek Canyon. Many of Forest Home’s most popular places are located in Forest Center, including Stagecoach Coffee Co., Clubhouse, Miniature Golf Course, and the inspiring outdoor amphitheater, Victory Circle. Guests can choose from a variety of seasonal recreation options at Forest Home: Zip lining, soccer, hiking, basketball, miniature golfing, and indoor games. You will have an unforgettable experience, whether you are looking for a sense of adventure or simply seeking a time of quiet reflection in a tranquil place.
We will have great speakers, singing, food, activities, and time to fellowship. Start planning for the men of your church to attend! Click the link below to learn more.
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COME WITH US TO ITALY!
Highlights of Italy Tour
April 25 - May 4, 2022
Austria 4-Day Extension
May 4-8, 2022
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Are you ready to make some new memories in Italy!
We are ready to go!!
Your $300 non-refundable deposit will save your place. Our maximum is 45 people.
See Rome, Vatican Museums, St Peter’s, Abbey of Three Fountains, Frescoes, Assisi, Florence, Michelango’s David, Pisa, Verona, and Venice.
Austria extension: See Innsbruck, Neuschwanstein Castle (Germany), Oberammergau, Salzburg, and Vienna.
Please note: If you would like to purchase the “Unforeseen Reason” insurance, it must be purchased at the time you register. It is not available later.
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Pacific Church Network
909-944-5900
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