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Last month, Jack Coe, New Zealand's oldest living man, died at age 107. He celebrated his birthday May 11 and died on May 14. At age 106, he was still living at home, chopping his own firewood and taking walks into town. His son said his dad had "no interest in sitting around, watching TV and waiting to die." Wow! 107 years old. For those who want to know, the oldest known living person is Maria Branyas of Spain at 116 years. She credits 'a good connection with family and friends...and staying away from toxic people' as some reasons to a long life."
Our lives, of course, are in God's hands, but studies show that people who volunteer may live longer than those who don't, as long as their reasons for volunteering are to help others rather than themselves and that people who had higher levels of optimism had a longer life span. Being involved with church and people's lives and having a positive attitude does have a good effect on your life.
Paul said, "Think about things that are excellent" (Phil 4:8), "encourage one another" (1 Thes 5:11), and use our gifts "to serve one another" (1 Peter 4:10).
So, let's remember to put into practice what Paul reminds us as believers to do; we also have something great to look forward to in eternity. Be involved in the lives of others and have a positive attitude.
Jim Smith
President
Pacific Church Network
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MAJOR TYPHOON HITS GUAM
PCN | Bayview Church | Mongmong, Guam
| Powerful Typhoon Mawar smashed Guam last week with high winds and heavy rain, knocking down trees, walls and power lines. Pastor Kevin Elwell, from our PCN church, Bayview, said power and water were unavailable for a few days. With their sanctuary drying out from almost 24 inches of rain, they held an outdoor worship service this past Sunday to share, pray, and support one another. The typhoon was the strongest to hit the island of roughly 150,000 people since 2002, which destroyed the sanctuary of Bayview. Their new building withstood the 150 winds, but solar panels, trees, carpet, and windows may need replacing. We will let you know if the need becomes overwhelming for this growing church of several hundred. Keep them in your prayers. | |
SPANISH MEN'S CONFERENCE
Saturday | June 24 | Calvary Baptist Church | Santa Barbara
10 am - 2 pm
| Invite your Spanish-speaking friends to our Men’s fellowship event on Saturday, June 24 in the beautiful city of Santa Barbara. Our guest speaker is Pastor Erick Zaldaña from Shadow Mountain Church Español. The cost is $20 before June 1 and $25 afterward. Includes lunch. | |
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SUMMER YOUTH RETREAT
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
July 21 - 23, 2023
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This summer, bring your students to our PCN Youth Retreat at Forest Home's Lakeside Camp. Devon London will be our main speaker, along with other workshops and crazy games.
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FINDING HOME HOPEFULLY
Mission 316 church | San Marcos, CA
| Mission 316, planted in 2012, has hopefully found a permanent home. Pastor Sam Brumit says that after years of renting community centers, they had the opportunity to share a building with Gateway Community Church in San Marcos, just off the 78 freeway. They currently have two separate services, but this fall, Gateway's pastor is planning to retire, and Gateway will dissolve. The hope is that many will move to Mission 316 as it continues to be a strong growing community of believers. Be in prayer that this plan will work for the glory of God. | |
FANTASTIC TIME IN WHITTIER | Our Spanish Women's Conference 2023 was such a blessing and such a success! Thanks to all the sisters who attended and were part of this event. We had 204 women who were blessed with the praise and worship by Fortaleza Whittier and our speaker, Evelyn Bobadilla. We are grateful to Fortaleza Whittier Church for opening its doors and providing such great hospitality. Thank you to Patsy Mazariegos, Mali Reguerin, and the host of volunteers who made this event possible. | |
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MAN CAMP
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
October 6-8, 2023
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Join us this fall for a unique weekend of worship, free time, learning about God, and interacting with other men. We will have a joint worship time with all our brothers, praising our Lord together. Then we will have separate teaching times in our native languages. It will be an uplifting experience. | |
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NOVEMBER GETAWAY
FOR LEAD PASTOR AND WIFE
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PCN Lead Pastoral Couples: Join us for a free and refreshing getaway to strengthen your marriage and connect with other pastoral couples in the network. Arrive Sunday and check in at the beautiful oceanfront Inn at Laguna Beach. Dinner on your own. Evening reception at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Sleep in, then enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Join us for a final session at Laguna Presb. | |
We safely returned from our PCN trip to Egypt, Jordan, and Israel this past month, stepping directly into history by visiting places we've heard and read about in the Bible for years. Those who came on our trip will now have fresh insight and awareness when reading the Bible. We are soon going to release information about our exciting trips for both 2024 and 2025. | | | | |
