CHRIST - COMMUNITY - CONNECT |
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Transforming lives and making the
Great Commission REAL!
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The Weekly Newsletter and the Prayer & Praise are created with postings submitted by congregations. Please share with us so we can share with the entire Pacific Southwest District.
Visit the Job Site to view current job openings in congregations and schools
of the Pacific Southwest District.
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Installation of Mr. Todd Moritz and Rev. Andrew Eddins |
On Saturday, April 9th, Rev Andrew Eddins was installed as pastor and director of the PSD Mission Development Center at Norwalk, CA. Additionally, Mr. Todd Moritz was installed as the director of LuTech, the new PSD initiative to establish career and technical education micro high schools in our urban areas with the purpose of assisting mission and ministry revitalization. The newly remodeled, former St Paul Lutheran Church, Norwalk, will serve as the initial location for these efforts. Former members of St Paul, Norwalk and Fountain of Life, La Mirada, both closed congregations, participated in the service. After selling their property, the Fountain of Life congregation contributed a large financial gift in support of the Mission Development Center. This is the first fulfillment of the PSD commitment to Retain-Remodel-Replant church and school campuses in the district. Please pray for these exciting efforts.
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Left to right: Mr. Todd Moritz, Rev. Andrew Eddins, President Gibson |
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There is still time! The last of our spring courses will be starting soon so consider registering today! Here is what’s on deck:
Mondays May 2-23 with Rev. Kyle Blake
Saturdays May 7-Jun 25 with Rev. Dr. Robin Dugall
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Presentation from Creation Ministries International |
Our Savior Lutheran Church, Arcadia, CA, is hosting a live, in-person, two-part presentation from Creation Ministries International on Sunday, April 24.
4:00 pm - Dinosaurs & Fossils: Amazing Evidence for Creation!
6:00 pm - Creation: Impacting our Culture
As Christians, we can thank God that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. For us and our children, living in the 21st Century, this is more important than ever: in a culture of anxiety, social isolation and opioid addiction and death knowing -- or even beginning to think about -- the fact that the world, the universe and we are not accidents of chance but made by our loving God can be a spiritual anchor.
In Job we read "these are but the outer fringe of his works; how faint the whisper we hear of him!" Please join us at this event where we will be reminded that the creation points to, and not away, from God. This event is free!
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Concordia University's Annual Gala of Stars |
Join us, Sunday, April 30 for an evening of outstanding entertainment provided by our talented Concordia students, gourmet dining, and fellowship to support Concordia University Irvine's scholarship fund and programs.
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Single copies of the following handbell arrangements are available for free. If interested, please contact Gail Kanneg at gail.kanneg@psd-lcms.org.
Quartets for Beginning Ensembles (2-3 octaves)
Easy Inspirational Pops (2-3 octaves)
Communion Meditations (3-5 octaves)
Twelve Bells +1 for Christmas (4-6 ringers)
Twelve Bells of Christmas (3-6 ringers)
Twelve Bells of Christmas III (3-6 ringers)
Twelve Bells Americana (3-6 ringers)
Twelve Bells for Worship (3-6 ringers)
Twelve Bells for Worship II (3-6 ringers)
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The 46th Regular District Convention is scheduled for June 22-24, 2022 at
Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School in Las Vegas, NV.
Registration Open!
Registration for the 2022 PSD Convention is NOW OPEN! Here is the link to the PSD Convention Website. Some links you will find on the site are: registration for the convention, hotel information & reservation, sponsor & exhibitor registration if applicable. Also you can view the nominations and overtures and see/download the convention schedule and more! We look forward to seeing you in June!
Delegates
Although the deadline has past, we will continue to accept Delegate credentials. Each rostered congregation in the PSD is entitled, and encouraged, to send one eligible Pastor and one Layperson as Voting Delegates. You are also asked to select an Alternate Lay Delegate who would serve in the place of the delegate if, at the time of the Convention, the elected delegate is unable to serve. All Pastors are expected to attend their District Convention, even if they are not a voting Pastoral Delegate. They are considered Advisory Delegates. Please note - Delegates submitted past the deadline will not be included in the Convention Workbook.
Rostered teachers, DCE’s and other commissioned ministers currently cannot serve as voting lay delegates. They are, however, Advisory Delegates and encouraged to attend. Advisory Delegates provide important perspective and are encouraged to express their opinion by speaking to the convention. In addition, there will be an enhanced role for commissioned ministers during the convention proceedings - more information to come on this.
Sponsorship & Exhibitor Registration
As a partner in ministry, we look forward to your participation as a Sponsor/Exhibitor where you’ll be able to share your product, message and ministry with the attendees from all over our district. For more information on levels of sponsorship, exhibit space and special opportunities please visit the Convention Sponsors & Exhibitors page of the Convention website.
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Join the Pacific Southwest, California-Nevada-Hawaii, and Northwest districts for an authentic Texas Rodeo and BBQ lunch at the Historic George Ranch, Wednesday, July 13! Transportation to George Ranch will depart from Minute Maid Park immediately following closing worship and will return groups back to their hotel, George Bush, or Hobby Airport following the event. Cost is $55 per person and includes transportation, lunch, entertainment, and a t-shirt!
Regular Registration ($55 per person) closes May 15
Late Registration ($65 per person) closes May 31
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God at Work Around the PSD
Blessings Through Partnership
Saving Grace Lutheran Church, Queen Creek, AZ
A look at the amazing work God is doing through churches, schools and other ministries in our District.
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There was a time in the not too distant past when Saving Grace was about to sell its assets and dissolve. They were without a full-time pastor and were saddled with a large debt that they could not pay. By God’s grace, LCEF stepped in and identified ways Saving Grace could continue ministry. LCEF believed in the vision of Saving Grace and creatively found ways to get Saving Grace on solid financial footing.
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Lay Ministry Workshops are coming soon! The theme of this year's workshops is Expanding the Circle. We will be seeking answers to the question "Where is God in the mess?" as we discuss contemporary issues facing the church. Registration is $25.00 and includes continental breakfast and lunch.
Saturday, May 7
Zion Lutheran Church, Victorville, CA
Presented by Pastor Lewis Busch
Saturday, May 21
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Los Angeles, CA
Presented by Pastor ST Williams
Saturday, June 18
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Scottsdale, AZ
Presented by Pastor Jon Bjorgaard
For questions and more information, please contact Dr. Victoria Littlefield-Waufle, Lay Ministry Training at vwaufle@aol.com. |
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Junior High Camp at Tonto Rim Christian Camp |
Registration is open for Junior High Camp at Tonto Rim Christian Camp in beautiful northern Arizona! This year's theme is Problem Solved and we'll be spending the camp walking with students through how Jesus solved our sin problem and actively walks with us daily and equips us to manage and solve problems and struggles in our lives. The camp is from May 26-29 and includes memorable experiences like paintball, bubble balls, color wars, water olympics, great food, authentic Christian community, and more. Please register your students and chaperones ASAP so we can get an accurate head count to the camp so they can give us the best experience possible! |
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Free All God's People Sing School Hymnals
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Garden Grove, CA has 116 copies of All God's People Sing school hymnals available for free to any ministry that has need of them. If interested, please contact Pastor Kinh Vu at 714-931-5423 or at vukinh@splgg.com. |
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2021 Congregation Statistics Deadline Extended |
2021 Congregation Statistics and equally important Lay Leader Reports are now due April 30, 2022.
Congregations were notified by email on or about January 18. While unanimous reporting is an expectation every year, timely filing is particularly important this year as we prepare to evaluate representation for the 2023 Synod convention and to contact congregational leaders with important invitations for their congregations to participate in convention processes. This will replace the familiar "It's Time" postcards, so it is important that lay leader information, including correct email addresses, be entered by the congregations through their portal at lc.lcms.org/.
Congregations having trouble logging in to lc.lcms.org or that need other assistance can email Rosters at Rosters.Stats@lcms.org or call 314-996-1366 and staff will assist them.
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Pacific Southwest District
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