HE IS RISEN INDEED!

Happy Easter

We wish you a wonderful Easter weekend from Vicki and me and all of us at Pacific Church Network! The Apostle Paul wrote: "if Christ has not been raised, then all our preaching is useless, and your faith is useless... in fact, Christ has been raised from the dead!" (1 Corinthians 15:14, 20) God will use your events and preaching in ways you might never know. Enjoy all your Easter events and then time with family and friends. Celebrate the fact that we serve a risen Savior!

Jim Smith

President

Pacific Church Network

PREACHING WORKSHOP

Thursday | April 20

10 am - 2 pm

Pastors do so much more than preach... but preaching is right up there with the most important things you do. Come on out to freshen up your skills, meet some other pastors, and encourage your network peers.

Free for all PCN members plus Transformation Ministries churches. Learn more.

GROWING CHURCH AND SCHOOL IN PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA

Great things are happening in the Antelope Valley! Under the new leadership of Pastor Joe Grau, Desert Highlands Church AV, along with the church's Westside Christian School, are growing! The church had dwindled to 12 people, but now is 75-people strong. Pastor Joe also teaches at the school. We are grateful for the membership and ongoing support of Desert Highlands Church!

WOMEN'S BREAKFAST & CONFERENCE

Saturday | April 29

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

SMALL CHURCH CONFERENCE

Monday & Tuesday | May 1-2

12 noon - 12 noon

Dale Sellers is coming to the Mustard Seed conference! Dale is an author and the Executive Director of the 95Network. His heart is for equipping small churches to thrive and connecting weary church leaders with friends and partners who care. He'll be focusing on a range of topics under the theme of Healthy Church Strategies.

Discounted Price for PCN staff members: $99/pastor and spouse; includes refreshments and one-hotel night.

Registration Deadline with hotel: 4/10/23 | Deadline without hotel room: 4/28/23. Beachpoint Church, Fountain Valley.

TACTICAL INCIDENT TRAINING

Saturday | May 20 | High Desert Church | Victorville, CA

8 am - 12 noon

The recent shooting at the Covenant Christian School in Tennessee reminds us that we as churches need to be prepared for the unexpected. High Desert Church is hosting an event which aims to equip churches and schools with the skills to handle critical incidents and provide staff and attendees with the information to be prepared for any incident. Breakout sessions will feature training on active shooters and stop-the-bleed.

Featuring Guests:

• JJ White (Swat commander who will share his experience at the Las Vegas Harvest Festival and how he and his wife narrowly escaped)
• Ashley Jenkins (experienced RN at Loma Linda)
• Gary Bush (retired Fire Chief)

Click here for more detailed information.

$20 per person ($15 for 4 or more)

High Desert Church

14545 Hook Blvd

Victorville, CA 92394

Church Property Damage Protection

Brotherhood Mutual

As drought-plagued Californians, we couldn't be any more grateful for God's provision of rain and snow! At the same time, containing this absolutely essential element is not always easy. Did you know that for the churches in California, water claims are right at the top of the list of property damages that churches face, even before this year's deluge? We are grateful for the support that our partner, Brotherhood Mutual, provides to PCN and our family of ministries.

NEW NETWORK PARTNERSHIP

Christian Community Credit Union

Have you heard the good news? PCN is now partners with Christian Community Credit Union! Not only is CCCU offering a great introductory program for our new church planters, but they offer products and services designed for ministries of all sizes and stages. Click here for a flyer or click below to visit their website.

SUMMER YOUTH RETREAT

Friday, Saturday, Sunday

July 21 - 23, 2023

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. We can provide a promotional video to help recruit your students.

Now is the time to commit, raise money, and save your places.

MICKEY MABRY IS WITH THE LORD

Memorial Service | Journey of Faith | Manhattan Beach, CA

Friday, April 14, at 2:00 p.m.

Mickey Mabry, a faithful and dearly loved man of God, entered heaven on March 10, joining his wife Charlotte, who preceded him by several years. Mickey served the Pacific Church Network ministries on our board and finance team for decades. He gave generously of his time and resources. We have lost a pillar of leadership in our network, a man who spent his life investing in the kingdom of God. He is surely enjoying the richest of rewards. We will miss him and are grateful for his legacy of faithful service.

Mickey graduated from Berkley in Metallurgical Engineering and worked for many years in aerospace companies during the Space Race. Later, he changed careers and worked with his brother and son in real estate. After retirement, he enjoyed golfing and was an enthusiastic Laker fan, having season tickets for many years with his brother. He also spent many days attending the grandkids’ sporting and school events. Mickey and Charlotte were active in their church, Journey of Faith Church in Manhattan Beach, for many years, as well as the Conservative Baptist Home Mission Society (now Missions Door) and the Conservative Baptist Association of Southern California (now Pacific Church Network). He is survived by his son Milton (Michelle) Mabry Jr. and grandsons Dylan, Logan and Justin.

Friday, April 14, at 2:00 p.m.

Journey of Faith

1243 Artesia Boulevard

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-6970