The Hawaii circuit had a good showing despite Hurricane Hone and welcomed newly installed Eddie Hosch as pastor at Emmanuel Maui. Several brothers attended, including CNH President Pastor Mike Lange. Circuit Visitor Mark Zier chimed in with a Zoom blessing as he was grounded by Hurricane Hone. We praise God for Pastor Hosch's ministry and look forward to his work.

Everyone is invited to attend the Holy Cross Day Celebration Weekend at Holy Cross in Rocklin, CA, on September 14-15. Special guest speaker, Dr. Adam Francisco, will present, "Confessing Christ in the Public Square." Register to attend by September 9.

What: Holy Cross Day Celebration

When: Saturday, September 14 & 15, 2024

Where: Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, 4701 Grove St. Rocklin, CA 95677

To RSVP: Email staff@holycrossrocklin.org by September 9

More Information: www.holycrossrocklin.org

You are invited to the Lutheran Hour Ministries workshop, Spiritual Conversations in the Digital Age, presented by Rev. Dr. Chad Lakies of LHM and hosted by Holy Cross, Concord. The event will be held on Saturday, September 14, starting with continental breakfast fellowship at 9:00 a.m. and including a catered BBQ lunch. You are also invited to stay for a worship celebration of the Feast of Holy Cross Day.

What: In-Person LHM Workshop

When: Saturday, September 14, 9:00 a.m.

Where: Holy Cross, 1092 Alberta Way, Concord, CA



Click here to learn more about this free half-day event and register. 

The CNH District will be hosting an opportunity for Administrators, Directors, Pastors, and HR Directors or Business Administrators who have schools and early childhood centers to meet together. The meeting will take place on September 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the CNH District Office, 2772 Constitution Drive, Livermore, CA, with the topic being "School & Worker Safety & More".

Evan Anwyl, principal at St. John's in Bakersfield, will be presenting on how to build a proper Worker Violence Prevention Plan (based on new regulations in California). We also plan to have attorney, Adam Trieger, share some important legal updates and answer your questions. Please join us for this great opportunity to come together in person to share and learn with one another!

Click here to register for this meeting. There is a $15 fee to cover lunch on that day.

Spark Creative just added a set of resources to help you preach and teach through the “Book of Joel.” You’ll find a free digital download at www.SparkHelpsChurches.com which includes sermon starters, graphics, devotional plan, and liturgy suggestions.

Grab a copy for yourself, and watch for more resources coming soon!

Colleges across America have started the new school year already or will be starting in the coming days and weeks. If you have students in your congregation leaving for college, be sure to connect them with a local church and pastor, whether that church has a designated campus ministry or not. And if you know any students attending Chico State University or Butte College in Chico, CA, please contact Pastor Brennan DeForest of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Chico, CA.

May God be with our college students during this very influential time in their lives.

From Mercy Holistic Ministry: In 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mercy Holistic Ministry was searching for a truck driver and cleaners for their shower ministry in Downtown Sacramento. They had 12 applicants scheduled for interviews, but on the day of the interviews, only one person showed up—Marion.

Pastor Berhanu had met Marion earlier at one of the shower sites, where he was volunteering. Seeing his dedication, he asked Marion if he was serious about changing his life, and he assured Pastor that he was. When the interview day came, none of the other candidates showed up, so they hired Marion.

Marion had been struggling with life on the streets, but over the past four years, he has transformed. He is now a supervisor with the organization. Two years ago, he came to Pastor Berhanu with a smile, saying that his income had grown to the point where he was no longer eligible for government assistance, including his EBT card. This was a significant milestone, as it showed that their mission to create a productive generation, not just a consumer generation, was being realized.

Recently, Marion and Pastor Behranu went together to put down the deposit for his new apartment. From living on the streets to sleeping in his car, and now to having his own apartment, Marion’s journey is a powerful testament to the impact of Mercy Holistic Ministry.

To learn more about Mercy Holistic Ministry, go to www.mercyholisticministry.org.

The Board of Directors of the California – Nevada – Hawaii District invite you to join us as we celebrate the installation of the Assistant to the President: Strategic Mission Leadership. A reception (with heavy hors d’oeuvres) will follow the service in the Fireside Room. So that we can prepare for this event, click here to RSVP by Friday, August 30.

What: Installation of Rev. L. Paul Ferguson,. Jr.

When: Friday, September 6, 2024, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore, CA

There’s a small group planning to ride mountain bike trails at Ford Ord National Monument after the All Workers Conference. If you’re a rider, bring your bike and plan to ride with us on Tuesday afternoon, November 26, 2024! As an added bonus, there will be swag for all riders. Reach out to Pastor Matt Behrens to learn more and join the CNH Ride Team! 

Join other sisters in Christ for an uplifting day of Bible study, singing, inspiration, relaxation, good food, socializing, and an ingathering. Bible Study Leader, Jane Hoffmann, will present the Bible study she led during the 2024 LWML CNH Convention, “Gifted to Serve by God’s Grace”.  Topics include: How May I Serve, How Does God Use Our Suffering for Service, How Do We Keep Up Our Strength, and How Does Our Service Change as We Get Older.

Who:  All women!  Invite your friends to come with you!

When: Saturday, September 28, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where: Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 1989 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, CA

Registration: Contact Linda Bradley at lindalwml@sbcglobal.net or 650-704-6472. Required by September 21, 2024 - $20/person (payable at the door by cash or check)

Click here for a printable bulletin flyer with more details.

The CNH District president’s office has designated Sunday, September 29, 2024, as Disability Awareness Sunday in our district. This is in support of the Disability Ministry Committee. We encourage congregations to raise awareness of and reach out to people impacted by disabilities.

Our District Disability Committee has developed resources to help your ministry.

Click here for a flyer with more information.

Click here for the Disability Ministry Committee webpage. Under "Information," Disability Awareness Sunday Resources are available, including sermons, hymns, and Bible studies.