This Friday: Installation of Rev. L. Paul Ferguson Jr. as Assistant to the President: Strategic Mission Leadership | |
The Board of Directors of the California – Nevada – Hawaii District will be celebrating the installation of the Assistant to the President: Strategic Mission Leadership, Rev. L. Paul Ferguson, Jr., on Friday, September 6, at 6:30pm. The event will be live streamed; click here to view. Please pray for God’s blessings on Pastor Ferguson as he begins his ministry in the CNH District! | | |
Kingdom Wins: A Path From the Streets to College | |
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From Mercy Holistic Ministry:
In January 2024, during a community event at American River College, our ministry was invited to introduce our services to students. While we were there, two students approached our supervisor, Marion, at different times. They shared that three years ago, they had been living on the streets, relying on our ministry for food and showers.
Today, those same individuals are students at American River College, their lives transformed by the support they received. They expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Marion and our ministry, acknowledging the role we played in their journey from the streets to higher education. This story is a powerful reminder of the lasting impact we can have on the lives of those we serve.
To learn more about Mercy Holistic Ministry, go to www.mercyholisticministry.org.
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More MTC Classes Starting This October | |
Connect Your Students With Local Congregations | |
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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.
For a link to all the CNH campus ministry opportunities, click here.
May God be with our college students during this very influential time in their lives.
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Upcoming Events - September | |
Two Holy Cross Day Celebrations (September 14) | |
Event at Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rocklin, CA | |
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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
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Free LHM Workshop at Holy Cross, Concord, CA | |
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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 start on September 14 with continental breakfast fellowship at 9:00 a.m. and includes 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.
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District Joint Leadership Meeting - School and Worker Safety & More | |
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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 Friday, 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.
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LWML Zone 18 Women's Fall Event | |
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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.
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Disability Awareness Sunday This September | |
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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.
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Called to Glory Notifications | |
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As pillars of the faith get called back to their heavenly home, we want to honor and acknowledge the legacy they leave behind and the impact they had within our congregations. If you would like to include any upcoming memorials, please click here to send the name, date of death, and date of service so that we may include them in an upcoming issue of the InTouch. We will still continue to send a Flash for pastors and called workers as well.
Rev. Darrill Sandberg, pastor emeritus, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, August 18, 2024. He was the pastor at various locations during his ministry. In the CNH District, he served at First, South San Francisco, CA, and Trinity, Georgetown, CA. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, 2pm, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 3785 Placer Corporate Drive, Suite 600, Rocklin, CA.
Rev. Mark Haas, pastor emeritus, was called to glory on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. He was the pastor at First in Placerville, CA from 2006 – 2016. A Celebration of Life is planned for September 21 at 11 a.m. at Town and Country Lutheran Church, 4049 Marconi Avenue, Sacramento, CA. Food and refreshments will immediately follow the service. Please RSVP to Town & Country, 916-481-2542 or tclc@tclutheranchurch.org.
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Requesting Your Inspirational Stories and Upcoming Events
Each day reveals our Lord and Savior's awesome work within our communities. The InTouch Newsletter is your opportunity to share these fantastic stories and highlight your upcoming events with our sisters and brothers in the CNH district.
To share your stories and events, please click here to email the InTouch or contact Matt Newton at 408-504-7998.
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