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DIALOG with
David & Sandy
(and family... for Christmas!)
"Keep CONNECTing!"
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| Change in plans?! |
How do you manage when life plans are drastically altered?
I love to make plans and even revise and improve plans, but I can become perturbed when my plans are significantly changed by unexpected circumstances or by others. (Just being honest here!)
 I suppose that's why I appreciate Joseph in the Christmas story. He doesn't get much ink in the overall account, but he does get my admiration! Joseph's ability to adapt to and then adopt (quite literally!) the change in plans is remarkable! In a matter of weeks Joseph goes from a swooning lover, to a bitterly betrayed fiance, to a startled angelic witness, to a sacrificial and selfless supporter of his new wife and stepson. This was not his plan! (If you have time, re-read Matthew 1:18-25 and listen to a Joseph-oriented Christmas song.) But it's helpful and marvelous to see those who are wise and are willing to accept God's plan for their lives, even when they conflict with -- or even crush -- their personal plans! I've seen many of you living out the Joseph-scenario recently: pastors adapting, church leaders adjusting, staff members shifting their sights, congregations re-thinking their focus... all because God's plan requires some changes on our part. It may perturb us at times, but I guess it makes sense that our plans must be open to change when the living God chooses to live and lead among us!
Your partners in the worship of our living and leading God,
David (and Sandy) Yetter
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Christianity Today features CONVERGE
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A recent article in Christianity Today about church planting and confirming the call included our national office's Tom Nebel as an interviewee. Read the article here.
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GOD-REPORT: Baptisms -- a physical picture of a spiritual reality!
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It's thrilling to hear of God's good work in our churches as lives are changed through Jesus
| | Baptisms from Bridge Community Church, Redding, Fall 2010 |
| Backyard baptisms of Refuge Community Church, Lafayette, Nov. 2010
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Christ! Follow the links (click on the pictures) to two videos showing God's activity in lives and churches in Redding and Lafayette!
We welcome pictures and stories from all of our PacWest Churches, so we can rejoice in God's good work and so we can be encouraged in His service!
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CONNECT through PRAYER: 2nd Tuesday CPW Prayer on December 14
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Pray and fast with us on Tuesday, December 14th...  - People are coming to Christ!
- Many churches are incredibly challenged right NOW!
- December is a month with many outreach opportunities!
- Families are stressed!
- Some churches and families are facing painful losses!
- Plans for building and buying property are at critical stages!
- Some church staffs are united and productive... others are not!
- Plans in churches, LEAD Teams, and in our region are well underway for 2011!
- New Church Plants are experiencing their first Christmases!
- God wants us to want Him more!
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The Inside Scoop
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- Rev. Jeff Harrington was officially ordained at Central Community Church in Fresno on Sunday, November 28th. Jeff will be finishing up his role as Lead Pastor at the church on December 31st and will be focusing his attention on Highway City Community Development projects and processes. Well done, Jeff!
- Which leads to... Rev. Henry Pauls was approved by the Central Community Church congregation to be their new Lead Pastor beginning January 1, 2011. Welcome back to pastoral ministry at Central and in CPW, Henry!
- The CPW Israel-Jordan Trip for 2010 had another
 fabulous experience with great learning and an ever-expanding appreciation for the story and history of the Bible! See the many pictures and accounts on the PacWest Trips website. Special thanks to Rev. Rick Moe of Golden Hills for all the study, planning and preparation that went into this life-changing trip! We have hopes of sponsoring another trip in 2012. Let us know if you have an interest in participating!
- Babies!! How fun... for their grandparents, at least!
 | | Seth Owen was born on 8/3/10 to Pastor Shawn and Laura Carpenter of Bakersfield. |
 | | Claire Alyson was born on 10/20/10 to Pastor Joel & Leslie Smith in Redding. |
 | | Noah's adoption is complete! He's now the son of Pastor Chris and Mara Swanson of Paso Robles. |
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Upcoming Events
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January 9-11, 2011 Pastor's BriefingRegister by December 6 -- NEXT WEEK! Speakers: Pastor Hugh Halter, author of The Tangible Kingdom and And, and Dr. John Fernandez, Pastor of Grace Church of Napa ValleyWorship Leader: Pastor Bobby Marchessault of Missio Dei of Santa Cruz  January 21-23, 2011
Women's Conference in MontereySpeaker: Katie Brazelton, author of Pathway to Purpose for WomenWorship Leader: Karla Adams with a Golden Hill's Worship Team  March 4-6, 2011Men's Retreat at Mt. HermonSpeaker: Kenny Luck, Men's Pastor of Saddleback Community Church and author Special Guest: Guy McIntyre, 3-time Super Bowl Champion with the SF 49ers  March 15-17, 2011
Ignite Church Planting Conference in Chandler, AZKeynote Speakers include Reggie McNeal with customized workshop tracks and intensives 
May 13-14, 2011
CPW Biennial Meeting at New Harvest in ClovisTraining time for "Merging Marriage and Ministry" on Friday Praise and celebration of God's work among us on Saturday
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