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Delighting God by starting and strengthening churches that transform lives and communities here, near and far away
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CPW Prayer Day -- Tuesday, September 11
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 Good Morning Everyone!
Today, September 11, is Prayer Day for the Converge PacWest District. It's a great opportunity for YOU to make a real difference in the lives of people and ministries of your sister churches by taking some time to talk to the Father about one (or more) of the needs listed below.
Thank you for your investment. Enjoy the connection time with God!
- CPW pastors who endure intense daily physical pain: Craig Selness (5 hip surgeries), William Taghap (back pain)
- CPW Churches without Lead Pastors (see below)
- Pastor Paul Goeller's son, Mark, is battling cancer and recovering from surgery
- Potential Church Planters who will attend the October Converge Assessment Center
- The spiritual success of the Fall plans and programs being launched by CPW churches and church plants
- Spiritual strengthening and protection for staff of all Converge churches
It's a privilege and pleasure to serve with you,
Sandy Yetter
Executive Minister's Assistant and a CPW Prayer Leader
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CPW Goal #4 for 2012-13
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"Regularly collect and communicate accounts of our partner churches gospel engagement in life and community transformation." For example:  | |
Living Hope eye screening
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Send us YOUR stories and videos!!
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Have Carpeting Needs or Questions?
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 Floor Specialist Chris Ferraro (of Cornerstone, SJ, and Mohawk Industries) is happy to advise you with any flooring needs for your church.
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| Coming Events |
 September 17-20
Hume Pastor's Conference
A pastor's get-away for spiritual encouragement and rest
 October 22-25
Converge Church Planter Assessment Center
Bay Farm Community Church in Alameda
An intensive four-day event staffed by trained assessors to encourage and observe church planting candidates
November 2
Making Disciples Training
Cornerstone Community Church in San Jose
A time of inspiration and information; Register NOW
Keynote: Francis Chan, author, discipler
November 17-30
CPW Israel Trip
Hosts: Steve McCoy, Rick Moe, and David Yetter
You've read the book... come see where it happened!
January 13-15, 2013
CPW Pastors' and Wives' Retreat at Pismo Beach
"Re:Think" life and ministry
Presenters: Gordon and Gail MacDonald, authors, thinkers, practitioners, leaders
January 25-27, 2013
CPW Women's Conference in Monterey
Speaker: Lisa Harper, author, Woman of Faith
March 8-10, 2013
CPW Men's Retreat at Mt. Hermon
Speaker: Jeff Iorg, pastor, author, teacher, leader
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CPW News
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 Dr. Jerry and Dee Sheveland, President and First Lady of Converge Worldwide, will be in our district September 12-16. If you would like to join them for lunch (free Chick Fil-A!) at New Harvest Church in Clovis on Friday, September 14, please email Amy Field. CPW Churches are kicking off (or continuing) some GREAT sermon series, Fall plans, and Fall programs. Check out this sampling and the churches' websites:
NewCov in Fresno is celebrating its 25th Anniversary on Sunday, September 16! Congratulations to Jän and Ginya van Oosten (right) for their leadership and vision and to all who have so faithfully sacrificed and served to see God's glory shine through this vibrant congregation!  Anna B. (pictured to the left) was recently added to Golden Hills Community Church in Brentwood's staff as Women's Ministry Director.
Pastor Dan Bergstrom began as the Family Ministry Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Lompoc at the beginning of this month.
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CPW Ministry Openings
|  Administrative Pastor for New Harbor Community Church, Benicia - contact Pastor Kelly Patchin
Associate Pastor for First Baptist Church, Dinuba - contact Pastor Tom Carter
Children's Pastor for Northwest Church, Fresno - contact Dan Stoll
Lead Pastor for Harvest Bible Church, Paso Robles - contact David Yetter
Lead Pastor for Berryessa Valley Church, San Jose - contact Lead Pastor for Ignite Community Church, Elk Grove/Sacramento - contact Ped Abaya
Lead Pastor for Grace Bible Fellowship, Strathmore - contact David Yetter
Assistant Pastor/Operations Director and Assistant Pastor/Volunteer Director for Re:Generation Church in Oakland - contact Pastor Albert Lee
Creative Arts Director for New Harvest Church, Clovis - contact Pastor Jeff Harrington
Note: Ministry Openings are also on the CPW website!
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