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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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Calvary Baptist, Lompoc, worshiping our God
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A Gratitude-Rich Environment
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 God designed the church to be a gratitude-rich environment.
Worship and thanksgiving to our God are to steadily flow and overflow in expressions of praise.* It's such a joy and privilege to travel around our district seeing and hearing God's people in worship.
Words of gratitude are to regularly be extended to spiritual leaders as they lead, preach, and teach well.** This month, Pastor Appreciation Month, many CPW congregations will be honoring the season and obeying God** by sending notes, emails, FB messages, and boxes of Krispy Kremes to their pastor(s). I know this will encourage and energize leaders who love their people but are dabbling with discouragement and sugar deficiencies.
But the gratitude shouldn't stop there; pastors are wise to seize opportunities to express words of appreciation and respect to the folks who serve them and serve alongside them in the grind of gospel ministry.*** The person in the pew is typically not looking for temporal reward, but a timely word might just help her to be reminded of the significance she plays in God's redemptive work.
You see, when gratitude rises up from every corner of the church -- directed to both our God and to His Spirit-led people -- selfishness dissipates and faith percolates.
Praise be to our God...
And Thank You for your sacrifices and service to our Lord,
David Yetter
Executive Minister
* Rom 11:33-36; Eph 1:3-9; 1 The 5:18
** 1 Tim 5:17; 1 The 5:12; Heb 13:17
*** Phi 2:25-29; Eph 1:15,16
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CPW Goal #5d 2012-13
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"Add value to our churches by... increasing effectiveness of and participation in CPW Ministry Equipping/Training."
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Small Group Training
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 Get great small group training at NewCov Fresno, Saturday, October 27, 8 am to 2 pm. Cost $25.
More info.
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| Coming Events |
 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
We'll also hear from CPW Practitioners: Larry Adams,
Jim Collins, Luis Floriano
November 17-30
CPW Israel Trip
Hosts: Steve McCoy and Rick Moe
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
 January 28-31, 2013
CWW Transform Network Gatherings
Speakers: Henry Cloud, Kay Warren, Jerry Sheveland
Garden Grove, CA
March 5-7, 2013
Ignite 2013, Church Planting Conference
Chandler, AZ
March 8-10, 2013
CPW Men's Retreat at Mt. Hermon
Speaker: Jeff Iorg, pastor, author, teacher, leader
April 19-20, 2013
CPW Biennial Meeting
Grace Church of Napa Valley
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CPW News
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 Pastor Gus (and Karen) Bess (pictured to the left) have accepted the call to serve First Baptist, Paso Robles, as their Senior Pastor alongside Senior Pastor Mike (and Sandy) Garman. We welcome Gus and Karen to CPW!
Calvary Baptist, Lompoc has launched a Church Health Team to address their "lowest minimum factor" (Natural Church Development lingo) and focus the church on addressing key community needs. This will give CBC
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Neighborhood Bible Club
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a platform to love the people in their neighborhood and share the gospel.
New Harvest, Clovis, initiated a de-centralized approach to VBS by having neighborhood Bible clubs in members' homes. This created several "wins" related to their mission! (check out the video to the right)  Speaking of appreciation, "Thanks Chick-fil-A! for sponsoring our meal last month with Dr. Jerry and Dee Sheveland." In order to "give back" to Chick-fil-A and to express our appreciation for those who read Dialog, we'll give a $10 gift card to the first three people who email us: "I read it, and I'd like a piece of that chicken."
NewCov is hosting a small group training day on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 8 am to 2 pm. Hillside Baptist, North Fork, will be holding their 4th Annual Shoe Giveaway on Saturday, October  20th. Local kids will receive new shoes and hear a gospel presentation from Child Evangelism Fellowship. A free meal and haircuts will also be be made available to the kids and their families. Want to help? They are in need of funds, and $20 can provide shoes for 3 kids! Mail donations to Hillside Baptist Church, PO Box 706, North Fork, CA 93643.
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| Prayer -- and Praises -- for CPW Prayer Day, Tuesday, October 9 |
At least three churches are adjusting or adding worship services to handle  their recent growth and to reach a broader audience: Grace, Tracy; Crosswinds, Dublin; Golden Hills, Brentwood. Pray for the teams that are being stretched or added to make this happen. Mark Goeller, the son of Pastor Paul and Vivian from Calvary Baptist in Lompoc, received a "clean" lymph node report, but continues to recover from his surgery. Pastor Craig Selness, from Crossroads in San Jose, is struggling in his recovery from his most recent hip surgery. Lift up our brother in prayer, and email him a word of encouragement if you like. The CPW Mobilization Team is scheduled to meet next week. Pray for them as they strategize ways to effectively strengthen churches in our district. Berryessa Valley in San Jose is electing a Temporary Leadership Team this Sunday. Pray for that process and the church as they follow Christ and chart a course for future Kingdom impact after some difficult days of transition. Chi Wooldridge of Fair Oaks in Concord and the CPW Women's Team is grieving the recent loss of her husband, Cam. The Church Planter Assessment Center will be held at Bay Farm in Alameda October 22-25. At least six people from within our district are being assessed as they explore God's will.
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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
Lead Pastor for Harvest Bible Church, Paso Robles - contact Tom Lutz
Lead Pastor for Berryessa Valley Church, San Jose - contact 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
Note: Ministry Openings are also on the CPW website!
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