International
Day of Prayer
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Courageous
the movie
Opening Sept 30 |
Check out what key leaders are saying after seeing COURAGEOUS:
"Best movie of the year!"
Pastor Rick Warren, Saddleback Church
"Be an All Pro Dad: see COURAGEOUS and make a lasting difference in the lives of your children."
Tony Dungy, Super Bowl-winning Coach
"COURAGEOUS is so good. I think God has something far beyond good, solid family entertainment for this film. The guys in your life will love the movie."
Beth Moore, Living Proof Ministries
Go see it soon. |
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Top Songs Used In Churches
Below are the top 25 most popular songs reported to CCLI. Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) was established in 1988 to provide churches with simple, affordable solutions to complex copyright issues. CCLI helps churches maintain their integrity and avoid costly lawsuits, while also giving churches the freedom to worship expressively and spontaneously.
1. How Great is Our God
2. Mighty to Save
3. Our God
4. Blessed Be Your Name
5. Here I Am to Worship
6.Revelation Song
7. Everlasting God
8. Amazing Grace
(My Chains Are Gone)
9. Jesus Messiah
10. Your Grace is Enough
click here to see the next 15 top songs |
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There is a story about a prominent Christian pastor and leader who began to receive threatening phone calls and letters. Fear began to paralyze him. He had a defining moment one night with just him and God."It seemed as though I heard...an inner voice, saying, 'Stand up for righteousness, stand up for truth. God will be at your side forever.' Almost at once my fears began to pass from me. ..the outer situation remained the same, but God had given me inner calm.
Three nights later our home was bombed. Strangely enough, I accepted the word of the bombing calmly. My experience with God had given me new strength and trust. I know now that God is able to give us the interior resources to face the storms...of life." Martin Luther King Jr. |
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CB Southern California
Annual Meeting
Calvary Baptist Church
Huntington Beach
Sunday, March 4
3:45 -8:00 pm
Stan Ponz Speaking
Pastor,Honolulu, HI
Seminars, Dinner
Mark it on your calendar. |
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Join the
Transforming Churches Conference
Sponsored by Transformation Ministires
This is a partner organization, much like CB Southern California. We are encouarging many to take advantage of some helpful seminars at this 1 1/2 day event.
First Baptist Church
Pomona, CA
Featuring Ray Johnson
Thursday, October 20
and Friday, October 21
more information and video |
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Christianity Today reports that Rob Bell has decided to leave Mars Hill Church, the Grandville, Michigan, megachurch he and his wife founded 12 years ago, to focus on a broader audience...
read more
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According to a recent study of the effects of education, where you go to school does matter. One example is that
Home Schoolers are
Most likely to:
Want a job that pays well; get divorced; feel helpless in dealing with the problems of life; lack any clear goals or sense of direction; accept authority of church leadership; feel prepared for a vibrant religious and spiritual life; marry young.
least likely to:
Want a job that is directly helpful to others or is worthwhile to society; spend much time volunteering or going on mission trips; be involved in political campaigns.
read more |
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Contact Us | |
2520 North Euclid Ave
Upland, California 91784
909.944.5900
www.cbasc.com
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October Newsletter
conservative baptist association of southern california |
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Boundaries
 We almost had a tragedy at our house over the weekend. After the first women's retreat, all the family, with their extended family members, met at our home for the "baby reveal" party. This is not the tragedy.We love having people at our house. We had two cakes with either blue or pink frosting in the middle, announcing the coming of a boy (blue) or girl (pink). Ashley and Eric are having another girl and Emily and Nick are having another boy. Congratulations to my kids!! So, on with the story. The almost tragedy is that we have a pool in the backyard and lots of little kids running around. Can you see what is coming? Fortunately, Eric's dad, a firefighter, heard a splash, and quickly ran out to the pool to grab the little one up out of the pool. Close one! We immediately surrounded the pool with a makeshift wall, making it inaccessible to toddlers. Boundaries are not what everyone likes, in fact, the people who owned our home before us took the fence out, probably cause the kids where older; and who wants a fence blocking the patio area? Boundaries, however, are good. Lanes on the freeway, rpm's on an engine, sexual interaction among unmarried people, etc. God gave just one to Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:17). They are for our benefit, safety, health and good will. And, just like Adam and Eve, we rebel against what we shouldn't do. Sometimes we push those boundaries, but be careful not to go too far, or you might just have a tragedy in your life that could have been avoided. 
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| Time to Sign Up for Men's Retreat |
 October 14-16There is still room for men to sign up for our CB Men's Retreat this year. Men tend to wait until the last possible moment to sign up, so now is that moment. Pastor Robert Bishop will be our main speaker, speaking on the power of the Holy Spirit. Matt Shool and the band from San Antonio Heights Community Church will be leading music. Other sessions will be led by Jim Smith, Ross Lokken and Matt Uyboco. Zip line, high ropes, basketball, horseshoes, matinee movie, fresh mountain air, beautiful location, and great food and fellowship--plus a whole lot more. Call our office at 909.944.5900 to sign up. You'll be glad you came. SIGN UP also online at Men's Retreat. |
| 72 and Going Strong |
 Jim had the privilege of visiting Pastor Ivan Voster who is 72 and going strong. He has been the Senior Pastor at Goleta Valley Church for five years and also serves as the full-time chaplain at the Santa Barbara jail. Five years ago, he walked in to offer his help at the church, and they soon asked him to be their Pastor. They now regularly have 110 in their worship service, which used to barely reach 50, with a strong number of students. They have a part-time youth director and music leader, with a full band leading worship every Sunday.  They even have a new youth band leading two special songs with the Angklung, a bamboo instrument from Indonesia. It sounded great! Pray for Ivan as he leads this church, ministers at the county jail and is the full-time care giver to his wife Lynn. |
| Women's Retreats in Full Swing |
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About 520 women will attend this year's two English retreats up at Pine Summit. The first weekend was a huge success and the second retreat is sold out for the first weekend of October. There is room for those wanting to go to the Spanish women's retreat, October 7-9. Women from all over came to hear Vicki Smith speak on Abiding in Christ along with many other seminar speakers and workshops leaders. They also participated in a host of activities. "Encouraging and Refreshing" was a comment from one grateful attendee. |
| Japan Team Getting Ready to Go |  On Sunday, WorldVenture Missionary to Japan John Houlette, will meet with the Japan Team for an orientation meeting at San Antonio Heights Community Church in Upland. The team consists of: 16 people--7 men and 9 women, ages 18-64; 2 nurses; a lawyer; 4 pastors; a graphic designer; an engineer; a clerk; a student; plus housewives and directors. Pastor Dennis Mohler, Phil Waters, Dave Romero and Jim Smith are on the team. The team will be traveling in three different groups, visiting different churches and assisting in whatever these churches need. Janet Brown is one of our coordinators in Japan, working with WorldVenture and Delta Ministries. We look forward to encouraging those who God brings our way and the lessons we will learn while there. The group leaves LAX on Friday, October 21, returning Tuesday, November 1. |
| Traveling Plans |
 Like many of you, Jim and Vicki have had and will continue to have, a busy fall season. They've been planning and speaking at retreats, churches and Pastor gatherings. Jim and Vicki will be leading our CB mission trip to Japan. Following the mission trip, they will speak and lead a Family and Marriage Conference at our CB churches in Honolulu and Guam and as well as visit and speak at a church in Nanning, China. Jim will represent CBAmerica at the CBGlobal conference in Macau, China before returning back to the USA just before Thanksgiving. Fortunately, there are days in between all this to rest, but they are glad for all the opportunities to encourage and share God's Word. They think of Paul when he writes, "making the most of every opportunity, for the days are evil." Ephesians 5:16. They will appreciate your prayers as they travel. |
| Encouraging Pastors |
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Jon Lutz, Tom Mercer, Robert Bishop, Joseph Vegas at two locations |
CB Southern California is dedicated to encouraging our Pastors. One of the ways we attempt to do this is to have monthly gatherings led by different Pastors in various locations for prayer, instruction, ideas and encouragement. We also hold an occasional luncheon for our Pastors and Executive Pastors of churches that are near or over 1,000 (K-Club). On October 3, the K-Club meets with the chief of staff of Saddleback Church. Monthly meetings scheduled for October are as follows. For more information, please call our office at 909.944.5900.
Wednesday, October 5, Inland Empire
Sunrise Church, 12:00-2:00
Jay Pankratz facilitator
Thursday, October 6, Oceanside
First Baptist Church 10:00 - 12:00 Jim Smith facilitator
Monday, October 24, Whittier Whittier Hills Baptist, 8:30 - 1:00 Robert Bishop facilitator
Thursday, October 27, San Diego Area
Seven, 10:30 - 2:30 Tom Mercer facilitator |
| Open to Everyone |
 On Monday, November 28, CB Southern California is sponsoring a Christmas Banquet featuring the Pastor of Mosaic church in North Carolina, Naeem Fazal. He is a former Muslim who became a Christian through the testimony of his brother and a demonic experience. He is an entertaining and engaging speaker who will encourage you in your life and ministry. The event will be held at the Coyote Hills Golf Course in Fullerton, CA. Cost is $25 per person. Sign up online on our web site here or call our office at 909.944.5900. Hear his short video testimony at our web site or on youtube here. You will be glad you spent the time and money to hear him in person. |
| Looking to Relocate |
 Valley Bible Church in San Marcos is looking for another building to move into once they sell their current building. The mortgage they have is just too high. They currently have 150 in their congregation and a Christian School (K-8th grade). Pastor Hugh McMenamin says they have listed their current property with Robert Ellis at $3.15 million. Valley Bible has 19,883 square feet, including nine offices, five to eight classrooms, work room, multi purpose room, break room, conference room, cry room, and coffee bar. The church is situated between Palomar Junior College, the largest junior college in the nation and San Marcos State University. |
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finished worship center |
Mountain View Bible Church in Alpine, CA, just east of San Diego, has moved into their third location. For the same rent, they were able to increase their seating capabilities from 160 to 280. They increased their square footage from 4,000 to almost 6,000. Their assistant Pastor, Jon Lutz, coordinated this one-month $25K project just in time to welcome their new Pastor, Neil Schultz, who preaches his first sermon on October 2. |
| Exodus from Japan's Ground Zero |
 Pastor Sato is from the CB church in Fukushima, Japan which was greatly affected by the March 2011 nuclear disaster. He will present his story of what followed that disaster at several area churches during the first week of October. The public is welcome to attend. John Houlette (WorldVenture Missionary to Japan) will also be with him.
Inland Empire: Norco
Monday, October 3 / 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Renaissance Church of Norco
1860 Town and Country Road, Norco, CA
RSVP at exoduschurch@asianaccess.org or call 626.914.8990
Inland Empire: Rancho Cucamonga
Tuesday, October 4 / 6:00 - 8:00pm
Community Baptist Church
9090 19th Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
North San Diego County: Oceanside Wednesday, October 5 /11:00 - 1:00 pm (light lunch served)
First Baptist Church 240 Grace Street, Oceanside, CA 92054 RSVP at exoduschurch@asianaccess.org or call 626.914.8990 Orange County: Saddleback Church
Wednesday, October 5 / 6:00-8:00pm
Plaza Room Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, CA He will also be at Fuller Seminary on Tuesday, October 4 to talk with students and facility before he heads to Chicago.
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Hope Again Needs Food |
 Pastor Jon Barta from Valley Baptist in Burbank is looking at an empty cupboard at Hope Again. Directed by Ross Lokken, Hope Again is a non-profit, faith-based ministry serving the poor, homeless and disenfranchised in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles.There is an URGENT NEED. The Food Pantry is almost EMPTY. The needs have increased by over 40% since last year. Will you please make this need known among the people of your church? We need non-perishable canned goods. Meats, Meals in a Can, Soups, are vitally needed. If you cannot bring the items to Hope Again, please contact the office at (323) 661-4004, and someone will help you. Thank you!
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| CBSC wants to hear from Pastors |
 Our board continues to focus on how we can help churches stay relevant. How do we train churches to have strong Elders and Leadership Teams? How do we continue to plant churches that will last? How do we encourage churches to be missional in their communities? What partnerships can we forge to become more effective in ministry? Good stuff. We also want and need some feedback from Pastors. Later this month, Pastors will receive a packet with a survey from focusondecisions, a professional firm we are using to help gather information. Your cooperation is essential. "Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." (Proverbs 15:22). This year's CB Board of Directors: Pat Cottrell, Pastor, Huntington Beach; Chris Gillespie, Pastor, Apple Valley; Gary Golike, Pastor, Fallbrook; Rolman Mazariegos, Pastor, Santa Barbara; Dave Metzger, Pastor, Lake Elsinore; Sam Petitfils, Operations Pastor, Rialto; Pol Pili, Pastor, Long Beach; Jim Smith, CBSC Executive Director, Upland; and Sam Williams, Associate Pastor, Rancho Cucamonga. |
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Don't hesitate to call us for more information at 909-944-5900.
We are happy to help!
Jim Smith
CB Southern California
cbministries@cbasc.com
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