AUGUST 2014
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Practice Hospitality
The Apostle Paul wrote, "Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality." Romans 12:13. Some days present great opportunities for practicing hospitality. This past weekend, my wife and I were given some of those opportunities. Thursday night we had invited our music team from the church over to our home. Tonight, Sunday, my daughter Ashley texts us at 8:30 p.m. that their vacation plans changed and their family needs a quick free overnight at our house on their way to Phoenix. Ok! No problem. But we did have our other daughter, Emily, and her three boys staying overnight as well because she is recording a song on Monday with some people, and had a friend's baby shower this afternoon after church.  So we took care of the two toddlers after our morning at church while she went to the baby shower. Earlier this morning, we said goodbye to our son, Andy, and his wife as they took off for church early to set up chairs. They had called us on Friday, while we were up in Big Bear painting our son-in-laws house, to say that they were dropping in on Friday and Saturday night since they were going to do a day trip up in LA! We loved seeing them. Tomorrow, our daughters and their families leave just in time for us to get ready for the ministry teams from church to come over on Monday night. It is great to have a home that we can practice planned and unexpected hospitality opportunities for our family and friends, and then enjoy some time alone. Here are a few thoughts on hospitality:

It's always hospitality time.
Expect the unexpected.
Open your home as often as you can.
Do it as if you are doing it for the Lord.
 

Jim Smith
Executive Director
Pacific Church Network 

  
Vision Luncheon     gourmet-forks-plate.jpg

Once again, we are hosting a free Pacific Church Network Vision Luncheon at Maggiano's Restaurant in Costa Mesa on August 27 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. One pastor plus an additional leader from each church are invited. Come to hear even more information about our free Pastor & Wife Getaway in Laguna Beach, Workshops, Church Plants and more of what is going on this coming ministry year for our member churches. We sold out last year for this fantastic event, so register quickly.

 

Emilio Nuez
Spanish-Language Luncheon
On Saturday, August 16, all pastors and wives of our Spanish congregations are invited to a special free luncheon meeting at Valley Baptist Church in Burbank, CA from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. We will give you a fall preview of all our Spanish-language events. You will have a chance to hear from Jim Smith and meet Emilo Nuez, who will start as Pacific Church Network's Spanish Ministries Director in November. We will also introduce Josh Davalos, Walter and Mali Reguerin, and Rolman and Patsy Mazariegos who are coordinating our various retreats this fall for our youth, men and women. There will be plenty of time for a Q and A Session.To help us order the right number of lunches, please register here.
Church Plant Moving to Valencia    
Sam Ticas is the Pastor of our Pacific Church Network church plant named SOMA. The new church first starting gathering in the afternoons at a church in Santa Clarita, CA. Wanting to meet on Sunday mornings, they began searching and praying for the right location. Recently, after months of looking, they just got approved to gather on Sundays in a neighborhood elementary school in Valencia. Sam writes, "we've been hanging out on Friday nights at the school park to create community, and meet neighbors. We want to be a blessing to the people who live around there and introduce them to Jesus through relationships and through our Sunday Gathering. We are looking to launch a public gathering of the church in early September."  
Brian Howard
Let 5 Minutes Save Your Life
Leaving 5 minutes early just might save both your life and your relationships. Pacific Church Network's Church Multiplication Director Brian Howard writes on his blog, "I drive a lot. I drive my teenage kids to school, drive all four of my kids to various activities, drive to appointments daily, and drive my family to our church gatherings. But we often run out the door at the last minute (or a couple of minutes late) on the way to these activities. I have learned that there are two big problems with running out the door at the last minute:"
A Chaplain's Long Journey
Jon Uyboco is nearing the completion of one chapter in his life and getting ready for the next one, as he recently got assigned as a Marine Chaplain at Camp Pendleton in Southern California. Jon, who is married and has three children, finished his tour in the Navy and then wanted to pursue his dream to become a military chaplain. After being accepted into CBAmerica's chaplaincy program, he had to finish seminary and be involved in church leadership. Jon recently finished his Masters of Divinity at Talbot Seminary, and in June, he completed his work as the Interim Pastor at San Antonio Heights Community Church in Upland. The next step was to be accepted by the Navy as a chaplain and complete all the governmental requirements. With that completed, the long wait continued until this month when he received his first assignment at Camp Pendleton. We thank Jon for his interim work with Pacific Church Network, congratulate him on his appointment as a Navy Chaplain and pray that his ministry as a military chaplain will be fruitful for the glory of God. 
Free PCN Workshops

Revitalizing Your Church - Tuesday, September 23  
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  
San Antonio Heights Community Church
2520 N. Euclid Avenue, Upland, CA

Come hear Rick Koole and Brian Howard share ideas on how to revitalize your church. Both have experienced growth in churches they have pastored over the years. Churches in America lose an estimated 2,765,000 people each year to nominalism and secularism.  80% of American churches have reached a plateau or are declining. Come hear how you can strengthen your church to reach more for Christ. Lunch is included.
 
Equipping Your Volunteers - Saturday, September 20
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (In Spanish)
Equipando Voluntarios para la Iglesia 
Calvary Baptist Church
6548 S Newlin Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601 
  
Come hear Dr. Octavio Esqueda, Biola Professor.
Encourage all Spanish-congregation leaders to attend this free workshop, lunch is included. 
C�mo elegir, delegar y dar autoridad a equipos de ministerio. En este seminario usted podr� participar preguntando, comentando y ofreciendo su experiencia en su labor pastoral en su congregaciόn desde la solides de las bases biblicas. 
Men's Retreats 
Again this year, we will hold both our English- and Spanish-language retreats simultaneously at Pine Summit on October 3-5.  Two schedules, one weekend, for the purpose of equipping, encouraging and establishing men in their Christian walk.  Our theme this year is "Living Courageously." Our English retreat speaker will be Thien Doan, Pastor of CityLights Church in Fountain Valley and our speaker at our 2013 PCN annual meeting.  The Spanish-language retreat speaker is Noe Lopen. For more information and to register,  visit our webpage. With our two groups at camp at the same time, you will want to register now to get the deluxe housing before we sell out.
Women's Retreats
 
English-Language Retreat
September 26-28
Pine Summit
Speakers: Cindi McMenamin / Vicki Smith
 
Spanish-Language Retreat
October
10-12
Pine Summit
Speaker: Alexandra Mora V�veros 
Let Hope Rise Movie
It looks like Hollywood's Year of the Bible will extend to 2015! Alcon Entertainment and Warner Bros. have just announced their production of HILLSONG: LET HOPE RISE, a feature film chronicling the spectacular rise to prominence of the Australia-based Christian worship band Hillsong UNITED. The movie - in theaters worldwide next spring - will present the band's remarkable journey from a youth group band at Hillsong Church to worldwide sensation, routinely performing sold-out stadium concerts and selling more than 16 million albums all over the world.   
Phone Call with Osborne Brothers
Pacific Church Network would like to connect you to a free monthly Pastor's Resource call provided by Cornerstone Pastors Network. In August they are providing a one-hour discussion with Larry, and his brother Bob, on "What your best lay leaders wish you knew." This call is on Thursday,  August 21 at 9:00 am Pacific Time.  As on all Pastors Resource Calls, there will be a time of Q&A with Larry and Bob. Cornerstone Pastors Network's mission is to encourage, equip and resource pastors.  register to listen
Persecution in Iraq

Christians in Iraq, and especially those from the city of Mosul, are enduring yet more hardship and persecution because of their faith. The militant group called the "Islamic State" (previously known as ISIS), which is presently in control of Mosul, summoned Christian leaders to a meeting on July 17th to notify them of Islamic rules that are to be applied to non-Muslims. When the Christian leaders did not attend this meeting, it was announced that the remaining believers in the city should leave, pay a "protection" tax, or face execution. The Christians were also ordered to leave all of their property behind. The ultimatum was initially set for noon on July 18th, but was then extended by 24 hours. Earlier, the Islamic State (IS) sought the takeover of houses belonging to members of minority communities by marking them with the phrase "property of the Islamic State" -- including homes that were still inhabited by families. Christian houses were marked with the letter "N" for "Nazarite." It is believed that most Christian families have now fled from Mosul, many to areas of northern Iraq under Kurdish control. Some fleeing families were reportedly stopped at checkpoints manned by IS militants who ruthlessly confiscated their personal belongings...  

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Money Saving Mom
This Christian mom of  three was featured in the recent Christianity Today magazine. Crystal Paine, age 32, is among  the most popular personal finance bloggers of all time. With 4 million pageviews a month, she operates one of the most well-known coupon-clipping blogs in the country, and her new book, The Money Saving Mom's Budget (Gallery Books), wraps all of her practices up in one place. She keeps her life simple, in fact, she wears the same six outfits over and over again with two pairs of shoes! Between freebie offers and coupon codes, Crystal recommends Christian devotionals and discusses her favorite Bible verses. It is a interesting way to help people save money and share her faith. go to her site
Golf Tournament to Benefit Rainbow Acres

Hillside Community Church of Alta Loma, CA is hosting a golf tournament to benefit Rainbow Acres' Adopt-a-Rancher program. Steve Roblee, Rainbow Acres' Director of Church Relations, hosted a display table and also led a seminar at our annual meeting last year. The tournament will be held at the Shandin Hills Golf Club, 3380 Little Mountain Drive, San Bernardino, CA on September 6 at 1:00 pm with a shotgun start. Cost is $80 per player, including cart and range balls. A team scramble (best ball) format will be used. Prizes will be awarded for first and second place. There will also be a putting and closest to pin contests. For more information, please contact Mat Partridge at [email protected] or 909-261-7201. Send checks to Mat Partridge, 11040 Vicksburg Court, Alta Loma, CA 91737. Please include the names of golfers wishing to play together. Singles will be put into foursomes.  

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