Supporting the Communities Ravaged by Helene | |
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We continually pray for the communities that have been devastated by Helene. The Mid-South District's Disaster Response team has been activated. Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT), Faith In Action, has deployed from Faith Lutheran Church in Hopkinsville, KY, under the leadership of Rev. Trae Fistler. To provide a home base that is closer to the impacted areas, Rev. Vincent Shemwell and the congregation of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Johnson City, TN have graciously opened their church to house LERT volunteers as they work in flood-ravaged communities of East Tennessee, and to coordinate supplies.
There are several ways our CNH congregations can help as well!
1) Assemble and Ship Personal Care Kits - these kits contain basic necessities like soap, bandages, toothbrushes, and more. Click here for details on how your congregation can help support this.
2) Monetary Support - You can support relief efforts through gifts to the Mid-South District's Disaster Relief Fund, The SouthEastern District, and the Florida-Georgia District. Click here for details.
3) Prayer - Pray for safety for the victims, strength for the volunteers and first responders, and peace and relief for all of those affected by this tragedy.
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Call Process Explained - New District Webpage | |
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Pastors follow their God-ordained calling throughout their career. Sometimes this means moving on to another city, state and/or congregation. The CNH District has created a resource to explain the call process in depth and give helpful tips and resources as well.
Click here to learn more about the Pastor Call Process.
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Bay Area Lutheran Young Adults (BALYA) | |
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Are you 18 to 40ish years old and would enjoy the company of other area Lutheran (LCMS) young adults? Join Bay Area Lutheran Young Adults (BALYA), which meets regularly for camaraderie in fun, worship, service projects, and study!
Next event: Hiking—Saturday, October 19.
For more information, contact BALYA co-coordinators Michael McThrow or Nonso Mogor. BALYA is an endeavor of Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Cupertino, CA.
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Kingdom Wins: Donations Grow Exponentially for Hawaii Foodbank | |
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As part of their quarterly mission project , Our Savior, Aiea, HI (OSHi) chooses four missions to support each year. Pastor Mitch Gowen and DCE Kayla McGowan challenged the congregation and online worshipers: whatever they donated in rice would be matched and given to Hawaii FoodBank. On September 30, the church had gathered a total of 2927 pounds of rice which was delivered to the Foodbank along with a check for $2,219.00!
We are grateful for OSHi's partnership with Hawaii FoodBank and the blessings it provides for the Hawaiian community.
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Kingdom Wins: Trinity Redding Director and Family Baptized | |
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Recently, Crystal Connor, the Early Childhood Director at Trinity Lutheran Preschool in Redding, California, was baptized along with her husband, son, daughter-in-law, and 10-month-old grandson by Pastor Brian Cummins at Trinity Lutheran Church in Redding. Crystal Connor has been the Early Childhood Director at Trinity since May, 2020. Her story is unique and inspiring.
Click here to read about her inspiring journey.
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LWML Zone 18 Women's Fall Gathering Recap | |
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On September 28th, 57 women from Zones 2, 3, 8, 16 and 18 came together for the Zone 18 Women's Fall Gathering, “Gifted to Serve by God's Grace” at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Milpitas.
The program opened with a beautiful devotion led by Marla Stein and included songs sung by women from Prince of Peace, Fremont. The Bible study inspired attendees to think about their lives and ways to joyfully serve the Lord regardless of their age and circumstances. LWML President Roxan Schwab shared the latest information on our mission grants, what's happening in our LWML district, and about the LWML Convention in Omaha, NE, on June 26-29, 2025. Two representatives from Teen Challenge Women and Children's Center, San Jose, shared how this Christ-centered recovery program has brought healing and hope to the students (of all ages) in recovery.
Special thanks to Thrivent Financial in for their financial support and to the several volunteers who helped make the day a success. The day was truly blessed by God!
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LCEF Stewardship Education Program | |
LWML CNH Zone 8 Fall Gathering | |
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Attention congregations! On October 19, the LWML CNH Zone 8 Fall Gathering will be hosted by Trinity, Burlingame. The guest speaker will be Philip J Zielke, the founder and president of phil's friends, which provides Christ-centered support and hope for those affected by cancer, and Pastor Jeffrey Schufreider will lead the bible study.
What: LWML CNH Zone 8 Fall Gathering
When: October 19, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church of Burlingame 1245 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA
Click here for more details and a printable flyer.
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LCOS Conference on Scripture and the Confessions - This November | |
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Join Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Cupertino, CA on November 9 for a conference on how the Apostle Paul "forms" and instructs families. Hosted by Rev. Dr. John G. Nordling of CTSFW, this will be an informative and affirming event. All are welcome to attend.
What: "Faith Formation in the Family - Then & Now
When: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Cupertino, CA
Click here for more details and a printable flyer.
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More Rooms Available for All Workers Conference (47 Days Away) | |
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Last week, we again reached capacity on our Hotel Room Block at the Hyatt Regency in Monterey, so we have now added 10 additional rooms on Saturday and 50 additional rooms for both Sunday and Monday nights (November 23-25). We apologize for any confusion or disruptions. Act quickly to ensure you have a room at the Hyatt Regency Resort in Monterey, CA for the CNH District All Workers Conference. For hotel contact information and more details, see the link below.
www.cnh-lcms.org/allworkers
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Called to Glory Notifications | |
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As pillars of the faith get called back to their heavenly home, we want to honor and acknowledge the legacy they leave behind and the impact they had within our congregations. If you would like to include any upcoming memorials, please click here to send the name, date of death, and date of service so that we may include them in an upcoming issue of the InTouch. We will still continue to send a Flash for pastors and called workers as well.
Rev. Dr. Allen Nauss was Called to Glory on Sunday, September 29. In addition to serving in the Missouri District, Dr. Nauss also served both Concordia Seminary in Springfield, IL and Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN, for a few years before settling in California, where he served Christ College, Irvine from 1978-1988 and served as Acting President from 1979-1980.
He retired from Christ College in 1988. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Cristo Rey Lutheran Church, Santa Ana, CA, on Saturday, October 12 at 10:30am. Please remember his family in your prayers.
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InTouch Info - Subscribe & Share Your Stories | |
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Requesting Your Inspirational Stories and Upcoming Events
Each day reveals our Lord and Savior's awesome work within our communities. The InTouch Newsletter is your opportunity to share these fantastic stories and highlight your upcoming events with our sisters and brothers in the CNH district.
To share your stories and events, please click here to email the InTouch or contact Matt Newton at 408-504-7998.
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