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September 24, 2024

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This Friday: District Joint Leadership Meeting - School and Worker Safety & More

The CNH District will be hosting an opportunity for Administrators, Directors, Pastors, and HR Directors or Business Administrators of all District congregations, as well as those who have schools and early childhood centers, to meet together. The meeting will take place on Friday, September 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the CNH District Office, 2772 Constitution Drive, Livermore, CA, with the topic being "School & Worker Safety & More". This event will focus on the newly enacted California Senate Bill 553 (SB 553) and HR update.


Effective July 1, 2024, this legislation mandates that most employers (including churches) establish, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP). Codified under California Labor Code §6401.9, SB 553 details numerous regulatory requirements essential for compliance and to avoid potential enforcement actions by the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.


Why You Should Attend:

·     Compliance is mandatory: California churches are not exempt from this regulation.

·     Expert Guidance: Evan Anwyl, superintendent of St. John’s Lutheran School, Bakersfield, CA, will offer insights and strategies to effectively tackle these challenges.

·     Attorney Adam Treiger will join via Zoom to give an HR update.

·     Networking Opportunity: Connect with peers and enhance your understanding of the new legal landscape.



Click here to register for this meeting. There is a $15 fee to cover lunch on that day.

Disability Awareness Sunday This Sunday

The CNH District president’s office has designated Sunday, September 29, 2024, as Disability Awareness Sunday in our district. This is in support of the Disability Ministry Committee. We encourage congregations to raise awareness of and reach out to people impacted by disabilities.

 

Our District Disability Committee has developed resources to help your ministry.

Click here for a flyer with more information.

Click here for the Disability Ministry Committee webpage. Under "Information," Disability Awareness Sunday Resources are available, including sermons, hymns, and Bible studies.

All Workers Conference Countdown (61 Days Away)

Register now and reserve book hotel rooms for the 2024 CNH District All Workers Conference, held November 24-26th at the Hyatt Regency Resort in Monterey, CA.



www.cnh-lcms.org/allworkers

Installation at Hope Lutheran Church, Daly City, CA

Corey Chang was ordained and installed at Hope Lutheran Church in Daly City on Sunday, September 22, 2024, as Associate Pastor. Pastor Chang is a graduate of the CMC program and received his pastoral education through Concordia University Irvine with a Master’s degree. He has been certified as a general pastor by Concordia Seminary St. Louis. He previously served Hope Lutheran as their DCE.

School Spotlight & Kingdom Wins: Noah's Ark, Benicia Lutheran School

Noah’s Ark Preschool is a ministry of Benicia Lutheran Church which has been in the Benicia, California community since 1980. The preschool was started in 1993 with 9 children. Noah’s Ark now has 40 students enrolled with a staff of three dedicated teachers. The current Director, Heba Abu Ghazaleh has been at Noah’s Ark since 2022.  The current vacancy pastor at Benicia Lutheran, Phil Kohlmeyer, has been a great leader and support for the preschool!  


In January, Heba emailed parents to ask who would be returning in the fall. To their dismay, they only received five responses. However, God had a plan for this wonderful ministry...


Click here to learn how God's amazing grace and power led to amazing results!

Upcoming Events

3rd Annual Educational and Fundraising Event with Mercy Holistic

Mercy Holistic is a faith-based community organization dedicated to helping the homeless in the Sacramento area with hygiene and support to find jobs. They provide showers, haircuts, clothing, and bikes. They are excited to celebrate their upcoming 3rd Annual Educational and Fundraising event/dinner, "Mercy On the Move" and would love for you to join them!


What: Mercy Holistic Fundraiser Dinner

When: October 19, 5:30 - 9:00 P.M.

Info and tickets: https://www.mercyholisticministry.org/mercyevents

To learn more about Mercy Holistic, check out their website: mercyholisticministry.org.

District President and 1st Vice President Ballots Available

The 2025 CNH District Convention will be held on May 15 – 17, 2025 at the Hilton Arden West in Sacramento, CA.


The ballots for District President and 1 st Vice President are now available on the Convention page on the CNH District’s website, https://www.cnh-lcms.org/2025-district-convention. Ballots are to be sent to the District Secretary by Friday, November 15, 2024.


Contact District Secretary, Rev. John Standley (cnhsecretary@cnh-lcms.org) if you have any questions.

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Called to Glory Notifications

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.



District Resources

Click here for the Board of Directors Minutes (Current through September 2024)



Click here for Our Regional and International Mission Partners 



Click here for Ordination Milestones (September 2024)



Click here for Calls, Vacancies, and Roster Updates 


Click here for Prayer Requests


Click here for the latest Job Opportunities



Click here for the Monthly Set Apart to Serve (SAS) Report (August 2024)

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO CNH DISTRICT'S MISSION AGENCY

InTouch Info - Subscribe & Share Your Stories

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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