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Christ - Community - Connect
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Transforming lives and making the Great Commission REAL!
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INTRODUCING MR. JON NIEDERBRACH OUR NEW COO
The Praesidium of the Pacific Southwest District is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Jon Niederbrach as Chief Operating Officer. This is a position required by our by-laws but not filled for a number of years. Jon was selected out of an excellent and diverse pool of six applicants and will begin his new role on April 1, 2019. Please keep him, his family, District Staff, and the PSD in your prayers as this new partnership begins.
A position description is available on the PSD website:
Jon Niederbrach is an LCMS pastor's kid and lifelong follower of Jesus by His grace. Born and baptized in Minot, ND, Jon spent his formative years in several places around the country as the family served in a variety of churches, including St. Paul's - Laguna Beach, CA and Holy Cross - Cypress, CA within the Pacific Southwest District. Confirmed at Holy Cross, Southern California became "home," where Jon has been based ever since. He has been a member at Christ - Costa Mesa, CA for many years, serving in a variety of lay leadership positions including Board of Elders chairman, emerging leader mentoring, Bible classes, small group leadership, capital campaign committees, church marketing, and singing in the choir. At the request of Costa Mesa's Board of Directors, Jon will continue to chair the Pastoral Call Committee, even as he works in this new role with PSD.
Jon graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Irvine. Over his career he served for many years in operational management in the finance industry. He also has more than two decades of experience in business-to-business marketing leadership at organizations ranging from small, family-owned companies to large multi-nationals. Previously self-employed as a marketing consultant, he has successfully helped clients from small startups to Fortune 100 enterprises more effectively tell their stories and engage new and existing audiences. He brings particular skill in helping organizations to bring vision to reality, fostering collaboration and achieving operational excellence.
Jon is married to Miwa, an immigration attorney, with two grown children: Peter, a freelance artist and digital animator, and Jaclyn, a paralegal.
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WHAT WILL THEY SAY WHEN I AM GONE?
A seminar for helping your family and friends deal with "that" day.
Come join us at Concordia Lutheran Church, Cerritos on
Saturday, March 23
from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm as we bring together experts on will and estate planning, insurance, representatives from funeral homes, and a session on planning your memorial services as they help you prepare, so your family and friends will know what to do! Lunch is included! There is no cost for the seminar or lunch. For more information please contact Concordia Lutheran Church at 562 926-7416 or
[email protected]
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SPRING WOMEN'S LUNCHEON
Are you ready to embrace the reality that you need Jesus more than you need anything else, like Mary? Do you desire a deeper relationship with God, but struggle with finding the time to nurture that relationship, like Martha? Then join the ladies of Hephatha Lutheran Church, Anaheim and St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Orange for their co-sponsored Spring Women's Luncheon on
Sunday, March 24
at 12:15 pm. Luncheon Speaker, Pam Lilly, Missionary and Director of Development with Story Runners will be sharing practical steps from the lives of Mary and Martha.
Register by March 17
at
www.stpaulsorange.org
. The luncheon will be held at Hephatha Lutheran Church, Anaheim. Cost is $15.00 per person.
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HEALTH MINISTRY FOCUS: FLOOD SEASON
We've experienced a lot of rain this year, but it has not approached Biblical proportions. God did, after all, promise not to do it again. Still, there is a danger with an excess of water. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas, entering flood waters, or remaining after a flood has passed can result in injury or death. Click here for more information, including tips from the Department of Homeland Security.
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CONSIDER WHO OWNS
St. Paul asked,
"What do you have that wasn't
given to you?"
1 Corinthians 4:7
As beneficiaries and managers, our life is a conduit of God's Goodness. How will you transfer such blessings? For tax-efficient ways to transfer your blessings, contact
Dennis Cox, Planned Gift Counselor for Concordia University Irvine at 949-872-6860 or
[email protected]
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BACH CANTATA VESPERS
On
Sunday, March 17
at 7:00 pm, St. John's Lutheran Church, Orange presents Bach Cantata Du wahrer Gott und Davids Sohn (BWV 23) This cantata, "Du Wahrer gott," also contains a beautiful setting of the old Lutheran Agnus Dei, "O Christ, Thou Lamb of God". This is a cantata fitting for the Lenten season. The event is free of charge; an offering will be received. Childcare is available.
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BETHESDA ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Please join us on
Monday, March 18
at our 8th Annual Jim Hallmann Memorial Golf Tournament for the benefit of Bethesda Lutheran Communities, a ministry supporting persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Play will again be at Goose Creek Golf Club in Jurupa Valley with registration beginning at 11:00 am and shotgun start at 1:00 pm. Entry fee is $150 per golfer. Foursome discount of
$500. Tee signs available for individuals, businesses and congregations, as well as a congregational Traveling Trophy. Prizes and donations are needed to make this event a success. For golf registration and donor information, go to
hallmanngolf.weebly.com
or contact Janet Cramer at
[email protected].
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PREVIOUSLY POSTED WEEKLY NEWSLETTERS
Missed last week's Weekly Newsletter? Click here to view previously posted Weekly Newsletters. Stay connected with the District!
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ONE MINUTE: RESOURCES FOR DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
Many church workers have occasional bouts with depression or find themselves feeling anxious from time to time. Some have tried medications for these conditions. Sometimes meds have been very successful, but others have found medications ineffective. Some workers don't want to be on meds. Others hate the side-effects of meds or can't tolerate them. For a variety of reasons, some workers look for alternatives to medications to cope with their bouts of depression or anxiety. Fortunately, research has shown that CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is just as effective as medications for many forms of depression and anxiety.
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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Several years ago, our church was struck by an arsonist. The office was destroyed, the sanctuary rendered unusable. At that point, multiple questions arise. Where will services be held? Are church records backed up? Was anything of value stored there? Is our parishioners contact information available? What can we do to improve the recovery process if this happens again?
Do you, your congregation and your church have emergency preparedness plans? Most churches, and probably most individuals, are not adequately prepared for a major emergency. These events can come in many forms: fires, floods, earthquakes, active shooters, bomb threats. It's impossible to plan for everything, but having a general plan in place can help ease the church through a crisis and avoid catastrophe.
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LAY LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS
Deacons, Parish Ministry Assistants, Candidates and anyone who has a desire to increase their Christian knowledge is invited to attend a Lay Leadership Workshop. Our topic will be comparative religions, where the LCMS stands in this changing world. The cost of the workshop is $35.00 which includes materials, continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and lots of coffee.
Saturday, March 30
at Ascension Lutheran Church, Torrance, Pastor Michael Abram
Saturday, April 13 at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Mesa, Padre Dave Poedel
Completion certificates available the day of your workshop to those who register in advance!!!
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SAINTS GOLF CLASSIC
Register today to join us on
Friday, April 5
for Crean Lutheran High School's 10th Annual Saints Golf Classic at Tustin Ranch Golf Club. There is room for 144 golfers maximum.
Sign up today
to secure your spot! If you are not golfing, please join us for dinner. This event is an essential fundraiser for our athletic programs. Proceeds will provide crucial funding for equipment, uniforms, travel expenses, competition fees, staff training, and other program expenses. Sponsorship opportunities available. Early Bird registration ends March 22.
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HOLY WEEK CONCERT: "HOW GREAT THOU ART"
On
Palm Sunday, April 14
at 7:00 pm, St. John's Lutheran Church, Orange presents, the Holy Week cantata, "How Great Thou Art," composed by David T. Clydesdale; featuring The Jubilate Choir, Soloists, and Festival Orchestra. This inspiring work tells the story of Christ's suffering, death, and resurrection from Palm Sunday to Easter. The event is free of charge; an offering will be received. Childcare is available.
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MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND
Retired? Empty-nesters? Balancing children and work schedules? Enjoyed a Marriage Encounter weekend years ago? Take time out this spring to enjoy your spouse without distractions. Refresh, re-energize, and reconnect at this beautiful destination, only a quick flight away! Lutheran Marriage Encounter weekend will be held in May 31 - June 2 in Mesa, Arizona. For info and registration go to
godlovesmarriage.org
. For questions contact Ted & Marty Hartman at
[email protected]
or 530-333-4628.
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PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LANDS
Walk the footsteps of Jesus in the land of Abraham. Join Pastor Paul Frank of Hosanna Lutheran Church, Mesa for a pilgrimage to the Holy Lands,
October 3-14, 2019
. Cost from Phoenix is $3,695. Click here for a itinerary and registration website.
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ITEMS AVAILABLE
The following items are available for the cost of shipping
or for pick-up in San Marcos, CA:
2 wooden crosses
4 candle holders
Communion cup trays with space for 72 cups
Unused communion cups
DVD player with speakers
Marriage Encounter mugs
For additional information regarding these items, please contact
Gary & Mary Ann Harms at 760-747-4784.
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