Presbyterian Church of the Master announces the calling of a new Pastor and Head of Staff

Presbyterian Church of the Master announces the calling of a new Pastor and Head of Staff, Rev. Jackson Clelland. Pastor Clelland begins his new call on March 1, 2011 and will deliver his first sermon on Sunday, March 6. A formal installation ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 3 at 4:00 pm with an open reception for community, visitors, and members immediately following.
Pastor Clelland returns to California following his most recent service as an Associate Pastor at University Place Presbyterian Church in University Place, Washington. “I love serving the Church … discovering ways in which the church can serve its community, being intentional to welcome outsiders as they find their way through our doors,” says Pastor Clelland, “I love that we get to participate in what God is doing”.
Jackson is relocating to Southern California with his wife, Malaika, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and their two daughters, Madeline and Chloe, five and four years old, respectively. Jackson enjoys longboard surfing, motorcycling, reading, running, and time with family. His gift for preaching, his authenticity, warmth, humor, and collaborative leadership will help the church to embrace and empower all generations to serve God in the name of Jesus.
More about Presbyterian Church of the Master (PCOM)
Located on the corner of Oso Parkway and Marguerite Parkway in the city of Mission Viejo, PCOM stands as a beacon of Christian service to the community and actively sponsors missions activities throughout the country and the world. To learn more, visit PCOM at 26051 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692 or call the church office 949-582-2670.

“Dads Are Important” Seminar at Church of the Master 10/27

The Unique Role of the Father in Parenting by Dr. Stephen Harris
A Christian parenting seminar specifically for dads, step- dads, grand-dads, and dad-figures (men who play the role of dad). However, moms may come and will benefit too!
This event is sponsored by Family Ministries. Kids Klub and youth programs are available for kids.

Wednesday, October 27th, 6:30-8 PM

Presbyterian Church of the Master

If you have questions about the seminar, please contact Pastor Chris at (949) 582-2670 or cpritchett@mac.com

Dr Harris Brochure

“Five Steps to Raising Responsible Kids” Talk at Laguna Niguel, Nov 17th

Dr. Darrell Burnett is a clinical psychologist, marriage and family therapist, and sports psychologist specializing in youth sports, author, lecturer, and father of three. He has made radio and TV appearances (NBC, ABC, CBS, ESPN, CNN, Fox Sports Net, NPR, etc.) including an appearance of Robert Schuller’s nationally televised Hour of Power.

Dr. Burnett believes we parents are better off spending our energy developing responsible children, who will then become responsible adults. Join us to learn the keys to moral development in children, how to teach the “3 A’s” of consequences, and how to stay consistent. His animated, humor- ous, upbeat presentation includes anecdotes, cartoons, video and hand- outs.

Darrell J. Burnett, Ph.D.

Wednesday, November 17th

7:00—8:30 p.m. in Gard Hall Laguna Niguel Presbyterian Church

Darrel Burnett Brochure

Looking for a Mission Video for Worship or Education Class or Mission Committee?

Cobbie Palm, a Presbyterian mission worker in the Philippines since 1989, teaches students whose faithfulness to the gospel may one day cost them their lives. He and his faculty colleagues at Silliman University’s Divinity School prepare students for ministry in the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP). That church has had 20 pastors and other church workers killed since 2003. Many others have been abducted, tortured and jailed. Why? They dared to speak prophetically against injustice and corruption.

Watch Cobbie talk about preparing young people for ministry in this difficult environment.

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“From Forgiveness to Blessing” Seminar at Good Shepherd, Saturday, November 6th, 9:00 a.m. to Noon

Have you been hurt by someone? Does bitterness or anger at that person eat away at you? Jesus said we should love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us. In the Lord’s Prayer we ask God to “forgive us our debts as we forgive others.” And yet it is not easy to forgive those who hurt us—let alone bless them, wish their good.

Saturday, November 6th, Fireside Room, 9:00 am – noon.

Presented by Pastor Vicki Orr

Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church

Please sign-up by calling the church office at (562) 493-2553 or emailing dw.gone@verizon.net You must sign up in order to receive the extensive hand-out package.

Actor Performs Gospel of Mark at Westminster Pres Sunday, October 10th, 6 PM

Mark His Word, the critically acclaimed word-for-word performance of the Gospel of Mark by award winning actor Hunter Barnes.

Mind and heart will be provoked by the humor, emotion and absolute force of this account of the life of Jesus the Son of God. Deep in our heart of hearts we know the word of God is more exciting, more challenging, than we often experience it. Hunter’s dramatization of the Gospel moves beyond the interesting and different. It is an encounter with The Living Word of God. God has something to say personally to everyone in this, the greatest story ever told! Invite your friends to a performance, or arrange for an event at your church or school today.

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Sunday, October 10th, 6 PM

Poncho Sanchez to Perform at Rhapsody of Love Benefit Concert

We’re glad to announce that Poncho Sanchez, a world-class performer, will highlight our Rhapsody of Love Benefit Concert at St Andrews Presbyterian Church.

Poncho Sanchez is a Latin jazz-band leader and salsa singer. In 2000, Sanchez and his ensemble won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Jazz Album.

Also featured in the program is Ryan Cross, a renowned cellist and bassist, as well as television and film score composer. Cross has conducted arrangements for Michael Jackson (“This Is It” Tour), Earth Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder, and Alicia Keys.

Sponsored by New Hope Presbyterian Church.  View Promo Video.

All proceeds will go toward providing musical instruction for the children of the Willard Intermediate Public School in Santa Ana.

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church

Sunday, 6 PM, November 14, 2010

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Poster

John Turner Returns to the Presbyterian Foundation

John A. Turner has returned to the Foundation’s service as our Southern California Development Officer effective Monday, September 27.

He has given some eighteen years of service to the Presbyterian Foundation and was associated with Monte Vista Grove Homes in Pasadena, a ministry of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), for the last two years.

The presbyteries he will serve are: Hanmi, Los Ranchos, Pacific, Riverside, San Diego, San Fernando, San Gabriel , and Santa Barbara.

John will be based in the offices of the Presbytery of Los Ranchos and may be reached as follows:

866-860-3383

330 West Broadway

Anaheim, California 92805

[P.O. Box 910, Anaheim, CA 92815]

JAT@fdn.pcusa.org

Race to Nowhere Screening – St. Andrews

A film about the pressures faced by American schoolchildren and their teachers in an achievement obsessed public and private education system and culture, ‘Race to Nowhere’, comes to St. Andrews.

Thursday, September 30 at 7 p.m.
Purchase Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door

Please invite other parents in our community to join you. Following the screening there will be opportunity to divide into age-groups to discuss how our community and our churches can come alongside parents to prepare our children and youth to become healthy, balanced community leaders for our future.

Everyone Has to Deal with Conflict

Conflict is normal and inevitable — whether in the home, school, community, church or workplace. Leaders in all walks of life often have a responsibility to help others work through their conflicts.

The Mediation Skills Training Institute presented by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center (LMPC) is designed to equip church leaders with the skills necessary to deal effectively with interpersonal, congregational, and other forms of group conflict.  The five-day institute also includes a component on congregational intervention and consultation, placed within the context of family systems theory.

Although focused primarily on the church setting, the skills learned are directly transferable to other settings.  Thus, managers in business, attorneys, experienced mediators and others in leadership will be enriched by the training as well, gaining skills in a transformational model of mediation.

First Presbyterian Church, Fullerton

November 15-19, 2010

Brochure and Registration