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The Chalice Bluebonnet Area/LRGVD of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the southwest September 2018
Bethany Fellows Program Provides Crucial Support for Young Clergy For Rev. Kim Gage Ryan, Director of Bethany Fellows, the more ministry has changed over the last two decades, the more the program’s work matters. Bethany Fellows was founded 19 years ago, through Transition in Ministry grants from the Lilly En-dowment, and administered through Higher Education and Leadership Ministries (HELM), to ad-dress the unique challenges facing young ministers. “The first five years of ministry continues to be a time of transition and vulnerability,” Ryan says. “That hasn’t changed in 19 years.” Open to newly-ordained young ministers transitioning from seminary to their first congregational call, Bethany Fellows offers eight week-long retreats over the course of four years. At these retreats, groups of 32 Fellows share their challenges and successes with their peers in small groups, learn from experienced pastors and other church leaders, and spend 24 hours in silence. These retreats certainly provide support for the pastoral participants, but Ryan explains that these programs also support and strengthen congregations. “At its heart, Bethany Fellows is about helping young pastors, and consequently their congregations, partner in spiritual practices: sharing in their lives, praying for one another, being accountable, and continuing to be open to creativity and to God ’s call for where we are.” Read more Haga clic aquí para ver esta informacion en Español.
Dear Team Leaders, Regions, Areas, Churches, and All Our Partners in Compassion Ministries: We are pleased to announce a Match Grant Challenge is being offered by our long-time ministry partners. Northway Christian Church, Dallas, TX is offering a 1:1 match up to $50,000 “to encourage additional communities of faith to provide financial support of SWGSM’s sustainability into the future”. We have an additional $6,000 match from an extraordinary-ordinary church, First Chris-tian Church, Denton, TX, asking “for average churches with normal, struggling budgets to dig deep and give compassionately.” The Challenge will run from July 15 to noon September 4. For this Challenge, any financial contribution to SWGSM from a congregation of any denomination will be matched by Northway Christian Church, Dallas, TX up to $50,000 and First Christian Church, Denton, TX from $50,000 up to $56,000. This match is for cash donations attained by September 15, not for pledges unreceived. In-kind donations do not match this grant. We are hoping to offer a pledge match and an individual match in the future. Donations may be made through our website donations online (using desktop only) at www.SWGSM.org or by check to our PO Box 273, Los Fresnos , TX 78566. Donations can be directly from a church, or from individuals naming a church. We hold each of you and your churches in prayer as our partners as we continue to serve together to “the least of these” along the Rio Grande Valley. We pledge to continue in prayer with and for you as we make the best use of every dollar you place in our trust. Won’t you join us on the Jericho Journey? In Gratitude, Rev. Feliberto Pereira, Founder and Executive Director Sharmin DeMoss, Program Development Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] Click here for complete letter. Haga clic aquí para la leer la carta en Español.
SWGSM: Match Grant Challenge Ends Tuesday, September 4th
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Call for Ministers to Serve as Mentors Supervised Practice of Ministry (SPM) is one of the distinctive aspects of the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary experi-ence. Students, alumni and congregations agree that SPM courses are invaluable in preparing women and men for minis-try. Students make significant contributions to the lives of the congregations they serve; in turn, congregations help to train interns for a life of fruitful ministry. The philosophy of the SPM program weaves action and reflec-tion into the learning process. Having completed foundational courses in the Seminary curriculum, students are prepared to learn through concrete acts of ministry. This service takes place under the supervision of an experienced pastor and mentor who guides the intern in regular reflection on his or her life, work, and pastoral identity. Finally, the student returns to Sem-inary, now more ready than ever to integrate theory and prac-tice in the classroom environment. Click here for detailed information on Supervised Practice of Ministry (SPM). An SPM Orientation will be held September 26, 2018. If you are interested please contact Christal Fisher, Interim Regional Con-nection Minister at (214) 244-3665 or [email protected]. Haga clic aquí para ver la información en Español.
Update: 2018 CCSW Men’s Retreat
This is another reminder note about our men's retreat at Lake Brownwood on September 21-23. Click here for information and two ways to get Registration forms. It is much better for Bonnie Schuler's processing of registrations if you will register ONLINE. You can click on the pdf and print out and mail it in if you prefer, but we absorb the online fee, so there is no in-creased cost to you. Rev. STEVE RUSSELL has decided to coordinate a Dove Hunt prior to our retreat. Hunters and shooters coming to the Region-al Men’s Retreat if you would be interested in dove hunting or shooting clay targets on Thursday evening and/or Friday morning, contact Rev. Steve Russell, at (903) 530-4338 or [email protected]. Don't forget, Registration fees increase by $10 if you register after August 31st.
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Healthy Boundaries for Clergy Training In order to maintain standing in 2019, ministers need to check the status of their boundaries training with the regional office and, if needed, register for a course. Clergy who have not had boundaries training since December 31, 2012, must complete training by February 28, 2019, for renewal of standing next year. Online registration available by clicking on the links provided or register by calling the Regional Office at (817) 926-4687. English: Saturday, September 8 at FCC Pasadena English: Monday, September 17 at Brite Divinity School English: Saturday, September 29 at Northway Christian
Church English: Saturday, September 29 at FCC Midland English: Saturday, October 13 at FCC Canyon Spanish: Friday, November 2 at Central Christian Church English: Friday, November 2 at Central Christian Church English: Monday, February 4 at University Christian Church English: Saturday, date to be determined at El Paso-Las Cru-
ces vicinity Click here to view full details. Haga clic aquí para ver la información en Español.
Sept 8 Luke Primera IC de Lewisville Oct 6 Acts IC Emmanuel Oct 13 Revelation Primera Iglesia Cristiana Oct 20 Ruth, Esther, Daniel, Jonas IC Alfa y Omega Oct 27 Mark Iglesia Maná de Coronado Click here for flyer in English. Haga clic aquí para el volante en Español.
One of the ways Disciples have been engaged in the community and effected change is through the CROP Hunger Walk, a com-munity project of Church World Service. San Antonio CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, November 4, 2018 We have a new, family-friendly venue for the event: Walker Ranch Historic Park. You are also invited to hear Mary Catherine Hinds, CROP National Events Strategist, at our Recruiter Rally -- Saturday, September 8, at Bethel AME Church. Ms. Hinds is a fun, engaging speaker. Come learn more about the impact you and your congregation make through CROP Hunger Walk. Pack-ets of materials with our walk theme, “Veggies, Eggs and a Side of Hope” will be available for pickup. Questions? Call (512) 553-1671 or email [email protected] Austin CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, February 24, 2019 Celebrate the hard work, energy and commitment to end hun-ger of our participating congregations, recruiters and walkers on Sunday, September 9, 2018. The second annual Celebration event will be held at the Central Texas Food Bank. Featured Speaker: Mary Catherine Hinds, CROP National Strategist. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the work and mission of Church World Service. Please RSVP to [email protected]. Haga clic aquí para ver esta información en Español.
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Registration Now Open We encourage all congregations to make plans to be represent-ed at this event for educational opportunities and to be a part of making decisions about the restructure of the Southwest Region. Each member congregation shall be entitled to two voting dele-gates at the business session on Saturday afternoon. Each con-gregation of more than 100 participating members shall be enti-tled to one additional voting delegate for each additional one hundred participating members or major fraction thereof. These voting delegates shall be in addition to persons holding the office of ordained or commissioned minister. Ordained and commissioned ministers residing in the region who have minis-terial standing in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) shall be voting delegates. Click here for schedule, workshop description, training opportu-nities for clergy and lodging options. Haga clic aquí para ver la información en Español.
Disciple Oaks News
Challenge Course Weekend: October 12-14 Ever wanted to try the Disciple Oaks challenge course but didn't have a group to attend with? This course is designed so that now you can attend individually as part of an open enrollment group. New Facilitator Training Weekend: October 26 -28 Attending the challenge course weekend is a prerequisite for this training. During this weekend, you will build on your ex-perience in the first weekend and learn the equipment, safety procedures and technical aspects used in a challenge course. Click here for detailed information.
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2018 CCSW Regional Assembly
CYF Fall Rally............................................... November 9-11, 2018 Chi Rho Midwinter Retreat ...........................January 18-20, 2019
CYF Spring Rally ...................................................March 1-3, 2019 Family Camp ....................................................... May 24-26, 2019
CYF Conference .................................................... June 9-15, 2019
Eighter’s Camp ...................................................June 16-22, 2019
Beginner/Junior Camp .......................................June 25-29, 2019
Chi Rho Camp ........................................................ July 7-13, 2019 Check out discipleoaksretreat.net and facebook.com/discipleoaks for more information Click here for flyer. Haga clic aquí para el volante.
Mission South: 2018 & 2019 Dates
Fall Craft Bazaar
Saturday, September 29, 2018 Western Hills Christian Church
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September 2018
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3 BBA/LRGVD Office Closed in Ob-servance of Labor Day Holiday 9a Lilies of the Valley
4 9a Lilies of the Valley 5p Loaves and Fishes
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6 9a Community in Action 5p Loaves and Fishes
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8 Bible Olympics: Luke 9a Healthy Bounda-ries for Clergy Train-ing 4p The Open Table
9 2018 Austin Crop Hunger Walk
10 9a Lilies of the Valley 11:30a Alamo Cluster Meeting
11 9a Lilies of the Valley 12p Capital Cluster Meeting 5p Loaves and Fishes
12 1p Free Webinar for Your Church: Trend-ing Risk Manage-ment Concerns for Churches
13 5p Loaves and Fishes
14 7p DCCI Board Meeting
15 8a DCCI Board Meeting 10a LRGVD Meeting
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17 Healthy Boundaries for Clergy Training 9a Lilies of the Valley
18 9a Lilies of the Valley 5p Loaves and Fishes
19 11a Coastal Cluster Meeting
20 5p Loaves and Fishes
21 2018 CCSW Men's Retreat Southwest Hispanic Convention: Leader-ship Workshop
22 2018 CCSW Men's Retreat Southwest Hispanic Convention: Leader-ship Workshop 4p The Open Table
23 2018 CCSW Men's Retreat
24 9a Lilies of the Valley 5:30p Inman Board Meeting
25 9a Lilies of the Valley 5p Loaves and Fishes
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27 5p Loaves and Fishes
28 Southwest Hispanic Convention: Board Meeting 6p Children Worship and Wonder Training
29 Southwest Hispanic Convention: Board Meeting 9a Children Worship and Wonder Training 9a Fall Craft Bazaar 9a Healthy Bounda-ries for Clergy Train-ing
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The Chalice
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BBA/LRGVD Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
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