PSWR Disciples,
May the peace of God be with you.
Did you know that this is Pastoral Appreciation Month? I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our PSWR Clergy and Pastors. Amid this pandemic, many pastors have championed and led their congregations from the inside out. Pastors have continued to pray, watch over and help us in all times of uncertainty. They have helped make mission, ministry, studies, meetings, worship, concern and care available and accessible in new and meaningful ways. Who could imagine that such a challenging time would launch these new ways of being the Church? Thanks to their boldness and creativity we are very alive in Christ. Please let me encourage our congregational leaders to find some special way to thank and recognize our pastors. How about a few extra days off for relaxation, refreshment and rejuvenation? Here is some help to make this time off possible from our General Church partner, National Benevolent Association.
National Benevolent Association is helping to celebrate our pastors with a sermon series: “For Such a Time as This.” Their October sermon series offers “prophetic voices from the NBA community that will inspire you to think critically and act justly while also giving our pastors deserved time off from preaching during Pastoral Appreciation Month! Here is the link with more information: https://www.nbacares.org/care-resources/oct-2020-sermon-series We’re proud to share that one of those voices comes from among one of our very own, Rev. Dr. Young Lan Kim, her sermon is titled: “To Break Down the Barriers.” We all are looking forward to its release next week. Way to go, Dr. Kim!
We hope you’ve already made plans and registered for our upcoming Regional Assembly (October 16 – 17, 2020). The Regional Assembly planning committee has worked hard to provide opportunities for Disciples of many ages, to become inspired, learn and reclaim “The New and Living Way.” This year, you’ll be able to join the assembly from the comforts of your own home, office, church and/or virtually, from anywhere. We have invited preaching from some of our prevailing Disciples voices, Rev. Chanhee Heo and Rev. Yolanda Norton. If you haven’t taken the time to register, please do so now and let us celebrate together, our beautiful unity in diversity. We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at Regional Assembly.
Please don’t forget to “Show your Love” for Loch Leven. Wildfires continue to be a concern for many others in California and neighboring states, let us continue to be thankful and prayerful for all those who fight fires.
Please remain safe and well.
Blessings,
Richie