Los Ranchos E-News

 August 2015
 
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IN THIS ISSUE:
  • Sabbath Energy by Tom Cramer
  • The Rise of Southern Presbyterianism by Forrest Claassen
  • Monte Vista Homes by Ray Heer
   
SPOTLIGHT ON:  



Steve Marsh and Lissa Smith enjoy a Youth Day

REFLECTIONS
Sabbath Energy
by Tom Cramer

Rest, or Sabbath—ceasing one’s normal toils—is the birthplace of all creativity and elasticity... Without proper rest, we lack the inner spaciousness to do anything special or beautiful or awe-inspiring. More

 
The Rise of Southern Presbyterianism, and Why You Should Care
by Forrest Claasen

Recently I spoke with an executive presbyter from South Carolina. He observed that the traditional language of marriage in the Southern church prior to reunion was not “between a man and a woman.” It was, rather, “between two parties.” More

WHAT'S MAKING WAVES
Los Ranchos Teaching Elders Who Reside at Monte Vista Grove Homes
by Ray Heer

Cards and letters are very welcome.  All have the same mailing address:

2889 San Pasqual Street
Pasadena, CA. 91107

Rev. Ray Heer, Los Ranchos founding EP
Rev. John Chandler, former EP
Rev. David Tomlinson, former EP
Rev. John Toay
Rev. Mas Hibino
Rev. Bill Van Loan
Rev. Tom Erickson
Rev. Bob Parry
Rev. Huw Christopher .  More
 

OUR VISION IS TAKING SHAPE
Los Ranchos Challenge Fund

The Presbytery of Los Ranchos has the opportunity to double its giving. The Leadership Team for the campaign is developing plans on how the matching gifts will work. Stay tuned.
 

BREAKING NEWS


UPCOMING EVENTS 2015


September 24  Presbytery Gathering. Covenant, Costa Mesa
July 19-23, 2016 Youth Triennium
 
Private Showing of War Room, August 27, 6:30 PM
Edwards Anaheim Hills Festival Theater, 8032 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road
Deadline to RSVP is August 14th.
Contact:
Rev. Beverly J. Powell,
Director of Congregational Care
New Hope Presbyterian Church
"Standing on His Promises"
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Presbytery of Los Ranchos
P. O. Box 910
Anaheim, CA 92815-0910

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