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A bimonthly e-newsletter to inform and inspire SCC employees and members

June 5, 2018

from the president • stories • events • job openings • bulletin board
From the President
We are in the midst of springtime, and it is time for Spring Cleaning! Last Thursday, we closed the doors of the conference office to the public and spent the entire day cleaning our desks, cabinets, closets and basement. We had accumulated stuff for six or seven years! We needed to assess if it was still usable and relevant or unusable and obsolete.

While I was cleaning in the basement, I recalled the same practice in a spiritual way. The children of Israel were told by Moses that they needed to “remove any leaven” from their houses; this activity was in remembrance of their liberation from Egypt by the Lord.

My friends, as we journey through this sinful world and contaminated society, we need to exclaim like David, “Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me” (Psalm 51:10). We need to be cleaned by Him, not every six or seven years – but every single day.

The past couple of weeks... Continue reading >>

In March, the Philadelphian church hosted a two-week revival titled “March Madness.” During the 10 meetings, 290 first-time visitors came to the church, located in Long Beach. Carlton P. Byrd, Breath of Life Ministries speaker/director, shared messages about the millennium, the Second Coming, the state of the dead, the Ten Commandments, the Sabbath, health/diet, baptism, and more.

“I was there for opening night and was tremendously blessed by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit,” said Royal Harrison, Greater Los Angeles Region (GLAR) director. “I want to thank [Philadelphian church] Pastor David Zaid and his leadership team for ... Continue reading >>

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Upcoming Events

📖 Vacation Bible School dates are listed on our website at scc.adventist.org/vbs.

💐 June 15-17 – Retiro Espiritual • 30 Aniversario • Buscando Vida Abundante. Hay 20 espacios vacantes. No espere hasta la fecha limite. Para mas información llame a (818) 546-8448. Click here for info.

⚠️ June 24 – Training in Donations Operations. Registration at 8:30 a.m.; training from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This training is open to anyone who wishes to get involved in Disaster Response. All new ACS Leaders are especially encouraged to attend this training along with their ACS staff, and also those whose certifications have expired. It is important that we as a conference have qualified individuals ready to step in and assist in time of need. Location: Southern California Conference, Committee Room. Cost: $20 per person (includes lunch & certification ID). Info: (818) 546-8405.

🗓 August 3 – ASI Convention & Young Professionals Mentoring Event. For all young professionals. Held during the August 1-4 ASI Convention in Orlando. Network with others in your field and meet mentors. Registration & meals: $119 (Fri-Sat), $149 (Wed/Thurs-Sat). Contact Ranela at ranela.k@gmail.com to receive the promo code for the discounted rate, more info on pricing, meals, lodging, housing coordinator and more. Click here for presenters and more.

📲 September 16 – Communication Workshop. Registration at 8:30 a.m.; training from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For church communication directors, pastors, teachers and everyone in between. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the thought of managing your church's or school's digital footprint? This workshop will arm you with simple tools and tips to effectively reach your audience! Location: Temple City church. Cost: $15 per person (includes lunch & materials). Check out the video below for more info, click here or call (818) 546-8461.

Check our website calendar at scc.adventist.org/events for all events!
Job Openings
Call (818) 546-8415 for more info or apply on our website at scc.adventist.org/job-openings.
Bulletin Board
Seeking Pastors and Nurses for Camp Cedar Falls Summer Camp Season 2018. (June 24-August 5). Needing assistance for each week of camp – Sunday to Sunday. There are six weeks of camp, beginning with Adventurer ages 6-9, Junior Camp 1, 2, 3 & 4 and concluding with Tween Camp ages 12-16. Please call or email Bob Wong, Director of Camp Cedar Falls at (818) 546-8439 or bwong@sccsda.org


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In Touch is produced by the Office of Communication on the first and third Tuesday each month.
Submissions are due on the Thursday prior to the publish date of each issue.
Editor: Lauren Armstrong • Submit events to communication@sccsda.org
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