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PACIFIC SOUTH

President
Renae Paulson
Vice President
 Cindy Whalen
Secretary
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Mariann Vetrhus 
​Treasurer
Sharon Walters

Pacific South Region 2021 Report

This has been a very unusual year for the entire world. Covid 19 was declared a pandemic and a national emergency in March 2020. Starts and stops, open and closed, mandates continued for  15 months. Churches were ‘closed’ and celebrations were canceled. The schools haven’t  resumed for ‘in-person’ learning in my region. Fear has been mounting with some people being afraid that things will never be back to “normal”. Evidence is all around us that eyes are not on our salvation through Jesus Christ but are on the government to have the answer to save us and  make us safe. 

Does this remind you of a time in history when Jesus came into Jerusalem on a colt and He was praised? The crowds thought he came to save the world from all the corruption that was  occurring at that time. A week later they condemned him and crucified him in frustration and  anger.  

One consequence of the pandemic was the cancellation of our Women’s Retreat in March  2020. The retreat center that we used was sold early this year and our deposit was returned.  Without any promise of re-opening, we have been unable to schedule another retreat for 2021.  The WM Pacific Region South board has not resumed meeting yet this year as our state just  opened on June 15. Efforts to resume regional meetings will be pursued in September. All business has been suspended at this time. There is no change to the current executive team:  Cindy Whalen, Vice-President; Sharon Walters, Treasurer; and Mariann Vetrhus, Secretary. 

On a side note, the women in the local churches continue to find ways to work together on meeting the needs of their local congregations. 

Back to the beginning of the report. What can we expect going forward during these times?  We must engage in personal and corporate prayer for our country, our churches, and our brothers and sisters.  

We must be creative to continue our mission to equip women to grow in the Grace and  Knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

We must keep our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. 

Remember that this world is not our home, we are set apart, and have been called to proclaim  the gospel of Jesus Christ, our Lord. 

Respectfully submitted, 
Renae Paulson 
WM Pacific Region South President
Renae.paulson@gmail.com
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PAST EVENT: Pacific South Region Women's Retreat

March 29-31, 2019
Murrieta Hot Springs Christian Conference Center

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Purpose Statement:

Women Together…
Studying the Bible, individually and in groups, thereby growing in faith;
Supporting the Mission of the CLB in North America and internationally, in prayer, participation, and giving;
Serving Our Neighbors where we live and work, and pointing them to Christ;
​Sharing Our Lives, as sisters in Christ, with each other and with those who don’t know him.

The WMCLB is committed to seeking God’s direction, and trusts that He will establish our path.

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  • REGIONS
  • CONNECT
    • TEAM
  • EVENTS
    • 2022 Women's Convention
  • PROJECTS
    • Focus Project: House of Hope Playground Project
    • Airstrip in Chad
    • SWEET Retreat
    • Crisis Care Fund
    • HELP for Missionaries
  • GIVING
  • RESOURCES