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January 11th, 2015
9:30am Worship
Baptism of Jesus
Scripture Reading for this Sunday:
Matthew 3:1-17
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Youth & Parents Meeting this Sunday, 10:45am
This Sunday, Jan. 11th,
after worship, is the time to gather and start our planning for the Youth Dinner Theater fund raising event,
We need all hands on deck
for this planning, dreaming
and organizing session.
There is a part for everyone to participate in this event whether is is acting on stage, props, sound, dinner, serving, costumes, etc. Everyone has a gift to share and it is time to work
together as a team of adults and youth to accomplish a goal.
What can you do to help make it happen? Come find out on Sunday!
We hope to see you there!
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Adult Faith Conversations
will resume on Sunday,
January 25th, with three offerings...
THREE SHORT BOOKS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT:
A Bible Study of James, Jude & Philemon
Facilitated by Larry Wade
Larry Wade will facilitate a discussion around these three short books as an easy way to get into the New Testament.
The author of James was a pivotal leader in the early church in Jerusalem, while Paul focused on missionary work elsewhere. The five chapters of James focus on practical applications of Christianity and provide a lot of food for thought. Jude and Philemon are one chapter each.
Each week will be stand-alone so you can come for the entire series or come and go as your schedule dictates. The only requirements are to read the material ahead of time, to ponder the questions that arise from your readings, and to participate in the discussion while staying focused on the material. There will be no study guide, so nothing to buy, but you are encouraged to explore printed and online resources in addition to reading from your favorite translation of scripture.
HOLY CURRENCIES:
6 Blessings for Sustainable Missional Ministries by Eric H.F. Law
Facilitated by Pastor David and various Council members
In Holy Currencies, the author focuses on six blessings that characterize many missional and sustainable faith communities. These six blessings are: Time & Place, Relationship, Truth, Wellness, Gracious Leadership and Money. He refers to these blessings as currencies because in order for these blessings to thrive they must flow like the current of a river.
Your church council has been reading this book together since June of 2014 and we plan to continue to use this helpful tool as we continue to discern the path God is calling us to walk together.
This book is available on Amazon and from Chalice Press. We are now offering this Adult Faith Conversation opportunity for the Winter session that will focus on Holy Currencies and the six blessings it highlights. We hope you'll join us in this valuable learning for the sake of the whole community.
DAILY FAITH
Facilitated by Rhonda Eppelsheimer
What are the faith questions you wrestle with? What does it mean to live every day from a Christian perspective? Grab a cup of coffee or tea and join in with other adults on Sunday mornings to discuss current topics and reflect on
Emmanuel (Christ with us). These lively conversations will focus on a new topic each week.
This conversation has an open door policy and you are warmly invited to come spend time getting to know your brothers and sisters in Christ! You are encouraged to come every week but you can also join in for any discussion on any Sunday. There is no homework and guest and visitors are always welcome!
ChristKids
will resume this Sunday, January 11th.
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We are a group of women who are eager to build new friendships with other women in our church, strengthen the friendships we already have, and to serve God, each other, and our community.
Monthly BUNCO begins tonite at 6:30pm in The Commons. Please bring $1.00 for prizes as well as an appetizer to share. Future BUNCO activities will take place on the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30pm.
If you have any questions, please call Kris Hoggard at (503) 936-6735.
WINGS Upcoming Events:
Sushi 101 with the Jacksons
Mark your calendar for Saturday, January 24 and be sure to join other ladies of WINGS for
Sushi Making 101. Learn the art of making Sushi in a relaxed environment while Jane also gives us a glimpse of their life in Malaysia.
This will be held in the Jackson home.
Watercolors with Patrice
On February 21, you are invited to the home of Patrice Cameron to learn the fine art of Watercolors. This event also includes lunch. Space is limited to 20, so please sign up ASAP.
There is a charge of $10.00 for this event.
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Service and Missions Team Update:
The Service and Missions Team would like to thank all of you who donated toys for the December Barrel. You were so generous that we had to empty the barrel several times!
All toys went to the Hillsboro Fire Department. From there, they went to the Elks Club for distribution. More than 100 familiies received toy for their children!!!
Thank you for rmaking it a Merry Christmas for these children.
The Give-a-Gift program was very successful this year. Thank you to all who participated!
Both Living Water International and the Hertel Center Food Bank received several hundred dollars in cash donations. We raised over $1500* total. And thank you to those who donated for the poinsettias. Because the florist was so generous to donate them, the dollars were added to the Give-a-Gift Fund. Also thank you to church members who donated money in memory of loved ones. This was also added to the Give a Gift Fund. Thank you to all who made this so successful.
(*This number is lower than what was shown in the Christmas Eve bulletin because we had inadvertently added in the total for Poinsettias twice.)
Barrel of the Month
The Service & Missions Team will be gathering
new or gently used coats and blankets during January.
They will be distributed during the next Hot Chocolate Night.
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Honoring Spiritual Needs and Gifts:
From Inertia to Collaborative Action
by Providers and Congregations
A North American Free Webinar Series: January – June, 2015
1:00 - 2:00 P.M. Central Standard Time
These webinars are free, but registration required:
http://faithanddisability.org/webinar/
Monday, January 26, 2015
Including spirituality in assessment, evaluation and person centered planning processes.
Host and presenter, overview: Erik Carter.
Catherine Patterson, New York State,
Lida Merrill, Heritage Christian Services, Rochester, New York.
Rick Benjamin, Hope Community Services, Alaska.
Followed By:
Monday, February 23, 2015
Creative strategies by provider and service organizations for addressing spiritual needs and choices.
Monday, March 30, 2015
Congregational strategies for reaching out to agencies and working with them to identify and honor spiritual supports and enable inclusion and ongoing participation.
Monday, April 27, 2015
Strategies for congregations to use in building awareness and commitment within congregations.
Monday, June 29, 2015
Best practices and resources for moving from inclusion to belonging as contributing, valued members of faith communities.
Sponsored by the Collaborative on Faith and Disability and the Religion and Spirituality Division of the AAIDD, in partnership with the Autism Society of America, Parent to Parent, and the Bethesda Institute
For more information and registration, go to: www.faithanddisability.org/webinar
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Volunteer Opportunities at Tuality Healthcare
The volunteer program at Tuality is built around men and women of all ages and experiences that are committed to providing a compassionate, healing environment for their patients and their families through the many services they perform.
Tuality Healthcare is seeking volunteers who will carry out their mission with cooperation and enthusiasm. If you are interested in volunteering at Tuality, you must be at least 16 years of age and willing to make a minimum commitment of 100 hours.
More information about the process to volunteer is available online (www.tuality.org) or jenn.lunzman@tuality.org. or by calling the office at 503-681-1818.
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Mission ConneXion
Mission ConneXion helps connect churches, individuals, and mission agencies to the world's greatest need and opportunities. Mission ConneXion also holds training events to help equip individuals and churches in a variety of mission-mobilizing emphases.
Mission ConneXion is sustained financially by the generous support of individuals, churches and businesses committed to mobilizing our generation to engage our world in effective missions.
This is an annual event open to the public of all ages and this year will be held Friday/Saturday, January 16-17 at Sunset Presbyterian Church in Portland, OR. There will be guest speakers, 125+ workshops and 75+ Mission Exhibits.
This is a FREE event. For further information visit www.MissionConneXion.com.
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WE have updated our WEB site!
The new web site is up and running!
Be sure to go to www.comchristchurch.org and check it out.
Wander around and let us know what you think.
AND... if working on the interwebs is something you enjoy doing...
AND... if you have a little extra time on your hands...
AND... if you are interested in helping keep the web site updated and engaging...
... please contact Pastor David and learn how you can help!
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An Easy Way to Give
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