January 15th, 2015
Faith News

 

January 18th, 2015
9:30am Worship with Holy Communion

Tempted in the Wilderness

Scripture Reading for this Sunday:
Matthew 4:1-17




 

Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy

From Pastor David:

Here are the ways I am planning to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement this Sunday: (I hope you’ll consider joining me!)

10:45am – ChristKids: We will read a story about the Civil Rights movement, watch a couple of short videos and talk about the connection between faith and justice.

2:45pm – View the film, Selma - I am inviting everyone to join me at the Evergreen Parkway Cinemas (2625 Northwest 188th Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124) for the 2:45pm showing of Selma.

Jazz/Gospel Worship @ 6:00pm – After seeing Selma, I am planning to go over to NE Portland and attend worship with the folks at Augustana Lutheran (2710 Northeast 14th Avenue, Portland, OR 97212) for their Annual Martin Luther King Celebration Worship.





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
Continues this Sunday, January 11th.



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.





Our January BUNCO activity was a huge success, with 15 ladies who came and enjoyed fellowship and food. Our monthly BUNCO activity will be held the 4th Thursday of every month, with our next BUNCO night on February 26th. We will meet at the church at 6:30 for food and conversation, and BUNCO will begin at 7:00. If you would like to sign up to play monthly or just as a substitute, please contact Kris Hoggard.

WINGS Upcoming Events:


Sushi 101 with the Jacksons

On January 24th we will meet at the home of Jane and Paul Jackson where Paul will instruct us how to make sushi! After lunch Jane will tell us about the years they lived in Malaysia. This will be a fun and informative gathering and everyone is invited. Please sign up at church or contact Kris Hoggard. The gathering will begin at 10:00 am and go until 2:00 pm and will include lunch (you are asked to contribute $3 to cover the cost of food). Even if you do not want to make sushi, please come and watch and enjoy the fellowship!



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.

 
                Service and Missions Team

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. 
Setting the Table
Oregon Synod Hunger Conference
A gathering of Lutheran hunger advocates to share knowledge and experience, to build relationships with colleagues, and to access resources.

 

January 24th
Emmaus Lutheran Church
1250 W 18th Ave
Eugene, OR 97402

January 31st
St. Andrew Lutheran Church
12405 SW Butner Road
Beaverton, OR 97005

10:00 am — 3:00 pm
Lunch is provided

There is no cost to attend.
For more information or to register visit
http://oregonsynod.org/hunger-conference

Sponsored by the Oregon Synod, the Benson Family Foundation through the St. Luke Social Concerns Committee, the Central Lutheran Foundation, Augustana Lutheran Church,
and ELCA World Hunger



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


 
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.


 
American Red Cross Blood Drive - February 25, 2015

 

The date has been set for the next ChristChurch Red Cross Blood Drive - Wednesday, February 25, 2015. If you gave blood before you are encouraged to sign up and donate again. If you did not or  have not, please consider donating to this worthy cause. We are hoping for 40-60 people, so help us get the word out by asking friends, co-workers, family members to sign up. Advertising materials will soon be appearing. Help is needed passing out flyers, contacting people, making appointments, baking cookies for the day of the drive, as well as other items. If you would like to help out the before the drive or on the day of the drive, please call the church office. 



 
 
WE have updated our WEB site!

The new web site is up and running!
Be sure to go www.comchristchurch.org a 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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