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January 25th, 2015
9:30am Worship with
Holy Communion
The Beatitudes
Scripture Reading for this Sunday:
Matthew 5:1-20
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From January 28th thru Feb. 2nd, Pastor David will be at the
ELCA Youth Ministry Network Extravaganza in Detroit.
This is a learning and networking event for people who work in youth ministry and will also incude orientation for the Youth Gathering being held in Detroit this summer.
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Adult Faith Conversations
resumes this 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.
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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.
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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 25th.
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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.
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. You can still attend if you are interested - please contact Kris Hoggard (503-936-6735)-. 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!
Our next BUNCO activity will be held February 26th. We will meet at the church at6:30 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.
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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.
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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 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
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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.
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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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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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