March 30, 2014
9:30 AM Worship
Scripture Reading:
John 18:28-40
"Confronting Authority"
SPRING BREAK!
Due to Spring Break, there will be no Faith Conversation offerings this Sunday for any age (ChristKids, Friendship Club, OPUS and CREW or Adults). Enjoy a time of fellowship with coffee, tea, and treats following worship. Faith conversations will resume April 6.
Hot Chocolate Night
On Sunday, March 30th, OPUS youth, together with members of the Service and Mission Team, will have a "Hot Chocolate and More" night. The purpose of the night is to go into Portland to hand out hot chocolate, sandwiches and warm clothing items. Plan to meet at the church at 5:30pm to assembe food bags. After which we will leave for Portland and return to the church around 8:30pm.
Community Outreach - Eggstravaganza
Please help out with the egg hunt for the pancake breakfast and egg hunt at Lenox Elementary School April 19. Please bring wrapped candy and put in the the basket provided in the entry by no later than April 13.
WINGS - Blanket Project
We will start with a potluck lunch, Saturday, April 5th at noon, followed by an easy to make blanket project, no experience necessary!! Feel free to bring a friend and join us. We should be done at 4:00pm. All blankets are donated to charities. Any suggestions??: Contact Jane Jackson at: jane.m.jackson@intel.com.
Lenten Midweek Gatherings: Got Prayer?
Each Wednesday in the season of Lent between Ash Wednesday and Holy Week (March 12-April 9) we will gather at ChristChurch (in the Commons) to share a meal of soup and bread and explore a variety of prayer forms. We
will begin with supper at 6:30pm, have a brief introduction to the prayer style, engage in a time of prayer, and end by 7:30pm. If you would like to stay past 7:30 to spend more time practicing these forms of prayers you are certainly encouraged to do so. Everyone is welcome to be part of this time of prayer and fellowship. These evenings are designed to be family friendly, accessible and engaging for all ages.
Last week we learned about Praying the Scriptures. This Wednesday,
April 2, we will learn a little about Walking Our Prayers - Labyrinth.
Upcoming Wednesdays will cover...
April 9th - Embodying our Prayers
If you were unable to join us the last three Wednesdays, or would simply like
to explore the themes of 'Praying the Scriptures' further, click here
to access our new Faith Formation web page that is in its early stages of development. Follow the links to Singing Our Prayers, Coloring Our Prayers and Praying the Scriptures. Check back each week as new content will be added for each of the five weeks in the series.
If you would like to volunteer to make soup or help with set-up or clean-up for these Wednesday evening gatherings, a sign-up sheet will be in the Commons on Sunday morning.
There are lots of ways to participate in the life of this community in worship, learning, fellowship and service during the season of Lent. For a more complete listing of opportunities pick up a brochure in the Entry.
Council Nominations for 2014-15
We are now receiving nominations to fill three seats on the 2014-2015 Church Council. There are forms in the Entry for you to nominate a person who you feel would be a good candidate. Just fill out the form, fold it in half and place it in the basket. The deadline for receiving nominations is Sunday, April 6th.
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Barrel of the Month Club
This Sunday is the last day for the collection of children's books for Reading Awareness Month. Thank you for your donations. Many children will be thrilled to have a book of their own.
The Service and Missions Team is sponsoring a Food Drive during the month of April. The Barrel of the Month will be a dropping off place for your Food Drive Donations or you can place it on the shelves in the Worship Center. Non-perishable foodstuff, diapers and toilet tissue will be welcome. Food must be within the sell date. All will be donated to the Hertel Center Food Bank in Hillsboro.Thank you so much for your continued support fo The Barrel of the Month program provided by The Service and Missions Team!
Update: Blain Radford's Eagle Project
Blain’s Eagle Project, an accessibility ramp for our worship space, is completed. Check it out!! Thank you to all who helped with this very worthwhile project.
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