Dear Friends,

Three families in our community have lost a parent in the last few weeks. Steve Herder lost his father, Pete; Linda Lusky lost her father, George; and most recently, Corinne Gross lost her mother, Nona.

Please keep these beloved sisters and brothers in your thoughts and prayers. May we care for each of these families with tenderness and compassion in this difficult time.

The Scriptures reveal to us that God has created us to live in community and relationship. We see time and time again that we cannot go through this thing called life alone. While we place our trust and hope in the promise that God is always with us, may we also remember and cherish the gift of one another, and the support that we can be for each other in times of trouble. If you are going through a difficult time; if you or a loved one in your life is sick or going through a crisis; if someone you care about is approaching the end of their life, know that you have a whole community here to help hold that with you.

Please know that you can always call me (503-617-9526 or in an emergency, 971-313-1281) to let me know. With your permission, Lucetta and I can make sure that the community is notified so that we can be the hands and feet of Christ for each other.

God’s peace,

Pastor David

The Worship Team will be part of the Hillsboro Holly Days Combined Christian Churches Choir. The Choir will perform on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 5:00pm to 5:30pm at the Civic Center Plaza, 150 E. Main Street, Hillsboro.

If you would like to join them, stop by the church and pick up a flyer & the music. You can practice on your own or team up with others who are going to get in a little together-practice time.

If you are interested, wish to carpool to the event, or have questions, please contact Denise DeMarre - denisedemarre@msn.com.

The Season of Advent begins on Sunday, November 29^th. The purpose of Advent is to make us pregnant with hope. For many, the holiday season is not filled with joy, family, and gifts, but anxiety, stress, and despair. Advent seeks to reframe our experiences with new expectations, expectations that will not disappoint. It is the expectancy that new life will start to grow within all of us. However, we must be willing to make room for an interruption. Can we make that space to receive this gift?

Our worship each Sunday in Advent will include short, thought provoking films designed to help us pay attention to the season, to a sacred, different time. Also in the season of Advent, we welcome…

Sunday, November 29^th: Guest musician, Donn Rochlin, will share his musical gifts and his story with us during worship. A composer and performer, Donn’s most recent musical project is called The New Memories Project. After an experience of tragic loss, Donn set out to write songs about finding beauty in the midst of tragedy. He will share some of the music from this project and cds will be available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds from this project will benefit Portland's Dougy Center, which helps grieving parents and families process the death of a loved one. You can learn more about Donn here… http://www.donnrochlin.com/donn-rochlin/

and The New Memories Project here… http://www.kptv.com/story/26659765/the-new-memories-project-a-portland-mans-mission-to-find-hope-in-tragedy.

The Women of ChristChurch are invited to the WINGS Breakfast / Small Gift or Ornament Exchange ($5-$10) on Saturday, December 12 at 9:00am. Sign-up sheets can be found in the Commons.

The Youth of ChristChurch are invited to a White Elephant Gift Exchange and a trip to The Grotto on Saturday,
December 12.

Youth will meet at Mission of the Atonement (7400 SW Scholl's Ferry Road) at 5:00pm to eat and have the Gift Exchange and then head to the Grotto Festival of Lights, returning to Mission of the Atonement around 9:30pm.

Bring $10 for your ticket, a wrapped gift under $5 for the white elephant gift exchange and simple finger food to share.

If you have any questions, please call: