Community of ChristChurch
Faith News 
1.20.22
Online Interactive Worship
with Holy Communion
 
January 23, 2022, at 9:30 am 
 

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Community of ChristChurch Benevolence Team Update Jan 2022

 

What is the Benevolence Team?

The Benevolence Team is responsible for proposing the recipient(s) for our quarterly benevolence giving.

 

How do we arrive at the amount to donate?

The benevolence fund amount is based on general giving,  4% of general giving is calculated each quarter. The Benevolence team then meets to discuss needs in the community and make a designation for the special gifts. Your giving to ChristChurch also impacts local organizations with financial gifts. 

 

2021 Contributions and Recipients: 

2021 Q1 HomePlate Youth Services: $452.57 & Bienestar OR: $452.57

 

2021 Q2 St. Matthew Food Pantry: $786.94

 

2021 Q3 Project Homeless Connect Washington County: $1,058.00

 

2021 Q 4: Direct relief to victims of Hillsboro fire through the Hillsboro Community Foundation. 100% of the money donated will go directly to assist victims: $887

Total donated to community groups from 2021 giving: $3,637.08

 

Who is on the Team? 

There are about 10 volunteers on the team. The team chair is Eileen Gross and the council liaison is Cindy Kinnie. 

 

How can I get involved? 

The team meets on Zoom and via email. If you are interested in joining the team, please contact Eileen.

Free COVID tests by mail
 

Starting this week, you can sign up to have testing kits delivered directly to your home, at no cost to you. You can pre-order up to four testing kits per household at https://www.covidtests.gov, which will be delivered by the Postal Service within 7-12 days.

 

Order tests now so that you have them when you need them. If you have any issues ordering, you can get extra assistance by emailing https://emailus.usps.com/s/the-postal-store-inquiry or calling the help desk at 1-800-ASK-USPS.  

 

January Birthdays:
 
Craig Kinnie
Kelsey Stupfel
We wish you a very Happy Birthday! 
Do you have a February birthday or anniversary? Email Rachael to be listed next month. 
Community of ChristChurch is collaborating with Shepherd of the Valley to collect winter clothing items for those in need.
 
To make a financial donation:  An option has been added to our drop-down menu on the giving page on our website here. 
 
Get to know a Church Council Member:
Our January Council member feature is Jane Jackson
Where were you born and raised?
Born in Wisconsin.
Raised in Bend and Gresham, Oregon.
 
Who is in your family?
Raised as the youngest of five kids. Fond memories of going to early church in our ski clothes and driving up to Mt. Bachelor in the Volare Station Wagon.
 
What is your occupation or favorite hobby?
I enjoy working out, knitting, quilting, and reading fiction. I just accepted a new job with Solidgm as their Global Construction Program Manager.
 
How did you find ChristChurch?
I found Christ Church about 20 years ago through my brother.  
The pandemic has been tough for all of us and tragic for some. Are there silver linings from the pandemic you’d like to share?
Our family bonded with so much time together at home and many family meals.  It put a different lens on what's really important and made us all slow down.
 
What are you looking forward to?
I'm looking forward to my new job, new empty nest life, and fun new projects!
 
Is there a Bible verse that speaks to you right now?
1 Corinthians 13:13 says, "And now these three remain:  faith, hope, and love.  But the greatest of these is love."  >> Speaks to what are the greatest gifts from God.
Reminders & Other News:
Community of ChristChurch

This is Christ's church. There is a place for you here.

Mailing address:
 Community of ChristChurch

3300 NW 185th Ave #224
Portland, OR 97229

(503) 617-9526
www.comchristchurch.org
 
Staff:
Pastor David Eppelsheimer
pastordavid@comchristchurch.org  

Rachael Jans: Administrative &
Communications Coordinator
Online office hours
T & TH: 8am -5 pm & W 2pm-5pm
 admin@comchristchurch.org
We are a Reconciling in Christ Congregation. We are a faith community that is committed to the welcome, inclusion, celebration, and advocacy for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions; that work for racial equity and are committed to antiracism. Find out more here.
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