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Community of ChristChurch
Faith News 3.17.22 |
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Online Interactive Worship
with Holy Communion
March 20, 2022, at 9:30 am
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Online Worship Logistics:
The online doors to our Zoom worship will open at 9:00am. From 9am to 9:30am, the worship space will be open for folks to gather and get settled in. Our worship service will begin at 9:30am.
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March 26, 2022 Hybrid Worship
Saturday, March 26th, at 5 pm
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
17625 NW Cornell Rd, Beaverton, OR 97006
- This service will be Livestreamed as well.
- There will not be a Sunday morning, March 27th Zoom service.
- Communion will be part of our service. Please note it is individually wrapped and there will be a gluten-free option.
COVID-19 Safety Protocols
For the congregation:
–Stay home if sick or been near someone who is sick
–Wear a mask, N95 recommended. We will have extras at the church.
–Practice social distancing
–No reservation is needed
To create a safe worship environment:
–Communicating the safety protocols
–Providing hand sanitizer and spare masks
–Selecting a well-ventilated space
–Creating socially distanced seating areas
–Limiting indoor activities to one hour
Updated policies:
- We will have singing with masks on.
- Pastor/soloists may remove their masks while speaking/singing.
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Winter Needs Collection Wrap Up |
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This year ChristChurch joined Spherd of the Valley in conducting a joint Winter Needs fundraiser project; together we raised funds and donated clothing items for several locally-based non-profits.
According to updated records, SOV and ChristChurch combined will have donated over $2,900 in new items/funds in addition to clothing valued at several hundred dollars. We donated to Beaverton's UGM Women and their Children, Greater Good NW in Hillsboro, and HomePlate Youth Services, by providing them with items they specifically identified.
Their needs varied but included items such as ponchos, heavy-duty paper plates, shampoo, body lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, laundry detergent, hand warmers, napkins, various individually wrapped snacks, and new and gently used clothing items.
In several cases, the agencies requested funds to aid them with their mission tasks, for example, HomePlate uses the money to provide bus cards for transportation, and GreaterGood NW uses funds to help pay fees for various applications for their clients. The items to the left are purchased items headed to UGM Women and their Children and Greater Good NW.
We are so blessed to have families that are able and willing to donate to this and our other outreach efforts. Thank you to them and to you all for helping.
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Pictures of the delivery of to-go foods and hygiene items delivered to Clare Rodgers at Homeplate totaling $1,302 |
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Baby Care Kit Updates
Mark your calendars now to attend the gigantic Pass It On Spring Sale April 8-11. This one-stop venue makes shopping easy and fun. Bring a friend or two and fill up your cart!
Dates: April 8-- April 11
Time: Friday 10-8 pm
Saturday 10-5 pm
Sunday 10-8 pm, 50 % off sale
Monday 10-2 pm, 75% off sale
Sizes and items needed:
9-24 months
- lightweight jackets, sweaters, or zippered sweatshirts with a hood
- Cotton T-shirts or Onesies, which can be converted into t-shirts
- Long or short-sleeved Sleepers, preferably w/o feet. Volunteers can remove feet, as needed.
- Caps and Socks
Want to tag team? I will be in line by 9:45 Monday morning with a bag in hand. Come, join the fun!
Sherrie Wade
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Midweek Lenten Services 2022
Throughout Lent, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church and our church have the opportunity to worship together every Wednesday evening at 6:30pm, in person at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, and online via YouTube Streaming.
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
17625 NW Cornell Rd, Beaverton, OR 97006
These are quiet, contemplative worship services designed to assist us all in our Lenten walk with Jesus toward the cross.
We continue to follow the COVID protocols created for us by our Worship Transition Team, with one exception: Because we will are bringing two faith communities together for these midweek services, we will also be asking participants to show proof of vaccination to attend worship in person.
Streaming:
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Cluster Dinner Zoom gatherings
Sunday, March 27 from 4:30-6:30 pm.
Everyone is invited to join this evening of cluster conversations!
Together we will continue to uncover Oregon Synod land stories, moving toward a new horizon of more whole truth-telling and steps toward repair!
- Who inhabited this land before European Americans did?
- What is the hidden history lying right beneath our feet?
Gather with folks from other churches in your cluster to hear how Peace First in Astoria is uncovering stories of their land and get updates from the synod office land story.
Click here to register for our Sunset cluster dinner.
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Now accepting nominations for Church Council
Do you know someone you think would be great in a leadership role at ChristChurch?
We are accepting nominations for a 2-year term. Your Church Council is a gifted and passionate group of people who love Jesus and love this congregation. Church Council currently meets once a month on Wednesday evenings via Zoom.
Curious about what happens at Council meetings?
Read past Council meeting minutes on our website here.
Nomination Process:
Submit a nomination online, via a Google Form.
Here is the online form.
Nomination forms must be submitted via the above Google form by Sunday, April 24, 2022.
If you have any problems with the online form
email Admin@comchristchurch.org.
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Get to know a Church Member:
Our March member feature is Sherrie Wade
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Where were you born and raised?
I was raised in Omaha and met my husband, Larry, there in fourth grade. We will celebrate our 57th anniversary in June.
Who is in your family?
We have two daughters and four granddaughters. One set live in Puyallup and the second in Boise.
Favorite activities?
Two book groups, gardening, piano, cooking, embroidery, and helping others.
How did you find ChristChurch?
I was invited to Christ Church by a co-preschool teacher to attend Alpha, an outreach program led by Fran Hodges. Later, Larry and I were impressed with the church’s international outreach to share the Gospel in Romania and Mexico. Closer to home, we were welcomed into home Bible study groups with hosts Lois and Bob Bizieff. Presently, I enjoy attending a small group led by Chris Moore and attend the in-person mid-week Lenten services hosted by Shepherd of the Valley. I am happy to be part of the Baby Care Kit team for Lutheran World Relief and look forward to our assembling project in October.
What are you looking forward to in 2022?
After two years of pandemic restrictions, we hope to make a driving trip to Omaha for reunions with family and friends.
Which Bible verse(s) speaks to you right now?
Two sets of verses guide my life:
Proverbs 3:5-6. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.
Ephesians 2:8-10. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, in which God prepared in advance for us to do.
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Pray for Ukraine
We are in the midst of another humanitarian crisis; this one caused by Russian aggression on Ukrainian soil. Hundreds of civilians have been killed or injured and millions are fleeing to neighboring countries for refuge. Our Ukrainian neighbors are suffering, and they need our help. We will continue to hold the people of Ukraine in our prayers.
Additionally, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of the men, women, and children of Ukraine by donating to relief organizations such as these:
Lutheran World Relief donation link
Hands of Hope donation link
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Community of ChristChurch
This is Christ's church. There is a place for you here.
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Mailing address:
Community of ChristChurch
3300 NW 185th Ave #224
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 617-9526
www.comchristchurch.org
Communications Coordinator
Online office hours
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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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