First Church of God

LOVE NOTE
October 2005

Love Is Spoken Here
Our Mission:

To be a loving fellowship committed to Christ and inspired to seek and lead all persons to salvation through Him.

YOUR CHURCH IN ACTION

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IN THIS ISSUE

LOVE LOAVES

PRAYER REQUESTS

BAPTISM

HARVEST PARTY

FALL BAZAAR SOUP LUNCHEON

SCHEDULES

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CHURCH CONTACT INFORMATION

Church Office:

276-1894

 

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

Pastor:

Rick Oliver

Youth Pastor:

Joseph Jurado

Administrative Assistant:

Kathy Persinger

In Christ that stengthens you, you are ready for anything. Rejoice today that God will give you power to meet whatever comes into your life, and that He will use it for His higher purposes. Walk in joyful obedience.

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Please remember to pray for the thousands of men and women who are daily risking their lives as they serve our nation in the armed forces. Also pray for their families who are left here to keep them safe and in good spirits until their loved ones return home.

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LOVE LOAF PROGRAM 2005

We can bring hope to needy children and families. This marks the start of an incredible journey. By participating in World Vision's Love Loaf program, our church has the opportunity to show Christ's love to families in need. The donations collected over the next few weeks will offer hope and help save lives of poor children and families around the world. Our participation in World Visions's Love Loaf program can change lives forever. World Vision works around the world to help needy families with access to things like: nourishing food and clean water, Education and Vocational training. Basic health care and seeds and agricultural training. Basic health care and seeds and agricultural training to help them grow their own food. Help save lives in Jesus name. Join with our church family and pick up a love loaf and Family Devotional. They will be available on the table in the entry at church. Bring your love loaf to church on Love Loaf Harvest Sunday (November 6th).

ANNUAL REPORTS

All board and committee chairs need to have turned in their annual reports to the church. If you have not done so, please turn them in ASAP so they can be prepared for publishing. Budgets for 2006 need to be prepared and submitted to the Board of Trustees so they can begin working and planning for the future. Contact Kathy in the church office (276-1894) or Tom Demianew (chair of Board of Trustees) for more information.

OREGON INTERFAITH POWER AND LIGHT

On October 12th, OIPL will offer two workshops to help people of faith save energy, money and steward creation. Both workshops will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Registration deadline is October 10th. If you are interested, the contact number is 503.221.1054 ext. 203.

FALL SOUP LUNCHEON AND HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR

This popular annual event is scheduled for November 11th and 12th. Crafters, we need our good quality, homemade, marketable crafts to sell for you. See Anita 276.3340

THE RESOLVE TOUR

An event for teen girls presented by girls of faith. The Women of Faith are having their first convention for teen girls. The convention will be held in Portland at the Memorial Coliseum on Friday October 14th and Saturday October 15th. This tour is going to feature the ZEOgirl pop band, Natalie Grant singer/songwriter, Laura Wilkinson Olympic Gold Medallist, Kimiko Sokdati US diving National Champion, Tammy Trent recording artist and dynamic youth speaker, Chad Eastham. More info in the church sanctuary or call the church office.

HARVEST PARTY

The annual Harvest Party is going to be Monday, October 31st starting at 5 p.m., There will be many fun activities for all ages to enjoy. The junk food walk is always a big hit. We ask for each family to contribute one bag of candy per child attending. This makes sure that we have plenty of sweets for all. See you there!

BAPTISM

If you have been thinking of being baptized, contact Pastor Rick or Pastor Joseph. They would be happy to answer any of your questions or concerns.

CANCER COMMUNITY RENEWAL PROJECT

The Cancer Community Renewal Project, originally established in 2000, as the Breast Cancer Renewal Project, providing people coping with cancer the opportunities to become empowered and strengthened emotionally, physically, and spiritually through a variety of activities and services. The CCRP promotes "compassionate support" as a treatment for cancer patients in order to enhance their ability to fight this disease. The Renewal Project is a run/walk for 1-3 miles starting at Roy Raley Park on Saturday, October 15th. Pre-activities start at 8:30 a.m. and the run/walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Our church is putting together a team of 10 people. If you are interested, please call Kathy at the church office (276.1894).

PEEK AT NOVEMBER

November 11-12 - Fall Soup Luncheon / Bazaar

November 6 - Annual Business Meeting

November 20 - Thanksgiving Dinner immediately following the morning service

LOST AND FOUND

There are many items near the coat rack in the church foyer. Smaller items may be found in the "Lost and Found" box. If you are missing something, or have found something, please contact Kathy at the church office.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS

Wednesday evening dinners have started back up. For only $1, come and enjoy wonderful meals. Have a desire or calling to help? Contact Patsy 276.4898 or Kathy at the church office to find out times that help is needed. Dinners always include dessert. Come and enjoy.

PRAYER REQUESTS

* Local Family - on the loss of a 17 mo. old child.

* Pat Hagan - for troops serving our country

* For Two local familes - who lost loved ones in Afghanistan

* For those affected by recent Hurricanes

* Pastor Rick - recent eye surgery

* Others facing surgeries and illnesses

SCHEDULES

Children's Breakfast

Oct 2 - Marty Ward

Oct 9 - Cindy Fitzpatrick

Oct 16 - Tom/Karen Demianew

Oct 23 - Charles Cook

Oct 30 - Steve Hart and Brad Stevens

Wednesday Snacks 

Oct 5 - Teri Brickey

Oct 12 - Whitney Porter

Oct 19 - Denis McAllister

Oct 26 - Karen Demianew

Infant Nursery 

Oct 2 - Karen Ashbeck/Marty

Oct 9 - Cindy Darlington/ Marty

Oct 16 - Whitney Porter/ Marty

Oct 23 - Teri Brickey / Marty

Oct 30 - Melissa Monkus / Marty

 

OCTOBER MEETINGS

Church Council - Oct 9 at 12:15 p.m.

Board of C.E. - Oct 16 at 5 p.m.

Wednesday Night Teachers

Preschool - K

Teri Brickey

K - 5th Grade

Tom D. and Charles C.

Sunday School 

Preschool:

Oct 2 - Tamara Pahl

Oct 9 - Robin Cook

Oct 16 - Jerod Ward

Oct 23 - Shellie Wyss

Oct 30 - Anita Lewis

K - 2nd Grade:

Oct 2 - Danielle Sackett

Oct 9 - Whitney Porter

Oct 16 - Patsy Phelps

Oct 23 - Chelsie Blair

Oct 30 - Anita Lewis

3-4th Grades:

Oct 2 - Kevin Porter

Oct 9 - Debbie Oliver

Oct 16 - Marylou Fletcher

Oct 23 - Becky Waggoner

Oct 30 - Anita Lewis

 

OCTOBER MUSIC SCHEDULE

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