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).
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
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.
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!
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).
November 11-12 - Fall Soup Luncheon / Bazaar
November 6 - Annual Business Meeting
November 20 - Thanksgiving Dinner immediately following the morning service
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 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.
* 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
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
