Church of God Newsletter April 2007

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.”

April 2007

“Sharing a Ray of Hope and A Hand of Love.”

OUR CHURCH IN ACTION

Sunday School Teachers for April

DATE	PRESCHOOL	K-2 ND GRADE	3-4-5 TH GRADE
April 1	Tina Williams	Tamara Pahl	Kevin Porter
April 8	Kathy Persinger	Whitney Porter	Debbie Oliver
April 15	Jerod Ward	Patsy Phelps	Mary Lou Fletcher
April

If you can’t teach on your scheduled Sunday, be sure to contact Becky Waggoner or Robin Cook (phone numbers available at church office)

NURSERY		WED SNACKS
April 1	Teri Ward	April 4	Teri Ward
April 8	Whitney Porter	April 11	Whitney Porter
April 15	Karen Demianew	April 18	Kathy Persinger
April 22	.	April 25
April 29
Midweek Teachers	Chuck Cook, Calvin Ashbeck and Karen Demianew
	MUSIC SCHEDULE

Date	Special Music	Offertory	Team	Reader/Overhead
April 1
April 8	Choir Easter Musical	Darlene
April 15
April 22
April 29

WEDNESDAY EVENING MEALS

Remember for only $1, you can get a wonderful meal at 6 p.m. each Wednesday. Helpers are needed. Contact Pastsy Phelps.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Church Council, Sunday April 22 at 5:00 p.m.

Board of Trustees, Sunday April 15 at 5:00 p.m.

Board of Christian Ed, Wednesday April 25 at 5:30 p.m..

LADIES RETREAT

May 18 - 20

Retreat

Mark your calendars. This year's retreat will be at Westminster Woods. Kris Grimm, licensed Pathways to Purpose coach, will lead this wonderful weekend. Spots are limited so contact Becky Waggoner right away. (443-3043)

EARLY MORNING WORSHIP

Come join us for early morning worship services each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.

SPRING SALAD LUNCHEON AND GARDEN CRAFT BAZAAR

Mark your calendars for April 27 and 28. Quality homemade items will be featured. There will be both gift and decorating items. Come buy your gifts for graduation, Mother’s Day, weddings, spring themes, July 4 th etc. All items are high quality. Come join in the feast and fun. We also need helpers. Call the church office to sign-up for a specific detail. (276-1894). We also need your quality crafts. Contact Robin Cook for more details.

PART-TIME PASTOR

Church council has made a decision to begin looking for a part-time Pastor in the area of worship and music. Please be praying for God's direction.

CIRCLE OF SISTERS

Meets every Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the church parlour. We are studying "Pathways to Purpose for Women".

BAND OF BROTHERS

Watch the church bulletin for dates during April

CHURCH LEAGUE BASKETBALL

Next games are April 5th at 6 p.m. and April 10th at 6 p.m. If you would like to join the team there is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. Contact Pastor Rick for questions.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

Meets Wednesday evenings. Eat dinner downstairs at 5:45. Videos at 6 p.m. and discussion time from 7 to 8 p.m.

YOUTH

Youth are now meeting from 9:30 to 10:15 on Sunday mornings. Grades 6 - 12 join together to have a fun time of learning more about God and what He has in store for our lives.

READING

Be sure to check in the entryway for good reading material (and free). Periodicals like “NEW MAN”, “TODAY’S CHRISTIAN”, “FOCUS ON THE FAMILY” and more are available

Church Info:

Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday
8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Our church office can be contacted at:
Phone:(541) 276- 1894
fax: (541) 276-6307
712 SW 27th Street
Pendleton, Oregon 97801

p1stcog@pendleton1stchurchofgod.org

Our Staff:
Senior Pastor: Rick Oliver
Associate Pastor: Joseph Jurado
Administrative Assistant: Barbara Johnson

Office Manager: Kathy Persinger

Church Board Members and Sunday School Teachers: Sign up for Church Email. Send Email to request an account.

THE FURNITURE LADY

APRIL 12

OPEN HOUSE 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

BEGINNING 7 TH YEAR IN BUSINESS Check Out “Pendleton’s Best Kept Secret”

Refreshments, Light Finger Food & Cake Special sales – Gifts for 18 & Under

And

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Sampler BBQ – hosted by Smokin’ John Burke NEWLY EXPANDED RETAIL AREA

Holder of 5 State BBQ Championships Check Out “Pendleton’s Best Kept Secret”

Beverages – hosted by Sherwin William Paints Business Card Drawing – Selected Sales

“PLUS”

MARCH 28 – MAY 11

SPECIAL SEALED BID AUCTION

6’ GRANDFATHER CLOCK

RECONDITIONED BY

EOCI CLOCK MAKERS PROGRAM

MINIMUM BID $350

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO EOCI CLOCK MAKERS PROGRAM

1816 NW 51 ST

PENDLETON AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK

541-278-0141

Becky Dunlap's Business Card - The Furniture Lady

ATTENTION:

Sunday, April 15th, after the second service, the congregation will vote on an amendment to the budget to allow the addition of a Minister of Worship/Music.

To be a voting member, one must be over age 18 and a regular attendee for at least 6 months and profess to have accepted Jesus as Savior.

E-Mail the church office if you have prayer requests you want in the Sunday bulletin or on the telephone chain.

Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. How awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth! PSALM 47:1

Galations 5:22-23

FIRST CHURCH OF GOD
712 S.W. 27TH STREET
PENDLETON, OR 97801

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