MAY LOVE NOTE First Church of God
		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.”
In this Issue:
Wednesday dinners Summer Camps Bible Studies Event announcements Schedules		WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERS Wednesday  night dinners begin at 6 p.m.  If you are interested in helping in the kitchen, please contact Patsy Phelps.  Where else can you get a full meal for only $1.00.  Come join us.
Church Info: Church Office: 276-1894 Office Hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed noon - 1 p.m.)		SUMMER CAMPS Senior High (Grades 9-12) July 11-15 Junior High (Grades 7-8) July 15-19 Junior (Grades 5-6) July 24-28 See Pastor Joseph if you are interested.
Our Staff: Senior Pastor Rick Oliver Youth Pastor Joseph Jurado Administrative Asst. Kathy Persinger		LADIES BIBLE STUDY "Captivating":   meets Sunday evenings at 6:30 in the church parlor.  Studying chapters from study book.  It's never too late to join this group. "WOW" (Women of Worth):  Tuesday evenings at 5:30 p.m. in the church library.  Weight in, do inspirational readings, journaling and give and receive input on weight loss suggestions. Hope to see you there.
		GRAD NIGHT Our traditional Senior Grad Banquet is scheduled for Sunday May 21st. We will be honoring several high school graduates with dinner, special video presentation and gifts, as well as briefly hear from grad parents. Everyone is invited to attend but you must RSVP to the church office with your reservation. Family and friends of grads are welcome as well as members of our church family. This is a special time in the lives of our students and we hope you can join them.
DEVOTIONALS Words of Hope Daily Devotional Requires Real Audio		BAND OF BROTHERS Meeting at Allen Waggoner's (43715 E. Stewart Ck, Rd in Pilot Rock) on Monday, May 9th at 7:00 p.m. Call Allen for directions (443-3043). All men are invited to attend.
Thought of the day from "Our Daily Bread Requires Real Audio		BAPTISM For those wishing to be baptized or are wanting to know more about being baptized, contact Pastor Rick or Pastor Joseph RIGHT AWAY!!
Our Daily Bread My Utmost for His Highest Back to Pendleton Church of God HOME PAGE		LIFE IS PRECIOUS "Life is Precious" is the theme for the 7th annual walk for life. This walk will be Saturday, May 27th. It will be a fun family event that will allow everyone to show their support for the Pregnancy Care Services. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. that morning and the walking starts at 10:00 a.m. at the train station park (Main and Frazer) near the Chamber of Commerce. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles, going down Court Ave to SW 10th and returning to the park. There will be music, festivities, raffle items, prizes, and lunch for the walkers. If you are interested there are sign up sheets in the church office or you can call the Pregnancy Care Services at 276-5757.
UPCOMING MEETINGS Sunday School Teachers: Wednesday May 3 @ 6 p.m.		CALLING ALL KIDS We have started a new Sunday School curriculum with Veggie Tales. Come and join your favorite characters from Veggie Tales and discover how to build a powerful relationship with God!
Board of Trustees: Tuesday May 16th @ 6 p.m. Board of CE Sunday May 21 at noon		NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER National Day of Prayer will be observed on Thursday May 4th from 12- 12:30 at the flag pole at City Hall. There will be guided and individual prayer. Hope you can come!
		MEN'S RETREAT Men's Retreat is at Corporation Guard Station and tentatively set for June 23-25.
		CENTURY RIDE Ride of the Centuries is in beautiful Eastern Oregon this year. Three days of support for your riding addiction. Grab your bicycle and come join the POW (Pendleton on Wheels Bicycle Club). This event will take place on Memorial Day weekend, beginning on Friday May 26th. They are expecting 200-250 riders from all over the northwest.
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 712 S.W. 27TH STREET PENDLETON, OR 97801 MAY NEWSLETTER		ATTENTION SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS We will be having a brief meeting on Wednesday May 3 at 6 p.m. during dinner. We will be going over the new Veggie Tales curriculum. It is very important that all attend this meeting. If you are unable to attend, please contact Becky Waggoner at 443-3043.
		PRAYER CHAIN If you have a prayer concern (or praise) that you would like listed in the Sunday bulletin or sent to the phone or email prayer chains, please contact the church office. Requests must be submitted in writing. If your request is a private one, please indicate such and it will not be printed, but will definitely be prayed about. We encourage everyone to take advantage of these resources. 276-1894 is the church phone number or email us [click here] with your request.
		OUR CHURCH IN ACTION
		SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER /WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULES May 7th:  Preschool: Tina Williams / K-2: Tamara Pahl / 3-4-5: Kevin Porter / Nursery: Debbie Oliver and Marly /Breakfast: Ruth Clark May 14th:  Preschool: Robin Cook / K-2: Whitney Porter / 3-4-5: Debbie Oliver / Nursery: ? and Marly /Breakfast: Anita Lewis May 21st:  Preschool: Jerod Ward / K-2: Patsy Phelps / 3-4-5: MaryLou Fletcher / Nursery: ? and Marly /Breakfast: ? May 28th:  ? Wednesday May 10th Snacks: Cindy Darlington Wednesday May 17th Snacks:  Anita Lewis Midweek Teachers:  Karen Ashbeck, Calvin Ashbeck and Judy Moore
		WORSHIP TEAM  SCHEDULE   May 7:  Communion; Instrumentalist to be determined;  Team:  Debbie, Judy, Lynda and Allen;  Reader: Faber and overheads: Anita May 14:  Special Music:  Judy and Allen; Instrumentalist: Darlene;   offertory: to be determined;  Worship team:  Rick; Reader: Curtis M, and overheads: Dave May 21:  Special Music: Jim and Patsy; instrumentalist and offertory: Darlene;   Team: Marty W, Hilda, Patsy and Jim;  Reader: Bud and overheads: Lynda May 28:  Sp Music: Marty C;   Instrumentalist: Darlene; Offertory: Marty W;  Team: Marty W, Cindy and DiAnna;  Reader: Maggie, and overhead: Joani