July 2003 Church of God News

We invite you all to come worship with us in our celebration of Jesus' love and experience the "LOVE THAT'S SPOKEN HERE". Expect God to do great things for you each Sunday.

Summer worship times will continue. Sunday School for adults (and the kid's breakfast club) will begin at 9:00 a.m. and morning worship will begin at 10:00 a.m. Children and students 3 years old through 12th grade will continue to be dismissed during the morning worship service. This will continue until Sunday, August 31.

As most of you know, Pastor Rick is on sabbatical this summer. During July we will have the following special speakers: July 6 -- Dave Shrout, July 13 -- Don Hodney, and July 20 -- Chuck Ellis. Please remember our special speakers in your prayers as they minister to us from God's word.

Volunteers are still needed for this year's VBS (Vaction Bible School) program, "Scuba Adventure", beginning July 7-11.. Volunteer to be a "crew" leaders to help usher children around to the various activities. Contact Teri Brickey, 966-6962 or call Anita in the church office, 276-1894.

Special Needs: Jelly in squeeze bottles, Red delicious Apples, 2 lb bricks of cheddar cheese, Red or Green bunches of grapes.

Our first "end-of-the-month" potluck will be Sunday, June 29 at Phyllis Mayberry's home, 3323 S.W. Kirk Ave. at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to bring a salad or dessert to share. Table service and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP to Phyllis at 278-2245 so she can make plans for the seating.

Our Wednesday night programs continue featuring something new this summer. we will get together and share a meal. Each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. food will be served for everyone. Dinner will be provided at the church with a donation of $1.00 per person. Dinner is at 6 p.m. with Bible Study following.

Our annual fireworks booth is in Albertson's parking lot again this year and is now open for business. Support our youth and get your zingers, poppers, sparklers, sizzlers, screamers, smokers, value packs and fountains there. The booth will also be open following the fireworks show at Community Part. Stop by for your "last-minute" purchase. The 4th is on a Friday and you'll need a LOT of fireworks to last the weekend! ! !

In case you haven't heard, the july 4th fireworks site has been changed FROM the Round-Up grounds TO the community park.

Terry Brickey invites everyone to her home (4311 S. W. Kirk Ave.) which borders the park.

¨ Teens, watch the Sunday bulletin and keep in contact with Pastor Joseph regarding activities for summer. I know lots of special events are in store for you this summer.

There are two water skiing days planned: June 22 and July 6. At this time they need boats and drivers. If you can provide either of those, contact Pastor Joseph or Billie Parker.

High School - (9-12 grade) -- July 28 - Aug. 1; cost iis $145 & includes rafting.

If you would like more information on what Campmeeting is all about, contact Pastor Rick or Debbie. This year's theme is "If Not Now.. When?" See the brochure for more details on this year's leaders, children's programs, youth stuff and more. Also information can be located in "The Contact" newspaper that gets mailed to your home monthly.

Children's Ministry: Contact Julie Ammons, (503) 556-0000. Volunteer helpers are needed as teachers and assistants for all ages.

A baby shower for newborn, Jacob Parker will be Sunday, June 29. Jacob Parker was born 6 weeks early arriving weighing 5 lbs, 14 oz and 18 inches long. His parents are Jeremy and Becky Parker.

PRAYER CONCERNS

If you are not on our “e-mail” prayer chain and want to be, contact the church office with your e-mail address.

Allamae Hicks - As she heals from a broken foot.

Kathi Zollman-PRAIZE for she is all done with chemotherapy. She is now concentrating on growing hair back and feeling better each day! She would like to thank everyone for their prayers and spritual support.

George Mize-as he continues chemotherapy and for he and Sue in their new home in Walla Walla. DON'T FORGET TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THEM!

Charlotte EliasonFor her great granddaughter, Sierra Carey, who will be continuing her cancer treatments for many many months

Marlene Schuening - Pray for her 18 month old neice, Grace, who is not yet crawling, walking, standing or talking very much. So far tests have not shown any obvious problems.

Marie Blocksom -Continue to pray for Darlene Marquardt's Mother. Marie, who lives in West Salem. She is MUCH better, but continues to be quite frail.

Darlene Marquardt - As she works the entire month of July at Meadowood Springs Camp. Pray for good weather and lots of energy. Malina Lindell will also be participating in this camp as a sign language interpreter. Pray that it is a succesful and great time for all participates, both children and adults.

Anonymous -- For a family member struggling with an addiction. They are currently in treatment on a trial basis - but prayer is needed so this person with remain and fully conquer this.

COG State Office-Missionaries, Tom and Norma Smith in Cairo, Africa, with a school for Sudanese refugee children, requests prayer for a large number of people

Board of CE -Praise for good turnouts for the adult Sunday School classes and the new summer classes. Also pray forOur living link missionaries, Wayne and Kathi Sellers and their family in Costa Rica - also be sure to check out the new bulletin board in the church foyer... .. Pastor Rick as he continues his sabbatical, Debbie, Nate, Lindsay and Luke .. Housing / employment concerns .. New Christians .. Church leaders for 2003 .. All 2003 boards and committees .. Pray for middle/high students.. Parents.. teens ... our school districts and their current financial woes... our state budget processes... our state and federal government ... service men overseas.. those battling addictions, and more
Marriage Relationships.. Pastor Joseph and the youth program .. Those choosing Jesus each Sunday ..

Special Ministry Need: We need people with sheetrock experience to continue work on the new nursery. Contact Jim Phelps today or call him at 276-4898.

PRAISE
Hilda Blair - For her great grandson, Jace Joseph Ashley, who was born last week here in Pendleton. He is the grandson of Hilda's foster daughter, Sally, of Salem.

E-MAIL ADDRESSES WANTED

If you have an e-mail address we would like to add it to our cyber address book. E-mail us at one of these:[email protected] [email protected] or Anita at [email protected] (If you would like to be added to our "cyber" prayer chain, please specify.)

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