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:

June's activities

Camp Whitebranch

Prayer Concerns

Schedule of Helpers

Our Staff:

Senior Pastor:
Rick Oliver

Associate Pastor (Youth):
Joseph Jurado

Administrative Assistant:
Anita Lewis



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




SCHOOL'S 0UT

A school's out picnic is scheduled for Sunday June 13 after the morning worship service.  Watch your bulletin for food assignments.  A pie/cake auction will be held as a fund raiser for our VBS.  Get your favorite recipes ready so you can donate a pie or cake to be auctioned off.

Meredith Ward is getting marriedPampered Bride

A "Pampered Bride" bridal shower for Meredith Ward will be held on Saturday, June 12 downstairs in the Fellowship Hall at 1 p.m. You don't need to bring a gift. We'll watch food prepared with quality kitchen tools from Pampered Chef, which can be purchased for Meredith from her "wish list". RSVP to Karen Demianew, 276-5756, so you can get a recipe card to record your favorite dish to give to Meredith.

Summer Fun                Camp Whitebranch - COG Summer Camp
Parent-Child:
For those entering 2nd grade -- for parents or guardians and their same sex children ---July 9-11; $105 for both before June 25.
Primary 
For those going into 3-4 grades -- July 5-8; $95 before June 21 --- (a fun camp experience with traditional activities)
Junior
For those going into 5-6 grades -- July 19-23;  $145 before June 28 --- (Special TV production activities, vespers, night games, sports, and more)
Junior High
 For those just finishing grades 7-8 --July 12-16; $145 before June 28 --- (silent dinner, skits, morning circle, music, hikes, and lots of fun in the wilderness)
High School
For those going into 9-10-11-12th grade  -- July 26-30; $145 before June 28 --- (Service day, lots of movies and music, and something very different this year)
  •    Contact Anita Lewis to register
  •    Scholarships are available based on need

                                Men's Retreat

Allen Waggoner is coordinating a weekend men's retreat, Junr 18-20 at Corporation Guard Station, up the Umatilla River. The basis for this retreat is on John Eldridge's book "Wild at Heart". Allen has activities planned, good food and great fellowship. Contact him for details and fees.

                                    VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Plans are being made for this year's Vacation Bible School, June 21-25. If you would like to be a part of those preparations, contact Teri Brickey, 966-6962. High school age students and adults are needed in a variety of areas: snacks, crafts, crew leaders, music, decorations, clean-up, games and more! Student helpers earn a formal letter of appreciation that may be added to their resumes for job applications and future scholarship and college applications.

 ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

    • Allen Waggoner is leading the men in a study focusing on rediscovering a man's heart, the secret of his soul. It will culminate in a "Wild at Heart" retreat.   Allen encourages all men to come and check it out. 
    • Teri Brickey is leading the women in a Beth Moore study, "Believing God", which also started in April. Workbooks are still available for $15.00 each. This class includes a one-hour video on Sunday evenings at 5:30 p.m. 
    • Russ Warner is teaching a New Testament study that began that last Sunday in April. This adult class welcomes everyone who would like to take a close look at the people and events that surrounded the astounding times of the New Testament.

BAPTISM

If you would like to be baptized or know more about it, contact Pastor Rick or Pastor Joseph

NURSERY SCHEDULE

June 6
 Tina Williams             
June 13
June 20
June 27

BREAKFAST COOK & HELPER SCHEDULE

June 6
 Ruth Clark
June 13
 Rod and Karen Parker
June 20
June 27

WEDNESDAY SNACK SCHEDULE

June 2
 T. Brickey
June 9
 M. Lindell
June 16
 Cindy D
June 23

ACTIVITY PERSON

Patsy Phelps

An activity person is still needed for each Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. Is this a place where you could serve one Sunday a month? Contact Teri Brickey.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Evangelism Committee: 

Church Council:

Board of Christian Education:

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS

PRESCHOOL
June 6
 Karen Miller
June 13: Whitney Porter
June 20:
June 27:
K-2nd GRADE
June 6 Andrea Hanson
June 13:
June 20:
June 27:
3-4-5th GRADE
June 6
 Malina Lindell
June 13
 Becky Waggoner
June 20
June 27

PRAYER CONCERNS

Anonymous: Pray for a son who needs to find his way back to God and living a right life

Marlene & Mike Schuening: Pray for the family of Loy Hahn, 41, who passed away on Mother's Day, especially for her husband, Jerry.

Marty & Mandi Campbell: For Parker as she has been having some seizures. Pray for healing.

Anonymous:  For a person who needs strength to address a personal situation.

Craig & Karla Robinson: Pray for their son, Jeff Waterland, and all the troops serving in the Middle East, that they return safely to their country, their families and their friends.

Sherry & Terry Liedtke: For a family situation regarding their grandchildren.

Mary Lou Kroesing Myers: Pray for her Dad, a former COG pastor and member of this church.  He must go into a nursing home.  Pray for peace for  Lawrence and his family.

Email Anita or drop your request in the offering plate. Also over 65 names are on our e-mail prayer chain. Join us to strengthen our prayers even more.

WORSHIP TEAM SCHEDULE - JUNE AND JULY
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