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Inside this issue:

From the Pastor 2

Warrenton UMC News 3

Ministry 4

Important Dates 5

Bits & Bites 6, 7

Upcoming Events 8

Calendar 9

M a k i n g d i s c i p l e s o f J e s u s C h r i s t

f o r t h e T r a n s f o r m a t i o n o f t h e w o r l d . . .

J o y f u l N o t e s

2015

P a g e 2 J o y f u l N o t e s

A Note From Pastor Carol

Have you read the book In His Steps? It has been in print for over 100 years and is still having a powerful impact on the people who read it. The book cen-ters on the theme found in I Peter 2:21: To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

The author imagines Jesus coming into the worship service of a wealthy church. He is in the distressing disguise of a “very dusty, shabby and generally tramp-like” young man. The young man represents Jesus. The question that runs through the book is, “How would Jesus live, if he walked the streets of our hometown, if we looked around our church building”? Using the words and actions of Christ as our guide, we continue to ask this question of ourselves and of our church. How can we follow in these holy footsteps or our friend and Savior? Who is our neighbor and how can we extend Christian hospitality to them? “Where the Spirit of God is moving, love for God always, always, always overflows in love for neighbor”. (McLaren, We Make the Road by Walking, p. 216) We know God’s plan is that the Holy Spirit fuels all the friends of Jesus with the job of spreading the good-news message of God’s love, a message that includes both deeds and words. Being involved in mission locally and around the world is what motivates us to put all our effort and energy into our upcoming Spaghetti Feast and Auction Fundraiser. Why do we need funds? So that we can faithfully live as Christ’s followers; continuing to reach out in mission, following in Christ’s footsteps. I am asking each person at our church to boldly ask for donations for our auction. Also, I encourage you to be generous in donating your time through a service item (see my letter for ideas). An example from my own local experience: I asked my haircutter for a donation and she asked what we were fundraising for. I explained that we were raising funds so that we could continue to offer our building to the community and explained the many groups that do so and the services they provide. We are fundraising so that we can continue to offer help to the community. She was happy to put together a basket of products for a donation! (If someone needs a tax-deductible receipt, get one from the office). ***This week our church has been given an invitation to be involved in an exciting part-nership. The Board from the Astoria Warming Center has asked us to consider being their new home for 2015-2016. They feel our social hall and kitchen provide the ideal location to offer food and shelter to people who need a safe, warm space to sleep when the weather gets too severe. Board members will join us at our Council Meeting in June to give us information and to field any questions we might have. Please start praying for God to guide and direct us re-garding this amazing opportunity for mission in our own church.

It is a joy to serve with you,

Pastor Carol

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A Note From Pastor Jane

Living in the Rhythms of Ordinary Time

(inspired by Rev. Jan L. Richardson in Sacred Journeys) We are moving into the longest season of the Christian year, the season to celebrate the while we have times and rhythms of predictability, we spend a lot of time deal-ing with the day to day, often unpredictable happens and encounters with life in our place, in our community and in our internal seeking. I invite you to a time of celebra-tion for the ways we are sustained between the feast times and the fast times of our human condition.

We never know when the divine presence may show up as we go about our daily work and routines. Drying dishes, digging weeds, washing cars, repairing broken shelves and choosing our food are all part of our everyday. Be alert to your inner atti-tude toward these chores, activities and en-counters. God is always with us--seeking that crack to illuminate with Love's Light.

Blessings for this time, Pastor Jane

Worship, Study and Service

Opportunities during June 2015 All Sunday worship services start at 10 am. Arrive early for coffee and con-versation in the social hall or quiet center-ing time with music in the sanctuary. All

are welcome, just come as you are--God welcomes you!

WORSHIP June 7: Trinity Sunday and a celebration of 122 years of ministry in the Warrenton Church building. Key verse: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 June 14: Pastor Jane and Lay Leader Anne Stark are at Annual Conference. Our guest for the morning service is Mr. Tom Ryan of the Warrenton Food Bank. He will speak about the recent changes in the Food Bank provisions; how our donations are used and what is needed. Please come meet him and enjoy the fellowship. June 21: Father’s Day Celebration with Holy Communion. Please bring pic-tures of your Fathers and grandfathers for the altar. Key verse: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 June 28: Pastor Jane preaches on finding God in the rocky places, the empty cracks and the silence. Key verse: 2 Corin-thians 8:7-15

SERVICE AND STUDY Bible Study on each Wednes-day afternoon from 2-3 p.m. in the Social Hall.

Monday, June 1: Senior Lunch service at the War-renton Community Center. Our team sets up at 9:45 a.m.; serves lunch and completes light cleanup by 1 p.m. See you there.

Friday, June 5: OYA cupcake and birthday card delivery. Please keep writing your notes of encouragement to the gentle-men. We will bless them on Father’s Day and deliver them the next week.


Notes From Pastor Jane Continued

Food Bank

The most

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Iced-Tea, Lemonade, Canned

Meat like Tuna or Chicken,

Condiments, Peanut Butter

and Jelly, Baby Diapers,

Women’s Feminine Products,

Laundry Soap & Razors

Please know how precious your connections with us have been during these months since Jim's death in late January. Last year at this time, you were with us to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. It was such a great time of celebration. Now, those cards, calls, gentle hugs, messages, memorial do-nations and special gatherings have all been part of this early adventure with deep grief. The family has appreciated the ways you have shared your expe-riences and invited us to be in contact whenever needed. Your private atten-tion to me is so special. You are our treasure. Thank you. The contributions

to KMUN have exceeded $5000. Jim would be honored and humbled for that support. This short poem was written by granddaughter, Krysta and I wanted to include it for all of you to share. Our gratitude is overflowing.

My Guardian G-Papa Dear Guardian G-Papa , ever at my side. How lovely you must be to leave your home in heaven to guard a child like me.

When I'm far away from home or maybe hard at play, I know you will protect me from harm along the way. Your handsome and sweet smiling face, I see not, though you're near. The humor in your charming voice, I cannot really hear.

When I pray, you're praying too, Your prayer is just for me. But, when I sleep you never do, You're watching over me.

Marked By God: A pastor who recently traveled to Russia observed a curious sight on the roads. In their back windows, certain cars displayed a large card bearing only an exclamation point. After inquiring, he discovered that new drivers in that country are required to keep those signs up for seven years. What an incentive to stay on the

“straight and narrow” as one undertakes the responsibility of driving! The exclamation points made the pastor wonder: How are we “marked” when we enter into a relationship with Jesus? As we travel through life, what evidence indicates that we’re faithfully following him? How are we exclaiming our joy at being forgiven and redeemed? Try this: Write some exclamation points on sticky notes, and put them where you’ll see them often. No matter what detours or roadblocks you encounter, remember that you’re a beloved child of God — marked by him, through faith, for eternal life!

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Important Dates...

June 2 : Theology Pub @ Baked Alaska Pizza June 7 : Church Council Meeting (Note Date Change) June 8 : Fundraiser Planning/Finance Meeting June 11: Worship Team Meeting June 12: Annual Conference in Salem June 14: Annual Conference Ends June 16: UMW Executive Meeting and Potluck June 18: Newsletter Deadline June 18: Worship Team Meeting June 21: Father’s Day June 24: Astoria Music Festival Using Piano through Saturday June 27: Spaghetti Feast and Auction Fundraiser

Theology

Pub Tuesday, June 2nd

@ 6:30 p.m. At Baked Alaska Pizza

Theo Pub is a time to explore our thoughts & feelings about any topic & how it relates to our spir-itual journey. It is a trusting envi-ronment & we value respect for openness, honesty and laughter. Come and be part of the fun!

Hello Neighbor! Soup’s On! Thank you to everyone for your participation in our first Soup Service. We hung 48 Door Hanger Invitations and handed out many more. Did you meet anyone new? Remember to reach out to them in the coming weeks and invite them to have coffee or simply give them a call and tell them how special it was to have them here to share soup with us. Don’t be afraid to invite them to worship with us.

Pastor Carol described the planning and implementing of the soup service as a “Living Sermon”. It caused us all to dig deeper and maybe even made a few of us uncomfortable. Sometimes when we step out in faith, the unknown scares us. That should not stop us from following Jesus and spreading the good news of the gospel...even through the simple act of breaking bread with our neighbors and friends.

Warrenton UMC

122 Years in Ministry

Celebration June 7 @ 10 a.m.

You are invited to join us in celebrating a milestone of 122 years in ministry and to pray a prayer of thanksgiving for continuous blessings.

2015 Annual Conference June 11-13

Salem Convention Center Pastor Carol and Mary Frances will be away from the office to attend.


Bits & Bites

All mankind is one volume, when one man dies,

one chapter is not torn out of the book,

but translated into a better language. And every chapter must be so translated,

God employs several translators,

some pieces are translated by age, some by sickness, some by war,

some by justice,

but God's hand shall bind up all our scattered leaves again for that library,

where every book shall lie open to one another.

John Donne, 17 century English Poet quoted in the movie "84 Charing Cross Road"

Submitted by Pastor Jane

Free Qigong and Tai Chi Classes Tues & Thurs 9 - 11 a.m.

Fellowship Hall For more info or to register, please call Linda Williamson For Qigong-503-861-2063 Or Angela Sidlo-503-338-9921

For Tai Chi

Laura Hutson 4405 Commerce Astoria OR 97103 Ralph & Janet Todd 89281 Manion Drive Warrenton OR 97146

(No longer using PO Box)

Thank you for all your prayers for my husband, Paul Leighton. He is doing very

well after his stem cell transplant last July. He has now passed 2 months without any anti-rejection meds, and is off all other meds! He still doesn’t have any im-

munity so we’ll all feel a little better when he begins his baby vaccines in Au-gust. You can see in the picture how well he looks with our twins who just

turned 12 on May 1st, and my mom Marge. Below is an anonymous letter from

his donor in Germany. In 2 years we can share contact info. Sincerely, Laura Littlejohn

(This is the letter from the Stem Cell Donor)

Hello to a person in USA! At the beginning you have to know that I am not the best writer in your language. So I will try by the medium of “dict.cc”.

After more than a half-year after transplanting stem cells it appears to me the right amount of time to send

you my best wishes. Donating stem cells in July 2104 was a very interesting and exciting enterprise for me and my family. But

for you it should be one of the most exciting and exhausting experiences humans can do for health. And so I hope that your health will be better. God will give the rest.

To the present it seems that you are headed in the right direction. That’s why this letter shall convey our

pleasure to you. All, all, all the best…

An Unknown Person Who Sometimes Thinks of You

Back Row: Paul & Laura Front Row: Twins & Marge

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Please support one another as the family of God through interces-sory prayer. A let-ter or a call can be part of our pray-

ers! It’s also appropriate to lift these folks up during worship. For Healing and Health Concerns: Dorothy Lindstrom, Georgia (cancer treatment), Josh Prichard, Paul Leigh-ton (cancer treatment), Denise, Robin Taylor, and Teresa.

For Life Changes and Challenges: Someone facing a serious choice

For Strength in the Journey: For those affected by flooding and tor-nadoes

For Christ’s Church: For all the Father’s and those men who fill-in as Father’s

Please remember to pray for our shut-ins and those who cannot

make it for services.

Celebrating June Birthdays and Anniversaries

Be sure to wish these folks a happy birthday or

anniversary when you see them! Best wishes to all!

4 - Mary Ann Ylipelto 13 - Carolyn Hammer 17 - Christine Carpenter 26 - Frank Moore (W) 27 - Al Larson (W) 29 - Judy Johnson 24, 1977 - Pastor Carol and Dave Prichard 18, 1992 - Len and Christine Carpenter 22, 1974 - Thal and Carole Anderson

If you find that we have missed your birthday or anniversary, or we have the date wrong, please feel free to contact Darcy in the office and she will add your name to the list.

Priorities By Harmon Killebrew My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, “You’re tear-ing up the grass.” “We’re not raising grass,” Dad would reply. “We’re raising boys.”

“The greatest gift I ever had cam from God. I call him dad.” - Anonymous

What is a Dad? A dad is someone who wants to Catch you before you fall But instead picks you up, brushes you off, And lets you try again.

A dad is someone who wants to Keep you from making mistakes But instead lets you find your own way, Even though his heart breaks in silence when you get hurt.

A dad is someone who holds you when you cry, Scolds you when you break the rules, Shines with pride when you succeed,


Upcoming Events & More...

JUNE WORSHIP ASSISTANTS Schedule on the Volunteer Wall

Liturgists The liturgist reads the scripture

and helps the pastor with the service. June 7: Mary Ann Ylipelto June 14: Judy Hollingsworth June 21: Janet Todd June 28: Ellen Charles

Greeters Greeters hand out the bulletins and greet

people as they come into the church. June 7: Bev Aspmo June 14: Charlie Clark June 21: Harry Comins June 28: Gary Jacob

Flowers for Sanctuary These flowers adorn the Altar in the

Sanctuary to the Glory of God. June 7: June 14: June 21: June 28:

Coffee Mingle The Host makes coffee and provides snacks

during fellowship after the service June 7: Stephen Morden June 14: Violet Olsen June 21: Nelson Taylor June 28: Helen Jacob

Money Counters June 7: Violet & Bev June 14: Charlie & Nelson June 21: Ralph & Janet June 28: Sue & Pat

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY… 2nd Mile Giving for 2014 Budget:

$2657.74...We Did It!

Old Church Pews For Sale

6.5’ - $100 13’ - $300

For more info, call the church office at

325-5454

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NOTE: Community group schedule for church building use is on the reverse side

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Astoria First UMC Mondays Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. - Qigong Class - FH 10:00 a.m. - Tai Chi Class - FH Wednesdays Noon - Al-Anon-Wesley Room Evenings - Girl Scouts (Every Other Wednesday) - FH Thursdays 9:00 a.m. - Qigong Class - FH 10:00 a.m. - Tai Chi - FH

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Weekly Community Church Building Use

J o y f u l N o t e s

Warrenton UMC

Mondays Noon—AA 5 pm—AA Tuesdays 5 pm—AA 6:45 pm—AA (2nd & 4th Tuesdays)

Wednesdays 5 pm—AA 8 pm—AA, Native American Emphasis Thursdays 5 pm—Men’s AA 5:30-6:30 pm—NAMI (1st Thursday) Fridays Noon—Al-Anon 5 pm—AA Saturdays 10 p.m.—Wellbriety Group

Sundays 2-5 pm—Community of Christ

Each congregation blesses community organizations and groups with the use of their church building home. These groups are listed below; the calendar on the reverse is reserved for church-led activities and meetings. NOTE: Meetings and building use changes throughout the month; please contact the respective church office to verify availability of meeting space or for meeting changes. Thank you!

Astoria First UMC Room Legend U = Upstairs Classroom W = Wesley Room L = Library FH = Fellowship Hall PT = Powell-Turner Room WUMC= Warrenton UMC

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2015 Community VBS - Savannah Smiles: The Key to God’s Mighty Power July 14-17 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Mark your calendars now for our Community Vacation Bible School and get your running shoes on! We need Volunteers for Registration, Team Leaders, Team Helpers, Bible Story Helpers, Kitchen Helpers, & more. There will only be 2 meetings this year...dates to be announced soon. If you would like to be included in all VBS correspondence, please let the office know. You can reg-ister your child now at: unitedmethodistastoria.org. Register early to be sure you get a t-shirt. Be sure to invite your friends and neighbors. Posters are now available for posting...take one!

Daily Themes and Passages:

VBS 2015 - The Adventures of Savannah Smiles: The Key to God's

Mighty Power

Day 1: Bible Point: God has the power to provide

Bible Story: God provides for Elijah. (1 Kings 17) Key Verse: ʺAnd God will gener-ously provide all you need.ʺ (2 Corinthians 9:8)

Day 2: Bible Point: God has the power to comfort Bible Story: God speaks to Elijah. (1 Kings 19) Key Verse: ʺHe comforts us in all our troubles so that we can com-fort others.ʺ (2 Corinthians 1:4)

Day 3: Bible Point: God has the power to heal Bible Story: God heals Naaman. (2 Kings 5) Key Verse: ʺHe heals the broken-hearted and bandages their wounds.ʺ (Psalm 147:3)

Day 4: Bible Point: God has the power to forgive

Bible Story: Jesus goes on a cross to take away our sins, and then comes back to life. (Luke 22:31-24:12)

1076 Franklin Avenue

Astoria, OR 97103

Phone: 503-325-5454

email: [email protected]

Astoria First United

Methodist Church

Return Service Requested

Astoria Church Office Hours:

Tuesday 9 a.m.—2 p.m.

Wednesday 9 a.m.—2 p.m.

Thursday 9 a.m.—2 p.m.

Bishop: Grant Hagiya

District Superintendent: Peg Lofsvold

Pastor: Rev. Carol Prichard

Administrative Assistant: Darcy Bruijn

Astoria Lay Leaders: Chuck Albright & Sue Hicks

Diaconal Minister & Warrenton Pastor: Jane Hill

Warrenton Lay Leader: Anne Stark

Church Council Chairperson: Don Morden

Finance Chairperson: Nelson Taylor

Lay Member to Annual Conference: Mary Frances Gunn

Astoria First United Methodist Church

Warrenton United Methodist Church Cascadia District of the Annual Conference

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