Melissa Houston 4:04 AM (5 hours ago) Merry Christmas! This Sunday, December 22, the Christmas Offering is being received. This special offering supports Christian Church in Oregon. Programs of the regional church include: Global Missions, New Church Ministries, Women's Retreats, Church Camps, Future Planning, Pastoral Placements, Leadership Training, Nurture of pastors and those studying to be pastors. For more information see the attachment. Christmas Offering flyers and envelopes are at the Information Center in the Narthex. Also attached is the Church Scroll. "In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and they were terrified. But angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid; for see - I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.' And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!' " Luke 2:8-11, 13-14 Take care, Mel 美丽莎·休斯顿 圣诞快乐! 这个礼拜天 12 月 22 日,收到到圣诞节布施。这个特别布施是吃俄勒冈州的基督教堂。 地区教堂的计划包括:全球牧养,新教堂牧养,妇女退休,教堂营,未来计划,牧师人 员配置,领导训练,培养牧师和这些牧师的学习。更多信息见福建。圣诞节布施单张和 信封在前厅的信息中心。 也附上教堂书卷。 “ 在伯利恒之野地里有牧羊的人,夜间按着更次看守羊群。有主的使者站在他们旁边, 主的荣光四面照着他们,牧羊的人就甚惧怕。那天使对他们说:“不要惧怕,我报给你们 大喜的信息,是关乎万民的。因今天在大卫的城里,为你们生了救主,就是主基督。忽 然有一大队天兵同那天使赞美神说:”在至高之处荣耀归于神,在地上平安归与他所喜悦 的人。“。路加福音 2:8-11,13-14 保重 美丽
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Melissa Houston 4:04 AM (5 hours ago)Merry Christmas!This Sunday, December 22, the Christmas Offering is being received. This special offering supports Christian Church in Oregon. Programs of the regional church include: Global Missions, New Church Ministries, Women's Retreats, Church Camps, Future Planning, Pastoral Placements, Leadership Training, Nurture of pastors and those studying to be pastors. For more information see the attachment. Christmas Offering flyers and envelopes are at the Information Center in the Narthex.
Also attached is the Church Scroll.
"In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and they were terrified. But angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid; for see - I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.' And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!' " Luke 2:8-11, 13-14Take care,Mel
美丽莎·休斯顿
圣诞快乐!
这个礼拜天 12月 22日,收到到圣诞节布施。这个特别布施是吃俄勒冈州的基督教堂。
地区教堂的计划包括:全球牧养,新教堂牧养,妇女退休,教堂营,未来计划,牧师人
员配置,领导训练,培养牧师和这些牧师的学习。更多信息见福建。圣诞节布施单张和
信封在前厅的信息中心。
也附上教堂书卷。
“ 在伯利恒之野地里有牧羊的人,夜间按着更次看守羊群。有主的使者站在他们旁边,
主的荣光四面照着他们,牧羊的人就甚惧怕。那天使对他们说:“不要惧怕,我报给你们
大喜的信息,是关乎万民的。因今天在大卫的城里,为你们生了救主,就是主基督。忽
然有一大队天兵同那天使赞美神说:”在至高之处荣耀归于神,在地上平安归与他所喜悦
的人。“。路加福音 2:8-11,13-14
保重
美丽
俄勒冈州的基督教堂
2013 年圣诞节布施www.christianchurchinoregon.org
俄勒冈州是确定的一个 全球牧养地区。在俄勒冈州有 9 个圣会已经成为承认的全球牧养
教堂,以及 40 位已经受训过的牧师和牧养翻译来讲述全球牧养故事。11 位俄勒冈州使
徒妇女已经通过妇女对妇女的世界项目访问了全球的牧养伙伴。我们与 FEDICE 的合作
伙伴,是在厄瓜多尔的发展项目中与土著人一起工作的一个部门,挺强。去厄瓜多尔 旅
行布道是俄勒冈使徒 2014 年 7 月的计划。来自俄勒冈的 3 个年轻成年人准备 2014 年与
全球牧养去国外。去我们网站了解我们更多的全球牧养伙伴!
其他地区教会的项目包括:
牧师&这些学习成为牧师的人的培养
新教堂牧养 妇女退休
教堂营 领导训练
牧师人员配置 未来计划
The Church Scroll
Volume 71 #24 “Reaching Up and Reaching Out” December 29, 2013
The First Christian Church ~ Disciples of Christ ~ Salem, Oregon Church Services ~ 8:30 am, 9:30 am & 11:00 am ~ Sunday School ~ 9:45 & 11:00 am
What’s Inside Pastor’s Message pg. 2 Voting Report pg. 2 Prayer Party pg. 2 Celebrating our Church Family pg. 3 Calendar pg. 4 Children’s Message pg. 5 Youth Message pg. 5 Strengthening Families pg. 5 Deacons Sign-up pg. 6 Merry Christmas Giving Trees pg. 6 Check It Out pg. 6 Housekeeping pg. 7
Christmas Eve Services Tuesday, December 24
Two different styles of worship are offered on Christmas Eve. A special gift will be given at both services.
6:30 pm- Family Service Celebrate Christ’s birth with songs of praise, visual aids, and participa-tion by children and families in an informal setting.
11:00 pm- Candlelight Communion Service Featuring music by the Chancel Choir, soloists, small ensembles, the organ and Handbell Choir, as well as readings from the scriptures of the birth of Jesus. A communion service and lighting of candles
concludes the service.
Combined Service ~ December 29 10:00 am Worship
This will be our opportunity to sing the carols one more time and to recognize the leaders and accomplishments of our congregation. The theme for the day is “Now look what we’ve done.”
Worship will be followed by a soup and bread luncheon in the Fellowship Hall (If you have a bread machine you would be willing to loan, contact Michelle Gorman.) Bring all of your leftover sweets you want to get out of the house to share. During this event we will have an Outreach Fair exhibiting the many ways our congregation reaches out into the community and the world.
Prayer Party Tuesday, December 31 1:30 pm in the Chapel
We are celebrating the year 2014 at a “PRAYER PARTY”!
Bites of Bread from Bob This fall we studied the book of First Corin-thians. That is why I thought this version of the 13th chapter is so appropriate for this year. “ If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls but do not show love to my family, I'm just another decorator.
If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals and ar-ranging a beautifully adorned table at mealtime but do not show love to my family, I'm just another cook.
If I work at the soup kitchen, carol in the nursing home and give all that I have to charity but do not show love to my family, it profits me nothing.
If I trim the spruce with shimmering angels and cro-cheted snowflakes, attend a myriad of holiday parties and sing in the choir's cantata but do not focus on Christ, I have missed the point.
Love stops the cooking to hug the child. Love sets aside the decorating to kiss the husband. Love is kind, though harried and tired. Love doesn't envy another's home that has coordi-nated Christmas china and table linens. Love doesn't yell at the kids to get out of the way, but is thankful they are there to be in the way. Love doesn't give only to those who are able to give in return but rejoices in giving to those who can't. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails.
Video games will break, pearl necklaces will be lost, golf clubs will rust... but giving the gift of love will endure.” Author unknown God Bless, Pastor Bob Sunday Sermons
Pastor Bob Hanna
December 22– 8:30, 9:30 and 11:00 am (Fourth Sunday of Advent) Matthew 1: 18 - 21 & Luke 2:4-7: “Receive Him.” Aside from Adam and Eve, Mary and Joseph are probably the best known couple in history. What was it like to be the parents of the Christ child?
December 29– 10:00 am Combined Worship Matthew 2:7-12: “Seek Him.” The Magi brought gifts of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. We will look at the gift our congregation has brought to Christ in 2013.
Church Voting Report At the Special Board Meeting on December 8, 2013, the newly Bylaws were accepted with 37 “Yes” votes and 1 “No” vote.
At the Congregational Meetings on December 15, 2013, the newly Restated Articles of Incorporation were accepted with 106 “Yes” votes and 10 “No” votes.
The newly revised Constitution was accepted with 104 “Yes” votes and 12 “No” votes.
If you have additional questions on these three documents, please contact the governance committee: David Holler, Rick Ikeda, Susan Latham, Doug Parham or Bob Hanna.
Prayer Party Tuesday, December 31 1:30 pm in the Chapel
We are gathering in the Chapel where we will enjoy Israeli music, nibbles, and grape punch. You will have the opportunity to place your personal prayer requests on the Chapel WESTERN WALL, lift up requests for 2014 for our church body, have quiet time in the presence of God and wonderful fellowship with your church family.
At 1:55 pm we will begin our prayer time, as at 2:00 pm it will be midnight in Israel, thus the hour for our celebration. This timing was chosen so you are able to take your “lunch hour” from work to bring in the New Year in prayer, and still be home before it becomes dark.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Allison in the church office.
Thank You If there is debate about the true meaning of Christ-mas, it has ended. If you have someone bewildered by what it's all about, give them Virginia Krebs' phone number. There was such warmth, generosity, and truth in her short talk on Sunday morning that my heart was in my throat. Then she came and sat right by me while I was still incapable of speech, so I failed to tell her how she had so raised my spirits.
It was that kind of Sunday. I was broadsided first step into the Sanctuary by the beauty of the carol and enhanced beauty of Marilyn Reischke’s interpreta-tion. I sat, head down, unexpectedly undone by the power of music. Then Virginia Krebs explained to me why the weight of commercial endeavor cannot ever tarnish the goodness of Christmas.
Lots of petty distractions and complaints have given me excuse to miss some Sundays lately. I am glad I was able to be with this family on Sunday.
Merry Christmas! Don Vowell
Prayers For Bob Adams, recovering from surgery Nancy Austin, chemo treatments Dolores Blust, at home, recovering from hip surgery Rosealee Clemens, pacemaker surgery on December 31 Marilyn Fine, total knee replacement on December 26 at St. Charles Hospital in Bend, Oregon Sharon Weir, return of renal cancer to the bones
Strengthening Families Sunday, January 12 6:00 pm, Fellowship Hall See page 5 for more details. CWF Business Meeting Thursday, January 16 10:00 pm, Parlor Book Club Thursday, January 16 1:00 pm, Library Craft Day Saturday, January 18 10:00 am-5:00 pm Fellowship Hall Plenty of tables for all crafters… including quilters. The fellowship is awesome and there is always laughter. Come and create!
Special Coffee Hour for Phil & Betty Patterson 60th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, December 22 12:00 pm, Fellowship Hall Christmas Eve Services Tuesday, December 24 • 6:30 pm, Family Service • 11:00 pm, Candlelight Service
Merry Christmas! Wednesday, December 25 The building is closed and the church office will remain closed on December 26.
Service Sunday: December 29 10:00 am Combined Worship See the cover for more details.
Prayer Party Tuesday, December 31 1:30 pm, Chapel See page 2 for more details.
ISSUE 24 PAGE 4
Mark Your Calendars
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Happy New Year! The church building will be closed on January 1, 2014. Scroll Submissions All items need to be 100 words or fewer and due no later than Monday at 10:00 am– Jan. 6 Email to- [email protected] or drop off in Melissa’s box. Prayer Gathering Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21, 28 6:45 pm, Chapel CWF Group Meetings Wednesday, January 8 • J. Wilson– 10:00 am, Parlor
Children and Youth A Little Light from Laurie Thank you to all who shared in the special Christmas message presented by our children on Sunday. Aloha Christmas was a lot of fun. I am really proud of our children for doing such a great job with only one rehearsal.
I am very thankful for our directors and all the time and energy they invested in our children. Christine Sinibaldi and Judy Dyer make a great directing team, not only getting the kids involved but working out all the production details.
Kim Resch worked with the Cherubs (our 3-6 year olds), teaching them their song and loving them along the way. We had wonderfully talented adult actors who helped our children present the Christmas mes-sage. People dropped off Hawaiian decorations and even surfboards (which need to vacate my office, by the way). Our sound and light guys did a great job, as well as our 6th grade, cool “wise people,” who also served as stage hands.
Nancy Stebbins baked most of the brownies and cookies for our “Happy Birthday, Jesus” party after-wards. Beth Manzo, Carole Adams and Joan Behen set out the goodies and cleaned up before I could even get back down to do it.
It’s great working with such gifted people. Thank you everyone, especially our beautiful children.
Merry Christmas! Laurie Dyer
Ramblings from Riane We celebrated the sounds of the season by Christmas caroling. Thank you to all the youth and their fami-lies who helped spread Christmas cheer!
The youth Christmas party is Sunday, December 22, during Sunday School at 11:00 am in the youth room. The youth voted to have a gift card gift exchange this year. Bring a wrapped $10 gift card to the party. In addition to the youth Christmas party, we are making gifts for our families for Christmas during youth group time.
Thank you, Julie Towery, for providing lunch for the youth last Sunday and “thank you” to Laurie Dyer for volunteering to bring lunch this Sunday. If you are interested in providing lunch for the youth, see the sign-up sheet at the Information Center or you can contact me directly. It is a wonderful way to connect with the youth.
Snow Rally is a youth event for those in high school and it is taking place January 17-19. Forms have been handed out to the youth and are due back no later than January 5.
This past week, the youth focused on Mary’s journey during the Christmas season. They learned about the fears Mary faced but how her faith in God’s plan was greater. Oftentimes, things do not go according to our plan, but that is because God has a better one. During the busy holiday season, when the unexpected happens and things do not go as intended, remember it is God’s plan that is prevailing.
Blessings, Riane Towery
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES This program is designed to help strengthen family relationships through better communication for families of 7 year olds to high school youth. We are holding a Strengthening Families event and free dinner on Sunday, January 12, at 6:00 pm. Childcare for children under 7 is being provided.
RSVP by Sunday, January 5, so we know how much food and materials to provide. We hope to see you there. For more information, please call 503-363-9273.
Scheduling Church Equipment To schedule the use of equipment for Sunday School classes, events or meetings, please call the church during the week, 503-363-9273. Thank you.
Flower Calendar The 2014 Flower Calendar is on the bulletin board by the staff offices. Please consider sharing your memories and celebrations with your church family through flowers. Thank you.
We Need Books! Books, games, puzzles, videos, CDs, DVDs, tapes, and office supplies are needed for the Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF) Book Sale in February. Proceeds go to CWF mission projects.
Bring your donations to the Fellowship Hall now! No encyclopedias, please.
If you have questions, contact: Penny Blackwell, 503-399-0371 or Joyce Zook, 503-385-1607.
Merry Christmas Giving Trees Lampas International: A Ministry to Street Kids in Mexico City, Chalice Entry- Requesting donations of money
Liberty House, Family Building Blocks, Helping Hands, and Union Gospel Mission, Gathering Area- Requesting mittens, hats, gloves, and scarves
HOME Youth Center, Narthex- Requesting backpacks, hoodies (generic - no logos), beanies, clothes (especially larger, i.e., XXL), shoes, presents (DVDs, headphones, etc.), hygiene items (tooth brushes, etc.), sleeping bags
Marion-Polk Food Share, Narthex- Requesting donations of money and peanut butter
Interfaith Hospitality Network, Chapel- Requesting bedding and kitchen items (See tags on the tree.)
Make checks to First Christian Church and write the charity on the note line. Place in offering tray or take to the Information Center on Sundays or take to the office on weekdays.
Thank you and God Bless You!
All Deacons Sign-Up Sign-up on Sunday, December 22, at the Information Center and choose which months you are going to serve. The spaces left will be filled in with the remaining Deacons.
Thanks you for your service and participation. Carole Adams and Joan Behen Deacons Co-Chairs
Check It Out! When the Christmas rush is over and you want a relaxing evening with family and friends, remember to check out your Church Library for family videos. You will find a growing collection of inspirational family entertainment - movies you can trust for good moral values and godly messages.
Newest favorites are found on the New Book Shelf, including the inspiring true stories of Miracle of the Cards and Temple Grandin. Videos with a Christmas theme are set out on the back counter.
Be sure to check out the remaining collection of DVDs and audio books beneath the back counter of your Church Library.
Betty Charnholm, Librarian Ministry of the Books – For God’s Glory
ELDERS 8:30 & 9:30 am– Dave Rehbehn 11:00 am– Craig Johnson, Neva Clausen, Virginia Krebs, Bud Pierce
DECEMBER DEACONS
8:30 am Service– Russ & Tammy Colgan 9:30 am Service– Colleen Vawter 11:00 am Service– Rosealee Clemens, Bambi Rux, JD & Arty Day, Bob Krebs, Jim & Penny Blackwell, Jack Gill, Robin Bigham, Murray McNeil, Ethan & Monique Ownby Choir: Dennis & Dena Turner
SATURDAY FILL Margaret Cleveland
COMMUNION CLEAN UP
Jean Cronemiller, Judy Erickson, Barbara Kuhn, Barb Leisman
COFFEE HOUR
Keven & Claire Widener
FLOWERS Chapel– From Russ & Tammy
Colgan in memory of their loving son, Quentin.
Sanctuary– From Phil & Betty Patterson, in celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary.
Serving Sunday, December 29
ELDERS 10:00 am– Bud Pierce, Sharron Streeter, Loyst Streeter, Anna Russell, Kim Resch
DECEMBER DEACONS 8:30 am Service– Russ & Tammy Colgan 9:30 am Service– Colleen Vawter 11:00 am Service– Rosealee Clemens, Bambi Rux, JD & Arty Day, Bob Krebs, Jim & Penny Blackwell, Jack Gill, Robin Bigham, Murray McNeil, Ethan & Monique Ownby Choir: Dennis & Dena Turner
SATURDAY FILL Mildred Webb
COMMUNION CLEAN UP
Carole Adams, Joan Behen, Cecilia Larson, Debbi Rehbehn
NO COFFEE HOUR
Service Sunday 10:00 am Combined Worship
FLOWERS
From Gary & Joyce Frame, in celebration of their 50th wedding
anniversary on August 16, 2013.
December 15, 2013
GIVING General– $18,372.22
Building– $10 Special Offering– $195
ATTENDANCE 8:30– 39 / 9:30–73
11:00– 297
Sunday School– 104
December 8, 2013
GIVING General– $6858.01
Building– $0 Special Offering– $255
ATTENDANCE 8:30– 37 / 9:30–66
11:00– 190
Sunday School– 104
N U M B 3 R S
24 期 第 7 页
家务12 月 22 日服侍礼拜天 12 月 29 日服侍礼拜天 长老 长老
8:30&9:30am—达夫·瑞宾汉 10:00am--巴德·皮尔斯,沙荣·斯垂
11:00am—克瑞格·约翰森,尼瓦·克劳森,弗 特,安娜·罗素,金·瑞斯驰
吉尼亚·科伯斯,巴德·皮尔斯 12 月执事
12 月执事 8:30am服侍--如斯&塔米·科跟
8:30am服侍—如斯&塔米·科根 9:30am服侍--克林·瓦沃特
9:30am服侍—科林·瓦沃特 11:00am服侍--罗莎丽·克莱门斯,
11:00am 服侍—罗莎丽·克莱门斯,巴姆比·如 巴姆比·如克斯,JD&阿提·得,鲍
克斯,JD&阿提·得,鲍勃·科伯斯,吉姆&潘 勃·科伯斯,吉姆&潘尼·布莱克威尔,
尼·布莱克威尔,杰克·吉尔,罗宾·比格汉姆, 杰克·吉尔,罗宾·比格汉姆,默
默瑞·迈克奈尔,伊山&莫尼克·奥白 瑞·迈克奈尔,伊山&莫尼克·奥白
诗歌:丹尼斯&迪娜·特纳 诗歌:丹尼斯&迪娜·特纳
星期六填充 星期六填充
玛格丽特·克莱夫兰 米佐德·韦伯
圣餐清扫 圣餐清扫
吉恩·克柔奈米勒,朱迪·伊瑞克森 卡罗·亚当斯,乔恩·白汉,
巴巴拉·库汉,巴伯·莱斯曼 赛时拉·拉森,戴比·瑞宾汉
咖啡时间 没有咖啡时间
开文&克莱尔·威德呢 服侍礼拜天
花 10:00am合一起敬拜
礼拜堂—如斯&塔米·科跟纪念他们 花
爱的儿子昆廷 嘎瑞&乔伊斯·弗瑞姆庆祝2013年
礼拜堂—腓力&贝蒂·帕特森庆祝结婚 8月 16日结婚50周年
60周年
2013年 12月 8日 2013年 12月 15日
数 给 给
字 总数--$6858.01 总数--$18,372.22
追 建筑物-$0 建筑物--$10
凶 特别布施--$255 特别布施--$195
参加 参加
8:30—37/9:30-66 8:30-39/9:30-73
11:00—190 11:00--297
主日学--104 主日学--104
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