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Sunday Service June 6, 2010

Craig Brown

“Loving to Serve”
Luke 10:38-42

Adult Bible Classes – Each Sunday at 9 a.m. there is a study for adults (1) in the Fireside Room – The Truth Project – film #9; (2) Rm. #125 - the Conference Room - Philippians, (3) in the Family Life Center – “Revelation,” (4) Rm. #116 – Reference Library – High School Teens; (5) Rm. #120 - New Members Discovery Class

Children’s Bible Classes – Classes are available in the children’s wing for children from birth through 5th grade.

Teens – Middle school class meets in the small classroom at the back of the Family Life Center

Dwelling in the Word with the Steering Team in the Reference Library (Rm. #116) each Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

This week (June 4-10)

·         Tonight – Columbia Christian High School will conduct graduation exercises in our building at 7:30. Friends and families are invited to join the celebration.

·         Child care? If you are planning to participate in the Long Range Planning event this Saturday and need child care, please contact Christina Hill immediately. (360-254-1858).

·         Saturday - The long range planning event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church building. At this event we will build on what we learned from the missional patterns event we held in February and construct a plan to grow in the areas God is developing in and around us.

·         Help will be needed this Sunday immediately after services to carry boxes down from upstairs to the classrooms to prepare for our parking lot sale.  With enough helpers we can form a “human chain” to just hand boxes from person to person and no one will have to climb up and down the stairs a million times. See Bonnie after worship Sunday.

·         Sunday – Bridal Shower in honor of Sherri Kolster here at 3 p.m. Sherri is registered at Penney’s. To participate in a group gift see Linda Martin or Laurie Clark.

·         Sunday – Club Quest house construction foremen will meet in the Conference Room at 3 p.m. to discuss plans for this summer’s project.

·         A new Sunday evening class will begin June 6 starting with a finger food pot luck meal (sandwiches, chips, veggies and cookies) at5:30 p.m. The class will then view the Truth Project and group discussions from 6:30 to 8:30 in the Family Life Center. Contact Ken Albrecht for further details (360-521-5010).

·         Donations for our annual Parking Lot Sale to be held June 11-12 to support our Mexico Mission Project should be brought to the church office this week.

·         Wednesday – Memorial services for Nick Meyer will be conducted in our building at 4 p.m. A pot luck finger food reception will follow. The family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Vancouver Church of Christ DeWater Scholarship Fund. We are also accepting donations to help Nick’s family pay for the funeral costs. See one of the elders to help with this.

New Items

·         Teens – The first Faith Quest registration deadline is approaching. Forms are available from Tim Sibley. Turn in forms and payment by July 15 to receive the discount.

Coming Events

·         Bake Sale – During our Parking Lot Sale next Friday and Saturday, we will also have popcorn and baked items for sale.  See Niki Turner or Bonnie Miller to donate items for the bake sale.

·         J.A.M. (Men’s Saturday Gathering) has finished the Spring study and is taking a summer break. They will reconvene in the fall with a study on prayer. However, they will meet once a month through the summer for “Mocha and Mowing.” The first meeting will be Saturday,June 12 – Mocha at 7:30 and mowing at 8:30. Call Mike Sellers for details if you would like to join them (360-901-0255).

·         Bob Whiddon will be signing his newly released book Surviving the Marriage Fog at Crown Books in Vancouver Mall from noon to 3 p.m.on Saturday, June 12.  You can also purchase a book from Bob.

·         Car needed. Jay Don & Mary Lee Rogers need to borrow a car to use from June 12 through July 31. See Gene or June Andersen if you can help.

·         Blood Drive – Thursday, June 17 (contrary to what the printed calendar in the monthly “Vision” said). The Southwest Washington Blood Program will be taking your donations from 1 to 6 p.m. in the lobby. Sign up at the Information Desk this Sunday.

·         A list of items requested to send to Ukraine this summer is available at the Information Desk. All items should be brought to the church byMay 30.

·         Need information about Christian colleges for your college-bound students? Visit www.ccdnw.org for information about financial aid, schools and the annual College Day for Northwest families.

·         Christian Youth Theater will hold three summer camps in our building this summer and are offering two scholarships to each of those camps. See the church office for more information.

·         Sports camps – Columbia Christian Schools will host four summer sports camps (basketball and soccer). See the flier on the bulletin board for details.

·         If you would like to attend the next Women of Faith, see Cheryl Foster. Tickets for the Oct. 8-9 program are $89 including 2 lunches. Money is due by June 30.

·         Change Cans to benefit Mountain States Children’s home can be obtained at the Information Desk. Save your change and return the cans by July 18.

Prayer Concerns:

• Pray for those in our community (your friends and neighbors) who need to hear the good news of Jesus.
• Pray for the spiritual growth and maturing of our members (yourself included).
• Pray for the physical growth of this congregation and our ongoing building process.
• Pray for generous giving hearts as we desire to complete the lower level of our building and continue our regular ministries.
• Pray for our ministries that we might utilize our resources most effectively to proclaim the Kingdom.
• Pray for our preschool, Bright Beginnings, that our community will be blessed and that relationships with Jesus will be built through this medium.
• Pray for Camp Yamhill and all the camp sessions that will be held there this summer.
• Pray for our elders that they will be true shepherds of the flock.
• Pray for our staff that they will use their time wisely to serve this congregation.
• Pray for our deacons that they will have servant hearts.
• Pray for our families & marriage relationships between husbands and wives.
• Pray for wisdom and morality among those who govern our state and nation.
• Give thanks for those who protect our country and freedom to worship.
• Remember those serving the Lord in foreign countries: Andrew & Katie Brinley (Turkey), Andrew & Aimee Jo Martin (Uganda), Ben & Juliana Roberts (Brazil), Jay Don & Mary Lee Rogers (Ukraine).
• Our brother Nick Meyer was killed in a motorcycle accident Monday evening. Remember his mother Evelyn and brother Jamie as they grieve his loss. Memorial services will be conducted here Wednesday at 4 p.m.
• Continue to pray for Kammie Silbernagel as she recovers from a broken neck suffered in a car accident.
• Marcia Mayorga, former member here, is still in ICU at OHSU following a bone marrow transplant. She is beginning to show signs of the transplant engrafting and all major organs continue to improve. They are hoping for her tracheotomy to be removed in a few days. Visitors are not allowed but cards and prayers are much appreciated. Her home address is 3509 NE 165th Ct., Vancouver, WA 98682.
• For Levi Eggert’s niece Peyton to get a bone marrow transplant.
• Janelle Eldred needs a different work schedule so she can have more time with her family.
• Pray for our FriendSpeak readers that they will truly understand what they are reading.
• Several members have requested prayers for their relatives and friends who are suffering from various diseases. Pray for proper medical care and restored health.
• Levi Eggert needs prayer to find a job.
• Sharon Fikes is now at Orchards Elderly Care (10017 NE 62nd Cir., Vancouver 98662).  Remember her as she continues to recover from a stroke.
• Bob Rowland, former president of Columbia Christian College and minister for this congregation, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Prayers will be appreciated and  cards of encouragement can be sent to 3619 Larchwood Dr., Corona, CA 92881.
• Bill Patterson would appreciate calls, cards and emails (10255 SE Tower Dr., Gresham, OR  97030; 503-663-1740; accebill@comcast.net).
• Remember Aaron Bendickson, Kevin Kuehn, Diana McClenna (John Nissen’s sister), Shawn Moody, Shawn Moore (friend of Brian Hopper), Joanne Roberts, Larry Schoenborn, Linda Shrable, Ruth Shuff (Linda Martin’s mother), Alisa Turnis (friend of Linda Moody), Caitlin VanDerkamp, Kay Vinsonhaler and Sharon Walker (Don Straker’s sister) as they all undergo medical treatments for cancer.
• Pray for those with long-term illnesses that their pain and suffering will be relieved: Karen Barnum (M.S.), Jean Conway (general health),Sharon Fikes (stroke), Roy Goodenough (blood disease), Tiffany Housley (colitis), Jan Kuehn (emphysema), Gerald Lauer (frequent falls), Bill Patterson (congestive heart failure), Alimayu Price (kidney transplant needed), Peggy Price (diabetes and asthma), Nathan Romo (M.S.), Doris Ross (failing health), Jim Seagler (dialysis), Mary Shufflebarger (declining health), Greg Smith (back pain), Ron Smith (stroke), Tyler Vinsonhaler (seizures), Bennye Wright (emphysema).
• Those connected to this congregation who are serving in the Armed Forces (enlisted and active reservists): Tom Clark, Troy Edwards,Chris Gaede, Jeremy Graham, Alex Hess, Jim Maxwell, Bob Mikesh, John Knilans, Ed Reinhardt and John Schmuhl.

Classifieds:

·         3-way mix potting soil (1-2 yards) available to give way. U-Haul. Contact Grady Brown at 360-450-8908..

·         Spring Cleaning is around the corner. Bryan & Tiffany Housley have a Carpet Cleaning Business. Find them on the web atwww.sonscarpetcleaning.com.

·         Young Christian couple relocating to Vancouver area need reasonably priced house, duplex or apartment to rent. Please call Rachel Hess (805-598-1987) or Connie Hess (503-257-3115).

·         Soccer Camp for boys and girls 3½ to 5½ years of age. See Bryan Housley or call 503-449-8743.

·         Sports Camps – Columbia Christian Schools will host four summer sports camps (basketball and soccer). See the flier on the bulletin board for details.

·         Carl Shufflebarger, a self-employed and experienced drywall repairman and painter is looking for general handyman tasks. Contact him at 360-606-6375.

·         Columbia Christian Schools has begun a fund raising campaign to purchase the former Cascade campus with the sale of bricks on a “Walk of Faith.” Check their web site at www.columbiachristianbrick.com for details.

·         Any woman undergoing chemotherapy can arrange for an authorized organization to provide FREE housecleaning once a month while she is in treatment. Go to www.cleaningforareason.org to register.

·         Faith Notes – inspirational email messages from Ron Rose. Visit the website and subscribe free – www.faithteam.org.

• We are collecting Box Tops for Education and Campbell Soup UPC symbols to get materials for Columbia Christian Schools. Put your labels and box tops in the basket on the Sunday Market Table.
• Recycle your empty laser jet and ink jet cartridges, cell phones and papers. We receive income regularly from all of these efforts in addition to helping the environment. Paper should be put in the green recycling bin at the rear (west side) of our building next to the garbage compound. Ink cartridges & phones can be left by the Information Desk in the lobby.
• Donations of clothing and books can be brought at any time. We have now completed our third year and made $2,560.48 in the last 12 months thanks to your donations. Already since June 1 we have made $84. We can also sell video tapes, CDs, and DVDs. We are able to be paid for fabric items (pillows, linens, clothes, shoes, etc.) from a local agency as well. This income benefits the Mexico Mission Project.