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Gifts on this Special Sunday fund programs that advocate for peace and justice in the United States and around the world. These programs empower United Methodists to speak out for removing structures and systems that harm God’s children globally. Please give generously!
We made good progress at the parsonage in April, tidying up the grounds and flower beds from the winter weather. There’s always another project we’d like to tackle, so if you enjoy working out-of-doors in the yard, please join our hard-working bunch (fueled with coffee and donuts) on May 19 from 9-11am. The warm weather…
The United Methodist Church’s top legislative body will meet at the Oregon Convention Center, the largest convention center in the Pacific Northwest, on May 10-20, 2016. Pastor Dan will attend a few days of the conference as part of his on-going continuing education. Here are some pertinent facts: General Conference is the top policy-making body of…
All men of the church are invited to a wonderful presentation by our Church Historian, Nancy Adams. She will fill us in on church events of the past, undoubtedly pique our curiosity, and answer questions you may have. Our church is over 125 years old, so there is much to reveal! Please meet at Josephine…
The Wesley Hall Renovation is completed. The church now has a beautiful hall for our activities. We want the remainder of the church to be more attractive and organized as well. Last fall the Ad Council authorized the Clean Sweep Task Force under the jurisdiction of the Trustees to clean out the cobwebs and other…
Our next UMW meeting will be Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. We have a special program planned which we think all will enjoy. Lourdes Tifre, our District Chair of the Education and Interpretation Committee will be our special guest. Lourdes will speak on Racism and ending Mass Incarceration. This is a timely subject…
John Shaffer, co-chair of the Missions Committee, delivered five Welcome Boxes and five Best Wishes Boxes in March to the Interfaith Family Shelter. The Missions Committee will be preparing five boxes of each type for the next delivery later this spring. Donations of money or items for the boxes are greatly appreciated. Chuck Durland
A Thank You from Trustees We had a great turn-out on Spring Spruce-Up day and the members of the Trustees want to thank everyone for their hard work, the good food and cheerful fellowship.
Newly renovated Wesley Hall will be dedicated on Sunday, April 24, 2016. On that day there will be one combined worship service at 10:45am with the dedication during the service. Afterwards we will celebrate with a finger-food potluck in Wesley Hall at noon. Daniel Foster, District Superintendent, and his wife Anita will be in attendance…
Rehearsals are Wednesday nights, 7:15 to 8:30 pm in the Sanctuary.