Pleasant Valley Church News – September 1, 2007

We’re glad you chose to worship at PVC this morning.

If you’re looking for a church home, please accept our

invitation to become a part of PVC’s family of faith.

 

 

THE FLOWERS TODAY are given in celebration of Austin Steffen’s 15th birthday.  Love, Mom.

 

CHURCH FAMILY:  We appreciate the outpouring of heartfelt love, warmth and caring that we have felt at this time when we miss our brother and uncle.  You are all a blessing, and we thank you for remembering us.  Ericksons:  Kathy & Russ, Carl, Avery.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!  Wanda Vaz and Alan Swope will be married on September 2 in a private family ceremony.

 

MORE CONTRATULATIONS to Jonathan Roxas and Ellen McKinney who will be married on September 2, at 3 p.m.

 

TO BECOME ONE:  All are welcome to witness Kimberly Broadfoot and James Baker exchange their wedding vows on September 9, 2007, at 11:00 a.m.  A reception will follow immediately.

 

OUT OF THIN AIR:  We are less than a month away from an exciting outreach event!  Out of Thin Air is a 4 night satellite experience about the creation/evolution debate, presented by

Shawn Boonstra of It Is Written Television, coming here Sept. 28-Oct. 1.  There are several areas where more help is needed to make this series run smoothly.  Please look for the sign up sheet in the foyer.

 

BIBLE WORKER BOOT CAMP:  To prepare for Shawn Boonstra’s February ’08 evangelistic series in Portland, Joe Cirigliano will be holding a Bible worker training program for all Portland

metro churches.  The first day will be from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sabbath, Sept. 8 at the Gladstone Park Conference Center Cafeteria, and will continue on Tuesday nights, Sept. 11-Nov. 13,

6:30-8:30 p.m.  All interest and experience levels are invited.  Look for sign up sheet and flyers on the Info Table in the foyer.  To register go to joe@iiw.org.

 

PVC WORKBEE:  (PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE)  Sunday, Sept.23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.  Bring rakes, shovels, gloves, clippers and trimmers. More details to come.

 

MUSIC MINISTRY TEAM MEETING:  Sept. 8, 2 p.m., after potluck.  All musicians, vocalists, multimedia and audio techs, and those who are interested in these ministry areas at PVC are encouraged to attend.  Questions?  Call Esther at 503-490-8927.

 

PRE-SELECTION COMMITTEE:  First  reading for Cindy Nutter to serve on the Ministries Search Committee.

 

PVC Calendar

 

Sept. 3       Labor Day;  church office closed

 

Sept. 4       7:00 pm, PVC Men’s group

                  7:00 pm, Building Project Committee

 

Sept. 5       6:30 pm,  Pathfinders, Adventurers

                                 Eager Beavers first meeting 9/12

                  6:45 pm, Wednesday Bible Fellowship

 

Community News

 

THE  MODE:  Women’s renewal group beginning Monday, September 17, 2007, 9-11 a.m.,    223 NE 103rd Ave., Portland.  Limited spots open.  For cost info, questions or to reserve your    spot call Audrey Woods, 503-252-212..

 

CONCERT:  The 17-voice Samoan Gospel Heralds will present a concert at 5 p.m. today at the Stone Tower Church, 3010 NE Holladay St., Portland 97232, 503-232-6018.

 

ESTACADA CHURCH 75TH ANNIVERSARY:  All are invited to attend this special event on Sept. 8.  Call Arline McGuire at 503-630-3578 for details about the potluck and connecting with former members and friends.

 

OREGON CONFERENCE CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES LEADERSHIP CONVENTION:  Imagine shaping the life of a child.  Plan to attend September 23, 2007, 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. at the Gladstone Park SDA Church.  Registration is required:  503-850-3535 or 503-850-3537.

 

PORTLAND’S “RACE FOR THE CURE” is scheduled for Sept. 23 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.  You are invited to join the Adventist Medical Center Team – look for the registration packets on the Info Table in the foyer.

 

OREGON CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S RETREAT:  Oct. 19-21 at The Riverhouse in Bend. Brochures with registration forms are now available on the Info Table in the foyer. Register by Sept. 4 to receive the discount rate of $90 (+ lodging -- call to make your room reservation, 800-547-3928). Cost increases to $105 after Sept. 4.  For more information, call Oregon Conference Women's Ministries at 503-850-3500. 

 

YOU’RE INVITED to apply to join the Adventist Medical Center Volunteer Services Team. Look for the flyers on the Info Table in the foyer for more information.

 

YOUNG ADULT RETREAT:  Sept. 7-9 at Big Lake Youth Camp.  If you are a collegiate or young adult between 19 & 35, this retreat is for you.  For more information and to pre-register, contact Aubrey Nelson at OCYM 503-850-3580.

 

BIG LAKE YOUTH CAMP GOLF TOURNAMENT: Play a round for Big Lake youth! You are invited to put a 4-person team together or join a team and play in the Bj. Christensen

Memorial Golf Benefit on Sept. 9 at 12 noon.  The tournament is at The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club in Aloha, Oregon. Call Aubrey Nelson for information and registration 503-850-3580.

 

LIVING HOPE  INTERNATIONAL needs your help.  Please contact Alvin Kimble for more information on how to get on the mailing list for our newsletter as well as how to contribute.  Phone 503-887-3590.  Thanks for lifting God up among the less fortunate.

 

LIKE TO SING?  Mt. Tabor Adventist Church is presenting a Lessons & Carols Christmas program December 21st at 7 p.m.  We are looking for quality voices to join our choir.  We especially need male voices.  For more information please call 503-233-7606.