Tuesday, June 19, 6:30 pm Bible Basics, Lighthouse
Thursday, June 21, 6:30 pm Prayer Team, Family Room
Friday, June 22, 10:00 am Life Group
First Graduation from Family Promise
Laura and her daughter, Yaretzi, will be celebrated tomorrow, June 16, at 2:00 pm at the Day Center at Sunset Presbyterian. All are invited to share ice cream and other desserts. Contact Bonnie Becker for more information.
Auction Items: Start saving your nickels now!
The "Beacon of Light" auction is still five weeks away, but there are already some fabulous items being donated. How much shall you bid on some of these?
- Tea party in the Lighthouse (date TBD)
- Dinner by Sandy Holt
- A night’s stay at the Embassy Suites
- Painting of Hay Stack Rock Beach by Pastor Brian
- Signed shoe by Trailblazers CJ McCollum
Don't forget - your donation form is due by July 1. Items must be dropped off at the church by July 15 (office hours are Tue and Fri, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm). It takes both donations and buyers to make an auction a success. Be sure to donate -- and invite your friends to the event!
Saturday, July 21
6:00 pm Silent Auction begins; Dinner
7:15 pm Live Auction
Camp IWannaBe
Summer fun for preschool through 5th grade kids that encourages them to explore God’s world through science, music, Bible stories, crafts, and service. Camp runs from Thursday, July 19 through Saturday, July 21, and concludes with a family celebration BBQ and the opportunity for hands-on community service as a family. Register at http://cedarmillchristumc.org
Join the Journey, 6.10.18
Question: Who are you in the world? Who are you in Christ?
Answers:
- Hopefully a light to those I encounter / A daughter; servant.
- Happy / Searching and learning.
- An optimist in the world / Forgiven child in Christ.
- Mother, daughter, partner, sister, auntie, friend / Believer, lover, admirer, faithful, hopeful, seeker.
- In the world I am an accountant, mother, friend / In Christ I am forgiven.
- A loser - poor, small, and weak / More than a conqueror.
- Forgiving.
- In the world I am someone who tries to be a good person / In Christ I am a child trying to follow the ways of the father.
News from the Revetts in Paraguay
The Revett's latest newsletter will tell a little of how you help Ava Guarani children stay out of vulnerable situations on the streets of the Asuncion metro area. You can also read the update at www.tmrevett.blogspot.com
Small Groups Meeting Next Week, 6.10.18 - 6.16.18
Monday, June 11 11:30 am Lunch Bunch, Family Room
Monday, June 11 1:30 pm Westside Readers
Tuesday, June 12 6:30 pm Bible Basics, Lighthouse
The Great Divide: Sit Down!
Pastor Christy Dirren
will be here this Sunday!
When asked "who are you?" one may answer by your name, your role, or give a blank stare pondering why they are inquiring of your identity. The primary answer is influenced by the context in which the question is being asked. If you were living in the SW coast of Asia 2000 years ago - modern day Turkey - you may have answered if you were a Jew or a Gentile, an apostle, a prophet, maybe even a magician. Paul's letter to the Ephesians addresses identity in the community and most important, in Christ.
Sheila Walsh: In the Middle of the Mess
Your mess is not too big for God. That's the theme of this summer's Online Bible Study by FaithGateway, which begins this week. Get free access to the videos for the six-week study plus other free downloadables here, plus discounted prices for the book and study guide.
Join the Journey, 6.3.18
Question: How can you create space to truly rest? What distracts you from that rest?
Answers:
- Separation physically from others / Always have something I choose to prioritize as work
- By quieting my mind and being with God in a still place / Fear and stress
- Put away all screens (phone, iPad, TV) / Busyness; being a doer - wanting to cross things off my to-do list
- Get dog onto couch and lie next to him / Evil tutoring homework
- Through daily prayer / Pace of life
- Spiritual peace
Let's Change the World for a Local Family!
Joining together we can build all the frame walls for an entire Habitat for Humanity House before lunchtime! All the wood will be precut; if you can swing a hammer or hold a 2x4 in place, you're needed. If your skills don't involve work gloves, you're still needed -- to distribute water, set up breakfast items, and offer words of encouragement! Go to helpbuildhope.com/cumc for more information and to register.
Journey to Portugal
Josh and Risa Hobson, along with Taste of Excellence Catering, are hosting an evening of food and wine from Portugal on Sunday, June 24, from 5-8 pm. The proceeds will benefit a retreat center for ministry workers and their families throughout Europe and North Africa. Tickets are $50 per person and are available at www.tasteofexcellencepdx.com.
Pulpit Swap!
Pastor Brian will be switching places with Pastor Christy Dirren this Sunday, June 10. Pastor Christy comes to us from West Portland UMC with a message from the book of Ephesians, which tells us to "Sit Down!" To find out why, be sure to attend on Sunday!
I Will Give You Rest
On the 7th day of creation we read in scripture that God rested and hallowed that day as a day of rest. God rested from his labors, yet, did not NEED rest. He rested by example, by design, and by calling upon us to realize that our lives were meant to be lived in rhythm not in frenetic activity. Rest is part of the rhythm of every day, every week, every season. Creation knows how to do this. Seasons do this. Only people needed a command to “keep Sabbath,” a day of rest. Indeed in the bible we are told to strive for one thing, and one thing only and that was this, to “Enter God’s rest” (Hebrews 4:11). So is it any surprise that the Son of God, Jesus, coming to this people caught in the frenetic activity of this world would also come inviting us into rest, saying, “Come unto me all you who are weary and heavy laden and I WILL GIVE YOU REST…” (Matthew 11:29, emphasis mine). Sunday, Josh and Risa Hobson, being sent to give missionaries rest in Portugal, will be sharing about this very rest we need as well. Enter in this week in order to experience and participate anew in this REST set apart by God for you...
Join the Journey, 5.27.18
Question: When have you experienced the Holy Spirit speaking?
Answers:
- Through Pastor Brian
- Sometimes when I am at the ocean. God and I have a great conversation.
- When my grandfather was about to pass away. It gave me peace and helped me let him go.
- In my journaling
- When I agreed to go on a date with Daniel. We just celebrated 11 years of marriage.
Holy Spirit Speaking
Jesus walked with his disciples. Teaching, ministering. To them. To those around them. When he ascended to heaven he left them, but he did not leave them alone. He promised the Advocate, the Spirit of truth, the Holy Spirit would come and guide them in all wisdom and knowledge. We have received that same gift, but do we access it? Do we acknowledge the Holy Spirit moving in our lives? Do we even know what that looks like? Feels like? Sounds like? Come hear voices tell of their own experiences with the Holy Spirit speaking.
Summer's Comin'
Mark your calendars!
Saturday, July 14, 11am-2pm Lighthouse Celebration
Sunday, July 15, 11am Hagg Lake Baptism Sunday
Saturday, July 21, 6-9pm "Beacon of Light" Auction
Lighthouse Celebration!
Ps 66:12
We went through fire and water,
but you brought us to a place of abundance.
On July 14 from 11am to 2pm, we will join with our neighbors to celebrate our beautiful and functional Lighthouse. We are planning food (brisket, ribs, and hot links), fun, and a firetruck! But we need some help to pull it all together. If you're available, please contact the office at office@westsidejourney.org. Thanks!
Small Groups Meeting This Week
May 22 6:30pm Bible Basics, Lighthouse
May 22 7:00pm Family Promise Review, Family Room
May 23 7:00am Worship Design Team, Family Room
May 23 7:00pm Family Promise Review, Family Room
Join the Journey, 5.20.18
Question: What is your most intimate experience with God's Holy Spirit?
Answers:
- In His sanctuary; in His world.
- Journaling with God and being totally vulnerable before Him.
- Raggers ceremony in Yosemite.
- When I was in so much pain physically. I called out and He sent the Holy Spirit to soothe with hand - stroking my pain away.
- His touch.
- Certain moments with grandchildren.