Dear Friends and Members of the Community of Christ, Greater Pacific NW Mission Center,
So much to share, so little time! Is this how the chorus of angels felt singing to the shepherds on Christmas night?!!!
Although we are a busy people, with a full calendar and a season of “busyness” upon us, let us remember the ultimate purpose and root of our actions and choices.
Thank you to each of you for your continued commitment not only to Christ, but to our own Community of Christ; a church that would not exist without the dedication of individuals, continually making the choice to give of themselves, of their time, their money, their gifts and talents and most deeply, of their love and patience.
May the peace and spirit of Christ wash over you, through you and around you this season,
Sincerely,
Nan Sargeant
Communications Coordinator
425-413-5968
YOUTH CAMPING LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP:
March 4, Portland area, 10 am to 5 pm, workshops on program development, youth recreation, campfires, youth worships and more! Contact Christie Ostendorp for more information, costendorp@cofchrist-gpnw.org; (503) 287-3450 ! REMEMBER! You must attend either this event in Portland OR participate in the March 7 teleconference if you are directing a mission center event
TELECONFERENCE for All Directors of Mission Center Events (you must participate in this call if you were not able to attend the March 4 workshop.) March 7, Tuesday night, 7 pm PST More details to follow; contact Bishop Bill McFarlin at (360) 574-2758, wmcfarlin@cofchrist-gpnw.org
MISSION CENTER LEADERSHIP MEETINGS
are scheduled for 3 consecutive Saturdays in March as an opportunity for learning, sharing, fellowship and worship. Leadership Meetings dates and locations:
March 11 at the Renton Congregation, WA
March 18 at the Portland Congregation, OR
March 25 at the Eugene Congregation, Oregon
The same agenda, content and topics will be presented at each Saturday Meeting. It is expected that pastors and congregational leadership will attend the session that fits their schedules. Alaska congregational leaders will participate via conference call. The meetings will begin at 10:00 am, lunch will be provided, and we will end by 4:30 pm. Presentations will include:
Healthy Congregations – Francine Inslee and Brad Shumate
Technology and Disciples Generous Response – Bill McFarlin
Public Ministry – Barbara Borkowski
Witnessing – Rob Borkowski
These meetings are intended for everyone who has a congregational or mission center leadership role and includes: Pastors, Associate Pastors, Congregational Financial Officers, Recorders, Congregational Communication Coordinators, High Priests, 70s, Evangelists and Bishops.
OREGON CARAVAN HUDDLE DATES
Actual Caravan Trip has been changed to: June 24-July 1. The destination will be announced in February. Cost is $175; $35 due at each huddle. Contact Chris Simonsen; (541) 942-1978 or (541) 510-0683; simonsen_christina@yahoo.com
| The Huddles | |
| January 7 & 8 | Roseburg, |
| February 11 & 12 | Cottage Grove |
| March 11 & 12 | Medford |
| April 8 & 9 | Albany |
| May 13 & 14 | Bend |
SPECTACULAR RALLY DATES:
Spectacular will be held at Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa, July 19-29, 2006. Contact Dick Harrison 425) 776-1421, jt_remy@yahoo.com, or Penny Hammac (360) 695-4307 , pennyhome@earthlink.net
for more information:
AARONIC RETREAT, SAMISH ISLAND,
April 21-23, Contact Norma Murphy; 360-666-6110 ; normageo@teleport.com Flyers are going out soon to all Aaronic ministers
FINE ARTS RETREAT, SPONSORED BY VANCOUVER BC CONGREGATION:
Apr 28-Apr 30 Contact Fred Brumm; 604-942-9455, wallbrumm@telus.net
SINGLES MINISTRY RETREAT, LEWIS RIVER
May 27-29 Contact Ken & Betty Fernandes 253-863-3254, bettyken2@aol.com
NORTHEND PUGET SOUND WA CLUSTER RETREAT
April 1-2, Contact Francine Inslee Weldon, francine@cofchrist-gpnw.org, Saturday and Sunday morning have been reserved for our North End Cluster Retreat entitled "Fools for Christ." We will enjoy food, fellowship, worship and consideration of our healthy congregations/the call to discipleship. ( Samish WA, Cedarcrest WA and Crystal Springs WA Congregations)
OUR GPNW MISSION CENTER REUNIONS: SAVE THE DATES!