The designated monthly Evangelism Community Sabbath falls on the second Saturday of the month, and this special occasion provides a unique opportunity for us to invite non-church people from the local community including our friends, neighbors, and family members to
experience Adventist worship and fellowship together with us. Because the next Community Sabbath is a few weeks away from Thanksgiving, we are therefore planning the November luncheon as an early thanksgiving dinner for ourselves and our guests.
The maintenance and general upkeep of the church property (building structures and grounds) is a collective responsibility of all of us, worshippers and members, and we thank you for your help in this ministry space. Your heart of service and willingness to offer your time,
skills, and resources in keeping these facilities, the gardens, and lawn clean and tidy are appreciated. Our next church work bee is scheduled for Sunday, November 9 from 2-6 pm with our deacons and deaconesses leading and coordinating the work. More volunteers and helpers will make the work light. Please bring needed tools for weeding, cleaning, painting, etc. Persons not physically able to help can bring water and snacks for workers.
The Communion Service in the Adventist tradition is a special time to contemplate and commemorate the death of Christ for us, sinners. For Seventh-day Adventist Christians, communion is an open invitation for members and guests to receive the blessings of God’s forgiveness and peace, to live life as followers and witnesses of Jesus in the world. This celebration involves foot washing and participation in the Lord’s Supper, and we will celebrate the next communion on Saturday, November 22. Plan to attend and be part of this important event in our church calendar.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving and in gratitude to God for His many and bountiful blessings of life, our congregation will be taking up a special thank you offering on the Sabbath of November 30th in lieu of the regular Lamb’s Offering. Your sacrificial giving for that Sabbath and week will help us with the Love Fund, a ministry account established specifically to support our local church members when faced with unusual circumstances and financial hardships.
Every year in the month of November we are reminded as a country of God’s goodness and faithfulness to us, His people. As a faith community, we are making November a season of gratitude and thanksgiving. In everything we do whether at home, in the workplace or here at church, we
want to show God’s grace by living out this value of thankfulness. To do this as a congregation, we are honoring and showing our appreciation to all serving volunteers from 2024/2025 during our worship service
scheduled for November 29th. This will also be the worship service providing opportunities for the congregation to share testimonies of thanksgiving.
It's not too late to join our Pathfinder Club for this year. All children 10 and older are welcome. Meetings are scheduled every 2nd and 4th Sabbath of the month at 2 pm. Call Nina if you have questions (503) 539-4250.
The youth calendar for the 2025/2026 church year includes Friday vespers scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 7 pm at the Youth Chapel. This is a special time and space for young people to fellowship,
pray and study the Word in a relaxed setting. Also included in the Fall, Winter and Spring quarters is a monthly social event, and the youth appreciate the generous support, prayers, and encouragement of the
church. For any queries about youth ministry, please speak or contact Shayla Faaletonu (971) 803-9150.
Please note that Pastor Puni is away on annual leave and returning to his normal pastoral duties from November 4. In his absence, Brent Sumaraga and Orrin Lundy, leading elders of the church will attend to the immediate and urgent needs of the congregation. Pastor Puni can still be contacted via email: erika.puni@oregonadventist.org.
The Rockwood church in partnership with PACS Mobile Food Pantry provide food assistance to individuals and families in the neighborhood on the second Monday of each month, and we welcome volunteers to assist in
the following areas: loading the trailer at PACS from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm and distributing food from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at 124 NE 181st Avenue. Please speak or call Kamille 971-284-2824 if interested in volunteering or have questions about this community service.
It is our thanksgiving tradition every November to be the presence of Jesus in the neighborhood by sharing Thanksgiving food baskets with our immediate church community, and the Pathfinders need your help. You can partner with us by bringing nonperishable food items to church starting now. Watch for sign-up sheets for perishable items as we get closer to the thanksgiving week. Thank you in advance for your support in helping our Pathfinder Club share the love of Jesus with others. Please call Nina with any questions (503) 539-4250.