An important ingredient to living life to the full is our capacity as humans to make friends and nurture relationships. As a church family, we want to celebrate our past relationships with former members and friends, and we have plans already for a Homing Coming Sabbath scheduled for the third Saturday in October with Pastor Gene Heinrich as our worship service speaker. There will also be a special testimonial service in lieu of Sabbath
School to revisit and celebrate what God did for us then. Please mark this event in your calendar and start contacting and inviting your former church friends to Rockwood on this Sabbath.
The youth ministry team have exciting plans for our young people for the Fall and Winter months starting with vespers, Friday, October 10 at 7 pm at the youth chapel. Join us for prayers and pizzas. The second vesper for October is scheduled for the 24th. On the evening of the 18th following the Home Coming Sabbath, the youth is hosting a gym night (7-10 pm) at PAES for the whole church with games for everyone. In addition to the organized games, the youth will also have food sale (cash only) as a fund-raising activity. Plan to join us on the evening of 18th and invite your friends. The youth appreciate the support, prayers, and encouragement of
the church. For any queries about youth ministry, please speak or contact Shayla Faaletonu (971) 803-9150.
We recognize that God has placed our congregation in this neighborhood for mission and we accept that God wants us to be agents of the gospel for positive change; and as a church we are invited to pray for the people,
families, and individuals who live in this neighborhood. This call to pray for the Rockwood community is a long-term commitment, and we encourage every member and family in our congregation to be intentional with this prayer focus. Beyond our personal and family prayers at home, we are also inviting you to take time to drive and/or walk the neighborhood while praying for the community. Also, on the third Sabbath of every month after the worship service, we are invited to remain in the
sanctuary for a few minutes to pray for our church neighbors.
The Rockwood church in partnership with PACS Mobile Food Pantry provide food assistance to 35 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 with Kamille Ross or contact her via this email address if interested in serving: KamilleKat@comcast.net
We are inviting all children 10 years and older to join the
Rockwood Explorers Pathfinder Club. Registration will be October 11th at 2 pm following the community and church fellowship lunch. If you have any questions or are unable to be there for registration, please contact Nina Kight (503)539-4250.