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. We will celebrate the next communion on Saturday, July 5.
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. Reach out this week to someone you are connected with on a regular basis and invite them to church next Sabbath, and remember to bring a plate of food to share with our guests.
The church leadership is committed to equipping and empowering church members for ministry. Our next discipleship training is scheduled for Saturday, July 19 during the regular Sabbath School time (9:30 10:45 am),
and this would involve the youth and adult classes only. Pastor Puni will engage participants during the workshop on a learning process that will help us, disciples of Jesus, to identify our spiritual gifts. This is a training not to be missed, and we look forward to seeing many of us attending this equipping workshop.
The Oregon Conference annual camp meeting at Gladstone provides opportunities for church members from across the Conference and guests from out of State to meet for Christian fellowship, Bible study, equipping, resourcing, encouragement, and inspiration. Pastor Ty Gibson as speaker and the King’s Heralds are among the many invited guests who will attend this year’s camp meeting. For registration and more details about the camp meeting, visit the Oregon Conference website at this link: https://www.oregonadventist.org/gladstone-camp-meetings. Please note that our church will be closed for the Sabbath, July 26.
The first Sabbath celebration and communal worship in the Bible was in the outdoors (Garden of Eden); and with the warm summer weather still with us in August, we are now inviting the church to mark this Sabbath appointment in your calendars. We have booked our space at Oxbow Regional Park and have asked the Youth Ministry to plan this Sabbath worship and fellowship for us. More information on this plan to be shared later.
The mobile pantry will be taken to the Rockwood Building (124 NE 181st Ave) on Monday, July 14, and we will serve from 4-6 pm. If you or someone you know needs assistance with food, please come to this address. This month the food pantry is asking for help with eggs, sacks of prepared salad, and bananas (green please, as they ripen fast). You can bring these food items with you to church next Sabbath, July 12. If you have questions and/or want to help, please contactKamille.