Coming Events

Men’s Community Outreach Night Friday, May 15th 6:00 - 8:00pm ~ Fellowship Center

A great evening is planned for all men! A spaghetti dinner will be prepared and served by Chef Don Wallace.

(No charge, donations gladly received.)

~ Special Guests ~

Neil Davies, Parrot Creek Ranch Finding ways to volunteer at the Ranch

Carol Kemhus, Principal of Mt. Pleasant The Optimist Club & Lunch Buddies

Please RSVP with today’s insert.

Baby/Child Dedications - Mother’s Day, May 10th A dedication service is planned for Mother’s Day. Would you like to have your child or infant dedicated to the Lord? Please use a Communication Card and list the following information: 1)child’s full name; 2)date of birth; 3)parent’s name & address; 4)the

service hour for the dedication.

Pastor Tom can meet with those interested in being a part of the dedication service and to answer any questions prior to that time.

Oregon City Food Drive for H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Eat)

Through May 18th

Help fill our lobby food barrels with— Non-Perishables (boxed & canned) Common family food items

Regular sized for easy distribution H.O.P.E. is a branch of Oregon’s Food Bank.

Shelves are bare and the need is great. Thanks for helping meet this need!

Baby Shower - May 14th at 7:00PM A baby shower for Lisa Hancox, Sunday School teacher for our 3 and 4 year olds, and baby boy Morgan, born April 23rd will be held in the Fellowship Center. Questions, please call Brenda Heinsoo at (503)650-8763 or Jacquie Peterson at (503)722-9877.

...May 3rd 3:00pm

The Summer Ministries Leadership Team will be offering SIX Summer B.L.A.S.T. (Bible Learning and Skill Training) Day Camps

Each day camp will teach character-building Bible lessons and basic skills within the camp emphasis.

- Skill Training Camp Options - Soccer, Drama, Volleyball, Choral Music, Cooking/Sewing or Horsemanship

Summer B.L.A.S.T. Day Camps will be held 9:30am - 1:30pm ~ Monday-Thursday

Two skill camp options per week will be offered July 6-9, July 27-30 and August 10-13.

Registration opens May 18. Camps will close when full, plan to register on May 18th or soon thereafter.

In addition, the Summer Ministries Leadership Team will offer a … PrayKids Day Camp July 20-23 10:00am - 11:30am

This a four-day hands-on Day Camp that focuses on getting kids praying in a way they’ll find energizing and fun, not just teaching them about prayer.

Questions? Call Sue Burson, Pastor of Children, (503) 656-8582, ext. 106, or Raelene Gilmore, Summer Ministries Director, (503) 656-1218.

Date Night Dessert - May 8th at 8:00PM Giving Your Spouse What They Need

(Just maybe not what they want) by Rick and Suzanne Johnson

Childcare is available from 6:00-9:00pm. (Please note, north entrance doors will be locked for security after 6:45pm.) A romantic evening dessert will be held in the Fellowship Center at 8:00pm. Please RSVP your attendance to the Dressels at 503 655-1489.

Wednesday Night Face-Off: Fighting for the Truth STARTING THIS WEDNESDAY!

May 6, 13, 20 & 27 7:00-8:30 in Room D4 Pastor Tom and Ron Buck will be facing off each Wednesday night on a new

topic of discussion. A testimony will be shared that is relevant to the topic of the evening. Time will be given for questions and interaction with those in attendance.

These sessions are open to everyone. There may be times when discussion leaders and/or attendees hold strong opinions and disagreement remains but we will respect and honor each other in our pursuit of the truth of God. Coming Topics: May 6- Secrets: Protection or Chains? May 13- The World: Fight or Flight? May 20- TBA May 27- TBA

Summer Activities! June 22-26 Vacation Bible School (K-grade 5 this fall) July 10-12 ALL Church Camp Out at Metzler Park July 13-17 JR HI Camp (grades 7 & 8) at Eagle Cove Camp August 2-8 SR HI Camp (grades 9 12) at Camp Mayfield August 3-8 JR Camp (grades 4-6) at Trout Creek Camp

Celebrate Recovery ...a Christ-centered, Biblical based 12-step program dealing with life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups!

Using eight principles based on the beatitudes, Celebrate Recovery is changing people’s lives and allowing them to step into God’s Grace.

Meeting each Thursday at the O.C. House of Prayer (916 Linn Ave).

6:00PM - meal 7:00PM - meeting For more information, call Mike Cross at 503 867-3157 or Dyann Miller at 503 557-7998.

The Children’s Library is looking for several individuals to assist with checking in/ out resources on Sunday mornings during the 8:15 and 9:45 morning services.

Individuals would serve one Sunday per month for one service hour.

It’s a great way to assist others in finding helpful resources! You can bring a smile to a child’s face! You can feel great about helping others!

Call Head Librarian, Marian Schilling this week at 503-901-3265?

Did you know— that items to appear in a Sunday bulletin must be submitted to the church

office by the Monday prior to the Sunday suggested? When using email, send to office@ocec.net Subject Line: Bulletin Announcement

that we have a QUILT on display? This is your final month to mark your bid for the current quilt on display! You will want to stop in at the Fellowship Center and see this exquisite piece of work by the Pioneer Center Quilters. This one is called The Fifty States, all hand made. One half of the proceeds with benefit our youth mission trips. The other half towards the OC’s Pioneer Center. Final bids due by May 31st!

that Frank Gorsline left for Brazil this past week for one of the busiest spring/summers? He is making last minute preparations there for four mission teams arriving for ministry. They are: May 8- 17, May 16 -26, June 12 – 23 and June 26 – July 9. Frank will be assisted by Michael Alben for the June 12-23 team. They would appreciate your prayers.

that LOVE Inc. is offering a Golf Benefit at Charbonneau Golf Club on Friday, June 26? Registration cost: $75 per golfer (includes lunch, bucket of balls, golf cart, 18 holes of golf) For more information, call Bill Long at 971 235-1939.

that a good supply cookbooks are still available from the JR High fundraiser? Do you have a Mother’s Day gift ready? Why not stop at the JR HI room today or at the church office on weekends to purchase some? Cost: 1 for $10, 2 for $18, 3 for $24.

Saturday, May 16th Register to WALK

Sponsor a WALKER Information and sign-ups available

in the lobby today!

Celebrate Life at Pioneer Courthouse Square

Short-term Mission Trip Opportunity Honduras with Hope Teams June 10-20, 2009

Pastor Tom and Roberta are joining this team and invite you to travel with them and serve the needs of orphans in Honduras. There will be construction projects at the orphanage as well as ministry to children and families on the streets. A short-term mission trip is a great way to see what God is doing in another culture and to extend your personal ministry to those in great need. Contact Pastor Tom and Roberta for further information.

Essence

May 18 7:00- 8:30pm ...held in the Fellowship Center

...a casual, informal, evening of women meeting other women. A time to gathered together to

chat, share, and pray.

Childcare is provided

For more information contact: Cheryl Howell ~ 503 654-6695

Serving In Our Armed Forces Pray for those from our church family or those who have relatives

serving our country and are away from home.

Jesse Fulkerson-Army Josie Fulkerson-Army Brent Hagen-Air Force David Hatlee-Army Tim Harlow-Army Daniel Hoskins-Army Chol & Heidi Kim-Air Force Rick Koyama-Army Rocky LaChance-Air Force Kevin Larson-Air Force Brandon Little-Navy Brian McCartney-Marines Eric McPherson-Army Joseph Marugg- Marines Amy Gail Mason-Air Force

Tim Anderson-Marines A.J. Asche-Army Mac Ashford-Marines Jesse Atay- Marines Jody Badders-Army Jeff Boone-Marines Amanda Brush-Army Michael Carlson-Air Force Brian Christensen-Marines Jeremy Delany-Army Tim Delany-Army Jacob Doolittle-Marines Timothy J. Elwonger-Navy Keith Forsman-Marine Jessica Fosburg-Air Force

Mark Matautia-Army Valiant Mueller-Army Nathan Phillips-Army Scott E. Pierce-Army Sarah Rhoads-Army Douglas Rosenburg-Marine Brandon E.Rouse-Marine Justin Solem-Marine Nathan Swift-Air Force Nathan Tegeler-Air Force Rebecca Tucker-Navy Chad VanDeWalker-Marines Stacey Virgin-Navy David Walt-Marine Bill Weatherell-Army Cameron Workman-Marines

Thank you for notifying the church office when these individuals return home.

Praise the Lord that the Senior Escape was a great experience last weekend. Continue to pray that these great young men will walk with Christ into college and/or careers as they graduate from high school.

Give thanks to the Lord for the Christian foundation and heritage of our nation. Thank Him for Christian men and women who are involved at various levels of governmental leadership across the country. Pray specifically for Cameron Seward and Tim Frisius as they serve on the O.C. School Board. Thank the Lord for a fantastic Summer Ministries Team that will extend our ministry during the summer months. Pray that their financial needs will be fully met and their hearts prepared to serve with enthusiasm. Pray for a spirit of prayer to fall upon all Christians in America as we go through this week. Ask God to help you to enter into prayer for our nation in a special way on Thursday, The National Day of Prayer. Ask God to provide for the ministry of His Church through the faithful giving of His people. Pray that every church will have enough to carry out their ministry and to help those in need in and around their church. Pray that those who participate today in our Serve Sunday will be safe and encouraged as they serve others. Ask the Lord to bless those we serve with His grace upon their homes and their hearts. Seek the Lord for those in our military. Pray for their hearts to be moved to follow the Lord, pray for their safety, pray for their families and pray for the war to come to an end. Pray for Vicki Brandow along with other members and friends of our

church family who are suffering from chronic illnesses. Pray for those recovering from recent surgeries. And pray for those under hospice care and for those who have recently suffered the death of loved ones.

Church Prayer Focus— Colbert Evangelical Pastor Werner & Debbie Seibert Corvallis Evangelical Pastor Ron & Wendy Johnson Dave & Patty Jackson Jason & Olivia Klinkner Dallas Evangelical Pastor Shawn & Wendy Davis Missionary Prayer Focus—

Kevin & Debbie Nelson - Ukraine

Stewardship of God’s Resources

Yearly Needs Weekly Needs Received Last Sunday Actual Received Year-to-date Proposed Need Year-to-date

1,236,853 23,786 15,323

312,811 380,570

1,543 40,333

Missions 2009 Needs General Budget

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Men’s Community Outreach Night Sponsored by OCEC Men’s Ministry

Friday, May 15th 6:00 - 8:00pm Fellowship Center

A great evening is planned for all men! A spaghetti dinner will be prepared and served by Chef, Don Wallace.

(FREE, donations gladly received.)

~ Special Guests ~

Neil Davies, Parrot Creek Ranch OUTREACH: Finding ways to volunteer at the Ranch

Carol Kemhus, Principal of Mt. Pleasant OUTREACH: The Optimist Club & Lunch Buddies

Please RSVP on this form and place in the offering receptacle today.

For more information, contact Don Wallace at 503 657-4221.

Men’s Night - May 15, 2009 NAME __________________________ PHONE____________________ NUMBER of GUEST _____

Please leave in offering receptacle or give to an usher.

AllAll--Church Camp Out Church Camp Out July 10July 10--12, 200912, 2009 Metzler Park … located about seven miles south of Estacada.

Weekend Cost: $40.00 (full payment due at registration)

SPACE IS LIMITED: Register in the lobby today!

SITE INFORMATION: Sites have water & electric hook-up. (Sewer station available at the park) Sites have access to centralized showers and restrooms. Sites have room for an RV and most allow for an additional tent. Sites allow for a maximum of 8 persons. Sites are allowed one vehicle at no cost. (2nd vehicle = $5 per night, pay at park.) Site cost: $20 per night (full payment due at time of registration)

BAPTISM: A baptismal service will be held at the campout. If there is an interest in baptism, please notify the church office.

CHECK-IN / CHECK OUT: Check-in at 3:00PM Check-out at 1:00PM

PETS are welcome. They must be leashed and not left unattended

CONTACT INFORMATION: OCEC Registrar, Ralph & Melanie Scholz at 503 655-1946

Guest Speaker, Rev. Aaron Auer Modern Day Circuit Rider

Son of a Douglas County dairy farmer, Aaron graduated from South Umpqua High School, then prepared for the ministry at Rhema Bible Training Center. Mission trips included England and Eastern Europe. He pioneered his own Church in 1998 and launched ROAR ministries Reviving Oregon’s Amazing Roots, which emphasizes the spiritual heritage of the Oregon Territory. He tells about the integral part Circuit Riders played in Douglas County History.

Special Music- Kings Academy

Cost — $10 in advance appreciated Payable by Credit Card and/or checks payable to OCEC

Tickets on sale in the lobby today!

National Day of Prayer - May 7, 2009 Honoring Oregon’s Sesquicentennial

Prayer Luncheon in Oregon City 11:30am - 1:00pm

Abernethy Center (606 15th Street – Oregon City)

Team assistants are students currently in 8th grade or above who will work with the Summer Ministry Team members during four of the Summer B.L.A.S.T. Day Camps, assist with preschool Summer Sunday School for five Sundays and serve as classroom assistants in Vacation Bible School. They receive extensive training in how to share Jesus with children and how to function effectively with a team. They are mentored by Team Members. Team Assistants receive a small stipend for their summer of ministry. *Summer Ministries Team Assistant—Special Friend: This position will work weekly with Summer Sunday School assisting as a special friend to a child who needs one-on-one structure. She will also assist at the Day Camps working one-on-one with children who need more structure.

Team members spend their summer reaching out to children with the love of Jesus. They will provide leadership for six Summer B.L.A.S.T. (Bible Learning And Skill Training) Day Camps teaching character-building Bible lessons and helping children gain new skills in either soccer, choral music, drama, volleyball, horsemanship or cooking/sewing. They will also lead a PrayKids Day Camp, assist with Vacation Bible School and make in-home follow-up visits to non-churched kids who attend VBS, teach preschool Sunday School, promote the Children’s Library Summer Dig program and serve lunches at a community Summer Food program. In addition, they mentor Summer Ministries Assistants (younger teens), helping them gain skills in ministry to children. Team Members earn college scholarships and a small stipend for their summer of ministry.

The team needs your prayer and financial support! The budget supports the majority of the expenses for our Summer Ministry Team. However, the team needs to raise an extra $5000 to cover the costs of the ministry. Thank you in advance for your prayers and support.

Yes, I/we would like to help the Summer Ministries Team! ___ I/we will pray for the team’s safety, stamina, and courage in sharing the love of Jesus. ___ I/we want to be the prayer partner of _________________________________________ (name of team member)

___ I/we will help in the financial support of _______________________________________

Enclosed is [ ] $100 [ ] $50 [ ] $20 [ ] $_________

Name _____________________________ Address_________________________________

City _______________________________ State _______________ Zip ________________

Phone _____________________________ Email __________________________________

Checks may be made payable to Oregon City Evangelical Church for tax purposes.

Nathan Sosnovske

Jonathon Neumann

Austin Marl

Mandy Kawamoto

Aaron Babst

Melanie Erickson

Naomi Fox

Trisha Freitag

Morgan Heinsoo

Sierra Thiele*

Hillary Sosnovske

Shelby Solem

Jared Neumann

Autumn Anderson

Ashley Eggimann

Brady Heinsoo

Steven Hepler

Katie Lee