Sunday, September 27, 2009

(Interpretive Sign Language provided at 8:15am starting October 4th)

8:15 and 9:45am - Blended Worship

Worship Singing - Pastor Dave, leading

Message by Dr. Jason Lisle The Relevance of Genesis

11:15am - Contemporary Worship

Worship Singing - Pastor Andrew, leading

Message by Dr. Jason Lisle The Relevance of Genesis

6:00pm - North Parking / Fellowship Center Community Young Adults BBQ

7:00pm - Sanctuary

Community Young Adults Worship Gathering

They all joined together constantly in prayer... Acts 1:14

6:00AM Monday through Friday: OC House of Prayer* (916 Linn Ave) 8:00AM Mondays: Moms in Touch for mothers of adult children - OCHP* 4:30PM Tuesdays (start Oct 6): Moms in Touch for college/career - 503 557-1647 7:00PM Wednesdays: Prayer Gathering - Room C6

Pastoral Staff— Lead Pastor, Tom Hurt; Music/Worship/Prayer, Dave LeRud; Small Groups/Next Generation, Andrew Anderson;

Student Ministries/Church Outreach, Erin Loftis; Junior High, Josh Shelton; Children, Sue Burson; Visitation, Leroy Myers

Ministry Directors— Nursery, Marilyn Brown*; Early Childhood, Brenda Heinsoo; SWAT (Wed. Evenings), Raelene Gilmore; Women, Sandy Richter; Men, Don Wallace*

Marriage, Tom & Liz Dressel*; Primetimers(55+), Allen & Eleanor Odell* Support Staff— Church Office: Leah Bellamy, Esther Entenman, Kay Neumann;

Maintenance: Jerry Wheeler * Volunteer

* Oregon City House of Prayer (916 Linn Ave ~ north of church)

Sunday, September 27 1:00pm Four Ticket’s Drama Rehearsal - Sanctuary 6:00pm Young Adult BBQ 7:00pm Young Adult Worship Celebration - Sanctuary

Monday, September 28 2:30pm Epistle’s Writing - Crisp home (12484 Crisp Drive-OC) Questions: Call Pauline @ 503 657-1093 or Hilla @ 503 723-7321

4:00pm Men’s Golf Night - Contact Don Wallace for Course Site Telephone: 503 657-4221 6:30pm Adult Handbell Class - Room D2 7:00pm Four Ticket’s Drama Rehearsal - Sanctuary

Tuesday, September 29 9:00am Women’s Bible Study - Fellowship Center 7:00pm 3rd Service Worship Team Rehearsal - Sanctuary 7:00pm Pastor Parish Committee Meeting - Room C5

Wednesday, September 30

6:45pm Childcare- Rm B3,C1/2 7:00pm Adult Choir- Sanctuary 7:00pm Prayer Gathering- Rm C6

7:00pm WOW Bible Study- Rooms D2/ D3

7:00pm SWAT (grades 1-6)- FC 7:00pm JR High Youth- Rm C7 7:00pm SR High Youth- Rm D5

Thursday, October 1 12:30pm Primetimer’s Potluck Luncheon - Fellowship Center 6:00pm Celebrate Recovery Meal - OCHP* 7:00pm Celebrate Recovery Meeting - OCHP* 7:00pm The Inn Worship Service - Sanctuary

Saturday, October 3 7:00am Men with Vision - Room FC 1 7:30am Men’s Prayer Breakfast - Room FC 3

Sunday, October 4 8:15am, 9:45am, 11:15am - Morning Worship Services

Message by Pastor Tom Hurt

6:00pm ~ All-Church Concert of Prayer ...a Fall Kick-off Prayer Time, asking God’s blessing for a new school year,

and for the beginning of OCEC Growth Groups and other ministries.

Coming Events

Young Adult Worship Gathering This Evening

6:00pm BBQ 7:00pm Gathering

Qahal is Hebrew for the gathering and that is exactly what we are excited about doing; gathering together with other young adults, ages 18 to 30-something for a time

of fellowship, worship, teaching and more.

Beginning at 6:00pm with a FREE barbecue, serving hamburgers, hotdogs, and various other dinner items. The night will continue on with a time of worship celebration together at 7:00pm with music from The Inn Band and a time of sharing from Pastor Patrick Murunga.

This event will also serve as a pre-cursor for the up and coming November Young Adult retreat, Anatomy of One.

Warm Springs Celebration Potluck Luncheon Sunday, September 27 1:00-3:00pm Fellowship Center

If you have been on a work tour, shared in another ministry and/or have an interest in the outreach to our friends at Warm Springs Indian Reservation, you are invited to come join with others to hear exciting updates. Special guest will be Gladys Grant. Last names beginning with A-L

Last names beginning with M-S please bring salad. Last names beginning with T-Z please bring dessert.

There’s more... Answers Conference - FREE ADMISSION

Guest Speakers: Ken Ham & Jason Lisle

Today, September 27 6:00pm Answers in Darwin Conference at Rolling Hills Defending Christianity from Today’s Secular Attacks

7:30pm The Ultimate Proof of Creation

Monday, September 28 Answers in Darwin Conference at Rolling Hills 9:00-10:30am Dinosaurs, Genesis and the Gospel (grades K-6)

11:00am-12:30pm How to Defend the Christian Faith Biblically and Scientifically (grades 7-12)

8:00pm The Darwin Connection to Astronomy RSVP for Monday sessions with groups of 25 or more, call 503 968-5467

Additional information available by contacting Craig Hubler at cwhubler@msn.com or call 503 968-5467.

Bridal Shower - October 6 You are invited to attend a bridal shower for Sarah Parsons (fiancée of Michael Thames) on Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30pm. The shower will be held at the home of Sarah Loftis (20001 Torrey Pines Ct. in O.C., 503 632-3630). They are registered at Kohl's and Macys. A December wedding is planned.

OC Prime Time (for adults 55+)

Thursday ,October 1st 12:00noon in the Fellowship Center

Guest Speaker, Michael Martin, WGM Western Region Facilitator An offering for the Western Region Office will be received.

The luncheon will be potluck. Last names beginning with— A-F, bring salad; G-L, bring dessert; M-Z, bring hot dish.

Woman-to-Women Informational Coffee Monday, October 5 ~7:00pm

Fellowship Center ...attention, all women 18 years of age and older!!

We are excited to announce the kick-off of a brand new ministry at OCEC that is a custom fit for YOU! Women of all ages love to talk, share, pray for, and encourage one another in our daily lives, whether it is over coffee, at the gym, or in the hallway between services. Would you like to be a part of a small group of women who meets regularly just for that purpose? To encourage and challenge each other on a regular basis in your walk with the Lord and in the roles God has placed you in as women…..?

Accountability Groups are starting up this fall and now is the time to jump in!

Join a group starting up or start one with a few friends! Looking for—

Women committed to the Lord and to each other who want to grow. Women needing encouragement Women interested in sharing and prayer Women looking for accountability for what YOU want to be held accountable about. Women wanting to deepen friendships and making new ones. Women want regular meeting times determined to fit their needs and schedules.

Also, is beginning again for women wanting to grow through a one-on-one relationship is Woman-to-Woman. This is a terrific ministry that has blessed many women!

Interested or have questions? Come to this Information Coffee held in the Fellowship Center to learn more about Accountability Groups starting up and One-on-One Mentoring.

Bring a friend! Determine to step up and out this year…and grow!

Volunteer Greeters Needed! Can you help? It is time to increase our volunteer greeting team! Greeters are needed at the doorways for our Sunday morning services (8:15am, 9:45am, 11:15am). If you would like to help in this ministry, please contact Pastor Dave (503 656-8582), Mardell Hohensee (503 722-4340 or Liz Dressel (503 655-1489).

Please Note: As for all volunteers, a confidential form will need to be completed and a background check will be reviewed prior to acceptance.

Chinook Books Available OCEC Women’s Ministries still has Chinook Book fundraiser-books available. These are being sold to help raise funds for the 2010 Women’s Fall Retreat. Chinook Book is a one-of-a-kind resource— a coupon book, a directory, a source of ideas and inspiration.

The new edition of Chinook Book has over 300 coupons and resources for exploring our community and supporting local, sustainable business. You will find hundreds of dollars in everyday savings with offers for Amtrak Cascades, Fred Meyer, New Seasons Market, OMSI, REI, ACE Hardware, Pizzicato, Burgerville, and many, many more! The books are $20 each, with 50% of the sales going into the retreat fund. Why not purchase a book as a gift!

Books may be purchased during church office house.

Small Groups are now . . .

Grow closer to people, make new friends and feel more connected! Grow in your spiritual life and understanding of God’s word!

Would you like to grow closer to people and feel more connected?

Are you desiring to grow in your spiritual life and understanding of God’s word?

Come join a Growth Group!

Groups are being formed, starting this week.

To sign up for a Growth Group and for more information, contact Leah in the church office at 503-656-8582 or leahb@ocec.net.

Date Night Speaker & Dessert Friday, October 9th 8:00pm

Childcare 6:00pm

FORGIVE TO FIND A HAPPIER YOU by Charlie and Maxine Marsolini

Charlie and Maxine know firsthand what it

means to stop feeding deep seated grudges.

Life got so much happier when they discovered

the blessing of forgiveness. God has good

reasons for instructing us to forgive others.

Charlie and Maxine’s marriage of 34 years

united two families wounded by divorce. Maxine

is the author of Blended Families, the Blended

Families Workbook, and Raising Children in Blended Families. She is also a

speaker and workshop presenter.

Charlie grew up in Boston’s Italian neighborhood. A CPA, he is Area Director

with Crown Financial Ministries. Charlie is also an ordained minister as well

as a securities broker with H.D. Vest Financial Services.

DATE NIGHT: a monthly night out with your favorite person at your favorite

restaurant!

Please RSVP for childcare and dessert to Tom & Liz Dressel (503 655-1489)

Childcare at OCEC available at 6:00pm. NOTE: CHILDCARE SECURITY

Please use north lobby doors (they will be locked, ring for childcare entry).

Return to the Fellowship Center at 8:00pm for dessert and a marriage-

nurturing message at north Fellowship Center doorway.

(Opportunity given for donation)

On your way home at 9:00pm.

Women’s Ministry— Mug ‘n Muffin Saturday, October 17

th at 10:00 a.m.

The speakers will be from the recent Honduras Work Team, sharing their experiences on that trip. You are invited to hear testimonies about how the Lord has used these women in their service to others less fortunate. Bring your favorite mug and a friend!

Light refreshments will be served.

Living Epistles Monday, September 28 2:30pm

You are our EPISTLE written in our hearts, known and read of all men. II Corinthians 3: 2

The Living Epistles Writing Class will start-up again on September 28th at 2:30pm. This class meets each 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.

Meeting in the home of Herman & Pauline Crisp (12484 Crisp Drive- OC).

Come join the class to write your own life story with emphasis upon the Lord’s leading in your life. Your family will love you for it! Questions? Contact Hilla at 503 723-7321 or Pauline at 503 657-1093.

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 security measures are in place at the church? Thank you for remembering to use the call button at the north lobby doors during office hours and evenings when childcare is being offered. The call button will ring into the church office and childcare rooms so that the LEFT door can be unlocked. Remember too that the call button can only be answered when the office and/or childcare rooms are being staffed.

that Janie Robinson, daughter of Gene & Norene Garoutte, has written a recently published children’s book, Preston, the Not So Perfect Pig, which her aunt, Karen illustrated? Earlier this month the two had a book signing at Barnes & Noble in Bend.

that Kira Harpham has been a selected to participate in the Nationals 2009 Miss Jr. Teen Portland Pageant? Congratulations, Kira!

Praise the Lord that we serve a Mighty God who is the creator and sustainer of the universe.

Give thanks to the Lord for His goodness to you. Recall at least five ways

God has blessed your life this last week. Pray that the Answers to Darwin Conference will help many trust in God’s

Word more fully and help others return to their faith in God’s message. Ask the Lord to help you to be better prepared to give an answer for the hope

you have in Jesus Christ to people around you. Pray especially for your family and friends who do not yet trust in the Lord.

Pray that we as a church will seek first the Kingdom of God and His

righteousness and trust the Lord to provide our needs as we each faithfully serve as stewards of God’s resources.

Pray for those in positions of leadership across our nation. Ask God to

impress His righteousness upon their thoughts through the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

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— Vancouver First Evangelical Pastor Bob & Linda Cochell Pastor Art & Beckie LaBrant Missionary Prayer Focus—

Mark & Serena Dunbar ~ Honduras

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 13,786

748,943 903,854

2,373 95,656

Missions 2009 Needs General Budget

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

serving our country and away from home.

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 Amy Gail Mason-Air Force Mark Matautia-Army Travis Meharry-Army Valiant Mueller-Army Nathan Phillips-Army

Tim Anderson-Marines A.J. Asche-Army Mac Ashford-Marines Jesse Atay- Marines Bob Black-Army Jeff Boone-Marines Amanda Brush-Army Michael Carlson-Air Force Brian Christensen-Marines Jeremy Delany-Army Tim Delany-Army Jacob Doolittle-Marines Keith Forsman-Marine Jessica Fosburg-Air Force Brent Hagen-Air Force

Scott E. Pierce-Army Sarah Rhoads-Army Douglas Rosenburg-Marine Brandon E. Rouse-Marine Jon Shelton-Army Brandon Smith-Army Justin Solem-Marine Nathan Tegeler-Air Force Rebecca Tucker-Navy Chad VanDeWalker-Marines Stacey Virgin-Navy David Walt-Marine Bill Weatherell-Army Cameron Workman-Marines David Wolrey-Navy

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

Approaching Thunder - October 16-17 … held at Oregon City Bible Church 20611 Molalla Avenue

Kristen Williams presents a mini-weekend for youth and young adults. Friday, Oct. 15 7:00pm (General Session) Saturday, Oct. 16 9:00am - 12:30pm (General Session) 12:30-1:45pm (Lunch Break) 1:45-4:00pm (General Session)

History is marked by times of radical transition. Times when people stood up and simply refused to live with the status quo...choosing instead to believe that something great could happen and the world they live in could be different!

God is raising up a generation that will change the world… come and be a part of it! Come take your place on the front lines of what God is doing.

Genesis 1-2

Oregon City Evangelical Church September 27, 2009

Dr. Jason Lisle