Month: April 2008

Dear Friends in Christ,
This Thursday, May 1st, is known and celebrated in some parts of the world as “May Day,” a day that welcomes the new growth of springtime. But did you know that this Thursday is also Ascension…

Some of you have asked questions about the walk at the end of June for Jacob Tabor.  Kathy has provided a website: www.active.com/donate/TakeStepsPortland07/1jtabor1…

Dear Friends in Christ,
In our gospel lesson for this coming Sunday, we hear the reassuring message that our Lord Jesus does not leave his followers orphaned (John 14:15-21). Through the Holy Spirit Jesus comes to abide with his disciples…

Hello everyone- this is a reminder that Pastor John Cross from Kairos will be our guest preacher and worship leader this Sunday, April 20th.  The focus will be on our stewardship of God's gifts.  Everyone is welcome!
 
Nancy, church…

Hello all,
 
It is amazingly time to plan for another Vacation Bible School event for SOV.

 
For this year I have proposed a mini-weekend VBS, running a Friday night, a portion of Saturday, followed by a less complex role during the…

Dear Friends in Christ,
 
This coming Sunday we continue our celebration of the fifty days of Easter.  As baptized followers of the Risen Lord, you and I have been commissioned to share God's love for the world by proclaiming…

Dear Friends in Christ,
The Fourth Sunday of Easter is sometimes called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” Jesus is called the “gate” of the sheep in our gospel lesson for this coming Sunday (John 10:1-10). The risen Christ opens the way to…

Hello everyone – JUST A REMINDER THAT THIS COMING SUNDAY, APRIL 13TH, THERE WILL BE ONE CHURCH SERVICE AT 10:00 AM!  NO SUNDAY SCHOOL, AS IT IS THE KICKOFF FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.  There will be a grand gala immediately…