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Thoughts from Bonnie Parr Philipson
Dear Friends:
Recently I have had opportunity to meet with Lowell Greathouse, Minister of Discipleship at First UMC Portland, who will become the "Bishop's Assistant assigned to the Metropolitan District" on July 1, 2010. You as a district will indeed be blessed by Lowell's leadership. I have known Lowell for many years and I believe he has the gifts and skills to help the churches of the district better envision what it means for each one to be a healthy, vital congregation, and with God's help to move in that direction.
There is a new awareness among our conference leadership that the annual conference exists to strengthen and resource local churches, not the other way around. We want to make the changes necessary to do a better job of enlivening each congregation and helping them fulfill their purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
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Deadline to register March 2, 2010. If you missed out, please keep the participants in your prayers as they serve the community.
Wesley's discipline included the idea that "works of mercy were as much means of grace as works of piety. Manifest love for your neighbor and God...works of mercy include not only what we give but what we say and do. Among works of mercy is assisting those who were in need." Dr Henry H. Knight III
Be part of a Day of Service March 13 by signing up to do some work at Portland-area agencies who need help. Offer your time and talents to help with tasks which wouldn't be accomplished without the help of volunteers.
For more information, read the brochure which is attached here--and contact the District office to sign up.
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“GOD IS AN IMMIGRANT” WORKSHOP IN BEAVERTON
The Hispanic Ministry Training Institute is offering a four-hour workshop on the Bible and Comprehensive Immigration Reform at the Beaverton First UMC on Saturday, March 13, 1-5 p.m. The workshop is based on parts of the Module 3 Immigration Workshop “Immigrant Reality and the Mission of the Church” by Bishop Minerva Carcaño.
Led by Mira Conklin and Ron Whitlatch, the workshop will be participatory, informative, and fun. The primary objectives of the workshop are to enhance understanding of the Bible’s and Christian traditions teaching on immigrants and immigration; and to share effective ways to respond as people of faith for advocating for immigrants and comprehensive immigration reform. We will explore what we can do as Christians and local churches to work for justice for immigrants.
There is no cost for attending the workshop and it is open to all persons including those not associated with the United Methodist Church. For more information or to register, contact Ron Whitlatch at
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or 503-941-5215.
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When the first tremors of the earthquake in Haiti rocked that island nation, UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) staff were already in country, strategizing how United Methodists could help improve the lives of the people there. Their work is a direct result of the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering, which supports the operating expenses of those who bring healing and help in our name. It makes it possible, when we respond to an emergency like Haiti, to know that 100% of our gift goes directly to where the suffering is happening.
Every year, but this year more than ever, I hope you’ll give your people the opportunity to join with the faithful across the church to support the One Great Hour of Sharing.
Call (888) 346-3862 today to order envelopes and other resources so your congregation can participate in this churchwide offering. They will be sent at no cost to your church! Find more at www.umcgiving.org/specialsundays |
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UMVIM Training and Informational Event
UMVIM is offering training on Monday, March 15 at Cherry Park UMC (1736 SE 106th Avenue, Portland, Oregon) from 10 a.m. to 2:00 P.M. Bring a sack lunch. Click on link below for map to the church:
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This will be an informational meeting about what UMVIM is, available projects, how to organize a team from your church, and information on mission trips past and present.
Presenters are Glenn and Donna Waltman, Metro District UMVIM coordinators, Chuck and Betty Pritchard, Western District coordinators, and Elinor Edmunds, former Yellowstone Conference UMVIM coordinator and leader on trips to Afghanistan.
This is will be an exciting time to learn about mission in our community, our nation, and our world and an opportunity to talk with people who have been to Chile, Uruguay, Afghanistan, New Orleans. For information and reservations contact Glenn and Donna Waltman (Ph: 503-622-3226 or e-mail
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Where & When
Monday, March 15 10 am to 2 p.m.
Cherry Park UMC
1736 SE 106th Avenue Portland, OR 97216
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