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12 community news february28 2012 Church News and Events By Mark Brown Hey Vernonia, I pray you are well and had a good few weeks between publica- tions. I am beginning to know what it is like to wonder if anyone is lis- tening. Maybe it is just getting used to a new role here. It will take time for this new column to take shape and find its purpose here in Verno- nia’s Voice and in the community of Vernonia. My understanding/thought is that this is a space where the church can connect with and to the community in a way that might not otherwise take place. So I hoped that information would be sent our way to be published and that con- nection could take place. This is still a new concept. Because this, in my mind, is Vernonia’s paper, in as much as any paper published is for the enjoy- ment and edification of the reader, I will invite you, the community, to have a voice to the church. (I use the word church to embody all church- es). SO, what is on your mind Vernonia? What would you say to the church of Vernonia? I will ad- dress real concerns, questions and comments or see if I can help facili- tate clarity. Contact us: www.christiannews. com or saltn_light@hotmail.com. Announcements: John and Amber Murray are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Carter Dwayne Murray. He was born at Legacy Meridian Park in Tualatin on December 17th, 2011 at 7:23am. He weighed in at 8lbs 3oz. and was 20 ½ inches long. Carter joins three, very excited cousins on John’s side and is the first grandbaby to be born on Am- ber’s side of the family. “We feel extremely blessed and thankful to have our healthy baby boy!” says John and Amber. Proud grandpar- ents are Karla and Barney Eastlick of Vernonia, and Pastor John Mur- ray and his wife Kellie, also of Ver- nonia. Welcome to the world Carter Dwayne! Local Ministry: Walk and Talk--you have seen these guys around town. Jack and his friends simply asking what people have on their hearts they want prayer for. I hope to post these on the web-site next time. General Events: Rock-n-Worship Road Show: Rose Quarter March 2nd, at 7:30. General admission is only $10.00 at the door. Book recommendation: Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relent- less God By: Francis Chan Question: How can the church help you? Post your answers on the web site or E-mail us. Philippians 4:8,9 8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if any- thing worthy of praise, dwell on these things. 9 The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me (Paul speaking an apos- tle of Jesus Christ), practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Diggin’ in the Dirt continued from page 7 The jury is still out on whether they have succeeded in both objectives. I would not allow a dog in an area that has had recent slug-bait treatment with metaldehyde. There are many trade names of products with metaldehyde in them. Iron phosphate is the other common active ingredient. It is far less toxic to pets, though I would still discourage a dog from playing unattended in a heavily baited area. It does not provide as quick a knockdown as metaldehyde but over a period of several weeks, seems to give comparable control. The trick is to plan ahead. Bait where you know dahlias or other slug-attractive vegetation will soon emerge or where you intend to transplant tender vegetables. Trade names for these materials include Sluggo and Escargo. The Extension Service offers its programs and materials equally to all people. Free newsletter The Oregon State University Extension office in Columbia County publishes a monthly newsletter on gardening and farming topics (called County Living) written/edited by yours truly. All you need to do is ask for it and it will be mailed to you. Call 503 397-3462 to be put on the list. Alternatively, you can find it on the web at http:// extension.oregonstate.edu/columbia/ and click on newsletters. Contact information for the Extension office Oregon State University Extension Service – Columbia County the Senior Center’s facility and its 505 N. Columbia River Highway (across from many activities. Donations can also the Legacy clinic) be dropped off during those same St. Helens, OR 97051 hours, and donated clothes need to 503 397-3462 be clean and in good condition so Email: chip.bubl@oregonstate.edu they are “sales ready”. We are of- fering half off during the first week of each month. Buy locally and support your local Senior Center. For after hours drop-offs please contact Pauline 503-429-5810. Senior Center Activities 5-Area Luncheon: Monday, March a $4 donations for seniors over 60. 26 at the St. Helens Senior Center Please contact the Senior Center for an application. Connie’s Fabulous Breakfasts: Fabulous breakfasts are available Maple Bars available locally! to the public on Fridays for a cost Connie King, the cook at the Senior of only $3.50. The event happens Center, is making maple bars each at the Senior Center (446 Bridge day. The maple bars are available Street) from 7:30 to 9:00 AM each to the public, too, and only cost Friday. Meal price includes a bev- $1 each. Availability is subject to erage, too. Enter through the side, quantity on hand. You can assure parking lot door. What a deal! yourself of a good supply by pre- ordering them directly from Connie Week Day Lunches: The Vernonia by calling the Senior Center (503- Senior Center offers nutritious and 429-3912) any week day, from 7:00 tasty lunches each weekday for a $4 AM-3:00 PM. Please allow one donation for seniors over 60; cost day lead time for larger orders. The is $5 for anyone under 60. To-go Center’s front door opens at 9:00, meals are available for $5. These but the side parking lot door opens are available to the public, not just at 7:00. Ah, sweet treats! Senior Citizens. (Mealtime is noon; late arrivals may not be served.) Thrift Store: Bargain prices can You can reserve your lunch by call- be found in Vernonia’s Senior Cen- ing by 11:15 AM, or further in ad- ter in their Thrift Store. The retail vance if possible, to assist the cooks store is open Monday through Fri- as they prepare the day’s meals. day, from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Meals on Wheels are available for The Thrift Store provides funds for Special Days: On the last Wednes- day of the month Wauna Credit Union will be serving ice cream. On the last Friday of the month we will serve birthday cake and ice cream to celebrate that month’s birthdays. Anonymous Donor Membership Dues: Another way to support Vernonia’s Senior Center is to pay the $15 annual member- ship dues. Checks may be mailed or dropped off at the Senior Center. Anyone 50 and older may join. in Support of Vernonia’s Voice Questions? Call: (503) 429-3912 Church Directory (in alphabetical order) Assembly of God Sunday School: 9:45 AM Morning Worship: 11:00 AM Wayne Marr, Pastor 662 Jefferson Avenue 503-429-0307 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Sunday Schedule: Sacrament Meeting: 10:00 AM Sunday School & Primary: 11:20 AM Relief Society, Priesthood and Young Women: 12:10 PM Marc Farmer, Branch President 1350 E. Knott Street 503-429-7151 Covenant Church Vernonia Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship Service: 11:00 AM Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7:00 PM John D, Murray, Pastor 359 “A” Street 503-860-3860 Nehalem Valley Bible Church Sunday School: 10:00 AM Worship Service: 11:00 AM Wed. Ladies Bible Study: 10:00 AM Wednesday Service: 7:00 PM Sat. Men’s Prayer Meeting: 6:30 AM Gary Taylor, Pastor Grant & North Streets 503-429-5378 Pioneer Baptist Fellowship Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship Service: 11:00 AM Thursday Prayer 7:00 PM www.pbfalive.com John Cahill, Pastor 249 Bridge Street 503-429-1161 St. Mary’s Catholic Church Sun. Religious Education: 10:30 AM Sunday Mass: 12:00 PM Rev. Luan Tran, Administrator 960 Missouri Avenue 503-429-8841 Vernonia Christian Church Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship Service in Youth & Family Center: 11:00 AM www.VernoniaChristianChurch.org Sam Hough, Pastor 410 North Street 503-429-6522 Vernonia Community Church Sunday School: 9:00 AM Worship Service: 10:30 AM Wednesday Prayer: 6:30 PM Ralph Young, Interim Pastor 957 State Avenue 503-429-6790 Vernonia Foursquare Church Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 AM Children’s Sunday School Carl Pense, Pastor 850 Madison Avenue 503-429-1103 Vernonia Seventh-day Adventist Church Sabbath (Saturday) Services Sabbath School: 9:30 AM Worship Service: 11:00 AM www.VernoniaSDAC.org Larry Gibson, Pastor 2nd Ave. and Nehalem St. 503-429-8301
