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community news
march27
2012
Church News and Events
By Mark Brown
Hello my friends,
Someone challenged me to
show/prove the existence of God; I
understand the arguments and discus-
sion that can come. I gave it some
thought and prayer and this is what
was put on my heart.
For us who know Him rela-
tionally this is easy, with the desire to
spend time with Him like you would
your best friend, because He is; as
well as God! But to a person who
does not know Him it is not the same.
May I encourage you to
consider this? Go online, Google
the human body with all of its parts
and systems working together, espe-
cially the youth! Then stand in front
of a full length mirror and look at
yourself with the full knowledge of
what is going on inside you. With the
scientific facts before you in all the
wonder that is you, think about this~
there has never been another you or
ever will be again. You are unique,
set apart from all creation in that
you can reason and have free will to
choose life or death.
After you have done this
sit quiet within yourself, allow your
mind to search your heart with no
other outside influence to give you
bias. You may not find God there but
to deny what His spirit has woven
into our spirit, our being; is simply
to deny the truth....... that too is our
choice!
Theology: The study of God,
His nature with intent to know Him;
his character and attributes. The
Greek word to know is one referring
to knowing with intimately. To know
God!
The difference between
know Him and knowing about Him:
85-95% of Americans will say if
asked, I am a Christian. When asked
if they read the Bible, believe it is the
word of God, that they base their way
of life on the precepts and teaching
of God’s word because they know
(Greek know) Him. It falls to 3%.
To see other topics covered
and talked about, you only have to let
me know. I would love to have your
participation.
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Local Ministry: Walk and Talk,
Share a prayer request with them and
allow us to pray for the community
needs.
Church News:
Vernonia Christian Church
“Ruttin Bull Busters” is a
new bow hunter’s chapter that meets
the third Tuesday of the month for
bow hunters from 7-9 PM. They
meet downstairs in the chapel where
a shooting range has been set up.
April 14th is the Sportsman’s
Banquet. Good food, good speaker
and good times. Tickets available at
the Sentry Market.
There are Home Groups on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thurs-
days. All are for singles or married
but Thursday at 12:30 there is a la-
dies only group.
Senior Center Activities
Easter Parade of Hats: For men
and ladies. April 4th wear your best
or prettiest hat.
5-Area Luncheon: Monday, April
30 at the Clatskanie Senior Center
Connie’s Fabulous Breakfasts:
Fabulous breakfasts are available
to the public on Fridays for a cost
of only $3.50. The event happens
at the Senior Center (446 Bridge
Street) from 7:30 to 9:00 AM each
Friday. Meal price includes a bev-
erage, too. Enter through the side,
parking lot door. What a deal!
Week Day Lunches: The Verno-
nia Senior Center offers nutritious
and tasty lunches each weekday for
a $4 donation for seniors over 60;
cost is $5 for anyone under 60. To-
go meals are available for $5. These
are available to the public, not just
Senior Citizens. (Mealtime is noon;
late arrivals may not be served.) You
can reserve your lunch by calling by
11:15 AM, or further in advance if
possible, to assist the cooks as they
prepare the day’s meals. Meals on
Wheels are available for a $4 do-
nations for seniors over 60. Please
contact the Senior Center for an ap-
plication.
Maple Bars available locally!
Connie King, the cook at the Se-
nior Center, is making maple bars
each day. The maple bars are avail-
able to the public, too, and only cost
$1 each. Availability is subject to
quantity on hand. You can assure
yourself of a good supply by pre-
ordering them directly from Connie
by calling the Senior Center (503-
429-3912) any week day, from 7:00
AM-3:00 PM. Please allow one day
lead time for larger orders. The Cen-
ter’s front door opens at 9:00, but
the side parking lot door opens at
7:00. Ah, sweet treats!
Thrift Store: Bargain prices can
be found in Vernonia’s Senior Cen-
ter in their Thrift Store. The retail
store is open Monday through Fri-
day, from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM.
The Thrift Store provides funds for
the Senior Center’s facility and its
many activities. Donations can also
be dropped off during those same
hours, and donated clothes need to
be clean and in good condition so
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.
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.
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.
Meet Your Police:
Vernonia Police
Chief Michael
Conner
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ment activation of any sort. But the structure
is still basically the same. So I feel confident
in being able to handle and manage a large
scale event. I mean, how comfortable can we
really get? And unfortunately our success is
really dependent on the staff available. None
of us could handle it ourselves. That’s why we
are very community dependent. That’s why
our CERT Team is so important—we are cur-
rently working to re-establish a good working
relationship with our Community CERT team
members and provide some training so we
have some additional resources.”
Conner says he believes Vernonia is
somewhat unique in the way the citizens han-
dle adversity. “Most people, in the event of
an emergency, really pull together and help
each other out.”
Conner says he knows Vernonia is not
completely ready to deal with a major disaster.
“We’re trying to get some structures in place
that will help us know where we need to go
first, who we need to help first and where our
vulnerable community members are. We need
to structure our resources so we know where
to send them first. Will we be one hundred
percent prepared? I don’t think we can ever
be one hundred percent prepared for every
event. What we can do is get resources here.
In the event that something happens, we are
prepared as possible. And that’s what we’re
working towards--paying attention to the early
warning signs and reacting appropriately.”
Conner reinforced his hope to create an
atmosphere of trust and openness at the VPD.
“When those questions come up, pick up the
phone and give me a call,” he says. “If they
have a question about what one of the officers
are doing or what I’m doing or why something
is happening or the way it is happening, ask
the question. And if I can provide the answer,
I will. Sometimes there are questions about
criminal cases and I can’t discuss those until
they become public record and they have to
go through the process. But when there are
questions, concerns or even complaints, I want
people to come and let me know what their
perception is. Maybe I can change their per-
ception or maybe I find out the department has
failed in some way-- I need to know that so I
can fix the problem.”
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
