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Church News and Events By Mark Brown Faith: What is it really? Is it the ability to believe in something you cannot see? Is it sight beyond sight? Is it foolishness? It might be seen as that to many! We all have thoughts and may Have opinions on this and many other subjects like this one or maybe none at all. The saddest things I have been confronted with in my life is to have come to know, that I know, that I know God is who He claims to be; His Spirit testifying to that truth and of his word. That is the greatest moment actually. The saddest then follows. Understanding the implications of that truth and how it impacts every human being in my life, in every life. It is much like love I think. I may not be able to see it unless one puts it into practice, then it is seen in all its wonder, power and glory. Then you too will know that you know that you know. It moves beyond head knowledge to experiential as the Spirit of God once again ignites the spirit of the man and he begins to live and understand his purpose for being. community news to a Sunday morning service in the new school facility. More information will be given closer to that date. Men’s Round Up: It’s just around the corner. September 7, 8, 9th. Check out this link...... http://www.mensroundup.com/ july24 PTA Press 2012 13 Extra!! Extra!! Read All About It By Melissa Zavelas Well, summer is now in full swing. Kids and families are flocking to the swimming hole, the sun is out, and children’s laughter fills the air in downtown Vernonia. I have missed the past couple articles of PTA Press so I thought I better get busy and keep everyone apprised as to PTA happenings. Our new school is looking magnificent. We are so excited for the first day at the new campus. I think our kids are extremely excited. With that being said, we at the PTA are on our way to a fun filled year. We are always seeking new members and volunteers. If you Questions: are interested in participating in your local PTA please How can the church help you? What is your view of contact Camrin Erryick at 971-258-9994. the faith based community in Vernonia? At the end of the school year there was talk of Contact us: www.christiannews.com or saltn_light@ funds not being able to support middle school sports. hotmail.com. Please contact me with any faith based Many community members felt a plan needed to be news that the community might like to know of. made. We had a tremendous year with high school sports and middle school or younger is essential in the process Pioneer Baptist Fellowship: Philippians 4:8, 9 of training high school athletes. Many organizations Pastored by John Cahill, the church has been meeting 8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is stepped up with plans of action, including our PTA. The in the school facilities on Sunday. However, with the honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, PTA board voted and approved the donation of $3000 school demolition happening this summer, PBF will whatever is [e]lovely, whatever is of good repute, for the travel expenses of middle school sports. This be relocating to a different time and place. Pioneer if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of helped keep the middle school sports program in our Baptist is now meeting at 6:00 PM in the Vernonia praise, [f]dwell on these things. 9 The things you have district intact. Foursquare Church (850 Madison Ave.). This schedule learned and received and heard and seen in me practice We are now diligently working on the return will remain in place through the summer. When the these things, and the God of peace will be with you. of the Fall Carnival. Great plans are underway to make new school opens, it is expected that PBF will return this the best carnival ever. We are still seeking many volunteers. Our next project is to design and decorate a float for the jamboree parade. The float theme will be the PTA Fall Carnival. If you are interested in helping please contact Melissa Zavales 5-Area Luncheon: Monday, July 30 contact the Senior Center for an appli- ties. Donations can also be dropped off at 503-429-2710 or at 503-329-3173. during those same hours, and donated cation. at the Rainier Senior Center Thank you for supporting your local clothes need to be clean and in good Connie’s Fabulous Breakfasts: Fab- Maple Bars available locally! Con- PTA. Have a safe and fun summer! condition so they are “sales ready”. ulous breakfasts are available to the nie King, the cook at the Senior Cen- We are offering half off during the first public on Fridays for a cost of only ter, is making maple bars each day. The week of each month. Buy locally and $3.50. The event happens at the Senior maple bars are available to the public, support your local Senior Center. Center (446 Bridge Street) from 7:30 too, and only cost $1 each. Availabil- to 9:00 AM each Friday. Meal price in- ity is subject to quantity on hand. You For after hours drop-offs please con- cludes a beverage, too. Enter through can assure yourself of a good supply tact Pauline 503-429-5810. the side, parking lot door. What a deal! by pre-ordering them directly from Special Days: On the last Wednesday Connie by calling the Senior Center of the month Wauna Credit Union will Week Day Lunches: The Vernonia (503-429-3912) any week day, from be serving ice cream. On the last Fri- Senior Center offers nutritious and 7:00 AM-3:00 PM. Please allow one day of the month we will serve birth- tasty lunches each weekday for a $4 day lead time for larger orders. The day cake and ice cream to celebrate donation for seniors over 60; cost is $5 Silkscreen printing Center’s front door opens at 9:00, but that month’s birthdays. for anyone under 60. To-go meals are Printing while you wait for small orders the side parking lot door opens at 7:00. available for $5. These are available Vinyl lettering and heat transfers Ah, sweet treats! Membership Dues: Another way to to the public, not just Senior Citizens. Teams, groups, special events support Vernonia’s Senior Center is to (Mealtime is noon; late arrivals may Thrift Store: Bargain prices can be Hoodies, dress shirts, aprons & more pay the $15 annual membership dues. not be served.) You can reserve your found in Vernonia’s Senior Center in Checks may be mailed or dropped off No order too large or too small lunch by calling by 11:15 AM, or fur- their Thrift Store. The retail store is at the Senior Center. Anyone 50 and No set-up fees ther in advance if possible, to assist the open Monday through Friday, from older may join. cooks as they prepare the day’s meals. 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The Thrift 711 Bridge Street, Vernonia Meals on Wheels are available for a $4 Store provides funds for the Senior Questions? Call: (503) 429-3912 (503) 433-4278 donations for seniors over 60. Please Center’s facility and its many activi- kavila@kaptanskraft.com Vernonia Community Church: Correction Notice: Saturday Evening Gatherings will begging July 28th not July 21st, sorry for the misprint! BBQ #2: It is time to get to know one another again, Join us July 29th food served from 5:00-6:00 PM, games and activities to follow. VBS: Coming in August, times T.B.A. Helpers and volunteers are still welcome to sign up. Senior Center Activities 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: 9:45 AM Worship Service: 10:45 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 Worship Service: 6:00 PM www.pbfalive.com John Cahill, Pastor 850 Madison Ave. 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
