18 community news december11 2012 Church News and Events By Mark Brown Behold I Make ALL Things New…. Thee Christ (mas) God enters the world as a child born to a virgin. Not so different than we did. Vulnerable and trusting a young mother to care for Him. To grow and experience everything you and I will; save the Cross. Whose sole purpose was testifying of God and to die in our place! Written about in great detail as early as 500 years prior the event! Here is a record of the writings if you care to discover for yourself. More than a story... A Savior foretold: Jeremiah 23: 5, 6. ~ A child will be born to us: Isaiah 9: 2-7 ~ A righteous Judge: Isaiah 11: 1-5 ~ Behold the chosen one: Isaiah 42: 1-4 ~ Your king is coming: Zechariah 9: 9-10 ~ A virgin Child: Isaiah 7: 10-14 ~ The Announcement to Mary: Luke 1: 26-38 ~ Elizabeth and Mary: Luke 1: 3-56 ~ The birth: Matthew 1: 18-25, Luke 2:1-7 ~ Shepherds’ and angels Came: Luke 2: 8-20 ~ Presentation in the temple: Luke 2: 21-38 ~ Preeminent Christ: Colossians 1:15 -23 ~ Worthy is the lamb: Revelation 5:1-14 Revelation 21: 1-7: Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne say- ing, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” And he who was seated on the throne said, “Be- hold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” And he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life with- out payment. The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son. 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 Vernonia Senior Center (446 Bridge Street) from 7:30 to 9:00 AM each Friday. Meal price includes a beverage, too. Enter through the side, parking lot door. What a deal! Week Day Lunches: The Vernonia Senior Cen- ter offers nutritious and tasty lunches each week- day 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 donations for seniors over 60. Please contact the Senior Center for an application. Maple Bars available locally! Connie King, the cook at the Senior Center, is making maple bars each day. The maple bars are available to the public, too, and only cost $1 each. Availabil- ity is subject to quantity on hand. You can as- sure 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 Philippians 4:8, 9 8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honor- able, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is [ e ] lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excel- lence and if anything worthy of praise, [ f ] dwell on these things. 9 The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Contact us: www.christiannews.com or saltn_light@ hotmail.com Merry Christ (mas). Columbia 9-1-1 Administrator Retires Vernonia Community Church: Christmas Eve Candle Light Service December 24 th at Senior Center Activities 5-Area Luncheon: There is no luncheon sched- uled for December. 7:00 PM come join us won’t you please.. Web-site: vernoniacommunitychurch.org AM-3:00 PM. Please allow one day lead time for larger orders. The Center’s front door opens at 9:00, but the side parking lot door opens at 7:00. Ah, sweet treats! The Board of Directors of Columbia 9-1-1 has accepted the retirement request from Lee Knowlton. Knowlton began his career at Columbia 9-1-1 in 1987 and has worked in the positions of Communications Specialist, Chief Dispatcher, Operations Manager and Administrator. Knowlton’s last day was on November 30, 2012. The Board has also finalized a contract with Jeanine Dilley as the next Administrator. Dilley has many years of experience in the 9-1-1 industry in Oregon. She has been the Director of the Klamath County 9-1-1 District for the last 7 years. Dilley will start with Columbia 9-1-1 in January of 2013. Thrift Store: Bargain prices can be found in Vernonia’s Senior Center in their Thrift Store. The retail store is open Monday through Friday, 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 donat- ed clothes need to be clean and in good condition so they are “sales ready”. We are offering half off during the first week of each month. Buy lo- cally and support your local Senior Center. For after hours drop-offs please contact Pau- line 503-429-5810. Special Days: On the last Wednesday 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 an- nual membership dues. Checks may be mailed or dropped off at the Senior Center. Anyone 50 and older may join. 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 503-429-0373 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 Wednesday Religious Education: 3:15-4:30 PM 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