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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