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community news Church News and Events By Mark Brown That I might be this Fool! When I seek the mind of God am I a fool? Do I have anything to lose in choosing to believe, even DARE believe I am able too? Is it vanity to imagine He, God, desires you and I in any capacity? Has the one who is Holy (OTHER) stopped pursuing you or me? Is there ANY- THING He is not able to do? Is there ANYTHING, He has not already done to draw us unto Himself? Lots of questions, one answer...........NO! You see, one of the things that He was called and accused of by those who thought they knew him, should have known Him…. the EXPERTS of their day, was a friend of sinners. So, in light of that truth, He is my friend for I am one who is both sinner and friend, one who He calls friend. How is it possible to be so blessed as to have God call me/you His friend? I simply in faith trust Him, and in doing this, receiv- ing it as truth... He does all the rest. So I will continue to seek the mind 2013 of my God, my friend and He con- tinues to change me into the image of the one He loved enough to have it be enough for us all; Jesus! Invitation: To any person or persons interested in sharing the writing of this article. Submit yours to the e-mail address below. Thank you. Contact us: www.christiannews. com or saltn_light@hotmail.com Philippians 4:8, 9 8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is [ ] e lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if any- thing 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. Vernonia Community Church: Visit our new web site at www.ver- noniacommunitychurch.org, Sign in, Leave prayer request for yourself or another. Upcoming items of interest: Small group study “The Art of Marriage” Readers Lend Their Voices... Week Day Lunches: The Ver- nonia Senior Center offers nu- tritious 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 pos- sible, 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. Avail- ability is subject to quantity on hand. You can assure yourself of a good supply by pre-order- ing them directly from Con- nie by calling the Senior Cen- ter (503-429-3912) any week day, from 7:00 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! Thrift Store: Bargain prices can be found in Vernonia’s Se- nior Center 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. Donated clothes need to be clean and in good 15 Starts 2/10 at 6:00 PM. Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study at 9:00 AM followed by fellowship continued from page 4 at 10:00 AM then morning Worship at 10:30. To the Vernonia Volunteer Firefighters and EMS, To the community of Vernonia: As a former member of both, I would like All believers in Vernonia, this is to tell you what a fine job you all did in the rescue your article as well. Do you have a of Adam Bucken who was injured in an accident at story to share, personal testimony, the school demo site. I have known Adam for many and praise? What do you feel is years, coached him, and watched him grow up. I missing from the churches or needs also know many who are very close to Adam and to be added or considered so we have been by his side in ICU. I just want to tell you may serve you better? something I was told-that with the injuries that Adam Non-believers and/or non- received, the doctors were amazed that Adam was church goers: What do you see alive. They attributed his survival to the outstanding when you look at the church(s) of job that you all did on scene, and your outstanding Vernonia, what don’t you see? I am decision making. I know from having been in these not inviting criticism so much, but if situations, that this is the kind of call that will help we as the church are going to reach you validate all the time and effort that you have put those who for whatever reason have into your unpaid trade. You all need to take a minute stopped or never gone, understand- and pat yourselves on the back, for you have done a ing those reasons is huge! Help us to fantastic job. see thru your eyes. Thank You. All positive feedback is im- Ernie Smith portant for understanding and the Vernonia rebuilding of relationships and true healing to begin. Contact Vernonia’s Voice has changed us with yours…….. publication dates. Thank you! We are publishing twice each month on the 1st and 3rd Thursday. Our next issue will be March 7. Senior Center Activities 5-Area Luncheon: Monday, February 25 at the Rainier Se- nior Center february21 condition so they are “sales ready”. We are offering half off during the first week of each month. Buy locally and support your local Senior Cen- ter. For after hours drop-offs please contact Pauline 503- 429-5810. Special Days: On the last Wednesday of the month Wau- na Credit Union will be serving ice cream. On the last Friday of the month we will serve birth- day cake and ice cream to cel- ebrate that month’s birthdays. Membership Dues: Another way to support Vernonia’s Se- nior Center is to pay the $15 an- nual membership dues. Checks may be mailed or dropped off at the Senior Center. Anyone 55 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 Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship Service: 11:00 AM www.pbfalive.com John Cahill, Pastor 939 Bridge Street 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
