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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
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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!
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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-
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in, Leave prayer request for yourself
or another.
Upcoming items of interest: Small
group study “The Art of Marriage”
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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
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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
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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
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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