community
2013
Things to Ponder
By Grant Williams
Do you ever feel all alone, like
no one really cares? You can be assured
that God is enthusiastically concerned
about your well being! God, who is
our Heavenly Father, is the greatest of
all parents. Good parents care about
everyone’s children, but have a special
place in their hearts for their own
children. In the Bible, the Old Testament
prophet Nahum, in chapter 1 verse
7 said, “The Lord is good, a refuge in
times of trouble. He cares for them who
trust in Him…”
Recently I drove into Portland
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on a business trip and everything was
going as planned until I jumped in the car
to head home. When I pushed my foot
on the brake to put the transmission into
reverse the petal went to the floor. I’m
not a mechanic, but I knew that wasn’t
good. I called AAA and they towed me
to a repair shop that discovered both
of my front brakes lines failed at the
same time. God was watching over me
because I was one emergency stop from
a crash. He is so concerned about the
details of our lives I was only delayed 3
hours. In situations like these we realize
how fortunate we are to have a Heavenly
Father who is watching out for us. Have
you placed your trust in Him today?
My desire for everyone reading
this column is that you are connected
to a local fellowship that will help
you grow in your faith and trust in our
Heavenly Father who cares for all of us.
If you aren’t currently attending a church
somewhere I would like to introduce you
to the “Open Door Gathering Place.” We
meet at the Vernonia Grange at 7:00 PM
on Wednesdays. Our purpose is to meet
the spiritual needs of people seeking a
mid-week service or who work on the
weekends and are not able to attend a
Sunday church service.
Because the holidays are upon
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us I would like to let everyone know
we will not meet on November 27th,
December 25 th , and January 1 st so people
can travel and spend time with their
families. Questions or comments can be
directed to pastorgrantwilliams@gmail.
com or 503-702-3553.
Vernonia’s Voice is
published twice each
month on the 1st and 3rd
Thursday. Our next issue
will be December 5th.
Bridge Street Bits
WOW here it is mid November already. Darker
outside earlier, colder and windier... come in
and join the warmth by a stove, warm lunches,
and warm fun. A good time was had by all
on October 30 at the Halloween get together.
Tommy Sherman was voted best dressed gent;
Eidie from Forest Grove best dressed lady.
The well received pie auction was a big hit as
well. Watch this column for another upcoming
auction coming soon. Your donations in giving
and buying here at the Vernonia Senior Center
is very appreciated.
ANOTHER EXCITING EVENT coming is the
Center’s raffle of the beautiful quilt lovingly
made by hand. Come in to take a look and buy
your tickets for your chance to win on November
20th! One dollar for one/five dollars for six!
THANKS TO MICHELLE MOORE for coming
here twice these past two months to explain
the current health maze. If you missed her and
would like information call Karen 503-429-0273.
HOPEFULLY DONATIONS will be coming in
for a new karaoke machine that we are excited
to introduce into our Wednesday music days! If
you are looking for a place to unload your wallet
for a fun cause this is it! And we do have some
good singers, why we had Patsy Cline here
recently! Come join the fun!
ANOTHER WAY to help support us is to
become a member for only $15 for the year,
or renew. Come in or send your dues to our
address. We thank you!
NEED YOUR FEET PAMPERED? Marilyn
Albro does a great job here. Call her to make
an appointment: 503-429-0406
FROM COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM: Energy
Assistance packets are in the mail. If you
need one or did not get one, call Karen for
assistance.
HOW TO SPOT A CON ARTIST: Warning sign
#1: Con artists blend in. Con artists know
that being themselves hurts business, so they
disguise their true motives. Con artists will take
great pains to look, sound, and speak like you,
and coincidentally, will have similar interests.
This is their way to befriend you and get you
to trust in them. Once that occurs, the con
begins.—from the Scam Jam
SENIOR SIGN OFF: On Christmas Eve, Santa
carries the bag. After Christmas, the parents
are left holding it.
Vernonia Senior Center • 446 Bridge Street • 503-429-3912
Schedule as of April 1, 2013
Nehalem Valley Fixed Route
Mon, Wed, Fri Leaves Vernonia 6:15am & 4:30pm
Dial-a-ride Service Available
Tue & Thr for 5 hours per day 503-366-0159
Please visit the website for fare schedule
http://www.columbiacountyrider.com
Please have exact fare ready. Drivers do not give change.
Columbia County Rider
General
Public
FIXED ROUTES RATES (All fares are one way)
Per boarding within a Boarding Zone
$5.00
Per Additional Zone (add) - per boarding $1.00
MONTHLY PASS RATES - Scheduled Routes Only
1 Zone
$75.00
2 Zones
$130.00
All Zones
$150.00
Seniors,
Disabled,
Students & Children
Children under 12 must be
accompanied by an adult.
$4.00
$1.00
$60.00
$110.00
$130.00
Church Directory (in alphabetical order)
Assembly of God
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Morning Worship: 11:00 AM
Sunday Evening Prayer: 6:00 PM
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
Grace Family Fellowship
Sunday School: 9:00 AM
Worship Service: 10:30 AM
Thursday Prayer: 6:00 PM
Pastor Greg “Mac” McCallum
957 State Avenue
503-429-6790
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 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
