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FAITH Friday, October 27, 2017 East Oregonian Page 7A LIMEY PASTOR PENDLETON Rehearsals, reflections, Reformation Soup supper supports mission work D oug and Shane Fritz, his wife, who were among the founding builders of Boardman’s Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, invited us to the German Dinner at their new church, “Calvary Lutheran” — a Missouri Synod church in Stayton — last week. Shane had just returned from visiting Luther’s monastery in Germany as a way of celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Shane had created a marvelous slideshow of her visit depicting Luther’s journey from a neophyte monk to an enemy of the Pope who commanded a loyalty of the German nobility, and had revealed Colin the true words of the Bible in the Brown peoples’ tongue. Faith This is the year of new beginnings. Can there be a renewal of Reformation? Doug Fritz is one of the most jovial people I have ever met, loaded with a farmer’s energy and the intelligence and compassion of a teacher. You can see him in the mind’s eye behind either a plow or a bulldozer. Doug is reminding me of the Prophet, making the way straight. It was a joy to meet with them and share the life of this church in Boardman this year and the one before. Doug is a reformer too. My wife received an invitation by Salem’s central Seventh-day Adventist church this coming weekend, an event also celebrating the liberating power of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, at 7 p.m. October 27-29. It is good to think that this ties us together. The Reformation was the liberation of the Gospel of Christ into the people’s possession and it changed everything. Instead of a church making up reasons for people to make payment to the church, such as telling people that people’s ancestors can be sprung from the half-hell of purgatory by a donation to the coffers of the church, it actually became a true conveyor of the word. It proclaimed! The Catholic Church was truly helped and galvanized by this action, even though its fiscally-minded rulers didn’t think so at the time. It is different now. Even today, the still living Pope Benedict is regarded as one of the greatest Lutheran scholars, and he made a pilgrimage in 2011 to the monastery in Erfurt, where Luther studied and prayed and received his revelation of understanding. Truly the church in its large diversity and many versions is beginning to return to a wholeness, which truly it hasn’t seen before. It is beginning to like itself more and be kind to its people more. This last Friday, in the darkness, in my own tiny corner of the church in Aurora, my friends and I started our Church of the Night, a contemplative service using improvised flute, keyboard playing Taize songs, centering prayer and a brief lectionary and concise sermon — a service designed for people living with little time available. To my surprise, the service was enjoyed and workable, and it brought out of its innards a surprising feeling of great peace. It was a bright, singing peace that carved out the darkness with Jesus’ presence. May these 500 years mark a new beginning of Christ’s work in the world and of our redoubled efforts to call out his name out loud in song! Amen. ■ Colin Brown is the former pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Boardman. Event also features fair trade craft sale East Oregonian Homemade soups will be served up in Pendleton as a fundraiser in support of mission work. In its 34th year, the Presby- terian Women’s Soup Supper features four varieties of soup, including clam chowder, chicken noodle, vegetable beef and a gluten-free vegan tomato-basil. The event is Friday, Nov. 3 from 5-7 p.m. in the Rogers Fellowship Room at the First Presbyterian Church, 201 S.W. Dorion Ave., Pendleton. The cost is $8 for adults and $3 for children under 12. In addition to soup, the meal includes bread, relishes, beverages and homemade desserts. Additional home- made noodles, also used in the soup, will be packaged and available for purchase. Also, tins of homemade cookies will be for sale. Before and after dinner, people are invited to peruse the large variety of fair traded crafts from developing coun- tries. Among the unique items are toys, musical instruments, Photo contributed by Kathy Keener A number of ladies are busy making noodles in preparation for the annual Presbyterian Women’s Soup Supper. In its 34th year, the event is Friday, Nov. 3 at the Pendleton First Presbyterian Church. crèches and jewelry. The one-of-a-kind and innovative products celebrate the diverse gifts of artisans around the world. The sale continues Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Purchasing the products BRIEFLY Presbyterian Church announces potluck PENDLETON — A potluck meal is planned at Tutuilla Presbyterian Church. Held the last Sunday of the month in October and November, the upcoming event is this Sunday at noon in Lowry Hall, behind the church, 45682 Tutuilla Road, Pendleton. Open to the public, those planning to attend are invited to bring a dish to share, but it’s not required. In addition, the church plans to have a booth during the Altrusa Bazaar, which is Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Pendleton Convention Center. People have been meeting for craft nights to prepare items for the event. For more information, call Bonnie Burke at 541-969- 6173. Methodist church sets special fifth Sunday events PENDLETON — A special fifth Sunday service is planned at the First United Methodist Church in Pendleton. The service, which begins at 9 a.m., features special 1911 SE Court Ave 541-276-6417 Assembly of God Church singing and a message by Karl Ramsey. Also, a potluck is planned after the service. The church is located at 352 S.E. Second St., Pendleton. Also, those attending are invited to bring socks, sweatshirts, sweatpants and coats to help replenish the clothes closet. Clothing for men is especially needed. For more information, contact preachervet@gmail. com or 541-276-2616. Nazarene church hosts fall festival HERMISTON — A trunk-or-treat event, games, inflatable toys, food, fun and lots of candy is featured during an event at the Hermiston Church of the Nazarene. The Fall Fest is Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the church, 1520 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Non-food and trinket alternatives will be available for kids with food allergies. Community members are invited to bring a vehicle, decorate it, dress up and hand out candy. For more information, call 541-567-3677 or visit www. hermistonnazarene.org. P eace L utheran C hurch 210 NW 9th, Pendleton ELCA Join us Sundays 9:30 am Sunday Worship 9:30 am Sunday Worship 10:30 am Fellowship 11:00 am Sunday School & Adult Class in Mission for Christ LCMC Sunday Worship.........9:00 AM Bible Study......10:00 AM ~Come and be at Peace ~ Red Lion Hotel ( Oregon Trail Room ) www.faithpendleton.org on 1290 KUMA noon each Sunday 401 Northgate, Pendleton 401 Northgate, Celebration of Worship Pendleton Sundays 10:00am CELEBRATION Youth: 0-6th grade OF WORSHIP Midweek 10:00 Service am Sundays Youth: Wednesdays 6:00pm 0-6th grade Youth: 0-6th grade Overcomer’s Outreach MIDWEEK SEVICE Tuesday’s 6:00pm Wednesdays 6:00 pm In the Annex Youth: A Christ Centered, 12 Step 0-6th grade Recovery Support Group Pastor Sharon Miller Pastor Sharon Miller 541-278-8082 541-278-8082 www.livingwordcc.com www.livingwordcc.com 241 SE Second St. Pendleton (541)276-3809 www.pendletonepiscopal.org Sunday Holy Communion 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Holy Communion Noon Weekly Adults Spiritual Life Group All Are Welcome 14 Martin Drive, Umatilla, OR 922-3250 555 SW 11th, Hermiston 567-9497 Nursery provided for all services Sunday School - 9:30 AM Worship - 10:45 AM 6:00 pm Wed Prayer & Worship - 7:00 PM “Proclaiming God’s word, growing in God’s grace” To share your worship times call 541-278-2678 Worshiping God Worship Service: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:30am Worship: 10 AM Sunday School at 11:30 First United Methodist Church U.N. official: Most of world lacks real religious freedom UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Three-quarters of the world’s people live in countries that either restrict the right to religion or belief or have “a high level of social hostility involving religion or belief,” the U.N. special investigator on religious rights said Tuesday. Ahmed Shaheed told the General Assembly’s human rights committee that religious intolerance is prevalent glob- ally — and rising around the world. He said over 70 countries currently have anti-blasphemy laws that can be used to suppress dissenting views, in violation of international human rights standards. Shaheed, a former politi- cian and human rights expert from the Maldives, urged those countries to repeal the blasphemy laws. He also called for the repeal of all laws that undermine the exercise of the right to freedom of religion or belief — or discriminate against that right. Shaheed urged countries to adopt and enforce “adequate criminal sanctions penalizing violent and particularly egregious discriminatory Sr. Pastor, Ray O’Grady pendletonfaithcenter.org Seventh-Day Adventist Church Saturday Services Pendleton 1401 SW Goodwin Place 276-0882 Sabbath School 9:20 am Worship Service 10:45 am acts perpetrated by state or non-state actors against persons based on their religion or belief.” He said governments must also pay “particular attention” to uphold the obligation to protect religious minorities. “Increases in unlawful government restrictions against religious groups remain one of the primary and most fundamental factors resulting in higher levels of religious intolerance in any given society,” Shaheed said. Some forms of discrim- ination are direct, such as prohibiting some or all religions or beliefs, he said. But others may be indirect, like zoning laws that prevent construction of certain houses of worship or bans on refugees or immigrants, “ostensibly for national security reasons, from countries where majority populations belong to partic- ular faith communities,” he said. The special investigator, or rapporteur, on freedom of religion or belief is an indepen- dent expert appointed by the Geneva-based U.N. Human Rights Council. Pendleton Worship Livestream at www.facebook.com/FUMCPendleton/ Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Rev. Dr. Jim Pierce, pastor The Salvation Army Center for Worship & Service Sunday worship at 11:00 AM 420 Locust St. • Boardman, OR 541-481-6132 Colin Brown, Pastor FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH -Presbyterian Church (USA)- 201 SW Dorion Ave. Pendleton Sunday Worship Service 9:30 - Sunday School COME AS YOU ARE Service of Worship - 10:00 am Children’s Sunday School - 10:20 am Fellowship - 11:00 am www.pendletonpresbyterian.com 150 SE Emigrant (541) 276-3369 Open Hearted... Open Minded Wednesday Bible Study 5:30 Family Fellowship Meal • 6:00 Bible Study Behind These Stone Walls Beat the Hearts of Some of the Warmest Most Sincere, Most Caring People in Pendleton. We Invite You to Come Get Acquainted! Sunday School: 9:30am Worship: 10:40am Fellowship to follow Offi ce 541-276-5358 M-F, 8:30-12:30 www.fccpendleton.org Sunday Service: 10am & 6pm Tuesday Kingdom Seekers: 7pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7pm We off er: Sunday School • Sign Language Interpreters • Nursery • Transportation • & more! Pastor Dan Satterwhite 541.377.4252 417 NW 21st St. • Pendleton, OR 97801 www.facebook.com/ PendletonLighthouseChurch PENDLETON BAPTIST CHURCH LCMC Sunday Worship 9am • 541-276-2616 Worship Broadcast on KUMA 1290 @ 11am PENDLETON LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH Come meet Jesus at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 10:30 - Worship Service Grace Baptist Church Faith Center Church Loving People 108 S. Main • 276-9569 352 SE 2nd Street, Pendleton OR Redeemer Episcopal Church coffee and chocolates for sale. All proceeds from the event helps support mission and church work locally, across the nation and around the world. For more information, contact fpcp@pendletonpresbyterian. com or 541-276-7681. Worship Community Community Presbyterian Church FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH helps in providing food, medi- cine, housing and education for the artisans’ families. Support of the project assists with steady employment, skills training and an opportunity for a better future. In addition, there will be a selection of FIRST SERVICE 8:30 AM SECOND SERVICE 10:30 AM 712 SW 27 TH ST. 541-276-1894 www.fcogpendleton.com St. Johns Episcopal Church Join Us Join On Our Journey With Jesus. Scripture, Tradition and Reason Family service 9am Sunday N.E. Gladys Ave & 7th, Hermiston PH: 567-6672 We are an all inclusive Church who welcomes all. OPEN HEARTS – OPEN DOOR www.graceandmercylutheran.org Sunday Worship 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Fellowship, Refreshments & Sunday School Check Out our Facebook Page or Website for More Information 541-289-4535 Tom Inch, Pastor Grace and Mercy Lutheran Church, ELCA (First United Methodist Church) 191 E. Gladys Ave. / P.O. Box 1108 Hermiston, Oregon 97838 3202 SW Nye Ave Pendleton, OR 541-276-7590 Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 AM Sunday Bible Classes 9:45 AM Sunday Youth Group 6:00 PM Mon. Community Women’s Study 9:30 AM & 6 PM Awana Kids Club (K-6th grade) Wed Men’s Study 6 PM MOPS meeting the 1st Thur of the Month 6 PM
