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FAITH Friday, December 8, 2017 LIMEY PASTOR An Alaskan and his dog L ast week I and there are foolish found K and athletes of the spirit his dog, Sam, who climb around a in a Starbucks outside quarter of the globe area, shivering to reunite with a in a very cool daughter’s love. pre-winter breeze. I believe such an In conversation I athlete of the heart found that K had and spirit deserves Colin hitch-hiked down our concern, despite Brown from Alaska seeking the obvious fact that Faith to see his daughter, it appears to be a but had been rebuffed fool’s errand in the from this by his ex-wife, who first place. This young man sent him away. would lay his life down for K is a roofer and general the life for his daughter, handyman by trade. His even; I believe for the life of dog, Sam, a girl dog, is a his ex-wife. Maybe even for cross between a Labrador, a your life. Husky and, according to K, The realist, seeing a little girl picking up a starfish quite possibly a Rhodesian Ridgeback. They both looked stranded on a beach among thousands of other starfish, very tired, extraordinarily questions her judgment. tired. “What difference can this Why can’t there be a make?” Starbucks for people with “It makes a difference pets? About five years old, Sam for this starfish,” she says in a forthright way. It’s an old is K’s friend as well as his joke. It’s also amazingly true. beloved pet, even fending We cannot save the off a bear in the wilds of world by ourselves, but Washington state on a mountainside. A fearless dog! God has made the world a place that can be saved by K had been camping in the merciful people working woods between Salem and Kaiser and there, Sam had an with each other. One person encounter with another beast, at a time. God has made his presence invisible, save for an unknown beast. She had the visibility of mercy and been bitten – and a bloody love working in the hearts of scar marked the white fur those who have little else. on her breast. It didn’t look This week has seen a good. I drove the two of them to political circus full of greed the emergency vet on Market and lust for money, a circus Street. There Sam had a drain car of people using our great democracy to take money inserted and stitches made. that had been volunteered to A transparent funnel was provide for the wellbeing of manufactured to keep her the poor and they have taken from chewing herself into more damage, and painkillers it and committed it for the greater wellbeing of the well- prescribed. heeled. It is a Nero moment I took the pair to a local in our nation’s history. motel and let them be still In the meantime, the for a couple of days. I can’t poor man, protected by imagine the mental state and his wounded dog on the exhaustion that they were mountain and forests, the in. They slept and slept. But poor man who served in they slept in warm motel air the U.S. Navy, is struggling in safety and peace. down the pathways of the On the third day I Northwest to see his child collected them from the and there is no place for him motel and invited them to go and sleep or receive back to our house, where mercy or aid. His God and they slept more. If you are his dog travel with him. He is wondering what my wife a Pentecostal man and prays thought of this, that would be a good wonder to have — each step of the way. This man and people like him are she wasn’t too happy with around us if we only look the improvisational nature with the eyes of our Father. of this. Amen. My wife doesn’t like ■ surprises and I am grateful Colin Brown is the that she saw the need of former pastor of Good this, the mercy of this and Shepherd Lutheran Church the tenderness of this. The in Boardman. world is full of brokenness FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH in Mission for Christ LCMC Bible Study.........9:00 AM Sunday Worship......10:30 AM Red Lion Hotel ( Oregon Trail Room ) www.faithpendleton.org 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 BEND (AP) — A rural central Oregon county is wading into a long-running zoning debate that pits mule deer against churches. A portion of Deschutes County is zoned to protect the county’s shrinking mule deer population during the lean winter months. The zoning currently prohibits churches as a use on those lands, The Bulletin reported Thursday. Pastor John Shepherd has been operating a church out of his home since 1999 and conducting outdoor weddings, but three years ago the county told him he was in violation of the zoning code. In 2016, the Land Use Board of Appeals overturned a permit for Shepherd’s church on the basis that the county’s code explicitly prohibits churches there. Since then, Shepherd has turned his attention to the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, a federal law signed by President Bill Clinton in 2000. Shepherd believes the county’s code represents a clear violation of the law, which is designed to protect houses of worship from discrimination by local governments. Environmental groups argued earlier this year that Shepherd’s venue was not a church, but a for-profit event company that doesn’t ECHO — A holiday bazaar at the Echo Community Church will offer up a variety of handcrafted items and baked goods. The annual event raises money for the VFW and the church scholarship fund. The bazaar is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church’s basement, 21 N. Bonanza St. In addition, an enchilada meal is available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 541-376- 8108. Faith Center offers women’s brunch PENDLETON — A Ladies’ Holiday Brunch at the Pendleton Faith Center Church will feature an encouraging message for women. The brunch is Saturday beginning at 10 a.m., upstairs at the church, 108 401 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 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 S. Main St. Guest speaker Christy Hill, a native Pendletonian now living in Reedsport, will present “Awaken the Bride.” Hill is the author of “Journey to Intimacy,” a book about the Song of Solomon. The brunch is free. For more information, call Rev. Ray or Julie O’Grady at 541-377-2036 or the Faith Center Church at 541-276-9569. Living Nativity depicts Christmas story HERMISTON — A live Nativity scene offers the community an opportunity to reflect on the biblical account of the Christmas story. In its 25th year, the free event is Saturday from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 191 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. In addition to the outdoor display, which features costumed actors and animals, people are invited inside the church for refreshments. Worship Community People can also view trees decorated to represent charitable missions the church support. For more information, call 541-567- 3002. Aglow speaker shares gift of dance WALLA WALLA — A special Christmas program is featured during the upcoming Walla Walla Aglow Community Lighthouse meeting. The community is invited to hear Karianna Allum, who will share about her gift of worship dancing. The event is Saturday at 10 a.m. at Whitman Court, 305 Ash St., Walla Walla. A freewill offering will be taken for the event, which includes lunch. Aglow, which started in 1967, is an international organization that seeks to share God’s word in the community. For more information, call Darya Tucker at 509-876-1668, Lora Sykes at 509-540-0212 or visit www.ecwaglow. BAHA’I FAITH IN PENDLETON “My first counsel is this: Possess a pure, kindly and radiant heart , that thine may be a sovereignty ancient, imperishable and everlasting.” – Baha’u’llah Please come visit with us at The Baha’i Center: 1015 SE Court Place FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Faith Center Church Worshiping God -Presbyterian Church (USA)- 201 SW Dorion Ave. Pendleton Loving People 108 S. Main • 276-9569 (541) 276-9360 or visit us at www.pendletonbahais.com Seventh-Day Adventist Church LCMC 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 9:30 - Sunday School We off er: Sunday School • Sign Language Interpreters • Nursery • Transportation • & more! Wednesday Bible Study 5:30 Family Fellowship Meal • 6:00 Bible Study FIRST SERVICE 8:30 AM SECOND SERVICE 10:30 AM 712 SW 27 TH ST. 541-276-1894 www.fcogpendleton.com PENDLETON LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH Sunday Service: 10am & 6pm Tuesday Kingdom Seekers: 7pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7pm Sunday Worship Service 150 SE Emigrant (541) 276-3369 Sr. Pastor, Ray O’Grady EVERYONE INVITED! Sunday Devotions @ 11:00am Sunday Wi-Fi Open House: 5:30 – 7:30pm Wednesday Spiritual Discussions: 6:30pm, Bring your thoughts and voice! Thursday Investigate Religion Class, 7pm Thursdays • EVERYONE WELCOME! Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Sunday Worship 9am • 541-276-2616 Worship Broadcast on KUMA 1290 @ 11am COME AS YOU ARE Worship Service: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:30am pendletonfaithcenter.org 10:30 - Worship Service Grace Baptist Church Commissioner Tammy Baney said she wanted to see a compromise that allows small Bible studies and other gatherings in the zone, while providing a backstop against large events during the winter. Shepherd is open to a compromise, he said, and currently doesn’t plan to sue. County staff will prepare a draft of an amendment to the zoning rules following board’s guidance and it will be reviewed by the commission on Dec. 18. SUBMIT FAITH NEWS Pendleton 401 Northgate, Pendleton changes. During the deliberation, Deschutes County Planning Manager Peter Gutowsky presented the commis- sioners with five options, ranging from leaving county code as it is, to striking the word “church” from the list of prohibited uses and allowing churches in the wildlife zone even during the winter, when the deer use the range. The three commissioners expressed their desire for churches not to be singled out as a prohibited use. Friday’s faith page features local, national and international faith-related news. Send information about local faith-related news and events, including concerts, special speakers and activities to community@eastoregonian. com or drop off to the attention of Tammy Malgesini at 333 E. Main St., Hermiston or Renee Struthers at 211 S.E. Byers Ave., Pendleton. Call 541-564-4539 or 541-966-0818 with questions. 352 SE 2nd Street, Pendleton OR Redeemer Episcopal Church own any land within the zone. Large church gather- ings are prohibited on the land for the same reason as schools, golf ranges, kennels and other uses: Noise, traffic and activity can spook mule deer that forage there in winter. Mule deer numbers have been declining since the 1970s as development encroached on their traditional winter range, according to comments submitted by Central Oregon Landwatch, which opposes zoning Church bazaar benefits VFW, scholarships First United Methodist Church ~Come and be at Peace ~ Joe Kline/The Bulletin via AP In this Oct. 19 photo, John Shepherd, a pastor at his home church and officiant during the wedding ceremonies he hosts, poses against the archway he built for hosting wedding ceremonies at his venue, Shepherdsfield, outside Sisters. BRIEFLY Open Hearted... Open Minded on 1290 KUMA noon each Sunday Page 7A Zoning pits mule deer against churches Service of Worship - 10:00 am Children’s Sunday School - 10:20 am Fellowship - 11:00 am www.pendletonpresbyterian.com P eace L utheran C hurch East Oregonian Pastor Dan Satterwhite 541.377.4252 417 NW 21st St. • Pendleton, OR 97801 www.facebook.com/ PendletonLighthouseChurch 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 Saturday Services Pendleton 1401 SW Goodwin Place 276-0882 Sabbath School 9:20 am Worship Service 10:45 am Come meet Jesus at 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 PENDLETON BAPTIST CHURCH 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 St. Johns Episcopal Church Community Presbyterian Church 541-289-4535 Join Us Join On Our Journey With Jesus. Scripture, Tradition and Reason 14 Martin Drive, Umatilla, OR 922-3250 Family service 9am Sunday N.E. Gladys Ave & 7th, Hermiston PH: 567-6672 We are an all inclusive Church who welcomes all. Worship: 10 AM Sunday School at 11:30