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Page 8A FAITH/COMMUNITY East Oregonian LIMEY PASTOR Snow, silent and sacred I was looking atmosphere and I had forward to a at least five baths, delicate snow last serially, as if I was weekend. I didn’t trying to drive a know if the promise warmer season into of the forecast would my body. I became be fulfilled, but there pink like a limey is something that the lobster. Colin Lord puts into our Later on I walked weather to surprise in the ice garden Brown Faith us. Snow has a purity, and walked down a a purity that seems hallway that looked to emanate from like a line of coffins. God’s very breath, a creative A memory and a promise of softness that reminds us of the eternal. Later I wrote a the structure of heaven. We poem that I sent the nuns, and need purity to wash away the they made it the front page of grime of craving and the mud their monastery’s magazine of sin. the next month. I am not fond of driving in I am remembering, as the snow. I remember being I write, the snow-covered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, shape of the church at the the heart of the Lutheran top of the hill in Boardman. empire in the United States, It was glorious. A lot like I driving slowly and carefully imagine heaven, shaped in down a long city street. Far sinuous curves and flows, ahead, really far ahead, a car like God’s breath – and there braked. I began to brake, but in his space we will see the I didn’t slow down, I glided throne, the beautiful throne like an aircraft coming into of God that will shimmer and land and no tapping of my writhe and sing, with a voice foot changed the path. The all her own. All of heaven will steering wheel did nothing, be alive with singing, not just and I glided and glided for the angels and ourselves, but about a quarter of a mile all creation — and we will and gently collided with the hear silence and great song car in front of me in a spirit as two notes, simultaneously of meditation. I ruined my and joyful. On the throne will perfect driving record. But it be the lamb and it will almost was Minnesota, this is what be too much for human eyes happened on days like this; to see and human ears to there were no hard feelings, hear — hearing and seeing only the music of bending will be the reality of joy and metal. the fulfillment of life. I had booked a weekend at I pray for that purity to a monastery to pray and have come and reside within us, its a retreat. The snow created holy presence cleansing all a palace of whiteness and a of our world, all of our nation vast silence that embraced the and all of those who aim to world like music that vibrated lead it. Especially those who the soul. I remember bells have been given this gift to too, sonorous and deep. And lead it. May the great and the nuns were in the cloisters silent snowfall of God’s spirit praying. There was soup to come, in his son’s name. eat. Amen. The first day in the ■ monastery I was engaged Colin Brown is the with the bathtub. Outside former pastor of Good my window was the grand Shepherd Lutheran Church in silence. Clouds of hot steam Boardman. You can reach him billowed up into the cool at colin.brown@usa.net. Friday, March 30, 2018 Area churches present Easter weekend services East Oregonian Living Faith Church “Death Defeated Easter Service” Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. at 1611 Diagonal Blvd. Followed by a drawing for an Easter basket and a 5,000-egg hunt. (541-567 4486) Considered one of the most important holidays of the Christian church, Easter celebrates the resur- rection of Jesus Christ. Area churches offering special Easter weekend services and events include: MEACHAM Easter Sunrise Service The public is invited to join the Blue Mountain Christian Cowboys for an Easter Sunrise Service. It is Sunday at 7 a.m. at the Historic Meacham Hotel. Music is provided by Marty Campbell of Pendleton and Pastor Jason Estle of Hermiston’s Desert Rose Ministries will present the message. A compli- mentary breakfast buffet follows. (541-377-5003) PENDLETON “The Passion” The musical drama, presented by members of Baptist churches in Pend- leton, Hermiston, Boardman and Pilot Rock, portrays the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. It is Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Pendleton Baptist Church, 3202 S.W. Nye Ave. (503-260-6378, 541-720-8680) Community Sunrise Service Hosted by Bethel Assembly of God Church, the community is invited to attend Sunday at 6:30 a.m. at 1109 Airport Road. Dress warm for the outdoor service. (541-276-3987) First United Methodist Church Easter service Sunday at 9 a.m. at 352 S.E. Second St. (541-276-2616) First Christian Church Easter worship service is Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at 215 N. Main St. (541-276- 5358) Peace Lutheran Church Easter service and brunch Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at 210 N.W. Ninth St. (541- 276-7592) Resurrection Service Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ Sunday at 10 a.m. at Living Word Christian Center, 401 Northgate (541-278-8082) HERMISTON “Way of the Cross” Re-enactment of the Stations of the Cross, which depict events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. Presented by Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Friday beginning at noon in the church parking lot, 685 W. Hermiston Ave. The group travels to the Hermiston Butte while acting out scenes. (541- 567-5812) St. John’s Episcopal Church Holy Week services continue with Stations of the Cross Friday from noon to 6:45 p.m., followed by File photo Alfredo Rodriguez portrays the part of Jesus during the 2016 “Way of the Cross” re-enactment by Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Hermiston. Several area church- es have announced special Easter weekend services and events. Good Friday Eucharist at 7 p.m.; and Easter morning Eucharist Sunday at 9 a.m. at 953 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567- 6674) New Hope Community Church Good Friday service at 6 p.m. at 1350 S. Highway 395. Childcare provided for ages 6 and under. “Cele- brate the Resurrection” Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. Nursery and children’s classes offered at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. (541-567-8441) Faith Presbyterian Church A Good Friday service at 7 p.m. at 1005 S.E. Ninth St. Rev. Bruce Sexton will present a message. Also includes special music by the choir. (541-567- 9642). Sunrise Service at the Butte The Hermiston First United Meth- odist Church invites people to a sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. at the cross on the Hermiston Butte. Also, a combined service with Grace and Mercy Lutheran Church is at 10:30 a.m. at 191 E. Gladys Ave. (541-567-3002) Hermiston Church of the Naza- rene Easter Online at Sunrise (on Face- book Live). Rev. Eric Fritz presents a 10-minute inspirational message. Grab a cup of coffee, gather the family and login to the church’s Facebook page (Sunday at 7 a.m.) to start Easter morning. Easter Celebration Service is Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at the church, 1520 W. Orchard Ave. MILTON-FREEWATER Easter Sunrise Service The Milton-Freewater Ministerial Association presents the special service from 6:30-7:30 a.m. at the American Legion Field on Southwest Second Ave. Rev. Steve Lyons of the First Christian Church will lead the service and Rev. Shane Nelson of Valley Christian Center will speak. In case of inclement weather, the venue is Bethel Baptist Church, 209 S.W. First Ave. First Christian Church A fellowship brunch will be served from 8:30-10 a.m. at 518 S. Main St. The Easter service begins at 10:45 a.m. No Sunday school classes on Easter. Children are invited to an Easter egg hunt following the service. (541- 938-3954) STANFIELD Crossroads Community Church Evangelist Wes Daughenbaugh is the guest speaker Easter Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at 350 N.W. Sherman St. All guests will receive a gift. An Easter egg hunt follows. Also, there will be a scholarship drawing for Camp Elkanah, which will be given to a youth who helps with the egg hunt. (541-449-3434, 541-449-1251) ——— Contact Community Editor Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@eastorego- nian.com or 541-564-4539 COMMUNITY BRIEFLY Hermiston chamber seeks table decorators HERMISTON — People with a creative flair are needed to decorate tables for the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce’s Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon. People can get involved with the effort in one of two ways — let your creative juices flow and decorate a table, which includes purchasing supplies; or sponsor a table to be decorated by paying $175. The chamber will provide a white tablecloth, eight white linen napkins and flatware for every table. The tables will be available for decorating Monday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also, people can still nominate their assistant for recognition. Nomination forms (details available at the chamber website) must be submitted by Friday, April 13. The luncheon is Tuesday, April 24 at 11:45 a.m. at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Tickets are $20 each or $140 for a table of eight. For more information, contact WORSHIP C O MMUNIT Y Kelly Schwirse at 541-567-6151, kelly@hermistonchamber.com or visit www.hermistonchamber.com. Recycling program benefits Agape House HERMISTON — People can help support Agape House through its bottle and can recycling program. There are three ways people can donate recyclable cans and bottles to help support programs and services for those in need in the area. The options include 401 Northgate, Pendleton SUNDAYS Celebration of Worship Pendleton Sundays 10:00am CELEBRATION Youth: 0-6th grade OF Morning Celebration - 10am Morning Kids Place - 10am Evening - 6pm Adult - Study Youth - Small Group Kids - Rangers & Girl’s Ministries 401 Northgate, 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 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church WEEKLY Groups For All Ages LCMC Sunday worship at 11:00 AM ~Come and be at Peace ~ 420 Locust St. • Boardman, OR on 1290 KUMA noon each Sunday 541-481-6132 Colin Brown, Pastor FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH -Presbyterian Church (USA)- 201 SW Dorion Ave. Pendleton Service of Worship - 10:00 am Children’s Sunday School - 10:20 am Fellowship - 11:00 am www.pendletonpresbyterian.com Open Hearted... Open Minded Seventh-Day Adventist Church Saturday Services Pendleton 1401 SW Goodwin Place 276-0882 Sabbath School 9:20 am Worship Service 10:45 am Faith Center Church Worshiping God Loving People 108 S. Main • 276-9569 Worship Service: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:30am pendletonfaithcenter.org 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” Redeemer Episcopal Church 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 The Salvation Army Center for Worship & Service Sunday Worship Service 9:30 - Sunday School 10:30 - Worship Service Wednesday Bible Study 5:30 Family Fellowship Meal • 6:00 Bible Study COME AS YOU ARE 150 SE Emigrant (541) 276-3369 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 Sunday School: 9:30am Worship: 10:40am Fellowship to follow THURSDAYS Recovery Support Group Grace Baptist Church 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! Celebrate Recovery - 6pm Celebration Place - Kids - 6pm The Landing - Teens - 6pm Pastor Sharon Miller Pastor Sharon Miller 541-278-8082 541-278-8082 www.livingwordcc.com www.livingwordcc.com House to make a donation directly from your account. A confirmation email will be generated. Money donated this way will be used for the student weekend food program. Also, people can stop by Agape House to pick up special blue BottleDrop bags, fill them up and take them directly to the BottleDrop Redemption Center, 740 W. Hermiston Ave. For more information about Agape House, including services, other ways to donate and volunteer opportunities, call Hughes at 541-567-8774. dropping off cans/bottles at Agape House, 500 Harper Road, Hermiston. For those with a large amount to donate or if your business collects recyclables, people can call executive director Dave Hughes to arrange a pickup. Cans and bottles donated at Agape House will be used for the organization’s gas program, the weekend food program for needy students and other small needs. For those who use the BottleDrop Redemption Center, you can go to www. bottledropcenters.com and click on “Give” and search for Agape AN ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1911 SE Court Ave. 541.276.6417 • pendletonfi rst.com Community Presbyterian Church 14 Martin Drive, Umatilla, OR 922-3250 Worship: 10 AM Sunday School at 11:30 PENDLETON LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH 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 Offi ce 541-276-5358 M-F, 8:30-12:30 www.fccpendleton.org To share your worship times call 541-278-2678 Come meet Jesus at PENDLETON BAPTIST CHURCH 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 FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH in Mission for Christ LCMC Sunday Worship.........9:00 AM Bible Study......10:00 AM Red Lion Hotel ( Oregon Trail Room ) www.faithpendleton.org First United Methodist Church Pendleton 352 SE 2nd Street, Pendleton OR Sunday Worship 9am • 541-276-2616 Worship Broadcast on KUMA 1290 @ 11am Worship Livestream at www.facebook.com/FUMCPendleton/ Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Rev. Dr. Jim Pierce, pastor 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.