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FAITH Friday, July 6, 2018 LIMEY PASTOR The suffering of the children L ast week I baby belongings wrote about and equipment the agonies in the open air. being inflicted on The hospital had children in the transferred control name of the law. of the baby to I said that “I have the governmental been thinking very authorities, and Colin hard of what needs said that the young Brown to be preached for mother would be Faith the safety of the allowed to visit the people and our baby for 15 minutes children.” The week has a day — a tall order for continued with further a slender, malnourished public recording of the mother with her birth unintelligence of ill- stitches still in, and no thought-out and essentially means to travel to the cruel government policies. hospital. But such nonsense hit close Neither the young to my home this week. mother or her mother had Just days after writing places to stay, nor the means this, I received a phone to afford that. I was able call from an unmarried girl to drive the young mother who needed help. I knew to friends on the other side her from a couple of years of Portland, and her own before. She was at a local mother to friends of hers in hospital and Sandy. had given birth This is The bond to a little baby a problem boy. The young that is still between woman was in process, parents and 28, had herself but in the been born children must meantime the in difficult in the be regarded baby, circumstances, most essential according to period of as a sacred her mother, his young connection in life, is being and had nearly died at birth. deprived of our society Residual this young issues had mother’s love. changed the character of her The mother is a young, voice a little and had made vulnerable, gentle soul pronunciation of certain and her baby was born in words difficult. The father a lower birth weight, but of her baby was not in the nothing problematic. I was picture; he had been violent struck because her baby was with the new mother’s born with the same birth mother and had punched weight as my own son. her, leaving bruises before The bond between leaving the picture. parents and children must In the hospital the young be regarded as a sacred woman had fallen asleep connection in our society, when nursing the new baby not a relationship between (which is quite common), owner and property. and the nurses reported the Children may not be seized mother to the Department to teach people a lesson, of Human Services — only if jeopardy to life and although, from what I limb exists. If this is a sign understand, there were no of our times it is ominous, toxicology tests conducted where children are seen as on the young mother. There chattel. I am praying very was an assumption made much from the holy leaven that there was a substance of our people to rise up and abuse issue. She was just take these matters in hand exhausted. and create firm guides for The baby was removed the loving of children and from the mother, and the care of parents who the young mother was need education and support. literally evicted from her In Jesus’s name, Amen. bed and told to get out ■ of the hospital minus her Colin Brown is the son. I found her in the former pastor of Good parking lot across from Shepherd Lutheran Church the hospital with a pile of in Boardman. SUNDAYS Morning Celebration - 10am Morning Kids Place - 10am Evening - 6pm Adult - Study Youth - Small Group Kids - Rangers & Girl’s Ministries East Oregonian Page 7A Church of England seeks revival in newer Christian faiths By ROBERT STEVENS Associated Press LONDON — The Church of England owns some of the most impres- sive houses of worship in the world, with tower- ing facades and spires that have drawn in the faith- ful for close to 500 years. But these days, that’s not enough to fill the pews. Looking to reverse dwindling membership, Church leaders are launch- ing a new outreach to other Christian congregations, in a move that could bring some Holy Rolling, New World preaching styles to its venerable halls of stone and sacrament. A proposal likely to be approved on Friday would devolve some authority and allow local bishops to decide who from outside the Church of England can come perform sermons at its churches, without prior approval of the Archbish- ops of Canterbury and York, as is currently the case. That means it’s likely that more expressive, evan- gelical preaching styles including gospel could be making their way to the pulpit, like that of Bishop Michael Curry, whose pas- sionate sermon about the power of love stirred up the royal wedding. “The Church of England AP Photo/Robert Stevens Pentecostal Bishop Dr. Joe Aldred, of the Church of God of Prophecy, stands in front of Catholic Apostolic Church of Christ the King in Bloomsbury, London. thinks it can make itself more attractive by resorting to style,” said Gavin Ashen- den, a former chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II. “It’s the end of the snobbishness that the Church of England has confined itself with,” he said, adding that he hoped easier partnerships with other denominations would bring fresh inspiration to preaching styles. The C of E, England’s state church, was founded after a schism with the papacy in the 16th century, and its traditions are at the heart of what came to be known outside Britain as Anglicanism, or the Epis- copalian Church, one of the world’s largest Protestant Christian followings. But membership in the English heartland has been shrinking over the years, as Britain’s population ages, and the average Church of England member today is 68 years old, despite suc- cessive attempts by Church leaders to boost appeal. Ashenden fears the Church could suffer a “demo- graphic meltdown.” While membership in traditional churches has been consistently falling in the West, the growth of the newer ones has clearly bucked the trend, raising eyebrows across the faiths. The Church of England says that the new rules, set to pass a final approval at its July 6 synod, or council meeting, build on previous efforts to expand partner- ships and help unify those who spread the Christian faith. Many pastors from the independent churches it already recognizes give sermons already at the Church of England. But the new rules could bring in even more, including some from primarily black congregations. BRIEFLY Golfers to tee off for Eastern Oregon Mission UMATILLA — Golfers interested in teeing off for a cause are encouraged to participate in an upcoming tournament that will bene- fit Eastern Oregon Mission. Scramble for Food is Saturday, July 14 with check-in at 8 a.m. and the shotgun start at 9 a.m. at Big River Golf Course, 709 Willamette St., Umatilla. A four-person scramble for- mat, those who plan to par- ticipate should register by July 9. The cost is $60, which includes pastries in the morning, 18 holes of golf, prizes on every hole, lunch and awards. Reg- istration forms are avail- able at Agape House, 500 Harper Road, the Hermis- ton Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395; and Ben- dixsen Law, 245 E. Main St. For questions, call Dave Hughes at 541-571-7293. To reserve a golf cart, call 541-922-3006. Eastern Oregon Mission is the parent organization of Agape House and Martha’s House, which serve individ- uals and families in need. For more information, to volunteer or make dona- tions, call 541-567-8774. Seminar offers insight on Islam, Christianity PENDLETON — Rev. Tim Roosenberg has stud- ied the Bible extensively and shares his insight regarding prophesies. An author and proph- ecy seminar presenter, he was a pastor for 25 years until be began his traveling prophecy seminar ministry in August 2011. Roosen- berg will share about Islam and Christianity Wednes- day, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pendleton Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1401 S.W. Goodwin Place. The public is invited to the free event. In 2011, Roosenberg wrote “Islam & Christian- ity in Prophecy” with Tim Lale. The book focuses on biblical prophecy in Dan- iel 11-12, including details about a future major con- flict between Islam and Christianity, Roosenberg says on his website. For more information about the presentation, con- tact Shana Boyer at jesus- isthelivingwater@yahoo. com or 541-276-0882. For more about Roosenberg, visit www.islamandchristi- anity.org. Ladies to lavish in lavender HERMISTON — Tips on growing and uses for lavender are featured during a program spon- sored by the Hermiston Nazarene Church Women’s Ministries. All Things Lavender is Tuesday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the church’s minis- try center, 1520 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. Greg and Bettina Senter, owners of The Lavender Egg in Pend- leton, are the presenters. There is no admission fee. For more information, Melody Finn-Kinswa at 541-567-3677, melody. hermnaz@gmail.com or visit www.hermistonnaza- rene.org. WORSHIP COMMUNITY THURSDAYS Celebrate Recovery - 6pm Celebration Place - Kids - 6pm The Landing - Teens - 6pm WEEKLY To share your worship times call 541-278-2678 Groups For All Ages AN ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1911 SE Court Ave. 541.276.6417 • pendletonfi rst.com Good Shepherd Lutheran Church LCMC Sunday worship at 10:00 AM Pastor Michael Smith 420 Locust St. • Boardman, OR 541-481-6132 Grace Baptist Church 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” Seventh-Day Adventist Church Saturday Services Pendleton 1401 SW Goodwin Place 276-0882 Sabbath School 9:20 am Worship Service 10:45 am 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 Community Presbyterian Church 210 NW 9th, Pendleton 541-289-4535 14 Martin Drive, Umatilla, OR 922-3250 Tom Inch, Pastor Grace and Mercy Lutheran Church, ELCA (First United Methodist Church) 191 E. Gladys Ave. / P.O. Box 1108 Hermiston, Oregon 97838 Worship: 10 AM Sunday School at 11:30 241 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 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 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 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 FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH PENDLETON BAPTIST CHURCH Come meet Jesus at in Mission for Christ LCMC Sunday Worship.........9:00 AM Bible Study......10:00 AM Red Lion Hotel ( Oregon Trail Room ) www.faithpendleton.org Worshiping God Worship: 9:40am Fellowship to follow Offi ce 541-276-5358 M-Thr, 8:30-12:30 www.fccpendleton.org Sunday Worship 9am • 541-276-2616 Worship Broadcast on KUMA 1290 @ 11am on 1290 KUMA noon each Sunday Faith Center 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! Pendleton 352 SE 2nd Street, Pendleton OR Worship Livestream at www.facebook.com/FUMCPendleton/ Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Rev. Dr. Jim Pierce, pastor ~Come and be at Peace ~ PENDLETON LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH Redeemer Episcopal Church P eace L utheran C hurch First United Methodist Church Loving People 108 S. Main • 276-9569 Special Guest Speaker Pastor Jeff Geesey Worship Service: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:30am pendletonfaithcenter.org 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 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
