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FAITH Friday, July 27, 2018 LIMEY PASTOR The first prayer my mother taught me M y mother and I wept bitterly. was I wept with my first gratitude for her teacher of prayer, love and her life, and I am thinking for knowing that of her tonight. I love for a while. remember her as The next day at a young woman her funeral service Colin sitting on my little I shared this simple Brown bed, showing me prayer of gratitude Faith how to hold my with those who hands together — came to the service and I remember the first and said this same prayer words she taught me to with the congregation. say as prayer: Gratitude is a fountain that “Thank you for the mothers can unleash. world so sweet. The venerable Austrian Thank you for the food Benedictine monk we eat. David Steindl-Rast has Thank you for the birds recommended gratitude to that sing. us as a path to holy joy. If Thank you God for we live with gratitude we everything.” will always glimpse God’s We sang this prayer love at work in our lives. together at night, and as I am grateful to my I grew older, it became a friends in Eastern Oregon part of me, before I began and grateful to your kind to say the Lord’s Prayer. and decent families, This was my mother’s grateful for the hospitality prayer. you have shown me. I ask The last time I said this for holy blessing on all prayer out loud was in your houses. I am grateful Cornwall in my ancestral for you. land. I had flown in the My mother’s prayer day before from Oregon, lives in me as part of the and my father met me at song of God. the airport and I went to In Jesus’ name, Amen the funeral home where and thank you. my father’s friend, the ——— undertaker, opened my Colin Brown is the mother’s casket and I saw former pastor of Good this same sweet woman, Shepherd Lutheran diminished by the years, Church in Boardman. Baptist church bounces into Bible school BOARDMAN — The kickoff event for vacation Bible school at the Board- man First Baptist Church will feature a bounce house, games, hot dogs and beverages. The event is Monday, July 30 at 3 p.m. at the church, 200 Willow Fork Drive, Boardman. Kids are invited the rest of the week for the regular Bible school sessions Tuesday, July 31 through Friday, Aug. 3 from 6-8 p.m. For more information, call 541-481-9437. SUBMIT COMMUNITY NEWS Submit to: community@ eastoregonian.com Call 541-564-4539 or 541- 966-0818 SUNDAYS Morning Celebration - 10am Morning Kids Place - 10am Evening - 6pm Adult - Study Youth - Small Group Kids - Rangers & Girl’s Ministries THURSDAYS Celebrate Recovery - 6pm Celebration Place - Kids - 6pm The Landing - Teens - 6pm WEEKLY 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 Celebration of of Worship Celebration Worship Sundays 10:00 am Youth: 0-6th grade Midweek Service Midweek Service Wednesdays 6:00 pm Youth: 0-6th grade Overcomer’s Outreach Jr./Sr. High ’ Pastor Sharon Miller 541-278-8082 www.livingwordcc.com Pastor Sharon Miller Page 7A PENDLETON The healing power of music Heavenly Harp ministry teaches spiritual health East Oregonian A wellness ministry including music and stories about Karin Gunderson’s work as a hospice harpist is coming to Pendleton. The Phoenix, Arizona, woman and her family par- ticipate in the ministry, which includes concerts fea- turing harp, piano, vocal and flute music. An alumnus of Concordia College in Moor- head, Minnesota, Gunderson is an accomplished vocalist, harpist and flutist. In addi- tion, she served as a hos- pice harpist for more than 10 years, where she was fondly referred to as the “singing Contributed photo harpist.” Encounter with Heaven, a wellness ministry featuring music and stories by Karin The public is invited to Gunderson and her family, including her son, Ryan Gunderson, will be presented Encounter with Heaven Fri- Aug. 3 at Peace Lutheran Church in Pendleton. day, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 210 N.W. greater levels of wholeness several of his vocal arrange- the Heavenly Harp concert. Ninth St., Pendleton. While and wellness to the body, ments performed in the Inter- Albums, DVDs and Gunder- there is no admission charge, mind and spirit. In addi- national A Cappella Col- son’s book will be available people are invited to give tion, she authored “Encoun- legiate Competition while for purchase. ters with Heaven: Stories of singing with the university’s Coffee and cookies will through a freewill offering. be served after the concert. Gunderson’s ministry, God’s Surprising Presence.” all-male vocal ensemble. Her son, Ryan Gunder- In the fall of 2017, Ryan Also, people will have an Karing Journey, has cre- ated natural wellness and son, began playing piano by Gunderson was accepted opportunity to visit with the body/mind/spirit health CDs ear when he was seven years into the music program at musicians. For more information and DVDs on the topics of old. Picking out melodies he the University of Southern about the concert, call 541- depression, stress, vibrant heard in movies, he created California. health and overcoming can- his own arrangements. While Anyone needing a break 276-7592. For more about cer. She specializes in inte- studying music at Northern or seeking a relaxing eve- the ministry, visit www. grative therapies that bring Arizona University, he had ning is encouraged to attend christianharpmusic.com. Trump threatens sanctions against Turkey over detained pastor WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump declared on Thursday the United States will impose sanctions on Turkey, a cru- cial NATO ally, in retalia- tion for the detention of an American pastor on terror and espionage charges. Turkey’s response was both harsh and dismissive, calling his words “unaccept- able” and a “cheap threat.” Trump’s promise of pun- ishing action marks the lat- est deterioration in relations between Turkey and the U.S. as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s powers expand two years after a failed coup against his government. Trump also has praised his counterpart, saying Erdo- gan’s leadership is “getting very high marks.” The U.S has long depended on a key air base in Turkey’s south, most recently to launch airstrikes against the Islamic State group. Pastor Andrew Craig Brunson was first detained by Turkish author- ities in the after- math of the failed 2016 coup. On Wednesday he was let out of jail Brunson after 1 1/2 years, transferred to house arrest because of “health prob- lems,” according to Tur- key’s official Anadolu news agency. But Trump said that was not sufficient. “He is suffering greatly. This innocent man of faith should be released imme- diately!” Trump wrote on Twitter. The announcement of sanctions — though no details of how or when — came as the State Depart- ment was holding a three-day event promot- ing religious free- dom. Brunson’s case has become a cause for con- servative Chris- tians who form an important part of Trump’s political base. T u r k e y responded that Brunson’s detention falls within the jurisdiction of its independent judiciary. “Rule of law is for everyone; no exception,” said Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, also via Twitter. And an Erdogan spokes- man warned the U.S. to “reconsider its approach and adopt a constructive posi- tion before inflicting fur- ther damage to its own inter- ests and its alliance with Turkey.” U.S. Vice President Mike Pence announced the threat WORSHIP COMMUNITY of action at the religious freedom conference, then Trump tweeted that his gov- ernment “will impose large sanctions on Turkey for their long time detainment of Pas- tor Andrew Brunson.” Trump could impose cer- tain sanctions unilaterally or try to act through Congress. Senators have previously taken steps toward blocking the sale of F-35 jets to Tur- key, citing Brunson’s deten- tion as an instance of Erdo- gan’s disregard for the rule of law. Brunson, 50, an evangel- ical Christian pastor orig- inally from North Caro- lina, could face up to 35 years in prison if convicted of espionage and “commit- ting crimes on behalf of ter- ror groups without being a member,” references to out- lawed Kurdish militants and the network of a U.S-based Muslim cleric blamed for the failed coup attempt. Brunson denies the charges. “Brunson is an inno- cent man, there is no credi- ble evidence against him,” Pence said in his remarks Thursday. Destiny Theatres Fri - Wed, July 27 - Aug. 1, 2018 Subject to change. Check times daily. Hermiston Stadium 8 Hwy 395 & Theatre Ln - 567-1556 MoviesInHermiston.com T EEN T ITANS G O ! T O T HE M OVIES M ISSION I MPOSSIBLE : F ALLOUT (PG) (PG-13) M AMMA M IA ! H ERE W E G O A GAIN (PG-13) T HE E QUALIZER 2 (R-17) H OTEL T RANSYLVANIA 3 (PG) S KYSCRAPER (PG-13) A NT -M AN & W ASP (PG-13) $5. 50 Bargain Tuesdays** **ALL DAY TUESDAY, MOST MOVIES. W ED &T HUR : F ERDINAND (PG) Doors Open: 9:30 AM Movie Starts: 10:00 AM Check ONLINE for more information! 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 meet Jesus at PENDLETON BAPTIST CHURCH COME AS YOU ARE 150 SE Emigrant • (541) 276-3369 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 To share your worship times call 541-278-2678 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” St. Johns Episcopal Church 401 Northgate, Pendleton East Oregonian 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 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 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 352 SE 2nd Street, Pendleton OR Sunday Worship 9am • 541-276-2616 Worship Broadcast on KUMA 1290 @ 11am on 1290 KUMA noon each Sunday Worship Livestream at www.facebook.com/FUMCPendleton/ Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Rev. Dr. Jim Pierce, pastor FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH BAHA’I FAITH IN PENDLETON ~Come and be at Peace ~ PENDLETON LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH Redeemer Episcopal Church P eace L utheran C hurch First United Methodist 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 “See ye no strangers, rather see all men as friends, for love and unity come hard when ye fi x your gaze on otherness.” – Abdu’l Baha Please come visit with us at The Baha’i Center: 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 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! Worship: 9:40am Fellowship to follow Offi ce 541-276-5358 M-Thr, 8:30-12:30 www.fccpendleton.org Faith Center Church 1015 SE Court Place Worshiping God Everyone invited! Loving People 108 S. Main • 276-9569 Special Guest Speaker Pastor Jeff Geesey Worship Service: 10:30am Sunday School: 9:30am pendletonfaithcenter.org Sunday Devotions @ 11:00am Sunday “Pure Prayer” (no talk, just prayer) @ 6:30pm Wednesday “Discover the Baha’i Faith” @ 6:30pm, Thursday Seminars on World Religions @ 7pm (541) 276-9360 or visit us at www.pendletonbahais.com www.facebook.com/pendletonoregonbahais/
