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FAITH Friday, December 7, 2018 LIMEY PASTOR A deep midwinter I am sorry that I he made his life have not written an imitation of his to y’all for the Lord’s life. God has past two weeks. My taken him to his own imagination seemed house. to suffer a famine, I recently helped and all I could think a mother and of were immoral daughter, people Colin politicians and a from Alaska, return Brown corruption at the to Alaska, suffering Faith heart of the body from a kind of politic. There is a homesickness. They kind of pervasive belief that briefly stayed with a friend pastors should not criticize of mine, a taxi driver in politicians, which, of Anchorage, Will, who keeps course, is an idea put about an eye on them. They found by politicians who want to a house to live in a couple reroute money to their own of weeks ago. Then the interests. earthquake hit. My friend Jesus condemned Will had been in the colossal hypocrites, but ultimately 9.0 earthquake in 1962, came to the cross because and survived. This time, of his condemnation. his house was shaken, but But, be warned, there all around him houses were are those in high places destroyed. I give thanks that whose actions are keenly he made it through. Mother observed by the most high, and daughter were OK too, and there is a long lasting their house shook but they fire that is waiting for were safe. But the daughter them. Jesus used the image was shaken, and I assisted of Gehenna, the trash in arranging a flight back dump outside of Jerusalem to Portland for Christmas. where the garbage was Her Presbyterian Church burned. The garbage will friends in Salem are taking be burned. her in for Christmas. They I do believe that it might are good people and I bless be that we might swap out them. some of these humans, and Please pray for the put in place instead their people in Alaska. I pray for own long suffering spouses, the people of Oregon. I pray who try their best to for the people of California represent that which is kind too, whose towns and lives and good — and whose were immolated. I pray own hearts are pierced with for all of you in Eastern sorrow by the behavior of Oregon, and hope that the one that they chose to your lives and churches are be bonded to. They shall be happy places too. May God rescued by the Lord. bless you all and protect This week, the kind you from harm. In the name President 41 triumphed as of Jesus. Amen. he was embraced in the ■ arms of his Lord, and we Colin Brown is the for- mer pastor of Good Shep- mourned the loss of an herd Lutheran Church on essential man, who treated Locust Road in Boardman. everyone equally, who Email him at LimeyPastor@ loved everyone equally. usa.net. He loved all of us, because East Oregonian Living Nativity scenes share biblical story of Christmas By TAMMY MALGESINI East Oregonian The biblical story depicting the birth of Jesus is featured in a pair of Liv- ing Nativity events next weekend in Pendleton and Hermiston. Coordinated by Pend- leton Faith Center Church for more than two dozen years, the Living Nativity is Sunday, Dec. 16 from 6-9 p.m. at Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave. The first hour offers a chance for people to walk through the display, while the last two hours peo- ple can choose to walk or drive through. The presentation fea- tures a dozen scenes with props and read- er-boards with biblical ref- erences describing what is being portrayed. Addi- tional lighting illumi- nates the scenes and music will fill the air. The event includes members of the Faith Center as well as other churches — approx- imately 150 assist in the production to help provide insight into the biblical story of Christmas. For more information, call the church at 541- 276-9569 or search Face- book for “Pendleton Faith Center.” In Hermiston, the First United Methodist Church is presenting its 26th annual Living Nativity. The pre- sentation is available Sat- urday, Dec. 15 from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 16 from 4-6 p.m. The church is located at 191 E. Gladys Ave., Hermiston. After File photo Area families make their way through the stations during a past Living Nativity at the Hermiston First United Methodist Church in Hermiston. This year’s event is Dec. 15-16. Church service features carols HERMISTON — People are invited to join their friends for a time of singing old Christmas carols. The free song service is Sunday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church, 193 E. Main St., Hermiston. The event also features food, fun and fellowship. For more information, contact Chris Finley at johnchris_1@msn.com or 541-571-2516. viewing the scenes, peo- ple are invited inside the church’s fellowship hall for warm drinks and cookies. Becky Hunt, who has helped coordinate the effort for more than 10 years, said about 50 peo- ple are involved in the production between the two nights. It features a handful of scenes, includ- ing those representing the angels and shepherds, the wise men and camels, Joseph and Mary at the inn and a manger scene. Live animals featured are sheep, chickens and a don- key. Portraying charac- Trump celebrates Hanukkah with eight Holocaust survivors AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are joined by Holocaust survivors, as they attend a Hanukkah reception on Thursday at the White House in Washington. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church SUNDAYS LCMC Morning Celebration - 10am Morning Kids Place - 10am Evening - 6pm Adult - Study Youth - Small Group Kids - Rangers & Girl’s Ministries Sunday worship at 11:00 AM Pastor Michael Smith 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 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 Celebration of of Worship Celebration Worship Sundays 10:00 am Youth: 0-6th grade Midweek Service Midweek Service 10:00 am Sunday Worship 11am Fellowship & Adult Class 9am Sunday School on 1290 KUMA noon each Sunday Pastor Dan Satterwhite 541.377.4252 417 NW 21st St. • Pendleton, OR 97801 www.facebook.com/ PendletonLighthouseChurch Pastor Sharon Miller 108 S. Main • 541-276-9569 Pastor Jeff Geesey Pastor Sharon Miller Worshipping God Loving People Worship Service: 10:30am pendletonfaithcenter.church Fri - Wed, Dec. 7 - Dec. 12, 2018 Subject to change. Check times daily. Hermiston Stadium 8 Hwy 395 & Theatre Ln - 567-1556 MoviesInHermiston.com R ALPH B REAKS I NTERNET (PG) R OBIN H OOD (PG-13) C REED II (PG-13) F ANTASTIC B EASTS 2 (PG-13) I NSTANT F AMILY (PG-13) P OSSESSION OF H ANNAH (R-17) T HE G RINCH (PG) B OHEMIAN R HAPSODY (PG-13) Check ONLINE for more information! 1909 SW Athens Ave., Pendleton To share your worship times call 541-278-2678 ~Come and be at Peace ~ We off er: Sunday School • Sign Language Interpreters • Nursery • Transportation • & more! Destiny Theatres 541-966-8912 Join us Sundays Sunday Service: 10am & 6pm Tuesday Kingdom Seekers: 7pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7pm For a complete listing of regional events, visit easternoregonevents.com Come join us for Worship at 10:45am on Sunday 9:30 am Sunday Worship Faith Center Church 541-278-8082 www.livingwordcc.com COMMUNITY 210 NW 9th, Pendleton ELCA 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” Hanukkah as an “ever- lasting symbol of Jewish perseverance.” He says his admin- istration “will always stand” with Israel. The audience erupted into cheers when Trump mentioned his deci- sion to recognize Jeru- salem as Israel’s capi- tal and relocate the U.S. Embassy there from Tel Aviv. ters from the biblical story include children as young as 5 all the way up to octo- genarians, Hunt said. “I have people that return to do this each year that don’t attend our church,” she said. “It is a tradition for them.” Hunt invites people who want to help with mov- ing straw bales and other tasks to a set-up event. That is planned for Satur- day at 9 a.m. at the church. For more information, call Hunt at 541-314-5797. ——— Contact Community Editor Tammy Malgesini at tmalgesini@eastorego- nian.com or 541-564-4539 WORSHIP P eace L utheran C hurch Wednesdays 6:00 pm Youth: 0-6th grade Overcomer’s Outreach Jr./Sr. High ’ ter” killing, “we reaf- firmed our solemn duty to confront anti-Semi- tism everywhere.” Trump added that we “must stamp out this vile hatred from the world.” Trump’s daughter Ivanka converted to Juda- ism to marry Jared Kush- ner. Through the couple, Trump has three Jewish grandchildren. The president described 541-481-6132 PENDLETON LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH 401 Northgate, Pendleton WA S H I N G T O N (AP) — President Don- ald Trump is celebrating Hanukkah in the com- pany of eight Holocaust survivors, telling each they had endured “evil beyond description” The president also ref- erenced the fatal October shooting of 11 Jews at a Pittsburgh synagogue. He says in the after- math of that “sinis- 420 Locust St. • Boardman, OR Grace Baptist Church Page 7A FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Join Us Join On Our Journey With Jesus. in Mission for Christ LCMC Sunday Worship.........9:00 AM Bible Study......10:00 AM Scripture, Tradition and Reason Red Lion Hotel ( Oregon Trail Room ) www.faithpendleton.org Family service 9am Sunday N.E. Gladys Ave & 7th, Hermiston PH: 567-6672 We are an all inclusive Church who welcomes all. Redeemer Episcopal Church Seventh-Day Adventist Church Saturday Services Pendleton 1401 SW Goodwin Place 276-0882 Sabbath School 9:20 am Worship Service 10:45 am 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 The Salvation Army Center for Worship & Service 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 St. Johns Episcopal Church 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 Sunday Worship Service 541-289-4535 5:30 Family Fellowship Meal • 6:00 Bible Study Tom Inch, Pastor Grace and Mercy Lutheran Church, ELCA (First United Methodist Church) 191 E. Gladys Ave. / P.O. Box 1108 Hermiston, Oregon 97838 9:30 - Sunday School 10:30 - Worship Service Wednesday Bible Study COME AS YOU ARE 150 SE Emigrant (541) 276-3369 Community Presbyterian 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! Sunday School: 9:30am Worship: 10:40am Offi ce 541-276-5358 M-Thr, 8:30-12:30 www.fccpendleton.org 14 Martin Drive, Umatilla, OR 922-3250 Worship: 10 AM Sunday School at 11:30 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Mid-Week Children & Youth Weekly Adult Life Groups 1711 SW 44th St. 541-276-6015 www.pendfmc.org
