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A6 FAITH East Oregonian Friday, March 22, 2019 U.S. abruptly endorses Israel’s Golan sovereignty in big shift By MATTHEW LEE and DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press JERUSALEM — Presi- dent Donald Trump abruptly declared Thursday the U.S. will recognize Israel’s sov- ereignty over the disputed Golan Heights, a major shift in American policy that gives Israeli Prime Min- ister Benjamin Netanyahu a political boost a month before what is expected to be a close election. The administration has been considering recog- nizing Israel’s sovereignty over the strategic highlands, which Israel captured from Syria in 1967, for some time and Netanyahu had pressed the matter with visiting Sec- retary of State Mike Pompeo just a day earlier. U.S. and Israeli officials said Wednesday they had not expected a decision until next week, when Netanyahu is to visit the U.S. But in a tweet that appeared to catch many by surprise, Trump said the time had come for the United States to take the step, which Netanyahu warmly welcomed as a “miracle” on the Jewish hol- iday of Purim. “After 52 years it is time for the United States to fully recognize Israel’s Sovereignty over the Golan Heights, which is of criti- cal strategic and security importance to the State of Israel and Regional Stabil- Pool Image via AP/Jim Young Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accompanied by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, touches the stones of the Western Wall during his visit Thursday to the site in Jerusalem’s Old City. ity!” Trump tweeted. The U.S. will be the first country to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan, which the rest of the inter- national community regards as disputed territory occu- pied by Israel whose sta- tus should be determined by negotiations between Israel and Syria. Attempts to bring Israel and Syria to the table have failed. It was not immediately clear how a U.N. peacekeeping force in the Golan might be affected by the U.S. move. That force’s mandate expires at the end of June. There had been signals a decision was coming. Last week, in its annual human rights report, the State Department dropped the phrase “Israeli-occupied” from the Golan Heights section, instead calling it “Israeli-controlled.” Pompeo had brushed questions about the change aside, insisting even ear- lier Thursday that there was no change in policy. How- ever, in comments to report- ers ahead of a Purim dinner with Netanyahu and his wife at their Jerusalem home, Pompeo hailed the shift. “Tonight, President Trump made the deci- sion to recognize that that hard-fought real estate, that important place, is proper to be a sovereign part of the state of Israel,” he said. Netanyahu, who is embroiled in a fierce re-election campaign ahead of April 9 voting, smiled broadly while delivering his own remarks. “We have the miracle of Purim,” he said. “Thank you President Trump.” Netanyahu has for weeks been stepping up longstand- ing Israeli requests for the U.S. and others to recognize Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan. He has bolstered Israel’s traditional argu- ment that the area has for all practical purposes been fully integrated into Israel by accusing Iran of trying to infiltrate terrorists from Syria into the plateau. “At a time when Iran seeks to use Syria as a plat- form to destroy Israel, Pres- ident Trump boldly recog- nizes Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights,” Netanyahu tweeted. Trump’s announcement came as Pompeo was wrap- ping up a two-day visit to Jerusalem during which he lauded warm ties with Israel, met with Netanyahu on at least three separate occasions and promised to step up pressure on Iran. Pompeo’s events with Netanyahu included a visit to the Western Wall that made him the highest-rank- ing U.S. official to visit the Jewish holy site with any Israeli leader and appeared to further signal the Trump administration’s support for Israel’s control of the con- tested city. Trump has rec- ognized Jerusalem as Isra- el’s capital and moved the U.S. Embassy there from Tel Aviv, prompting the Pal- estinians to sever ties with the administration. FAITH BRIEFLY Frigid fun run/walk brings in diaper donations Pendleton churches celebrate Lent HERMISTON — Diapers and more dia- pers — and baby wipes, too — were donated during the Diaper Dash. Despite the lingering snow and ice, the fifth annual event drew 134 participants who donated 7,941 diapers. Entry fee for the frigid 5K and 10K walk/run was a package or box of diapers. Even after the March 2 event, which was coordinated by the Herm- iston Church of the Nazarene, additional donations came in. Dawn Kennison-Kerrigan, who helps in coordinating the event, and Rev. Eric Fritz said the church received a shipment of 1,002 diapers and 1,080 baby wipes from members of the military who heard about the effort. Also, a number of boxes were taken directly to TruCare Pregnancy Resource Center by a couple of ladies who signed up for the Dia- per Dash and then were unable to attend. The donations are distributed to those in need in the community — to parents, sin- gle moms and dads, grandparents and local agencies. The effort, organizers said, is a practical way to help ease a burden in times PENDLETON — Weekly ecumenical worship services in Pendleton are sched- uled on Wednesdays during Lent. The special services are a combined effort of several faith-based bodies. Dif- ferent Pendleton churches host. “The intent is that our varied tra- ditions can better understand and appreciate one another,” said Rev. Char- lotte Wells of Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. “The services are part of the larger Lenten hope for greater connection and faith in God.” The upcoming worship services are 6 p.m., and include a soup supper. The dates and locations are: •March 27 at First Presbyterian Church, 201 S.W. Dorion Ave. •April 3 at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 241 S.E. Second St. •April 10 at Peace Lutheran Church, 210 N.W. Ninth St. For more information, contact Wells at redeemerchurch1897@gmail.com or 541-276-2616. BAHA’I FAITH IN PENDLETON “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: 1015 SE Court Place Everyone invited! Sunday Devotions @ 11:00am Everyday Devotions, 11am - 1pm Thursday Seminars on World Religions @ 7pm Contributed photo Despite lingering snow and 24 degree temperatures, 134 people braved the elements March 2 to participate in the Diaper Dash coordinated by the Hermiston Church of the Nazarene. of need. For more about projects coordinated by the Hermiston church, contact office man- ager Gabrielle Fritz at 541-567-3677, herm- istonnaz@gmail.com or visit www.hermis- tonnazarene.org. Worship Service of Worship - 10:00 am Children’s Sunday School - 10:20 am Fellowship - 11:00 am www.pendletonpresbyterian.com Open Hearted... Open Minded SUNDAYS Morning Celebration - 10am Morning Kids Place - 10am Evening - 6pm Adult - Study Youth - Small Group Kids - Rangers & Girl’s Ministries 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 401 Northgate, Pendleton Celebration of of Worship Celebration Worship Sundays 10:00 am Youth: 0-6th grade THURSDAYS Midweek Service Midweek Service Celebrate Recovery - 6pm Celebration Place - Kids - 6pm The Landing - Teens - 6pm Wednesdays 6:00 pm Youth: 0-6th grade Overcomer’s Outreach Jr./Sr. High WEEKLY Offi ce 541-276-5358 M-F, 8:30-12:30 www.fccpendleton.org To share your worship times call 541-278-2678 or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pendletonoregonbahais/ -Presbyterian Church (USA)- 201 SW Dorion Ave. Pendleton Sunday School: 9:30am Worship: 10:40am Fellowship to follow COMMUNITY (541) 276-9360 or visit us at www.pendletonbahais.com FIRST 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! ’ Groups For All Ages Pastor Sharon Miller AN ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 1911 SE Court Ave. 541.276.6417 • pendletonfi rst.com 541-278-8082 www.livingwordcc.com Pastor Sharon Miller 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 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. Seventh-Day Adventist Church Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Saturday Services Pendleton 1401 SW Goodwin Place 276-0882 Sabbath School 9:20 am Worship Service 10:45 am Sunday worship at 11:00 AM Pastor Michael Smith LCMC 420 Locust St. • Boardman, OR 541-481-6132 Faith Center Church Worshipping God Loving People 108 S. Main • 541-276-9569 Pastor Jeff Geesey Worship Service: 10:30am pendletonfaithcenter.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 P eace L utheran C hurch 210 NW 9th, Pendleton ELCA Join us Sundays 9:30 am Sunday Worship 10:00 am Sunday Worship 11am Fellowship & Adult Class 9am Sunday School ~Come and be at Peace ~ on 1290 KUMA noon each Sunday 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! 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 Sunday Worship Service 9:30 - Sunday School 10:30 - Worship Service Wednesday Bible Study Pastor Dan Satterwhite 541.377.4252 5:30 Family Fellowship Meal • 6:00 Bible Study 417 NW 21st St. • Pendleton, OR 97801 www.facebook.com/ PendletonLighthouseChurch 150 SE Emigrant (541) 276-3369 COME AS YOU ARE Community Presbyterian Church 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 1909 SW Athens Ave., Pendleton Come join us for Worship at 10:45am on Sunday 541-966-8912
