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A6 FAITH East Oregonian Friday, February 21, 2020 BRIEFLY Shrove Tuesday meals lead up to Lent UMATILLA COUNTY-MOR- ROW COUNTY — As Shrove Tuesday nears, several area churches have announced special meals. The day is marked with feasting and celebration as it pre- cedes Ash Wednesday, the fi rst day of Lent. Shrove Tuesday meals planned Tuesday, Feb. 25: PENDLETON: •First Presbyterian Church, 201 S.W. Dorion Ave. (5-7 p.m.). In addition to a pancake supper, there will be Mardis Gras mask-mak- ing and a basket raffl e. The meal includes sausage, fruit and a bev- erage and costs $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, $4 children ages 6-12 and free for kids 5 and under. Pro- ceeds will go toward upgrades in the preschool and summer day camp. (541-276-7681). •Peace Lutheran Church, 210 N.W. Ninth St. (5-7 p.m.). The cost for a pancake meal is by freewill donations, with all money col- lected going to a scholarship fund. (541-276-7592). HERMISTON: •St. John’s Episcopal Church, 665 E. Gladys Ave. (5 p.m.) A $5 donation is requested for the pan- cake supper. (541-567-6672). HEPPNER: •All Saints Episcopal Parish Hall, 140 Church St. (5-7 p.m.). An all-you-can-eat meal of pancakes, ham, fruit, coffee, tea, juice and milk is sponsored by the Hopeful Saints Ministry (All Saints Episco- pal and Hope Lutheran churches). The cost is $5 for adults, $4 stu- dents or $15 for family, with all proceeds going to benefi t mission and outreach needs in local com- munities. (541-676-9970). Pregnancy center looks to expand services HERMISTON — TruCare Pregnancy Resource Center wel- comed Kristi Atkins as its new executive director in September. Originally from the Ore- gon Coast, Atkins and her hus- band, Chad, most recently lived in Texas. Her prior experience includes nearly fi ve years serving as a house parent and substitute teaching at-risk youths, serving as a community outreach coor- dinator and volunteering at preg- nancy resource centers. “My experience as a house parent, especially to at-risk teen girls, sparked my passion for pregnancy ministry, and for the sanctity of life,” Atkins said. The nonprofi t organization was originally founded as Preg- nancy Care Ser- vices in 1993 in Pendleton, open- ing a Hermis- ton offi ce in May 2011. In early 2018, TruCare Atkins became an inde- pendent entity from the center in Pendleton. Services include pregnancy testing, community refer- rals, parenting classes, support groups, infant supplies and infor- mation about birth control and sexually transmitted diseases. While the organization’s focus is on life-affi rming choices, it does offer post-abortion counseling. The confi dential services are pro- vided at no charge and are avail- able in English and Spanish. Since arriving in Hermiston, Atkins has been busy with out- reach and fundraising efforts. During the holiday season, sev- eral area churches — Bethlehem Lutheran Church, the Cowboy Church, Hermiston Assembly of God Church, New Hope Commu- nity Church, Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, Stanfi eld Bap- tist Church and Trinity Lutheran Church — hosted giving trees to provide items on the organiza- tion’s wish list. Atkins was pleased with the response. The effort resulted in 823 items, including 272 onesies, 102 baby washcloths, 85 pack- ages of baby wipes, 81 packages of diapers, 39 baby bottles and many other miscellaneous sup- plies. Clients will receive items during visits to the agency. “We’re going to bless them with something every time they come,” Atkins said. An even bigger benefi t from the effort, Atkins said, was iden- tifying additional community partners interested in TruCare’s mission. This will be helpful, she said, as they prepare to expand as a medical clinic in the coming months. The organization is look- ing to move to a larger space to offer additional on-site services. In addition to its annual infor- mational banquet and baby bot- tle fundraiser — baby bottles are fi lled with cash donations between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day — Atkins said Tru- Care is looking at additional ave- nues to raise funds for the organi- zation. Ideas, such as a bowlathon and a sporting clay shoot, have been discussed. “We just want to have more fun and reach different groups of people,” Atkins said. For more about TruCare, con- tact 541-567-2393, kristi@tru- careprc.com or visit www.tru- careprc.com. Also, Atkins is available to speak at churches, ser- vice clubs and other gatherings. Group looks to bring Palau Festival to Hermiston HERMISTON — A group of churches and local faith lead- ers are exploring the possibility of bringing a Palau Festival out- reach effort to the greater Herm- iston area in 2021. Luis and Andrew Palau aim to partner with people to con- tinue to spread the word of Christ and promote evangelism training. The idea is to unite believers of all faiths and impact cities across the globe. “I am so excited about this opportunity and look forward to connecting up with others, churches and individuals, who might want to join in,” said Mary Corp, committee co-chair. The group, Corp said, sees the effort as a way for churches to reach out and encourage local community members by sharing the good news of Jesus in a pos- itive way. For more information, contact Corp at 541-720-3859 or visit www.palaufestivals.org/ hermiston. Christian writers group accepts contest entries PORTLAND — Oregon Chris- tian Writers is accepting entries for the 2020 Cascade Writing Contest. Each entry will be reviewed by three preliminary judges, with feedback provided to every contes- tant. The fi nal three in each cate- gory will be submitted to top pro- fessionals in the fi eld of Christian writing and publication for judg- ing. Winners will be announced at the OCW Cascade Writing Con- test Awards Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Red Lion Jantzen Beach in Portland. Both published and unpub- lished writers can enter. Writ- ers don’t need to be a member of OCW to enter. Also, contestants aren’t required to attend the sum- mer conference to win. There are numerous book cate- gories, including children’s chap- ter book and picture book, as well as single poems or devotionals, articles, columns, short stories and blog post divisions. Submissions are due by Sunday, March 15. For more information, visit www.oregonchristianwriters.org. For questions, email cascade@ oregonchristianwriters.org. — EO Media Group AP Photo/Michael Probst A fi gure depicting U.S. President Donald Trump as Emperor Nero is shown during a press preview for the Mainz carnival, in Mainz, Germa- ny, on Tuesday. Carnival revelers poke fun at world leaders in Germany Associated Press MAINZ, Germany — A vic- torious British Prime Minister Boris Johnson with a grim look- ing Queen Elizabeth II standing behind him, a bare-chested Rus- sian President Vladimir Putin holding a remote control to steer Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan atop a tank, and a tri- umphant U.S. President Donald Trump playing the harp like Roman Emperor Nero. All of these controversial leaders have come together for a provocative tryst at the traditional Mainz carnival celebrations in western Germany. The Mainzer Carnival Associ- ation presented the colorful, over- sized fi gures for a fi rst glimpse COMMUNITY CALENDAR FRIDAY, FEB. 21 OREGON SMALL WOODLANDS ASSOCIATION UMATILLA MOR- ROW CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETING AND WOODLANDS GALA DIN- NER, 1 p.m., Red Lion Inn, 304 S.E. Nye Ave., Pendleton. Annual meet- ing begins at 1 p.m., with discus- sions of chapter activities, a regular business meeting, and plans for the current year’s meetings and fi eld trips. Guest speakers will discuss topics benefi cial to local forest land- owners. Woodlands Gala begins at 6 p.m., featuring dinner, socializing and raffl e prizes. Tickets to the gala are $30 per person; annual meeting is free. (Hans Rudolf or Karl Jensen 541-276-3491 or 541-969-9663) PENDLETON DELPHIAN CLUB, 1:30 p.m., Vert Club Room, 345 S.W. Fourth St., Pendleton. PENDLETON MASTERS SWIM CLUB, 5-6 p.m., Roundup Ath- letic Club pool, 1415 Southgate, Pendleton. $5 per session coach- ing fee; non-RAC members pay $8 pool fee per session. (Tania Wildbill 541-310-9102) PENDLETON EAGLES LADIES AUX- ILIARY KITCHEN, 6-8 p.m., Pend- leton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St., Worship Community First United Methodist 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 Pendleton 210 NW 9th St. Pendleton Oregon Sunday worship 8:30pm 541-276-2616 PendletonFaithCenter. com “A come as You are Church” Pastor Weston Walker Grace and Mercy Lutheran Church, ELCA (First United Methodist Church) 191 E. Gladys Ave. / P.O. Box 1108 Hermiston, Oregon 97838 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 BAHA’I FAITH IN PENDLETON “See ye no strangers, rather see all men as friends, for love and unity come hard when ye fix 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 (541) 276-9360 or visit us at www.pendletonbahais.com or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pendletonoregonbahais/ Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors Patty Nance, pastor Seventh-Day Adventist Church Saturday Services Pendleton 1401 SW Goodwin Place 276-0882 Sabbath School 9:20 am Worship Service 10:45 am 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 St. Johns Episcopal Church Join Join Us Us 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. Pendleton. Members and guests welcome. (541-278-2828) COLUMBIA GRANGE, 6:30 p.m., Columbia Grange Hall, 32339 Diag- onal Blvd., Hermiston. 6:30 p.m. pot- luck, 7:30 p.m. meeting. (Doris Reid 541-567-8663) SATURDAY, FEB. 22 MEN’S BREAKFAST, 8 a.m., Bethel Assembly of God Church, 1109 Airport Road, Pendleton. (541-276-7559) UMATILLA COUNTY POMONA GRANGE, 12:30 p.m., Columbia Grange Hall, 32339 Diagonal Road, Hermiston. Lunch will be followed by a meeting. (Tom or Doris 541-567- 9742 or 541-567-8663) PENDLETON EAGLES STEAK AND LIVE MUSIC, 6-11:59 p.m., Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St., Pend- leton. Dinner from 6-8 p.m., music from 8 p.m. to midnight. Members and guests welcome. (541-278-2828) SUNDAY, FEB. 23 PENDLETON EAGLES BREAKFAST, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Pendleton Eagles Lodge, 428 S. Main St., Pendle- ton. Open to members and guests. (541-278-2828) Good Shepherd Lutheran Church LCMC Sunday worship at 11:00 AM 420 Locust St. • Boardman, OR 541-481-6132 Colin Brown, Pastor (Peace Lutheran Church) 541-289-4535 108 S. Main St. Pendleton Sunday at 10:30am Tuesday before they will entertain the crowds on top of fl oats next week on Shrove Monday during the traditional street parade in the western city. Mainz, Cologne and Duessel- dorf , the three big cities along the Rhine River, are all famous for their politically provocative fl oats. During Carnival, dubbed the “fi fth season of the year” before the start of Christian season of Lent, the common people are tra- ditionally allowed to make fun of those in power. The famous street parades, which will travel for miles through the cities, will include not only the fl oats, but also dozens of brass bands, dancing groups and “Car- nivalists” throwing tons of candy to revelers in the streets. Solid Rock Community Church SUNDAYS 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 Sunday Worship: 10:40a Sunday School: 9:30a Office Ph: 276-5358 140 SW 2nd St Hermiston, OR 97838 541-567-6937 Worship Service: 11:00AM Sunday School: 9:45 Pastor Wilbur Clark FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Morning Celebration - 10am Morning Kids Place - 10am Evening - 6pm Adult - Study Youth - Small Group Kids - Rangers & Girl’s Ministries To share your worship times call 541-278-2678 in Mission for Christ LCMC Sunday Worship.........9:00 AM Bible Study......10:15 AM Red Lion Hotel ( Oregon Trail Room ) 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 www.fccpendleton.org PENDLETON LIGHTHOUSE CHURCH Sunday Service: 10am & 6pm Tuesday Kingdom Seekers: 7pm Wednesday Bible Study: 7pm We offer: 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 Community Presbyterian Church 14 Martin Drive, Umatilla, OR 922-3250 Worship: 10 AM Sunday School at 11:30 401 Northgate, Pendleton 401 Northgate, Pendleton Celebration of Celebration of Worship Worship Sundays 10:00 am Youth: 0-6th grade Midweek Service Midweek Service Wednesdays 6:00 pm Overcomer’s Outreach Youth: 0-6th grade ’ Jr./Sr. High Pastor Sharon Miller 541-278-8082 www.livingwordcc.com Pastor Sharon Miller