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NASA
Mars landing team ‘awestruck’ by photo of rover
BY MARCIA DUNN
The Associated Press
CAPE CANAVERAL,
Fla. — The world got its first
close-up look at a Mars landing
on Friday, as NASA released a
stunning picture of its newest
rover being lowered onto the
dusty red surface.
The photo was released less
than 24 hours after the Per-
severance rover successfully
touched down near an ancient
river delta, where it will search
for signs of ancient life and set
aside the most promising rock
samples for return to Earth in
a decade.
NASA equipped the space-
craft with a record 25 cameras
and two microphones, many of
which were turned on during
Thursday’s descent.
The rover is shown in ex-
traordinary detail just 6½ feet
off the ground, being lowered by
cables attached to an overhead
sky crane, the red dust kicked
up by rocket engines. NASA’s Jet
Propulsion Laboratory in Pasa-
dena, California, promises more
photos in the next few days and
possibly also an audio recording
of the descent.
“This is something that
we’ve never seen before,” flight
system engineer Aaron Stehura
The Perseverance rover lowers toward the surface of Mars during its
powered descent.
LEFT: This photo provided by NASA shows the first color image sent by
the Perseverance Mars rover after its landing on Thursday.
Photos: NASA/JPL-Caltech via AP
noted at a news conference.
“It was stunning, and the team
was awestruck. There’s just a
feeling of victory that we were
able to capture these and share
it with the world.”
Chief engineer Adam Stelt-
zner called the picture “iconic,”
putting it right up there with
photos of Apollo 11’s Buzz
Aldrin on the moon, Saturn
as seen by Voyager 1, and the
Hubble Space Telescope’s “pil-
lars of creation” shot.
A number of thumbnail im-
ages have been beamed down so
far, too many to count, said Pau-
line Hwang, strategic mission
manager for surface operations.
“The team went wild” at seeing
these first pictures, she said.
The picture is so clear and
detailed that deputy project
scientist Katie Stack Morgan at
first thought she was looking
at a photo from an animation.
“Then I did a double take and
said: ‘That’s the actual rover!’ ”
The vehicle is healthy, ac-
cording to officials, after land-
ing on a flat, safe surface in
Jezero Crater with just 1 degree
of tilt and relatively small rocks
nearby. For now, the systems
still are being checked. It will
be at least a week before the
rover starts driving.
The river delta — awash 3
billion to 4 billion years ago —
is just over 1 mile away. Scien-
tists consider it the most likely
place to find rocks with evi-
dence of past microscopic life.
Another photo of Persever-
ance’s front right wheel, near
rocks full of holes, already has
scientists salivating. They’re
eager to learn whether these
rocks are volcanic or sedimen-
tary.
Biden declares ‘America is back’ in welcome words to allies
BY AAMER MADHANI
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — President Joe
Biden used his first address before a
global audience Friday to declare that
“America is back, the transatlantic
alliance is back,” after four years of a
Trump administration that flaunted
its foreign policy through an “America
First” lens.
Speaking to the annual Munich
Security Conference virtually, Biden
ticked through a daunting to-do list
— salvaging the Iran nuclear deal,
meeting economic and security chal-
lenges posed by China and Russia and
repairing the damage caused by the
coronavirus pandemic — that he said
would require close cooperation be-
tween the U.S. and its Western allies.
Without mentioning Donald
Trump’s name once in his speech,
Biden mixed talk of a reinvigorated
democratic alliance with a rebuke of
his predecessor’s approach, a message
warmly received by Western allies.
“Welcome back, America.”
— Charles Michel, the European Council
President, effectively summed up the
mood of the Munich conference.
“I know the past few years have
strained and tested the transatlantic
relationship,” Biden said. “The United
States is determined to reengage with
Europe, to consult with you, to earn
back our position of trusted leader-
ship.”
The president also participated Fri-
day in a virtual meeting of the Group
of Seven industrialized nations, where
leaders managed to work Biden’s cam-
paign theme into their closing joint
statement, vowing to “work together
to beat COVID-19 and build back
better.”
“Welcome back, America,” said
European Council President Charles
Michel, effectively summing up the
mood of the Munich conference.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel
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noted that some differences between
the U.S. and Europe remain “com-
plicated.” Still, Merkel, who had a
strained relationship with Trump,
didn’t hide her preference for an
American foreign policy informed by
Biden’s world view.
“Things are looking a great deal
better for multilateralism this year
than two years ago, and that has a
lot to with Joe Biden having become
the president of the United States of
America,” Merkel said.
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First Presbyterian Bend
21129 Reed Market Rd.
Bend, OR 97702
541-382-6081
541 NE DeKalb Ave.
541-389-8888 Ext. 200
Jewish Community of Central
Oregon (JCCO), an affiliate of
Reconstructing Judaism
Welcoming newcomers, interfaith
families, LGBTQ, and Jews by
choice for 30+ years.
Rabbi Yossi Feintuch
Embodying Spacious
Christianity & Welcoming All
230 NE 9th St.
(Across from Bend High)
www.bendfp.org
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Holy Redeemer Roman
Catholic Parish
We seek to enhance quality of life
for all people in our communities,
adhering to the ideals described
by the Bible. We seek to share both
our faith in God and the church’s
commitment to the betterment of all
human beings.
Pastor: Jeffrey Coleman
541-306-1323
60670 Brookswood Blvd.
Bend, Oregon 97702
www.cascadeor.adventistchurch.org/
Assembly of God
Redmond Assembly of God
1865 W Antler • Redmond
541-548-4555
SUNDAYS
9:00 & 10:30 a.m.–Morning Worship
6 p.m.–Evening Gathering
Youth–Senior High
TUESDAYS
7 p.m.–Celebrate Recovery
Celebration Place the Landing
Thomas L. Counts, Pastor
Bus available for Sundays
Worship Opportunities
(Nursery available)
Sunday
Sunday School - 9:45am
(Bible Classes for all ages)
Prayer Time - 10:40am
Worship - 10:50am
Evening Bible study - 6:00pm
Evening Worship - 6:00pm
Wednesday
Ladies Bible Study - 10:00am
Bible Study and Prayer - 7:00pm
Highland Baptist Church
Temple Beth Tikvah
Sunday gathering times:
9AM Blended,
10:30AM Contemporary,
6PM Acoustic
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prayer@hbcredmond.org
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for Bible study and worship:
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Newport Avenue
Church of Christ
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Bend, OR 97703
541-382-5242
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Sunday Worship: 10:00AM
Foundry Church
Christian
Facebook:
Newport Avenue Church of Christ
Web: churchofchristbendoregon.com
Email: ChurchofChrist@bendbroad-
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Christian Science
Pastor Trevor Waybright
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Worship Services
Meeting in doors starting this
Sunday’s at 10:15am
Masks are required
Online Services
Weekly services are also
available on our website at
www.foundrybend.org
Sunday School
Canceled until further notice
Please be safe,
from all of us here
at Foundry Church
541-382-3862
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TheSalvationArmyCentralOregon
Pastors
Captain Michael & Captain Rachel
3100 SW Highland Ave., Redmond
541-548-4161
Barry Campbell, Lead Pastor
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“A Heart for Bend in the Heart of Bend”
60 NW Oregon Ave, 541-382-3862
Weekly Programs:
Tuesday Youth Night at 5:00 PM
Wednesday Women’s Group
at 9:30 AM
Thursday Men’s Group at 2:00 PM
Jewish Synagogues
WEDNESDAYS
6:30 p.m.–Worship Service
Adult Classes
KidzLIVE–WNL
Youth–Middle School
Baptist
Sunday Worship:
Sunday School at 10:00 AM
Worship Service at 11:00 AM
For Both Children and Adults
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We invite you to join our
online church services at
10:00 am Sundays and
7:30 pm Wednesdays,
via Zoom.
In person services soon in our new
location on the corner of 10th NE and
Greenwood.
For more information,
visit our website: 
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Temple Beth Tikvah is a member of the
Union for Reform Judaism.
We welcome interfaith families and Jews
by choice.
Our monthly activities include:
Services, religious education for
children and adults, Hebrew school,
Torah study, social action projects and
social activities
Rabbi Johanna Hershenson
Saturday, February 20 at 7:00 pm –
Havdallah and Game Night
Sunday, February 21 at 9:00 am –
Chevruta: Maimonides’ Guide for the
Perplexed
Sunday, February 21 at 10:15 am –
Tikun Olam: A Do-The-Work Group
Sunday, February 21 at 7:00 pm –
Hamsa Course: Hamsa Schmamsa
Wednesday, February 24 at 7:00 pm -
Hamsa Course: Jewish
Environmentalism
Friday, February 26 at 7:00 pm –
Shabbat Purim Tish
Sunday, February 28 at 2:00-4:00 pm –
Shushan Purim CARnival
All Events meet via Zoom
To join a specific event, please email
templebethtikvah@gmail.com.
541-388-8826
www.bethtikvahbend.org
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Pre-Purim Shabbat Torah Service
Thu, Feb 25, 6 PM -- CJL
Purim teaching: Book of Esther
Sat, Feb 27, 6 PM Havdallah
Sun, Feb 28, 2 to 4 PM at Shul
Community Purim CAR-nival!
Active Torah Study group
Most Saturdays, 11 AM
Active Hebrew School
Due to COVID-19, most events have
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information about joining these and
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Lutheran
Concordia Lutheran Mission
(LCMS)
“The mission of the Church is to forgive
sins through the Gospel and thereby
grant eternal life. St. John 20:21-23,
The Augsburg Confession,
Article XXVIII.8-9, 10.”
Sunday the 21st
“Abraham’s Son, Jesus of Nazareth,
Blesses the Nations with the
Forgiveness of Sins Born of the Cross.”
Genesis 22:18
Because Governor Brown
has approved Deschutes County
entering Phase II of the reopening,
allowing faith gatherings of 25 or less,
Public Services have resumed.
Only the Divine Service at 11 AM will
be offered. There will be no Sunday
School, other Services, or refreshments
served until further notice.
The Rev. Willis C. Jenson, Pastor
8286 11th Street, Terrebonne.
http://www.concordiamlcms.com
Facebook: Concordia Lutheran Mission
Phone: 541-325-6773
Zion Lutheran Church ELCA
Serving the Heart of Redmond
Join us for
Sunday Worship Services
online at www.zionrdm.com
Speaking Sunday
Rev Dr. Steven Koski
Join us Sunday at 10am
ONLINE at bendfp.org or on
https://www.facebook.com/bendfp/
Roman Catholic
St. Francis Of Assisi
Roman Catholic Church
Rev. Jose Thomas Mudakodiyil, Pastor
Rev. Steve Garza, Parochial Vicar
541-382-3631
Church Locations
Historic Church:
Corner of Franklin and Lava
Main Church & Office:
2450 NE 27th Street
Rev. Paul Antao, Pastor
www.holyredeemerparish.net
Parish Office: 541-536-3571
HOLY REDEEMER ROMAN
CATHOLIC, LA PINE
16137 Burgess Rd.
Mass: Mon., Tues., Wed.,
Fri. 9:00 am & Sun. 10:00 am
HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC
SUNRIVER
18143 Cottonwood Rd.
Mass: Thurs. 9:30 am
Sat. 5:30 pm Sun. 8:00 am
OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS
ROMAN CATHOLIC, GILCHRIST
120 Mississippi Drive
Mass: Sun. 12:30 pm
HOLY FAMILY ROMAN CATHOLIC,
NEAR CHRISTMAS VALLEY
57255 Fort Rock Road Fort Rock
Mass: Sun. 3:30 pm
“We are a church family, centered on
the Eucharist, living and sharing our
faith and God-given talents and gifts.”
St. Edward the Martyr
Roman Catholic Church
Weekend Masses:
All Weekend Masses
are at Main Church
Saturday-Vigil: 5 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m. & 10 a.m., 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 12:30 p.m. Misa en Español
123 N. Trinity Way
PO Box 489
Sisters, OR. 97759
stedward@bendbroadband.com
541-549-9391
Father Sibi Poulose
Weekday Masses (M-F)
7 a.m.; Main Church
12:15 p.m.; Historic Church
8 a.m.; Saturday; Main Church
Mass Schedule:
Weekdays 8:00 am
Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm
Sunday 9:00 am
Eucharistic Adoration (M-F)
7:30 a.m.-12 noon; Main Church
12:45 p.m.-6 p.m.; Historic Church
Adoration
First Friday of the month
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Reconciliation: Main Church
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.
Saturday: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Reconciliation
Saturday
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
or by appointment
NOTE: Seating at Mass is limited due
to social distancing requirements and
is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Masks are required. All Masses, except
the 12:15 p.m. weekday Masses, are
being live streamed and can be
viewed at stfrancisbend.org.
St Thomas Roman Catholic
Church
1720 NW 19th Street
Redmond, Oregon 97756
541-923-3390
Father Todd Unger, Pastor
We miss being together but we look
toward the time when we can worship in
person again!
Until then, join us for worship any time
during the week through our website.
And we want to pray for you and your
concerns! Email to pastor@zionrdm.
com and your request will be passed on
to our prayer warriors!
Blessings to you!
Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am (English)
12:00 noon (Spanish)
1113 SW Black Butte Blvd.
Redmond, OR 97756, 541-923-7466
Pastor Eric Burtness, www.zionrdm.com
Confessions on Wednesdays
From 5:00 to 5:45 pm and on
Saturdays From 3:00 to 4:30 pm
Mass Schedule:
Weekdays 8:00 am
(Except Wednesdays)
Wednesday 6:00 pm
Saturday Vigil 5:00 pm
First Saturday 8:00 am (English)
Unitarian Universalists
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS
OF CENTRAL OREGON
“Diverse Beliefs, One Fellowship”
We are a Welcoming Congregation
February 21, 2021
“Dear Letter Writing, ”
Personal letter writing used to be a
common form of communication
and contemplation. Seems like the
mail is full of advertisements and
bills more often than heartfelt
communication. This service is a
love letter to letters appreciating
that lost art for connection. Please
bring a paper and a pen!
To join us on Sunday via Zoom,
click on the image at
www.uufco.org
9:30 a.m. chat, 9:45 a.m. service
ASL interpretation provided
Email dre@uufco.org for info about
children and youth classes.
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