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COMMUNITY A6 • HERMISTONHERALD.COM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 Gospel quartet to celebrate Christ in song HERMISTON HERALD Liberty Quartet, a South- ern gospel group from Idaho, is celebrating its 25 years of ministry. While the coronavirus pandemic has altered some of the quartet’s touring plans, they are looking forward to sharing God’s love through song during an upcoming concert at Hermiston Church of the Nazarene. The free performance is Sunday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. at the church, 1520 W. Orchard Ave., Hermiston. People are invited to support the group by making a love offering. In accordance with state COVID-19 mandates, masks and social distancing (includ- ing designated seating with 6 feet between people not liv- ing in the same household) is required. In addition, a hand sanitizing station is available at the entrance. Gabrielle Fritz, the church’s offi ce manager, said regardless if people are fans of Southern gospel music, they should come for the evening. IF YOU GO WHAT: Concert of Southern gospel music WHEN: 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 WHERE: Hermiston Church of the Nazarene, 1520 W. Orchard Ave. COST: Free, though an off ering will be taken MORE INFORMATION: Online at www.HermistonNaza- rene.org, phone 541-567-3677 or email hermistonnaz@ gmail.com. NOTE: Masks and social distancing are required Contributed photo Liberty Quartet, a Southern gospel group from Idaho, will perform a free concert Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, at 7 p.m. at Hermiston Church of the Nazarene. In accordance with state COVID-19 mandates, masks and social distancing are required. BRIEFS Applications open for educational awards Soroptimist International of the Greater Hermiston Area is accepting applica- tions for their “Live Your Dream” Educational and Training Awards for Women. A pair of awards will be given in the amounts of $1,000 and $500. To be eli- gible, applicants must have the primary fi nancial respon- sibility for themselves and their dependents. Also, they must be attending or have been accepted into an under- graduate degree program or a vocational skills training program. Applications are avail- able and can be submitted online at bit.ly/LYDA-ap- ply. The deadline to apply is Nov. 15 and the recipients will be announced in March. The winner of the $1,000 award may be considered for further awards at Sorop- timist’s regional and federa- tion level. Soroptimist Inter- national of the Americas created the awards in 1972 to help women around the world further their educa- tion and the economic well being of their families. Since 2007, the Hermiston group has given 22 of the awards — for a total of $15,000. The 2020 recipients are Amanda Montanez, who is attending Blue Mountain Community College and working towards a degree in psychology and Sabrina Johnson, who is attending Charter College to obtain her medical assistant certif- icate. Both women live in Hermiston. For more informa- tion, contact Deniece Der- byshire at sigreaterhermis- tonarea@soroptimist.net or 541-567-9409. Community garden gets grant for raised beds Lovin’ Spadeful Com- munity Garden in Hermis- ton will be more accessi- ble next year after a $4,800 grant from the Good Shep- herd Community Health Foundation. Garden director Chelle Hankinson said the money will be used to create several raised beds at the garden that are easier to care for people with mobility issues. “You will certainly enjoy the enthusiasm these men exhibit while serving and singing to the Lord,” Fritz said. Liberty Quartet cherishes the opportunity to connect with people and make new friends wherever they go. They have had the opportu- nity to share the stage with several groups, including the Gaither Vocal Band, Leg- acy Five, Greater Vision, the Booth Brothers, the Hoppers, the Isaacs and the Collingsworth Family. While featuring every- thing from high-energy per- formances to moments of contemplation, Liberty Quartet always offers con- gregations a concert of wor- ship. Their ministry bridges multiple generations, which celebrates the culture for Christ. Fritz said with Umatilla County in Phase 2, it eas- ily allows for the concert. If circumstances change, peo- ple can fi nd updates at the church website at www. HermistonNazarene.org or by searching Facebook. For questions or more information, contact the church at 541-567-3677 or hermistonnaz@gmail.com. For more about Liberty Quartet, visit www.liberty- quartet.com. WORSHIP See You at the Pole COMMUNITY NEW BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Staff Photo by Jade McDowell Almost 40 students gathered at the fl agpole at Hermiston High School at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 for See You at the Pole, an international day of prayer where students gather around their school’s fl ag pole to pray over their school and the student body. Students in Hermiston shared their thoughts on faith and discussed the event’s theme scripture of the year, 2 Kings 23:25. She said they hope to install the new beds before the weather turns cold so that they will be ready to go next season. Lovin’ Spadeful Commu- nity Garden is located on the north side of the Good Shep- herd Health Care System campus at 610 N.W. 11th St., and has 80 plots avail- able each summer for com- munity members to reserve. Candidates forum scheduled for Oct. 6 The Hermiston Cham- ber of Commerce is plan- ning a forum for Hermiston City Council and Umatilla County Board of Commis- sioners candidates on Oct. 6. The forum will begin at 6 p.m. and will be held at the Hermiston Commu- nity Center, 415 S. High- way 395. Limited seating, spaced 6 feet apart, will be available and masks will be required. The event will be livestreamed by Hermiston School District online. Dan Dorran and HollyJo Beers are running to replace Bill Elfering on the Umatilla County Board of Commis- sioners. David McCarthy, Rod Hardin, Doug Prim- mer, Nancy Peterson and Maria Duron are running for the four at-large seats on the Hermiston City Council. Umatilla County cultural organizations receive grants The Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center is one of more than a dozen cultural organizations in Umatilla County set to receive more than $500,000 for relief from the coronavi- rus pandemic, according to a press release. A total of $25.7 million in grants is being distrib- uted to 621 organizations throughout the state by the Oregon Cultural Trust, which is working with local cultural coalitions to provide relief for organi- zations that have suffered economic losses due to the pandemic. In Umatilla County, the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center ($209,548) is slated for the largest sum of funding. Other notable fund- ing awards included Happy Canyon Company Inc. ($67,208), the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation ($59,383) and Stadium Entertainment, LLC ($51,925). Worship Service 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:00 AM Pastor J.C. Barnett Children’s Church & Nursery Available 700 West Orchard Avenue P.O. Box 933 Hermiston, Oregon 541-567-8441 LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 125 E. Beech Ave. • 567-3232 First Christian Church “Proclaiming the Message of Hope, Living the Gospel of Love” Pastor David Dever Sunday School...9:15 am Sun. Bible Classes...................10:00am Sun. Worship Service..............11:00am Sun. Evening Worship..............6:00pm Wed. Prayer & Bible Study......6:00pm Worship Service...10:30 am Children’s Church 10:45 am www.hermistonlmbc.com 775 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston St. Johns Episcopal Church Join Us Us Join On Our Journey With Jesus. Join us on ZOOM 9:00 AM Sunday Email: chuckb@eotnet.net for link N.E. Gladys Ave & 7th, Hermiston PH: 567-6672 We are an all inclusive Church who welcomes all. 567-3013 Seventh-day Adventist Church Saturdays Sabbath School........9:30 a.m. Worship Service......11:00 a.m. English & Spanish Services 567-8241 Hermiston Jr. Academy 1300 NW Academy Lane, • Hermiston Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church 565 W. HERMISTON AVE. Steel on the inside where it matters most. Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles 565 W. HERMISTON AVE. Shops Garages Commercial Industrial www.WSBNW.com 855 • 668 • 7211 Sandy, OR S199179-1 TURNING 65? Medicare sign-up help? Medicare Supplements? Part D Rx Plans? QUESTIONS? WE HAVE ANSWERS! Get the help you need locally from a trusted professional! Compare many plans with just one call! JOSH GOLLER 125 SE 7th St., Hermiston, OR 541-289-7261 www.simmonshealthinsurance.partners To share your worship times call 541-564-4538
