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About The independent. (Vernonia, Or.) 1986-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 22, 1990)
Feb 22, 1990, The INDEPENDENT Page 7 Theme and volunteers needed for 1990 Jamboree The Vernonia Friendship Jam boree is, in many re spects, a se lf-organizing sell-perpetuating institution because many ot its compo nents are independent ot each other, yet very much a part of Jamboree The logging show softball tournam ents, church p ro grams, horse gaming show, black powder com petition, children's fishing derby, mutt show, children's games, wrist wrestling, martial arts demon stration and logger breakfast have been established and carried on tor years by virtu ally independent organiza tions New or revived activities are developed and supported by the Jamboree Committee until they also become self- sustaining and independent At present the horseshoe tournament is being revived, u tiliz in g tw elve restored horseshoe pits in Hawkins Park A dram a group is struggling for acceptance in the program, the fast-draw competition will be featured again, as will the old saw ex hibit The Kiddie Carnival needs help to survive be cause youth groups seem re luctant to expend the time and energy needed to make it a profitable activity In addition, there are many potential activities that could utilize the state linear park and Vernonia Lake So, if all of these activities become self perpetuating, why is a Jamboree Commit tee needed9 W ithout the functions the Committee ful fills, there would be no Jam boree Among its functions are • Coordinating the active ties m order to present a co herent program, • Supporting and develop ing new programming. • Raising funds with Con cessions, the Teen Dance Dunk Tank and Souvenirs, for Pi ritans on P rayer prrvn * f h r < inl«k»i frr«aur> «4 IKirtun O ' I k im ilu t h ta m l fira yt' M o I hrr ¡hall all fltih c o m PtoPm <>//A ir U A t 2 Ihaying is ihe same in die new creature as trying is to the natural The child is not learned by art or example to try. but instructed by nature; it tomes into the world try in g Praying is not a lesson got by forms and rules ol art, but Bowing from pnnt iples of new life itself W ll J 1AM G t hs ai i When people do not mind what God speaks to them in His word, God doth as little inind what they say to Him in prayer many necessary expendi tures (The C om m ittee is greatly helped in fund raising by bingo a, the Cedarside Inn ); • Providing accommoda tions tor the Shrmers, clowns and square dance groups. • Handling the logistics of New youth group started at church A new youth group tor stu dents from sixth through ninth grades has been started at the First Christian Church in Vernonia Debbie Curtis will direct the new group which meets Sundays a, 7 p m The high school group continues under the direction of Debbie VonHeeder W e lc o m e A d d itio n s Michael S. Calhoun Michael Steven Calhoun was born January 18 1990. at St Vincent H ospital in Portland The son ot Steve and Carol Calhoun. Vernonia he weighed 9 lbs 9 oz and was 21 inches long at birth Grandparents are Merle and Virginia Leighty ot Chico. California and Don and Ann Calhoun of Stockton, Calrtor ma portable toilets banners and information booth. • Doing promotion through media releases, posters and paid advertising • Paying all costs orgamz ing and directing a major pa rade also paying the costs for children's games, • Providing for the window decorating contest The Vernonia Friendship Jamboree has become one of the best local celebrations in northw est O regon, an Evangelists Don and Mina Craig Salem will conduct special "Trium phant Life Meetings" March 4 through 7 a, the Vernonia Assembly ot God Evangelist Craig and his wife are involved in revivals evangolism crusades tri umphant life crusades semi nars and retreats "Rev Craig's life chanqmq messages from the word of God will challenge build faith and inspire." said Rev Paul Calentme pastor of the Ver noma Assembly of God "and are directed toward meeting human need" The services will be held at 1 1 a m and 7 p m on Sun P resen tin g ... We must join our endeavour in the use ol all means with our prayers, whether they be pu, up lor spiritual or temporal blessings We must pray with our hand at the pump, or the ship w ill sink in sight of our prayers. Is it temporal subsistence thou prayest for? Pray anil work, or pray and starve. Dost thou dunk to set God at work, while thou stllest with thy hand in thy bosom ’ WlIJ 1AM G l HSAIJ W hen thou prayest, rather let thy heart he- without words, than thy words without a heart I Yay often rather than very long at a tim e 11 is hard Ur be very long in grayer, and not slac ken in our affections. W llJ J A M G l HSAIJ. \ m lnhtrv i>r t ir a r r Hrform rd lUpliM < hunW MM) \» r l h S irrrt, Vrrnunl» ItHrtir 429 1*19 day. and at 7 p m Monday through Wednesday Rev Calentme invites the public to attend all of these special services CARD QF THANKS The family of Mary Anne "C lark" H arrold wish to express their gratitude for the flowers, many cards, gifts of food and for the fellowship luncheon after the service We would especially give thanks to all of you who donated to the E vangelical Bible Church Music I und in Mary Ann's memory Dick Harrold Louise Thomas Wayne & Joyce Thomas & family Jim & Marguerite Ross & family CARD QF THANKS Pray in prosperity, that thou maycsl speed when thou prayest in adversity; own God now, that He may acknowledge thee then Shall thiil Iriend be welcome to us, that never gives a visit, but when he comes to borrow? This is a right beggar's trick, but not a friend's jurt WlIJ 1AM Gl HSAIJ. sy x s The I ebruary meeting was cancelled because ot the weather The next meeting will be March 12 in the Wes, O regon E lectric m eeting room The Committee asks you to bring a friend and a theme for the 1990 Vernonia Friendship Jamboree to be held August 3 4 and 5 Evangelists will present special meetings at Vernonia Assembly W i u 1AM ( i t k s a i J J ohn B i event Vernom ans can be proud ot Still it needs com munity wide support and the Committee is asking tor help The Sojourners Gospel Concert S a tu rd a y , M arch 24, 6-7:30 p.m . nt the Evangelical Bible Church, 700 Adams Ave, Vernonia Sponsored by the V e rn o n ia S even th lin y A dventiw t C h u rc h Special thanks to our local Cancer Society Carolyn, Lesle and Lam they were always there when wo need ed them to the very nice peo pie of Tualatin Valley Home Care, the members o, S, Augustine and Fr Bob their prayers always helped, to JoAnn's fellow bus drivers, she could never have gotten through this w ith out their help and most of all to our family A warm thank you to all our friends for th e ir kind words, thoughts and deeds The family of Alex Beamish, John, JoAnn. Deb, Jill, Dawn & John
