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Pastor’s Corner—Page 2
Worship Schedule—Page 2
Family Promise—Page 3
UMW News—Page 4 Lay Leader Message—Page 5
Mission U—Page 6
Music Ministries Update—Page 7
Children Ministries—Pages 8-9
Stephen Ministry—Page 10
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September 2017 Salmon Creek United Methodist Church
Salmon Creek United Methodist Church
Building Community, Strengthening Lives
Together. Ending Homelessness One Family at a Time.
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Pastor’s Corner
Our theme for the Fall Worship Series through October 8 is,“Who am I?”
Join us for worship at 8:30 a.m. or 10:15 a.m. each Sunday.
Sunday, September 3 Labor Day Weekend Preacher: Joyce Emery Sermon: “Clear Directions” Holy Communion Exodus 3:1-15 Matthew 16:21-28
Sunday, September 10—RALLY DAY ONE SERVICE OF WORSHIP @ 10:15 a.m. Guest Preacher: Reverend Bill Gibson Sermon: “Who Am I” Matthew 18:15-20
Bill is the Director of Strategic Faith Community Development Office of Connectional Ministries in our Pacific Northwest Conference. See Page 7 for more information about Bill and Rally Day!
Sunday, September 17—Sunday School Kick Off Children Begin in Worship Preacher: Joyce Emery Baptism: 10:00 a.m. Sermon: “Offended” Exodus 14:19-31 Matthew 18:21-35
Sunday, September 24 Preacher: Joyce Emery Sermon: “Grumblers” Exodus 16:2-15 Matthew 20:1-16 Special Music—Allison King, Accompanist
Abundant Blessings
God has richly blessed our ministries at Salmon Creek this summer. I look forward with great anticipation for the ways God will use us this Fall of 2017. As the summer draws to a close, I continue to give thanks for the inaugural year of Project Transformation and all of the children and families who have been blessed by this program. I am in awe of the Youth Mission Trip to the Yakama Nation, our fantastic Vacation Bible School where Paul and the Underground Church came alive for us, the first ever Music Camp attended by 20 young people, our Dino Dig and movie attended by 42 plus people, (who knew that Dinosaur eggs smelled like coffee!) and the wonderful vegetables from God’s Garden. I am grateful to the Camps that have hosted our children and youth and adults who have gone as counselors. Mission U was an enriching time for those who attended. You covered me with prayer when I went to Fort Collins and the CRU17 Conference and spoke twice, teaching the Word to 5,000 plus people each time. It has been powerful to preach through the Epistle to the Romans this summer. The Word is alive! God is growing the Kingdom and we get to be partners – life could not be better!
Pastor Joyce Emery
Join Us for Our
Fall Worship Series
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An exciting new opportunity for ministry evolved from the Vision 20/20 activity that began with the 2016 Charge Conference last winter. Family Promise is a ministry to homeless families that our church, together with other local churches, has covenanted to participate in. Planning is underway. Family Promise is a national organization with 202 Family Promise affiliates in 42 states across the United States. In Washington there are 2 active and 4 developing affiliates. In Oregon there are 3 active and 2 developing affiliates. Family Promise is a 501(c)3 non-denominational, faith-based program to help homeless children and their families achieve a stable place to live. Pastor Joyce Emery, Steve and Gay Enyeart, and Bob and Martha Hager have all been associated with churches affiliated with Family Promise. The mission of Family Promise is to mobilize communities to help low-income families achieve and sustain their independence. The goal is to stabilize families by helping them repair credit, develop savings, find employment, and find a permanent affordable place to live; while providing a temporary safe place to live. The cornerstone of Family Promise is the development of Family Promise Affiliates that provide homeless families with shelter, meals, and comprehensive, compassionate support. Around the country, Affiliates are (1) helping homeless families achieve independence, (2) providing congregations with local mission activities, (3) creating initiatives that meet community needs, (4) giving people of all ages meaningful volunteer opportunities, and (5) building public awareness of homelessness and the needs of low-income people. The Clark County Affiliate, Family Promise of Clark County, was established December, 2016. The Board of Trustees, Ad Board, and Council on Ministries have all approved and signed a one year covenant for Salmon Creek United Methodist Church to become a Host Church. A committee has been formed to begin preparations for start-up in 2018. Over the next few months we will provide information through the Circuit Rider and presentations to build your understanding of how you and your families can be involved. The Family Promise Team at Salmon Creek envisions 100% of the members of Salmon Creek being able to participate! The homebound can be part of the prayer team. Anyone can donate time, food or fellowship to our guests providing a warm and safe place for families with children. Look for more information about this exciting new opportunity to be the Hands and Feet of Jesus Christ in ministry to a vulnerable population in need in our local community. There will be more communications in the Circuit Rider and in worship services about ways that you can help in this ministry as it evolves. Christ calls upon us to serve the most needy among us. Family Promise provides us with just that opportunity. Stay tuned for more information over coming weeks about Family Promise and how you can help this ministry to succeed in our church. For more information about Family Promise, please visit their website at http://familypromise.org/.
SCUMC has joined Family Promise as a Host Church.
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Guess What Officers did August 1, 2017: They weren't asleep at the wheel. Our Treasurer Clare Kennedy prepared and served a luncheon at the Kennedy home to Patti Petersen, Phyllis Browning, Jane Alt, and Lucille Harwood. Absent were Elaine Gilbert, Linda Garrison, Betty Selby, and Jan Hayden who were excused but furnished comments that were read in the business meeting. Each woman present also told what she thought of our meetings and accomplishments this past year. They agreed we had a good year; however they realize new ideas might interest more of our SCUMC women. Save Tuesday, September 19 and join us at 1:00 p.m. in the St. Paul Room for our first meeting this Fall. Program Update: In our August Circuit Rider Co-Vice-President Phyllis Browning told us topics from Mission U would be the program. It's exciting to know that the UMW video about missionary conferences will be shown. It's up-to-date, has nice photography, and is something viewers will enjoy and not want to miss. Looking Around: A church survives because members attend, donate, and involve themselves in various labors of love. Throughout the past month so many good things have happened. We in UMW are grateful for those of you who help with Sunday School, VBS, choir, maintaining the garden, folding and mailing the Circuit Rider, serve as greeters and ushers, read Scripture, do the coffee hour, and help with parking cars. The UMW officers are encouraged when they have a budget that lets them reach out to local missions and those abroad. To see UMW active in SCUMC inspires them. On the Lighter Side: Larry Kennedy told me (Lucille), "The All School Study in the Auditorium by The Bishop impressed me most about Mission U." Phyllis Browning told me "Once again Mission U was a positive experience. It is wonderful to be among other United Methodist Women in this setting where we gather for learning about mission and study to enhance Spiritual growth. I especially enjoyed Bishop Mary Ann Swenson's instruction about our mission conferences in the United States." Clare Kennedy's e-mail to me told about the All School Study. Her final paragraph reads, "As always, the educational level at Mission U is high enough that Pastors and others receive Continuing Education credits for attending. The food is good, the Central Washington climate warm and dry, and the company can't be beat. Folks should plan to attend next year--they'll wonder why they waited so long!" Please join me in this prayer by Dr. Robert Schuller: “Open my heart to Your words today. Make me more like you and may I honor you in every word and act." Amen.
Lucille Harwood
UMW Publicity
Learn more about UMW @ http://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/
Don’t forget Attend UMW Meeting September 19—1:00 pm
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Fall, a season of change, is
almost upon us. Many
things will be changing
including the level of
activity in the church.
Ministry teams, committees
and small groups that have
been on hiatus for the
summer will be meeting
again and working together
to fulfill the mission of the
church. The Body of Christ,
the church, will be more
active.
In 1 Corinthians 12, St Paul
likens the church to a
human body, with many
different parts all working
together to effectively
function and fulfill its
purpose. We all have a role
to play. Everyone who is
committed to following
Christ is gifted to serve in
the Body. An essential
element of our Roadmap to
Spiritual Growth is Serving
Christ.
Now is a great time in the
year to think about how you
are Serving Christ. How are
you serving in the Body of
Christ? If you haven’t
already found a place to
serve, there are many great
opportunities on all of the
ministry teams and
committees of the church.
I encourage you to pray for
the Lord to guide you
toward finding a place to
serve. Let us know how we
can help you get plugged
into the Body.
Mike Pervere
Lay Leader [email protected]
A Word from Your Lay Leader…
Greetings sisters-and brothers-in Christ,
Two faithful women, Sandie Hollister, and Sandy Bippes work hard to keep Legacy Hospital at Salmon Creek supplied with passage quilts for those who are
at the end of their lives. These beautiful quilts are made available to individuals so that there is color and beauty in the hospital room where they will most likely breath their last breath.
Women in our congregation and their friends, piece together the covers of the passage quilts. Sandie and Sandy tie the quilts to batting and a backing. Another angel sews on the binding. Each set of passage quilts is blessed by the Pastor and the women of JOY Bible and they are taken up to the Chaplain’s office to be distributed as most appropriate. We are grateful to be a part of this ministry of compassion.
Pastor Joyce Emery
Salmon Creek
United Methodist Church
Sunday School Begins Sunday School Begins Sunday School Begins September 17September 17September 17
Knowing Christ
Growing in Christ
Serving Christ
Sharing Christ
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Greetings: This mission study was held at Central Washington University in Ellensburg. The All School Study was in McConnell Hall with other classes in Black Hall. Mission U Dean Joan Hackett made announcements and welcomed attendees. They received a name
badge, a booklet with pictures of the staff and needed information. Singing, communion and anything that involved everyone took place in McConnell Hall. Other classes were Living as a Covenant Community, Climate Justice, and Youth. Comments: Our Pastor Joyce Emery and husband David took time from their busy schedules to attend some sessions. Pastor Joyce says, "I deeply appreciated learning about our historical ties to the Alaska mission and also the Red Bird Mission. I learned so much." She added, "The class on covenant reminded me of how much we need God and one another to be faithful in our time." Missionary Conferences follow from material I had and what our own Patti Petersen submitted. As stated by our Bishop Mary Ann Swenson, "Mission is part of the DNA of the Methodist Church" so our purpose for having Missionary Conferences is to provide support and resources for those who have none. Some local churches need help to sustain their congregation.
"A Missionary Conference is defined because of its particular mission opportunities, limited membership, and its regional or language considerations and material needs. Each of the three conferences covered at Mission U 2017 fill a need as they serve their population. In the Alaska Mission and Conference there are less than 30 churches covering a landmass of 586,000 square miles with over 102 languages spoken, many of which belong to the indigenous people. The most important lesson we learned here was "first do no harm."
The Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference has approximately 7,000 participants in 80 churches with 39 federally recognized tribes. In 2012 we began the healing process between the Native American people and the white man. Reconciliation means putting our words into positive actions. And finally the Red Bird Missionary Conference covers 20 churches in 7 counties where over 40% of the population live in poverty. Rugged terrain creates isolation and lack of resources. Shameful exploitation and mining have damaged the environment and ruined the water supply. These are proud people we work alongside of with a hand up rather than a hand out. We have many valuable ways of supporting any one of these conferences with our time, talent, and financial help. It is time to step up and do so. In closing Bishop Mary Ann Swenson said, "This is a powerful and significant time in my life." She wants to spend a minimum of 20 hours a week ministering in missions, such as caring for our land or feeding the hungry. Please join us next year for Mission U 2018, July 13-16, 2018, Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA.
Lucille Harwood, UMW Publicity
WHAT MISSION U 2017 WAS ALL ABOUT
Peace pole created by youth in attendance.
Altar at Mission U.
Phyllis Browning, Lucille Harwood, Patti Petersen, Larry Kennedy, and Clare Kennedy at Mission U in Ellensburg in July.
Mission U 2017 July 14-17—CWU, Ellensburg, WA
Mission U, an annual mission event at Central
Washington University, welcomed many in the
Conference to provide education on relevant events
through a missional perspective for attendees and
the local church. Following are some highlights, reported by
Lucille Harwood, UMW Publicity, about this year’s event.
Mission U Study Materials.
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We are expanding out music program! The first step is
starting a couple of additional handbell choirs! We'd like to
offer a Children's Handbell Choir (2nd grade-5th grade) and a
Youth Handbell Choir (6th grade-12th grade)! If we get enough
high school and middle school youth we would split into an
additional 3rd group. ALL youth are welcomed and highly
encouraged to join! We would rehearse Sunday
afternoons. Middle/High 2:30-3:45. Elementary
4-5. Matt would like to start on September 17th!
No music experience required!
Questions? Contact Matthew Compton @
SCUMC Music Ministries news
Join Us for a Rally Day Celebration Sunday, September 10 | One Worship Service | 10:15 AM
Guest: Reverend Bill Gibson
FOOD, FELLOWSHIP & FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Join Us for Lunch!
Meat trays provided for sandwiches
Beverages and place settings provided
Bring a salad or dessert to share
Blessing of the Backpacks!
Special Activities for Youth
(sponsored by our CORE Team)
Activities for Children (childcare provided)
Chancel Choir Retreat Friday and Saturday, October 20-21, 2017 Menucha Retreat Center—Cost $100.00
REGISTER @ http://www.salmoncreekchurch.org/events.html
SCUMC’s First Youth Summer Music Camp was held July 24-28, 2017
SCUMC Looks to Gather Young Ringers to Praise Our Lord with Handbells
Matthew Compton
Director of Music Ministries
Bill is the Director of Strategic Faith Community Development Office of Connectional Ministries in our Pacific Northwest Conference. Bill oversees the development of new faith communities. He is a dynamic speaker and visionary. Bill came to us from North Carolina two years ago. We are grateful to be able to welcome him to Salmon Creek! For more information about Bill, visit: www.pnwumc.org
Bring Your Family
Invite Your Friends!
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Salmon Creek Church had another successful VBS this year, July 17-21, 2017. The theme was Paul’s time in Rome. We learned about Paul’s commitment to Jesus and to spreading the Gospel, how the early church met together and the struggles they faced, and the relationship we have with God through Jesus. The kids enjoyed worship in the morning and then had the opportunity to visit a Roman marketplace, go to apprenticeship games where they participated in different sports and jobs that people did in Rome, and they visited Paul’s house and the underground church. Following VBS, a Dino Dig and Outdoor Movie Night was held at the Church as an outreach to VBS families. The kids had a lot of fun!
We are so thankful for all of the volunteers that gave their time and resources to organize this year’s VBS, Dino Dig, Outdoor Movie Night, and Family Movie Night, “Cars”.
Erin Crowley, Interim Christian Education Director
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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A MEANINGFUL WAY TO LIVE OUT YOUR FAITH? CONSIDER STEPHEN MINISTRY.
Stephen Ministry…what exactly is it? Lots of folks aren’t all that sure. So, let’s de-mystify it. Quite simply, a Stephen Minister is…
A child of God who walks beside a person who is hurting,
A caring Christian friend who takes time to really listen,
A lay person who has received 50 plus hours of training in how to provide Christian care, and,
A dedicated Christian commissioned by Salmon Creek Unit-ed Methodist Church to provide strictly confidential in-depth caring.
Illness, death, job loss, spiritual crises, other losses…all these things are a part of life, but sometimes an individual suffering through these or similar things would like to have someone in whom they can confide the doubts, fears, and anguish they may be suffering. That’s where Stephen Ministers come in. Stephen Ministers have the gifts of mercy, faith, encouragement, and knowing how to share insights of their own deep personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Stephen Ministry Course Training will begin in January of 2018. Applications are now available in the Church Office. The deadline for submitting your application is November 15. Talk to Greg Berry with any questions.
Salmon Creek Church is getting
ready to train the next class of
Stephen Ministers.
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The Lutheran Choral Association
celebrates its 80th season with six
Sunday concerts at 4 pm from August 27
through October 1 and again on
November 5. The choir has members from more than
80 churches and several denominations and has sung
continuously since 1938. Sue Thompson-Armentrout
directs the choir, accompanied by Karl Jurisons.
There is no admission charge. An offering will be
taken. The repertoire is broad, with music from
traditional choral to down home gospel, from tender
to majestic, with a variety of very talented
composers. For additional information e-mail
Ken Dale @ [email protected]
CHURCH NEWS AND EVENTS
Watch for a special course to be offered on the Enneagram in the Fall. The course will help each one discern better “who they are.”
Financial Peace University is a nine week class that teaches money management. Dave Ramsey and his teaching team will walk you through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future and much more. Thursday evenings at 7 pm beginning September 14. Please register online at: http://www.salmoncreekchurch.org/financial-peace-university.html.
Mission Trip to Omak will be Oct. 21 - 28th. We have a team of 7 already confirmed to go but would be interested in more. Mark the communication card in your bulletin on Sunday, or contact Kathy Hardy.
Interested in playing board games with children? A group of volunteers does just that each Wednesday from 11:15-12:30 at Salmon Creek Elementary School. The goal is to help participants learn to work well together and enjoy thinking. It is quite popular, so we need at least 3 volunteers each week. You do not need to be there every week for this very fun church outreach. Interested? Call Jacque Ploium 360-573-0702 or let Sue in the church office know of your interest. Our first Games Day is September 13 and you will need to complete a security form a week or so before.
Vancouver District – 3rd Annual
Charity Golf Tournament
September 16, 2017
Drive Out! Homelessness 3rd Annual
Charity Golf Tournament
Benefiting Council for the
Homeless of Clark County
Calling all golfers: Methodist churches in the
greater Portland and Vancouver areas are organizing the third annual Drive Out golf
tournament to benefit homelessness.
The tournament will be held at the private
Orchard Hills Golf and Country Club in
Washougal, WA.
Additional Info @ http://www.pnwumc.org/event/driveout-2017/
August 27, 2017 - 4 pm
Living Savior Lutheran Church 8740 SW Sagert Street
Tualatin, Oregon 97062
September 10, 2017 - 4 pm Bethany Presbyterian Church 15505 NW Springville Road,
Portland, Oregon 97229
September 17, 2017 - 4 pm Zoar Lutheran Church
190 SW 3rd Avenue, Canby, Oregon 97013
September 24, 2017 - 4 pm
St. Paul Lutheran Church 1309 Franklin Street Vancouver, WA 98660
October 1, 2017 - 4 pm
Peace Lutheran Church 2201 N Rosa Parks Way
Portland, OR 97217
November 5, 2017 - 4 pm Pilgrim Lutheran Church
5650 SW Hall Boulevard
Beaverton, Oregon 97005
SALMON CREEK
UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH
12217 NE HWY 99
Vancouver, WA 98686-3621
(360) 573-3111
www.salmoncreekchurch.org
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September Birthday Blessings
1. Krista Mikalatos 1. Julia Rapp 1. Eric Steinbrenner 2. Gordon McAllister 2. Amy Rapp 2. Parker Synon 2. Liz Taylor 3. Patrick Synon 5. Kay Cooke
5. Steve Moore 9. Maggie Hildreth 9. Kaelyn White 10. Gabriel Hutchinson 11. Jeffrey Ives 11. Susie Pervere 15. David Ives 15. Pat Kelly, Sr.
16. Hayden Rapp 19. Pam Johnson 19. Brynn Skelton 19. Katie Yotsuuye 20. Rod Rippe 20. Berniece Winters 21. Weston Beilsmith 21. Kathy Scott 22. Josie Siewert
23. Denise Erkkila 23. Logan Siewert 24. Pam Lehrman 24. Melissa Ralston 26. Jane Dudik 27. Maxine Lien 28. Jackson Bunkley 29. Claire Russell 30. Kandi White
