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We are here for YouTigard Church of God15670 SW 98th Ave., Tigard, OR 97224
A dad is someone who wants to
catch you before you fall, but
instead picks you up, brushes you
off, and lets you try again.
A dad is someone who wants to
keep you from making mistakes but
instead lets you find your own
way, even though his heart breaks
in silence when you get hurt.
A dad is someone who holds you
when you cry, scolds you when
you break the rules, shines with
pride when you succeed, and has
faith in you even when you fail...
What is A Dad? That is a good
question. When I think of Dads I
think of the passage found in
Joshua, Have I not commanded
you? Be strong and courageous. Do
not be terrified; do not be
discouraged, for the LORD your
God will be with you wherever you
go.ʺ Joshua 1:9. I think of men
who have stood the test of time
and found themselves
wondering, Did I do it right?
What is a Dad? Let me say this, I
believe a dad is someone who
Father of the fatherless and
protector of widows is God in his holy
habitation. ~Psalm 68:5
Continued on page 2
www.TigardCOG.orgJune 2014
Inside This Month:
2 What is a Dad?-Pastor Milt Culver
3 This Month s Details& A Glance Ahead
4 Ministry MattersReports & Updates
5 Council Updates-from May 12, 2014
6 Council Updates
TCOG Monthly Milestones - June 20142
thought about what it means to
be a father prior to having a
child and has accepted the
responsibility of raising them
even when life gets tough. I
believe a dad is a man who is
willing to love his wife, family
and friends even when they put
you down or say things that
hurt, words flowing out of our
mouths without restraint. I
believe that a dad is the guy who
makes a stand for what is right
in God s sight without worrying
if others think he is cool or not? I
believe that a Dad is the man
who makes a decision and when
he knows it was wrong is willing
to say, I am sorry. Come on
guys, you know that is tough to
do. Dads, our family is waiting
for us to do this when it s
appropriate.
I look back at my dad, who by
the way is now residing with the
Lord, and I would say although
he was not a manly man, he was
a man of integrity. A man who
loved the Lord our God with all
of his heart and tried to do what
he felt was right by Gods
standards, a man who followed
the Lords commands every day
not just when it is forced upon
him or easy to do.
Maybe that is what the Lord was
speaking about in Joshua when
he told us, Be strong and
courageous. Do not be terrified; do
not be discouraged, for the LORD
your God will be with you wherever
you go. Being strong and
courageous meaning us being
willing to admit our faults and
stand on our strengths before
the Lord in this world in which
we live right now.
I pray I have been and can be a
dad like the one described
above. No one said being a man
of God would be easy, the Lord
just told us to do it and that He
would be there with us! Let s
follow Him men!
See you Sunday!
Pastor Milt
Upward Bound Camp, located in
Lyons, OR (east of Salem), is one
of two Christian campgrounds
nationwide dedicated to
physically and mentally
handicapped individuals ages 12
years and older. The purpose of
Upward Bound is to provide on‐
going Christian based
recreational and educational
camp experiences for persons
with disabilities in an environ‐
ment that presents opportunities
for growth outside the
individual s usual routine or
habitat . Their philosophy is to
sing a S.O.N.G. of respect.
Respect self, respect others,
respect nature, respect God.
They support the belief that
every person is important,
created by God, worthy of love
and caring service. Camp gives
every person the opportunity to
realize and share their gifts and
individual special abilities.
They routinely take donations of
clothing, household and camp
items. Only clothing considered
fit to wear will be accepted from
the exchange on June 28th..
The Camp s season is from June
to September, but is open year‐
round for respite care (how the
Lewis family became associated
with them). Stephen loves it
and he goes to camp every year.
Upward Bound routinely scores
100% on any inspection or
certification. Jerry and Laura
Pierce have been the directors
for almost 30 years. The camp
staff and counselors use
nicknames in lieu of real names.
Jerry is known as Grasshopper,
and Laura is known as Muskrat.
Talk to Donna or Sandy Lewis
for more information or visit the
camp s website at:
upwardboundcamp.org
TCOG Monthly Milestones ~ June 2014 3
Upcoming EventsWatch the weekly Sunday Worship Folder for the most current and up-to-date event information
Salem Singers PerformSunday, June 1st, 10:00am for a Service of Worship.
Life Line ScreeningFriday, June 6th, 8am ‐ 4pm, Fellowship Hall.
Join us in taking advantage of these fast, painless, non‐invasive and
inexpensive tests to help avoid a stroke. Pre‐registration is required.
Flyers are available at the Information Center counter.
Semi-Annual Business Meeting & All Church PotluckSunday, June 8th, Meeting following Worship Service (~11:30am)
Potluck immediately following Business Meeting.
For the potluck; if you last name begins with the letter ‐
A ‐ L, bring a main dish and dessert ‐or‐
M ‐ Z, bring a main dish and salad.
Seniors Potluck LuncheonSaturday, June 21st @ Noon ‐ 2:00pm in the Fireside Room.
Come join the Seniors as they gather for fellowship and food. See
Pastor Rogers for additional details.
TCOG Fireworks StandJune 26th thru July 4th, Tigard Fred Meyer (Hwy 99) Parking Lot
Please take a moment to Sign‐up at the Information Center counter to help out in this important fund‐raiser for our youth and children s
program.
Clothing ExchangeSaturday, June 28th @ 1:00pm in the Fellowship Hall
Bring those clothes (on hangers, please) that you longer want‐to wear.
Bring them to church and letʹs have folks look for pieces that are ʺnew
to themʺ. You may also look through to find something ʺnew to youʺ
to wear. Any clothing remaining will be donated to Upward Bound Camp (see article about camp on page 2). Talk with Margaret Linden for
more details.
A Glance Ahead
JULY1‐4th, Fireworks Stand
4th, Independence Day
5th, Whitehead 50th
Anniversary Celebration
7‐10th, Junior Camp
10th, Loaves & Fishes
11‐13th, Intro Camp
17th, Area Seniors Picnic
14th, Council Meeting
14‐18tt, Middle School Camp
19th, Juanita McDaniel 90th
Birthday Celebration
20‐23rd, Summer Celebration
28‐31st, Primary Camp
AUGUST4‐8th, Senior High Camp
9th, Ladies Summer Sizzler
14‐15th, Global Leadership
Summit. Simulcast
22‐24th, COG Mens Advance
22‐23rd, Hood 2 Coast Relay
JUNE BIRTH DATES
1st ‐ Zoe Lieuallen 4th ‐ Harrison Lieuallen 9th ‐ Faye Houtari 19th ‐ Levi Carmalt
1st ‐ Berdine McBride 7th ‐ Peg Coburn 9th ‐ Bob Palm 20th ‐ Scot Rooney
3rd ‐ Jan Plunkett 7th ‐ Clarke Robinson 14th ‐ Lois Ackaret 23rd ‐ Kierstin Guffey
4th ‐ Payton Lieuallen 8th ‐ Gladys Pyne 15th ‐ Lois Olin 27th ‐ Haleena Mills
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Ministry MattersA quick look into some of our areas of ministry
Sunday Worship & Studies
Sermons 1st, Salem Singers Performing 8th, John 12:44‐50,
Welcome Home!
15th, Psalm 2:7,
A Father, Who or What is
That?
22nd, Pastor Ward Rogers
Romans 12:1‐8 &
1 Corinthians 12:12‐20,
Not Good if Detached.
29th, Numbers 15:37‐40,
Tassels to Look At.
Children s Nursery *Open during morning services*For ages 6 mo ‐ 4 yrs.
Children s ChurchAges 5 yrs ‐ 5th grade
10:15am in Classrooms.
Adult AM StudyDiscovering Who God Is with
Pastor Rogers.
9:00am in Admin Bldg..
College AgeStudy & games
6:00pm in Pastor Culver s Home
Johnson s Adult StudyBook of Psalms
7:00pm, See Bob/Gertie Johnson
Week Days
Children s IgniteFamily Year End BBQ
Tuesday, June 3rd
Dinner at 6:30pm
Program begins at 7:00pm
Men s GroupFour Pillars of a Man s Heart
Tuesday Evenings
7:00pm in Admin. Bldg.
Youth GroupsGrades 6‐8
Grades 9‐12
Wednesdays Evenings
Dinner at 6:30pm
Studies begin at 7:00pm
Reiboldt Adult GroupThe Sermon on the Mount.
Wednesday Evenings
6:30pm talk to Delpha/Chet for
address
Culver Adult GroupChristian Maturity
Thursday Evenings
6:30pm, Culver Home.
Other Areas
Prayer TimeSaturday Mornings at 10:00am
in Administrative Bldg.
A time for congregation prayer
for any and all concerns.
FinancialFrom April (complete month):
General Giving 16,268
Designated 1,020
Total Gave <>17,288
Expenses ‐17,721
Net Income $ <433>
Fireworks StandSchedules are on the Information
Center Counter. There are many
opportunities to help in this, the
only fundraiser for our Children
and Youth programs. Come
show support!
Camp White BranchSummer Camps
Camps are scheduled throughout
July. Please pick up registration
brochures from the Information
Center.
New Church Storage Shed Construction is UnderwayThe BSA Troop we
host is hard at work
in getting it done.
The work is being
done over 2 week‐
ends and they plan
to have it completed
by Saturday,
June 7th.
Up Close Are you able to
identify who is in th
is zoomed &
cropped
picture?
TCOG Monthly Milestones - June 2014 5
A Beginning
Council UpdatesTaken from Meeting Minutes of May 12, 2014
To illustrate this point, Pastor
quoted Howard Head, leaders
who expect progress must allow
some latitude for failure , Peter
Druker s philosophy of, the
better a man is the more
mistakes he will make and
another quote of, obsession
with complete order curbs
creativity. Applying these ideas
to growing new ministries
requires allowing for a reason‐
able amount of mess, mistakes
and chaos. That is the price of
progress.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
Karen Tindall, Treasurer,
reported there was enough
money to pay the bills. Charlie
Osburn, Council Chair, thanked
Karen for paying the bills in a
timely manner.
PASTOR S REPORT:
Pastor Culver gave an update
that the applicant interviewed in
April, for the vacant Youth
Minister position, has been
notified of non‐selection. A
second candidate will be
available for interview the first
week in June. Travel expenses for
the interview were approved.
Pastor Milt and Shirley will bo
on vacation June 19 ‐ 25th.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Barb Provo Music & Worship:
(presented by Pastor Milt) Work
is progressing on plans for 2014
Praiz Dayz. Worship elements
will be coordinated by the Music
& Worship Committee, outreach
projects coordinated by Ken
Guffey, Missions Committee and
Kathie Richards was asked to
cover publicity.
Lorraine Taylor Fellowship:
The Easter Brunch was once
again a success ‐ well presented
and received.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Budget: The 2014‐2015 Budget
prepared by the Executive
Committee was presented to the
Council by Chairman Osburn.
Council reviewed, addressed
and approved the Proposed
Budget as presented to Council.
Nominating Committee: Dave
Peck will ask members of the
congregation to serve on the
2014‐2015 Committee. A ballot
with names will be prepared for
the semi‐annual business
meeting to be voted on.
New Business: Dave Peck
suggested the list of potential
future Eagle Scout projects that
is being developed be provided
to Chair of Building and
Property, for spearheading with
the Scouts.
Next Council Meeting
July 14, 2014
7:00 PM
Where there are no oxen the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes
an abundant harvest. ~Proverbs 14:4
Whitehead s 50th Anniversary
The family of Ed & Jane Whitehead
invite you to share in a celebration of 50 years of
marriage
Saturday, July 5th
3 - 5:00 pm(program @ 4 pm)
Fellowship Hall
New Church DirectoryAn Update
The final proofing and
details are being added.
If you have any changes
in phone number(s) or
address, please let the
church office know as soon
as possible.
Printing set for first week of
June.
TCOG Monthly Milestones ~ June 20146
Building & Property: Ted Scrivner
Bulletin Boards: Kimberly Zenzano
Choir: Shirley Culver
Community Food Pantry: Dave Peck
Council Chair: Charlie Osburn
Council Secretary: Kathie Richards
Council Vice Chair: Dave Peck
TCOG Facebook: Heidi Anderson
Fellowship: Lorraine Taylor
Ignite Program(s): Kim Peck
Janitorial Service: Heidi Anderson &
Ken Guffey
Men s Ministries: Gail Linden
Missions & Outreach: Ken Guffey
Music & Worship: Barb Provo
Nursery Coordinator: Libby Scrivner
Office Volunteers: Lorraine Taylor,
Dee Guthrie & Linda Zimet
Prayer Chain Head: Lois Olin
Senior Ministries: Pastor Ward Rogers
Van Ministries: Ted Scrivner
Usher Head: Gary Provo
Van Committee: Ted Scrivner
Website: Curtis Zenzano
Women s Ministries: Shirley Culver
Worship Audio/Visual: Dallas &
Whitney Shoun
Worship Folders: Linda Zimet
Young Adults Group: Ken Guffey
Youth Programs: (interns) Joshua Peck
& Eddie Richards
Monthly Milestones is a monthly newsletter published by Tigard Church of God, 15670 SW 98th Avenue, Tigard, Oregon 97224, 503-639-4000, www.tigardcog.org. Editor: Kimberly Zenzano, [email protected]. Webmaster: Curtis Zenzano, [email protected]. Pastor: Milton Culver, [email protected];
Deadline for copy: The last Sunday of month prior to publication. Editor reserves right to edit for content and space.
Up Closefrom May s Issue
Dale Williams
Picture taken
during 2013 s
Praiz Dayz.
Don Ackaret1926 - 2014
Born November 30th, in Emmett,
ID, Don passed away on May 20th
in Oregon City, OR. A small
graveside Service was held on
Wednesday, May 28th at Willamette
Naitonal Cemetery.
Don had a career being a
telegrapher operator and was an
amateur radio operation with
many outdoor hobbies.
Don, along with wife Lois,
attended TCOG for many years
prior to moving into assisted
living near Oregon City. He was
a man who served his nation and
loved his large family as they
loved him.
Giftings
How are you gifted, or can you tell?
Is it the things you can do quite well?
Not necessarily, for many can do
The very same thing, look deeper for you
Will notice the course of your special skill.
Which God has given to fill‐your‐bill !
Look not for another glorious activity,
Stay with your giftings ...
true joy you will see.
...DelRe...
Ladies TeaMay 31, 2014
