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Inside this issue:
July 2018
Pastor David 2
John Nilsen 3
Photos 4-5
Birthdays & Anniversaries 6
Calendar 7
A Lutheran-Methodist Cooperative Church
Spirit of Grace
10:30am-1pm at Mt. View Orchards to benefit the FISH food bank garden.
For 50 years, the FISH Food Bank has been ensuring everyone in our community does not go hungry.
Every spring the Spirit of Grace Church and FISH Food Bank collaborate to plant a garden,
so food bank families can have fresh and nutritious veggies.
FISH is thrilled to be partnering with local favorite chef, Kathy Watson, a champion of the under-served and
small family farms. Giselle Kennedy Lord of Quinchoso is the event planner and designer, as well as a
Free Summer Meals available to all children ages 1-18. Begins July 3rd and July 5th, and then until July 25th.
Healthy, delicious meals are available with no fee or registration. Sponsored by Hood River Co. School District.
Westside Elementary
Breakfast 7:15-7:55am
Lunch 11am to 12pm
HRV High School
Breakfast 8-8:30am
Lunch 11:45am-12:15pm
Cascade Locks
Breakfast 7:45-8:15am
Lunch 10:45-11:30am
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Dear Friends,
As most of you have heard, during the months of July and August we are experimenting with having one ser-vice on Sunday mornings. During July we will be alternating between the two current formats: Traditional and Celebration. During August the two worship teams will work together to plan a more integrated worship expe-rience.
These two months are an experiment to begin to see whether having a single service on Sunday would be ad-vantageous on a continuing basis. There are advantages to both options: having two services or one.
Having two services allows us to offer a greater variety of worship experience, to accommodate a broader spectrum of tastes. And with a small sanctuary, having all of us together can make the space seem crowded and unwelcoming to visitors. Having two services allows more room for growth.
Having one service allows us all to worship together, to have a common experience of worship. And with de-creasing attendance at the early service, it stretches our volunteers to continue with two services. Having one consolidates our efforts. One service also allows for adult Christian education on Sunday morning, something that is very challenging with two services.
During these two months, we’ll be taking some time in worship to have a conversation about what makes wor-ship meaningful. Whether we choose to have one or two services going forward, this conversation will help us to cue into the Spirit’s promptings. As we see what comes forth, I will consult with the Board and with our worship leaders to decide what to do in September, whether to return to two services, move ahead with one, or continue the conversation in some other form.
Thank you for your generous spirits in this process. Considering change is always disruptive. I trust that to-gether we can hear the Spirit’s guidance.
Your servant in Christ,
+Pastor David
Weekly Reflections
Week of July 1 Galatians 2:11-14 Have you ever had to stand up to someone you respected?
Week of July 8 Ephesians 4:15-16 When you imagine yourself as part of Christ’s body, which part are you?
Week of July 15 John 20:14 When have you recognized God reaching out to you only in retrospect?
Week of July 22 1 Samuel 16:23 Is there a particular hymn or song that you go to when you’re feeling low?
Week of July 29 Mark 10:36 What is it that you most want Jesus to do for you?
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Here’s some information about John Nilsen, who will be in worship on July 22. Pastor David will be away that Sunday.
John Nilsen Short Bio 2017
John Nilsen was born in Seattle, Washington in 1956. The Nilsen family moved to Portland, Oregon in 1960.
Nilsen began studying classical piano from his mother at age six. Continuing his musical education, he began
playing guitar at age fourteen. John moved to Ashland, Oregon in 1974 to attend Southern Oregon College
(Southern Oregon University). Nilsen graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor of Arts in English, and was honored
by the institution in 1995 in recognition of his outstanding achievements, dedicated efforts and leadership in
the field of the performing arts with the Distinguished Alumnus Award, the most prestigious award bestowed
upon Southern Oregon University graduates.
An accomplished pianist, guitarist, songwriter, lyricist and vocalist, Nilsen was chosen to be a Deering Banjo
Artist in 2016. Nilsen founded the Magic Wing recording label in 1987. The label has a catalog of nineteen
successful titles, each with international distribution. Before founding Magic Wing, John recorded three suc-
cessful solo piano records on LA’s, Eagle Records from 1983-1985. He has released sixteen on his own Magic
Wing label with fifteen other CDs licensed in countries including Germany, Great Britain, The Philippines,
Canada, Taiwan and Singapore bringing reported total record sales to well over one million copies sold. Very
few independent recording artists can claim such success. Having performed in Europe, Asia and all fifty U.S.
States countless times, John Nilsen has two hundred and fifty of his compositions and musical arrangements
receiving BMI royalties world wide.
John Nilsen’s newest release, Local Ocean, was released in January, 2017. Sessions for the 20th Nilsen record-
ing will begin in summer, 2017. Like each of the past twenty five years, John played two hundred and fifty per-
formances in 2016, most being out of Oregon. Nilsen splits his performances between touring nationally as an
in demand pianist with a national presence, performing with the John Nilsen Trio, featuring Jeff Leonard/bass
and Jason Moore/percussion and which has toured internationally, and with John’s guitar/ vocal rock band,
John Nilsen & SWIMFISH, featuring Dave Captein, Mike Snyder, Bob Logue and Don Woodward. SWIM-
FISH includes John’s piano, but features his rock solid acoustic and electric guitar chops tucked into and soar-
ing above a bed of a uniquely great supporting cast. John has given back to his community by teaching song-
writing residencies and speaking to students in schools throughout the country, but also including every school
in the West Linn/Wilsonville School District over the past twenty years.
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Miyuki G.(pictured with
mom Erica) received a
HRMS Outstanding
Student in Math award.
Amy F. has been
recognized for her
participation in the
River Mile Art Project
and the 4.0 Honor Role.
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Bailey M. (daughter of
Cindy & Brent)
received a Bachelor of
General Social Science
degree, with an emphasis
in Environment, Policy,
and Globalization
from Univ. of Oregon
(Go Ducks!)
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Marv Turner’s last Sunday conducting our choir. Ruth Turner at the keyboards.
Pastor David baptizing
Summer Millicent Sibley
Proud family are Michele, Tyler,
and Piper.
We welcomed new members
on June 24th:
Kathleen and Kenneth
Kliewer, Sharon Poynter,
Leslie Bartlett, and Lynn
and John Meads.
All photos: Roy Pettit
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Requests can be sent to
Carol Kyger
or 541-386-6341
Backup for Carol is
Donna Fitch
541-386-4043
Pat Pettit, Jean Sheppard, Jim Siekkinen
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Skip Fowler, Bette Yenne 3
Cate Kyger 13
Lisa Godard Doug Swanson
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Blanche Donahue 21
Alden Gendreau 22
Maggie Ishazaka 27
Evan Jacobson 29
Jill & Rick McBee 12
Kristin & Brian Marcroft 14
Margaret & Robert Godard 17
George & Ingrid Bentz 29
July & August Worship Services
During the month of July, worship will alternate between our two services:
July 1st & 29th are Celebration, July 8th & 15th are Traditional
(July 1st & 15th are Communion)
During August a single format that will work well for the whole congregation is being worked
on. This is not a final decision about future worship services. Let’s just try this out and see what
we can learn. — Pastor David
This Summer Pastor David is preaching a Summer of Saints.
Our Summer of Saints will introduce us to three different biblical Marys, apostles like Peter,
Paul, James, and Barnabas, and even some more contemporary figures.
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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 10 Celebration 11 Fellowship
2 9am Happy Hands
3 10am Men’s Coffee @ Rosauers
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5 5pm Celeb. Serv Prac
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7 9am Women’s Spirituality at Shelley Oates’ home.
8 10 Traditional 11 Fellowship
9 9am Happy Hands
10 10am Men’s Coffee @ Rosauers
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12
5pm Celeb. Serv Prac
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10 Traditional 11 Fellowship
16 9am Happy Hands
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10am Men’s Coffee @ Rosauers
18 9am Quilting
19 5pm Celeb. Serv Prac
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22 John Nilsen Music
Service 10 Celebration 11 Fellowship
Food on the 4th
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9am Happy Hands
24 10am Men’s Coffee @ Rosauers 2-4pm Women’s Bible Study
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26 5pm Celeb. Serv Prac
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28 Farm to FISH
Fundraiser 10:30am
29 10 Celebration 11 Fellowship
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9am Happy Hands
31 10am Men’s Coffee @ Rosauers
July 1 8 22 29
Celebration
Service
Celebration Service
Celebration Service
________ ________ ________
Pat Crompton
Barb Hustman
Pat Moore
Barb Hustman Pat Moore
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9:00 Service Worship Duties
July 2018
Communion Communion
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Board of Directors
Pastor David King, ex officio
Pat Pettit (2018)
Alden Gendreau (2018)
Michele Sibley (2019)
Bob White (2019)
Shelley Oates (2020)
Finance Committee
Pastor David King
Jim Siekkinen (2018)
Vicki Wartalski (2019)
Muriel Ishizaka Treasurer
Jennifer Fowler Fin. Secretary
Tom Hart Payroll
Ministry Team Leaders
Celebration Worship Linda Boris
Traditional Worship Dottie Gilbertson
Children & Youth Melissa Mimier King
Men’s Ministry Marv Turner
Women’s Ministry Kris White
Outreach Debby Chenoweth
Prayer Chain Carol Kyger
Reception Jill McBee & Pat Crompton
Building Rick McBee
Music Ministry
Organist/Piano Dottie Gilbertson & Audrey Bentz
Choir Audrey Bentz & Sharon Poynter
Staff Parish Relations
George Bentz, Chair (2018)
Cindy Murahashi (2018)
Rose Miller (2019)
Rick McBee Board Liaison
Spirit of Grace 1140 Tucker Road
Hood River, Oregon 97031
Phone: 541-386-3993
Email: [email protected]
Web site: hoodriverchurch.org
Sunday Worship Times
Traditional Service 9:00am
Fellowship 10am-10:30
Celebration Service 10:30am
Education Times
Children’s Sunday School 10:45am
Youth Group 6-7:30pm Sundays
Women’s Bible Study 4th Tuesday, 2-4:00pm
Office Hours
Pastor Mon-Wed 9-Noon. Or by Appt.
Staff Mon, Wed, Thurs 9am-2:00pm
Tuesdays 9am-1:00pm
Pastor
Rev. David D.M. King
Staff
Jennifer Fowler
Office Manager & Financial Secretary
Linda Boris
Pastoral Assistant
Happy Hands
Mondays 9am to 11am
Women’s Craft & Fellowship Group in Fellowship Hall
Quilting
1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Quilts for Lutheran World Relief in Fellowship Hall
Men’s Group
Tuesday at 10am at Rosauer’s Coffee Corner
Women’s Bible Study
4th Tuesday of the month 2-4pm at church
Women’s Spirituality
1st Saturday of the month Study and fellowship
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Spirit of Grace Pastor David King
1140 Tucker Road
Hood River, Oregon 97031
Phone: 541-386-3993
hoodriverchurch.org
A Lutheran-Methodist Cooperative Church
