“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth should change, and the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; Though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains quake at its swelling pride.”
Psalm 46:1-3
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The Bible proclaims God is our ever-present help in time of need. He is the One we can run to and ask for help anytime, any day, anywhere we might be, whenever we are in need. He is with us in our time of trouble, always helping, sometimes rescuing, ever faithful.
We all need help at times in life. Do you know where to go first when you are in need? God has spoken to us through His living Word to encourage and help us in our times of need.
Psalm 46:8-11 urges us to “Come, behold the works of the Lord, who has wrought desolations in the earth. He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire. Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted in the earth. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our strength.”
Good news…God is with us!
Thank you for your faithfulness in attending the Church’s Sunday worship service and the Bible studies which meet each week. Please remember to exit the building immediately following the close of the worship service, and if you opt to visit with others, please do so outside, maintaining proper social distance. God willing, this season of wearing masks and social distancing will pass. Until then, let’s love each other and submit to the required Covid-19 protective protocols.
Be a blessing to someone this week,
Mike Wilson and the Elders
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To watch this Sunday's live-streaming service click on this link
Or go to youtube.com and search for "The Dalles First Christian Church" You will also be able to watch any service at any time.
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PRAYER REQUESTS:
- Please pray for my sister, Joanne, as it appears her cancer is going to take her home unless God does a miracle - especially pray for her husband, Clint, sons, Kelly & Michael - that they come back to God and not away.
- Lift up all the men & women fighting the fires.
- Pray for everyone displaced by the fires.
- Pray for our government and church leaders as restrictions are easing.
- Pray for those in our body who are experiencing loss of income.
- Pray that by doing what we are asked to do by staying home, we will be protected from the virus.
- Pray for God's special protection on those with underlying illnesses that make them more vulnerable.
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
We are now 2 months away from due date for boxes!
We have floss and bead kits. We do have a lot of craft supplies to put into kits if you would like to help with these projects.
We have enough erasers, sharpeners and scissors for 300 boxes. What we need school supply wise is flexible rulers, water colors if possible.
We need for hygiene items: mild bars of soap, wash clothes, soft toothbrushes and hair goodies.
We need for toys: Hand balls, cars, metal harmonicas, play doh and lots of nice toys.
Other things that would be nice for older girls is jewelry, sewing kits etc.
Other things for older boys that would be nice are lego kits (we still have plenty of legos if someone would like to take on this challenge of making kits for us). If you know what boys like, please make sure they will fit with everything else in the boxes.
Jennifer Goodman would love to help you out with or doing the shopping for your boxes so let her know. Call 541-296-3391 and leave her a message. You can also let her know if you are interested in doing a prep project. I am picking up 300 boxes on September 12th. If some folks would like to write the kids notes and put your picture with it, we will add those to the boxes.
Thank you so much for helping us share the love and message of Jesus Christ through Operation Christmas Child Shoebox gifts for kids around the world.
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Church Service Attendance Guidelines
1. One service at 10:30am
3. Enter church through south side entrance; exit through north or south entrances.
4. Please stay in your seat for the entire service.
5. Face masks will be mandatory during entire service.
6. If you are sick, sneezing, coughing, have a fever of 100.4º or more, stay home.
7. Those who are at high risk for severe complications (over age 60 or underlying medical
conditions) should consider staying home even if you feel well.
8. Social distancing of at least six (6) feet between you and people you do not live with will
be practiced.
9. Social interaction will be limited to parking lots and at your own risk.
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Our adult Sunday School classes are about to resume.
Art’s downstairs class will begin meeting on September 27th.
Mike’s class will start the book of Acts on Oct 4th. His class will still be upstairs but will move to the big classroom.
Remember Sunday School begins at 9:30am
Social distancing and other safety practices will need to be observed during class times. When a class finishes, attendees will be required to exit the building and reenter through the south doors to have their temperature and attendance recorded.
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Update on Helen Trautman:
Helen is still rehabbing in Tigard and will most likely be moving to a new facility in a few weeks. She has made some progress with her eyesight and verbalization. Here is her current address:
Helen Trautman
Avamere
16584 Pacific Hwy
Rm 111A
Tigard, OR 97224
Phone at her bedside is 971-223-0415
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Do you have a skill or passion for taking photos? We need a person, or several persons, to take some candid shots of life at First Christian Church. If you are interested, or know someone who is, please contact Mike Wilson or Cheri Thomas for more details of what we're looking for. |
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Use your phones to check on each other
If you have needs, please call the church
541-296-6189
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