Last Sunday we gathered together to celebrated the resurrection of Jesus. It got me to thinking about what it will be like when Christ returns for us and we will spend eternity with Him. In Revelation chapter 21 verse 4 it says; “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Can you imagine waking up in the morning and not have a stiff back or sore muscles? What about the pain and crying when you fall down and hurt yourself? Can you imagine never having to deal with the death of a family member or friend? What about the pain and suffering of Christians around the world enduring hardship for their belief in Jesus? All the things in life that bring us pain, heartache, tears and death will be gone forever when Christ comes back for us and we are renewed in Him.
Be encouraged brothers and sisters for a better life awaits us in heaven with our Lord. Run the race, keep the faith, fight the good fight so that we can say just as Paul says in 2 Timothy chapter 4 verse 8; “Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearance.” A better and perfect life with our Lord awaits us dear brothers and sisters. Encourage one another to keep our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith. One day we will all be rejoicing in heaven with a renewed body perfected by Christ.
~ Rick Bachofner
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To watch this Sunday's live-streaming service click on this link "We Know..."
Or go to youtube.com and search for
"First Christian Church The Dalles"
You will also be able to watch any service at any time.
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The Elders have authorized Mike Wilson to begin searching for an associate minister to help address the needs of our congregation. Please pray for God's wisdom, leading and direction to find the perfect person for this position. |
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PRAYER REQUESTS:
- Mike & Candy Smith: Please continue to pray for God's direction for Andy & Karina.
- Mary Batty: Thank you for prayers. We are waiting for results of my sisters biopsy.
- Pray for our nation and our people. Spread love and joy.
- Pray for the social unrest in our state and in our nation.
- Pray for our national, state and church leaders as we continue to adjust to Covid-19 restrictions.
- Pray for those in our body who have been affected by the virus, either in their health or financially.
- Pray for folks who reside in care facilities and have been on lockdown for so many months.
- Pray for God's protection on everyone with underlying illnesses that make them more vulnerable.
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Prayer Request from Child Evangelism Fellowship
This weekend, April 9-11, Christian Youth in Action (CYIA) is at Camp Morrow for pre-training. Please be in prayer for: the adult leaders - Julie Fritts, Jessica Stinson and Mark Dunagan; the 13 youth from our area including Aivie (one of our Good News Club kids). Also be in prayer for the other CEF regions - Umatilla and Ponderosa chapters and the kids and adults who will be there as well for pre-training.
Pray for the youth to learn to share the gospel; grow more passionate for Jesus and serving Him, and want to continue training this summer when they learn to teach a whole Bible Club.
Pray for wisdom and clarity of the adults to teach varying levels of youth.
Pray for protection of everyone from injury and sickness.
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Special Guests
On Sunday April 18th Andy Smith and Robert Wafula will join us during Sunday School and also for the morning Worship service. Mark your calendar now, you won't want to miss this!
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M.A.T. Meeting
April 20th
6:30pm
Our quarterly Ministry Action Team meeting is for everyone in leadership to meet together to discuss upcoming events and plans that affect our congregation and community. If you are involved in ministry, we'd love for you to attend.
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We are excited to launch Young Adult Community Life Group, a non-denominational, community-wide Bible study for those seeking faith and for believers in Jesus. This group is designed for men and women ages 18 (post-high school) through their 30's.
We will meet Mondays from 6:30-8:00 pm beginning April 12, at First Christian Church.
Our first study - Rooted: Connect With God, the Church and Your Purpose - runs April 12 - June 21, 2021.
We invite you to join us on this adventure! You will need a Bible, the Rooted study guide (will be provided - cost is $20), a desire to learn, and willingness to be transformed.
Young Adult Community Life Group will strive to follow Christ as we live and serve like Him together.
Interested? Contact Mike Wilson (541-980-9459), Karen Wilson (541-980-0625) or Sarah Smith (541-993-9874) for more information.
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Last week the kids learned God's Word is worth more than gold (Psalms 19:10a) and how we should know God's Word so well that we cannot be fooled by "false teachers." We had a scavenger hunt based on clues from the Sermon on the Mount. The last clue lead the kids to gifts of a new Bible (2 received devotionals as they had Bibles).
This week, we have been visited by guests from the "past". Pictured are Nicodemus and Salome (Mike and Marilyn Miller from The Last Days of Jesus) and Jennifer interviewed them about the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Our memory verse this week was 1 Corinthians 15:3-6. It is important that the kids understand that Jesus really did suffer and die for our sins, that he was truly dead for three days and then resurrected (risen to life) and appeared to the women, Peter, disciples and over 500 people.
Please continue to pray for wisdom for Jennifer and Joyce as they prepare lessons and activities that guide the kids towards a lifelong relationship with Jesus.
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It's Not Too Late To Join
Prayer Walk Challenge
Now that it looks like spring has arrived, grab a prayer partner and start from the church parking lot. Walk and pray through our neighborhood and go as far or as long as you like – whether one block or several miles. Walk a regular route or mix it up. Set a specific day and time to walk and pray each week between March and May, and then just do it!
Need some motivation? Here are five good reasons:
1. To pray for our church neighbors and for eyes to see their needs.
2. To ask God to show us how to reach them with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
3. To connect with the people whom God brings us into contact with in our neighborhood while we are walking.
4. To grow closer to our chosen walking partner as we fellowship together through prayer.
5. To get outside, breathe, and move after being cooped up through this Covid-19 winter.
Sign up in the Fireside Room after the service or call the church office and tell who you will be walking with and on which day of the week. Strap on some comfy walking shoes, hit the sidewalk, and start talking to the Lord!
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Thank you for your prayers and continued support of this ministry. It has been a trying year with miscommunication, changing schedules and we appreciate those involved for being flexible and enduring.
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ISRAEL 2022
We have an exciting opportunity to participate in a Biblical studies trip to Israel in March of 2022. Registration will be open soon and spots may go very quickly, so don’t delay once it opens! Our next Israel trip meeting is on April 21 at 6:30 in the church basement. We will also have a Zoom option if you can only join electronically. If you want the link, or want information about the trip please contact Sarah Smith at (541)993-9874 or harsie_smith@yahoo.com.
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Give Away
We have a few round tables in the Toddler Room to give away. The tops need a bit of repair but are solid tables. They measure 60" across. See Pastor Mike for more information.
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Church Service Attendance Guidelines
1. One service at 10:30am
2. Enter church through south side entrance; exit through north or south entrances.
3. Please stay in your seat for the entire service.
4. Face masks will be mandatory during entire service.
5. If you are sick, sneezing, coughing, have a fever of 100.4º or more, stay home.
6. Social distancing of at least six (6) feet between you and people you do not live with will
be practiced.
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