This Week at Battle Ground UMC
An open and affirming congregation
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We are people of faith who gather to worship and love God,
care for one another, and share God’s compassion with the world.
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CALENDAR...........................................................
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- Monday - 9:30 am prayer group; Tinks at 10:00 am; Trustees, 5:30 pm
- Tuesday - Brush-Offs, 10:00 am; Blood Drive, 12:30 pm
- Thursday - Men's Group, 10:00 am; Book Study, 12:00 pm; Stewardship, 5:00 pm; Singers' Practice, 6:00 pm
- Saturday - Church Fall Clean-up, 9:00 am; Trinity, 10:00 am
- Sunday - Worship, 10:00 am; Outreach, 11:00 am
- Monday - 9:30 am prayer group; Tinks at 10:00 am
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HOW WE LEARN..................................................
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Without Oars: Casting Off into a Life of Pilgrimage
For session this week, please read Chapter 6
Thursdays at 12:00 pm led by Doug Shaul
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HOW WE PRAY .....................................................
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As a congregation, we will be observing All Saints’ Day on Sunday, October 31st with guest pastor Tom Tucker. During the service, we would like to recognize those special people in our lives who have passed away. In the narthex, on a sign-up sheet, please list the names of those whom you wish to be remembered and included during the service.
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PRAYER CHAIN
Would you like to be part of the Prayer Chain? Contact Nancy in the church office if you want to be added to those who regularly pray for those in the congregation and beyond.
Prayer Time: Mondays 9:30 am
JOYS
- Leah L.’s granddaughter’s husband got a job in Portland so they are moving to Vancouver.
- Nancy M.—friend Wendi is home and will be walking and painting with her.
- Jan P.—visited a nurse friend she hasn’t seen in years.
- Rose—got to see a model of what her home will look like. Walls go up soon.
- Dianne and John—going to Denmark to see family.
- Kathy—baby shower for Amy Rose, Cary, and Lyndie.
CONCERNS
- John and Dianne—safe travel to Denmark.
- Sara Martin—third granddaughter on the way.
- Jim R. –sister-in-law passed from COVID.
- Margaret—husband is on lengthy chemo treatments dur to allergies.
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WAYS YOU CAN REACH OUT....................................
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“Come to the feast of heaven on earth, come to the table of plenty.” Yes, we have plenty of things that need to be done around here. Just as any physical building that you live in, the aging church needs your hands and feet and your financial support for a new roof, a brilliant paint job, maintenance of the grounds, and support to provide the strongest staff possible to serve you. It is time for you to think about what you can pledge to keep this church running. Pledging to the church is trusting a vision and supporting all the aspects of worship, building maintenance, and the wheels that turn to make things work. This week you will receive a pledge card and we would like you to prayerfully consider your stewardship to support this church.
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Stewardship Video from Sunday, 10-10-21: Laurie Leslie on Worship Team
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It was such a pleasure to have Sara Martin and Carl Thor share their music with us yesterday during the service led by our own Rich Goss. Singing praise can be in many forms, and we are blessed when we have variety. A very special thanks to Rich for inviting his good friends to worship with us and enhance our experience.
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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Tuesday, October 12th - 12:30 to 5:30 pm
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ANNUAL CHURCH FALL
CLEAN UP
Come join us cleaning up the church property for our annual "Fall Clean Up" on Saturday, October 16th at 9:00 am. We usually finish by 11:30 or 12:00. Many hands make light work! We have a lot of fun being together and getting our church all ready for the Fall and Winter.
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BAGS TO KEEP IN YOUR CAR FOR THE HOMELESS
Most needed for our homeless support in-the-car bags:
Water! (The sixteen oz. bottles will fit in the bags)
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste (travel size)
Small soap bars
Socks are always welcome
Please leave donations in the bin in the Narthex. Made-up bags for cars are in the sanctuary in the bin closest to the doors. Thanks for helping.
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FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
North County Community Food Bank
Yesterday during worship, many folks brought food for the food bank - thank you all, so much!
Our monthly goal is 125# so we are doing exceedingly well with caring for those in need. KEEP IT UP EVERYONE :)
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"JUST ONE THING"
For homeless youth in Battle Ground
Just One Thing is starting to collect items to go in backpacks for students at school. We have received a flyer on the items that are needed.
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SOME THINGS TO KNOW...........................................
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NANCY'S CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:
Sundays - 8:00 to noon
Mondays - 8:00 to noon
Tuesdays - 8:00 to noon
Thursdays - 8:00 to noon
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WORSHIP LAST WEEK..............................................
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Service from Sunday, 10/10/21
ATTENDANCE: 52
Message: Rich Goss: "What is it that's Holding us Together?"
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SUSAN'S CAMINO JOURNEY
5 word Blog:
"From the highest mountain on the Camino, we trekked downhill on this terrain for 8 miles!
Tomorrow will be a mandatory medical day. "
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Emergency Pastoral Coverage is covered by Mark Randall. For emergencies his contact is (360) 448-3300, mark.e.randall@comcast.net. For other pastoral care concerns, the Congregational Care team, led by Jan Shaul (360-624-5142 or jdshauls@gmail.com), will be available for you.
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ABOUT US ...................................................................
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Pastor Susan has a blog.
You can read it at -
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To all, including those who have known the pain of exclusion or discrimination from church or in society, we offer a place of welcome, respect, and love. It is in this spirit that we invite
ALL* people to join us on a journey of faith.
*As a reconciling congregation, ALL people are welcome including people of any race, sexual orientation, gender identity, faith history, socioeconomic status,
physical and mental ability.
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