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.
Whoever you are and wherever you are on your faith journey,
you are loved by God and welcome here!
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If you missed Pastor Susan's "Return Home" video,
her message can be found at the bottom of this newsletter.
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FROM PASTOR SUSAN'S MOM
I just want to thank you all for your wonderful support you gave to Susan and myself. I can’t believe all the beautiful cards, flowers, art and gifts that you sent. It was wonderful having Susan here with me. She was a wonderful help and I don’t know what I would have done without her. Thank you for lending her to me for a little while. If I could only find a church like yours.... I'm on a search :) (Picture is from a trip to Italy)
Yours Sincerely, Eileen Vergoz
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CALENDAR........................................................... |
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- Monday, SPRC at 4:30
- Tuesday, Prayer Time: 11:00 am; Finance meeting at 5:30
- Wednesday Check-in: Zoom, 11:00 am
- Sunday, Worship: Zoom at 10:00 am
Pastor Susan is back and misses you all so very much. Her door is always open. If you would like to visit, please call or email her anytime and she'll set something up.
NOTE: I realize we were super close to being open to small groups. It is sad that the county had a little back-sliding with the Covid cases which affected our plans. Be sure that as soon as the county moves into the yellow phase we are ready to jump into face-to-face small groups.
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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.
JOYS
- Jan—neighbor’s cancer is in remission.
- Joyce and John’s new water feature drew birds.
- Erik’s aunt Debbie’s tumor was benign and removed successfully.
- Sue—children and grandchildren gave her a birthday party.
- Dave and Bonnie went to her brother’s 90th birthday.
- Susan—baptized Darrell Johnson and his brother Dave.
- We are all thankful for the amazing talent and coordination efforts of Nancy and Patrick!
- Nancy V. is grateful for the prayers for her friend Teresa's brother, John Behrens, who had very high risk heart surgery last week and made it through.
- Nancy V.'s dear cousin Cathy (in Minnesota) was able to hug her grandchildren on Sunday after over one whole year of not being able to come near them.
CONCERNS
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Erik’s nephew Xavier has a tendon disease.
- Susan’s friend’s husband has a cancerous tumor.
- Dianne—Leah L. has had a medical procedure, friend Jackie has brain tumor.
- Nancy M.—Wendi’s recovery from second brain surgery.
- Cece—FEDEX employees who asked for prayers.
- Sarah—has an MRI this week.
- Darrell Johnson is not doing well, prayers for him and his family.
- Nancy V. asks for prayer for her dear friend, Ray, who is in the hospital after having had some seizures.
- Jan Paullin asks, please place my friends in California, Linda and James. They both now have Covid and James has been admitted to hospital.
- Nancy V. asks for prayer for Salmon Creek UMC friend, former WA State Senator, Al Bauer, who is in end of life hospice care at Peace Health after a stroke.
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Wednesday, ZOOM Check in at 11:00:
It's common that we all feel a wee bit better when we share those challenges in our lives and these times are particularly challenging. This is not a time to debate or get lost in differences, it is a time to listen. When we feel listened to, our stress tends to lighten just a tad.
Come share, come listen, come be community.
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SUNDAY WORSHIP ZOOM INVITATION
Zoom Sunday at 10:00 am
Worship with the congregation via Zoom. It is wonderful to see so many of you participate so we can see your lovely faces and have "fellowship." I hope more of you will attempt to join in as we can congregate in this new (albeit strange) way.
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WAYS YOU CAN REACH OUT.................................... |
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SAVE THE DATE:
Serving Promise Raising Hope Virtual Event and Auction
May 21st, 2021 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM
For more information, contact Nancy in the church office or Jean Brown.
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BAGS TO KEEP IN YOUR CAR FOR THE HOMELESS
Keep two of the gallon homeless bags, two baggies of feminine hygiene items, and a baggie of dry dog food in your car. All these are in a tub on the church porch.
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FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
North County Community Food Bank
Donations are down lately; please stop by with a couple of cans of food - I drop off on Fridays.
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"JUST ONE THING"
For homeless youth in Battle Ground
"Just One Thing" continues to need female sanitary products, and boys underwear, Tee shirts, shorts and socks. Any new clothing is appreciated always. Thank you, John Epler
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Just because we're not gathering,
doesn't mean we don't need your offering to pay our bills.
YOUR CONTINUED GIVING IS AMAZING!
Your giving to our faith community as pledged, has been right on track and we are able to stay within our budget. THANK YOU!
OR
Mail in your offering to: 10300 NE 199th Street, Battle Ground WA 98604
OR
You can set up with your bank an Auto Check service where your bank
would regularly send the church your offering. There is no extra charge to do this.
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SOME THINGS TO KNOW........................................... |
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BIBLE STUDY RESUMES!
Starting Wednesday, 4/28/21 at 5:30pm, via ZOOM; link will be in next week's newsletter. Stay tuned for what chapter in the Old Testament study we will be picking up.
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WHATCHA' UP TO, IN PICTURES?
Keep sending in your pictures of life as a shut-in
BY THURSDAY NIGHT
send to Nancy at: dalemv@att.net
It's great to see what we're all up to!
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2021 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Applications Due April 30, 2021
ONLY 11 MORE DAYS TO APPLY.
The Men’s Group of the Battle Ground United Methodist Church is offering scholarships to graduating students who have connection to the Battle Ground United Methodist Church. These scholarships may be used for college, or trade school. If you have questions are want more information, contact Dave Seesholtz.
We have enough for two scholarships.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The application should be prepared in 8 ½ x 11 format and contain the following information:
· A certified transcript, which includes your cumulative G.P.A.
· A statement concerning the school activities in which you have been involved.
· A statement about your involvement in community and our church activities.
· The name of the college or trade school that you plan to attend and the date.
· A statement about your long-range goals and plan.
· Please sign and date the application.
The Battle Ground United Methodist Scholarship Committee will keep all of your information in strict confidence. Submit your application to the church secretary, by April 30, 2021.
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NEW PUZZLE SWAP ... New Puzzles Have Arrived!!!
We have started our puzzle swap again. There is a bucket outside the church office. Just come get one, and bring one to exchange if you have an extra.
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LAST WEEK'S SERVICE ........................................ |
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SUNDAY SERVICE - April 18, 2021
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A Special Message from Pastor Susan: |
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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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