NOTE FROM PASTOR JOHN:
“Light The City” 24-7 Prayer Week is coming up!
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”Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” (Ephesians 6:18)
May the Lord lead us all as we move into February at Community of Hope. This month will be a focused month on prayer, as we anticipate God moving in our lives and in our community. I am especially looking forward to the week of February 16-23, which will be a community wide, 24-7 prayer week as we participate with several other Wilsonville churches in praying together for one another, our city and the world. This prayer movement started when several Wilsonville pastors started meeting together over the past year to encourage each other and pray for one another. I have been blessed to be a part of this group and I believe God will honor this time we set aside to come together in unity for prayer. Our focused day to pray in the week-long prayer vigil is Thursday, Feb. 20.
Here are a few details:
- Churches participating: Hope Assembly, The Bridge, Community of Hope, Grace Chapel, Valley Christian and Creekside
- Dates: Sunday, Feb. 16 – Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020
- Corporate prayer and worship times and places:
- Sunday Feb 16th, 6pm-7pm @ Grace Chapel Office (9025 SW Hillman Ct, Suite 3128 Wilsonville, OR 97070)
- Sunday Feb 23rd, 6pm-7:30pm @ Hope Assembly, Wood Middle School (11055 SW Wilsonville Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070)
COMMUNITY OF HOPE’S DAY OF PRAYER is Thursday, Feb. 20. Community of Hope has committed to filling 24 hours of prayer beginning 12:01 am through 11:59 pm. All of the churches/individuals are asked to use the prayer room at Grace Chapel. You can sign up at church OR use the online sign up
https://www.24-7prayer.com/signup/edbacb
. You are encouraged to come and pray as an individual, a community group, youth group, family…just come and pray! The prayer room is safe, secure and FULL of interactive prayer methods (journal, draw, listen to music…all done as you pray). The whole family, all ages, will be blessed to come together.
During this week, of course, you can pray anywhere, anytime, and God is ready to answer. However, during the week of 24-7 Prayer, we ask you to come to the prayer room at Grace Chapel (see address above). Firstly, the room is designed to facilitate prayer, so being in the room is helpful. Secondly, visiting the room is a declaration of solidarity. This is true when one church prays, but even more when multiple churches unite in prayer. Thirdly, travelling to the prayer room is a simple act of pilgrimage. Prayer gets initiated in the act of traveling to prayer. By coming to the prayer room, our churches are unified in our pilgrimage, or journey, to prayer. Fourthly, something special occurs as you relieve the person before you and pass the baton to the person after you. Finally, many people express sensing a different atmosphere in the prayer room. As multiple people pray hour after hour and when God draws near to us because we draw near to Him (James 4:8), His presence is often experienced in the room in a more tangible way. If you are physically unable to come to the Prayer Room, you are more than welcome to pray from another location. We typically ask that you choose and conduct your time, but leave the signup blank, so someone else can visit the room.
Click
HERE
to download a document with frequently asked questions and information.
Please let me know if you have any questions about this prayer week. Come and pray together during our monthly prayer night on Wednesday, Feb. 5 (6 pm soup, 6:30-7:30 pm prayer and worship) and hear more about the prayer week as well!
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NOTE FROM PASTOR JOHN:
Lent 2020: Seven Last Words of Christ From the Cross
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You are encouraged to worship at Hope during the Wednesdays of Lent, Feb. 26-April 1, and Good Friday,
April 10. We will have soup suppers on Wednesdays at
6:00 pm followed by worship at 6:30 pm. Choir practice will also follow worship at 7:30 pm. Our theme for these Wednesdays will be the “Seven Last Words of Christ From the Cross.” Each Wednesday, there will be a testimony given on one of these last words, and a reflection on what it means that Jesus died for you. If you would be willing to give one of the seven testimonies during the Wednesday Lent worship services, please contact Pastor John.
The seven last words are:
Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26: “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34
Wed., March 4: “Today you will be with me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43
Wed., March 11: “Woman, behold your son.” John 19:26-7
Wed., March 18: “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” Mark 15:34, Matthew 27:46
Wed., March 25: “I thirst.” John 19:28
Wed., April 1: “It is finished.” John 19:30
Good Friday, April 10: “Into your hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.” Luke 23:46
Let’s pray that God calls us closer to Him and to His people as we worship, pray and grow deeper into God’s love for us in Jesus Christ.
In Him,
Pastor John
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UPDATING CHURCH DIRECTORY:
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We are updating our Community of Hope directory. Please send us a picture of your family! Also, please let us know if any of your contact information has changed recently (phone numbers, email, mailing address, etc.)
Last day to email any updates: Monday, February 3rd.
Please email pictures and information to Hillary: hillary@commhope.org
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UPCOMING EVENTS: FEBRUARY
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Wednesday, February 5
Dinner & Prayer Night
6:00-7:30 pm
Join us for soup supper and
a prayer night.
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Saturday, February 8
2-4 pm
At Community of Hope
Hillary Krippaehne & Juan Fernandez will be having a smaller wedding with family and a few friends Saturday, February 1. Please join us for a wedding reception in their honor on
February 8 t
o celebrate their marriage here at the church.
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Sunday, February 9
Valentine's Bake Sale
Children's Ministry is
having their annual bake sale! 100% of the
proceeds will benefit
Food 4 Thought
.
If you are interested in bringing baked goods, please email dana@commhope.org
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March 7: Sledding
Meet at the church at 8 am to carpool
and go sledding! More details to come. This will also be our youth group event
for the weekend, and EVERYONE is welcome to join in the fun!
April 25: Biking
Stay tuned for more details about the
April Elevate Event!
For more info contact Debi Carpenter: 503.504.3059, or debiandkj@comcast.net
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Community of Hope Adult Choir
rehearsals & fellowship start
February 5th & continue each Wednesday at 7:00 pm (until Lent starts, and then after February 26
they will change to 7:30 pm)
No experience needed.
For more information
about Choir contact:
Anthony Calcagno 503.351.2446
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NOTE FROM COUNCIL: JANUARY 2020 ANNUAL CONGREGATION MEETING AND ELECTIONS
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A big “Thank You” to:
- All the faithful members who attended the meeting on Sunday, voted, volunteered, and passed the 2020 Budget.
- The Staff for all they did to prepare for the meeting along with all their duties for the two services with communion.
- To all those who served in 2019 and to those coming off council: Chuck Benson, Julien Chambers & Chris Utterback
- To the 2019 Nominating Team: Vern Hopper, Loren Shrock, Jan’l Earnshaw & Don Etzel
The 2020 Community of Hope Council:
Pastor John Foss
President, Henry Phillips
Vice President, Brenda Melum
Secretary, Sara Bennett
Treasurer, Bill Amadon (appointed)
Fellowship, Debi Carpenter
Outreach, Chad Ellis
Property, Steve Boone
Worship, Bj Shrock
Adult Education, Jim Clutts
Youth & Children’s Ministry, Brian Bippes
Social Concerns, Connie Kenney
2020 Nominating Team:
Chris Utterback
Chuck Benson
Frank Walsh
Ruth Riskedahl
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Food 4 Thought
Remember EVERY 2
nd
Sunday of the month you can pick up Food 4 Thought shopping bags and a list of what is needed in the entryway! Every bit helps as we support these kids and youth. Bags will be available on Sunday, February 9.
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2020 Royal Family KIDS Camp: July 27-31, 2020
Training Dates:
- New Volunteer Training: Sunday, May 17, 2020 from 12:30-4:30 pm at CoH
- All Volunteer Training: Saturday, June 27, 2020 from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm at Camp
- Sunday Training/Dinner: Sunday, July 26, 2020 from 5-7 pm at Camp
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Keep Dan Dahle and Bill Pavlisick in your prayers as they travel to Tanzania February 20-March 11.
Pray for safe travels, successful meetings with hospital directors and village leaders, and gratitude for the workers who are building the teacher duplex.
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Here’s the Deal Casino Night is an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, silent and live auction, raffles and gambling with house money to win prizes… all in the name of supporting Wilsonville Royal Family KIDS, a nonprofit benefiting foster children who have been the victims of abuse and neglect. You will get a chance to hear from the children and families directly impacted by Wilsonville Royal Family KIDS all while enjoying a night of fun.
Here's the Details:
When: Saturday, March 14, 2020
Where: The Aerie at Eagle Landing
Time: Event starts at 5:00 pm
Wilsonville Royal Family KIDS is a safe bet!
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Please keep Ron Lawson and his family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of his wife, Judy. There will be a memorial service celebrating the life of Judy on Saturday, February 22 at 1:00 pm at Community of Hope.
Please keep Madge Sempert and her son Steven Bushman in your prayers as they recently have moved to Seattle, WA to be closer to family.
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The Men's Retreat January 17-19 was a lot of fun at Cannon Beach.
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Thanks to everyone who came to the bridal shower for Hillary Krippaehne on January 19!
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Thanks to everyone who came and had fun at family BINGO game night on January 26.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
YOUTH BIBLE CLASS
10:00 - 10:30 High School, E9
10:45-11:15 Middle School, E8
YOUTH GROUP
Sunday, February 2
No Youth Group due to
Superbowl Sunday
Sunday, February 9
MS Youth Group: 6:00-7:30 pm
Murder Mystery Party
Sunday, February 16
MS & HS Youth Group: 5:00-7:30 pm
Guys & Girls Nights
Guys: Card Games @ CoH
Girls: Spa Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, February 23
MS & HS Youth Group: 6:00-7:30 pm
Prayer & Worship Night at Wood Middle School & Baskin Robbins for youth afterwards!
For more information about
Youth Ministry contact hillary@commhope.org
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Children Pre-K through 5th grade are welcome to join us for Kids Church during the 10:30 am worship service
Sunday, February 2
Kids Church Lesson:
Daniel in Exile
Sunday, February 9
Kids Church Lesson:
The Return Home
Sunday, February 16
Kids Church Lesson:
The Queen of Beauty and Courage
Sunday, February 23
Kids Church Lesson:
Rebuilding of the Walls
Join Dana Eaton every Wednesday night through February 19th for Kids Club from 6:30-8 pm. They are learning about the Fruit of the Spirit.
For more information about Children's Ministry contact dana@commhope.org
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PRAYER MINISTRY
Wednesday Prayer Ministry has grown over the year with attendance on 1st Wednesdays Prayer Nights growing from 14 to 43 at our last Prayer Meeting. 2020 will see the beginning of 1st Wednesdays coinciding with the beginning of the Financial Peace and Kids Club program on January 8th, 2020. February 5th will be our next 1st Wednesday gathering; let me know if you can come and/or bring a soup!
During the week of February 16-23, we are joining together with 6 other Wilsonville churches to “Light the City” by having a 24/7 prayer vigil, using Grace Chapel’s Prayer Room. We have agreed to cover, in 1 hour prayer increments, the 24 hours of February 20th. Our Pastor’s have been, independent of one another, been asking God to move powerfully in Wilsonville. Recently, at a Pastor’s Gathering they recognized that in scripture and church history, the church united in prayer is often the precursor of a move of God. They agreed to unite around the theme, “Light the City”. In support of this unity,
we invite you to choose 1 hour of the 24 hours from 12:01 am on Thursday morning to midnight on Thursday night, as your hour of prayer for God to “Light the City”. Sign-up sheets will be available in the entryway every Sunday in February. More information will
be available in the entryway, the bulletin, worship slides and on our website, too. Ask
God if He is calling you to join us in this exciting prayer time.
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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Thank you, Dottie Cook, Pastors Taft, Gary and Doug for leading the 9:00 am Adult Sunday School Program for this 2019/2020 school year. This class has grown from 8 in September to average 16 in December. This is an in-depth exploration of the culture, context and focus on how God presents himself in scripture as it is presented in The Story, which we are following over this school year as a congregation.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
“
The Story
” resumed as our sermon focus and Community Group curriculum on Sunday, December 29th. We will break with this pattern only during Holy Week and conclude the study on May 17
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The Whole Family ~ The Whole Bible ~ The Whole Year
Community Group members Comments:
- “It has been many years since I read through the Bible and I cannot believe how many things I have forgotten.”
- “I had never thought of trying to look at scripture through the eyes of the Lord. This has been eye opening; no pun intended!”
- “I am embarrassed, as a teacher, at how far out of sequence I was remembering the different characters and events of the Bible; what a blessing this study has been.”
- “I read the Bible myself and it was confusing, but this study helped me, not just with the order of things, but with understanding God better.”
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I am so encouraged by the comments I have heard about the process of studying scripture using The Story as our guide. I have come to understand better the absolute necessity of Jesus coming and redeeming our relationship with God the Father. How precious it is to be loved by our God that comes to us so persistently. I hope you are hearing and seeing God in the study, too.
It is exciting that our Adult Choir is practicing again on Wednesday evenings. I have missed their anthems and praises to God in our Sunday worship services. Our Lenten Services will begin at the end of February. We will be exploring the 7 Last Words of Christ during those services. This will be a blessing to all of us.
By His Grace
Koko Reyes
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Join a community group and go through
The Story
this school year!
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If you have a prayer request please let us know. You can complete a prayer request card from your Sunday bulletin and drop it into the Sunday morning offering basket or contact Pastor John or our staff and let us know how we can pray for you.
If you would like to be added to the prayer chain to pray for others, please send us an email to prayer@commhope.org. Thank you to Chris Snodderly for coordinating our prayer chain requests!
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Your Shopping Can Help Earn Community of Hope Money!
(at no extra cost to you!)
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Fred Meyer rewards program
Between Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2019 seven households raised $44.34
for Community of Hope through Fred Meyer Rewards.
Log into your Fred Meyer account, select "Community Rewards" from the menu, then search for Community of Hope, ELCA either by name or use DH375 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information such as a valid email address and a rewards card.
You will still receive your personal rewards
in addition to the rewards that are dispersed to Community of Hope by the program.
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Community of Hope is registered as a charitable organization with AmazonSmile.
If you sign up, each quarter Amazon donates 0.5% of your purchases to Community of Hope.
Please consider directing donations from purchases you make on Amazon to Community of Hope ELCA.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Type: "Community of Hope ELCA" into the search engine and select our church.
Under "location" it will say Wilsonville.
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GIVING ONLINE
This program is an easy way to manage your giving.
Via the internet, you can set up one-time or recurring donations,
and view your giving history. Choose to debit automatically from your
checking or savings account,or credit card.
Giving online offers convenience for you, and provides
donation consistency for our congregation.
Go to the Community of Hope webpage www.commhope.org
and select the blue "DONATE" on the top right of the page to get started.
For more information, contact Dana Eaton: dana@commhope.org, 503.682.8855
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Community of Hope
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
27817 SW Stafford Rd, Wilsonville Oregon 97070
Mailing Address: PO Box #98, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070
Phone: 503.682.8855
Website: www.commhope.org Email: office@commhope.org
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