"The DUMC CIRCUIT WRITER" |
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Dallas United Methodist Church
565 SE LaCreole Drive, Dallas OR 97338 - 503-623-2481
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Two (2) Ways to View Worship on Sunday, May 23, 2021
LIVE ZOOM Worship Service (click the word ZOOM)
(Begins at 10:55 a.m.)
Meeting ID: 898 6981 3567
Passcode: 812240
One tap mobile
Using your home phone - DIAL -- 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID: 898 6981 3567
(listen for telephone instructions)
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Acts 2: 1 - 21
Romans 8: 22 - 27
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"Constant Laboring Spirit"
Pastor Rebecca Patterson
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Pastor Rebecca will be out of the church office May 24 - 28
while she works on worship planning for the coming year - she will be working remotely but will be available for
pastoral emergencies at 423-779-6587.
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Grab a cup of coffee and get to visit with some folks you might not have seen for a while!
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DIAL-UP
WORSHIP SERVICE
The ability to use your phone to listen to worship is available!
Please call - 1-669-900-6833
Meeting ID - 898-6981-3567 Password - 812 240
Follow the directions to listen! Share with your friends and family who are not internet connected!
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WHAT'S GOIN' ON THIS WEEK AT DUMC |
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SUNDAY - May 23
11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship Service via ZOOM
12 noon - Coffee Hour via ZOOM
2:00 p.m. - Congregational Meeting to begin planning "in-person" worship
TUESDAY - May 25
4:30 p.m. - Communications Meeting via ZOOM'
THURSDAY - May 27
4:30 p.m. - James2 Drive-thru Community Meal
SUNDAY - May 30
11:00 a.m. - Sunday Worship Service via ZOOM
12 noon - Coffee Hour via ZOOM
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Sunday - June 6 - 10:00 a.m.
DRIVE-UP COMMUNION WORSHIP SERVICE
Please bring your own elements and Pastor Rebecca will consecrate them.
You may also bring your own lawn chair and sit next to your car outside (if the weather permits)
We will still social distance and wear masks.
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(click on the image on the
right to read online)
May - June 2021 Upper Room Devotionals are available in regular print and large print. If you would like one mailed to you please email the church office dallasumc@gmail.com or give the church office a call 503-623-2481 and leave your name and phone number and we will contact you for your mailing address and get one mailed to you.
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE LAST AD COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, MAY 17, 2021
- Financial Status through April 30, 2021 - April Gain/(Loss) month -($1,347) and Year-to-date -($12,895). General Fund checking balance is close to zero. Finance continues to look at how to best use the funds the church has access to.
- Most of the meeting was a conversation focused on getting our church open for worship service. Under the leadership of Pastor Rebecca Patterson we are looking at all the requirements from our Bishop and the Governor. The Ad Council hopes that our congregational meeting on Sunday, May 23, will provide information and the opportunity to answer any concerns of our members.
NEXT ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL MEETING
IN-PERSON - Monday, June 21, 5:30 p.m.
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When you support Peace with Justice Sunday, your gift becomes a voice for advocacy around the world. Together we strengthen God’s family with ministries that challenge structures of inequality and empower people and communities through systemic change. |
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$OLLARS & CENTS
by Pat Gillespie
April's expenses are not out of line with other months' expenses. Income is not big enough to cover them all. April 2021 contributions are $1,400 less than those in April 2020. The General Fund checking balance is close to zero.
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The work of Dallas UMC continues! Please remember to give your tithes, gifts, and offerings to keep vital ministries going. If you have been distracted and have forgotten to give - no worries!
Keep Dallas UMC in mind if you do not need all of your relief payment monies.
Dallas United Methodist Church
565 SE LaCreole Drive
Dallas OR 97338
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Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. William Ward (1921 - 1994), writer
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Recently Bishop Elaine Stanovsky shared, "Stepping Forward Safely in Love and Trust" in response to Covid 19. Our Ad Council has begun conversations with Pastor Rebecca on the guidelines presented and how best to re-open Dallas United Methodist Church safely for all. On Sunday, May 23, 2:00 p.m., the conversation will continue with any member of the congregation that wishes to participate. Your concerns and questions are welcome and important.
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MORE NEWS FROM THE BISHOP'S OFFICE |
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With renewed focus and changing circumstances in the church, Greater Northwest Episcopal Area Bishop Elaine JW Stanovsky announced today that she is postponing her retirement.
“I hope and pray that postponing retirement will relieve anxiety and contribute to an orderly transition of leadership for all the conferences in the Western Jurisdiction during this extended pandemic interruption of normalcy,” Stanovsky wrote in a letter to clergy and lay leaders across the Greater Northwest Area.
In February, Stanovsky announced that she would be retiring as of December 31, 2021. Since that announcement, however, The United Methodist Church’s Council of Bishops revealed that no episcopal elections would occur until after a twice-postponed General Conference convenes in 2022.
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You Must Wear A Face Mask
When You Are In The Church Building
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If you must enter Dallas United Methodist Church building you will need to enter on the northside of the building at the entrance to the Education Wing. There is a sign-in and sign-out sheet for each person that enters the building to sign. The Education Wing remains closed to all at this time. Please be considerate of all and keep your entrance into the building at a minimum. The church office doors have been re-keyed for the safety of our staff.
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3 Stan Reimer
10 Patty Ragsdale
13 Jean Rogers
13 Jan Perry
13 Pastor Rebecca Patterson
15 Phyllis Wood
17 Quenton Ihne
20 Melia Deters
20 Karen Hays
26 Ethan Weld
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6 Connie & Dean Sedivy
11 Mary Lou & Lloyd Lefors
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Those who are grieving: For the more than 589,664 in the United States who have lost their life to the COVID-19 coronavirus especially for the more than 2,606 in Oregon who have died and especially for the families and friends in our city Dallas and Polk and Marion counties.
Health Concerns: For Phyllis Wood; for Craig Howlett’s sister Kathleen and her fur baby, Andy; for those who are suffering from springtime allergies; for Paul McWilliams; for LaVonne Wilson; for all those who have received their 2nd COVID-19 vaccine and may be experiencing some short term side effects; for all who have been diagnosed with the COVID-19 coronavirus and are recovering; for Mary Gaither; for Roy Miller; for those on hospice care; and for all those fighting cancer; for family and friends providing love, support and advocacy for people with COVID-19 coronavirus, cancer and any other illness.
Thanksgiving & Joy: For Ethan Weld and Elaine Dunbar as they each celebrate their birthday this week - Happy Birthday to each of you from your church family; for Janet & Will Smith who have worked tirelessly with the “church yard angels” and also around the outside of the church building blowing leaves and other debris away from the entrance doors and wiping spider webs and cobwebs away from around the church windows on the outside of the building - thank you Smiths! for the
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beautiful duets that Connie Biddinger and Ron Hamer are playing to enhance our on-line worship services - thank you both!
Others to Keep in Prayer: For the State of Oregon as we begin to “open up” and “masks and face coverings” are beginning not to be required in numerous places; for COVID-19 infections to continue to decline, especially in Polk and Marion counties; for the many businesses as they begin to rehire folks to get their businesses back up and running after being shut down for over a year; for the hungry; for equality and justice for all; for those Oregon citizens who have already received their first and second COVID-19 vaccination; we continue to pray for
all healthcare workers, all medical professionals, all 1st responders and
caregivers; for healing and hope; for our leaders to have wisdom and compassion as they continue to work toward compromises to help the people of the United States; for the State of Oregon and especially the City of Dallas and our community leaders of the United States.
Our Churches & District: For Woodburn UMC and Pastor Brian and Naomi Mackey and Lay Leader Debbie Nickel; for all pastors, leaders and personnel in the Cascadia District and the Oregon-Idaho Conference Office.
World Prayer: For continued prayers for the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas; for the families in Kabul Afghanistan where explosions have been killing children; for the people in the Philipines where COVID-19 infections have hit an all time high; for all people around the world who continue to be impacted by COVID-19 and the new variant strains that are appearing and always for worldwide PEACE and for those who work for peace.
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UPCOMING EVENTS and OTHER ITEMS INTEREST |
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INTERFAITH
ADVOCACY DAY
Tuesday - May 25
There is strength in knowledge and strength in numbers! Join with others from around Oregon at the first-ever virtual Interfaith Advocacy Day on May 25, 10 am to noon.
Virtually attend issue briefings and workshops on advocating for compassionate legislation on issues such as housing, hunger, health care, immigration, gun violence prevention, criminal justice reform and climate justice. Following the briefings, we will make our faith voice heard in virtual meetings with state legislators. Group leaders will provide talking points and make all necessary appointments for you. Together, we can build a just, inclusive and hope-filled future for all Oregonians.
(I'm having trouble with EMO's website today, 4/22. Hopefully they will get it fixed, but if you also have trouble, try calling them at (503) 221-1054 M-F 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - lgc)
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If you know a youth who is a member of a local UMC in Cascadia District, between the ages of 12 and 18, who would both benefit from this experience and benefit the other membership, please contact the District Office at cascadia@umoi.org
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Scholarship for
Health Ministry Careers
Thanks to the generous gift given by the Wirth family and the Northwest United Methodist Foundation, the Health Ministry Team at Bend Church-United Methodist is pleased to announce the offering of one-time $1000 Scholarships for education in health-related fields. The criteria for consideration are as follows:
- Must be accepted into an accredited health-related academic program*
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on most recent grade transcript
Applicants who meet criteria are to provide an application completed in full, two references, and a copy of the most recent grade transcript.* The Health Ministry team will then conduct a Zoom interview. Upon award of scholarship, candidates will be expected to participate in regular check-in conversations for one academic year with the Health Ministry Team (one time per semester or quarter) for support. Applications are due by July 15th 2021.
Bend Church
? Rev Nicole Berry
680 NW Bond St
Bend, OR 97703
*We acknowledge that it may be difficult during COVID-19 restrictions to obtain academic transcripts. As an alternative, applicants may designate one of their references as an academic reference.
*Some examples of health related fields include but are not limited to: Nursing, CNA, Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Mental Health services.
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ALASKA, OREGON-IDAHO, PACIFIC NORTHWEST CONFERENCES
Virtual Conference - June 20 - 24, 2021
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MENU FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 1
Hamburger goulash, noodles, green salad, strawberry shortcake
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MENU FOR THE NEXT COUPLE WEEKS
May 27
Pulled pork sandwiches, chips, veggie sticks, fruit, & cookie
June 3
Baked potato bar, chile, shredded cheese, sour cream, veggie sticks, fruit cup
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DALLAS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
565 SE LaCreole Drive
Dallas OR 97338
503-623-2481
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