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APRIL 2020 VOLUME 26 NUMBER 11 BY MAIL $25 ANNUALLY IN U.S. Pandemic virus impacts everything By JOHN FORTMEYER tested positive for COVID-19. The school launched a vig- CNNW publisher orous effort to rid campus buildings of the virus. What one national TV anchor termed the “news story K-12 Christian Schools of our lifetimes” occurred this past month with such over- Governors of both states announced that all K-12 whelming speed that the entire world now seems entirely schools — public or private — must close. While initial upended. closure was for about two weeks, that later was extended to And at the time of this report, it appears everyday life late April. Even before the closures, the dozens of could be permanently altered for billions of people, includ- Christian schools in this newspaper’s circulation area were ing all Americans and certainly the Christian community. rapidly winding down activities. For example, Portland Indeed, a single news story can’t begin to adequately Christian Schools canceled all assemblies, chapels, off- sum up the impacts wrought by COVID-19, the novel coro- campus field trips and other events, and was denying audi- navirus that began only months ago in and has since ence admission at athletic events. bloomed into a worldwide pandemic. What looks at times Since then, many of the schools have switched to to be the plot of a B-grade movie is instead reality, but a online instruction. But whether in-person classes would surreal version. resume before summer remained uncertain at press time. Everything is different. Much of the world is in “lock- Canceled Christian Events down,” with 3 billion people confined to their homes in an Hundreds of Christian events that were to take place attempt to “flatten the curve” of the virus’s all-too-upward during late March and early April were canceled or post- spread. The financial world is in a complete tizzy, with the poned in this region because of the prohibition on crowds stock market seeing both historic gains and plunges in a gathering. Among the major ones were:the Christian Youth dizzying roller coaster pattern from day to day. Summit in Bend, the InCourage Gathering women’s event Millions are laid off from their jobs as a recession — if in Tualatin, the Ignite Hope Gala for Road to Hope mater- not worse — looms. Nationally, all professional sports A special message to CNNW readers... nity home in Washington County, The Roadshow 2020 con- events have been halted. Under orders by the governors of We all know now that our world is in an unusual time. cert in Salem, the Bow the Knee musical drama in both Oregon and Washington, all churches, schools, col- Accordingly, this is an unusual edition of Christian News Vancouver, Wash., the Community-wide Praise and leges and the vast majority of businesses are closed until Northwest. It has much fewer pages than normal, and Worship sponsored by Mid-Valley Women of Christ in further notice. When not glued to news reports on the daily many of our regular sections are not included this month. Corvallis, the Newberg/Dundee Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast, growing tally of virus cases and deaths, families desperate- The pandemic is hitting the economy HARD, and our the 2020 Freedom Rally sponsored by Oregon Liberty newspaper is not exempt. Our ad sales focus heavily on ly seek creative ways to avoid going crazy from cabin fever Alliance in Portland, the Iron Sharpens Iron men’s confer- in their own households. events, so our revenue is taking a huge plunge during this current national emergency. 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The Lord is good, ALL the time, and we keep our eyes on Him. house hundreds and could wind up with many more. their staffs working remotely from home. — John Fortmeyer, CNNW publisher “The challenges this presents with 400 overnight Here is a very brief attempt at summarizing how huge- guests who depend on the Eugene Mission for shelter is ly this region’s Christian community has been affected: ship service in the large parking lot in front of their build- very real,” said Sheryl Balthrop, executive director. “We Churches ing, a former Kmart store. are setting up additional dormitory space by re-purposing When initial orders prohibited gatherings of 250 or Higher Education the classroom and other spaces to create a dedicated, sepa- more persons, the larger congregations were the most After the University of Washington in Seattle in early rate sleeping area should an emergency arise.” immediately affected. Then days later, as limits of no more March became the first school in the nation to announce it At Portland Rescue Mission, the agency faced sharply than 10 persons were issued, churches of all sizes stopped was canceling all in-person classes and moving to online escalating costs and fewer donated supplies. Executive gathering. Countless churches have turned to live stream- instruction, the nearby Christian school Seattle Pacific Director Eric Bauer issued a call for protective equipment ing of their services. March 22 was the first Sunday where University quickly followed suit. Within days the same was such as masks, gloves and sanitation stations as well as the all churches everywhere were shuttered. decided by Oregon’s Christian schools, including George mission’s ongoing basic needs for food and clothing items. But even before that, churches made dramatic changes Fox, Corban, Warner Pacific, Northwest Christian and Evangelistic Organizations in worship. Any part of a service that carried a potential for Multnomah universities and the Northwest University The pandemic had an immediate impact on planned droplet sharing, such as communion or offering plates, was Oregon program near Salem and New Hope Christian outreaches by Oregon-based evangelistic groups, including halted. High-risk groups such as senior citizens or those College. Off-campus study or missions trips were canceled. the Portland-based Luis Palau Association and the Salem- with health conditions were urged to stay home. Extensive Eventually, Oregon’s governor ordered all institutions of based Reid Saunders Association. sanitation measures for buildings became a high priority. higher education closed. The Saunders team announced that it was forced to Living Hope Church in Vancouver, Wash. received On March 22, George Fox announced that one of its considerable media attention for conducting a drive-in wor- traditional undergraduate students on the Newberg campus See Pandemic, Page 6 Once site of a horrible crime, Oregon City property will now host help for many OREGON CITY — Thanks to the gen- Making this all possible is retired busi- ter. Purchasing the property for $650,000, Joan Jones, the agency’s executive erosity of a local retiree, a tract of land here nessman Charles Kienlen of Happy Valley, he offered to pay for the construction of a director, told the newspaper she was abso- that is sadly remembered now as the site of who helped found the local Love INC chap- new building for Love INC. See Property, Page 2 a horrible crime two decades ago will instead find new purpose as a ministry P.O. Box 974 headquarters. Wise Words Newberg, OR 97132 As reported by , the property where two young girls were mur- “Whoever dwells in the shel- dered in 2002 will become the new home ter of the Most High will rest in for the Clackamas County chapter of the the shadow of the Almighty. I will national outreach Love INC (Love in the say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge Name of Christ). The agency is a coalition and my fortress, my God, in of local churches that provide social ser- whom I trust.’ ” vices, spiritual care and basic household — Psalms 91: 1-2 (NIV) goods for people in need. Property Continued from Page 1 lutely overwhelmed by the near the house. Their disap- generosity of Kienlen and pearance created great his wife, Judith. Love INC panic among the city's par- currently rents space at ents and became national Zion Lutheran Church in news. Oregon City, but the ex- Months after they van- panding ministry has for the ished, investigators discov- past two years sought a big- ered that Miranda’s remains ger space. Jones had envi- were hidden in a shed be- sioned something large hind the house, and enough to serve meals and Ashley’s were buried under offer job training and par- a concrete slab in the back- enting classes. yard. Weaver was eventual- Since the early 1990s, ly convicted in the killings, local businessman Steve as well as of attacking and Hopkins owned the proper- raping his son's 19-year-old ty, which once included a girlfriend and raping a 15- house that Hopkins had year-old girl. Now 56, rented to Ward Weaver III. Weaver is serving life with- It is there that Weaver killed out parole at a state prison two local girls — Ashley in Umatilla. Pond, 12, and Miranda Aware that the house Gaddis, 13. now represented horror, Ashley vanished one Hopkins had it torn down. morning in January 2002, The land was for sale over and Miranda disappeared the years, but once prospec- two month later. Both lived tive buyers learned what in an apartment complex had happened there, they tended to lose interest. So Christian News the property sat empty. Kienlen now envisions Northwest a memorial on the site to the Where the two girls and also looks for- Northwest gets ward to the property being the news that utilized to help many peo- matters most. ple. APRIL 21 is advertising deadline for May’s

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2 CHRISTIAN NEWS NORTHWEST– August 2012 Visit Christian News Northwest online @ cnnw.com Opinion Definitely Letters to the Editor Our faith tested then you need to get out your Bible and re-read it. Romans This is what I received from the Lord last month 12:1-2 tells us that true worship is making our bodies living not distant, regarding the coronavirus; sacrifices, holy and pleasing to the Lord. This virus is just the beginning of something on a big- It is important to take precautions to not spread or ger scale. The coronavirus is being used to set the stage for catch the current COVID-19 virus. It is also important to the arrival of the antichrist. Because the majority of the remember that this is a time for to be Christians even today world’s population and even the church population are and act differently than the world. It is not a time for hoard- reacting to this in fear, it invites the next plan of the enemy ing, it is a time for sharing. It is a time to be ready to make Editorial to prepare the people to accept his plan and what is coming. our bodies living sacrifices if our neighbors are in need. Because many of God’s people have allowed Church This is not the first pandemic the Church has had to Mere words will not suffice in any to become an idol, their discernment will be off in how to endure. In A.D. 166 the Roman Empire was caught by what attempt to comment on the breathtakingly discern the days ahead. Once we start putting our focus came to be known as the Antonine Plague. It reached all fast events that began only weeks ago in back on Christ, our Good Shepherd, and asking Him corners of the empire and some historians place the death to lead us, we needn’t worry, for He will lead us hour by toll at 2,000 per day. Then there was the plague of Cyprian, our world. What might work better are hour in all we need to do, and it will not be done out of fear. which ravaged the same land between A.D. 249 and A.D. images like — jaws dropping in amaze- It is the fear of God that we should be concerning ourselves 262. Both of these plagues had one thing in common. It was with. The fear of not discerning evil from good. the way the Christians handled it that changed the face of ment, or eyes glazed over from trying to the empire. The Christians’ response was one of sacrifice analyze it all. We are being conditioned by the media, and the false prophets and teachers in this hour. We run to men and and willingness to die for their neighbor in acts of As difficult as it is to grasp what is tak- women to find our answers, and from the beginning this has Christian love. ing place regionally, nationally and global- led many astray. Look to the Lord Jesus Christ and allow While that is a possibility for the future, we are far from there yet. Perhaps the best course is to take the exam- ly, virtually every person on our planet can His Holy Spirit to condition you. Many are running to and fro and being tossed about like waves on the ocean as the ple of Martin Luther who, during the Bubonic Plague when readily see we are experiencing a potential Lord says in His word. Luke 21:26 says that the hearts of it hit Wittenberg, refused to flee. Instead he took a course of megashift in everyday life. The worldwide many will fail from fear for what we are seeing upon the action where he deemed that he would not go to places he COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is mind- land, and we are seeing that in this day. did not need to go, because possibly spreading the virus There is a great famine of the Word of the Lord coming was as bad as doing nothing. But, he said, if his neighbor boggling in its implications for the future. and we must, must ask Jesus to remove every idol in our needed him, then he would be there, because to not give his Particularly so for followers of Christ, hearts so that we will be able to discern rightly by the Spirit life to help his neighbor was to betray his Master. of God and not be fooled by any other spirit. In his article on the Christian handling of epidemics many of whom lean strongly toward a through history, author Lyman Stone said it best: “We die belief that the pandemic is one big step in We will not fear in our hearts if we truly trust in the Lord as we have sang and proclaimed over the years; our at our posts. Christian doctors cannot abandon their hospi- fulfillment of Bible prophecy. If ever it faith is being tested if indeed we do trust Him. tals, Christian governors cannot flee their districts, seemed that the Pale Horse of Pestilence KRISTINE LANGRIDGE Christian pastors cannot abandon their congregations. The plague does not dissolve our duties. It turns them into identified in the book of Revelation is gal- Newberg crosses, on which we must be prepared to die.” loping, it is now. But opinions about that So let us remember that true worship is not how we Be brave vary among observers. Is this one of the sing or worship on Sundays, but on how we treat our neigh- The specific topic on my — and most everyone’s — bors as Christ would. Let us be the ones who think rational- “birth pangs” that precede the Great mind is the COVID-19 Corona virus. The World Health ly, behave with good hygiene and safe practices, but let us Tribulation to which our world is inex- Organization has declared it a worldwide pandemic.. also be the first to love our neighbors as those for whom orably headed? Or is it actually the very I do not intend to downplay the seriousness of this Christ died. virus. It is killing people, has no vaccine or meds to combat CAMERON NIGH start of the Tribulation itself? Stay tuned it. The measures being taken will prove to be effective in Newberg for further details on that one. slowing it down. But what we all need to remember is that Another thing that begs for analysis is it’s a virus and will play itself out. Remember SARS, Ebola, Avian Flu, Legionnaire’s disease? They all ran Profoundly damaging the pandemic’s potential impact on our roughshod through the international population then, poof, Aside from the general/typical though glaringly homo- nation’s spiritual life. A commentary last they were gone. COVID-19 will be the same way. phobic drivel this publication spews, it is particularly trou- month in the Wall Street Journal asked, I said back in 2003, during SARS, that it was a media bling that the author of the front-page story in your March feeding frenzy. I was in Taiwan at the time and I did not see issue on Trail Life USA would suggest that BSA’s “Could a plague of biblical proportions be anyone dropping dead on the street or halting all civil soci- bankruptcy has anything to do with becoming more inclu- America’s best hope for religious revival?” ety. Yes, folks wore masks, but they usually do in Asia. sive, when the story stated: “The changes that have Why? Because they ride scooters or tuk tuks on dusty occurred with BSA may have contributed to that organiza- Local churches — might prayer and tion’s financial problems, and it last month filed for fasting for that sorely-needed revival be roads, right at the level of a vehicle exhaust. Would you want that in your lungs and on your skin? Heck no. The bankruptcy protection. Facing mounting legal costs from more than appropriate — and effective— media no longer has the President or Harvey Weinstein to defending itself against lawsuits alleging sexual abuse of now? Please give it serious consideration. report about, so they have to jump on the COVID-19 train. boys, the nonprofit sought Chapter 11 protection in a court filing early Feb. 18.” It also is important that we who claim This whole mess made me think about how the world will react after the Rapture. There will be a panic that The organization has faced mounting legal costs from to represent God convey to others His great makes COVID-19 a joke. There’ s a good probability that defending itself against lawsuits of sexual abuse of boys. love in this critical time. This pandemic both the U.S. President and Vice President will be taken up, Full stop. Right there. Do not conflate sexual abuse with currently requires each person to maintain leaving Pelosi and Schumer to lead the country. That’s anything else, particularly gender expression or sexual ori- scary in itself. entation. To do so is wholly inappropriate and profoundly “social distancing” to slow the spread of But think about it. Instead of thousands being out of damaging. the virus. But God is anything but distant. commission, billions will simply disappear. I have read in This publication is awful, and I’m ashamed George Revelation that at that time, the graves will be opened up Fox University allows it to circulate within its walls. He is eager to draw all people to Himself, SHA FENTON and may we in this unusual time be instru- and the saved will rise. They will be seen walking around and interacting with live people. Zombie Apocalypse? Beaverton ments He can use to that end. Seriously, though. People from every walk of life, profes- sion, color, and nationality, just gone. Who will teach the Little evidence kids, nurse the sick, run the water treatment plants? With regard to Mark Nelson’s comments in his letter in This is the message we believers must be shouting the CNNW March issue, there is little evidence of an Earth from the rooftops. Once the Rapture comes, only the that is only around 6,000 years old. Even Pat Robertson Serving the Christian community throughout western and central Oregon and southwest Washington. Tribulation saints will be saved. Believers must be willing agrees that our planet is several billion years old. to look opposition in the eye and speak the truth. God wants As a follower of Zoroastrianism, I believe in “creatic everyone to be saved, and I’d bet most believers do too. In evolution,” that is, Ahura-Mazda manifested the entire uni-

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5 CHRISTIAN NEWS NORTHWEST–August 2012 Visit Christian News Northwest online @ cnnw.com Pandemic Continued from Page 1 postpone and reschedule outreach trips to the Holy Land least in my memory, have been as widespread and far- Online Prayer and Naples, Italy. Both are now set to take place in the reaching as this ... Whatever the days ahead hold for us, we In response to the crisis, Portland-area Christian lead- spring of 2021. are not afraid ... God is faithful. We see it throughout ers on March 25 launched a OnePDX online prayer event The Palau team had developed a packed schedule for Scripture. It continues to be true today.” from noon to 12:30 p.m. each Wednesday. It will be led this year of evangelistic campaigns both in the U.S. and Nursing and Retirement Homes each week by different local pastors. abroad, including Florida, Germany, England, France, New The first COVID-19 case in the U.S. occurred in a “We are experiencing an unprecedented moment in Mexico, Guatemala, Malawi and . But the status Kirkland, Wash., nursing home, and thus any such facility modern history,” said Kevin Palau. “The spread of the coro- of all those is now uncertain, said Kevin Palau, the associ- became an immediate focus on preventing virus spread. navirus has put the health of many people at risk and dis- ation’s president. For example, at Friendsview Retirement Community in rupted life as we know it. People are feeling anxious and “What this outbreak means for each of these festivals, Newberg, entry is now restricted to staff, medical person- afraid. People are feeling lonely and isolated. we don’t fully know,” he said. “We are not unfamiliar with nel, and family and friends of residents who are either on “Now is the time to come together as the Church of difficult situations. For more than 60 years our team has hospice care or whose emotional health calls for visitors. Portland to pray and respond.” actively engaged in across the globe. In the Similarly, Mennonite Village in Albany is allowing vis- The prayer meeting can be viewed live on Instagram midst of the work, we have faced epidemics, civil war, ter- its to its care areas only for certain compassionate care sit- and on Facebook. For more information, go to rorist activity, natural disasters and the like. Yet none, at uations, such as an end-of-life situation. OnePDX.org Events Calendar April 2020 Listings for early April through mid-May 2020 This is a guide to Christian-orient- Evening, Boot Camp Northwest for men, ed performances, activities, speak- PLEASE NOTE: BECAUSE OF THE CURRENT CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, first of three four consecutive days, Young Life’s Washington Family Ranch, 1 Muddy Rd, ers and ministry events. If you MOST EVENTS IN APRIL HAVE BEEN CANCELED AND TAKEN OFF THIS CALENDAR. THE LIST SHOWN HERE REFLECTS THOSE EVENTS IN Antelope 97001. Based on the core concepts would like your event listed at no from John Eldredge’s book Wild at Heart. 206- cost, leave details by phone at 503- APRIL AND MAY FOR WHICH CANCELLATIONS HAVE NOT YET BEEN 200-2250 or bootcampnw.com 537-9220, by e-mail at CONFIRMED, BUT ALL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED TENTATIVE. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Fight Night with marriage relationship authors Les and Leslie Parrott, [email protected], or by regular mail 971-400-1091 or revivalharvest.org/ocr 25700 S.W. Petes Mountain Road, West Linn Valley View Evangelical Church, 11501 S.E. at P.O. Box 974, Newberg, OR 97132. SATURDAY, MAY 2 97068. Theme is “Puttin' on the Ritz.” 503-304- Sunnyside Road, Clackamas 97015. Child care (Note: Inclusion of an event in this 8:30 a.m., Creation Encounter’s Deschutes 1531 or standupgirlfoundation.org for ages 3 through fifth grade. $15 by April 3, $20 calendar does not necessarily indi- Wildlife Hike, meeting at the Deschutes River FRIDAY, MAY 8 by May 8, and $25 after that date. valley-view.org cate endorsement by this newspa- Campground, 89600 Biggs-Rufus Hwy., Wasco 8:30 a.m., Creation Encounter’s Rising from SATURDAY, MAY 16 97065. www.creationencounter.com/events/ the Ashes: Biological Recovery Along the World Vision’s Global 6K for Water, 6-kilo- per). 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Northwest Safe Schools Angels Rest Hike, starting at Lewis and Clark meter walking events at thousands of loca- GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 10 Summit sponsored by Parents’ Rights in State Recreation Site, 1 Jordan Road, Troutdale tions worldwide to raise funds for the interna- Good Friday. Observing Christ’s sacrifice on Education, Portland Airport Embassy Suites, 97060. www.creationencounter.com/events/ tional relief agency. www.teamworldvision.org the Cross for all mankind. Some churches may 7900 N.E. 82nd Ave., Portland 97220. Speakers Mission ConneXion Northwest presents 9:30 a.m., Woodworker Show and Tell spon- have online observances. are former transgender Walt Heyer, former school Prayer ConneXion, first of two consecutive sored by Friends of the Carpenter ministry, EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 12 teacher Rebecca Friedrichs, and Heidi St. John days. This event, which was originally to be held The Friendship Center, 1600 W. 20th St., Easter Sunday, or Resurrection Day. of MomStrongInternational.com and the Firmly at Southwest Hills Baptist Church in Beaverton, Vancouver, Wash. 98660. 360-750-4752 or Celebrating Jesus’ triumph over sin and death, Planted Homeschool Resource Center in will instead be offered as a live video conference.. friendsofthecarpenter.org bringing a glorious hope to all who will follow Him. Vancouver, Wash. $64. parentsrightsined.com Details will be in the May edition of CNNW. Conference marking the 40th anniversary of Churches operating through online services will 5 to 11 p.m., Limitless event for middle and SATURDAY, MAY 9 the Mount St. Helens eruption, Mount St. have observances. high school students and young adults, host- 4 p.m., Friends and Partners’ Dinner spon- Helens Creation Center, 147 Front Ave. N.W., SATURDAY, APRIL 18 ed by 24/7 Generation Church at The Country sored by Tacoma, Wash-based Revival Castle Rock, Wash. 98611. Castle Rock, Wash. Speakers are David Rives, Keith Swenson and 6 p..m., Mark 209 in Southern gospel con- Church, 16975 S. Hwy 211, Molalla 97038. Free Harvest ministry, Oregon City location to be Paul Taylor, director of the center. cert, Grand View Baptist Church, 14855 S. admission. Includes free meal, 3 on 3 Basketball announced. Free admission. Unless canceled, www.MSHcreationcenter.org Leland Road, 14855 S Leland Road, Beavercreek Tournament, photo booth, “Gaga Ball,” open gym, that ministry was to have conducted revival meet- Oregon Christian Writers' Spring One-Day 97004. Free admission; freewill offering taken. volleyball, video games, foosball, air hockey, a ings in Oregon City the past nine days (see list- Conference, First Baptist Church of Eugene, 604-632-8100 or www.mark209.com/tour.html dance off, live band, speaker Isaac McKinley from ing on May 1). 971-400-1091, revivalharvest.org City Harvest Church in Vancouver, Wash., give- 3550 Fox Meadow Road, Eugene 97408. MOTHER’S DAY SUNDAY, APRIL 19 aways and more. 503-829-5575. Keynote speaker is author Matt Mikalatos. 10:45 a.m., Mark 209 in Southern gospel 6:30 p.m., Craig DeMo of Portland-based SUNDAY, MAY 10 www.OregonChristianWriters.org concert, Solid Rock Baptist Church, 8510 S.E. Ambassador Ministries in healing and deliver- Mother’s Day. 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I helped lead my church’s AWANA program, and after three years, I decided to attend Dallas Theological Seminary. I graduated with a Master’s in Theology, and it has deeply shaped my life. I have tried to be a faithful follower of Jesus. I have spent my adult life as a computer programmer in the aerospace industry. I have been a small business owner and I have created jobs in Oregon.

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