CHRISTMAS BOLD MOVES: WORKING SUMMER OUTREACH: Read how new TO SOLVE YOUTH : Get inspired with and renewed Bold HUNGER: Find out what our congregational Moves grants Learn how you youth were up stories of holiday express mission in can get involved to this summer outreach ideas. varied forms. in hunger justice at Caravan and WHAT’S INSIDE: WHAT’S PAGE 3 PAGE 4 and advocacy to SPEC. gpnw “end suffering.” PAGE 6 children at samish PAGE 5 family reunion enjoy a game of frogs and lillypads news from the greater pacific northwest mission center THE

AUTUmn 2012 chinook GPNW mission center conference: “journey together in faith” by Kathy Sharp, Mission Center President

The story of Community of Christ and its predecessor churches has been one plAn On iT! of journeying together in faith. Faith in Christ. Faith in the coming Kingdom. upcoming mission Faith in each other and our intentions. center events his year’s annual mission center conference, OCTObeR 2012 Journey Together in Faith, will be held Saturday, 15 — Bold Moves application deadline november 3 and Sunday, november 4 at 15 — Deadline to report MC Conf. delegates portland Congregation. We’ll be reminded 15 — Deadline for World Conf. resolutions Tof our commitment to each other, in community, and our 20 — “DGW: Homosexuality in the shared commitment to discern and respond to Jesus calling Church” Workshops, Univ. Place & Eugene us into our future. 20 — Webb of Life Sing-along, Albany Last year’s GPNW conference emphasized the five mission initiatives that describe 26 — Pastors’ Breakfast RSVP deadline Jesus’ mission. This year we will model those concepts again throughout the weekend. We 29 — Deadline to submit delegate names will also weave hymns from the new hymnal, Community of Christ Sings! throughout the for World & USA National Conferences weekend. 29 — MC Conf. lunch reservation deadline Whether you’re a delegate, a member or friend, we hope you’ll attend for all or part of the conference. nOvembeR 2012 3-4 — Mission Center Conference, Portland saturday: as we journey, we invite people to christ 9-12 — Alaska Retreat, Camp Li-Wa We invite you to our opening worship, at 10 am, featuring dave nii. 10 — Webb of Life Sing-along, Eugene A delegate orientation and discussion of the 2013 budget, special reports and 16-18 — Melchisedec & Spouses Retreat, Tuality new business begins at 11 am. A catered lunch, prepared by doug dobkins, 30-Dec. 2 — “Leading Congregations in is available for those lunching in the building or attending special group meetings. Be Mission Retreat,” Samish Island Camp. sure to reserve your lunch ahead of time. Make reservations and pay online by visiting www.conferencelunch2012.eventbrite.com, or contact Kim naten at 360-748-3562 deCembeR 2012 by monday, October 29. Pre-register your children ages 0-11 for child care during all 1 - Submission Deadline for next Chinook Saturday meetings; contact Kim naten by monday, October 29. 24-Jan. 1 — Staff Holiday; offices closed continued on page 2 continued from page 1 The afternoon business meeting (1:30 to sunday morning: experience 5:30 pm) includes: congregations in mission • Special reports together • Update on the Alaska Travel Fund initiated Sunday morning, pastors and last year by delegates their guests are invited to our annual Pastors’ • Update on the Bend Development Project Breakfast, held off-site at 7:30 am at a new loca- and Loan tion, The Grotto, a Catholic spiritual retreat center mc conference • Election of World Conference delegates (84 just minutes away from Portland Congregation. openings) – see story below. Pastors, RSVP by Friday, October 26. • Election of USA National Conference del- egates (71 openings) –See story below. develop disciples to serve • Consideration of a call to Seventy for Craig All are invited to attend a mission- perryman, Bend Congregation focused worship service at Portland schedule Visit the “Conference” page on the mission Congregation at 10 am. Hear the center Web site (www.cofchrist-gpnw.org/con- honest and inspiring stories of congregations saturday, november 3, 2012 ference) to preview materials, the proposed 2013 engaged in Christ’s mission in their communities. 9-10 am ...... Registration Invite People to Christ Mission Center Budget, Congregational alloca- 10-10:45 am ...... Opening Worship tions and much more! sunday ordination and commu- 11-Noon ...... Delegate Orientation nion service: we pursue peace on and Discussion saturday evening: together we earth in faith Noon-1:30 ...... On-site Catered Lunch abolish poverty and end suf- Our 11 am Sunday morning wor- 1:30-5:30 pm ...... Business Sessions fering ship service will feature communion and the 5:30-7:30 pm ...... Dinner On Your Own After dinner on your own, return ordination of disciples Craig perryman (Bend Abolish Poverty, End Suffering 7:30-9 pm ...... Joyful Noise songfest with by 7:30 pm for an all ages Joyful Noise songfest. Congregation) to Seventy, Susan Gregory Oprhans Africa fundraiser Learn and sing with confidence a selection of new (Bend Congregation) to Evangelist and, if 9:30-midnight ....Young Adult Game Night hymns from Community of Christ Sings! Led by he is able, blake puckett (Crystal Springs Mission Center song leaders you sponsored to Congregation) to Evangelist. sunday, november 4, 2012 attend hymn workshops, the evening also will be a The message challenging us to pursue Experience Congregations in Mission fundraiser for Orphans Africa. Orphans Africa is a Peace on Earth will be brought by dave nii. An 7:30-9:15 am ...... Pastors’ Breakfast non-profit founded by three of our GPNW mem- offering to defray the costs of Mission Center Develop Disciples to Serve bers that benefits children and widows in Tanzania. Conference will be collected at this service. 10-10:45 am ...... Mission-focused Worship Don’t forget your checkbook! Bring a checkbook, and thank you for your gen- After this event, Young Adults will enjoy a erosity, so that all may attend. Pursue Peace on Earth free game night at 9:30 pm at the home of emily Conference will be adjourned by 12:30 pm. 11:00–12:30 pm ...... Ordination and and Andrew nilsen. Bring your favorite game! See you there! Communion Service with Dave Nii 12:30 pm ...... Conference Adjourns WORld COnFeRenCe, USA nATiOnAl accommodations COnFeRenCe deleGATeS: SUbmiT YOUR ver the years, Mission Cen- nAme bY OCTObeR 29 ter Conference organizers by Kim Naten, Mission Center Membership Services Administrator have arranged for confer- O f you are interested in serving as a delegate to occur separately at Mission Center Conference on ence motels, only to discover that participants have varying motel either World Conference (April 13-18, 2013) Saturday, november 3, at Portland Congrega- preferences. Sometimes, motel Ior the USA National Conference (April 19-21, tion, during the afternoon business session (1:30 managers had diffi culty managing 2013), Independence, MO, or both, please submit pm). Ballots containing the names of all delegate our guaranteed conference pricing your name and congregation to Kim nominees will be prepared in advance of and room blocks. Also, a few savvy naten ([email protected] or Conference; however, nominations will travelers were able to meet or beat 360-748-3562) by monday, October also be taken from the fl oor. our conference rates. This year we decided to list a few of our favorite 29. Please indicate which conference Information and preparatory materials motels near the Portland church, you are interested in, or both if ap- regarding the USA National Conference and attendees can make their own plicable. can be found at www.cofchrist.org/us- arrangements. Watch for this list GPNW Mission Center has been aConf, while information and prepartory through upcoming NewsBriefs and allocated 84 Delegates for World materials regarding World Conference can delegate communications. Reserve Conference and 71 Delegates for the be found at www.cofchrist.org/wc2013. early for best prices! USA National Conference. Election of delegates for each conference will

2 Be sure to get your news in the next Chinook by sending to [email protected] by December 1, 2012. congregations provide christmas outreach ideas highland park: christmas truce by Christian Skoorsmith, GPNW Learning Officer and Peace and Justice Minister n Christmas Eve 1914, the tics and atheists and those “spiritual-but- guns of World War I fell not-religious.” It was standing room only silent. All along a 500-mile in a building that had not seen so much front, men wandered into life in decades. mark No Man’s Land to meet their enemies, The work that Highland Park did murphy O was ordained armed only with curi- in preparation for the event at samish family osity and good wishes. has been collected into reunion on july 10 It was a spontaneous a packet as a convenient victory of peace in one reference for other congrega- of the most unlikely of tions, with hope that more places. congregations will consider mission center In 2009, the putting on a similar event 15 95th anniversary of that expresses the peace of the Christmas Truce, Christ on Christmas Eve in Highland park a way that welcomes and ordinations Congregation put moves Christians and non- on an ecumenical, Christians alike. Included interfaith, non-sectarian in this packet is everything may-september 2012 commemoration of from a possible template for gpnw ordinations the event to lift up their community’s the event to a draft speaker’s script, as matt Anderson, portland – priest united prayer for peace. After less than well as a bibliography of songs, books, michael bevard, Garden Grove – priest two months of preparation and publicity, fi lms and images. For a packet or more Gary Farnsworth, bend – elder more than 200 people appeared to join information, please contact Christian lowell Groat, Southridge – High priest in the Christmas Eve celebration: Jews, Skoorsmith at cskoorsmith@cofchrist. Sylvia Hancock, Sequim – elder Muslims, Christians of all stripes, agnos- org. dan murphy, Salem – Seventy mark murphy, Crystal Springs – evangelist eugene: advent stable offerings Steve pomeroy, Renton – evangelist by Vivian Nash lynn Roberts, Auburn – evangelist utreach International pro- would add a water buffalo on Christmas Adam Rosenberger, University place – deacon vides resources for a rich and Sunday. We treated it just as we had the brenda Sargent, Cowlitz valley – High priest meaningful Advent service. animals on the other Sundays, looking michael Sargent, Cowlitz valley – priest Each Sunday in 2011, the to the OI catalog to get information to be Fran Smith, east Wenatchee – elder childrenO of Eugene Congregation eagerly able to write the appropriate prayer and Rich Sowers, University place – evangelist looked forward to receiving an animal story. dick Tooze, portland – deacon button (provided by OI) as they entered The Advent Stable was a centering the chapel. During the Advent portion experience, as we left behind our daily of our Sunday services, the “Lighting obligations, focused on the needs of the of the Advent Candle” was read, and poor and the light and hope that the birth then after the appropriate advent prayer of Christ brought to the world. The spirit was offered, the animal representing of the season warmed us as we shared that Advent message (i.e., the sheep for our offerings and heard the stories of Peace on the fi rst Sunday) was brought how lives and communities are being forward by a child and placed in the helped. In this we refl ect the light of l-r: lynn roberts, stable setting, and the candle was lit. The Christ to others. rich sowers & story from the back of the animal poster The Advent stable offerings totaled steve pomeroy regarding “How your gift can help” was $749.30. With this, we symbolically superannuations read to the congregation. The congrega- purchased two sheep, four chickens, two • vern Webb, Samish, was honored with tion was invited to bring their Advent pigs, one goat and one water buffalo, Superannuation effective April 1. stable offerings and place them at the with a few dollars left over. We know the • Ruby Witt, paul blair, Kari Garman and Alberta foot of the manger while singing “Away money will be used in those parts of the barrows, Lacamas Heights, were honored with In a Manger.” world where there is greatest need and Superannuation effective June 10. Though not a part of the OI pro- that brings us joy and hope for the new vided materials, it was decided that we year! Thank you, Outreach International! • evan powers, Samish, was honored with Superannuation effective June 13. 3 taking bold steps in mission by Steve Pomeroy, Chair The GPNW Bold Moves Grant invitation continues to be accepted by congregations step- ping out in mission, eager to connect with their communities and become involved meet- ing needs. The “family” of those taking advantage of the Bold Moves opportunity has grown to more than half of our mission center’s congregations.

new grants Kimtah Senior High Camp this summer, as the arden Grove, Salem and Samish are the campers assisted in constructing fences that will latest recipients of Bold Moves grants, prevent rabbits and other animals from eating Gand Tuality has received a renewal of a the plants before they have a chance to grow. previous grant to allow them to expand upon the Glen Fishel has been the congregational point communicating success of their mission endeavor. person in working with the Samish Island com- stewardship ideas Garden Grove Congregation, in munity. by Bishop Bill McFarlin, Mission Center Vancouver, has begun an effort to connect with those in need in their neighborhood community Financial Officer renewal grant by providing a free meal and table ministry Tuality Congregation has been partner- believe in the vision and mission each month. Additionally, ministers are avail- ing with the North Clackamas School District of Jesus Christ as lived out by the able to answer questions, listen, guide and pray to provide weekend backpacks filled with Community of Christ. I don’t say with those in attendance nutritional meals and I who seek spiritual food. snacks to youth whose that because I work for the church. Karen Sundstrom and primary source of food I don’t say it just because that is Katie Arnsberg are co- is the school cafeteria. what people expect me to say. I truly directors of this ministry, A 2011 Bold Moves believe that we are the best hope for but many in the congrega- grant helped to get Christ’s peace to be made present tion are giving of their the program started, in the world. Through our actions time and talents to make and its success has and resources, God’s shalom can be this happen. led to requests from made real here and now. Together, Salem Congregation the school district to when we align our spirits, hearts, already has a many-fac- expand the program. hands, heads and wallets in the eted, rich ministry going samish congregation’s community garden A grant renewal will pursuit of justice and peacemaking, on with the Hispanic assist the congregation amazing things happen. community in their area. Part of this involves an to now service two schools in the district, with As disciples of Jesus Christ, extensive ministry program with youth in the possibly even greater expansion to follow if God expects 100% of who we are community. As the number of youth desiring to resources are available. All ages in the congre- and what we have. It is not about be part of all that’s going on has grown, trans- gation help to make this program happen; Ann simply tithing 10%—instead, it is porting them to and from the church has become Short is leading in facilitating the efforts. a significant problem. Working through the about our whole lives. God’s shalom Community of Christ Tangible Love Grants, and is best understood as a wholeness of seek information, apply for next grants now Bold Moves, it will be possible for the con- These are only snapshots of the latest Bold all relationships—all aspects of our gregation to purchase a van to transport those Moves congregations. Don’t hesitate to ask lives. If we are to help bring whole- youth not only to the planned activities, but them to share how these ministries in mission ness to this world, we must be whol- also to the congregation’s services and to youth are working for them; they love to tell their sto- ly engaged in that process. We must camps during the summer. Theresa Richards, ries. be willing to completely commit with the help of many, is leading the program. October 15 is the target date for applica- ourselves and our money to Christ’s Samish Congregation was awarded a grant tions for the next cycle of grant applications. mission here and now, and around to assist them with responding to a desire from Missed the deadine? Don’t worry. Get set for the the world. It is my hope and prayer their community to partner together in starting spring application cycle, due April 15. See the that as we continue to welcome the a community garden. This is a garden worked Bold Moves page on our mission center web- deep peace of the Holy Spirit into together by many from the community and the site, or contact any of the committee members this world, we may deepen our com- congregation to produce fresh produce to be with questions or for assistance in making your mitment to fund our shared vision mostly donated to local food banks to help alle- congregation’s bold move in mission and mission for the world. viate hunger in their area. The garden-building come to life! effort got a big assist from the Samish Island

4 Be sure to get your news in the next Chinook by sending to [email protected] by December 1, 2012. hunger justice leaders workshop by Lyle Anderson II e live in a world with administration. We heard encourag- enough food for every- ing stories of the impact our voice as one, and yet so many citizens can have when we choose to go to bed at night not speak truth to power. knowingW where their next meal will The next day we were joined by come from. Caring for, and seeking, many others, in person and virtually, an end to the injustices of hunger as we descended on Capitol Hill to jerry and vivian and poverty has been a part of our visit with members of Congress. At nash celebrated their story as Community of Christ from our opening worship and orientation, 50th anniversary in june our earliest beginnings as a move- Senator Lugar of Indiana talked about ment, and a part of our calling we the moral imperative we have to end have been reminded of in Doctrine hunger. As I shared with my Senators and Covenants 163:4a,c: “God, the and Representative, I found encour- special Eternal Creator, weeps for the poor, agement and hope as I asked them 6 displaced, mistreated, and diseased to form a circle of protection around of the world because of their unnec- programs for the hungry and poor. essary suffering. Such conditions are At our closing reception, Senator life events not God’s will… Do Murray of Washington not turn away from stopped in and gave them. For in their encouraging words to us welfare resides your about the power of what welfare…. Prepare we were doing. birthday new generations of Throughout the bonnie Owen, Garden Grove disciples to bring workshop, I also Congregation, celebrated her fresh vision to bear shared in conversation 90th birthday on August 23, on the perplexing with Bread staff who in Vancouver,1 WA. problems of poverty, expressed apprecia- disease, war, and tion for Community of environmental dete- Christ’s long lasting anniversary rioration.” support, and the joy of Jerry and vivian nash, Eugene Congregation, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by doing lyle at the workshop seeing that support not coming together just being intellectual and a “My Outreach” fundraiser campaign for Outreach It was a great honor to be financial, but also starting to include International. With an initial goal of raising $750, they raised $920. Jerry2 and Vivian have a son and daughter- selected as one of 70 young adult more engagement in the advocacy in-law, merwyn and Kathy nash, in McCall, ID. ministers from 16 Christian traditions work. They have four grandchildren: Grant Sherer, natalie and 26 states to participate in Bread Sherer, Jordan nash, and Garrett nash. Jerry and for the World’s 2012 Hunger Justice how to get involved Vivian were married June 2, 1962, in Yoncalla, OR. Leaders Workshop. We descended on If you and your congrega- Washington, D.C. on June 8; over the tion would like to learn more about next few days, we learned about hun- becoming involved in hunger justice baby blessings ger, poverty, anti-hunger and poverty and advocacy, consider holding a Caden david Harrison, son of Kyle and Andrea programs, and citizen advocacy. We class series using Hunger No More, Harrison, Woodland Park Congregation, was blessed were a diverse group of people from a resource Community of Christ on May 13. varying backgrounds, but we shared collaborated on, and/or the 2012 one thing in common: grounded in Hunger Report and Christian study Clifton michael3-5 Hills, son of Joel and Keri Hills, our faith as disciples of Christ, we guide; holding an Offering of Letters Rainier Valley Congregation, was blessed on June 17. had a conviction and passion to end in your congregation; becoming a the injustice of hunger. Bread covenant congregation; or isabella mary vanzant-Guzman, daughter of Ariel We started at the White House organizing a meeting with the local vanzant and luis Guzman, Portland Congregation, and met with senior officials. We office of your member of Congress. was blessed on August 26. shared our testimonies of our encoun- Bread organizers for AK, WA and OR ters with hunger, and we asked point- are Matt Newell-Ching, mching@ ed and deep questions about hunger bread.org, and Robin Stephenson, wedding issues here at home and around the [email protected], You can Kathryn Snow, Highland Park Congregation, and globe. In return we heard about contact Bread for the World at 888- Kevin Young, were married on August 18 at the programs, goals, and hopes of the 75-BREAD (7323). Highland Park6 church in Seattle. 55 SPEC 2012: NOTHING Can Separate Us From

God’s Love by Jake Harrison he 2012 SPEC adventure began vate and express their giftedness. All campers with a single goal and purpose: building a July 18, when 72 members of the have opportunities to participate in leadership Community of Christ and sharing something Northwest Delegation arrived at and discipleship development, diverse wor- SPECTACULAR. We met that goal and DID Kansas City International Airport, ship, and expression of arts, music, and sports. come together in a community where we all eagerT and excited for our experience to begin. During the could discover Because our group members came from a huge week, campers Christ, grow in our geographic area (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, share in all ave- relationship with Montana, Wyoming and Alaska), getting nues of the SPEC Him and begin together in Independence was our first chance experience–art to understand to be together as a delegation. and music classes, that we really can We spent three days at the Family Life communication change the world. Center (the gymnasium facility owned by workshops, bas- Together we the Central Mission Center) bonding, fel- ketball, ping-pong, experienced what lowshipping, organizing teams, and just plain stage production, it’s like to live having fun! We played sports, went to Worlds soccer, wor- in a Community of Fun amusement park, had a barbecue, ship with World of Christ where conducted the Daily Prayer for Peace service Church leadership, we support and held in the Temple, and toured the Temple and delegation devo- northwest SPEC delegation uphold each other Auditorium. We also had an amazing delega- tions, volleyball, tie-dying, tennis, golf, discus- and where Christ is ever present to speak peace tion worship, an awesome pool party, and a sions about current issues facing the church, into our lives. remarkable late night Thanksgiving feast. learning more about our Creator, and much We then loaded the buses and descended more. plan now for spec 2013 on Graceland University, along with nearly The leaders and staff are already busy one thousand other high school youth and adult our experience planning for SPEC 2013, “Refresh.” Be part staff. The theme this year was “NOTHING SPEC was an incredible ten days! It of the next great Spectacular Adventure! Mark Can Separate Us From God’s Love.” wasn’t “perfect.” We experienced storms your calendar now for July 17-27, 2013. along the way, but through it all Christ spoke Contact Dee Robino, 541-858-5132, Sean all about spec peace into our schedule, our day and our Langdon, 425-293-6366, Kelly Mongrain, SPEC is the largest youth gathering delegation. SPEC challenged our bodies, our 253-569-1510, or Mike Bessonette, 541-923- sponsored by Community of Christ, and has minds and our hearts, but most of all, it was a 3660, to reserve your spot with the Northwest been held annually since 1969. The mission of living example of the way we wish the world Delegation for an exciting ten days of exciting SPEC is to create a safe, Christ-centered com- would be. Coming from different geographic activities, new friendships, arts, sports, wor- munity which encourages youth to discover areas, backgrounds, schools, vocations, ship, leadership opportunities and more! Don’t God, recognize their inherent worth, and culti- careers and experiences, we came together miss this life changing experience! caravan: mission made real! by Jody Barnhart, Caravan Director his summer, the GPNW Youth moved by our dedication to the Lord and how Peace” is the theme, and mission will remain Venture for Christ, “Caravan” we give back to others. We then went to the the main focus. We already have many mis- performed our local dog park sionary outreach programs planned for the “Mission Made and cleaned trash trip, including painting buildings, serving and Real”T program, directed and debris. Our feeding the homeless, and working at two and written by Sheyne final community local shelters. Benedict, as we trav- outreach was at Please look for requirements and parent eled to Idaho and Eastern the Northwest contracts coming out at the end of October. Washington. Caravan has Harvest Food The first payment of $225 will be due at the taken the Mission Initiatives Bank in Yakima, first huddle in January; huddle location to be to heart and focused on com- where we announced. If you don’t receive a contract munity outreach in the areas repackaged over packet by November 15, please contact Jody we visit. 10,000 pounds or Troy Barnhart at [email protected] In Spokane, we worked of potatoes, all or 541-747-6728. and finished two houses to caravan works in bend community garden while singing be dedicated to Habitat for camp songs. We Humanity. We also worked at a local food worked so quickly that the director had to call bank, making ready-to-go meals and pack- for another truck of food to come for the next ing potatoes. Also in Spokane we visited and group. sang songs for the Spokane Animal Shelter Next year, 2013, will take the Youth and Clinic. The manager of the clinic was very Venture to Oahu, Hawaii. “Revolutionary

6 2012 caravan share & care: housing homeless by Coralie Rose, Share & Care House Administrative Assistant e tapped on the office door ance. Resident Property Managers and entered with a cheer- oversee the property, while an on-site ful “Hello.” He is the first staff member provides participants resident in Share & Care with support, encouragement, com- House’sH newly refurbished twin triplex munity resources, goal setting and portland achievement. congregation Independent Housing Opportunity donates 58 quilts to (IHO) apartments dedicated to housing Most important was the vision of macdonald center Puyallup’s chronically homeless single help extended to the disabled, chroni- persons. His cally marginalized who sleep in barns favorite remark, or on the ground that he no longer in riverside has to travel up encampments or Puyallup’s South under the high- 5 special moments in Hill anymore, way overpasses. reflects the gen- The realization of eral transporta- that vision stands congregational life tion difficulty for in brick and persons without fresh paint and a permanent hous- list of individu- portland, or: ing. His deep als, churches, • Members of Portland Congregation participate appreciation has government in a weekly quilting project led by donna Hager. All been echoed by refurbished kitchens: new appliances programs and pri- materials are gathered or donated by friends who hear of, each newly placed vate organizations or participate in, the project. Since 2000, the group has apartment tenant. who gave freely to make it happen. produced 1,584 quilts. Recently they donated 58 quilts to Three years of financial structur- Community of Christ’s Tangible Love Macdonald Center, a nonprofit providing services to the ing, grant procurement and volunteer grant is there, visible in sparkling new poor. The time spent each week is joyful and contributes recruitment has resulted in the com- refrigerators, stoves, microwaves and to a sense of outreach to the larger community. (See photo, above.) plete interior refurbishment of the dishwashers for individual units, and new washers and dryers for two laun- units: new electrical, plumbing, dry neilton, wa: wall, windows, paint, appliances and dry rooms. The two triplexes are a beginning. • Neilton Congregation hosted a local Baccalaureate furnishings. An exterior garage has service on June 6. Of a class of thirteen graduates, nine When residential stability is estab- become an activity room complete attended the service. Their families and friends filled with piano, while exterior paint, new lished, initial skepticism melts away the church. Between 70 to 80 church and community concrete walks and plantings give the as we recognize that the faces of the members attended. It was one of the best Baccalaureate property an attractive, updated appear- homeless mirror our own. services we’ve had in many years. A reception following the service featured cookies and fellowship. It was a ROSebURG: COmmUniTY GleAneRS wonderful evening! by Lisa King-Reed eugene, or: • For the eighth year, Eugene Congregation participated in n spring of 2011, Craig Reed the Feinstein Hunger Challenge (FHC), raising $7,767.30 and Gerrie King, members of for hunger programs. The total was a combination IRoseburg Congregation, re-started of food, dollars and pledges. The hunger challenge a local gleaners group, Community donations were given to the congregation’s Community Gleaners. Along with being associated Cupboard, Willagillespie School, Springfield Snack Zone with Eastside Garden (the community and Outreach International. The FHC benefits everyone garden on Roseburg Congregation involved—a needed and wonderful ministry! grounds begun with support of a Bold Moves grant), a connection was made southridge, wa: with NeighborWorks Umpqua to • Southridge Congregation had four special reasons to identify community individuals with celebrate Heritage Day on September 16. don, michelle, produce to be gleaned. Community Will and ellie buss were all baptized at the site on the Lewis keenan mckinzie, 6, gleaning at the Gleaners harvests from local orchards, River where Michelle’s dad, Jim Chapman, was baptized cherry orchard small farmers, backyard trees, and 53 years ago on August 30, 1959. (See photo, page 8.) this summer we added the weekly have been critical in our successful bend, or: Farmer’s Market. We pick, or pick up, tree gleanings! • Bend Congregation is partnering with several individuals the donated produce and deliver it to Community Gleaners is well- and Iglesia Apostolica to create a raised bed community community organizations. organized, well-connected, and vegetable garden, complete with irrigation, fencing, During the development of Com- well-received in Douglas County. It’s herbs, and flowers. Their gardening effort is all about munity Gleaners, the Cow Creek Band a service to Roseburg and its surround- God, faith, building community, and is linked to all five of Umpqua Indians donated $360 ing communities that benefi ts both the mission initiatives. The harvested produce will be used towards the purchase of two orchard givers and the receivers, and Commu- for different purposes, including support of their Food ladders and three fruit pickers, which nity Gleaners is happy to serve both. Pantry. (See photo, page 6.) 117 NON-PROFIT ORG. 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8 we’re growing: new members Below are recent baptisms and confirmations in the GPNW mission center: david baker – eugene Jasmyne King – Roseburg don buss – Southridge Kien peter – Auburn michelle buss – Southridge briana Quinlan – Salem Will buss – Southridge delancey Shultz – eugene ellie buss – Southridge mark Simonsen – Cottage Grove Heaven Carrizal – Salem Skeet Starr – Roseburg Alisha deming – Crystal Springs Jacob Wheeler – Auburn Shawn deming – Crystal Springs mackenzie Wheeler – Auburn ellie buss is baptized at the same site as her grandfather, jim Wanda Hammond – east Wenatchee chapman, as he looks on barbara Hougnon – Yakima isaiah King – Roseburg isaiah king being baptized by his shawn deming jacob wheeler is grandfather, is baptized by baptized by his michael king laura fish uncle, dan webb

skeet starr being alisha deming is kien peter is baptized by baptized by cindie baptized by his mackenzie wheeler michael king is baptized by her delancey shultz being ellwanger mother, cath- uncle, dan webb baptized by her great- erine peter grandmother, violet campbell