Here’s the latest news from PVC…
THIS WEEKEND! (September 25) Join us for a week of Bible Study with Jonathan Leonardo
TIMES & LOCATIONS FOR WORSHIP! 9:15 am Worship in the Sanctuary 10:30 am Sabbath Schools In-Person 11:45 am Worship in the Sanctuary 11:45 am Streaming via YouTube & Facebook 7:00 pm Jonathan Leonardo in person & streaming via YouTube & Facebook
ADVENTISM IN THE LIGHT OF FREEDOM – A Community Bible Study with Jonathan Leonardo September 25-October 2 • Sabbath Worship at 9:15 & 11:45 am & Nightly at 7:00 pm (In Person & Streaming via YouTube & Facebook)
Why am I a Seventh-day Adventist? How do I make sense of the investigative judgement and Jesus’ ministry in light of freedom from sin? Do we have a prophetic voice or am I here because of community and culture? These questions will be pursued as we journey together for a week of study with Jonathan Leonardo. In light of freedom from sin, Jonathan is excited to share with us and dialogue together for a week of community exploration on why we have a mission and message that is relevant and life giving.
NEXT WEEKEND: 9:15 am Worship in the Sanctuary 10:30 am Sabbath Schools 11:45 am Worship in the Sanctuary 11:45 am Streaming via YouTube & Facebook 7:00 pm Jonathan Leonardo in person & streaming via YouTube & Facebook
PVC NEWS & EVENTS
PVC WEBSITE! - https://www.PVCLife.com Sermon Archives Latest news and events Announcements and calendar Stream links for Facebook and YouTube are located on our website
PVC ON FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/pvcsda Keep up to date with what is happening here at PVC! Like our page on FB!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CHILDREN’S SABBATH SCHOOLS Our Sabbath Schools need your help! Looking for people to help with teaching and support in each of our children’s classrooms. If that sounds like you, please contact Robin Grattan at 503/953-4434.
PAA CONSTITUENCY MEETING – September 28, 2021 This is to notify the constituency of Portland Adventist Academy that a Constituency Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 28th, 2021 at 7:00 pm. As we approach the date, the location (at PAA or on Zoom) will be determined. If the meeting will be on Zoom, the Zoom link will be emailed.
172ND AVENUE ROAD CLOSURE & DETOUR – Thru November 12, 2021 Construction of a roundabout on 172nd Avenue road north of Hagen road is under way. The section of 172nd from Troge Road to PVC is closed. When approaching from the south on 172nd Avenue, you will need to follow the detour signs (Troge to Foster to Hemrich). To access PVC from the north, you will need to drive past the road barrier on 172nd @ Coyote. If there is a monitor on duty, let them know you are attending church and they will let you through.
MASKS REQUIRED Face coverings worn properly (covering your nose and mouth) are required indoors at all times except for those under the age of 5. Thank you for being patient and flexible - and most of all, thank you for doing what it takes to keep our community safe! If you are not willing wear a mask properly, please plan to watch the worship service online until this restriction has been lifted again.
FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE – Mel Gordon is at PVC with his mobile farmer’s market every Wednesday from 2:00–4:00 pm. Keep your eye out for our weekly reminder emails with Mel’s availability. Drop by or contact Mel directly at 503/630-3216 or [email protected].
SOUP POT LID MIX-UP: It’s been over a year (3/7/2020!), since we had a soup pot lid go home with the wrong person. If you own a Circulon pot, maybe you picked up the wrong lid? Left behind was a Circulon lid with black handle. Accidently taken home was a similar lid with a grey handle.
AREA NEWS & EVENTS
RELIVING MARK is a documentary drama filmed in Israel that examines the portrait of Jesus in the earliest written account of His life —the Gospel of Mark. This six-part series follows the fundamental question that guides Mark’s Gospel, “Who is Jesus of Nazareth?” In answering this question, the series, which is written and hosted by Dr. Carl Cosaert, Professor of Biblical Studies at Walla Walla University, carefully examines the Gospel of Mark in light of its historical context, recent archaeological discoveries, as well as Jewish customs and practices. Whether you are familiar with the story of Jesus or not, you will enjoy and learn much from this series. Go to findingmark.com.
PACS AFTER HOURS! To better serve clients who have jobs during our regular hours, Portland Adventist Community Services is staying open on the third Thursday of every month. We need volunteers willing to come and pack food boxes and restock shelves between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm. If you are willing and able to donate your time, please contact Katie Linfoot at [email protected] or call our office at 503/252-8500. Thank you!
EMPTY EGG CARTONS? PACS needs them! If you have any 12 count empty egg cartons we would love to take them off your hands to use in our food pantry! Please drop them off at our Office or Donation Receiving. Thank you in advance!
PACS NEEDS YOUR TALENTS! If you've been thinking on how to give back to the community, PACS is a great way to do that! We are a non- profit serving our community with a food pantry, thrift store, and dental clinic looking for volunteers like you! Give us a call today, 503/252-8500 x1130 or email [email protected] to see how your talents can help our community!
GLADSTONE CHURCH COMMUNITY SERVICES Wednesdays from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm • Gladstone Park SDA Community Services, 8372 SE Cason Road Pressing need for these items: packaged mashed potatoes, fruit juice (any size), masa, laundry soap, toilet paper, paper towels, liquid dish soap, toothpaste and fresh milk (bring on Wednesday mornings). Other needs: Children’s size 2T to 5T in clothing but mostly shorts and pants.
LIFETALK KIDS WEBSITE The LifeTalk Kids streaming channel features special programs for kids 24/7. Discover amazing tales of adventure, great Bible stories, awesome science stories, interesting nature stories, captivating bedtime stories, as well as excellent character building stories, quality education stories, and much more! https://lifetalk.net/kids/
LIFETALK KIDS RADIO Fuel up this summer with family-friendly programs on the new LifeTalk KIDS radio! Tune in to (and share!) this wonderful free resource while children are out of school! LifeTalk KIDS and LifeTalk Radio programs can be streamed online, or get the free LifeTalk Radio mobile app with both channels. Spread the word with LifeTalk KIDS program cards, ecards, or free stickers! Enjoy your gifts from LifeTalk Radio... connecting you with Christ!
SABBATH SCHOOL STUDY GUIDE APP An Adventist Church pastor has turned his talents to app development, making the Sabbath School Adult Bible Study Guides available in multiple languages for phones and tablets. The Sabbath School app is available for Android and iOS, as well as a web version, in 29 languages and growing. Download on Apple App Store, get it on Google Play, or access online.
BIG LAKE YOUTH CAMP is in search of vehicles for camp use. We are mainly interested in: 3/4-ton SUV's, 12-passenger vans, crew cab trucks and small AWD SUV/wagons, but will gladly take any donated vehicle. Please contact Ross at 503/850-3576 or [email protected] to donate.
PRAY ONE MISSION is a North American Division initiative calling us to focused prayer for people who need Jesus. Do you know of one or two such people? As you pray for these individuals, please consider sending them a subscription to Signs of the Times® at 800/545-2449. Prayer and the printed page are great teammates and proven soul winners.
MISSION 360° MAGAZINE Several publications, such as Mission Post and Frontline have merged and expanded to create a new official mission magazine of the Seventh-day Adventist church called Mission 360°. It will be published quarterly and you can sign up for an online version at Mission360Mag.org.
COMMUNITY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP Wednesdays at 6:30 pm • Sandy Adventist Church, 18575 Langensand Road, Sandy, OR Community Cancer Support Group –You're not alone. Come join us on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:30 pm for talking, sharing, and caring. First and third Wednesdays of the month. You are welcome if you have a cancer diagnosis, if you're a cancer survivor, if you are a caregiver of a family member of someone with cancer, or if you've lost someone to cancer. For more information, contact Earline Peck at 503/668-9331.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY - Do you struggle to explain your convictions about Sabbath or labor unions to your employer? Are you being asked to work on Sabbath? The Northwest Religious Liberty Association can help. Call Greg Hamilton and Rhonda Bolton at 360/857-7040.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AS A HOSPICE VOLUNTEER Needed Now • Adventist Health Hospice Throughout the Portland area, Adventist Health Hospice patients need your gift of time as a volunteer! There is no experience needed to be a Patient Companion Volunteer--just a compassionate heart for people and the desire to make a patient’s remaining days as fulfilling as possible. Sometimes, it’s just to talk or read to them or share stories and laughter...at other times...you could help record a life history, play music, cards or board games with them, and even share a hobby with them. Caregivers need the blessing of your time to take care of themselves. This allows them to return “recharged” to tend to their loved one. Hospice patients sometimes have no family and can be greatly moved by your presence. Volunteers work out in the field - in patient’s homes, adult care homes, or nursing homes, wherever a patient might call home. The hours are flexible, whether you can commit a few hours a week, or just a few hours a month. We provide thorough training. If you feel called, please contact the Adventist Health Hospice Volunteer Coordinator at 503/251- 6192, ext. 56420 or by email at [email protected].
SCHOOL NEWS
THERE IS STILL TIME TO ENROLL THIS YEAR AT PAA (https://paasda.org/news/find-out-more/) If you or someone you know is looking for a Christ-centered and character-driven high school experience, now is the perfect time to book a personal tour of Portland Adventist Academy. Learn about our award winning teachers certified in Project Based Learning, explore spiritual programs and service options, and find out what kind of scholarships are available to help with tuition. Click HERE to discover the many reasons PAA is the place parents want to send their children and students long to be! Book a tour HERE.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HOST FAMILIES NEEDED Many students from France, China, and Korea come to Portland Adventist Academy each school year. Students stay either 2 weeks, 3 months, a school year, and some stay all four years of high school. Each student needs a caring host family to support them as they're far from home. Your home might be perfect! Host families find the time rewarding — especially as they share family traditions and American culture. Some families find deep value in sharing their love of Jesus. Learn more about hosting a student by contacting the program director, Mrs. Bibb at [email protected]. Informational videos and PDFs are on our website HERE. paasda.org/admissions/international/host.
PAA'S 50-YEARS OF COUGARS CELEBRATION WEEKEND Portland Adventist Academy Cougar Athletics is celebrating 50 years! Everyone is invited to a special weekend of events in honor of Coach Bill Judd and the 1971 inaugural varsity men’s basketball team. It happens September 25 & 26 and includes a Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with dinner as well as a 3– on–3 basketball tournament. Spread the word to supporters, alumni, and forever cougars! Information, RSVPs and reservation information is HERE. https://paasda.org/news/paa-cougar-athletics-holds-first-hall-of-fame-event/
PAA NEWS is available on and sharable from our news feed: https://paasda.org/about/news/news/
PAA & AMAZONSMILE If you're an Amazon shopper, please add Portland Adventist Academy as your AmazonSmile charitable organization. Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchases to PAA. You can feel good knowing that you’re helping our students receive a Christ-centered and character-driven education! Create your account at www.smile.amazon.com. Search charitable organizations for Portland Adventist Academy. Link: https://paasda.org/news/amazon-smiles-at-portland-adventist-academy/
SAVE THE DATE! PAA SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER LIVE STREAM, OCT. 31 PAA will hold its annual student scholarship (PAASS) fundraising event via live stream on Sunday, Oct. 31, from 6:00-7:00 pm. Instead of holding an auction this year, the “Fall Celebration” will highlight the PAA mission with inspiring conversations with a current student, teacher and alumni, with an opportunity to give to support student scholarships. More details to come.
NORTH AMERICAN DIVISION
North American Division Position on Requests for Religious Exemptions to Vaccine Requirements Voted recommendations to NAD Administration regarding requests for religious exemptions to vaccine requirements: The North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists (NAD) is committed to sharing hope and wholeness through the healing ministry of Christ by promoting the Church’s historic health message. This includes caring for our own bodies as the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19,20) and ministering to the health of others within our community (Isaiah 58).
In line with this commitment, the NAD fully supports the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s statement encouraging “responsible immunization/vaccination,” and as such has “no religious or faith-based reason not to encourage [its] adherents to responsibly participate in protective and preventive immunization programs.”
While the Church’s statement recognizes it is “not the conscience of the individual church member, and recognize[s] individual choices,” the choice not to be vaccinated is not based on Seventh-day Adventist Church teachings or doctrine. For this reason, the Adventist church in North America does not provide Church-endorsed vaccine exemption request letters.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church respects convictions of conscience. While the NAD cannot endorse that vaccine refusal represents Adventist teachings, your local Union Public Affairs and Religious Liberty ministry is available to advise you in writing your own letter if you choose to pursue an individual vaccine exemption.
ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTER
FIRST FRIDAY – October 1, 2021 at 7:00 pm streaming on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/user/AdventistHealthNW
COLLEGIATE & YOUNG ADULTS
CHECK OUT THE LATEST EVENTS AT: https://www.oregonyoungadults.com/
OREGON CONFERENCE NEWS
SABBATH BULLETINS FOR KIDS! The Oregon Conference will be sharing a bulletin that accompanies the Sabbath School lesson whenever one is available that fits the Sabbath School lesson.
SABBATH SCHOOL RESOURCES FROM THE OREGON CONFERENCE You can find links to all the children’s Sabbath School lessons on the Oregon Conference’s website: https://www.oregonadventist.org/ministries/childrens
BIG LAKE YOUTH CAMP LODGE UPDATE – Check out some recent photos of the in-process new Big Lake lodge! To date, 300+ donors have given nearly $1.7 million toward the $3M cost. If you'd like to learn more about the project, or how to help out visit BigLake.org.
NPUC CREATION RESOURCE CENTER The North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) Creation Study Center has launched a media outreach website: creationstudycenter.com. This website is designed to give Adventists resources that are supportive of the church’s stance on creation.
EVENTS: For a complete listing of events happening in the Oregon Churches, go to the conference website at www.OregonAdventist.org and click on the link for upcoming events. For Oregon Conference announcements, go to www.OregonAdventist.org/announcements.
OC CONNECTIONS: Our e-communiqué newsletter has been updated and changed to Oregon Conference Connections.
MEMBER MINISTRIES: Visit the Oregon Conference’s Member Ministries website and see the vast array of ministries in our department. Hopefully it will make it easier for you to find resources. You will find new info on GLOW and our Bible Worker Trainer program, and more direct links to other resources. You can check the site out at http://orgcpersonalmin.adventistnw.org/.
FACEBOOK USERS: check out the Oregon Conference Children’s Ministry Facebook page.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
CANCER PATIENTS NEED YOUR HELP TO GET TO TREATMENT The American Cancer Society needs volunteers to drive cancer patients in our community to and from their treatment appointments. To learn more about how you can get involved and help make a difference in someone’s life, contact Lily at 503/795-3971 or [email protected]. For more information, visit www.cancer.org.
READ THE LATEST NORTHWEST ADVENTIST NEWS at www.gleanernow.com. Subscribe to GLEANERWEEKLY, the Northwest’s weekly eNewsletter, at http://www.gleanerweekly.com/.
JOB NETWORK
LOOKING FOR A POSITION? LOOKING TO HIRE? Please let us know so we can get the word out.
RIVERGATE IS HIRING! Please contact the school office at 503/656-0544 or [email protected] with inquiries. Open Positions: • Before/After School Child Care Staffing- We are looking for a fun, loving, and encouraging team to facilitate our Rivergate (before and) After care Program (RAP). If you love kids this position could be for you! Oregon State Level 8 child care certification required. Hours are flexible. • Preschool Teacher- Rivergate is also looking for a fun and energetic teacher for our preschool. Teacher certification OR Level 8 Oregon State child care certification is required. • Long-Term Substitute Teacher- Can you commit to 1-4 months of teaching at Rivergate? We are looking for an interim teacher. Elementary Education degree preferred.
PAA SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED! Portland Adventist Academy is looking for responsible substitute teachers for the coming school year. Subs work with friendly and energetic high school students. Teacher’s provide all material so all you have to do is be present and follow instructions. No college degree is necessary but you must be 21 or older. Work would be occasional and only during school hours on weekdays. All candidates must pass a background check (paid for by PAA). To apply or learn more about the job, visit our webpage HERE. https://paasda.org/news/paa-substitutes-needed/
PAA BUS DRIVER NEEDED One of the many ways we strive to meet the diverse needs of our families is by providing a way for students on the west side of the city to get to PAA and back home safely each day. If you have a commercial driver’s license and can be available weekday mornings and afternoons, we hope you’ll join our team for the coming school year! The job pays well and is so rewarding. Learn more HERE. https://paasda.org/news/bus-driver-needed/
WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY IS HIRING both faculty and staff position right now! To see a list of available positions, job descriptions and to apply, please visit: jobs.wallawalla.edu.
PACS JOB OPENINGS Do you have a strong back and great people skills? How about quick fingers and a love for organizing? Experience organizing volunteers? These jobs might be for you! You can find more details at www.pacsonline.org/job-openings Volunteer Coordinator / Accounting Assistant: Full-time, $19-$21/hr with full benefits. Donor Experience Specialist: Full-time, $17-$20/hr with employment goals to increase pay, Full-benefits. Very physical work with lots of customer interaction. Goods Pricer: Part-time, $16/hr, 24 hours per week. Research and price donated items before they go out to the store. Training provided. Thrift Store Assistant Manager: Part-Time, $18.50-$20/hr, 25 hours per week. Reports to the Thrift Store Manager and helps lead the thrift store team.
LIVE-IN CAREGIVER NEEDED FOR ADULT FOSTER HOME We are a Seventh-day Adventist couple in Brookings, Oregon, where we have a foster home that supports women aged 18-52 with developmental disabilities. We are in need of a live-in caregiver, female or a couple. This is a great opportunity for someone who is in the right life situation to take advantage of it, and who has a heart for this kind of work. A driver’s license and background check are required. This live-in position offers two days off per week. We request a minimum commitment of one year, as our residents become attached to their caregivers. Interested persons are invited to call our Residential Care Manager, Lisa Kloetzli, for detailed information about the position. She can be reached at 818/482-5067.
ADULT CAREGIVER NEEDED FOR PVC MEMBER- This position is for up to 6 evenings/week; 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Teri Brown is looking for someone to help daily after her main caregiver leaves. She needs extra assistance weeknights as well as Sabbath and Sunday. Contact Teri for information at 503/912-1958.
GLENMOORE RETIREMENT is looking for servers for their fine dining room who can work evenings and one weekend day (Sunday) at their facility located at 12154 SE 114th Court off of Sunnyside. Servers provide meals to residents’ tables following Hawthorn Retirement procedures in a courteous and friendly manner. Servers must have a friendly, professional and energetic personality and have a passion for improving the lives of others. Due to the flexible schedule, high school students are welcome including those seeking their first job. Call Marie at 971/269-9947 or Rhenda at 503/550-9878 to set up an interview.
CLASSIFIED ADS, SERVICES & NEEDS
ISO AFFORDABLE HOUSING – Young couple looking for housing. Please contact the church office if you know of an available rental.
ISO A ROOM TO RENT in the greater East Portland area. Contact Christian at [email protected].
ISO AFFORDABLE HOUSING – Middle aged SDA woman living on disability looking for affordable housing close to PDX for better access for her medical needs. She can care for herself but can't afford a lot. If you know of anyone with a small apt, guest or mother-in-law suit that might be available, please contact Clara at 360/903-0985.
GOLDEN GATES CARE – AN ADULT CARE HOME COMMUNITY Golden Gates Care is a family owned Adult Care home. We offer more than 10 years of caregiving experience. Our goal is to enable the individuals we serve to live as independently as possible. You can feel confident that you or your loved one will have a safe, reliable, and comfortable experience. At Golden Gates Care, our home is your home. We offer private rooms, individualized meal plans, and various activities, including the beautiful outdoor scenery in the countryside. Contact Vlad Enakiev at 503/764-7603 or [email protected].
ARE YOU A COIN COLLECTOR? One of our PVC members is looking to liquidate a coin collection. If you or anyone you know is a coin collector, please contact the church office at 503/658-2248.
REALTOR: Looking for a dedicated Christian realtor to help you buy your next home? Contact Brandon Tourville at 503/803-9092 or [email protected].
REALTORS: Brett & Karen Bissell are the “Dream Real Estate Team” for all your real estate needs. Licensed in the state of Oregon with Berkshire Hathaway. Find out more at www.dreampdx.com, or give them a call at 503/800-9000 (Brett), 503/333-8844 (Karen).
A SUMMER'S DAY PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE in Gresham has openings for full/part-time care for children of all ages. Reasonable rates, preschool program, meals & snacks provided. Please call Kathy 503/758-5866.
PIERRE’S AUTO BODY – Complete Paint & Body Repair and Older Car Restoration Free estimates, glass installation, and insurance work. I can save you most of your deductible. 38 years’ experience, GM trained. Licensed and insured. 10% off for church members. Call Pierre Spycher at 503/381- 3032.
PARTY/RECEPTION RENTAL SUPPLIES: I have a small warehouse filled with goodies to decorate for just about any occasion: - Ivory Crinkled Taffeta tablecloths...these are most fabulous table clothes I’ve ever seen...wrinkle/care free! - Ivory/buttercream tablecloths...14 round, 5 extra-long banquet and 150 matching universal size chair covers. These would be awesome with colored table overlays or organza toppers and chair bows to bring in theme colors wanted for wedding or celebrations. - 17 bubble gum pink round table cloths - 17 turquoise blue, rounds - 14 sage green satin round table cloths - 18 white formal rounds... these are fresh from dry cleaners... they are floor length on 60” tables. - Table runners in just about any theme/color one could think of. - 125 white china plates, gold trim - 125 red plate chargers - Gold plate chargers Contact me for your weddings, anniversary celebrations and memorial services. Photos of most of my supplies are on Face Book page under Cheryl Rae Young. Cheryl Young, 503/637-6423 or 503/936-1551.
COMPUTER HELP: Sloop Network & Computer Consulting - PC & Mac, Servers & Networks & Security (Windows, MacOS, Unix, Linux) - Web Design & Modification - Databases & Programming If it's even remotely computer related, give us a call - if we don't do it ourselves, we probably know an expert who does! Contact Greg Sloop at 503/251-0452 x121 / [email protected] / www.sloop.net
CLEANING FOR A REASON: If you know any woman currently undergoing chemotherapy for ANY type of cancer, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - once per month for 4 months while she is in treatment. All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service. This organization serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners to help these women. It's our job to pass the word and let them know that there are people out there that care. Be a blessing to someone and pass this information along. http://www.cleaningforareason.org/.