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“Martin Luther King once used the story of Nicodemus to talk about being born again. He said that Jesus hadn’t given Nicodemus easy instructions or said ‘stop doing this’ or ‘stop doing that.’ Instead, Dr. King said, Jesus told Nicodemus, ‘your whole structure must be changed.’ This was nothing less than a total shake-up. Dr. King was talking specifically about how America had to be ‘born again’ and deal with injustice. And that’s a good example of how we as people, and as institutions and communities, must also sometimes be born again, and do what is right and what is good, for the love of God and for the love of the world.”
—Heath, Emily C. “Born Again. And again. And again. Sermon for March 12, 2017.” Published on emilycheath. com. March 12, 2017.
Everyone talks about giving something up for Lent however, we think too small. You can give up chocolate, but you can you give up privilege? What about ingrained misogyny? Wilderness is a place to get lost and to lose. To lose those ways that keep us from being people of life and light. This Sunday we CENTER in who God is so we can EXPLORE who we truly are and PRACTICE losing Who we aren't meant to be.
Peace,
Rev. Matt Gough
If you cannot join us in person this Sunday, we live stream in HD:
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March Challenge Offering:
Presbyterian Preschool & Childcare Center
The average cost for full-time care is $14,800 per year per child.
Your donation helps
- Keep infants and children off the streets and in a safe and warm environment.
- Children stay nourished.
- Provide opportunities for parents to complete educational or vocational training.
- Allow parents to search for work.
Presbyterian Preschool & Childcare Center works to
- Help children that really need our services and to make our services affordable.
- Meet all the needs of all children by creating enriching, engaging, and fun learning environments for all ages and all stages of development, using state-approved curriculum and materials.
- Encourage all children to develop a life-long love of learning.
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March 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th:
CENTER
We will begin our service with singing & short prayers.
EXPLORE
We will hear scripture and a concise sermon.
PRACTICE
All ages will be invited to continue Worship by choosing a Wilderness Wayside to explore, either by remaining in the Sanctuary or by journeying to one of the facilitated Wilderness Waysides in the Library, EdHall, or Allison Room. (See the Wilderness Waysides box below.)
April 5th: Palm/Passion Sunday
April 12th: Easter!
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Beginning this Sunday, after the Centering and Exploring portions of Worship, we will move into Practice; offering four “Wilderness Waysides.” Each hosted location will offer ways to Worship through your senses.
Music Mesa (S)
Remain in the Sanctuary for singing, prayers/poetry, & guided meditation.
Earth Elements (EdH)
Explore the day’s scripture through art. The Biblical stories will influence the medium - including clay, sand, and watercolors.
Wilderness Writing (L)
Contemplate short, reflective writing prompts around the day’s scripture.
Desert Wellsprings (AR)
Delve into variety of spiritually grounding and centering activities such as walking the Labyrinth, guided reflective practices, and Reiki.
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During Lent, children and families are invited to remain in Worship and join us for interactive Worship practices each Sunday. Read more in the "Wilderness Waysides" box above.
Sunday School will resume April 19th.
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Wednesday, March 11th (YH)
Middle School youth meet from 5:30-7pm.
High School youth meet from 6:30-8pm.
Shared dinner as a group 6:30-7pm.
For more information,
visit the CYC Facebook page.
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Presbyterian Preschool and Childcare Center Dine Out Fundraiser at Chipotle
Tuesday, March 10th from 4-8pm
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Reiki
2nd & 4th Wednesdays
from 2-4pm in the Allison Room
Jesus offered healing touch as part of his ministry on Earth. We seek to continue that ministry.
Reiki is a form of gentle, hands-on healing prayer. Beneficial effects include relaxation and feelings of peace, security, and well-being.
For more information or to schedule an appointment at an alternative time or location, please contact
Judy Miller or Norman Carlson.
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Yoga for All
with Pastor Sharon
Thursday, March 12th
at 11am in the Allison Room (AR)
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Great Decisions
Tuesday nights, 7-8:30pm (AR)
This Tuesday, March 10th
US Relations with the Northern Triangle
We are planning another year of Great Decisions, a nationally recognized program sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association to encourage citizens to discover, discuss, and decide how to meet some of the world’s greatest challenges.
March 10 US Relations with the Northern Triangle (Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala)
March 17 China’s Road into Latin America
March 24 NO MEETING
March 31 The Philippines and the U.S.
April 7 Artificial Intelligence and Data
Each session will begin with a 30-minute audio-visual presentation by experts in foreign relations followed by group discussion. We will share class leadership. All are welcome and participants are invited to attend to any or all sessions.
A study guide produced by the Foreign Policy Association provides extensive background material on each topic and can be purchased for $32 through Milt Plocher or viewed in our church library. This book is not required for participation, but it does have an informative chapter and list of additional resources for each topic. For more info, contact Milt via email or landline: 541-753-8949.
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Please note: revised registration deadline
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Help Needed: Library Inventory
Thursday morning, April 2nd
It is easy and fun! Contact Jan Barton if you can help.
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March Into Reading!
Prayer: A Primer by Henry French 248.3/FRE
Winds of Hope, Winds of Wyoming, Winds of Freedom and Winds of Change
by Rebecca Carey Lyles, The Kate Neilson Series F/LYL
When God Made You by Matthew Turner C/T
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Church Financial Update
It is never too late to turn in a pledge card! We need everyone’s help to fund our programs. Have you turned in yours? Pledge cards can be found on the kiosk outside of the church office. |
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Presbyterian Preschool & Child Care
Center Fundraising Opportunity:
Fred Meyer Community Rewards
Did you know you can link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to our preschool?
Visit Fred Meyer's Community Rewards page and search for the Presbyterian Preschool and Childcare Center by name or our non-profit number: 87341.
Every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you'll help PPCC earn a donation. Note: you will still earn your personal Rewards Points, Fuel Points, and Rebates just as you normally would.
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On Sundays, please help those with mobility challenges and new visitors by leaving the parking lot and street spaces in front of the church for them. Consider carpooling or parking along Monroe or Madison Avenue, if able.
Thank you!
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