THIS SABBATH
- George Gainer will be speaking: "How Now Shall We Then Live?" - Matthew 24:1-14
- All church "Baked Potato Bar" potluck: we'll provde potatoes and bread - you bring salads or desserts PLUS your favorite topping. Suggested toppings include: sour cream, butter, broccoli, cheese, chili, onions, "Bacos", etc. Plan to take your food to the kitchen before the second service starts.
- Pastor Cory & Laura will be in Medford participating in a Youth Rally.
SUNDAY
10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Blood Pressure Screening by the Healthy Hearts Team at Fred Meyer, SE 148th & SE Division.
NEXT SABBATH
- George Gainer will be speaking
- 1st service: Baby Dedication, Riley Kim
- 2nd service: Baptism, Brittany Gerou
PVC EVENTS, ACTIVITIES & INFO
FONDUE FRIDAY SCHEDULE
- March 12, 7 p.m., at the Seibel's
- March 19, 7 p.m., location to be announced
- March 26, no Fondue Friday
A BIG THANK YOU for supporting the upcoming Pipeline mission projects during Spring Break. Our financial goal is met!
FUNDRAISER FOR MAKE-A-WISH: PVC member Miah McIntyre (Pat Knudson’s granddaughter) has an ambitious senior project: A fund raiser banquet dinner for the Make A Wish Foundation, March 20, 6-8 p.m. The event will be held at the Center for Advanced Learning (CAL) at Gresham Station. Cost is $15 per person for a meal fully donated by the Olive Garden which means all proceeds go to the Make A Wish Foundation. Contact Miah to RSVP at 509-637-4959 or miah_mcintyre@yahoo.com.
GLADSTONE CAMP MEETING 2010: The Oregon Conference does not have it in the current budget to hold Gladstone Camp Meeting 2010, however, the Executive Committee has supported a specific fund raising effort for this special event. Please submit your written pledge to the church treasurer. If the pledges total at least $250,000 by March 20, Camp Meeting willl go forward.
COMING: A Spring Weight Management group, based on the newly released book “The Full Plate Diet,” is starting at PVC on March 23 at 7 p.m. The group will continue to meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. There’s more info at PVC - you'll find it in your bulletin this Sabbath.
SOFTBALL PLAYERS NEEDED: We are looking for women softball players to play on the “Pleasant Valley 2” softball team. We need a couple of men players as well. If you love softball and want to play on a team this Spring, contact Tami Beaty ASAP at beatys4@hotmail.com or 503-698-4622. Let's play BALL!
WEDDING: You are invited to witness the marriage of Brittany Gerou & Richard Byrd at 4 p.m. on March 26 at the Leach Botanical Gardens.
BABY & CHILD CLOTHING SWAP COMING TO PVC! Anything that is baby related is the focus of the clothing swap, March 27 at 8 p.m. and March 28, 2-5 p.m. Bring something, and find something that you need. You are welcome to bring baby/child/maternity clothes, as well as toys, books, blankets, bedding and anything baby/child related. The only thing we ask is that you bring items that are in good/excellent condition. Anything that is left over will be donated to PACS. Bring your items to the Beginners classroom during Sabbath School on Sabbath. You may also bring items to PVC on Friday, March 26, from 10 a.m.-12 noon.
DISCOVER “ANCIENT HEALTH SECRETS” at PVC starting Monday, April 5, from 7-8:30 p.m. This eight-week series, led by health educator Don Mackintosh, will be held on Monday nights at 7 p.m. Fliers with details are on the Info Table in the foyer.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Pathfinder Bible Achievement team which scored 1st place at the conference level event and will be moving on to the Union level event on March 13, in Caldwell, Idaho.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN QUILTING? We’ve started a quilting bee to help others. We’ll be making baby blankets for babies born at AMC, and large quilts for fundraisers. If interested, contact John Van Dolah at 503-654-6787.
"CONNECTIONS" - PVC's Young Adult Fellowship
We are a fellowship making connections – within, without, and with God. We are a fellowship – connections is what we do/aspire to.
- To keep up with latest events and updates in our Connections group, please refer to PVC Connections on FACEBOOK! Click the link to get to our site. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=753791925&ref=ts
- Sunday, 7 p.m., Basketball at Portland Adventist Elementary School.
- NEW: Thursdays with God - Dinner and Discussion: We're having baked potatoes and soup for dinner at Pastor Cory and Laura's tonight @7PM!
We will be discussing the 2nd Chapter to "The Suburban Christian: finding spiritual vitality in the land of plenty." Everyone is welcome to join in the discussion Bring your favorite drink, baked potato toppings or soup... and we can't wait to see you!
Pick it up from amazon.com used starting at $2.00. We are a small group from Pleasant Valley Church with open conversation and prayer. This is a safe place that digs a little deeper. This is a safe place - everything that is shared will be held in the strictest of confidence. We are here: to be Jesus to one another, to love and to listen. We will encourage often, give advice only occasionally, rebuke seldom, and condemn never. We are the body of Christ. We start with food at 7 p.m. and wrap up around 9:30 p.m. The meal is themed and provided by those who attend. We meet at Pastor Cory and Laura's Apartment: 13060 SE 162nd Ave Apt. 233, Happy Valley, OR. (503)901-0923.
- YOUNG ADULT GAME NIGHT coming March 13 at the Sunnyside SDA Church. Call Pastor Jonathan 503-278-9448 for more information.
SCHOOL NEWS
WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY
Kickstart your WWU college fund with money for the high school graduatingClass of 2010. $2010 will get you a good start on a priceless education at WWU! How do you get it?
- A scholarship for $2,010 is available for high school graduates from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, and Montana.
- Submit an application to WWU by May 31 at www.wallawalla.edu/apply.
- Graduate from an academy or high school in any of the five NPUC states, or have a permanent address in these states at the time of graduation.
- Attend WWU as a freshman in fall 2010.
OREGON CONFERENCE:
For a complete listing of events happening in the Oregon Churches, go to the conference website at www.oregonconference.org and click on the link for upcoming events.
- CHILDREN'S WORSHIP FESTIVAL, MARCH 13, 2010, Milwaukie Evangelical Center and Gladstone Park Conference Center: Experience Hadassah's journey from orphan to royalty. Watch, as she goes bravely before the King and stands firmly for God. Sing with her, as she lifts up her heart in praise. Bring your mom and dad along to see the story of Hadassah! Family worship from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Milwaukie Evangelical Center. Lunch and activities start at 12:45 p.m. at the Gladstone Park Conference Center. Presented by the Oregon Conference Children’s Ministries department. Parent Workshop presenter: author Rick Johnson from Better Dads. Lunch tickets available 503-850-3535.
- RECONNECT is a worship experience for collegiate and young adults. It happens the third Friday night of every month at Portland Adventist Academy at 6:45 p.m. For info, see "Re-Connect" on Facebook or call Pastor Keith Bowman at 423-716-3364.
- “THE APPEARING,” a six-session video seminar with Pastor Shawn Boonstra, will be presented at the Sunnyside Church at 7 p.m. on March 23 & 24. Look for the fliers on the Info Table in the foyer.
- THE ADVENTIST BOOK CENTER’S Spring Food & Book Sale ends on Sunday, March 14. Save $10-$15 off the case price on food super specials. Many books, cookbooks and music will also be on sale.
- SMALL GROUPS TRAINING: Chuck Burkeen, Member Ministries Director for the Oregon Conference, is presenting a Small Group training event at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 14, at Zull Hall on the Gladstone Campgrounds. The focus will be on various types of small group ministries and how they fit different situations. Explore how to start these groups in your church. This event is presented by Ultimate Mission Training. Go to www.ultimatemissiontraining.org for more information.
- HIS PRAISE IN CONCERT: Join us for an evening musical event at 6 p.m. on March 20 at Hood View Church, 26775 SE Kelso Rd., Boring, OR 97009. Finis Johnson, Director, with Carol Paulson on the piano. Come and enjoy superb traditional gospel arrangements.
- OREGON YOUTH FOR CHRIST (OYC) CONFERENCE - Connect with young people who have a passion to love Jesus and share Him with others! Sign up for Awakened Hope, the First Annual OYC Conference, which will take place March 25-28, 2010, at Mission College of Evangelism (38950 SW Laurelwood Rd., Gaston, Oregon). Speakers include: Louis Torres, Christopher Camacho, Jed Daniel Lee, Peter Chung, and Boris Jovinov. Lodging and vegan meals are available! Save up to $20 by registering online at www.oregonyc.org. Call Tami at (503) 698-4622 for more information.
- BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: The increasing average age of our communities and our church members is starting to impact our churches and will become even more important in future years. It is crucial that we support our seniors and caregivers socially, spiritually and ethically. Oregon Conference Eldercare Ministries is proud to host training to become a Certified Senior Advisor at Gladstone Campgrounds June 8-11, 2010, Tuesday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Class size is limited. Please call Bill Bileck, Society for Certified Senior Advisors, at (888) 843-9235 and mention “Rhonda Whitney, Oregon Conference” for special pricing.
- PARENT TALK - Listen daily, 1-2 p.m., at http://www.parenttalk.me/PTNW/parent_talk.html.
- ADVENTIST SINGLE ADULT MINISTRIES EVENTS: Website/download flyers - www.beavertonsda.com. Click on Church Life Button, then to Adventist Singles Button.
AREA NEWS
- FOREST GROVE SDA CHURCH will be celebrating their 100th year anniversary, March 13. Services will begin at 9:30 am, and all former members are invited to celebrate this occasion. Lunch will be provided.
- “LIFT EVERY VOICE” Concert: celebrating 10 years of musical praise! The concert will be held on March 13 at 6 p.m. For more info, call 503-287-7649.
SERVICES
“TOUCHED BY ADOPTION” – Chosen International presents a Spring conference for those whose lives are touched by adoption: adoptive parents, grandparents, adult adoptees, social workers, and family therapists, April 10, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Spring Mountain Bible Church, 12152 SE Mather Rd., Clackamas 97015. Join with others from around the Northwest for a day of celebration, education and encouragement. Keynote speaker: Stephanie Fast. Other speakers include Gail Hardman-Woung, LCSW, Linda Sheppard, MS, and Marina Runnion-Bareford. The event, and lunch, are free! RSVP by April 7 to info@choseninternational.org. Visit www.choseninternational.org for more information.
WORK NEEDED: Do you need a babysitter? Someone to provide eldercare? Need help shopping or running errands? Housesitter? Pet care? Data entry? Linda, who recently lost her job, has experience in all these areas and can be reached at 503-789-5982.
NEW MEMBERS OFFER THEIR SERVICES: "Having recently moved to this area, we (Rajaee & Victoria Saliba) would like to meet and get to know as many of our fellow church members as possible.
- Rajaee started a new career with Aflac as an Independent Agent working with businesses, companies, and organizations by offering enhanced benefits to their employees at no cost to the employer. Contact Rajaee at: 503-737-7429 or Rajaee_Saliba@us.aflac.com.
- Victoria is a Cake Designer - creating amazing looking and tasting cakes for all occasions. Contact Victoria at: 503-943-9913 or visit her website at: www.creationsbyvictoria.net. Thank You & God Bless You."
TIRED OF EATING OUT? NO TIME TO COOK? Veronica Lee's Classic Home-Style Cuisine is here for you!
- We offer a unique and affordable personal chef service of delicious customized meals specific to your dietary and culinary needs. All meals are prepared with fresh local and organic ingredients in the convenience and safety of your home.
- If you find yourself eating out 3,4,5 times a week and would love to come home to healthy delicious home-cooked meals, pick up the phone and give us a call.
- We also offer menus for Vegetarian, Diabetics and South Beach Diet Plans.
- Other services we offer are: In-Home Getaways, Special Occasions, Dinner Parties and Romantic Dinners for Two, Senior Packages.
- Gift Certificates are a great way to gift a friend or loved one in a way they will never forget.
- For more information, go to www.veronicaleeshomestylecuisine.com or you can call 503.891.2357 for free personal consultation and a customized quote.
ACCOUNTING & BOOKKEEPING SERVICE AVAILABLE - Part-time, freelance Accounting/Bookkeeping. Experienced professional; QuickBooks/MS Office. Friendly, reasonable, absolute confidentiality. Contact Geoffrey at 503-320-4399.
EMPLOYMENT NEWS
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: Adult Foster Care home in Brewster, Washington. Adventist school and church nearby, owner is retiring. Call Dennis at 503-351-9988.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Matthew & Lisa (Fullmer) Furgason have a Christian moving company and are looking for a couple of strong men who would be interested in working part time. Anyone interested in an interview is encouraged to contact Matthew on his cell at 503-309-9099.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Marketing division of a biotech company with a vision “To bring the best of nature to human” and a 100-year business plan is currently interviewing people open to a unique opportunity that requires they give their “highest and best.” Must bring a teachable servant leader's heart, as well as passion for preventive health and helping people. Send resumes to jkaufman@rethinkhealthcare.com or call 425-996-0728.
ADVENTIST HEALTH – HOME CARE SERVICES IS HIRING!! For questions or details on these posted positions visit www.adventisthealthnw.com or call the Recruiting Department at 503-261-6934.
- Portland branch is looking for dedicated staff that will provide one-on-one patient care as: Visiting Physical Therapist, Visiting Physical Therapist Assistant, and Visiting RN or LPN.
- Tillamook branch is looking for dedicated staff that will provide one-on-one patient care as: Visiting Occupational Therapist and Visiting RN or LPN.
