Staying Connected
February 5, 2026
This Sunday with Pastor Anna
Title: Transfigure
Scripture: Exodus 24:12-18 (The Message)
God said to Moses, “Climb higher up the mountain and wait there for me; I’ll give you tablets of stone, the teachings and commandments that I’ve written to instruct them.” So Moses got up, accompanied by Joshua his aide. And Moses climbed up the mountain of God.
He told the elders of Israel, “Wait for us here until we return to you. You have Aaron and Hur with you; if there are any problems, go to them.”
Then Moses climbed the mountain. The Cloud covered the mountain. The Glory of God settled over Mount Sinai. The Cloud covered it for six days. On the seventh day he called out of the Cloud to Moses. In the view of the Israelites below, the Glory of God looked like a raging fire at the top of the mountain.
Moses entered the middle of the Cloud and climbed the mountain. Moses was on the mountain forty days and forty nights.
Opportunities this Week:
Sun, 10:30 am: Worship
In the sanctuary and on Zoom
Tue, 1:00 pm: Talk 'n' Thought
In the Fireside Room
Wed, 6:30 pm: ImBible Study
In the Fireside Room and on Zoom
Lent Begins
The church season of Lent, leading up to Easter, begins on Wednesday, Feb 18 (Easter is on April 5.) Pastor Anna is using themed curriculum from A Sanctified Art. If you would like to follow along, please pick up a devotional booklet and/or a set of daily devotional cards from the Welcome Table. We have extras if you know someone who would like a set.
Game Night
It’s that time again! Join us this Sunday in the Fireside Room, 4:00-6:00 pm, to play all types of games! Feel friend to bring a friend, a snack, and/or your favorite game.
Fireside Friends
Our quilting group is meeting on Monday, Feb 16, from 6:00-8:00 pm in the studio downstairs. We will begin sewing our next quilt, and continue choosing, measuring, and cutting fabrics for two other quilts. All are welcome!
Stewardship Sunday
Be sure to join us next Sunday, Feb 22, for Stewardship Sunday. Our finance team lead, John Espy, will bring the message. You will be the first to see our new Estimated Giving card, with multiple ways you can support our church with your time, talents, and gifts!
Spaghetti Dinner - in March!
Save the date - March 28 - for our annual spaghetti dinner. It will include all the delish food as usual and we will be playing bingo again this year! (If you would like to contribute prizes, new or good-as-new, please bring them to the church office.) More details soon.
Hayhurst Opportunity
We are invited to meet Hayhurst neighbors, learn about wildlife and restoration, and celebrate with crafts and refreshments, at their event on Sat, Feb 28. (Oh, and gloves and tools will be provided if you would like to help remove English ivy!) Drop in anytime between 9 and noon, at SW 55th Drive and SW Idaho Street, near Vermont Creek.
2026 Directory
The latest church directory is available on the Welcome Table. It contains not only contact info, but also birthdays and church leadership teams. If you are unable to pick one up, contact the office at officevhumc@gmail.com and we will email or mail you a copy.
Latest Board of Lay Ministry Workshop
BOLM continues their year-long focus on equipping lay members to live out the vision of Jesus’ love through advocacy. Their theme this year is Listen with Love, Speak with Grace, Act for Justice. The “Speak with Grace - Community Engagement for Public Witness” workshop will be interactive, bringing together people just like you! Participants will come away with tools for practical application. The Zoom workshop will be held on Tuesday, February 17 from 5:30-7:30pm. Learn more and register at umoi.org/creationcare
Giving Statements
You should have received your 2025 Giving Statement by now, either at church or through the mail. Statements were not printed for singular events with tangible goods (e.g. spaghetti dinner) but we will happily email it if you contact the church office.
Vigils
There are ongoing vigils at the Portland ICE building, 4310 S Macadam Ave, from 2:00-2:45 pm every 1st and 3rd Thursday. Grab your group and peacefully protect our democracy.
Night Strike
We continue our connection with Night Strike, a ministry to the houseless, under the Burnside Bridge. Our usual evening is on the third Thursday of each month. It’s not too early to sign up for Mar 19. You can register at cityteam.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/nightstrike.
Easy Giving
Donate online
Fred Meyer Rewards program, code SY323
CarEasy.org to give 70% of vehicle sale to VHUMC
Contact the church office with any questions.
Calendars
Receiving 2026 calendars that you won't use? You can leave them on the Welcome table and Donna will make sure they get to Neighborhood House for those who need them.
Talk N Thought
The ‘dynamite’ ladies of TnT meet every Tuesday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, in the Fireside Room to read and discuss together. Contact Linda Miller at raylindamiller@comcast.net for more info.
Prayer Chain
Email your prayer requests to PrayerVHUMC@gmail.com. If you do not have access to email, you may call Linda Miller at 503.699.8628. The ‘Prayers of the People’ is crafted weekly from this information; please indicate if your prayer is private.
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