Staying Connected
March 26, 2026
This Sunday with Jim Cooper of Neighborhood House:
Title: The Good News is... Inspiring Us to Act
Scripture: Mark 11:1-11
Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields. Then those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting,
“Hosanna!
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David!
Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
--Mark 11:8-10
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
All Church Work Parties!
Due to the No Kings March this Saturday, we have two opportunities to beautify the church and the campus before Easter visitors arrive! Please join us this Saturday, Mar 28, and/or next Saturday, Apr 4, from 10:00-noon. We will be focusing on weed removal, especially around the building on the north/east sides. Plan to take weeds home to your yard waste bin. Thanks for being good stewards of what God has given us!
Easter Egg Hunt (aka Candy & Prizes!)
Please bring individually wrapped candy and small prizes for the eggs by this Sunday, Mar 29!
SW Hope 5K
Our group of walkers continues to grow! Join us in walking 5K on Saturday, Apr 11, at the Oregon Episcopal School. The entry fee gets you a morning of fun and free snacks—and all proceeds go to feed the hungry. Sign up today - the $30 entrance fee increases on March 28. There is also a kids fun run for $10 each. And volunteers are always welcome! Sign up at runsignup.com/Race/OR/Portland/swhope5k
SW Hope Food & Fund Drive
The most important food drive of Neighborhood House is in progress! Wesley’s scout troop is collecting non-perishables in the lobby and breezeway boxes. Most-needed items include plant-based milk, canned fruits, vegetables, soup, chili, stew, tuna & chicken, brown rice & whole-grain pasta. You may also contribute financially - mark your offering plate check or online donation for 'SW Hope.' $37.50 provides someone with a month of groceries. $150 gives a month of groceries to a family of four. Any amount helps.
Dine Out to Donate
Gather your friends and eat at any of these restaurants to support SW Hope!
April 1st: Yalla
April 7th: Salvador Molly’s
April 8th: Bless Your Heart Burgers
Easter Sunday
Pastor Anna will be welcoming new members to Vermont Hills on Easter, April 5. If you've been considering joining us, please contact Anna.
Safety Vigil
The Hayhurst community will be having another traffic safety event on Mon, Mar 31, from 7:30-9:00 am on Vermont St. (as children return from spring break.) Volunteers will display signs reminding drivers to slow down. RSVP here
Good Sam Fund
On fifth Sundays, such as the upcoming March 29, our change bucket goes to the church's Good Samaritan Fund. This is a discretionary fund at Pastor Anna's disposal, to help anyone in need. It has been used for groceries, gas, and utilities - and the need increases. Please give as you can.
Disaster Ministries Overview
Learn more about our conference response in disaster, how we are supported by UMCOR, and what we can do locally and conference wide to assist before, during, and after disaster. Wednesday, April 8, 6:30-7:30 pm via Zoom. Register here. This free event is a repeat of the March 16 event.
Kids Summer Camp
Adventures in Spanish invites kids, ages 5-9, to have fun learning Spanish through song and play. The weeklong camp, June 29 - July 3, will be held here at Vermont Hills from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm each day. Learn more and sign up at adventuresinspanish.org
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. Slots are filling quickly for April 16. You can register at cityteam.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/nightstrike (the link is also at the top of this email.)
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.
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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