Staying Connected
February 19, 2026
This Sunday with John Espy
Title: Spirit of Scarcity vs. Spirit of Abundance
Scripture: Matthew 23:13-24
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cumin and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith. --Matt 23:23
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
Stewardship Sunday
Be sure to join us this 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!
Lent Has Begun
The church season of Lent, leading up to Easter, began yesterday, 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.
SW Hope Begins Soon!
Neighborhood House is hosting a Faith Leader Breakfast on Wednesday, Feb 25 in preparation for the SW Hope Food Drive. If you would like to be more involved in the annual drive, you’re invited to attend this free informational breakfast, 9:30-11:00 am, at West Hills Friends' community building (behind the church) RSVP to the church office, Pastor Anna, or Aaron C by Feb 22.
SW Hope 5K Walk/Run
Several of us will be participating in the 5K on Saturday, Apr 11, at Oregon Episcopal School. Save the date and watch for the registration link. Volunteers are needed as well!
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.) More details soon.
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. Now is the time to sign up for Mar 19. You can register at cityteam.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/nightstrike (the link is also at the top of the email.)
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.
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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