Staying Connected
February 20, 2025
This Sunday's Message from Pastor Anna
Title: For the Other is You
Scripture: Luke 6:27-38
Do to others as you would have them do to you.
-- Luke 6:31
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
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Scouting for Food
Wesley C's Cub Scout pack will be collecting non-perishable food for Neighborhood House's SW Hope food drive. Donation boxes will be available starting this Sunday. Last year, his pack collected 972 pounds of food!
Movie Night
On Friday, Feb 28, at 5:30 pm, we will enjoy “The Wild Robot” (PG), games, and popcorn in Fellowship Hall. Bring your friends - and your pillow and blanket if desired. All are invited to attend this free event!
Travelers
Join our Travelers in exploring the countries that border the Adriatic Sea. Eighteen days, beginning Sep 21, priced from $7045 -which includes airfare, all accommodations, all land transport, 15 small group activities, 32 meals, and a limited number of free single supplements. See the brochure on the Welcome Table or contact Linda M for more information.
Auction
Saturday, May 3, has been set for our 2025 auction. The theme is “Around the World in One Night” and the excitement level is high! Let’s begin securing donations: on Saturdays, Mar 8, 15, and 22, we’re going to try something new—Benefit Buddies! Meet here at the church at 10:00 am and we’ll divide into teams to go to local businesses and ask for donations. Each team needs someone to speak (you know who you are) and someone to assist/encourage. We can do this, together. Neighborhood business participation leads to a more successful fundraiser! Contact Virginia C if you have any questions.
Easter Choir Rehearsals
We're forming a choir to sing during the Easter season. Rehearsals begin this Sunday at noon in the choir room downstairs from the sanctuary. All are welcome; no experience or special ability needed. Join us!
Starts in Two Weeks!
Neighborhood House’s SW Hope campaign begins on March 5 with Dine Out to Donate dates, the Empty Bowls event on March 15, and the 5K Walk & Run on April 12 (registration is open; join the Vermont Hills UMC Ramblers team.) Stay tuned for more details, or visit nhpdx.org/sw-hope
Spiritual Retreat for Women
Imagine learning to talk about God and life without using all those familiar “church” words. The United Women in Faith are hosting a retreat on Saturday, Apr 5, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm at the Alton Collins Retreat Center in Eagle Creek, OR. The cost is $50, due by March 20 (assistance available.) Click on this flyer for more information and to register.
Save the Date
Neighborhood House invites you for happy hour at their annual Welcome Home benefit on Thursday, May 15. This year's event is a special celebration of 120 years of service to the Portland community and beyond. Thursday, May 15, 5:30 – 7:30 pm, at the Sentinel Hotel in downtown Portland. More details to come.
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
Thanks for bringing your extra 2025 calendars to share. 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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