Staying Connected
November 13, 2025
This Sunday with Pastor Anna
Title: Laziness Lie
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Now we command you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from every brother or sister living irresponsibly and not according to the tradition that they received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us; we were not irresponsible when we were with you, and we did not eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with toil and labor we worked night and day so that we might not burden any of you. This was not because we do not have that right but in order to give you an example to imitate. For even when we were with you, we gave you this command: anyone unwilling to work should not eat. For we hear that some of you are living irresponsibly, mere busybodies, not doing any work. Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living. Brothers and sisters, do not be weary in doing what is right.
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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Game Night
Our monthly, 3rd-Sunday, game night is this Sunday from 4:00-6:00 pm in the Fireside Room. Bring a friend, a game, a snack. And let’s have some fun!
Fireside Friends
We’re almost done with three quilts for the holiday bazaar. We will meet on Monday, Nov 17, to hand sew the bindings. The more hands the better! Join us from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Crafted in the Hills Holiday Bazaar
Our second annual holiday bazaar is coming very soon! Saturday, Nov 22, from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Don’t miss the fun, the handcrafted items, and the llamas! Bring your friends! Visit vermonthillsumc.org/crafted to see a list of vendors and photos of some of their merchandise. You may also get a sneak peek at the quilts being raffled by Fireside Friends.
Set and Reset
Please stay after worship this Sunday and help us set up the sanctuary for the bazaar. If you’re at the bazaar on the 22nd at 4:00, when it ends, please help us reset the sanctuary . Your help on this churchwide fundraiser is greatly appreciated!
Pledge Drive Changes
The Finance team will close out 2025 and finalize the budget for 2026 in November and December. We will postpone our annual pledge drive until January. Watch for it!
Volunteers Needed
Eight years ago VHUMC stated that our vision was to be more than just another church - to be a spiritual oasis, a safe place to ask difficult questions about life and faith. Fulfilling this vision takes people willing to offer their time to serve the needs of the organization. We are looking for volunteers to serve on Finance, Staff Parish Relations, Trustees, and Community Connexions teams. If you can spare a few hours a year to help support our spiritual oasis please contact John Espy or the office.
Leftover Halloween Candy?
Bring it to church for the holiday bazaar. Our young people are manning a refreshments booth and will put it to good use.
Concert
The ISing choir, that includes Will M, will present concerts at the Reser on Friday and Saturday, Dec 6 & 7, including the West Coast premier of composer Christopher Tin’s To Shiver the Sky, about the history of humankind's quest to conquer the stars. Hear the first track of this oratorio at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0pBzowOKU4&list=RDQ0pBzowOKU4&start_radio=1. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Food & Supplies Drive
Beaverton School District's Community School is seeking donations to restock their food and supplies pantry. Nearly 60% of their students experience poverty, so your contribution would be greatly appreciated. Most needed are hygiene products and non-perishable food such as macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, and cereal (but not canned soups and vegetables) You may leave items in the basket on the Welcome table by Sunday, Nov 23. Thank you.
Webinar
UMC Church and Society is offering a two-part webinar series to learn about the Sand Creek Massacre, the importance of truthful history telling, and to explore what it means to speak truth to power. Tuesday & Thursday, Nov 18 & 20, 2:00-3:15 pm. Learn more and register using this link: https://www.umcjustice.org/latest/announcing-2025-fall-webinar-series-the-sand-creek-massacre-remembered-truth-telling-as-a-path-to-healing-7799
Night Strike
It's now time to sign up for December 18, our usual third Thursday outing with City Team. Night Strike is a ministry to the houseless, under the Burnside Bridge. You can register at https://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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