Second Sunday Spiritual Practices This Sunday at 6:00 pm, we will be delving into Lectio Divina, an ancient practice of living into scripture. Meet in the sanctuary.
The Stitchuation We begin a new project on Mon, Feb 17 – items for injured or abandoned animals. Join us at 7:00 pm (new time!) in the Fireside Room. No experience necessary!
Pub Chat Tuesday, Feb 18, at 6:00 pm at The Lodge at Cascade Brewing, 7424 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. All are invited for lively conversation. Watch our website for this month’s topic.
BrainStorming with Bo “The Church of Us vs. Them,” will run through April. Learn more, and find the reading schedule, at https://vermonthillsumc.org/us-vs-them-preview/. Sundays at 9:15 am in the Fireside Room.
Family Promise We have been considering a new partnership with a group that helps families in transition. Please take a look at the information at https://vermonthillsumc.org/family-promise-potential-partnership to learn about this ministry and seriously consider what role we might play in Family Promise.
Fullness of Life Explore the three practices of a vital church – inclusion, innovation, and multiplication – with the district’s Innovation and Vitality Team. This Saturday, Feb 8, 9:00 – 2:30 at Tabor Heights UMC, 6161 SE Stark St. Register at www.umoi.org/fullness-of-life.
Get Involved! Fill out a card this Sunday and let us know how you would like to connect in 2020. Step outside of your comfort zone and try something new! Opportunities include helping plan the auction, building up our children’s ministry, and attending our next Habitat for Humanity build. Contact the church office for more info.
Worship Through Song Singers wanted for a Palm Sunday (Apr 5) cantata. If interested stop by the sanctuary at 12:30 this Sunday to practice. We already have doubled the number of choir members and still have room for you!
Children’s Ministry As we expand, we are in need of folks to assist our paid Sunday morning worker from 9:15-11:30. With four volunteers, you would work only once a month. Please contact the church office or Bryan Cooper to help.
Congrats to Pastor Tim Our current District Superintendent, Erin Martin, will serve at Fremont UMC beginning July 1. Our former pastor, Tim Overton-Harris, will transfer from Cascadia to Columbia District Superintendent to fill the vacancy.
Amazon Smile Do you shop online? Amazon will donate a small percentage to VHUMC for every eligible purchase. You must designate Vermont Hills as your charity of choice and start at smile.Amazon.com every visit. Contact the church office with any questions.
Poems Watch the website for poems used during worship. January selections are available now.
Bethlehem House of Bread Thank you to those who donate and deliver. BHoB’s mission is to provide not only food but also clothing and household essentials, such as baby formula, diapers, and personal hygiene products, for those going through challenging times. We will be expanding our partnership with them soon!
Missed a Sunday? Catch up on sermons you may have missed on YouTube (videos) or our website (audio podcasts.)
ImBible Study We’re continuing the book of Luke at 7:00 pm on Wednesday nights in the Fireside Room. Great, insightful conversations – give it a try!
Job Opportunity Want a short-term job to catch up on Christmas bills? Work for the 2020 Census. Perks include flexible hours, weekly pay, and knowing that you’re doing a good thing for your community. Apply online and get more info at 2020census.gov/jobs.
Giving by Text Safe and simple. Text the dollar amount to 844.958.1124 and get a link to provide your billing information.
Fred Meyer Community Rewards If you shop at Freddy’s, please make sure to link your FM Rewards card with Vermont Hills United Methodist Church (code SY323) and the church will receive a percentage of all your purchases. It costs you nothing and you still receive all your usual benefits.
Talk N Thought Join the “dynamite” ladies of TnT on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm in the Fireside Room. They are currently reading “The Road to Little Dribbling” by Bill Bryson. There’s always great conversation, snacks, and reading/discussing insightful books.
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.
Mark your calendars now for some important dates:
Feb 8 Fullness of Life: A Day with the IV Team
Feb 9 Second Sunday Spiritual Practices
Feb 10 Finance Team meeting
Feb 17 The Stitchuation at 7:00 pm (new time!)
Feb 18 Pub Chat