Preview for Sunday:
Photo Directory We will continue to take photos after worship, on Sunday mornings through Easter, just in case you have a CEO (Christmas and Easter Only) family member. You may also email a photo to the church office, if you prefer.
Easter Sunday We will be creating a flower-bedecked cross in the sanctuary. Please bring blooms from your garden that morning.
All Church Work Party This Saturday, April 6, is our last work party before Easter. Let’s spruce up our beautiful church and grounds for visitors! We’ll gather at 10:00 am and be done by lunch. There’s something for everyone to do.
Tulip Farm A literal “field” trip to Woodburn, OR, to see acres of gorgeous tulips. We’ll leave after church this Sunday, April 7. Bring a sack lunch, beverage, and shoes for possible muddy conditions.
VHUMC Travelers Is Africa a “bucket list” travel destination? Africa is filled with wild life and natural beauty. The Travelers, a fun and fearless group from our church, are planning a trip in 2020. Come to the meeting on April 18 at 7:00 pm in the Fireside Room for more information.
Scrip Sunday Next Sunday, April 14, stock up on the basics. Consider buying gift cards to donate to the auction. Questions? Contact Linda Miller at 503.929.6696
SW Hope Food Drive This annual event benefits the emergency food pantry at Neighborhood House. Cash donations are particularly appreciated, since they can purchase four pounds of food for every dollar given. Checks may be made out to VHUMC with SW Hope in the memo. The food drive ends on April 14.
BrainStorming with Bo Join us at 9:00 am in the Fireside Room — and discover just how much fun Sunday School can be! This Sunday’s topic is “Q is for Queer Theology”
Auction News May the Fourth Be With You! Our biggest fundraiser of the year needs your donations for a vibrant and successful event. For an easy donation, consider buying gift cards through our scrip program next Sunday, April 14. To donate or learn more, contact Janet Zimmerdahl at 971.303.1641 or mzimmerdahl@comcast.net.
ImBible Study Our feisty, fantastic bible study group just began the epistle of James. Join us on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in the Fireside Room, with an optional second act at the pub afterwards.
Talk N Thought The “dynamite” ladies of TnT are reading “Educated: A Memoir” by Tara Westover. Join them every Tuesday at 1:00 pm in the Fireside Room and share in 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.
Thanks to those who have volunteered their service for this Sunday:
Liturgist: Dori Killion
Projectionist: John Espy
Storyteller: Bryan Cooper
Ushers: Scott Wegman
Jim Van Nest
Flowers: Sara Ross
Coffee: Pam Yuzon
Mark your calendars now for some upcoming dates and events:
Apr 8 Staff Meeting
Apr 14 Palm Sunday
Apr 14 Scrip Sunday
Apr 14 Second Sunday Spiritual Practices
Apr 17 Maundy Wednesday Service
Apr 18 VHUMC Travelers Meeting
Apr 19 Good Friday Service
May 4 Annual Auction!
Holy Week Schedule
- Sunday, Apr 14, 10:30 am Palm Sunday Service. Children and youth will be participating in the palm processional so be sure to attend
- Wednesday, Apr 17, 7:00 pm Maundy Wednesday service with music and a meal
- Friday, Apr 19, 7:00 pm Good Friday service, The Last Seven Words of Christ, a powerful hour as we journey towards the cross
- Sunday, Apr 21, 9:00 am Easter Breakfast will be served until 10:00 am
- Sunday, Apr 21, 10:30 am We celebrate! Invite your friends to join us!