CALVIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Hilltop Notes 2015 Lenten Study “The Four Acts of Prayer” Calvin Presbyterian Church 10445 SW Canterbury Lane Tigard, Oregon 97224 Rev. Dr. James L. Wallace Pastor Rev. Tim Jantos Pastor of Congregational Care 503.639.3273 www.calvinpresbyterian.org A weekly DVD series with Walter Wangerin, Jr. Wednesday Evenings: February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1 ► 6:30 - 7:30 pm view the DVD, group reflection and prayer. Fellowship Hall. From the publisher: “Both new and experienced Christians find praying to be something of a mystery and often wonder about how to pray. Wangerin teaches that prayer is more than communication; it is a conversa-tion between God and each one of us. And because it is a conversation, it is made up of these four acts: we speak, God listens, God speaks, we listen. In The Four Acts of Prayer Wangerin uses stories to explore these vital elements of the complete circle of praying. He shows us that these four simple acts, practiced and de-veloped with diligence, bring us into a close communion with God that supports us in our daily living.” Walter Wangerin, Jr. is the award-winning author of 34 books, including the bestselling The Book of God; the National Book Award-winning The Book of the Dun Cow; and, most recently, Saint Julian. Wangerin held the Jochum Chair at Valparaiso Uni-versity, where he was writer-in-residence. The class will be facilitated by Pastor Jim Wallace and Pastor Tim Jantos. Weekly Focus February 18 Join in worship February 25 Introduction The First Act of Prayer-We Speak Part 1. Praying with Others March 4 Part 2. Praying the Prayer of Others Part 3. Our Own Prayers March 11 The Second Act of Prayer-God Listens The Third Act of Prayer-God Speaks Part 1. God Speaks Your Name March 18 Part 2. The Words God Uses Part 3. The Ways God Speaks March 25 The Fourth Act of Prayer-We Listen Part 1. The Pieties Part 2. Emptiness Before God April 1 The final class falls during Wednesday of Holy Week. Participants are invited to conclude the series by gathering in The Chapel for a 30 minute prayer service. PAGE 2 HI LLT O P NO T E S FROM PASTOR JIM “U-Turns Permitted” One of the differences I’ve noticed between Iowa and Oregon is that U-Turns are permitted. Just about everyone who has ever driven a car knows about U-Turns. That’s where you find yourself going one way, but what you really need to do is go in the other direction. And so at some intersection you double back, by making a “U.” In Iowa they are not allowed. If you are heading the wrong direction and want to turn around, usually there will be a sign in the highway median that says “U-Turns Not Permitted.” But around here over almost every intersection you will find a sign saying: “U-Turns Permitted.” Of course, that can be a little tricky with traffic turning from the side street, but, with a little caution, it can be done. Throughout Lent one of the things we talk about doing is making U-turns in terms of our life and faith. Perhaps we don’t like the direction things are going. Maybe we realize we are heading the wrong way. Possibly we recognize how our actions and attitude are pulling us away from the Christian life. Nothing short of a change in direction will do. In church-speak we call that repentance. While repentance may include some inner measure of regret, the word literally means a complete change in direction—making a U-Turn. Each Sunday we provide that opportunity—it is called the Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Forgiveness. And during the season of Lent we give a sustained emphasis to turning things around and heading a new way when it comes to Christian living. Turn around. Go a new way. Take a new direction. In the Christian life: U-Turns Permitted.” Pastor Jim ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Ash Wednesday Service The Sanctuary February 18th ——— 6:30 pm This day ashes are placed on the foreheads of the faithful to represent repentance. We’ll share a wonderful pancake meal before service at 5:30 pm. PAGE 3 HI LLT O P NO T E S Friday Night Homeless Shelter News We have been open for 6 weeks now and things have been going well. This year we have had a more consistent group of guests than we did last year. Here are our stats for the first 6 weeks. Total Ave per night Number of Guest Number of Guest who had dinner Number of Guest who received McDonald cards Volunteer hours 106 95 84 407 18 16 14 68 Although things have started well, we are in need of several volunteers for the month of February and March. Currently we have only 22% of the volunteer positions filled. Please take a look at the sign-up sheet on the board and see if there is something you would be willing to volunteer for. The Non-Food Donation / Friendly Listener volunteer position is a great way to help out and see how the shelter operates for someone who has not volunteered before. If you would like to donate items to the shelter we are in need of double and triple A batteries, men and women deodorant, men and women cotton underwear and $5 McDonald gift cards. If you would like more information about volunteering or donating feel free to call me at 503-430-4100. Trent Plummer, Chairperson Grace Notes Sing in the Shower? We need YOU! If you sing in the shower, you are qualified to sing with our shut ins! No audition or interview needed, just the love of music and interest in bringing joy to others. For over five years Grace Notes has sung in homes, foster care homes, assisted living facilities, etc. for those who are dealing with health issues. Usually our folks live in the Tigard area. Primarily we sing hymns but also include secular songs such as "You Are My Sunshine", "Edelweiss" or "This Land Is Your Land". We encourage our folks to suggest songs they love. A binder of music is provided. A small fee of ten dollars is used to defray the costs of materials. We encourage potential singers to come sing with us for a week or two to see if you are comfortable. Currently, we have seven members -some are retired and some work full time. Each of us has a busy schedule and we don't expect everyone to sing every week. Most often we have 3-4 singers. When we have a larger number of singers, we will schedule a group to sing every other week. There are no rehearsals unless needed. No church affiliation is required, so if you have a friend who is interested and not a member of a church, please share this information. We are so blessed to share our caring through music and feel strongly that it is more rewarding for us than for those with whom we sing! Come join us to try it out! Please feel free to phone or email me for more information. Julie Nader [email protected] (503) 525-3882 PAGE 4 HI LLT O P NO T E S Sunday Soup for Six at 6 February 22 On Sunday, February 22nd, Calvin will celebrate the second “Sunday Soup for Six at 6”. The idea is for six people to have a soup supper together on that day in homes in order to make new friends and enjoy old friends. Singles, couples and families with children are invited to sign-up at the Good News Center. You can be a host or a guest. The host will provide the soup and guests will contribute, salad and dessert. The final day to sign up is February 15th. We will randomly put participants into groups and notify you the week of February 16th. Remember, this is a one- time event on Sunday, February 22nd at 6:00 pm. Our last Sunday Soup at 6 got great reviews, so don’t miss this chance to participate in an enjoyable evening of fellowship. To the Calvin Family The caring support of the Calvin community has been a major help to both of us as we adjust to the loss of our son, Robert. His sudden death was a shock to all of our family. Friends at Calvin have accepted and supported us in the grieving process; and we greatly appreciate this help. We also thank the folks at Calvin for helping us with the memorial service on Dec. 22. Both of our pastors were available whenever we needed them. The office staff printed bulletins and made necessary arrangements. The Deacons committee brought cookies and served at the reception following the memorial. We had music, food, technology, and good fellowship and memories at the memorial service. Thank you Calvin! Bob and Bonnie Acker Holiday Mission Marketplace The Mission Committee thanks all who participated in the 2014 Holiday Mission Marketplace. Again this year Calvin’s generosity was overwhelming. We were able to send enough money to World Vision to purchase 72 Ebola Kits! Additionally, we purchased: 27 bus passes for TRC 28 hot breakfasts 20 flocks of chicks 1 heifer 1 entire community water well and 4 additional shares $45 for vaccines for children 3 irrigation pumps 1 small business loan 5 promise baskets (geese, ducks, chickens and rabbits) 1 pair of goats $48 to Union Gospel Mission $106 dollars to the Oregon Food Bank Including the Fair Trade food and gift items, nearly $8,000 was collected. The Mission Marketplace began in about 2002 under Pastor Dale Southorn. Since then, you, the members of Calvin have purchased well over $100,000 in mission gifts of animals, food, medical care, social support and so much more. We are truly blessed to be a blessing. Your generous hearts have blessed people all over the world. Circle of Ruth Circle of Ruth is open for membership at any time. We currently have seven members. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in King City at Pacific Point Retirement Center. Merna Trachsel and Co-chair Greta Wood welcome new members. We use Horizon Bible Study books, and are now reading “Reconciling Paul”. The group promotes friend- PAGE 5 HI LLT O P NO T E S ship for women and fellowship with our members, Pickle Ball Beginners Class every one is “Welcome”. If you have any questions please call Merna 503-620-6031 or Greta 503-628- A four week class for beginners who are interested in learning how to play pickle ball will begin on 3228. Thursday evenings, February Wednesday Dinners 5th at 6:15 pm in To all the small groups and committees that help the Celebration with our dinner support, thank you. Center. A professional coach will 4:45 to 6:00 pm, 3 or 4 people needed to cut give personalized instruction to a class of 12 desserts and serve dinner (usually the TRC people on three courts. There will be loaner men set the tables early in the day). paddles available, gift certificates, merchandise, 6:30 to 7:15 pm, 3 or 4 people to clear the books and videos. Plus, your personal video taped tables and do light clean-up. sessions. The cost is $59.00 in advance for the 8 desserts delivered by 4:45 pm. They do first twelve people who sign-up. Refreshments and not need to be homemade. munchies included! You may call Tom Widden at 503-718-4496 for more information. Upcoming dinner helpers are: Feb. 4 Feb. 11 Feb. 18 Feb. 25 March 4 March 11 March 18 March 25 April 1 April 8 April 15 April 22 April 29 Chancel Choir Music & Worship Committee Ash Wed. Men’s Chorus Youth & Youth Committees Mission Committee Men’s Thursday Bible Study Prayer Chain Personnel & Evangelism Committee Community Life and Stewardship Committees Sisters in Song Homeless Ministry Committee Buildings & Grounds & Tech Committees Spinnaker Mariners Hilltop Notes Articles DUE by the 15th of each month Your writing is so appreciated! Please bring, send, or email articles to the church office ([email protected]) on or before the 15th of each month to find a place in the Hilltop Notes. Thank you. Sonja Barsi Night of Entertainment This year's Night of Entertainment will be on April 18th. Come dressed appropriately to enjoy a fun filled gathering reminiscent of the 1920's. This is a fundraiser for the youth mission trip to New Orleans. Be sure to support the mission with a generous contribution while having a grand ol’ time with your extended church family! PAGE 6 Health Ministry Bonnie Acker, Parish Nurse HI LLT O P NO T E S ADVANCED DIRECTIVE WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 4 & 11 Ann Kister, a Providence Community Care FLU IN OREGON Liaison, is coming to Calvin on Wednesday Feb. 4 Although the flu season started slowly in and Feb. 11 at 6:30 pm to lead a workshop on Oregon, the first couple of weeks in January showed Advanced Directives. She will discuss their a rapid increase in flu-related hospitalizations. importance in our changing health care world, and Hospitals in the Legacy, Adventist, and Kaiser then help us each fill out the form according to our systems have already begun restrictions on visitors own wishes. At the second meeting we will complete due to an increase in flu cases. In addition, the state the forms, and learn where to file and keep them so has received reports of more than 20 flu outbreaks at they are available if needed for our care. We all long term care facilities. Since the peak of the flu should have an advanced directive saying what season is probably still to come in Oregon, precautypes of medical care we want or don’t want in a tions to prevent its spread are especially important. health care crisis, as well as designating who we The federal Centers for Disease Control and want to make health care decisions for us if we Prevention as well as Oregon health officials recomcan’t make them for ourselves. Plan to attend this mend that anyone 6 months of age or older get a flu important workshop. shot. Although this year’s vaccine is well matched in only about 1/3 of the cases seen so far, it is thought BLOOD DRIVE that it will be effective against other viruses that could The Red Cross has scheduled a blood drive surge in late winter or spring. Dr. Ann Thomas, a to be held at Calvin on Saturday, March 7. This will physician with the Oregon Health Authority, stated in be a community blood drive using Calvin’s facilities. the Oregonian (1/9/15) that the vaccine “should still They will not bring a bloodmobile, but will use Fellowprovide some protection” and people should not “be ship Hall to set up cots for drawing blood. The Red swayed by the fact that it’s not a perfect match.” ReCross will schedule all appointments. You may member, it takes 2 weeks after a flu shot for maximal schedule an appointment directly with the Red Cross protection to take effect. if you want to give blood at Calvin. Other important precautions to take against the flu include hand washing and staying away from APRIL SHOWER anyone who is coughing. Soap and warm water Calvin’s April Shower to benefit babies and young used to thoroughly wash one’s hands is the best way children in need in Washington County will be held to get rid of viruses that cause the flu. Using hand on Sunday, April 19 this year. sanitizer is a good second choice if water isn’t readily available. Flu viruses are spread on hands, on anything hands touch, and in the air, usually from coughing. Care when coughing helps to limit the spread of the virus. Cover a cough with a Kleenex, discard it in an appropriate receptacle, then wash one’s hands thoroughly. If one is coughing frequently it is important to stay home, and limit one’s contact with other people. HI LLT O P NO T E S PAGE 7 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 am, Communion Sunday No Children’s Sun. School 11:15 am, Newcomers Gathering 11:30 am, Adult Forum 5:00 pm, Middle School Youth Group 7:00 pm, High School Youth Group 11 am, Bible Study 9 am - 1 pm, Pickle Ball 3:30 pm, Exercise 4:30 pm, Bible Study 4:30 pm, Confirmation Class 5:30 pm, All Church Dinner, Chancel Choir are the dinner helpers 6:30 pm, Adult Enrichment, Advanced Directives 7:30 pm, Chancel Choir 7 - 8 am, Men’s Bible Study 10 am, Bible Study 10 am, Grief Support 1 pm, Anniversary Committee 11 am - 3 pm, Pickle Ball 2 - 4pm, Knitting 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 am, Worship 10:15 am, Children’s Sunday School 11 am, Jubilee Singers 11:30 am, Adult Forum 5:00 pm, Middle School Youth Group 7:00 pm, High School Youth Group 11 am, Bible Study 9 am - 1 pm, Pickle Ball 3:30 pm, Exercise 4:30 pm, Bible Study 4:30 pm, Confirmation Class 5:30 pm, All Church Dinner, Music & Worship Committee are the dinner helpers 6:30 pm, Adult Enrichment, Advanced Directives 7:30 pm, Sister’s in Song 7 - 8 am, Men’s Bible Study 10 am, Bible Study 7 pm, Deacons 2 - 4 pm, Knitting 7 pm, Mission Committee 6 pm, Homeless Shelter 15 16 17 18 19 20 10 am, Worship 10:15 am, Children’s Sunday School 11 am, Jubilee Singers 11:30 am, Adult Forum 5:00 pm, Middle School Youth Group 7:00 pm, High School Youth Group 11:00 pm, Bible Study 9 am - 1 pm, Pickle Ball 7 - 8 am, Men’s Bible Study 10 am, Bible Study 3:30 pm, Exercise 1:30 pm Stephen Ministry 3:30 pm, Exercise 4:30 pm, Bible Study 4:30 pm, Confirmation Class 5:30 pm, All Church Pancake Dinner, Men’s Chorus are the dinner helpers 6:30 pm, Ash Wednesday Service 10 am, Grief Support Group 2 - 4 pm, Knitting 22 23 24 25 26 27 10 am, Worship 10:15 am, Children’s Sunday School 11 am, Jubilee Singers 11:30 am, Adult Forum 5:00 pm, Middle School Youth Group 7:00 pm, High School Youth 11:00 pm, Bible Study 9 am - 1 pm, Pickle Ball 7 - 8 am, Men’s Bible Study 10 am, Bible Study 3:30 pm, Exercise 1:30 pm, Stephen Ministry 3:30 pm, Exercise 4:30 pm, Bible Study 4:30 pm, Confirmation Class 5:30 pm, All Church Dinner, Youth & Youth Committee are the dinner helpers 6:30 pm, Lenten Series 7:30 Chancel Choir 11 am - 3 pm, Pickle Ball 2 - 4 pm, Knitting 6:00 pm, Soup for Six at 6 3:30 pm, Exercise 7:30 pm, Men’s Chorus 3:30 pm, Exercise 7 pm, King’s Ringers 1 pm, Dominoes 7 pm, Buildings & Grounds 1:30 pm, Stephen MInistry 7 pm, Youth Ministry Team 7 pm, Evangelism Committee 7 pm, Endowment Committee 7 pm, Health Ministry Team 7 pm, Session 7 pm, King’s Ringers 7 pm, King’s Ringers 7 pm, Homeless Ministry 6:15 pm, Beginner Pickle Ball Lesson Sat 7 6 pm, Homeless Shelter 14 11 am - 3 pm, Pickle Ball 6:15 pm, Beginner Pickle Ball Lesson 11 am - 3 pm, Pickle Ball 21 6 pm, Homeless Shelter 6:15 pm, Beginner Pickle Ball Lesson 6:15 pm, Beginner Pickle Ball Lesson 6 pm, Homeless Shelter 28 HI LLT O P NO T E S PAGE 8 Calvin Youth Ministry Beginning in February, the youth of the church will be serving coffee during the coffee hour on the second Sunday of every month. This is a wonderful time to encourage our young people in church and to meet new friendly faces. Please make sure your kids are able to be at church on the Second Sunday of every month until summer. It'll be a fun experiment in intergenerational ministry. We had a wonderful overnight event a couple weeks ago called “Destination Unknown”. This year we went to Comedy Sports in NW Portland, 'Ice Blocking' in SE Portland, and then Bowling in Beaverton until almost 2 am. After that, we went to Hillsboro Presbyterian and watched movies until it was time to make it back to the church by 6 am for breakfast. Keep your eyes open for the next Destination Unknown. You won’t be able to know where we are going, but you can join us for the fun!. As announced at church in January, this year's Youth Mission Trip is going to New Orleans for Katrina relief. This is the 10 year anniversary of Katrina and there is still much work to be done with many meaningful projects to be completed. The dates for this trip will be June 21 - 27. The estimated cost for the trip is about $900 per person with fundraising to cover about half the cost. A deposit to secure your spot must be in the church office by February 4th (just a few days away), so we can get a good deal on plane tickets. Please let Ryan Caldwell know if you have any questions/concerns about the trip. You may want to read about our fundraiser this year in the Night of Entertainment on page 5. Grace and Peace to you. ~Ryan Caldwell Welcome New Members Don & Wendy Moore Bret Coffin PAGE 9 HI LLT O P NO T E S Endowment Grant Applicatiions The time has come for our church Endowment Committee to consider special requests for 2015. If you can think of a special need that should be considered, please stop by the church office and pick-up an application for grant requests. They are simple and easy to complete. The deadline for accepting these requests is February 27, 2015. Please return completed applications to the church office, to Sherri or Sonja. Approval and funding level of applications is based on meeting the criteria and the advice of church committees. Criteria is: 1. The organization is a 503(c)3 if the request is not for a Calvin activity. 2. The Endowment Fund is the prime funding source. 3. The request benefits this church. 4. The request spreads the Word of God. 5. The request provides for an enduring impact. 6. The request has a strong community outreach component. 7. The committee favors providing initial seed money to new programs, but does not thereby suggest it will be the source of funding if the new program is an ongoing activity in subsequent years, after the initial grant from endowment funds. Application for that should be made in the regular church budget process or a means found to make the activity self-sustaining through fundraising, fees, direct donations, etc. Repeat grants will require unusual circumstances for justification. If you would like to make a “forever” gift to Calvin, please consider a gift to our Endowment Fund. The assets that go into the fund are never consumed, only the income from these assets is utilized. Your gift would have an impact on this church every year….. forever more! For more information contact committee members: John Grabow, Chairman Pat Stange Derryck Dittman Scott Richmann Bill Rommel 503-624-6117 503-682-4991 503-590-5440 503-317-4326 503-639-1053 Session Highlights Congregational Conversation On January 18, 2015, 107 participants, including 22 moderators and scribes, munched on home baked cookies and discussed three questions for 45 minutes. Responses to the first question, “What is your most meaningful experience at Calvin?” ultimately centered on four themes. They were involvement, connections with others, spiritual connections, and watching families grow. Responses to the second question, “What is most noticeably different about your life since coming to Calvin?” also centered on four themes. They were deepening faith, being able to serve, belonging to a church family, and being aware of people’s needs in the congregation, in the local community, and around the world. Finally responses to the third question, “What is your best hope for Calvin?” centered on three themes. They were greater diversity economically, racially, and generationally, community outreach, and church growth. Of note, there were many comments expressing a wish to return to an intergenerational church. 22 facilitators, 4 babysitters, 7 cookie bakers, 8 refreshment servers, 1 data keeper, and 4 evaluators made this conversation possible. A very huge thank you to each and every one of you. This event would not have happened without your great help. Judy Miller Community Life Elder NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PORTLAND, OREGON PERMIT No. 180 10445 SW Canterbury Lane Tigard, Oregon, 97224
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