Eight-Week Parenting Class for Moms and Dads Say goodbye to whining, complaining and bad attitudes in you and your kids!

by Scott Turanski and Joanne Miller This study helps provide parents with answers empowering them to change. It approaches common parenting problems from the perspective of honor, not just obedience. Obedience gets the job done but honor deals with how the job is done. We’ll talk about bad attitudes, meanness, wanting to be first or best, arguing, tattling, anger and a host of other issues.

Meeting Wednesdays in room D2 at 7:00pm starting April 8th. Questions? Call Brenda Heinsoo at 503 650-8763

8:15-9:15am Morning Worship in the Sanctuary at OCEC

NO childcare available at the church

10:00-11:30am Resurrection Celebration Service at Millen Auditorium

18121 SE River Road - Milwaukie Childcare available through age 5 at Ballentyne Bldg.

Parking assistance available.

No evening service.

April 19 - 22, 2009 Sunday Evening, April 19

6:00pm Monday-Wednesday, April 20-22

7:00pm Childcare available through grade 3.

- SEMINAR TOPICS INCLUDE -

Scientific Evidence for Noah’s Flood Dinosaur & Creation Science vs Textbook Evolution Part I—The Fossil Record Science vs Textbook Evolution Part II—Human Origins

Summer Is Coming! June 22-26 Vacation Bible School - SonRock Kids Camp July 10-13 ALL Church Camp Out at Metzler Park July 13-17 JR HI Camp (grades 7 & 8) at Eagle Cove Camp August 2-8 SR HI Camp (grades 9 12) at Camp Mayfield August 3-8 JR Camp (grades 4-6) at Trout Creek Camp

Coming Events More Weekly News & Up-coming Events

LOVE & RESPECT Conference ...with Emerson and Sarah Eggerichs

Friday, April 24th 6:45-10pm Saturday, April 25th 8:45am-1:30pm Held at New Hope Community Church

A conference to explain the keys to ending the Crazy Cycle and beginning the Enriching Cycle.

Available to OCEC attendees for $25 per person through March 29th. Register in the lobby today or call Tom & Liz Dressel at 503 655-1489.

Support While Unemployed Are you looking for support while unemployed? Pastor Tom is meeting each Friday at 11:00am in room C5 with those who are without employment. Come enjoy the fellowship of others who are looking to find work. Discuss ideas and begin some creative thinking, receive positive encouragement and pray for each other.

Women’s Ministry Begins New Bible Studies

April 14th and April 15th Tuesdays at 9:00am - Balanced Living

Wednesdays at 7:00pm - The Blessing of Friendships

Book prices are $8.00 per copy. You can purchase yours at Grand Central in the lobby today.

Wedding Shower - April 21 A wedding shower honoring Jessica Lowrie will be held at the home of Stephanie May (18423 SE Babbler St-Milwaukie) on Tuesday, April 21st at 7:00pm. Jessica and Chris Tomlin are registered at Macy’s and planning a May wedding. An RSVP for your attendance to Stephanie is appreciated by calling 503 786-1306.

Essence Celebrates One Year Anniversary Monday, April 20th at 7:00pm

Brevé Espresso located in Settlers Square

19360 Molalla Ave, Suite 160 (behind ‘lil Cooperstown)

Ladies are invited to come for open sharing, special music, door prizes, cake, no host coffee drinks, fellowship, beautiful location. Invite a friend to join you!

We’ve A Story To Tell Conference-Wide Women’s Ministry Spring Retreat

May 1 - 3, 2009 Seaside, Oregon

COST: $155 per person

Special Guest Speaker: Debbie Seibert Registration forms are available at the lobby Women’s Ministry Board.

Questions? For more information, call Bev at 503 654-8256.

Softball Update! Come join the fun, cheer us on to victory. Sign up in the lobby today. Practices will be held April 15th, 20th ,22nd and a BBQ on April 26th. Games begin May 1st. For more information call: Co-ed Team: Terry & Karen 503 679-5055 (cell) Men’s Team: Keith VanEmmerik 971 533 0898 (cell) Softball Coordinator, Bud Dunton 503 829-6673

Senior Appreciation Luncheon Keller Dining Hall (18121 SE River Road)

Sponsored by the Pacific Conference and honoring our senior adults. Tuesday, May 5th —12:00noon

Special Guest will be Supt. Elect. Rev. Chris Neilson Music provided by Mark and Annie Duhrkoop

To RSVP for this luncheon, please use a Communication Card, sign-up in the lobby today OR call the Odells at 503-659-5234.

Baby/Child Dedications - Mother’s Day, May 10th A dedication service is planned for Mother’s Day. Would you like to have your child or infant dedicated to the Lord? Please use a Communication Card and list the following information:

1)child’s full name; 2)date of birth; 3)parent’s name & address; 4)the service hour for the dedication. Pastor Tom can meet with those interested in being a part of the dedication service and to answer any questions prior to that time.

Love was meant to be shared with family and friends.

Chris Tomlin & Jessica Lowrie have found love in each other which brings the promise of joy and fulfillment.

You have shared in their lives by your friendship and love. Kevin & Cherie Tomlin and Mark & Carmen Lowrie

request the honor of your presence at the celebration of the marriage of their children.

Saturday, May 2, 2009 3:30pm Oregon City Evangelical Church

Reception Following- Please RSVP to 503 655-3623

Men’s Community Outreach Night Friday, May 15th 6:00- 8:00pm

Held in the Fellowship Center A great evening is planned for all men!

A spaghetti dinner will be prepared and served by Chef Don Wallace. (No charge, donations gladly received.)

~ Special Guest Speakers ~

Neil Davies, Parrot Creek Ranch Finding ways to volunteer at the Ranch

Carol Kemhus, Principal of Mt. Pleasant The Optimist Club & Lunch Buddies

Men, you won’t want to miss this special evening!

Remember, there is no cost for this evening, however, it is important to RSVP for this evening no later than Sunday, May 10th. Please RSVP with a Communication Card or call the church office at 503 656-8582.

WOMEN OF FAITH ~ A Grand New Day! 13 seats are still available in the OCEC Skybox at the Rose Garden.

October 9 & 10, 2009 ~ Guest Artists & Speakers ~

Sandi Patty, Marilyn Meberg, Steve Arterburn.

Cost: $109 ...includes Friday Session: 10:00am - 3:30pm Friday Evening: 7:00 - 9:30pm

Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

To reserve your place, contact Sandy Richter at 503-659-9562. Note: Some parking and lunches are included for Friday and Saturday. You may also order in the Skybox at an extra charge.

Damascus City Hall is hosting a Disaster Awareness Class April 23rd 6:15 - 8:15pm.

Call Tammie Milkes at 503 658-8545 for more information.

Saturday, May 16th Information and sign-ups at Grand Central today!

Praise the Lord for His love that moved Him to come to Jerusalem with the full knowledge that His sacrificial death was just days away. Thank Him! Thank Him! Thank Him!

Give thanks to God for what He has provided for you. In the midst of needs you may have, give Him thanks!

Ask God to provide for those among us who are facing difficult life situations due to unemployment. Thank God for those who have found jobs and pray for those who are continuing their search.

Pray that people all around our area will be influenced by the Holy Spirit to draw near to God. Pray that your friends will notice the Lord Jesus in your life and desire to know Him personally.

Ask God to move powerfully upon world leaders, awaken them to their need for the guiding wisdom of God and help President Obama to understand the true need of our nation to seek God together.

Pray for military and civilian families that are separated due to serving our national security needs. Pray for their safety, pray that husbands and wives will remain true to each other and pray that children will be protected from the negative influences that arise when one parent is not present.

Pray for Colleen Mattson along with other members and friends of our church family who are suffering from chronic illnesses. Pray for those recovering from recent surgeries. And pray for those under hospice care and for those who have recently suffered the death of loved ones.

Church Prayer Focus— East Vancouver Evangelical Pastor Phil & Beth McCoy Epic Wineskins Pastor Rob & Linda Robinson Eugene First Evangelical Pastor Joe & Stephanie Marquez Missionary Prayer Focus—

Bill & Kaye Lawrence - Santa Marta Orphanage (Mexico)

Stewardship of God’s Resources

Yearly Needs Weekly Needs Received Last Sunday Actual Received Year-to-date Proposed Need Year-to-date

1,236,853 23,786 17,934

251,628 309,213

2,300 31,668

Missions 2009 Needs General Budget

Did you know— that items to appear in a Sunday bulletin must be submitted to the church

office by the Monday prior to the Sunday suggested? When using email, send to office@ocec.net Subject Line: Bulletin Announcement

that we have another new QUILT on display? You will want to stop in at the Fellowship Center and see this exquisite piece of work by the Pioneer Center Quilters. This one is called The Fifty States, all hand made. Bids start at $100. One half of the proceeds with benefit our youth mission trips. The other half towards the OC’s Pioneer Center. Final bids due by May 31st!

that Ryan Choquette, Morgan Heinsoo, Austin Marl, and Shannon O’Brien were recently inducted into the National Honor Society at Oregon City High School? Congratulations! that the PRC Baby Bottle Prayer & Giving Campaign has received $1749.74

from OCEC to-date? Thank you for your response. If you have not returned your bottle, you may still bring them to the church office.

that a thank you is coming your way? Vernon Still has spent much time being hospitalized. Both he and Carol thank YOU for your prayers, your cards and your concern on their behalf.

that OCEC will be a part of the annual Oregon City Food Drive? Collection barrels will be made available from April 27-May 18 for your donations. Begin watching now for sales on non-perishable, NON-EXPIRED food items.

that Brandon White and Kelci King have announced their engagement? They are planning a September 2010 wedding.

Serving In Our Armed Forces Pray for those from our church family or those who have relatives

serving our country and are away from home.

Jesse Fulkerson-Army Josie Fulkerson-Army Brent Hagen-Air Force David Hatlee-Army Tim Harlow-Army Daniel Hoskins-Army Chol & Heidi Kim-Air Force Rick Koyama-Army Rocky LaChance-Air Force Kevin Larson-Air Force Brandon Little-Navy Brian McCartney-Marines Eric McPherson-Army Joseph Marugg- Marines Amy Gail Mason-Air Force

Tim Anderson-Marines A.J. Asche-Army Mac Ashford-Marines Jesse Atay- Marines Jody Badders-Army Jeff Boone-Marines Amanda Brush-Army Michael Carlson-Air Force Brian Christensen-Marines Jeremy Delany-Army Tim Delany-Army Jacob Doolittle-Marines Timothy J. Elwonger-Navy Keith Forsman-Marine Jessica Fosburg-Air Force

Mark Matautia-Army Valiant Mueller-Army Nathan Phillips-Army Scott E. Pierce-Army Sarah Rhoads-Army Douglas Rosenburg-Marine Brandon E.Rouse-Marine Justin Solem-Marine Nathan Swift-Air Force Nathan Tegeler-Air Force Rebecca Tucker-Navy Chad VanDeWalker-Marines Stacey Virgin-Navy David Walt-Marine Bill Weatherell-Army Cameron Workman-Marines

Thank you for notifying the church office when these individuals return home.

Track & Field Opportunity Anyone interested in having their children compete in track & field for the next few months should contact Fred Crowe at 503 780-5882. Practices will be held at Milwaukie High every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:30-6:30pm with meets starting in late April. Fred has been coaching youth track (ages 8-18) for the last 20 years. They run, jump and throw. Always having a good time! Cost if $40 with multiple family discounts.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21; Mark 11:1-11

9:45AM What Does the Bible Say…

Taught by Brent Burson Meeting in Fellowship Center - Room FC 1

This class will focus on questions Christians and non-Christians are asking. When Dr. Burson went to seminary, he did not find that they often answered the practical questions that he had. He has questions. You have questions. What do you want to know? This class will provide a place where you can begin to find spiritual answers for what you want to know. Here are some of the questions that they will/might be answering (not all the questions have been decided upon yet). Can I enjoy movies and culture and still be a Christian?

Is it OK for a Christian to drink alcohol? Can I lose my salvation? How do I know God’s will? Is Jesus the only God? What is sexual sin and how do I go about breaking free from it? What do I do if I know that my dad is watching pornography? When does temptation become sin? Can husbands be stay-at-home dads? What is the kingdom of Hell? Does it exist? How human was Jesus? Are we living in the end times?

Beware, this class is not being taught by a Pastor! We will not be resting on our own beliefs but will be looking specifically what the Bible says about these questions. The only requirement is that each participant be willing to allow differences between class members and not be argumentative. It is the hope that between all participants, we will be able to find spiritual answers to those questions.

Financial Peace University Taught by Sarah Loftis

Meeting in Fellowship Center - Room FC2 This class is a continuation of the Winter term.

The Book of Hebrews Taught by Larry Griggs

Meeting in Fellowship Center - Room FC3 Continuing on with the study of Hebrews. God has given us some tough assignments. He has also made some amazing promises. You are encouraged to continue discovering what else He has for us. New class members are always welcome!

Marriage Encouragers / Mentor Couples Taught by Tom & Liz Dressel

Meeting in Cristi Center - Lower Level Room LL2 This class is a continuation of the Winter term.

Communicating Heart-to-Heart With Your Spouse Guest Speakers: Alger and Gloria Marsh

I can increase the quality of my marriage by effectively expressing what is on my heart, and doing a better job of hearing what is going on inside my spouse's heart.

Listening is considered to be the passive part of a conversation; speaking is seen as active. Reflective listening requires focus, intent, and very active participation. Alger and Gloria offer a powerful tool. One benefit of good listening is that the speaker is affirmed.

Alger and Gloria are the founders of House of Myrrh Ministries here in Oregon City, established in 1986. They served nine years with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Papua New Guinea. On leaving PNG, the Marshes were given an understanding that God would use them to help prepare the bride for the Bridegroom. Their HeartChange and HeartsTogether workshops, along with other aspects of their ministry, are helping do just that as relationships with God and each other are restored.

DATE NIGHT: a monthly night out with dinner at your favorite restaurant with your favorite person! Make reservations: 1) At the restaurant of your choice, and 2) RSVP for child care and dessert (see below).

Child care at OCEC available at 6 PM (no charge) NOTE: Childcare Security Improvement Only the NORTH doors will be open between 6:00-

6:45pm to welcome children. When picking up children, please enter only through the NORTH Fellowship Center doorway from the north parking lot.

Enjoy a romantic dinner with your spouse.

Return to OCEC’s Fellowship Center at 8:00pm for dessert and a marriage-nurturing message (opportunity for donation).

On your way home at 9:00pm.

Please call Tom and Liz Dressel at 503 655-1489 to RSVP and/or if you have questions.

Josh realizes the great need for a car in Nairobi. Everything is very spread out and it has been extremely difficult getting around the slums and downtown areas. He has been taking Matatus (minibus taxis) that are unsafe or walking long distances where they don’t have them. He doesn’t mind, but it’s very time-consuming and limits the ministry he can do each day. Having the use of a car would free him and the rest of the Ambassadors in Sport staff tremendously. It would also provide many more opportunities to be involved with the different ministries in Kenya and give rides to those that need it. Cars are actually more expensive in Kenya than in the States. The cheapest, second-hand car is around $5,000. Right now his support account would not allow him to buy a car. Would you pray with Josh about this and consider helping him in reaching the goal of $5000 to purchase a second-hand car? Upon completion of his time in Kenya, he will either donate the car to the Ambassadors in Sport office there or sell it and use the money to continue with this ministry elsewhere.

...for Josh Westermann

[ ] Yes, I/We would like to donate towards the goal of WESTERMANN $5000 for the purchase of a car for Josh in Nairobi, Kenya.

Donation amount $ ______.

Name:_________________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________

City:_________________________ State:_______ Zip:_________________

Phone:_____ _________________ Email:____________________________

Checks are payable to OCEC for tax donation purposes. Please use an offering envelope to make designation. Thank you.