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The The BROADCASTER BROADCASTER Vol. 390 No. 8 October 2019 Rose City Park Presbyterian Church 1907 NE 45th ave. Portland, OR 97213 [email protected] 503.282.0965 rosecityparkpres.org Pastor: The Rev. David Dornack Supply Pastor: The Rev. Paulette Mixon-Weller MORE LIGHT AT ROSE CITY PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH It all started around 2003-2004. A committee was formed. Why? Because that’s what Presbyterians do! Gail Black, Kate Commerford, Nat Kerr, Rae Richen, John Thoma and Rev. Dornack met to study and have congregational conversations about becoming a welcoming congregation. We knew of various families in the congregation who didn’t share about family members because they were LGBT. While our youth group had always been a safe place for our youth, it was a topic that we just didn’t talk about. We’ve come a long way in 15 years. Our society has too. Significant changes have been made since those early conversations. If you check out the More Light website, you’ll see our congregation in worship when we hosted the More Light worship service during the General Assembly, held in Portland. I found it humorous that the exterior photo of Rose City Park on the More Light website is Rose City Park United Methodist Church! We’ll have to send them a new one! Come and learn more about More Light on October 13 after worship. Yet More Light!! - Rev. David C. Dornack Rose City Park Presbyterian Church is an inclusive spiritual community for all of God’s people. That means that we are committed to welcoming people of every race, language, age, gender, ethnicity, economic status, mental or physical ability, and sexual orientation into the full life and ministry of the church. Our building is accessible to all, regardless of physical ability Children and teens are considered active parts of our church family Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons are welcomed into full participation in the life of the community Folks at Rose City Park Presbyterian Church in Portland OR hold a special MLP service in 2016, during General Assembly 222. In 2005, RCPPC put its belief in people as God’s wonderful creation into words by officially becoming a member of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians, a group within the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) working for the full inclusion of LGBT individuals. In addition to being a church affiliated with the Covenant Network of Presbyterians, Rose City Park Presbyterian is a member of the Community of Welcoming Congregations. The Community of Welcoming Congregations (CWC) is an Oregon and SW Washington interfaith ministry and advocacy organization working toward full inclusion and equality for LGBT individuals.

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TheTheBROADCASTERBROADCASTER Vol. 390 No. 8 October 2019

Rose City Park Presbyterian Church 1907 NE 45th ave. Portland, OR 97213 [email protected] 503.282.0965 rosecityparkpres.org Pastor: The Rev. David Dornack Supply Pastor: The Rev. Paulette Mixon-Weller

MORE LIGHT AT ROSE CITY PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

It all started around 2003-2004. A committee was formed. Why? Because that’s what Presbyterians do! Gail Black, Kate Commerford, Nat Kerr, Rae Richen, John Thoma and Rev. Dornack met to study and have congregational conversations about becoming a welcoming congregation. We knew of various families in the congregation who didn’t share about family members because they were LGBT. While our youth group had always been a safe place for our youth, it was a topic that we just didn’t talk about. We’ve come a long way in 15 years. Our society has too. Significant changes have been made since those early conversations. If you check out the More Light website, you’ll see our congregation in worship when we hosted the More Light worship service during the General Assembly, held in Portland. I found it humorous that the exterior photo of Rose City Park on the More Light website is Rose City Park United Methodist Church! We’ll have to send them a new one! Come and learn more about More Light on October 13 after worship. Yet More Light!! - Rev. David C. Dornack

Rose City Park Presbyterian Church is an inclusive spiritual community for all of God’s people. That means that we are committed to welcoming people of every race, language, age, gender, ethnicity, economic status, mental or physical ability, and sexual orientation into the full life and ministry of the church. Our building is accessible to all, regardless of

physical ability Children and teens are considered active parts of

our church family Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons

are welcomed into full participation in the life of the community

Folks at Rose City Park Presbyterian Church in Portland OR hold a special MLP service in 2016, during General Assembly 222.

In 2005, RCPPC put its belief in people as God’s wonderful creation into words by officially becoming a member of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians, a group within the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) working for the full inclusion of LGBT individuals. In addition to being a church affiliated with the Covenant Network of Presbyterians, Rose City Park Presbyterian is a member of the Community of Welcoming Congregations. The Community

of Welcoming Congregations (CWC) is an Oregon and SW Washington interfaith ministry and advocacy organization working toward full inclusion and equality for LGBT individuals. 

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Reformation Sunday, October 27th – Kirkin’ of the Tartans*

Get those kilts and tartans ready! This year’s Reformation Sunday will celebrate our Scottish Presbyterian Reformation roots in worship on October 27th with the Celtic cross and “a wee bit of plaid” decorating the chancel.

Bob McGranahan will read the names of members with Scottish surnames in their heritage during the Kirkin’ of the Tartans time in the service (Give those names to Lea Lawrence-Moiso or the pastors by mid-October).

Sorry, no Bagpipes but Heidi will pull out the bagpipe stops on the organ! Not Scottish? Wear your plaids anyway!

*And what is that, anyway? The word ‘kirk’ means church in Gaelic, and in this context means blessing. What are tartans and why were they blessed? Tartans are woolen cloths woven in a plaid pattern; each Scottish clan or family had their own tartan. They were once banned in Scotland, but Highlanders would touch the hidden piece of tartan cloth under their clothing when the minister gave the benediction, thus rededicating themselves to God and their Scottish heritage. Today, the kirkin’ of the tartans, in the form of naming the families of Scottish heritage, is celebrated by Protestant churches throughout the US, inspired by The Rev. Peter Marshall, a native Scot who revived this tradition when he was pastor of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C.

Happy October, Tower Youth! Here is what we have planned for the month:

October 6:  Dollars for Donut sales;  

HOMEpdx hygiene kit assembly October 13:  

Pumpkin patch and corn maze October 20:  

HOMEpdx 12 - 3 p.m. October 27:  

Middle School – regular time, Bible talk sheets; High School – 3:00 p.m.,

movie discussion at Laura’s, “The Lion, The Witch and

The Wardrobe” (2005) 

Plans for November include a joint youth group event with Westminster Presbyterian on the 3rd and the Duncans and I

are looking at dates for a murder-mystery dinner – I will keep you posted as that progresses.

We meet each Sunday after services, from 11:15 a.m.—12:15 p.m., refreshments provided. Come check us out! Parents and grandparents are always welcome to join in too.

- Laura Gillooly, Youth Ministries Director

Write an Advent Devotional! Our theme for Advent is “Behold: God is Doing a New Thing!” With Jesus, God showed up in the world in a new way, break-ing down old barriers and shining light on God’s intention for the world. We are called to be a people that love and serve the world that God loves so much. We are all vessels of God’s love and compassion.

What does this mean for us at Advent? What does this mean to you personally? Is there a

scripture that inspires you to love others? How does Advent and Christmas encourage you to look for that new thing God is doing in your life? Please submit your writings to Paulette at: [email protected].

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Multiple Needs - Multiple Opportunities Social Action thanks you for visiting our table on September 15th. As you know, Social Action is working with several organizations to aid the underserved in our immediate community and the greater Portland neighborhood. In the spirit of the Matthew 25

Invitation, in which RCPPC has become a participant, we ask that you join with us and support these efforts. This article summarizes the activities and how you can use your resources and talents to support them.

On-going with limited time commitment:

Clothing Drives: Clothing drive will continue this fall. Many sites need clothes. The North-east Emergency Food Program (https://emoregon.org/nefp) needs all clothing, especially men’s. Do Good Multnomah (DGM) facilities need men’s clothing. Portland’s Department of Human Services (DHS) (4425 NE Broadway, Portland, OR) desperately needs men’s as well as children’s clothes. Warm clothes will be accepted in the containers located in the Narthex September through December. Hygiene items: The DGM shelters and DHS need shampoos, toothpaste, deodorant, lotion, etc. Small items are desired, but any size will be welcome. Containers for donations are in the Narthex. Diapers: DHS clients receive money for SNAP items. Unfortunately items such as diapers are not included. Staff have asked RCPPC to search their hearts and consider the choices clients have to make with their limited resources. Please consider a donation so the children don’t suffer. Street Roots: Vendors need warm gloves and hats for winter. A container marked “Street Roots” is in the Narthex. If you have gloves and hats to donate, they can be placed in the containers September through January.

Projects requiring more time and commitment:

Food and meal preparation: Do Good Multnomah https://dogoodmultnomah.org) manages a homeless veterans’ shelter at 1415 SE 122nd and Sandy, and studio apartments at Sandy and 38th Ave. They are in need of food for the residents. Social Action plans to arrange three or four teams of about 6 - 8 persons to prepare and serve meals, on a regular schedule or ad hoc. Also, RCPPC members can prepare at home or in the RCPPC facility, frozen meals or sandwiches to be served by shelter staff as needed. Personal interactions with the clients at the DGM facilities. Residents participate in many shelter activities each week and month. Staff requests that we join them, bring a snack, inter-act with them, and “be a friend” - become part of their community. Musical entertainment is always welcome. Is that your talent? Can you be a friend? Volunteer at the Mother & Child Education Center (http://momchildpdx.org/). Volunteer Mondays and Saturdays to help staff meet with parents. Donate baby clothes and toys, and maternity clothes.

The Matthew 25 Invitation mandates that we move forward in our Christian directive given directly by Jesus to help the underprivileged, not only to live more comfortably, but also to move forward in life. Social Action requests that all RCPPC members thoughtfully and prayerfully consider how they can participate in the outreach activities.

For additional information please contact George Johnson or any member of the Social Action committee.

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2019 S M It’s that time of year again. Just like the pledge drives we see on Oregon Public Broadcasting or Classical Music radio, the stewardship season is fast approaching. We begin with a brief message.

In Romans 12, we read:

5So we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. 6We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; 7ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; 8the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.

Together, we are the body of Christ at Rose City Park. As one body, our various gifts flow out of a common heart of love for God. Let us then remember to do our best to express our love through our giving. For as suggested by the Romans text, our giving is a testimony that Christ and His body of Christ are alive and well.

Stewardship Chair, Ray Amling

D D N Kosrat Meman from the NE Branch of

the Department of Human Services sent us an urgent request for diapers. Her clients are unable to buy diapers with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program money (SNAP) and children are suffering.

Social Action members brought diapers to her and submitted a request to RCPPC members for more diapers. Please prayerfully consider her request and donate diapers in the containers located in the Narthex.

This response below was received from Kosrat:

Good afternoon,

Thank you for providing us with the diapers. I just want to thank you on behalf of NE Branch for all the support we receive from Rose City Presbyterian Church! We are so lucky, our customers are very appreciative of the support!

Blessings, Kosrat Meman, Community Partnership Coordinator 4425 NE Broadway St, Portland OR 97213

HOMEpdx Ministry HOMEpdx has been a Social Action Committee project for these past five years, serving meals to the homeless under the Hawthorne Bridge and, more recently, on the Eastbank Esplanade, and our church Youth Group has assisted in serving meals and supplying hygiene kits.

We are planning to serve our final two meals with HOMEpdx on the October 20th and December 15th dates, then transition to a similar outreach to homeless veterans in a shelter on SE 122nd and Market St. This shelter is a Do Good Multnomah (DGM) site that has a capacity for 110 houseless veterans who are looking to transition to independent living, and DGM provides a staff to bring many resources to this effort.  

Moments in Movement with "Gentle Moves"

Gentle Moves classes are held weekly in the playroom.

Drop-in anytime. Thursday mornings 10-11 a.m. Complimentary.

Questions? Contact Sheila at 503.281.4839 or [email protected]

As with HOMEpdx, we plan to provide a hot meal on Sundays, on a repeating schedule for the residents, and will advise when those future dates become confirmed. If this is a ministry that speaks to a need that you have to help such a group of veterans, please talk with George Johnson or Thad Langford.  

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C W C S : October 6, 2019

Since 1940, World Communion Sunday has been an ecumenical celebration of our oneness in the Spirit and the Gospel of Jesus Christ, bringing churches together in Christian unity. This year, Rose City Park Presbyterian will be joined by members of the Sudanese Bible Church who use our building as a gathering place for worship on Sunday afternoons. As we share communion with Christians in the global community, we will:

Say the Lord’s Prayer in multiple languages. Share a communion liturgy with breads from many places. Receive and dedicate our gifts to the Peace & Global Witness Offering. Be introduced to the Bread for the World “Offering of Letters.” Celebrate our Oneness in Christ.

O A D Please join the activities that interest you!

Adult Bible Study Pre-worship Bible Study Study of the book of Matthew led by the Rev. Paulette Mixon-Weller. Meets 8:45 – 9:30 a.m. in Room 8. Bring your Bible. Childcare will be available.

Sarah Circle Study for 2019 / 2020 is titled, Love Carved in Stone: A fresh look at the Ten Commandments. Meets in the Library at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. Contact Karin Novitsky for more information.

Book Groups Reading in the Afternoon Meets at the church at 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. Contact Donavan Burkert-Kerr for more information.

October 18th book: The Paragon Hotel by Lyndsay Faye November 20th book: Sourdough by Robin Sloan

Reading in the Evening Meets in homes of participants in the evening, generally on the last Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Contact Gail Black for more information.

October 30th book: Dutch Girl by Robert Matzen, at the home of Linda Reinhardt December 4th book: To be determined, at the home of Shannon Bromenschenkel

Topics and Speakers for October Meet in the Chapel following worship from 11:20 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. A light snack is provided.

October 13 More Light Congregation October 27 Joshua Fleming, Community Engagement Manager of Wy’East, representing

Do Good Multnomah Association.

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Bread for the World: 2019 Offering of Letters

As RCPPC members and friends join Christians around the world to be fed at the Table of our Lord on World Communion Sunday, we also join others in offering prayers for those who suffer from hunger in our country and abroad, and for our decision makers who can change policies and conditions that allow hunger to exist.

In the United States, one in six children faces the threat of hunger. Worldwide, nearly one in four children endures the lifelong sentence of stunting because of chronic malnutrition. In response to these urgent needs, the Social Action Committee invites us to join the Bread for the World campaign to write letters to urge Congress to support a global initiative to accelerate progress against maternal and child nutrition.

Passage of the bipartisan Global Nutrition Resolution (H.Res.189/S.Res.260) recognizes the importance of continued U.S. leadership toward ending hunger. Letters to our U.S. Representative, Earl Blumenauer, to co-sponsor the resolutions will help build support for the House resolution. Oregon Senators Merkley and Wyden became co-sponsors in June but letters to them indicating our support for this bill gives added encouragement that Oregon citizens support this action. The Global Nutrition Resolution is expected to come to Congress for vote in February, 2020.

RCPPC cares about hunger issues! More than 50 letters asking the USDA to drop changes in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program regulations were written in September. Information, sample letters, and writing materials will be available during Fellowship time following worship for the next several weeks. Letters will be dedicated on Hunger

and Homelessness Sunday, November 17th during worship. Our Matthew 25 invitation reminds us to “feed the hungry”.

ComCom: Big Hearts and a Full Plate We on the Communications Committee (also known as ComCom) like to say that we are a small but mighty committee. Comprised of four congregation members and guided by the Rev. Paulette Mixon-Weller, we are work-ing on a list of exciting projects.

Our projects include bringing the office technology systems into the current decade (!), exploring how to wire our extensive physical plant for wifi, and building a detailed compilation of member talents that committee chairs can draw on to do the work of the church. We also want to develop three small teams, one to upload sermons to our web page, another to update events on the web page, and a third to help create Facebook posts about the life and events of our church.

We could surely use more hands, for tasks small and large. Do you know anything about these areas, or have a talent you could offer? Do you just want to come and be part of a fun and creative group? We would love to have you! We meet the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. in Room 105. Contact ComCom chair, Karen LaBonte, to learn more.  

The Interfaith Alliance The Interfaith Alliance enters its fourth year and wishes to thank all of the volunteers from Rose City Park Presbyterian and the other churches who have been working hard to help build, advocate for, and stabilize housing for those who need shelter or who have been in danger of losing their homes. You’ve stepped up when asked, and enjoyed meeting and understanding our neighbors in need.

Continued on next page

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continued from previous page The three teams of the Interfaith Alliance are working hard to encourage our region to provide housing and shelter for those in need. We’ve learned to become better informed, so that we can do a healthier and more compas-sionate job of advocating for housing and of helping stabilize families.

The Becoming Informed Work Team has studied in depth the ECONorthwest (ECONW) report on statewide statistics about lack of housing and the truths about homelessness. They are preparing a report to the Fourteen Churches of the Alliance that will help us all understand the findings of ECONorthwest. This understanding will help us develop the next steps in our Interfaith work.

The Advocacy Team of the Interfaith Alliance is focusing on: Getting the East Portland Action Team

leader to talk with us about low-income housing in that area

Working to get someone from Trinity Lutheran to talk at our October Advocacy meeting, because that church was one of the three to get help from the City Planning & Sustainability after applying last fall.

Following the recommendations from ECONW study group that will be specific to Advocacy.

Putting together an Alliance-wide informa-tional meeting about the Residential Infill Project; Oregon Legislature voted to allow housing options other than single family zoning statewide but that bill hadn't been passed yet.

Learning about new housing issues being followed by the Oregon Housing Alliance for the 2020 session.

The Transitions to Stability Team is winding up its work with Oak Leaf Mobile Home Park. Almost all of the families have moved back into the park. Some of the families continue to

benefit from volunteer help in getting to appointments and connecting with services, but most are working on their own and as a community.

Transitions is looking at its next project with the understanding that we will focus on advo-cating for and working to benefit families and children. We will keep Rose City Park mem-bers informed of the opportunities for training and volunteering on behalf of families and children.

Rae Richen

V M C E C

Rose City Park Presbyterian Church is now aligned with the Matthew 25 Initiative of the Presbyterian Church USA. Social Action calls on all members to live this out by going into the community and volunteering. RCPPC, as a Matthew 25 church, seeks to be a vital church inside its walls and in its communities, and commit to action that warms hearts and souls. Over the summer Social Action members identified two nearby opportunities: Mother and Child Education Center, the focus of this article, and Do Good Multnomah covered in another article.

Mother & Child is a local Portland, OR 501(c)(3) independent non-profit. It is near RCPPC at 1515 NE 41st Ave. across the street from Trader Joe’s. Staff and volunteers work with moms, dads, and others acting as parents. They support parenting during pregnancy and through the children's early infancy years of birth to age five. They serve 2,400 clients per year offering classes, supplies, parent/family counseling, and connection to resources; services are offered at no cost, and are not restricted by income level or demographic. One goal is to build a community of competent and confident parents. They offer continued on next page

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Martha Service Do you like to sew or quilt? Or just want to join in the camaraderie that is Martha Service? We meet next

on October 2nd at 9:30 a.m. in Room 8. Come join us! Talk with Kathy Conklin for more information.

All Saints’ Day Remembrance November 3rd Each year on the Sunday closest to All Saints’ Day, November 1st, we remember the members and friends of our congregation who have died since our last All Saints’ Day. Their names will be written on the worship bulletin cover and read in the service followed by the tolling of a bell. A Tree of Remembrance is being created for members to add the names of people in their lives who have been or are “saints” to them.

For all the saints…Alleluia! Alleluia!

Spotlight on RCPPC Artists October Artists – RCPPC Children Enjoy the creativity and imagination of our young folks as they present their arts and crafts in the parlor during October. Pay special attention to the amazing puppets created by the Sunday School class led by Susan Price and Diane Hanken. We are expecting lots of “wows” and “how wonderfuls” from the congregation’s parents and grandparents.

November Artist – Mark Danley Portland photographer Mark Danley presents his photo exhibit titled, “Who Are We? – Living on the Streets of Portland” as part of November’s

Hunger/Homelessness Month. Mark is a semi-retired mediator who has lived in Portland for over 33 years. He prefers questions over certainty. His curiosity led him to the streets of Portland, to discover for himself what life is like for our homeless citizens. Thus, he reflected the wisdom in Ursula LeGuin’s, The Left Hand of Darkness, “To learn which questions are unanswerable, and not to answer them: this skill is most needful in times of stress and darkness.” Mark will present an Adult Education class on November 10th to talk about the view through his “lens” of our community’s unhoused persons.

continued from previous page a non-judgmental space that connects and supports parents right where they are.

Leslie Munson and Leslye Johnson visited the center over the summer to learn more. Leslye volunteered for a recent Client Care Day from 11-2 when clients pick up a set list of supplies and then find needed items. It was fun! Volunteer jobs include checking in with parents, assisting with shopping, filling bags, watching children, and helping shop for maternity clothing. Other volunteer jobs are found at www.motherandchild.org.

Consider going, or forming a volunteer group with other church members. Upcoming Client Care dates are: October 12th and 14th, and November 9th and 11th. Mondays are the days they especially need help. You will need to sign up at: clientcaredayvol.eventbrite.com.

Parenting is hard. Parenting without necessities is harder. Support local parents by sharing gently loved items, or shopping & giving online! Mother and Child accepts quality (clean and working) donations. Current high-need items are:

PJs: 18Mo.—5T Diapers: Preemie, Newborn, 4, 5, 6 and, Pull-Ups: 2T/3T, 3T/4T Long Sleeves & Pants: Preemie, Newborn,

18Mo to 5T Winter Coats: Preemie to 5T Maternity Jackets & Long Sleeve Tops: All

Sizes Nursing Ware: All Sizes

Currently at capacity for All Summer Clothing. Thank you!

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Rose City Park Presbyterian ChurchSummary results of YTD current operating fund through August 2019

Treasurer’s notes

• Bottom line, we’re ~$12,400 better than budget.

• Income is ~$1,000 (~1/2 of 1%) less than budgeted.

• Expenses are tracking ~$16,700 less than budget.

• Transfers in primarily represent the use of our reserve funds.  As discussed at the annual meeting this is not a long‐term sustainable plan, but one that Session has knowingly undertaken for 2019.  Transfers in are ~$2,100 less than budgeted.

• Transfers out primarily represent amounts to the Benevolence fund for our mission giving and are tracking on budget.

• Feel free to contact John or Katrina should you have questions or like more detailed information.

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THE PEACE AND GLOBAL WITNESS OFFERING

We will be dedicating the Peace and Global Witness Offering, on Sunday, October 6th. We will continue to receive the offering throughout the month of October. There are envelopes for your use in the pews. If you've been in worship you've seen bulletin inserts and heard a representative from the Social Action Committee talk about the offering. The Presbyterian Church (USA) has a longstanding commitment to peacemaking. For decades we have gathered a peacemaking offering on World Communion Sunday (the first Sunday in October when Protestant churches around the world all receive communion on the same day-- a symbol of global unity). And this offering has been structured so that 50% of what we receive

stays in the congregation for our own peacemaking work, the remainder will go to the Presbytery of the Cascades and our national church to support the peace and global witness efforts of our national church-- education and advocacy and direct support of reconciling work throughout the world. So, half of every dollar you give to the Peace and Global Witness Offering will stay local to support peacemaking locally and half will help make a difference on a much bigger scale. The Social Action Committee.

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Tom Hering is a very proud Grandpa!

Desmond Thomas Hering born August 29, 2019

Parents: Cameron and Jade Hering

Keep Connected with Our Church Community

Stay up-to-date with announcements

For all RCPPC activities,

bookmark our online calendar: https://www.rosecityparkpres.org/event/calendar/

Hi, I want to thank you for the cards. They definitely cheer me up and remind me that I am part of a wonderful family of believers , even if I can't be there. God bless you most wonderfully. — Andrea Tawney

Betty Greer’s 100th Birthday Celebration

Betty has been an active member of RCPPC her entire life: 30 years as a Sunday School teacher,

Elder, Church Education Coordinator, as well as an

Usher into her late 90s. She was Moderator of the

Presbytery of the Cascades, and delegate to the Synod

of the Pacific and to General Assembly.

Please join us for a

birthday reception at Russellville Park

East Building 20 SE 103rd Ave. Main

Floor, Community Room

Sunday, October 20th 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Underground parking West Building Enter on Ankeny,

between 102nd & 103rd

Thank you to the congregation for your support through prayers, thoughts and cards during my recent health concern. A special

thank you to David, Paulette, and the individuals on the prayer chain! We are blessed with a loving congregation. - Tom Munson

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Tues. 1st Office closed for Staff Retreat 10 a.m. Contemplative Spirituality Wed. 2nd 9:30 a.m. Martha Service 6 p.m. Free Yoga 7 p.m. Communications Committee Thurs. 3rd

10 a.m. Gentle Moves 5:30 p.m. Hand Bell Choir 7 p.m. Chancel Choir Sat. 5th

8:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 9 a.m. Session Meeting: Stewardship Sun. 6th World Communion Sunday Peace and Global Witness Offering

8:45 a.m. Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Chancel Choir 10 a.m. Worship and Communion 11:15 a.m. Adult Music Class 11:15 a.m. Tower Youth Group— Hygiene Kit Assembly and Dollars for

Donuts Tues. 8th 10 a.m. Contemplative Spirituality 7 p.m. Sarah Circle Wed 9th 1 p.m. Worship and Arts Committee 6 p.m. Free Yoga for Adults Thurs. 10th

10 a.m. Gentle Moves 10:30 a.m. Building and Grounds Committee 5:00 p.m. Personnel Committee 5:30 p.m. Handbell Choir 7 p.m. Chancel Choir Sun 13th

8:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Chancel Choir 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Children’s Choir 11:45 a.m. Youth Corn Maize Trip

Tues. 15th 10 a.m. Contemplative Spirituality 7 p.m. Session Meeting Wed. 16th Broadcaster Deadline 1 p.m. Reading in the Afternoon 6 p.m. Free Yoga for Adults Thurs. 17th 10 a.m. Gentle Moves 1:30 p.m. Social Action Committee 5:30 p.m. Handbell Choir 7 p.m. Chancel Choir Fri. 18th—Sun. 20th Women’s Retreat at Menucha Sun. 20th 8:45 a.m. Matthew Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Chancel Choir 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. HOMEpdx and youth group Tues. 22nd

10 a.m. Contemplative Spirituality

Wed. 23rd 6 p.m. Free Yoga for Adults Thur. 24th 10 a.m. Gentle Moves 5:30 p.m. Handbell Choir 7 p.m. Chancel Choir Sun 27th 8:45 a.m. Matthew Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Chancel Choir 10 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Tower Youth Group 11:15 a.m. Children’s Choir 3 p.m. High School Movie gathering Mon. 28th

10:30 a.m. Women’s Coffee Tues. 29th 10 a.m. Contemplative Spirituality Wed 30th 6 p.m. Free Yoga for Adults 7 p.m. Reading in the Evening Thurs. 31st

10 a.m. Gentle Moves 5:30 p.m. Handbell Choir 7 p.m. Chancel Choir

RCPPC Schedule

October 2019