Staying Connected

May 16, 2024

Opportunities this Week:

Sun, 9:30 am:  Adult Sunday School
In the Fireside Room and online
(childcare begins at 9:30 am)

Sun, 10:30 am: Worship Service
In-person and online
Sun, 10:45 am: Children's Sunday School 

Mon, 6:00 pm: Fireside Friends
In the studio

Tue, 1:00 pm: Talk 'n' Thought 
In the Fireside Room

Wed, 6:30 pm: ImBible Study
In the Fireside Room and online

A Prayer for Anti-Racism:

One God, in Three Persons, creator of one human species, in many hues: all who pray to you are descendants of Adam and Eve, all members of one race called “human.” Forgive the blindness that causes our eyes to notice and magnify those things we regard as different from ourselves in others. Teach us to see clearly, that we, your children, are far more alike than we are different. Help us to put aside the racial prejudices imbedded within us, and to see within every person the Child of God you created, our sister or brother, destined for Glory. In the name of One who died for all persons, of all colors, Jesus Christ. Amen.

“For an End to Racial Prejudice,” page 2 (May), A Year of Prayers to End Racism, Commission to End Racism of the Diocese of West Virginia

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Family Movie Night
All are invited to the sanctuary at 5:30 pm tomorrow, Friday, May 17, for a big-screen movie experience you won’t want to miss!  We’ll be watching Migration, a popular animated film from 2023 (rated PG.)  Bring your friends, pillow and blanket (chairs also available!) and a beverage, if desired.  We’ll serve up the popcorn!  It's fun for all ages.

Game Night
Join us this Sunday at 4:00 pm in the Fireside Room for a couple of hours of fun and laughter!  We gather to play board and card games for all ages, with all experience levels.  You’re welcome to bring a friend, a snack to share, or a beverage, if desired. Contact Bryan Cooper with any questions.

Fireside Friends
Our Big Blooms quilt raised $415 for the auction!  And we’re off and running on our next project, beginning Monday night, May 20, at 6:00 pm in the studio downstairs from the sanctuary.  All are welcome!

Newsletter
If you have anything for the quarterly newsletter, please email it to officevhumc@gmail.com by Wednesday morning.
 
Intergenerational Worship
Our next worship for all ages is Sunday, May 26.  We'll be celebrating Children's Day, which is observed in China, Japan, and Korea on May 5.  We'll have time for exchanges between generations and create koi fish kites.  Our focus scripture: But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God (Luke 18:16)

Office Closed
The church office will be closed from Friday, May 24 through Monday, June 24.  If you urgently need assistance, please contact Pastor Anna at VHUMCpastor@gmail.com or 503-828-8221
 
Sweet Dreams Recap
Thank you to everyone who donated and participated in our auction last weekend.  To date, you have raised $6645!  There are still a few items available, including fresh-baked pies by Will, and events with open spots:
· Clean Out Your Closet with Melanie
· Dumpling Class with Jean & Avery
· Games & Grub with the Coopers
· Hand & Foot Party with the Millers
· Munchies with the Espys
· Tea Party with Lisa Jean
See the tables in the entryway for more.  Melanie’s decorations are also available.  No reasonable offer refused on items without a current price! 

Northwest Senior Theatre
Enjoy The Times of Your Life, May 15 - 18.  Presented by The Northwest Senior Theatre, this "rollicking trip through the 60's and 70's" will be at Rise Church, 10445 SW Canterbury Ln in Tigard.  All shows are at 2:00 pm.  Tickets are $10, available now at bit.ly/TikSp

Easy Giving 

  • Donate online

  • Donate on your phone through the Vanco Mobile app

  • Fred Meyer Rewards program, code SY323

  • CarEasy.org to give 70% of vehicle sale to VHUMC

Contact the church office with any questions.

Talk N Thought  The ‘dynamite’ ladies of TnT meet every Tuesday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, in the Fireside Room to read and discuss together. Contact Linda Miller at raylindamiller@comcast.net for more info.

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.

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