During the month of November we are collecting new/unwrapped toys in partnership with the Portland Rescue Mission so that the men from The Harbor and women from Shepherds Door can provide their children with toys this Christmas. Here is amazon wish list if you’d like to buy something specifically requested or any new toy can be donated.

Drop off on Sundays between 9am-12pm at the Oregon Stamp Society.

Through this season of Advent, we are corporately engaging with the practice of fasting. Together, for the 25 days leading up to Christmas, we are challenging ourselves to fast from our digital devices.

Advent is a significant time in the Christian Liturgical calendar. Beginning on the first day of Advent, Sunday 12/01, this is an opportunity for us as a congregation to prepare our hearts and minds as we fix our eyes on Jesus through this fasting practice.

As we abstain from media, this Digital Fast is meant to help us silence the noise and distractions of our digital devices so that we can pursue greater intimacy with Jesus. The result being to get our spirituality into our bodies. Moreover, this fast is meant to reset our nervous system, help us bring greater awareness to how we relate to our digital devices, and see how we can be more present to God and to those around us.

We invite you to join our church family in prayer and fasting as we seek God for his leading for the upcoming year. Beginning on Wednesday, January 1st, we are going to replace one more of our routines of breakfast, lunch, and dinner with prayer and Scripture between January 1st and Wednesday, January 15th.

We are specifically praying for how God will guide us as a church in the upcoming year as we seek His Kingdom Come and His Will Be Done in Portland as it is in Heaven.

We are opening our Sunday gathering space, Tuesday and Thursday from 6am-7am, for those who would like to seek the Lord together.

We will finish off the focus on Wednesday, January 15th during our regular Gospel Community rhythm with prayer and then at 10am with prayer, worship, and communion.

We invite you to join our church family in prayer and fasting this season leading up to Easter. Beginning on Sunday, April 6th, we are going to replace one more of our routines of breakfast, lunch, and dinner with prayer and Scripture between April 6th and Easter Sunday, April 20th.

We are specifically praying for God to receive the glory this Easter, for receptive people to attend our Easter gathering, and obedience in baptism! Every Sunday morning during this time we will meet together to pray at 9:30am.

WHAT IS IT?

The Workshop on Biblical Exposition is a three-day training event aimed to encourage and equip you in the skills needed to read, understand, and proclaim the Word of God.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The Women’s Workshops are generally for women who are currently in a teaching ministry with the responsibility to teach the Bible regularly.

SCHEDULE

5-8:30pm, Thursday, April 24
8:30am-5pm, Friday, April 25
8:30am-12:15pm, Saturday, April 26

All month long we are collecting diapers and wipes in partnership with Every Child. Donations can be dropped off on Sunday’s between 9am-11am at 4828 NE 33rd Avenue or we can arrange porch pickup.

Starting Wednesday, June 12th through Wednesday July 30th we will have Church in the Park on Wednesday evening.  We will gather for a short time of worship, testimony, and then a time of fellowship at Wilshire Park.

Mark your calendars for our annual Summer Kids Camp!

The camp will consist of a variety of activities for kids to have fun and interact with others in the community. There will be sports, group games, and crafts.  Don’t miss this great opportunity to help raise money for our neighborhood school, Vernon. 

Sojourn Soccer camp is appropriate for children new to the sport, as well as those that already play and love it. We’ll focus on learning the basics, growing in exiting skills, and practicing teamwork. Make plans to join us at the field at Woodlawn Elementary for this camp! This camp is for those entering Kindergarten through rising 6th graders. More information and Registration!

Serve NE PDX is coming up so mark your calendars! Also, join us in praying for our city as we approach Sunday, July 14th. We want to make the gospel known throughout our city! We love our city, and we believe God is using us to see his kingdom come here and now. Here are the details below:

• Prayer Walk - Sunday, July 13th from 2pm-4pm (starting at 4828 NE 33rd Ave.).

• Groundskeeping/Gardening at Vernon School - Monday, July 14th from 9am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-4:30pm.

• Painting/Gardening at Vernon School - Tuesday July 15th from 9am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-4:30pm.

• Yard work and miscellaneous projects at the Oregon Stamp Society - Wednesday July 16th from 9am-12pm.

• Trash Cleanup in Alberta Arts District/Concordia Neighborhood - Wednesday July 16th from 1:30pm-4:30pm

• Downtown City Tour/Prayer Walk - Thursday, July 17th from 9am-2pm (meet at Pioneer Square).

• Cookout at The Harbor - Thursday, July 17th from 5-m-9pm