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UP-words for October 7, 2007 |
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Written by Jeanne Knepper
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Thursday, 04 October 2007 |
CONNECTIONS
UPUMC
• World Communion Sunday, October 7, 2007, with Festival of Breads.
• Education Committee meets Sunday, October 7, 2007, 12:45pm, Errol Stephenson Hall.
• Conversation about joining UPUMC, Sunday, October 14, 11:40am, Errol Stephenson Hall.
• Staff-Parish Relations Committee meets Monday, October 15, 6:30pm, Errol Stephenson Hall.
• Administrative Council meets Monday, October 15, 7:30pm, Errol Stephenson Hall.
• Trustees meet Tuesday, October 16, 6:30pm, Errol Stephenson Hall.
• Lunch Bunch meets at Madison Bar and Grill, on Madison, between 11th and 12th, Tuesday, October 16, 12:30pm. Bev Read makes reservations.
• Post-Cruise Gathering, Wednesday, October 17, 7pm, Errol Stephenson Hall.
• Women’s Beach Trip, October 19-21, 2007, Neskowin.
• Outreach Committee meets Sunday, October 21, 12:45pm, Errol Stephenson Hall.
• Rev. Karen Crooch will fill the pulpit on Sunday, November 4.
THE LARGER CHURCH
• Catholic tradition worship service, Second Saturdays, 5pm, Sanctuary, UPUMC.
• Three Pastoral Events in Pendleton October 8-11: Healthy Boundaries, Healthy Ministry; Sacred Spaces Conversation; Bishop’s Symposium.
• Fall Connectional Ministries Convocation, Saturday, October 20, 8:30am-4pm, Portland First UMC.
THE COMMUNITY
• Game Days, First and Third Sundays, 2-5pm, University Park Coffee Shop.
• Morrison Center Training Event, Wednesday-Friday, October 10-12, 8am-5pm, Errol Stephenson Hall.
FUTURE EVENTS, FOR YOUR CALENDAR
• All-church Charge Conference, Sunday, November 18, 5:30pm.
• Celebration Sunday, November 25, 2007
WEEKLY AT UPUMC
• Choir practices Sundays at 9:30am, Tuesdays at 6:30pm, Sanctuary.
• Alcoholics Anonymous, Narthex, Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays at 8pm, weekly.
• Overeaters Anonymous, Wednesdays at 7pm.
STAYING IN TOUCH
Edna Riddle, Sunrise Adult Care Center, 11945 SW Butner Rd., Portland OR 97225; 503-841-1295.
Harriet Bonhorst, Pioneer Tower, 515 P Street #202, Sacramento, CA 95814; phone: 1-916-446-4863.
Erica Martinez, 182 E Nevada St. Ashland, OR 97520. Cell phone: 1-503-791-3680.
Jeanne Pulliam, 8603 SE Causey Ave, Apt 202; Happy Valley, OR 97086-2604, Telephone 503-594-2539.
Aleena Sologar, 775 Cascade St. #1316, Oregon City, OR 97045, her son Jonathan’s home. Phone, 503-387-3813.
PLEASE DON’T GO HUNGRY. WE HAVE FOOD IN OUR PANTRY, LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO ERROL STEPHENSON HALL. TAKE WHAT YOU NEED.
THE NURSERY IS STAFFED DURING WORSHIP FOR CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN SCHOOL AGE.
CELEBRATIONS FUND-RAISER
It’s a new thing. Each Sunday, after church and during the coffee and fellowship time we will celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebrations by putting pennies, dimes, quarters, dollars or whatever you choose into a Celebrations bank. Let’s make it fun!
WOMEN’S BEACH TRIP
For over a decade, women of UPUMC have been going to the beach together each October and April. The trips started as a part of a Women’s spirituality Group that first met when Dee Dee Walters was the pastor and have continued ever since. The house in Neskowin, Oregon will sleep 10. What do we do? Walk the beach, talk, watch movies, talk deep and long, support one another, share cooking and care, refresh ourselves and grow closer to one another and to our faith. The next trip will be October 19-21. Talk to Judy Griffen, 503-283-4331, for more information or to sign up.
CONTACTING THE PASTORS
Jeanne and Marcia will be attending clergy educational events out of town this week. We will still be available by cell phone—leave a message if necessary, and we will return the call. We also hope to have internet access.
JOINING THE CHURCH
Have you been thinking that you would like to join University Park United Methodist Church? Are you just curious what it would mean to join? Plan to stay after church next Sunday, October 14, for a conversation about joining the church. We’ll serve pizza for all who come, and provide childcare for those who need it.
THREE CUPS OF TEA
Is there an alternative to war in South Central Asia? Could we be doing anything else? Recently, I read a book that Judy Griffen has donated to our church library, called Three Cups of Tea, about the work of Greg Mortenson and the Central Asia Institute. Mortenson founded the CAI to build schools, especially schools that educate girls, in Pakistan and Afghanistan. His story is enlightening, challenging, and hopeful. I recommend it.—Jeanne
TIME GETS BETTER WITH AGE
Carolyn Hammett sent this along. It will conclude next week.
I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sings "Silent Night". Age 5
I've learned that our dog doesn't want to eat my broccoli
either. Age 7
I've learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop what they are doing and wave back. Age 9
I've learned that just when I get my room the way I like it,
Mom makes me clean it up again. Age 12
I've learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try cheering someone else up. Age 14
I've learned that although it's hard to admit it, I'm secretly glad my parents are strict with me. Age 15
I've learned that silent company is often more healing than
words of advice. Age 24
I've learned that brushing my child's hair is one of life's
great pleasures. Age 26
I've learned that wherever I go, the world's worst drivers
have followed me there. Age 29
I've learned that if someone says something unkind about me, I must live so that no one will believe it. Age 30
I've learned that there are people who love you dearly but
just don't know how to show it. Age 42
I've learned that you can make some one's day by simply
sending them a little note. Age 44
I've learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the
greater his or her need to cast blame on others. Age 46
I've learned that children and grandparents are natural allies. Age 47
I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. Age 48
I've learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my spirits for hours. Age 49
I've learned that motel mattresses are better on the side away from the phone. Age 50
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way he handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and
tangled Christmas tree lights. Age 51
I've learned that keeping a vegetable garden is worth a
medicine cabinet full of pills. Age 52
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