Prayer Concerns

Please keep Christine King's son, Robert, in your prayers. There are some things going on in his life right now and he and Christine are in need of our thoughts and prayers.

Friends of Trees

I hope you all can make it. Please let us know if you plan to attend.

Friends of Trees
SW Texas Wetland, SW Portland
Mar 8, 2008 Planting, Natural Area
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: At the intersection of SW Texas St & SW 26 Ave.

Portland, OR 97219
Information: Oregon Soap Company is helping support this planting.
Description: The event involves planting and mulching native trees and shrubs. No experience is necessary! We do our best to make restrooms accessible at natural area events but sometimes the only available restroom is a ten minute walk away.
Directions: Take I-5 South to Exit 296B and follow SW Multnomah Blvd. to SW 31st Ave. Make a right on SW 31st Ave. Make a right onto SW Capitol Hwy. Make a right onto SW Texas Ave. Follow SW Texas St. down the hill and find on-street parking. Look for the "Tree Planters at Work" signs.

Come plant trees with us March 8th at NW Texas Wetland & NW Portland, natural area, with the "Friends of Trees" organization from 9am to 1pm. You can access details such as the exact location provided by there company via the link and even plan your trip on Trimet right from their website. There are also directions from I-5 if you're traveling by car, at the website.

Just go to the link, select Volunteer and scroll down to the desired date and location mentioned above. Note, if you choose the Volunteer link at the top of the screen you will also need to select the "Plant with Us" option to access the schedule of planting dates.

The coordinator of this activity from the "Friends of Trees" organization has advised us to dress with several layers of warm clothing with a water-proof top layer so you may peel off layers as you need, to stay warm and dry. They have also advised us to pack an extra pair of shoes to drive home in or to bring a plastic trash bag to sit on/to place at your feet. You only have to do this though if you want to keep your car clean on the ride home, some may choose to op-out on this suggestion though because at this point it may makes no difference what happens to their car.

Also, they will be serving coffee and pastries, however if this isn't enough for you you may consider bringing your own food and/or drink as well. Strong, sturdy and water-proof shoes or hiking or rubber boots are best so as to keep your feet warm and dry. Tools, gloves and guidance all come graciously from our coordinators at Friends of Trees.

Please contact us as soon as you know if you are coming or not, as we will have to let the organizers of this planting know if we plan to have more then ten volunteers, as soon as possible. If you have any further questions please contact Tim Soper or Rachel Porter. We may want to organize at Portland Congregation church again to carpool if enough volunteers begin to contact us with these wishes or another more convenient location, should one arise.

More Prayers...and an update

Please keep Jessica Porter in your prayers. She has had a severe migraine the last 2 days and had to go to the emergency room last night and have a cat scan. She is worried about it since this is not common and they were not sure what exactly may be going on. Thanks.

Update on Andy: I talked with Andy last night and he is doing well. He has a sore neck but believes that it could have been worse. It was a five car pile up and he hit the person in front of him. He was rear ended which pushed him into the person in front of him. Although he was not cited he is nervous that the person in he rear ended may come after him. He is also shaken up by it. Plus, he has a lot of paper work to file with the state. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Prayers for Andy

Andy Elhardt, a young adult from this area in the church, was in an accident this morning. Please keep him in your prayers. See below for the email we recieved about the accident:

Andy just called. He was involved in a multiple car pile up on I- 84 in Portland. He was smacked real good. Both his airbags deployed and he is really shaken up. He is waiting for the paramedics to check him out, but he thinks he is ok.altho he says his back hurts.he was hit from behind and got pushed into the car in front of him.

Please keep him on your prayer list.

Fellowship Dinner and Service

We have not had a fellowship service in a while and have decided to do it every other month. Please see the details below because the location has changed for this one. If you plan on attending please let us know so we can adequately prepare.

Fellowship Dinner and Service

What: Fellowship service, get together with other young adults to enjoy food, fellowship, and prayer. Typically we order pizza, salad, and drinks. If you have dietary needs let us know in advance.
Where: Tim Soper's abode, contact the group for directions/address
When: Sunday February 24th, 6-8pm (varies)
Cost: suggested donation is $5-10

Spring Young Adult Retreat Registration Form

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2008 Spring Young Adult Retreat

7:00 PM on Friday, March 28th to
Noon on Sunday, March 30th, 2008

All Young Adults are invited to this weekend of
fellowship, worship, fun, and learning!!!

Theme: “Faith, Discernment, and Action”

Theme Presenter: Susan Gregory
Susan has been an active volunteer for years, including participating in events to raise money for various causes, one-on-one reading programs at elementary schools, spearheading food & clothing drives, and raising awareness through internet contacts. With her recent ordination to the office of High Priest, Susan is hoping to dedicate more time to pursuing ministry in areas of peace and justice. She has served as pastor at the Garden Grove congregation and is currently co-pastoring, helps lead Young Peacemaker’s Club, and is actively involved in Greater Vancouver Interfaith Association (GVIA). In the past several years she has served as assistant reunion director, reunion director, and registrar as well as promoting reunion attendance and participation. Susan and her husband, John May, have been married 20+ years, and live in Gresham with Sophie the Schnoodle. Retired from the City of Portland after 30 years of service, she is grateful to be able to focus her time on her ministry as well as her large extended family.

Who: Young Adults (Age 18 and out of High School and older)
Location: Lewis River Campgrounds, Yacolt, WA
Cost*: $60.00 US per young adult (18 and older)
$50.00 US per older youth (15 to 17)
$40.00 US per younger youth (8 to 14)**
$30.00 US per child (3 to 7)**
Free – 2 and under**

* Financial assistance available. Please make checks/money order payable to Community of Christ
** We will work to provide child care depending on the need

Contact Co-Directors Rachel Porter 503.421.6582, rl.porter@yahoo.com or
Tim Soper 503.432.5743, sopertj@yahoo.com with any questions and/or comments.

DEADLINE: Please register by Friday March 21st, 2008.
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Mail registration forms/payment to Rachel Porter, co-director, at
1901 NE 66th Ave Apt #162 Portland, OR 97213.

February Herald

Check out the February Herald, the Community of Christ denominational magazine. Local young adults, Christie Skoorsmith, Shannon McAdam, and Rachel Porter, have featured pieces. You can purchase the e-herald and save on paper waste (what a novel idea?). If you have testimonies or reflections you can submit them to the Herald House to possibly be published. It is also a great way to keep up on what is going on with the church not only in North America but all over the world.