The document contains announcements for several upcoming events at a church, including a food drive, prayer gatherings, Mother's Day and Father's Day events, vacation bible school, and summer camps for children and youth. It also includes announcements about weddings and baby showers, updates on serving members of the armed forces, the church budget and financial needs, and a vehicle raffle to support a missionary.

1. Coming Events Common Ground Cruisers ~ Saturday, May 23rd - 9:00am
Motorcyclists here at OCEC and their motorcycle friends enjoy good fellowship.
Cyclists meet at the church at 9am for prayer and instruction, then spend the
Oregon City Food Drive for H.O.P.E. day together. This first ride with be through the Santiam Valley to Sweet Home.
Come ride along on May 23rd. For more information, call Toby Anderson at
(Helping Other People Eat)
503 266-4383.
Last day for food collection - tomorrow, May 18th
Help fill our lobby food barrels to overflowing with—
Global Day of Prayer
Non-Perishables (boxed & canned) Common family food items
 Regular sized for easy distribution
The Church in Oregon City joining together
H.O.P.E. is a branch of Oregon’s Food Bank.
for a Gathering of Worship & Prayer
Shelves are bare and the need is great. Thanks for helping!
Essence 
Pentecost Sunday, May 31st  6:00pm
Oregon City High School Auditorium
Monday, May 18  7:00- 8:30pm
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray
...held in the Fellowship Center
and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven
...a casual, informal, evening of women meeting other women.
and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. (2 Chronicles 7:14)
A time to gathered together to chat, share, and pray.
Guest Speaker: Pastor Aaron Auer
Guest Speaker, Lisa Smith
Reviving Oregon’s Amazing Roots
Lisa shares an uplifting and inspiring first-hand illustration of her experience as
a mother. A real testimony on motherhood. You won’t want to miss our last
session of Essence for this school year.
Showers Coming in June...
Childcare is provided
For more information contact: Cheryl Howell ~ 503 654-6695 June 7th— a wedding shower for Alicia Packard, daughter of Dyann Miller will
be held at the home of home Joan Brakefield (14088 Conway Dr - Oregon City)
Wednesday Night Face - Off: Fighting for the Truth on Sunday, June 7th at 3:00pm. Alicia is registered at Target.
May 20 & 27  7:00 - 8:30 in Room D4 RSVP’s are appreciated, please contact Joan at (503)655-4679.
 Pastor Tom and Ron Buck will be facing off the next two Wednesday nights
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on a new topic of discussion.
June 8th— a wedding shower for Lizzy LeRud, daughter of Pastor Dave &
 A testimony will be shared that is relevant to the topic of the evening.
Claudia LeRud, will be held in the Fellowship Center on Monday, June 8th at
 Time will be given for questions and interaction with those in attendance.
7:00pm. Lizzy is registered Macy’s, Crate & Barrel and Sears.
These sessions are open to everyone. There may be times when discussion
RSVP’s are appreciated, please contact Sarah Loftis at 503 632-3630.
leaders and/or attendees hold strong opinions and disagreement remains but
we will respect and honor each other in our pursuit of the truth of God.
Celebrate Recovery
The Family Focus Forum presents:
...a Christ-centered, Biblical based 12-step program dealing
Unplugging Technology and Plugging Into the Family
with life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups!
Tuesday, May 26  6:00 - 8:30pm at Holcomb Elementary School
Using eight principles based on the beatitudes, Celebrate Recovery is
Doreen Dodgen-Magee will share information that can help every parent changing people’s lives and allowing them to step into God’s Grace.
navigate the ever-growing world of technological entertainment and
Change in venue!
communication.
Now meeting on Thursdays at the Hilltop Community Church (593 Molalla Ave)
Come learn more about important information for every parent!
 6:00PM - meal  7:00PM - meeting
 The potential harmful impact of overuse of technology.
For more information, call Mike Cross at 503 867-3157 or Dyann Miller at 503 557-7998.
 Ideas about how to minimize negative impact.
 How careful consideration and planning for the use of technology can
Love INC. Golf Benefit - Friday, June 26th
enhance both the life of your child and the health of your family.
Charbonneau Golf Club - 4 Person Scramble
FREE childcare & dinner provided with pre-registration!
($75 per golfer included lunch, bucket of balls, golf cart, 18 holes)
(Pre-registrations open through May 21st!)
Call Bill Long to register at 971)235-1939.
To pre-register call 503-785-8877 or email Debbie.Cole@orecity.k12.or.us

2. Did you know—
 that items to appear in a Sunday bulletin must be submitted to the church
office by the Monday prior to the Sunday suggested? When using email,
send to office@ocec.net Subject Line: Bulletin Announcement
 June 22-26 Vacation Bible School  9am-12:10pm
 that we have a QUILT on display? We are now to the final weeks for your bid
… for children entering Kindergarten through grade 5 in the fall.
for the current quilt on display! This one is called The Fifty States, all hand
Information and registration brochures are available now in the made. One half of the proceeds with benefit our youth mission trips. The
Children’s Ministry literature rack in the lobby and at the Children’s other half towards the OC’s Pioneer Center. Final bids due by May 31st!
Welcome Center. Please take several so you can invite friends,
 that cookbooks from the JR High fundraiser are still available? Do you need
neighbors and relatives. We have room for 400+ children, so invite
a last minute gift for a friend? Traveling this summer and need a hostess
ALL your friends!! You are encouraged to register early to
gift? Why not stop at the JR HI room today or at the church office during the
guarantee placement. Return completed registration forms to the
week to purchase several cookbooks?
church office or the Children’s Welcome Center.
Special Offer: 1 @ $10 or 2 @ $18 or 3 @ $24
 that New Hope Community Church (SE Stevens Rd-Clackamas) will host
 July 6-9 Summer BLAST Day Camp  9:30am-1:30pm (Cost: $25)
A Night To Honor Israel on Sunday, June 7th at 7:00pm? Guest speakers
Choral Music & Soccer for children entering grades 1-6 this fall
are: Frank Gaffney, Jr. and Duncan Kirkwood. Tickets ($15) available at
Registration forms available at the children’s ministry board in the lobby.
Victorious Faith (811 Center-OC) or on line at www.cufipdx.org.
 that Mark Frisius received his Doctorate on May 5th? Mark is the son of
 July 10-12 ALL Church Camp Out at Metzler Park ~ Sites are filled! Ernie & Joanne and brother of Tim Frisius. His dissertation was on the
Information/Questions: Call registrars, Ralph & Melanie Scholz at 503 655-1946
Interpretive Method and Theological Conflict. He shared from Tertullian’s use
of the Pastoral Epistles— Hebrews, James, 1st & 2nd Peter and Jude.
 Tertullian was a 3rd century Latin theologian. Tertullian holds an important
July 13-17 JR HI Camp at Eagle Cove Camp (grades 7 & 8 this fall)
COST: $200 Questions: See or call Pastor Josh (503 656-8582) place with the development and thought of early Christianity and within the
last two generations his importance has soared. Congratulations, Mark!
 that Andy Karlinger (age 16) became the 3A West Valley District Shot Put
 July 20-23 PrayKids Day Camp  10:00- 11:30am (FREE)
Champion. He threw 41 feet 11 inches beating all 11th and 12th graders.
A focus on getting kids praying in a way they’ll find energizing and
Andy attends Horizon Christian in Tualatin. Congratulations, Andy!
fun, not just teaching them about prayer.
 that Ashley White (age 11) has a published article, Friends Forever, in Club
House Magazine (Focus on the Family)? Article is displayed on the bulletin
 July 27-30 Summer BLAST Day Camp  9:30am-1:30pm (Cost: $25)
board across from the Espresso area. Congratulations, Ashley!
Drama & Volleyball for children entering grades 1-6 this fall
Registration forms available at children’s ministry board in the lobby.
Serving In Our Armed Forces
Pray for those from our church family or those who have relatives
 Aug 3-8 JR Camp at Trout Creek Camp (grades 4-6 this fall) Cost: $225 serving our country and are away from home.
Registration information available at children’s ministry board in lobby.
Tim Anderson-Marines Jesse Fulkerson-Army Mark Matautia-Army
A.J. Asche-Army Josie Fulkerson-Army Valiant Mueller-Army
 Aug 9-14 SR HI Camp at Camp Mayfield (grades 9 12 this fall) Mac Ashford-Marines Brent Hagen-Air Force Nathan Phillips-Army
Cost:$225 NOTE! Camp dates have been changed! Jesse Atay- Marines David Hatlee-Army Scott E. Pierce-Army
Questions: See or call Pastor Erin (503 656-8582) Jody Badders-Army Tim Harlow-Army Sarah Rhoads-Army
Jeff Boone-Marines Daniel Hoskins-Army Douglas Rosenburg-Marine
Amanda Brush-Army Chol & Heidi Kim-Air Force Brandon E.Rouse-Marine
 Aug 10-13 Summer BLAST Day Camp  9:30am-1:30pm (Cost: $25) Michael Carlson-Air Force Rick Koyama-Army Justin Solem-Marine
Horsemanship & Cooking/Sewing (for children entering grades 1-6) Brian Christensen-Marines Rocky LaChance-Air Force Nathan Swift-Air Force
Registration forms available at children’s ministry board in the lobby. Jeremy Delany-Army Kevin Larson-Air Force Nathan Tegeler-Air Force
Tim Delany-Army Brandon Little-Navy Rebecca Tucker-Navy
For questions and/or more information about Jacob Doolittle-Marines Brian McCartney-Marines Chad VanDeWalker-Marines
the activities above please contact the following: Timothy J. Elwonger-Navy Eric McPherson-Army Stacey Virgin-Navy
Keith Forsman-Marine Joseph Marugg- Marines David Walt-Marine
Children: Pastor Sue Burson at 503 656-8582 ext 106
Jessica Fosburg-Air Force Amy Gail Mason-Air Force Bill Weatherell-Army
or Summer Ministry Coordinator, Raelene Gilmore 503 656-1218
Cameron Workman-Marines
Junior High: Pastor Josh Shelton at 503 656-8582 ext 108
Senior High: Pastor Erin Loftis at 503 656-8582 ext 109
Thank you for notifying the church office when these individuals return home.

3. Scripture:
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Praise the Lord that we can humbly turn to God in crisis and He cares for us.
 Thank the Lord today for the ministry of Pregnancy Resource Centers in the
Portland area. Give thanks to the Lord for all those who raised pledges, gave
pledges and represented life at the Steps for Life Walk yesterday in
downtown Portland.
 Pray for our country and the decisions being considered in the Senate and
House of Representatives. Pray that the Hate Crimes Legislation will not
pass. Pray that values of righteousness and morality will once again rise up
to guide our nation.
 Ask the Lord to strengthen Christians as we live in a very secular society.
Pray that we will represent Christ and the truth faithfully and boldly in our
schools, businesses, communities and government offices.
 Ask God to lead our Christian brothers and sisters who are unemployed to
find appropriate jobs and that we will all be generous in our support of those
needing assistance.
 Pray that God's Church across the country will unite to stand against
immorality and unrighteousness in our land. Pray that you will join with others
to humble ourselves before God, repent of our own sin, and call upon God in
times of corporate prayer for the healing of our land.
 Pray for Bill Copeland along with other members and friends of our church
family who are suffering from chronic illnesses. Pray for those recovering
from recent surgeries. And pray for those under hospice care and for those
who have recently suffered the death of loved ones.
Church Prayer Focus—
New Heights Evangelical (NE Portland) Pastor Gene & Sara Welliver
New Hope Evangelical (Bend) Pastor Randy & Linda Myers
Pastor Nancy & Glenn Austin
Pastor Keith & Kara Kirkpatrick
Pastor Bob & Joan Mimiaga
Pastor Andy & Sara Purscelley
Missionary Prayer Focus— Spencer & Kathi Overby
Stewardship of God’s Resources
2009 Needs General Budget Missions
1,236,853
Yearly Needs
23,786
Weekly Needs
20,876
Received Last Sunday 1,495
388,761
Actual Received Year-to-date 48,200
451,927
Proposed Need Year-to-date

4. Raffle to Raise Funds
for Josh Westermann Vehicle
Buy a raffle ticket to help Josh Westermann purchase a car for his
mission work with Ambassadors in Sport in Africa.
Raffle tickets are $10.00 each. All proceeds
from the raffle will be donated to Josh
Westermann to be used towards the
purchase of a vehicle in Africa.
Tickets are available for purchase in the lobby
at the Grand Central desk on Sunday
mornings through May 24th.
The winning raffle ticket will be
announced on May 31st.
The vehicle will be delivered in “as is”
condition with no warranty extended.
Need more information? Please contact Brad
White (971 998-8021).
 1993 Chevrolet S-10
 Blazer 4 door
 4 wheel drive
 Tahoe Package
 4.3 liter high output Vortec V-6
 Automatic with overdrive
 Tow package
 Power seats
 Air conditioning
 159,000 miles
 New fuel injectors
 Rebuilt radiator
 New water pump and hoses
 Kelly Blue Book for fair condition: $1,995.00