1) The document contains a church bulletin listing events for the week of October 4-11, including worship services, meetings, rehearsals, bible studies, and a date night event. 2) Highlights include an all-church concert of prayer on Sunday evening, a women's ministry informational coffee on Monday, and a date night speaker on forgiveness on Friday with childcare provided. 3) The date night speaker, Charlie and Maxine Marsolini, will discuss how forgiving others led to greater happiness in their 34-year marriage after uniting two families wounded by divorce.

1. Sunday, October 4
Sunday, October 4, 2009 1:00pm Four Ticket’s Drama Rehearsal - Sanctuary
6:00pm All-Church Concert of Prayer
(Interpretive Sign Language provided at 8:15 service.)
Monday, October 5
4:00pm Men’s Golf Night - Contact Don Wallace for Course Site
8:15 and 9:45am - Blended Worship Telephone: 503 657-4221
6:15pm SR HI to CityTeam Ministry
 Worship Singing - Pastor Dave LeRud, leading 6:30pm Adult Handbell Rehearsal - Room D2
7:00pm Four Ticket’s Drama Rehearsal - Sanctuary
 Adult Choir: You Gave Your Life Away (Duet: Rod & Jenny Lucich) 7:00pm Women’s Ministry Informational Coffee - Fellowship Center
 Handbells: Almighty
Tuesday, October 6
 Communion 9:00am Women’s Bible Study - Fellowship Center
11:30am Quilters - Room C6
 Message by Pastor Tom Hurt 7:00pm 3rd Service Worship Team Rehearsal - Sanctuary
7:00pm Finance Committee Meeting - Room D2
Lifted Up to Live It Out: Who Gets Center Stage? 7:00pm Missions Committee Meeting - Room C6
Ephesians 1:2; Acts 18:18-28; 19; 20:13-36 7:00pm
7:30pm
Trustee Committee Meeting - Room C5
2010 Mission Trip Interest Meeting - Room C6
11:15am - Contemporary Worship Wednesday, October 7
6:45pm Childcare- Rooms B3,C1/2 7:00pm SWAT (grades 1-6)- FC
 Worship Singing - Pastor Andrew, leading 7:00pm Adult Choir- Sanctuary 7:00pm JR High Youth- Room C7
7:00pm Prayer Gathering- Room C6 7:00pm SR High Youth- Room D5
 Communion 7:00pm WOW Bible Study- Rooms D2/ D3
 Message by Pastor Tom Hurt Thursday, October 8
6:00pm Celebrate Recovery Meal - OCHP*
Lifted Up to Live It Out: Who Gets Center Stage? 7:00pm Celebrate Recovery Meeting - OCHP*
Ephesians 1:2; Acts 18:18-28; 19; 20:13-36 7:00pm The Inn Worship Service - Sanctuary
Friday, October 9
4:30pm JR High leaving for Retreat / Returning Sunday @ 10:30am (Cost:$20)
6:00pm Date Night Childcare - Room C1/2 (see announcement)
6:00pm - Sanctuary 7:00pm Date Night Speaker & Dessert - Fellowship Center
All-Church Concert of Prayer Saturday, October 10
...a Fall Kick-off Prayer Time, asking God’s blessing 9:00am Bike Ministry - OCHP
for a new school year, and for the beginning of OCEC Sunday Services, October 11
Growth Groups and other ministries. 8:15am, 9:45am, 11:15am, 6:00pm
* Oregon City House of Prayer (916 Linn Ave ~ north of church)
Pastoral Staff— Lead Pastor, Tom Hurt; Music/Worship/Prayer, Dave LeRud;
Small Groups/Next Generation, Andrew Anderson;
Student Ministries/Church Outreach, Erin Loftis;
Junior High, Josh Shelton; Children, Sue Burson; Visitation, Leroy Myers
Ministry Directors— Nursery, Marilyn Brown*; Early Childhood, Brenda Heinsoo;
They all joined together constantly in prayer... Acts 1:14 SWAT (Wed. Evenings), Raelene Gilmore; Women, Sandy Richter; Men, Don Wallace*
6:00AM Monday through Friday: OC House of Prayer* (916 Linn Ave) Marriage, Tom & Liz Dressel*; Primetimers(55+), Allen & Eleanor Odell*
8:00AM Mondays: Moms in Touch for mothers of adult children - OCHP* Support Staff— Church Office: Leah Bellamy, Esther Entenman, Kay Neumann;
4:30PM Tuesdays: Moms in Touch for college/career - Call 503 557-1647 Maintenance: Jerry Wheeler
7:00PM Wednesdays: Prayer Gathering - Room C6 * Volunteer

2. Coming Events Date Night Speaker & Dessert
Friday, October 9th  8:00pm
Woman-to-Women Informational Coffee Childcare  6:00pm
Tomorrow Evening at 7:00pm FORGIVE TO FIND A HAPPIER YOU
Fellowship Center by Charlie and Maxine Marsolini
… for all women 18 years of age and older!! Charlie and Maxine know firsthand what it
means to stop feeding deep seated grudges. Life
We are excited to announce the kick-off of a brand new ministry at OCEC got so much happier when they discovered the
that is a custom fit for YOU! Women of all ages love to talk, share, pray for, blessing of forgiveness. God has good reasons
and encourage one another in our daily lives, whether it is over coffee, at the for instructing us to forgive others.
gym, or in the hallway between services. Would you like to be a part of a small
group of women who meets regularly just for that purpose? To encourage and Charlie and Maxine’s marriage of 34 years
challenge each other on a regular basis in your walk with the Lord and in the united two families wounded by divorce. Maxine
roles God has placed you in as women…..? is the author of Blended Families, the Blended
Accountability Groups are starting up this fall and now is the time to jump in! Families Workbook, and Raising Children in Blended Families. She is also a
Join a group starting up or start one with a few friends! Looking for— speaker and workshop presenter.
 Women committed to the Lord and to each other who want to grow. Charlie grew up in Boston’s Italian neighborhood. A CPA, he is Area Director
 Women needing encouragement with Crown Financial Ministries. Charlie is also an ordained minister as well
 Women interested in sharing and prayer as a securities broker with H.D. Vest Financial Services.
 Women looking for accountability for what YOU want to be held
DATE NIGHT: a monthly night out with your favorite person at your favorite
accountable about.
restaurant!
 Women wanting to deepen friendships and making new ones.
 Women want regular meeting times determined to fit their needs and Please RSVP for childcare and dessert to Tom & Liz Dressel (503 655-1489)
schedules.
Childcare at OCEC available at 6:00pm. NOTE: CHILDCARE SECURITY
Also, Woman-to-Woman is beginning again for women wanting to grow Please use north lobby doors (they will be locked, ring for childcare entry).
through a one-on-one relationship is Woman-to-Woman. This is a terrific
Return to the Fellowship Center at 8:00pm for dessert and a marriage-
ministry that has blessed many women!
nurturing message at north Fellowship Center doorway.
Interested or have questions? Come to this Information Coffee held in the (Opportunity given for donation)
Fellowship Center to learn more about Accountability Groups starting up and
On your way home at 9:00pm.
One-on-One Mentoring.
Bring a friend! Determine to step up and out this year…and grow!
Women’s Ministry— Mug ‘n Muffin
Bridal Shower ~ October 6  6:30pm Saturday, October 17th at 10:00 a.m.
You are invited to attend a bridal shower for Sarah Parsons The speakers will be from the recent Honduras Work Team, sharing
(fiancée of Michael Thames) on Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30pm. their experiences on that trip. You are invited to hear testimonies
This will be held at the home of Sarah Loftis (20001 Torrey about how the Lord has used these women in their service to others
Pines Ct. in O.C., 503 632-3630). They are registered at Kohl's less fortunate. Bring your favorite mug and a friend!
and Macys. An RSVP is appreciated. Light refreshments will be served.
2010 Mission Trip Information
October 6th  7:30pm
Do you have a heart for serving the people of Kenya or Honduras? Come join
the Missions Committee on October 6th at 7:30pm in room C-6 to discuss an
Fall Family Fun Festival
exciting new opportunity. If you are unable to come to this meeting, please (an alternative to Halloween)
email your interest to jamesdeforest@comcast.net. Saturday, October 31st  6:00-8:00PM

3. Approaching Thunder - October 16-17
… held at Oregon City Bible Church  20611 Molalla Avenue Teens & Adults!
Kristen Williams presents a mini-weekend for youth and young adults.
Friday, Oct. 15 7:00pm (General Session)
Join the Christmas Musical Chorus
Saturday, Oct. 16 9:00am - 12:30pm (General Session)
12:30-1:45pm (Lunch Break) Would you like to be part of a fully-staged musical theatre
1:45-4:00pm (General Session) production? OCEC’s December 3rd-6th Dessert Theatre
performances of Four Tickets to Christmas will include an Adult
History is marked by times of radical transition. Times when people stood up Chorus and a Teen/Young Adult Ensemble. Rehearsals have
and simply refused to live with the status quo...choosing instead to believe that just begun and interested singers are welcome to join the
something great could happen and the world they live in could be different! project. Here are some particulars:
God is raising up a generation that will change the world… come and be a part
 Adult Chorus: Rehearsals are Wednesdays 8:15-9:00pm in the
of it! Come take your place on the front lines of what God is doing.
Sanctuary, plus a rehearsal retreat November 6th & 7th at
OCEC.
Chinook Books Available  Teen/Young Adult Ensemble: Rehearsals are Wednesdays
8:15-9:00pm in the Sanctuary, plus choreography rehearsals on
OCEC Women’s Ministries still has Chinook Book Sunday afternoons, and a rehearsal retreat November 6th & 7th
fundraiser-books available. These are being sold to help at OCEC.
raise funds for the 2010 Women’s Fall Retreat. Chinook
Book is a one-of-a-kind resource— a coupon book, a Questions? Contact Pastor Dave – 503-656-8582 x110, or davel@ocec.net
directory, a source of ideas and inspiration.
The new edition of Chinook Book has over 300 coupons and resources for
exploring our community and supporting local, sustainable business. You will
find hundreds of dollars in everyday savings with offers for Amtrak Cascades,
Living Epistles
Fred Meyer, New Seasons Market, OMSI, REI, ACE Hardware, Pizzicato, Monday, October 12  2:30pm
Burgerville, and many, many more! The books are $20 each, with 50% of the You are our EPISTLE written in our hearts, known and read of all men.
sales going into the retreat fund. Why not purchase a book as a gift! II Corinthians 3: 2
Books may be purchased during church office house. The Living Epistles Writing Class meeting the 2nd and 4th Monday of each
month.
Volunteer Greeters Needed! Can you help? October 12 - meeting at Crisp home (12484 Crisp Drive - OC)
It is time to increase our volunteer greeting team! Greeters are needed at the Oct 26 & Nov 9 - meeting at OCEC, room C5
doorways for our Sunday morning services (8:15am, 9:45am, 11:15am). If you
would like to help in this ministry, please contact Pastor Dave (503 656-8582), Come join the class to write your own life story with emphasis upon the Lord’s
Mardell Hohensee (503 722-4340 or Liz Dressel (503 655-1489). leading in your life. Your family will love you for it! Questions? Contact Hilla
at 503 723-7321.
Please Note: As for all volunteers, a confidential form will need to be
completed and a background check will be reviewed prior to acceptance.
Junior High - Recycle Project
Cell Phones Cell phones only. Accepting NO chargers or accessories. Ladies, you are invited to
Inkjet Cartridges Only small sizes that will fit into the palm of your hand.
Laser Cartridges & Toner Cartridges NO fax cartridges, NO large printer
cartridges. Monday, October 19th at 7:00pm
Items can be left in the receptacle provided on the lobby coat rack. Held at Crossroads Café (Gladstone Exit off I-205, behind McDonalds)
If you have questions, call Pastor Josh at 503 804-4088.
The format will be light and fun, with plenty of opportunity to mix,
Can you help this fall? mingle, laugh, get to know one another and build relationship.
Our Children’s Library is looking for more Sunday morning helpers. If you are new and looking for a way to meet the gals you worship with,
Depending on the number of volunteers, this would be for only one then the door is wide open. Ask a friend to join you!
hour per every 4-6 weeks. Scheduling is very flexible. Please call
Marian at 503 901-3265.

4. Adult Sunday School
3 classes meeting in the Fellowship Center at 9:45am
The Answers Academy ~ Teacher: Horst Matschukat
Book of Hebrews ~ Teacher: Larry Griggs
Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe ~ Teacher: Brent Burson Prayer Gathering
Wednesdays at 9:00pm in the Sanctuary
Celebrate Recovery ...a Christ-centered, Biblical based 12-step program dealing Led by Pastor Tom and Roberta Hurt
with life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups!
Using eight principles based on the beatitudes, Celebrate Recovery is  Praise the Lord for the Church around the world that exalts the Lord Jesus
changing people’s lives and allowing them to step into God’s Grace. Christ.
Meeting at O.C.’s House of Prayer (916 Linn Avenue)
 6:00PM - meal  7:00PM - meeting  Give thanks to God for your own salvation as a gift through the death and
For more information, call Mike Cross at 503 867-3157 or Dyann Miller at 503 557-7998. resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Did you know—  Ask the Lord to call Christians around the world to deeper faith and
 that items to appear in a Sunday bulletin must be submitted to the church commitment to Him. Commit yourself anew to Christ today.
office by the Monday prior to the Sunday suggested? When using email,
send to office@ocec.net Subject Line: Bulletin Announcement  Lift your eyes to heaven and set your eyes on Christ as you remember the
 that security measures are in place at the church? Thank you for His sacrifice and look forward to His return.
remembering to use the call button at the north lobby doors during office
hours and evenings when childcare is being offered. The call button will ring  Pray for our Growth Groups as they form in the next weeks. Make a personal
into the church office and childcare rooms so that the LEFT door can be commitment to get involved in a group this fall.
unlocked. Remember too that the call button can only be answered when the
office and/or childcare rooms are being staffed.  Pray that our children and youth will live powerfully for the Lord and be
protected spiritually as they grown in knowledge.
 that Janie Robinson, daughter of Gene & Norene Garoutte, has written a
recently published children’s book, Preston, the Not So Perfect Pig, which her  Pray for Bill Copeland along with other members and friends of our church
aunt, Karen illustrated? Earlier this month the two had a book signing at family who are suffering from chronic illnesses. Pray for those recovering
Barnes & Noble in Bend. from recent surgeries. And pray for those under hospice care and for those
 that Kira Harpham has been a selected to participate in the Nationals 2009 who have recently suffered the death of loved ones.
Miss Jr. Teen Portland Pageant? Congratulations, Kira!
Church Prayer Focus—
Serving In Our Armed Forces East Vancouver Evangelical Pastor Phil & Beth McCoy
Pray for those from our church family or those who have relatives Epic Wineskins Pastor Rob & Linda Robinson
serving our country and away from home. Eugene First Evangelical Pastor Joe & Stephanie Marquez
Tim Anderson-Marines David Hatlee-Army Scott E. Pierce-Army Missionary Prayer Focus—
A.J. Asche-Army Tim Harlow-Army Sarah Rhoads-Army Steve & Barbara Duhrkoop ~ Japan
Mac Ashford-Marines Daniel Hoskins-Army Douglas Rosenburg-Marine
Jesse Atay- Marines Chol & Heidi Kim-Air Force Brandon E. Rouse-Marine
Bob Black-Army Rick Koyama-Army Jon Shelton-Army
Jeff Boone-Marines Rocky LaChance-Air Force Brandon Smith-Army
Amanda Brush-Army Kevin Larson-Air Force Justin Solem-Marine Stewardship of God’s Resources
Michael Carlson-Air Force Brandon Little-Navy Nathan Tegeler-Air Force
Brian Christensen-Marines Brian McCartney-Marines Rebecca Tucker-Navy 2009 Needs General Budget Missions
Jeremy Delany-Army Eric McPherson-Army Chad VanDeWalker-Marines
Tim Delany-Army Amy Gail Mason-Air Force Stacey Virgin-Navy Yearly Needs 1,236,853
Jacob Doolittle-Marines Mark Matautia-Army David Walt-Marine Weekly Needs 23,786
Keith Forsman-Marine Travis Meharry-Army Bill Weatherell-Army Received Last Sunday 17,637 4,279
Jessica Fosburg-Air Force Valiant Mueller-Army Cameron Workman-Marines Actual Received Year-to-date 766,580 99,935
Brent Hagen-Air Force Nathan Phillips-Army David Wolrey-Navy Proposed Need Year-to-date 927,640
Thank you for notifying the church office when these individuals return home.