This document provides announcements for various weekly and upcoming events at a church. It includes information about weekday prayer gatherings, luncheons, showers, dinners, concerts, classes, deadlines and more. It also provides updates about local and global mission opportunities, and requests prayers for various ministries, leaders, situations and needs.

1. More Weekly News & Up-coming Events
WEEKDAY PRAYER GATHERINGS
They all joined together constantly in prayer... Acts 1:14
6:00AM Monday through Friday -OC House of Prayer (916 Linn Ave.)
Fill-A-Stocking, Fill-A-Heart
8:00AM Monday: Moms in Touch for mothers of adult children - OCHP
An abundant variety of stockings are still available at Grand
Central. This would make a great family project this Christmas.
It’s beginning to look like Christmas for the— Each stocking has an enclosed explanation to help you with your
Primetimers purchases. Remember, all filled stockings to be returned NO
LATER than Wednesday, December 10th.
Monday, December 8th 12noon
Living Epistles
Pastor Tom & Roberta will host the annual Christmas Luncheon
for the Primetimers in the Fellowship Center.
You are our EPISTLE written in our hearts,
Please remember to RSVP your attendance. known and read of all men. II Corinthians 3: 2
You can help by supplying the rest of our meal.
The Living Epistles Writing Class meet on the 2nd & 4th
Last names beginning with: A-H ~ Bring your favorite DESSERT.
Monday of each month from 2:00-4:00PM at the Crisp home (11464 S Shelby
I -Z ~ Bring your favorite SALAD
Rose Dr-OC). Their next class is scheduled for December 8th. Join the class
This is always a well-attended luncheon, please remember
to write your own life story with emphasis upon the Lord’s leading in your life.
to bring a generous portion of your food item. Thank you!
Your family will love you for it! Questions? Call Pauline at 503 657-1093.
December 14th at 6:00PM
Baby Shower ~ Thursday, Dec. 11th 7:00pm
The County Christmas Spelling Bee
at the home of Stephanie May
...an upbeat and energetic musical.
18423 SE Babbler St. - Milwaukie
It’s a shower honoring the birth of Elijah Gayton. Elijah was born in October presented by The Friendship Company Choir
and growing fast. An RSVP is appreciated by calling— 503 786-1306. (grades 1-6)
Wonderful Counselor. Prince of Peace. Everlasting
Father. Even a brief reflection on the names of
Women’s Ministry Christmas Dinner
Jesus brings power and strength to our faith. Dove
Behold! The Bridegroom Comes award-winning writer Celeste Clydesdale has
Friday, December 12th 6:30pm centered her newest Christmas musical, The
Holiday Music, Catered Dinner, Beautiful Décor Christmas County Spelling Bee, entirely around
Held in Fellowship Center this theme. As the musical unfolds, the contestants
Speaker ~ Barbee Elkins learn more about the character and nature of our
Cost ~ $15 Savior.
To purchase tickets, please use the envelope in today’s bul- Bring along the whole family!
letin.
A cookie fellowship will be held after the concert. If you can help provide
a “batch of cookies”, please circle C on your Communication Card today.
For more information, call Jami Frisius at 503 657-3043.
~Reminder ~
All year-end giving for tax receipting purposes to be ~Reminder ~
received at the church office no later than All year-end giving for tax receipting purposes to be received at the
Monday, December 29, 2008. church office no later than Monday, December 29, 2008.

2. Tea & Tour Save Your Campbell Soup Labels & Commemorative Stamps!
They are collected in the container located on the lobby coat rack.
You are invited to a tea and tour of House of Hope Portland. A
way of saying thank you for all of your support and prayers!
These help to purchase equipment for
Come join us for a time of getting to know one another better.
the S.W. Indian School in Arizona.
It is also a chance for you to see where we are and find out ways
you can get involved in changing the lives of young girls and their families.
We’ll be serving homemade cookies, fruit and a variety of beverages.
Love INC begins search for Executive Director
Saturday, December 13th 11:00AM Love INC has begun its search for a new Executive Director to oversee
206 Holmes Lane Oregon City operations with an emphasis on securing partnerships in Clackamas Co. The
position is part-time, 4 days a week with a minimum of 24 hours each week,
Please RVSP your attendance by December 12th to Rita Cosenza at
and it pays $25,000 per year. Applicants must have a college degree and
hohportland@mac.com or 503 655-8960.
relevant job experience. Please submit cover letter and resume to
Bike Ministry Workday bill@clackamasloveinc.org.
Love INC seeks Volunteer/Clearinghouse Coordinator
Next Saturday, December 13th from 9:00am to 12:00pm Love INC has a part-time, 4 day a week Volunteer/Clearinghouse Coordinator
help is needed to help with the Love Inc. Bike Ministry. You position available. This position will solicit and direct clearinghouse volunteers
don't have to be a bike mechanic to help as there is plenty of as they answer calls from needy people in Clackamas Co. communities.
work for everyone. We are preparing for the Christmas Applicants must have relevant experience. A college degree is preferred.
requests for bikes for kids and adults who need them for work. Compensation is $20,000 per year. Please submit cover letter and resume to
Questions call Gerry Hines 503 656-0903. bill@clackamasloveinc.org.
Love INC’s Year-End Schedule
Attention Women! The Love INC office and clearinghouse will be closed Dec. 23rd - Jan. 4th.
They will resuming their regular schedule Jan. 5th. If you plan to make a year-
The Women’s Ministry Conference Offering Project for July - December is
end donation of furniture or household goods, please take note of our
for Heart-to-Heart Christian Fellowship’s Project Hope. Our sister church in
warehouse year-end schedule: 12/8, 12/11, 12/13, 12/15, 12/18, 12/20, 12/22
Monmouth, Oregon has the potential to minister to hundreds of students who
and 12/29 from 9AM – 12PM. Please call Jean Cochran at 503 655-4223 for
are away from home. The Millers and DeHavens, two couples from the
assistance in making donations.
Salem Evangelical Church, have been assigned to restart this church. We
WEBSITE: www.clackamasloveinc.org
have the opportunity to join them in their ministry.
Come Join the Quilters!
Anyone wishing to help with this project through the end of this year is
Each Tuesday in room C5/6 at 11:30am. A kettle of hot
welcomed to do so. Please make your designation to Women’s Ministry
soup will be provided and a new quilting project has been
Project Hope.
started.
For more information, contact Mardell Hohensee at 503 722-4340.
All are invited to join in!
Celebrate Recovery ...a Christ-centered, Biblical based 12-step program
dealing with life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups!
Using eight principles based on the beatitudes, Celebrate Recovery is
changing people’s lives and allowing them to step into God’s Grace.
Come join Celebrate Recovery
Meeting each Thursday evening at 7:00PM at the
O.C. House of Prayer (916 Linn Avenue).
For more information, call Mike Cross at 503 867-3157
or Dyann Miller at 503 557-7998.

3. 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
that two of our families from OCEC have Christmas Tree Farms? If you Praise God for the gift of PEACE, sent to us with the coming of Jesus, the
mention you are from Oregon City Evangelical, they will donate $10 of Prince of Peace.
your tree cost to OCEC. Thank the Lord for our church family, and for the opportunity to worship
They are: Jim & Shirley Burgess Fred & Yvonne Crowe all-together today. Thank God for all whose lives have been transformed
18236 S Bogynski Rd 19650 S. Fischers Mill Rd. by His grace, including those who are presenting their “cardboard
Oregon City Oregon City testimonies” today.
503 631-4125 503 631-8246 Thank the Lord for the privilege and joy of giving, especially at this time of
year when we count our blessings and consider how we might give to those
we love and to those in need. (Our Advent Conspiracy!)
Thank the Lord for many in our church family who have been extending
2009 God’s Creation Calendars gifts of love and service to our Native American friends on the Warm
Springs Reservation, including last night’s Christmas concert and cookie-
Available in the Children’s Library and the church office.
making event at the Warm Springs Baptist Church. Pray for God’s
The Children’s Library is raising funds for new library items by selling
transforming power to be released on “the Rez”.
God’s Creation Calendars. Cost: $9 for 1; $15 for 2 or $20 for three.
Pray for our nation and our nation’s leaders during the current transition of
leadership in Washington DC. On this anniversary of the Pearl Harbor
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound in Concert attacks, ask God’s protective grace for our nation and for those who serve
January 9, 2009 7:30pm us in the military.
Pray for those seeking employment, both in our nation and in our church
Beaverton Christian Church (13600 SW Allen Blvd., Beaverton)
family.
For tickets, call 1-800-965-9324 or on line at www.iTickits.com
Pray for Dee Wanvig along with other members and friends of our church
family who are suffering from chronic illnesses. Pray for those recovering
Serving In Our Armed Forces from recent surgeries. And pray for those under hospice care and for those
who have recently suffered the death of loved ones.
Pray for those from our church family or those who have relatives serving our
country in the Armed Forces and are away from home. We praise the Lord for
the safe return of those who have fulfilled their days of service overseas. Church Prayer Focus—
If you know of those who have returned from active service, Florence Evangelical Pastor Rob & Annette Griffes
please notify the church office. Fruitland Evangelical Pastor Ron & Dianna Eggert
O.C. First Nazarene Pastor David Shankle
Josie Fulkerson-Army
Tim Anderson-Marines Valiant Mueller-Army
Missionary Prayer Focus—
Brent Hagen-Air Force
A.J. Asche-Army Nathan Phillips-Army
Bruce & Jan Benson ~ Peru
David Hatlee-Army
Mac Ashford-Marines Scott E. Pierce-Army
Tim Harlow-Army
Jesse Atay- Marines David Rohrer-Army
Daniel Hoskins-Army
Jeff Boone-Marines Douglas Rosenburg-Marine
Chol & Heidi Kim-Air Force
Amanda Brush-Army Brandon E.Rouse-Marine
Stewardship of God’s Resources
Michael Carlson-Air Force Justin Solem-Marine
Rick Koyama-Army
Brian Christensen-Marines Nathan Tegeler-Air Force
Rocky LaChance-Air Force
MISSIONS
Jeremy Delany-Army Rebecca Tucker-Navy 2008 GENERAL BUDGET
Kevin Larson-Air Force
Tim Delany-Army Chad VanDeWalker-Marines
Brandon Little-Navy
Yearly Needs 1,236,038
Jacob Doolittle-Marines Stacey Virgin-Navy
Brian McCartney-Marines
Weekly Needs 23,770
Timothy J. Elwonger-Navy David Walt-Marine
Joseph Marugg- Marines
3,662
Received Last Sunday 32,160
Keith Forsman-Marine Bill Weatherell-Army
Amy Gail Mason-Air Force
117,729
Actual Received Year-to-date 974,420
Jessica Fosburg-Air Force Cameron Workman-Marines
Mark Matautia-Army
Jesse Fulkerson-Army Proposed Need Year-to-date 1,140,958