Celebrating New Life Together
But Jesus said, “Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming to Me; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” – Matthew 10:18 NASB
Catherine prepares for her first day at Trout Creek Bible Camp!
Caroline and I dropped off our first grandchild, Catherine, at Trout Creek Bible Camp this morning. She was beaming, and a bit nervous as she anticipated her first Christian camp experience. We were pleased to see her eagerly jotting notes in her “camp journal” a couple days ago, excited for a chance to meet new friends and learn more about Jesus. Catherine (who was born on my birthday almost nine years ago) was baptized earlier this year at Grace Baptist Church in Newberg. We are confident and grateful that the Lord will use camp directors Joe and Angela Fahlman, as well as the camp speakers and staff to help her grow in her relationship with the Lord this week.
Pastors’ Breakfast Wednesday, July 20th
Pastors, elders and other church leaders are always welcome at our monthly no-host breakfast at Tollgate Inn in Sandy. Join us at 9 AM for an hour or so of informal fellowship and sharing among fellow shepherds of God’s people.
Pastors’ Prayer, Thursday July 21st
Our monthly prayer meeting at Woodland Park Chapel, Portland, begins at 10 AM this Thursday. Join pastors Brad Gentry, Steven Boyle and me as we praise God for His blessing on His work in Northwest Oregon.
Helmberger Memorial, Saturday, July 30th
A memorial service celebrating the life and home-going of Pastor Mark Helmberger will be held Saturday, July 30th at the Johnson Chapel on Western Seminary’s Portland campus. Mark went to be with Jesus June 26th, after 9 years as an InFaith Associate and co-pastor of Woodland Park Chapel.
Another glorious baptism in the chilly Clackamas River!
“Little Church” Joins InFaith Fellowship
Trustees of The Little Church in the Valley in Stabler, Washington voted Sunday to approve a resolution of fellowship with InFaith: Northwest Oregon. The congregation of about 25-30, led by Pastor John Valnes, was associated with American Missionary Fellowship (InFaith’s former name) many years ago. Pastor John encouraged his congregation to renew that relationship now, as the church seeks to connect with others who are sharing the Gospel in our area. The Little Church is the first Washington church in recent years to directly affiliate with InFaith: Northwest Oregon. An IFNWOR fellowship certificate confirming will be presented to the church in August. We look forward to sharing great times of ministry together!
Carver Church once again has made use of their chilly natural baptismal in the Clackamas River. Pastor Seth Lewis is rejoicing that a couple who have been attending the church over the past year chose to publicly proclaim their faith through baptism this Sunday (July17). May the Lord bring many more to His side!
Men’s Roundup Discount Deadline : August 5th
The deadline for discount reservations at Men’s Roundup is coming quickly! Until August 5th, the full-meals option at the September 9-11 gathering at Camp Tadmor is only $135. I will be there, hosting Jim VanVoorst in my travel trailer, while my sons and perhaps a few others will be camped nearby in tents. A contingent from Mountain Home Church is also setting up their own camp area at Roundup – as some of you may also be doing. We hope to see you there! For registration details go to www.mensroundup.com .
Iamurri Reception, Friday, August 19th
Details of InFaith Executive Director Jerry Iamurri’s West Coast visit are slowly coming together. The date for his visit to the Northwest Oregon Field has now been shifted to August 19th. We will be hosting a reception for Jerry at Woodland Park Chapel starting at 6 that evening, open to InFaith missionaries and associates as well as representatives of InFaith-affiliated churches and ministries. Seating will be limited. So please watch your email for reservation information in the weeks ahead.
Tom Hiscox, NW Oregon Area Missionary thiscox@infaith.org