“If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.”  John 8:36

 Hudson Park Baptisms
On the heels of a successful Vacation Bible School last month, Hudson Park Bible Church (Rainier, OR) helped nine people celebrate their freedom in Christ in a baptism service July 2 at Prescott Park on the Columbia River.  Pictured here: Forest Teele (left) and Jim Van Voorst (right) assist as one of the men of the HPBC congregation rejoices in his salvation through Jesus. Photo courtesy of Jim and Linda Van Voorst.

Bridal Veil Barbecue
We were pleased to join Bridal Veil Community Church (Corbett, OR) in their freedom celebration this Sunday.  After an inspiring message from Micah 6:8, Pastor Tim Moberg and the congregation shared a BBQ/potluck lunch and a few rousing games of “cornhole” (bag toss). 

A Few Upcoming Events:

• Portland Pastors’ Prayer – July 13, 10 AM at Woodland Park Chapel (Portland, OR)

• Sandy Fellowship Breakfast – July 19, 9 AM at Tollgate Inn (Sandy, OR)

• Men’s Roundup – September 8-10 at Camp Tadmor (Lebanon, OR)
  This annual event of Church Venture Northwest (formerly CB Northwest) draws more than a thousand men for a weekend of fellowship, inspiring speakers and music, sumptuous meals and tons of outdoor recreation.  Registration and more information can be found at www.mensroundup.com .

A Peaceful Break at Trillium Lake
Caroline and I celebrated the 37th anniversary of our marriage June 28 with a night of camping at Trillium Lake in Mt Hood National Forest.  The next day, as we took a peaceful walk along the shore, we heard the rich, crisp sound of a pan flute wafting across the water adding a traditional praise song to our morning’s meditation.  Thank you, whoever you were, for sharing your gift to celebrate God’s creation!

 Tom Hiscox, NW Oregon Area Missionary  thiscox@infaith.org