This week's worship
July 7, 2020
Grace and peace to you, from God and our Lord, Jesus Christ ~
We are being told by the health professionals that we are still in the “thick” of the coronavirus pandemic. As numbers increase, and the average age of victims lowers, the wisdom of age may become more vital, even life-giving (reference Jane below). And so, to echo the sentiments of the Stated Clerk of our General Assembly, we are in no rush to return to in-person worship. People of faith “wait on the Lord,” and when it is O.K. not just with the authorities, not just with the government, but when it is O.K. with the Lord, then we will be together again. Until then, worship can happen anywhere when the Spirit is ready.
Until then… We are living into the current circumstances, and the Session has reaffirmed the position of the Membership, Evangelism and Worship Committee in preparing and approving gatherings short of Sunday worship. They have moved to suspend in-person Sunday worship through the rest of the month of July. In this intervening time, the Committee will be gathering resources and recommendations for our eventual reopening and resumption of worship in the Sanctuary.
It may not be for worship per se, but we do have an opportunity to demonstrate our Christian love and fellowship. Our dear Jane Lostetter, poster child for the wisdom of age, turns 100 years young this Sunday, July 12. To mark that milestone occasion, we will be having a drive-by celebration. Gather at the church parking lot at 10:45 am; we hope to start the greetings at 11am. Expect to stay in your car; to hear the choir singing (at a distance); a basket for greeting cards; and a centenarian smiling through face covering. Car decorations are encouraged, but no horn honking, please. Don’t forget to bring your own mask.
As we have said before, we are encouraging everyone to continue faithful giving to the church at this time as most of the costs of maintaining the church continue. We can make offerings online through this website (Give Now/Join in Support for Savage Memorial). We can use the text option to give at any time 503-783-8392 (text only the exact dollar amount). We can always mail our offerings in to the church. Jessica is feeling better, and we are hoping to re-establish more regular office hours soon.
Life does go on, and whether in person, on line, on the phone or by mailed cards, we share this life of faith together.
Keep praying, and wash your hands ~
Chris Grewe, pastor
Grace and peace to you, from God and our Lord, Jesus Christ ~
We are being told by the health professionals that we are still in the “thick” of the coronavirus pandemic. As numbers increase, and the average age of victims lowers, the wisdom of age may become more vital, even life-giving (reference Jane below). And so, to echo the sentiments of the Stated Clerk of our General Assembly, we are in no rush to return to in-person worship. People of faith “wait on the Lord,” and when it is O.K. not just with the authorities, not just with the government, but when it is O.K. with the Lord, then we will be together again. Until then, worship can happen anywhere when the Spirit is ready.
Until then… We are living into the current circumstances, and the Session has reaffirmed the position of the Membership, Evangelism and Worship Committee in preparing and approving gatherings short of Sunday worship. They have moved to suspend in-person Sunday worship through the rest of the month of July. In this intervening time, the Committee will be gathering resources and recommendations for our eventual reopening and resumption of worship in the Sanctuary.
It may not be for worship per se, but we do have an opportunity to demonstrate our Christian love and fellowship. Our dear Jane Lostetter, poster child for the wisdom of age, turns 100 years young this Sunday, July 12. To mark that milestone occasion, we will be having a drive-by celebration. Gather at the church parking lot at 10:45 am; we hope to start the greetings at 11am. Expect to stay in your car; to hear the choir singing (at a distance); a basket for greeting cards; and a centenarian smiling through face covering. Car decorations are encouraged, but no horn honking, please. Don’t forget to bring your own mask.
As we have said before, we are encouraging everyone to continue faithful giving to the church at this time as most of the costs of maintaining the church continue. We can make offerings online through this website (Give Now/Join in Support for Savage Memorial). We can use the text option to give at any time 503-783-8392 (text only the exact dollar amount). We can always mail our offerings in to the church. Jessica is feeling better, and we are hoping to re-establish more regular office hours soon.
Life does go on, and whether in person, on line, on the phone or by mailed cards, we share this life of faith together.
Keep praying, and wash your hands ~
Chris Grewe, pastor
Consider Your Support
For local mission: SnowCAP, Zarephath Pantry, and Adorned in Grace.
Offerings can be sent to Savage Memorial, and marked for the intended recipients.
For local mission: SnowCAP, Zarephath Pantry, and Adorned in Grace.
Offerings can be sent to Savage Memorial, and marked for the intended recipients.
"The work of a Christian requires a full set of Christian virtues...."
We grow those in worship together, to prepare for our week in the world.
We are working to maintain worship while respecting distance guidelines.
We grow those in worship together, to prepare for our week in the world.
We are working to maintain worship while respecting distance guidelines.
Glorifying God and Serving Our Community
Jessica says:
Church office hours are:
Monday through Thursday;
10 am to 3 pm.
Information cheerfully given.
Smiles freely shared!
Church office hours are:
Monday through Thursday;
10 am to 3 pm.
Information cheerfully given.
Smiles freely shared!
CALENDAR UPDATES HALTED FOR NOW. WATCH FOR REVISED SCHEDULING
What's Coming Up:
February
Season of Lent Begins
Thursday, February 27 -- Christians in Conversation, 10:30 am, in the Library.
March
Sunday, March 1 -- Communion Sunday, First Sunday in Lent, 10:30 am.
Thursday, March 5 -- Christians in Conversation, 10:30 am, in the Library.
Sunday, March 8 -- Daylight Saving Time starts.
Wednesday, March 11 -- Golden Girls, 11:30 am, at Heidi's in Gresham.
Thursday, March 12 -- Christians in Conversation, 10:30 am, in the Library.
Sunday, March 15 -- Fred Gregory event POSTPONED, following worship.
Thursday, March 19 -- Christians in Conversation, 10:30 am, in the Library.
Sunday, March 22 -- Handbell Choir in worship, 10:30 am.
Thursday, March 26 -- Christians in Conversation, 10:30 am, in the Library.
April
Sunday, April 5 -- Palm/Passion Sunday, Communion Sunday, 10:30 am.
Holy Week Begins
Friday, April 10 -- Good Friday Worship, Office of Tenebrae, 7 pm.
Sunday, April 12 -- The Resurrection of the Lord, Easter Sunday.
Sunday, April 19 -- Baked Potato Lunch, following worship, to support BackPack Buddies.
Join us as we reach out and celebrate together!
What's Coming Up:
February
Season of Lent Begins
Thursday, February 27 -- Christians in Conversation, 10:30 am, in the Library.
March
Sunday, March 1 -- Communion Sunday, First Sunday in Lent, 10:30 am.
Thursday, March 5 -- Christians in Conversation, 10:30 am, in the Library.
Sunday, March 8 -- Daylight Saving Time starts.
Wednesday, March 11 -- Golden Girls, 11:30 am, at Heidi's in Gresham.
Thursday, March 12 -- Christians in Conversation, 10:30 am, in the Library.
Sunday, March 15 -- Fred Gregory event POSTPONED, following worship.
Thursday, March 19 -- Christians in Conversation, 10:30 am, in the Library.
Sunday, March 22 -- Handbell Choir in worship, 10:30 am.
Thursday, March 26 -- Christians in Conversation, 10:30 am, in the Library.
April
Sunday, April 5 -- Palm/Passion Sunday, Communion Sunday, 10:30 am.
Holy Week Begins
Friday, April 10 -- Good Friday Worship, Office of Tenebrae, 7 pm.
Sunday, April 12 -- The Resurrection of the Lord, Easter Sunday.
Sunday, April 19 -- Baked Potato Lunch, following worship, to support BackPack Buddies.
Join us as we reach out and celebrate together!
A Time to Give Thanks -- Sunday Worship, 10:30 am.
Baking cookies, and Jackie delivering them to Rhona at Transitional Youth. Each ziplock contained a Bible verse and a prayer from SMPC. Thanks to the Membership & Evangelism Committee. Mission is Sweet!
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Thanks Be to God!
Here's a sample of Elaine's anthem, "Thanks Be to God!"
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A greeting from our pastor....
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In all things, we are thankful!
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Friends and family, sharing good times and growing in our faith.
Christians in Conversation
Thursdays at 10:30 am. Join us for topical, faithful conversations. An "open space," we will go where the Spirit leads!
Thursdays at 10:30 am. Join us for topical, faithful conversations. An "open space," we will go where the Spirit leads!
Grace and peace to you, in the name of Jesus Christ!
Church family: for some people, these two words are synonymous. For others, the family in which they grew up included a particular church, the celebrations and familiar feel of church. For some, the words conjure up a closed picture of a clan you have to be born or marry into. But that is not us.
At Savage Memorial, we are proud to be a church family. For us, that means people of all generations are valued and included. That means the ties of love are continually extended to include new life, new people, new experiences. Church family means we eat together, celebrate together, cry together, and grow together in faith.
We welcome folks of every worldly condition into our church family, regardless of race, age, physical ability, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, or economic condition. We are committed to the grace of openness in extending the fellowship of Christ to all persons.
We are members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and as such are a worship-centered, Biblically-ordered, and Spirit-led expression of the larger church. Connections to other believers, congregations, and ministries keep us personally involved with Christ’s worldwide work. In worship, fellowship, and mission, we joyfully give all praise and honor and glory to God.
Our people are connected to the world and our communities. Thoughtful awareness and genuine engagement with the workings of the world are valued here. We come from around the corner, across the country, and the world over, and we relish the diversity of a family with broad roots. Our dedication has long been captured in the line – To the Glory of God and the Service of our Community. Yes, that’s us.
We invite you to join us as we offer ourselves to God and are prepared for God’s service in the world. There is a place for you at our family table.
Shalom – Chris Grewe, pastor
Church family: for some people, these two words are synonymous. For others, the family in which they grew up included a particular church, the celebrations and familiar feel of church. For some, the words conjure up a closed picture of a clan you have to be born or marry into. But that is not us.
At Savage Memorial, we are proud to be a church family. For us, that means people of all generations are valued and included. That means the ties of love are continually extended to include new life, new people, new experiences. Church family means we eat together, celebrate together, cry together, and grow together in faith.
We welcome folks of every worldly condition into our church family, regardless of race, age, physical ability, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, or economic condition. We are committed to the grace of openness in extending the fellowship of Christ to all persons.
We are members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and as such are a worship-centered, Biblically-ordered, and Spirit-led expression of the larger church. Connections to other believers, congregations, and ministries keep us personally involved with Christ’s worldwide work. In worship, fellowship, and mission, we joyfully give all praise and honor and glory to God.
Our people are connected to the world and our communities. Thoughtful awareness and genuine engagement with the workings of the world are valued here. We come from around the corner, across the country, and the world over, and we relish the diversity of a family with broad roots. Our dedication has long been captured in the line – To the Glory of God and the Service of our Community. Yes, that’s us.
We invite you to join us as we offer ourselves to God and are prepared for God’s service in the world. There is a place for you at our family table.
Shalom – Chris Grewe, pastor