Home Communion
Get ready for home communion. Set aside a bite-sized portion of bread and cup of blessing. Find a "sacred space" in your home. Online communion for April 5 will be available by Sunday morning.
March 31, 2020
“Grace and peace to you from God and our Lord Jesus Christ,”
Over the last two weeks, we have been adapting to the Coronavirus pandemic along with the majority of the world. The leaders of our church are in dynamic prayer for you, for all the people of the church, but particularly, for those most vulnerable. And we know that vulnerability includes isolation and fear, as well as susceptibility to the virus.
In March, the Session empowered our Evangelism, Membership and Worship Committee with your pastor to cancel worship after
March 29, as needed. Following Presbytery and government recommendations, as of today, the Committee unanimously agreed to cancel gathering for worship on April 5, April 10 (Good Friday), and April 12, Easter Sunday. This was not an unexpected decision, but one we of the Committee make with a heavy heart.
We had previously said that we would not celebrate Holy Communion on April 5. Well, I may have been mistaken. Since then, the Presbytery has approved remote online communion celebrations. And so, we are now planning to make that available with the April 5, recorded worship experience. We are planning an additional recorded worship for Good Friday. We will continue sharing online Sunday worship opportunities.
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 will continue. We can make offerings online through this website (button below). 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. And our gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing are still accepted, and greatly appreciated.
Keep Praying & Wash Your Hands ~
Chris Grewe
“Grace and peace to you from God and our Lord Jesus Christ,”
Over the last two weeks, we have been adapting to the Coronavirus pandemic along with the majority of the world. The leaders of our church are in dynamic prayer for you, for all the people of the church, but particularly, for those most vulnerable. And we know that vulnerability includes isolation and fear, as well as susceptibility to the virus.
In March, the Session empowered our Evangelism, Membership and Worship Committee with your pastor to cancel worship after
March 29, as needed. Following Presbytery and government recommendations, as of today, the Committee unanimously agreed to cancel gathering for worship on April 5, April 10 (Good Friday), and April 12, Easter Sunday. This was not an unexpected decision, but one we of the Committee make with a heavy heart.
We had previously said that we would not celebrate Holy Communion on April 5. Well, I may have been mistaken. Since then, the Presbytery has approved remote online communion celebrations. And so, we are now planning to make that available with the April 5, recorded worship experience. We are planning an additional recorded worship for Good Friday. We will continue sharing online Sunday worship opportunities.
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 will continue. We can make offerings online through this website (button below). 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. And our gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing are still accepted, and greatly appreciated.
Keep Praying & Wash Your Hands ~
Chris Grewe
"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