This week's worship
October 5, 2020
Greetings to all of Savage Memorial ~
Health in the face of the novel coronavirus pandemic has grabbed the headlines again this week. As the Membership, Evangelism and Worship Committee has continued to meet regularly as our lead task force fielding Covid-19 questions, the Committee voted to continue
to suspend in-person worship through the month of October. We feel this is the right amount of caution, and though we all yearn to be together in person for worship again, personal health and safety must be our priority.
Weekly online worship will continue on this website. We continue to be in prayer together for God's work in this season, for all the needs and challenges we individually face, and for the strength of faith that continues to be God's gift to us. I believe this is our gift to the world as well. When we trust in God, we do not act out of fear, but we use the gifts of reason and discernment moving forward.
Keep praying & wash your hands ~
Chris Grewe, pastor,
for the Membership, Evangelism, and Worship Committee
"Surely God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid, for the Lord God is my strength and my might; God has become my salvation. With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation." from Isaiah 12
Greetings to all of Savage Memorial ~
Health in the face of the novel coronavirus pandemic has grabbed the headlines again this week. As the Membership, Evangelism and Worship Committee has continued to meet regularly as our lead task force fielding Covid-19 questions, the Committee voted to continue
to suspend in-person worship through the month of October. We feel this is the right amount of caution, and though we all yearn to be together in person for worship again, personal health and safety must be our priority.
Weekly online worship will continue on this website. We continue to be in prayer together for God's work in this season, for all the needs and challenges we individually face, and for the strength of faith that continues to be God's gift to us. I believe this is our gift to the world as well. When we trust in God, we do not act out of fear, but we use the gifts of reason and discernment moving forward.
Keep praying & wash your hands ~
Chris Grewe, pastor,
for the Membership, Evangelism, and Worship Committee
"Surely God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid, for the Lord God is my strength and my might; God has become my salvation. With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation." from Isaiah 12
Consider Your Support
For the national Presbyterian Peace and Global Witness Offering.
25% of this Offering stays with our local congregation, used to support Compassion David Douglas Mini-Clinics.
Offerings can be sent to Savage Memorial.
For the national Presbyterian Peace and Global Witness Offering.
25% of this Offering stays with our local congregation, used to support Compassion David Douglas Mini-Clinics.
Offerings can be sent to Savage Memorial.
Note: In "This Is My Song," Denvy & Gail Saxowsky (the only couple shown) are from our own Cascades Presbytery in Oregon! Does this make it an Easter egg?
"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