Mother’s Day Sunday, May 9, 2010 (Interpretive Sign Language provided at 8:15am.)

8:15am & 9:45am ~ Blended Worship

Worship Singing - Pastor Dave LeRud, leading

Adult Choir: The First Day of Forever (solos: Judy Jones, Dave Arndt)

Dedication of Children

Vocal Solo by Dave Arndt: Another Child To Hold

Message: Thanks Mom! Let Me Help You - Proverbs 31:28 Pastor Tom along with interns Michael Stewart, Michael Thames,

John Lussier, Brian See and Jake Wattenbarger

11:15am ~ Contemporary Worship

Worship Singing

Dedication of Children

Message: Thanks Mom! Let Me Help You - Proverbs 31:28 Pastor Tom along with interns Michael Stewart, Michael Thames,

John Lussier, Brian See and Jake Wattenbarger

6:00pm ~ No Evening Service Celebrate this day evening with family and friends.

If you are a first-time or recent guest, we would love to get to know you! Please complete a Communication Card located in the chair pocket in front of you.

You may place it in the offering receptacle, give to an usher or leave it with a Welcome Center Attendant in the lobby.

Sunday, May 9 9:45am Sunday School Classes for all ages 11:15am KLUB Jesus 6:00pm No evening service

Monday, May 10 2:30pm Epistle’s Writing Class - Crisp home 7:00pm Gospel Sing Rehearsal - Sanctuary 7:00pm Congregational Meeting - Room D5 (SR HI Room)

Tuesday, May 11 9:00AM Special Session of the Annual Conference - Evangelical Center 9:00am WOW Bible Study - Fellowship Center (Childcare provided) 7:00pm Third Service Worship Team Rehearsal - Room D5

Wednesday, May 12

6:45pm Childcare- Rooms B3,C1/2 7:00pm Adult Choir- Sanctuary 7:00pm Prayer Gathering- Room C6 7:00pm WOW Study- Room D3/4 7:00pm SWAT (gr 1-6)- FC

7:00pm JR High Youth- Room C7 7:00pm SR High Youth- Room D5 7:00pm Growth Groups- Rm C4, C5, LL1 7:00pm Healthy Life-Style-Ministry House 9:00pm Prayer Gathering -Sanctuary

Thursday, May 13 6:00pm Celebrate Recovery Meal - OC Ministry House 7:00pm Celebrate Recovery Meeting - OC Ministry House 7:00pm The Inn - Sanctuary

Friday, May 14 6:00pm Date Night Child Care - Room C1/2 8:00pm Date Night Dessert - Fellowship Center

Saturday, May 15 9am-2pm VBS Hallway Decorating

Sunday Services, May 16 8:15am, 9:45am, 11:15am Message by Pastor Tom Hurt

6:00pm Prayer Gathering

Pastoral Staff— Lead Pastor, Tom Hurt; Music/Worship/Prayer, Dave LeRud; Small Groups/Next Generation, Andrew Anderson;

Student Ministries/Church Outreach, Erin Loftis; Junior High, Josh Shelton; Children, Sue Burson; Visitation, Leroy Myers

Ministry Directors— Nursery, Marilyn Brown*; Early Childhood, Brenda Heinsoo; SWAT (Wed. Evenings), Raelene Gilmore; Women, Sandy Richter;

Men, Don Wallace*; Marriage, Tom & Liz Dressel*; Primetime Adults (55+), Ben & Carole Datria*

Support Staff— Church Office: Leah Bellamy, Esther Entenman, Kay Neumann Maintenance: Jerry Wheeler

* Volunteer

Church Staff

This Week in the Life of Our Church

Welcome to Oregon City Evangelical Church Raising up generations of faithful and prepared followers of Jesus Christ.

1024 Linn Avenue Mailing Address: PO Box 10 Oregon City, Oregon 97045

Telephone: 503 656-8582 Website: www.ocec.net

Praise the Lord for moms. Thank the Lord for moms and pray that you might find new ways to bless her life.

Thank the Lord for the opportunity He gives us to trust Him and to grow our faith.

Praise God for his provision for the financial needs of our church fellowship.

Pray for mothers today. Pray that they might seek wisdom from God to fill their role in their household .

Pray for our God’s guidance and direction in our Congregation meeting tomorrow evening as we considerer the purchase of an additional property.

Pray for the men and women of our military who are away from their families on this special Sunday. Pray for the mothers of these men and women that they might be encouraged and strengthened.

Pray for the families that we are helping through Back Pack Buddies. Pray for needed employment financial and stability of each family.

Pray for the up-coming election. That men and women of God’s choosing will be elected and that other items under consideration will be pleasing to God’s heart.

Pray for Colleen Mattson. She along with others are suffering from chronic illnesses. Pray for those recovering from recent surgeries. And pray for those under hospice care and for those who have recently suffered the death of loved ones.

They all joined together constantly in prayer... Acts 1:14

6:00am Monday - Friday: First Watch (men praying for children/teens) Ministry House 8:00am Mondays: Moms in Touch (mothers of adult children) - Ministry House 4:30pm Tuesdays: Moms in Touch (mothers of college/career) - 503 557-1647 7:00pm Wednesdays: Prayer Gathering - Room C6 9:00pm Wednesdays: Prayer Gathering - Sanctuary

MOMS IN TOUCH: Experience focused prayer with at least one other woman for one hour a week for a specific child and their school. We are in a spiritual war for the lives of these children, and this calls for the power of united prayer!

Church Prayer Focus— Harmony Evangelical (Milwaukie) Pastor Mark & Betty Weinert

Missionary Prayer Focus— James & Jenny Wolheter - Bolivia

Stewardship of God’s Resources

2,897 47,137

2009 Needs

Yearly Needs Weekly Needs Received Last Sunday Actual Received Year-to-date Proposed Need Year-to-date

1,120,000 21,538

57,549 402,468 387,692

Missions

Erin and Sarah will share how God is working in their lives. They desire to inspire husbands and wives to love each other, love their families and enjoy the freedom that Christ has given them. Judging from the title you would expect something different; that’s what you’ll get – unconventional wisdom that challenges us to rely on God and live boldly for Him.

Erin and Sarah met at OCEC twelve years ago where Erin wisely asked Sarah to be a volunteer with the JR HI ministry. Two years of friendship later they started dating, got engaged and married with a year’s time. They have survived two master’s degrees and the strains of full time ministry – which prepared them to have the two best parts of their marriage – Rocco and Ryder! Sarah is a stay at home mom who loves all three of her boys. Erin is the Pastor of Student Ministries. They love to hike, spend time going to parks, hugging their boys and counting the days until Christmas.

DATE NIGHT: a monthly night out with your spouse!

Make reservations:

1) ...at the restaurant of your choice or plan a special outing.

2) ...and RSVP Tom/Liz Dressel (503 655-1489) for childcare (6-9pm)

and dessert (8-9pm).

Childcare is available at the church. Please use NORTH lobby doors to

enter. For security purposes all doors will remain locked until the call

button alerts the childcare worker to unlock the door when an individual

gives their identity.

Return to the Fellowship Center (NORTH entry into Fellowship Center for

dessert and a marriage-nurturing message (opportunity for donation).

Date Night - May 14 Sex, Hugs, and Rock n Roll –

the life of a youth pastor’s family with Erin and Sarah Loftis

Congregational Meeting - Monday, May 10 7:00pm Meeting in the SR HI Room (D5)

A unique opportunity has come which the Operations Committee (authorized by the Church Council to take action between Council meetings) believes should be presented to the congregation for discussion and decision. The home at 206 Holmes Lane has gone into foreclosure and will be sold at public auction at 11:00am on May 12, 2010 on the steps of the Clackamas County Court House.

This property holds interest to OCEC due to two factors:

1. The current occupant of the home is House of Hope, a residential program for education, counseling and basic life skills for girls 13-18. Rita Cosenza, a member of OCEC, is the director. We have seen God use House of Hope to bring wonderful restoration of some teens to God and to their families.

2. The property is approximately 1/2 acre and the back portion of the property adjoins another property that the church owns on Davis Road.

The congregation will be asked if OCEC should pursue the purchase of this property and the maximum amount the church is willing to pay.

More Weekly News & Up-coming Events

Ladies, you are invited to

Monday, May 17th at 7:00pm Special music provided by Stephanie Smith-DeVries

Door Prizes ...held at Crossroads Café (Gladstone Exit off I-205, behind McDonalds)

The format is light and fun, with plenty of opportunity to mix, mingle, laugh, get to know one another and build relationship.

If you are new and looking for a way to meet the gals you worship with, then the door is wide open. Ask a friend to join you!

You are invited to join us in celebration of the marriage of

Josh and Amy Westermann

May 22, 2010 7:00 - 10:00pm Oaks Park Dance Pavilion

7805 SE Oaks Park Way

Kindly RSVP your attendance to Mark & Karen Westermann at westerm@comcast.net or by calling 503 655-1736.

(Josh & Amy were married on Saturday, April 24th in California.)

Josh & Amy are registered at Target, REI and Bed Bath & Beyond.

Cookies, crackers and more cookies are needed for VBS! MANY, MANY cookies and crackers are needed for our VBS ministry! We are requesting a wide variety of cookies (both homemade and store bought) for children and staff, but we would also like to provide some lower-sugar options, especially: RITZ & GOLDFISH CRACKERS & VANILLA WAFERS.

Please use a Communication Card to let us know the number of dozen cookies or boxes of crackers/vanilla wafers you can supply. Please bring homemade cookies stored in shoeboxes to prevent crumbling.

These items may be brought to the church marked VBS starting now through June 21st.

OCEC Annual Vacation Bible School June 21-25

… for children entering Kindergarten - Grade 6 this fall Registration forms at Children Ministry Board in lobby

Coming this summer…

Our Summer Ministries Leadership Team will be offering SIX Summer B.L.A.S.T. (Bible Learning and Skill Training) Day Camps. Each day camp will teach Bible lessons focusing on getting to know God AND basic skills within the camp emphasis. Skill Training Camp options planned are: Sports Spectrum (volleyball, basketball, baseball & track & field) (Grades 1-4); Chef School (cooking & grilling) (Grades 2-6); Sewing (Grades 4-6); Horsemanship (Grades 2-6); Drama & Music (Grades 1-6); Photography (Grades 3-6). Summer B.L.A.S.T. Day Camps will be 10am-2pm, Monday-Thursday. Three skill camp options per week will be offered July 26-29 and August 9-12. Registration opens Wednesday, May 19. Plan to register early, camps will close when full!

In addition, our Summer Ministries Leadership Team will offer a PrayKids Day Camp July 6-8, 10-11:30am, a three day hands-on Day Camp that focuses on getting kids praying in a way they’ll find energizing and fun, not just teaching them about prayer. Questions? Call Sue Burson, Pastor of Children, (503) 656-8582, ext. 106, or Raelene Gilmore, Summer Ministries Director, (503) 656-1218.

OCEC is sponsoring an Ambassadors in Sport Soccer Camp July 20-24. This camp is designed to give young, developing players an opportunity to learn basic and advanced soccer skills in a fun, positive and encouraging Christian environment. Coaches are highly experienced pro/semi-pro players from around the world who are committed Christians and positive role models. In addition to excellent coaching, they provide a daily life-related Team Talk geared toward communicating the life-changing message found in God’s Word. For Ages 6-16; 9am-3pm. Cost: $90 before May 31; $100 after May 31. Register at www.ambassadorssoccercamps.com.

Would you like to be involved in international missions without leaving your home? We need host homes for our 15 Ambassadors in Sport international coaches this summer, July 18-25. Hosts need to provide meals and a bed for 2 or more coaches per home. Coaches will need transportation to and from the church daily as they coach the AIS Soccer Camp. Interested? Want more information? Contact Leah in the church office (503-656-8582, ext. 101).

Sunday, May 16 6:00pm Presented by OCEC’s Adult Choir, Orchestra & Ensembles

Get your toes ready for tapping! Every other year, Oregon City Evangelical Church enjoys a well-loved tradition: a concert of Gospel Music. The choir has selected some of our best Gospel selections from past decades, along with some exciting new arrangements. Featured along with the Choir will be some ensembles, and even a congregational sing-along. Bring your Gospel-loving friends and enjoy the music!

Steps for Life Walk-a-thon Saturday, May 15th Pioneer Courthouse Square

OCEC to Host Meet Your Police Tuesday, May 18 7:00-8:00pm in the Fellowship Center

Two presentations will be given-- Homelessness in Oregon City and Drugs and Alcohol Use in Teens.

This meeting is designed to be an opportunity for any member of the public to get to know what their police department really does on a day to day basis. The end of each meeting is an open forum, question-and-answer period on any topic of concern that is in your neighborhood. The presentation will be made by Lt. Jim Band. Please plan to attend!

June 21-25 Vacation Bible School - SonQuest Rainforest ...for children entering kindergarten - grade 6 this fall

July 6-8 PrayKids Day Camp ...for children entering grades 2-6 this fall

July 9-11 All-Church Camp - Metzler Park

July 12-16 JR HI Camp - Triangle Lake ...for students entering grades 7 & 8 this fall

July 20-24 Ambassadors' in Sport Soccer Camp for students 6-16 ...register on line at ambassadorssoccercamps.com

July 26-29 Summer Blast - I Sports Spectrum (intro to 4 sports); Chef School OR Sewing

August 1-6 SR HI Camp - Triangle Lake ...for students entering grades 9-12 this fall

August 9-11 Summer Blast - II Horsemanship; Drama & Music OR Photography August 9-14 Junior Camp - Trout Creek Bible Camp ...for students entering grades 4-6 this fall

For questions and/or more information about the activities above please contact the following:

Children: Pastor Sue Burson at 503 656-8582 ext 106 or Summer Ministry Coordinator, Raelene Gilmore 503 656-1218 Junior High: Pastor Josh Shelton at 503 656-8582 ext 104 Senior High: Pastor Erin Loftis at 503 656-8582 ext 109

Register NOW for Sons of Thunder - July 23-25 Father/Son Camp (Camp Tadmor)

Sons of Thunder is a weekend campout designed around meaningful outdoor challenges, experiences and adventures for fathers and sons.

Check it out and register on line at— www.cbnw.org/events/sot

Need more information: Call Jim Horn (503 657-4063 or jimhorn@iglide.net).

Chol & Heidi Kim-Air Force Peter Knight-Army John Koyama-Air Force Rick Koyama-Army Rocky LaChance-Air Force Kevin Larson-Air Force Bryan Lietzke-Air Force Brandon Little-Navy Brian McCartney-Marines Sarah Miller-Army Shawn Miller-Army Eric McPherson-Army Amy Gail Mason-Air Force Mark Matautia-Army Travis Meharry-Army Valiant Mueller-Army

Tim Anderson-Marines A.J. Asche-Army Mac Ashford-Marines Jesse Atay- Marines Jeff Boone-Marines Amanda Erickson-Army Michael Carlson-Air Force Brian Christensen-Marines Jeremy Delany-Army Tim Delany-Army Jacob Doolittle-Marines Keith Forsman-Marine Jessica Fosburg-Air Force Cory Griggs David Hatlee-Army Daniel Hoskins-Army

Nathan Phillips-Army Scott E. Pierce-Army Douglas Rosenburg-Marine Brandon E. Rouse-Marine Jon Shelton-Army Brandon Smith-Army Justin Solem-Marine Kyle Steputis-Air Force Nathan Tegeler-Air Force Rebecca Tucker-Navy Chad VanDeWalker-Marines Stacey Virgin-Navy David Walt-Marine Bill Weatherell-Army Cameron Workman-Marines David Wolrey-Navy

Have any of the above service personnel returned? If so, please notify the church office.

Serving In Our Armed Forces Pray for those from our church family or those who have relatives

serving our country and away from home.

Office Manager, Esther, to Retire This Summer

After nearly 22 years of faithful service to OCEC, Esther Entenman has decided to set the computer, phone and receptionist window aside and retire. Her present plan is to work through the summer with her last day to be September 3, 2010. While being at OCEC, Esther has worked with three different Lead Pastors and a multitude of staff and volunteers. She has answered more phone calls than anyone would want to count and answered countless questions. She will be greatly missed. Those who follow her will have a lot to learn about things that she did that happened behind the scenes.

After prayer and discussion amongst staff and church leadership, it was decided to offer the Office Manager position to Kay Neumann who presently serves as a full-time secretary. God has gifted Kay with organizational skills and she is a hard worker. We are thankful for her readiness to take this next step and challenge of leadership. In addition, Leah Bellamy, who currently serves as a part-time secretary will be moving to a full-time position. Decisions are still pending regarding filling out our office team with the available part-time position. At this point we can praise the Lord that there will be a smooth transition in our office staff over the summer and we will be ready for the fall.

Celebrate Recovery - Thursday Evenings

Meeting at the Ministry House (916 Linn Avenue)

Thursday Evenings: 6:00PM - meal 7:00PM - meeting For more information, call Mike Cross at 503 867-3157 or Dyann Miller at 503 557-7998.

All-Church Camp Out July 9-11, 2010

Metzler Park - located seven miles south of Estacada.

Weekend Cost: $40.00 (full payment due at registration) SPACE IS LIMITED: Registrations begin May 16th

SITE INFORMATION: Sites have water & electric hook-up. (Sewer station available at the park) Sites have access to centralized showers and restrooms. Sites have room for an RV and most allow for an additional tent. Sites allow for a maximum of 8 persons. Sites are allowed one vehicle at no cost. (2nd vehicle = $5 per night, pay at park.) Site cost: $20 per night (full payment due at time of registration)

BAPTISM: A baptismal service will be held at the campout.

If there is an interest in baptism, please notify the church office.

CHECK-IN / CHECK OUT: Check-in at 3:00PM Check-out at 1:00PM

PETS are welcome. They must be leashed and not left unattended

CONTACT INFORMATION: OCEC Registrar, Ralph & Melanie Scholz at 503 705-6909