Challenging Words - June 09, 2008 - Dr. Marcus Warner of Deeper Walk International -http://deeperwalkinternational.org/ - did an excellent job at District Conference. On the way home I stopped at a Christian bookstore with my wife (as well as Rev. Tom Smith) and I picked up a couple copies of Neil Anderson's book BONDAGE BREAKER. Marcus encourage each of our churches to have 1) a freedom ministry and 2) a ministry that teaches our ...
District Conference 2008 - June 05, 2008 - The 2008 District Conference begins today at the Dever Conner Community Church (Albany, OR). Our speaker for conference is Dr. Marcus Warner. Delgates, guests and representatives will be traveling from all over the NW to attend this year's event. If you are unable to go, then you can go to our DOWNLOADS page of our website and download the CONFERENCE JOURNAL to read through. God bless you and ...
Are you accomplishing the task God has given you to do? - April 18, 2008 - A lighthouse along a bleak coast was tended by a keeper who was given enough oil for one month and told to keep the light burning every night. One day a woman asked for oil so that her children could stay warm. Then a farmer came. His son needed oil for a lamp so he could read. Still another needed some for an engine. The keeper saw each as a worthy request and measured out just enough oil to ...
9 Million Lost (unclaimed) People! - January 10, 2008 - Now here is a thought...there are 9 million unclaimed (lost) people in the Pacific Northwest. What goes through your mind when you think of that? I know what goes through my mind....I have lots of work to do! As a District Superintendent and a pastor I want to "encourage" my brothers and sisters in the Pacific NW to make immediate plans to reach these lost people! Now is the time and I hope ...
Praying for Each Other - November 14, 2007 - I wanted to use the opportunity to encourage you to pray for other churches. The church in Tenmile, Oregon - Mid Valley Missionar Church - I am sure would appreciate your prayers. This is a wonderful congregation who loves the Lord. Rev. Mike Landers is the pastor. He and his wife Sherrie faithfuly serve God in a tough part of the state. They are constantly faced with a spiritual battle. ...
Acorn Bank Breaking! - October 19, 2007 - Do you still do Acorn Bank breaking? The WVMC does and they have a great deal of fun - for the young and slightly older ones. We have a man in our West Valley church that constructed this pretty cool "machine" for bank breaking. The kids love using it and the people get to watch it without getting hit by acorn shrapnel. If you would like to get back into the Acorn Bank ministry you can contact ...
Women's Retreat - October 03, 2007 -
Judy Henninger just sent me this. I thought I would share it with all of you. She writes: Amazing Love – the theme for Retreat – And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power….to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. Eph. 3:17-18
Upon returning from retreat and reflecting on the weekend I am in awe once again realizing what a privilege we ...
Time to Eat! - October 02, 2007 - When we (George Vrieze and myself) were at Green Community Church on September 23 - Rev. Lance's installation service, we enjoyed a wonderful potluck! I realize everyone talks about how the "church" always seems to be eating! Well I must admit the food at GCC was TERRIFIC! But what I enjoyed most was the conversations around the table! Getting to know the people at GCC was the highlight of the ...
Welcome Tudor and Ceci! - September 24, 2007 - On Sunday, September 23 I, and Rev. George Vrieze, travelled to the Green Community Church in Roseburg, Oregon. My official duty was to install Tudor Lance as the new pastor of the church. Tudor and his wife Ceci are a wonderful couple who are passionately in love with Jesus and are excited about serving! I would expect to hear some great news from GCC in the future as they purpose in their ...
How is your worship? - September 10, 2007 - Every once in a while it is good to examine our worship services. Is the music to loud? Are we singing songs that encourage others to worship? Is there a nice flow to the service? Have we fallen into a rut or meaningless ritual? I wanted to let you know of a GREAT resource person we have in our district. Ted B. Wilson has come to our church and helped us with a number of issues regarding our ...
BLOG - The Bigger Picture! - September 04, 2007 - This last week I was in the Fort Wayne for special meetings with other District Superintendents and President Bill Hossler. It was a great time of sharing out visions for our districts. Being only in this role since July 1, 2007 - I have not had a definite, clear vision for the district. Obviously there were some areas I have identified as needing attention. But I was struggling with an ...
New Way of Communication! - August 03, 2007 - This is an online journal I will add to to help those in our district (and outside our district) to be informed of what God is doing in the Pacific Northwest. With only a month on the job as District Superintendent I am seeing some great ways God is using His people to build His kingdom! Check back here for news, prayer requests and ideas! Remember, GO, make disciples ...
Women's Retreat - August 02, 2007 - The Women's Retreat is coming soon to the Portland area. The dates are: September 14, 15, 16. If you have questions you can call Judy Henninger from the Lakeview Missionary Church in Moses Lake, WA. Judy Henninger serves as our Women’s Ministries Director for the NW District. Give her a call at 509-760-0119. When we get some information we will post in on the downloads page ...