February 1, 2009
- Volunteers on Wheels (VOW) is a ministry of Northwest Yearly Meeting committed to serving God through the talents and time of its members. This is accomplished by working on selected and approved projects at various churches, camps, schools, missions, church planting efforts, and other evangelistic or Christian enterprises. Their work primarily involves construction, renovation and remodeling but many other areas are included as well. VOW is currently soliciting project applications for 2009, and new members are always welcome. See the link to their information at the Connection tab of our website.
- Worship led by Anita Sileoni, far left, launches NWYM’s newest mission point, Tierra de Rogocijo (“Land of Joy”) on December 7. Mario Ortega, pastor at Casa del Alfarero in Greenleaf, Angel Diaz, NWYM Latino Ministries Coordinator, and Don Brown, pastor at Caldwell Friends, join in. Attendance has been steadily increasing with new families coming each week. Caldwell and Tierra had a joint Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with music and scripture in both English and Spanish.
NWYM is thrilled to have Pastor Jorge and Elida Sileoni and family’s leadership and direction with the church. They are excited to be partnering with Casa del Alfarero as God builds both congregations.
- Rose Valley Friends, Kelso, Washington, hosted the third Bible Quiz of the season, focusing on Luke 1-16. High school teams that placed in the top three were: Greenleaf 1, Newberg 1, and Hayden Lake 3. Middle school placing teams were: Sherwood 2, Rosedale 1 and Hayden Lake 3. The top individual scorer for high school was Chris Lee of Newberg. Kristen Burkholder, from Sherwood, took that honor for middle school.
The next quiz meet will be March 7, at Hayden Lake Friends Church, in north Idaho. Details and study materials are available at the Connection tab of our website.
- Global Outreach is compiling resources and information to assist local churches in understanding and responding to the turmoil in The Congo and Middle East. These global social justice projects include agencies offering relief, as well as suggestions for how a local meeting can make a difference. These resources will be linked from our Connection page for the month of February, but also have a permanent link on the Global Ministries page: www.nwfriends.org/ministries/global-ministries
- The March Connection newsletter will feature articles around living within our means and dealing honestly with other people. Articles are being solicited for the April Connection, which will focus on Query 2: “Do you cultivate your spiritual growth through prayer and Bible reading and through attendance at meetings for worship and study? Are you finding joy in the Lord?” Would you like to write for this issue? Contact Bruce Bishop.
- NWYM-sponsored Men’s Retreats are planned for February 20-22, 2009. Two camps, Twin Rocks and Quaker Hill, are hosting the retreats. Chuck Mylander, executive director of Evangelical Friends Mission, will be speaking at Twin Rocks. Maurice Roberts and Alan Weinacht, pastors at Hayden Lake Friends Church and Greenleaf Friends Church, respectively, will be speaking at Quaker Hill. More information and online registrations can be found at our website under the Connection tab.
- Hayden Lake Friends Church is sponsoring a Forgiveness Seminar with Steve Diehl on March 20 and 21. The seminar is designed to teach how practicing the “three paths” of forgiveness heals the human soul and restores relationships. Cost: TBA (approx. $ 40.00 per person) For more information, contact Maurice Roberts, at Hayden Lake, 208.772.7544 or please visit www.forgivenessministries.com
- Junior High Jamboree will explore “Living God’s Way.” This weekend retreat for middle school students takes place at Twin Rocks Friends camp over Presidents’ Day weekend in February. JHJ serves as an opportunity for fellowship and evangelism, with low-key instruction. This camp is planned by the Newberg Area Exec-a group of high school students, with oversight from Twin Rocks Friends Camp. Click here for information and to register, or call Twin Rocks (503)355-2284.
- The 2009 Yearly Meeting Sessions will take place July 25-30, at George Fox University. With the theme: “We are Witnesses,” NWYM will gather together for a week of worship, spiritual challenge and business. Bob A., worker in Nepal under Evangelical Friends Mission, will be our speaker.
- Midyear Boards are occurring February 6-7, in Newberg. Local church representatives are also meeting this weekend to receive information to assist churches and individuals with the economic crisis.
- Mennonite Central Committee is planning a February meeting for pastors and leaders to discuss and prepare for responses to immigration issues. If you are interested in attending, contact Colin Saxton.
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