Are you looking for a place to serve within the church body? Do you love to organize and plan special gatherings? Do you have the gift of hospitality? If your answer was yes to those questions then we have a wonderful opportunity for you. We are looking for someone who would be willing to organize and recruit ladies to assist with hosting the OCEC sponsored Bridal and Baby showers put on for those precious gals who are anticipating their “Big Event”. If you would like more information please contact Nelta Campbell or Cheryl Howell.
There is a fundraiser for the Women happening for Mother’s Day. Mugs with potted flowers will be available at Grand Central, in the church lobby, on Sunday, May 6 for a suggested donation of $5, while they last. If you need additional information please contact Cheryl Howell at 503-319-5656.
Are you looking for a place to serve at OCEC? Do you love to plan and organize special events? Do you have the gift of hospitality? Then we have the answer for you! We are currently looking for someone to organize and recruit ladies who would be willing to host the Bridal and Baby showers put on for our gals who are anticipating their “Big Event”. If you would like more information regarding this position, please contact Nelta Campbell or Cheryl Howell
"Going Beyond"
Ever feel like you're in a rut? Whether you need inspiration or a challenge, "Going Beyond" will snap you out of routine faith. Join passionate Bible teacher Priscilla Shirer and worship leader Anthony Evans at this intimate event for women of every age, culture and background.
Date: June 1-2, 2012
Location: Rolling Hills Community Church
Schedule: Friday, June 1, Doors Open at 6 pm. Event 7 - 9:30 pm. Saturday, June 2, 7:30 am Optional prayer with Priscilla Shirer; Event 9 am - 12:30 pm.
Cost: $49 per person
Registration: www.lifeway.com/goingbeyond or 800-254-2022
In one of my recent devotional readings the question was asked, "Are you living life for yourself or for God?" I can usually read a devotional or listen to a message and make a pretty generalized life application and move on. But, I have found myself going back to this question quite often, which means God is wanting to take me deeper on this one. I don't really like "deeper" because that usually means I have to do something that I may not be comfortable doing. Or face something that I have been ignoring. It might even mean I have to give up something I've been holding on to a little too tightly.
God was asking me to do some soul searching. Am I living a life that is truly dependent and trusting of God? The answer to that question is no, so often I'm relying on me. And, relying on "me" can often times be pretty unstable, impulsive and sometimes controlled by fears. Can you relate to that? Do you sometimes allow those same characteristics to get in the way of living a life for God and not yourself?
When we lose our self-centeredness and let go of trying to control the outcomes we will find that our life is more about Him and less about me. Am I going to be perfect in this life? No, but I can rely on the promise stated in Philippians 1:6, being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Jesus Christ. I agree with Paul in his writing that we all share in God's grace and when we acknowledge and repent of our shortcomings, God is so faithful to forgive and move us forward.
I want to live my life for Him. I want my life to draw people to Him and not myself, and I believe that you want that as well.
The great thing about sharing the Christian journey is that we can encourage and inspire one another. So my prayer for you will be just like the prayer that Paul prayed as he encouraged the church at Philippi, "That your love my abound more and more in knowledge and insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ -- to the glory and praise of God. (Philippians 1:9-11).
To that I say Amen, amen!
Blessings,
Cheryl
There are three Offering Projects presented throughout the year.
Each year the Women's Ministries Leadership Team determine, with the help of the conference leadership, those projects we will support with our offerings.
Thank Offering - all year long
Our Thank Offering is an ongoing offering throughout the year and is focused on putting out the written Word of the gospel throughout the world. In 2012, our offering goal is $6,500 toward the work of OMS (One Mission Society) to provide bibles in Myanmar.
Missions Offering - January through June
Our Missions Offering will be divided between OMS and Evangelical Church Missions. Our goal is $5,000. Half will go to providing bicycles in Myanmar and India so the Bibles we are sending will be distributed more timely. Half will go toward the work of relieve for the children and their families in Japan affected by the disastrous earthquake and tsunami
Project Faith - July through December
Our Project Faith goal is $2,000 for the technical upgrade of our conference facilities at the Pacific Evangelical School of Ministry. The Pacific Conference has been growing rapidly in their ministry program to raise up second career pastors for our local churches. Class sizes have grown from numbers in the teens to Fall's enrollment of 37. This money will enable all students to have internet access without overloading the system.
Pacific Conference Women's Ministries Presents: Great Expectations (1 Peter 1:3)
Dedicated to the Memory of Bev Carey
Date: Friday, April 27 - Sunday, April 29, 2012
Location: Best Western Plus, Hood River Inn. An easy one-hour drive from Portland along scenic Interstate-84, the Hood River Inn offers river views, water access, and a private beach.
Cost: $168 complete package (based on 4 per room); or $105 Meals and Registration Only; or $75 Saturday Only; or $45 Registration only; $10 late fee for registrations postmarked after April 2. Make check payable to "Pacific ECNA" for the full amount.
Registration: Forms are available in the literature rack in the church lobby. Registrations must be postmarked by Monday, April 2, 2012. Forms can be turned in at Grand Central between services on Sunday 3/25.
Speaker: Kathy Slamp. In 2001 Kathy resigned her position with the public schools, took a giant step of faith, and began Vessel Ministries.Since then her speaking has taken her from coast to coast. She has written and published eleven books and produced two DVDs. Kathy's sincerity and sense of humor endear her wherever she goes. Kathy has been a public educator in seven different states. She was raised in a pastor's home and is married to an Oregon pastor, Dr. David Slamp. They have a grown son and daughter and two adorable grandsons.
If you have any questions, contact Linda Melcher, Registrar 360-256-0458 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Cheryl Howell at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 503-654-6695.
Wow, it's hard to believe that we are living in the year 2012. It sounds so futuristic doesn't it? I believe there was a recent movie titled "2012." It was an epic adventure about a global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggles of the survivors. I myself did not see the movie, but my husband and one of my daughters saw it and loved it so much they had to own the movie. Anyway, I'm hoping that 2012 is nothing like the movie!
For several weeks I have been trying to put my thoughts together for a devotion that would inspire everyone for the new year. When I say I've had a writer's block, I really mean it. I was having the most difficult time getting my thoughts together. I really did not want January to end without posting a devotion for this webpage. Last night all that changed. During one of my sleepless moments, I begged God to please tell me what to write. This is what He said, "Tell them how much I love them." It was a very clear and succinct statement. I had received my answer immediately. God is so good!
We do not know what the coming year holds. Scripture does not give us any promise of an easy life here on earth. For many, the day to day struggles will continue. For some, there may be a temporary reprieve. We just don't know what is ahead. But the wonderful thing is we know we have a God that loves us! He loves us no matter what our circumstances, no matter what our background, no matter what our future holds. Let me remind you of a few verses that speak to His love for us:
1 Chronicles 16.34 - his Love endures forever. Psalm 36:7 - How priceless is your unfailing love! 1 John 4:10 - He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Jeremiah 31:3 - I have loved you with an everlasting love. John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son. Psalm 103:8 - The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.
As we begin 2012 I would like to encourage you to spend time daily in the Word. He wants to speak to each one of us His tender words of love. May we never forget how deep, how wide, how matchless is God's love for us.
Blessings, Cheryl Howell
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