Parents and other church members!
Want to help the middle schoolers have an amazing Christmas party?
If you answered yes then I need your help with the following!
Please bring the items to the church before 5pm on Wednesday the 14th.
Questions please contact Pastor Josh by calling the church office or emailing him at
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The holiday season gives us many reasons to give back to our community! Here are 5 opportunities to get involved!Let's fill City Teams pantry! Bring a box of cereal to donate to help feed the homeless this Thangsgiving season.
Fill a Stocking, Fill a Heart is a local non-profit organization assisting agencies in Clackamas County by providing their neediest clients with a filled stocking during the holidays. You can pick up and return these stockings at Grand Central Station. Please return no later than Sunday, November 28th!
Angel Tree is a Prison Fellowship program that connects parents in prison with their children through the delivery of Christmas gifts. Gifts are provided by donations and given to the child from the incarcerated parent. Pick up a tag with a child's name and gift suggestions from the Angel Tree display. Questions? Contact Sam & Jacquie Peterson 503-722-9877.
Thanksgiving & Christmas Food BoxesOnce again, OCEC is providing Thanksgiving and Christmas meals to families in need in our City. Please bring donations of non-perishable food, both for holiday meals and basic staples, and drop them off in the barrel in the lobby. Donations are also needed to purchase turkeys for the boxes, and volunteers are needed to help deliver the Thanksgiving boxes on Nov. 20th. Accepting donations until December 4th.
This year, OCEC is providing Christmas gifts for children from families in need, but their parents are going to get to do the shopping! We are sponsoring a shopping day for the parents to pick out their child's gift and then bring it back to the church to wrap it for their child to open on Christmas. We are collecting donations to purchase gift cards for the families, as well as donations of gift wrapping supplies. We also need volunteers to host a family as they shop or help with gift wrapping at the church on December 10th. Accepting donations until December 4th. Any Questions? Contact Rob & Carol Glenn 503-655-3190
A continuation of the series: "The Real Event"
There are no Growth Group notes this week, as the current term has ended and the first term of 2011 will begin the week of January 9th. If you haven't joined a Growth Group yet and would like to get plugged in, contact Leah in the church office at 503-656-8582 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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A continuation of "The (Real) Event" series
Highlighted Scriptures include: Luke 2:8-20
As we enter the Christmas Season, I am so thankful to be part of a church that has a long history of serving in this city. Oregon City Evangelical’s history, of worship and service, dates back to 1885. Despite turning 125 in 2010, OCEC is younger and more active than you might think! I’m thankful for the three services each Sunday morning and the incredible leaders for ministries that reach out to every age and stage of life- children, Jr High, Sr High, women, men, marriages, Prime Timers (55+), and young adults. It is inspiring to know that the church is alive with babies, children, teens and adults of all ages!
I praise the Lord that OCEC is motivated to serve. We find joy in serving our community. I say “Thank You” to all those who have helped at homes, schools, city facilities and care centers. I praise the Lord for the help you, the OCEC family, is giving again this Christmas with food boxes and gifts for needy families. In addition, through YOUR efforts, we are providing food for 25 children at Mt Pleasant Elementary through their Back Pack Buddies program. And, sometime in the very near future, our second Shelter Home will be open and assisting a family to get back on their feet and thrive again. YOU are doing what God is directing in this city and region- Praise the Lord!
As we finish out 2010 and begin a brand new year, I encourage you to experience the Christ of Christmas. Remember, He is The Gift that made the difference 2000 years ago and He is the only gift that makes a true difference today. Have fun, be safe, celebrate with joy and let the world know that Jesus is here!
Joy to the World,
Pastor Tom
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