Welcome to the "Big Brown Church"

WALLOWA COUNTY FOOD BANK

hvranch — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:02:31 +0000

The need to keep the shelves supplied at our Wallowa County Food Bank is great. You can help.

Non-perishable food (no home canned please) is needed. Non-food items are also needed.

Ideas are: toilet paper, shampoo, toothbrushes and tooth paste, diapers, soap, detergent,

paper plates, shaving supplies, cosmetics, personal hygiene items.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP SOCIAL

hvranch — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:51 +0000

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP will meet for lunch on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

at the Senior Meal Site in Enterprise at 11:45 a.m. BEEF is on the menu and is

hosted by the Enterprise Community Congregational Church and Highview Ranch.

Suggested donation for your meal:

60 years and older: $3.50

Under age 60: $5.75

The meal is served promptly at noon so it is asked that you arrive early to check in and find your seat at the tables.

All women are welcome to attend this social. You do not need to be a member of the church to come.

Men are welcome and can have their own table.

COMING IN APRIL

hvranch — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:54:21 +0000

A Communication Class will be offered by Rev. Dr. James C. Petersen based on the book “Why Don’t We Listen Better?” (available through Amazon.com).

Brush-up or learn new skills to interact with others in a more intentional manner. The class will be open to all. Watch for information about date, place and cost.

For books or questions contact Margaret Rystrom at 541-398-2622.

SOME GOOD ADVICE ON THE YEAR 2012

hvranch — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:52:11 +0000

Many people view the year 2012 as a breath of fresh air. Perhaps it will bring an end to the recent emphasis on thoughts of recession, unemployment, foreclosure, etc. Others are convinced that the world will absolutely end this year.

To those who are positive the world will end this year, I have some advice: Don’t quit your job. If you’re unemployed, continue looking for a job. If your roof is leaking, now is the time to fix it. We all need to adopt the attitude that we will not quit before we reach the end of the road—-whenever that might be.

Biblical knowledge is essential to wisely guide us in these days. The Bible does indeed state that the world will definitely end. There are also references to signs of the end. But there is also a crystal clear reference in Matthew 24, verse 36 that says, “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven … but the Father only.”

My advice:

1) Plan your eternal future, so in faith we can sing the classic hymn: “Some glad morning when this life is o’er, I’ll fly away. To a home on God’s celestial shore, I’ll fly away.”

2) Until that day, keep busy letting your light shine.

God bless and keep you in this year, Pastor Jerry

THE CHURCH OF MY DREAMS

hvranch — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:00:25 +0000

This is the church of my dreams:

The church of the warm heart,
Of the open mind,
Of the adventurous spirit;
The church that cares,
That heals hurt lives,
That comforts old people,
That challenges youth;
That knows no divisions of culture or class,
No frontiers, geographical or social;
The church that inquires as well as affirms,
That looks forward as well as backward,
The church of the Master,
The church of the people,
High as the ideals of Jesus,
Low as the humblest human;
A working church,
A worshiping church,
A winsome church,
A church that presents God’s truth;
That inspires courage for this life,
And hope for the life to come;
A church of courage,
A church of good people,

THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD.
By John Milton Moore

COMMUNION

hvranch — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:08:21 +0000

What is Communion and why do Christians observe it? Unlike Baptism, which is a one time event, Communion is a practice that is meant to be observed over and over throughout the life of a Christian. It is a holy time of worship when we corporately come together as one body to remember and celebrate what Christ did for us.

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body. “Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” Matthew 26:26 (NIV)

Communion in our church is always celebrated on the first Sunday of each month and also on other occasions throughout the church year. We welcome everyone to partake of Communion. Please join us.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

hvranch — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 14:53:29 +0000

There will be Sunday School available for any child, ages 3 to 12. Children meet in the Sanctuary and leave for their classroom after the Pastor’s children’s Time.

WHO WE ARE

hvranch — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:35:27 +0000

Who We Are
The United Church of Christ acknowledges as its sole head, Jesus Christ, Son of God and Saviour. It acknowledges as kindred in Christ all who share in this confession. It looks to the Word of God in the Scriptures, and to the presence and power of the Holy Spirit to prosper its creative and redemptive work in the world. It claims as its own the faith of the historic Church expressed in the ancient creeds and reclaimed in the basic insights of the Protestant Reformers. It affirms the responsibility of the Church in each generation to make this faith its own in reality of worship, in honesty of thought and expression, and in purity of heart before God. In accordance with the teaching of our Lord and the practice prevailing among evangelical Christians, it recognizes two sacraments: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper or Holy Communion.
——From the Preamble to the Constitution of the United Church of Christ

WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THOSE WHO:

admin — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:20:21 +0000

PRAY FOR THOSE WHO:
1. Are in need of healing in body and spirit.
2. Are facing challenges in their work and in their lives’ purpose.
3. Are in need of guidance in their family lives.
4. Are serving in the military.
5. Are in need for peace and justice to prevail.
6. Are currently homebound or residing in a care and nursing facility.

Admit your faults to one another and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous man has great power and wonderful results. James 5:16