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T H E I M M A N U E L I T E

First Immanuel Lutheran Church 1816 NW Irving Street, Portland, Oregon 97209

“A Welcoming Community Centered in Christ’s Love,

Joyfully Reaching Out Together”

May 2017 published monthly Vol. 28 No. 5

Sisters and brothers in Christ,

Christ is Risen! Christ is risen indeed! On Easter, we

claim the Empty Tomb as our vision, and during the

Easter season (which lasts until Pentecost, June 4)

we focus on living each day from a resurrection

perspective. What does this mean? A few beginning

reflections…

In resurrection perspective, mornings look

different. Most of us wake up a little groggy,

perhaps even with a negative “not this again”

attitude. Things change when we remember that

mornings belong to the Empty Tomb. Mornings

belong to our surprising God who brings blessings

and hope when least expected. What surprises does

God have for you today?

In resurrection perspective, news reports look

different. “If it bleeds, it leads,” and the news

focuses our immediate attention on the missing

teen, the terrorist attack, the latest political outrage.

We do not close our eyes or hearts to the suffering

of the human family. Instead, people of the Empty

Tomb respond with prayer and courage, because we

follow Christ who is risen and active in this needful

world. We pray with the news, calling upon Christ’s

redeeming presence for every place of grief or death

or struggle, and every place of concern in our public

life. We respond personally, acting with mercy and

opposing any abuse of power. As Easter people, we

never lose hope in Christ’s ever-unfolding reign of

justice, inclusion, welcome to the stranger, and

compassion to the vulnerable. What is God calling

you to stand up for today?

In resurrection perspective, relationships look

different. In Easter’s dawn, we see that human

beings do not simply coexist on this planet. Instead,

God gives us to each other, to uphold one another

with compassion, forgiveness, and truth spoken in

love (Ephesians 4:15). We ask God to make every

relationship a place for

God’s generous, truthful,

noble, and civil love to

be shown. How will God

shape your interactions

today?

I am so grateful to be

part of this resurrection community. In these pages,

you’ll find many ways to live the Easter life—from a

new Caring for God’s Earth forum to a

Congregational Retreat to feed your spirit; Interfaith

dialogue; Village Support outreach; Vacation Bible

School to share God’s love with new generations…

In these and all ways, may the Risen Christ nurture

Easter in you.

Peace, joy, vision, and courage,

Pastor Melinda

Notice of Congregational Meeting on

Steeple Repair—

after worship on Sunday, May 7

Members, please plan to attend a congregational

meeting to be held in the sanctuary on Sunday,

May 7, immediately following the worship service.

The one item of business will be a proposal to

approve funding and contract for the steeple

renovation project, planned for completion this

summer. Donations for this special project are

cheerfully accepted at any time.

ADULT FORUM: CARING FOR GOD’S EARTH

with Nancy Matthias and Jeanne Roy

Sunday mornings in May

9:45-10:45 a.m. in Sodergren Library

Caring for the earth is part of our

calling as God’s people. In three

practical sessions, we’ll explore

actions we can take to promote

our planet’s health, led by Nancy

Matthias (master recycler) and

special guest speaker Jeanne

Roy (well-known environmental activist).

May 7: Resourceful PDX—Buy Smart, Reuse, Fix &

Maintain, Borrow & Share (with Nancy Matthias). Being

resourceful is about making simple changes to help you

save money, support your community, conserve natural

resources and enjoy more time with friends. Whether

you’re looking to borrow a tool, mend your favorite

coat, salvage materials, or purchase a green gift, this

session shares ideas and tips to get you started.

May 14: Climate Action Now—“Save Your Food” (with

Nancy Matthias). What we choose to eat every day affects

the climate. The global system for producing, distributing

and disposing of food accounts for about 15% of household

carbon emissions. The average American family of four

throws away 20% of the food it buys, wasting about $1,500

a year! Reducing your food waste, and choosing more

fruits, vegetables and grains, will help you live healthy, save

money, and lower your carbon impact.

May 21: “The Path to Zero Waste”—presentation by

Special Guest Jeanne Roy. Jeanne and her husband Dick

are famous for filling only one can of garbage a year. Yet,

the average Oregonian generates more than 2,500 pounds

of waste per year. Jeanne will discuss why waste continues

to rise, and provide practical steps to drastically reduce

your household waste. Jeanne Roy is cofounder of Center

for Earth Leadership, Northwest Earth Institute, and Oregon

Natural Step Network. She also founded Recycling

Advocates and Portland’s Master Recycler program,

authored a weekly column on sustainable lifestyle in The

Oregonian for five years, and serves as an advisor to public

agencies on environmental policy matters.

Save the Steeple campaign update We have $75,000 in pledges and money received to date. We have applied for a grant from the Oregon Community Foundation and should hear back from them in May. We will be able to use money from our regular building fund for this effort also. Your church Council feels that we are in position for a congregational meeting on May 7th after worship to vote on going forward with the repair and

painting work this summer. The Council will prepare an informational sheet that will explain our current financial situation. An additional bit of good news is that we will be able to obtain a loan from the Oregon Synod to cover any gap in funding. The loan will reflect a very reasonable and low interest rate. Please contact Bonny Groshong (503-226-3659, bonnyg2000@comcast.net) if you have stock, trusts, or other financial tools to help us reach our goal of $170,000. This amount will allow us to repair the steeple, repair the damaged stucco, and repaint the outside of the church building this summer. With your help, First Immanuel will become beautiful again!

—James Bash, Congregation Vice President

“Thine the Amen”

“Thine the Amen” was written at Holden Village

by Dr. Herbert Brokering and Dr. Carl Schalk, for

a vespers service in the early 1980s. Dr.

Brokering, a prolific poet and lyricist, was on

the Holden faculty. He collaborated with many

artists, including jazz great Dave Brubeck, with

whom he created the jazz cantata, “Beloved

Son.” Dr. Brokering passed away in 2009, and a service in

his memory was held at the Village. Dr. Schalk has

composed numerous pieces of music and served on the

Inter-Lutheran Commission on Worship which produced

the Lutheran Book of Worship in 1978.

The peaceful beauty of the Holden Village location,

amid high mountains and forest, and near Railroad Creek

and Lake Chelan, surely inspired the creation of “Thine the

Amen.” The only punctuation in the hymn is a period at the

end of each stanza—but the words themselves, and the

music, allow for natural phrasing. The piece flows along

easily as we are caught up singing praises to God. The music

undulates upward, like the shape of mountains, and is

mirrored by the text, encouraging us to look up as the

communion cup is lifted high. The text reminds us that all

are welcome at the table; we are renewed by the healing

gift of God’s presence, and the promise of life to come.

The text of “Thine the Amen” is rich in imagery from

the Book of Revelation. For example, the first line of the

hymn “Thine the amen thine the praise alleluias angels

raise…” refers to the heralding of Christ’s return to earth, as

set forth in Revelation 19. Verse 5 of the hymn describes

the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21-22) after the destruction

of Satan. In the New Jerusalem, paradise is restored, and

from it the river of life flows and the tree of life grows.

Marcus Borg’s chapter on Revelation, in his book The

Evolution of the Word, is an excellent resource for more

information.

The hymn is set in a major key, inspiring optimism and

joy in our life together with God. Plus, it’s fun to sing.

“Thine the Amen” will be our Hymn of the Day on May 28,

2017, Ascension Sunday.

—Risë Johnson, Worship & Music Committee

FILC BOOK GROUP—Note Date Change Sunday, May 7, 6:30 p.m.

at the home of Tyrell Servo (Milwaukie)

Join us for good fellowship and conversation, plus fantastic dessert! Please be in touch for

directions and to let us know you’re coming: Tyrell Servo (971-563-2731, tyrell.servo@gmail.com).

May selection—A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

Ove is a curmudgeon with staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. People call him “the bitter neighbor from hell,” but behind the cranky exterior there is a story and a sadness. One November morning, a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and accidentally flatten Ove’s mailbox, setting off a series of encounters that will change just about everyone in the local residents’ association. This feel-good story by a Swedish blogger-turned-overnight-sensation is also a thoughtful exploration of the profound impact one life has on countless others.

Oregon Synod Assembly The Oregon Synod will meet in Assembly May 5-7 at the Red

Lion Center in Janzen Beach. This year, in addition to the

regular tasks of adopting a budget for synod, electing

members to serve on synod council, and voting on

resolutions and memorials, we will also celebrate the 500th

anniversary of the Reformation. Attending the Assembly for

First Immanuel will be Pastors Aaron and Melinda, and

voting members Risë Johnson and Tyrell Servo. If you’d like

to know more, talk with the pastors, or check out the

Oregon Synod website at www.oregonsynod.org.

Silk Road Cultural Diplomacy

“We Refuse to Be Enemies—Part 2”

An Evening of Music, Conversation and Friendship

Sunday, May 21, 4-8 p.m.

Congregation Neveh Shalom

2900 SW Peaceful Lane, Portland

All are invited to this continuing

new series, a program of the

Muslim Educational Trust,

“devoted to bringing

together communities of

people who, due to the

accidents of history or modernity, are sometimes viewed

suspiciously. We reject those definitions. Instead, we share

our stories, our music and our food. These heal us. They

unite us and forge friendship from distrust. They build a

better society. They make us responsible for one another.

Won’t you join us for this highly humanizing evening? We

look forward to seeing you!” Sponsored by: Muslim

Educational Trust, Congregation Neveh Shalom, First

Congregational United Church of Christ, Ecumenical

Ministries of Oregon, and Multnomah County Library.

First Immanuel’s 2017 Congregational Retreat

“In the Space Between the World and Me” A Time and Place for Spirit’s Guidance

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 20

at First Immanuel Lutheran Church

“My beloved speaks and says to me:

‘Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away:

for now the winter is past, the rain is over and gone.

The flowers appear on the earth;

the time of singing has come,

and the voice of the turtle-dove is heard in our land.’”

—Song of Songs 2:10-12

You are warmly invited to “come away” for a morning of

spiritual enrichment and reflection, and be centered in

God’s love for you and all the world.

Cost is free.

Breakfast and coffee breaks included.

We’ll end before lunch.

Childcare provided as needed—let us know.

Contact church to attend: 503-226-3659,

pastormelinda@firstimmanuelluth.org.

We are delighted to welcome Pastor

Terry Moe as our retreat leader. He

is former pastor of the Portland

congregation formerly known as

Redeemer, now Leaven/Salt and

Light (1981-2013). A practicing Spiritual Director since 1986,

Pastor Moe is now Director for Transformational

Leadership for IAF Northwest, a network of broad-based

community organizing groups in Oregon, Washington and

Western Canada.

MAY FOOD DRIVE for Lift Urban Portland! Help us collect a full barrel (or more) of Rice and Beans during LIFT Urban Portland’s May Food Drive. Let’s top last year’s 200 lbs. collected, and shoot for 250! Most wanted: bagged brown or white rice (any size), canned beans (black, garbanzo, pinto), and packaged rice/bean meals. Look for the barrel inside the church entrance. Your gifts will directly help folks in our greater neighborhood through LIFT’s Food Pantry and food box home delivery program. You may also donate directly to LIFT’s Virtual Food Drive, and discover more volunteer opportunities, at lifturbanportland.org. THANKS for your generous giving!

—FILC Outreach Committee

ABOUT THE LUTHERANS: CELEBRATING 500 YEARS OF

THE REFORMATION

The Reformation Spreads in Europe

Martin Luther is, deservedly, receiving most of the

attention as we mark the beginning of the Reformation in

Saxony. But with remarkable speed, those teachings spread

to other countries in Europe. How did that occur? Largely

through the work of some courageous leaders. Let’s look at

how the Reformation came to a few countries whose

descendants have helped shape the ELCA.

In Sweden, two brothers, Olavus and Laurentius Petri,

spearheaded the Reformation. Both had studied theology

with Luther in Wittenberg. They returned to Sweden

around the same time King Gustav I Vasa was creating an

independent nation. He made Olavus pastor of the city

church in Stockholm, where he translated the New

Testament into Swedish, created a catechism, published an

order of worship, and provided a Swedish hymnal.

Meanwhile his younger brother, Laurentius, was made the

first Lutheran archbishop of Sweden; he and Olavus jointly

produced a complete Bible in Swedish.

In Denmark, too, the Reformation came early. As in

Sweden, it was led by a young man who had studied under

Luther in Wittenberg—Hans Tausen. The ruler at the time,

Frederick I, was formally opposed to Reformation ideas, but

he protected Tausen and tolerated Lutheran writings. The

next king, Christian III, stripped the Roman Catholic Church

of its wealth, and Luther’s pastor, Johannes Bugenhagen,

made a journey from Wittenberg to crown the king and

help organize the Danish church.

Norway was, at the time, ruled by Denmark, and

initially the spread of the Reformation there was slower.

Christian III tried to encourage its growth there, but at first

there wasn’t much popular support; it was more of a top-

down reformation. Nevertheless, pastors such as Jorgen

Eriksson, who would become bishop of Stavanger,

preached Lutheran teachings, and the Reformation

gradually took hold.

Mikael Agricola was yet another student of Luther, and

it was he who led the Reformation in Finland. At that time,

Finland was ruled by Sweden. The first Lutheran bishop of

Turku (and thus of Finland), Martinus Skytte, left most

Roman Catholic orders in place. Agricola’s ministry as the

next bishop, though, mirrored much of Luther’s: he

translated the New Testament into Finnish, and in the

process created the Finnish literary language. He prepared

a prayer book in Finnish, created a vernacular order of

communion, and collected Finnish hymns. He was also the

first married bishop of Turku.

Moving southeast from Wittenberg, Slovakia is another

area where the Reformation took hold. Two visionary

people must receive much of the credit. Jan Hus lived about

a century before Luther and ministered in neighboring

“Dearest Lord, teach me to

be generous; teach me to

serve You as You deserve; to

give and not to count the

cost.”

—Ignatius of Loyola, Jesuit

founder

Thank you for your generous

gifts of yourself, your time,

your energy and financial

resources to support God’s

work through our congregation. Every gift is significant, and

each makes it possible to reach out in Christian love and

service to our neighborhood and beyond.

Three Cheers for Clean Water! We’re delighted to report that our FILC water passed lead testing with flying colors! Water samples from the kitchen faucets and drinking

fountains in Fellowship Hall and Sodergren Hall had miniscule lead levels, far below the safety standards for drinking water. Thanks to Lynn Akerman, Risë Johnson, and Debbie Rehn, who acquired test kits and completed this important task for the safety of all who use our facilities.

APRIL COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS Actual pledge giving: Budgeted pledge giving: March: $18,466 March: $22,274 2017 TOTAL: $53,521 2017 TOTAL: $66,822

Rose Haven Lease Extension. Rose Haven has requested an extension of their lease with First Immanuel as part of the preparation for their remodel of the Fellowship Hall restrooms. Members of Council, with significant input from several members with legal background, agreed on wording and suggested rent amounts for extensions and options to renew through 2023. Council passed a motion to approve the changes in the lease agreement and to submit the updated document to Rose Haven.

Lynn Akerman, Secretary

Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), but his reforming

teachings influenced Slovak Christians, as they did Martin

Luther himself. So the way was prepared for the

Reformation from Wittenberg. And in the early 17th

century, another graduate of the University of Wittenberg,

Jiřī (Juraj) Třanovský helped cement the Reformation in

Slovakia by translating many hymns and collecting them

into a hymnal called Cithara Sanctorum (“Lyre of the

Saints”).

Lutherans from these lands and many others came to

America, establishing first separate enclaves, but gradually

merging with other Lutherans into church bodies, including

our current Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Copyright ©2016 Augsburg Fortress. Permission is granted for congregations to

reproduce these pages provided copies are for local use only and this copyright

notice appears.

A Great Year for Sunday School! What a great year we’ve been having in Children’s Sunday School! The last day for Sunday School this spring will be May 21. Come celebrate our wonderful teachers and a

great year of learning together! We begin every Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. in the Assembly Room to sing and make music with Ralph Nelson. Then we move to our classrooms to learn about the amazing love of God in Jesus. The Pre-K—Kindergarten class meets in the Blue Room. The Elementary class (1st through 3rd grade) meets in the Green room. Youth (8th grade through high school) meets in Pastor Melinda’s office.

Confirmation (Y2B) Y2B (“Yes to Baptism”) is the creative and fun Confirmation program we share with our neighbors, St. James Lutheran and Zion Lutheran. We’ll meet in the Sodergren Library for our last session this year on Sunday, May 7, at 1 p.m. We’ll sum up and review our learning about one of the foundation pieces of Lutheran spirituality, Luther’s Small Catechism. From it, we’re identifying some of the important tools in our “faith toolbox” for building a Christian life. To find out more, talk to Pastor Aaron.

Save the Date!...

Vacation Bible School, June 19-22 First Immanuel invites you to experience M[k_r Fun F[]tory. Come join the fun at Vacation Bible School—Monday, June 19, through

Thursday, June 22. We’ll gather each evening in Fellowship Hall, beginning with dinner at 6 p.m. Kids experience Bible

stories through an interactive combination of music, art, games, worship, and drama! Activities for children ages 3 through 12 will last until 8:20 p.m. each evening. Bring your children or grandchildren! Invite your friends! And…your help is needed. Can you help teach? Can you help do publicity to get the word out, or serve dinner? We especially need someone who can oversee decorating Fellowship Hall! If you can help, please call Pastor Aaron at the church office (503/226-3659). We’re looking forward to an exciting week of Vacation Bible School!

Coffee Hour & Flower Volunteers Needed! Hosting Coffee Hour provides a great opportunity to welcome newcomers, and for fellowship. If you’re new to hosting, feel free to contact Chris and John Koonce, Craig and Linda Langley, or Bonny Groshong for help. To provide flowers for Sunday worship, just sign up on the flower chart in Fellowship Hall. Bring two

bouquets or potted plantssimple is fine. Vases are provided by the church or you can bring your own. Call the church office for flower “housekeeping” details. Thank you for helping!

20s & 30s Women’s Group—Study on Self-Compassion, every other Monday evening

“You, Lord, will always treat me with kindness. Your love never fails. You have made us what we are.

Don’t give up on us now!” —Psalm 138:8

As we learn to treat ourselves with kindness, we are better able to share kindness and compassion with others. Exploring this theme, the 20s and 30s women’s group is working through Brené Brown’s Self-Compassion course or about 8 sessions. We meet every other Monday evening at 6:15 p.m. in Sodergren Library. Please email Anna Wilde (annapwilde@gmail.com) or Maddie Wiens-Fry (fry.madeline@gmail.com) for dates and information.

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CABIN CAMPING TRIP AT SILVER FALLS STATE PARK (near Silverton, Oregon)

August 23-27, 2017

Two-night and four-night options available Mark your calendars for a weekend of fun this summer. First Immanuel has reserved 8 cabins at beautiful Silver Falls State Park, near Silverton, Oregon, and you’re invited! The dates are August 23-27. You can stay all

four nights or just the weekend (Aug. 25-27). Silver Falls is the “crown jewel” of the Oregon State Parks system, famous for its history and serene natural beauty, including spectacular waterfalls. Nestled in the foothills of Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, about 90 minutes from Portland, it features the Trail of Ten Falls, a moderate trail which passes a series of breathtaking waterfalls along a rocky canyon, and descends to a winding creek at the forest floor. Learn more at http://oregonstateparks.org/index. cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=151. We’ll be “camping lite” in a group of cabins similar to the yurts we have rented before. All cabins have electricity, heat, locking door, table and chairs. Each sleeps 4-5 people on some combination of bunk beds, futon couch or double bed. Also included are covered porch and bench, outdoor fire pit and picnic table. Families and individuals will bring their own food plus the usual camping necessities (bedding, dishes, etc.). See http:// oregonstateparks.org/?do=reserve.dsp_cabinsyurts for more info. 2-Night Cabin Camping, Friday thru Sunday, Aug. 25-27: Cost for one cabin is $125 for two nights. This includes a group barbecue dinner on Saturday evening and s’mores. 4-Night Cabin Camping, Wednesday thru Sunday, Aug. 23-27: Cost for one cabin is $225 for four nights. This includes a group barbecue dinner on Saturday evening and s’mores. Full payment will assure your spot. Reservations are first-come, first-served. Tent camping is also available at a reduced price. Please contact one of the planners to make your reservation or with any questions: Tyrell Servo (tyrell.servo@gmail.com) Marja Selmann (marja_selmann@comcast.net) Pastor Melinda (pastormelinda@firstimmanuelluth.org)

—FILC Congregational Life Committee

3: Steve Borwieck 20: Daniel Rasmussen 8: Kristen Lindgren Rosemarie Torrence Linda Lund 21: Marian Hermanson 9: Nathan Couch 22: Samantha Woodring 14: Nancy MacDonald 24: Mary Lange 15: Emily Drexler Judy Wick Julann Larson 27: Sarah Larsen Susan Nielsen 16: Skipper Bessette 5: Karl & Mary Jurisons Steve Seafeldt 17: Angela & Brian Harris 19: Mike Akerman 23: Chris & Maddie Wiens

Don’t see your special day? Contact Debbie (503/226-3659, debbie@firstimmanuellth.org) with details, and we’ll include you!

Goose Hollow Family Shelter―

Help Serve Dinner or Volunteer

First Immanuel invites you to volunteer at

Goose Hollow Family Shelter (located at First

United Methodist Church, 1838 SW

Jefferson). Goose Hollow provides temporary housing for

up to 8 families. Every evening there are several volunteer

slots—making dinner, serving dinner, hosting kid time

activities, and laundry/organizing tasks. No overnight stay is

required. Please note that our “First Monday” volunteer

slot is temporarily unavailable due to a scheduling glitch—

we’ll pick up again in August. But we have many members

who would love to talk to you about this shelter and get

you involved. Please speak with one of these friendly and

experienced folks to learn more or volunteer together:

Sarah Dervan, Risë Johnson, Jack and Nancy MacDonald,

Jeff Olson, Ryan Traetow, Jim and Judy Wick, Chris and

Maddie Wiens. You can also attend a one-time volunteer

orientation (see www.pdxhfs.org/shelter/).

Are you receiving our “Weekly

Word” E-News?

FILC’s “Weekly Word” e-news is a brief

message with updates, event reminders, and

a scriptural reflection for the upcoming Sunday. It’s

delivered by email, usually on Thursdays. If you’re not

already getting the Weekly Word, sign up on our website:

www.firstimmanuelluth.org, or contact the church office.

Sunday Parking Reminder Friendly reminder: on Sundays, we'd like to reserve our parking lot

for those with mobility needs. The good news is that all street parking is free on Sundays, and we also have parking available at Mesher Tools and Miller Paint Co. Thanks for your consideration!

Regarding Giving Statements

At this time of year, we usually send giving statements to those who have pledged or given offerings during the first quarter (January through March). However, we are currently in the process of changing over from a spreadsheet-based software program to a database program, which will greatly enhance our recordkeeping capabilities. Richard Wong is developing the new program, with feedback from Kent Fredrickson and Leslie Wong. Because of this changeover, we will not issue first quarter giving statements. However, anyone wishing to have one is asked to contact Leslie Wong (503-224-0743, LeslieSWong@yahoo.com). Semiannual statements will be issued after June 30, and will likely be in a different format from the statements of previous years.

Kent Fredrickson, Treasurer Leslie Wong, Financial Secretary

Village Support Network Teams: Another Housewarming!

First Immanuel has two teams forming supportive relationships with families moving from shelters to permanent housing. What do we do in our 6-month relationship? We assist the families as they navigate goals and

challenges which they identify. Team #1 is working with their family—mom Chelsea and young daughter Ellie—on priorities including such everyday topics as parenting, financial goal-setting, figuring out what’s really wrong with the car, and getting a jog stroller so they can get out together for exercise. Team #2 has recently been matched with a family—mom Lizzy and teens Effie and Joy—and they are planning a private housewarming for early May. Here is a Wish List of items the family could use. If you can help with a specific item, please contact Chris Wiens (785-633-4782, wiens.christoper@gmail.com). Thanks for your support!

• Wall hooks for hanging jackets by the door • Toiletries • Air mattress • Sheets for air mattress • Cleaning supplies • Vacuum cleaner • Silverware organizer • Toaster oven • Hamper • Flashlight / candles

Core Team Members: Chris & Maddie Wiens, Anna Wilde, Jack & Nancy MacDonald, Sue Sell, Ryan Traetow, Jeff Olson, Sarah Dervan, Pastor Melinda Wagner

Parking Alert for Timbers Games Usually on Sunday mornings the parking meters are inactive. However, because the Timbers have a game at Providence Park on Sunday, May 14, at 1 PM, the parking meters will become active 2 or 3 hours before the game begins. In order to park in Zone M without paying for street parking, pick up a parking pass from the ushers.

May 2017 at First Immanuel Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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2 8 AM RH Beading Class

12 PM Food Pantry 6 PM Executive Committee

3 9:30 AM RH Renters Class

4 9 AM RH Health-care Class

12:30 PM RH Support Group

5:30 PM Food Pantry

6 PM ACOA 6 PM Bell Choir 7 PM Choir

5 9:30 AM RH Bingo

12 PM Food Pantry

Oregon Synod Assembly (through Sunday)

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7 9:45 AM Ed. Hr. 11 AM Worship & Congregational Meeting

12 PM Coffee Hr.

1 PM Confirma-tion Class 6:30 PM FILC Book Group 8 PM AA

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9 8 AM RH Beading Class

12 PM Food Pantry

6 PM Church Council

10 8 AM Lift UP Harvest Share

11 AM RH Renters Class

11 9 AM RH Health-care Class

10:30 AM Esther Circle 5:30 PM Food Pantry

6 PM ACOA 6 PM Bell Choir 7 PM Choir

12 9:30 AM RH Bingo

12 PM Food Pantry

13 3 PM Shabbat School

14 9:45 AM Ed. Hr.

11 AM Worship 12 PM Coffee Hr. 8 PM AA

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16 8 AM RH Beading Class

12 PM Food Pantry

6 PM Worship & Music Committee

17 9:30 AM RH Renters Class

18 9 AM RH Health-care Class

12:30 PM RH Support Group

5:30 PM Food Pantry

6 PM ACOA 6 PM Bell Choir 7 PM Choir

19 9:30 AM RH Bingo

12 PM Food Pantry

20 8:30 AM—12:30 PM Congrega-tional Retreat @ FILC

3 PM Shabbat School

21 9:45 AM Ed. Hr.

11 AM Worship 12 PM Coffee Hr. 4 PM Interfaith Evening @ Congregation Neveh Shalom

8 PM AA

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23 8 AM RH Beading Class

12 PM Food Pantry

24 9:30 AM RH Renters Class

25 8 AM RH Staff & Volunteer Training

5:30 PM Food Pantry

6 PM ACOA 6 PM Bell Choir 7 PM Choir

26 8 AM RH Staff & Volunteer Training

12 PM Food Pantry

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28 11 AM Worship 12 PM Coffee Hr.

8 PM AA

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Office Closed

30 8 AM RH Beading Class

12 PM Food Pantry

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