Join us for Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m. on October 14• 9:00 a.m. - Adult Education• 10:00 a.m. - Sunday Service• 5:30 p.m. - Stone Soup SupperCalled to ServeElders: Tom Garbacik, Neil Reynolds Home Communion: Donna MasonPreparing Deacons: Carol Garbacik,

Pat MaloneServing Deacons: Mary Frederick, Tom

Frederick, Charlene Lincoln, Mona Gerig Coffee Cart and Snack: Tricia MartinFlowers: Teresa ShawGreeter: Mary Frederick, Mona GerigSunday Worship Accessibility: Large print bulletins and hymnals are available. Stone Soup Meal Count Tuesday, 10/3–103Saturday, 10/6–94Sunday, 10/7–101Church StaffRev. Matt Gordon ..................... Senior MinisterMatthew Clark ............................Choir Director Alicia Cheng .......................................... PianistRuth Chadd .............................. Office ManagerJill Shinkawa ...........Communications ManagerChrista Schmeder ..... Director of Youth MinistryLucas Teeter ...Disciples House Resident AdvisorContact UsPhone: (541) 753-2671Email: office@heartofcorvallis.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/corvallisfccSign up for our newsletter, “Disciples Dispatch,” at our website: www.heartofcorvallis.org

October 9, 2018 vol. 21, issue 35

Earthquake and Tsunami Strike Indonesia with Deadly Power October 2, 2018

The sheer destructive power of earth-quake-driven tsunamis is almost impos-sible to describe. Thousands of people in Indonesia have once again been struck by the deadly combination of earthquake and tsu-nami, even as parts of the country are still in long-term recovery from the 2004 tsunami. News reports tell of “ter-rified survivors huddled in a devastated city rocked by aftershocks, and of entire houses being sucked into the ground, as the full scale of Friday’s earthquake and tsunami disaster begins to emerge.” Overwhelmed by the number of dead, hundreds of bodies were buried in mass graves to prevent the outbreak of

disease as critical transportation and communication in-frastructures were damaged, impeding the efforts of rescue and recovery workers and the receipt of emergency aid. NPR reports that “Thousands of people began camping at the airport over the weekend, hoping to leave. But the airport has been operat-ing at partial capacity since it reopened. And as they wait for a chance to fly out, people are also enduring heat of more the 90 degrees, with little to sustain them.” Electricity continues to be out in the area; portable generators are being Continued on page 2

Pumpkin Town Halloween Celebration!It’s time again for the First Christian Church’s Pumpkin Town Annual Hal-loween Celebration traditionally held at the Pumpkin Town Recreation Center, also known as McLean Hall. On Sun-day, October 21 after church, the town’s people are set to arrive on the scene in their best Halloween fashion in antici-pation of the annual ultra-competitive Pumpkin Carving Challenge and Giant Pumpkin Contests! The guests will kick off the party with spooky food while having a blast competing with fun Hal-loween party games!It is rumored that some guests may have

shocking news to unveil while others have been reported to be acting strange as ever. Let’s hope all goes as planned on this night in Pumpkin Town!

The Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter caused quite a stir at last year’s party.

Rev. Matt Gordon Senior Minister Church phone: 541-753.2671 Email: matt@heartofcorvallis.org

Open Office Hours: Mondays: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tuesdays: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Disaster Preparedness Workshop The question around disasters is not if but when. Disasters, large and small, will happen in this region, and when they do, our congregations can offer vi-tal care and resources for our members and communities. Advance prepara-tion and planning can position Disci-ples to respond well. In this workshop, Josh Baird and Caroline Hamilton-Arnold talk about the denominational resources for disaster response and recovery and will guide conversations and activities for developing context -specific disaster plans. Join our Week of Compassion staff Saturday, October 27 at Portland First Christian Church.

Earthquake and Tsunami Strike Indonesia with Deadly Power Continued from page 1airlifted in but the damage to the local airport has slowed that effort.Our partner, ACT Alliance, is on the ground and currently accessing the damage and coordinating relief efforts. They note that thousands of persons are in a “desperate situation, with many unmet vital humanitarian needs such as access to sufficient food , safe shelter and basic non-food items, basic health services and facilities, safe drinking water, as well as sanitation and hygiene infrastructure.” Together, with Indo-nesian officials and other agencies, Week of Compassion will work with partners, including ACT Alliance, in

helping distribute emergency assis-tance in a variety of forms in the days and weeks ahead.May we lift this situation before God in prayer, especially for the people impacted by this disaster, for the tire-less first responders, and for all who will offer help and hope in the coming months and years. To contribute to Week of Compassion online go to https://bit.ly/1AvIbgz Your gift enables us - together - to offer help and hope to hurting people around the world, around the year. No gift is too small!

Anti-Racism Training in Albany, November 17 First Christian Church in Albany will host a regional Anti Racism Pro Reconciliation workshop on Saturday, November 17. This will be similar to the trainings offered in 2016-17 in Portland, Eugene and Boise. Our local training team will lead this event again. People who have not attended before, whether ministers or lay persons, are encouraged to come and participate. It begins at 10:00 a.m. and finishes at 4:00 p.m. A $10 donation is requested to cover the cost of lunch and materi-als. Get a group together from your congregation and come to see what this is all about.

Youth Education… From Christa Schmeder In Our PrayersBob Young’s sister, Kathleen Ma-son, passed away. Prayers for their family.Margaret Coon passed away. Prayers for her family. Jim Mohr was diagnosed with colon cancer. Prayers for him and Susan. Tricia Martin’s husband, Bruce, was diagnosed with bladder cancer. Prayers for him and Tricia. Bill Smart’s brother, DaltonPamella Doerksen is recovering from her hip replacement. Karen GriswoldCarol Bailey Eric EideViv EllsworthSandy Landis’ daughter-in-law and Sandy’s son-in-law has a terminal illness. Jim Stinson’s oldest daughter Mary Cotton’s mother is improv-ing! Continued prayers Prill Zobel’s mother, Betty and Don’s sisterThe thousands that are affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia

Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center Celebrates New HomeCorvallis Multicultural Literacy Center (CMLC) is open at our beautiful new location near campus–2638 NW Jack-son Avenue, Corvallis. All are invited to our grand re-opening celebration on Saturday, October 13 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Free parking is available in the adjacent OSU lot on Saturdays.CMLC is a community-based learning center where individuals and families of all cultures come together to share, mentor, and understand their differ-ent cultures, to access resources, and

to build a cohesive community in a safe, welcoming environment.Resources and programming are free. No appointment is necessary. Our hours will be Tuesday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. for now. We will be expanding these hours as we move into fall. For more information, go to www.cmlcenter.org.

Welcome to the school year!Preschool - 1st Grade Sunday School Harvey and Vicki watched videos and talked about helping others. He talked about how he helps at home and at school.2nd - 5th Grade Sunday School We got to share our beautiful aprons with Stone Soup Sue. It was a great day. We read a poem in the service during children’s moment.Middle and High Sunday School We have started out talks about healthy relationships. We made “iden-tity maps” that showed the different areas of our personalities, communi-ties, and identities. We will use these as we continue to talk about building healthy relationships.

What’s Happening…Back to School Supply DriveI hope you will join our Back to School Supply Drive. You can donate from the list below or give money to purchase supplies. Bring your donations on Sunday. Let’s fill up the front of the sanctuary with school supplies! Items for students: backpacks of all sizes, notebooks, wide ruled 1 composition notebooks, spiral notebooks (70 or 100 pages), solid color (no brad) folders, #2 Dixon Ticonderoga pencils, boxes of 24 Crayola non-washable crayons, Elmer’s glue, Crayola markers, pink or white Pearl eraser, ruler with inches, centimetersItems for teachers: facial tissues, notebook paper (wide-ruled), hand sanitizer, Ziploc style gallon and sandwich bags, Expo brand dry erase markers, black fine-tipped sharpie markers

Announcements… November Edition of the Regional NewsletterThe November edition of the Christian Church’s Oregon & Southwest Idaho newsletter is available: https://bit.ly/2CxtWiM

Interfaith Potluck DinnerInterfaith Potluck Dinner on Sunday, October 21, 2018 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th Street, Corvallis, OR 97333, sponsored by First Presbyterian Church. Vegetarian potluck—label to indicate gluten or dairy-free if possible. We will provide tableware and drinks. If it's easy, bring your own plate/cup/silverware. Let us create and strengthen friendships among our faith communities. For more information: Contact Teresa Welch, 541-752-9049; welch.teresa@gmail.com or the First Presbyterian Church office, 541-753-2228

Around Town… Trauma Informed Care TrainingOn Wednesday, October 10, 9:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. at the CH2M Alumni Center in Corvallis. Please register by Friday, October 5.Do you serve houseless community members and work to sustain natural areas? Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of Trauma Informed Care to help create sensitive, safe, and welcoming environments? Join Greenbelt Land Trust and partners for a special training. For more info/to register, go to: https://bit.ly/2xQOVca

Fall Harvest Family DayOn Sunday, October 14 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Greenbelt Land Trust and the Corvallis Environmental Center invite you to enjoy the beautiful scenery and a host of fun fall activities at Bald Hill Farm. Come on out for apple pressing and apple cider tasting, guided nature walks for kids of all ages, apple cider donuts, pumpkin decorating, face painting, outdoor games, and more! This event is free, open to the public, and great for the whole family, so bring your kids and a picnic lunch to enjoy at the Farm. Please RSVP by emailing rebecca@greenbeltland-trust.org or call the GLT office at (541) 752.9609.

Taize-Resumes September 9The 30th season of Taizé Prayer will resume at the Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome! Services will be held as follows: 2018: 11/4, 12/2; 2019: 1/6, 2/3, 3/3; 4 7, 5/5, 6/2. For more information contact Kathy Farnsworth: 541-753-2528 or kathyfarnsworth@comcast.net.

Looking AheadOctober 17 • 1:00 pm–Women’s lunch at Flat Tail

BreweryOctober 21 • After Service–Halloween Celebration in

McLean Hall. Costumes encouraged!October 24 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm–CYC Halloween Party

(all youth)November 15 • 1:00 pm–Women’s lunch at Taco VinoNovember 18 • After Service–Harvest DinnerDecember 12 • 1:00 pm–Women’s lunch at McGrath’s

and white elephant exchange

Happy Birthdays!10/2– Mildred Evans 10/5– Cassandra Williams10/7– Karen Griswold10/8– John Evans, Alexis Carillo10/11– Macaela Williams10/15– John Marc Chenard10/16– David Clark10/20– Richard Cooley, Joyce Frame10/21– Ruth Chadwick 10/26– Bill Thayer, Prill Zobel10/27– Janet Cline, Cheryl Zobel10/28– Jeanette MaierHappy Anniversaries10/1– Beth Crawford and Dow Yeh10/6– Vicki and Bob Young10/15– Chris and Dan Williams10/17– Janet and Steve Cline

From last year’s Halloween Party. I’ll be there with bunny ears on.

79 am-Bible Study10 am-Worship, w/Sunday School 5:00 pm-Group 4 at El Patron5:30 pm-Stone Soup Supper

87 pm-Finance Cabinet

95:30 pm-Stone Soup Meal

1010 am-Bible Study7 pm-Choir Rehearsal

11 12 1310 am-Stone Soup Breakfast

149 am-Bible Study10 am-Worship, w/Sunday School 5:30 pm-Stone Soup Supper

157 pm-Program Cabinet

165:30 pm-Stone Soup Meal

1710 am-Bible Study1 pm-Women’s Lunch at Flat Tail Brewery7 pm-Choir Rehearsal

18 19 2010 am-Stone Soup Breakfast

219 am-Bible Study10 am-Worship, w/Sunday SchoolAfter service Halloween Celebration in McLean Hall 5:30 pm-Stone Soup Supper

22 235:30 pm-Stone Soup Meal

2410 am-Bible Study6-8 pm-CYC Hal-loween Party (all youth) 7 pm-Choir Rehearsal

25 26 2710 am-Stone Soup Breakfast

289 am-Bible Study10 am-Folk and Intergenerational Worship, no Sun-day School 5:30 pm-Stone Soup Supper

29 305:30 pm-Stone Soup Meal

3110 am-Bible Study7 pm-Choir Rehearsal

1 November 2 310 am-Stone Soup Breakfast

4Daylight Saving Time Ends 9 am-Bible Study10 am-Worship, w/Sunday School 5:30 pm-Stone Soup Supper

5 63:30 pm-FCC’s turn to prep/serve Stone Soup5:30 pm-Stone Soup Meal

710 am-Bible Study7 pm-Choir Rehearsal

8 9 1010 am-Stone Soup Breakfast

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Our VisionThe First Christian Church of Corvallis is a diverse inclusive community providing a living witness to the compassionate Christ. From our central location in the heart of Corvallis, we seek out, develop, and support ministries to meet the human needs for physical and spiritual wholeness. On the basis of our Disciple heritage, we embrace the ecumenical movement, develop lay leadership, and promote intellectual freedom in the pursuit of truth. All are welcome to participate. Inclusivity is one of our most important values.