august chimes 2021 the chimes volume 2021 - issue 152
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AUGUST Chimes 2021 THE CHIMES Volume 2021 - Issue 152
UMW Update / Safety Team Emergency Focus: Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Open Door Ministries Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Roof Update & Choir Picnic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Life Transitions and Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Covenantal Restoration: A 12 Session Film Series on Faith and Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Message from Pastor Nicole & Patio Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Do not be anxious in what needs to get done but give thanks to God. Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer
and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
The building is bustling. Painters, contractors, roofers and plumbers are busy getting our roof fixed, upgrading our HVAC systems, and generally getting the building ready to be put back to daily use. The next time you see our Facilities Manager, Danny Lange, or any of our trustees; Mick Sears, Skipper Lay, and Larry Hermann, make sure to give them a high five! They have put in a tremendous amount of time and energy in making sure that this facility has everything we need to move forward. We hoped that all the construction would be done by now, but our unusually hot summer has put everyone behind schedule. Thanks to each of you for your grace.
In the meantime, our Open Door Ministries continue to thrive under the leadership of Michael Harris. Boys and Girls Club and Bend Montessori are having a great summer with the kids in our building, and the rest of your staff is busy laying plans for the fall and winter.
One of the most important lessons your leadership has taken from this period in history is that our building, here in the heart of downtown Bend, is a gift from God. We have listened to the larger community and will be expanding our ministry to children and families in the coming years by providing space for affordable childcare. We will also be working more closely with the Homeless Leadership Coalition to make sure that we do not duplicate services, but enhance the work of our community partners to relieve the plight of the poor. The expanded hours for our mail ministry are an example of how we have listened and responded to those needs.
In addition, Chuck Hemingway has done a marvelous job of getting the new non-profit, Central Oregon Villages (COV), off the ground and running. This non-profit is exclusively focused on providing transitional housing for those currently houseless. We will have more information about COV in the coming months, but we are excited to finally make this vision a reality.
Last but certainly not least, we will be offering worship in our beautiful sanctuary in September. We know that many of you are not ready to be in a large space with many people. Thus, your worship team will be offering expanded times and days for worship. We hope to provide you with a variety of opportunities to be back in this holy space.
Many Blessings, Pastor Jen
FOCUS: FLASHLIGHT AND BATTERIES
Why Stock Flashlights & Batteries? Every home should have flashlights and extra batteries along with alternative sources of
lighting at home, at work and in the car. The loss of electrical power means the loss of much we take for granted: lights, food storage and preparation equipment, radio, television, internet and more. When disaster strikes, response plans will be activated but the responding agencies
may not have enough resources to meet the needs of every citizen.
WHAT TO DO:
• Shut off electrical power at the service panel if there is damage to the house wiring. Disconnect damaged appliances. • If you suspect there is a gas leak, do no use electrical switches or appliances. Use of the switches may create sparks and cause a fire.
• Keep clear of fallen power lines and, if possible, report the location of the lines to the utility company. • If a power line comes in contact with your automobile due to an earthquake or an accident, stay in the car and wait for help. However, if your safety is threatened by
fire or other life endangering situations, get out of the car carefully, so that you 1) avoid touching wires; and, 2) avoid simultaneous contact with the ground and the vehicle.
United Methodist Women Updates
3
Bend Church Open Door Ministries The Open Door Ministries continue to serve those in need each Wednesday morning and throughout the week via mailroom services offered 5 days a week. Over the past few weeks, the number of meals served each week has surpassed 100. The ministry has an ongoing need for specific hygiene items such as deodorant, razors, shaving cream, toothpaste, and toothbrushes. We do NOT need shampoo, conditioner, or soap. We have a large supply of these items on hand. Please consider getting a blue recycling bag in the church office and donating your deposit-eligible cans and bottles to the Open Door. It is an easy process wherein you return your blue bag to a local Bottle Drop Center and the Open Door receives the proceeds of your deposits. It is a great way to support this ministry and give a dime!
The Free Store is asking for summer clothing donations such as shorts and sundresses. In addition, the Free Store specifically needs MENS pants with waist sizes of 30-34.
If you would like to volunteer for any section of the Open Door Ministires, please email Micheal at [email protected].
Volunteer Coordinator
M ich
Why is the roof taking so long? Along with the unbearable temperatures, our roofing contractors have run into a few snags. These are pictures of the roof drains that were above the classrooms that have had leaking issues for years. As you can see, there was a fair amount of rot from the 1950's construction. This had been covered over by four layers of roofing materials. By the time you see this article the rotting boards and drains will have been replaced! We cannot wait to show you the newly painted rooms with no leaks.
Danny Lange,
Facilities Manager
How may we pray for you?
Prayer Chain: The Prayer Chain volunteers are contacted when a prayer
request is given. If you wish to be prayed for by those on the prayer chain, contact the Prayer Chain coordinator.
email: [email protected]
Robert Olsen 8/01
Jill Gentry 8/02
Eric Nyquist 8/02
Alex Henderson 8/03
Gwen Holliday 8/03
Claire Smith 8/04
Wilma Keller 8/06
Debi Harr 8/09
Judy Givens 8/10
Micah King 8/10
Chris Waller 8/10
Tracy Reynolds 8/24
Sheila Dell 8/25
Susan Thomas 8/25
Brianna Willis-Zaremba 8/25
Stephen Radford 8/26
Lil Quinn 8/27
Susan Whitney-Kurtz 8/27
Carolyn Rhodes 8/28
Derek Stuart 8/28
Louise Lesher 8/31
Wesley Merrill 8/31
Dan Dyer 8/11
Alice Tye 8/12
Shari Denfeld 8/13
Karen Wykes 8/13
Paul Reynolds 8/14
Barbara Catron 8/18
Nancy Fisher 8/20
Jack Gardepy 8/20
Holly Nyquist 8/20
Dale Neubauer 8/23
Jaedyn Gebauer 8/24
Leslie & Russel Hopper 8/12
Patty & Robert Stark 8/13
Melinda & Steve Gesuale 8/14
Chip & Rebecca Locklear 8/16
Larry & Valerie White 8/17
Dave & Kim Beckett 8/23
Bruce & Tracy Reynolds 8/27
Barb & Bill Rich 8/30
John & Sue Szabo 8/30
ON FAITH AND RACE
Racism and oppression have a long and painful past and present. It is an open, aching human wound that reflects a fracture in our relationship with God. Understanding how it was promoted and is still alive and acting out in the construct of our beliefs and systems and structures is the beginning of caring for this wound. In this series on faith and race we pray God would bring you hope, renew your mind, enliven your spirit, and gift you with the virtues of the Divine’s own heart. May God strengthen your stand, inspire your movement towards God’s dream for humanity, and increase Kingdom square footage with each step you make in Love.
This short film/discussion series will be led by Pastor Jen and Pastor Nicole on Zoom,
Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30pm through the summer months.
SESSION TITLES AND FILMS
• August 4th- SESSION NINE // Created for Abundant Life with Llewellyn MacMaster
• August 11th - SESSION TEN // A Fuller Picture of God with Michael A. Mata
• August 18th - SESSION ELEVEN // Pulling All Things Together in Love with James Forbes
• August 25th - SESSION TWELVE // Bring Your Fullness with Rashad Robinson
7
A Message from Pastor Nicole
In the past year both of my children have begun music lessons. This has been a wonderful part of our life as a family. We have enjoyed hearing their progress. Their teachers do a beautiful job and it has opened up more and more learning and conversations around music. Whenever we drive in the car I play all kinds of songs for them from different genres and we sing along and listen carefully to the different parts. I thought it might be fun
this month to share some of our top songs. The truth is, music has gotten us through difficult times. Simply put, it brings us closer to each other and closer to God. I’d love to see your lists too! Berry Summer Playlist:
Blessings,
Pastor Nicole
Patio Church is going strong! We now have small communities meeting for
worship out of doors in: Bend Redmond Sisters
Email Nicole if you are interested in attending
these Sunday morning gatherings. [email protected]
“Wonder” by Emeli Sande “You are My Joy” (live) by Will Reagan, United Pursuit “It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry” by Bob Dylan “Higher Power” by Coldplay “The Sway” by Joan Shelley “The Steps” by Haim “Coming Home” by Leon Bridges “No Particular Place To Go” by Chuck Berry
“Day O Day (A Love So Free)” by Hiss Golden Messenger “Talkin’ Bout a Revolution” by Tracy Chapman “Trust in You” by Antoine Bradford “Mack the Knife” by Ella Fitzgerald “Shakedown” by Valerie June “Ho Hey” by Lumineers “The Feeling of Jazz” by Duke Ellington, John Coltrane
“Grace and Mercy” by Jess Ray
8
The Chimes is a monthly newsletter published for the members and friends of Bend Church. Send correspondence and address changes to 680 NW Bond St., Bend, Oregon 97703; or email to [email protected]
CHURCH STAFF
Senior Pastor: Rev. Jen Stuart Associate Pastor: Rev. Nicole Berry
Director of Children & Family Ministries: Julie Hanney Communications Director: Erin Buckley-Noonan Facilities Manager: Danny Lange Praise Band Coordinator: Julie Hanney Book Keeper: Kyle Steen Chancel Choir Director: Glenda Alford Contributions Clerk: Ace Goodman Bells of Praise Director: Shelley Giaier Administrative Asst.: Louise Lesher Director of Youth Ministies: Travis Nunez Open Door Ministries Coordinator: Micheal Harris Outreach/Grants: Chuck Hemingway
Bishop of the Oregon-Idaho Conference: Elaine Stanovsky District Superintendent: Wendy Woodworth District Website: www.umoi.org
Bend Church - United Methodist 680 NW Bond Street, Bend OR 97703
[email protected] www.bendumc.org
www.bendumc.org
UMW Update / Safety Team Emergency Focus: Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2 Open Door Ministries Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Roof Update & Choir Picnic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Life Transitions and Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Covenantal Restoration: A 12 Session Film Series on Faith and Race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Message from Pastor Nicole & Patio Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Do not be anxious in what needs to get done but give thanks to God. Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer
and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
The building is bustling. Painters, contractors, roofers and plumbers are busy getting our roof fixed, upgrading our HVAC systems, and generally getting the building ready to be put back to daily use. The next time you see our Facilities Manager, Danny Lange, or any of our trustees; Mick Sears, Skipper Lay, and Larry Hermann, make sure to give them a high five! They have put in a tremendous amount of time and energy in making sure that this facility has everything we need to move forward. We hoped that all the construction would be done by now, but our unusually hot summer has put everyone behind schedule. Thanks to each of you for your grace.
In the meantime, our Open Door Ministries continue to thrive under the leadership of Michael Harris. Boys and Girls Club and Bend Montessori are having a great summer with the kids in our building, and the rest of your staff is busy laying plans for the fall and winter.
One of the most important lessons your leadership has taken from this period in history is that our building, here in the heart of downtown Bend, is a gift from God. We have listened to the larger community and will be expanding our ministry to children and families in the coming years by providing space for affordable childcare. We will also be working more closely with the Homeless Leadership Coalition to make sure that we do not duplicate services, but enhance the work of our community partners to relieve the plight of the poor. The expanded hours for our mail ministry are an example of how we have listened and responded to those needs.
In addition, Chuck Hemingway has done a marvelous job of getting the new non-profit, Central Oregon Villages (COV), off the ground and running. This non-profit is exclusively focused on providing transitional housing for those currently houseless. We will have more information about COV in the coming months, but we are excited to finally make this vision a reality.
Last but certainly not least, we will be offering worship in our beautiful sanctuary in September. We know that many of you are not ready to be in a large space with many people. Thus, your worship team will be offering expanded times and days for worship. We hope to provide you with a variety of opportunities to be back in this holy space.
Many Blessings, Pastor Jen
FOCUS: FLASHLIGHT AND BATTERIES
Why Stock Flashlights & Batteries? Every home should have flashlights and extra batteries along with alternative sources of
lighting at home, at work and in the car. The loss of electrical power means the loss of much we take for granted: lights, food storage and preparation equipment, radio, television, internet and more. When disaster strikes, response plans will be activated but the responding agencies
may not have enough resources to meet the needs of every citizen.
WHAT TO DO:
• Shut off electrical power at the service panel if there is damage to the house wiring. Disconnect damaged appliances. • If you suspect there is a gas leak, do no use electrical switches or appliances. Use of the switches may create sparks and cause a fire.
• Keep clear of fallen power lines and, if possible, report the location of the lines to the utility company. • If a power line comes in contact with your automobile due to an earthquake or an accident, stay in the car and wait for help. However, if your safety is threatened by
fire or other life endangering situations, get out of the car carefully, so that you 1) avoid touching wires; and, 2) avoid simultaneous contact with the ground and the vehicle.
United Methodist Women Updates
3
Bend Church Open Door Ministries The Open Door Ministries continue to serve those in need each Wednesday morning and throughout the week via mailroom services offered 5 days a week. Over the past few weeks, the number of meals served each week has surpassed 100. The ministry has an ongoing need for specific hygiene items such as deodorant, razors, shaving cream, toothpaste, and toothbrushes. We do NOT need shampoo, conditioner, or soap. We have a large supply of these items on hand. Please consider getting a blue recycling bag in the church office and donating your deposit-eligible cans and bottles to the Open Door. It is an easy process wherein you return your blue bag to a local Bottle Drop Center and the Open Door receives the proceeds of your deposits. It is a great way to support this ministry and give a dime!
The Free Store is asking for summer clothing donations such as shorts and sundresses. In addition, the Free Store specifically needs MENS pants with waist sizes of 30-34.
If you would like to volunteer for any section of the Open Door Ministires, please email Micheal at [email protected].
Volunteer Coordinator
M ich
Why is the roof taking so long? Along with the unbearable temperatures, our roofing contractors have run into a few snags. These are pictures of the roof drains that were above the classrooms that have had leaking issues for years. As you can see, there was a fair amount of rot from the 1950's construction. This had been covered over by four layers of roofing materials. By the time you see this article the rotting boards and drains will have been replaced! We cannot wait to show you the newly painted rooms with no leaks.
Danny Lange,
Facilities Manager
How may we pray for you?
Prayer Chain: The Prayer Chain volunteers are contacted when a prayer
request is given. If you wish to be prayed for by those on the prayer chain, contact the Prayer Chain coordinator.
email: [email protected]
Robert Olsen 8/01
Jill Gentry 8/02
Eric Nyquist 8/02
Alex Henderson 8/03
Gwen Holliday 8/03
Claire Smith 8/04
Wilma Keller 8/06
Debi Harr 8/09
Judy Givens 8/10
Micah King 8/10
Chris Waller 8/10
Tracy Reynolds 8/24
Sheila Dell 8/25
Susan Thomas 8/25
Brianna Willis-Zaremba 8/25
Stephen Radford 8/26
Lil Quinn 8/27
Susan Whitney-Kurtz 8/27
Carolyn Rhodes 8/28
Derek Stuart 8/28
Louise Lesher 8/31
Wesley Merrill 8/31
Dan Dyer 8/11
Alice Tye 8/12
Shari Denfeld 8/13
Karen Wykes 8/13
Paul Reynolds 8/14
Barbara Catron 8/18
Nancy Fisher 8/20
Jack Gardepy 8/20
Holly Nyquist 8/20
Dale Neubauer 8/23
Jaedyn Gebauer 8/24
Leslie & Russel Hopper 8/12
Patty & Robert Stark 8/13
Melinda & Steve Gesuale 8/14
Chip & Rebecca Locklear 8/16
Larry & Valerie White 8/17
Dave & Kim Beckett 8/23
Bruce & Tracy Reynolds 8/27
Barb & Bill Rich 8/30
John & Sue Szabo 8/30
ON FAITH AND RACE
Racism and oppression have a long and painful past and present. It is an open, aching human wound that reflects a fracture in our relationship with God. Understanding how it was promoted and is still alive and acting out in the construct of our beliefs and systems and structures is the beginning of caring for this wound. In this series on faith and race we pray God would bring you hope, renew your mind, enliven your spirit, and gift you with the virtues of the Divine’s own heart. May God strengthen your stand, inspire your movement towards God’s dream for humanity, and increase Kingdom square footage with each step you make in Love.
This short film/discussion series will be led by Pastor Jen and Pastor Nicole on Zoom,
Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30pm through the summer months.
SESSION TITLES AND FILMS
• August 4th- SESSION NINE // Created for Abundant Life with Llewellyn MacMaster
• August 11th - SESSION TEN // A Fuller Picture of God with Michael A. Mata
• August 18th - SESSION ELEVEN // Pulling All Things Together in Love with James Forbes
• August 25th - SESSION TWELVE // Bring Your Fullness with Rashad Robinson
7
A Message from Pastor Nicole
In the past year both of my children have begun music lessons. This has been a wonderful part of our life as a family. We have enjoyed hearing their progress. Their teachers do a beautiful job and it has opened up more and more learning and conversations around music. Whenever we drive in the car I play all kinds of songs for them from different genres and we sing along and listen carefully to the different parts. I thought it might be fun
this month to share some of our top songs. The truth is, music has gotten us through difficult times. Simply put, it brings us closer to each other and closer to God. I’d love to see your lists too! Berry Summer Playlist:
Blessings,
Pastor Nicole
Patio Church is going strong! We now have small communities meeting for
worship out of doors in: Bend Redmond Sisters
Email Nicole if you are interested in attending
these Sunday morning gatherings. [email protected]
“Wonder” by Emeli Sande “You are My Joy” (live) by Will Reagan, United Pursuit “It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry” by Bob Dylan “Higher Power” by Coldplay “The Sway” by Joan Shelley “The Steps” by Haim “Coming Home” by Leon Bridges “No Particular Place To Go” by Chuck Berry
“Day O Day (A Love So Free)” by Hiss Golden Messenger “Talkin’ Bout a Revolution” by Tracy Chapman “Trust in You” by Antoine Bradford “Mack the Knife” by Ella Fitzgerald “Shakedown” by Valerie June “Ho Hey” by Lumineers “The Feeling of Jazz” by Duke Ellington, John Coltrane
“Grace and Mercy” by Jess Ray
8
The Chimes is a monthly newsletter published for the members and friends of Bend Church. Send correspondence and address changes to 680 NW Bond St., Bend, Oregon 97703; or email to [email protected]
CHURCH STAFF
Senior Pastor: Rev. Jen Stuart Associate Pastor: Rev. Nicole Berry
Director of Children & Family Ministries: Julie Hanney Communications Director: Erin Buckley-Noonan Facilities Manager: Danny Lange Praise Band Coordinator: Julie Hanney Book Keeper: Kyle Steen Chancel Choir Director: Glenda Alford Contributions Clerk: Ace Goodman Bells of Praise Director: Shelley Giaier Administrative Asst.: Louise Lesher Director of Youth Ministies: Travis Nunez Open Door Ministries Coordinator: Micheal Harris Outreach/Grants: Chuck Hemingway
Bishop of the Oregon-Idaho Conference: Elaine Stanovsky District Superintendent: Wendy Woodworth District Website: www.umoi.org
Bend Church - United Methodist 680 NW Bond Street, Bend OR 97703
[email protected] www.bendumc.org
www.bendumc.org