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September 2018
Early Coffee in Library, 9:30 a.m.
Worship, 10:00 a.m.
Coffee Fellowship, 11:00 a.m.
September
2 Communion
9 Kick Off Sunday
Teacher Commissioning
Bluegrass Music
16 Blessing of the Backpacks Dining for Women, 11:30 a.m.
23 Brian Heron preaches Exploring Presbyterianism
Class, 11:15 a.m.
30
October
7 World Communion Sunday
Peacemaking Offering
Sundays at Valley
Valley Community Presbyterian Church
Awakening Souls, Sharing Joy, Serving God in Christ - TRANSFORMING LIVES
Legacy Giving Seminar September 16
The Rev. Dr. Rob Hagan and Joe
Tackett will present an overview of
legacy giving on Sunday, September
16 at 5:00 p.m. here at Valley.
The seminar will cover the theology and components of legacy giving.
Topics covered will include wills, life insurance, trusts, endowments and
many others. There will be a time for discussion and Q & A.
The program includes a light dinner and will begin at 5:00 p.m., lasting
approximately one and a half hours.
Sign up is important for planning the dinner. Contact the church office at
503.292.3537 or [email protected] to reserve your place by
Wednesday, September 12. If you have childcare needs, please notify the
church office.
Kick Off Sunday September 9
Join us on Sunday, September 9
for a day of Bluegrass music,
teacher commissioning, ministry
fair and more! Begin with worship
at 10:00 a.m. featuring Bluegrass
music by The Oak Street
Ramblers. There will also be a
commissioning for teachers with a special blessing that will be given to
individuals who work with children and youth.
After worship that day, follow the crowd upstairs to the gym to experience
the many things that Valley has to offer. This “kick off” for the Fall Season
will feature the abundant ministries and small groups active in our church as
they present options for your enrichment and service.
Learn more about our common ministry and discover new avenues of
discipleship:
Mission opportunities, local and global
Fellowship events
Deacons’ ministries of compassion
Worship and Music opportunities
Adult Education offerings
Service and activity groups
Since this is an opportunity for connecting and sharing, think about inviting
your neighbors, family and friends to worship with us and to check out
Valley’s active presence in our community.
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What Do We Sacrifice For? What Is Our Legacy?
THE MESSENGER
VALLEY COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
8060 SW BRENTWOOD ST.
PORTLAND, OR 97225-2355 503.292.3537
FAX 503.292.4272
valleycommunity.org Email: [email protected]
PASTOR
JEFF BINDER
NEWSLETTER STAFF:
ANGELA GRAHAM PLEASE SUBMIT ARTICLES VIA E-MAIL BY
SEPTEMBER 20 FOR THE OCTOBER
ISSUE:
[email protected] THE NEWSLETTER STAFF RETAINS
PERMISSION TO MODIFY SUBMISSIONS
FOR CLARITY, SPACE, CONTENT AND STYLE.
Valley Community Presbyterian Church continues to thrive today as we gather to
worship and learn, to serve, to enjoy fellowship, and to grow in our Christian identities. But
we didn’t get here on our own!
Generations have sacrificed to make Valley Community a life-giving church for the past
75 years. Families, individuals, community groups, and even strangers have helped realize
our mission to truly be a community church, serving as a light of Christ to the Raleigh Hills
neighborhood, Portland, and around the world.
This got me thinking about the future: what will the next 75 years look like; not only for
the church, but for our personal lives, our family members, and our neighborhoods? What is
our legacy?
I would like to invite you to a wonderful dinner event sponsored by the Presbyterian
Foundation called ‘LEGACY GIVING: Making an impact and doing Christ’s work, even
after our lifetimes’ on Sunday, September 16, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. here at church.
We have two wonderful speakers with a wealth of knowledge who will be able to share about such topics, as well as
answer any questions you may have about making sure that your legacy is shared with generations to come. Please note:
this is not a fundraiser event, but purely a program to share valuable information with all who attend.
This event does require you to RSVP by September 12 in order to provide a free dinner, so please do so with the
information provided in the coming articles (see p. 1), or contact the church office.
I personally look forward to learning something new this evening, enjoying a delicious dinner, and getting to share in
what God continues to do here at Valley Community!
In Christ,
Rev. Jeff Binder
Memory Garden
It’s an exciting time at Valley!
As part of the Property
Improvement Plan, the new patio
adjacent to the Fireside Room has
been poured. The garden areas will
soon be ready for new plants and a
water feature. This garden will
represent the past, the present, and
the future of our wonderful church
community. Each of you has the
opportunity to purchase a plant or
make a contribution in memory of
someone or a special time you’ve
experienced at Valley. Look for the
Memory Garden table at the Fall
Kick Off for all the details or more
information contact Karen Mitchell
-Yakymi, [email protected] or
503.449.4026.
The new patio being poured.
Mission Endowment Applications Due October 1
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Backpacks Collected through
October 1
Adult Education on Sunday
Mornings
Dining for Women September 16
October 1st is the Fall application deadline for grants from Valley’s Mission Endowment Fund. The Mission
Endowment Committee meets in October and May to consider applications requesting funds for mission work.
Committee members review applications from both organizations and individuals, whether secular or church-related,
local, national or international.
Created in 1979, the Mission Endowment Fund is an important part of Valley’s mission program. Consideration is
given to applications which 1) address hunger, food and health needs of people around the world, 2) assist volunteers in
the mission field, 3) advance denominational programs of outreach, service and proclamation, and/or 4) assist secular
and social organizations that aid in the care of people. In the past 10 years, this fund has awarded grants totaling over
$180,000 to deserving applicants.
No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Contact [email protected], visit the
church office, or go to the church website: http://www.valleycommunity.org/mission--service/
stewardship.html#MissionEndowment for a grant application.
Valley is again pairing up with Raleigh Park
Elementary School to supply sturdy backpacks needed to
help 35 students with weekend food. Without this food
support, some of these families are unable to feed the
children over the weekend, and they go from Friday
lunch through Monday morning breakfast service without
a real meal. Packs will be collected through Sunday,
October 1. You may place your backpack in the
collection bin by the Fireside Room. Come meet the
creators of this ministry at our Mission Market in
November… and remember food is always accepted in
the bins too. Many thanks from your Mission Team.
Cents-Ability for July
and August
Thanks to all who brought change
in July when we gathered $213.24.
August saw $145.69; bringing our
yearly amount to: $1,599.81. Save
the date: September 16 for our next
collection.
Dining for Women at Valley learns about the Global AIDS Interfaith
Alliance in Malawi in September. As always, those attending share a bountiful
potluck lunch in the Fireside Room and learn about the featured non-profit,
then share their dining out dollars to donate to the grant request of that month’s
non-profit.
The Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance is a secular nonprofit that develops
innovative and caring healthcare programs in resource-deprived regions in
Africa, especially those most affected by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.
They rigorously test their initiatives and promote the replication of successful
models.
The program that DFW is funding in September is the Nursing Scholars
Program. The purpose of the project is to fund 20 nurses (10 per year) in the
fourth and final year of nursing school and to help their transition to careers as
nurses. The Nursing Scholarship Program offers disadvantaged young women
with professional careers as nurses, lifting the women themselves, as well as
their families and communities out of the cycle of poverty.
Come learn more at the DFW at Valley meeting on Sunday, September 16 at
11:30 a.m. in the Fireside Room.
Join us starting Sunday morning,
September 16 for a five-week study
based on the scripture lessons in the
Gospel of John and the Book of Acts
that were studied by our children
during VBS in July. Valerie Conner,
who led the children through this
content, will facilitate our adult
review. This is a unique opportunity to look more deeply
into what our children learned this summer, and hopefully
enable intergenerational communication this fall!
We meet from 9:00-9:50 a.m. in Armitage Hall. Please
contact Valerie at [email protected], or at
503.453.7193.
Look for more adult education offerings during Kick
Off Sunday on September 9.
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Thank you for sending your check for $32.00 for the
2018 Per Capita (for wider church expenses) for each Valley member.
For more information about what per capita is, and how it helps, go to:
oga.pcusa.org/percapita
High Tea in Memory of Vernice Trask
Tai Chi at Valley Produce Table Donations
Help Oregon Food Bank
Valley Book Group
You are invited to join us for High Tea to celebrate memories of our dear friend,
Vernice Trask. The tea will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., in
Armitage Hall. All are welcome! Because of the preparation involved we are asking you
to RSVP if you plan to attend. Please contact either Karen Mitchell-Yakymi
([email protected], 503.449.4026) or Carol Powers ([email protected],
503.568.6466) if you can join us. We hope to see many of you there!
~Move as water flowing around the
obstacles of life.~
Come enjoy the gentle, flowing
movements of tai chi—a great way to
practice balance, build strength, and
improve flexibility. Join us Tuesdays,
10:15-11:15 a.m., Armitage Hall,
beginning September 4. NOTE: There will be no class
on Tuesday, September 18. Questions? Contact Diane
Harris, [email protected], 503.805.6011.
Can you ever have too many garden fresh tomatoes?
September is typically a red month on the Produce Table
with many varieties, shapes and sizes of tomatoes filling
the table top. Of course, there is other garden abundance
there as well.
Plan to stop at by each week and see what has been
brought in by the many Valley members and friends that
enjoy playing in Oregon’s dirt and growing great things
to eat.
The donation box is ready to receive monetary
donations that go to the Oregon Food Bank to ease the
way of those experiencing food insecurity. Earth Care Corner
Did you know that many of the household
cleaners we use are so common that we don’t
think about their environmental impact? The
good news is there are many alternatives. Here
are two:
For GLASS: Combine 1 quart of warm
water with ¼ cup of white distilled vinegar
OR 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Mix these
ingredients and store in a spray bottle. Use
this as you would any glass cleaner. You
can even use old newspapers to dry the
surface!
For HAND WASH DISINFECTANTS: Tea
tree oil is antibacterial and anti-fungal. Add
10 drops of tea tree oil to 4 ounces of liquid
castile soap, like Dr. Bronner’s. Shake it up
to mix it. Store in a pump bottle.
The Valley Book Group
will meet on Friday,
September 28, 2018, in the
Fireside Room at 10:00 a.m.
to discuss Waking Up White,
by Debby Irving. This non-
fiction book was selected to
be a follow-up to the July
book, the novel called Small
Great Things. This very
honest, unflinching
exploration of race and
personal identity in America
is the story of the author’s
journey of understanding which led her to learn the
realities of racism and the unintended impact of the
white privilege she grew up with. All are welcome to
bring their own coffee and to join in the discussion of
this thought-provoking book.
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Giving from an IRA Account
Sanctuary Choir Begins September 6
Sanctuary Choir rehearsals begin Thursday, September 6 at 7:15 p.m. We
are looking for singers to enhance all sections. Please contact
[email protected] if you have questions.
TOP 10 REASONS TO JOIN A CHURCH CHOIR:
10. Rehearsal on Thursday night means one night away from the stresses of
busy life.
9. You always have a great reserved seat for Christmas and Easter.
8. You will be setting a good example for all the children, teenagers (and
reluctant adults.)
7. Intellectual Stimulation—when you make music, you are using both sides
of your brain simultaneously.
6. Since warm-ups are 45 minutes before the service, you will be awake and
ready to “make a joyful noise.”
5. No auditions or solos required!
4. People who are involved in music live longer and are healthier
3. From St. Augustine: “To Sing is to pray twice!”
2. Every once in a while, you might catch a glimpse of Heaven’s choir
singing along with you. I’m not kidding!
1. Serving the Lord—considering all He does for you, it’s just a little giving
back to HIM!
The federal income tax changes that have gone into effect for 2018 mean that many more of us will no longer itemize
our deductions but will use the standard deduction. However, if you are 70 ½ years old or older and have a retirement
IRA you can make a Qualified Charitable Donation (QCD) and still reap tax advantages from your giving to Valley
Church. This is possible because use of a QCD results in no taxable income, so your taxable income is in effect reduced
by the amount you give. Therefore, you can gain a tax advantage whether you are itemizing or simply using a standard
deduction. As a bonus, your gift may be used to satisfy part or all of the Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA.
More information is available from Valley’s Business manager AmyAnn Green ([email protected],
503.292.3537.)
Children’s Music
There are three musical offerings for children from preschool - 5th grade as follows:
Cherub Choir - for 4 year olds through 1st graders - begins Wednesday, October 3,
from 5-5:45 p.m.
King’s Kids Choir - for 2nd-5th graders - begins Wednesday, October 3, from 5-6
p.m.
Royal Ringers Bell Choir - for 2nd-5th graders - begins Wednesday, October 3, from
6-6:30 p.m.
All are welcome to join in Valley’s thriving music ministry. Please let our Director of
Music for Children and Youth, Amy Rheingans, know if your child would like to
participate. She may be reached at [email protected] or call her at
503.351.2153.
Online Giving Now
Available
Beginning September 9, Valley
will offer a new way to give to the
church. In addition to placing cash or
checks in the offering plate and using
your bank’s online bill pay system,
you can also give through Valley’s
website, valleycommunity.org. Look
for the “Give Now” button on our
home page. The page is designed to
accept contributions from your
checking account, debit card, or
credit card. And, in a nod to modern
society, our page is friendly to your
smart phone as well.
Give it a try! Feel free to contact
the church office, 503.292.3537, if
you have questions.
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VBS 2018 - Gear Up for Life’s Big Game!
At Valley’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) in July there were 49 children aged 3-11 who attended our daily activities.
We had more than 40 volunteers who helped with registration, snacks, recreation, crafts, music, Bible stories, mission,
and leading the children from one area to the next.
A HUGE thank you not only to all our volunteers, but also to all of you in the congregation who supported us by
supplying craft materials, gift cards and cash donations so that we were able to make this years VBS pay for itself.
Our Mission project this year was Living Waters for the World, a mission sponsored by Presbyterian USA. All of us
learned so much about the importance of water for our bodies, and how families in underdeveloped countries struggle for
this in their daily lives. We set a goal of $250, and by Friday had collected $515. Then thanks to your contributions, the
total was raised to over $670 on Sunday. This is the most ever raised for a VBS mission project.
And finally, thank you for all of you who prayed for us, before and during VBS week. We felt the love of the
congregation throughout.
~ Bev Hubbard and Glenys Craig, directors
Children exploring a clean water filter during science class. Vacation Bible School campers learning hand movements to a
song led by Ms. Amy.
Music time in the sanctuary. Children ages three through 11 participated in this year’s
Vacation Bible School.
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Youth Update
Youth Musical
August was kicked off by our return from City Camp, a fun week where the middle schoolers served, learned, and had
fun! Our middle schoolers worked hard cleaning some roads and a park, helping in a community garden and playing
bean bag baseball with some seniors at a retirement home. On top of their hard work they played hard; competing in
laser tag, playing at the pool and jumping around at a trampoline park. Every night we got to sing and dance, listen to
great speakers like pastor Jeff and have small group discussions.
If that wasn’t enough for the month we also had our youth beach trip where we went to Seaside, played in the ocean,
explored the town a bit and of course had some ice cream! To finish up our exciting summer the Youth had an
opportunity to go visit the Real Life Exhibit put on by Medical Teams International where we got a picture of what crisis
looks like around the world and how we can do our small part to help. To have a little fun we finished that day with a
trip to Oaks Park and we had a blast!
In September look out for us at Kick Off Sunday (September 9 at 10:00 a.m.) to get our calendar for the year, and high
schoolers be sure to sign up for confirmation. Our first Youth Group is September 12 and it’s a parent information night!
See you soon!
~ Preston
Youth Choir (6th-12th
graders) at Valley begins with a
musical rehearsal on Sunday,
September 9, from 11:30 a.m.-
1:00 p.m. in the Choir Room.
The musical, “Land of the Lost
and Found” will be performed
on October 21. Interested youth should stop by
the church office and pick up a script and CD to
listen to the musical prior to the first rehearsal.
All youth are invited to participate! After the
musical ends, we will continue with the same
schedule in preparation for the Pageant of the
Holy Nativity and Christmas Eve Service. In
January we will revert back to 11:30 a.m.-12:30
p.m. rehearsal on Sundays.
Valley Notes
Opportunities
Help is needed to manage the
Valley Produce Table on September
9 and 16. The Green Goddess that
typically sets the table up, handles
the donations, and puts things away,
will not be available. Please contact
Ruthann Marquis before September
8 with your interest and availability.
Thank you!
Does your family enjoy jigsaw
puzzles? Everyone is welcome to
enjoy the Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
program! Bring in a jigsaw puzzle
that you have previously enjoyed
and exchange it for one of the
shelves in the Sunday School wing
of the church.
Stop by the library to pick up a
book to read as we head into the
cool days of Fall. The church library
has excellent resources including
books for children, youth, and
adults to enjoy. In addition, the
collection of DVDs continues to
grow. Stop in and check out
something of interest to you.
Deacons’ Red Cross Blood
Drive, September 26, 2:00-8:00
p.m. Up to three people may be
helped with each pint of blood
collected. Contact Karen Miller or
Jim Sandberg for more information.
Prayers
We pray for those with health
concerns:
Richard Hegdahl, Christine
Danner
We pray for those who mourn:
- Bill Wittenberg and family on
the death of his wife, Helen, on
August 18, 2018.
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Exploring Presbyterianism Class
Blessing of the Vines
Door Schedule for School Year
The Exploring Presbyterianism class will be on
September 23, 11:15 a.m. in Armitage Hall. Rev. Brian
Heron will be speaking about the role of the Presbytery
of the Cascades within the larger PCUSA structure, and
what stories, news, and new things are in store from
around the state with our other Presbyterian churches.
Rev. Brian Heron will also be the guest preacher during
10:00 a.m. worship.
All of Valley Church is invited to the
Blessing of the Vines on Saturday October 6,
2018 at 2:00 p.m. Outdoor Worship performed
by Pastor Jeff Binder at Caroline Vineyard,
18622 NE Calkins Lane, Newberg OR 97132.
Bring a Camping Chair, sturdy shoes, sun
hat, sunscreen, bug repellent, and a potluck
side dish or dessert to share! BBQ pork sliders
will be provided. Please bring your own
beverages.
Carpooling from Valley is encouraged. Meet
at the church at 1:00 p.m. if you want to
carpool. For directions and to RSVP (by
September 30) call or text Donna Russell at
503.351.8553
The front and east will be locked during preschool hours (Monday-Friday 9:00
a.m.-1:00 p.m.) for the 2018/2019 school year. If you find the doors locked,
please ring the doorbell to be buzzed in. If there is a scheduled event during
preschool hours, the doors will be unlocked for the beginning of the event.
Thank you for helping keep our young ones safe!
Hopi blessing of the vines.
A congregational
meeting was called on
Sunday, August 12 for
the purpose of voting to
call Designated Pastor
Jeff Binder as Pastor. A
unanimous vote of “aye”
was received.
Congratulations Pastor
Jeff Binder!
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Septem
ber 2
018
THE MESSENGER
VALLEY COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
8060 SW BRENTWOOD ST.
PORTLAND, OR 97225-2355
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
TIME DATED MATERIAL
Legacy Giving
Seminar
Making an impact and doing Christ’s
work, even after our lifetimes.
September 16, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Dinner is included (please RSVP to the
church office by September 12)
Rev. Dr. Hagan and Joe Tackett will
present an overview of legacy giving.
Topics covered will include wills, life
insurance, trusts, endowments and many
others. Join us for this informative, free
event sponsored by the Presbyterian
Foundation. (See p. 1)
Second Home Celebration Gala Thursday, September 13
6:00-8:00 p.m. at Ecotrust (Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center) 721 NW Ninth Avenue, Portland, OR
Cost: $20, includes dinner and auction; donations will be gratefully accepted. All contributions go towards
sustaining Beaverton Second Home.
RSVP at emoregon.org no later than September 6
Red Cross Blood Drive September 26, 2:00-8:00 p.m.
Up to three people may be helped with each pint of blood collected.
Please help if you can. Contact the church office for more information.
