Worship Update 10/30

From Jay

Iron sharpens Iron
I got home last from last weekend exhausted and exhilarated. I had just spent two days in Hume Lake California at a men’s conference, and I was definitely on a spiritual high and a physical low. I had taken a lot of footage of the trip, and was anxious to make a video, and finally got around to it on Wed night. It took me about 4 hours. I was learning a new program, had messed it up more than once, etc., etc. I finally got it all done, posted it everywhere I could, and then the next morning (today actually), showed it to my wife Allison.

About 2 minutes in there was a part on the video where I had been insensitive, and basically was making fun of someone I didn’t know on the airplane. She took one look at it and said you have to take this down. This crosses the line and maybe if you weren’t a pastor or in ministry, maybe (but probably not even then) this would be ok, but you are and it’s not.

I knew she was right, immediately. I pouted though as I deleted it off the places I had posted, realizing I would have to do yet another edit of the video. The reality is I am proud of her, grateful for her, and for people in my life who call it like they see it, and help me think outside myself and make me better.

I could tell you similar stories of the people I work with at Sunset, taking the time and care to point something out to me that has sharpened me and that I needed to hear. It’s part of what I LOVE about the church body as a whole; and you and I need that in our lives, need friends like that. God in His process of refining us, often uses the people around us to do the refining. If you’re like me sometimes the first reaction is defensive or less than warm and grateful; but at the end of the day I’ll take loving constructive criticism over surface relationships every time.

Proverbs 27:17 (New International Version)
As iron sharpens iron,
so one man sharpens another.


Monday, November 2nd
7p Student Center
The Sunset Global Outreach Team is hosting a reception for John and Heather Witherow, our missionaries to South Africa and Zimbabwe. Join us to hear firsthand what this awesome family is accomplishing.

SPRING BREAK 2010!! Helene, Honduras
We are going back! Join us and experience what 200+ other Sunset members know about God’s work on the island of Helene! Helene is a small Honduran-island that is English speaking, impoverished and faith-seeking – they need your help with meaningful ministry projects!
Curious for more information or have a desire to serve?
Leader contact info Mark Runberg; 503.380.2736 or md.runberg@yahoo.com
URGENT – Deadline to turn in applications for this trip Sunday, Nov. 8 with a $100 deposit. Applications can be downloaded at our website, click here and turned in to Cindy Heinz at the church office.


Seasons of Service

Food and Toy Needs
Food and Toy, our efforts to provide up to 700 food boxes and toys to families at Christmas has a need for a few more team members:
Assistant Toy Coordinator
Box procurement
Liason to Beaverton School District resource center
For more information please contact Kirsten Williams at kp_williams@verizon.net.

William Walker, Our Adopted School
There is a need to help 5th graders for an hour, one day a month to do more advanced work, working one-on-one with a student in an activity provided by the teacher. Also there is need for Art support, helping students with art projects and art literacy.
To volunteer go to www.www.sunsetpres.org, Seasons of Service, Serving Our Schools then to William Walker. Come to the table in the lobby to speak with our representatives to find out more.

Opportunities to Serve

Ushers Needed!!
We are in need of ushers for all 3 services, especially the 11am. If you are available and willing to serve once a month as an usher, please contact carriepeeples@sunsetpres.org or 503-292-9293x3083.

Communion Help
We are looking for people willing to serve once a month helping with communion. Specific positions needed are prep, servers, and clean-up. If you are interested and willing to serve, please email to carriepeeples@sunsetpres.org or call 503.292.9293 x3083.

Sunday Morning Preludes
We are looking for people willing to play the preludes Sunday mornings before The Nine service, in January and February. For more info or to propose a list of your available Sundays please contact Janet Harmon, jkharmony@comcast.net.

Videographers And Set Designers Needed!
We’re looking for people to serve in filming and editing the children’s dramas, for distribution to parents. Also set designers to help plan and build the sets.
Next drama is December 6th. If you are able to help in either capacity, please contact carriepeeples@sunsetpres.org.

Join Sunset Choir
Choir has started!! But it’s never too late to join. If you love to express your heart for God through song, please plan to participate in choir this year. Rehearsal is every Wednesday, 7-9pm in the basement on the west side of the building. For questions or more information, contact jillhofer@sunsetpres.org.


Upcoming Events
November 25 – Thanksgiving Eve Service 7p with RESCUE!
November 26 – Thanksgiving Day
December 6 – Kidtropolis Drama
December 13 – Christmas Concert
December 16-19 – Food & Toy
December 24 – Christmas Eve Services 3, 5, 7 & 10pm
December 25 – Christmas Day
January 1, 2010 – New Years Day