Worship Update 4/16

From Jay
The Cost Of Learning

Growing up, at times when money was scarce, I learned to watch how God provides.
When school work became overwhelming, I learned discipline and giving my best.
When I suffered sports injuries, I learned to be content and thankful for my overall health.
When I see people more talented and gifted than me in life or ministry, I learn that God made me me and wants to use the unique way He has wired me for a specific purpose.
When friend’s lives fall apart, I learn compassion… and more about prayer.
When I can’t afford to get what I think I want, I learn to see the treasures in my life that have nothing to do with money.
When loved ones die I learn to hope for eternity.
When I feel alone and isolated I learn to ask for help.
When my sin threatens to undo me I learn perseverance and the importance of surrender and obedience… and I learn more about God’s grace and power in my life.

Some verses from James 1
2Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.

12God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. 13And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. 14Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. 15These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.

What things are you facing right now that are opportunities for learning?


Opportunities to Serve

Serve Once A Month – With a Great Team
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, it’s a great opportunity to get your feet wet in ministry. Interested? Please contact carriepeeples@sunsetpres.org or 503.292.9293 x3083.

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.

Come support and bolster the immune system of the weekend services.
Help us inoculate them with powerful prayers.
Each week, a few of us gather to pray over the weekend services. We typically meet on the night of the service rehearsal, which is generally on Thursday. We'd love to have you join us, whenever it might fit in your schedule. Come once, monthly or weekly.

What to expect: We enjoy a devotional time together first, with the whole service team, at 7pm. That lasts about a half hour. Then we break off for a time of prayer that lasts about 45 minutes to an hour. Join us?
Occasionally the day/time varies. With that in mind, contact Melinda melindalgroth@gmail.com to verify the schedule.


Upcoming Events
Rent-a-Youth is Back and Ready to Help You
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5
Support Student Missions while you get some work done at the same time! You can “rent” students & leaders on the above days for yard work or whatever you could use some help with, and your donation goes toward the Student Mission trip to Helene, Honduras.

Rent-a-Youth forms are available in the lobby near the main entrance OR contact Lorraine Prather for more info at lorraineprather@sunsetpres.org or ext. 3024.


Upcoming Events
Apr 23, Family Unity Night, 6:30p
Apr 23-25, Highschool Spring Retreat
May 2, Church Leaves the Building
May 6, National Day of Prayer
May 7, Annual Golf Tournament
May 9, Mother’s Day/Infant Baptism/Dedication
May 23, Pancake Breakfast
May 31, Memorial Day
June 6, Choir & Orchestra Concert
June 12, Bike Safety Fair
June 20, Father’s Day