Worship News 7/2

From Jay

A Church With Life

I can’t tell you what just writing out that phrase does in my heart. It’s all I’ve ever wanted to be a part of when it comes to a community in the context of a local church. Literally, I just teared up thinking about it. I guess you could call it my “holy discontent”. I have no desire, and probably you don’t either, to be a part of something missing that spark of life.

There are so many ingredients in a church and a community that is alive. There is love, there is grace, there is truth, there is endurance, there is patience, there is selflessness, and there is health. But most importantly, there is Jesus.

John 1:1-5
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.

Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.

My prayer for Sunset is that, more and more, it will become a place that is full of life… a life that emanates out to each other and to the community in such a powerful way that it could only be the life and light of Jesus.


5:30pm Service Update

We wanted to let you know of a few changes…

We’ve moved to the student center so we encourage you to park on the East side of the building and enter through the Children’s ministry doors. We are upstairs to the left and loving our new space!

Please join us on Sunday, July 4th in the AM services at either 9 or 11.
We have cancelled the evening service since we know most of you will be spending time with friends and family celebrating that night. We’ll be back July 11th at 5:30 and hope to see you then

Volunteers are needed
If you are a regular attender of the 5:30 gathering we would love to have you come and serve once a month. We are looking for people to help with in the following roles. Ushers, stage managers and powerpoint operators. For more information or to sign up contact janetfraser@sunsetpres.org


CHRISTMAS IN JULY

To offset some of the costs of our Christmas Food & Toy program, we are again conducting a Food and gift card drive every Sunday in July.

We specifically need: 1 or 2# jars applesauce, 26 oz jars spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, canned cranberries and peanut butter. We are also requesting $15-$20 gift cards for teens; stores like Target, Fred Meyer, Starbucks, or movie theaters are desired.

We also need volunteers, can you help one shift? Each Sunday in July: 8:40-9:15 or 10:40-11:15.
Email Kirsten Williams at kp_Williams@verizon.net if you can help.


Opportunities To Serve

Serve Once A Month – With a Great Team
We are in need of ushers for the 11am service. 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
June 19-July 3, HS Mission Trip
A team of 15 graduating Jrs & Srs and 4 adults are in Helene Honduras
Please remember them in your prayers!
July 7-15, Middle School Camp, click here for details
August 2-7, Highschool MOVE Camp, click here for details
August 17-20, Kids Camp, click here for details