Worship Update 2/18

From Jay

Free Samples
When I was in high school my friend Tom Beal and I would go to Nordstrom for free samples of cologne. I remember one day we hit the jackpot, and there was a very cute, nice girl working who I think had a crush on Tom and ended up giving us dozens and dozens of samples of our favorite brands. And this was when they were in those little glass bottles that actually had a pretty good amount in each one.

I also remember once when I was there with several friends. When we cut through the women’s fragrance section I picked up a sample bottle and sprayed the back of my friends coat with 10 plus sprays of a very feminine smelling perfume. Seemed funny at the time, but I was the one that had to follow him around the rest of the time and smell it.

Paul had a life changing encounter with Christ. Paul didn’t know Him and was persecuting His followers, but Christ forgave him, turned His life around, and gave Him a new reason to exist… to spread the truth about who He was and how to know Him. As a result, Paul’s life became about that mission. In a sense he spent his life with a new bottle of cologne going around and spreading its aroma, the aroma of Christ.

You didn’t know Christ. And while you were still a sinner, He died for you, forgave you and drew you to Himself. He has given you a new reason to exist. He has given you His Spirit, a sweet smelling and saving aroma to those He is saving. And He wants you to spread it.


Opportunities To Serve

Musicians Needed!We are always looking for musicians who want to get involved. If you sing or play, contact us! Right now we are particularly looking for piano players, but even if you play the harmonica or spoons, we want to hear from you! Contact Jay at jaymckenney@sunsetpres.org, or Tyler at tylerbraun@sunsetpres.org

Helping Hands Food DriveSunday, February 27th
This is the first Helping Hands food drive this year. There are only 2 All Church Food Drives this year, so let’s make the most of both of them!

Food Items Needed:
Cereal - Rice - Canned Fruit – Juice (No glass jars) - Canned Fish and Chicken.
Thank you for your support in past food drives. Your generous donations allow Helping Hands provide 3 to 5 days of groceries for families in need.

Sunset Choir
The Sunset Choir will be taking part in the Easter service again this year. The choir is open to everyone, just come to practice on Tuesday night at 7pm in the choir room. In order to be ready, we ask that you begin attending prior to the March 15th if you would like to sing on Easter with the choir.

Artful ideas needed!
As we are service planning for the series studying 2 Corinthians we are looking for ideas that use the arts on the theme of reconciliation; works of art, literature, music. Please post ideas on the Sunset worship Facebook page by clicking here or email them to janetfraser@sunsetpres.org.


Upcoming Events
February 18-20, Wildfire Winter Camp – Pray for our middle school ministry this weekend!
February 27, Food Drive for Helping Hands
March 1, DivorceCare starts
March 3, Resolving Everyday Conflict Study starts
March 6, Divin’ In Class starts
March 13, Daylight savings begins
March 21-25, Beaverton Spring Break
April 10, Infant Baptism/Dedication
April 10, Family Series
April 10, Pathways & Connections
April 15, Family Unity Night (FUN)
April 24, EASTER