March 15, 2023
Today we live and work among a great variety of gods -- not only those of other religions, but also the gods of wealth, celebrity, pleasure, ideology, and achievement. Our era can be characterized by the phrase which sums up the book of judges: "Everyone did what was right in his own eyes". So despite the gap of over three millennia, there are many parallels between our situation and the time of the book of Judges. It was a time, as it is now, when God's people daily faced the choice between, looking to God as their Lord or following the spirit and preference of their age.
In the end this book points us back again to Jesus, our only real rescuer and judge, showing us how to live lives that are honoring and pleasing to him in a pluralistic society.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
We hope you will join us for a family friendly Maundy Thursday service, as well as a family friendly, self-guided prayer experience for Good Friday. We will not offer Children’s Programming or childcare during either of these services, however, there will be learning materials for you to share with your children.
On Easter Sunday*, Holy Week culminates with the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection as we shout “This Changes Everything”, and because he lives, we have hope in Jesus Christ! There will be two service times, 9:30 & 11am, with refreshments in Helm Hall between services. We will offer Children’s Programming during both Easter services.
- Maundy Thursday service – 4/6 at 7pm
- Good Friday self guided prayer experience – 4/7 from 5:30 – 8pm
- Easter Sunday – 4/9 at 9:30 & 11am
*There will not be Adult Sunday School classes on Sunday, 4/9.
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR RITA SLOAN
There will be a memorial service for Rita Sloan on Saturday, March 18 at 11:30am, followed by a tea reception in Helm Hall. If you knew Rita, please feel free to join us.
HELPING HANDS
RENEWED WIDOWS
CONVIVIO! POTLUCK
Our Hispanic Ministry invites you for a fellowship potluck on Sunday, March 26. Bring a dish to share and meet us in the Fireside Rm after 2nd service. Te estamos esperando! Contact Myrna if you have questions: mmontejo@gpointe.com
Nuestro Ministerio Hispano lo invita a un almuerzo de compañerismo en el Fireside Rm (bajando las escaleras en el ala de niños). Te estamos esperando!
ARC BLOOD DRIVE - MARCH 28
Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. ARC’s network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world. If you’d like to help support these efforts, click the button below.
SENIOR ADULTS FELLOWSHIP POTLUCK
TUE, APRIL 11 @ 11:30am
Dia del Nino
SUN, APRIL 30 @ 6pm
IF:GATHERING 2023
We’d like to take the opportunity to give a THANK YOU to all of the volunteers and ministry leaders who helped organize and host the IF:Gathering at GracePointe Church on March 3 & 4! And thanks so much to those of you who prayed with us over this event.
We had close to 70 women join us over the weekend. That means, 70 women from all different walks of life came together to learn and grow in Christ. We listened, prayed, and worshipped together. As a group, we got to bear witness as one of our guests chose to surrender her life to Jesus Christ for the first time. That is something to be celebrated! Glory to the King!
GP LIBRARY
Our library is full of Christian books and DVDs – for all ages. Stop by this Sunday from 10:30-11am and see for yourself!
WE APPRECIATE YOUR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS
Thank you GracePointe family for giving so freely of your time, talents and money to support our mission to make disciples that love God and love people, and our vision to eradicate hopelessness in Milwaukie and beyond with the relentless love of Jesus.
Year-to-Date as of February 28th:
Giving $108,943
Spending $130,838
Deficit $21,895
For your convenience, we now have five different ways you can financially support the Mission and Vision of the church:
1) On our website: gpointe.com/give
2) Text any amount to 84321
3) Donate on Church Center or the Church Center app
4) Mail to: 10750 SE 42nd Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222
5) Give in person Sunday mornings by using the offering boxes located behind the Worship Center and West Lobby