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14500 SE Powell Blvd

Portland, OR 97236
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June 23, 2023 Newsletter

May 30, 2023 by admin Leave a Comment

At the Congregational Retreat

Pastor Hamada speaks

On May 21, we read an article by UCC pastor, Rev. Cameron Trimble, who observed in her experience as a pilot that, when a flyer holds too tightly to the controls, the aircraft actually is less stable. She also noted that, when faced with turbulence, the experienced pilot would “fly loose” and would adjust after being blown off course. Her article concluded that, as the church faces turbulent times today, we would be wise to “fly loose” and be willing to readjust along the way.

I opened the Retreat with a reading from Acts 2 about Peter’s response to the crowd’s reaction to the disciples speaking in tongues and he cited the prophecy from Joel about the young prophesying and having visions and the elders dreaming dreams. Then, I asked us to use this Retreat to prophesy, vision, and dream.

The discussion began with the retreat participants being asked to name some of turbulence facing our church and our neighbors. We identified several items, among them: the homeless, trash, hunger, vandalism, loneliness and isolation, mental distress, and many other concerns. We do live in turbulent times and will need to “fly loose” and not hold too tightly onto the past to fly through this storm. We can no longer be the church of the 1960s, 70s, and 80s because the turbulence we’re facing today is very different that the church of those times.

The major part of the Retreat was an attempt to answer the Questions raised in the Oregon Synod’s guide for “Congregations in Transition”: Who Are We?; Who Are Our Neighbors?; What Is God Calling Us to Do?

Who Are We? I asked the Retreat to answer this question that the ELCA Presiding Bishop, Elizabeth Eaton, asked in a video, “What would our neighbors say we are?” Some of the responses were:  St. Tim is a refuge for the homeless (two perspectives: positive from the homeless, negative from property owners); I didn’t know there was a church here; it’s nice looking building on Powell; it’s the place where you host an Easter jubilee and a Hallowe’en Trunk or Treat; it’s a place where those “holier than thou” Christians meet; and several more observations.

Who Are Our Neighbors? We described a varied and diverse neighborhood: multicultural, multigenerational, multiethnic; single parents; seniors living alone; neighborhood businesses, schools, and faith communities; and more.

What Does God Want Us to Do? The remainder of the time was spent “Brainstorming.” I was encouraged by the energy and creativity exhibited by everyone. A few of the ideas that emerged were: A full food pantry; Visits with our neighbors; Neighborhood cleanup;

Bible studies, Small groups to foster friendships and trust; Recovery groups, including Sinners Anonymous; Concert/Performance venue; Community Garden; Explore ways to maximize use of Hospitality House; and many, many more ideas (Please see the Handout on the Retreat in the Narthex on Sunday.).

WHAT’S NEXT? I was pleasantly surprised when I asked if the Group wanted to meet again to “flesh out” the ideas for ministry that God was calling us to do, the Group almost unanimously voted to meet again in July. Other congregations I’ve been with would have either tabled it forever or would have “panned” it off to the Church Council. It’s pretty clear that St. Timothy is blessed with people who want to fly into the turbulence and “fly loose” and excited to see where God is taking us.

Pastor Yukio Hamada

Thoughts from your leadership:

We have established Pastor Hamada as our Term Pastor and are moving forward to planning our future as we complete our transition planning.  We planned a congregational retreat for May 21st to dream about our future.  Council will discuss possible focuses on June 13th.  A congregational meeting will be held in July.

Our property committee is very busy working on the furnace and much more.  The changes to Powell have a positive outcome already since our building is more visible.  We passed a motion to complete the floor in the office area and stair way with our anonymous donation and if funds available chairs for the basement.

The evangelism committee is busy working on planning for Trunk or Treat in October and Community event the end of July. 

Fifth Sunday for Lutheran Community Services—The council wanted to help immigrants and LCSNW is a very fine regional service agency.

Plans should begin developing on God’s Work, Our Hands for this fall soon.

Blessings to all, Sherry

SOCIAL MINISTRY

Food Pantry: 

We continue trying to keep up with the needs of our community.  Food from Portland Food Project (PFP) has been depleted, so off we go shopping.  Thanks to those who pick up items here and there.  Gladys’ idea to ask family for the gift of food for special occasions (Mother’s Day) is a great idea.  Trips to Winco, Costco, Franz bakery, Dollar Tree all appreciated.  Reimbursement is available.  Next PFP is on June 10th.   Karen O. and Ray will do the pick-up.  Volunteers needed to put food away at about 12:30pm at St. Tim.

Snow-Cap: 

Please continue to bring clothes and egg cartons.  I delivered 69 pounds of clothes in May.

Cultivate Initiatives: 

We still support them monthly.

Health Ministry:

We supported women on Mother’s Day with goodies and carnations and blood pressures checks.  We plan involvement with Relay for Life for American Cancer Society.  Sherry has registered as team captain and all members and supporters can register at relay for life of Portland.  Need help, see Sherry. We want to encourage all who are available to attend the Relay for Life Pickles Baseball game on July 23rd at 6 pm located at 92nd and Holgate.  There is also a planned Lumanaria event to honor cancer survivors and remember those we have lost on 29th at about 9 pm at the Tilikum bridge.   We have a number of members, family members, and friends with cancer.  Come and donate.  Treasure auction will be coming soon. 

Sherry

CALENDAR EVENTS

June’s Fourth Friday Luncheon Moved to Fifth Friday in accord with Pastor’s Schedule

Meet this Rhodie!

Saturday, June 3rd, 9-12. Bring a wheel barrow and a shovel! Help spread mulch along the east side of the sanctuary.

Remembering a Faithful Servant

A memorial service for Clyde Dunbar will be held during coffee hour on June 4th. Come and share memories!

Synod Assembly Report

May 20th via Zoom

I was one of our 3 representatives.  The session began with a welcome and included presentations by Bishop (Eaton) our USA Bishop and Amy Reumann from her office and Oregon Synod, Bishop Laurie.  All gave affirming information about the work being done nationally and locally.  Some bring tears to your eyes.  Our Synod Treasurer gave a thorough over view of what our benevolence to the national office does and the grants received back to be used locally.   The budget reflects an increase of a COLA for salaries and remains the same as 2023 for 2024.  We elected new leadership and thanked those leaving as well as Pastors serving 25+ years.  Business ended early and concluded with worship led by a multitude of Pastors and others.  The technology worked well.  All will be able to see it on-line if interested. 

Sherry Willmschen

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Pastor Yukio Hamada offered Term Call

April 25, 2023 by admin Leave a Comment

St. Timothy Lutheran Church Council and Pastor Hamada have been in discussion with Bishop Laurie regarding a more “permanent”  term limited call to Pastor Hamada for one year with the possibility of renewal.  After hearing from members, a special Congregational Meeting Sunday, April 23 11:15 am voted unanimously to invite Pastor Yukio Hamada to a term call as pastor at Saint Timothy Lutheran Church with a contract to begin May 1, 2023 and end April 30, 2024.

Pastor’s hours are Wednesday, 10-2, Friday 10-2 and Sunday 9-2, preaching, teaching, presiding, pastoral caring, praying, leading, encouraging, baptizing, confirming, marrying, memorializing, communing, shepherding, evaluating needs, outreaching to the community, and researching possible future calls. With approval of the congregation, the pastor and the bishop, the term call may be extended year by year.

It is well.

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Easter Sunday! Saturday Jubilee!

March 14, 2023 by admin Leave a Comment

You’re invited to

Easter Jubilee

Join us Saturday, April 8th, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for free indoor and outdoor family fun, games, crafts, goodies, face painting, clowning, easter egg hunts, an Easter Bunny visit, and so much more for children to age ten or so.

Morning Breakfast

Join us Sunday, April 9, 9:00 am to 9:45 am for a free continental breakfast of coffee, pastries, juice, baked goods, fruits, and a hot breakfast casserole for everyone. Lutheran Easter Sunday service follows at 10 am.

If you’d like to help,

EASTER JUBILEE needs candy for Easter eggs.  Bring individually wrapped or boxed candy to church any Sunday.
EASTER CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST  needs more baked goods. Contact the office to sign up or use the sheet is in the narthex on Sunday.
EASTER LILIES  can be purchased and dedicated to remember a loved one for $10 a pot. Contact us with who you are, how many you wish, who they’re dedicated to, and a payment method. You may take your lilies Sunday.

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Lenten Special Services

February 7, 2023 by admin Leave a Comment

In addition to Sunday 10 am worship services every Sunday in 2023, St. Timothy Lutheran Church will also celebrate:

ASH WEDNESDAY

Wednesday February 24, 2023 at 12 noon and 6:30 pm in the main church sanctuary, with a simple liturgy of the Anointing of Ashes. A cross of oil and ashes is drawn on the forehead. We are marked and loved by the Lord “from dust and to dust”.

LENTEN MIDWEEK SERVICES AND SOUP LUNCH

Wednesday March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 at 12 noon in the Hospitality house Fireside room with a simple liturgy of Suffrages (prayers for help for ourselves, our families, communities, our world and all people). We’ll share a soup and bread potluck lunch, with a Bible study and discussion about the day’s message. Drop in if you like, or make a reply below, or contact us to let us know you’re coming. We’ll have plenty for you, too.

HOLY WEEK

Thursday April 6 Maundy Thursday at 6:30 with a moving service culminating in the stripping of the altar.

Friday April 7 Good Friday at 6:30 with bidding prayers and adoration of the cross.

Saturday April 8 Easter Jubilee, 1-3:00 pm, when we celebrate with family fun, games, crafts, goodies, and so much more. Contact us and we’ll send you an invitation soon.

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Trunk or Treat

August 23, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

Sunday, October 30, 2022, 4:30-6:00PM

Join a low-key, free-for-all family activity where children trick-or-treat candy and other goodies from decorated car trunks in our parking lot. To host, bring treats with your car decorated for Halloween. It’s a little spooky, but not too frightening way to share, trick-or-treat, win glow sticks, and find great photo opportunities.

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God’s Work Our Hands

August 16, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

Join us Saturday, Sept 10 in Community Service

Service activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: that all of life in Jesus Christ – every act of service, in every daily calling, in every corner of life – flows freely from a living, daring confidence in God’s grace.

We meet at Mill Park Elementary @ 1900 SE 117 on Saturday September 10th at 9am  for commissioning and to meet with our volunteer groups and point people for our projects. Sign Up for a project with the assistance of Sherri Willmschen 503-760-6819.  Please Email Sherry with any questions!

“God’s work. Our hands” Sunday, Sept 11 Worship

This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.

Combined Worship at 10am at Mill Park Elementary School located at 1900 SE 117th Ave, Portland, OR 97216. Potluck to follow worship!
Offering will be donated again this year to a charity of the Pastors’ choosing from our participant churches: Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran Church, Resurrection Lutheran Church, St. Timothy Lutheran Church, and Covenant Presbyterian Church

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Summer Celebration Invitation

June 14, 2022 by admin 2 Comments

Join us Saturday, July 9 from 11 am to 1 pm for games, crafts, music, bible lessons, a service project to help our neighborhood, and lunch. Free to all ages at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 14500 SE Powell Blvd, Portland OR 97236. Call 503-761-8202 anytime and join us.

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Easter Jubilee

April 26, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment
Flowered cross 2022
Flowered cross 2022
Lillies, plants, stained glass, and a flowered cross April 17.

Egg Hunts happened! April 16 2022 1-3

Egg Hunter
Egg Hunter

Inside, away from the rain and thunder!

Egg Hunters Easter 2022

The yard, with plants and flowers, is beautiful,

Flowering Bush
Lisa tending the tree
As are the helpers.

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Church Council News

April 5, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment

from Sherry Willmschen,
Saint Timothy Lutheran Church Council President,
March 31, 2022

We have been blessed in many ways with members and staff coming forward to help with the daily tasks of St. Timothy.  We are blessed by Pastor Hamada as he leads us forward in the transition process and we are blessed to have Bishop Laurie to help us. 

When you read this, we will have met with Bishop Laurie.  My hope is that our discussion together helps us move to the next step of the transition team.  If you were unable to attend, please contact me or the church office at 503-761-8202 with thoughts and past memories and what you think should happen.  If interested in being part of the transition team, please contact me as well at 503-760-6819.  

Ministries

Food Pantry  The community has found us and food is flowing out of the pantry.  Fortunately we still have gift cards from the Portland Food Project to supplement our pantry until food is received April 9th.  Volunteers are needed on the 9th at 9:30 at the distribution center.  Ask Tim or myself about what is required.  We get more food when we volunteer and it is part of our commitment.  Other volunteers that day are needed to put the food away.  We have cleaned out the back storage area to allow for more storage of food and hope to organize more before the 9th.  Contact me if available to help.

Snow-Cap  We continue to support this organization with excess non-perishable foods, used clothing and egg cartons.  Thanks for the donations.

Habitat for Humanity  Your council decided to support this organization for our benevolence for 2022.  We specifically are supporting the housing development at 136th and Foster.  You can see it as you drive on Foster.  

Fifth Sunday Giving for May We have begun early to allow for support of Lutheran Disaster Response (ELCA) for Ukraine and contiguous countries.  We will be sending donations monthly through May.

Health Ministry Karen Olomua continues as our Parish Nurse and is available by phone or at worship.  She is also our consultant regarding COVID protocols.  She and I act as Care Coordinators and can be approached at any time.  Prayer chain requests can begin with either of us. We will be planning for health emphasis for May for women and June for men. 

Holy Week Events We anticipate Holy Week and Easter.  At this moment it feels like some normalcy is coming.  We will worship together on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Easter Jubilee, our event for the community on April 16th has many of us very excited.  Come to volunteer from 10 to 4 (any time you can) and promote the fun event with family, friends, businesses.  Promote it as well with your neighbors!  Chacha the clown is coming, our bunny rabbit and so much more.  The event is from 1 to 3.  On that day as well we will be decorating our flower cross at 10 am.  Come and join the fun.

Easter Sunday promises to be exciting with a continental breakfast and an amazing service.

Please join us one and all.


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EASTER JUBILEE

March 15, 2022 by admin Leave a Comment
EASTER JUBILEE POSTCARD
All Are Welcome

SATURDAY, APRIL 16TH

EASTER JUBILEE 1:00 PM TO 3:00 PM

SUNDAY, APRIL 17TH

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8:45 AM TO 9:45 AM

EASTER MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 AM to 11 AM

ALL ARE WELCOME!!

ST. TIMOTHY LUTHERAN CHURCH

14500 SE Powell Blvd
Portland Oregon 97236
www.sainttimothypdx.org 503-761-8202

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