1. Coming Events Love was meant to be shared
with family and friends.
Chris Tomlin & Jessica Lowrie
April 19 - 22, 2009 have found love in each other which brings the promise of joy and fulfillment.
You have shared in their lives by your friendship and love. Kevin & Cherie
This evening ~ 6:00pm Tomlin and Mark & Carmen Lowrie request the honor of your presence at the
Monday-Wednesday, April 20-22 celebration of the marriage of their children.
7:00pm
Saturday, May 2, 2009  3:30pm
 Childcare available through grade 3.
Oregon City Evangelical Church
- SEMINAR TOPICS INCLUDE - Reception Following- Please RSVP to 503 655-3623
 Scientific Evidence for Noah’s Flood  Dinosaur & Creation
 Science vs Textbook Evolution Part I—The Fossil Record
 Science vs Textbook Evolution Part II—Human Origins
Essence Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Monday, April 20th at 7:00pm
Brevé Espresso
Senior Appreciation Luncheon
located in Settlers Square
Keller Dining Hall (18121 SE River Road)
19360 Molalla Ave, Suite 160
Sponsored by the Pacific Conference and honoring our senior adults.
(behind ‘lil Cooperstown) Tuesday, May 5th —12:00noon
To RSVP for this luncheon, please use a Communication Card
Ladies are invited to come for open sharing, special music, door prizes, cake,
or call the Odells at 503-659-5234.
no host coffee drinks, fellowship, beautiful location.
Invite a friend to join you!
Baby/Child Dedications - Mother’s Day, May 10th
Wedding Shower - April 21 A dedication service is planned for Mother’s Day. Would you like
A wedding shower honoring Jessica Lowrie will be held at the home of to have your child or infant dedicated to the Lord? Please use a
Stephanie May (18423 SE Babbler St-Milwaukie) on Tuesday, April 21st at Communication Card and list the following information: 1)child’s
7:00pm. Jessica and Chris Tomlin are registered at Macy’s and planning a May full name; 2)date of birth; 3)parent’s name & address; 4)the
wedding. An RSVP to Stephanie is appreciated by calling 503 786-1306. service hour for the dedication.
Pastor Tom can meet with those interested in being a part of the dedication
LOVE & RESPECT Conference
service and to answer any questions prior to that time.
...with Emerson and Sarah Eggerichs
Friday, April 24th  6:45-10pm
Saturday, April 25th 8:45am-1:30pm Men’s Community Outreach Night
Held at New Hope Community Church Friday, May 15th  6:00 - 8:00pm ~ Fellowship Center
A conference to explain the keys to ending the A great evening is planned for all men!
Crazy Cycle and beginning the Enriching Cycle. A spaghetti dinner will be prepared and served by Chef Don Wallace.
Available to OCEC attendees for $25 per person through March 29th. (No charge, donations gladly received.)
Register in the lobby today or call Tom & Liz Dressel at 503 655-1489.
~ Special Guests ~
Neil Davies, Parrot Creek Ranch
Come Play Softball! Finding ways to volunteer at the Ranch
Practices are held April 15th, 20th ,22nd at Covenant (5:30-7:30pm). The BBQ is
Carol Kemhus, Principal of Mt. Pleasant
from 1:00-5:00pm on April 26th. Games begin May 1st.
The Optimist Club & Lunch Buddies
Remember to sign-up with the coaches! For more information call:
Have you given your RSVP for this evening? Please RSVP with a
Co-ed Team: Terry & Karen 503 679-5055
Communication Card or call the church office at 503 656-8582. by May 10th.
Men’s Team: Keith VanEmmerick 971 533 0898
Softball Coordinator, Bud Dunton 503 829-6673

2. Attention SonRock Kids Camp VBS Personnel!
Damascus City Hall is hosting a
The time of the VBS All-Staff meeting (for classroom, craft and missions
Disaster Awareness Class leaders) has been changed from the time originally published.
(flooding, earthquake, wind storm, etc.) It will be held 4-6PM (new time) on Sunday, May 31 (same date).
April 23rd  6:15 - 8:15pm
Call Tammie Milkes at 503 658-8545 for more information. The time of the VBS Planning meeting (for classroom leaders only) has also
been changed from the time originally published.
It will be held 4-6PM (new time) on Sunday, June 7 (same date).
Oregon City Food Drive for H.O.P.E.
It will be followed by an OCEC Concert of Prayer at 6PM focusing on summer
(Helping Other People Eat) outreach activities – VBS, camps, Summer BLAST Day Camps, etc. You’re
Starts Monday, April 27 through May 18 encouraged to attend both events!
Coming This Summer for Grades 1-6!
The Summer Ministries Leadership Team
will be offering SIX Summer B.L.A.S.T. Day Camps
(Bible Learning and Skill Training)
Each day camp will teach character-building Bible
lessons and basic skills within the camp emphasis.
- Skill Training Camp Options -
Help fill our lobby food barrels starting on 4/27/09 with—
Soccer, Drama, Volleyball, Choral Music, Cooking/Sewing or Horsemanship
Non-Perishables (boxed & canned) Common family food items
 Regular sized for easy distribution Summer B.L.A.S.T. Day Camps will be held
9:30am - 1:30pm ~ Monday-Thursday
H.O.P.E. is a branch of Oregon’s Food Bank.
Shelves are bare and the need is great. Thanks for helping meet this need! Two skill camp options per week will be offered
July 6-9, July 27-30 and August 10-13.
Celebrate Life at Pioneer
Saturday, May 16th Registration opens May 18.
Courthouse Square
Camps will close when full, plan to register on May 18th or soon thereafter.
 Register to WALK 
In addition, the Summer Ministries Leadership Team will offer a …
Sponsor a WALKER
PrayKids Day Camp  July 20-23  10:00am - 11:30am
Information and sign-ups
This a four-day hands-on Day Camp that focuses on getting kids praying
available in the lobby today!
in a way they’ll find energizing and fun, not just teaching them about prayer.
Questions? Call Sue Burson, Pastor of Children, (503) 656-8582, ext. 106, or
Raelene Gilmore, Summer Ministries Director, (503) 656-1218.
Wednesday Night Face-Off: Fighting for the Truth
Wednesdays: May 6, 13, 20 & 27
7:00-8:30 in Room D4
 Pastor Tom and Ron Buck will be facing off each Wednesday night on a
new topic of discussion.
FREE EVENT Friendship Co.  A testimony will be shared that is relevant to the topic of the evening.
Musical
Live Nationwide  Time will be given for questions and interaction with those in attendance.
April 26  6:00pm These sessions are open to everyone. There may be times when discussion
April 23 * 5:00-6:30pm Come, buckle your seat
leaders and/or attendees hold strong opinions and disagreement remains but
Held in Sanctuary belts for a fun-filled,
we will respect and honor each other in our pursuit of the truth of God.
inspirational ride on the
Coming Topics: May 6- Secrets: Protection or Chains?
Holy Highway. Invite your
Light dinner and discussion to follow. May 13- The World: Fight or Flight?
family and friends to join
Questions: www.townhallforhope.com May 20- TBA
you for this evening.
or call Pastor Erin at 503 656-8582. May 27- TBA
Cookie fellowship to follow.

3. All-Church Campout at Metzler Park - July 10-13
Registration for camp spaces begin NEXT SUNDAY!
All for a reasonable weekend cost!
The park is located seven miles south of Estacada. Nature trails will guide you
 Praise the Lord that He was present in our Easter Services. Thank Him
through woods of unparalleled beauty. The tranquil shores of Clear Creek will relax
you. Great fellowship awaits you. for decisions that were made and pray that ongoing spiritual growth will
Costs are being calculated and available next Sunday. take place.
You will want to register early, space is limited.  We now live in the days of Christ’s resurrection before His ultimate
return. Praise Him for His ongoing presence by His Holy Spirit and His
More Summer Activities!
work in your life.
June 22-26 Vacation Bible School (K-grade 5 this fall)
 Pray for the men and women in leadership across our nation to respond
July 10-13 ALL Church Camp Out at Metzler Park
to God’s wisdom and direction. Pray that Christian leaders will represent
July 13-17 JR HI Camp (grades 7 & 8) at Eagle Cove Camp
the truth well and have wisdom to speak it with grace and power.
August 2-8 SR HI Camp (grades 9 12) at Camp Mayfield
 Ask God to bring a spiritual renewal and awakening to our area. Pray that
August 3-8 JR Camp (grades 4-6) at Trout Creek Camp
the Science for Creation Seminar will be well attended and that the truth
Did you know— shared will help adults, youth and children grow in faith and ability to
 that items to appear in a Sunday bulletin must be submitted to the church interact with the culture through the lens of God’s truth.
office by the Monday prior to the Sunday suggested? When using email, send  Take you own spiritual needs to the Lord today. He is ready to hear your
to office@ocec.net Subject Line: Bulletin Announcement personal prayer for your personal needs. There is power available to you
 that we have a QUILT on display? You will want to stop in at the Fellowship
to live in victory over habits and hang-ups. There is grace to deliver you
Center and see this exquisite piece of work by the Pioneer Center Quilters.
from that which has hurt you so deeply.
This one is called The Fifty States, all hand made. One half of the proceeds
 Pray for our troops and their families. Ask God to give them protection
with benefit our youth mission trips. The other half towards the OC’s Pioneer
and a sense of peace in the midst of the storms they face.
Center. Final bids due by May 31st!
 Pray for Goldie Parham along with other members and friends of our
church family who are suffering from chronic illnesses. Pray for those
Celebrate Recovery ...a Christ-centered, Biblical based 12-step program
recovering from recent surgeries. And pray for those under hospice care
dealing with life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups!
and for those who have recently suffered the death of loved ones.
Using eight principles based on the beatitudes, Celebrate Recovery is
changing people’s lives and allowing them to step into God’s Grace.
Meeting each Thursday at the O.C. House of Prayer (916 Linn Ave).
 6:00PM - meal  7:00PM - meeting
Church Prayer Focus—
For more information, call Mike Cross at 503 867-3157 or Dyann Miller at 503 557-7998.
Park Place Evangelical Pastor Carl & Nancy Duhrkoop
Serving In Our Armed Forces OC Churches: Prince of Life Lutheran Pastor John Reutter-Harrah
Pray for those from our church family or those who have relatives River of Life Pastor Zach Lucas
serving our country and are away from home. Reformation Covenant Pastor Dennis Tuuri
Tim Anderson-Marines Jesse Fulkerson-Army Mark Matautia-Army
Missionary Prayer Focus—
A.J. Asche-Army Josie Fulkerson-Army Valiant Mueller-Army
Elson & Toy Mast ~ Argentina
Mac Ashford-Marines Brent Hagen-Air Force Nathan Phillips-Army
Jesse Atay- Marines David Hatlee-Army Scott E. Pierce-Army
Jody Badders-Army Tim Harlow-Army Sarah Rhoads-Army
Jeff Boone-Marines Daniel Hoskins-Army Douglas Rosenburg-Marine
Amanda Brush-Army Chol & Heidi Kim-Air Force Brandon E.Rouse-Marine
Michael Carlson-Air Force Rick Koyama-Army Justin Solem-Marine
Stewardship of God’s Resources
Brian Christensen-Marines Rocky LaChance-Air Force Nathan Swift-Air Force
Jeremy Delany-Army Kevin Larson-Air Force Nathan Tegeler-Air Force
2009 Needs General Budget Missions
Tim Delany-Army Brandon Little-Navy Rebecca Tucker-Navy
Jacob Doolittle-Marines Brian McCartney-Marines Chad VanDeWalker-Marines
1,236,853
Yearly Needs
Timothy J. Elwonger-Navy Eric McPherson-Army Stacey Virgin-Navy
23,786
Weekly Needs
Keith Forsman-Marine Joseph Marugg- Marines David Walt-Marine
22,422
Received Last Sunday
Jessica Fosburg-Air Force Amy Gail Mason-Air Force Bill Weatherell-Army 3,140
297,488
Actual Received Year-to-date
Cameron Workman-Marines 39,790
356,784
Proposed Need Year-to-date
Thank you for notifying the church office when these individuals return home.

4. Bike Ministry Needs:
Used, good condition adult bikes  Used, good condition children’s bikes

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13
 New bike helmets  Bike tools and supplies (inner tubes, etc.)
 Monetary contributions can be designated by check to OCEC.
Note on memo line for bike ministry.
Purpose of Ministry? Provide bikes to kids and adults that cannot afford them.
Some adults have used the bikes to go to work or to find a job. Our thoughts
are that every kid should have a bike and any adult that needs one to help him/
her function.
Bikes are received on a donation basis at the OCEC House of Prayer garage
(916 Linn Ave.). Bikes are then refurbished and up-graded by a volunteer staff
so they are in good working condition. Bikes should be in good condition.
Please, no rusty bikes.
Bikes are delivered by a volunteer

or picked up by the recipient.
Bikes are given to anyone that cannot

afford one.
Love INC screens the recipients

and also takes referrals from DHS.
Depending on the condition of a bike,
the cost can run between $5-$35.
A happy bike recipient.
New tires cost $7.
Helmet cost is between $7-$15.
26 bikes have been provided to needy children and adults so far this year.
More are needed, can you help? Last years total was approx 57 bikes.
For more information on bike donations,
call Gerry Hines at 503 656-0903 or the Love INC office at 503-655-4223 .
Yes, I/we would like to be a part of the BIKE MINISTRY .
[ ] I/we will designate $20 (approx..) to restore a bike.
[ ] I/we will designate $11 (approx..) to purchase a new helmet.
[ ] I/we have a used bike to donate to the Bike Ministry.
[ ] I am available to help restore bikes as a volunteer.
Name ___________________________________________________
Phone _____ _______________ Email _______________________
Please make checks payable to OCEC.
Memo line to read: Bike Ministry