Ju
ne 2022 The Monthly Newsleer of Turner Chrisan Church Volume 17; Issue 6
We
are called to share Jesus in creative and intentional ways, through: Connecting with
God and His Church, Growing in Faith and Love, and Serving Our Community and World.
The
Conne
ction
There are lots of excing things happening this summer!
We always have awesome events in the summer—like Convenon, summer camp and vacaon
bible school—but this summer we also have some exciting changes happening here in the building!
First of all, I am excited to announce that we are taking on a summer intern!
Grace Brown will be serving part-me with our youth & family ministry and
worship teams this summer. Grace is from right here in Turner, and she’s
going into her senior year at Bushnell University. Make sure and welcome
her when you see her!
Second of all, we are making some
changes to the doors in the church.
The oce door and western hallway
doors have goen full-length windows
that let in a lot more light, and we’re
adding keypads to the oce entrance
and the rear entrance west of the Fel-
lowship Hall.
If you are a resident of Eden Circle or Mill Creek and walk to church, you can contact the church
oce for a code to get into the church though the back door. Thank you so much to Robert Wal-
born for doing the work on these projects!
Finally, we’re making some changes to the classrooms so that we will have a new youth room, a
children’s ministry room, and several classrooms. Thank you to everyone who’s working on
painng and rearranging the room!
More excing than all these changes, however, is every opportunity we have over these coming
months to share the love of God with each other and our community. I am looking forward to it all!
What Summer Acvies
Should I Get Involved With and Why?
When it comes to the summer season, many people
make me for a vacaon. Summer is when good weather
comes around and road trips, outdoor acvies, and so
much more are enjoyed to make the season that much more fun! For churches, the summer brings a
lot of unique programming. So, as we go into the summer season, I wanted to highlight a few unique
opportunies and why you might consider geng involved in them!
First, I’d love to encourage you to check out the Northwest Chrisan Convenon! This is a week-long
event here in Turner at the Oregon Chrisan Camp and Event Center right next door to our building!
So, if you’re a part of our church here in Turner, you are within a few minutes of this great event! The
best thing is, you can parcipate however you’d like! Do you want to see a specic speaker? Great!
You can do that! You want to be at the sessions? Awesome! Have to work throughout the week and
can only come on Saturday? We’d love to see you there! It is a full week of wonderful speakers, work-
shops, worship, fellowship, acvies, and more. I really hope you might consider aending. There is
more informaon about this event on the Northwest Chrisan Network website.
Next, I’d love to encourage you to check out our Sunday classes throughout the summer! On Sunday
mornings at 9:00 am, we have Sunday classes here in the church building. Our current classes will run
through June 12
th
! We’d sll love to have you aend one of these classes. Beyond that, we will take a
two week break for our Sunday classes. Then we will start up two new classes on July 3
rd
! These two
classes will nish o our summer. More informaon is to come on the details of these classes, but I
can tell you, you won’t want to miss them!
Lastly, I’d love to encourage you to consider serving at a couple of our youth and children’s events!
We have an annual VBS event that helps us connect with children and their families, help them grow,
and hopefully plug them into the church! There are many dierent ways to get plugged into VBS and I
know that we could nd a place for you that uses your special gis, talents, and abilies. I’d encourage
you to reach out to Pastor Rachel if you are interested!
One other event I’d love to encourage you to consider serving in is high school camp this year! Pas-
tor Rachel and I have the opportunity to be direcng high school camp at Camp Koinonia this year.
We’d love to chat with you about serving at this week-long camp. Camp can be such an important
week for students, and we want to do everything we can to invest in the kids who will be there. We
want to make it a week they will never forget with posive, safe, and encouraging adults pouring into
them! We hope you might consider joining us this year for camp! If you have quesons or are interest-
ed in camp, feel free to contact me or Pastor Rachel!
We have two new reference books in the
Library! Bible Charts, Maps, and Time Lines
is full of great me lines and maps from
every period of the Bible. There is a com-
panion book tled Chronology of the Bible
which has a great summary of the many
events of the Bible.
―Rachel
About Dreams!
Tues, July 26—Sat, July 30
9:00—11:30 am
Pre-registraon available on:
hps://turnerchrisanchurch.com/vbs
Welcome to VBS 2022, Jerusalem Marketplace!
This summer your child is going to take a trip
back in me to see what life was like when Jesus
walked the earth! Through fun songs, cras,
outdoor games, and dramas, your child will ex-
plore the 1st Century, and learn about Jesus.
And don't miss the extra-fun on Saturday—the
whole family is invited along for morning VBS
and a barbecue lunch aerwards. It's all free!
And come back again Sunday! The kids will help
lead worship by singing some VBS songs on the
stage for worship, and the service will be fol-
lowed by a church potluck.
It makes sense. I spent the last week in Eastern Oregon, dipping my toes into all Wallowa County has to oer. I
gazed at majesc, snow-capped mountains. I put the ps of my ngers into ice-cold water. I explored down-
town Joseph. I froze in snowy, rainy, hailing weather.
It was a good trip, made into a really good trip by my company. My enre immediate family―two siblings, their
spouses, their kids, my parents, and a beloved uncle―were able to join me there. It was a week of good food,
great conversaon, and real relaxaon.
It wasn’t the trip I had planned.
I have wanted to explore the northeastern corner of the state for the past 10 years. I have dreamed of hiking up
to stunning overlooks and back into hidden, prisne lakes. I have imagined intense sweang, and incredible
pride as I labored to the sights I have seen pictures of. Instead, I was nursing a foot injury, barely able to walk a
half mile without intense pain.
What do we do when our dreams don’t pan out?
If you’re not a traveler this may all seem a lile silly to you. Who put that much emphasis on a lake? Well, I do.
Hiking is a solace to me. It’s one way I connect with the Lord. As someone who can get lost in their brain, it al-
ways grounds me to the here and now-grateful for the world that God has made, delighng in silence and pour-
ing out my heart to Him.
Instead of silent ponderings, I huddled in a noisy RV with rambuncous nieces and nephews. And I stayed in
camp and rested while members of my family got to go adventure.
But oh, am I grateful.
There is a certain kind of beauty when one lets go of control. I cannot fix my foot, only choose behaviors that
help it heal. I cannot climb mountains right now, only delight in the stories of those that got to. I can trust in the
presence of the God who hears our hearts on quiet mountaintops and in crowded
RVs.
This wasn’t the trip I dreamed of, but I think it was the trip I needed. In sweet mo-
ments with my sister, in cuddling up next to my dad, or goong around with one of
my nephews . . . in reading to a young niece, or chang with my brother-in-law . . .
there were so many good moments. Moments that I would have missed traipsing
across hilltops. And though I sincerely hope that God provides me to the opportuni-
ty to return to Wallowa and climb those peaks, my bigger hope is that contentment
will be more and more woven into the fabric of the way I live. So that whatever I do,
and whoever I am doing it with, I am grateful to God for all that he provides.
. . .whatever you do, . . .whatever you do,
whether in word or deed, whether in word or deed,
do it all in the name of do it all in the name of
the Lord Jesus, giving the Lord Jesus, giving
thanksthanks
to God the Father to God the Father
through Him. through Him. Col. 3:17Col. 3:17
-Memorial Service-
A Memorial Service for Ralph Holcomb
will be held at Turner Chrisan Church on June
20, 2022 at 3:00 pm.
-Baptisms-
Ty McLean was bapzed into Christ by Pastor
Jack on May 8, 2022. Ty is in the process of en-
lisng in the U.S. Navy.
Dakota Richards
graduated from Sprague High School
The congregaon is invited to aend a Recepon
for Dakota on Sunday, June 5th from 10:00—
10:30 am in the Fellowship Hall.
Calista Leatherman
graduated from Western Oregon University
First person to call or bring in all the correct
answers to the church oce wins a prize!
What Am I?
1. I am full of holes, but I can hold water.
2. What gets wet when drying?
3. What are two things people never eat before
breakfast?
4. What is it the more you take away, the larger it
becomes?
5. What has two hands and a face, but no arms or
legs?
6. What has four legs and only one foot?
7. What has many keys, but can’t open any doors?
Stches of Love will host a meeng on Saturday,
June 18, 2022 from 10AM to Noon. All ladies and
their friends are welcome.
This meeng is mostly social. Many ladies make
quilts and other items that go out to dierent
organizaons. It would be great if these ladies
came and brought a sample of what they do and
shared what they did. Isn’t it a blessing to know
that the projects we make with love go out
across America and around the world.
So far this year there have been around 200 caps
made and several draw string bags and small
quilts. They are all beauful and will go in the
shoeboxes for Operaon Christmas Child. We can
use all that you make so keep on stching, cro-
cheng, kning or ?? This is another wonderful
blessing going from our church to the world.
All items have been made from donaon of fab-
ric and yarn from church members and their
friends. There have been over 5000 items made
since 2008. All items have been made with love.
It is our prayer that the children who receive the
quilts and other items will know that someone
loves them even though they do not know them.
Most of all we want the children to know that
God loves them.
If you have excess yarn and fabric, we could put
it to good use. We always appreciate your pray-
ers and donaons of me, yarn fabric.
Please call if you have any quesons. (503-769-
2862). Thank you, Elizabeth O’Dell
To serve on the rst Sunday of each month for
the worship service (10:15 am—12:00 noon).
Please contact Vicky Remy or the church oce if
you are interested!
WHAT DOES MISSIONS
HAVE TO DO WITH LISTENING?
In our missions commiee meengs, we have been learning about the role of western Chrisans
in global missions. We can no longer operate under an “west to east” kind of mentality. We need
to be true partners.
One of the most important ways of determining our role is LISTENING—listening to the specic,
and oen unique, situaons of a mission (e.g. the religious/polical climate of the locaon, the
skills we oer, the condion of the church there, the willingness of us to adapt to the others’ cus-
toms and language, and the region’s opinions of North America).
Paul Borthwick, in Western Chrisans in Global Missions, gives some specic
ways that we need to “listen.” The rst, and probably the most important, is
to be a friend. We need to get to know and walk alongside them as true
brothers and sisters. Soluons can only be oered aer creang a relaon-
ship. A relaonship requires lots of listening.
Second, we need to listen or learn from history. We need to learn from our mistakes, especially
ones in which our individualism, power paradigms, racism, and consumerism has hurt our ability
to work together.
Third, we need to listen to their suering. We must understand the kinds of sacrices and suer-
ing that a group of people have had and how it aects their faith. Unl we understand that, our
teaching will be hard for them to accept.
Fourth, we need to listen to their perspecves on theology and the context of ministry. We all
interpret Scripture through our own cultural lenses. Further, for many non-Western brothers and
sisters, the American concept of separaon of church and state is impossible. For many of them,
religion crosses every threshold of society: government, educaon, family, economy, and culture.
Lastly, we need to listen to their calls to serve the poor
and resist the urge to simply send money. We need to
pray with them and plan with them and then share any
skills we have which could help them be self-sucient.
Many mes, advocacy is more important than charity.
They may not want what we want. Poor people need to be
asked repeatedly what they think.
FROM THE
let the wise listen and add to their learning,
and let the discerning get guidance—
Proverbs 1:5
Who else is ready for some Shoebox packing? Our Community Packing Party is approaching
rapidly and we're looking forward to working together to make the best use of the good gis that
God is providing through His trusted servants
This year's Community Packing Party will take place on Sunday, August 21, at 2:00 p.m. Salem
Evangelical Church has graciously offered use of their gymnasium again this year for this
event. With the financial, prayer, and volunteer support of congregations, businesses, and individ-
uals, we are anticipating the packing of 1200 Shoeboxes during our time together on August 21.
There are many ways that you can be a part of this amazing Community eort to bring the Gospel
to the ends of the earth. We are connuing to collect items in our donaon baskets in the TCC
lobby. We are sll accepng your monetary gis to use for purchasing Shoebox items or to be
used to cover the cost of geng these Shoeboxes to their ulmate desnaons for distribu-
on. There is always room for more volunteers to help in many ways on the weekend of the
Packing Party. You could even consider coming on board one of the local Operaon Christmas
Child service teams.
We are grateful to hear that there are many in our congregaon who connue to support this
ministry to children around the world in the name of our Father―a Father who desires that eve-
ryone hear and have a chance to accept His plan of salvaon. We are excited about a few upcom-
ing events that will get our congregaon involved in fun ways. Our kids in Junior Worship will be
focusing on Shoeboxes during their 5-week Service Project that began in May and connues
through most of June. They will be collecng items for and packing
a few Shoeboxes of their own while also working on some school
supplies and hair accessories for our Community Shoe-
boxes. Wow!! There may also be plans in the works for more op-
portunies during this year's VBS and Trunk-or-Treat events. We'll
keep you posted on those as they draw nearer.
As always, I am willing to answer whatever quesons you may have
regarding this Mission/Ministry. You may email, text, or call and I
will do my best to give you the informaon you need.
―Ann Stoker
Send Good
News and
Great Joy!
June 2022
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
Ladies Bible
Study—6pm
Adult Sermon-
Based Study-6pm
2
Music & AV
Teams—9:30 am
CCHOA Mtg
6:30 pm
Cub Scouts
6:30 pm
3
Ladies Movie &
Prayer Night
6:30 pm
4
Missions Team
Meeng—9 am
City of Turner
Celebraon Day
5
9:00 Sunday Classes
10:30 Worship
Bldg & Online
Youth Group
6:00-7:30 pm
Kid’s Club
6:00-7:30 pm
Parents’ Group
6:00-7:30 pm
6
Men’s Discussion
Group—8:00 am
Food Bank
9:00-11:30 am
Sta Mtg - 10 am
7
Small Group
10:00 am—
Gary Tin
Elders Meeng
6:00 pm
Drama Team
6:30 pm
8
Ladies Bible
Study—6pm
Adult Sermon-
Based Study-6pm
9
Music & AV
Teams—9:30 am
Cub Scouts
6:30 pm
10
11
Lile Lamb
Chrisan
Preschool
Graduaon
10:00 am
&
1:00 pm
12
9:00 Sunday Classes
10:30 Worship
Bldg & Online
Board Mtg
4:30 pm
Youth Group
6:00-7:30 pm
13
Men’s Discussion
Group—8:00 am
Food Bank
9:00-11:30 am
Sta Mtg - 10 am
Y.I.T. Mtg—3:30
14
Small Group
10:00 am—
Gary Tin
Drama Team
6:30 pm
15
Adult Sermon-
Based Study-6pm
16
Music & AV
Teams—9:30 am
Last Day of
Lile Lamb
School Term
17
18
Stches of Love
10am-12pm
19
10:30 Worship
Bldg & Online
20
Men’s Discussion
Group—8:00 am
Food Bank
9:00-11:30 am
Sta Mtg - 10 am
Ralph Holcomb
Memorial—3 pm
Community Gar-
den Mtg 3:00 pm
21
22
23
24
25
26
No meengs in
TCC building.
27
Men’s Discussion
Group—8:00 am
Food Bank
9:00-11:30 am
Sta Mtg - 10 am
28
Small Group
10:00 am—
Gary Tin
Drama Team
6:30 pm
29
Adult Sermon-
Based Study-6pm
30
Music & AV
Teams—9:30 am
Green—Online Meengs
Black-Meeng in Building
We Invite All Ladies to Join Us for Fun, Fellowship and Prayer!
We will watch “ West Side Story (2021 version)” and then we will share in a me of fel-
lowship and prayer. “West Side Story” is an adaptaon of the 1957 musical which tells
the classic story of erce rivalries, surprising love, and dawn of hope.
Bring a friend and a snack to share!
Friday, June 3rd
Ladies Movie &
Prayer Night!
6:30 pm
Northwest Chrisan Convenon—Oregon Chrisan Convenon Grounds
Worship at
NW Chrisan
Convenon
10:00 am
Oce Hours: Call us: Look us up at:
Monday—Thursday: 8:00am—2:00pm 503-743-2119 www.TurnerChrisanChurch.com
Friday: 8:00am—11:00 am Facebook:/turnerchrisan/OR
Faithlife.com/turnercc
Sta
Mahew Holmes….……Senior Minister—ma@turnerchrisanchurch.com Sunday Morning Schedule
Jack Holvey……..……..Associate Minister—jack@turnerchrisanchurch.com Adult Bible Classes at 9:00 am
Rachel White….…..Associate Minister—rachel@turnerchrisanchurch.com Worship Service at 10:30 am
Jules Roberto………..Preschool Director—jules@turnerchrisanchurch.com Online Worship at 10:30 am
Jerry Sygney……..Oce Administrator—oce@turnerchrisanchurch.com
Alexander Chrisan Foundaon Golf Tournament
Monday, June 20, 2022 • Sanam Golf Club
7:30 am — Registraon, Refreshments, Pung Contest
8:30 am — Welcome, Rules, Prayer
9:00 am — Shotgun Start
12:00 pm — Lunch Buet, Rae, Silent Aucon, Prizes
hps://www.acfo-online.info/golf-tournament.html
“Providing
Scholarships
for Students
Preparing for
Chrisan
Ministry”
Combined Worship Service at the Oregon Chrisan Convenon
Sunday, June 26th at 10:00 am
Each summer we meet with other Chrisans aending the Oregon Chrisan
Convenon for Sunday worship. There will be no meengs at TCC that day.
