Thanks to our crew of dedicated volunteers, Zoar's Furniture Ministry in partnership with Love INC is open and serving clients several times each month.
Throughout the pandemic, our Furniture Ministry has been open to receive donations and to provide much-needed furniture and furnishings. Upcoming dates and hours are as follows:
- Saturday, July 31, 9 am-1 pm
- Saturday, Aug. 14, 9 am - 2:30 pm
- Saturday, Aug. 28, 9 am- 2:30 pm
Can you help? Our furniture ministry is in great need of the following items:
- queen mattresses and box springs
- measuring cups and measuring spoons
- cookie sheets; muffin tins; 9" X 13" pans;
- toasters; electric hand mixers;
- bath towels, wash cloths, and bath mats;
- blankets in all sizes;
- twin sheet sets and/or twin fitted sheets;
- area rugs;
- fry pans and sauce pans;
- forks and spoons;
- lamps
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The Clothes Closet hosted a clothing swap for some of their clients on Thursday, July 29, 4-7 pm. This event gave folks a chance to say hello, check out the new space, and get some back-to-school clothing. When Pastor Michelle arrived back from Camp Lutherwood at 5:30 that evening, she saw a happy family heading back to their car with shopping bags and popsicles for the little ones, who were happily bantering about "brain freeze!"
Please stay tuned for an announcement about the Grand Opening of the Clothes Closet, which will happen before the end of the summer!
The Clothes Closet is now accepting donations of clothing. Please make arrangements for drop off through the church office: 503-266-4061 or zoar@canby.com.
The Clothes Closet is an outreach program of the Canby Transgender Alliance (CTA) that has been in existence for two years. The Living Room in Oregon City, which provides a safe space and resources for LGBTQ youth and young adults, is also a partner.
At present, Zoar is supporting this important outreach by providing space to the Clothes Closet. In the future, we hope to receive training that will enable us to have Zoar volunteers welcome and offer support to vulnerable people in the community. Sarah Rodriguez from CTA is the main contact person for the Clothes Closet.
Members of Zoar's volunteer support team include: Cindi Jeskey, Mel Kubik, Jewell Manley, Kårin Rothi, and Pastor Michelle Manicke (Ex officio). |
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You Are Invited to Join the Thursday Morning Bible Study
as We Explore Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Life Together!
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In preparation for August 5, please read the second half of chapter 2 of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's classic work, Life Together, and as we engage in conversation this week, let's continue to make an intentional effort to remember Bonhoeffer's insight that Christ is in the middle of all your relationships--especially those relationships we find challenging. We'll try to notice how this changes the way we speak and interact with others.
Bonhoeffer composed this gem of a book as a means of calling the church back to its mission and responsibility rooted in the gospel. His goal in writing was twofold: 1. to help Christians form intentional faith communities that work; and 2. to help Christians learn to navigate life together in their communities for the sake of the gospel.
Throughout the summer, we'll be looking at how Bonhoeffer's biblically grounded wisdom might inform our sense of Christian community in this place and time. It's surprising how timeless-and timely!--much of Bonhoeffer's wisdom is for the church today. We'd love to have YOU join in the conversation.
As always, "BYOB"--bring your own Bible, a listening ear, and an open heart, and feel free to join us! Pastor Michelle looks forward to seeing you on Zoom Thursdays at 10:30 am. The meeting link and the password will be the same each week and are listed below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89465167578?pwd=cHkyU3JpZy93bkFxNUYvWldQKytKUT09
passcode 118104
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Zoar's Women's Bible Study
Our women's Bible study has been meeting weekly since the pandemic began and, thanks to the wonders of technology, has 15 faithful members from Zoar and our extended Zoar family. Leader JoAnn Rothi says that even once the pandemic is over, the group will likely continue to meet via Zoom, as it enables people from near and far to join. Also, this way no one has to drive at night!
Currently, this group is engaged in a study of biblical miracles. Please check with JoAnn Rothi for the weekly theme and for materials (joannrothi@hotmail.com) or (503) 655-6559.
The link to join is the same each week:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88649831425pwd=SHZ2TVQwd096dUwyL0svYytXR2V2UT09
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CALENDAR • JULY 30 - AUGUST 9, 2021
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- Saturday, July 31, 9 am-1 pm: Zoar's Furniture Ministry will be open and serving clients
- Sunday, Aug. 1, 10:30 am: Worship in person and online. Here are the link and passcode to join us online via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/316627973?pwd=SGRQazJDTzZuY01nU2wzOEgweUNwQT09, passcode 927071.
- Sunday, Aug. 1, 5-6 pm: Community Dinner
- Monday, Aug. 2@ 7 pm: Monday Meetup for Kids.
- Tuesday, Aug. 3 @ 4 pm: T-Time for Teens on Zoom.
- Tuesday, Aug. 3, 5-6 pm: Community Dinner
- Tuesday, Aug. 3 @ 6:30 pm: Evangelism Team meets
- Thursday, Aug. 5, 10:30 am: Bible Study on Zoom (See info above)
- Thursday, Aug. 5, 7 pm: Women's Bible Study (See info above.)
- Sunday, Aug. 8, 10:30 am: Worship in person and online. See info above.
- Sunday, Aug. 8, 12 - 1:30 pm: VBS Kickoff Craft Party
- Sunday, Aug. 8, 5-6 pm: Community Dinner
- Monday, Aug. 9, 7 pm: NO Monday Meetup for Kids on Zoom. (VBS week!)
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