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Greetings church family!
Can you make a choice right now that will alter the trajectory of your life forever?
This is one of the soft claims of the “Butterfly Effect”; a tenet of Chaos Theory that posits that small changes in one area, over time, can cause massive consequences in another. A butterfly flapping its wings in the Amazon rainforest could be the indirect cause of a tornado in the Midwest. A Salmon run in an Alaskan river causes ripples that might create a tidal wave on the coast of Japan.
The listening ear of a teacher when a student shares how he couldn’t do his homework because his brother was arrested the previous night might be the choice that puts him on the path toward being a social worker.
A mother’s choice to leave her 2-year-old behind to work in a different country can put him on a path that might require healing from separation trauma.
A 12-year-old camper choosing to encourage his sophomore college student camp counselor struggling with fear and insecurity can end up forging a deep friendship later on in their life.
That 12-year-old camper is now a Junior college student at the Pacific Union College. After many months of not being able to see each other, Benji and I were able to connect when I was at PUC last week speaking to their student body. The small, seemingly insignificant, choices between us have brought us to this point where we are “tenured friends” — friends for life who have the luxury of experiencing all our ups and downs, highs and lows and love us all the same.
When you look at your day-to-day life it seems that change is slow, if not barely noticeable. But I reckon that when you zoom out and view your life up to that point with a “wide-angle” lens, everything, in fact, has changed. The choices that you’ve made, or have been made for you, have changed your relationships, priorities, and dreams.
But let me remind you, dear child of God, that your life is tethered to a Higher Story than your own.
If that’s true, then the “Butterfly Effect” might just be another name for the chaos of grace “disorienting” our lives with God’s presence, gently nudging us towards life-giving, restorative, choices that can help us, and those in our spheres of influence, navigate the storms of our lives.
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Kevin Wilson
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The Pastors’ Spotlight
From the desk of Pastor Seth
Hi Church family!
This Sabbath we have lots of family in town for Chloe’s baptism! We are planning to have it at 2:00 pm at Captain William Clark Park (3333 Index St, Washougal, WA 98671) and we will have the Clark shelter. My understanding is you park and there is a 650 ft walk to the shelter. You are all welcome to attend!
Next week the pastors will be out of the office Tuesday and Wednesday morning as we begin a series of planning sessions to clarify each pastor’s role and some general sketches of church vision. This will be the first stage in a process of planning that will involve both pastoral staff and lay leaders through summer and early fall. As an FYI, I will be soon asking for leaders to contact Rosie with any major church-wide events they have planned or anticipate for 2025. The goal is to begin planning 1-3 years out.
I will be in the pulpit next weekend to wrap up Jonah, and then I will not be preaching in June. I will be in the office and at church (except the 3rd weekend—we have a family vacation in WA), but June will become a major planning month each year for the following year’s sermonic calendar. It takes a lot of bandwidth to plan a year out and with our capable team and elders the pulpit will be well covered. The reward is having a complete calendar in advance to help our worship teams, leaders, and pastors plan. As an aside, we can always make changes as the Spirit leads, but it is much easier to listen to the Spirit when you have a plan rather than in the middle of a panic because you don’t know what’s happening.
Have a wonderful rest of the week!
From the desk of Pastor Violeta
During this bright spring week, I’ve enjoyed visiting with some of you, attending Bible studies, and collaborating with various teams and committees for the well-being of our church.
It’s heartening to see a consistent flow of new members joining Sunnyside.
I’m thankful for our choir and Polly Moody, who lead us in beautiful music for the June 1st worship service.
On a personal note, I’m grateful for another year of my son’s life, whose birthday we celebrated this past Friday.
From the desk of Pastor Rose
Hi Sunnyside family,
It’s nice to finally meet you all! Thank you for your warm welcome this past week.
It was a joy meeting some wonderful ladies at the women’s Bible study luncheon, meeting the wider church family during Sabbath, meeting our enthusiastic Pathfinders and their dedicated leaders at their weekly club meeting, and also getting to know some of our Young Adult nursing students at bread night. I was even introduced to a hedgehog after the Sabbath service (thank you for introducing me, Summer!) I look forward to getting to know you more as we serve Jesus and our community together.
I’ve completed my migration across the Colombia River and my office space is almost up and running. The pastoral team (and Rosie!) have been incredibly supportive and I am grateful to serve alongside them.
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Announcements
Welcome to Sunnyside! We are happy you are here to worship with us. Let us know who you are by filling out one of the Connect Cards and handing it to the deacons before you leave.
Today you will find a “CommunicationCard” in your bulletin. Please take a moment, look through the section “How Would You Like to Serve?” and check an area or write in an area that may not be listed where you would like to help. Please be sure to include your contact information and place it in the offering plate. We are a family and it’s so rewarding when we all get involved! Thank you.
This afternoon at 3:30 pm and 7:00 pm, Oregon Adventist Men’s Chorus annual Festival Concerts will be presented at Sunnyside Adventist Church. Joining OAMC will be Portland Adventist Academy’s Bell Canto handbell ensemble. OAMC is a group of Christian men who join in worship, praise, and public sharing of their faith through music. Under the direction of Ben Purvis, OAMC performs anthems, selections from the master composers, traditional hymns, newer inspirational works, and spirituals. For more information about the 2024 Festival Concert and OAMC, visit oamcministry.org.
Sunday, May 19, at 3:00 pm, the Oregon Sinfonietta, under the direction of Dr. Donald Appert will be in concert here at Sunnyside Church. They will be playing Vaughan Williams – Norfolk Rhapsody No. 1 in E Minor; Prokofiev – Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, op. 26; Holmès – La Nuit et l’Amour (Night and Love) from Ludus pro Patria (Patriotic Games), 1888; and Debussy – Ibéria from Images Pour Orchestre (Pictures for Orchestra). Don’t miss out on this outstanding orchestral performance.
On May 20, Portland Adventist Elementary School will have a constituency meeting. PAES constituents, please mark the date and watch your email for documents to review.
Sabbath, May 25, at 6:00 pm, in the fellowship hall, we will enjoy a family movie night featuring “Jonah — Sight and Sounds.” Save the date and time; come and watch a movie together designed for the whole family.
On Sunday, June 2, at 1:00 pm, there will be a memorial service for David Hiebert, who passed away on January 27, 2024. The memorial service will be conducted here at Sunnyside Church. Please keep the family in your prayers.
Evensong will be on June 8, 4:00 pm, featuring Michael Koller at the organ and our own Pastor Seth Pierce, Ph.D. presenting the spoken word. Come and enjoy a blessing of spiritual connection on this Sabbath afternoon.
If you have a student graduating or know of someone graduating, please send information to info@SunnysideAdventist.org or call/text
503-252-8080. We would like to congratulate them in our Communiqué. Please list the students’ name, the school, who the parents are, and the degree of accomplishment. Thank you.
Student Aid applications are now available for the 2024-2025 school year. If you are in need of financial assistance to attend one of our schools, please call the church office, 503-252-8080, or send an email to info@SunnysideAdventist.org for an instruction sheet. We can email you the information. The deadline for your application to be completed is June 3.
If you would like to contribute to the Sri Lanka tour, place in your memo area “Sri Lanka.” Thank you.
Would you like to hear the service more clearly? Sunnyside Church provides assistive hearing devices you may borrow. They are located in the Deacons’ office. Just let a deacon know of your need and they will be happy to help you.
History class normally meets on Tuesdays, 7:00 pm. This week we will be learning more about the “French Revolution.”
Wednesdays are busy days. Come and join us.
· FaithLift at 10:00 am, a group for ladies, meets in the Willamette Room.
· Men’s Bible Study meets at 10:00 AM, in the Columbia Room.
· Book Club meets at 6:00 pm via Zoom.
· Our mid-week devotional service is at 7:00 pm, in CherryWood Village’s chapel.
Our flower calendar is posted in the hallway and online. (Go to our website, www.SunnysideAdventist.org, click on “Our Ministries.”) Please choose a date to share flowers with your Sunnyside family for worship services and place your name on it. As the date gets closer, we will contact you to see what you would like in the bulletin about the flowers.
Our Family Resource Network has been privileged to assist many of our members when things have been challenging for them or they have experienced unexpected expenses. We have helped with rent, utilities, food, gas, car repairs, and more. We would like for you to be aware of what we do and give you an opportunity to contribute to the fund being used to assist our family. Mark your tithe envelope or check for Family Resource Network and you will know that you have had the privilege of helping one of our members who doesn’t even want to ask for help! We are here to help each other. Thank you for helping us build the fund used for these expenses.
The Church Library is open! The library will be open on the 1st and 3rd Sabbaths of the month. Hours are 10:45-11:15 am, and 12:30-1:00 pm. The church library has a wide selection of books available for our members to borrow, so please stop by.
During this difficult time, if you are in need of financial help let us know. Call the church office at 503-252-8080 or send an email to info@SunnysideAdventist.org.
We would like to publicly recognize special milestones in your life. Please take a moment to share with us special birthdays, anniversaries, or any other celebrations. We are family and we would like to share with each other. Also, please let us know when you are sick or need other prayers. We want to be a part of your life and pray together with you. Send an email to info@SunnysideAdventist.org or call the office at 503-252-8080 and let us know the latest with your family!
Directory photos — just a reminder. We have a photo directory, but we are missing many photos or several need to be updated. Please help us know who you are by picture. Send a snapshot or professional picture and we will upload it to the directory for you. Thank you.
Sunday: Elizabeth Biley, Ruby Hohensee, David Miller, Jr.; Monday: Elaine Bradshaw, Arnold Petersen; Tuesday: Rori Bumgarner; Wednesday: Kaila Avilla, Cecily Geschke; Friday: Craig Anderson
ADVENTIST EDUCATION
Portland Adventist Elementary School
http://www.paes.com
This is to notify the constituency of Portland Adventist Elementary School that the annual Constituency Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 20, 2024, 7:00 pm, in the PAES library. Your church will be sharing with constituent delegates the agenda, meeting minutes, and documents ahead of the meeting date.
Portland Adventist Academy
https://paasda.org
PAA & Fred Meyer. You may support PAA through the Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program. Just connect a Fred Meyer digital account and connect it to your Shopper’s Card, and designate Portland Adventist Academy as the organization you wish to support. You can get it all done on the Fred Meyer website here: https://www.fredmeyer.com/i/community/community-rewards
The Laurelwood Academy Class of 1974 will celebrate it’s 50th Class Reunion, May 24-26. The class would love to connect with all of their 1974 members. The May 24-25 reunion activities will be held at Gladstone Park Conference Center in Gladstone, Ore. The May 26 reunion event will happen at the LACE Center in Laurelwood. Please text or call 503-709-3030 and leave a message, or email LA1974reunion@gmail.com for additional details. RSVP appreciated.
Walla Walla University
https://wallawalla.edu
Visit: jobs.wallawalla.edu.
AREA EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENT
Oregon Conference Camp Meetings Suspended for 2024 – In April, it was decided that Spanish and English-language Gladstone Camp Meetings would need to be suspended for 2024, due to financial restrictions. If you saw the Gladstone Camp Meeting ad in the May/June issue of the Gleaner, however, you may be a bit confused. Unfortunately, the Gleaner went to press before the advertisement could be changed. There will be no Gladstone Camp Meetings in 2024. We look forward to seeing you back on the grounds in Gladstone next summer, though!
Stone Tower SDA Church invites you to join us for a Health & Temperance presentation, Simple Remedies for Serious Ailments — an interactive discussion & hands-on demonstration on how to apply proven methods and techniques to combat serious ailments, including: -High blood pressure -Dementia -Cancer -Heart Disease -And more! Saturday, May 25th, 2:30-4:00 pm at Stone Tower Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3010 NE Holladay St., Portland, OR 97232. Questions? Email Health@stonetowersda.org.
Suicide Prevention First Aid Training — If someone you know was considering suicide, would you recognize the warning signs or know how to help? Learn what you can do to help when someone is experiencing thoughts of suicide or a serious emotional crisis. Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) – A suicide prevention first aid training by Kathy Turner with Clackamas County Behavioral Health, will be hosted by Hills & Valleys Adventist Church in person, Wednesday, May 29, 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Save a life by learning these three steps: Question a person about suicide, Persuade someone to get help, Refer someone to the appropriate resource. QPR is a proven, educational program that teaches participants how to recognize that a person may be experiencing thoughts of suicide and offer first aid until more experienced help is available. QPR has been widely used by law enforcement, emergency responders, military, and schools. All are welcome to this training. Register at www.GetTrainedToHelp.com. Contact Jim Reynolds at ultimatemission1@gmail.com to learn more.
SAVE THE DATE: Cruise with a Mission December 2024.
Center for Youth Evangelism is happy to invite you to an incredible cruise adventure to The Caribbean, December 8-15, 2024. Registration is open so don’t wait! Embark on a convenient round trip Caribbean adventure where we will be visiting the Bahamas, Jamaica, Mexico, & the Cayman Islands. Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Stops in Bahamas, Jamaica, Mexico, and the Cayman Islands. Returning to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. There is more information to come, but if you have any questions, please send an email to cwm@cye.org.
Big Lake Youth Camp is looking for a gently used golf cart or a side-by-side/Ranger-style of vehicle for camp use during the summers. If you have one you’d like to donate, please reach out to our office: office@biglake.org or call (503) 850-3583.
Abba’s Child Grief Camps at Big Lake Youth Camp 2024.
What: Grief camps for children aged 9-12 and 13-16 who have lost a parent or sibling
When: Abba’s Child Junior at Big Lake: June 30 -July 5 (ages 9-12)
Abba’s Child Teen at Big Lake: August 4 – 9 (ages 13-16)
Who facilitates: Trained facilitators will lead the grief support activities and Big Lake staff will facilitate the regular camp activities.
Cost: These camps are provided at no cost to the families involved (they are funded through Abba’s Child Grief Camps). The only expense for families is getting the children to and from Big Lake. Check out www.abbaschild.org
How do we serve?
Portland Adventist Community Services – PACS is a vibrant faith-based Community of Service with staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners who provide food, low-cost dental care, and low-cost clothing/household items to individuals and families. What We Did in 2023: 569 Total Volunteers, 32,686 Volunteer Hours Given, 2.1 Million Pounds of Food Distributed. That’s what the copper for 28 Statues of Liberty would weigh! 310,000 Clients Helped.
Hours: Thrift Store, Sun | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mon – Thurs | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fri | 9:00 am – 2:30 pm / Sat | Closed
Donation Drop Sun | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Mon – Thurs | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm / Fri – Sat | Closed
Dental Clinic:
Contact the Gateway Grace Dental Clinic to schedule an appointment 503-907-6768
Volunteers:
To volunteer at PACS contact Jaclyn Russell, at (503) 252-8500 ext. 1130
Donations:
From large to small, we take them all.
Money, clothing, even big and tall,
humble egg boxes, and home goods for all.
Upcoming Events: October 6, Fall Festival: 12-5 pm
Fall Fundraiser Awards Dinner: 5-7 pm
Accountant Needed at PAES
PAES is looking for a part-time accountant (about 10 hours a month) that will do month-end closing, reconciliation, and report.
CPA preferred, but not required if the level of experience would suffice. Please reach out to principal@paes.com to apply.
Hood View Adventist School is hiring for next school year!
Teacher’s Aides – Up to 30 hours a week, depending on need and your availability. Multiple positions available.
Art Teacher – Approximately 12 hours/week teaching art classes to students at all grade levels.
Foreign Language Teacher – Any language (including sign language) to teach 2 hours/2 days per week.
Guest Teachers/Substitutes (On-Call) – Provide instruction in a classroom when the teacher must be absent. From 3.5 hours to 7 hours per assignment (willingness and flexibility to accept jobs both in advance and last minute is helpful).
Piano Teacher/Choir Accompanist – 2 hours/2 days per week to accompany the Intermediate and Advanced Choirs. Studio space also available for a piano teacher who wishes to teach private lessons.
All part-time positions, with exception of on-call positions, begin one week prior to the start of the school year and finish one week after the school year concludes. The positions require individuals who can keep confidentiality, have basic computer skills including working knowledge of office machines, computer software e.g. MS Office and Adobe products, and a cleared background check with the Oregon Conference of SDA. For all positions wages and benefits are based on the denominational wage scale and policy. Must have the legal right to work in the United States and be able to provide evidence of that right if employed. If interested, please email your resume and cover letter with three references to principal@hvja.org.
Tabernacle SDA Church is looking for a Janitor and an Administrative Assistant. Both positions are part-time and require you to pass a background check. If you would like a job description & application, please email office@tabernaclesda.org.
Job Opening: Adventist Book Center – Part-Time Customer Service. For full details, download the job description and application at oregonadventist.org/support/human-resources#job-opportunities
PACS is Hiring! Come join our non-profit organization in the Portland area that serves the community with a Thrift Store, Food Pantry, and Dental Clinic.
There is a new job opening in the Thrift Store for an Assistant Manager. Click here to view qualifications. https://www.pacsonline.org/jobs
We are hiring a Social Media Coordinator. If you are interested in these positions, please visit our website (pacsonline.org/jobs) for job descriptions or email jobs@pacsonline.org for more information. PACS INFORMATION (Located at 11020 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97220)
Portland Adventist Community Services is hiring! We have two crucial part-time positions available and are looking to interview immediately. If you or someone you know are interested in either of these part-time jobs, please email laura.pascoe@pacsonline.org. You can also visit www.pacsonline.org/jobs to learn more about the positions.
Better Life Television (BLBN) is a network of more than 15 stations and translators serving over 60,000 square miles throughout southern Oregon, with satellite stations in northern California and Reno, Nevada. Better Life is currently seeking a broadcast engineer. The broadcast engineer position is responsible for assisting the executive director in maintaining, operating, and developing the technical systems that enable BLBN to fulfill its mission. This position is a full-time, regular-status position. Learn more about this position and how to apply at https://bit.ly/BLTVjob.
Are you interested in becoming a hospital spiritual care volunteer? Adventist Health Portland Spiritual Care department invites individuals of all ages to apply. Volunteers will have the opportunity to offer pre-surgery support for patients and their families, ensure patients have access to spiritual resources, and more. If you feel called to be part of our team, take the first step by filling out our application form: https://www.volgistics.com/appform/769001903
Adventist Health Hospice is looking for compassionate volunteers to provide companionship to patients, provide a much-needed brief break for a tired caregiver, make phone calls on Thursdays to check on patient supplies or assist with light housekeeping, errands, or pet support. Thorough training and support are provided by Adventist Health Hospice team members. If interested in learning more, contact Karen Hartmann, Bereavement/Volunteer Coordinator, at 503-251-6192 or email Hartmakl@ah.org. You can make a loving difference in someone’s life at a challenging time.
Volunteers Needed at PACS
PACS’ thrift store, food pantry, and dental clinic all need volunteers. We have lots of fun and exciting jobs ranging from customer-facing cashiers and greeters to pricers and truck drivers behind the scenes. No experience or age requirements to volunteer, we’re happy to train you and welcome the entire family! If you’re interested, please contact our volunteer manager Jaclyn at Jaclyn.russell@pacsonline.org or call 503-252-8500 x1130.
HOUSING AVAILABLE!
Room for rent, furnished with bed, in Damascus, Oregon, with shared living area, kitchen, laundry washer/dryer, female tenant preferred. Will also consider someone who would need some basic care and assistance with living For more information call the church office, 503-252-8080.
Also a studio basement apartment is available. Call the office for more information.
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