April 17, 2013
Southern Oregon Christian Camp
Annual Dinner and Auction
Friday, May 17
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! We are planning on a fun night for everyone! Please start saving your pennies now, as we will have some TRULY special items for auction. We need all the support you can offer. We are praying to raise at least $6,500 to support our last and most memorable year at the Box R Ranch. Thanks in advance for all your help.
This year we will be having a CAMP KITCHEN DRIVE. We are asking that all month long you bring in kitchen supplies such as paper plates, napkins, plastic ware, plastic wrap, etc. to help with kitchen costs at camp this year. Donations may be dropped off in the boxes at the back of the auditorium.
The Kingdom Has Come ... To Boston and the World
This week we were again reminded of horrific and senseless violence. The bombings at the Boston Marathon are disturbing reminders of the brokenness in our fallen world. It’s another tragedy. It will likely not be the last, regrettably. On days like these commentators will ask, “where was God in this?” Or, “why would God let something like this happen?” There are no easy answers to those questions. And while we may not find answers, we are offered hope and a promise in the midst of the brokenness.
THE WORLD IS STUNNINGLY BROKEN.
SINFULNESS IMPACTS EVERYTHING.
Look around. I’m talking about the “world” comprised of the people, structures, and systems that make up society – the moral patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that result in things like unfair business practices, racism, extreme poverty, dishonest governments, family breakdown, cheating, oppression of the weak, etc. Such tragedy is daily living in much of the world. Bombings happen daily, sexual trafficking is rampant, and poverty is deep and pervasive. The world is stunningly broken. Sinfulness impacts everything. Days like this, when things seem darker than ever, we are reminded why we need hope in a new Kingdom. A Kingdom reigned by a returning King. A Kingdom with no more terrorist threats or bombings.
THIS MARATHON TRAGEDY DRIVES US AGAIN TO OUR MARANATHA CRY –
“COME QUICKLY, LORD” – AND SET THINGS RIGHT.
The Kingdom has come because the King has come, but it is not yet fully here. That is why we pray, “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Because the kingdom is not yet fully here and complete – and the world is still not yet right, we remember the “not yet” reality we are here to model and live. We live as agents of God’s kingdom, perhaps some ministering today in Boston, and certainly praying where we are.
We are right to be dissatisfied with the state of this world. But it’s not enough for Christians merely to recognize that the world isn’t what it ought to be and that people are suffering in ways they shouldn’t have to suffer. Our sorrow and indignation must lead us into action that subverts the brokenness that is real and present right now. We work to make this world more as God would intend it to be – with justice, peace and hope.
So we pray for His Kingdom to come, “on earth as it is in heaven.” Yet, it does not fully come until Jesus returns to set all things right. We pray for that day to come soon, particularly on days of tragedy.
(From the blog of Ed Stetzer on RELEVANT.COM)
Days like these make us long for that day, where the kingdoms of the world become the kingdoms of our God and King, and all that belong to Him will be reunited! As we wait, may we live as agents of God’s Kingdom – showing and sharing the love of Jesus to a broken and lost world. Running toward the blast, toward the suffering in order to help, instead of away from it – like the first responders did in the incredible video of the bomb blast at the finish line.
– Pannell
Elders’ Open House – Our last Elders’ Open House will be held on Sunday, April 21, from 1:30-4:00 p.m. at the homes of Charlie & Becky Anderson, Ron & Sally Zielke and Lance & Betty Lake. Maps will be available on that Sunday.
College Treat Boxes -- We will be sending our college students another “Treat Box” on April 22. If you can help supply treats or contribute money for postage it would be greatly appreciated. Postage per box is $16.00. Please contact Denise Beeks if you need more information. All donations need to be brought to the building or given to Denise Beeks or Corinne Christopher by April 21.
Vacation Bible School Sign Ups -- Our Son Surf Beach Bash is only TWO MONTHS away! VBS will be June 18-21 from 9:00-11:45 a.m. each morning. Denise Beeks will have a sign up table in the courtyard this Sunday, April 21, or you may contact her for more information.
Church Work Day -- We will have our Annual Spring Cleaning around the building on Saturday, April 20, from 8:00 a.m. until finished. Please bring your yard tools. Please contact Trevor Denn if you need more information.
West Main Prime Timers -- All West Main Prime Timers and guests are invited to a Potluck and Game Day at noon in the Fireside Room on Wednesday, April 24. Bring your favorite lunch dish and games for a fun afternoon. Call Bob or Joan Tisdel for more information.
Camp News -- Our theme this year is Remember. This will be our last year at Box R Ranch so it is going to be a special one. We will be remembering all that God has done for us in this special place, as we also parallel that with His commands to Israel to always remember what He had done for them.
Camp dates are July 7-13. Camp cost is $165.00 with an early bird discount of $15.00 if your registration is paid in full by June 10th. Registration deadline will be June 25th. Camper ages are: completed third grade through Seniors graduated in 2013. We will have camper registrations available the first part of May.
Please make plans to join us for our last year at Box R Ranch - it will be a very special year!
Coffee Servers are needed for May and June. If you can help, please sign up on the list posted in the hallway by the stairs. Thank You. (May is almost here.)
Prayer Requests . . . For Mike Eddy who will have knee replacement surgery on Thursday - please pray for no complications and great results...For Colleen Godfrey as she undergoes evaluation for a knee replacement at Stanford Medical Center...For Wade Bryant who will be having neck fusion surgery on April 29 at Providence Hospital...For David Mayes to be a Christlike example to others...Kathy Hutsell has a young friend who has cancer throughout his body...For Bob, friend of Reed and Shirley Barlow, who will have surgery on Thursday...Also, Reed and Shirley ask prayers for Dennis and Lori Vail as they do missionary work...For Mel Hamilton as he recovers from foot surgery this past week...For our President and all of our military men, women and families.
80th Birthday Celebration -- The family of Truman Scott invites you to share in his 80th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, May 4th, from 2-4:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. This is a “Come and Go” event. (No gifts please - but birthday cards would be welcome if you so desire.)
Congratulations to Alex Cummings who participated in the district Math Competition. He will compete at the State Math Competition in calculus.
Calendar of Events
April 19 & 20: Daddy/Daughter Dinner Dance
April 20: Spring Cleaning at the Bldg.; 8:00 a.m.
April 21: Elders’ Open House at the Homes of Charlie and Becky
Anderson, Lance and Betty Lake, Ron and Sally Zielke
May 4: Come and Go Birthday Party for Truman Scott;
Fireside Room; 2:00-4:00 p.m.
June 18-21: VBS
July 7-13: Camp at Box R Ranch
