MCC Portland News & Announcements: 21 April 2017
TRAFFIC ALERT! This weekend I-5 North bound will be closed between the Marquam and Broadway bridges. Traffic will be re-directed via I 405.  Closures begin Friday evening until 4:30 AM Monday morning.

Our infamous "rigged" talent show returns!
THIS Saturday, April 29, 7PM
Do you have an amazing or unusual talent?
Do you want to enjoy an adoring audience? 
Is the Golden Gnome calling your name?
  • $5 donation audience admission gets 5 voting tickets. Buy more for $1 each and cast as many votes as you want for your favorite performer!
  • Each vote you cast enters YOU to win a gift certificate AND a GRAND PRIZE drawing!
  • Enter to perform and "Steal the Show" and win the DISTINGUISHED GOLDEN GNOME TROPHY!
  • Bring lots of friends, buy lots of tickets, cast lots of votes...so your favorite performer can win!!
Want to perform?  Sign up at church or e-mail HERE.
Dining Out for Life, THIS Thursday, April 27
Dine out at participating local restaurant and a portion of your bill is donated to the HIV Day Center and the Partnership Project , both supporting people living with HIV/AIDS in the Portland area.  Find participating restaurants by visiting diningoutforlife.com/portland.
Support Our People's Pantry
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Your financial and food donations to the People's Pantry are always welcome!
Items currently needed for prepared food bags :
soups, chili, stew, instant puddings, ravioli/beefaroni (16 oz), peach cups, applesauce cups, pudding cups, Jif peanut butter pads, canned tuna fish, spaghetti noodles, spaghetti sauce, pork & beans, Spam/Treet, gravy mix, green beans (16 oz), instant milk, cold cereal
For more information about being involved, contact Mona HERE .
Enhance Your Spiritual Formation
Book Study of We Make the Road by Walking
Join us for the study of this book by popular author, Brian McLaren.   Perfect for group or individual study, get the book and read along on your own or join the Thursday 12noon small group at church.
Check out details at church for groups beginning :
Sundays @ 8AM at the Village Inn & 12Noon at MCC
Wednesdays @ 6PM nearby in NE PDX
Thursdays @ 6:30PM in Vancouver  
Enhance Your Giving to MCC Portland
Set up a recurring credit/debit card charge using a giving envelope or pledge card.  Or...have a recurring payment sent directly from your checking account.  Contact your financial institution.
Following worship next Sunday, April 30, the Board will share a 2017 first quarter financial update, including some upcoming funding and fundraising plans. Plan to join us and stay informed!
TRANSITIONS: A memorial service to celebrate the life of Sheryl Weiller is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, May 20, beginning at 2PM at MCC Portland.