DECEMBER 2023

OHANA NEWSLETTER

CHRISTMAS TREES FOR SALE!

HELP US RAISE FUNDS FOR A MISSION TRIP TO COSTA RICA!

We are selling Douglas Fir Christmas trees to raise money for our mission trip to Zapaton Costa Rica. You can support this trip by purchasing a tree at the church! 2180 Territorial R., NE, Canby, OR. Trees are $45, $55, $65 dollars depending on size. All proceeds go toward the mission trip!

WHY ARE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS FOUND TO BE SOME OF THE HAPPIEST PEOPLE ON EARTH AND WHY DO THEY LIVE 11 YEARS LONGER THAN AVERAGE?

Study in the blue zone of Lima Linda, California provides amazing insight.

Watch a Baptist minister explain exactly why Seventh-day Adventists are the happiest people on earth. CLICK HERE TO WATCH

OHANA PARTICIPATES IN JULY 4TH PARADE IN CANBY WITH OHANA ANGELS FLOAT!

This past independence day OHANA celebrated the founding of this great country be parading through Canby with their own float! The church gave away free Italian sodas to raise awareness for the upcoming trip to Costa Rica.

GREAT QUOTES


"I would rather be able to pray than be a great preacher. Jesus Christ never taught his disciples how to preach, but only how to pray."


— D.L. Moody

US SUPREME COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY!

Employers must do more to accommodate religious liberty in the work place.

In one of its most anticipated cases of the year, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Groff v. DeJoy last month, significantly expanding the federal protections regarding the religious convictions of employees in the workplace. The decision itself was unanimous, reflecting a broad consensus that employers should be doing more than previously required. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

"MOMMA" FRANZKE FALLS ASLEEP IN JESUS.

Nancy Franzke passed to her rest this past month. She was a mom, a missionary, a wife and so much more. We will miss this founding member of OHANA church. See you soon Nancy.

OHANA TO TAKE ADVENTIST WORLD RADIO GODPODS TO ZAPATON.

OHANA church is teaming up with AWR to provide GODPODS to the indigenous peoples of Costa Rica. GODPODS are designed to share the gospel in a country's original language. For more information on how to purchase GODPODS for your next mission trip CLICK HERE

"BACKPACKS FOR JESUS" IS READY TO LAUNCH! WILL TEAM UP WITH "BOOTS FOR JESUS" IN COSTA RICA!

For many many years OHANA has partnered with Operation Christmas Child to provide thousands of shoeboxes filled with supplies to needy children around the world. After much thought and prayer we are headed to a new phase of outreach. Recently it was decided to launch "Backpacks for Jesus." Our first project will be to team up with "Boots for Jesus" a Costa Rican 501c3 to provide 1,500 pairs of boots and 1,500 backpacks for needy kids in the Costa Rican rain forest. Your thoughts and support are appreciated!

CLICK HERE TO SEE A VIDEO OF OUR SCOUTING TRIP TO COSTA RICA!


TO DONATE CLICK HERE AND THEN WRITE GIFT AMOUNT UNDER "OHANA ANGELS, BACKPACKS FOR JESUS."

WHAT?!!! FAMILY OF BEAVERS KEEP THE SABBATH FOR SIXTEEN YEARS!

Is this even possible?

In a stunning bit or research a family of beavers was observed resting every Saturday Sabbath in their den on Sabbath each week for sixteen straight years. CLICK HERE TO WATCH

CHUCK KOPP JR. TO BE BAPTIZED.

Amazing story of a man who God would not let go.

Shot and left for dead 13 years ago, Chuck journeyed through pain, addiction and disappointment for a long time. Recently he rededicated his life to Jesus and has nearly finished up a series of "It is written" bible study guides. Chuck will be baptized this month. Welcome aboard Chuck!

OHANA BLOOD DRIVE SUPPLIES CRITICAL BLOOD TO MANY!

Huge thanks to all those involved in giving blood over the past year. At OHANA we have made it a point to host blood drives on a regular basis. The response has been amazing. We have collected 57 pints of blood this year!

RIVERGATE PRAYER NIGHT!


- Monday, December 4, from 6:30-7:30pm at Gladstone Park Seventh-day Adventist Church.


Pastor Macy Weir of Tabernacle and Nate Hellman of the Oregon Conference are inviting. you to a night of prayer, seeking the blessings of Jesus for the staff, volunteers, board members, families, and students of Rivergate School. Your presence will strengthen community bonds and contribute to the spiritual well-being of our school.


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