STONE TOWER MISSION: To Seek & Save the Lost

May 16th, 2025

Building a Biblical Community, Part 3

The Priesthood of All Believers

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Stone Tower Church Announcements & Activities

Sabbath May 17th

09:30: Sabbath School Services

11:00: Pastor Kokiong, Building a Biblical Community, Part 3

01:15: Fellowship Group: Bring your lunch and join us to discuss Prescott's Book, The Promise of the Spirit, share testimonies, and pray.

1:45-3:45: Spirit of Prophecy Book Club, Enjoy fellowship, bring your lunch, and discuss the writings of Ellen G. White. (We will meet in The Primary Room across from the Fellowship Hall)

Sunday, NW Veg Potluck,

5:00 - 7:30: Join NW Veg

Missing Members

We are trying to update our records and we have a number of members who have been lost track of. Your help would be appreciated in reviewing the list and providing us with any info you might have so we can reach out to them.

Mark your calendars for gathering in God's beautiful nature.

A hike is being planned for May 31st after sabbath. More information to come soon. 

Outdoor Church is scheduled for Aug 9^th at Silver Falls State Park and Church Campout is being planned for Aug 8th-10th at Silver Falls State Park.

If you plan on camping with us over the Outdoor Church Weekend please let Melissa Brownell know if you would like her to reserve a site for you. Prices vary.

PS. I am attempting to gather all camping information by May 10, as I will not be at church the rest of the month. 

Thank you for your help! 

Melissa

Women's Ministry

Please note that the fourth and final installment in the Gardening 101+ workshop, originally scheduled for May 25th at 10 a.m., has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please contact Jeanine Goodwin at womensministry@stonetowersda.org if you have any questions. Thank you.

Vacation Bible School registration is now open! Please visit stonetowersda.org to register, or scan the QR code. VBS is coming to Stone Tower June 22nd through June 26th with a special Sabbath Service on June 28th! Pray for the children, invite those you know and contact Melissa Brownell or Sue Lee to volunteer to help!

Pray for the children, invite those you know, and contact Melissa Brownell or Sue Lee to volunteer to help!

Prayer Ministry at Stone Tower

THIS WEEK'S CHILDREN'S SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON:

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Sabbath May 24th

09:30: Sabbath School Services

11:00: Leonid Zakhariya

01:15: Fellowship Group: Bring your lunch and join us to discuss Prescott's Book, The Promise of the Spirit, share testimonies, and pray.

1:45-3:45: Spirit of Prophecy Book Club, Enjoy fellowship, bring your lunch, and discuss the writings of Ellen G. White. (We will meet in The Primary Room across from the Fellowship Hall)

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH OUR NEIGHBORS

Hello,

I hope you all are doing well. PACS has a new job opening. Please share with your members. Thank you for supporting PACS. Have a great day!

PACS is Hiring a Part-Time Executive Assistant!

PACS is seeking a highly organized and resourceful Executive Assistant to support our nonprofit leadership and mission-driven work. The ideal candidate is experienced in managing executive calendars, coordinating meetings, and handling sensitive information with discretion. This role requires strong organizational skills, efficiency in streamlining operations, and the ability to facilitate seamless communication across teams.

Submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest to jobs@pacsonline.org or visit pacsonline.org for more information.



Katie Linfoot

11020 NE Halsey St

Portland, OR 97220

503-252-8500

Katie.Linfoot@pacsonline.org

". . . fostering dignity among those we serve."

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MILO WOMEN’S RETREAT 2025 SAVE THE DATE – May 30th, May 31st and June 1st, at Milo Academy. Our theme is EXTRAORDINARY and Kara Johnsson is our keynote speaker. Watch for more information on the Oregon Conference website or go on godsgirlsconnect.com or God’s Girls Connect Facebook page. You can register at ggc.retreat@gmail.com Don’t miss CONNECTIONS at 3:00 pm, Friday, May 30th. Our Outreach project, BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, will be our “Fashion for Compassion – Purse Edition.” Bring a NEW purse and fill it with whatever new items you would like such as warm socks, gloves, a scarf, nail kit or whatever you would like to contribute.

Please call Tawny at 541.401.2521 or Tina at 541.530.3870 for more information.

First Friday

Your church family is invited to our next First Friday on June 6. First Friday is a once-monthly inspirational community fellowship event. It will be held at Adventist Health Portland Medical Center. It begins at 7:15 p.m. on the lower level in Amphitheaters C & D. 

This First Friday will feature an inspirational talk by Les Zollbrecht and music by Alive Worship. We would like to invite you to join us for this FREE event and we encourage you to invite your friends and family members. Please download the flyer attached to this email for additional information.

Registration for the free soup and salad dinner is open now through June 4. Remember that dinner registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and please let us know how many guests you will be bringing with you. Soup and salad will be served from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Here is the link to register:  

https://adventisthealth.org/portland/events/ahpl-first-friday/

Adventist Health Portland AHPL First Friday

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities.

adventisthealth.org

For questions, contact the Spiritual Care office at 503-251-6105.

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Thank you and have a blessed day,

Spiritual Care team

PACS has job openings!

Job descriptions and necessary qualifications can be found in the

Hiring Info link above.

Communication Card

We want to hear from you! If you have questions or concerns you would like to voice, or if you would like a personal visit, phone call or another service offered by our church leadership, click the button below. If you need to speak to an elder or would like Bible studies or to be baptized or if you’d like to transfer to Stone Tower from another church, all of this can happen through our one point of contact below. Your message will be forwarded to the appropriate ministry leader for consideration.

Things to send to the Secretary's email at the bottom of the newsletter:

1. Event stories, reports & photos
2. Vegetarian and vegan recipes you'd like to share

For the crust

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• 1 1/2 cups vegan graham cracker crumbs*
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• 5 tablespoons melted vegan butter or coconut oil
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• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

For the filling

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• 32 ounces (4 8-ounce packages) Tofutti vegan cream cheese See notes, do NOT use Trader Joe's!
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• (1) 13.5-ounce can coconut cream
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• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
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• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
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• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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• 3 tablespoons lemon juice, from about 2 small lemons

Optional fresh strawberry sauce

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• 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
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• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
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• 1 teaspoon lemon zest, from 1 small lemon

Instructions 

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Wrap a 9 inch springform pan with 1-2 layers of aluminum foil, covering the bottom and the sides. Cut a circle of parchment paper for the bottom of the pan, and spray lightly with oil.

For the crust

• In a medium bowl, add the cookie crumbs, melted vegan butter and sugar. Stir well to combine, then press down into the bottom of the prepared pan. Press down firmly and evenly, going up the sides a little. Set aside.

For the filling

• In the bowl of an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, or using a handheld mixer, beat the vegan cream cheese until smooth, about 1 minute.
• Now add the rest of the filling ingredients and beat until smooth, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
• Once it’s completely smooth, pour into the prepared pan over the crust and spread evenly.

To bake

• Place in the oven and bake for 50 minutes. Do not open the oven door during this time. Turn off the heat, and let it sit in the oven for 10 more minutes. The cheesecake will be slightly jiggly and not look very done in the middle. That is correct, it will firm up when it cools.
• Remove from the oven, and let it cool for about 15 minutes at room temperature before moving to the refrigerator to cool for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before slicing and serving. When ready to serve, slice and serve with any optional toppings.

Optional fresh strawberry sauce

• In a food processor, add 1 1/4 cups of the sliced strawberries (reserving 1/4 cup), sugar, and lemon zest. Process until smooth. Toss with the sliced strawberries in a small bowl and chill for at least an hour before serving.
• Storing: Leftover cheesecake will keep for up to 7 days in the refrigerator. It can also be frozen.

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E-mail items to: secretary@stonetowersda.org

Stone Tower Seventh-day Adventist Church

3010 NE Holladay St., Portland, OR 97232

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