SEPT 2022
OHANA NEWSLETTER
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OHANA HOSTS RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE. BLOOD DONORS NEEDED!
Monday November 28th, from 12-5PM OHANA is hosting a RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE at the church.
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Come and give the gift of life! Only 3 percent of eligible donors give blood. If you are able to give blood this holiday season don't wait to do so. Remember the next time someone is in need of blood, that someone might be you. Stay tuned for more info. |
OHANA OUTDOOR CHURCH/CORN FEED IS COMING UP SOON.
September 10 we will head on over to Hubbard Oregon and have outdoor church.
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It's time for outdoor church and we know you are ready. There will be baptisms, testimonies, music, afternoon activities, a corn roast and more. Don't miss this wonderful event. See you there! |
GREAT QUOTES
"You are the only Bible some unbelievers will ever read."
—John MacArthur
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MEET OHANA'S NEW TREASURER
Debbie Brown takes over as the financial "go to" person at the church.
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One of the most important positions in the church is that of "Treasurer". It takes a person with passion, attention to detail and a love of Jesus to be successful in this job. Debbie Brown has all these qualities and we look forward to having her as OHANA's financial "go to" person. Welcome aboard Debbie! |
13 STUDENTS SIGN UP FOR BIBLE STUDIES AT RIVERGATE SCHOOL! |
Each year OHANA church partners with Rivergate Adventist Elementary School to conduct Bible Studies with Students. This year 13 students are enrolled in Bible Studies. Praise the Lord as we start these studies back up again this year! |
LUKAS FERGUSON FOLLOWS JESUS IN BAPTISM AT THE CHURCH! |
Lukas wanted to be baptized when his cousins could be there and so he was. With Jadin, Kieran, Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grampa, Aunties and Uncles in attendance, Lukas gave his heart to Jesus and was baptized! Stay faithful Lukas! |
CHRIS FAIRFIELD TO JOIN THE "FAMILY" THROUGH PROFESSION OF FAITH. |
Last year, sitting on a cabin deck under the summer stars, and after Friday night vespers, Chris Fairfield told pastor Doug "I think I found what I'm looking for." Sept 10th Chris will join OHANA by profession of faith. Welcome aboard Chris! |
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OHANA WELCOMES WES AND KAYLA BROWN!
Next time you are at church introduce yourself to this wonderful family!
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We are pleased to welcome Wes and Kayla Brown to OHANA. This couple loves the outdoors, snow skiing, hiking and more. They love Jesus and studying the bible. Wes will be baptized Sabbath afternoon September 3rd. Welcome to OHANA you two! |
RIVERGATE THIRD/FOURTH GRADE CLASS VISITS OHANA NOV 5th. |
We love Rivergate Adventist Elementary School! Sabbath November 5th OHANA is privileged to welcome Rivergate's 3/4th class to the church! Do not miss this special Sabbath. Welcome to OHANA Rivergate! |
OHANA KIDS CHURCH!
OHANA kids are taking over the service and we couldn't be happier!
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October 1st OHANA kids are taking over the worship service at church. God has blessed our church in many ways, none more so than blessing us with kids. Don't miss this exciting Sabbath as the kids lead out in our worship of our incredible Lord and Savior Jesus. |
NEW AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM INSTALLED AT OHANA! |
Last year a generous donation got OHANA on the road to being "cool." In the past, when it got hot, there was no option to cool down other than bringing a water bottle and a fan. Now you can enjoy the service in a climate controlled environment. Great job everyone! |
ESTHER JONES IS BAPTIZED AND JOINS OHANA! |
With a love for Jesus in her heart and surrounded by family, Esther Jones was baptized into OHANA church this summer. God bless you Esther! |
SARAH NOELLE IS BAPTIZED IN THE LAKE! |
"Come on in the water's fine." Nothing was going to stop Sarah Noel from being baptized in the beautiful waters of northern Idaho. There was music, love and fellowship on a beautiful Sabbath afternoon. |
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ALMOST 1,000 BAPTIZED IN FIJI IN JULY!
The gospel is spreading fast!
A family in Bureni, Naitasiri, Fiji, started observing the Sabbath and built a church two years before they got baptized in the Adventist Church on July 30. They were included in the more than 1,400 people baptized in Fiji this year. From Navuso Village, outside Nausori, in the Central Division, Semi Tubuduadua Lutunacagibula, age 67, was a staunch Methodist lay preacher who was confronted by the Sabbath truths in a piece of literature in 1987.
Wrestling with his discovery for years, Lutunacagibula resolved to leave his church in 2017. Two years later, he took another step in his faith journey and informed his family about his decision to keep the biblical Sabbath, asking them to decide within three months whether they would like to keep the Sabbath or return to their previous faith.
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BIGGER THAN BASKETBALL. OAKWOOD ADVENTIST ACADEMY FORFEITS GAME TO KEEP SABBATH.
NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE - An Alabama boys' high school varsity basketball team will give up a potential chance to compete for the state championship, refusing to play a game that would go against the school's religious beliefs.
Oakwood Adventist Academy is planning to forfeit their regional semifinal game against Faith Christian School, which was slated to take place Saturday. Oakwood, a school which observes the Seventh-day Adventist Church, said that they would not play the game prior to sundown.
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OHANA makes its presence felt at the Clackamas County Fair! |
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Meaningful conversations were had with fair attendees this year as OHANA passed out literature, water, balloons, books, brochures, candy and more. Church members who participated were so excited they are already planning for more at next year's Fair! Way to go team and team leader Christina Hutapea |
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Renea Gould and Marlene Claudson helping out at the fair! |
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