Tigard UMC October 2022 Newsletter

Monthly Newsletter

October 2022

Worship Schedule

Sunday, October 2 (17^th Sunday after Pentecost/World Communion)

Worship Series: “Reunited, and It Feels So Good!”

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7, 11-14

Sermon Title: “A Future with Hope”

Sunday, October 9 (18^th Sunday after Pentecost)

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Sermon Title: “Annoying Persistence”

Sunday, October 16 (19^th Sunday after Pentecost)

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Sermon Title: “Our True Selves”

Sunday, October 23 (20^th Sunday after Pentecost)

Worship Series: “Simply Stewardship”

Scriptures: Deuteronomy 8:11-18 and Luke 17:11-19

Sermon Title: “Simply Grateful”

Sunday, October 30 (21^st Sunday after Pentecost)

Worship Series: “Simply Stewardship”

Scriptures: Acts 4:32-35, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Luke 12:32-34

Sermon Title: “Simply Generous”

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A Word from Pastor Jeremy

Is Christianity in the United States fading away? I came across a recent NPR article reporting that, according to the Pew Research Center, Christians will represent less than 50% of the U.S. population by the year 2070. Inevitably this will cause handwringing in many circles, especially among those who erroneously believe that the U.S. was founded as an explicitly Christian nation. I can also imagine many church leaders, already struggling to navigate pandemic related societal shifts, feeling even more pressure to be effective in their discipleship efforts.

While this projected change in the numbers of Christians in our country sounds like bad news, is it really?

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Bethlehem House Of Bread News

This month's article includes topics about:

One-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities
Giving thanks
Pantry focus on baby items!

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The month of October brings plenty of ways for our TUMC youth group to gather, serve and have fun together. We'll have an opportunity to serve at Nightstrike on Thursday, Oct 6. Sunday, Oct 9th sees the return on Live Action Clue. This will be the first regional youth event since 2019. We'll join other youth groups at Salmon Creek United Methodist Church in Vancouver for a live version of the classic board game.

Check out the rest of the calendar here!

Worship is in-person or streaming live Sunday morning

beginning at 9:30 am.

Masking is required for those attending in-person worship.

Visit our YouTube Channel.

AND THERE'S MORE!!

You won't want to miss articles about:

Jubilatte and Play Park are open
English Language Learners and Christmas Cantata opportunities
United Women in Faith gatherings
Birthdays and Prayers

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