Theodore Bennett’s Waving Ministry

Originally published in print edition of The Oregonian, SW Weekly, July 2, 2011 Theodore Bennett celebrated his 88th birthday doing what he does twice a day, morning and evening — waving to passers-by outside his West Linn house, wearing his trademark red hat....

Oregonian Sports Spotlight on Maria Green, a West Linn track and field standout and Young Life member and Wyldlife volunteer

Originally published in SW Weekly Oregonian, Saturday, July 2, 2011 Name: Maria Green Age:            16 Hometown: West Linn, Oregon Grade/School: Junior at West Linn High School Team Name: West Linn High School Track and Field Team Recent accomplishments: “This...

The importance of mentoring and discipleship — The twins at 412 retreat this week

My twins along with other 412 junior high student leaders left today  from  Rolling Hills Community Church for a week retreat in Sunriver. I am so thankful for the men (and women) who are coming alongside us to disciple our kids! Jesus was our role model for having...

Northwest Contexture Congregations replace “having” church service with “doing” church service on Memorial Day weekend

Sunday May 29 will bring together the West Linn and Beavercreek locations of Northwest Contexture Congregations for a “Big Serve” day, a yearly event that replaces regular church services with an outreach project.  This is its year for Big Serve day. The...

Writers Connection monthly meeting set for Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m.

This month’s Writers Connection is set for  Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. at the East Atrium at Rolling Hills Community Church,  3550 SW Borland Road, Tualatin Oregon. Writers of all genres are welcome to this informal networking session. We share work,...

Here is the church. . . the people need to get out of the steeple – A message from tonight’s John 17:23 Network meeting on refugees

Paul Metzger asked me to speak at the John 17:23 Network meeting tonight, which focused on refugees. I was honored to share the story of our friendship with Sudan refugees from North Portland — Jima and Wang’s—family, as well as the larger Sudanese Portland...

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