Shoebox Zoo Hello! We are Joy's Zoo. She bought us on "after Valentine's Day Clearance" for really inexpensive prices. We are going to be sent to kids around the world in Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes in November. Maybe you can go out and buy some of our friends NOW for your shoeboxes and bring joy to another child's life! (All of these animals were purchased for less that $2.50 each, 3 were free, 8 were under $1.50... check out the bargains at your stores now) Want to keep updated on when there are great sales for shoebox items? Contact joy at joy@firste.org 153 - What's Your Story? 153 What does that mean? It's from John 21:1-14 where the disciples were out fishing and hadn't caught anything all night. Jesus tells them to cast their net on the other side of the boat. They obey and have a miraculous catch of 153 fish. There's nothing magic about the number 153, but we want to set a goal to strive toward this year. We want to add 153 'fish' to our First E family this year as New Believers, Baptisms, or New Members. Last Sunday we were challenged to Join the Mission - Acts 1-9 Listen to the Spirit Share your Story Pray with Purpose Give Freely Meet a Need Read the Word Step up to Leadership And to share our stories with 7 people this year. We want to hear your progress (or struggles) in any / all of the above challenges. Email us at 153@firste.org and let us know how you are doing Join us this Sunday at 8:30 or 11:00 a.m. for the next chapter in 153 - Outrageous Fish Stories Haiti Mission Trip - Are you called to go? Application Deadline Feb. 26
Our Church will be partnering this summer with YWAM (Youth With a Mission) to build homes for the Haitian people effected by the 2010 earthquake. It's two years later and people are still living in shelters.
The dates for the trip are: August 14-28, 2012 The Estimated cost is approximately $2000 dollars per person The trip is for ages 14 years and above If you are interested in this trip please contact Pastor Matt (360) 694-2525 ex 126 matt@firste.org The application deadline is Sunday, February 26. Visit the Haiti Project page on the church website for more information and for the application if you are interested in going www.firste.org/projecthaiti.cfm Practical Way to Support Corrinne Rice
Are you looking for a way to support one of our missionary’s? In a recent email from Corrinne Rice, who is currently serving in Tanzania Africa, she shares how we can help in some tangible ways.
 Many people have been asking me what we need here at Sunrise, so I have compiled a list of items that we need, many of which are not available in town. I will add more as I think of them and of course as the needs arise! Dental floss (floss picks are great for kids!) Gold bond powder (the kids have lots of itches!) Pepto Bismal, Immodium AD, Tylenol, etc (the kids have tummy issues sometimes) Antibiotic ointment Deodorant Wash cloths Nail clippers Umbrellas Ponchos (for children and adults) Work gloves (with grip) Coat hooks (these can be easily screwed into the walls) Nalgene-type water bottles (Needed to store boiled and filtered water in) Clothespins Notepads (post-its, small legal pads, etc) Ziploc bags (gallon and quart sized) Coloring books Markers Glue sticks Play clothes for boys and girls (sizes 6-12) Girls' tights (sizes 6-12) Boys' belts Granola bars Jerky Foil salmon/tuna packets Soup mixes Sauce packets (gravy, teriyaki, tomato sauce, anything!) Puzzles Toys (little balls, jumps ropes, matchbox cars, anything that lights up, etc) Disney or Veggie Tale DVDs (Every weekend we all huddle around my laptop for movie night, the kids love it!) Also if you would like to help with funds for sending these items, you can make a check out to First Evangelical Church and in the memo line please write: postage for Corrinne Rice. All donations can be given to Ann Wanous or left in the Youth Office and we will package these items and send them off to Corrinne. If you are able to access the internet her current information is at: www.corrinnerice.blogspot.com or on facebook. Also if you would like to send her an email she goes to the village once a week, usually on Thursdays. It would be a great encouragement for her to receive a note from you, letting her know you are praying. corrinne.rice@gmail.com Salt Shakers - Dinners for Eight Join Salt Shakers for food, fun & Fellowship. Get to know people in your church family! Each quarter 8 people will gather together for a potluck meal, hosted by one (or two) of the 8. Sign up as a couple/doublet or a singlet; there will be a place for everyone & a list of “spares” for fill-ins. Each quarter the names will be mixed up again for an entirely new group. Anyone over 18 may join! (Adult only dinners, childcare at discretion of host). Salt shakers signup Please fill out completely & give to church office. Liz Grauer or Kaela Long will contact you to provide you with the information to get started with your dinner plans. Name(s):_______________________________________________________ Phone:_________________________________________________________ Email if available:________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Would you like to be on the alternates list? Circle one Yes--couple or doublet Yes--singlet Yes--alternate(s) ONLY No I/We live (circle one): North / South / East / West of the church MCTeachers Night - Fundraiser for Hosanna Christian School
McTeacher's Night - Tuesday, February 21st
5:00-7:00 p.m. Ft Vancouver McDonalds (Ft Vancouver Way and Fourth Plain) Come to meet Hamburglar, have your teachers serve you, see family and friends, and support your school! 20% of all sales will go directly to Hosanna Christian School Rental House Available
First E has a 4 bedroom 2 bath home located just below the Church on St James at 3108 NE Cherry Lane. It has received significant attention from our own Chad Krippner, Bruce Veltcamp, and Brian Ellis, and is ready to rent. We would like to offer this property to our congregation and extended family before putting on the market to rent. Rent is $850/month. If you are aware of a way this rental ministry can be of service, please contact Rob Rich at home 360-576-8677 eves, or during day on cell at 503 781-7635 for details. Will hold open through Feb 15th.
Furniture needed for a family
We have a family in need of
twin beds and bedding Couch or loveseat Occassional chair End Table Lamp Pots & Pans Toaster Contact Neta Cabe at 694-2525 or 694-3705 Church Pictorial Directories are here
The church pictorial directories are here and we will have them available Sunday morning in the church Office.
If you had your picture taken for the directory, we have a pictorial directory set aside for you with your name on it. If you are a regular attender and didn't have your picture taken, we have a limited number of directories available. At this point we have to limit it to 1 per family, and ask that you only pick one up for your immediate family (not your siblings' families, or friends). We are checking into getting additional directories and will have information about the 'online' version soon. Ladies Spring Retreat - April 27-29
Hey Ladies!
Save the date of April 27-29, 2012, and plan now to attend our Pacific Conference Ladies' Spring Retreat. It will be held at the Hood River Inn (aka Best Western) in Hood River, OR. The speaker will be Kathy Slamp. Details will be coming soon, but start saving now! You will truly be blessed when you attend this retreat! Calendar
Friday, February 17
High School Winter Retreat Sunday, February 19 - 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School / Discipleship - 6:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Monday, February 20 Church & School Offices Closed 7:00 p.m. Habits of Health Class Wednesday, February 22 - 6:15 p.m. AWANA Clubs - 7:00 p.m. Youth Activities Thursday, February 23 - 10:00 a.m. Ladies Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Ladies Bible Study - 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Sunday, Feburary 26 - 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School / Discipleship - 6:00 p.m. Celebrate Recovery SUMMER EVENTS Vacation Bible School (Dates to be announced soon) High School Ski Camp - July 9-13 Junior High Camp Morrow - July 22-27 Kids Kamp - August 6-10 Haiti Missions Trip - August 14-28 Family Camp - August 31 - September3 Help One of Our Families With Meals - Wittenburgs, Bithers, Schmidts
The Schmidt family were in a car accident on January 29. Craig has a fractured vertebrae and will be off work from 2-4 months. Elaine, herself is still in a lot of pain and is having difficulty moving around, and she is not employed yet. They could use some assistance with meals. Go to www.takethemameal.com and login in with
Schmidt and the password schmidt. Then select Craig & Elaine Schmidt. (Or use this direct link) Kim Wittenburg is recovering from a back injury. She and her two daughters need some help with meals. Please provide enough for 3 people breakfast, lunch or dinner. If you would like to sign up, you can access the meal schedule by clicking here, or by visiting TakeThemAMeal.com and locating the schedule by recipient last name (Wittenburg) and password (meal). Bruce Bither passed away on Sunday. If you would like to help the family with meals, sign up by clicking here through Take Them A Meal.com and note the following: No milk products due to food allergies 5-6 people to feed Deliver to their house around 5:00pm 5700 NE 111th St. Vancouver, WA 98686 Welcome New Members & Congratulations on Baptism
At the fifth Sunday fellowship last Sunday, we had a great time of worship and testimony. We want to welcome new members Dan & Tammy Cox, and congratulate Nick Kraft on expressing his commitment to Christ in Baptism.
Mark your calendars now for the next fifth Sunday... April 29! New Class - February 5 - Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament
The stories of the Old Testament are not only stories of history but testimonies of who Christ would be, painting a picture so that when He arrived we would know who He is (Luke 13:27). Understanding these Scriptures from the Old Testament and New Testament will give substance to our faith as we realize that all history points to Christ. The class will focus on both the events which take place and miracles of Christ and Old Testament Jesus types to who Christ is and His purpose.
Join Jake Smith and Bruce Veltkamp Sundays at 10:00 a.m. in room 234. New Class - Boundaries with Kids - Feb 5
A new class on Boundaries with Kids will begin on Sunday, February 5 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 124 (downstairs across from the gym).
The concepts and principles that will be taught are applicable whether one is a parent, grandparent, relative, neighbor, children/youth ministry volunteer, or a teacher. The eight sessions will help bring order to problematic family circumstances and guide even the most stable families into better ways of relating. Sessions: 1. Building Character in Kids 2. Kids Need Parents with Boundaries 3. The Law of Sowing and Reaping and the Law of Responsibility 4. The Laws of Power and Respect 5. The Laws of Motivation and Evaluation 6. The Laws of Productivity and Envy 7. The Laws of Activity and Exposure 8. Six Steps to Implementing Boundaries with Your Kids Serve The World - Missions Conference Coming!
Upcoming Missions Conference:
* Multnomah University Global Ministries Conference February 21-23, 2012 Keynote speaker is missionary and author Dr. Don Richardson. More information is available at http://www.multnomah.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/global-ministries-conference/ Hostesses Needed for Women's Tea
Needed: Hostesses for Women’s Tea
We will be having a Women’s Tea on Saturday, May 19 from 10-12. We are looking for ladies willing to host, decorate and provide tea service for a table of 8. Contact Leah Rosales at 360-921-9462 or email at leah.rosales@gmail.com Family Camp 2012 - Reserve Now
Family Camp 2012 will be Labor Day Weekend, August 31 to September 3 at Nehalem Bay State Park on the Oregon Coast.
If you've not gone with us before, we have a great time together camping in Tents and RVs for three nights. We have a whole loop of campsites to ourselves, right by the ocean. Questions? See Mary Briner 694-2525 Office Supplies Wanted
If you see a good deal on 8 1/2 x 11 white copy paper, pick up a ream or two for the church office. We're always trying to spend the budget dollars wisely!
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