The youth appreciate the prayers, encouragement, and support of the church. The next gym night is April 5, with the next Friday vespers scheduled for April 25.
The Communion Service (and foot washing) for the second quarter is scheduled for Friday, April 18, as part of the Try Jesus Evangelistic Campaign. With this celebration of the sacrifice of Jesus taking place on the Good Friday, we want the congregation to start thinking about a friend that you would like to invite to join us for this special and happy occasion. An important part of the Friday evening celebration is the “Agape” meal that is being organized with your contribution and participation. Please note that foot washing (6:00-6:30 pm) and the
Lord’s Supper that follows the meal (6:30-7:30 pm) is a family and community event and everyone is welcomed.
Hospitality is an important gospel value and a gift to the church for service. And because our friends, family members and the community are being invited to join us for the Try Jesus Evangelistic Campaign (April 11-19), we are therefore, planning two community Sabbath luncheons for the month of April. The first luncheon will take place as scheduled the second Sabbath, April 12, and the additional luncheon is planned for April 19 which is the close of the campaign. Thank you in advance for planning for both community Sabbath meals.
The goal of the Pathfinder Club of the local church is to make disciples of our children from the ages of 10-15 and their friends from the community who may want to join. The educational and outdoor curriculum of this ministry provides opportunities for spiritual learning and personal development that will help young people to grow in Christ and become responsible citizens through service. The club meets Sabbath afternoon every second and fourth Saturday of the month at church. Please speak with Nina Kight or contact her via email: jbnkight@frontier.com if you want your child to join the Rockwood Pathfinder Club.
The Women’s Ministries and Prayer Ministries of the Oregon Conference are hosting a one day training for women of all ages at Gladstone on Sunday, April 6 from
9:00 am to 4:00 pm. For more information on this program, please contact Tawny Sportman directly on this phone number: (541) 401 2521 or check the poster at the Noticeboard at the church foyer.
Recognizing that God has placed our congregation in this
neighborhood for mission, and accepting that God wants us to be agents of positive change, you are now invited to join us in praying this week for the people, families, and individuals that live in the following addresses: SE 184th Way, SE 184th Avenue, SE 185th Avenue, SE 186th Avenue, SE Lincoln St, SE Caruthers Street, and SE Grant Street.
The annual Gladstone Camp Meeting provides opportunities for members of the Oregon Conference to meet together for Christian fellowship, Bible study, equipping and training, resourcing, encouragement and inspiration. The Conference, in faith, is already planning for the 2025 camp meeting, but they need our help for next year and beyond. We can all chip in by contributing to this fund-raising campaign with the goal of raising $390,000 by March 31, 2025. Give online (click here) or write "Gladstone Camp Meeting" on your tithe and offerings envelope.
Are you interested in growing your prayer life while exploring the biblical gems of God’s Sanctuary as taught in Scriptures? If the answer is yes, then you want to book your space for this weekend event of impactful Bible discovery on the Sanctuary while being immersed in personal and group prayers. The Prayer Conference will be held at the Twin Rocks Conference Center at Rockaway Beach with Dr. Richard Davidson, Old Testament professor and scholar from Andrews University. To register, click here.
As Adventist Christians we are committed to the proclamation that Jesus saves, and our Rockwood congregation will share biblical messages about Christ from the Gospel of John in April next year. This program is purposely designed for people of all ages and ethnicities with Pastor Puni as the speaker/presenter. You are personally invited to be part of this initiative by starting to pray for persons you want to invite to this program. Please mark these dates in your calendar and think of an area of ministry where you may want to serve during the campaign.