Religion
Feb. 6 religion briefs
published: 2/5/2013 2:11:16 PM
Northside holding movie screening
Northside Community Church will host a free screening of “The Grace Card,” for all adults and youth in middle and high school, at 7 p.
Feb. 6 Pastoral Pondering: God wants us to rely on him, but use our heads
published: 2/5/2013 2:12:33 PM
You probably know the story of Gideon; how God called him and how Gideon wanted a sign to know if God was going to deliver Israel by his hand.
Spiritual connections run deep at The Well
published: 2/5/2013 2:15:13 PM
Five years ago, a small Bible study group in Newberg decided to branch out from its morning meetings in search of some added fellowship.
The six couples involved were simply looking to gather in a somewhat larger group in the evening to share and worship together, and having a monthly potluck just seemed like a natural choice.
Renowned chemist to speak at George Fox
published: 2/5/2013 2:16:59 PM
George Fox University will host one of this generation’s most respected chemists for a lecture to discuss questions that have intrigued scientific and religious thinkers alike on Feb.
A slice of Tongan culture on tap at Newberg church
published: 2/5/2013 2:18:19 PM
When retired United Methodist pastor Lionel Muthiah moved to Newberg from North Dakota in 2009, he felt like something was missing.
As a former member of the United Methodist Commission for Religion and Race, multiculturalism was a major part of Muthiah’s work and he saw an opportunity to expose his new congregation and community to cultures they may never before have encountered.
Fabricating bornes and raising awareness
published: 2/11/2013 5:01:19 PM
In an effort to raise awareness of genocides happening around the world, the Center for Peace & Justice and the Art Department at George Fox University recently joined a nationwide social art project called One Million Bones.
Feb. 13 correction
published: 2/12/2013 11:55:00 AM
The Feb. 6 issue of The Newberg Graphic contained an error. Di Endicott, an ordained pastor through the Free Methodist Church, is not a current member of the staff at Northside Community Church.
Feb. 13 Inspiration Point: The Bible as an instruction manual for raising kids
published: 2/12/2013 11:56:28 AM
“It scared me,” Shayna said.
She’s only 8 years old. There are a lot of things that could scare her. Some could almost be laughable.
Newberg Christian Church targets service
published: 2/12/2013 11:57:51 AM
Service has long been a priority at Newberg Christian Church, which has hosted its own season of service from Thanksgiving to Christmas for about the past 10 years, the Rev.
Finding her place in God’s plan helping Africans
published: 2/12/2013 12:00:34 PM
After completing in May a three-year stint working for the Peace Corps in Zambia, Newberg native Jessica Maslen was looking for a way to kill time before hosting her parents in August and then returning to the United States.
Feb. 20 Inspiration Point column: No need to shed a tear for Moses
published: 2/19/2013 1:42:37 PM
I don’t cry that hard very often. It had been a challenging day of facing the hard facts of life in Mozambique, Africa.
Not having used a wood plane in a few years, Moses helped reacquaint me with its delicate function.
Cityteam leader to speak at CCCNW
published: 2/19/2013 1:44:16 PM
Paul Watson, director for Cityteam International’s recovery center in Portland, will be the featured speaker at the monthly meeting of the Christian Chamber of the Northwest Feb.
Local churches answering challenges
published: 2/19/2013 1:45:49 PM
New Year’s resolutions are all the rage in January, but by February, many lose momentum and fade into the background.
Both Northside and Newberg Christian churches, however, have taken a different tack this winter.
Glow-in-the-dark 5-kilometer race benefits Love INC
published: 2/19/2013 1:46:58 PM
On March 16, a group of George Fox University seniors will line the campus with glow-in-the-dark bracelets and decorations for the “Run 4 Love,” a 5K race the university hopes will in turn line the coffers of local charitable organization Love INC (In the Name of Christ).
Feb. 20 religion briefs
published: 2/19/2013 1:41:34 PM
ReStore in dire need of donations
The popularity of the Newberg Habitat ReStore has the organization in a bit of a pickle — strong sales have seriously depleted the store’s inventory.
Feb. 27 religion briefs
published: 2/26/2013 2:51:13 PM
Joyful Servant throwing spaghetti feed and auction next month
Joyful Servant Lutheran Church is hosting a spaghetti feed and auction from 5 to 7:30 p.
Local woman honored for life’s accomplishments
published: 2/26/2013 2:53:34 PM
BEAVERTON — Recognizing the passion, generosity and humility she’s displayed all her life, Dundee resident Pamela Martes Olberding recently received the 2013 Valley Catholic Distinguished Alumni Award.
All City Men’s Breakfast will go hunting this year
published: 2/26/2013 2:54:55 PM
In Jim Ramos, founder of the men’s ministry The Great Hunt for God, organizers of the All City Men’s Breakfast may have found the most apt guest speaker in the event’s five-year history.
