Events

UPDATED: 19 February 2010

Phone Issues
We’ve been experiencing some trouble with our office line (503.227.8354) that will be resolved by Tuesday 3/2. Until then, you can reach Robert Larson by email at robert (at) intownchurch.com or Rev. Brian Prentiss at brian (at) intownchurch.com.

February Book of the Month
Evangelism: Doing Justice and Preaching Grace by Harvie Conn. This former missionary and seminary professor describes evangelism as a ministry of serving and listening, as well as speaking. $10 on the Back Table.

Diaconate Offering This Sunday
Lent is traditionally a season of intentional sacrifice in order to prepare for the commemoration of Easter. This year, we will have one of our quarterly Diaconal Offerings on the first Sunday of Lent as a specific opportunity of giving as an act of sacrifice and self-denial so that other’s needs are met. This offering is used to fund the ongoing work of the Deacons as they care for the material needs of those in our congregation. Please prayerfully consider a gift to this fund over-and-above your normal giving.

Uganda Construction Project
Josh Dupuis is preparing to respond to a need for construction support in Uganda to assist Julius Twongyeirwe, one of Intown’s supported missionaries, with a variety of construction projects. Josh plans to leave about March 1st for 2 to 3 months and will take along a tool kit to do a number of special tasks. This trip will not require direct support from Intown, however, an account has been established to collect contributions from those desiring to support Josh and Julius. If you wish to help, make your check payable to Intown Presbyterian Church with the memo: Uganda Construction Project.

Missions Ministry Meeting This Sunday
The Missions Ministry is meeting Sunday after Morning Worship in the sanctuary to hear from James and Dana Dirksen about a short-term Songs for Saplings trip this summer. We’ll also hear the latest regarding Josh Dupuis’ trip to Uganda (see above).

Opportunity to Serve: Hospitality Team
It is our hope that visitors to Intown would be warmly welcomed and we are re-forming a Hospitality Team to ensure this takes place. If you can periodically show up a few minutes early and help visitors find their way around, please contact Lori Top at lori (at) growers-inc.com.

IntownU for Adults
Please join us next week (2/28) after Morning Worship as Brandon and Rachel Penkoff will be sharing their mission plans with us.

Intown + The Portland Rescue Mission
Intown has partnered with the Portland Rescue Mission, and has committed to serve our homeless friends downtown by providing volunteers on the first Thursday night of each month at 5 pm (we’re up next on 3/4). All are welcome and we hope you will come and take advantage of this incredible opportunity. We also ask that you pray for our work with the PRM. If you’d like to join up or have any questions, please contact Tarah Walberg at taraholson (at) msn.com.

Home Groups
The best way to truly belong to and participate in ministry at Intown is to join a Home Group. These are groups of 10-15 people that meet around the metro area for sharing, Bible Study, and mutual ministry. If you are not already connected with one of our groups, please contact Brian at brian (at) intownchurch.com for one near you.

Cultivating a Gospel-Centered Marriage
Evergreen Presbyterian Church (Beaverton) is hosting a marriage workshop March 12-13 (Friday evening, Saturday morning). The speakers are Stu & Ruth Ann Batstone of World Harvest Mission. The cost is $50 per couple. Please join us, and invite your friends… for more info visit Evergreen’s website.

Intown + Facebook
Finally, if you are on facebook, please head over to the new Intown Page and join up. There you’ll be able to connect with other Intowner’s, get information about upcoming events, and generally be “in the know” of what is happening at our church.