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JULY 2011

Vacation Bible School

July 10 — 146:30 — 8:30 pm

INTHISISSUE...........Truth on the Fly 2

Missions & .......Women’s Ministry 3

High School &.............Middle School 4

..........Children’s & 55+ 5CD Release &

.........................Library 6

GracePointe Parking LotSaturday, July 23, 2011

10 am — 2 pm

All proceeds benefitBACKPACK BUDDIES

a program to feed low-income children for the weekends

The GracePointe computer lab is in need of functioning used computers. If you would like to donate your old computer, we would be glad to take your still functioning used computer for our classes. For more information, please contact Deanna Woods at 503.285.7980 or 503.453.7887.

We need computers with Microsoft Office, running Windows XP, Vista or 7.

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Truth  on  the  FlyChanging  Up  the  Rhythm     Last  month  I  wrote  about  Changing  up  the  Scenery  –  and  in  what  can  only  be  described  as  an  utter  lack  of  creativity,  I  have  entitled  this  month’s  article  Changing  up  the  Rhythm!   I’ve  just  <inished  reading  through  the  book  of  Leviticus  in  my  personal  quiet  time  (Yes.    You  read  that  right…Leviticus!).  One  of  the  things  that  struck  me  in  my  reading  was  the  importance  God  placed  upon  changing  up  the  rhythm  of  our  lives.  In  the  Law  that  God  gave,  one  day  in  seven  was  to  be  a  break  for  rest  –  not  just  for  the  people,  but  for  their  families,  workers,  and  even  animals.  One  year  in  seven  was  to  be  a  break  for  the  land  from  planting  and  harvest.  Every  seventh-­‐seven,  or  <iftieth  year,  was  to  be  a  break  from  debts  and  obligations.  Throughout  the  course  of  the  calendar  there  were  times  set  aside  to  feast  and  to  fast,  to  live  in  tents  and  to  travel  to  the  city. One  of  the  important  things  God  was  teaching  through  this  pattern  was  that  we  all  need  a  change  of  pace.  There  is  something  incredibly  important  about  varying  the  rhythm  of  life. The  cycle  of  our  calendar  today  is  different  from  the  ancient  Hebrews,  but  the  underlying  principle  is  the  same.  Never  has  the  need  been  great  to  pause  from  a  pace  of  life  that  goes  way  too  fast.

  I  like  the  song  “Mayberry”  by  Rascal  Flatts.  They  sing  about  the  tragedy  of  a  world  spinning  so  quickly  that  it  gives  us  no  time  to  sit,  connect,  rest,  and  regain  perspective  like  we  used  to  do.“Sometimes  it  feels  like  this  world  is  spinning  faster  than  it  did  in  the  old  days  …Sunday  was  a  day  of  rest,  now  it’s  one  more  day  for  progress.  And  we  can’t  slow  down  ‘cause  more  is  best.    It’s  all  an  endless  process.”   I  think  they’re  absolutely  right.  I  think  that  these  days  the  world  is  spinning  too  fast.  Every  now  and  then  we  need  to  change  up  the  rhythm  –  breathe,  rest,  recharge,  and  renew. I  say  all  of  that,  because  in  a  strategic  way  that’s  what  we  are  trying  to  do  as  a  church  in  these  weeks  of  summer  ahead.  It  wouldn’t  be  accurate  to  say  it’s  going  to  be  inactive  around  here!  There  will  be  lots  of  life  and  excitement,  but  we  are  purposely  changing  up  the  rhythm.  We’re  trying  to  focus  on  the  life  of  our  church  family,  to  bind  ourselves  together,  and  to  recharge  for  the  days  to  come.

  An  absolute  highlight  of  the  year  for  our  children  and  parents  will  happen  with  Hometown  Nazareth  –  our  family  centered  VBS  starting  on  July  10th.  Following  that  we  are  sending  a  record  group  of  women  to  Tadmor  Women’s  Camp  on  July  15th.  The  following  weekend  our  55+  Ministry  will  be  pulling  out  all  the  stops  on  July  23rd,  for  our  Annual  Hot  Rod  Roundup  bene<iting  Backpack  Buddies  –  and  a  CD  Release  Concert  by  our  own  Scott  Brockett  on  July  22nd  bene<iting  the  same.  Right  around  the  corner  from  that  on  August  14th  will  be  our  annual  Service  in  the  Park  built  around  an  unforgettable  baptism-­‐worship  service,  barbeque  lunch,  games  and  activities  for  all  ages.   I’m  even  planning  to  change  up  the  rhythm  in  my  own  teaching.  In  the  coming  weeks  I  plan  to  teach  through  three  prophets  from  the  Hebrew  Bible  that  rarely  get  much  airtime  in  the  church.  I  think  you  are  going  to  be  surprised  and  encouraged  by  these  incredible  messages  that  are  as  up-­‐to-­‐date  as  the  morning  headlines.   So  like  I  said,  the  days  ahead  are  going  to  be  anything  but  inactive,  but  the  pace  is  going  to  change.  And  this  is  on  purpose.  As  we  adjust  the  rhythm  of  our  worship,  learning,  and  life  together,  I  pray  that  it  will  help  us  build  relationships  that  are  out  of  our  norm,  learn  beyond  the  expected,  and  rest  and  laugh  in  ways  that  we  rarely  do.   This  is  proving  to  be  an  unforgettable  summer  in  the  life  of  GracePointe  Church.  Embrace  and  enjoy  the  change  of  the  rhythm.    The  fast  pace  of  the  usual  will  be  back  soon  enough.

Pastor  Mike  Fleischmann

“Sometimes  it  feels  like  this  world  is  

spinning  faster  than  it  did  in  the  old  days.  ….Sunday  was  a  day  of  rest,  now  it’s  one  

more  day    for  progress.  And  we  can’t  slow  down  

‘cause  more  is  best.  It’s  all  an  endless  

process.”

Dwight serves as part of Morrison Academy's technology staff, helping teachers and students resolve computer problems. Dwight’s main passion is teaching a high school Bible class for guys called Men of Honor that he created 4 years ago. The goal of the class is to encourage and lead courageously, seek God’s greater rewards and build a godly legacy. Each year he enjoys presenting in another Bible class called Senior Topics on technology and culture. The Women of Worth and the Relationships Bible classes both enjoy Dwight’s week of presentations helping men and women understand each other better. He also enjoys a father/son weekly breakfast he has organized of over 10 years.

Beckie serves as one of the school nurses. She also serves a number of young adults, including your moms. Each Wednesday she hosts a dinner for about 19 f the younger teachers. She continues to be a resource for medical issued for many in the community, sometimes going along on hospital trips to help provide medical advice and translating.

Malia just finished her freshman year of high school, and is very excited at the prospect of seeing extended family this summer, including her old siblings & 16 month old nephew, Seth.

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GracePointe Women's Connection Events

Saturday Morning Get-Together - July 21st Saturday of Every Month -  8am - 10amLocation: Crossroads Coffee Cafe, Gladstone, ORJust a time to get to know others, bring friends and have fun!

Women's Camp at Camp TadmorJuly 15—July 17For registration information - Tara 503.794.3932RV & Tent Registrations - www.tadmor.orgBrochures available at the Welcome Center

Women of Faith Sign-upsOct 7 & 8, $89Portland Rose Garden - Section 121 - Front row with 40 seats!Payment due July 30thContact Jennifer Silva 503.307.3713 or Carolyn Jurkovick 503.654.6017View information - www.womenoffaith.com

May's Connection Night was amazing!  We packed B1 with around 130 women for a fun night of skits, entertainment and games. Not to mention over 30 terrific door prizes.  God is good!  Look for another fun and entertaining night to come in the fall.

Missionary UpdateDwight & Beckie Johnson ~ Serving the Lord in Taiwan

GracePointe10750 SE 42nd AvenueMilwaukie, OR 97222

503.654.9593mgp@gpointe.com

Office Hours:8:30 am–5:00 pm

Monday - ThursdayClosed on Fridays

Service Times: Classic 9:30 am

Contemporary 11:00 amNursery ProvidedIglesia HispanaSabados 7 pm

STAFFLEAD Pastor

Mike FleischmannPastor of 55+Rich Hiebert

Worship MinistriesSid Johnson &Scott Brockett

Pastor of High School & Young AdultDaniel Jensen

Middle School DirectorBecky Peterson

Pastor of Family andChildren Ministries

Raoul RoblesOffice ManagerCheryl CastlioReceptionistJanet Warner

Preschool DirectorKay Rea

Hispanic LeaderJose Chinchilla

Newsletter EditorsCheryl CastlioChris Conger

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Knowing Christ To Make Him Known MS Summer Time Underground 411 Know Him...Follow Him...Share Him

It’s Summer Time For the

UndergroundJune-Aug 17th

Summer UndergroundWed. Nites^:30-8:30

Always be prepared to get wet!

All who participate must have a medical

Form Filled out!Thank You :)

VBSthe Middle Schoolz are the

music leadership for this years

VBS in July! *****

For those doing the motions and singing Sunday Mornings

is when we will prepare! ***

for more 411 contactBecky Peterson

Sunday Cafe’aka SSSunday

Mornings9:30-10:45ish

It aint yo Grannys

Bible Study!Join Us!!

Becky Peterson...wk.503-654-9593/cell. 503-475-0987 bpeterson@gpointe.com

Middle School Fundraiser!Come Join us on July 23rd at the Hot Rod Round up!

“The Pink Flamingo Cafe`” Will be serving up Pulled Pork Sandwiches again this year!

Come enjoy the day and some good eats!

For more info contact:Daniel Jensen

djensen@gpointe.com

JULY  21—  DIVE-­‐IN  MOVIE  SMOOTHIE  NIGHTTime: 6:30–11:30 p.m. Where: Ted & Rosemary Heydelʼs (17400 SE Oatfield Rd.)Description: Cool off in the water, then stay late and watch Voyage of the Dawn Tredder by the pool. Bring $2 if you donʼt want to be the only one without a delicious smoothie.

JULY  7  —  MINIATURE  GOLF  Time: 6:30–8:30Where: Eagleʼs Landing (ADDRESS)Cost: $11Description: Partner with a friend, get the best score, and the two of you can win a $5 Starbucks card? Join us at Eagleʼs Landing and show off your best putting stance. Then show us what you got.

SUMMER  PARK  BOOK  CLUBDays: July 14 & 28Time: 2:00–5:00 pmWhere: East Moreland Park (SE 30th Ave & Crystal Springs Blvd)Description: Come relax with us in the park while we read the book, Religion Saves by Mark Driscoll. Weʼll finish early and toss the disc around.

JUNE  IN  REVIEWWe saw a month of transition marked by great memories. Outgoing graduates got juicy steaks at the Senior BBQ, while incoming freshman got thrown into an epic water balloon fight. Many new faces continue join the group, but itʼs not just incoming students. Since April, weʼve had more than 20 new students attend a high school event. Praise God!!

Find GPHS on Facebook. Stay up-to-date on events, view the calendar, tag your friends, and watch videos.

July  10  —  146:30  —  8:30  pm

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Bring  the  whole  family  to  Hometown  Nazareth:  Where  Jesus  Was  a  Kid!  You’ll  travel  back  into  Bible  times—without  setting  foot  outside  of  Milwaukie.  Experience  this  fun,  hands-­‐on  Bible-­‐times  village  at  this  address:  GracePointe  Church  10750  SE  42nd  Ave.,  Milwaukie,  OR.Each  day,  family  members  can  become  part  of  history  as  they  see,  hear,  touch,  and  even  taste  what  it  was  like  to  live  in  Jesus’  hometown!  You’ll  explore  authentic  marketplace  shops,  visit  Jesus’  mom,  Mary,  take  part  in  games,  dance  to  lively  Bible  songs,  make  new  friends  in  your  small  group  (tribe).  These  experiences  make  God’s  Word  come  alive  with  new  meaning  for  all  who  participate!  So  mark  the  dates  on  your  calendar.  Kids  and  families  can  pre-­‐register  at  www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/hl/gracepointe  or  pick  up  a  registration  from  at  the  VBS  table.

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Ministry

Our final Last Thursday Party before the summer was very interesting. Jim Morud spoke on how to leave a blessing to children and grandchildren (as well as other loved ones), through writing life stories down. It is hoped that he can return to give further help.

Get ready for a great time at the Molalla Buckeroo! We will be leaving from the church at 4 pm on July 2nd .Tickets are $13. We will stop at a restaurant on the way home.

Jack Youmans is happy to testify of the Lord’s work. He was told and shown that he had a cancerous tumor that would require surgery. Many people prayed and on the day his surgery was to be planned, the MRI showed no tumor, but a healthy kidney. Praise God!

Goldie Wooden turned 100 in June. What a woman! She Is always ready to greet everyone with a smile and hug. We all give Goldie our love and wish her good health in the coming year.

Many servants make up the body of our church. Jan Lundgren is one of them. Jan has attended GracePointe for 40 years. Currently, she helps with Backpack Buddies, is on the Women’s Connection team, (women’s ministry), and attends the Monday evening Bible Study. She worked with Awana’s for 16 years and also was in choir.

55+ PLUS

Vacation  Bible  School

PULSE What  is  it?It  is  our  newsletter.  Redesigned.  Refocused.  With  a  purpose  of  communicating  our  story.  Of  lives  changed  by  God’s  grace.  This  is  part  of  our  goal  to  enhance  our  communications  between  one  another.

PULSECOLLAB Want  to  contribute  to  the  Pulse?  Send  us  your  story.  Feed  us  your  blogs.  Submit  photographs  of  our  community.  The  Pulse  is  news  for  the  whole  church.  Submissions  due  the  15  of  each  month.

Scott Brockett, our 2nd service worship leader, is excited to announce his new CD will be available on July 22nd at his CD Release concert. Please join our church family as we support Scott and his wife, Jen as they pursue God’s call in their lives. Let’s pack the place!

SCOTT BROCKETT’S CD RELEASE CONCERTJuly 22nd @ GracePointe ChurchDoors open at 6:30Cost: $10 (includes copy of new CD)children under 10 get in FREE

Part of the proceeds will be going to help Backpack Buddies

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NEW CD BY ~SCOTT BROCKETT!

From the Library shelves at GracePointe: by Doris Howard

If you are interested in the history of our Bible I’d like to suggest the following titles:

✤ A Visual History of the English Bible by Dr. Donald Brake, Professor Emeritus of Multnomah University. One of the passions of Dr. Brake’s life has been to collect and read Bibles through the ages. This beautifully illustrated book is a land mark work on the history of our Bible.

✤ William Tyndale: Bible translator and Martyr. Tyndale printed the Bible in the language of the people, and consequently was martyred for his commitment. An excellent biography of a Christian forefather.