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March 29, 2020

Prelude: Emmaline Worthington (pictured above) played an oboe solo of “For the Beauty of the Earth” and “Our Great Savior.”

Scripture Reading: Darrel Lee read Psalm 119:7-11, and 14.

Special: Victoria Heintz and Emmaline Worthington sang “I Go to the Rock.”

Testimony: David Heintz expressed his gratitude for the day God saved him and made a definite change in his heart. He also gave thanks for God’s protection, telling of a tree near his house that bears a mark...

March 27, 2020

On Friday evening, John Musgrave taught the Discovery lesson titled “Final Days of Judah,” which covers the Bible text from 2 Kings 23:31 through 25:30. He began by introducing the Daybreak and Discovery series, explaining that they are companion series in a three-year, textually based curriculum set. Daybreak is for daily study and each lesson includes a short passage of Scripture to read, key verse, devotional with practical application, background information,...

March 26, 2020

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March 22, 2020

Prelude: Kristi Riler played a piano solo of “Give Thanks.”

Scripture Reading: Darrel Lee read Psalm 34:1-19.

First Special: Gary played a saxophone solo of “His Eye Is on the Sparrow.”

Testimonies: Brother Gary said when he was growing up he didn’t understand what it meant to be saved from sin, but when he was in his twenties he was invited to church, and eventually he gave his life to the Lord, and God made a real change in...

March 18, 2020

A Message from Rev. Darrel Lee on COVID-19 Changes

In an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, federal, state, and local jurisdictions here in the United States have issued a variety of recommendations and requirements regarding public gatherings. These continue to change frequently.

As a result, our Portland church has cancelled all public church services and events until further notice. We recommend that our U.S. branch churches follow the guidelines for their localities. Outside of...

March 8, 2020

Prelude: The orchestra played “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” and “Christ, the Solid Rock.” Then the choir sang “Hear the Call.”

Featured Testimonies: Josh Friesen said when he plays his trumpet in competitions or performances he usually gets really nervous, which has a bad effect on his playing. However, last weekend when he played in an important contest, the Lord really helped him do well. Julianne Luka shared that last summer she prayed...

March 8, 2020

Prelude: The orchestra played “Be Thou My Vision” and “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken.” The choir followed, singing “Jesus Saves” with orchestra accompaniment.

First Special: The octet (pictured above) sang “Four Days Late.”

Scripture Reading: James Timbilla read Judges 6:11-24.

Last Special: Rosie Lambert sang “The Altar.”

Sermon: Tim DeBusk, pastor of our church in Chehalis, Washington, used Isaiah 43:1-4 for his text, assuring his listeners that God has great plans for them and that if...

March 6, 2020

Prelude: The brass played “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” and “When We All Get to Heaven Medley.” The choir then sang “Lead On, O King Eternal.”

Featured Testimonies: Kristin Lee was thankful the Lord undertook in a medical situation recently where a surgery was needed but not covered by insurance, but after praying, approval for the surgery was granted. Deborah Brenner shared that lately she had been feeling discontented, but the Lord showed ...

March 5, 2020

Prelude: A youth string quartet (pictured above) played “Wonderful Grace of Jesus” and “Concerto in E Minor,” followed by a ladies’ choir singing “Standin’ in the Need of Prayer.”

Testimonies: Gary Wolfe said God healed him fifty-nine years ago after he had been in and out of the hospital for a year, and God also brought him through another serious health problem last October. Becky Sha testified that during recent special meetings in Richmond, California,...

March 4, 2020

Prelude: A trombone ensemble played “I’d Rather Have Jesus” and “Wonderful Words of Life.” Then a men’s choir sang “Water from the Rock” with Marcus Luka as soloist.

Featured Testimonies: Shelby Warberg testified that she was saved at nine years old, and she is thankful for friends from church and also family members who encourage her. Michael McCarville said he is thankful for the volunteer musicians who participate in the Lord’s work, and for...