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R o l l i n g H i l l s Ne w s
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Open arms
Tualatin Schoolhouse Food Pantry
is moving to Rolling Hills
By Faith Carter, Equip Director
3550 SW Borland Road will
soon be home to the Tualatin
Schoolhouse Food Pantry,
a welcome addition to our
facility. A member of the
Oregon Food Bank, the Pantry is a community
organized food bank supported by 20 local
churches, 29 businesses, 18 civic organizations,
the city of Tualatin and the Tigard/Tualatin
School District. Providing food boxes to as
many as 500 families each month, the Pantry
is a 100% volunteer-run operation. It’s mission
is to provide emergency food to qualified
households in a welcoming environment
dedicated to serving members of the
community. Open three days and one evening
each week, guests can shop once a month for
food and personal supplies to last 5-7 days.
The four-year-old Pantry was originally housed
in the basement of Tualatin Elementary School
until city officials condemned the building. It
then moved to portables behind the school.
With that lease expiring, the School’s namesake
will move to Rolling Hills Community
Church, which has been one of many churches
supporting the Pantry with food drives and
volunteer staff. A year ago, five enthusiastic
RHCC Community Groups made it possible
to better serve customers by extending the
Pantry’s operation to after-work hours.
Since then, the partnership has grown with
our invitation to move the Pantry into the
unfinished space of our daylight basement.
By opening our doors and hearts, Rolling
Hills has an amazing opportunity to serve far
beyond our own congregation and into the
community we call home. We will join with
other partners to continue the fine legacy of the
Tualatin Schoolhouse Food Pantry. That legacy
includes the wonderful people who serve as
staff. These volunteers have hearts brimming to
bless those who walk through their doors. One
faithful donor shops the sales and brings cheese
every month. This past winter, she walked
her delivery in through a snowy wonderland!
With that same spirit, a volunteer from Rolling
Hills discovered the empty meat freezer and
promptly filled it with fresh chicken.
Something more than food distribution takes
place at the Pantry. When I first visited, the
portable’s dilapidated condition made me
wonder what I would find inside. What I
discovered was a happy, hospitable atmosphere.
Without knowing if I was a customer, visitor,
or volunteer, a staffer clad in a cherry red apron
greeted me. She smiled, introduced herself, and
asked if this was my first visit. All clients are
treated that way... with warmth and respect.
Volunteers serve with a humble spirit, eager to
assist with shopping, boxing, and delivery of
food to waiting cars, so customers leave with
more than just food boxes.
When you see the dust flying from our
basement, you’ll know we’re preparing to throw
open the doors to a new home for the Tualatin
Schoolhouse Food Pantry. Those three crosses
smiling down on I-205 will smile on many new
visitors; what means the world to us can take
on new meaning to the world around us. Please
welcome our new neighbors with open hearts
and arms.
Service Times Sunday 9 & 11am Office Hours Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm
Atrium Café Hours Monday – Friday 8 – 10:30am Sunday 8am – 1pm
Contact Phone: 503–638–5900 Fax: 503–638–8267 • [email protected]
3550 SW Borland Road • Tualatin, Oregon 97062
May Events
Sun., 3
• adult baptism
orientation class
Thurs., 7
• Worship Night
FRI., 8
• Third day concert
SUN., 10
• Child Dedications
Wed., 13
• Hearts at Home
sat., 16
• Design Science
• Jim Caviezel
Guest Speaker
sun., 17
• Jim Caviezel
Guest Speaker
• church baptism
thurs., 21
• Women of Worth
fri., 29
• marriage
mentor training
sat., 30
• marriage
mentor training
sun., 31
• UNITED SERVICE
• spaghetti feed
• Children’s Musical
for more details
visit us online at
rollinghills.org/events
Life Development 101
LD 101 is a class taught by
Pastor Bill and staff, designed
to introduce you to the values,
strategies and mission of our
church ministry. You will discover
the significance of your role as
a member and your place in the
family of RHCC.
Sun., May 3, 2:30-6 PM (part 1)
in the Back Room
Mon., May 4, 6:30-8:30 PM (part 2)
in the Fellowship Center
Register online at
rollinghills.org/life-development
EQUIP MINISTRIES
Look for
volunteer opportunities at
WHOLENESS MINISTRIES
visit rollinghills.org/wholeness
HEART Are you or someone you
know struggling with a past abortion?
There is help available. HEART
(Healing and Encouragement for
Abortion Related Trauma) and Healing
a Father’s Heart support groups will
be starting soon. Call our confidential
voice mail at (503) 22-HEART.
Redeeming Betrayal Support Group
Offered through Celebrate Recovery
(CR). Women, if you have experienced
sexual betrayal in your relationship,
this is an opportunity for support as
you heal. Meets during CR small group
time, Wed. eves. Diane Manchester
[email protected]
Celebrate Recovery A biblically
based spiritual plan of action to grow
and become free from our hurts, habits
and hang-ups through the healing
power of Jesus Christ. We welcome all
who are willing to reach out and grasp
the hand that Jesus is offering. Meets
on Wednesday evenings. More details
at rollinghillscr.org
Adult Children of Dysfunctional
Families Do you feel isolated or
uneasy with others, especially authority
figures? Are you a people pleaser, even
though, in an effort to protect yourself,
you lose your own identity? There is
hope through Jesus! Join this NEW
men’s group weekly at CR.
rollinghills.org
& Read Community
Service SToRIES:
The Man Behind
the Apron Terri Conlin
A seed planted long ago
keeps on blooming
Cornelia Seigneur
A Child, A Horse,
A Leader – A Hope
Cornelia Seigneur
special events
May 7 • Worship Night @ 7 PM Everyone is invited (no childcare)!
May 16 & 17 • Jim Caviezel Guest
Speaker Special Saturday evening
service at 7 PM & during
Sunday morning services.
May 31• United Service For United Choir rehearsal
information check the Exalt station.
May 31 • 1:30 PM “Praise ROCKS”
Children’s Musical with the Praise
Kids & Power Singers WOMEN’S Ministries
Rummage Sale Women’s Ministries
is spring cleaning and will be having a
Rummage Sale! Friday and Saturday,
May 22 & 23, from 8 AM – 2 PM
in the RHCC lower level. Interested
in helping to prepare the week of
May 4 or at the sale? Contact Heather
Creighton 503-638-5900
[email protected]
Hearts at Home: Expectant through
early elementary school moms are
invited to join us on Wednesday,
May 13, 9:30 – 11:15 AM for this
fun morning of refreshment. Our
own Becky Herbst will share about
“Finding Quiet Time in a Not-SoQuiet World.” Cost: $5 payable at
event. Children’s registration: Online
starting May 6-10 or at the Women’s
Ministries station May 10.
Contact Heidi Tillotson
503-825-1447 · [email protected]
Children’s Registration
503-638-5900 ext. 314
visit rollinghills.org/womens-ministries
OASIS – Summer Fun For Women Oasis is a fabulous opportunity for you
and your friends to unwind, have fun,
learn something new, share a meal,
and enjoy one of the elective classes.
Join us Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28,
from 6:30 – 9 PM. Class descriptions
available May 17. Registration: June 7,
14, and 21. Sorry, no childcare.
Contact Beth Perez
503-885-0168 · [email protected]
Women of Worth: For women 50,
60, 70 & better! Don’t miss our
special May luncheon on Thursday,
May 21, 12-2 PM. Donna Holmes
from Omaha, Nebraska, will be our
guest speaker. Wear a pretty hat, enjoy
a tea party, and maybe even get a
glimpse of “the queen.”
Tickets $10 ($13 after May 17)
available May 10 & 17 at the Women’s
Ministries station.
Contact Bettejo Lowe
503-610-1234 · [email protected]
Tickets: Marge Mares 503-635-5639
care Ministries
What is HOPE Ministry? Helping
Marriage Ministries
Marriage Mentor Training Would you be interested in being a
HOPE volunteer? The need is great
for caring volunteers to come alongside
folks who are going through health
crises or need respite as a full-time
caregiver. Training is provided. Join the
HOPE team. Call the church office or
email [email protected]
Others with Practical Encouragement If you’re a full-time caregiver and
could use a respite . . . that’s what
HOPE is for. Or if you’re facing a
health crisis and could use a little
guidance and support . . . that’s what
HOPE is for. Let us bring you a little
HOPE. Call the church office or email
[email protected]
MEN’S Ministries
visit rollinghills.org/care
Fri., May 29, 6:30-9 PM &
Sat., May 30, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Whether you want to join the
marriage support team at RHCC,
get equipped to help couples in
your community, or you just want
to strengthen your own marriage,
you’ll find this class completely
worthwhile! Only $10/couple
includes all materials, as well as
continental breakfast and lunch on
Saturday! Register online or at the
Marriage Ministries station.
visit rollinghills.org/mens-ministries
Baptism Dates
Men’s Group Adventures Is your Men’s Group ready for
some excitement and strengthened
friendships? Whether your guys are
looking for a one-day hiking trip or a
mini-retreat for a night or a weekend,
we’ve got adventure just waiting for
you! Contact Aimee Heck
Open Men’s Groups: Did you know
there are open Men’s Groups that
meet every day of the week? Several
new or expanding men’s groups are
now available. Check out a listing at
rollinghills.org/mens-groups, come by the
Men’s station or contact Dave Carr at
503-638-5900 · [email protected]
Join the growing 2009 Men’s Retreat
Leadership Team! Men, do you
love mountain biking, golf, X-box,
skeet shooting (we’ve got paintball
covered)...then join the Retreat
Planning team and help us make
this year’s retreat the best ever. Mark
your calendar for October 16-18.
Contact Chuck Dalby 503-631-2405
[email protected]
Fundraiser
503-638-5900 · [email protected]
Reach Ministries
Open House RHCC partners with
20+ missionaries. On Sunday, June 7,
12:30 PM in the Future Bookstore,
a few of them will be here to talk
about their ministries. Come learn
about and encourage our missionary
partners. Contact Terri Pace
[email protected]
Golf Tournaments
Sports Outreach Golf Scramble
& Dinner Auction to benefit
this RHCC-supported missions
organization.
Friday, June 5 · Rock Creek
Country Club
1 PM Shotgun Start.
Registration fee is $125 per person.
Contact Don Brenneman
503-579-3352
[email protected]
Transitional Youth Golf Tournament
Mon., July 20 · Oregon Golf Club
12 PM Shotgun Start.
Stop by the Men’s Ministries station
or contact Aimee Heck 503-638-5900
[email protected]
Ready to publicly declare your
faith through Baptism?
Mark your calendar
for the next opportunities.
SPRING
Adult Orientation Class
Sun., May 3, 12:45 PM
Future Bookstore
Church Baptism
Sun., May 17, 1:30 PM
Worship Center
SUMMER
River Baptism
Sun., August 16
For more information, visit
rollinghills.org/baptism
Terri Pace 503-638-5900
[email protected]
Writing and Culture
Connection meeting
Monday, May 18, 6:30 PM Conference Room All writers are invited to share
inspiration, encouragement,
connection, and publishing
opportunities.
Contact Cornelia 503-318-3480
[email protected]
High school
Ministries
visit hsmwired.com
High School Camp • July 12-17 Riverview Bible Camp in NE Wash.
This is an amazing week of connecting
with staff, friends & God! Sign up at
riverviewbiblecamp.com. Cost $290
High School MEETS: Amplify • Sundays @ 11am · FC
Axess • Wednesdays @ 7pm · FC
ZoeAnne Pilger 503-638-5900
[email protected]
Spaghetti feed
Sunday, May 31 • To fund
Scholarships for High School or
Jr. High Summer Camp
Location: Fellowship Center after
Sunday services
Tickets at the Student Ministries
station: $10/adults, $5/children 5-10,
$30/family, children under 5 free.
Adult Community
Groups Have you found your place in
the Rolling Hills family? Are you
discovering meaningful relationships?
Are you growing spiritually with
others? Our Community Groups
are center-stage in the ministry life
at Rolling Hills. Belonging to a
group makes the big church small!
Our adult small groups meet in
homes throughout our community
and experience life together in Jesus
Christ. JOINING or STARTING
a Community Group is one of the
most important steps you can make
as a participant of RHCC. For more
info, go to the CG station or email
Jennifer at
[email protected].
Jr. High Ministries visit 678live.com
Jr. High MEETS: Elevation • Sundays @ 11am, Back Rm
Fusion • Sundays @ 6:30pm, FC
Jr. High Camp Leader Training Sunday, May 17, 9-10 AM in the
basement.
Jr. High Camp • Aug. 2-7 A wonderful time for students to make
friends, connect with the ministry
and grow closer to God. Sign up at
678live.com. Cost - $365.
5th Grade Bowling Event Sunday, June 7, 12:30-4:30 PM. We
will meet in the Back Room for a pizza
lunch and games, then go bowling.
Cost: TBA. Registration forms at the
Back Rm or Student Ministries station.
Jr. High Camp Leaders Needed We are looking for adults to invest
in the lives of Jr. Highers. It’s an
experience you’ll never forget.
FUSION Finale Don’t miss our last
Fusion of the year on Sunday, May 3,
6:30-8:30 PM in the FC. This will be a
Meal Night.
Contact Jen about any of these great opportunities:
Jen Gulbrandson 503-638-5900 · [email protected]
Treehouse Children’s Ministries
Online registration for Camp Tilikum available NOW! On July 6-10, 1st-5th
graders (fall 2009) & their friends will head out to Tilikum for an AMAZING week
in God’s creation. Guaranteed to be a blast! Register at rollinghills.org/camp-tilikum
Next Home Court Advantage classes:
May 3 • Devotions in Motion for toddlers & parents
June 7 • Bedtime Rituals for 2’s & parents Don’t miss these interactive parent/
child classes designed to teach kids about spiritual matters.
Mon., May 18 · 6-7:30 PM • FREE family evening open to all Bridgeport
Elementary students and their families! PIZZA! PUPPETS! GAMES! SKITS!
MUSIC! Sponsored by Bridgeport Elementary in partnership with RHCC.
Questions? Contact Pastor Gary, [email protected]
May 31 is the next UNITED service for generations to worship together! Suitable
for kids kindergarten age and older.
Bug Safari PRESCHOOL VBS! Where kids catch the bug about God’s love! Join
the swarm July 28-30. Online registration begins May 15 at rollinghills.org/bug-safari.
Info available at [email protected].
RHCC Children’s Ministries can’t happen without help. TreeHouse commits
to teaching children about Jesus Christ in a fun, relational and safe setting.
We invite you to join us. There are dozens of ways and times to help. We’re
already planning for the new ministry year beginning Oct. 4! Explore TODAY
the possibilities at rollinghills.org/childrens-ministries or at TreeHouse Central.
Serve in the TREEHOUSE three times this summer while our leaders take
a break. Sign-up boards are located at Family Check-in (HUB) or go online to
rollinghills.org/childrens-ministries. Choose any three Sundays from June 21Sept. 27 and see if it’s not the most satisfying thing you do all summer!