Thursday, March 08, 2012

Delight's Celebration and Pacificministries Korea Mongolia March UPDATE


Carlene:

Before Darrell leaves this Monday for Korea and Mongolia we have a weekend filled with activities to be together with you. Our hearts will be filled with joy celebrating together the life of our dear friend Delight Petersen who went to be with her Savior January 30, 2012.  Tears will flow as we let go of her earthly presence that touched our lives so much with wisdom and humor as she went about the Father's business caring for one another.  It's not an easy transition but God will give us the strength each step of the way.  Please pray for Bill and the immediate family as they prepare for this weekend of greeting many people who will be coming from near and far and please join us all at East Hill Church this Saturday at 10:30am.  May many who have not responded to His call say "yes" Saturday.

Since our set monthly time to gather for Worship at the River (WAR) falls on the day after Delight's celebration of life it seemed good to us to continue that celebration of life over to this Sunday March 11th at 4pm to share a meal together at the The Troutdale House in beautiful downtown Troutdale.  Many of Delight's family members will be attending Worship at the River so you will have opportunities to bless them in sharing your love for Delight and Bill if you were unable Saturday morning.  Worship will begin around 6pm to let the message of Christ dwell among us richly as we teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in our hearts. 

Two reminders of up and coming events:   

  • This Sunday at WAR we will take an offering for Pacificministries to send Darrell to Korea and Mongolia.  Bill Petersen writes: 

"Monday Darrell is leaving for his 3rd trip to Mongolia. As you can imagine there will not be any offerings from the native peoples. This is a pure ‘giving” trip for Darrell as was the India trip. We need to cover remaining expenses from India as well as the expenses concerning Mongolia. Please consider what you could give towards covering these expenses.  So, let’s join Darrell in this trip by giving generously.  Make your checks out to PacificMinistries and put them in the basket by the front door this Sunday at WAR or fell free to usePAYPAL or major credit card for tax deductible contribution. Thanks for your help.  Bill Petersen

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  • April 8th is Easter.  We are canceling WAR.  Instead we will celebrate a Passover Sader Dinner Friday night April 6, 2012 at The Troutdale House.  Again.  April WAR has been moved from Sunday the 8th to Friday the 6th so we can celebrate Passover together.  A donation of $10 is suggested and please reserve your place by replying to pacificministries@gmail.com.  Limited room.  More information to come.  

Darrell:

We were incredibly blessed to host Rodrick Gilbert for several days in Port Townsend and in Portland. During informal meal time gatherings in homes and restaurants we were encouraged and challenged.  We gave Rodrick nearly $2400 for his ministry!  I will update ministry trip events but please pray for:

  1. Travel connections Seoul and Beijing and Mongolia
  2. Divine relational meetings filled with a spirit of wisdom and revelation
  3. Physical Health (I am still recovering from nasty cold/cough)
  4. Wisdom and protection for Carlene (she is still healing from a foot tendon issue)