Greatest Generation

Greatest Generation

All Church Bunco

Ready to fight the winter blues? It's time for Bunco! Bunco is a great social game of dice, chance, and more fun than should be legally allowed. Beginners and experienced are welcome. Light appetizers will be provided. Sign-up begins January 29. Childcare not provided.

When: Friday, February 17, 6:30 - 10:00 pm
Where: Life Church Cafe
Cost: $5.00, payable at sign-up

Upcoming Activities

March 31: Egg Stuffing Potluck (Noon)
April 21: Tulip Festival (Woodburn, OR)
May 7-11: Teacher Appreciation Week
June 16: Lunch at Multnomah Falls
July 8: Landmarks of the Gorge Cruise
August: Concert in the Park (TBD)
September 9: BBQ at the Bellish's
October: Pastor Appreciation Month
November 9: All Church Bunco (6:30 pm)
December 8: Christmas Celebration (Noon)
February 15: All Church Bunco (6:30 pm)
Note: Dates and Times are tentative

Domestic Violence

This year the Greatest Generation would like to draw attention to domestic violence in Washington County and to support local resources supporting individuals impacted by it. We begin this effort by sponsoring a drive to collect items needed by individuals seeking shelter and protection from domestic violence. This drive will occur in conjunction with the Bunco sign-up and event. Information and items to be sought or dropped off will be available at the Bunco sign-up table on January 29, February 5 and 12, as well as at Bunco on February 17. Please join us in touching the lives of those in our community that are hurting.

Words to Live By

The most destructive habit Worry
The greatest joy Giving
The greatest loss Loss of Self Respect
The most satisfying Helping Others
Ugliest personality trait Selfishness
Most endangered species Dedicated Leaders
Our greatest natural resource Our Youth
The greatest "shot in the arm" Encouragement
The greatest problem to overcome Fear
The most effective sleeping pill Peace of Mind
The most crippling failure disease Excuses
The most powerful force in life Love
The most dangerous pariah A Gossiper
The world's most incredible computer The brain
The worst thing to be without Hope
The deadliest weapon The Tongue
The two most power-filled words "I Can"
The greatest asset Faith
The most worthless emotion Self-pity
The most beautiful attire Smile
The most prized possession Intergrity
The most powerful Prayer
channel of communication
The most contagious spirit Enthusiasm

New Year's Resolution

I've tried to find a suitable exercise video for women my age, but they haven't made one called "Buns of Putty."

POLST

Life is filled with decisions. Some are easy, some are hard. One of the hardest decisions is not of our choosing nor about you. Often a spouse, a child, or a friend is left with the hardest decisions...about you. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and physicians are required by law to pursue every possible measure to extend a life. In some situations these professionals may turn to family members or even close friends to determine your preference in just how far they need to go. Even when family knows your desire, their love may be too great to honor your wishes.

"Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) orders are well known but are frequently ignored or insufficient. Advanced Directives are good and still recommended, but are frequently unknown or unavailable.

Oregon has led the nation in the development of the Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) specifying an individual's preferences regarding Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), the desired level of Medical Interventions, use of antibiotics, and artificially administered nutrition. The form is completed by your doctor and you. Both of you sign the agreement (required) and you take it home. It's suggested the POLST document by readily visible and available, perhaps on a refrigerator or other obvious locations, so it may be accessed in an emergency situation and EMT's or family can make sure the POLST document travels with you to any hospital or care situation. For more info, talk to your health professional.

God's Word for Today

"But Jesus said, 'Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.'" - Matthew 19:14

Birthdays

CC Honeycutt - January 19
Joe Dull - January 23
Leon Grant - February 13
Joe Thomas - February 16
Aileen Gunderson - March 1
Fabian Valenzuela - March 10
Bonnie Combs - March 24
Connie Gill - March 24

Anniversaries

Dwight and Wyonia Conkle - February 11
Fabian and Mary Ann Valenzuela - March 10
Terry and Dee Wilson - March 27

Planning Team

Michael and Nyla Bellish
Art & Chris Lentz
Bonnie Combs
Grace Dempsey
Larry & Judy Harris
Priscilla Lagmay
Ofelia Marks
Rose Canela