You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgivings to Godthrough us; for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11-12 The eight recipients of the 2024 Thank Offering grants provide a variety … [Read more…]
Wy’East Veteran’s Shelter Mission Project Wy’east is Portland’s first 24/7 Veteran-priority shelter, and the evolution of Do Good Multnomah’ first ever program that began in 2016. It houses 90 male-identifying participants, the majority of whom are Veterans. Participants have access to laundry, showers, secure storage for belongings, and a consistent bed each night. Daily homemade … [Read more…]
Every Friday from 1:30 to 3 pm, the Groceries 4 Grout food pantry sets up along SE 34th Ave, offering lots of nutritious foods for those visiting the pantry. September was watermelon month. The pantry distributed 3638 pounds of watermelon. The number of people served is up 39% over last year. September food pantry stats:
Three members of KPC PW joined three other women from the Presbytery of the Cascades to attend the 2024 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women in St. Louis in August. The Gathering featured worship, singing, inspiring and challenging speakers, feasting, and meeting new and old friends. The theme this year was “Do Everything in Love,” based … [Read more…]
The saying goes “When one door closes, another door opens.” Unfortunately, the doors at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church are closing in mid-September. The congregation of Holy Trinity have graciously gifted their beautiful Allen Organ to Kenilworth. With the help of Gentle John Moving, Allison and Alan, Rick and Laura, the organ was moved into the … [Read more…]
Folding tables, pop-up tents, and chairs are available for use by members of KPC for private events provided they are returned in good condition by Friday morning at 8 am. These items are reserved for Groceries 4 Grout every Friday from 8 am until 3 pm. A sign out sheet will be made available near … [Read more…]
As the school year begins, the pantry hours will be later and longer to allow families with children at Grout to visit the pantry. During the summer months, G4G: If you would like to support the ministry of Groceries 4 Grout, please use the Give Now button on the home page. Please select Groceries 4 … [Read more…]
We will meet in person on Wednesday, September 25, 7 pm at the home of Paul and Nancy Discussion will focus on the relationship between work and reward. A quote from author Annie Dillard and a Z magazine article titled “On Rewarding People for Talent and Hard Work” will be used as discussion starters. A … [Read more…]
Through our gifts to the Peace & Global Witness Offering, Kenilworth is joining with others to make a greater impact in our world. A gift to this offering enables the church to promote the Peace of Christ by addressing systems of conflict and injustice across the world, as well as right here at home. This … [Read more…]
Rick and Barb will host the next “Hot Topic” discussion, Wednesday July 24 at 7 pm in their home. All are invited to join the discussion. This month’s topic is based on an article from the January 2024 issue of Christian Century magazine entitled “Worshipping at the Church of Taylor.” Copies of this article can … [Read more…]