Active Retirees and friends will have a "guided birding tour" at Jackson Bottom Wetlands on Thursday, June 26. Meet at the church at 8:15 a.m. and we'll begin with breakfast at Elmers Restaurant. Bring binoculars is have them. Contact Bev and Gary Mohnkern at 503-648-1910 if you have questions.

On Sunday, June 22 we will be receiving people into membership at HUMC. If you would like to join in fellowship with this congregation please let Fred Kane or Linda Baker know so we can make the appropriate arrangements.

If you were a Secret Encourager who was unable to attend the breakfast on June 8, please reveal yourselves to your special teacher or staff member. There are also a couple of gifts on the ledge outside the main office, one from Mac McCallum and the other from Karen Forsyth to their Secret Encourager.

We had a break-in and burglary over a week ago at the church. A stained glass window in the sanctuary was broken as well as the office inside window. A laptop computer was stolen from the Vineyard Church storage container. The police are investigating.

The Trustees plan to install an alarm system with cameras and motion detectors since this is one in a series of thefts. We will also be cutting back rhododendrons on the east side of the sanctuary.

Students will be washing cars on Sunday, June 22nd. Parents are needed to help with this one!We'll be about washing 3-4 cars at a time in teams with adult drivers moving cars into position during the Sunday service. All money raised will go to support the Colorado Mission Trip July 2-14, 2003.

Students in grade 6-12 are invited to an "all-youth" pool party at the Perry Home on Wednesday, June 25th from 4-6 PM. If you plan on attending please bring a cold liter of soda, chips, or a dip to share. The Perry's live at 828 SE 39th Ct. in Hillsboro.

Adult chaperones are needed for extra eyes on the pool. Please contact Trevor if you are able to help at 503-680-0297.

Vacation Bible School will jazz up your summer on Aug. 4-7. "The Best Present Ever" will reveal Jesus as the gift of love, joy, peace and hope. The program is designed for children 4 years through 6th grade, Jr. and Sr. High youth will engage in hands-on-mission projects through out the week. Child care will be provided for children 3 years and younger for ministry team members only. Cost is $10 per child or $30 per family.

We are in need of additional teacher helpers, so call Linda Baker at 503-640-1775 or email her at linda@hillsboroumc.org. We'll need lots of angels, shepherds and wise men and women.