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(= 503-530-0035) Revgwen7@msn.com

Gwen’s Note

George Bernar= d Shaw said, “Some look at things that are, and ask why. I drea= m of things that never were and ask why not?” Which category do= you land in? Honestly, I land in the first category. I look at= things that are, and ask why, MOST of the time. I am not much of a d= reamer. Dreaming is out of my comfort zone. If someone starts t= o talk to me about their dreams, I’m thinking to myself, how are you = going to do that? What steps are you taking? Dreams scare me a = little. They usually sound too good to be true.

= We all need dreams. And I think we all have them! I dream of li= ving in the country. I dream of getting married again someday. = I dream of leading us into even more health and vitality as a congregation.= I dream of remodeling the fellowship hall. I dream of starting= another worship service. I dream of the day when war is no longer an= option. Then I think to myself, that’s enough dreaming, I bett= er start doing! And I’m back down on earth, plunking away at my= to-do list and everyday tasks.

= We need dreamers. Life would not be full of possibilities without dre= amers. It takes courage, passion, and willingness to risk to realize = our dreams. It also takes skillful and courageous leadership. A= Leadership Institute will be held during Annual Conference in Salem, on Fr= iday, June 11^th= , led by the Rev. Adam Hamilton. I hope some of you will consider att= ending this institute. It will only cost $25 and a whole day of your = time. Let me know if you are interested and I will help you get regis= tered. Maybe we will have enough people to take the bus!

&= nbsp; See you in church!

&n= bsp; &n= bsp; &nb= sp; Peace, <\_~ =

= Gwen // ||

UMW

The Finance Committee is please= d to report that giving levels continue to match our 2010 budget. Tha= nk you to all who make this happen. And a special thank you to the ES= L program for its contribution in March. We are truly a blessed congr= egation.

Jeff Grimm Chair, Finance= Committee

Finance Corner

Creation Vacation 2010

   &= nbsp; You ar= e invited to volunteer as a Family Friend this summer for Creatio= n Vacation, a three day camp experience for low-income families in Western = Washington County. WWC CV dates are July 8th through the 10th at Camp Magruder, near Rockaway Beach= on the coast.
      A cooperative effort between Camp and Retr= eat Ministries, local UMCs and non-profit housing organizations, CV allows = families that wouldn't ordinarily have the time or resources for a vacation= to spend some time in a beautiful, restful place together, and provides an= opportunity for United Methodists to build relationships with great famili= es from their own communities. Last year's WWC participants were the = families of promotores (community liaisons) at Bienestar, an organizat= ion that provides housing and great comprehensive services for low-income L= atino families. Thankfully, we'll be working again this year with thi= s great agency!
      While at camp, each family is assigned a F= amily Friend, a volunteer that spends time with that family and is as prese= nt with them during their time at camp as the family would like. This= means that you, the Family Friend, might accompany them at meals, in the c= raft cabin, or on walks on the beach. You might help a kid with arche= ry or walk alongside a donkey carrying a little one. You might visit = with a mom or dad over coffee or sing songs around the campfire. You'= d stay in a cabin with other volunteers, not with kids.
      Family Friends are invited to contribute t= oward room and board costs to help subsidize the participation of families,= but no contribution is required for your participation! All levels of camping exper= ience and Spanish language ability are welcome--from zero to 100% fluency!&= nbsp; :) Creation Vacation has become one of my favorite times of the= year! I guarantee that you will be changed by the families and and t= hat Creation Vacation (continued)

they will be change= d by you! Please let me know as soon as possible if

you'd = like to reserve your place as a

Family Friend and p= ass this invitation on to others in your congregation that would make great= Family Friends.
For more about Creation Vacation, check ou= t the OR-ID Conference camping website: gocamping.org/crea= tionvacation. = ;

&= nbsp; What else do you need to know to make the choice?? Let me= know! We'd love to have you!

Peace to you, Mira = Conklin 503-828-7444 miraconklin@yahoo.= com

Active Retirees Event

= Active Retirees will be visiting Willamette View Retirement Facility on Fri= day, April 30. Dale and Carla Harris are hosting this tour and lunch = of their new home. Meet in the Plaza Sunroom at 11:30. Lunch wi= ll be served at noon and costs $9.25 per person. They need to know th= e exact number of meals by April 22^nd. If you are= planning to attend contact Dale or Carla before that date. Sign-ups are in= the Fellowship Hall. Instructions to the facility are availabl= e. More information is on the website www.hillsboroumc.org. Scr= oll down until you see the Active Retiree’s link. For more info= rmation contact the Dale or Carla.

= ; Tickets are now av= ailable for the UMW Mothers & Others Dessert to be held Wednesday, May = 5, at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $5 per person. Ticke= ts will be available after church each Sunday in April, while the supply la= sts.

All women and children in the ch= urch are invited to attend and to bring their neighbors and friends for an = evening of fellowship and entertainment. The theme for the evening is= "Tell Me A Story." A professional storyteller, Pearl Steinberg, = will present stories aimed for both children and adults. Childcare is avail= able for very young children.

Claeys Catering will provide a g= ourmet dessert, which will be served by members of the Gentry. Jim Claeys h= as catered this event for the past two years to rave reviews.

Those involved in the planning f= or this event include Linda Clarkson, who designed the posters and tickets;= Marlene Leffel, Betty Alexander and Rhoda Laws, decorations; and Carla Har= ris, chair.

Top of the Hill group to go Underground

= The Top of the Hill group will be exploring the more sordid side of Portlan= d on a walking tour of the Portland underground on Sunday April 25. The tou= r begins at 2:00 in Old Town and lasts about 2 ½ hours. The cost is = $19 per person. Please RSVP to Linda Clarkson by April 18 to reserve your s= pot on the tour (lcclarkson@aol.com 503-640-5564)

Community Concert April 25th

Accoustic Amore (de= sired spelling) will be Hillsboro Community Concerts presentation Sunday, A= pril 25, at 7 p.m. Champion fiddler Carol Ann Wheeler plays in a grou= p with two violins and a guitar. Free to public with donations invite= d. Light refreshments served.

Spring Planning, Planting and $crip

= Do you find yourself eyeballing the yard and making a list? Or are yo= u the type who wanders into the garden section of your favorite home outlet= and just start filling the cart? Either way, the “yardscape= 221; shopping becomes easier if you happen to have a little $= crip in your wallet.&n= bsp; Think Fred Meyers, Lowe’s, Home Depot, your favorite bookstore (= idea shopping is good!), or even Walgreens (in case you become overly= enthusiastic and your muscles remind you of your physical age).

= Stop by the $= crip Table in the Fell= owship Hall after worship and we will help you get started with $= crip. We do have= limited quantities of some of your favorite vendors on hand. Or, we = can help you order for pick-up the next Sunday. Don’t forget, n= ot only are you helping yourself, you are helping people all over the world= when you shop with $= crip.

Cards, Blessings and New Beginnings

= Women’s Evening Fellowship is fairly new on the Hillsboro UMC scene &= #8211; only 20 years old. But in that time we have sent hundreds of c= ard, shared our concern and delight with members, friends and those for who= m you have expressed concern. Now we’re ready for a new beginni= ng – a new study book, and your company.

= Women’s Evening Fellowship meets at 7:30 in the evening the second an= d fourth Mondays of each month. We welcome anyone who wants to know t= he congregation better through ministry and who is interested in brief, no-= prep bible study. Please contact Susan Jensen at the $= crip Table any Sunday = or give her a call: 503-648-3040.

Camping Sunday May 2nd

Be sure to mark your calendars f= or Camping Sunday. We will have lunch in the fellowship hall after Wo= rship. If you would like to donate hot dogs or buns please bring them= to church by April 25th and put them in the freezer in the kitchen.=

There will be camping information to learn about and catalogs t= o take home.

This is YOUR newsletter.

Deadline for May 1 Edition is Wednesday, April 21<= /p>

at Noon. E-mail articles to: laura@hill= sboroumc.org