http://www.upperroompa.org A church for not perfect people Sun, 02 May 2010 07:59:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The clothes we are receiving from this body has been such a blessing to our community. Needed men’s jeans plus shoes for men, women and children. All gently used clothes are always welcome. Drop them off at W.C. foyer bin or at the Admin Center. Also needed: 1 to 2 ... http://www.upperroompa.org/?p=1297 Urgently Needed! Nursery workers needed during the Upper Room service on Sat. night. Background checks required. For more info call the IBC office at 452-1585. http://www.upperroompa.org/?p=1294 Our stock of supplies for the Care Bags is running low. We need bottled water, trial-sized shampoo, toothpaste and soap. Protein items such as peanut butter, cheese or tuna and crackers packages. Items may be dropped at the Admin. Center or the Care Bag bins located in the WC and ... http://www.upperroompa.org/?p=1283 “Turned to me and be saved…for I am the Lord, and there is no other.” (Is. 45:22)  This is the theme of Isaiah:  “God saves sinners”. Isaiah was a prophet who recorded some remarkable prophecies centering on the coming of God's Messiah. The 53rd chapter of his prophecy is such a clear picture of ... http://www.upperroompa.org/?p=1273 April 23-25 at Fort Worden, Port Townsend. Online registration [here]. Mike and Andy Chinn speaking on "Being Intimate with God." http://www.upperroompa.org/?p=1267 Response Effort. These initial funds will go to address the immediate needs, namely medical care and food/water. More funds are desperately needed, so please DONATE TODAY. As we enter Day 3 of the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the overwhelming need remains. There are THREE ways you can help: GIVE – ... http://www.upperroompa.org/?p=1242 Starting on Feb. 14th, we will be having Art Azurdia, from Western Seminary, do a special four week series called, Connected Christianity.  This series is a clarion call to Christians to robustly engage with the world we live in for the sake of the gospel. It calls us to be ... http://www.upperroompa.org/?p=1234 Missional Opportunity.  Serenity House is trying to organize a “Warming Station” for the homeless. The hope is to have the Street Outreach Shelter (SOS, the drop-in overnight shelter) open during the day. The success of this depends entirely on the availability of volunteers to supervise folks. A training and guideline ... http://www.upperroompa.org/?p=1229 Outreach with Care Bags Care Bags were created this past summer by a group of people concerned about reaching out to those in need. Care Bags are small brown paper bags that hold a protein item, peanut butter crackers, individual fruit packs, dessert (like a cookie or pudding), toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, ... http://www.upperroompa.org/?p=1227 Biblical IBC 2010 Couples Retreat This year we are encouraging couples to sign up for the Family Life Marriage Conference Family Life Weekend to Remember. It is Friday–Sunday, February 26–28, at the Empress in Victoria, BC. Register with IBC by January 31, $178 per couple plus hotel, meals and ferry ... http://www.upperroompa.org/?p=1222