News http://pumpchurch.org/index.php/news/ Read PUMP news/blog, events, and browse our PUMP Action newsletter archives. en kristi@pumpchurch.org Copyright 2008 2008-01-09T19:42:00-05:00 PUMP is Hiring a PSP Executive Director http://pumpchurch.org/index.php/weblog/pump_is_hiring_a_psp_executive_director/ We are excited to announce that we are looking for an Executive Director to take the lead for our PUMP Summer Program. PUMPLog We are excited to announce that we are looking for an Executive Director to take the lead for our PUMP Summer Program. Click here for more information.

Due to technical problems, if you sent an inquiry email from the website about either the Executive Director or the internship positions between January 1st - January 8th, please resend your inquiry again. Thank you & sorry for the inconvenience!

]]> 2008-01-09T19:42:00-05:00 Sending the Martins http://pumpchurch.org/index.php/weblog/sending_the_martins/ PUMP has sent another family to spread the news of the Gospel to the far reaches of the world. In December, Andrew, Aimee Jo, & Anaiah Martin moved to Fort Portal, Uganda, East Africa to work with the exciting mission efforts that are growing there. PUMPLog PUMP has sent another family to spread the news of the Gospel to the far reaches of the world. In December, Andrew, Aimee Jo, & Ananiah Martin moved to Fort Portal, Uganda, East Africa to work with the exciting mission efforts that are growing there. Andrew & Aimee Jo first joined PUMP as interns from Cascade College in our second year of ministry. They quickly became integral to the work in Northeast Portland, living in the neighborhood, hosting a Life Group, directing PSP, teaching classes, and living the gospel of Jesus. Although we are personally heartbroken to be so far from them, we are thrilled that the Martins are choosing to impact the Kingdom in a mission field that has grown in the hearts of PUMP over the years with many of our members taking short-term mission trips there in the years past. They join Jeff & Cheryl Cash, along with the Cashes four children, who have been in Fort Portal for eleven years.

We love you Andrew, Aimee Jo, & Anaiah and pray God's greatest blessings on you!

]]> 2008-01-02T18:49:00-05:00 TLC Sunday http://pumpchurch.org/index.php/weblog/tlc_sunday/ Sunday, October 28th is TLC (Together with Love in Christ), the annual gathering for Portland/Vancouver Churches of Christ at the Oregon Convention Center. Events Sunday, October 28th is TLC (Together with Love in Christ), the annual gathering for Portland/Vancouver Churches of Christ at the Oregon Convention Center. Praise starts at 9:30. Those of you signed up to drive vans that Sunday can expect a phone call from me this week about our plan for community children. This year the TLC committee is asking everyone to bring a few cans of food for a food drive to help feed the hungry in the Portland/Vancouver area. There will be boxes placed just inside all the entrances to our ballroom. Imagine what an impact we can make in our city when we all work together in unity!

More on the TLC blog.

]]> 2007-10-21T21:26:00-05:00 PUMP Fall Feast http://pumpchurch.org/index.php/weblog/pump_fall_feast/ Bring your appetite Wednesday, October 24 at 6:00 p.m. to the PUMP house. PUMPLog New members Tim and Cheryl Russell are hosting a Fall Feast potluck and you are invited! Bring your appetite Wednesday, October 24 at 6:00 p.m. to the PUMP house. The Russells will be cooking up authentic Mexican dishes; bring whatever food you like to compliment. They are also planning to lead games for the children. Children are encouraged to dress up in costumes. The party is in lieu of life groups on that Wednesday night.

]]> 2007-10-14T21:03:00-05:00 PUMP Summer Program 2007 Slideshow http://pumpchurch.org/index.php/weblog/pump_summer_program_2007_slideshow/ Bug Hunt! See what 2007's program was like. Videos PSP 2007

]]> 2007-09-01T02:55:00-05:00 PUMP VBS 2007 Video http://pumpchurch.org/index.php/weblog/pump_vbs_2007_video/ PUMP VBS 2007 - a video. PUMPLog, Events, Videos

A slideshow of PUMP's 2007 VBS - with a great big pile of help from Houston, Texas!

]]> 2007-07-02T06:43:00-05:00 Readers Needed! http://pumpchurch.org/index.php/weblog/readers_needed/ The PUMP Summer Program needs you to help individual children and small groups in our Reading Program. Come to Mallory Church of Christ on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday from July 9 through August 1, 9:00-11:00 a.m. PUMPLog The PUMP Summer Program needs you to help individual children and small groups in our Reading Program. Come to Mallory Church of Christ on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday from July 9 through August 1, 9:00-10:30 a.m. Each volunteer is provided with excellent curriculum and tons of support and encouragement! During the small group reading program volunteers read a book to the group together, help children read their own books and journal their ideas, and facilitate reading enhancement activities. If you prefer to help children one on one, you will use the same curriculum as the small groups with one child who could benefit from individualized attention and support in their reading endeavors.

This program is invaluable for helping children maintain their reading levels between school years! Studies show that many low-income children do not have opportunity to read with adults at home either because books are not readily available or because the adults within a given home are working or have multiple children or generations for which they need to give care. You can make a difference!

It's easy! It's fun! Why don't you give it a try?

]]> 2007-06-25T21:43:01-05:00 Hero Week! http://pumpchurch.org/index.php/weblog/hero_week/ This week PUMP is enjoying its first ever VBS at home! PUMPLog This week PUMP is enjoying its first ever VBS at home! Several lovely families from the West Houston Church of Christ traveled across the country to transform the PUMP house into Rock City where we are discovering the amazing stories of Daniel, Jonah, Esther, and other heroes of faith! We are enjoying this week of teaching and playing with the children and teens who attend PUMP all year.

]]> 2007-06-25T21:15:00-05:00 Happy Father’s Day! http://pumpchurch.org/index.php/weblog/happy_fathers_day/ PUMP honors our fathers and mentors on Father's Day. Photos, Videos Father's Day slideshow

]]> 2007-06-24T07:34:00-05:00 Summer Coordinator Hire http://pumpchurch.org/index.php/weblog/summer_coordinator_hire/ PUMP is excited to announce the addition of Kenli Edwards, who will be serving as our Summer Coordinator for 2007! PUMPLog PUMP is excited to announce the addition of Kenli Edwards, who will be serving as our Summer Coordinator for 2007! Kenli is a 2005 graduate of Abilene Christian University who currently resides in Burleson, Texas, just outside of Fort Worth. She works as a track and basketball coach, as well as a substitute teacher at Southwest Christian School. Kenli has extensive experience as a mentor with young people and as a leader with peers. A few years ago she even led an ACU Spring Break Campaign trip to PUMP! We are extremely thrilled to have her experience and heart as she helps lead our summer activities. Along with serving with the church, she will primarily be responsible for PSP and our great intern team. Drop her a note through the website if you'd like to give her a little encouragement - Northwest style!

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