Why Marshall High School?
Marshall High struggles with a high drop out rate (43% per year), with kids that are below national averages for reading (43%) and math (32%).  We want to be a blessing to these at-risk youth in Portland, and to communities in need, by doing self-less acts of charity on their behalf.

Who will be there?
Families with young children, our High Schoolers, the men’s group, members of serving teams, our friends at Portland Leadership — anyone who wants to join in a fun and easy morning and be a blessing in unexpected ways.  The more people, the more fun and lighter workload we’ll have.

Where is it? 3905 SE 91st, Portland, OR  (click here for map and directions).  Park in the main parking lot and meet at the entrance to the school.  We’ll have refreshments for you.

Is it safe?
This will be a very safe activity, on the grounds of Marshall High School.   They are thrilled to have us as they are all trying to rebuild their under-served community.  We’ll work together as a team, and we recommend that you bring light work gloves for sanitary purposes.

What will happen when I get there?
Bring your light work gloves, and we’ll have trash bags for you to pick up trash and weeds on the property.  We’ll have a time of prayer for this community and for the students and families of this school.  When we’re done andif you’d like to participate, we will journey to the Young Family Hope House (less than a mile away) and pray for the work that will happen there.

What is the Hope House?
This is a home purchased and sponsored by Paul and Kim Young (author of the bestselling novel, The Shack) for at-risk and homeless teens in the Portland area.  We are helping to fix up this home and ready it for homeless youth to move in starting July 1, 2010.

Who do I contact if I have questions?
Barb Laughlin at barb_laugh@hotmail.com

Date: Wednesday, February 24th
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Willamette Christian Church Lobby (front entry)

The High School group will meet from 7:00-9:00pm in Phase II, as we do weekly.

No need to RSVP (unless you want to) — just come and bring other parents too.

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Sponsors/Partners:

If you could ask God one question and you knew it would be answered, what would it be?

Christianity Explored gives you time and space to explore the big questions of life. It’s relaxed and informal. You don’t need to know anything about the Bible.

You can ask any question you want, or just sit and listen. It’s up to you.

When | Sundays, 5:30-7:00pm beginning January 24th

Where | in the multipurpose room of Willamette Christian Church

We start by sharing dinner and lead into discussion from there. Feel free to bring a friend. There is no cost to participate, and a full kids program is provided up to age 10.

Sign-up to participate or volunteer to help:

or call (503) 656-2328

Email xe@willamettechurch.com to find out more

Check out the video featured in this weekend’s services:

WCC Staff Runaway Interviews from Willamette Christian Church on Vimeo.