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New Foursquare President
June 2nd, 2010
Glenn C. Burris Jr. Selected as New Foursquare President
On Tuesday, June 1, Glenn C. Burris Jr. was selected as Foursquare’s new president by leaders attending Foursquare’s annual convention in Atlanta.
On Tuesday, June 1, Glenn C. Burris Jr. was selected as the next president of The Foursquare Church at Connection 2010, which is currently being held in Atlanta. The licensed ministers and registered delegates voted by written ballot at the annual convention as prescribed by the Foursquare bylaws.
As Glenn responded to his selection as president, Dennis Easter, senior pastor of Portland Foursquare Church in Oregon, prayed over him, encouraging Glenn to “be strong and courageous, for the Lord will be with you wherever you will go.”
Statesman Journal: Sunday Profile
May 23rd, 2010
Sunday Profile: Craig Oviatt
By Ruth Liao of the Statesman Journal
May 23, 2010
On a recent Friday, Craig Oviatt steers a small white box truck to an apartment complex in the Edgewater neighborhood of West Salem.
Led by a parade of waist-high children, Craig knocks on neighbors’ doors, greeting tenants by name and telling them he had arrived: “free clothes — ropa gratis.” Several teen boys run up to Craig to help unload the truck. Within minutes, tables are assembled in the parking lot, covered with donated clothing, toys and assorted household objects.
Though it may seem like a contradiction, this outreach pastor for West Salem Foursquare Church dislikes religion and charity. Instead, Craig believes in relationships, especially the big one: with God. “If you walk up to a stranger and say, ‘Here’s a coat,’ that’s charity,” Craig says. “If you know where they grew up, their brothers’, sisters’ names, and give them a coat — that’s helping a friend.”
To read this four page article download the following PDF: SJArticle-5230328
or go to http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20100523/NEWS/5230328/1001
Keeping the Light on For God
March 15th, 2010
I have been reading the Book of Exodus lately. In it we discover such great detail regarding the construction, décor, and maintenance of the temple of the Lord. If you’ve ever read through Exodus, then you too have discovered the incredible minutia. Frankly, it can be a bit mind-numbing. Every detail has a corresponding detail. Everything has a purpose and a place – it’s amazing and awe-inspiring, yet, it can be overwhelming. Read the full post »
SFMC Blessings and Expansion
March 2nd, 2010
The Salem Free Medical Clinic focuses on bringing hope and health to our community as an expression of Christ’s love. Here is an article about the clinic from the Statesman Journal.
The Salem Free Medical Clinic will now offer clinics every Saturday of the month through its two locations.
Seeing Miracles (From RETHINK Magazine)
January 28th, 2010
This article was originally written by Craig Oviatt for Rethink Magazine January/February Edition.
