Blog entries

Pastor Jerry’s Response to the Chemeketa Vote

Rich Lee — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:15:31 +0100

All along in this process the church leadership has known our duty was to bring an opportunity to the body to purchase the 5 acres and 2 buildings on the Chemeketa Campus. We used 4 Town Hall meetings, all 3 services on Sunday July 24th, an 8 page handout and the internet to spread the word on this opportunity. As our tradition has always done, we trusted the Holy Spirit to guide the votes of our people and the people have made it clear: we will not be purchasing Chemeketa at this time in ourRead More...

Good Things 5-26-2010

Rich Lee — Wed, 26 May 2010 23:04:17 +0100

GOOD THINGS are happening at Church On The Hill. Send stories to jmoen@hillchurch.com.

5/26/10

We hosted District Assembly this last week. The good thing is . . . we impacted the Oregon Pacific District

Terri Sharp is a full time volunteer, oversees iServe, and recruited over 250 volunteers for the event. She said: "It was a blast watching COTH "pour" out the love of Christ on EVERYONE! All that volunteered that day made it the highest priority to receive and embrace theRead More...

GOOD THINGS 4-5-10

Rich Lee — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:27:22 +0100

GOOD THINGS are happening at Church On The Hill. Send stories to jmoen@hillchurch.com.

4/5/10

We held 5 mid-week services during ‘Holy Week’ (the week before Easter) and averaged 325 people per service. What is amazing is how many people said their understanding & appreciation for the week skyrocketed. Praise God for the growth He brings to all who seek Him.
Easter Sunday was a great day, with people surrendering their lives to Christ, others making commitmRead More...

GOOD THINGS - 3-29-10

Rich Lee — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:22:57 +0100

GOOD THINGS are happening at Church On The Hill. Send stories to jmoen@hillchurch.com.

3/29/10

A couple in their 60’s said in all the years they have been Christians they have never been given the chance to learn about the week Jesus died like this current chance. They are planning to attend every night this week and see what they can learn.
The 400 or so people who were at Christ in the Passover last night were quite impressed with Yoel Ben David, the Jewish man who Read More...

GOOD THINGS 3-22-2010

Rich Lee — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

GOOD THINGS are happening at Church On The Hill. Send stories to jmoen@hillchurch.com.

3/22/10

Pastor Dale Collver heard of a need out in the community. He asked for our ‘Helping Hands’ team to unload some moving trucks. Nine of our people showed up and moved this family in, making an incredible impression and there is now another family being drawn towards COTH
Deficit is shrinking - $85K to $58K to $38K to $22K– that is the journey from 1/31 to 3/21. This fRead More...

GOOD THINGS 3-16-10

Rich Lee — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

GOOD THINGS are happening at Church On The Hill. Send stories to jmoen@hillchurch.com.

3/16/10

Deficit is shrinking - $85K to $58K to $38K – that is the journey from 1/31 to 3/14. God really is having His way with our church which shows He is having His way with US!
The baptisms this past Sunday (7 took that step of faith) were quite moving as the testimonies were read. Mom’s & Dads rejoicing over their kids step of faith and a grown son rejoicing over his parentRead More...

GOOD THINGS 03-08-2010

Rich Lee — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:37:24 +0100

GOOD THINGS are happening at Church On The Hill. Send stories to jmoen@hillchurch.com.

3/08/10

Our deficit has been reduced from $85,000 to about $58,000. WE have 3 weeks of offerings to zero it out. While 407 of us are giving extra the pastors are doing what they have done all year long - held the line on expenditures the best we know how. We will make it - We rock!.
Jon found Christ and COTH several years ago. His daughter, Monica, came to live with Read More...

GOOD THINGS 1/11/2010

Rich Lee — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

GOOD THINGS are happening at Church On The Hill. Send stories to jmoen@hillchurch.com.

1/11/10

Yesterday I met with about 20 key leaders in our various Recovery Ministries. That team will take the whole world for Christ, not just Yamhill County. What a great group of people.
The Sportsman Show team is rolling out plans for a fantastic show on June 19th & 20th. What a great group of people to bring back a great way to connect people with one another.
We just hosted a Teen BiRead More...

GOOD THINGS 1/04/2010

Rich Lee — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

GOOD THINGS are happening at Church On The Hill. Send stories to jmoen@hillchurch.com.

1/4/10

Jim Fuller says, “One year ago I was a total crying wreck. Things in my life are way, way better. There is hope, love and peace in my life as I began my new walk with Jesus and with this godly church family."
Beth & Andrew Eddings say [about FPU], “We paid off a little over $20,000 in 18 months and have about one-third of our emergency fund funded. Dave's principles are Read More...

GOOD THINGS 12-30-2009

Rich Lee — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Christmas comes once a year and we maximize its impact every time. Tree of Hope enabled us to give gifts to 692 people (each child on the list received 2 gifts).

Since Tree of Hope led us to give 19% of those to people in our church, that means 81% went to outreach families. That seems like a healthy ratio of caring for those outside the church.

The generosity of our people is not new but it still kind of rocks my world when we finish a big project like this. You all rock!

GOOD THINGS 12-08-09

Rich Lee — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:36:29 +0100

GOOD THINGS are happening at Church On The Hill. Send stories to jmoen@hillchurch.com.

12/08/09

Denny Elmer: Is pleased a former employee found help at CR and has been attending church here for 6 months.
Gary Mahe: Is quite happy to see so many small groups truly ministering to one another.
Bob Blechman: Is amazed that we are growing in numbers, the giving is up and the 8:00am service is so alive.
Mark Lawrence: Is very impressed how we all ministered to & supported Cher BaileRead More...

GOOD THINGS 11-12-09

Rich Lee — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:21:44 +0100

GOOD THINGS are happening at Church On The Hill. Send stories to jmoen@hillchurch.com.

11/12/09

After the Peru team shared yesterday in all 3 services, our special offering brought in over $8,000 for Peru. We were hoping for part of $3,500! We are an amazing church because we have an amazing God!
Nearly a dozen people have already said they want to go to Peru in August of 2010. That trip will depart the Thursday after the 10th annualRead More...

GOOD THINGS 10-12-09

Rich Lee — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:28:35 +0100

GOOD THINGS are happening at Church On The Hill. Send stories to jmoen@hillchurch.com.

10/12/09

Yamhill County recently invited our Hope on the Hill staff to present our programs to all the parole and probation officers. They want to partner with us in helping people in our county.
After living together for years, a couple recently decided to separate and get counseling and get married, before moving back in. Their new faith in Christ had a part in that decision.
We have received Read More...

GOOD THINGS 10-06-09

Rich Lee — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:06:45 +0100

GOOD THINGS are happening at Church On The Hill. Send stories to jmoen@hillchurch.com.

10/06/09

Todd says he is no longer going to hide his faith where he works.
Mike has fully surrendered his life to God and believes he just dealt a defeating blow to the devil.
Richard started coming to church here 4 months ago. Four weeks ago he got his mom, wife and kids to start coming. His wife accepted Christ as her own savior on her fourth week here.
Stewart wants to know in advance, the scRead More...

GOOD THINGS 9-28-09

Rich Lee — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:10:20 +0100

GOOD THINGS are happening at Church On The Hill. Send stories to jmoen@hillchurch.com.

9/28/09

I have been flooded with emails, calls and texts of people who are praying for me and our church. It is a GOOD THING when a pastor feels like he is not alone, but rather joined by hundreds of people who are pulling together.
Our district superintendent has been very proud of how we all are responding to this lawsuit. He sees we are acting as a true Christian church ought to act – mRead More...

GOOD THINGS 9-22-09

Rich Lee — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:05:30 +0100

GOOD THINGS are happening at Church On The Hill. Send stories to jmoen@hillchurch.com.

9/22/09

Wess Stafford told me he was amazed and absolutely admired the church family we have here.
Student Ministries Pastor Jim Ramos had the opportunity to pray with and lead someone to Christ. One more person whose life is eternally changed!
Many people shared how moving it was to see one church body worshiping God together, all in one service, and the fun atmosphere it provided. Pastor Read More...

GOOD THINGS 9-14-09

Rich Lee — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0100

GOOD THINGS are happening at Church On The Hill. Send stories to jmoen@hillchurch.com.

9/14/09

A core of 20 people met to resurrect the ‘Helping Hands’ ministry and soon we’ll have an organized team to help one another in this entire community. The commitment of our people is inspiring to me.
We just had 5 people join the church as members. They are all young adults with a passion to serve this church and they staRead More...

GOOD THINGS 09/08/09

Rich Lee — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +0100

GOOD THINGS are happening at Church On The Hill. Send stories to jmoen@hillchurch.com.

9/08/09

Our prayers for Kent VanCleave have been answered beautifully and he starts a new job in Walla Walla today. We are all praising the Lord for Kent & Laurie.
Kent V. was our key leader for Financial Peace University now Andrew & Beth Eddings have stepped up to take the reins. We have a lot of committed team members in this church and it shows Read More...

GOOD THINGS 8/31/2009

Rich Lee — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +0100

GOOD THINGS are happening at Church
On The Hill. Send
stories to jmoen@hillchurch.com.

8/31/09

One of our families took in two long term foster kids to give them a Christian family to raise them for the next 10 years. Their ministry is shaping the lives of hurting kids. Wow!

Another team from COTH is gearing up to go to Peru for 15 days and help the Smiths and Durans start 110 new churcRead More...

GOOD THINGS 8/24/2009

Rich Lee — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:00:00 +0100

GOOD THINGS are happening at Church
On The Hill. Send
stories to jmoen@hillchurch.com.

8/24/09

We provided school supplies for over 600 kids at Operation Backpack (O.B.P.), also provided hundreds of free coats and sweatshirts, and a dignity filled day for all who came. That was a day God is quite proud of.

The O.B.P. folks (there were at least 2,000 people there on Saturday) donated 607Read More...