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· 6 viewsHCC can move forward with intentionality as we look at our own history and the rebuilding of the walls
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Introduction
Introduction
It’s good to be on a winning team
The Hockinson Approach has been and will mean certain things.
Priority
Priority
(The priority of God’s glory)
Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brothers the priests, and they built the Sheep Gate. They consecrated it and set its doors. They consecrated it as far as the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Tower of Hananel.
Nehemiah
The rebuilt the sheep gate first
1911, The members of the Portland Finnish Congregational Church organized a mission church in Hockinson, WA
Unity
Unity
(We will work together)
And next to him the men of Jericho built. And next to them Zaccur the son of Imri built.
The sons of Hassenaah built the Fish Gate. They laid its beams and set its doors, its bolts, and its bars. And next to them Meremoth the son of Uriah, son of Hakkoz repaired. And next to them Meshullam the son of Berechiah, son of Meshezabel repaired. And next to them Zadok the son of Baana repaired. And next to them the Tekoites repaired, but their nobles would not stoop to serve their Lord.
Ojala, Lelachuer, Hale, White, Fuqua…a history of pastors who loved this congregation well and then kept loving it. Not only pastors, but entire families, even generations who continue to serve the Lord here at HCC and beyond. Rare are the moments when pastors or their families choose to stay, even more rare is when it has healthy results, to imagine a church where we can easily list a handful of last names (recognizing that there very well may be more) would be ridiculous if it wasn’t true.
Individuality
Individuality
(We will honor and utilize the individual gifts and talents God has given individuals)
Malchijah the son of Harim and Hasshub the son of Pahath-moab repaired another section and the Tower of the Ovens.
Malchijah the son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem, repaired the Dung Gate. He rebuilt it and set its doors, its bolts, and its bars.
2 men with the same name. Both worth mentioning.
Dave, Jon,
On nearly 100 occasions in the record of the first 90 years a work day is mentioned. The first in 1961. That was just once they started calling them “work days”.
Next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, repaired, he and his daughters.
Not men alone. Our 75th anniversary record gives a list of the 7 charter members of this church. 5 of them are women.
Priests, goldsmiths, perfumers, rulers, servants, all brought their gifts to the task.
Generosity
Generosity
(We will recognize that the gifts given to us are not for us alone, but we are blessed to be a blessing)
Hanun and the inhabitants of Zanoah repaired the Valley Gate. They rebuilt it and set its doors, its bolts, and its bars, and repaired a thousand cubits of the wall, as far as the Dung Gate.
Malchijah the son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem, repaired the Dung Gate. He rebuilt it and set its doors, its bolts, and its bars.
And Shallum the son of Col-hozeh, ruler of the district of Mizpah, repaired the Fountain Gate. He rebuilt it and covered it and set its doors, its bolts, and its bars. And he built the wall of the Pool of Shelah of the king’s garden, as far as the stairs that go down from the city of David. After him Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, ruler of half the district of Beth-zur, repaired to a point opposite the tombs of David, as far as the artificial pool, and as far as the house of the mighty men. After him the Levites repaired: Rehum the son of Bani. Next to him Hashabiah, ruler of half the district of Keilah, repaired for his district. After him their brothers repaired: Bavvai the son of Henadad, ruler of half the district of Keilah. Next to him Ezer the son of Jeshua, ruler of Mizpah, repaired another section opposite the ascent to the armory at the buttress.
Pages and pages of financial documents, means nothing by itself, but . Every dollar tells a story.
Look at this scripture, out of towners. Men and women throughout the history of the church and specifically this church it have given sacrificially of their time, their talents, and their treasure.
Nehemiah 3:
Humility
Humility
(We recognize that God’s call sees no distinction)
And next to them the Tekoites repaired, but their nobles would not stoop to serve their Lord.
The only negative...
1963 secretary report
“Though there are these bright spots that I have mentioned, there are certain things or a lack of certain things that I regret to state:
The lack of a broader outlook beyond our community;
The lack of interest in our business meetings; There should never be a meeting without a quorum.
The lack of members willing to offer their services in office; It is sad that in our church democracy we must have a Russian ballot because members are unwilling to submit their names for candidacy.”
Responsibility
Responsibility
(We call on each member to serve first in their own home, then to their neighbors, and then beyond…The same way the church is called on to make disciples “In Jerusalem, Judea, and to the ends of the earth”
Above the Horse Gate the priests repaired, each one opposite his own house. After them Zadok the son of Immer repaired opposite his own house. After him Shemaiah the son of Shecaniah, the keeper of the East Gate, repaired. After him Hananiah the son of Shelemiah and Hanun the sixth son of Zalaph repaired another section. After him Meshullam the son of Berechiah repaired opposite his chamber.
The original plant
Missions, local outreach, service
Nehemiah 3
In the early 60s, Pastor LeLaCheur would go with others, including students to the Rocky Butte jail in Portland.
Missions support of Aaron and Erika Weatherl 95
YWAM, Gideon’s, Youth for Christ,
Intensity
Intensity
(We believe the life of the disciple and the disciple making church is one of passionate commitment)
After him Baruch the son of Zabbai repaired another section from the buttress to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest.
After him the Tekoites repaired another section opposite the great projecting tower as far as the wall of Ophel.
God has blessed us in 1961 but I believe we can accomplish more in 1962.‖ [signed] F. O. LELACHEUR.
Conclusion
Conclusion
It’s good to be a part of a winning team...
So what does that look like for us?
Love God, Love People, Make Disciples.
What is a disciple?
How? Intentional, relational discipleship
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