Here are some places Jesus has led us to be engaged. Maybe as you follow Him, we will discover more. |
do good locallyBeautiful Savior has made a commitment to squander 50% of our resources (time, money, heart, attention) into our community and world. The word squander usually catches people. What it simply means to us is without an agenda. What we offer to others in our community and world we do simply to love and enjoy people with no other agenda and no strings attached.
Our community is full of brokenness and need. We believe that our place is to be in the middle of such need. We are suited for that because all of us are in need too. Need or poverty isn't limited to others or limited to material things. We have poverty in our relationship with God, with others, in our families, in our society, in ourselves, and with the world around us. We also believe that there are few situations where individuals, families, groups, and cultures don't have assets and strengths. We choose to focus on those strengths rather than on need or weakness. With this understanding we don't come with answers but with a desire to work together and share our strengths. Our approach isn't to love from the sidelines in simple short term events or seasons. We choose to invest long term where we are vulnerable and learning. We believe this is the path to true transformation - and that is what we live for. |
FPNO (Foster Parents Night Out)
Though this monthly event is held at BSLC, it is an evening for Foster Parents in the community to have a few hours to themselves. We lovingly take all of their kids, feed them, play with them, give them opportunities to expel energy in active and creative ways and let them know that they are greatly valued. We follow DHS guidelines and provide a safe place for these kids to be...well, kids. If you would like to volunteer for this monthly evening, please contact the office.
Refugee Support
We are partnering with Refugee Care Collective to provide some tangible love to people who have been displaced from their homeland and will be settling in Portland. Though we are still in the exploring stage, it looks like some tangible ways to care for refugee families are: donate basic house furnishings, put together Restart kits, one-time one-on-one assistance, volunteer to be a mentor, or a small group befriend a family.
Pregnancy Resource Centers
We support PRC through an annual donation drive and by participating in the Steps for Life Walkathon. We have our own BSLC Team Speed that will be walking and collecting donations for PRC. Click here to donate online. Opportunities to serve are abundant, especially since we have a center right here in Clackamas. If you have a heart for young parents and being a friend to those in crisis, then sign up to Volunteer.
Clothing Boutique
Recycled clothing available for all ages, including clothes appropriate for jobs, interviews or school. Every week donations are dropped off and sorted, and on Wednesday, the Boutique is manned from 1:00-4:00pm. Anyone can help with the sorting or manning the Boutique. Click here if you are interested. We also work two HUGE resale shows at the EXPO Center. You can register here to help out.
Any Clackamas County residents may come once a month and pick out clothes on Wednesdays from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Appointments are required and can be made by calling the church office at 503-788-7000. Foster parents can come to the boutique Tuesdays from 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. or Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. If you take in a child in an emergency situation, you can come any time during office hours to get clothes for that child. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m.)
Cultural Exchange
English/Spanish speaking lessons for all levels of these languages. Class begins with dinner and is fully interactive.
Wednesday evenings 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Clackamas Service Center
The first three Thursday nights of each month we build relationships with folks who appreciate the opportunity to sit down to a hot dinner. We care for the people of our community by providing a nutritious meal, serving them with a smile and joining in friendly conversation. You are welcome to come and make a friend too. (Preparation at church at 2pm, meet at CSC at 4:30pm, cleaned up by 6:15pm)
Phone: (503) 771-7914 Email: Patti@bslc.com
Address: 8800 SE 80th Avenue, Portland [map]
Stephen Ministry
Deep emotional pain makes for a difficult journey. Stephen Ministers have extensive and ongoing training and support so that they can walk one-on-one with you through any crisis or pain, be it long or short term.
Email: info@bslc.com
We are also a meeting place for several support groups:
Parkinson's Support Group
Phone: (503) 594-0901 Email: info@parkinsonsresources.org Website: http://www.parkinsonsresources.org
MS Support Group
Phone: (503) 297-9544 Email: info@msoregon.org Website: https://www.msoregon.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
Phone: (503) 223-8569 Website: http://www.pdxaa.com
Though this monthly event is held at BSLC, it is an evening for Foster Parents in the community to have a few hours to themselves. We lovingly take all of their kids, feed them, play with them, give them opportunities to expel energy in active and creative ways and let them know that they are greatly valued. We follow DHS guidelines and provide a safe place for these kids to be...well, kids. If you would like to volunteer for this monthly evening, please contact the office.
Refugee Support
We are partnering with Refugee Care Collective to provide some tangible love to people who have been displaced from their homeland and will be settling in Portland. Though we are still in the exploring stage, it looks like some tangible ways to care for refugee families are: donate basic house furnishings, put together Restart kits, one-time one-on-one assistance, volunteer to be a mentor, or a small group befriend a family.
Pregnancy Resource Centers
We support PRC through an annual donation drive and by participating in the Steps for Life Walkathon. We have our own BSLC Team Speed that will be walking and collecting donations for PRC. Click here to donate online. Opportunities to serve are abundant, especially since we have a center right here in Clackamas. If you have a heart for young parents and being a friend to those in crisis, then sign up to Volunteer.
Clothing Boutique
Recycled clothing available for all ages, including clothes appropriate for jobs, interviews or school. Every week donations are dropped off and sorted, and on Wednesday, the Boutique is manned from 1:00-4:00pm. Anyone can help with the sorting or manning the Boutique. Click here if you are interested. We also work two HUGE resale shows at the EXPO Center. You can register here to help out.
Any Clackamas County residents may come once a month and pick out clothes on Wednesdays from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Appointments are required and can be made by calling the church office at 503-788-7000. Foster parents can come to the boutique Tuesdays from 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. or Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. If you take in a child in an emergency situation, you can come any time during office hours to get clothes for that child. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m.)
Cultural Exchange
English/Spanish speaking lessons for all levels of these languages. Class begins with dinner and is fully interactive.
Wednesday evenings 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Clackamas Service Center
The first three Thursday nights of each month we build relationships with folks who appreciate the opportunity to sit down to a hot dinner. We care for the people of our community by providing a nutritious meal, serving them with a smile and joining in friendly conversation. You are welcome to come and make a friend too. (Preparation at church at 2pm, meet at CSC at 4:30pm, cleaned up by 6:15pm)
Phone: (503) 771-7914 Email: Patti@bslc.com
Address: 8800 SE 80th Avenue, Portland [map]
Stephen Ministry
Deep emotional pain makes for a difficult journey. Stephen Ministers have extensive and ongoing training and support so that they can walk one-on-one with you through any crisis or pain, be it long or short term.
Email: info@bslc.com
We are also a meeting place for several support groups:
Parkinson's Support Group
Phone: (503) 594-0901 Email: info@parkinsonsresources.org Website: http://www.parkinsonsresources.org
MS Support Group
Phone: (503) 297-9544 Email: info@msoregon.org Website: https://www.msoregon.org
Alcoholics Anonymous
Phone: (503) 223-8569 Website: http://www.pdxaa.com