Come to Good Samaritan Ministries to pray together in Beaverton for the International Day of Prayer on Sunday, June 3rd from 6 am-9 am (PDT) as we join in community prayer, here and around the world.

Pray with international and local leaders, hear stories from Samaritan friends.

You’re also invited to stay for: 
9am – 12pm Praise, Bible Teaching, Anointing & Prayer 
12pm – 12:30pm Breaking of Fast with Communion, Pot Luck Lunch & Social

See you Friday, July 13th at Rock Creek Country Club for an awesome day of fellowship, competition and fun. We will start at 1 pm and finish with awards and an AWESOME dinner.

Come meet new friends, and support the Ministry Headquarters Office which helps hurting people in the local community and around the world.

Emailgoodsam@gsmusa.org to register or for sponsorship information.

Entry is free and includes games and entertainment. Bring your blankets and chairs, and settle in for an awesome day at Oaks Park.  Ride the rides, enjoy the entertainment, and celebrate your family! Great food available for purchase.

If you would like to be a sponsor for the FamilyPalooza, please contact Susan or Rinda at familypalooza@gsmusa.org or call 503-644-2339.

Save the date: June 9th  11am-6pm
Find us in the Grove Section of Oak’s Park

Bettie founded Good Samaritan Ministries in 1978 which continues to offer donation-based teaching and counseling in our community as well as in 32 countries around the world. Jerry & Bettie have been teaching couples about marriage, sex, and conflict resolution for the past 30 years as they gradually learned how to play on the same team. Bettie retired 3 years ago from serving as Executive Director of GSM to write books and spend time with family. Jerry retired from Beaverton School District as a Teacher and Substitute Teacher.

The couple overcame anger and emotional problems which led to many battles over the years. In 1968, Bettie went to the Holy Land and she was instantly healed in the Jordan River in 1968. Jerry went from worrying about money daily, to saying YES, when Bettie asked if she could quit her teaching job and “Teach Nothing but His Kingdom.” Bettie’s book “Something Worth Saving” will transform you from the inside out!

Bettie & Jerry Mitchell will be celebrating their 60 year Anniversary with the community on:
Wednesday May 2nd from 6pm-9pm with potluck dinner at Bethel Congregational Church,
5150 SW Watson Ave,
Beaverton, 97005.
They will speak on the topic “Is Marriage Hard Work or Great Reward?”

Send your well wishes to Good Samaritan Ministries, 7929 SW Cirrus Drive, Beaverton, OR 97008 attention:
Anniversary Celebration or electronically to jennie@gsmusa.org; goodsam@gsmusa.org.
In lieu of gifts, the Mitchells have requested that donations be given to GSM in honor of their anniversary. 

YOU’RE  INVITED! In a recent trip to west Africa, a collaborative team from NPIM, GSM, and Grow International combined vision and faith for the people of Sierra Leone. THIS Friday 4/27 from 6-8pm (GSM office – Beaverton), Rod Friesen, Jerry Tindall, and Marty Miller will report on their trip, share stories and pictures, and answer questions regarding their travels and vision for the future. Those that would like can bring a snack or Dessert to share. Bring a friend!

Twice a year, GSM offers an outstanding Family Camp for families, singles, and children of all ages to attend.  Fall camp is scheduled for Oct. 12-14 at the Christian Renewal Center (CRC). It’s a pristine area of beautiful fir trees, with a beautiful lodge, chapel, houses, cabins, bookstore and coffee shop. All of the five meals are eaten together in the main lodge as one large group, including GSM staff.  Families sit together, eat together, and stay together in the same housing.  Children have some separate classes by age group while adults have a choice of classes to attend at the same time.  Most of the classes and services are for everyone.  Music services and hymns speak volumes.

All are invited, rain or shine, to participate in a group hike on Saturday to the incredible Silver Falls State Park.  Hike a short ways to Upper North Falls or hike for miles past ten waterfalls.  For those who wish to rest at CRC during the hike, this can be quality time for reading in a quiet place, praying, sipping coffee, taking a short walk, etc.

This Spring (March 30-April 1), the theme for the camp weekend was Joy-Fullness with tremendous teaching from Bettie, Marty and others. Learn how everyone has a voice from the youngest child to the oldest adult.  Feedback says camp is transformational.

Miracles happen when people are brought together for a time of learning, sharing, and healing– Kathy

Come listen to Bettie Mitchell, founder of  Good Samaritan Ministries, as the keynote speaker for our Good Friday Luncheon that we are holding at the World Forestry Center.

This will be one of the most holy days of your year. Come join us for prayer, music, and fellowship.  We will spend time in community with the Holy Spirit leading us through quiet reflection, forgiveness, and celebration of the awe inspiring sacrifice of Christ.

You must register ahead of time and seating is limited, RSVP for your meal, either chicken or vegetarian.
11:45 – 3pm
$25 per ticket

Limited parking available by the zoo or take Tri-Met to Washington Park/Zoo

Call - 503-644-2339 or email: Email Good Samaritan today.

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Does your family work together as a team?  Do you communicate effectively with one another?  Are family problems resolved in a consecutive, healthy manner? What does your family stand for?  What do you stand for?  Strive to be a family that functions in an effective, balanced way helping every member to grow in nature, in stature, and in favor with God and men.

Family Camp weekend retreat is from Friday evening until Sunday afternoon and designed to train the family to:

• Interact and function together in an effective, productive way
• Work together as equal team members in the Kingdom of God
• Do the work of the Lord Jesus Christ as active Samaritans in this world
• Effectively and powerfully conquer evil by standing and working together in agreement
• Function in relationships in the world, as they learn how to function in relationships in the family; Get excited about free will and decision-making
• Live a life of prayer
• Use time effectively

The teaching sessions, the recreational times, and the worship experiences meet needs of the whole family.  The separation of children from the whole group is kept to minimum, though some extra play time or special story times are provided for very young children with shorter attention spans.

Cost for 2 nights lodging and 5 meals
Adults $90
Children 7-12 yrs $45
Children 4-6 yrs $22.50
Younger Children Free.
Friday, March 30 7:30pm through Sunday April 1, 2pm
To register, email Good Samaritan

GSM recently aligned with Jerry Tindall of Grow International. Previously having owned his own residential construction business in the Portland area, now Jerry’s vision is about building community through projects and training in Africa.

GSM Executive Director Marty Miller invited Jerry to be empowered and to come on board with GSM to create sustainable farming initiatives. Marty and Jerry recently were invited by Rod Friesen of the Nehemiah Project/Business Entrepreneurship to present products, services, and training that align with Sierra Leone government’s agricultural goals. Jerry’s wife, Erika, also will be joining the team. Innovative ideas about how to raise chickens and to fertilize garden plots will be part of the plan. Arthur Davies, GSM’s National Director in Freetown, Sierra Leone, since 1995, also will be a welcome addition to the team.

On top of that great news—GSM also recently aligned with Dr Paul Jhin (GICS: global computer 500/15 initiative) for deployment of refurbished computers throughout Africa. Dr. Jhin has agreed to support Sierra Leone if the government takes action on the group’s proposals.

Marty shared about this important trip at the annual meeting stating, “I am going with hope for Sierra Leone and in support of Rod and Jerry. I will be presenting Dr. Jhin’s vision for donating computers as well as GSM’s on-going work.”

In Sierra Leone, the team also plans to meet with important agricultural groups including Comprehensive African Agriculture Programme. The country of Sierra Leone is still recovering economically and psychologically from a long civil war. Arthur Davies oversees the nine Samaritan counseling and teaching centers in Sierra Leone.

Arthur said, “Samaritans need to touch the lives of people that the world has discarded or ignored, people who are in pain and need healing.”

If you would like to volunteer to help Good Samaritan Ministries internationally or locally, please email goodsam@gsmusa.org.

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