New Member Orientation
Eugene’s New Member Orientation will take place this Saturday, March 31st, at Jesus and Crystie Rios’ house. All new disciples or move-ins within the past year to the Eugene International Church of Christ that have never been to a New Member Orientation either in Eugene or Portland are encouraged to go.
The night will be filled with incredible conversion sharing, scriptures, and moving fellowship. It will be an inspiring and unforgettable time for everyone!
Please RSVP with Jesus Rios at (541) 510-7507
If you can babysit for the night, please let Jesus know. If you need babysitting, please ask family members first to help with childcare, so as many disciples can go to the event as possible.
When: Saturday, March 31st at 6:00 pm
Location:Jesus and Crystie Rios’ House 87320 Windward Place
Contacts: Jesus Rios (541) 510-7507 / Crystie Rios (541) 510-7506
Below are testimonials of the Eugene disciples who attended last year’s New Member Orientation in Portland:
Erica Pepiot (disciple for 2 years)
“The new member orientation was GREAT! My favorite part was hearing about the greatest thing that’s happened to people since they have been disciples. It just shows how amazing God is, because at times I think we tend to forget. Something that really convicted me was when Kip asked ‘Are you just squeezing God into your busy schedule where it fits instead of putting God first?’ Wow… I know that this is me, so now I am inspired to repent by reading and praying before I do anything else, because I know everything else can wait!”
Stephen Rydstedt (5 months)
“The new member orientation was a great way to feel welcomed. I felt loved by everyone and got to meet a lot of amazing people. It was a great experience filled with food, fun, and fellowship.”
Iyonna St. Gerard (2 years)“It was inspiring to see how God brings people together from all over the country, and even the world, to worship him in spirit and truth. It was encouraging to be challenged to give our hearts to all the same things that the first century church did in Acts 2 — the fellowship, breaking of bread, prayer, and giving.”
Dan Upshaw (1 year, 7 months)“I wish I had known about the New Member Orientation a year ago! It is very hard to feel unwelcome among so many disciples whose baptism is still the chief motivation for their love and good deeds. I was so grateful to be able to hear so much good news in such a short time, and meet so many disciples from such a wide variety of backgrounds! It built my faith to see the Kingdom of God advancing so forcefully in Portland. I was also inspired by the young men and women having the same vision, and their leaders who share the same dream.”
Holly Whiting (8 months)
“I think my favorite part was getting to meet other disciples. I don’t know that many people, so getting to meet a bunch of new disciples was awesome. Just hearing about how God has transformed so many lives was very encouraging.”
