62nd YEAR OF THE ANNUAL LORD'S ACRE

This year we will be holding our 62nd Annual Lord's Acre Day on Saturday November 1st. Much preparation has been going on all year long. There will be activities like the sale of pieces of pie and coffee; the "General Store" which includes crafts, baked goods, aprons, novelties, fresh-frozen meats and our famous whole hog breakfast sausage; music concerts; the barbecue dinner consisting of beef, lamb, ham, baked potato, beans, barbecue sauce, bread, onions and pickles; and the afternoon auction of quilts, afghans, large crafts and possibly hay and firewood.

Lord's Acre began as a way to finance the building of the original brick structure (Historic Chapel). The church congregation was encouraged to donate the harvest from one acre of farm ground. From the very beginning, at least 10 percent of the proceeds were allocated to missions work.

Over the years, the farming communities of Central Oregon have changed, but the concept of Lord's Acre has not. Today, the proceeds are utilized for missions work, Christian bible college scholarships and improvements to the church facilities, while the day-to-day operations of the church are paid through the general fund tithes and offerings.

If you would like to learn more about the Lord's Acre Program or want to get involved, volunteers are always needed and welcomed, contact a staff member, church leader or give a call to the office. Monetary donations for materials and supplies to put on the Lord's Acre events are always welcome and can be made out to Powell Butte Church Lord's Acre.

Schedule
Fifth Annual Lord's Acre 10K run/5K walk - Registration and Packet pickup begins at 7:30 am, Race begins at 9:00 am , Registration $27 w/ long sleeve T-shirt and $15 w/out with entries received by October 15.

Coffee - 7:00 am
Pie Slice Sale-begins at 9:00 am ($1.50)
Country Store -Sale begins at 9:30 am in the school gym
Pit Barbecue Dinner-beginning 11:45 am: $7 - Roast beef, ham, and lamb, baked beans, baked potatoes, bread, onions and pickles.
Music - Concert begins in the Worship Center at 10am
And at 11:00am in the Sanctuary
Country Auction - Begins at 1:30pm in the school gym- Includes Quilts, Afghans, Comforters, and other donated items.

BBQ Line
Here are some photos from the 2002 Lord's Acre Sale.  Click images to enlarge.

Line Up	Lee McFarlane Serving Pie	Even the Youngest Knows How Good the BBQ is	Hazel Jones Working the Country Store

Beautiful Tied Quilt up for Auction	Slicing Meat