We had an extremely successful community clean up day on Sunday, January 22nd. The church and the community are very thankful for all of those who volunteered their time and worked so hard to help the people of Turner.
If you would like information on how to donate toward or help with flood relief please call the church office at (503)743-2119
Each Sunday morning our Sunday School program runs from 9:40-10:40am.
We offer the following classes:
Nursery
2&3 yr olds
4&5 yr olds
1st & 2nd grades
3rd, 4th & 5th grades
Junior High
High School
College Age Class
Four Adult Classes
At Turner Christian Church we strive to provide ministries that will meet genuine needs of those in our church, community and beyond. We invite you to browse our ministry list. We hope that you find a ministry that is helpful to you.
Our nursery is located near the worship center and accommodates children ages birth through three years of age. The nursery is overseen by loving and capable volunteers who are coordinated by our Nursery Ministry Team, in association with our Christian Education Minister.
Our nursery offers a bright and safe environment and is well stocked with age appropriate toys.
We utilize a silent paging system that allows us to call a parent at any time should they be needed. In addition, each child is registered upon entrance into the nursery and is released only to the appropriate person.
Our drama team shares timeless Biblical principles using a contemporary format. Several "Drama Nights" are held each year, where a series of short plays and vignettes are presented. These plays are often humorous, but with a pointed message. Dramatic presentations, both serious and humorous, also are presented periodically in our worship services.
People of all ages may participate in our drama team. No formal audition is required. For more information, call Marcia Carter, Minister of Education, at (503) 743-2119.
Sunday School begins at 9:40 am each Sunday. Our Sunday School features classes for every age level, with four adult classes offered (young adult through senior citizens).
Every Wednesday evening is FFF (Family Faith and Fun). We gather for a simple meal at 5:00 pm. At 5:45 pm we have a brief time of singing in our sanctuary and then divide for age-appropriate activities. Treasure Seekers (kindergarten through 5th grade) and the youth groups (middle/high school) meet at this time, as well as two adult Bible study groups. The nursery is also open.
In addition, several adult oriented home Bible study groups meet throughout the course of the week in various venues. Please call the church office for locations and times. (503) 743-2119.
The church's Food Bank is open each Monday between the hours of 9:00 am and 11:30 am. We operate in partnership with the Marion-Polk Food Share, which provides many of the commodities that we distribute. Members of the church also regularly contribute a variety of food items. Special food baskets including fresh and frozen goods are distributed during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.
Recipients of items from our Food Bank do not need to attend our church.
The Food Bank does not distribute clothing, furniture, or household items, and is closed on holidays. For more information, call the church office, (503) 743-2119.
The good news of Jesus is too good not to share!
Locally, we put our faith into action by operating a food bank that is open every Monday morning from 9:00 am to 11:30 am.
We participate in establishing new churches in Oregon through OCEF Church Planters. Christian camping is supported through Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp, located on the Oregon Coast. We also are involved in the Oregon Christian Convention, which has been meeting in Turner since 1885.
Many of our members are also residents of Turner Retirement Homes (TRH), so we're pleased to support this benevolent institution on a regular basis. TRH offers a variety of living arrangements for seniors, including apartments, duplexes, manufactured homes, cottages and octaplexes.
We encourage Christian higher education through Emmanuel School of Religion (Johnson City, TN), and Osaka Bible Seminary (Osaka, Japan).
Turner Christian Church maintains three women's groups serving all ages. Our Young Women's group is a "self help" group that focuses on growing in their relationship with Christ. During the summer months they take a break from study and indulge in more social activities. Their meetings are held at the church at 6:30 pm on the 1st and 3rd Fridays each month. Their meetings always include refreshments and child care.
Our TLC group (Tender Loving Care) meets in various members' homes once a month on the 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 pm. They also engage in a discipleship study program and enjoy social activities. This is a group consisting primarily of career women who prefer evening activities. No child care is provided for this group.
Our senior ladies have a group that meets at the church once a month on the 3rd Thursday, at 2:00 pm. This group does a variety of things, including study, hosting guest speakers, and even taking an occasional field trip to places such as Oregon Gardens and the coast. This group is mainly made up of women of retirement age who enjoy fellowship in a small group.
The men's discussion group meets at 7am each Monday Morning in the church's fellowship hall.
The Turner Christan Church Youth Group has many exciting activities for young people in grades 6 through 12.
We meet each Wednesday night during the school year as part of the Family, Faith and Fun nights at the church. After the meal at 5 and a singing time at 5:45 the junior high and high school groups separate for
classes from 6 to 7 pm. We have a Bible based lesson, discussion time and a time to play games.
Throughout the year we have special events such as retreats, game nights, work projects and missions trips.
Our focus is on Jesus Christ and His Lordship in our lives. We seek to honor Him in all that we do.
If you would like more information please call Seth Morley at the church office (503) 743-2119.
Through our Sunday School program we offer classes for children of all ages.
Treasure Seekers is a Wednesday evening program for children from kindergarten through fifth grade. This high energy group features Bible lessons, active games, singing, and crafts and service projects.
Treasure Seekers is headed by Vicky Remy, with the assistance of a number of very active moms. They meet each Wednesday at 6:00 pm. This group generally does not meet regularly during the summer months, but does enjoy special events during this time. (We also serve a simple meal at 5:00 pm for everyone involved in Wednesday evening activities).
We place a high value on Christian camping, so our scholarship program makes it possible for children to attend one of our church-sponsored summer camps.
Little Lamb Christian Preschool is a ministry of Turner Christian Church. It operates under the oversight of a preschool board, which is chaired by our Minister of Christian Education, Marcia Carter. For a copy of the preschool handbook (which outlines policies and procedures), or for more information about registration, deposits, and tuition, please call Melissa Braun or Marcia Carter at (503) 743-2119.
Dr. D.H. Shearer is our senior minister. His primary responsibilities include preaching, teaching, calling and overseeing the church staff. He and his wife, Linda have two married children, Peter and Laurie, and four grandchildren.
D.H. serves on the board for the Oregon Christian Convention and is an Associate in Christian Education for Emmanuel Christian Seminary. He served as president of the Oregon Christian Convention in 2000 and again in 2009.
DH travels to Malua Theological College in Western Samoa each summer to teach intensive courses on various New Testament topics. Closer to home, he’s also been a workshop leader, adjunct professor and conference speaker in the State of Oregon.
An avid history buff, DH serves as chaplain to the First Oregon Volunteer Infantry, a "living history" group of the Civil War era. He also writes band arrangements of the Civil War period and plays euphonium/tuba in his regimental brass band. He holds memberships in the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the Sons of Veterans Reserve, and the National Eagle Scout Association.
Seth Morley is our Minister of Family Life. Seth works with children and youth ministries, as well as developing programs for families.
He's married to Christi; their son Isaiah was born in 2004 and daughter Ivy was born in 2006. Seth enjoys all sorts of art, including painting and ceramics. He is also a sports fan and enjoys playing basketball and softball. Seth leads the praise band for our contemporary service, playing guitar and doing vocals. He is working on his master’s degree at Hope International University.
Marcia Carter serves as Minister of Christian Education. She and her husband Jerry have been in the ministry for nearly all their married lives. She holds a Bachelor of Theology degree from Northwest Christian College.
In her spare time Marcia enjoys cake decorating, reading, crocheting, yard work, and visiting their cabin on the Little North Fork of the North Santiam River.
Jerry Carter is our Minister to Seniors. Jerry holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northwest Christian College and Puget Sound Christian College. Before coming to us Jerry served as preaching minister at churches in Glendale, Estacada and Dayton, Oregon, as well as several interim ministries. He was camp manager at Camp Koinonia in Sweet Home, OR and later moved to Turner to become administrator at Turner Retirement Homes.
As our Minister to Seniors, Jerry’s primary focus is in providing pastoral care for our older church members. He continues to be active in numerous capacities at the Oregon Christian Convention.
Charity Leatherman is our Administrative Secretary. She was formerly the director of Little Lamb Christian Preschool. Before coming to us she assisted with various YMCA children's programs in Salem.
She enjoys scrapbooking, sewing and camping. She's presently finishing up her degree in business administration at DeVry University. Charity lives in Turner with her husband, Jimmy, and two daughters.
Elizabeth O'Dell is our Treasurer. She is a career accountant who enjoys quilting, sewing, baking cookies, and being married to her husband Mike.
Melissa Braun serves as the director of Little Lamb Christian Preschool. She grew up in California before moving to Oregon. She's married and the mother of two young boys.
A graduate of Chemeketa Community College, Melissa is also a leader in the Treasure Seekers program on Wednesday nights.
Christi Morley is the teaching assistant in the Little Lamb Christian Preschool. She graduated from Hope International University with a teaching degree in Elementary Education. Christi has been a member of Turner Christian Church since 2004 along with her husband Seth who serves as the Minister of Family Life. She is the mother of two young children.
Christi enjoys reading and spending time with her family.
Raymond Ray is our custodian. A native Californian, he's been an Oregon resident for 10 years. Raymond enjoys the outdoors, hiking and visiting the coast with his wife, Roseanne.
Mission Statement
Our mission statement summarizes our longing to be faithful in accomplishing God's call to us as a church.
Turner Christian Church exists to bring people to Jesus and membership in his family, develop them to Christ-like maturity, and equip them for their ministry in the church and life mission in the world, in order to magnify God's name.
Our ultimate goal is to magnify God's name. We believe God is honored when people grow in their faith and engage in a form of ministry appropriate for them. Since the church is Christ's body, membership in a local church congregation is the framework in which we serve the Lord.
Identifying With Us
Becoming a member of our church involves the same steps as becoming a Christian - faith in Christ, repentance from sin, a confession of your faith, and baptism (immersion).
People who have already made such a commitment to Christ elsewhere may unite with us by a reaffirmation of their faith and/or transfer of their membership. In either case, during each worship service we offer an invitation for people to identify with Christ and his church.
To those who come forward, we ask the question based on Matthew 16:16, "Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God and your Lord and Savior?" We want you to be a part of our church family! Won't you consider joining us as we serve the Lord together?
Turner Christian Church is a part of God's Kingdom which stretches around the world. We support many missions both locally and internationally.
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