North Pacific Union

Offerings

Dec. 2—Local Church Budget; Dec. 9—Inner City* (World Budget); Dec. 16—Local Church Budget; Dec. 23—Local Conference Advance; Dec. 30—Local Church Budget. Thirteenth Sabbath Offering Overflow; Dec. 23—East-Central Africa Division.

*Special Materials Provided

Special Days

Dec. 2—Bible Sabbath.

Walla Walla College

Dec. 2, 3, 7, 9, 10—The WWC Drama Department presents “The Busie-Body." All performances begin at 8 p.m. in Village Hall. Tickets are available at drama.wwc.edu or (509) 527-2382. Dec. 8—Join WWC for the free annual Christmas concert at 6 p.m., with a repeat performance at 8 p.m., in the Walla Walla College Church. Dec. 14—Christmas vacation begins.

If you know a student who would like to begin classes at WWC in January, please call the Office of Enrollment at (800) 541-8900.

Idaho

Caldwell Missing

The Caldwell Church would like to make contact with the following missing members: Joe Aguardo, Gregory D. André, Robert E. Baatz, Steven Paul Babb, Elizabeth D. Babb, Sara Linda Beckman, Benjamin T. Booth, Lucien Brinkerhoff, Aaron Burton, Juan G. Casias Jr., Esther Castro, Rosa Chavez, Robert Collins, Natali Congleton, Vicki Cook, Carol J. Couch, Bob Couch, Daniel Couch, Tommy Couch, Juanita P. Eastman, Angela Edgerly, Christi Edwards, Karen Emery, Noma L. Evans, Jeremy Franklin, Julie Hawley, Susan Horn, Lloyd Hurles, David T. Jarnes, Jon “Worth” Johnston, Travis Johnston, Laura Lawrence, Tammy L. Legg, Selena Marson, Shauna McGhghy, Richard McGinley, Durant Muth, Becky Nuxoll, Jessie Olson, Matthew Olson, Matthew Patnode, Leslie Petersen, Sherry Petersen, John Reeser, Jeanie Rose, Gertrude Rosencrntz, Jerald Rothchild, Keith Rothchild, Daniel Rutherford, Trudi Rutherford, Derek Sayles, Cherie A. Shaw, Melissa R. Skaggs, Troy Smith, Stacey Taylor, Juanita “Marie” Toth, Lance Trickey, Andreau Turner, Gerald Turner, Joe D. Van doren, Kathy Y. Van doren, Robin M. Van doren, Terry S. Van doren, Darrell Wageman, Duane Wageman, Lucille (McGhghy, Barker) Way, and Eva Williams. If you have any information about these members, please contact Carol Forshee, caldwellchurch@qwest.net.

Bonners Ferry 75th Anniversary

Dec. 16—The Bonners Ferry Church will celebrate its 75th anniversary. The church is six miles north of town on Highway 95. Sabbath School begins at 9:30 and worship at 11 a.m. with Max Torkelsen II, Upper Columbia Conference president. A potluck dinner will follow in the school. A program of historical highlights, blessings and music follows at 1:30 p.m.

Oregon

Sunnyside Adventist Church Events

Dec. 2—Advent Trombone Choir, 4 p.m.; Dec. 9—Portland Adventist Academy Band and Choir concert, directed by Linda Neel, 3 p.m.; Dec. 16—The Messiah, directed by Travis Hatton, 4 p.m.; Dec. 22—25th Annual Family Christmas Program, presented by Lloyd Wescott, Friday, 7 p.m. Sunnyside Church is located at 10501 S.E. Market St., Portland, Ore.; (503) 252-8080; www.sunnyside-sda.org.

Oregon SAGE Seniors

Dec. 3—Lunch and attendance at Singing Christmas Tree in Vancouver, Wash. Jan. 20—Church service and potluck in Seaside, Ore., and attendance at a Barbershop Quartet performance in the evening. For more information, call Wynn Knowling at (503) 343-9548.

Retired Workers’ Fellowship

Dec. 5—The monthly potluck of the Oregon Retired Workers' Fellowship will be held at noon. The Larson Family will share some Christmas Bible stories, told in the first person by people dressed in character. All Adventist retirees are welcome to join us. Bring food and your own table service. Remember, we meet in the cafeteria at the Gladstone Conference Center, 19800 Oatfield Road, Gladstone, Ore. For more information, call the Jorgensons at (360) 423-1612.

Friday Night Vespers and Bible Study

Dec. 8—This Adventist Singles activity is resuming at Sunnyside Church on the second Friday evening of each month at 7 p.m. Refreshments and fellowship to follow. For information, contact: Doug DeBoer at (503) 253-6922, doug901@yahoo.com, or Linda at (360) 335-0141. Sunnyside Church is located at 10501 S.E. Market Street, Portland, Ore., (503) 252-8080.

Adventist Singles Activity

Dec. 16—The Beaverton Adventist Singles sponsors With Christ You Are Not Alone. Bring a dish to share at the church fellowship dinner at 12:45 p.m. Then help us bless the elderly with singing nearby at 3 p.m. Stick around for a White Elephant Gift Exchange and bring a special Holiday dish or dessert for a potluck supper at the Beaverton Church fellowship hall at 5 p.m. This event is open to all singles. Your supervised children are welcome. Each person should bring a wrapped gift worth between $5 and $10. Also please bring a cash donation for the Give a Goat to a Family in Ethiopia project. Let's pool our donations this year. For only $40, through ADRA, we can buy a goat for a disadvantaged family in Ethiopia, which will provide a sustainable resource! See www.adra.org. Questions, please contact Tom at: (503) 684-7971; e-mail tom.te@verizon.net; or Charlotte at (503) 579-9549 or go to www.beavertonsda.com, then to the Singles Page.

Sharon Christmas Concert

Dec. 22—The Sharon Church invites you to their annual Christmas choir concert on Friday evening at 7 p.m., featuring The Inspirational and Youth choirs. In addition to presenting uplifting gospel Christmas selections there will be audience participation to help us all remember the reason for the season. This is an event to which you may invite family and friends. The Sharon Church is located at 5209 NE 22nd Ave., Portland, Ore. For information, contact (503) 287-7649 or see www.sharonsda.net.

PAA Alumni Homecoming

Feb. 23–24, 2007—Portland Adventist Academy is anxious to be sure all alumni, students who attended, and former staff are aware of this date for the 2007 Alumni weekend. Every graduating class ending with a "2" or "7" will be honored. Watch for more information in the PAA Alumnotes or mailed invitations

CAA Alumni Homecoming

April 6–7, 2007—Columbia Adventist Academy invites all alumni to join us on campus for Alumni Weekend. The graduating classes ending ending in "7" will be honored. We will also be celebrating the 100th anniversary of CAA's first graduating class, 1907. For information contact Lara Dowie at (360) 687-3161, ext. 17, or dowila@caaschool.org.

Master Guide Club

The Riverside Church in Washougal, Wash., officially started a Master Guide Club in October. Anyone interested in joining is encouraged to contact Pastor Walter Mancia at waltman7@comcast.net right away.

Upper Columbia

Rockey Seminar

Feb. 3–4, 2007—“Acceptance Obsession”—the second part of The Journey seminar series. All of us yearn to be accepted by God, our parents, siblings, spouse, children, or friends. This seminar helps us understand rejection and be released from its grip so we can experience acceptance. The seminar begins Sabbath morning at 9 a.m. in College Place, Wash. For information or to register, go to http://www.yourlri.com/ or call toll-free (888) 800-0574.

Spokane Jr. Academy Alumni

Spokane Junior Academy (SJA) invites alumni to register at the Web site, www.sja.org, to receive news about and view the changes taking place at your K–10 school. SJA is in major transition. Having spent 67 fruitful years on Cleveland Avenue, SJA is temporarily enjoying school on the beautiful campus of Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute (just west of Spokane Falls Community College) while the new campus is under construction. Contact David Wallace at (509) 325-1985, david.wallace@sja.org or 1888 N. Wright Drive, Spokane, WA 99224.

Washington

Sky Valley Reunion

Attention Sky Valley Alumni! An alumni association is being started and we would love to have your information for a newsletter. A reunion for anyone who attended or taught at Sky Valley Adventist School in Monroe, Wash., will take place next summer. Please contact Gina Beierle for more information at lilg1976@hotmail.com, 19705 Bothell-Everett Hwy # 426, Bothell, WA 98012.

Missing Members

The Washington Conference Church would like to contact the following missing members: Maria Aguilar, Chin Aldana, Jose Alfredo, Brenda Alvarez, Manuel Alvarez, Maria Alvarez, Tranguilino Amador, Lucila Amaru, Jorge L. Anaya, Marylee Anaya, Soledad Anaya. If you know the location of these members, please contact Janeth Carnduff at (253) 681-6008.

Jere Franklin Seminar

Dec. 8–10—The Belfair Church will present Jere Franklin, author of "You Can Survive." Potluck on Sabbath at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Dena Meigs, (360) 275-4788.

Journey to Bethlehem

Dec. 8–10—Bethlehem is closer than you think. Come enjoy an interactive, hands-on experience complete with a cast of costumed townsfolk, live animals, music, and adventure on the campus of Auburn Adventist Academy. Bring the whole family. Dress warmly. Tours leave every 15 minutes nightly from 6–9 p.m. For more information, call (253) 833-5853.

Washington SAGE Seniors

Dec. 26–Jan. 7—La Sierra University "Path of the Just" Mission Project; Jan 7–25—Ecuador Mission Trip; Feb. 11—Valentine Banquet at La Quinta Inn, Tacoma; March 18–25—Hawaii Cruise. Contact Joan Libby at (253) 681-6008, joan.libby@wc.npuc.org, or see www.sage-washington.com.

Young Adult Prayer and Study Retreat

March 2–4, 2007—Join young adults 18–30 for at weekend of prayer, praise, and Bible study at Sunset Lake Camp. Reserve your place by e-mail at YAPrayerAndStudyRetreat@gmail.com.

World Church

Union College Alumni Homecoming

April 5–8, 2007—Alumni, friends and former faculty are invited to Meet Me at the Rock Pile. The classes of ’37, ’47, ’52, ’57, ’67, ’77, ’82, ’87, and ’97 will be honored. For information contact the alumni office at (402) 486-2503, alumni@ucollege.edu or 3800 South 48th St., Lincoln, NE 68506.

SWAU Alumni Homecoming

April 12–15, 2007—Alums and friends are invited to participate in the 25th-year reunion concert of the Keene Camerata, April 14, 2007, at Southwestern Adventist University's Homecoming Weekend. The graduating classes ending in a "2" or "7" will be honored. For information, please contact bevm@swau.edu or see www.swau.edu.

Glendale Nursing Alumni

May 6–9, 2007—Glendale Sanitarium & Hospital School of Nursing Alumni are invited to a reunion at Leoni Meadows in California. For information, please contact Lenna Lee Chase-Davidson, ’45, at 18902 E. 108th St. North, Owasso, OK 74055 or (918) 272-6037.