North Pacific Union

Offerings

March 4—Local Church Budget; March 11—NAD: Adventist World Radio; March 18—Local Church Budget; March 25—Local Conference Advance; April 1—Local Church Budget; April 8—NAD: Christian Record Services.

Special Days

March 4—Women's Day of Prayer; March 5–11—Adventist Youth Week of Prayer; March 18—Disabilities Awareness Sabbath; April 1—Missionary Magazines (Signs, Message, El Centinela, La Sentinelle); April 8—Stewardship Sabbath.

Felts for Missions

Many children’s Sabbath School teachers around the world have little or nothing to use in presenting Bible lessons. Jesus said, “Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost.” If visual aids are languishing in your Sabbath School cupboards or at home, why not donate them to missions? Materials will be sent to needy churches. Felts (even parts of sets and older style uncolored felts will be colored and used), pictures, maps, puzzles, Bible story books, Bibles, crafts, scissors, colors, etc., are needed. (Crayons and felt markers, new only.) All items should be in good condition and appropriate for use in Sabbath School. Send to: Twelve Baskets, Attn: S. Davis, P.O. Box 309, Boring, OR 97009. Some Portland-Vancouver pickup. E-mail questions to: churchconnect@hotmail.com.

Walla Walla College

Calendar of Events

March 2, 4, 5—wwcdrama: Festival of One Acts. Performances begin at 8 p.m. in College Place Village Hall. Tickets available at www.wwc.edu/drama or (509) 527-2651. March 27—Spring quarter begins.

Continuing Ed Seminar

March 6–7—“A Hunger for God” is a spiritual-growth seminar for pastors, professionals and Christian leaders. Presented by Jon Dybdahl, WWC president, “A Hunger for God” offers an opportunity for personal renewal that will enable you to be a catalyst for spiritual renewal within your local congregation. You will have time to reflect on your own spirituality, with practical suggestions for building and nurturing your relationship with God. You will also receive a study guide that can be used to conduct a similar program of spiritual enrichment in your local congregation. “A Hunger for God” is sponsored by the WWC Center for Adult and Continuing Education. More information and a registration form are available at www.wwc.edu/ace or by calling (509) 527-2395.

Idaho

Extreme Marriage

April 2–6—Biblical Concepts in Counseling presents a seminar to help any relationship, good or bad, Boise, Idaho. This message has saved marriages and changed lives; it can change yours, too. For information or to register, go to www.boiseextrememarriage.org or call (208) 362-9663.

Montana

Revelation Now

An evangelistic series of meetings with Jac and 'dena Colon is coming to Kalispell. The meetings will open April 7 at the Adventist Church at 1375 Hwy 93 North in Kalispell at 7:15 p.m. Come, and invite your friends and relatives.

Oregon

Celebration of Ken Smith’s 20 Years of Teaching

March 4—Rivergate Adventist Elementary School is celebrating Ken Smith's 20th year of teaching first and second grades with a potluck lunch after the church service at the Gladstone Park Church, 1505 Ohlson Road, Gladstone, Ore. Friends, current and former students and colleagues are invited to attend the church service and potluck. Memories, pictures and well wishes can be sent to the school or e-mailed to renae@rgsda.org.

March Activities at Sunnyside Church

March 4—Festival of the hand bells. Bell choirs from Washington and Oregon will be hosted at 5:30 p.m. by Kathy Manley and Rosemayne Thompson. March 10–April 8—“Revelation Speaks Peace” via satellite, presented by Shawn Boonstra, It Is Written speaker/director, 7 p.m. daily, except Monday and Thursday. March 11—Portland Adventist Academy Allegria, directed by Linda Neel at 9 and 11:30 a.m., Sunnyside Seventh-day Adventist Church, 10501 S.E. Market St., Portland, Ore.; (503) 252-8080.

Retired Workers’ Fellowship

March 7—All retired denominational workers are invited to attend the 12-noon potluck meeting of the Oregon Retired Workers' Fellowship. Gary Parks and family will bless us with a musical program and devotional. This monthly potluck is held in the downstairs multipurpose room of the Oregon Conference office, 13455 S.E. 97th Ave., Clackamas, Ore. Retirees are asked to bring food and their own table service. For information, call Frank Gearhardt at (503) 674-4951.

Beaverton Adventist Singles Activity

March 18—Regular church service at 10:45 a.m. After church—carpool to Columbia Gorge; hike to Horsetail and Oneonta Falls. We will eat our picnic lunch (bring a sack picnic lunch) when we arrive. After the hike, we will go to Cindy’s for games. Maps will be made available in the foyer of the Beaverton Church, 14645 S.W. Davis Road, Beaverton. For information, contact: Charlotte at (503) 579-9549; or Tom at (503) 684-7971, tom.te@verizon.net; hotline: (503) 654-6054, Option 4; www.beavertonsda.com/Singles.

CHIP Health Seminar at Hood View

March 23, 26 and 28—preliminary free informational and registration opportunity sessions for the April 2 to 27 Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) seminar at the Hood View Church, 26775 S.E. Kelso Road in Boring, Ore., will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. CHIP, a four-week health improvement program, offers instruction in prevention and reversal of coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, depression and digestive problems. Health screenings by medical professionals will take place March 31 and April 28. A graduation celebration for those who complete the April program will take place at 6 p.m., May 7. For information, call (503) 658-2329.

Hood View Concert

March 25—A pan flute and violin duo, Tim and Sherah Berthelson of "Instrumental Artistry," Tillamook, Ore., will present a sacred music concert at 6 p.m. in the Hood View Church, Boring, Ore. They perform old favorite hymns and some contemporary praise songs. Their new CD is "Breath of the Soul." Freewill offering. Refreshments.

Columbia Adventist Academy Homecoming

March 31–April 1—The annual alumni weekend for Columbia Adventist Academy is scheduled for Friday and Sabbath. All graduates and attendees, former and present faculty and staff, along with families and friends of Columbia Adventist Academy are encouraged to attend. All services will be held in the newly remodeled Meadow Glade Church. We’ll see you there. Contact (360) 687-3161 for information about accommodations.

Milo Alumni Homecoming

April 7–8—Especially honoring the class of 1956 and all other years ending in 6 or 1. Klaus Forster will be the guest speaker. Worthy student benefit auction. Call (541) 825-3200 for more information. Update alumni mailing addresses at www.miloacademy.org.

King’s Heralds Concert

April 10—The internationally acclaimed King's Heralds will present a gospel concert at Riverside Adventist Church, 463 N. Shepherd Road, Washougal, Wash., Monday evening at 7 p.m. The quartet will perform in a variety of styles, blending rich harmonies into an unforgettable musical experience you won't want to miss. For more information about the group, visit www.theheralds.org.

Lasson Creek Camp Meeting

June 23–24—Danny Shelton and 3ABN will be featured at the 4th annual Lasson Creek camp meeting held at Lasson Creek National Forest campground (toilet facilities and lots of nature) a few miles south of the California/Oregon state line just off of US 395. Lots of room for RVs (dry camping), tents, sleeping under the stars or in your car reclining seat. Hiking trails and photo ops. Come prepared for a fellowship lunch after the Sabbath worship program. For detailed driving directions to Lasson Creek National Forest campground, e-mail g.p.white@hotmail.com. Put this in your vacation plans today; you will not want to miss it. Lasson Creek camp meeting is sponsored by Lakeview, Ore.; Alturas and Cedarville, Calif., churches, but everyone is welcome.

Missing Members

The Cottage Grove Adventist Church has lost contact with the following: Sarah Bentley, Donna Hoover, Tammy Hoover, Daniel Jurich, Tanya Land, Dianna Staten, Leslie Uptain, Debbi Gruenhagen, Kathy Estess, Jay Barnes, and Robert Chartrand. If you know where they might be reached, please call Pastor Len at (541) 285-4334, or write to the Cottage Grove Adventist Church, 820 S. 10th St., Cottage Grove, OR 97424.

Laurelwood Academy Reunion

The class of 1956 is seeking contact information for the following classmates for the 50th reunion on July 22. Jackie Booth, Lonore Bricker, Betty Jane Jordan, Shirly Kozel, Stanley Langworthy, Shirley Mackie, Don Meyers, Gwen Olson, Bruce Randolf, Ruby Ratzlaff, Carol Stewart Panfilio, Bobbe Seeberg Godwin, Geri Tomlinson, Don Webb, John Whaley. If you know how to contact these individuals, please contact Ethel Rieley at (503) 666-7245 or lfrieley@att.net.

Upper Columbia

Youth Conference in Kettle Falls

March 17–19—“A Finished Work” with guest speakers Max Torkelsen and Louis Torres at Kettle Falls Adventist Church. For information, call (509) 684-5493.

UCA Reunion

May 5–7—UCA class of 1956 is looking for information regarding the following classmates; Darlene Carmen, Florence Easlely, Denny and Dick Ellenberger, and George Lemmil. Faculty we wish to contact are R. Burton, Burton Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Grams. Please contact Larry McGinnis at (503) 794-0434 or larrym@atpengineeringinc.com.

Spokane Linwood’s 50-Year Anniversary

July 7–8—Former members, pastors, and interns of Linwood Church are invited to attend their 50-year anniversary at 6525 N. Monroe. Any historical information and/or pictures of interest may be sent to Linwood Seventh-Day Adventist Church, P.O. Box 48273, Spokane, WA 99228 or to linwoodsda@asisna.com. For more information, call (509) 327-4400 or visit www.linwoodsda.org.

Washington

The American Dream Talent Showcase

March 4—A musical variety talent program, directed by Estyn Goss, 7 p.m., in the chapel/music department at NW University, one block east of the Kirkland, (Wash.) Adventist School, 5520 108th N.E. (Turn E. on 53rd. St.). For more information, contact Juliette Church at (425) 828-7888 or (425) 785-7767. This event is sponsored by Puget Sound Adventist Academy "Impact" Chorale.

SAGE Seniors

March 5–10—Work bee at Poulsbo Adventist School. Workers needed to do interior construction, drywall, painting, landscaping. Meals provided. Lodging and RVs provided or bring your own. April 9—Historical points of interest tour in the Puyallup area. Includes lunch, bus transportation, Meeker Mansion tour, and VanLierop Bulb Farm tour.

Call Joan at (253) 681-6008, or visit www.sage-washington.com.

Enumclaw Homecoming

April 8—Please join us for a lot of praising the Lord, a little history telling, inspirational stories and photos of our 2006 Peru mission trip, great food, and awesome fellowship at 3333 Griffin Ave., Enumclaw, Wash.

Men of Kirkland Concert

April 15—The "Men of Kirkland" present their country gospel concert at 7 p.m. in the Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland, Wash. For more information, go to www.menofkirkland.org.

World Church

CUC and PAA Alumni Reunion

March 7, 8—Canadian University College / Parkview Adventist Academy alumni association will be in Portland, Ore., and Walla Walla, Wash., this spring! We are inviting alumni and friends to dinner and an alumni chapter meeting. Join us in Portland on Tuesday, March 7, at 6 p.m. at the Portland Adventist Hospital in the Patio Room. Those in the Walla Walla area are invited to join us Wednesday, March 8, at 6 p.m. at the College Place Village Church Fellowship Room. For more information, please contact the alumni office at (800) 661-8129 ext. 8, or alumni@cauc.ca.

Southwestern Adventist University

April 6–9—Alumni and friends are invited to homecoming 2006, “Bluebonnets and Barbecue.” Registration is Thursday, April 6. For more information, contact (817) 202-6232, bevm@swau.edu, or www.swau.edu/alumni.

Cedar Lake Academy Reunion

June 8–11—Cedar Lake Academy alumni students of 1956 and earlier, are warmly welcomed to “Ye Olde CLA Alumni Reunion” on the campus of Great Lakes Adventist Academy (formerly CLA). Honor classes: 1936, 1946, and 1956. Guest performance by recording artists Buddy Houghtaling and Friends on Friday at 7 p.m. For information, call the GLAA alumni office (989) 427-5181, or visit GLAA’s Web site at www.GLAA.net. Please pass the good word.

San Pasqual Academy Homecoming

June 24—San Pasqual Academy (Escondido, Calif.) homecoming at old SPA campus. Class of 1966 contact Cisco Wiggins: c2wiggins@hotmail.com or Patti Wright Rakis: pattirakis@sbcglobal.net.