NPUC

Offerings

Sept. 2—Local Church Budget; Sept. 9—Fall Mission Appeal (World Budget); Sept. 16—Local Church Budget; Sept. 23—Local Conference Advance; Sept. 30—Alaska Conference; Oct. 7—Local Church Budget.

Special Days

September is Family Life month. Sept. 2—Men’s Day of Prayer; Sept. 3–9—Nurture Periodicals (Adventist Review, Insight, Guide, Primary Treasure, Little Friend); Sept. 10–16—Family Togetherness Week; Sept. 17–23—Hispanic Heritage Week; Oct. 7—Children’s Sabbath.

NPUC and WWC Constituency Sessions

Official notice is hereby given that the 26th regular constituency meeting of the North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) of Seventh-day Adventists and Walla Walla College (WWC) will be held at the Red Lion Hotel on the River–Jantzen Beach, 909 N. Hayden Island Drive, Portland, Ore., Oct. 1, 2006, at 9 a.m. The purpose of the constituency meeting is to present reports covering the five-year period ending Dec. 31, 2005; to elect officers, boards and committees for the ensuing quinquennial period; to consider and act upon recommended changes to the constitution; and to transact such other business as may properly come before the constituents.

The present constitution provides that the voters of this meeting shall be the duly appointed delegates from the local conferences within the union, and certain ex officio and other delegates. Registration of delegates is scheduled to take place at the Red Lion Hotel on the River–Jantzen Beach from 8–9 a.m., Oct. 1, 2006. All duly accredited delegates are urged to be in attendance at this constituency session.

Jere Patzer, NPUC president and WWC Board chairman

Bryce Pascoe, NPUC executive secretary

NPUC Association

Official notice is hereby given that a regular membership meeting of the North Pacific Union Conference Association (NPUCA) is called for 2 p.m., on Oct. 1, 2006, and will be held at the Red Lion Hotel on the River–Jantzen Beach, 909 N. Hayden Island Drive, Portland, Ore.

The membership is comprised of the members of the Board of Trustees of the NPUCA, the appointed ex officio members and other delegates to the Oct. 1, 2006, NPUC constituency meeting.

The purpose of this regular meeting is to receive reports and transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

Jere Patzer, NPUCA president

Gary W. Dodge, NPUCA secretary

Walla Walla College

Calendar of Events

Sept. 18—JumpStart and college orientation begins; Sept. 25—Instruction begins.

Idaho

Meridian 30-year Celebration

Sept. 16—The Meridian Church will be hosting an open house/30-year anniversary celebration. All of our former pastors, church members and friends are cordially invited to come celebrate with us and praise God for our brand-new church facility at 1855 N. Black Cat Road, Meridian, Idaho. Please RSVP if you will be staying for lunch. Call Pastor Garey Gantz at (208) 288-2727.

Oregon

Young Adult Retreat

Sept. 8–10—Young Adult Retreat at Big Lake Youth Camp sponsored by the Oregon Conference. The fee covers food, lodging, and activities. For information, contact Pastor Rodney Payne II at ocyoungadultretreat@yahoo.com or (503) 329-2134.

Retired Workers’ Fellowship

Sept. 12—The monthly potluck will begin at 12 noon. The Tsikerai Family from Africa will be blessing us with their music and recitation of Scripture. Although the potluck is for retired denominational workers, we would encourage and welcome other retirees to join us. Bring food and your own table service. The potluck is held in the downstairs multipurpose room of the Oregon Conference office at 13455 S.E. 97th Ave., Clackamas, Ore. For more information, phone the Jorgensons at (630) 423-1612.

Evangelistic Meetings in Salem

Sept. 15–23—The Most Amazing Prophecies seminar hosted by Doug Batchelor and Dwight Nelson via satellite at 7 p.m. in the Central Salem Church, 1330 Summer Street, Salem, Ore. Call (503) 364-4626 or fax (503) 364-6838.

SAGE Oregon

Sept. 20–21—Two-day trip to Astoria. Oct. 6–8—Maximizing Your Greatest Resource seminar by Arlene Taylor. Seminar is SAGE-sponsored but open to the public. For additional information, contact Wynn Knowling (503) 343-9548.

Adventist Singles Activity

Sept. 22–24—Silver Falls Christian Renewal Center Retreat (www.christianrenewalcenter.org ) sponsored by the Beaverton Adventist Singles. Registration starts at 5 p.m. Friday. Supper is at 6:30–7 p.m. Then we will have the first devotional from Pastor Rodney Payne II. Dress for hiking on trails (Trail of Ten Falls). Bring your Bible, your own bedding and favorite table games. Saturday evening, help celebrate Sabbath with your musical instruments and talent. Space is limited. For info about cost, call: Charlotte at (503) 579-9549; or Tom at (503) 684-7971, tom.te@verizon.net. Maps will be available at the Beaverton Church foyer. More info at www.beavertonsda.com, then to the Singles Page.

Orchestra Auditions

The Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra is currently holding auditions for new members for a concert on Nov. 4. Positions are available in these sections: 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola, French horn and principal bassoon. For more information, please contact music director Travis Hatton at (360) 882-5153 or by e-mail at travishatton@comcast.net.

"The Presence" Seminar

Sept. 29–Oct. 3—Central Salem Church will screen Shawn Boonstra via satellite at 7 p.m. at 1330 Summer Street, Salem, Ore. Call (503) 364-4626; fax (503) 364-6838.

True Improv

Oct. 14—Improv Ministry coming to the Portland area. Details at www.trueimprov.com.

Glide Church 25th Anniversary

Oct. 27–28—Former members and friends of the Glide Church are invited to a 25th anniversary celebration of the church. There will be a vespers service Friday and worship service followed by a fellowship dinner on Sabbath, Oct. 28. Please join us and share your favorite memories and pictures of your time in Glide. Call Michelle (541) 957-5461, e-mail punches@rio.com.

Forgiveness Seminar

Sept. 29–30—An eight-hour seminar on "Forgiveness" will be held Friday from 6:30–9 p.m. and continue Sabbath from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Hood View Church, 26775 S.E. Kelso Road, Boring, Ore. A research team at Walla Walla College has received a substantial grant to study forgiveness and its effect on Adventist families. Explore the role of forgiveness in your life and others. You will not be required to divulge personal stories. Participants must be 18 years or older. Seminar presenters: Dr. Darold Bigger, WWC School of Theology, and Dr. Barbara Hernandez, Department of Counseling and Family Science, Loma Linda University. To register and receive more information, e-mail the Forgiveness Team at forgive@wwc.edu. Please provide name, address and a phone number where you can be reached. You may also register by calling the School of Social Work at (509) 527-2590.

Taylor Brain Seminar

Oct. 6–8—Maximizing Your Greatest Resource brain seminar by Dr. Arlene Taylor at Gladstone Park Conference Center. Learn how your brain functions, how to manage your energy expenditures more effectively, how to improve your chances for personal and professional success, how to enhance all of your relationships, and more. Though this seminar is sponsored by SAGE Oregon, all ages are welcome. Registration is required; contact Wynn Knowling for more information at wynn.knowling@oc.npuc.org or (503) 652-2225 or (503) 343-9548.

Oasis Celebrates 10 Years

Oct. 14—Oasis Christian Center will celebrate our 10-year anniversary. Anyone who has been a part of Oasis over the past decade is encouraged to attend. Visit our Web site, www.oasislive.org or call (360) 882-1842 for details.

Upper Columbia

Christian Car Show

Sept. 3—Car show sponsored by Anchorpoint Church, Stanfield, Ore., beginning at 10 a.m., Umatilla County Fair Grounds. Christian concert featuring Lisa Marie Buster. For your questions, please call (541) 567-2692. Message machine available.

Sandpoint Missing

The Sandpoint Church would like information regarding the following members: Cheryl Adkison, Sherry Brunson, Daniel Buhler, Timothy Buhler, Glenna Crawford, Irene Dorn, Gaylah Duchow, Mary Eakin, Tim Fort, Susan Fort, Desiree Fort, Tory Fort, Elizabeth Fowler, Nancy Hackney, David Hackney, Wayne Handy, Marian Handy, Pauline Harding, Harold Hartmann, Anthony Jones, Trina Jorgensen, Tasha Knowles, Erick Morton, Stephan Payton, Vicki Payton, Kristyann Pierce, Heather Rivers, Kelli Swader, Shannon White, and Dustie Williams. If you have information regarding these members, please contact Lynda Bailey at (209) 265-9309.

Troy Church Anniversary

Sept. 23—All friends, members and former members are invited to the 60th anniversary celebration at the Troy Seventh-day Adventist Church. Come share in a day of fellowship and reminiscing. For more information about the day or lodging, contact Dixie Hunt at (208) 835-5322 or dhunt@tds.net.

Washington

SAGE Washington

Sept. 6–10—Annual convention at Hope, British Columbia, featuring Dick Duerksen, Larry Yeagley, Jim Burr and Gary Parks Family Singers. Sept. 25–Oct. 12—British Isles Tour. Dec. 26–Jan. 7—La Sierra University "Path of the Just" mission project. Jan. 7–25—Ecuador Mission Trip. Contact Joan Libby at (253) 681-6008, joan.libby@wc.npuc.org, or see www.sage-washington.com.

Prophets are for Profit

Sept. 15–16—Dr. Allan Lindsay, host of Keepers of the Flame, will present three seminars at Tacoma South Side Adventist Church, 230 S. 94th Street, Tacoma, Wash. More information at (253) 537-2555.

What’s Your Heart’s Desire?

Sept. 22–24—Women and teens are invited to a Women’s Ministry weekend retreat in Ocean Shores, Wash. Speaker: theologian and humorist Jan Yakush. Info: Wilma Bing, (253) 681-6008. Registration: Lynda Kim, (253) 804-2799.

Regeneration Recovery Retreat

Oct. 13–15—Join Regeneration Ministries for a weekend retreat at Fort Flagler State Park (near Port Townsend). This Washington Conference Health Ministries program has a fee. Register by Sept. 30. Call Marjie Noll at (253) 681-6008.

World Church

GAA Centennial Celebration

The 2006–07 school year marks the 100-year anniversary of Glendale Adventist Academy founded in Glendale, Calif., in 1907. Special activities will be taking place throughout the year culminating with a special centennial alumni weekend May 4–6, 2007. If you attended or graduated from Glendale Union academy/Glendale Adventist Academy, please contact the school and make sure your address and contact information is current. Also, the school is collecting school memorabilia (i.e. photos, class jackets, sweaters, pennants, etc.) for the school archive collection and display. Please contact Boni Portillo in the school office at (818) 244-8671 or send e-mail address/contact information to: GAAlumni@gmail.com. You may contact Dr. Baker, school principal, through the school office or e-mail: gmbak@earthlink.net.

Call for Writers

Elder's Digest is a quarterly magazine featuring articles on preaching, leadership, evangelism and outreach. Elder’s Digest is looking for articles for and about local church elders, articles dealing with the elder's personal, spiritual, mental, physical and social needs, as well as how-to articles about the practice of ministry, coping with problems, nurturing, lay evangelism, preaching and church administration among many other topics. For more information and guidelines, contact Bryan Collick at collickb@gc.adventist.org or visit: www.eldersdigest.org.