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Ridgefield, WA 98642
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APRIL Announcements
NORTH PACIFIC UNION
Offerings
April 7—Local Church Budget; April 14—World Budget: Christian Record Services*; April 21—Local Church Budget; April 28—Local Conference Advance.
*Special Materials Provided
Special Days
Curriculum Focus for the Month—Stewardship+
April 7—Missionary Magazines (Signs, Message, El Centinela, La Sentinelle)*; April 14—Stewardship Sabbath; April 21—Literature Evangelism Sabbath*; April 28—Education Sabbath.*
* Special Materials Provided
+ Curriculum resource materials are published in NAD church resource journals—Sabbath School Leadership, Celebración, Célébration, Kids' Ministry Ideas, and Cornerstone Youth Resource Journal.
Open House
May 27—The North Pacific Union Conference staff is inviting members from area churches and the community to an open house with tours of their new building in Ridgefield, Wash., from 2–5 p.m. Driving directions are available at www.npuc.org or call (360) 857-7000.
WALLA WALLA COLLEGE
Calendar of Events
April 1–3—College Days; April 15—North Pacific Regional Robotics Challenge; April 26–29—Homecoming Weekend. For a complete schedule of weekend events, and to register, visit alumni.wwc.edu or call (509) 527-2631.
IDAHO
Biblical Concepts in Counseling
April 20–22—Extreme Marriage, a marriage seminar that utilizes proven techniques to restore or renew any relationship! This message has saved marriages and changed lives; it can change yours too. Give your relationship a makeover and join us in Boise, Idaho. For more information and to register, go to www.BoiseExtremeMarriage.org or call (208) 362-9663.
Missing Caldwell Members
The Caldwell (Idaho) Church is missing some members. If you have any information regarding the persons below, please contact Carol Forshee at the Caldwell Church, 2106 E. Linden St., Caldwell, ID 83605: Joyce Hupe, George W. Nourse, Ben Booth, Gary Sheldon, Allen J. Laurel, Daniel O'Dell, Allura McGhghy, Anna McCart and Myra Jean Bartell.
OREGON
Retired Workers' Fellowship
April 3—Come at noon for the monthly potluck of the Oregon Retired Workers' Fellowship. Leon Chaney will be sharing slides and telling of his experience at the base camp of Mt. Everest and the surrounding area. We encourage and welcome all retirees to bring their food and join us. We meet in the cafeteria on the Gladstone Campground, 19800 Oatfield Road, Gladstone, Ore. For more information or any suggestions, call the Jorgensons, (360) 423-1612.
April Events at Sunnyside Church
April 6—Service of Darkness. Magnifying those moments from the Last Supper to the Cross, at 7 p.m. April 7—Leonardo daVinci's Last Supper dramatization. Sunnyside Church will portray a unique presentation of this famous painting as Jesus and His disciples "come to life" and share their thoughts at this pivotal moment in biblical history. Those who attended last year expressed how much they were blessed from the experience. Come for an evening of music and the spoken word that will end with a special Communion Service at 7 p.m. April 8—Resurrection Service, 10 a.m. April 14—Religious Liberty Seminar, 2:30 p.m. Sunnyside Church is located at10501 S.E. Market St., Portland, Ore., (503) 252-8080.
CAA Alumni Homecoming
April 6–7—Columbia Adventist Academy invites all alumni to join us on campus for Alumni Weekend. The graduating classes ending in "7" will be honored, along with the graduating classes of '32 and '82. 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.
Creation and Evolution Seminar
April 7—Issues regarding creation and evolution will be addressed by Frank Sherwin, zoologist and researcher at the Institute for Creation Research in San Diego, in three hour-long sessions at 4, 6, and 7 p.m. at the Grants Pass Church, 1360 N.E. Ninth St. A complimentary light supper will be served at 5 p.m. Sherwin lectures around the world at Christian schools and churches. He is also a frequent guest on a weekly radio program "Science, Scripture, and Salvation." An offering will be accepted. For more information, call (541) 476-6313. Home school families will be particularly interested in hearing his illustrated lectures on evidence of catastrophic events such as the Mount St. Helens volcanic eruption. The Institute for Creation Research equips believers with evidence of the Bible's accuracy and authority through scientific research, educational programs, and media presentations, all conducted within a thoroughly biblical framework.
Rockwood Presents Jaime Jorge
April 14—Violinist Jaime Jorge will be performing at 7 p.m. in the Rockwood Church, 1910 S.E. 182nd Ave., Portland, Ore. Born in Cuba and raised in a Communist country, Jorge has a passion for proclaiming the gospel through his music. His gift of musical interpretation brings new life and excitement to every song. You will be inspired by his music and blessed as he shares his testimony.
True!mprov: Comedy With Purpose
April 14—Experience this exciting ministry in Vancouver, Wash., inspired by Improv Church at Walla Walla College, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) at Oasis Christan Center, 6004 N.E. 72nd Ave., Vancouver, Wash. Visit www.trueimprov.com for more details.
CHIP Seminar
April 15—The Lebanon Church is presenting the CHIP (Coronary Health Improvement Project) seminar. For information call Pat Clarkson at (541) 258-7454.
Come Experience Milo
April 15–16—Eighth-graders who are looking forward to starting high school next year, come experience Milo. Fun activities, tours, meetings, meals, friends, awards and prizes. Contact your school, church or Milo for reservations. For more information, call (541) 825-3200, Ext. 3317 or e-mail steve.rae@miloacademy.org. See our Web site at www.miloacademy.org.
Adventist Singles Adult Ministries (ASAM)
April 21—Singles potluck at Beaverton Adventist Church, 14645 S.W. Davis Rd., Beaverton, Ore., at 12:30 p.m. Please bring a picnic lunch. After church we will carpool to Rowena: Bloom with a View, Tom McCall Preserve at Rowena Viewpoint, 70 Miles (1.5 hours) east of Portland. What to bring: Windbreaker, hiking boots, water, camera, flower identification guide. For information, contact Tom Terry at (503) 684-7971 or tom.te@verizon.net; or Charlotte at (503) 579-9549; www.beavertonsda.com, then to the Singles Page. Maps will be made available in the Beaverton Church foyer and at the potluck. Save May 19, 2007, for a hike at Falls Creek Falls.
Missing Estacada Members
The Estacada, Oregon church seeks information regarding the following missing members: Shannon R. Ellis, Bonnie Hayes, Jennifer Henley, Leanne D. Hodge, Teresa S. Carr, Jeffrey B. Kelley, Kathleen Kelly, Josie Kline, Michael J. Kline, Donna Kline, Cynthia S. Kocourek, John R. Meighan, Katrina Mowrey, Michael L. Mowrey, Stephanie A. Mowrey, Diane L. Ranson, James M. Richards Sr., Rebecca Schoneger, Wendy D. Sexton, Jack B. Smith, Don Snow, Rebecca Snow, Aaron Snow, Marlene A. Triplett, and Pansy Walter. If you have information regarding these members, please contact Debbie Clark at (503) 632-4853.
RRA/RVAS Alumni Homecoming
May 4–5—Rogue River Academy and Rogue Valley Adventist School alumni and friends are invited to attend their alumni reunion in Medford, Ore. Friday evening vespers and Sabbath activities will be in the school gym. For information about the cost of the catered Sabbath dinner, contact Delores Mae Donald at (503) 538-5011, 625 S.W. Ninth St., Apt 28, Dundee, OR 97115.
UPPER COLUMBIA
Pathfinder Teen Extreme Rock Climbing
April 13–15—Teen Extreme Rock Climbing Event in Goldendale, Wash., is designed to bring home spiritual lessons in a very vivid manner. This event is open to teenage Pathfinders in the Upper Columbia Conference. Clubs may contact Rick Pummel for more information at teenevents@charter.net or (509) 529-1744.
Vacation Bible School Workshop
April 15—The Vacation Bible School Workshop will be held at the conference office. The special guest speaker will be Candy LeVore from Pacific Press Publishing Association. For more details, contact Cheri Corder at cheric@uccsda.org, or by phone at (509) 838-2761, ext. 621
Missing Eastgate Members
The following is a listing of names that we have been unable to make contact with: Caryn Boyd, Amy Briley, Nathan Cokenour, Karen Pederson, Rhonda Robinson, Shawna Rogers, Mindy Tate, Caroline Ullrich, Kathleen Vance, Jenile Wolf, Todd Wagner, Debbie Fredrickson, Elenore Slussen and Sheila Vails. If you have any information, please contact Yvonne E. Jackson, church clerk, Walla Walla Eastgate Church, 380 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA 99362.
UCA Alumni Weekend
May 4–5—With pleasure, Upper Columbia Academy welcomes back all former faculty and students, along with their families and friends to the 61st Annual Alumni Homecoming Weekend. Honored classes end with a "7" along with the class of 1982. Friday's activities include a morning Golf Tournament and a Welcome Back Reception and Sundown Vespers in the evening. Sabbath events include a worship service featuring members of all honor classes, a buffet lunch, campus tours and reserved rooms for honor class fellowship and official pictures. For more information, check the UCA Web site at www.ucaa.org or contact Linnea Torkelsen, alumni director, at (509) 245-3692 or alumni@ucaa.org.
2007 NW Singles Conference/Retreat
May 25–28—Harvey and Kathy Corwin will present "Secrets of Intimate Relationships." This conference at MiVoden Summer Camp and Retreat Center, Hayden Lake, Idaho, is recommended for adult singles. Located minutes away from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and 55 miles from Spokane International Airport. Check-in starts at 3 p.m., Friday, May 25. Checkout by 11 a.m., Monday, May 28. Register before May 1 to get early bird rates; after May 1, regular rates; after May 15 no refunds (you may have someone take your place if you are not able to make it). Sunday Cruise around Coeur d'Alene Lake (pay at dock). Bring bedding/pillow, towels, swimsuit, warm coat, hiking shoes, Bible, camera, and your musical instruments and talent. For information about registration and costs, contact Terrie Leen at tlleen@msn.com or (541) 938-3767.
SAGE Upper Columbia
June 6–7—SAGE Upper Columbia Conference to conduct Hell's Canyon River Trip along with multiple museum visits. June 16—annual camp meeting strawberry/ice cream feed on College Church campus, 5:30 p.m. May 17–21—camping and birding at Melheur Lake. May 28–31—Camp Mivoden Spring Project. April 22—one-day bird outing at Soap Lake area. For details, go to www.sageucc.org; or contact Jacque Goodhew at (509) 522-2387 or lgoodhew@surfing.com.
WASHINGTON
Missing Members
Washington Conference is seeking the following missing members: Marcela Centeno, Selene Centeno, Olivia Cerventes, Mario Cevera, Jose Chaires, Liliana Chajud, Maria Chavez, Sergio Chavez, Xochile Chavez, Rosalina Chinchilla, Beatriz Cobarrubias, Karen Conley, Imelda Cordova, Ana Corea, Edwin Corea, Elvin Corea. If you have information regarding any of these missing members, please contact Janeth Carnduff at (253) 681-6008.
Easter Drama
April 7—Join the Kent Adventist Church for a contemporary Easter drama. The service centers around a bridge, which becomes a symbol of forgiveness and reconciliation. The service starts at 10:45 a.m. Call (253) 852-3883, e-mail kentsda@comcast.net, or visit our Web site at http://kentsda.org/. The church is at 25213 116th Ave. S.E., Kent, WA 98030.
Women's Spring Day
April 21—Presenters for "Just One" women's ministry spring day event are Chris Oberg, Carolyn Brown, and Betsy and Liz Stapf. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Grace Community Church in Auburn. Early-bird registration rates available. Please bring a donation of socks, gloves and/or warm hats for a service project. Details online at www.washingtonconference.org or by calling (253) 681-6008.
SAGE Washington
April 29–30—Marine Adventure Cruise/Tour. A two-day excursion to Anacortes with Andrew Rice, marine scientist. Includes bus transportation, meals, lodging. April 15–20—Poulsbo Adventist School work bee. Need workers to help with nailing on drywall and landscaping. Bring your RV or lodging is provided. Meals provided. Call (253) 681-6008, or check Web site at www.sage-washington.com.
WORLD CHURCH
Adelphian Academy Homecoming
June 8–9—Alumni, faculty and friends of Adelphian Academy are invited to the Annual Homecoming Weekend. Randy Roberts will speak during the Sabbath worship service. The classes of '57, '67 and '82 will be honored. For more information, go to www.adelphianacademy.com or call Clarence Brummett at (909) 796-8593.
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