NPUC

Offerings

May 5—Local Church Budget; May 12—Disaster & Famine Relief*; May 19—Local Church Budget; May 26—Local Conference Advance.

*Special Materials Provided

Special Days

Curriculum Focus for the Month—Community Services+

May 5—Community Services Sabbath; May 12—Youth Sabbath

+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 http://www.npuc.org/ or call (360) 857-7000.

Walla Walla College

May 5—Havdalah vespers, at 7:30 p.m., in the Walla Walla College Church. May 7–12—Join us for the InTents meetings, an evangelistic series held every year on the Walla Walla College campus. May 12, 13, 17, 19, and 20—WWC drama presents "The Accidental Death of an Anarchist." Show begins at 8 p.m. on May 12 and 19, and at 9 p.m. all other dates. Tickets available at drama.wwc.edu or by calling (509) 527-2832. May 19—Evensong, at 7:30 p.m., in the Walla Walla College Church.

Alaska

Alaska Conference Men's Retreat

June 15–17—Doug Batchelor will speak at the Alaska Conference Men's Retreat at Kent Sandvik's gold mine on Caribou Creek. Fifteen miles from the highway, the mine is set in pristine Alaskan wilderness and can be reached by small plane, four-wheeler, and on foot by vigorous hikers. Bring your own tent, join the campfire circle, expect a spiritual feast. Call (907) 745-5221; P.O. Box 3450, Palmer, AK 99645.

Idaho

Missing Members

Does anyone know where these missing members are or if any of them are deceased? Do you happen to know the dates? We need help with these missing members from the Twin Falls Church. If you know of their whereabouts or information, please contact Rosann Thompson, Twin Falls church clerk, at (208) 829-5356, thompsrosa@cs.com or 539 Lenz Ave., Hazelton, ID 83335-5079. They are: Jean R. Cooper, Betty L. Crawford, Linda Crisache, Angela S. Cummins, Jeron N. Dickson, Sandra M. Dickson, Kathy Elliott, Juanita Fisher, Evan Garcia, Jeannette Garcia, Ann B. Gregory, Barbara Havener, Beverly Hayes, Billy Hayes, Doug Hayes, Larry Head, Minnie H. Hision-Hooper, Brian P. Holm, Ronald Jewett, James Kelty, Stacy Kirkpatrick, Sandra Langstein, David Limbert, Mary L. Limbert, John W. Mabry, Mac Mayer, Kenneth McCarver, Crystal McGonigal, Roy D. McNeal, Denyse L. Nimmo, Brenda Payton, Jerry Peterson, Amy Pufahl, Mike Rascon, Adrian Saca, Gerogel Saca, Lidia Saca, Toma Saca, James Schrock, Kathy Schrock, Dennis Shafer, Bonnie Silva, David Slinger, Helen N. Stetzel, Terri Theitten, James R. Thomas, Karen Thomas, Kenneth N. Thomas, Travis N. Thomas, Connie Trappen, Doris Wageman, Garrett A. Walter, Terrie L. Weber, Wayne A. Weber, John Wilson, Rick Winther, Mary L. Worrell, Rebecca A. Worrell, Ronald D. Worrell, Delta Worthington, Demifar M. Yanoshu, Shoshona Yovan and Julie Ziegenbein.

Oregon

Retired Workers' Fellowship

May 1—The monthly potluck of the "Oregon Retired Workers' Fellowship" will be held at 12 p.m. By popular request, the Gospel Bluegrass Group from the Kelso-Longview Church will be presenting our program. We welcome and encourage all retirees to bring their food and join us in the cafeteria on the Gladstone Campground, 19800 Oatfield Road, Gladstone, Ore. For more information, contact the Jorgensons at (360) 423-1612.

Healthy Living Emphasis Weekend

May 4–6—Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 3 p.m., Sunday Health Fair, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., health screening and sample foods. Location: Community Learning Center, 4212 N.E. Prescott St., Portland, Ore. Call Carl Parker at (503) 281-8596 for information. Event sponsored by Urban Health Project.

Adventist Single Adult Ministries (ASAM)

May 6—Sponsored by the Beaverton Adventist Singles, at 12:30 p.m. we will carpool from Beaverton Church to the Historic Columbia River Highway Trail at Hood River. Bike or hike to the Twin Tunnels. Bring a picnic lunch and a bike or plan on a hike. There are 4.6 miles of paved (accessible) trail and "gorge"ous views. May 19—At 12:30 p.m., we will carpool from Beaverton Church to hike Falls Creek Falls trails, Stevenson/Carson, Wash. Bring good hiking shoes and a picnic lunch. This hike will be 2 miles with an astonishing waterfall at the end! For information, contact Tom Terry at (503) 684-7971 or tom.te@verizon.net; Charlotte at (503) 579-9549; or go to http://www.beavertonsda.com/, then to the Singles Page. Maps will be available in the church foyer at 14645 S.W. Davis Road, Beaverton, Ore. Save June 15–17 for a campout at Cove Palisades.

May Events at Hood View

May 11–12—A seminar on "Male/Female Differences" will be presented by Arlene Taylor, brain function specialist from St. Helena Hospital in California, at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the Hood View Church in Boring, Ore. Her seminar will continue Sabbath at 10:50 a.m. with "Seven Secrets of Communication" and again at 2 p.m. Taylor is founder and president of Realizations, Inc., and creator of The Brain and Innate Giftedness program. To make reservations, contact hoodviewchurch@verizon.net.

Milo's Spring Family Weekend

May 11–12—Beginning with vespers at 7:30 p.m., the weekend will be filled with a variety of performances and activities. For more information, call Milo Academy at 541-825-3200.

Portland Adventist Academy Presents

May 20—Come to a Spring Banquet Benefit Concert presented by the Singing Christmas Tree Select Choir at 6:30 p.m. in The Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel. Proceeds benefit Portland Adventist Academy Student Scholarships. To sponsor a table and for an individual tickets, call (503) 255-8372, ext. 230.

Stayton Missing Members

The Stayton Church is seeking information regarding the following missing members: Paola Braga, Gilberto Canas, Richard D. Carpenter, Carlos Flores, Jeffrey Holloway, Mary Whistler Luttrell, Vergilio Ramirez, Felipa Ramirez, Francisco Serrano, Leon Whistler, Jr., and Jan Whistler. If you have information regarding any of these members, please contact Winona Letcher at (503) 394-3950 or bobwin@smt-net.com.

Milo Graduation Weekend

May 25—Consecration, 7:30 p.m.; May 26—Baccalaureate, 11 a.m., followed by potluck and class night; May 27—Commencement, 10 a.m. Call (541) 825-3200 for more information.

Upper Columbia

Pilot Rock 40th Anniversary

June 1—Join the Pilot Rock Church for vespers and supper at 6 p.m.; June 2—Plan to spend the day with us celebrating our 40th anniversary. For information, contact Carolyn Erice at (541) 443-7114 or Sandy Burrows at sanburrows@aol.com.

North Idaho Regional Camp Meeting

June 20–23—Camp Meeting begins with the Wednesday evening meeting featuring Ivor Meyer from the Power of the Lamb Ministries. Meyer will be speaking at the 10 a.m. service and the 7 p.m. service each day. Sally Streib, author and presenter from California, will share lessons about God's sea creatures. She shares fantastic lessons from the oceans with kids and adults alike, presenting afternoon and evening meetings for kids. The camp meeting site is at Cornerstone Christian School, six miles north of Bonners Ferry on Highway 95. RV hook-ups are available and areas for tent camping. There will be meals available for purchase. For reservations and information, contact Tammy Onstott at (208) 267-9110.

Washington

SAGE Washington

May 6–11—Sunset Lake Workbee. Need volunteers to help build a "Frontier Town" and for general clean-up. Meals provided. Cabins provided or bring your own RV. June 16—Auburn Camp Meeting Supper celebrating 13 years of senior fun, fellowship and service. Must have a ticket to be admitted in the cafeteria at 5:30 p.m. To order free tickets, contact Joan Libby at (253) 681-6008 or joan.libby@wc.npuc.org or pick up your free tickets at the Auburn Camp Meeting Information Booth. Go to http://www.sage-washington.com/ or write to SAGE, 3450 S. 344th Way, Suite 200, Federal Way, WA 98001.

Sunset Lake Camp

Sunset Lake is excited to welcome you to our 50th year of summer camp experience. We are proud of our heritage and eager to explore the exciting future that God has prepared for us. Join us this summer for an unforgettable week of camp. Visit http://www.sunsetlake.org/ for schedules and registration.

Spanish Camp Meeting

June 7–9—Join the first-ever Spanish Camp Meeting in Washington Conference. Listen to speakers Armando Miranda, General Conference vice president, and Pedro Pozo, an associate pastor in Florida Conference. Rosa Alicia Miranda, a family life presenter, will also present a family seminar. For details, contact Janeth Carnduff at (253) 681-6008.

Washington Adventist Camp Meeting

June 14–23—Come to discover "The Power of the Cross" and be transformed as you discover anew: It's All About Jesus. Details and registration at http://www.washingtonconference.org/

World Church

Academy Reunion

May 5—Maplewood Academy Reunion at Walla Walla Valley Academy, 300 S.W. Academy Way, College Place, Wash. Potluck at 1 p.m. Locals, please bring extra for out-of-towners. For information, contact (509) 529-4837 or neilandlois@aol.com; (541) 938-2160 or kiesz2walla@wmconnect.com.

40th Anniversary

July 14—Covington/Taylor Mill Church will celebrate their 40th Anniversary in Taylor Mill, Ky. All former members are invited to attend. For details, contact Sandra Silbersack Bowman at (859) 525-7676 or taylormillsdachurch@yahoo.com.

German Camp Meeting

May 5—Plan now to attend the annual Seventh-day Adventist German meeting at Camp Hope, 61855 Lougheed Highway, Hope, British Columbia, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on the Youth Hill. Bring your German Bible; musical instruments; special music for blessings in worship; and delicious German food for the potluck. For information about accommodations (camping, cabins, lodge), contact Reiner Kuppers at (604) 826-0300; or Anita Bookter at (425) 222-5411.

Tell the World. Tell Them Now!

Aug. 1–4—Don't miss the 60th Anniversary Celebration of Adventist-laymen's Services and Industries at the annual ASI International Convention, in the Louisville International Convention Center, Louisville, Ky. Enjoy dynamic speakers, member testimonies, music, seminars, exhibits, fellowship, youth programs for all ages. For information, go to http://www.asiministries.org/.