North Pacific Union Conference

Offerings

Jan. 5—Local Church Budget; Jan. 12—Local Conference Advance; Jan. 19—Local Church Budget; Jan. 26—NAD Budget: Religious Liberty*; Feb. 2—Local Church Budget; Feb 9—World Budget: Adventist Television Ministries.†

† Packets containing bulletin inserts and bulletin announcements have been sent to each church for the Feb. 9 Adventist Television Ministries offering.

Special Days

Curriculum Focus for the Month—Friendship Evangelism≈

Jan. 5—Day of Prayer; Jan. 20–26—Religious Liberty Week*

≈ Curriculum resource materials are published in NAD church resource journals—Sabbath School Leadership, Celebración, Célébration, Kids' Ministry Ideas, and Cornerstone Youth Resource Journal.

* Packets containing bulletin inserts, a DVD and other Liberty offering materials from the Northwest Religious Liberty Association have already arrived at each church addressed to Treasurer/Religious Liberty Leader.

WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY

Jan. 21—Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial service, 11 a.m., University Church. Jan. 26—Choral and Orchestra Festival Concert, featuring musicians from several NPUC academies, 4 p.m., University Church. Jan. 26—Annual OPS (WWU Men's Club) Amateur Hour, featuring drama, music, and performances of all kind by WWU students, 8 p.m., Winter Education Complex Alumni Gym.

OREGON

Grants Pass Seminars

Jan. 4–5—Cheri Peters will be speaking once on Friday and twice on Sabbath. The titles of her sessions will be: "Miracle from the Streets," "Unlikely Ambassador," and "Celebrating Life in Recovery." For exact times, please call (541) 476-6313. Jan. 12—Judi Clark will be giving a seminar, "What Can I Do on the Sabbath?" at 3 p.m., Grants Pass Church, 1360 N.E. 9th Street, Grants Pass. For information, call (541) 476-6313.

Stone Tower Series

Jan. 5—The Stone Tower Church is hosting a series, "Worship Him Who Made: Remembering Your Creator," by Jed Daniel Lee beginning Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. It is designed to acquaint non-believers with the truthfulness of the biblical Creator God. The topics covered will also equip and empower believers with answers to questions such as: Does God exist? Is the Bible trustworthy? How do you reconcile the biblical account of creation with all the scientific evidence and the fossil record? Stone Tower Church, 3010 N.E. Holladay St., Portland, Ore., (503) 232-6018, church@stonetowersda.com.

"To Your Health" in 2008

Get out of the winter doldrums and get a jumpstart on your health for 2008! The Riverside Church will present two health programs beginning in January. The programs will be presented by Jack McIntosh, health educator, and the members of Riverside Church. The community is invited to attend at 463 N. Shepherd Rd., Washougal, WA 98671. Call (360) 835-3114 by Jan. 14 to register. A fee for each seminar covers the cost of the materials. Jan. 19–20—A Wellness Weekend features a sermon on the healing ministry of Christ at the 11 a.m. church service and a 2 p.m. program, which examines the biblical basis for healthful living and introduces the Eden diet, plus 40 reasons to exercise. A fellowship luncheon will follow the church service. Sunday's program includes a biometric screening, a delicious vegan breakfast, lectures by McIntosh on metabolic syndrome (diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity and hypertension), cooking demonstrations to illustrate the Eden diet, and a SMART action plan with Lifestyle Monitoring forms to measure progress toward new health habits. Jan. 26–March 29—A 10-week Depression Recovery seminar presented Saturdays at 9 a.m. by Dr. Neil Nedley on DVD, Jack McIntosh, and Riverside Church members. Each class introduces a step in a spiritual and health-based plan for positive living. Covers causes of depression and suggests methods for recovery without primary dependence on prescription drugs.

ASAM Activities

Jan. 19—Fellowship dinner at 1 p.m., Adventist Single Adult Ministries with the Beaverton Church. Please bring a dish, enough for yourself and another person. Then meet early at: OMNIMAX Theatre in Portland to see "Antarctica" (8 p.m. show time) www.omsi.org/visit/ExtSched.cfm. Jan. 20—Meet at the Beaverton Church, 14645 S.W. Davis Rd., Beaverton, Ore., at 10 a.m. for cross country skiing at Meadows on Mt. Hood http://skihood.com/Mountain/NordicCenter/Default.aspx. You can rent skis or bring your own. Bring a sack lunch. Questions, contact Tom at: (503) 684-7971 or tom.te@verizon.net; Charlotte at (503) 579-9549; or Karen at (503) 332-3563. This event is open to all singles. Your supervised children are welcome. Save March 14–16 for Big Lake.

Oregon SAGE Activities

Jan. 19—Seaside Church service, potluck, barbershop quartets. Feb. 10—Valentine luncheon at the Gladstone cafeteria. Call Wynn at (503) 343-9548 for details.

"Healing the Mind"

Jan. 19—This all-day seminar by Timothy Jennings, M.D., a board-certified psychiatrist, is coming to Rockwood Church. Do you or someone you care about suffer from panic attacks, depression, forgiveness issues, or low self-esteem? Dr. Jennings successfully uses a biblical model to treat patients that traditional psychiatry was unable to help. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., at the Rockwood Church, 1910 SE 182nd Ave., Portland. Register by calling (503) 661-4100. The registration fee will be waived for the first 200 registrants to call. Free lunch.

Financial Peace University

Jan. 21–April 14—Sunnyside's next FPU class runs on Mondays. Come learn how to get on a budget, pay off debt and learn to invest according to biblical principles. This fun class is taught by Dave Ramsey with DVD and small-group time for accountability. Contact Becky Gentry at (503) 804-1863 or sunnysidefpu@yahoo.com for more details or www.daveramsey.com/fpu.

Ohana Offers Addictions Seminar

Jan. 23–24—Ohana Christian Fellowship is offering an Addictions seminar at the West Linn Adult Community Center from 7–9 p.m. Karen McGee, CADC 1, a counselor for the chemically dependent, will be the presenter. This seminar is open to anyone with an interest in learning about the disease of addiction. Topics of discussion will include the development of the disease, the effect of drugs on the brain and issues of co-dependency as well as treatment options and the recovery process. The address is 1180 Rosemont Road, West Linn, Ore. This program is offered free of charge to the community, but registration is requested. To register or to obtain more information, please contact Ronald O. Franzke, M.D., at ronnanfranzke@yahoo.com, (503) 655-4828 or 2590 Beacon Hill, West Linn, OR 97068-3690.

Milo Senior Recognition

Jan. 25–26—Parents, relatives and friends are invited to Senior Recognition, starting Friday at 7:30 p.m. for vespers, and all day Sabbath. Salad and dessert potluck on Sabbath with entree, vegetable and tableware provided. Benefit program Saturday night. For details, call (541) 825-3200; 324 Milo Drive, Days Creek, OR 97429.

Calling All Alumni

Emerald Christian Academy is updating its alumni records. If you attended Eugene Junior Academy, Pleasant Hill/Springfield Junior Academy, Emerald Junior Academy or Emerald Christian Academy, please contact us with updated information. You can e-mail us at office@emeraldchristianacademy.org. Auction Notice: Feb. 10—Emerald Christian Academy presents an encore benefit dinner and auction.

Life Renewal Institute–Abuse Seminar

March 22–23—Those who have been abused suffer with feelings of rejection, anger, fear and incredible sadness. In this seminar, learn from doctors Ron and Nancy Rockey what precipitates emotional, verbal, physical and sexual abuse, and gain the tools to undo the results of childhood/adult wounding that comes from it. Gladstone Park Conference Center, 19800 Oatfield Rd., Gladstone, Ore., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. both days (lunch included). Seating is limited so register early at http://www.yourlri.com or call toll-free (888) 800-0574. For local information, contact Audrey Woods, (503) 252-2112.

UPPER COLUMBIA

UCA Class of '88

In preparation for their 20-year reunion May 2–3, 2008, at Upper Columbia Academy, the class of 1988 is looking for these former classmates: Eric Adams, Becky Ball, Kim Anderson Bradford, Rick Burgess, Christina Clayton, Jeff Cooper, Melissa Donahey, Shane Elliot, Christine Gray Harvey, Jim James, Dan Matoske, Shane McPherson, Heather Hargrave McQuarter, Brian Olson, Crystal Dougherty Paul, Tami Sunde Presley, Kelli Rouse, Terri Stone and Jenny Young. Please contact the alumni office at UCA with any information. Linnea Torkelsen, Alumni Director, alumni@ucaa.org, (509) 245-3692.

WASHINGTON

AAA Class of '78 Seeking Classmates

Auburn Adventist Academy class of 1978 will be having their 30th class reunion in May. We are looking for addresses on the following classmates. Please e-mail Linda Jennings at 78reunion@comcast.net if you see your name listed or know the addresses of the classmates who are listed: Mike Back, Ted Brothers, Juanita Watrous Corson, Carol Covey, Dennis Dickerson, David Eilertsen, Alan Esselback, Kirk Grunewald, Marie Harris, Cinthia Duterrow Hawkins, Marty Hirschkorn, Rex Hughes, Julie Johnson, Cynthia Krause, Bryan Kuehl, Cindy Knutson Lindaman, Rick Long, Seth Lott, Luis and Heide Monteroso, Tom Page, Shelley Blakely Palmer, Paula Pfiefle, Vicki Bredeson Rico, Deane Robins, Cindy Smith, Jeanine Anderson Stabile, Darla Pagan Tillinghast, Ted Twis, Earl Vogt, Thomas Wiedmann, Rosalind Wilkerson, Cindy Wilmot.

Matchless Attraction Seminar

Jan. 11–12—Ty Gibson will present Matchless Attraction: A Seminar That Explores the Transformative Beauty and Power of God's Love. This seminar begins Friday at 7 p.m. with "What You Want." The seminar continues Sabbath morning at 8:30 a.m. when Gibson will present: "A Lingering Fragrance," "The Zenith of God's Love," "The Center of God's Love," and "Closer than Angels." A fellowship dinner will follow the 11 a.m. church service. This seminar is hosted by Tacoma Central Church, 1301 S. Baltimore St., Tacoma, WA 98465, (253) 752-6637, office@tacomacentralsda.org.

Washington SAGE Events

Feb. 10—Valentine Banquet at La Quinta Inn Tacoma featuring the Gary Parks Singers, delicious vegetarian buffet, Valentine door prizes. Bring your sweetheart, family and friends for another outstanding SAGE event! Tickets are going fast! Call today! April 20–25—Sunset Lake Workbee. General repairs and clean-up. Meals provided. Bring your RV or stay in a cabin. April 28–May 15—Openings available for the Seven Churches of Revelation Tour in Turkey. Includes a Greek Islands Cruise and a tour of Cappadocia. Contact Joan Libby at (253) 681-6008, joan.libby@wc.npuc.org, www.washingtonconference.org, or 32229 Weyerhaeuser Way South, Federal Way, WA 98001.

PSAA Alumni Sabbath

Feb. 23—Kirkland School gym. We will be honoring the first 10th year class from 1998, as well as the fifth year class of 2002.

WORLD CHURCH

Health Summit Orlando, 2008

Feb. 1–9—The North American and Inter American Divisions announce the seventh annual health certification training program. "Tell the World Christ Brings Health and Wholeness" will feature Dr. David Williams, Harvard University; Pastor Don Mackintosh, Amazing Facts Center of Evangelism director; Dr. Dick Wynn, international ministries consultant; and P. William Dysinger, M.D., Loma Linda University associate dean emeritus. Several exciting new courses will be introduced. Plan now to attend. Go to www.nadhealthsummit.com for more information.