North Pacific Union

Offerings

Feb. 2—Local church budget; Feb. 9—Adventist Television Ministries*; Feb. 16—Local church budget; Feb. 23—Local conference; March 1—Local church budget.

Special Days

Curriculum Focus for February—Family Life†

Feb. 2–23—Black History Month; Feb. 10–16—Christian Home and Marriage Week*; Feb. 23—Health Ministries Sabbath*

Curriculum Focus for March—Women in the Church†

March 1—Women's Day of Prayer; March 2–8—Adventist Youth Week of Prayer.*

* Special Materials Provided

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

WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY

Calendar of Events

Feb. 2—The Walla Walla Chapter Association of Adventist Forums welcomes Tony Campolo, Ph.D., presenting "The God of Intimacy and Action: The Challenge to Welcome and Embrace Diversity." 4 p.m. in the University Church. Feb. 23—Annual Young Artists Night, a concert of music students who auditioned for an opportunity to play or sing. Prizes will be awarded. For more information, call the music department at (509) 527-2561. Feb. 24—wwudrama presents the 2008 Festival of One-Acts, a production featuring several single acts from a variety of plays. For ticket information, visit drama.wallawalla.edu or call (509) 527-2158. Show opens at 8 p.m. in Village Hall, and will also show on March 6 (8 p.m.), 8 (8 p.m.), and 9 (2 p.m.).

IDAHO

Gem State Adventist Academy Homecoming

April 4–6—Celebrating 90 years of excellence in education! All alumni, former students, faculty, parents and friends are invited to homecoming. Classes to be honored are those ending in "7," plus 1982. The alumni office is looking for addresses for the following honor class graduates. Can you help us find anyone on this list? Contact Linda Klinger at (208) 459-1627, ext. 158, or lklinger@gemstate.org: Harold Benton, Peggy (Williams) Dennis, Sharon (Koch) Hulbert, David Piety, Terry Brown, Jo Ann Fredenhagen, Frank Garcia, LaVonne Grant, Warren Graybill, Annie (Chambers) Hayes, Patricia (Woodruff) Heinrich, Ray Jackson, Martin Johnson, Laura (Jehn) Lickey, Alice Lindsay, Theresa (Austin) Long, Regina Maronson, Susan (Dousay) McPherson, Jan Miller, Tim Saunders, Sandra Schut, Susan (Miller) Shafer, Dennis Tall, David Throckmorton, Gary Wagner, Patty Weisz, Dorothy Wilcox, Margie (Gaona) Braswell, Susan (Ring) Cruz, Herbert Holmes, Steven Howard, Tim Johnson, Heidi (Evensen) Lampa, Peter Pancoast, Kevin Clark, Trudi (Walkhoff) Rutherford, Darin Alexander, Shawn Henderson, Melody Miller, Kristy Morris, Deborah Peterson, Stephen Pflugrad, Jennifer Sequeira, Lance Simmons, Tammy Tall, Bill Tapley, Daniel Veach, Paul Willis, Mindy Barr, John Barrie, Haruna Kiso and Michiyo Tamaya.

OREGON

Adventist Single Adult Ministries (ASAM)

Feb. 2—New monthly event: volleyball, the first Saturday night at 5:30 p.m. Tualatin Church, 22222 S.W. Grahams Ferry Rd., Tualatin. For information and cost call (503) 692-2915 or go to www.beavertonsda.com, then to the singles Web page, or call Larry Sample at (503) 884-8790 or Rod Carpenter at (360) 513- 9094, supra2@spiritone.com. Maps may be downloaded from the Web page. Feb. 10—Valentine dinner at 5 p.m. at the Beaverton Church fellowship hall, 14645 S.W. Davis Rd., Beaverton, (503) 646-9828. Feb. 15—Meet at the Beaverton Church at 6:30 p.m. to carpool to the Congregation Neveh Shalom Jewish Synagogue, 2900 S.W. Peaceful Lane, Beaverton, for a tour, service and refreshments. Information at www.beavertonsda.com, then to the singles page. More questions? Contact Tom at (503) 684-7971, tom.te@verizon.net or Charlotte at (503) 579-9549. Your supervised children are welcome. SAVE the dates: March 1—Volleyball night at the Tualatin Church; March 9—Swim party; March 14–16—Big Lake retreat. See Web page for cost and reservation deadline.

Lebanon CHIP Seminar

Feb. 3–28—Every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for four weeks from 6:30-8:30 p.m. the Lebanon Church is conducting a Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) seminar at the Lebanon Samaritian Community Hospital. For more information, contact Patricia Clarkson at (541) 258-7454. Register by calling ahead.

Grants Pass Church Events

Feb. 2—Dick Duerksen will be at the Grants Pass Church. Feb. 4–March 6—(CHIP) Seminar, Monday–Thursday evenings, 6:30 p.m. in the Better Living Center in the lower parking lot of the Grants Pass Church. Please contact Rosie at (541) 471-1325. Feb. 16–19—Blondel Senior, founder of Advent Home in Calhoun, Tenn., will be presenting seminars on managing children. Topics will include: Understanding ADHD; How to Raise Responsible Children; Anger Management; Discipline without Punishment and other topics. Call (541) 476-6313 for specific times and locations.

Oregon SAGE Event

Feb. 10—Valentine luncheon and program, 11:45 a.m. at the Gladstone cafeteria. For additional information, call Wynn at (503) 343-9548.

Rain—Spiritual Renewal Retreat

Feb. 15–16—Experience spiritual renewal at Milo Adventist Academy for high school students. Herb Larson will be the guest speaker. Call for details and reservations (541) 825-3200, ext. 3321.

Mt. Tabor Church Missing

The Mt. Tabor Church is missing the following members: Gemechu Abraham, Wubitu Abraham, Cynthia Albrecht, Violet Asbury, Della Austin, Delmar J. Blacketer, Michael Brooks, Justin L. Buchanan, Rachelle M. Buchanan, Rachel C. Budd, Joseph Chew, Aurelia C. Delucca, Tai T. Do, Anna M. Hennessy, Alice Huey, Nathaniel Jenkins, Doris Keener, Ken Keener, Terry G. Keener, Rickie L. Kienholtz, Charlotte H. Marambe, Wallace Martinson, Jaime Mendosa, Derelee A. Olds, Brent Reese, Vivian M. Rud, Jeanne Schmidt, Ian Stark, Agatha J.Stout, Timothy W. Tamerius, Wade Thornblad, Georgia Wills. If you have any information, please contact: pat.halleson@oc.npuc.org.

ACS Disaster Response Training

Feb. 23–24—Weekend event at Hood River Church includes personal disaster preparation, Adventist response to disaster, and an area Adventist Community Services meeting on Sabbath afternoon. On Sunday morning become certified by attending the new North American Division ACS Disaster Response Training. Church leaders and anyone interested in disaster relief, community connections, and community service work are invited to attend. Call Community Outreach at (503) 850-3555 for more information and to register; also see www.OregonConference.org for the latest updates. The next training event will be held at the Meadow Glade Church, March 15–16.

Springfield Church Missing

We are missing the addresses and phone numbers from the following members of the Springfield Church: Anders Ahman, Dale Atkins, Beverly Brooks, Shannon Brown, Robby Hern, Lisa Jenness, Jeff Miller, Janice Miller, Jody Pedroni, Marciela Romero, Justice Sitowski, David Warren, Adelaide Whaley, James Whaley, Aaron Whitsell, Fred Whitsell and Lacy Whitsell. If you can help, please call Melissa at (541) 895-2839 or Marilyn Grass (541) 741-4644.

Abuse Seminar Sponsored by Life Renewal Institute

March 15–16—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. Open Arms Adventist Church, 15150 N.E. Glisan, Portland, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. both days (lunch included). Register by March 7 for lunch. Seating is limited so register early at www.yourlri.com or call toll-free (888) 800-0574. For local information, contact Audrey Woods, (503) 252-2112.

CHIP Health Seminar at Hood View

March 31, April 3, 8—Preliminary, identical, free informational and registration opportunity sessions for the April 13–May 8 CHIP seminar at the Hood View Church, 26775 S.E. Kelso Rd., Boring. The four-week seminar offers instruction in prevention and reversal of coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, overweight, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, depression, digestive problems, and high medical/medication costs. Classes will be held four nights each week: Sunday, 6–8 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7–9 p.m. Health screenings by professionals will be held April 11 and May 9. A graduation celebration for those who complete the seminar will take place at 6 p.m., May 15. For information, phone (503) 658-2329.

WASHINGTON

North Hill Fellowship Concert

Feb. 2—Award-winning pianist Jee Wong will perform a free concert at 6 p.m. at the North Hill Fellowship, 10106 36th Street East, Edgewood. There will also be special appearances by Judy Baum, violin; Roni Greenwood, cello; Timmy Kosaka, piano and harp; and The Russian Choir.

SAGE Senior Events

Feb. 10—Valentine Banquet at La Quinta Inn Tacoma featuring the Gary Parks Family Singers. Delicious vegetarian buffet. Valentine door prizes. Bring your sweetheart, family and friends for another outstanding SAGE event. Tickets going fast. Call today! April 20–25—Sunset Lake work bee. General repairs and clean-up. Meals provided. Bring your RV or stay in a cabin. Call (253) 681-6008, e-mail joan.libby@wc.npuc.org, on the Web www.washingtonconference.org, 32229 Weyerhaeuser Way South, Federal Way, WA 98001.

Young Adult Prayer and Study Retreat

April 4–6—Join young adults ages 18-30 for a simple weekend of prayer, praise and Bible study at Sunset Lake Camp. For more information, e-mail YAPrayerAndStudyRetreat@gmail.com or call the Washington Conference youth department at (253) 681-6008.

Enumclaw Church Homecoming

April 12—All members and former members of Enumclaw Church are cordially invited to attend a special homecoming service. Ted Bartter, former pastor, will be preaching for the 11 a.m. service. Bartter served as pastor in the early 1970s. Plan to attend the potluck immediately following the service. Please contact Enumclaw Church at (360) 825-4155 for more information.

WORLD CHURCH

Broadview Academy Homecoming

May 2–3—Our school still binds us together! Join us for the Broadview Academy alumni weekend. Mark your calendars. Call your classmates and start planning for this weekend now. The classes to be honored end in "8," plus 1983. All ideas and information welcome. For communication purposes, we need your e-mail addresses. Send them to: scross@broadviewacademy.org; or call Shona Cross, (630) 677-4387.

Cruise With the Aeolians

June 19–23—The Alma Blackmon Aeolian alumni are planning to cruise to Cozumel, Mexico, and would like family and friends to join the fun. Go to www.aeolianalumni.org or contact Tanja Spohn at Tanja@ClassicWorldTravel.com or (800) 777-9529, ET.

Libraries 360°: The Whole Picture

June 22–28—Association of Seventh-day Adventist Librarians (ASDAL) 2008 Conference at Loma Linda University, Calif. Librarians of all specialties are invited to attend. For registration information, go to www.asdal.org or contact Carlene Drake at cdrake@llu.edu or (909) 558-4581.