NPUC

Offerings

July 5—Local Church Budget; July 12—NAD Budget: Women's Ministries*; July 19—Local Church Budget; July 26—NPUC Budget: Walla Walla University

* A postcard containing information about the Women's Ministeries offering July 12 was sent, addressed to "Women's Ministries leader" in each church, in June. The same information is also available at www.nadwm.org. Be sure members mark their tithe envelopes "NAD Women's Ministries," so the offering can be allocated at each level for evangelism by women and Women's Ministries leadership training.

Special Days

Curriculum Focus for the Month—Adventist Lifestyle+

July 12—Home Study International Promotional Day

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

Women's Retreat at Sea

Aug. 3–10—An Alaskan cruise with a purpose! Mission outreach at three remote ports of call: paint a church school, assist the Forest Service, clean homes of the elderly and much more! Visit www.npuc.org for more information.

IDAHO

100^th Anniversary Celebration

July 25–26—All members (present and previous), family, and friends of the Eagle Church are invited to its 100th anniversary celebration, Friday and Sabbath, July 25–26 (6 p.m. Friday; 9:30 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Sabbath), 538 West State St., Eagle, Idaho. For information, please contact Myrna Ferguson at (208) 939-6568 or e-mail myfer40@msn.com.

MONTANA

Missing Members

The Kalispell Church is seeking information regarding missing members: Sophia Adamson, Jacqueline Armstrong, Steven R. Barnes, Leanna Daugherty, Stacy Denison, Brenda Deshaw, Tanya Deshaw, Cheryl Hanson, Dan Hanson, Russell A. Hill, Jeanine Mettee, David Praye, and Robert Thompson. If you have any information, please contact Danielle Kimbrell, Kalispell Church church clerk, at 1375 Hwy. 93 North, Kalispell, Mont. 59901, or at (406) 882-4891.

OREGON

America at the Prophetic Crossroads

July 2–5—Come join us starting Wednesday, July 2, at 7 p.m. at Laurelwood Academy and explore today's religious, political and constitutional trends in America from a Christ-centered prophetic perspective. With speakers Nicholas Miller, Andrews University, Esq.; Lincoln Steed, Liberty Magazine editor; and Greg Hamilton, Northwest Religious Liberty Association president. For directions, go to www.laurelwoodacademy.org. For more information, call (541) 726-8340.

Union College Alumni Gathering

July 19—Union College Alumni gathering at 5–6:30 p.m., Gladstone Convention Center during Oregon Camp Meeting. Place of meeting: Watch for signs or inquire at the information kiosk. Alumni, family and friends of Union College are invited. A light meal will be provided. An offering will be taken to cover expenses. For information, contact Glen or Marybeth Gessele at (503) 985-7759.

Legal Notice

Oregon Conference Special Constituency Session

Notice is hereby given by the Oregon Conference Executive Committee that a special constituency session of the Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at the Holden Convention Center at Gladstone Park to begin at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008. This session is called to review a report from the Oregon Conference Education Commission, to address a 1993 special constituency action limiting conference subsidy for K–10 schools which expand to K–12 status, and to receive a report on the construction of the new conference office and book store. All church-appointed delegates from the regular session on Sept. 18, 2005, will be delegates to this session. Notification will be given to all individuals serving as delegates because of office or employment.

Don Livesay, president

Al Reimche, vice president/administration

Missing Members

The Oregon Conference Church is looking for the following people: Edgard Araiza, Iris D. M. Ball, Glenda Bassa, Delores Bail, Gary G. Bail, and Nicole Bail. If you have the address or phone number of any of these people, please call Mary Jane Zollbrecht at (503) 850-3571.

WASHINGTON

Benefit Auction

Aug. 10—The second annual benefit auction for the Kent Church will be Sunday, Aug. 10. The silent auction begins at 4 p.m. in the fellowship hall, followed by dinner and the live auction. Proceeds benefit the church building renovation project. For tickets, call (253) 631-5938, e-mail sally@sallyherigstad.com, visit the Web site at http://www.kentsda.org/events.htm, or come to 25213 116th Ave. S.E., Kent, Wash. 98031.

Women's Health Screening

Aug. 15—Breath of Life Church is offering a mobile mammography screening for women 40 and over in partnership with Swedish Medical Center and the YWCA Women's Health Outreach. The service is available between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Refreshments will be available. NO INSURANCE NO PROBLEM. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the YWCA at (206) 436-8666 or Breath of Life at (206) 762-0333. Breath of Life Church, 9807 26th Ave. S.W., Seattle, Wash.

Car and Bike Show

Aug. 17—Car and Bike enthusiasts are invited to the fourth annual Shelton Valley Christian Show 'n' Shine held from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on the Shelton Valley Christian School, 201 W. Shelton Valley Road, Shelton, Wash. This is a family event with door prizes, great food, awards, trophies and games for kids. To register or for more information, call (360) 426-2776.

WORLD CHURCH

Class Reunion

July 18–19—There will be a Magic Valley Jr. Academy and Hilltop Grade School class reunion in July 18–19, in Twin Falls, Idaho. For more information, contact: Carolyn Molyneux Rodgers, (208) 539-1091; Beth Cook Bull, (208) 320-0369; or Marlene Thietten, (208) 731-9077. Come and join us to reacquaint old friends and make new ones.

Ham Radio Operators and Pilots

Aug. 7–10—The 36th Annual Camp Hope Retreat is scheduled for Aug. 7–10 at the Seventh-day Adventist Camp near Hope, British Columbia, Canada, sponsored by the Northwest Adventist Amateur Radio Association. Initially focused on ham radio, it has expanded to include events for pilots, special women's seminars and other family events. Thursday, Aug. 7, will have the beginning class and the more advanced general class. Jim and Neva Brackett are guest speakers and seminar leaders. Friday, Aug. 8, will feature the traditional field trip to a historic site in the morning and afternoon seminars for ham radio, aviation, ladies program and activities for children. Worship activities and special music will be included. The retreat will conclude with the traditional "hidden transmitter hunt" and GPS hunt. Camp facilities are terrific with beautiful lodge rooms, RV facilities and a tremendous cafeteria. For more details and registration information, check out www.naara.org and look at the NAARA spring newsletter. Or call Keith Carlin at (509) 526-0694.

100 Years of Service to the World!

Sept. 19–20—Join us for a celebration of the 100^th anniversary of Paradise Church and Paradise Adventist Academy in Paradise, Calif. You will enjoy wonderful presentations, memorable pictures and getting together with friends. Featured guests include Dick Duerksen, Lonnie Melashenko and the Wedgwood Trio. Events start Friday at 6 p.m. Lunch following church is provided. If you cannot attend, your photos are welcome. Contact Kathy at (530) 876-4454, ext. 202.