NPUC

British Reformation Tour

June 17–30, 2004. For more information contact Sue Patzer (360) 816-1426; sue.patzer@nw.npuc.org. Teachers and pastors: graduate credit and CEUs available.

Walla Walla College

Events calendar: Dec. 5—Christmas concert, WWC Church, SW 4th and SW Bade, 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (no late admissions). Information: (509) 527-2561. 6–14—The Diary of Anne Frank, performed by wwcdrama in Village Hall. Ticket information hotline: (509) 527-2158. 11—General student recital, Fine Arts Center Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Information: (509) 527-2651. 16—Cello recital, Fine Arts Center Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Information: (509) 527-2651. All musical events are free and open to the public.

Oregon

Seeking Public University Students

Oregon Conference Youth Ministries seeks your help as part of the ongoing effort to minister to youth and young people in the Oregon Conference. If you know of a collegian going to school at one of the many public or private universities and colleges in Oregon or SW Washington, we want to communicate with them. An effort is being made to provide information to this sometimes overlooked but greatly needed part of our church family. We need names, phone numbers, mail and e-mail addresses for them. If your church is planning a special meeting (or if you’d like to have a regular meeting) for this age group, let us help you get the word out. Send information to Youth Ministries, 13455 SE 97th Ave, Clackamas, OR 97015; (877) 813-1778; or cheri.wolcott@oc.npuc.org.

Retired Worker's Fellowship

"Life's Extras" showing nature pictures in color, with music, will be presented by Bernard Penner of Gresham at the Tues., Dec. 2, noon potluck meeting of the Oregon Retired Workers' Fellowship. Also, Paul Coleman of Troutdale on tenor tuba and other musicians will perform a mini-concert. This monthly meeting is held in the downstairs multipurpose room of the Oregon Conference office at 13455 S.E. 97th Ave., Clackamas, Ore. Retirees are asked to bring food and table service. For information phone Mort Juberg at (503) 618-8464.

Sunnyside Music Programs

Sunnyside Adventist Church will be hosting the following musical events in December: Dec. 6, 2:30 p.m.—Portland Adventist Academy Christmas Program; 13, 4:00 p.m.—J. S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio presented by the Sunnyside Choir with soloists and chamber orchestra, Travis Hatton conductor; 14, 7:00 p.m.—Christmas Gold with the Salvation Army Band and Sunnyside Brass Ensemble; 19, 7:00 p.m.—22nd Annual Sunnyside Family Christmas Program; Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m.—the New England Youth Ensemble, directed by Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse, and Pro Musica of Columbia Union College, directed by James Bingham. All programs will be presented at Sunnyside Adventist Church, 10501 SE Market St., Portland, Ore.

Oregon Singles Events

Dec. 7—6:00 p.m., elegant, 5-course dinner at "Yvonne's Bistro" featuring Clarissa Worley in concert; 20—Beaverton Church is hosting an after-chuch potluck and an afternoon activity. Jan 19 to Feb 9, 2004–mission trip to India. Call Michelle at Beaverton Church (503) 646-9828 for more details about these three events.

Plan ahead: Snow Weekend at Big Lake and Magruder Spiritual Retreat Weekend.

For more information about these OCSM events and additional events visit the website @ www.orsingles.org, e-mail us at singlesevents@juno.com, or call the hotline at (503) 654-6054.

Special Report from Middle East

Ever wonder what the Adventist church is doing in Iraq, Yemen, Sudan or other Middle East countries? This is your opportunity to hear a live, first-hand report from the president of the Adventist work in the Middle East, Michael Porter, his wife Karen (Schwartz), and their two grown children, Andrew and Sarah. Two members of the Porter family were in Baghdad in recent months and will share experiences from that troubled city. Come hear how two brothers narrowly escaped death when bullets passed through the windshield and out the back of their car. You will be thrilled by the experiences shared in word and pictures by this missionary family Sabbath afternoon Dec. 27 at 3:00 p.m. in the Forest Grove Spanish Church, 4021 19th Ave. Forest Grove, Ore.

Spoken word will be in English and Spanish. This program is being sponsored by SAGE Oregon. People of all ages are invited.

Now and Forever Seminar

Couples dating, engaged or contemplating marriage are invited to a one-day "Now and Forever" seminar Jan. 17, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., at the Oregon Conference headquarters, 13455 SE 97th Ave., Clackamas, Ore. Family life educators Harvey and Kathy Corwin will present subjects on lifelong relationships. There is a minimal fee for materials and meals, with a cost increase after Jan. 5. To register, call the 24-hour Family Life Line at (503) 654-6054.

Love Takes Time Retreat

You are invited to the Love Takes Time marriage retreat at Central Oregon’s Inn at Eagle Crest, Feb. 13–15. Marriage and family educators Harvey and Kathy Corwin will be your guides to renew your marriage commitment, to become intimate friends, to make a good relationship great or, if you have a failing marriage, to help you take steps to improve it. If you want to rekindle romance and passion, call today: (503) 654-6054.

Washington

Men's Chorus Witnesses to Community

On Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 6:00 p.m., the "Men of Kirkland" will present a concert at Bellevue Square Mall, and they will sing again that evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Bellevue Botanical Gardens.

The final concert of the season will be their third annual Christmas evensong at the Kirkland Church at 4:30 p.m. on Sabbath, Dec. 20. The Kirkland Women's Chorus, under the direction of Sara Schultz, will also perform at the evensong.

Women's Ministries

You are invited to an exciting weekend getaway Jan. 17–18, 2004, at Rainbow Lodge in North Bend, Wash. This training weekend is planned for all women who want to make a difference in their world! Nicolle Brise, a dynamic speaker from Orlando, Fla., will help women discern what God's calling them to do and how to answer. Early registrations received by Dec. 20 will receive a reduced rate for 1 night's lodging and 3 meals. Meetings begin at 5:00 p.m. on Sabbath and end Sunday afternoon. Contact Wilma Bing, women's minstries director, at (206) 963-7011 for more information.

Friday Evening Café in Kirkland

Kirkland Adventist Church offers a new Friday evening café style worship service targeting young adults. This service meets at 8:00 p.m. weekly in the Kirkland Church fellowship hall. Current sermon series by Pastor Mike Cauley is titled "Real Christianity in the Real World." This service exists to provide young adults with a safe atmosphere to worship, discover an honest picture of God through the Bible and then share Him with others. Come and bring a friend.

Auburn Adventist Academy Christmas Concert

Plan now to attend the Christmas concerts Dec. 12 and 13 in the Auburn Adventist Academy Church. There will be a concert Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. and another concert Sabbath afternoon at 3:00 p.m. Each will feature different academy musical groups. Come and celebrate the season with us.

AAA Class of 1959 Reunion

Auburn Adventist Academy's class of 1959 invites the classes of 1958 and 1960 to join them for a joint 45th-year class reunion in Palm Springs, Calif., Mar. 12–14. Alumni interested in attending should contact Lorena Jeske, (253) 841-1291, or Will Purvis, GreshamWil@aol.com.

World Church

Thursday Night Live, 6–8 p.m. Pacific Time

Dec. 4—Holiday Special; 11—Steve Wohlberg: "Hidden Dangers of Harry Potter"; 18—Behind the Scenes at 3ABN; 25—Holiday Special.

3ABN on cable means souls for heaven. Call Marketing (618) 627-4651, ext. 3104. We will help you.

Adventist Christmas TV Special

The North American Division, in partnership with Florida Hospital, is producing a televised Christmas program to be broadcast around the United States on more than 100 stations. This year's program, entitled "Christmas in My Heart," features: Jim Brockman, world-renowed pianist, performer and composer; Larry Ford, Grammy Award-winning gospel artist; Joe Wheeler, author of the "Christmas in My Heart" book series; and Tiffany Campbell-Daily, 14-year-old singing sensation.

This program was taped on Nov. 15 at the Calvary Assembly Church in Winter Park, Florida. Check your local listings in December for broadcast days and times.

Union College Homecoming

All alumni, friends and former faculty are invited to The Light Still Shines homecoming 2004, April 1–4. The classes of 1934, '44, '49, '54, '64, '74, '79, '84, and '94 will be honored. For reservations and information contact the UC alumni office, 3800 S 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68506; (402) 486-2503; alumni@ucollege.edu.