
North Pacific Union ASI Spring Fellowship The North Pacific Union Conference ASI chapter is holding its annual meeting on May 1–4 at Campbell’s Resort in Lake Chelan, Wash. The speakers include: Don Schneider, NAD president; David Gates, missionary to South America; Denzil McNeilus, ASI international president; Jeff Reich, supporting ministry leader; Risë Rafferty, health presenter. The meetings begin at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 1, and end around 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 4. You are invited to attend and enjoy the spiritual food, fellowship, and ASI members’ witnessing experiences this past year. ASI exists to provide business and professional people the opportunity to fellowship, network, and share Christ in their marketplace as they support the global mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. For information call Angie Krueger at the North Pacific Union, (360) 816-1400. Adult Third Culture Kid (ATCK) Seminar Notice to all adult “missionary kids,” “military brats,” “diplomat children,” or “biz kids.” The Walla Walla College church will host an ATCK Seminar May 10 from 2:00 to 7:30 p.m., including an international potluck supper. Guest speakers include Ginger Ketting-Weller from Walla Walla College, Pat Gustin from the Institute of World Mission at Andrews University, and Jeremy Pierson from Loma Linda University. The interactive program will include presentations and discussions on what it means to be an ATCK, what it means to marry an ATCK, the strengths, potentials, and difficulties of a cross-cultural past, and the implications for relationships, careers, etc. Come meet your fellow “country people.” For information contact: iwm@andrews.edu. Northwest Singles Retreat Northwest Singles Retreat, Memorial Day, at Camp MiVoden, May 23–26, is sponsored by the Upper Columbia Conference. Pastor Lee Vendon will present the series “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” Activities will include indoor swimming, hot-tubbing, boating, canoeing, beach volleyball, hiking, horseback-riding, and a hayride. Interactive group games are planned for singles to meet new friends. The Saturday night banquet will have a Hebrew theme, and participants should plan to dress as their favorite Bible character. Information and reservations (deadline is Apr. 30) contact Terrie Leen, (541) 276-2043; tlleen@yahoo.com. NPUC 27th Annual Regional Convocation The North Pacific Union Conference’s 27th Annual Regional Convocation will be held May 15-18, at Camp Berachah in Auburn, Wash. Featured speaker will be Wintley Phipps, pastor/vocalist; featured youth speaker will be James Black, Youth Ministries, NAD; workshop presenters will be Dr. Rosa Banks, Human Relations Director, NAD, Dr. Don Hall, Founder of Wellsource, Inc.; guest musician, recording artist Denise Barclay. For more information please call (360) 816-1412.
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