NORTH PACIFIC UNION

Offerings

July 3—Local Church Budget; July 10—Women’s Ministries; July 17—Local Church Budget; July 24—Local Conference Advance; July 31—Walla Walla College; Aug. 7—Local Church Budget.

Special Days

July 10—Home Study International Promotional Day.

Oregon

Project PATCH Featured in the Portland Market on Comcast Cable Public Access Channels

Program 1: Ron Carr interviews Tom Sanford, Project PATCH president, followed by our recent video about the Ranch and how PATCH helps at-risk young people.

Friday, June 18 at 6:00 p.m. on Channel 11

Monday, June 21 at 8:00 p.m. on Channel 23

Wednesday, June 23 at 4:30 p.m. on Channel 22

Friday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m. on Channel 22

Monday, June 28 at 6:00 p.m. on Channel 23

Program 2: Tom interviews three previous residents followed by our recent video about the Ranch and how PATCH helps at-risk young people.

Monday, July 5 at 6:30 p.m. on Channel 22

Wednesday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. on Channel 22

Saturday, July 10 at 3:30 p.m. on Channel 23

Monday, July 12 at 6:00 p.m. on Channel 23

Health Ministries at Gladstone Camp Meeting

Gordon Botting will present “Life in the Middle of a Stress Sandwich.” This three-part seminar is geared for busy people. Recognize signs of gathering stress; develop strategies for surviving; know who’s in control—you or ?; rest, relax and reflect; maximize time-tested tips; build a better self-image; and learn to simplify your lifestyle.

Afternoon speakers include Terry Butler, “Adventist Health Study," Don Hall, “Carbs—Why All the Hype?” and Jack McIntosh, health educator, “Forty Reasons Not to Exercise.”

Join us July 14–16 in the upper cafeteria at Gladstone Camp Meeting. For more information, call (503) 652-2225 ext. 413 or visit www.oregonconference.org.

Adventist Community Services at Gladstone Camp Meeting

Sung Kwon, North American community services executive director, will present a dynamic five-part series examining ways to refocus community services outreach from Dorcas-type relief work to local community development. Create and communicate a vision and sense of urgency utilizing improvements and new approaches; plan a high-impact volunteer program; build a successful fund-raising program; and construct a strategic planning/marketing program for an active social ministry.

On Friday afternoon, tour Portland Adventist Community Services (PACS). Rhonda Whitney, PACS executive director, has developed “Client Choice Food Distribution.” People travel nationwide to see this program in action. Also, see an actual thrift shop ministry in operation and tour the health clinic. Need transportation? Sign up by Thursday afternoon at the seminar or the Adventist Community Services booth in the exhibit tent.

Join us July 14–16 in the lower cafeteria at Gladstone Camp Meeting. For more information, call (503) 652-2225 ext. 413 or visit www.oregonconference.org.

Anger, Depression and Parenting

Learn answers to practical questions on three of Christianity’s most contemporary and troublesome topics—anger, depression and parenting. Bring your Bible and come to the Gladstone Camp Meeting Convention Center, Mt. Hood Conference Room. Morning classes: Wednesday, July 14, 10:30 a.m.—“Promoting Healthy Boundaries Within Your Family,” presented by Byron Kehler, Agape Youth Ministries; Thursday, July 15, 10:30 a.m.—“How to Encourage Healthy Sexuality in Your Children,” presented by Byron Kehler; Friday, July 16, 10:30 a.m.—“He Wouldn’t Know an Emotion If It Bit Him,” presented by Craig Montgomery. Afternoon classes: Wednesday, July 14, 2:30 p.m.—“Anger,” presented by Floyd Bresee; Thursday, July 15, 2:30 p.m.—“Depression,” presented by Floyd Bresee; Friday, July 16, 2:30 p.m.—“Anger and Depression in Relationships,” presented by Harvey and Kathy Corwin, marriage and family educators. For more information, visit www.LoveTakesTime.com or call the 24-hour family life line at (503) 654-6054.

July Singles' Event

There will be a singles potluck at the Gladstone Camp Meeting after the church service on Sabbath. Please call the hotline for more details at (503) 654-6054 opt. 4. For more singles information, visit the Beaverton Church Web site at www.beavertonsda.com and follow the prompts to the singles section, or call the singles' hotline at (503) 654-6054 opt. 4. Or visit the OCSM Web site at www.orsingles.org, e-mail us at info@orsingles.org or contact Charlotte at (503) 579-9549.

Union College Alumni Gathering

Sabbath, July 17, 5–6:30 p.m. at the Gladstone Convention Center lower cafeteria during Oregon Camp Meeting. Alumni, family and friends of Union College are invited. David Smith, Union College president, plans to be there. A meal will be provided and an offering will be taken to cover expenses. For more information, contact Glen or Marybeth Gessele at (503) 985-7759 or ggmbgess@juno.com.

Newbold College Reunion Potluck

Join your fellow Newbold alumni at the reunion potluck at Gladstone Camp Meeting, Sabbath, July 17. For more information please contact Lora Woodruff at (503) 297-2620 or lora_woodruff@yahoo.com.

Holy Spirit Seminar

Holy Spirit Seminar held by Dave and Gaylene Wolkwitz is scheduled for July 23–24 at the Monitor (Ore.) Church. Friday night meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Sabbath meetings will be held at 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. and 1:45 and 3 p.m. Materials will be available. Bring a dish for a potluck lunch. If you plan on attending or need directions, call (503) 266-7211.

Mount Tabor Missing

The Mt. Tabor Church is seeking the whereabouts of the following members: Della Austin, Delmar Blacketer, Thomas Dummer and Richie Kienholz. Please send contact information to Mt. Tabor Church, 1001 SE 60th Ave., Portland, OR 97215 or call (503) 233-7606.

Songs and Stories Evening

Carolyn Arends, Bob Bennett and Bruce Carroll will present an evening of songs and stories on Sabbath, Aug. 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Pleasant Hill Church, 35549 Zephyr Way, Pleasant Hill, Ore. Free admission. Bring a friend and enjoy an unforgettable evening with three of the most beloved and enduring singer/songwriters in Christian music today. For more information, call (541) 744-0650.

Shady Point 50th Anniversary

The Shady Point Church invites previous pastors, members and friends to their 50th anniversary celebration on Aug. 28. 14611 Hwy. 62, Eagle Point, OR 97524. For information, call (541) 826-2755 or (541) 826-8257.

Christian Women's Retreat

Do you need joy in your journey? You’re invited to the Oregon Christian Women’s Retreat held Oct. 29–31 at Sunriver Resort. Tamyra Horst, Pennsylvania Conference communication director, will share "Joy in the Journey," an action-packed weekend that will include six stirring seminars: "Keeping the Faith," "Finding Joy through Difficult Times," "Facing Your Fears," "Inspiring/Encouraging Kids to Experience God," "Prayer: The Life Changing Connection" and "Sit! Stay!" Spend extra time with God and friends. For registration information, call Oregon Conference women’s ministries at (503) 652-2225 ext. 402 or ext. 207.

Livingstone Is Looking for You

Livingstone Adventist Academy is planning their first homecoming/alumni weekend for November 2004. They are celebrating the first year of having a full 12-grade campus, as well as the history that brought them to that point. If you are a former student who attended Livingstone Jr. Academy or Livingstone Adventist Academy at any time, please contact the school office at (503) 363-9408, fax contact info to (503) 763-8894, or visit www.laa.info.

Upper Columbia Conference

Goldendale Celebrates 120 Years

Goldendale (Wash.) homecoming, Aug. 6–7, begins Sabbath with a salad supper Friday, 5 p.m., and vespers at 7:30 p.m. Come back and enjoy the weekend together with wonderful music and “Mission and Miracles” (theme for Sabbath). Sabbath School, 9:15 a.m.; church, 11 a.m.; potluck lunch, 1 p.m.; children’s “Treasure Hunt,” 2:30 p.m.; gospel music program, 3:30 p.m. followed by a potluck supper. For information contact (509) 773-3125 or goldendalechurchhomecoming2004@yahoo.com.

Edgemere Missing

The Edgemere Church lacks current addresses for: Jean Bierwagen, Michelle Emery, Randall Gors, Jack Hester, Kirk Hill, Jason Smith, Jared Smith, Justin Smith, Debra Winslow and Charles Sockwell. Send any information you have to Lova McLeod, church clerk, P.O. Box 793, Sagle, ID 83860 or lovam@juno.com.

Washington

Melashenko Concert

You are invited to a special musical program with musician and songwriter Matt Melashenko! Matt will touch and inspire our hearts with many traditional and worship favorites, as well as his own personal testimony at 11 a.m. on Sabbath, July 31, at the Ballard Church 2054 N.W. 61st St. Seattle, WA 98107. For more information, call (206) 654-3125.

Oak Harbor Missing

Oak Harbor is seeking the whereabouts and addresses of the following members: Durene F. Angell, Gary Bullock, Kristen K. Cunningham, Owin Henry, Leslie King, Minnie Parker, Bradley L. Strothers, Marie Henry-Cadit, and Howard and Luciana De Medeiros. If you have information, please contact the Oak Harbor church clerk, Dorothy Cantrell, Oak Harbor Church, 31830 State Hwy. 20, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.

World Church

SONscreen Film and Video Festival III

Keep in mind that all submissions are due July 30 for the SONscreen Film and Video Festival III, which will be held Oct. 14–17 in Dallas, Texas. Hotel and registration information is available at www.sonscreen.info.

Society of Adventist Communicators

Professional communicators in all fields as well as college communication students should plan now to attend the annual convention of the Society of Adventist Communicators Oct. 14–17 in Dallas, Texas. Hotel, registration and membership information is available at www.adventistcommunicator.org.

Northwest Youth Conference

Make a stand for God at “Here I Stand” (Joshua 24:15), a conference for young adults (under 18 with parental supervision) sponsored by General Youth Conference, held Sept. 2–6 at the WWC Marine Station at Rosario Beach in Anacortes, Wash. For more information, contact Alex Hines at (509) 679-8026.

Camp Wawona’s 75th

Camp Wawona’s 75th reunion will be held Sept. 10–12. Contact Karen Bergh at (559) 683-0290 or campwawonares@sti.net for reservations and information. If you are unable to attend, please send your name, address, phone number and when you attended Camp Wawona to hgardner@cccsda.org.

The Quiet Hour

Windows of Hope TV program schedule: July 4—The Silence of God; July 11—Things God Can Do with Ashes; July 18—Dead Dogs and Crippled Hearts; July 25—Amazing Power.

DoorWays radio broadcast program schedule: July 3—Strength at Your Weakest Point; July 10—The Multiplication Factor; July 17—First You Learn to Crash; July 24—Never Give Up; July 31—Great Failures I Have Known.

National Singles Camp

Join active singles from across North America Aug. 30–Sept. 6, at Camp MiVoden, Hayden Lake, Idaho, for a week of spiritual and physical renewal. Activities include waterskiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, challenge course and more. Contact Lorene Soderstrom at 5261 Sonora Way, Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 967-6178 or lsoder@softcom.net.

Sunnydale Academy Homecoming

Sunnydale Adventist Academy Alumni Homecoming, Oct. 1–3, in Centralia, Mo., will be honoring the classes of ’54, ’64, ’74, ’79, ’84, ’89 and ’94. The Silver Showcase will begin Thursday evening, Sept. 30. For more information, call (573) 682-2164.