NPUC

Offerings

Aug. 7—Local Church Budget; Aug. 14—Oakwood College/Andrews University/Loma Linda University; Aug. 21—Local Church Budget; Aug. 28—Local Conference Advance; Sept. 4—Local Church Budget.

Disaster Response Training

The Adventist Community Services Disaster Response Institute will be held Sept. 8–12 at the Gladstone (Ore.) Conference Center. The institute will include the full curriculum of disaster response training and will provide the highest level of certification for those who complete the courses presented. Courses will include “Disaster Volunteer Orientation,” “Disaster Preparedness,” “Disaster Leadership,” “Warehouse Management” and others. “Train-the-Trainer” and a special one-day refresher course will be provided for those who have previously completed steps 1 through 5.

On Sabbath, Sept. 11, we will remember the tragedy of that day three years ago during a special program and will contemplate the mission of ACS Disaster Response to “serve the poor and hurting in Christ’s name.”

For more information, contact your church or conference ACS leader, call (541) 276-5943 or e-mail denniso@oregontrail.net.

Idaho

Christian Women's Retreat

Idaho Conference Christian Women’s Retreat at Camp Ida-Haven in McCall, Idaho, Sept. 10–12. Cathy Ireland will speak on the theme, “Glory to Glory: Lessons Learned from the Grace-filled Life." The registration deadline is Sept. 1. On Saturday night will be the Talent Review; indicate interest in participating and talent with registration. Event T-shirts can be ordered in advance (recommended). For more information including cost or to request a registration form, contact Jean Coneff at (208) 467-2024, (208) 371-9764 or jmconeff@ctcweb.net.

Montana

Montana Women’s Retreat

The 14th annual Montana Christian Women’s Retreat, “Daughters of God,” will be held Sept. 10–12, at the Glacier Bible Camp in Hungry Horse, Mont. Hyveth Williams, senior pastor of the Campus Hill Church in Loma Linda, Calif., will be the main speaker. Three workshops will be offered: “The Victory is Ours—How to Stop Being a Victim and Live Like a Victor Instead,” “Family Traditions—Bind Them to Your Heart” and “Praying The Lord’s Prayer.” For brochures or more information, call (406) 388-8883 or write to: Montana Christian Women’s Retreat, c/o Donna Wagner, 175 Canyon View Rd., Bozeman, MT 59715.

Oregon

Milo Registration

Registration and move-in date for Milo Adventist Academy is Aug. 15. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 16. For more information call (541) 825-3200 ext. 3317.

Celebrated Speaker

Internationally acclaimed preacher and prolific writer Hyveth Williams will speak at the Oregon Conference office, 13455 S.E. 97th Ave., Clackamas, Oregon, on Sabbath, Aug. 21. Your Bible Speaks Church women's ministries invites all to hear Williams as she presents “Speaking Up with a Holy Boldness.” Williams is the first black female pastor and the first female senior pastor in our denomination. She is the senior pastor of Campus Hill Church in Loma Linda, Calif., serves as a Loma Linda University adjunct professor of religion, and has authored numerous books and magazine articles.

Sabbath School starts at 9:30 a.m. Williams will speak at 11 a.m. for divine worship. A light lunch will be served afterward. Musical praise service begins at 4 p.m., with Williams speaking again at 5:30 p.m.

T-Dub Club

An invitation is extended to all who attended Laurelwood Academy during the time T.W. Walters was dean of men and/or principal. This gathering will be held Aug. 27–29 at the Gladstone Conference Center. For more details, phone (503) 879-5430 or write to: Estel Wright, 27620 Andy Riggs Rd., Grand Ronde, OR 97347.

Revelation Now Seminar

Revelation Now, an evangelistic series of meetings with Jac and 'dena Colon, is coming to the Roseburg Church, 1109 N.W. Garden Valley Blvd., Roseburg, Ore. The meetings will open on Sept. 10 at 7:15 p.m. You are welcome to come and invite your friends and relatives. For further information, contact 'dena Colon at (253) 709-1306 or dena@revelation-now.com.

Columbia Academy Classics

Columbia Academy graduates and attendees of years past will get together at the Gladstone Conference Center Oct. 1–3. The Class of '54 (new "classics") will present programs Friday evening and Sabbath. Plenty of time for sharing memories of CA. Enjoy Sunday breakfast and stay to visit as long as you want to. Call Jim Dixon to reserve a room at the camp ground and arrange for meals at (503) 761-8175.

Habla Español?

If you are fluent in Spanish and live near Kelso/Longivew, Wash., we need your help. God has given us a vision of ministry to our Hispanic community. Ramon Canals will conduct an evangelistic crusade Oct. 9–23 in our church. Already plans are being laid. If you can help, please call the church at (360) 423-7344 or Marcia Stone at (360) 425-0868.

Washington

North Puget Looking for Former Staff

North Puget Adventist Jr. Academy/Skagit Adventist School is looking for all former principals, teachers, staff and students. We are planning a 40th anniversary celebration for the school and would like to invite everyone to this event. Please e-mail current address to sherylk@starband.net or res0zse7@verizon.net or mail to: Sheryl Kidrick, 3716 Trumpeter Ct., Mt. Vernon, WA 98273. For more information, call (360) 428-2082.

World Church

The Quiet Hour

Windows of Hope: Aug. 1—A Multitude of Witnesses; Aug. 8—Making Friends with the Judge; Aug. 15—Pillars that Can't be Shaken; Aug. 22—Decisions for Life; Aug. 29—When Tragedy Strikes.

DoorWays: Aug. 7—Survivors of Grace; Aug. 14—Who Wants to be in Heaven?; Aug. 21—Fearless Factor; Aug. 28—The Amazing Race of Amazing Grace.

Oak Park Reunion at Walla Walla College

Oak Park Academy of Nevada, Iowa, will have an alumni chapter meeting at Walla Walla College, Sept. 17–19. The class of 1944 will be honored. Speakers include Paul DeBooy, Jack Harris, Jim Davis and special guest Maxine Meier-Wagner. For more information, call Richard Affolter in Walla Walla at (509) 529-5145.

NASDAD Convention 2004

The National Association of Seventh-day Adventist Dentists (NASDAD) annual meeting will be held Sept. 29–Oct. 2, in Orlando, Fla. If you and your family are interested in joining us for a weekend filled with spiritual, educational and recreational activities, please contact the NASDAD office at (909) 558-8187 or nasdad@sd.llu.edu.

Reunion at Dakota Adventist Academy

Come and reminisce with old school friends from DAA/PVA/SRA at Alumni Weekend to be held at Dakota Adventist Academy, Bismarck, N.D., Oct. 1–3. Classes to be honored include: '00, ’95, ’85, ’80, ’75, ’65, ’55, ’50 and ’45. For more information, contact Roger Boyko, alumni president, at (701) 448-2884.

Maranatha Volunteers International Convention

All are welcome to attend a special celebration of missions held by Maranatha Volunteers International Oct. 8–10 at the Gladstone Conference Center near Portland, Ore. On Friday night, special guests from Peru will share exciting stories about church growth. On Sabbath, India's incredible need for new churches will be highlighted. The featured speaker for the weekend will be Dick Duerksen. Come and learn how you can be a part of Maranatha’s new initiative to build 1,000 churches in 1,000 days. For more information, visit www.maranatha.org or call (916) 920-1900.

Mission Project Equador

Evangelism with Wayne Dull and Pastor Rojas of Ecuador. Build the first church in Jipijapa. Needed: willing hearts and hands to work Oct. 24–Nov. 7. Contact Lorraine Hansen at (828) 697-2409 or lorrhans@peoplepc.com or Rachel Dull at (800) 777-6701 for details.

Attention Whitecoats

If you served in the US Army's Operation Whitecoats, the Whitecoat Foundation would like to contact you to let you know of reunions, special recognition received and other happenings. There will be a reunion in Portland, Ore., in November. If you served or know someone who did and have not been to a reunion or otherwise contacted, contact Joel Craw, secretary, at (360) 666-2704 or WhitecoatJBC@aol.com.

Pearl Harbor Reunion

The 63rd Anniversary Pearl Harbor Reunion will leave Los Angeles on Dec. 4 to arrive in Honolulu in time to attend a remembrance ceremony at the Arizona Memorial plus visits to the USS Missouri, Hickman Field, Schofield Barracks and other historic Dec. 7, 1941, sites. For information, contact Sy Canton, 5277B Lakefront Blvd., Delray Beach, FL 33484, or call (561) 865-8495.