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We value (A)dventist education, (C)oaching leaders,
(T)otally involving members in ministry, & (S)piritually growing in Jesus. This is Washington ACTS!
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A Few Minutes A Day
By Doug Bing, Washington Conference president
Have you ever visited a church with acoustics that made you stop and listen in awe?
A few years ago, I had the chance to visit a church in Jerusalem that made any singing group sound amazing. The group I was traveling with had no claims of being professional singers. Yet as we started to sing an old hymn, the acoustics of the old church made us sound heavenly. Other visitors paused to listen or even to join us. It seemed like God drew near and the Holy Spirit was present as we reflected on our personal walks with God during this time of singing.
I wonder what the acoustics were like when Paul and Silas sang from the depths of the prison in Philippi. Acts 16:25 says that they were singing and praying at midnight and that the “prisoners were listening to them.” Regardless if the acoustics were good or not, it is apparent that during that devotional time the Holy Spirit was with them. Acts 16 continues to tell of the earthquake and how the prisoners were so impressed by the power that no one wanted to leave. They stayed and before the night was over the prison keeper and his entire family were brand new Christians.
Continue reading in the Growing Leaders Blog to see how Doug connects his reflection of church acoustics to our personal and family devotional time!
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:: THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON
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Adventist Risk Management Conference
 This was a week of continuing education for Washington Conference leaders including Administrators, Treasury department, and Human Resources department, who attended the Adventist Risk Management Conference in Texas.
"They had great presentations for improving the safety of students, employees, and the community," says Craig Carr, Washington Conference vice president. "Preparedness, process, and persistence are key to protecting people."
Explore resources from Adventist Risk Management!
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Prayers for Pathfinder Camporee
Join us in praying for the Pathfinder Camporee this weekend at Sunset Lake Camp as youth encounter questions and make spiritual connections in their lives.
 Please note, Spiketon Creek Bridge connecting Buckley to Wilkeson, Wash., has been permanently closed. The detour route around the closed bridge uses Mundy Loss Road, SR 410 and SR 165, and it will be in place until further notice.
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Two Pastors Ordained to Ministry
Francisco Brito, Auburn Hispanic and Kent Spanish pastor, and Andreas Beccai, Volunteer Park pastor, were recently ordained.
Through each of their lives, they have been uniquely chosen and called to ministry by God. Washington Conference is excited to see how God works in their lives as they continue their path of ministry here in western Washington.
Send a note of congratulations to Pastor Francisco and Pastor Andreas!
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Meet & Greet
Washington Conference leaders would like to say hello to you at one (or more) of these upcoming events. When you see them, please mention this "hello invitation" from Washington ACTS!
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