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Jan. 29, 2020
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GROWING LEADERS BLOG

Lose that Weight!

by Doug Bing, Washington Conference president

How are your New Years' resolutions going?

This past January I watched my son trying to lose weight. But not by going to the gym.

Many people start gym memberships in January and usually by the end of February have either canceled that membership or continue to pay thinking they will start going there soon.

My son didn’t need to lose that kind of weight. He is a weight lifter and has been a licensed personal trainer. The weight he was most worried about was how much his suitcase weighed...
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Save the Date for Camp Meeting 2020


We have an earlier date for camp meeting this year because of national and international church conventions that come immediately after #WACampMeeting. This year, we will gather from June 12-20 in Auburn to spend time investing in "Praying Continually."

Our guest speakers include:
  • First weekend:  Mike Tucker – Speaker/Director, Faith for Today
  • First weekend concert: Michael Card
  • Early mornings:  Claudio & Pamela Consuegra – Director, NAD Family Ministries
  • Evening meetings:  John McVay – President, Walla Walla University
  • Second weekend:  Carlton Byrd – Speaker/Director, Breath of Life Ministries
Lodging reservations open Monday, March 2!

Three Cheers for Three New Team Members


In our education survey, parents expressed a desire for a higher level of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education. We are pleased to introduce experienced educator Dave Morgan as our new director of STEAM education (STEM topics plus the arts) for international and domestic students!
Morgan is already working with Lewis County Adventist School on a series of STEAM learning days.

Ernesto Hernandez from Tulsa, Oklahoma, is joining our team as a media production associate to help expand the services and capabilities of the Communication department. His responsibilities include videography, photography, social media, and audio-visual ministry for conference events.

Ernesto’s wife, Delia Sanchez, (pronounced Dell-ya) is also joining our conference team as executive administrative assistant for the President’s Office.
Send a Welcome Message to Dave!
Send a Welcome Message to Ernesto!
Send a Welcome Message to Delia!
FROM COLETTE NEWER

Your Community Needs You!

There's a shift in needs after a disaster happens. It used to be that Adventists were the warehousing experts to manage donated goods. This still happens in some regions of the country.

Now, we have an opportunity to help in a new and much needed way as emotional and spiritual providers. You could also call this disaster response chaplains.

It's interesting who has RSVP'd so far: individuals who live and work in suburban and rural areas. Our urban environment is not represented. We need all areas represented!

Here's your opportunity to be certified to help when a disaster happens: a two-day training class is happening President's Day weekend (Feb. 16-17) in Federal Way. It's only $60 thanks to sponsors.

Please consider how you can help your neighbors and community in an intensely needed way during times of disaster (natural and man-made).

Register now at: https://emotionalandspiritualcare.eventbrite.com

Your community needs you!
Become a Disaster Response Chaplain!
Feb 1 - Local Church Ministries

Help, at the Right Time


A physician and his wife felt impressed by the Holy Spirit to purchase a grocery gift card to help a fellow church member little knowing that it would sit in the church mailbox for a while.

Several weeks later, the member greeted the couple: "It came just at the right time. Thank you.” Tears welled up in the couple's eyes. God had used them to help another person in need just at the right time.

This Sabbath's offering is for local church budget. We have worthy causes that minister to our local communities “just at the right time” for those who need it the most. Let us be generous with our contributions and with our actions to live out Matthew 25:35.
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Opportunities to grow your faith, friendship & sense of community
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for February 2020

February is the month for ordinations!

Feb 1 | John Mutchler will be ordained at Chehalis Church

Feb 15 | Dustin Serns will be ordained at Port Orchard Church

Feb 22 | John Miller will be ordained at Winlock Church

You'll see our team at these ordinations and additional church engagements!

The Good News of Jesus

Weekends through Feb 8 | Kirkland

Learn more about how the "good news" of Jesus speaks to our world today! This 8-night enriching lecture series will be led by Pastor Jordan Stephan. More at www.betternewsinfo.com

Diabetes Undone

Jan 27-Mar 16, 6:30 pm | Auburn City

1 in 3 Americans has diabetes or prediabetes. That doesn't have to be your story. Come and join a hope filled 8 session video course to reverse diabetes and reclaim your health. $50. Request more info

Sunset Lake Staff Alumni Gathering

Jan 31-Feb 2 | Wilkeson

If you ever worked at Sunset Lake, you are invited to a FREE weekend of worship, fellowship, food, and memories...including watching the big football game! Call 360-829-0311 to RSVP or fill out Eventbrite RSVP info

Men's Day

Feb 1 | Auburn

As men of God, we will look at several ways God is opening doors so we can know Him in a personal way and love and serve others. Free with lunch donations accepted. Facebook RSVP

Jaime Jorge in Concert

Feb 1, 6 pm | Olympia

Violin virtuoso Jaime Jorge will present an evening concert at Olympia Transformation Life Center. Invite a friend!

Church Growth Conference

Feb 8, 11:30 am & 2:30 pm | Seattle

Discover how one pastor consistently baptized over 100 souls per year over 40 years of ministry WITHOUT a public evangelism meeting. You won't want to miss this inspiring training with Dr. Patrick Vincent at Maranatha Church! RSVP for a free meal

Bookmobile on the Move

Feb 9 | Call in your order at 253-833-6707

Bellevue Church
- 10-10:30 am
Monroe Church
- 11:15-11:45 am
Forest Park Church
- 12:15-1 pm
Mount Vernon Church
- 2-2:30 pm
Bellingham Church
- 3:30-4:15 pm
Puget Sound Academy (Kirkland)
- 6:15-6:45 pm

Daddy & Daughter Banquet

Feb 16 | Tacoma Central

Dads! Bring your daughters to a memorable evening planned by Washington Conference Children's and Women's Ministries departments! Register now at tinyurl.com/banquet20
SAVE THE DATE

Free Health Clinic

Apr 25-26 | Burlington

New date, same purpose! The Love Heals free health clinic in Burlington is in need of volunteers for professional and general roles such as interpreters, hair stylists/barbers, massage therapists, food coordinators and general help.

To learn more and to sign up, go to lovehealsfreeclinic.org and click on "Burlington."
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