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Our ministry team loves talking with you, praying with you, and brainstorming about ministry opportunities. Drop us an email. Give us a call. Arrange for a virtual or in-person appointment.
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FYI :: Washington ACTS will next be in your inbox in two weeks on Nov. 10
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What a Team of Pastors!
We have a quality team of pastors in Washington Conference! The conference leadership team just met with the nine districts of this ministry territory in the last three weeks. We shared two hours meeting together and then shared a meal with lots of stories, questions, prayers, dialogue, and interaction. The heart for Jesus and for ministering to His people is evident in each pastor on our team. Thank you, pastors, for investing well in God's kingdom!
Share a word of appreciation with our pastoral team! What do you most appreciate about your pastor? We'll forward your message to one or many pastors.
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A Financial Praise the Lord!
Our Finance Team is in awe of what God is doing through you! Before the pandemic, only 30 percent of donations came through online. Now 70 percent of tithe and offering is returned and given online. Even our tithe per capita has increased!
Before the pandemic, it was an annual struggle to balance the budget. Now we have a balanced budget for 2022...in October! This never happens!
Your giving habits have significantly increased, you are seeing God provide, and blessings are overflowing. Our tithe year-to-date is $16.6 million, representing a two million dollar jump from this time last year. Our year-to-date tithe increase is currently 13.24 percent!
We would love to hear more stories about your financial partnership with God! What's your story of God's blessings above and beyond?
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Carrs are on the move
Washington Conference's vice president for administration, Craig Carr, and his wife Carisa are on the move! Craig shares: "It is with Spirit-filled conviction of God’s will and a sense of peaceful resolve that I have accepted the call to serve as Ministerial Director for the Mid-America Union Conference, beginning in January, 2022. Carisa and I have very much enjoyed our time here in Washington and are we know God is blessing this territory through each of you. Thank you for what you continue to do to advance the kingdom of God."
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From Heidi Baumgartner
Supporting Family-Friendly Christian Radio
I recently visited with my ministry friends Cameron and Colleen Beierle at KACS Christian radio broadcasting from Chehalis. Their signal event extends now to Enumclaw and parts of the South Sound!
The Beierle family wholeheartedly invests in sharing quality radio programming in Southwest Washington. Sharathon is coming soon and it was a pleasure and an honor to drop off an early donation and share in conversation. You are welcome to donate early, too, at kacs.org.
Your support of your local Christian radio station - whether KACS or your local Christian radio - helps share the love of Jesus through the airwaves.
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You are interested in prison ministry!
And you tried to connect with Floyd Marshall...
but a formatting issue on Floyd's email address kept you from contacting him!
Here's Floyd's email: laytonmars@hotmail.com. You may also call him at 253-365-8944.
The prison system in western Washington is once again reopening to fully vaccinated volunteers and there are three key ways to volunteer in prison ministry. You are especially invited to attend and participate in an orientation and training session on November 6 from 3-5 pm at South Tacoma Adventist Fellowship (additional training times and locations can be arranged, too).
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From Randy Maxwell
Your Family Worship Time is Important!
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We hope you were able to tap into the scriptures and prayers for #31DaysintheSon on Facebook and Instagram. And more importantly - we hope you will continue enriching your family's spiritual growth through family worship time.
 We've just touched the surface of exploring the nature and names of Jesus this month. You are welcome to dig in deeper with Dick Eastman's book Awesome: Exploring the Nature and Names of Jesus (Chosen Books, 2021, used by permission). Eastman is a great friend of the Adventist Church and you will be blessed as an individual and as a family as you spend a "thoughtful hour" reflecting on the attributes of Jesus.
Our Jesus is supreme and incomparable!
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From Tyler Long
Two Church Growth Bootcamps
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Two great training opportunities are coming here to Washington Conference from the North American Division: the brand new Church Revitalization Bootcamp and the always inspirational Church Planters Bootcamp. Registration is looking positive as pastors and local church leaders are seeking to grow! Join in and learn how you can revitalize your church and help plant new churches!
(Planning to participate? Talk with your pastor about the conference's financial assistance reimbursement offer!)
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From EuGene Lewis
Get Involved in Local Evangelism
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Each of our regional churches are hosting a season of evangelism and revival. The gift of your presence, personal invitations, and prayers is greatly appreciated!
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Thanksgiving Deliveries Coming Soon!
Ed Lindsay is driving your Auburn ABC orders around western Washington. On Sunday, November 7, he will be at:
- Bellevue Church 10:00 - 10:30 am
- Monroe Church 11:15 - 11:30 am
- Forest Park Church (Everett) 12:15 - 12:45 pm
- Arlington Area (Smoky Pt. Costco) 1:15 - 1:30 pm
- Mount Vernon Church 2:15 - 2:45 pm
- Bellingham Church 4:00 - 4:30 pm
- Oak Harbor Church 5:45 - 6:00 pm
Then on Sunday, November 14, Ed will make deliveries to:
- Olympia Transformation Life Church 10:00 - 10:30 am
- Shelton Church 11:15 - 11:45 am
- Kitsap Adventist School (Bremerton) 12:45 - 1:15 pm
- Poulsbo Church 2:00 - 2:30 pm
- Sequim Church 3:45 - 4:30 pm
Place your order by end of day Thursday before the pick up date by calling 253-833-6707. This is a great time to order your holiday meal needs and start working on your book list for giving at Christmas!
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From Craig Mattson & Michelle Wachter
Enrolling New 2nd Semester Students Now
Each of our 20 schools associated with 7 Advantages of Adventist Education values bringing in new students and new families at our school by enrolling students year-round.
We have limited openings for 2nd Semester student transfers. Second semester begins in January.
We intentionally rely on you to share our schools with others. Money is often a barrier but we are proactive about offering needs-based solutions for any family seeking a Christian education.
If you know of anyone who desires a quality Christian education, please contact one of our 7 Advantages campuses here in western Washington.
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Remembering Two Leaders
Jerry Jones, a long-time pastor in Washington Conference, passed away on September 27. His family is planning a memorial service for Sabbath, October 30, at 3 pm at Bremerton Adventist Christian Church. You are welcome to come honor his life and celebrate the memories. Donations in Pastor Jerry's honor may be given to Adventist Frontier Mission.
Roger Bookter, a master electrician and member of Bellevue Adventist Church, passed away on October 9 after battling cancer. The memorial service will happen Sabbath, November 6, at 4 pm at Bellevue Church, and you are invited. Donations may be given to Kirkland SDA School student scholarship fund. Roger poured a lot of volunteer hours into KSDA over the years, and considered our Adventist schools a high priority.
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We have a high level of vaccination in the State of Washington, and we are still in a pandemic where good health and safety habits are still important.
- Whatever your vaccination status and over the age of 5, please wear a mask at church.
- If you are gathered for a small group and everyone in attendance is vaccinated, you do not need to wear a mask (especially if outdoors).
- If you visit a school campus or community service center, please wear a mask and cooperate with the local health screening process.
As always, kindness and grace to each other in our interactions goes a long way.
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#PromiseSquare
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This week's offering focus:
Local Church Budget
Thanks for supporting ministry locally and globally! Your prayers and support of local church evangelism outreach this fall is greatly appreciated.
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