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October 6, 2021
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Growing Leaders Blog by Doug Bing

This is What Love Does

Recently the news featured the story of a young man who had fallen in love and wanted to get engaged to his girlfriend.

He was ready to take the next big step. However, he wanted to do what most men have never done. Instead of going to the store and buying an engagement ring, he wanted to go way beyond that...
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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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Sunset Lake Says: "Welcome Back to the Conference Living Room!"


Sunset Lake Camp has new health and safety guidelines after consulting with county public health officials. These new guidelines make it much easier for groups to assemble for outdoor worship and recreation - and even overnight stays.

"I received word from the Pierce County Health Department that the Governor’s office approved lifting the requirements for proof of vaccine or COVID testing and 72 hour quarantine for all guests," shares David Yeagley, Sunset Lake Camp executive director. "This made hosting an overnight retreat almost impossible. Also we no longer need to break our guest groups into cohorts of 30 or less. This is great news and will make hosting events at Sunset Lake much easier."
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The First Two Sunset Lake Retreats!
The North American Division is hosting the first two retreats with the reopening of Sunset Lake Camp!

Nov. 4-7 - The Church Revitalization Bootcamp is the first of its kind! This weekend retreat will pump fresh vitality into churches to jumpstart growth.

Nov. 11-14 - The Church Planters Bootcamp (West Coast) is an established source of inspiration and equipping for launching new churches.

Looking for Pastor Appreciation gifts? Send your pastor and a core team of leaders to these in-person trainings at Sunset Lake Camp in November. Overnight and commuter registration rates available
Registration is Open!

Clergy Appreciation Month


Our Conference Team is meeting with each pastor district group in October and treating them to lunch and supportive conversation. We appreciate and pray for our pastoral team throughout the year!

Esther Knott from the North American Division Ministerial Association pulled out a pad of paper and a pen to illustrate ideas for appreciating your pastor. Tab through a Facebook Gallery to see all 26 of her ideas!
Ways to Appreciate Your Pastor
Follow along on Facebook, Instagram or a hardcopy of Dick Eastman's book "Awesome: Exploring the Nature and Names of Jesus." Alter your family altar with individual or family worship time this month!
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Experience Revival in Seattle!
The gift of your presence, personal invitations, and prayers
is greatly appreciated!
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Discover how to restore your health and renew your hope with Abundant Health Sabbaths!

Watch and see the Abundant Health Sabbath experience as highlighted in this video with Elida Jerez. The Health Ministries team hopes to see you at the next gathering on October 9 from 1:30 to 7 pm (including a free supper with your RSVP) at Sunset Lake Camp.
RSVP For a FREE Supper!

Vaccine Mandates: Overreaching or Responsible?


Join the webinar, hosted by NAD Public Affairs and Religious Liberty, on Oct. 9 from 5–6 p.m. ET and learn more vaccine mandates and the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Discussion areas include legal history, government and employer motivations, religious exemptions, and uncivil discourse and actions by Christians in response to mandates.
 
If you are seeking a personal religious exemption,
the Northwest Religious Liberty Assocation
has a suggested template available for you.
NPUC: 4 Things to Know about Vaccine Exemption

Bookmobile is On the Road to You!


Ed Lindsay is driving your Auburn ABC orders around western Washington. On Sunday, October 10, he will be at:
  • Tacoma Central Church 10:00 - 10:30 am
  • Graham Church 11:15 - 11:30 am
  • Yelm Church 12:00 - 12:15 pm
  • Lacey Church  1:00 - 1:30 pm
  • Centralia Church 2:00 - 2:30 pm
  • Grays Harbor Church 4:00 - 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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Invest in the "extras" of a quality Adventist Christian Education! Auburn Adventist Academy's Committee of 100 provides funding for specific classroom requests that will benefit teachers and scholars. This is one of the best fundraising gatherings of the year as you fund specific classroom needs!
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Foundational Blocks of Education


Values are the foundational blocks upon which a better life is built including successes in education, skills and talents. An investment in Christian education is priceless! Our school puts values into action in all we do and encourage students to do the same. These are values like endurance, thankfulness, service, compassion, creativity, peace, hope, justice, wisdom and humility.

All 20 Adventist schools in western Washington teach the significance of being fair and just. We expect students to be kind even in times of disagreement. We teach the inspired lessons from those who have overcome injustice to create a better future for ALL.

Locate the Adventist school nearest you and start a conversation about what language expansion options are available.
20 Locations in Western Washington
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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This week's offering focus:
Washington Conference: Secondary Education

Our schools are growing! We now have 20 campuses. 15 of 20 campuses are experiencing significant growth. We are proud of our four academies and the secondary education they are providing at Auburn Adventist Academy, Puget Sound Adventist Academy, Orcas Christian School and Skagit Adventist Academy. Thanks for supporting ministry locally and globally!
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