We Need You!

As stated above our church has agreed to Provide the evening meal every second and fourth Tuesday for the women staying with SafeSleep. This meal is for around 20 people and you can help by providing ingredients, or cooking or donating money to buy the food. Pamala Fantroy is leading the charge and any questions can be directed to her. You can contact her via her cell at (903) 215-3244 or her email jjaj49@sbcglobal.net feel free to contact the church office as well. Sign up in Safe Sleep appointments on the church calendar or you can contact the office and we can sign you up as well. Thank you for your support!!!

Adventism 2021

You've probably been there, looking around a room full of people who all seem to know each other. They're laughing and chattering, while you stand awkwardly to the side wondering how to fit in. The host walks by with a tray of snacks, and you immediately offer to take over so you finally have something useful to do. "No, no, I've got it," your host replies. Bereft of any way to connect or contribute, you step back into the shadows and wonder why you ever came in the first place. You just want to leave.

Traumatic Experiences in the Family Linked to Health Risks in Children

Findings highlight the impact of early stressors on the immune system.

By: Sheann Brandon, Loma Linda University Health News

Children with higher adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including child maltreatment and household dysfunction, have increased physiological stress responses, potentially leading to elevated health risks later in their life, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Loma Linda University Health. Read the entire article from Adventist Review

Pandemic Footprint Blesses Post-COVID Era Way of Life

In the U.S. Rocky Mountain region, leaders and members share how the pandemic has changed them.

By Jon Roberts, Rocky Mountain Conference

In early 2020, packed schedules and the daily busyness of life came to a screeching halt. Overnight, basements became offices, kitchen tables became classrooms, and going on vacation meant walking around the neighborhood. Continue Reading from Adventist Review

Food for Thought

"Have you ever wondered why you like certain foods or dislike others? Certainly it is due to our taste buds and how our mind interprets the food we eat." Continue Reading Entire Article from Northwest Adventists

AdventHealth Opens Innovative Treatment Center for Opioid Addiction

The Hope & Healing Center is offering a path to overcome substance abuse.

By: AdventHealth News

Seminole County in Florida, United States, has been hard-hit by the opioid epidemic. An innovative AdventHealth treatment center is offering a path out of addiction for patients struggling with substance abuse.

SAVE THE DATE: Impact Your Health PDX 2021

Impact Your Health Portland free clinics that have been postponed since 2018, are now scheduled for Friday, August 6 and Sunday, August 8, 2021 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, at Portland Adventist Academy located at 1500 SE 96th Avenue in Portland. Keep updated by checking the Impact Your Health PDX website.

Bible Reading this Next Month

Here is the schedule for next month.

Children’s Ministries

Here are some sabbath school options for the Kids! Click on the following links to be taken to the different classes. The accompanying bulletin is a worksheet for your child to use with the lesson!

Beginner
Kindergarten- Bulletin
Primary- None
Junior- Bulletin and Cross Word
Click here for access to more fun activities and Learning!
Check out our Website, Oregon Conference Website, or Gracelink for more options.

Be Sure to Check out our Virtual Kid Center, where kids can go to learn and have fun!

The Moment It Happened...

The third in a series by Pastor Jana Lee (pictured with her husband Adam and sons Roux and Finn). She is the Family Ministries pastor at Meadow Glade Church
In every Jesus movie ever, the moment of crucifixion is a “thing”. I can see in my memory the slow motion of the hammer, the driving of the spike, the focus on Jesus’ face. And yet, when I read the bible, it takes me by surprise.

Fun-da-MENTALS

Here are some great posters to use with the kids when teaching them the fundamentals that we believe in. It's just an easier way to have fun and learn! Go to Fun-da-MENTALS for more posters. Click on each picture below to see the full poster!

Pivot

Whether you are a parent, grandparent, a Sabbath School leader, an Adventurer leader, a VBS leader or a pastor this Children’s Ministry Expo will inspire you to reach this generation of children. Read More Here!

Livingstone Adventist Academy

Hot Lunch Menu for Thursday, March 18 - Haystacks

Early Dismissal for all students on Friday, March 19 at 12:00 noon. No hot lunch will be served! Have a wonderful Spring Vacation next week!

Be sure to read the attached Express for more announcements and a message from our principal.