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September 27, 2024

Taking the Time to Show our Pastors
How Much We Appreciate Them


October is Pastor Appreciation Month, a special time to honor and support the dedicated individuals who serve as our pastors. Our pastors pour out their hearts in leading, serving, and praying for us. This year especially, our pastors in the Oregon Conference have been through a lot. This month offers the opportunity to show our gratitude and love for all they do!

As we enter this season, let’s be intentional about supporting our pastors. Don't underestimate the impact you will make in your pastor's life by letting them know you value them. Make a coordinated effort with your fellow church members to show them some love. Put some thought and effort into blessing them and their families. Trust me, a little bit of appreciation goes a long way! Keep reading...

Bible Camps Offer the Chance to Connect

This month, both junior high and high schoolers got the chance to spend a long weekend connecting with each and Jesus while having a ton of fun! Check out the recap video from JR High Bible Camp...

Living Faith Series Coming in October

"Despite our many differences, how can we find some common ground?" Featuring interviews with Adventists across our conference, Living Faith will be a five-episode series focused on five core values shared across our conference. A corresponding small group discussion guide will also be available. Learn more...

PACS 3rd Annual
Fall Festival October 6

Celebrate the fall season at the 3rd Annual PACS Fall Festival, October 6. Join the community in having fun and supporting the work of Portland Adventist Community Services!​
Get tickets and learn more...

Bible Readings for October Now Available

The NW Adventists Bible Reading plan for October is now available. Save the link to access your Bible reading plan for the month. By following this Bible reading plan, you will read through the entire Bible in a year. Get your October plan...

Farther Afield

Delegates Vote New Future for Idaho Conference Education

Idaho Conference delegates met Sept. 15, 2024 for a special constituency session to process an unsolicited offer for land surrounding Gem State Adventist Academy. Learn more...

Pacific Press Celebrates 150 Years of Publishing

On Aug. 17, Pacific Press Publishing Association celebrated its 150th anniversary in Nampa, Idaho. The program drew hundreds to celebrate the press’s enduring mission of uplifting Christ through literature, media, and music. Read more...

Adventist Members Connecting with Neighbors and Friends Through Swim Group

The DevOcean swim group, initiated by Adventist church member Mark Bligh, meets regularly to swim in Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia. Recently, they were joined by Olympic medalist Moesha Johnson. Read more...

Resources

Help Youth and Young Adults Love Your Church! Join Oregon Conference Young Adult Ministries for a highly-focused six-week intensive workshop on building a thriving and empowering culture to better reach, love, and support the next generation. Leverage new insights in your church’s unique gifting, deepen your understanding of today’s culture, and get unstuck in youth and young adult ministry. It’s time for some ultra-clear, supercharged tools, and some plain talk about what you and your church should be doing next! Learn more...

Events & Announcements

Adventist Health First Friday: October

You are invited to a free night of worship, praise, and fellowship on October 4 at Adventist Health Portland. This month's featured speaker will be Chris Chong with music by ROC Fellowship. Chris Chong has faced numerous challenges and struggles throughout his life while searching for his true purpose. Now, he believes he's found it, living a life filled with meaning. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Chris’s remarkable journey and discover the lessons he’s learned along the way! A soup and salad dinner will be held from 6:00-7:00 PM with the program starting at 7:15 PM. Register for dinner by Wednesday, October 2. Learn more and register for dinner at AdventistHealthFirstFriday.com

Milo Alumni Weekend

You're invited to Milo Adventist Academy for their annual alumni weekend, October 4-5 at Milo Adventist Academy. For more details and to reserve lodging, please call 552 825 3200 or email info@miloacademy.org
 
Celebration of Life for Adel Abdelfadi

Adel Abdelfadi’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 5th at 2:00 PM at Seaside Adventist Church, located at 1450 N Rosevelt Dr, Seaside, Ore. Reception to follow.
 
Journey Christian School Centennial Gala

Journey Christian School (formerly Kelso Longview Adventist School) is celebrating 100 years of excellence, and we want you to be part of the celebration! Former principals, teachers, staff, students, and their families are warmly invited to our Centennial Gala, October 6, 5:30 PM at Koelsch Hall, Journey Adventist Church, Kelso, Wash. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: https://events.readysetauction.com/journeychristianschool/gala or call (360) 423-9250.RSVP by September 25th to reserve your seat. We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you!

Dinner with the Doctor at Castle Rock

Castle Rock Adventist Church is pleased to host "Dinner with the Doctor" on Monday, October 7 at 6:00 PM. The topic for the evening is “Heart Health". All are invited. Bring a friend or family member. There will be a light plant-based meal followed by Arvi Generoso, M.D. speaking on “Heart Health", with a time for questions and recipes. Castle Rock Adventist Church is located at 7531 Old Pacific Hwy No. Castle Rock, WA - Exit 49. For questions call Wanda at 360-967-2165.

Join us for a Virtual Prayer Meeting
This Week!

Join Oregon Conference Prayer Ministries for their monthly prayer meeting via Zoom every third Tuesday at 7:30 PM.
Learn more...

Giving Online

How Can I Give Online?

Wondering how you can support your church community with tithe & offerings when you can't be in church every week?
Give using AdventistGiving...

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