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October 18, 2024

Jon Corder Accepts Invitation
to Become Interim VP for Finance


On Tuesday, October 15th, the Oregon Conference Executive Committee extended the invitation to Jon Corder to serve as Interim Vice President for Finance of the Oregon Conference, which he immediately accepted.

Corder arrives will arrive within the week to join Interim President Don Livesay and the rest of the Oregon Conference team as it approaches the end of the year and sets strategic plans and budgets for 2025. Corder's service will also allow for more time to find our next long term VP for Finance without delaying vital financial planning. Keep reading...

ACS Volunteers Joined by Team Rubicon to Aid Hurricane Survivors

On Friday, October 11, a team of Adventist Community Service (ACS) volunteers from the North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) arrived in Augusta, Georgia to set up a donation warehouse for communities in need. Read more...

PACS Fall Festival & Fundraiser: Reaching our PACS Community

Sunday, October 6, began bright and clear. In Portland, that is a huge blessing when planning an outdoor event, especially in October. It was time for the PACS Fall Festival Fundraiser! Read on...

Teen Ministry Training: October 25-27

A weekend of learning and growing in ministry training and mission opportunities for Pathfinder teens! Learn practical and fun skills to empower you to better serves your local church and your community. Learn more about this event...

Why Thank Your
Pastor This October?

Every October, we celebrate Pastor’s Appreciation Month, and some have wondered why we set aside a whole month to appreciate pastors.
Read on...

Farther Afield

2025 Images of Creation Photo Contest

The Gleaner 2025 Images of Creation photo contest is officially open for photo submissions. Winning images are featured online and in our printed magazine, the Gleaner/NWAdventists. Submit your best photos today! Learn more...

Safeguarding Peace Training Continues Despite Rough Weather

After a year of planning, the 2024 North American Division (NAD) enditnow Safeguarding Peace training on abuse prevention and response, set to take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, almost didn't happen. Read on...

After Back-to-back Hurricanes Wreak Havoc, ACS Steps
Up to Help

About three weeks after Hurricane Helene—and a week after Hurricane Milton—efforts to help residents affected by those two storms continue. Adventist Community Services (ACS) is one of the organizations that has mobilized to help. Read more...

Resources

October 26: Creation Sabbath
Creation Sabbath, on October 26 or another date your church chooses, brings together Christian communities worldwide to celebrate God, our Creator, and recognize the wonders of creation. CreationSabbath.net is a resource curated by the GC that provides tons of tools to help your church celebrate Creation Sabbath.
Learn more about this event and how your church can participate...

Events & Announcements

Jaime Jorge: Here I Am To Worship Concert
Jaime Jorge will be live in concert at the McMinnville Adventist Church for his Here I Am to Worship concert tour. The concert will be held Thursday, October 24 at 7:00 PM. McMinnville Adventist Church is located at 1500 SW Old Sheridan Rd, McMinnville, OR 97128.

100 Years Celebration for McMinnville Adventist Christian School

McMinnville Adventist Christian School invites all alumni, staff, and board members from year past to celebrate McMinnville Adventist Christian School's 100 years of mission on October 26. RSVP is required. To RSVP call 503-472-3336.

Roseburg Christian Academy Track Replacement Fundraiser Kickoff Event
Roseburg Christian Academy proudly announces the launch of its track replacement project fundraising campaign. On October 21, at 5:30 PM, we will present project highlights, accompanied by a dinner theatre show. This milestone event commemorates the track's 50+ years of community use and school engagement. A dessert auction will take place during intermission. Tickets are available for purchase at the school. Learn more and get tickets at https://orad.us/RCATrackFundraiser.

ACS Disaster Response Certification Class – Portland Area
Join us for a Disaster Response Certification Class, October 27 at the Gladstone Park Conference Center in Gladstone, Oregon. Ensure your readiness to serve in times of disaster as you learn how to set up and manage a donations center to effectively respond to disasters in our community and beyond. You'll earn certification and receive photo ID from the North American Division. The class will last approximately 6 hours and will include lunch. Cost is $20.00 and includes manual, ACS Disaster Response t-shirt, and ACS ID badge. Our facilitators will include Pastor Larry D Mays, North Pacific Union Conference Disaster Response Coordinator and Pastor Dauncey, Oregon Conference Adventist Community Services Director. RSVP by October 21. Visit https://orad.us/ACSgladstoneTraining2024, text 971-901-7240 or email m.dauncey@oc.npuc.org to secure your spot!

Portland Adventist Academy Scholarship Fundraiser
PAA invites you to our Annual Student Scholarship Fundraiser on Sunday, November 3rd at 4:30 PM. This year's theme is Welcome to the Jungle. Visit our website at paasda.org/auction for details about tickets, ways you can be involved, or options to donate. If you can't be there in person, you can participate online.  Thank you for supporting PAA.

Join us for a Virtual Prayer Meeting
Each Month!

Join Oregon Conference Prayer Ministries for our 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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