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November 29, 2024

In the Middle of It: A Thanksgiving Reflection


As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, we often find ourselves reflecting on the many blessings in our lives — the prayers that have been answered, the breakthroughs we’ve witnessed, and the victories we’ve celebrated. It’s easy to express gratitude when the outcome is favorable, when the struggle has passed, and when we can see the fruit of our perseverance. But what if we could learn to give thanks not just at the end of the journey but “in the middle of it”? What if we could cultivate the kind of gratitude that doesn’t wait for the resolution, but chooses to acknowledge God’s faithfulness even while the outcome is still unknown? Keep reading...

December Bible Reading Plan Now Available

The NW Adventists December Bible reading plan is now available. By following this Bible reading plan throughout the year, you will read through the entire Bible in one year. And you can always start over in January! Get the plan...

Adventist Health First Friday: December

First Friday is a monthly event for the community to join Adventist Health Portland for a night of joyful praise and fellowship. This is a FREE event and everyone is welcome to join our community of hope. Learn more...

There are SO many events coming up!
There are even too many to put them all in Connections!
We'll be putting in a few each week in the announcements section here,
but you can always find all of those that have been submitted on our website
at www.OregonAdventist.org/announcements.

Is your church hosting special holiday events this year? Share your church's upcoming Christmas and New Year's events with other church members in your area by sending them our way! We'll include them in our annual holiday event round up!
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Events & Announcements

Remembering Ginny Allen

Ginny Allen, long-time Oregon Conference women’s ministry leader, school nurse, author, and matriarch of Adventist Community Church in Vancouver, passed away on November 12, 2024. Services will be held December 1st, 2:00 PM, at the Adventist Community Church, 9711 NE St. Johns Rd, Vancouver, WA 98665.

A Night in Bethlehem
Take part in an interactive outdoor Bethlehem village as the villagers share the story of Jesus birth, December 6 and 7 at Orchards Adventist Church in Vancouver. Marvel as the story spreads throughout the village wonder along with each inhabitant whether this new baby is really the Messiah and what it could mean for the world. Each evening’s event begins at 6:00 PM. Orchards Adventist Church is located at 6415 NE 102nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662.

Jaime Jorge Concerts
Jaime Jorge will share his forceful, expressive mastery of the violin, which has delighted audiences around the globe, at both the Albany Adventist Church on December 9 at 7:00 PM and at the Crosspoint Adventist Church on December 12, 7:00 PM. Jaime has dedicated his talents to sharing the love of God through sacred and classical concerts and special appearances the world over, and you're invited to bring family and friends to welcome in the Christmas season with Jaime's concert of music focusing on the birth of Jesus. This concert is free to all attendees.

Filipino Christmas Food & Fun
You are cordially invited to Sunnyside’s Christmas Food & Fun in the Philippines: a showcase of Filipino cultural performance and food for the Christmas season on December 15, 4:00 PM at Sunnyside Adventist Church, Fellowship Hall, 10501 SE Market St, Portland, OR 97216. This is a fundraiser for the upcoming Palawan Mission Project.

Anthony León in Concert at Sunnyside
Sunnyside Adventist Church will welcome internationally acclaimed young tenor, Anthony León in concert on December 7 at 4:00 PM. He has received some of the most prestigious honors in the field of opera and made many important debuts on stages around the world. This Christmas season Anthony will sing the tenor solo for the Messiah and Bach Magnificat in Los Angeles. His sacred music album, “The Holy City” and extensive You Tube channel with sacred, classical, theater and opera performances document his remarkable journey. Chilean pianist, conductor and arranger, Sergio Leiva, will join him. Learn more about Anthony at https://www.anthonyleontenor.com. Sunnyside Adventist Church is located at 10501 SE Market St, Portland, OR 97216.
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