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November 15, 2024

Town Hall Meetings Share Sobering News
and a Plan for 2025 and Beyond

Recently, Oregon Conference administrators hosted town hall meetings throughout the conference to connect with members, share information about the financial state of the conference, and field questions and concerns from constituents. Led by interim president Don Livesay, administrators shared information clarifying some factors that led to the current financial situation, provided a current report of financial position, and shared a strategic plan confirmed by the Oregon Conference Executive Committee that will realign the conference to meet the challenges presented by the 2025 budget proposal, continuing to serve the needs of local church communities while significantly streamlining conference office operations. This comprehensive (long!) report reviews information shared at town hall meetings. Keep reading...

Help Needed to Make Gladstone Camp Meeting 2025 a Reality

While the goal is to include camp meeting in the conference budget going forward, this one-year stopgap fundraiser will need to happen to provide for camp meeting while Oregon Conference gets back on its feet. Read more...

Salem Members Team Up to Help Neighbors

Livingston Adventist Academy students and East Salem's ACTS Ministry teamed up to help a local family clean up their yard to be in compliance with the city. An act of kindness is not always glamorous and sometimes messy, but knowing another family has been given compassion makes all the difference! See photos...

One More Town Hall Meeting to be Held in Bend on Nov. 19

Oregon Conference administrators invite you to attend the last town hall meeting on the schedule on November 19 in Bend to discuss the future vision for the Oregon conference. Learn what's on the agenda and where to go...

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. This month's prayer meeting will be Nov. 19.
Learn more...

Farther Afield

Campbell Story
Comes to Film

Many of Adventists fondly recognize the name Sam Campbell, and the older you may be, the more familiar it is. He played a significant role in the upbringing of many, but awareness of his contributions to our world is fading. Keep reading...

ADRA to Champion Climate Resilience Solutions for Vulnerable Communities

Adventist Development and Relief Agency is participating in the 29th United Nations Global Climate Change Conference to emphasize comprehensive climate solutions that strengthen community resilience, especially in regions most affected by the climate crisis. Read more...

Open-Air Market Connects Rural and City Adventists, Raises Funds for Mission

An open-air market at Sahmyook University in Seoul, Korea, helped to connect rural Seventh-day Adventist producers with their urban counterparts as it also raised funds for mission projects beyond the country’s borders. Read more...

Inspiration
— You Can Change The Life Of An Orphaned Child —
How? By supporting one of the programs that specialize in caring for orphaned children. You can provide food, shelter, medical care, education, and most importantly a new life for an orphaned child. On Nov. 16, make a donation, offer a prayer, or volunteer your time. The children whose lives you touch with your generosity will be forever grateful. Learn more...

Events & Announcements
Milo Academy Family Visitation Weekend / Harvest Party
We're excited to welcome our families – and any prospective families – onto campus for a weekend full of fun, fellowship, and fall festivities, November 22-24! It's a perfect opportunity to experience Milo firsthand and connect with our community. Know someone interested in Milo? Invite them to join us. Call 541-825-3200 or email us at info@miloacademy.org for more details.

Celebration of Life for Larry McGinnis
Larry McGinnis’ Memorial will happen November 23 at 4:00 PM at Pleasant Valley Adventist Church. Gifts in memoriam of Larry McGinnis can be given to the Oromo Adventist Church of Portland for the construction of their new Church in Gresham, OR at https://gofund.me/634220b0 or to Oromo Adventist Church of Portland PO Box 33364 Portland OR 97292-3364. Pleasant Valley Church is located at 11125 SE 172nd Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086.

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.

Walla Walla University is hiring!
Walla Walla University is hiring! We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team in several open positions. At Walla Walla University, employees often find a deep sense of purpose, mission, and community, as well as opportunities for professional growth. Our benefits include free tuition, comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and much more. Ready for a meaningful career move? Visit jobs.wallawalla.edu to explore our openings and apply today!

PACS is Hiring!
Come join our non-profit organization in the Portland area that serves the community with a Thrift Store, Food Pantry, and Dental Clinic. We are hiring a Director of Quality Management and a Home Thrift Store Part-time Pricer. If you are interested in these positions, please visit our website (pacsonline.org/jobs) for job descriptions or email jobs@pacsonline.org for more information.
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