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January 11, 2025

Get to Know Dr. McVay, Oregon Conference President

 As the Oregon Conference enters a brand-new year, Dr. John McVay has already begun serving as our new conference president. Kaleb Eisele, OC writer and social media manager, spent some time with Dr. McVay discussing his first week, his ties to ministry in the area, and some of the challenges and opportunities we can look forward to facing together in 2025.
Read the interview transcript or watch the interview...

Albany Church Welcomes Andre Scalfani as Pastor

The Albany Church celebrated the installment of Pastor Andre Scalfani, on Sabbath January 4. See photos of the day and learn more...

Register Now
for Creators Lab
Creatives Conference

Registration for Creators Lab is now open! Creators Lab is a weekend event focused on building community, inspiring high quality content, and growing our faith as digital creators. Learn more...

Alaska Welcomes
Brian Gosney as Associate Treasurer

With the retirement of assistant treasurer Nita Larson, the Alaska Conference is pleased to introduce Brian Gosney as the new associate treasurer in February. Read more...
NAD 10 Days of Prayer
Join North American Division in 10 Days of Prayer for Pentecost 2025. For 10 days, we will pray for different aspects of the Holy Spirit to pour out on us as in the days of the disciples and Pentecost in Acts. Pray individually or with prayer partners or in groups. Learn more...

Farther Afield

New Partnership
for WWU Master's
in Pastoral Care

Recognizing chaplaincy as one of the fastest-growing forms of ministry, Walla Walla University has partnered with AdventHealth University to support students as they seek to conduct ministry in a healthcare setting. Read more...

President/CEO of AdventHealth
Announces Retirement

AdventHealth, one of the premier faith-based, not-for-profit health systems in the US, has announced that its president/chief executive officer, Terry Shaw, will retire in July, marking the conclusion of his 40-year tenure of leadership. Read on...

Two Adventists Killed
in Haiti Amid Gang Killing Spree

Recent violence in Port-au-Prince has left more than 180 dead, including 2 church members. Meanwhile the Adventist community in the region is struggling to survive escalating violence. Read more...

Resources
Scared? New Devotional Book Offers Daily Doses
of Courage and Peace
The new adult devotional book for 2025, Do Not Be Afraid, offers daily encouragement for those seeking peace in uncertain times. Authored by Nathan Brown, the book provides 365 daily readings rooted in Scripture that remind readers of Jesus’ call to live without fear. Learn more...

Events & Announcements
Small Group Leadership Training at Stone Tower Church
Join our small group leadership training course this winter to learn how you can lead a small group in your community! Everyone is welcome Saturdays at 2:30 PM at Stone Tower Adventist Church. We will meet in the fellowship hall and our presenter will be David Kokiong. David is passionate about empowering others to lead and grow effective small groups. He’ll be sharing his insights in a series of five sessions on Sabbath afternoons at 2:30 PM, from January 18 to February 15. RSVP by January 15 at secretary@stonetowersda.org

Memorial Service for Lloyd Wescott
Lloyd Wescott, long-time Sunnyside church member and community cornerstone, passed away December 18, 2024. A memorial service will be held on February 16, 3:00 PM at Sunnyside Adventist Church. A reception will follow the service. Sunnyside Adventist Church is located at 10501 SE Market St, Portland, OR 97216.

Gladstone Camp Meeting Needs Your Help to Happen in 2025!
Gladstone Camp Meeting needs your help to happen in 2025! Camp meeting is important to our Oregon Conference family and we plan to keep hosting it for years to come. For 2025 we need your help to make Gladstone Camp Meeting happen while the Oregon Conference gets back to a good financial footing. The goal is to raise $450,000 by March 31, 2025. Give online at https://orad.us/ORGiving or write "Gladstone Camp Meeting" on your tithe envelope. Learn more at OregonAdventist.org.

Caring for Our Minds Mental Health Seminar
Join us for Caring for Our Minds, a FREE community event focused on mental wellness for families, teens, and individuals of all ages, February 8 from 3:00-5:00 PM at Meadow Glade Adventist Church. Explore practical strategies for managing stress, improving brain health, and reclaiming balance in today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world. There will be special resources, giveaways and raffles throughout the event, light refreshments in the fellowship hall following the guest presentations, and $5 coffee gift cards for every teen who attends the entire program! Featured guests will include Dr. Sarah Winslow, Dr. Andrea Matsumura, Pastor Benjamin Lundquist, and Chuck Hagele. Learn practical strategies to improve mental health for yourself and your family. Gain insights into brain health, sleep, leadership, and overcoming technology addiction, and engage in exclusive teen sessions designed to tackle real-life challenges like anxiety, depression, and focus issues. This event is free and open to the public. Invite your friend & family, and join us for this inspiring event designed to equip our community with tools for better mental health! Learn more and register at https://orad.us/Caring4OurMinds2025.
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