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February 23, 2024

Special Time of Prayer Planned for March 2


Please join us for a special prayer meeting on March 2nd at 5:30 PM as we seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit together. In these challenging and uncertain times, coming together in prayer for God’s leading is more important than ever. Let’s lift our voices and hearts together as we seek God’s divine wisdom and direction. We look forward to experiencing the power of communal prayer and the presence of the Holy Spirit with you!

Date & Time: Sabbath, March 2nd at 5:30 PM
Zoom Link: https://orad.us/OCPrayerZoom
Meeting ID: 951 8722 5178
Passcode: 544731

Big Lake Hosts Winter Outdoor School

Last week was lots of fun in the snow with Outdoor School! What a great way for 5th + 6th graders to learn about nature and connect with each other at Big Lake. See photos and read more...

CAA Feels Right at Home with State Tournament Game

One of the smallest schools in Clark County hosted one of the biggest basketball games in program history Tuesday night. The state basketball tournament arrived at Columbia Adventist Academy. Read on...

OC Youth Support:
February 2024

The February 2024 Oregon Conference Youth Support offering focus is on Big Lake Youth Camp and the ministry it is to the young people who attend and work there every year. Watch the video...

Adventist Health
First Friday: March

You are invited to a free night of worship, praise, and fellowship at Adventist Health Portland on March 1. This month's featured speaker will be Mitchell Powers with music by the Portland Adventist Academy Gospel Choir. Learn more...

Farther Afield

Northwest Leaders Preview Alive In
Jesus Curriculum

Forty-five children’s ministry leaders and presenters from six Pacific Northwest conferences were among the first to preview the training materials for the new Alive in Jesus children's Bible curriculum for babies and beginners. Learn more...

Mid-America Union Hosts Fourth Stop of Young Adult LIFE Tour

The Young Adult LIFE Tour, co-sponsored by the NAD, unions, conferences and local churches, is an opportunity for family, friends and church members to come together in a dedicated space and place to empower young adults for ministry. Read more...

ADRA Works to Help Venezualan Migrants

"...I mean, think about it. You think people are trekking 2,000 miles, paying smugglers all their meager savings, being ripped off, raped, abused and hated all the way because they want to? People aren’t crazy, Mike. Give them a chance at a life in their region and they take it.” Keep reading...

Resources

Join us for Creators Lab: March 22-24 – Connect with others looking to start creative projects of their own. Learn from a wide range of digital creatives including Tik Tok’s Kevin Wilson, documentary filmmaker Evelin Velinova, Dr. Seth Pierce - host of the Beast & Bible podcast, Kaleb Eisele - host of Bridges Over Walls and creator of Humans of Adventism, Washington Conference Media Director Ernesto Hernandez, and Nicole Dominguez - professional freelance writer and host of the Faith, Reconstructed podcast! Practice your skills through hands-on Sunday morning labs including best practices for story interviews, camera and lighting setup, and AI!

From the creators of:
@crossculturekev – Humans of Adventism – Beast & Bible Podcast – Bridges Over Walls – How the Church Works – Faith, Reconstructed – Beyond the Walls – & more!
Registration for Creators Lab is open to anyone interested in digital ministry.
Date: March 22-24
Registration deadline: March 11, 2024
Location: Holden Convention Center - Gladstone, Ore.
Learn more  & sign up @ creatorslabpnw.info

Events & Announcements

Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra Concert

The Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra is pleased to be joined by the Choral Arts Ensemble, conducted by Dr. David De Lyser, for the Beethoven Mass in C Major, one of Beethoven’s greatest works for chorus and orchestra. The February 25 concert will be outstanding, don’t miss it, and bring your friends and family. Remember the pre-concert talk by SSO Music Director Jonathan DeBruyn, starts at 3:15 pm and ends 15 minutes before the concert begins at 4:00 pm. See you there! A reception will follow the concert. Concert Location: Sunnyside Adventist Church, 10501 SE Market St., Portland, OR 97216.

Milo Arts and Tech Camp

Calling all creative minds and tech enthusiasts! Get ready for a fun learning experience filled with imagination, innovation, and exploration at the Arts and Tech Camp hosted by Milo Adventist Academy, March 3-5. This camp is specially designed for 7th and 8th graders, but 5th and 6th graders are also warmly welcomed! From hands-on art projects to exciting tech workshops, this camp offers a diverse range of activities where you will create unforgettable memories with like-minded peers. This event is FREE of charge, but spaces are limited, so secure your spot today! Home school students and anyone interested are welcome to join us. For registration and inquiries, please contact us. Call us at 541-825-3200 or email info@miloacademy.org

Oregon Prayer Conference 2024
Join us March 22-24, 2024 at Twin Rocks Conference Center in Rockaway Beach, Oregon! Our guest speaker this year will be Dr. Joseph Kidder. Following more than 20 ears of successful pastoral work, Joseph Kidder has been teaching at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological seminary at Andrews University for the last 22 years. He travels extensively, teaching people, pastors and churches how to have a vibrant and authentic walk with God. Registration is now open! Learn more at www.oregonadventist.org/prayer

Loss & the Quest for Meaning; the Spiritual Arc of Tragic Loss
Join us on Sunday, March 10 from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM at the Meadow Glade Adventist Church for an insightful event. Engage with our presenter Dr. Bob Neimeyer, a psychologist and researcher on a par with Dr. Elizabeth-Kubler Ross. Of particular concern in this workshop will be the phenomenon of complicated spiritual grief, in which believers struggle with a sense of insecurity, anger and distance in relation to both God and the faith community, as well as disruptions in their spiritual practice. Don’t miss out on this invaluable event! Mark your calendars and prepare to embark on the spiritual arc of tragic loss. We look forward to welcoming you. Learn more and register at https://orad.us/MGLossSeminar.

Register for WWU U-Days!
From March 7 to 9, Walla Walla University is hosting March U-Days for high school juniors and seniors to visit campus, talk to teachers, meet other students, and see what life is like as a WWU student. Note that NPUC academy students will have a separate U-Days weekend in April and do not need to register. Learn more about both events and our travel reimbursement policy at wallawalla.edu/udays.
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