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March 29, 2024

Eric Davis Transitions to New Opportunities;
Will Depart Oregon Conference April 11


The Oregon Conference administrative team has greatly appreciated the diligent work of VP for Finance Eric C. Davis since he joined us nearly a year ago. His leadership with the administrative team has been invaluable in identifying our need for significant financial adjustments and helping the Conference begin navigating the path toward stabilization. It will take some time to fully achieve our goal, but many of the difficult-but-necessary changes to reach a balanced budget are underway thanks to Eric’s astute financial guidance. Keep reading...

Connecting Event
for Young Creatives
Comes to the Northwest

The first ever Creators Lab was held at the Holden Convention Center, March 22-24, bringing together podcasters, youtubers, social media content creators, writers, and other digital creatives of faith from the Pacific Northwest and beyond.  Read more...

Launching a Dream: Community Engagement in the Oregon Conference

Pastor Dauncey shares his story and vision for what community engagement looks like for our Oregon Conference churches.
Read more...

Young Adult Life Tour Coming to the Northwest

The Young Adult LIFE Tour is coming to the North Pacific Union on April 19-20. This transformative, FREE training event will take place at the Pleasant Valley Adventist Church in Happy Valley, Ore. Learn more...

Adventist Health
First Friday: April

You are invited to a free night of worship, praise, and fellowship on April 6 at Adventist Health Portland. This month's featured speaker will be Kevin Wilson with music by the Sunnyside Young Adult Worship Team. Learn more...

Harmony for Hope: A Benefit Concert with Take 6

On April 6, the award-winning musical ensemble, Take 6, will hold a fundraising concert benefiting the construction of the Oromo Adventist Church in Gresham, Oregon! Doors open at 1:30 PM, concert starts at 3:00 PM. Beverages will be served before and after the concert. All tickets will be sold online! No tickets sold at the door on day of the event. Learn more...

Farther Afield

Simpson to Serve as NPUC VP for Hispanic Ministries

Peter Simpson will be joining the NPUC team in early summer 2024 to serve as vice president for Hispanic ministries and ministerial director. Learn more...

Yamileth "Yami" Bazan Named Next Union College President

The Union College board of trustees has invited Yamileth Bazan to take the reins as Union’s 30th president. Her term will begin on July 1, 2024, soon after the official transition to the new name of Union Adventist University. Read more...

Students from University in Argentina Serve Communities along the Amazon

Students pursuing degrees at River Plate Adventist University in Argentina traveled to northern Brazil to reach out and serve isolated communities in the Amazon region. Read on...

Resources

Special Easter Worship Experience to be Aired
On March 2, the ABC Television special “We’ve Got Evidence” was recorded live in Dallas, Texas! Over 1,500 attended this special Easter Worship Experience that Southwest Region Conference of Seventh-day Adventists produced in collaboration with the Interfaith Broadcasting Commission.

“We’ve Got Evidence” will air on ABC Television affiliates during the Easter Holiday Weekend – Saturday, March 30, Sunday, March 31, or Monday, April 1, 2024.

You're invited to view this worship experience and share it with others as well!

For a complete listings of broadcast cities, dates, and times, please visit wevegotevidence.com or southwestregionsda.org.

Events & Announcements

Adventist Health First Friday: April
You are invited to a free night of worship, praise, and fellowship on April 6 at Adventist Health Portland. This month's featured speaker will be Kevin Wilson with music by the Sunnyside Young Adult Worship Team. A soup and salad dinner will be held from 6:00-7:00 PM with the program starting at 7:15 PM. Register for dinner by Wednesday, April 3. Learn more and register for dinner at AdventistHealthFirstFriday.com

Mindfit – A Journey to Mental Fitness

Join Hills & Valleys Adventist Church and Voice of Prophecy for Mindfit, a 4 part series starting April 4. We will seek to shed light on our current mental health crisis. The problems run deep... but there is REAL hope, for both those who are struggling and those who love them. For more information contact Jim Reynolds at 503-891-6040 or visit HAVAC-Mindfit.US. Hills and Valleys Adventist Church is located at 900 Main St #104, Oregon City, OR 97045.

Dr. Tim & Ashley Riesenberger Seminar
Join Dr. Tim Riesenberger and his wife, Ashley, as they show abundant evidence in the natural world, in anatomy, in physiology, and our emotional & mental hardwiring for divine creation. From cutting-edge research to some of the oldest written records on planet earth, you will learn not only who God is, but also what He is like, and what He thinks about you. Tim Riesenberger, MD, MPH, is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and he is passionate about his Saviour and sharing God’s Word with those who’ve never heard it. Tim's wife, Ashley, is a certified health and wellness coach and she is passionate about helping people become who God made them to be. This special event will be held at the Sandy Adventist Church on April 13, starting at 10:00 AM.

A Journey Through Generations Series
You're invited to attend a 3-part series on senior safety and care by Dr. Albert Munanga at the Gladstone Park Adventist Church, April 8, 15, and 22 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. On April 8, the topic will be Cyber Criminals Targeting Seniors – What you need to do to protect yourself. The topic of the April 15 seminar will be The Many Options for Care and their Costs – Planning ahead. And on April 22 the seminar will be covering How to Remain in the Safety and Comfort of my Own Home – For as long as time allows. This series is sponsored by Serengeti Home Care. RSVP for any of these seminars by calling 971-500-2902 or emailing catlyne@serengeticare.com. Gladstone Park Adventist Church is located at 8378 Cason Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027

Class of 1974 Pacific Union College Nursings’s 50th Class Reunion
Calling all members of Pacific Union College's Nursing Class of 1974! Our 50th class reunion will be held April 19 & 20. Class party on the 20th at 4:30 PM in the classroom by the college cafeteria. Contact Arlene Badzik at: funloverab@yahoo.com with RSVP or questions.
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