Executive Committee Accepts Resignation
of Dan Linrud as Oregon Conference President
Oregon Conference President Dan Linrud, after much prayer, initiated an executive committee meeting in which he offered his resignation today, Thursday, May 23, 2024. This action was accepted by the Oregon Conference Executive Committee.
The resignation is effective immediately and will initiate a four-month sabbatical for Elder Linrud. He is eligible to be considered for employment within the Oregon Conference, anywhere else in the NPUC, or abroad in the future.
The search for a new Oregon Conference president will begin immediately, a process that will be facilitated by NPUC President Elder John Freedman.
In the interim, Oregon Conference Vice President for Administration, Kara Johnsson, will serve as the ranking leader in the absence of a president. All other conference personnel will maintain their current roles.
The Oregon Conference is grateful to Elder Linrud for his hard work and contributions to our ministry during his tenure here.
Read a message from Elder Linrud to our conference family...
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Pathfinder Fair Wraps
Up Exciting Year
The annual end-of-year celebration, held May 19, wrapped up another year of exciting programming and activities for Oregon Conference Pathfinders. Read more...
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Men’s Chorus,
PAA Students Join to Create Worshipful Music
This year’s Oregon Adventist Men’s Chorus (OAMC) annual concert took on a new ring and youthful energy when Portland Adventist Academy’s Bell Canto handbells ensemble became part of the program.
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Vacation Bible Schools Starting Soon at a Church Near You!
Vacation Bible schools are a great way to share Jesus with your kids, grandkids, neighbors, or friends. Find one near you on the list compiled by Children's & Family Ministries! See the updated list...
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Whitehead Chosen to Lead UCC YA, Youth, and Club Ministries
Ryan Whitehead has been selected as the new Upper Columbia Conference associate director for young adult, youth and club ministries. Whitehead currently serves as associate pastor at Adventist Community Church in Vancouver, Wash. Read more...
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Innovation Center
Helps Reimagine Adventist Education
The Innovus Innovation Center is an outgrowth of the Florida Conference Innovation Lab, which was implemented in 2017 to serve as an experimental classroom for exploring the impact of innovation and personalized education on Adventist K-12 education. Read more...
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Teenager Becomes Volunteer after Losing Everything in Flood
Three days after her 15th birthday, Diuly lost all her possessions in the floods of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Despite so much loss she decided to become a volunteer to assist others affected by the disaster.
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LifeTalk Radio pays tribute to those who, during times of war, gave the ultimate sacrifice. They died so we could live in freedom. More than seven decades ago, our grandparents and great grandparents were saying a prayer of thanks as World War II was ending. Many lives were lost during that epic struggle for freedom. Today, we are blessed because others are willing to give their lives.
Watch our short one-minute Memorial Day video at: lifetalk.net/videos —
then say a prayer of thanks.
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Mindfit – A Journey to Mental Fitness at Gladstone Park
Did you know that over 20% of Americans and Canadians experience mental illness in any given year? What’s causing this epidemic – and more importantly, what can be done to help fight it? Join Jim Reynolds for Mindfit, as he seeks to shed light on our current mental health crisis and give people coping tools and help find quality therapists. The problems run deep . . . but there is REAL hope, for both those who are struggling and those who love them.
Admission is free, free study guides, and free childcare available. Four uplifting classes are offered at the Gladstone Park Adventist Church: May 23, Thursday at 7:00 PM, May 24, Friday at 7:00 PM, May 25, Saturday at 11:00 AM (missiontalk) and 2:00 to 4:00 PM with a free healthy lunch in between the Sabbath classes. The address is 8378 Cason Road in Gladstone, Oregon. Questions? Call 503-655-2614.
Evensong Vespers at Sunnyside
Sunnyside Adventist Church presents another Evensong on June 8, 4:00 PM, featuring Michael Koller at the organ and Pastor Seth Pierce, Ph.D. presenting the spoken word. Come and enjoy a blessing of spiritual connection on this Sabbath afternoon. Sunnyside Church is located at 10501 SE Market Street, Portland, Oregon 97216.
Class of 1974 Laurelwood Academy 50th Class Reunion
The Laurelwood Academy Class of 1974 will celebrate it's 50th Class Reunion, May 24-26. The class would love to connect with all of their 1974 members. The May 24-25 reunion activities will be held at Gladstone Park Conference Center in Gladstone, Ore. The May 26 reunion event will happen at the LACE Center in Laurelwood. Please text or call 503-709-3030 and leave a message, or email LA1974reunion@gmail.com for additional details. RSVP appreciated.
Memorial Service for David Hiebert
Sunday, June 2, at 1:00 pm, there will be a memorial service for David Hiebert, who passed away on January 27, 2024. The memorial service will be conducted at Sunnyside Adventist Church, 10501 SE Market Street, Portland, Oregon.
CARE Project Community Engagement Workshop
Join us at Walla Walla University's Havstad Alumni Center for a special CARE Project Community Engagement Workshop. Take a deeper dive into a church's role in community transformation, which will include topics such as understanding your why, goal setting, and measuring success. June 8, 6:30-8:00 PM and June 9, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. All church leaders are welcome. Registration is $25 or free for CARE Project locations. Learn more and register at wallawalla.edu/care-project
Big Lake Youth Camp: In search of Golf Cart or Side-by-side
Big Lake Youth Camp is looking for a gently used golf cart or a side-by-side/Ranger style of vehicle for camp use during the summers. If you have one you'd like to donate, please reach out to our office: office@biglake.org or call (503) 850-3583.
Suicide Prevention First Aid Training
If someone your know was considering suicide, would you recognize the warning signs of know how to help? Learn what you can do to help when someone is experiencing thoughts of suicide or a serious emotional crisis. Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) - A suicide prevention first aid training by Kathy Turner with Clackamas County Behavioral Health, will be hosted by Hills & Valleys Adventist Church in person, Wednesday, May 29, 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Save a life by learning these three steps: Question a person about suicide, Persuade someone to get help, Refer someone to the appropriate resource. QPR is a proven, educational program that teaches participants how to recognize that a person may be experiencing thoughts of suicide and offer first aid until more experienced help is available. QPR has been widely used by law enforcement, emergency responders, military, and schools. All are welcome to this training. Register at www.GetTrainedToHelp.com. Contact Jim Reynolds at ultimatemission1@gmail.com to learn more.
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