PAA Sus Manos Visits
International Children's Care (ICC) Children's Village
"I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong — that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith."
Rom. 1:11–12 motivated Portland Adventist Academy to visit Las Palmas Children's Village — a cluster of 10 orphan homes in the Dominican Republic established by International Children’s Care — in March 2024. While short-term
mission trips often focus on helping less fortunate brothers and sisters in materially poor countries, Sus Manos, the outreach arm of PAA's Spanish program, takes an
asset-based and collaborative view.
Nine PAA students spent several months preparing their hearts and minds for this cross-cultural service-learning experience. Preparation included developing a daily
quiet time of Bible reading and prayer, building cultural awareness and strengthening Spanish skills. Keep reading...
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Women's Retreat Registration Deadline Coming September 23
This year's Oregon Conference Women's Ministries Retreat will be held October 4-6 in Gladstone. Explore who God has made you to be. Register by September 23, weekend cost is $80. Learn more...
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Help Youth & Young Adults Love Your Church!
Join Oregon Conference Young Adult Ministries for a highly-focused intensive workshop on building a thriving and empowering culture to better reach, love, and support the next generation. Learn more...
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PACS 3rd Annual
Fall Festival October 6
Celebrate the fall season at the 3rd Annual PACS Fall Festival, October 6. Join the community in having fun and supporting the work of Portland Adventist Community Services!
Get tickets and learn more...
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CCDA Conference is Coming to Portland
Does your church need more training on Community Engagement? Well, the Christian Community Development Association’s annual conference has been inspiring and training people for over 30 years, and they are coming to PORTLAND! Learn more...
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WWU Program Helps Offer Accessible,
No-Cost Therapy to Community
The Walla Walla University Billings Mental Health Clinic was recently recognized by local news for helping community members “rebuild a sense of control and empowerment through accessible, no-cost focused therapy.” Read more...
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Impact of Digital Evangelism Continues
to Grow in the Bay Area
San Francisco is a diverse community that is difficult to reach through many traditional methods of outreach. The language barriers, cultural differences, and accessibility issues make it a good place to implement digital evangelism and see its direct impacts. Read on...
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Adventist Church in Haiti Remembers Leader Who Died Suddenly
The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Haiti recently mourned the loss of Lemec Jérémie, director of the Hope Media Center in Haiti, who died suddenly from a stroke on August 27. He was 50. Read more...
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Keep the camporee joy going! Join the Discovery Mountain Pathfinders in Discovery Mountain Season 30 called "Road to Rockpile." The Pathfinders face surprise challenges — and blessing — at Camporee. The entire season is available free and on demand at DiscoveryMountain.com.
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Oregon-Washington Adventists Filipino Fellowship Annual Convocation
Mabuhay! You are invited to the 7th Annual Convocation for the Oregon-Washington Adventists Filipino Fellowship. This year's celebration will be held at Rivergate Adventist Elementary School in Gladstone, Ore. on September 21 from 10:00 AM-7:00 PM. Our theme this year is "Com-Mission", and we'll enjoy worship, music, feature speakers, and more!
Portland Adventist Academy Substitute Teachers Needed!
PAA is looking for responsible substitute teachers for the coming school year. Subs work with friendly and energetic high school students. Teachers provide all material so all you have to do is be present and follow instructions. No college degree is necessary, but you must be 21 or older. Work would be occasional and only during school hours on weekdays. All candidates must pass a background check (paid for by PAA). To apply or learn more about the job, email djohnson@paasda.org or call 503-255-8372.
Church Organist Needed
The Stone Tower Adventist Church Music Department is seeking a volunteer church organist to play the organ during our worship service for up to two Sabbaths a month. Please contact Jeanine Goodwin at 503-381-5577 or womensministry@stonetowersda.org more details and if you or an organist you know would be interested in this opportunity to lend their talent.
Journey Christian School Centennial Gala
Journey Christian School (formerly Kelso Longview Adventist School) is celebrating 100 years of excellence, and we want you to be part of the celebration! Former principals, teachers, staff, students, and their families are warmly invited to our Centennial Gala, October 6, 5:30 PM at Koelsch Hall, Journey Adventist Church, Kelso, Wash. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: https://events.readysetauction.com/journeychristianschool/gala or call (360) 423-9250.RSVP by September 25th to reserve your seat. We look forward to celebrating this momentous occasion with you!
Celebration of Life for Adel Abdelfadi
Adel Abdelfadi’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 5th at 2:00 PM at Seaside Adventist Church, located at 1450 N Rosevelt Dr, Seaside, Ore. Reception to follow.
Milo Alumni Weekend
You're invited to Milo Adventist Academy for their annual alumni weekend, October 4-5 at Milo Adventist Academy. For more details and to reserve lodging, please call 552 825 3200 or email info@miloacademy.org
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Join us for a Virtual Prayer Meeting
This Week!
Join Oregon Conference Prayer Ministries for their monthly prayer meeting via Zoom every third Tuesday at 7:30 PM. This month it will happen September 17.
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How Can I Give Online?
Wondering how you can support your church community with tithe & offerings when you can't be in church every week?
Give using AdventistGiving...
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