DISASTER REPONSE TRAINING/CERTIFICATION
September 19, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM • Oregon Conference Headquarters Board Room
Be ready! Become a certified disaster responder for the Oregon Conference and the North American Division (NAD) by attending a conference-wide Disaster Response Training on Sunday, September 19, from 8:30am to 12:30pm at Oregon Conference Headquarters Board Room (19800 Oatfield Road, Gladstone, OR 97027). If you have been trained previously, you may need to be re-certified due to the expiration of ID badges after 3 years. Bring a brown bag lunch. Class fee includes photo ID badge, t-shirt, and materials. Please call 503-850-3555 or Linda.Schrader@oc.npuc.org for details and registration.
PRAYER PARTNERS NEEDED
September 4-12, 2010 • Portland Adventist Academy
Prayer Partners are needed at the Messiah’s Mansion location (life-size Sanctuary on Portland Adventist Academy's campus) from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m., Sept. 4-12. To help with this Prayer Ministry call Paul Johnson at 503-970-1693.
CHAPLAIN RESIDENT LOOKING FOR LODGING
Beginning September 2010 • Portland Metro Area
Martin Gwasira, is a graduate of Andrews University and currently living in Turlock, California. In September 2010, he will be moving to Portland, as a Chaplain Resident at Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. The residency will be for a year. He's looking for someone who may have a one bedroom apartment or a room that he can rent during this year of training. His family will stay in California during the year. Anyone who has such a space available can contact Martin at: (209) 390 1174 (home), (269) 277 4828 (cell), Gwasiram@yahoo.com.
HELP NEEDED BUILDING MESSIAH'S MANSION
Starting September 1, 2010 • Portland Adventist Academy
Messiah's Mansion will be here next week. We will start building the Sanctuary at Portland Adventist Academy Wednesday September 1, we need your help! It takes 700 labor hours to put the Sanctuary together, we have 3 days to do it in. We will start at 8 am and work until 5 pm Wed, Thurs, and Fri.
VONDA BEERMAN IN CONCERT
September 4, 7:00 PM • Gateway Christian Fellowship Church
Angel Award winner Vonda Beerman will be in concert at Gateway Christian Fellowship. Vonda is The Quiet Hour’s vocal representative and is frequently aired throughout the world on numerous television networks on their international telecast, “Windows of Hope.” Please invite your friends and family and join Vonda as gives honor and praise to our wonderful Lord. The Gateway Christian Fellowship Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 4335 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, Ore. For more information please call 541-543-3766. No admission, a free will offering will be accepted.
FREE SIGNS OF THE TIMES BOXES TO A GOOD HOME
Ready Now • Eugene Adventist Church
The Eugene church has three (3) "Signs of the Times" distribution boxes that they are willing to give away to a good home. These are the large yellow metal boxes. Call to make sure they are still available before picking up. Call 541-683-4169.
CHIP LEADERSHIP TRAINING 
October 7 - 10, 2010 • Sunset Lake Camp, Washington
CHIP TRAINING: A Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) Leadership Training Workshop will be held October 7-10 at Sunset Lake Camp, Washington beginning Thursday, October 7, at 7 pm (check-in begins at 3 pm) and concluding Sunday, October 10, at 12:30 pm. The special Early-bird registration fee ends September 27. This workshop prepares church teams to present a powerful video-based health ministry outreach that is changing lives and making friends for the church and citizens for the Kingdom. For full information and registration go to www.sdachip.org/workshops.html, email info@adventistchip.org, or call (423) 546-4719 (Eastern) or (503) 257-4883 (Pacific).
CHIP TRAINING: A Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) Leadership Training Workshop will be held October 7-10 at Sunset Lake Camp, Washington. Bring a team from your church to find out how to incorporate health ministry programs into your church outreach strategy. For full information and registration, go to www.sdachip.org/workshops.html, email info@adventistchip.org, or call (503) 257-4883.
Click here for a Two-up Bulletin Insert
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Click here to download the Workshop Registration Form
Click here to download a more indepth Description of the Workshop
SUNNYSIDE STREAMING CHURCH SERVICES
Beginning August 21, 2010 • A computer near you
Sunnyside Church is now streaming live its Church services on the Web. Please visit www.sunnyside-sda.org to learn about our current live streaming schedule and to catch up on services you may have missed on our archive page.
BIG LAKE YOUTH BJ CHRISTENSEN GOLF BENEFIT
September 12, 2010 • The Reserve Golf Club, Hillsboro, Ore.
The Big Lake Youth Camp BJ Christensen Golf Benefit is happening on September 12, 2010. The proceeds from this years tournament will continue to go toward Capitol improvements at Big Lake. Progress is being made toward a future Dining Hall and your assistance is key to our success. If you have any questions, please contact Desiree Rinza at 503-850-3521.
OREGON CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S RETREAT
October 15 -17, 2010 • Florence, Oregon
Whether you are needing some God time, girl time, YOU time, or all three, you will find it at this year’s women’s retreat. We have eight (8) hand-picked speakers who are even now preparing to share their wisdom and friendship with you as together we celebrate this wonderful, very personal reality: He Knows My Name!
Early registration is only $95 through September 15. To register go to www.plusline.org/events or call 800.732.7587. Girls 15 to 18 can come for ONLY $25 with a mom or mentor who is registered for (and attending) the regular retreat. For more info see www.oregonconference.org click on women’s ministries department then 2010 Women’s Retreat.
2010 OREGON MEN'S CONFERENCE
November 19 -20, 2010 • Holden Convention Center
Speakers include: George Gainer, Senior Pastor of the Pleasant Valley Adventist Church, and Gary Parks, Senior Pastor of the East Salem Adventist Church.
REGISTER through www.PlusLine.org or 800.732.7587 by Nov. 16 – Sorry, no on-site registration
$49 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL now through October 29
$55 October 30 – November 16
Fee includes Friday supper & Sabbath breakfast, lunch & supper
Does not include lodging
RV spots available on the Convention Center Campground
For more detailed information, including lodging options, visit www.oregonconference.org and click on Announcements or call the Oregon Conference office: 503.850.3500. Sponsored by the Member Ministry Department.
MESSIAH'S MANSION COMING TO FLORENCE, OREGON
September 18-26, 1:00 - 7:00 PM • Florence, Ore.
The Messiah's Mansion, a life-size replica of the ancient Hebrew Tabernacle, is coming to Florence, Oregon, Sept. 18-26. Free tours will be held daily from 1 pm to 7 pm. The exhibit will be located at Miller Park, 2 blocks west of Highway 101 on 18th St. This traveling exhibit brings Western Oregon a chance to learn about ancient history through a living museum. For more information, call the Florence church at (541) 997-3951 or visit www.florencesanctuary.com
MESSIAH'S MANSION COMING TO PORTLAND
September 4 -12, 1:00 - 7:00 PM • Portland Adventist Academy
The Messiah's Mansion, a life-size replica of the ancient Hebrew Tabernacle, is coming to Portland Adventist Academy in Portland, Oregon, Sept. 4-12. Free tours will be held daily from 1 pm to 7 pm. This traveling exhibit brings Western Oregon a chance to learn about ancient history through a living museum. For more information visit www.portlandsanctuary.com or www.messiahsmansion.com.
SIGN LANGUAGE TRANSLATORS NEEDED
Now • Oregon Conference Deaf Community
The Oregon Conference deaf community is currently searching for volunteer sign language translators. If you are interested in volunteering for this project please contact Krissy Barber at the Oregon Conference office either by email, krissy.barber@oc.npuc.org, or by phone, 503-850-3542.
MINISTRY FEST 2010
September 25, 2:00 pm • Holden Convention Center, Gladstone, Ore.
Below are three (3) different options for use in your church bulletins.
Ministry Fest 2010. “Discovering ministry has never been so much fun!” Free to all ages. September 25, 2010 at the Holden Convention Center on the Gladstone Campground.
Ministry Fest 2010. “Discovering ministry has never been so much fun!” Free to all ages. Be informed and inspired at dozens of interactive ministry displays and booths. September 25, 2010 at the Holden Convention Center on the Gladstone Campground. Visit www.OregonConference.org for more details.
Ministry Fest 2010. “Discovering ministry has never been so much fun!” Free to all ages. Be informed and inspired at dozens of interactive ministry displays and booths. The afternoon events include live music, drawings and “Info –Blitzes.” After sundown plan to visit the Adventist Book Center, enjoy a Camp Meeting corn dog at the Snack Bar, and stay by for a Family Movie event on the plaza. Doors open at 2:00 pm on September 25, 2010 at the Holden Convention Center on the Gladstone Campground. Visit www.OregonConference.org for more details.
PORTLAND VEGFEST 2010
September 18 & 19, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM • Oregon Convention Center
*Now Expanded to TWO DAYS!*
VegFest celebrates and promotes sustainable, compassionate and healthy food choices and lifestyles.
This low-cost, fun and food-filled event welcomes everyone!
VegFest features:
• Food Samples!
• Speakers & Classes
• Cooking Demonstrations
• Live Music
• Experts Table
• Family Activities
• Restaurants
• Non-profit organizations