November 10 Communiqué

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Greetings church family,

Papaver rhoeas

 I know in the United States we must distinguish between Memorial Day when we remember those who have died in service of our country and Veteran’s Day when we honor those who have or are doing military service. In some specific areas of the world, at this time of year, we remember by wearing poppies. This is the poem that comes to mind.

In Flanders Fields
By John McCrae

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

While those who died are also remembered, Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military — in wartime or peacetime. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living veterans for their service.

To all Veterans connected with Sunnyside, Thank You!

Pastor Dave Allen

 

Send your “shout-outs” to info@SunnysideAdventist.org so we can include them in next week’s Communiqué. This is a place you can recognize someone for doing well, or going beyond expectations.

Shout out to Evie Blehm for your ministry to greet people each Sabbath welcoming them to church with your kind words and smiles. And for your beautiful bouquets you make and generously give to each new member. Thank you, Evie!

Shout out to Gene and Judy Denis for assisting with our baptisms — making sure the baptistery is ready, and assisting our new members through this process. Thank you, Gene and Judy!

Church Announcements
Adventist Education
Area Events

This Weekend

Today’s services are at 8:45 and 11:15 am with John McVay, PhD presenting our Bible messaged titled “Facebook, Swearing, Archimedes, and Grace.”

This afternoon, November 10, 3:30 pm, the Walla Walla University nursing students will have their dedication here at Sunnyside. Everyone is invited to join in this solemn celebration.

Church Announcements

Please pray for the families of:
– Stan Ochs who passed away Wednesday, October 24. Memorial plans are still being made.
– Nita Martin who passed away Thursday, October 25. A memorial service is planned for Sabbath, November 17, 3:30 pm.

A special International program is being planned for Sabbath, January 26. We want to feature all the nationalities represented in our Sunnyside Church. A comprehensive list can only be developed if you, our members, will contact Rosie, our secretary, with your country of birth. Call 503-252-8080 or email: info@SunnysideAdventist.org.

On Sabbath, November 24, 4:00 pm, we will enjoy Evensong, featuring Robert Schmidt at the organ and James Robertson with the spoken word. Plan now to attend this spiritually enriching event.

Family Resource Network – Thank you for your continued support
that has helped so many people in their time of need. Place your funds in an envelope marked Family Resource Network, account number 488.

During the month of December, we will be having only one worship service. Our Bible study classes will begin at 10:00 am and our worship service will begin at 11:15 am.

Adventist Education

Portland Adventist Elementary School
http://www.paes.com

Portland Adventist Academy
http://paasda.org
Chef Stef of Portland Adventist Academy is looking for volunteers to help with school lunches, Monday – Thursday between 9 am and 1 pm. If you can help any time during those hours, please contact Chef Stef at 703-338-5747.

PAA Student Scholarship Auction
The Portland Adventist Academy Student Scholarship (PAASS) Auction happens November 11. The PAA Student Scholarship helps more than 100 PAA students continue to get a Christ-centered and character-driven education. Tickets are $30 per person or $200 to host a table of eight. Event sponsorship opportunities are also available. Read all about it HERE: http://paasda.org/news/paa-needs-fight-paass/

PAA Job Opportunities:
Maintenance Assistant
Development Director
View at  http://paasda.org/news/new-job-postings-paa/

November 10, 7:30 pm, WWU Alumni Dinner.
Portland-area Walla Walla University alumni are invited to a complimentary dinner at The Old Spaghetti Factory (12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas) on Saturday, We’ll enjoy dinner together and hear an update about WWU. Seating is limited. RSVP by November 5 at wallawalla.edu/alumni-events or email alumni@wallawalla.edu.

November 10, 6:00 pm, Revive Us Concert.
Revive Us is presenting a benefit concert. Donations will be accepted benefiting Riverside’s Meal of Hope program and the Community Closet clothing bank.
Event Location: Riverside Adventist Church.

November 11, 4:00 pm: Upper Columbia Academy “Circle of Friends.”
A Get-together to honor and promote Upper Columbia Academy! FoundationONE is hosting a “Circle of Friends” reception for alumni and friends of Upper Columbia Academy on Sunday, Nov 11, 4:00 pm The event will be held in the Board Room at CherryWood Village Retirement Community, 1417 SE 107^th Avenue, Portland.  All former faculty and students are invited, as well as parents, grandparents, and friends. Come, connect with your UCA family, enjoy a complimentary Mediterranean Supper, and hear current miracle stories from Upper Columbia Academy. RSVP to 509-939-1716 or linda.klinger@foundationoneuca.org.
Event Location: CherryWood Board Room.

November 15, 6:30 pm, Something better to “Chew” on.
San Francisco Bay Area chef, GW Chew will be conducting a vegan cooking class. Learn how to use simple techniques and plant-based ingredients to enhance a variety of popular ethnic cuisines. Chef GW Chew is the founder of Something Better Foods, The VegHub Restaurant, and a host of the TV Show “Chew’s Challenge.” This event includes recipes and samples.
Event Location: Adventist Health Portland, Amphitheater C.

November 17, 7:00 pm: Celebration of Thanksgiving.
Sandi Patty will be featured in this years’ Celebration of Thanksgiving sponsored by Adventist Health Portland. Free admission with your ticket, a nonperishable food item, and a new pair of socks for our community. Space is limited – visit or call today! 503-251-6174, AdventistHealth.org/Portland/Thanksgiving.
Event Location: New Hope Community Church.

January 15-19. Adventist Agriculture Association Conference.
The Adventist Agricultural Association’s (AdAgrA’s) 5th annual conference is coming to the Pacific Northwest! Through short courses, seminars, plenaries, and networking, the conference offers information and inspiration for how and why Adventists need to be in the garden. This year’s conference will be held in Gladstone, Oregon, January 15-19. Registration is open now. Visit www.AdventistAg.org to learn more! Come, join us for a sweet time of learning and fellowship!
Event Location: Gladstone.

June 21-July 4, 2019: 2019 Great Controversy Tour.
Dr. Gerard Damsteegt, a specialist in church history and development of prophetic interpretation, will lead this tour. See the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation come alive. Visit Rome and the Reformation sites in the Waldensian Valleys, Switzerland, France, and Germany. These tours give you a new vision of how to inspire church members for Jesus’ coming and future challenges. A most exciting experience! Call 269-815-8624, or email GCTours@mac.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Help someone by volunteering: PACS (Portland Adventist Community Services) has volunteer opportunities available. Apply online at pacsonline.org or call 503-252-8500 and ask for Kellie for more information.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

PACS (Portland Adventist Community Services) Now hiring part-time
Dental Front Office, and part-time
Dental Hygienist

Volunteer positions open:
Dentists
For more information contact Carol James, Dental Clinic Manager, carol.james@pacsonline.org, call or text 503-758-1892.

The Oregon Conference Treasury Department is hiring a full time Moving Van Driver. For the job description, please visit oregonconference.org, click the tab Departments, Human Resources, and then click on Employment. Or go directly to oregonconference.org/employment-home.

Sunnyside Church of the Nazarene, which has a rich history of loving children and enriching their lives, is actively recruiting for the position of Nursery Attendant for their Sunday morning services (9:00 am to 12:30 pm) and special events. If interested, please contact Pastor Chad Wintringham.
Sunnyside Church of the Nazarene
10401 SE 92nd Ave
Happy Valley, OR 97086012
http://www.sunnysidenazarene.com
Email: pastorchadw@gmail.com
Office: (503) 771-3603

November 3 Communiqué

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Greetings church family,

It was interesting to sit in a morning worship this week at Portland Adventist Elementary School and hear all the prayer requests for there to be no rain.  The rain is not usually bothersome to those who have grown up around Portland.  This night, however, was to be a special night when they would get to go around and collect candy.  I can imagine that in the mind of most kids this whole candy collecting thing might seem like heaven.  They get to go around and for no apparent good reason, people just give them candy to take home.  Even though these small kids were only concerned with candy we at Sunnyside think also of something else.  We take this opportunity to do something a little more beneficial to more people.

The Sunnyside Pathfinders take this opportunity when so many people are willing to open their doors to go around and collect as well.  They go around and collect cans and non-perishable food items.  The Pathfinders do this while dressed in their Class A uniform.  It’s always interesting to see the look on people’s face when young people in Pathfinder uniforms ask them for non-perishable food items that will be given away in food baskets for Thanksgiving.  The people are so amazed that these young people are so concerned for the people around them to help them out.  This works out to be a win- win- win.  People hear about the Sunnyside Pathfinders and their desire to help our community.  There is a supply of food collected that is of great help in putting together food baskets.  Lastly, the Pathfinders get to do something positive and still have some candy too.  People sometimes give them more candy because of what the Pathfinders are doing.

We choose to view this as an opportunity when we can teach these Pathfinders what it could look like to be in the world but not of the world.  Since we are in a world where people choose this night to open doors and be out and about, we might as well use that openness to help with something we do for God’s glory and honor.  We are out when so many other people are but with a different purpose and vision.  As these young people continue to grow older we pray that they will choose to continue to be in the world but not of the world in their daily lives and positively impact the world around them.

Blessings to you and yours,

Pastor Juan Fresse 

 

Send your “shout-outs” to info@SunnysideAdventist.org so we can include them in next week’s Communiqué. This is a place you can recognize someone for doing well, or going beyond expectations.

Shout out to Harold Burden: “Thank you, Harold, for your heartfelt testimony last Sabbath as you presented the floral tribute. We have two sets of parents awaiting Jesus call!” ~Warren and Evvalee Rushold 

 

Church Announcements
Adventist Education
Area Events

This Weekend

Today’s services are at 8:45 and 11:15 am with Pastor Juan Fresse presenting our Bible messaged titled “He Watches Me.”

Tomorrow, Sunday, November 4, 3:00 pm, The Oregon Sinfonietta will provide a concert here at Sunnyside Church.

Church Announcements

Please pray for the families of:
– Stan Ochs who passed away Wednesday, October 24. Memorial plans are still being made.
– Nita Martin who passed away Thursday, October 25. A memorial service is planned for Sabbath, November 17, 3:30 pm.
      – Ardis Torkelsen who passed away, Friday, October 26. A graveside internment was held in Walla Walla last Sunday.

Dan Linrud, president of the Oregon Conference announced this week: “The new Lead Pastor joining the Sunnyside pastoral team, is Pastor Mark Witas. Pastors Mark and Wendy have been serving the Pacific Union College Church for the past 5.5 years, with Mark as senior pastor and Wendy associate pastor for children’s and family ministries. Pastor Wendy has been asked to serve as Oregon Conference Associate Director for Children’s Ministries.” We look forward to their move here by February. Wednesday evening, November 7, 7:00 pm, there will be an informal “Get to Know You” evening with Pastors Mark and Wendy. We will meet in the fellowship hall. All are welcome.

Sunnyside Pathfinders and Adventurers are doing a food drive to collect non-perishable foods for their annual Thanksgiving baskets. You may leave your food donations on the table in the Narthex by November 10. Cash donations may be put in a tithe envelope and marked “Family Resource Network.” If you know of someone that needs food, contact the office, 503-252-8080, no later than November 9.

Next Sabbath, November 10, 3:30 pm, the Walla Walla University nursing students will have their dedication. Everyone is invited to join in this solemn celebration.

A special International program is being planned for Sabbath, January 26. We want to feature all the nationalities represented in our Sunnyside Church. A comprehensive list can only be developed if you, our members, will contact Rosie, our secretary, with your country of birth. Call 503-252-8080 or email: info@SunnysideAdventist.org.

On Sabbath, November 24, 4:00 pm, we will enjoy Evensong, featuring Robert Schmidt at the organ and James Robertson with the spoken word. Plan now to attend this spiritually enriching event.

Family Resource Network – Thank you for your continued support
that has helped so many people in their time of need. Place your funds in an envelope marked Family Resource Network, account number 488.

During the month of December, we will be having only one worship service. Our Bible study classes will begin at 10:00 am and our worship service will begin at 11:15 am.

We are needing volunteers to help organize and straighten the Sanctuary each week. If you can help, please contact the church office at 503-252-8080. Thank you.

Adventist Education

Portland Adventist Elementary School
http://www.paes.com

PAES Fall Festival
Saturday night, November 3, 6:30-8:30 pm
Food, games and Fun!!
Tickets for sale at the door.
Bring one can of food per family for PACS.
Come, join us for food, games, and tons of great fun with friends and family! It’s a fabulous way to support our constituent school and Christian education while enjoying great community at the same!

Portland Adventist Academy
http://paasda.org
Chef Stef of Portland Adventist Academy is looking for volunteers to help with school lunches, Monday – Thursday between 9 am and 1 pm. If you can help any time during those hours, please contact Chef Stef at 703-338-5747.

PAASS Auction Procurement
Portland Adventist Academy is in crunch time to make this year’s PAA Student Scholarship auction extra impacting! Now through November 7, PAA is accepting donated items for either the silent or live auction? Do you have season tickets, rental property or the gift of time for things like (baking, cooking, guiding, photography, yard work etc.)? Do you have gift cards hanging around you wouldn’t mind donating? Your donations can make a lasting impact in a student’s life. Contact Dawn for more information: djohnson@paasda.org.

PAA Student Scholarship Auction
The Portland Adventist Academy Student Scholarship (PAASS) Auction happens November 11. The PAA Student Scholarship helps more than 100 PAA students continue to get a Christ-centered and character-driven education. Tickets are $30 per person or $200 to host a table of eight. Event sponsorship opportunities are also available. Read all about it HERE: http://paasda.org/news/paa-needs-fight-paass/

PAA Job Opportunities:
Maintenance Assistant
Development Director
View at  http://paasda.org/news/new-job-postings-paa/

Sunday, November 4, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, Gary New Celebration of Life Service. This will be a “come and go” event.
Event Location: Hood View Adventist Church.

October 14-November 4:  Adventist Book Center’s Fall Case Food & Book Sale. Many of our cases have significant discounts. Many Bibles, cookbooks and other books are also on sale. There will be samples of vegetarian food Oct. 14.  Download our sale flyer at www.abcflyer.com.

November 10, Worship Services at Sunnyside. Parents of nursing students on the Walla Walla University Portland campus are invited to WWU Parent Sabbath at Sunnyside Adventist Church (10501 S.E. Market St., Portland), Sabbath lunch, and an afternoon nurses’ dedication with WWU president John McVay as speaker. See a complete schedule of events at wallawalla.edu/family-weekend, or call Alumni and Advancement Services at (800) 377-2586.

November 10, 7:30 pm, WWU Alumni Dinner.
Portland-area Walla Walla University alumni are invited to a complimentary dinner at The Old Spaghetti Factory (12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas) on Saturday, We’ll enjoy dinner together and hear an update about WWU. Seating is limited. RSVP by November 5 at wallawalla.edu/alumni-events or email alumni@wallawalla.edu.

November 10, 6:00 pm, Revive Us Concert.
Revive Us is presenting a benefit concert. Donations will be accepted benefiting Riverside’s Meal of Hope program and the Community Closet clothing bank.
Event Location: Riverside Adventist Church.

November 11, 4:00 pm: Upper Columbia Academy “Circle of Friends.”
A Get-together to honor and promote Upper Columbia Academy! FoundationONE is hosting a “Circle of Friends” reception for alumni and friends of Upper Columbia Academy on Sunday, Nov 11, 4:00 pm The event will be held in the Board Room at CherryWood Village Retirement Community, 1417 SE 107^th Avenue, Portland.  All former faculty and students are invited, as well as parents, grandparents, and friends. Come, connect with your UCA family, enjoy a complimentary Mediterranean Supper, and hear current miracle stories from Upper Columbia Academy. RSVP to 509-939-1716 or linda.klinger@foundationoneuca.org.
Event Location: CherryWood Board Room.

November 15, 6:30 pm, Something better to “Chew” on.
San Francisco Bay Area chef, GW Chew will be conducting a vegan cooking class. Learn how to use simple techniques and plant-based ingredients to enhance a variety of popular ethnic cuisines. Chef GW Chew is the founder of Something Better Foods, The VegHub Restaurant, and a host of the TV Show “Chew’s Challenge.” This event includes recipes and samples.
Event Location: Adventist Health Portland, Amphitheater C.

January 15-19. Adventist Agriculture Association Conference.
The Adventist Agricultural Association’s (AdAgrA’s) 5th annual conference is coming to the Pacific Northwest! Through short courses, seminars, plenaries, and networking, the conference offers information and inspiration for how and why Adventists need to be in the garden. This year’s conference will be held in Gladstone, Oregon, January 15-19. Registration is open now. Visit www.AdventistAg.org to learn more! Come, join us for a sweet time of learning and fellowship!
Event Location: Gladstone.

June 21-July 4, 2019: 2019 Great Controversy Tour.
Dr. Gerard Damsteegt, a specialist in church history and development of prophetic interpretation, will lead this tour. See the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation come alive. Visit Rome and the Reformation sites in the Waldensian Valleys, Switzerland, France, and Germany. These tours give you a new vision of how to inspire church members for Jesus’ coming and future challenges. A most exciting experience! Call 269-815-8624, or email GCTours@mac.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Help someone by volunteering: PACS (Portland Adventist Community Services) has volunteer opportunities available. Apply online at pacsonline.org or call 503-252-8500 and ask for Kellie for more information.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

PACS (Portland Adventist Community Services) Now hiring part-time
Dental Front Office, and part-time
Dental Hygienist

Volunteer positions open:
Dentists
For more information contact Carol James, Dental Clinic Manager, carol.james@pacsonline.org, call or text 503-758-1892.

The Oregon Conference Treasury Department is hiring a full time Moving Van Driver. For the job description, please visit oregonconference.org, click the tab Departments, Human Resources, and then click on Employment. Or go directly to oregonconference.org/employment-home.

Sunnyside Church of the Nazarene, which has a rich history of loving children and enriching their lives, is actively recruiting for the position of Nursery Attendant for their Sunday morning services (9:00 am to 12:30 pm) and special events. If interested, please contact Pastor Chad Wintringham.
Sunnyside Church of the Nazarene
10401 SE 92nd Ave
Happy Valley, OR 97086012
http://www.sunnysidenazarene.com
Email: pastorchadw@gmail.com
Office: (503) 771-3603

October 27 Communiqué

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Dear Family,

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34-35

Dear Family,

Yesterday I visited a beautiful woman whose presence has been a blessing in my life, and who is not far from resting in Jesus. As I held her hand and sat in her presence one last time, I was reminded again of the wonder and privilege that we have in relationships. We often think of “the body of Christ” in a functional way; everyone has their giftedness and special role in the church. This is true – we do, and I am so thankful that the responsibilities are shared! However, God’s vision for His children is far deeper than functionality. It is joy. Sheer joy of connecting, witnessing, sharing, laughing, crying, living life with one another. And so in this whirlwind that often is life, I encourage you to pause in the coming week and make time to connect with someone who perhaps, you have not had the joy of connecting with in a little while. Prioritize it.

This morning I leave for Canon beach, where I will enter my third Doctorate Intensive. I will be away one week, returning next Wednesday evening. It marks a half way point in my studies and I wanted to thank you for the prayers and encouragement that you have given me in this endeavor. You are a blessing to call family.

Pastor Kara Johnsson

 

 

Send your “shout-outs” to info@SunnysideAdventist.org so we can include them in next week’s Communiqué. This is a place you can recognize someone for doing well, or going beyond expectations.

Shout out to our landscape crew who have spent many hours improving and preparing our grounds for the winter season. Thank you.

Church Announcements
Adventist Education
Area Events

This Weekend

Today’s services are at 8:45 and 11:15 am with Pastor Juan Fresse presenting our Bible messaged titled “Rejoice Sunnyside!”

Please pray for the families of:
   Stan Ochs who passed away Wednesday, October 24. Memorial plans are still being made.
Nita Martin who passed away Thursday, October 25. A memorial service is planned for Sabbath, November 17, 3:30 pm.

Tomorrow, Sunday, October 28, 10:30 am, there will be a special fall event for all of our women, sponsored by Women’s Ministry. It includes a potluck brunch, get-better-acquainted time, and guest speaker Diane Pestes. Her book, “Prayer That Moves Mountains,” and her personal testimony are challenging. Let us know if you can attend by contacting the church office at 503-252-808. Brochures are available on the Narthex table.

Tomorrow, Sunday, October 28, 6:30 pm, rehearsals for the Christmas Festival Choir will begin. We will be in the Sanctuary. The choir will be joining an orchestra to sing “Night of Wonder, Night of Joy” by Ruth Elaine Schram for the December 22nd worship service. Please contact 503-502-1376 with questions.

Church Announcements

A special International program is being planned for Sabbath, January 26. We want to feature all the nationalities represented in our Sunnyside Church. A comprehensive list can only be developed if you, our members, will contact Rosie, our secretary, with your country of birth. Call 503-252-8080 or email: info@SunnysideAdventist.org.

Weekly on Thursdays, 6:30 pm, the Discipleship class continues. Come, enjoy the blessing of praying together, studying God’s Word, and sharing “God’s Appointments” we experience in our lives. If another time would fit your schedule better, let us know. For further information contact, Tom Stafford 360-936-5782 or Brooke Stafford,
360-936-3373 or bstafford@q.com. 

Family Resource Network – Thank you for your continued support that has helped so many people in their time of need. Place your funds in an envelope marked Family Resource Network, account number 488.

We are needing volunteers to help organize and straighten the Sanctuary each week. If you can help, please contact the church office at 503-252-8080. Thank you.

The Honor Society for Walla Walla University School of Nursing is hosting a blood drive on October 29, from 12:30-5:30. They are in need of a few more blood donors. If you can give blood, please set up an appointment at www.Redcrossblood.org with the Sponsor Code “WallaWallaUPDX” or for more information contact Alexandra at Alexandra.shanko@wallawallaedu.

THANK YOU – We did it! PACS set an ambitious goal for our annual awards dinner & silent auction, and we are pleased to announce that we raised $120,000! Your gifts will support our mission of providing dignity and support to families living at or near the edge of poverty. Your support makes our ministry possible!
– Blessing, Mark Fulop, Executive Director.

Adventist Education

Portland Adventist Elementary School
http://www.paes.com
Portland Adventist Elementary School is in need of coaches for the following sports:
     7/8 Boys Basketball Team
     5/6 Girls Basketball Team
Church family please support your youth in athletics by providing leadership, guidance, and encouragement during practices and games. If you have any interest, no matter your experience level with the sport or coaching  please contact Kevin McCray, Athletic Director via email kevin.mccray@paes.com or 971-212-1239.

Portland Adventist Academy
http://paasda.org
Chef Stef of Portland Adventist Academy is looking for volunteers to help with school lunches, Monday – Thursday between 9 am and 1 pm. If you can help any time during those hours, please contact Chef Stef at 703-338-5747.

PAASS Auction Procurement
Portland Adventist Academy is in crunch time to make this year’s PAA Student Scholarship auction extra impacting! Now through November 7, PAA is accepting donated items for either the silent or live auction? Do you have season tickets, rental property or the gift of time for things like (baking, cooking, guiding, photography, yard work etc.)? Do you have gift cards hanging around you wouldn’t mind donating? Your donations can make a lasting impact in a student’s life. Contact Dawn for more information: djohnson@paasda.org.

PAA Student Scholarship Auction
The Portland Adventist Academy Student Scholarship (PAASS) Auction happens November 11. The PAA Student Scholarship helps more than 100 PAA students continue to get a Christ-centered and character-driven education. Tickets are $30 per person or $200 to host a table of eight. Event sponsorship opportunities are also available. Read all about it HERE: http://paasda.org/news/paa-needs-fight-paass/

PAA Job Opportunities:
Maintenance Assistant
Development Director
View at  http://paasda.org/news/new-job-postings-paa/

October 14-November 4:  Adventist Book Center’s Fall Case Food & Book Sale. Many of our cases have significant discounts. Many Bibles, cookbooks and other books are also on sale. There will be samples of vegetarian food Oct. 14.  Download our sale flyer at www.abcflyer.com.

October 26-27: “The Cry of Jeremiah” Revival Weekend.
This weekend begins Friday night at 7:00 pm with Dr. Eric Walsh presenting “The Cry of Jeremiah: The Fire Within.” Sabbath morning at the 11:00 am service will be “The Cry of Jeremiah: The Prison of Truth”, and Sabbath afternoon the weekend will conclude with the 2:00 pm program, “Dr. Eric Walsh – Personal Testimony.” Watch the presentations live on the Stone Tower YouTube channel: StoneTowerSDA, or attend in person. Call
503-232-6018, or visit www.stonetowersda.org to learn more.
Event Location: Stone Tower Adventist Church.

October 27, 11:00 am, 2:15 pm, 4:30 pm: Media on the Brain. Presented by author, speaker, and teacher, Scott Ritsema. Flyers are available on the Narthex table.
Event Location: Ohana Christian Fellowship.

October 28-29, 2018: Crises Intervention Course.
Individual Crises Intervention, a 14-hour course hosted by Adventist Community Services and Risk Management, will be taught in Gladstone, Oregon on Sunday and Monday, October 28 and 29. A limited number of spaces are available for this course to prepare participants to understand a wide range of crisis intervention services in time of disaster. This Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) course is open to professionals such as educators, counselors, pastors, fireman, police, etc. Cost: $50. Some CEU from UMBC/Contact Hours available. To reserve a spot or for more information, contact Laura Pascoe, Oregon Conference ACS Coordinator at laura.pascoe@oc.npuc.org or 503-850-3556.Event Location: Gladstone, Oregon.

November 2, 7:15 pm: First Friday.
First Fridays are a time of music and spiritual fellowship. This month’s First Friday program will feature praise and worship by the RoC Fellowship praise band and an inspirational thought from Jennigan Bernabei. Registration for the free November First Friday soup and salad dinner will open on October 22 and will run through Wednesday, October 31.  Be sure to reserve your spot!  Remember that registration is on a first-come, first served basis and each dinner guest must register separately.  Soup and salad will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on Friday, November 2. Registration link: https://www.adventisthealth.org/Portland/event/soup-and-salad-dinner .
Event Location: AMC Lower Amphitheaters.

November 10, Worship Services at Sunnyside. Parents of nursing students on the Walla Walla University Portland campus are invited to WWU Parent Sabbath at Sunnyside Adventist Church (10501 S.E. Market St., Portland), Sabbath lunch, and an afternoon nurses’ dedication with WWU president John McVay as speaker. See a complete schedule of events at wallawalla.edu/family-weekend, or call Alumni and Advancement Services at (800) 377-2586.

November 10, 7:30 pm, WWU Alumni Dinner.
Portland-area Walla Walla University alumni are invited to a complimentary dinner at The Old Spaghetti Factory (12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas) on Saturday, We’ll enjoy dinner together and hear an update about WWU. Seating is limited. RSVP by November 5 at wallawalla.edu/alumni-events or email alumni@wallawalla.edu.

November 11, 4:00 pm: Upper Columbia Academy “Circle of Friends.”
A Get-together to honor and promote Upper Columbia Academy! FoundationONE is hosting a “Circle of Friends” reception for alumni and friends of Upper Columbia Academy on Sunday, Nov 11, 4:00 pm The event will be held in the Board Room at CherryWood Village Retirement Community, 1417 SE 107^th Avenue, Portland.  All former faculty and students are invited, as well as parents, grandparents, and friends. Come, connect with your UCA family, enjoy a complimentary Mediterranean Supper, and hear current miracle stories from Upper Columbia Academy. RSVP to 509-939-1716 or linda.klinger@foundationoneuca.org.
Event Location: CherryWood Board Room.

November 15, 6:30 pm, Something better to “Chew” on.
San Francisco Bay Area chef, GW Chew will be conducting a vegan cooking class. Learn how to use simple techniques and plant-based ingredients to enhance a variety of popular ethnic cuisines. Chef GW Chew is the founder of Something Better Foods, The VegHub Restaurant, and a host of the TV Show “Chew’s Challenge.” This event includes recipes and samples.
Event Location: Adventist Health Portland, Amphitheater C.

June 21-July 4, 2019: 2019 Great Controversy Tour.
Dr. Gerard Damsteegt, specialist in church history and development of prophetic interpretation, will lead this tour. See the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation come alive. Visit Rome and the Reformation sites in the Waldensian Valleys, Switzerland, France, and Germany. These tours give you a new vision how to inspire church members for Jesus’ coming and future challenges. A most exciting experience! Call 269-815-8624, or email GCTours@mac.com.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Help someone by volunteering: PACS (Portland Adventist Community Services) has volunteer opportunities available. Apply online at pacsonline.org or call 503-252-8500 and ask for Kellie for more information.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

PACS (Portland Adventist Community Services) Now hiring part-time
Dental Front Office, and part-time
Dental Hygienist

Volunteer positions open:
Dentists
For more information contact Carol James, Dental Clinic Manager, carol.james@pacsonline.org, call or text 503-758-1892.

The Oregon Conference Treasury Department is hiring a full time Moving Van Driver. For the job description, please visit oregonconference.org, click the tab Departments, Human Resources, and then click on Employment. Or go directly to oregonconference.org/employment-home.

Sunnyside Church of the Nazarene, which has a rich history of loving children and enriching their lives, is actively recruiting for the position of Nursery Attendant for their Sunday morning services (9:00 am to 12:30 pm) and special events. If interested, please contact Pastor Chad Wintringham.
Sunnyside Church of the Nazarene
10401 SE 92nd Ave
Happy Valley, OR 97086
http://www.sunnysidenazarene.com
Email: pastorchadw@gmail.com
Office: (503) 771-3603

October 20 Communiqué

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Greetings church family,

I am always amazed at how the members of our Sunnyside Church family are involved in so many church and community projects. I am proud of the way our volunteers minister to the needs of people here, there and (it seems) everywhere. Last Sunday I attended an event that celebrated these many ministries from the perspective of Portland Adventist Community Services and was delighted to witness the 2018 Director’s Award being handed to our very own Lloyd Wescott. Lloyd has volunteered at PACS since the agency was located on Powell Boulevard. He and Lorrie were joined by their children for this recognition ceremony and their church family join them in extending our heartfelt thanks and special congratulations. Sunnyside is a proud constituent church supporting Adventist Community Services and is grateful to the many other members who volunteer there so faithfully.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pastor Dave Allen

 

Send your “shout-outs” to info@SunnysideAdventist.org so we can include them in next week’s Communiqué. This is a place you can recognize someone for doing well, or going beyond expectations.

Shout out to our Worship Leaders for all the work they do in the background, and for the work they are currently doing for the exciting Christmas season coming up! Thank you to each of you for all of your diligent planning.

 

Church Announcements
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Area Events

This Weekend

Today immediately following the second service there will be a Children’s Ministry Italian potluck in the Youth Room. Bring your favorite Italian dish or salad to share. Dessert will be provided.

This afternoon, 5:00 pm, Encounters With God features David Card.

Saturday night, October 20, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, join Children’s Ministries for an evening of fall craft fun! Light snacks will be provided. If you have questions contact jackeeduvall@hotmail.com or 503-309-9400.

Tomorrow, Sunday, October 21, 4:00 pm, Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra will be here at Sunnyside in concert. They will be featuring “Procession of the Nobles” by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov, “Concerto for Oboe” by Ryan Hare, with Fred Korman on the oboe, and “Symphony No. 1 in D Major” (“Titan”) by Gustav Mahler. Plan now to attend this inspiring concert.

Church Announcements

This afternoon, 4:00 pm, at Rockwood Church, there will be a memorial service for Elijah Ben Abraham, one of our former members,. He passed away September 17.

Weekly on Thursdays, 6:30 pm, the Discipleship class continues. Come, enjoy the blessing of praying together, studying God’s Word, and sharing “God’s Appointments” we experience in our lives. If another time would fit your schedule better, let us know. For further information contact, Tom Stafford 360-936-5782 or Brooke Stafford,
360-936-3373 or bstafford@q.com. 

Portland Adventist Academy will hold a Constituency meeting October 23, 7:00 pm, at the academy. If you are a constituency member, please mark this date on your calendar. Your support is very important. Thank you.

Sunday, October 28, 10:30 am, there will be a special fall event for all of our women, sponsored by Women’s Ministry. It includes a potluck brunch, get-better-acquainted time, and guest speaker Diane Pestes. Her book, “Prayer That Moves Mountains,” and her personal testimony are challenging. Let us know if you can attend by contacting the church office at 503-252-808. Brochures are available on the Narthex table.

Sunday, October 28, 6:30 pm, rehearsals for the Christmas Festival Choir will begin. We will be in the Sanctuary. The choir will be joining an orchestra to sing “Night of Wonder, Night of Joy” by Ruth Elaine Schram for the December 22nd worship service. Please contact 503-502-1376 with questions.

Family Resource Network – Thank you for your continued support that has helped so many people in their time of need. Place your funds in an envelope marked Family Resource Network, account number 488.

We are needing volunteers to help organize and straighten the Sanctuary each week. If you can help, please contact the church office at 503-252-8080. Thank you.

Join the Ultimate Frisbee Fellowship every Sunday from 10:00 am until noon on the Meadow Glade Adventist Elementary School soccer field! All relevant information can be found by accessing and joining the group’s Facebook page, “Ultimate Frisbee Fellowship.” Questions can be directed to Zach Santos at zachsantos90@gmail.com.

The Honor Society for Walla Walla University School of Nursing is hosting a blood drive on October 29, from 12:30-5:30. They are in need of a few more blood donors. If you can give blood, please set up an appointment at www.Redcrossblood.org with the Sponsor Code “WallaWallaUPDX” or  for more information contact Alexandra at Alexandra.shanko@wallawallaedu.

Adventist Education

Portland Adventist Elementary School
http://www.paes.com
Portland Adventist Elementary School is in need of coaches for the following sports:
     7/8 Boys Basketball Team
     5/6 Girls Basketball Team
Church family please support your youth in athletics by providing leadership, guidance, and encouragement during practices and games. If you have any interest, no matter your experience level with the sport or coaching  please contact Kevin McCray, Athletic Director via email kevin.mccray@paes.com or 971-212-1239.

Portland Adventist Academy
http://paasda.org
Chef Stef of Portland Adventist Academy is looking for volunteers to help with school lunches, Monday – Thursday between 9 am and 1 pm. If you can help any time during those hours, please contact Chef Stef at 703-338-5747.

Mechelle Peinado Appointed Interim Principal.
Portland Adventist Academy board voted unanimously to name Mechelle Peinado as interim principal for the 2018-19 school year. During a staff meeting, PAA teachers and staff met with Gale Crosby from the Oregon Conference Office of Education to affirm and commend Mechelle in her leadership. Teachers shared words that reflected Mechelle’s character: hard-working, joyful, faithful, peaceful, trusting, friend, and many more. Mrs. Peinado has been an administrator and teacher at PAA for more than four years. She has remained a steadfast source of confidence and optimism for PAA teachers and staff and a shining light to her students.

PAA’s International Food Festival – Postponed!

PAA Job Opportunities:
Maintenance Assistant
Development Director
View at  http://paasda.org/news/new-job-postings-paa/

October 14-November 4:  Adventist Book Center’s Fall Case Food & Book Sale. Many of our cases have significant discounts. Many Bibles, cookbooks and other books are also on sale. There will be samples of vegetarian food Oct. 14.  Download our sale flyer at www.abcflyer.com.

October 22, 6:30 pm: How to Pay for College –Workshop.
Walla Walla University will provide a free workshop for prospective students and their parents. This 40-minute presentation will be led by experts from WWU Student Financial Services and Marketing and Enrollment Services. After the presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions. Visit wallawalla.edu/workshops for additional information.
Event Location: PAA Library

October 24, 4:00 pm and 7 pm: How to Pay for College—Online Webinar.
Walla Walla University will host a free online webinar for prospective students and their parents. titled How to Pay for College. This 40-minute presentation will be led by experts from WWU Student Financial Services, and Marketing and Enrollment Services. After the presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions. Register at sfs.wallawalla.edu/webinars.

October 26-27: “The Cry of Jeremiah” Revival Weekend.
This weekend begins Friday night at 7:00 pm with Dr. Eric Walsh presenting “The Cry of Jeremiah: The Fire Within.” Sabbath morning at the 11:00 am service will be “The Cry of Jeremiah: The Prison of Truth”, and Sabbath afternoon the weekend will conclude with the 2:00 pm program, “Dr. Eric Walsh – Personal Testimony.” Watch the presentations live on the Stone Tower YouTube channel: StoneTowerSDA, or attend in person. Call
503-232-6018, or visit www.stonetowersda.org to learn more.
Event Location: Stone Tower Adventist Church.

October 27, 11:00 am, 2:15 pm, 4:30 pm: Media on the Brain. Presented by author, speaker, and teacher, Scott Ritsema. Flyers are available on the Narthex table.
Event Location: Ohana Christian Fellowship.

October 28-29, 2018: Crises Intervention Course.
Individual Crises Intervention, a 14-hour course hosted by Adventist Community Services and Risk Management, will be taught in Gladstone, Oregon on Sunday and Monday, October 28 and 29. A limited number of spaces are available for this course to prepare participants to understand a wide range of crisis intervention services in time of disaster. This Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) course is open to professionals such as educators, counselors, pastors, fireman, police, etc. Cost: $50. Some CEU from UMBC/Contact Hours available. To reserve a spot or for more information, contact Laura Pascoe, Oregon Conference ACS Coordinator at laura.pascoe@oc.npuc.org or 503-850-3556.Event Location: Gladstone, Oregon.

November 2, 7:15 pm: First Friday.
First Fridays are a time of music and spiritual fellowship. This month’s First Friday program will feature praise and worship by the RoC Fellowship praise band, and an inspirational thought from Jennigan Bernabei. Registration for the free November First Friday soup and salad dinner will open on October 22, and will run through Wednesday, October 31.  Be sure to reserve your spot!  Remember that registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and each dinner guest must register separately.  Soup and salad will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on Friday, November 2. Registration link: https://www.adventisthealth.org/Portland/event/soup-and-salad-dinner .
Event Location: AMC Lower Amphitheaters.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Help someone by volunteering: PACS (Portland Adventist Community Services) has volunteer opportunities available. Apply online at pacsonline.org or call 503-252-8500 and ask for Kellie for more information.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Oregon Conference Treasury Department is hiring a full time Moving Van Driver. For the job description, please visit oregonconference.org, click the tab Departments, Human Resources, and then click on Employment. Or go directly to oregonconference.org/employment-home.

Sunnyside Church of the Nazarene, which has a rich history of loving children and enriching their lives, is actively recruiting for the position of Nursery Attendant for their Sunday morning services (9:00 am to 12:30 pm) and special events. If interested, please contact Pastor Chad Wintringham.
Sunnyside Church of the Nazarene
10401 SE 92nd Ave
Happy Valley, OR 97086
http://www.sunnysidenazarene.com
Email: pastorchadw@gmail.com
Office: (503) 771-3603

 

October 13 Communiqué

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Greetings church family,

In our current atmosphere there has been a lot of call for prayer.  The calls have gone out from the Oregon Conference all the way up to the General Conference.  By the time you read this, the Annual Council meetings will have begun on the evening of October 11 and continue until October 17.  You might be wondering what you can pray for during this time.

I was recently impressed with a verse that I feel expresses what our church needs.  The verse is found in Malachi 4:6 and says, “He will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers, so that I will not come and smite the land with a curse.” This verse at the end of Malachi is referring to the end of time and the Elijah message that God will send, “before the coming of the great and terrible day of the LORD.” (Malachi 4:5)  I believe that this verse will have a literal fulfillment but I think we can also pray for a figurative application of this promise.

There is a rift that has been developing between different levels of our church organization. Last year there was a lot of fear and trepidation about where the divide would lead at those Annual Council meetings. Praise be to God that His influence allowed for love, patience and understanding to be paramount. There were no unnecessary actions taken that might have exacerbated the tense situation. We need to pray that God would send His Spirit once again in even greater measure. That He would restore and turn the hearts of all His children back to each other. We must ask that the Holy Spirit would help all those involved in these upcoming meetings to love and forbear like Christ.  We must ask that once again the Spirit of God would hold sway and prevail. I encourage you to join me in praying for our worldwide church and the Annual Council meetings.

Blessings to you and yours,

Pastor Juan Fresse

 

Send your “shout-outs” to info@SunnysideAdventist.org so we can include them in next week’s Communiqué. This is a place you can recognize someone for doing well, or going beyond expectations.

Shout out to Olivian Gramada for cleaning our roof and gutters so thoroughly! Thank you, Olivian.

Church Announcements
Adventist Education
Area Events

This Weekend

THIS WEEKEND

Today’s services are at 8:45 and 11:15 am with Pastor Kara Johnsson presenting our Bible messaged titled “Power In the Word.”

Today has been declared as a day of prayer and fasting for the Annual Council meetings that began October 11 and continue through October 17. Northwest church leaders have joined others from around the world in Battle Creek, Michigan, where so much of our church’s history is centered. Please pray with us that we will allow Jesus to be the center of every discussion and every decision. Pray that each world church leader will be inspired by God’s Spirit, God’s Word, God’s wisdom, God’s love, God’s power, and God’s solutions.

Church Announcements

Weekly on Thursdays, 6:30 pm, the Discipleship class continues. Come, enjoy the blessing of praying together, studying God’s Word, and sharing “God’s Appointments” we experience in our lives. If another time would fit your schedule better, let us know. For further information contact, Tom Stafford 360-936-5782 or Brooke Stafford, 360-936-3373 or bstafford@q.com. 

Sabbath, October 20, immediately following the second service there will be a Children’s Ministry Italian potluck in the Youth Room. Bring your favorite Italian dish or salad to share. Dessert will be provided.

Saturday night, October 20, 6:30 – 8:00 pm join Children’s Ministries for an evening of fall craft fun! Light snacks will be provided. If you have questions contact jackeeduvall@hotmail.com or 503-309-9400. 

Sunday, October 21, 4:00 pm, Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra will be here at Sunnyside in concert. They will be featuring “Procession of the Nobles” by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov, “Concerto for Oboe” by Ryan Hare, with Fred Korman on the oboe, and “Symphony No. 1 in D Major” (“Titan”) by Gustav Mahler. Plan now to attend this inspiring concert.

Sunday, October 28, 10:30 am there will be a special fall event for all of our women, sponsored by Women’s Ministry. It includes a potluck brunch, get-better-acquainted time, and guest speaker Diane Pestes. Her book, “Prayer That Moves Mountains,” and her personal testimony are challenging. Let us know if you can attend by contacting the church office at 503-252-808. Brochures are available on the Narthex table.

Sunday, October 28, 6:30 pm, rehearsals for the Christmas Festival Choir will begin. We will be in the Sanctuary. The choir will be joining an orchestra to sing “Night of Wonder, Night of Joy” by Ruth Elaine Schram for the December 22nd worship service. Please contact 503-502-1376 with questions.

Family Resource Network – Thank you for your continued support that has helped so many people in their time of need. Place your funds in an envelope marked Family Resource Network, account number 488.

Portland Adventist Academy will hold a Constituency meeting October 23, 7:00 pm at the academy. If you are a constituency member, please mark this date on your calendar. Your support is very important. Thank you.

We are needing volunteers to help organize and straighten the Sanctuary each week. If you can help, please contact the church office at 503-252-8080. Thank you.

Adventist Education

Portland Adventist Elementary School
http://www.paes.com
Portland Adventist Elementary School is in need of coaches for the following sports:
     7/8 Boys Basketball Team
     5/6 Girls Basketball Team
Church family please support your youth in athletics by providing leadership, guidance, and encouragement during practices and games. If you have any interest, no matter your experience level with the sport or coaching  please contact Kevin McCray, Athletic Director via email kevin.mccray@paes.com or 971-212-1239.

Portland Adventist Academy
http://paasda.org
Chef Stef of Portland Adventist Academy is looking for volunteers to help with school lunches, Monday – Thursday between 9 am and 1 pm. If you can help any time during those hours, please contact Chef Stef at 703-338-5747.

Mechelle Peinado Appointed Interim Principal.
Portland Adventist Academy board voted unanimously to name Mechelle Peinado as interim principal for the 2018-19 school year. During a staff meeting, PAA teachers and staff met with Gale Crosby from the Oregon Conference Office of Education to affirm and commend Mechelle in her leadership. Teachers shared words that reflected Mechelle’s character: hard-working, joyful, faithful, peaceful, trusting, friend, and many more. Mrs. Peinado has been an administrator and teacher at PAA for more than four years. She has remained a steadfast source of confidence and optimism for PAA teachers and staff and a shining light to her students.

October 21, 4 pm to 8 pm: International Food Festival. Travel the World in a day at Portland Adventist Academy!

PAA Job Opportunities:
Maintenance Assistant
Development Director
Accountant
Part-time Office Assistant
View at  http://paasda.org/news/new-job-postings-paa/

Riverview Christian School
Sunday, October 14, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm: 28th Annual Apple Festival.

• Apples by the pound at discounted rates
• Our famous apple pies and dumplings
• Local, artisanal food and gifts
• Pony rides and face painting
• Children’s games and bouncy house
• Various fun food booths.
• More than 25 vendors participating! Come and join us for an afternoon of fun.

Sabbath, October 13, 7:00 pm. Pat Halleson farewell.
Pat Halleson is moving back home to Canada to be close to family. We invite you to a gathering to say good-bye.
Event Location: Mt. Tabor Church.

October 14-November 4:  Adventist Book Center’s Fall Case Food & Book Sale. Many of our cases have significant discounts. Many Bibles, cookbooks and other books are also on sale. There will be samples of vegetarian food Oct. 14.  Download our sale flyer at www.abcflyer.com.

October 14, 4-7 pm (4-5 pm silent auction). PACS Dinner and Silent Auction.
Mark your calendars and plan on attending this year. Seats are limited. To learn more, download our sponsorship flyer on our website, pacsonline.org or contact Mark Fulop, executive director; mark.fulop@pacsonline.org or 503-252-8500 x113. We are actively seeking in-kind donations for the Silent Auction. Call 503-252-8500 for more information about silent auction donations.
Event Location: Embassy Suites, Airport.

October 22, 6:30 pm: How to Pay for College –Workshop.
Walla Walla University will provide a free workshop for prospective students and their parents. This 40-minute presentation will be led by experts from WWU Student Financial Services and Marketing and Enrollment Services. After the presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions. Visit wallawalla.edu/workshops for additional information.
Event Location: PAA Library

October 24, 4:00 pm and 7 pm: How to Pay for College—Online Webinar.
Walla Walla University will host a free online webinar for prospective students and their parents. titled How to Pay for College. This 40-minute presentation will be led by experts from WWU Student Financial Services, and Marketing and Enrollment Services. After the presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions. Register at sfs.wallawalla.edu/webinars.

October 26-27: “The Cry of Jeremiah” Revival Weekend.
This weekend begins Friday night at 7:00 pm with Dr. Eric Walsh presenting “The Cry of Jeremiah: The Fire Within.” Sabbath morning at the 11:00 am service will be “The Cry of Jeremiah: The Prison of Truth”, and Sabbath afternoon the weekend will conclude with the 2:00 pm program, “Dr. Eric Walsh – Personal Testimony.” Watch the presentations live on the Stone Tower YouTube channel: StoneTowerSDA, or attend in person. Call
503-232-6018, or visit www.stonetowersda.org to learn more.
Event Location: Stone Tower Adventist Church.

October 27, 11:00 am, 2:15 pm, 4:30 pm: Media on the Brain.Presented by author, speaker, and teacher, Scott Ritsema. Flyers are available on the Narthex table.
Event Location: Ohana Christian Fellowship.

October 28-29, 2018: Crises Intervention Course.
Individual Crises Intervention, a 14-hour course hosted by Adventist Community Services and Risk Management, will be taught in Gladstone, Oregon on Sunday and Monday, October 28 and 29. A limited number of spaces are available for this course to prepare participants to understand a wide range of crisis intervention services in time of disaster. This Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) course is open to professionals such as educators, counselors, pastors, fireman, police, etc. Cost: $50. Some CEU from UMBC/Contact Hours available. To reserve a spot or for more information, contact Laura Pascoe, Oregon Conference ACS Coordinator at laura.pascoe@oc.npuc.org or 503-850-3556.Event Location: Gladstone, Oregon.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Help someone by volunteering: PACS (Portland Adventist Community Services) has volunteer opportunities available. Apply online at pacsonline.org or call 503-252-8500 and ask for Kellie for more information.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Oregon Conference Risk Management Department is hiring a part-time Referencing Support Staff. For the job description, please visit oregonconference.org, click the tab Departments, Human Resources, and then click on Employment. Or go directly to oregonconference.org/employment-home.

The Oregon Conference Treasury Department is hiring a full time Moving Van Driver. For the job description, please visit oregonconference.org, click the tab Departments, Human Resources, and then click on Employment. Or go directly to oregonconference.org/employment-home.

The Oregon Conference is hiring a full-time or possibly 2 part-time Conference Receptionist(s). For the job description, please visit oregonconference.org, click the tab Departments, Human Resources, and then click on Employment. Or go directly to oregonconference.org/employment-home.

October 6 Communiqué

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Dear family,

This morning I write to you from a comfortable Amish Guesthouse in the countryside of Pennsylvania. We arrived late last night to find fresh milk, homemade jam, and butter in the fridge, freshly baked goodies on the table, and many other touches of hospitality that make you feel loved without even knowing anyone! They are touches of grace, extras that were not in the contract that I signed and they remind me of the Father’s heart towards us. So often He can be painted in our minds as one who we can expect the basic “bread and butter” of life from, but definitely not “jam and baked goods!” He does not have time for that! And furthermore, “the mission” does not have time for that! The voice in the back of our minds tells us to, “Get a hunk of bread and eat it while you march!”

But that is not the heart of the Father.

I encourage you to take time to enjoy His goodness, be mindful of the touches of grace, to “taste and see that He is good.” (Psalm 34:8)

May you be blessed this coming Sabbath as you worship together as a family. I will be praying for you all, and look forward to sharing with you on the following one.

In Him,

Pastor Kara Johnsson

 

Send your “shout-outs” to info@SunnysideAdventist.org so we can include them in next week’s Communiqué. This is a place you can recognize someone for doing well, or going beyond expectations.

Shout out to Virginia Oliver! “As I entered the sanctuary last Sabbath, the prelude was just starting – ‘Aria’ by Flor Peeters. This was special music from our wedding in 1972. What memories for Evvalee and I!”
Thank you, Virginia! ~Warren Rushold

Church Announcements
Adventist Education
Area Events

This Weekend

Today’s services are at 8:45 and 11:15 am with Pastor Juan Fresse presenting our Bible messaged titled “Sunnyside, Let Christ Live.”

Our monthly fellowship potluck is today immediately following the second service. You are invited to stay, enjoy great food, good friendships, and make new acquaintances.

A memorial service for Jim Dixon will be conducted tomorrow, Sunday, October 7, 2:00 pm. He passed away August 29. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Frances Dixon Educational Fund at Walla Walla University.

Church Announcements

Thursday, October 11, 6:30 pm, a Discipleship class will be starting. This is an opportunity to update on how to be effective in carrying out the mission of our church by sharing what Jesus has done for us with others. Registration forms are on the desk in the foyer. For more information contact the Staffords: Tom 360-936-5782 or Brooke 360-936-3373, bstafford@q.com.

Portland Adventist Academy will hold a Constituency meeting October 23, 7:00 pm at the academy. If you are a constituency member, please mark this date on your calendar. Your support is very important. Thank you.

Family Resource Network – Thank you for your continued support that has helped so many people in their time of need. Place your funds in an envelope marked Family Resource Network, account number 488.

Correction: Lyla Reynolds, wife of Don Reynolds, passed away September 20. A private memorial service was held September 26 at Willamette National Cemetery.

We are needing volunteers to help organize and straighten the Sanctuary each week. If you can help, please contact the church office at 503-252-8080. Thank you.

Adventist Education

Portland Adventist Elementary School
http://www.paes.com
Portland Adventist Elementary School is in need of coaches for the following sports:
     7/8 Boys Basketball Team
     5/6 Girls Basketball Team
Church family please support your youth in athletics by providing leadership, guidance, and encouragement during practices and games. If you have any interest, no matter your experience level with the sport or coaching  please contact Kevin McCray, Athletic Director via email kevin.mccray@paes.com or 971-212-1239.

Portland Adventist Academy
http://paasda.org
Chef Stef of Portland Adventist Academy is looking for volunteers to help with school lunches, Monday – Thursday between 9 am and 1 pm. If you can help any time during those hours, please contact Chef Stef at 703-338-5747.

Mechelle Peinado Appointed Interim Principal.
Portland Adventist Academy board voted unanimously to name Mechelle Peinado as interim principal for the 2018-19 school year. During a staff meeting, PAA teachers and staff met with Gale Crosby from the Oregon Conference Office of Education to affirm and commend Mechelle in her leadership. Teachers shared words that reflected Mechelle’s character: hard-working, joyful, faithful, peaceful, trusting, friend, and many more. Mrs. Peinado has been an administrator and teacher at PAA for more than four years. She has remained a steadfast source of confidence and optimism for PAA teachers and staff and a shining light to her students.

October 21, 4 pm to 8 pm: International Food Festival. Travel the World in a day at Portland Adventist Academy!

Riverview Christian School
Sunday, October 14, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm: 28th Annual Apple Festival.

• Apples by the pound at discounted rates
• Our famous apple pies and dumplings
• Local, artisanal food and gifts
• Pony rides and face painting
• Children’s games and bouncy house
• Various fun food booths.
• More than 25 vendors participating! Come and join us for an afternoon of fun.

Area Events and Announcements

October 9, 4:00 pm-9:30 pm. The Old Spaghetti Factory’s “Let’s Eat Out” night.
A flyer must be presented or shown on your phone during your visit in order for Portland Adventist Elementary School to receive proceeds. Dine-in only. Reservations recommended. The Old Spaghetti Factory will donate 15% of your dinner’s proceeds to Portland Adventist Elementary School when you present this flyer. Join us, “Let’s Eat Out” and help them raise money! Pick up a flyer at the Narthex table.
Event Location: Clackamas, 12725 SE 93rd Avenue • 503.653.7949.

October 14-November 4:  Adventist Book Center’s Fall Case Food & Book Sale. Many of our cases have significant discounts. Many Bibles, cookbooks and other books are also on sale. There will be samples of vegetarian food Oct. 14.  Download our sale flyer at www.abcflyer.com.

October 12-14 Women’s Retreat: “Up From the Ordinary.”
Oregon’s 32nd Annual Women’s Retreat will be at the beautiful Eagle Crest Resort with Jean Boonstra, associate speaker from the Voice of Prophecy. Breakout speakers are Dr. Joyce Choe, MD, MPH, Pastor Jana Lee, and Deborah Turner. Special musical guests: Gary and Shelly Parks, and Katrina Koch. Teen speaker: Erica Jones, associate director of Women’s Ministries, NAD. Teens coming with a mom or mentor is priced at only $55.00. Register by going to AdventSource.org or by calling 800-732-7587.

October 14, 4-7 pm (4-5 pm silent auction). PACS Dinner and Silent Auction.
Mark your calendars and plan on attending this year. Seats are limited. To learn more, download our sponsorship flyer on our website, pacsonline.org or contact Mark Fulop, executive director; mark.fulop@pacsonline.org or 503-252-8500 x113. We are actively seeking in-kind donations for the Silent Auction. Call 503-252-8500 for more information about silent auction donations.
Event Location: Embassy Suites, Airport.

October 27, 11:00 am, 2:15 pm, 4:30 pm: Media on the Brain.Presented by author, speaker, and teacher, Scott Ritsema. Flyers are available on the Narthex table.
Event Location: Ohana Christian Fellowship.

October 28-29, 2018: Crises Intervention Course.
Individual Crises Intervention, a 14-hour course hosted by Adventist Community Services and Risk Management, will be taught in Gladstone, Oregon on Sunday and Monday, October 28 and 29. A limited number of spaces are available for this course to prepare participants to understand a wide range of crisis intervention services in time of disaster. This Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) course is open to professionals such as educators, counselors, pastors, fireman, police, etc. Cost: $50. Some CEU from UMBC/Contact Hours available. To reserve a spot or for more information, contact Laura Pascoe, Oregon Conference ACS Coordinator at laura.pascoe@oc.npuc.org or 503-850-3556.Event Location: Gladstone, Oregon.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Help someone by volunteering: PACS (Portland Adventist Community Services) has volunteer opportunities available. Apply online at pacsonline.org or call 503-252-8500 and ask for Kellie for more information.

JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Oregon Conference Risk Management Department is hiring a part-time Referencing Support Staff. For the job description, please visit oregonconference.org, click the tab Departments, Human Resources, and then click on Employment. Or go directly to oregonconference.org/employment-home.

The Oregon Conference Treasury Department is hiring a full time Moving Van Driver. For the job description, please visit oregonconference.org, click the tab Departments, Human Resources, and then click on Employment. Or go directly to oregonconference.org/employment-home.

The Oregon Conference is hiring a full-time or possibly 2 part-time Conference Receptionist(s). For the job description, please visit oregonconference.org, click the tab Departments, Human Resources, and then click on Employment. Or go directly to oregonconference.org/employment-home.

September 29 Communiqué

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Greetings church family,

Last week I had the privilege of visiting with Jack Betz on the occasion of his 97th birthday. As we meet in this Sunnyside Church facility from week to week, we don’t often recall that it was Jack, his son Ray, and Frank Reynolds who were the core building team producing this place we call Sunnyside Seventh-day Adventist Church. As I greeted Jack, his firm grip was as strong as ever. Those hands had built my church!

Tomorrow, during our second service, Jack’s great-grandson, Mack, will be dedicated to the Lord. He will be in the company of his parents, Kirk and Christine Betz, grandparents, family, and friends.

It is rare that we can formally acknowledge four generations of a family as a living part of our Sunnyside Church Family.

We are blessed.

Happy Sabbath.

Pastor Dave Allen

 

Send your “shout-outs” to info@SunnysideAdventist.org so we can include them in next week’s Communiqué. This is a place you can recognize someone for doing well, or going beyond expectations.

 

Church Announcements
Adventist Education
Area Events

This Weekend

Today’s services are at 8:45 and 11:15 am with Pastor Dave Allen presenting our Bible messaged titled “Writing to the Saints at Sunnyside.”

Encounters With God, this afternoon at 5:00 pm, will feature a young couple who will be sharing their inspiring stories of how God is working in Turkey. Flyers are available in the Narthex.

Church Announcements

Please pray for the families of:

Jim Dixon who passed away August 29. A memorial service will be conducted here at Sunnyside Church Sunday, October 7, 2:00 pm.
Lyla Reynolds who passed away September 21. A memorial service is not planned.

Our monthly fellowship potluck will be next week. Plan to attend and bring enough food for your family as well as extra to serve our guests. This is a great time to visit with friends and make new acquaintances.

Family Resource Network – Thank you for your continued support that has helped so many people in their time of need. Place your funds in an envelope marked Family Resource Network, account number 488.

Thursday, October 11, 6:30 pm, a Discipleship class will be starting. This is an opportunity to update on how to be effective in carrying out the mission of our church by sharing what Jesus has done for us with others. Registration forms are on the desk in the foyer. For more information contact the Staffords: Tom 360-936-5782 or Brooke 360-936-3373, bstafford@q.com.

Portland Adventist Academy will conducted a Constituency meeting October 23, 7:00 pm at the academy. If you are a constituency member, please mark this date on your calendar. Your support is very important. Thank you.

Adventist Education

Portland Adventist Elementary School
http://www.paes.com
Portland Adventist Elementary School is in need of coaches for the following sports:
     7/8 Boys Basketball Team
     5/6 Girls Basketball Team
Church family please support your youth in athletics by providing leadership, guidance, and encouragement during practices and games. If you have any interest, no matter your experience level with the sport or coaching  please contact Kevin McCray, Athletic Director via email kevin.mccray@paes.com or 971-212-1239.

Portland Adventist Academy
http://paasda.org
Chef Stef of Portland Adventist Academy is looking for volunteers to help with school lunches, Monday – Thursday between 9 am and 1 pm. If you can help any time during those hours, please contact Chef Stef at 703-338-5747.

Riverview Christian School
Sunday, October 14, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm: 28th Annual Apple Festival.

• Apples by the pound at discounted rates
• Our famous apple pies and dumplings
• Local, artisanal food and gifts
• Pony rides and face painting
• Children’s games and bouncy house
• Various fun food booths.
• More than 25 vendors participating! Come and join us for an afternoon of fun.

Area Events and Announcements

October 5, 7:15 pm: First Friday.
First Fridays are a time of music and spiritual fellowship. The October 5 First Friday program will feature praise and worship by the Sunnyside praise band, and an inspirational thought from Bill Poole. Registration for the free October First Friday soup and salad dinner will open on October 24, and will run through Wednesday, October 3. Be sure to reserve your spot!  Remember that registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and each dinner guest must register separately.  Soup and salad will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on Friday, October 5. Registration link: https://www.adventisthealth.org/nw/event/first-friday-soup-and-salad-dinner

October 9, 4:00 pm-9:30 pm. The Old Spaghetti Factory’s “Let’s Eat Out” night.
A flyer must be presented or shown on your phone during your visit in order for Portland Adventist Elementary School to receive proceeds. Dine-in only. Reservations recommended. The Old Spaghetti Factory will donate 15% of your dinner’s proceeds to Portland Adventist Elementary School when you present this flyer. Join us, “Let’s Eat Out” and help them raise money! Pick up a flyer at the Narthex table.
Event Location: Clackamas, 12725 SE 93rd Avenue • 503.653.7949.

October 14-November 4:  Adventist Book Center’s Fall Case Food & Book Sale. Many of our cases have significant discounts. Many Bibles, cookbooks and other books are also on sale. There will be samples of vegetarian food Oct. 14.  Download our sale flyer at www.abcflyer.com.

September 29, 5:30 pm. Vespers Program and Fellowship.
You are invited to a vespers program featuring inspirational Christian music with Carl Parker and friends, including testimonies, fellowship, and more.
Event Location: Stone Tower Church.

October 12-14 Women’s Retreat: “Up From the Ordinary.”
Oregon’s 32nd Annual Women’s Retreat will be at the beautiful Eagle Crest Resort with Jean Boonstra, associate speaker from the Voice of Prophecy. Breakout speakers are Dr. Joyce Choe, MD, MPH, Pastor Jana Lee, and Deborah Turner. Special musical guests: Gary and Shelly Parks, and Katrina Koch. Teen speaker: Erica Jones, associate director of Women’s Ministries, NAD. Teens coming with a mom or mentor is priced at only $55.00. Register by going to AdventSource.org or by calling 800-732-7587.

October 14, 4-7 pm (4-5 pm silent auction). PACS Dinner and Silent Auction.
Mark your calendars and plan on attending this year. Seats are limited. To learn more, download our sponsorship flyer on our website, pacsonline.org or contact Mark Fulop, executive director; mark.fulop@pacsonline.org or 503-252-8500 x113. We are actively seeking in-kind donations for the Silent Auction. Call 503-252-8500 for more information about silent auction donations.
Event Location: Embassy Suites, Airport.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Help someone by volunteering: PACS (Portland Adventist Community Services) has volunteer opportunities available. Apply online at pacsonline.org or call 503-252-8500 and ask for Kellie for more information.

JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Oregon Conference Risk Management Department is hiring a part-time Referencing Support Staff. For the job description, please visit oregonconference.org, click the tab Departments, Human Resources, and then click on Employment. Or go directly to oregonconference.org/employment-home.

The Oregon Conference Treasury Department is hiring a full time Moving Van Driver. For the job description, please visit oregonconference.org, click the tab Departments, Human Resources, and then click on Employment. Or go directly to oregonconference.org/employment-home.

The Oregon Conference is hiring a full-time or possibly 2 part-time Conference Receptionist(s). For the job description, please visit oregonconference.org, click the tab Departments, Human Resources, and then click on Employment. Or go directly to oregonconference.org/employment-home.