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by Heidi Martella; Source: Sailing with Jesus, info@washingtonconference.org
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SAILING WITH JESUS for February 2, 2010
IT IS WRITTEN IN ROME: It Is Written is on location in Rome, Italy, for an evangelistic series running February 6 to March 6. Church members are promoting the series with 800,000 hand-delivered handbills, bus and subway posters, and via radio. This is a massive undertaking and your prayers are urgently needed! >For more information, visit www.itiswritten.com/rome.
REACHING POSTMODERNS: If we are to reach beyond our shrinking traditional evangelistic audiences (and we could), to engage the ever-expanding secular culture (and we should), we must re-frame our methods to allow our message to clearly shine through. >Read more about Re:Frame Washington, become a Facebook fan, and register for this March 12-14 training event!
HELP FOR HAITI: Many of the 470 churches that Haiti’s 335,000 members worship in are now in ruins. Across the North American Division, a special offering will be collected on February 6, 2010, to allow each member here to help Seventh-day Adventists in Haiti rebuild and reach out in their country in this time of tragedy. >Offerings should be designated for the “Haiti Disaster Relief (SDA)” fund on your tithe and offering envelope or give securely online at https://appeal.nadadventist.org/Haiti.
ADRA IN HAITI: Adventist Development and Relief Agency is actively working in Haiti to help residents of Port-au-Prince. Follow ADRA on Twitter and Facebook to get the latest information as it happens. To support ADRA’s relief efforts, give online at www.adra.org/haiti, by phone at 1.800.424.ADRA (2372), or by texting the word “ADRA” to 85944, reply “Yes” and donate a one-time $10 gift to ADRA’s Haiti response (this will appear on your next phone statement).
STORIES FROM HAITI: Find the latest news, reports, and updates about what’s happening with Seventh-day Adventists in Haiti at washingtonconference.org/haiti. This list is updated daily.
SPECIAL INTERVIEW: NPR recently interviewed Barry Black, U.S. Senate Chaplain and a Seventh-day Adventist. >Listen to the interview here and Read the article here.
FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOP: Walla Walla University will host a free financial aid workshop at Puget Sound Adventist Academy on February 4 at 7 pm and at Auburn Adventist Academy on February 6 at 6 pm. Find out how you can afford top-notch Adventist Christian higher education. If you want to be here, we want to help you get here. >Questions? Call (800) 541-8900.
ORCHESTRA CONCERT: The Pacific Union College Orchestra, under the direction of Rachelle Berthelsen-Davis, will be performing at Chehalis Adventist Church on February 5 at 7 pm.
FIRST FRIDAY: Kent Adventist Church offers a Friday night vespers program the first Friday of every month at 7 pm. Come enjoy prayer, testimonies, spoken word, and a 25-minute mini concert with Samoan musical guest For His Glory. >For more information, call (253) 852-3883, email, or visit www.kentsda.org.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Puget Sound IMPACT will perform at Emerald City Community Adventist Church on February 6 for the church service. >Questions? Call Juliette Church at (425) 828-7888.
MOMENTUM FESTIVAL: A Momentum Festival with Team Jethro and Team Andrew training will be held February 6 from 2-6 pm at Everett Forest Park Church. >Questions? Call Bruce Koch at (253) 681-6008.
MARY GRACE CONCERT: Mary Grace, a one-armed concert pianist, will be at North Hill Adventist Fellowship on February 6, at 2:30 pm. >For more information, contact Kitty Coates.
COOKING CLASS: Graham Adventist Church will host a cooking class on February 7 at 2 pm. Instructor Sandy Latham will teach participants how to make applesauce. Brint a pint-size jar and a couple apples to take home some delicious applesauce. >For details, call Sandy Latham at (253) 770-1303.
HEALTHY FAMILIES WEBINAR: Join AdventSource for a free webinar with Willie and Elaine Oliver to discover how you can encourage and support the families in your church. Participate in this free webinar on February 9 at 5 pm (Pacific). >Register at http://webinars.adventsource.org.
BRING YOUR QUESTIONS: Bremerton Adventist Christian Church is hosting a “Bring Your Bible Questions” weekend on February 12 from 6:30-9 pm and continuing on February 13 with Sabbath School, worship services, and an afternoon session after a fellowship dinner. Old Testament professor Dr. Sylvester Case will explain challenging Biblical passages and topics in practical terminology. >For more information, contact Pastor John Kurlinski.
VALENTINE BANQUET: Aye! A bonnie good Scottish SAGE Valentine Banquet with a menu fit for a Scottish king and queen will be held on Sunday, February 14 from noon to 3 pm at the La Quinta Inn Tacoma. Tickets are $35 each. Ye wearing of tartan plaids, caps, scarves and kilts is optional, but would be sure to please! >Call Joanie the SAGE lassie at (253) 681-6018 to order ye tickets right away!
YOUTH GROUP NIGHT: The Seattle Thunderbirds will play the Vancouver Giants at the ShoWare Center in Kent on February 15 at 5:05 pm. Tickets are $7.50 each. Bring your Youth Group! >For more information, call the Seattle Thunderbirds at (253) 239-7825.
DEPRESSION RECOVERY: The sun disappears and rain drops fall for months. Welcome to Washington’s gray skies and winter blues. Join a Depression Recovery Program at Kent Adventist Church beginning February 15 at 7 pm. Curriculum: Dr. Neil Nedley’s nine-part holistic DVD program. Fee: $25 for workbook. >For more information, call (253) 852-3883, email, or visit www.kentsda.org.
FIND FINANCIAL PEACE: Several Adventist churches are offering a second session of Financial Peace University: Puyallup begins February 16, North Hill begins March 3, and Port Orchard begins March 4. The 13-week curriculum addresses personal finance, saving, budgeting, insurance, college and retirement plans. Fee: $100 per family for a lifetime membership. > Register to Find Financial Peace!
UPCOMING EVENTS: Explore these upcoming events: Outreach Opportunities (March 7), Re:Frame Washington (March 12-14), Impact Your World (March 26-28), and Prison Ministry Retreat (April 9-11).
CLOSING THOUGHT: “Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you? If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him; for God's temple is sacred, and you are that temple,” 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, NIV.
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