Illinois
Correction: Wilderness Adventure Camp will be held July 17–28 at Camp Akita. For more information, contact the youth department at the Illinois Conference office at 630-856-2857; e-mail info@campakita.com; or visit website campakita.com.
Indiana
Family Life Seminar in Fort Wayne: Walter Wright, Lake Union Conference president, will be the guest speaker for a family life seminar entitled "Traits of a Functional Family: Helping Your Family Grow Close," at the Fort Wayne Church, July 25–26. The seminar starts Fri. evening and is scheduled from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and continues Sabbath afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Wright will also speak for the main worship hour. A fellowship lunch will be available for guests. For more information, call 260-745-1594.
Teen Canoe Trip is July 29 to Aug. 1. Canoe down one of the most scenic waterways in the world on the Current River in south-central Missouri. Activities will include cave explorations in and out of your canoe. All you need is a tent (unless you want to sleep under the stars!), a sleeping bag and a swimsuit. The rest is provided. A fee of $110.00 provides your transportation from Timber Ridge Camp to the river, your food, canoe rental and camping fees for this very special four-day event. For registration information, call the youth department at the Indiana Conference office at 317-844-6201.
The North Vernon Centennial Celebration will begin Fri., Aug. 8, at 7:00 p.m. and will continue Sabbath, Aug. 9, with a special Sabbath school at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11:00 a.m. Bring food for a fellowship dinner. There will be an afternoon program of music and history of the church, located at 3105 North State Highway 7, which is northwest of North Vernon. All former members and friends are invited to come and celebrate this milestone together. For further information, call Mary Perkins (communication secretary) at 812-591-3805, or Manuel Ojeda (pastor) at 812-342-6292.
Home School Outdoor Education Week is for all home-school families, and will be held Aug. 18–22 at Timber Ridge Camp. The retreat includes outdoor education classes, crafts, recreation (horse-back riding, canoeing, swimming, sea sled, etc.), worships and a talent program. Plus it gives parents from different areas an opportunity to dialog about their curriculum and teaching successes. Contact Dean Whitlow for additional information and registration: phone 812-829-2507 or e-mail dwhitlow@hughes.net.
Hispanic Family Retreat is Aug. 29–31 at Timber Ridge Camp. Contact Antonio or Wanda Rosario for additional information at 317-856-5770.
Women's Ministries Fall Weekend Retreat is Sept. 19–21. Keynote speaker is Sally Streib. Must register by Sept. 5. For details, contact Tammy Begley by e-mail: tammy.begley@gmail.com or phone: 317-919-5318.
Lake Union
Offerings
July 5 Local Church Budget
July 12 Women's Ministries
July 19 Local Church Budget
July 26 Local Conference Advance
July 29 World Mission Budget Offering
Special Days
July 12 Home Study International Promotional Day
Michigan
Notice is hereby given that the 31st session of the Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at the Cedar Lake Church in Cedar Lake, Mich., Sept. 21, 2008, with the first meeting called at 9:30 a.m. Reports of the previous five years will be rendered, proposed constitutional changes may be considered, the election of conference officers, departmental directors, and members of the executive committee will take place, and any other business will be transacted which may properly come before the session. Delegates are those duly elected by the various churches of the conference and delegates-at-large as provided in the constitution. Each church in the Michigan Conference is entitled to one delegate for its organization, and one additional delegate for each 100 members or extended fraction thereof, determined by the membership as of Dec. 31, 2007. As provided by the bylaws, the organizing committee (composed of one member from each church, plus one additional member for each 500 members or major fraction thereof, as of Dec.31, 2007) will meet on Sept. 20, 2008. The meeting will begin with vespers at 7:30 p.m., at the Cedar Lake Church.
Jay Gallimore, president
James Micheff Jr., secretary
North American Division
Amazing Facts & Weimar Institute Join Ministries. After two years of heartfelt prayer, study, discussion and observing the leading of the Lord, Amazing Facts and Weimar Institute voted on Apr. 6, 2008, to proceed with a bold, new joint venture. Their respective boards approved an agreement whereby the operations of Weimar Institute will be administered by Amazing Facts with a new board of directors providing direction to both ministries. It is our firm conviction that this cooperative venture will ultimately save resources while strengthening the primary ministries of evangelism, education and health. Both organizations are excited about this new synergistic opportunity for Christian mission. The new AF/WI board will soon proceed with selecting new key administration for the Weimar Institute. Many details remain to be worked out which will be announced at a later date. Please join us in prayer that this new association will be blessed of the Lord and be used to expand His kingdom by combining teaching, preaching and healing in accordance with His example. "Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people" (Matt. 9:35). Watch for future announcements as plans unfold at www.AmazingFacts.org!
Eagle (Idaho) Seventh-day Adventist Church 100th Anniversary Celebration: All members (present and previous) and family and friends of the Eagle Church are invited to the 100th Anniversary Celebration to be held Fri. and Sabbath, July 25 and 26. Fri. evening program will be at 6:00 p.m.; Sabbath programs will be at 9:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The celebration will be held at 538 West State St., Eagle, Idaho. For more information, contact Myrna Ferguson at 208-939-6568 or e-mail myfer40@msn.com.
College View Academy Alumni Weekend is Oct. 10–12. Honor classes: 1948, '58, '68, '78, '83, '88 and '98. Special feature Sat., Oct. 11, 11:00 a.m., is Bill Chunestudy, class of '68 and vice president for Academic Administration for the California Preparatory College in Redlands. All former students welcome. Come enjoy a great weekend. For more information, visit www.collegeviewacademy.org.
Wisconsin
4th Annual Cruisin' For Christ Wisconsin Academy Motorcycle Rally to be held Aug. 1–3 at Clear Lake, Wis. Visit the beautiful St. Croix river valley astride the transportation that creates joy—your motorcycle. Spend the weekend camping, in an R.V. (hookups for electric and water) or in a nearby hotel. We will enjoy great meals, inspirational programming, bike trips and plenty of time to spend with friends and to meet new ones. Cost per couple: $100; single: $60. For more information, contact Sally Johnson at 715-263-2811 or e-mail kare4usalrn@gmail.com, or visit website www.madisonadventistchurch.com/motorcycle_rally.htm.
