Illinois
Women's Ministries Retreat, "Legacy: An Aroma of Grace," will be held Oct. 3–5 at Wyndham Lisle-Chicago, 3300 Warrenville Rd., Lisle, Ill. Featured speaker will be Karen Holford, associate director of family and children's ministries for the South England Conference. For more information, visit www.illinoisadventist.org and click on Women's Ministries under Departments.
Indiana
The North Vernon Centennial Celebration will begin Fri., Aug. 8, at 7:00 p.m. and will continue Sab., 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 with music and the history of the church. The church is located at 3105 North State Highway 7, 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, Aug. 18–22, at Timber Ridge Camp. Experience outdoor education classes, crafts, recreation (horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, sea sled, etc.), worships and a talent program. Parents from different areas have an opportunity to dialog on their curriculum and teaching successes. Contact Dean Whitlow for additional information and registration at 812-829-2507 or 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.
One-Day Health Seminar with speakers Dr. Hans Diehl, developer of CHIP; Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, author of Reversing Heart Disease; and Dr. Antonia Demas, a leading authority on children's nutrition. Indiana Healthy Choices is sponsoring this event, Sept. 19, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in Anderson, Ind. For registration information, contact Susan Landess at 765-621-7557 or susan_landess@yahoo.com.
Women's Ministries Fall Weekend Retreat is Sept. 19-21 at the Embassy Suites Indianapolis North with guest speaker Sally Streib. Must register by Sept. 1. For details, contact Tammy Begley at tammy.begley@gmail.com or 317-919-5318.
The Indiana Academy (IA) Alumni Association welcomes all graduates/attendees to the IA campus for Alumni Homecoming, Oct. 10–11. Honor classes are 1958, '68, '83 and '98. In addition, the classes of 1978 and 1988 will be recognized. Special recognition will be given to the golden-age classes of 1929–1957. For more information, contact Jimmy Arnett, alumni president, at 219-629-1177 or jimmy_arnett@vfc.com. Or you may contact Bill Hicks, principal, at 317-984-3575, ext. 228, or bhicks@isda.org. As part of the weekend activities, the 18th annual Alumni Golf Classic and Auction will be held Fri., Oct. 10. For information regarding the golf/auction event, contact Lawrence Johnson at 765-649-7256 or ljohnson@mustinbuilders.com.
Lake Union
Offerings
Aug 2 Local Church Budget
Aug 9 Oakwood College/Andrews University/Loma Linda University
Aug 16 Local Church Budget
Aug 23 Local Conference Advance
Aug 30 Union Conference Designated (Evangelism)
Special Days
Aug 30 Abuse Prevention Emphasis Day
Michigan
The Burlington Seventh-day Adventist Church will celebrate its 150th anniversary on Sabbath, Aug. 9, in a tent on the church grounds. Celebration includes: 9:30 a.m. Sabbath school; 11:00 a.m. Worship Service; potluck dinner; afternoon musical program and historical presentation; supper; and 7:00 p.m. meeting. This celebration will be the beginning of a week-long revival series. All friends and former members of the church are invited to attend. For more information, contact Dennis Todd at 269-965-6788, or Mark Howard, pastor, at 517-238-6030.
Remnant Publications Rally Weekend: Join Remnant Publications Aug. 28–30 for our second annual Remnant Rally at the Dearth Community Center in Coldwater, Mich. During this Spirit-filled weekend you'll experience power-packed speaking, plus great Christian fellowship, music that speaks to your soul, delicious food and free tours of the Remnant Publications press facilities. Speakers include Danny Shelton, Stephen Bohr, Dwight Hall, Christian Berdahl and Mark Howard. To register for this event or for more information, call 800-423-1319, ext. 18, or go to www.RemnantRally.com.
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
Andrews Academy Homecoming Weekend: All alumni of Emmanuel Missionary College Academy, Andrews University Academy and Andrews Academy plan now to join us for special services on Fri. evening and all day Sabbath, Oct. 17–19. Honor classes are 1939, '44, '49, '54, '59, '64, '69, '74, '79, '84, '89, '94, '99 and 2004. For more details, contact the Academy Alumni office at 269-471-6140 or e-mail acadalum@andrews.edu.
North American Division
The Berkeley Springs (West Virginia) Church will commemorate the 40th anniversary of its founding with special all-day services (including a fellowship luncheon) on Sabbath, Aug. 16. All former pastors, members and friends of the congregation are especially invited to participate in the fellowship. In addition to attending, if you have any stories, articles or pictures for a public display, or for more information, contact Denise Mayberry at 304-258-6679 or denifrakin@aol.com; or Mark Hann at 304-258-3888 or hann@pennswoods.net.
Oak Park Academy Alumni: Return to Gates Hall, Nevada, Iowa, Sept. 19 and 20, for a great time with classmates and friends. The honor classes are 1933, '38, '43, '48, '53, '58, '63, '68, '73, '78 and '83. For more information, go to www.opainiowa.com.
Sunnydale Adventist Academy Alumni Weekend will be held Oct. 2–5 in Centralia, Mo. Honor classes are: 1948, '53, '58, '63, '68, '78, '83, '88 and '98. Activities start with the Silver Showcase, Thurs. evening, Oct. 2. For additional information, call 573-682-2164 or visit website www.sunnydale.org.
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.
Health Summit West–English, 2008, Loma Linda University: The North American Division, Pacific Union and Loma Linda School of Health announce the 4th health certification training program, Oct. 17–28. "Tell the World Christ Brings Health and Wholeness" will present featured speakers Jose Rojas and Hyveth Williams, pastors. Six "train-the-trainer" seminars will be conducted. For more information, go to www.nadhealthsummit.com.
Corrections
Traci Jackson, author of "Historical Message of Hope" in the July 2008 issue, was inadvertently identified as Traci Jacobs. Michael Horton, pastor of the Hyde Park Church, was incorrectly identified as a local church elder in the article, "Conference leaders discuss strategic stewardship plans." We regret these errors.
