Andrews University

(Long Version) Paying for College 2005-2006: Andrews University will be at the following academies at the dates and times listed below to present "Paying for College" seminars. This first set of seminars will involve beginning the process of collecting paperwork needed for filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) forms in preparation for attending college in Fall 2006. A second set of seminars will take place at these same schools in Jan. and Feb. to help people fill out the FAFSA forms. Parents and academy/high school seniors from any secondary school are invited to attend regardless of which colleges they are planning to apply to since all colleges and universities use the same FAFSA forms. Representatives from both the Student Financial Services and Enrollment Management offices at Andrews University will be at each seminar.

Andrews Academy: Wed., Nov. 9, 7:00 p.m.

Battle Creek Academy: Tues., Nov. 15, 7:00 p.m.

Broadview Academy: Sun., Nov. 20, 1:00 p.m.*

Chicago Academy: Wed., Nov. 9, 3:00 p.m.*

Grand Rapids Adventist Academy: Tues., Nov. 8, 6:00 p.m.

Great Lakes Adventist Academy: Sat., Nov. 19, 6:00 p.m.

Hinsdale Adventist Academy: Thurs., Nov. 17, 7:00 p.m.*

Indiana Academy: Sun., Nov. 20, 1:00 p.m.

Peterson-Warren Academy: Thurs., Nov. 17, 6:00 p.m.

Wisconsin Academy: Sat., Nov. 5, 6:00 p.m.*

* Central times

(Short Version) Paying for College 2005-2006: Seminars to begin the process of gathering information to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) will be held by Andrews University at the following locations. A second set of seminars will take place in Jan. and Feb. to help fill out the forms. Those dates and times will be in future editions of the Lake Union Herald. Both parents and their academy/high school seniors are encouraged to attend regardless of which colleges they are considering applying to for the fall of 2006.

Andrews Academy: Wed., Nov. 9, 7:00 p.m.

Battle Creek Academy: Tues., Nov. 15, 7:00 p.m.

Broadview Academy: Sun., Nov. 20, 1:00 p.m.*

Chicago Academy: Wed., Nov. 9, 3:00 p.m.*

Grand Rapids Adventist Academy: Tues., Nov. 8, 6:00 p.m.

Great Lakes Adventist Academy: Sat., Nov. 19, 6:00 p.m.

Hinsdale Adventist Academy: Thurs., Nov. 17, 7:00 p.m.*

Indiana Academy: Sun., Nov. 20, 1:00 p.m.

Peterson-Warren Academy: Thurs., Nov. 17, 6:00 p.m.

Wisconsin Academy: Sat., Nov. 5, 6:00 p.m.*

*Central times

Historic Adventist Village

Dec. 10 and 11, 4:00–7:00 p.m.: Victorian Christmas—carols, choirs, Village lantern tours, Food Bank offering, Chet Damron as the Story Teller. For more information on this event, contact Stanley Cottrell, Village director, at (269) 965-3000; or visit website: www.adventistheritage.org.

From Nov.–Apr. the Village is open only on Sabbaths from 2:00–4:00 p.m. and for specially scheduled group tours during the week. To schedule a group tour, call (269) 965-3000; or e-mail: adventistvillage@tds.net.

Indiana

Disaster Response Training: The Indiana Conference community services department invites all community service leaders and disaster response volunteers within the Lake Union to come and enjoy a weekend full of blessings, Nov. 4–6, at Timber Ridge Camp, Ind. Sung Kwon, NAD executive director for community services, will speak on the subject, "Community Services and Disaster Response: Making an Impact in the 21st Century." There is a cost for the weekend, which includes all meals and lodging. For more information, call Julie Loucks at (317) 844-6201; or e-mail: communityservices@indianaadventist.org.

Tri-Town Christmas Program: Enjoy the beautiful music of the season with an adult mass choir, the Indiana Academy Keynotes, band, and bell choir on Fri., Dec. 2, 7:00 p.m., at the annual community musical program held at the Cicero Adventist Church, 2445 State Road 19 North, Cicero, Ind.

Journey to Bethlehem: Come experience a bustling Judean village. Meet Herod the Great, and search with the shepherds and wisemen for the real meaning of Christmas. Enjoy live animals, a narrated tour, and more than 100 costumed cast members. Event times: Dec. 3, 6:00–9:00 p.m.; Dec. 4, 5:00–8:00 p.m., at the Cicero Adventist Church, 2445 State Road 19 North. For more information, call (317) 984-4860; or visit website: www.sdachurch.com.

Lake Union

Offerings:

Nov. 5 Local church budget

Nov. 12 Annual Sacrifice

Nov. 19 Local church budget

Nov. 26 Local conference advance

Special days:

Nov. 5–26 Native Heritage Month

Nov. 5 Stewardship Sabbath

Nov. 6–12 Week of Prayer

Nov. 19 Human Relations Sabbath

Nov. 26 Welcome Home Sabbath

North American Division

International Website for Adventist Nurses: Adventist Nursing Connection (ANC) is the name of the new website designed specifically to link the world-wide community of Adventist nurses. Visitors will find a variety of information plus a discussion forum. The focus is on attracting men and women to the nursing profession and supporting and encouraging those who are in practice. This virtual community should prove especially welcome to those nurses who practice in isolated areas of the world. ANC needs your assistance in reaching all Adventist nurses with the news of this new virtual community so it grows into a beneficial service world-wide. Website address: www.adventistnursingconnection.org.