Andrews University

Music and Worship Conference: Spring of 2005 will mark the second annual Music and Worship Conference sponsored by the department of music and Center for Youth Evangelism. Hosted on the University campus, this conference is a training event for professional and volunteer church musicians, pastors, and lay leaders. Participants will have access to a variety of seminars, workshops, and concerts. The conference will take place Apr. 14–16, and is available for academic credit. For more information, call (800) 968-8428, or visit website:

www.musicconference.andrews.edu.

Indiana

Romance at the Ridge: Take a weekend to rediscover the love that brought you together! It will happen Feb. 11–13 at Timber Ridge Camp with guest speakers Daniel and Tirsa Gonzalez, certified family life educators. The charge per married couple includes meals, lodging, and materials. To register, call Ron or Collene Kelly in the family ministries department at (317) 984-4376.

A Pathfinder Winter Campout will be held at Timber Ridge Camp Feb. 11–13. The guest speaker will be Mike Stephenson, youth director from Ohio. For registration information, contact Trish Thompson in the youth department at (317) 844-6201.

The Indiana Youth Rally with guest speaker Dave Ferguson, chaplain at Blue Mountain Academy, will be held Feb. 18–19 for youth in grades seven and up. The 7:30 Friday evening program will be held at Indiana Academy in Cicero, and all the Sabbath activities (starting at 10:00 a.m.) will be held at Indianapolis Junior Academy, East 62nd St., Indianapolis. Free lunch on Sabbath!

Parenting in the 21st Century: Donna Habenicht will present a seminar on parenting challenges of the 21st century, children's temperaments, causes of behavior, parenting styles, basic discipline, managing TV, and "Trade Secrets for Parents," at the Anderson Church, Feb. 18–20. She will also have a session entitled, "Love Them First: How to build a saving relationship with each child in your church, the lovely and the unlovable." Donna Habenicht has written several excellent books on parenting. For more information about the seminar, call Clinton Meharry at (765) 642-6007, or e-mail him at: cmeharry@indianaadventist.org.

Men's Retreat: Deepen your walk with God and strengthen your friendships at the Indiana Men's Retreat Feb. 25–27 at Timber Ridge Camp. For more information, contact Ron Kelly, family ministries director, at (317) 984-4376.

Conference Bible Achievement will be held Mar. 5 at Indiana Academy in Cicero. It will begin at 5:00 p.m. Participants need to be there by 4:00 p.m. for orientation.

Teen Caving Event: Join a weekend exploring the underground wonders near Timber Ridge Camp, and enjoy worship, praise, and the spoken word with Charlie Thompson, youth director. It's happening Mar. 11–13. There is a charge per teen. Teens need to come with an adult sponsor (sponsors can enjoy the weekend free!). For more information, contact the youth department at (317) 844-6201. Watch for a brochure in your local church.

Lake Union

Feb. 5 Local church budget

Feb. 12 Adventist Television Ministries

Feb.19 Local church budget

Feb. 26 Local conference advance

Special days:

Feb. 5–26 Black History Month

Feb. 6–12 Christian Home and Marriage Week

Feb. 19 Health Ministries Sabbath

Vengan al retiro "ENCUENTRO": Invitamos a los jóvenes hispanos de nuestra Unión a "ENCUENTRO," un retiro para solteros que se llevará a cabo del 4–6 de marzo de 2005, en GRACE ADVENTURES, un lindo campamento en Mears, Michigan. Este evento es auspiciado por la Unión del Lago. El costo para el fin de semana es de $75.00 por persona si se matricula antes del 14 de febrero, o $85.00 si lo hace después de esa fecha. Esto incluirá hospedaje, comidas y una camiseta. Haga su reservación con tiempo ya que el espacio es limitado. Para más información llame a la oficina del pastor Mercado, al teléfono (269) 473-8200.

Florida's 14th Annual Lake Union Academies Alumni Reunion will be held Mar. 5 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Forest Lake Academy. Alumni and friends of all Lake Union academies are invited to attend. Bring your own picnic lunch to be eaten in the cafeteria. Dessert and drink provided. For more information, contact the alumni directors at the Lake Union academies.

Plan now to attend the Carolina Chapter of Lake Union Academies alumni get-together! On Sabbath, Mar. 19, beginning at 4:00 p.m., all graduates, attendees, faculty, and friends from all Lake Union academies are invited to gather at the Hendersonville (N.C.) Church Family Life Center. Representatives from the Lake Union schools will be on hand to give updates. After a short vespers there will be a sandwich/salad and dessert potluck supper with fellowship and lots of memories. Drink and table service will be provided. For more information, call Sandra Hoover at (828) 697-5649, or e-mail: schjrh@copper.net.

North American Division

La Sierra University invites all alumni and friends to Homecoming, Feb. 25–28. Honor classes include: 1925, '35, '45, '55, '65, '75, '80, '51+ and '61+. La Sierra University Sabbath church service with Gary McCary '75, Sat. night class reunions, and Sun. night Homecoming banquet. For more details, contact the alumni office at (951) 785-2LSU (2578).

The Quiet Hour invites you to be part of a team that will conduct a two-week reaping series in El Salvador, Mar. 11–26. We urgently need medical personnel (doctors, nurses, optometrists, and others) as well as speakers and support team members. For more information, call Charlene West at (800) 900-9021, x111.