Andrews University

New post-college young adult fellowship and Sabbath school offered: Supported by Campus Ministries, Encounter is a young adult-led ministry meeting in Forsythe Honors House on campus from 9:30–11:00 a.m. each Sabbath. For directions or more general information, contact the Religious Education office at (269) 471-8618 or e-mail: reled@andrews.edu. You may also contact faculty sponsors, Jerry and Jane Thayer at: (269) 471-6703 or thayerja@andrews.edu for Jane; (269) 471-6214 or thayerj@andrews.edu for Jerome.

Workshop: The Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary offers this popular workshop from May 1–6. For information and pre-registration, call Fran McMullen at (269) 471-3541, or e-mail fran@andrews.edu.

Illinois

Ron and Nancy Rockey will present a weekend seminar entitled "Belonging: The Need to Attach to Another, and the Ways We Do It" at the Tinley Park Convention Center, Mar. 12–13, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. both days. This seminar is sponsored by the West Park Seventh-day Adventist Church. Registration fee includes seminar and lunch for both days. Group discounts are available. Seating is limited. To register, call (888) 940-0062. For additional information about the seminar, call (708) 514-5723.

Broadview Academy cordially invites all alumni and friends to Homecoming, May 12–14. Honor classes include: 1935, '45, '55, '65, '75, '80, '85, and '95. Special events include: a campus beautification project on the 12th; traditional trip to Chicago on the 13th; vespers service by the class of '95; Sabbath school by the class of '80, worship service by the class of '55 (featured speaker is Art Davis, '61), fellowship luncheon, class photos, afternoon musical program directed by Jim Hanson and Marilyn Jorgensen, evening class reunions, and basketball game—students vs. staff. For more information or accommodations, call (630) 232-7441. Additional information is available online at www.broadviewacademy.org.

Indiana

An American History/Religious Liberty tour is being organized by the Anderson (Ind.) Church for Sept. 25–Oct. 2. If there are individuals who would like to join this spiritually-enriching trip, you may contact Jesse Landess at (765) 759-9937, or Clinton Meharry at (765) 642-6007 or e-mail: cmeharry@indianaadventist.org. For more information about the tour, visit website www.indianadventist.org then click on events and follow the links. Get your reservation in early! Capacity is 35 min./44 max.

Lake Union

Mar. 5 Local church budget

Mar. 12 Adventist World Radio

Mar. 19 Local church budget

Mar. 26 Local conference advance

Mar. 26 Inter-American Division

Special days:

Mar. 5 Women’s Day of Prayer

Mar. 6–12 Adventist Youth Week of Prayer

Mar. 19 Disabilities Awareness 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) 473-8249.

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 Family Life Center of the Hendersonville (N.C.) Church. Representatives from the Lake Union academies will be present 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.

Michigan

Battle Creek Academy Alumni Weekend: We would like to invite you to join us Apr. 29–30. Honor classes are: 1935, '45, '55, '65, '75, '80, '85, and '95. Our special guest speaker on Sabbath, Apr. 30, will be Admiral Darold Bigger, while our Sabbath evening vespers will be presented by vocalist Dan Grentz ('94). Details about this event, speaker and participants' biographies may be found under the Alumni link on the academy's website: www.battlecreekacademy.com. For further information, you may call: (269) 965-1278, or e-mail: BCAAlumni@aol.com.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Academy Alumni Weekend will be held Apr. 15–16. The theme for this year's weekend is "Coming Again." The speakers will be former teachers—Oliver Archer, Friday evening; and Cherry Habenicht, Sabbath morning church. Come back to Wisconsin Academy and enjoy fellowship and fun with former classmates. The honored classes this year are: 1935, '45, '55, '65, '75, '80, '85, and '95. If you would like more information about the weekend or to reserve a room, contact Marcia Sigler at (920) 623-3330 ext. 12, or e-mail her at library@wisacad.org.

The First Annual Wisconsin Academy (WA) Golf Classic will be held Apr. 17 at the Kestrel Ridge Golf Course in Columbus. There is a per player fee which includes 18 holes with golf cart, two meals, a golf shirt, and a goody bag. All money raised will go toward the WA Worthy Student Fund. If you have questions or are interested in being a sponsor, contact Michelle Shufelt at (920) 623-3300 ext. 18, or e-mail: development@wisacad.org. Bring your clubs and come join us for an exciting weekend at the academy! Check out our website for more information: www.wisacadalumni.org.

North American Division

Valley Grande Academy will be holding its annual Alumni Weekend, Mar. 25–26. As always, all former graduates, students, faculty, and friends are invited to attend. Registration will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Fri., Mar. 25. Honor classes are all years ending in 0 or 5. For information, contact Calvin Bickell at cbickell@excite.com; call (956) 968-0573 ext. 110; or write Valley Grande Academy, 1000 S. Bridge St., Weslaco, TX 78596. See you there!

Walker Memorial Academy in Avon Park, Fla., will be hosting its annual Alumni Weekend, Apr. 1–3. The featured guest speaker will be alumnus Rey Descalso. An International Jamboree Festival is planned for Sun., Apr. 3. For more information, call (863) 453-3131, or visit website www.wmja.org.

Southwestern Adventist University Alumni Relations Office presents Homecoming Weekend, Apr. 7–10. The banquet theme is "Southwestern Fiesta!" Come back home to Keene for a weekend of fun and fellowship! Make your reservations now by contacting Bev Mendenhall, Alumni Relations director, at (817) 202-6232 or e-mail: bevm@swau.edu. Visit website www.swau.edu for more details.

Union College Homecoming Weekend: All alumni, friends, and former faculty are invited to come "Relive the Spirit of Union," Apr. 7–10. Honor classes are: 1945, '55, '65, '75, '80, '85, and '95. For reservations or more information, contact the Union College Alumni Office at 3800 South 48th St., Lincoln, NE 68506; phone: (402) 486-2503; or e-mail: alumni@ucollege.edu.

Upper Columbia Academy Class of '55: We may not have your current address or phone number, or you may have information regarding other classmates that we need. Our 50th reunion will be Apr. 29–May 1, so please contact one of the following immediately: David Wickward at (208) 459-3085 or e-mail: DWickward@msn.com; or Jack Pester at (360) 896-1241 or e-mail: jgpester@comcast.net.

The Rusk, Texas, school and church are planning a reunion of all former students, teachers, and pastors, May 20–21. For information, contact sclark@txsda.org.

Association of Adventist Women: Make your reservations soon for the 23rd Annual Conference of the Association of Adventist Women to be held June 26–29 in Adam's Mark Hotel, St. Louis, Mo. The theme of the conference will be "Love Enables Unity in Diversity: Include Me Please." The Woman-of-the-Year Banquet will be held on June 28 and the Prayer Breakfast on June 29. Early registration and reservations for the hotel are especially important. For more information and to register, go to the AAW website: www.aaw.cc.

Spokane Junior Academy Class of 1957: Anticipating a 50-year class reunion at SJA Homecoming in 2007, I would like to get in touch with the students who moved through the grades at SJA with us, whether they graduated with us in 1957 or not. If you have contact information for any of our classmates, please get it to Nadine Platner Dower by e-mail: dickandnadine@comcast.net; phone: (360) 828-7146; or write: 13000 NW 47th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98685.