Andrews University

2006 Workshop on Natural Remedies and Hydrotherapy: Andrews University Seminary offers this popular workshop from Aug. 6–11. For information and pre-registration, call Fran McMullen at (269) 471-3541; or e-mail: fran@andrews.edu.

Historic Adventist Village

From Jan.–Apr. the Village is open only on Sabbaths from 2:00–4:00 p.m. and for specially scheduled group tours during the week. From Jan.–Mar. only the Dr. John Harvey Kellogg Discovery Center and the James and Ellen White Home are open for tours. To schedule a group tour, call (269) 965-3000; or e-mail: adventistvillage@tds.net. A donation of $5/person helps keep the Village open.

Illinois

Du Quoin Church would like to invite former members and pastors to the re-dedication of their church on Jan. 7. This event will be an all-day affair starting with a special church service in the morning and ending with a musical program in the afternoon following the fellowship dinner. Come and see the new improvements to the church as well. The church address is 517 S. Jefferson Ave., Du Quoin. For more information, contact Iris Montgomery at (618) 542-3518.

Indiana

Chapel West Church invites you to a parenting seminar, "Living with Teenagers—Keeping Your Sanity and Their Respect," by Donna Habenicht, Ed.D., on Jan. 13 from 6:30–8:30 p.m., and Jan. 14 from 1:30–5:30 p.m. This is a seminar which will be of interest to parents of all ages because of what parents of younger children can do NOW to prevent adolescent rebellion and other unpleasant things during the teen years. FREE SEMINAR, pre-registration requested. To register, call (317) 856-7449 or (317) 839-9544.

Winter Ski Fest for youth in grades 7–12 who like to ski, board, meet with old friends and make new ones! It all happens Jan. 26–29 at Timber Ridge Camp. If skiing isn't your thing, just come for the weekend and enjoy great music, preaching, fellowship, and an opportunity to know our Best Friend, Jesus, even better! For an application, call the Indiana Conference youth ministries department at (317) 844-6201.

Romance at the Ridge: Christmas may be over, but are you still looking for a gift to bless your family? Something that will last beyond the under-the-tree moment? Give your marriage a winter weekend away at beautiful Timber Ridge Camp, Feb. 10–12. Call Collene Kelly at (317) 984-4376 for further information regarding this marriage-renewal weekend sponsored by the Indiana Conference family ministries department.

Indiana Youth Rally '06 is an event you won't want to miss! The date for the Youth Rally is Feb. 17–18. You are invited to bring your talents to share! To participate in the talent program, you must submit a video or DVD of yourself performing a song, sign, poem, or testimony that uplifts the name of Jesus. Mail your "audition" to: Indiana Conference Youth Ministries Department, P.O. Box 1950, Carmel, IN 46082-1950. The deadline for submitting auditions is Jan. 31.

Teen Caving Event: What is cool and inviting on a hot summer day, yet warm and mysterious during the cold winter months? Why, a cave of course! Join us Mar. 10–12 for a weekend of worship, praise, friends, and plenty of caving at Timber Ridge Camp. To register, contact the Indiana Conference youth ministries department at (317) 844-6201.

Lake Union

Offerings:

Jan 7 Local church budget

Jan 14 Local conference advance

Jan 21 Local church budget

Jan 28 Religious Liberty

Special Days:

Jan 7 Day of Prayer

Jan 21–28 Religious Liberty Week

North American Division

Oregon Conference Family Ministries: Go to LoveTakesTime.com or HopeForTheFamily.com for free marriage, family, parenting, and single's resources. Also, we now have "Marriage Matters" resources by Harvey and Kathy Corwin. For more information, call toll-free (800) 337-8225.

Are you an alumni of Highland Academy, Portland, Tenn.? Plan now to attend the 2006 Alumni Weekend from Fri., Mar. 31, to Sun., Apr. 2. The theme is "Working While We Wait." Honor classes include 1946, '51, '56, '61, '66, '71, '76, '81, '86, '91, '96, and 2001. The fifth annual golf outing will be held Fri. morning, Mar. 31. Vespers begins at 7:30 p.m. on Fri. in the Highland Church. The class of '56 and other honor classes will be featured during vespers. Members of the honor classes who sang in trios, quartets, or duets, are invited to participate in the vespers program by contacting Edwin Shafer at eshafer@mindspring.com. For more information, check the Highland Academy website at www.highland-academy.com or the Highland Alumni Association website at www.highland-alumni.com. The second annual Highland Alumni Huff and Puff 5K walk will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Sun., Apr. 2. The academy and the Alumni Association are working together to develop an up-to-date mailing list. Please e-mail your name, current address, phone number, and year of graduation to Salli Jenks at salli@sljenks.com.

Union College Homecoming Weekend: Alumni, friends, and former faculty are invited to Celebrating a Century of Service—Golden Cords 1906–2006, Apr. 6–9. All Union College alumni who had a golden cord hung in their honor are invited to this special celebration. Special honor classes: 1936, '46, '51, '56, '66, '76, '81, '86, and '96. For more information, contact the alumni office at (402) 486-2503; 3800 South 48th St., Lincoln, NE 68506; or e-mail alumni@ucollege.edu.

Madison (Tenn.) Academy will host its annual alumni weekend Apr. 21–23. Please plan to attend! If you were a student or teacher at Madison Academy and have not received a newsletter this year, then the alumni officers don't have your address. Visit our website and update yourself: www.madisonacademyalumni.com. If you are not listed, or cannot update yourself using the Web, call the alumni president, Lynn Grundset Reynolds, at (615) 851-0044.