Andrews University
McElmurry Ethics and Society Lectureship to be held Oct. 11–13 in Garber Auditorium of Chan Shun Hall. The topic is Prison: An Expensive Way to Make Bad People Worse? or "A Pathway to a New Life." John Thompson, executive director of Kairos Prison Ministry International, will be the keynote speaker. Various local prison ministries will be highlighted. Lectureship is free; no registration required. For further information, call 269-471-3214.
Questions on Doctrine 50th Anniversary Conference: No other book has aroused so much controversy in the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church as Seventh-day Adventists Answer Questions on Doctrine. On Oct. 24–27, 50 years after its publication, scholars, church leaders, and pastors across the theological spectrum of Adventism, along with guest scholars from the evangelical world, who have given careful study to its theology and Adventist history of the past half-century, will convene at Andrews University Theological Seminary for an engaging, reflective, scholarly dialogue. For more information about the conference—schedule, presenters, and registration—visit www.qod.andrews.edu.
Illinois
Hinsdale Seventh-day Adventist Church Celebrates 100 Years: The Hinsdale Church will hold a Centennial Celebration the weekend of Oct. 26–28. Church leaders are currently gathering historical information about the church and photos of activities throughout the years for display at the celebration and publication in a centennial booklet. If you have photos, clippings, newsletters, correspondence, or other items, please send them to Dorothy Deer, Communication Ministry Director, Hinsdale Seventh-day Adventist Church, 201 North Oak St., Hinsdale, IL 60521. For more information, contact her at 630-293-4920, or e-mail d.deer@comcast.net. Please send photos on a disc.
Indiana
The South Bend Seventh-day Adventist Church will host its third Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) beginning on Thurs., Oct. 4. To register or for more information, please call the church office at 574-234-3044 between 9:00 a.m. and noon, Mon.–Fri. The church is located at 1936 E. Altgeld in South Bend.
Indiana Academy (IA) Alumni Association welcomes all graduates/attendees to the IA campus for Alumni Homecoming, Oct. 12–13. Honor classes are 1957, '67, '82, and '97. In addition, the classes of 1977 and '87 will be recognized. Special recognition will be given to the golden-age classes of 1929-1956. For more information, contact Jimmy Arnett, alumni president, at 219-629-1177, or e-mail jimmyArnett@vfc.com. Or you may contact Bill Hicks, IA development director, at 317-984-3575, ext. 228, or e-mail bhicks@isda.org. As part of the weekend activities, the 17th annual Alumni Golf Classic and Auction will be held Fri., Oct. 12. For information regarding the golf/auction event, contact Lawrence Johnson at 765-649-7256, or e-mail ljohnson@mustinbuilders.com.
Lake Union
Offerings:
Oct 6 Local Church Budget
Oct 13 Voice of Prophecy
Oct 20 Local Church Budget
Oct 27 Local Conference Advance
Special Days:
Oct 6 Children’s Sabbath
Oct 7–13 Health Education Week (Vibrant Life)
Oct 20 Spirit of Prophecy Sabbath
Oct 27 Pathfinder Sabbath
Michigan
The Michigan Boarding Academies Alumni Association invites all alumni from Adelphian, Cedar Lake, Grand Ledge, and Great Lakes Adventist Academies to Alumni Weekend Oct. 12–13 on the campus of Great Lakes Adventist Academy. This year's theme is "Road to Success: Motivated by a Mission." This year's honor classes are 1957, '67, '77, '82, '87, and '97. Come join us for a memorable weekend. For more information, visit www.glaa.net, or call the Alumni office at 989-427-5181.
Andrews Academy Homecoming: Andrews Academy will be holding its alumni Homecoming weekend on Oct. 19–21. 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. Honor classes are 1938, '43, '48, '53, '58, '63, '68, '73, '78, '83, '88, '93, '98, and 2003. For more details, contact the Academy Alumni office at 269-471-6140, or e-mail acadalum@andrews.edu.
A Michigan Singles Retreat will be held at beautiful Camp AuSable (Grayling, Mich.) Oct. 25–28. Mark your calendar and join fellow singles (18 and older) for a relaxing retreat. Pastor Jim Micheff and staff have planned a Christ-centered, uplifting program. Come and meet new friends, or renew previous acquaintances, but most of all fellowship with us while enjoying Northern Michigan! Registration forms will be available mid-Sept. at www.misda.org. For more information and prices, contact Lyn White at the Michigan Conference at 517-316-1570, or e-mail lwhite@misda.org.
