Andrews University

A.U. Alumni—New Job Placement Website Available! Looking for a job or in the position to hire Andrews alumni? Andrews' new job placement website is for you. To post or search for full time, part time, seasonal employment, and internship possibilities, go to www.collegecentral.com/andrews. Choose the alumni icon if searching for a job, or the employer icon if interested in posting a job. We are excited about this new service and the possibilities it offers our current students and alumni alike. Your participation, especially as employers, is greatly appreciated in making this service a success.

Indiana

Leadership Retreat for all local church leaders in Indiana is Sept. 14–15 at Timber Ridge Camp. Learn how to use prayer to strengthen your church's spiritual growth and evangelism effectiveness in the local community. This will be accomplished by practicing prayer as well as learning about it. For registration information, contact Sheri DeWitt at the Indiana Conference office at 317-844-6201.

Women's Ministries Fall Weekend Retreat is Sept. 21–23 at the Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park. Guest speaker will be Carla Baker, women's ministries director for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America. For registration information, contact Julie Loucks at the Indiana Conference office at 317-844-6201; or Shari Blackburn, Indiana Conference women's ministries director, at 260-450-2534.

The 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 by e-mail at jimmyarnett@vfc.com. Or you may contact Bill Hicks, IA development director, at 317-984-3575, ext. 228, or by e-mail at 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 by e-mail at ljohnson@mustinbuilders.com.

Lake Region

The Adventist Disaster Response Training Course entitled "Donation Operation" will be offered Sept. 7–9 at the St. Paul Sharon Church. Upon completion of the course, attendees will receive a certificate. The church location is 80 Leech St., St. Paul, Minn. For more information about the course, contact Ralph Shelton, Lake Region Conference ACS director, by phone at 773-331-0911, or e-mail rshel412@aol.com.

The Capitol City Church will celebrate 100 years of operation with a Grand-Gala-Centennial-Homecoming-Celebration-Banquet in the city of Indianapolis on Sun., Oct. 21, at 4:00 p.m. All members of our constituent and regional churches are invited. The venue for this historical event will be the illustrious Oakhill Mansion in Carmel. The theme for our centennial celebration is: "Remembering One Hundred Years, Celebrating the Present, Embracing the Future—With Jesus as our Guide." For more information and reservations, contact: Leon Bryant, pastor, at 317-714-2957; Clayton Loney, chairman, at 317-946-4668; Ann Ross, asst. chair, at 317-545-0942; George Austin, asst. chair, at 317-255-1155; or Sylvia Wilson, church secretary, at 317-251-1053. During the year, all former pastors and former members are invited to join us for monthly High Sabbath Celebration days, as well as for the banquet event. We look forward to seeing you there.

Lake Union

Offerings:

Sept. 1 Local Church Budget

Sept. 8 Fall Mission Appeal

Sept. 15 Local Church Budget

Sept. 22 Local Conference Advance

Sept. 29 Union Conference Designated

Thirteenth Sabbath:

Sept. 29 West-Central Africa Division

Special Days:

Sept. 1 Men’s Day of Prayer

Sept. 2–8 Nurture Periodicals (Adventist Review, Insight, Guide, Primary Treasure, Little Friend)

Sept. 9–15 Family Togetherness Week

Sept. 16–22 Hispanic Heritage Week

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." 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.

North American Division

Maranatha Volunteers International's 2007 Convention will be held Sept. 21–22 at the Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualatin, Ore. (a suburb of Portland). All are invited to attend this inspirational weekend. Featured speakers will come from India, Mozambique, Ecuador, and Chile. Come and see how God is moving in different parts of the world and how you can be involved. For more information, contact Maranatha Volunteers International at 916-920-1900, or visit website www.maranatha.org.

The Greater Boston Academy Alumni Association will hold its annual reunion on Sept. 28–29 at the academy located at 108 Pond St., Stoneham, Mass. Honor classes are those ending in 2 or 7. Guest speaker will be former teacher Matt Lombard. Special feature: Laurie Redmer choir reunion. For further information, contact Alumni president Arthur Barnaby at 951-359-4344, or e-mail afbarnaby@juno.com. See also the Alumni website at gba.myfamily.com.

Sunnydale Adventist Academy Alumni Weekend will be Oct. 4–7. Honor classes are: 1947, '52, '57, '62, '67, '72, '77, '82, '87, '92, '97, and 2002. Activities start with the Silver Showcase Banquet on Thurs. evening, Oct. 4. For additional information, call 573-682-2164, e-mail alumni@sunnydale.org, or visit www.sunnydale.org.

Oak Park Academy Alumni Meeting will be held at Gates Hall in Nevada, Iowa, on Oct. 5–6. Honor classes: 1937, '42, '47, '52, '57, '62, '67, '72, '77, and '82. For more information, go to www.opainiowa.com. If you have questions, contact Shari McNeilus at 800-770-5638, or e-mail shari@sominn.com.

Dakota Adventist Academy Alumni (Bismarck, N.D.): Come and reminisce with old school friends from DAA/PVA/SRA at the alumni gathering Oct. 5–7. Honor classes are 2003, 1998, '88, '83, '78, '68, '58, '53, and '48. If you have questions, contact Robin Weisz, Alumni president, at 701-962-3799, or e-mail rweisz@state.nd.us.

College View Academy Alumni Weekend is Oct. 12–14. Honor classes: 1947, '57, '67, '77, '82, '87, and '97. Special feature Saturday, Oct. 13, 11:00 a.m.: Byard Parks, class of 1987. All former students welcome. Come enjoy a great weekend. More information at www.sdasl.org.

Pine Tree Academy (Freeport, Maine) 2007 Alumni Weekend will be Oct. 26–27. Honor classes: 1977, '82, '87, '92, '97, and 2002. For more details, visit the alumni section of www.pinetreeacademy.org.