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Gladstone Camp Meeting Celebrates In-Person Despite Challenges
Guest Author
July 28, 2022

For those working during this year’s camp meetings, this year’s theme, living in the power and presence of the Holy Spirit, meant learning to trust Him with all the unknowns and things that might go wrong.

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First Aid at Camp Meeting
Guest Author
July 15, 2022

Safe, healthy camp meeting goers are always what we strive for, so we talked to Pastor Tim Mayne who will be helping to lead the Gladstone Camp Meeting first aid team this year on what visitors should expect, plan for, and keep in mind.

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Stevenson Church Steps Up to Fill Needs
Guest Author
July 15, 2022

The Stevenson congregation has stepped up to fill a recently discovered a need in their community. – Connecting low income community members with furniture and appliances.

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Oromo Church Celebrates Baptisms
Guest Author
July 15, 2022

Recently, Pastor Gemedi Geleto sent us the following report after a wonderful baptismal service was celebrated at Oromo Adventist Church of Portland.

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New Coordinator to Lead Prayer Ministries
Jonathan Russell
July 8, 2022

In January, Pastor Andre Scalfani joined the Oregon Conference office as a trust officer in our Planned Giving and Trust Services department. Now, he's adding prayer ministries coordinator to his responsibilities.

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Executive Committee Votes New Vice President Position
Jonathan Russell
June 10, 2022

For over three years, the Conference administrative team has focused on strategic efficiency for missional effectiveness, applying resources in the best ways to maximize impact. The creation of this VP position will be impactful and has been implemented as a budget-neutral action by reallocating a pre-existing unused department budget to focus on the important work of church revitalization.

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Women's Ministries Announces New Director
Jonathan Russell
June 3, 2022

Oregon Conference is excited to announce that LuDell Parrett is taking on the role of women’s ministries director, beginning in August. She will carry this role in addition to her role as risk management director.

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Voting Opens June 5 for Northwest Reflections Photo Contest
Communication
June 2, 2022

The submission window for the 2022 Oregon Conference Northwest Reflections Photo Contest closed this week, and we were stunned to find that so many of you had contributed so many photos––449 in total, from nearly 50 talented photographers! Now it's time to vote!

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Adventurers Gather for Family Fun Day Event
Guest Author
June 2, 2022

On May 22, more than 300 people, including 130 Adventurers, their parents and volunteers gathered at the Gladstone camp grounds for the annual Adventurer Family Fun Day.

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PAA Senior Christian Lambert Wins Best High School Film Award
Guest Author
June 2, 2022

Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) senior, Christian Lambert, has won the first place 2022 Sonny Award for Best High School Short Film at the 20th annual Sonscreen Film Festival held April 7-9 at the Loma Linda University Church, Loma Linda, Calif.