ADVENTIST HEALTH PORTLAND – 1st Friday 

May 2 starting with dinner @ 6pm, program at 7:15 pm • AHP Lower-level Amphitheaters

This month's guest speaker is Charlie Galindo, featuring music by Echo Worship.

A lifelong Oregonian, Charlie has built his life on the foundations of family and faith. But his journey hasn't been without challenges. When he was just a baby, doctors told his parents he wouldn't live past his first birthday. Now, years later, Charlie stands as a living testament to the power of purpose, resilience, and divine timing. Join us for an unforgettable evening as Charlie opens his heart and takes us on a journey filled with hope, courage, and unwavering faith. It's a story you won't want to miss!

Remember that dinner registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and please let us know how many guests you will be bringing with you. Soup and salad will be served from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. 

Join us for this FREE event and invite your friends and family members. Register for dinner by Wednesday, April 30. Learn more and/or register for dinner at adventisthealthfirstfriday.com

PAA’s ANNUAL ALUMNI REUNION

May 2-3, 2025 • PAA Campus

All current and former PAA students, staff and friends are enthusiastically invited to come together. This year’s honor classes are: ‘45, ’50 (75-year), ‘55, ‘65, ‘75 (50-year), ‘85, ‘95, ‘00 (25-year), ‘05, ‘15, ‘20 (5-year).

The weekend’s activities include:
Friday, May 2, 6 pm – Golden Agers & Friends Dinner, Library – Welcoming alumni from the ’50s, ‘60s and ’70s – For details, contact: Bob Winter ’53 at (503) 784-2614
Sabbath, May 3, 10 am, Registration Opens; 10:30 am, Worship Service, including Roll Call, PAA Gym – Speaker: Dr Terry Johnsson '85
Sabbath Lunch – Following the worship service in the Cafe/Gym for PAA Alumni & Friends (Lunch is free; donations appreciated)
Sabbath, May 3, 2 pm – Class Reunion Meetings – classrooms and as planned

Check for updates: Alumni Reunion information on the PAA Alumni webpage at https://paasda.org/alumni
Our Special guest for the worship service is, Dr Terry Johnsson.  An alumnus from the class of 1985. Upon leaving PAA, Terry joined the Air Force and served as White House honor guard under three presidents. Terry now serves (and for the past 11 years) as the VP for Mission Integration at Adventist Health (Pacific Northwest Region).

SUNNYSIDE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS 

May 4 at 4:00 pm • Sunnyside Adventist Church, 10501 SE Market Street, Portland 

Sunnyside Symphony Orchestra will be in concert presenting “The Planets” here at Sunnyside Church. The pre-concert talk with the director, Jonathan DeBruyn, will begin at 3:00 pm. Included in their repertoire is Mendelssohn’s Athalia Overture, Barber—Violin Concerto with Anthea Kreston as the violin soloist, Holst—The Planets. Don’t miss this amazing concert!

OREGON ADVENTIST MEN’S CHORUS ANNUAL CONCERT 

Sabbath, May 17, at 3:30 pm or 7:00 pm • Sunnyside Adventist Church, 10501 SE Market Street, Portland 

The two identical concerts are free and open to the public. The “Praise the Name of the Lord” theme counts more than 50 names for God in the 13-song repertoire. It’s a great opportunity to invite friends and neighbors to join you to be inspired and encouraged through uplifting music. PVC members who are in OAMC include Jim Dederer, Roger Kramer, Mike Mirasol, Robert Stafford and Sam Vigil Jr. Find out more at OAMCministry.org or facebook.com/oamchorus.

OREGON CONFERENCE MONTHLY PRAYER GATHERING VIA ZOOM 

May 20 at 7:30 pm • Via Zoom

Everyone in the conference is invited to meet on Zoom to pray for the promised power of the Holy Spirit. Mark your calendar for the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 pm. Use this Zoom link to join the Oregon Conference monthly prayer gathering:
https://orad.us/OCPrayerMeeting / ID: 93041082161 / Passcode: 235079

MILO WOMEN’S RETREAT 2025

May 30-June 1 • Milo Adventist Academy

Our theme is EXTRAORDINARY and Kara Johnsson is our keynote speaker. Watch for more information on the Oregon Conference website or go on godsgirlsconnect.com or God’s Girls Connect Facebook page. You can register at ggc.retreat@gmail.com Don’t miss CONNECTIONS at 3:00 pm, Friday, May 30th. Our Outreach project, BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, will be our “Fashion for Compassion – Purse Edition.” Bring a NEW purse and fill it with whatever new items you would like such as warm socks, gloves, a scarf, nail kit or whatever you would like to contribute. Please call Tawny at 541/401-2521 or Tina at 541/530-3870 for more information.

CAMP MEETING IS HAPPENING!

July 22-26, 2025 • Gladstone Park 

We are excited to finally announce that the Oregon Conference will be hosting camp meeting this summer from July 22-26 featuring Ty Gibson, the King’s Heralds, and more! While fundraising is still ongoing and we have a way to go to meet our financial goals for the event, we are close enough to the goal to move forward in faith together. We will be sharing more details about current fundraising numbers, updates to how the event will go this year, and more in the coming weeks. Thank you for all of your support in helping bring camp meeting back in 2025!
https://vimeo.com/1071933704/725698c7f8

HOOD VIEW ADVENTIST SCHOOL IS HIRING

PE Teacher Position

Hood View Adventist School is looking for someone to fill a long-term substitution position as PE teacher for the remainder of the current school year. This position would be approximately 22 hours per week and the schedule is open to negotiation. The position requires an individual who can keep confidentiality, have basic computer skills including working knowledge of office machines, computer software e.g. MS Office and Adobe products, and a cleared background check with the Oregon Conference of SDA. Wages and benefits are based on the denominational wage scale and policy. Must have the legal right to work in the United States and be able to provide evidence of that right if employed. If interested, please email your resume and cover letter with three references to principal@hvja.org

BIG LAKE YOUTH CAMP 

Registration now open for Summer 2025!

Big Lake Youth Camp registration is now open for kid camps and family camps for our 2025 summer! Youth camps are for ages 7-17 with lots of fun activities kids do with their cabin groups. Family camps are for all ages with a lot of the same fun activities for families to do together – great for family reunions! Visit www.biglake.org for more information or to register.