2025 VBS PROGRAMS IN THE OREGON CONFERENCE
(This list is subject to change)
Contact the church noted for more information about the VBS programs listed.
July
July
- July 7-11 The Dalles Church - Jamii Kingdom 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- July 7-11 Gaston Church - Babylon
- July 11-13 Sharon Church - Treasure Island
- July 13-17 Salem Spanish Church - Mountains of Miracles
- July 14-16 Florence Church - TBA
- July 14-19 Whipple Creek Church - Space
- July 28-Aug 1 Riverside Church - Egypt
- August 3-7 Sunrise Christian Fellowship - True North 6:30pm
- August 4-8 Gladstone Park Church - NAD Test (includes preschool)
POSITIVE LIFE RADIO – Christmas in July Food Drive
July 1 - 24
Positive Life Radio 104.5 FM is celebrating Christmas in July with a food drive. Your donation supports PACS (Portland Adventist Community Services). You can make an online donation or bring non-perishable food (like canned vegetables, fruits, and beans, etc...) to a drop off site near you.

Hanging On to Hope: Developing Resilience in Difficult Times
July 5-19, 2025 • Sunnyside SDA Church,
Featuring Pastors Seth Pierce, Ph.D., and Kevin Wilson, the “Chai Chaplain.”
Join us for this two-week series that begins July 5, at 11:15 am, for church, and again at 6:00 pm, Saturday night. The meetings will be from Tuesday through Saturday in the evenings at 6:00 pm. There will be meals served for supper and after supper and at the same time, there will be a children’s program. The entire series runs from July 5-19 with a picnic and baptism scheduled for Sabbath afternoon, July 19. Invite your friends and neighbors for this eventful time! RSVP at: HangingOnTo Hope
Join us for this two-week series that begins July 5, at 11:15 am, for church, and again at 6:00 pm, Saturday night. The meetings will be from Tuesday through Saturday in the evenings at 6:00 pm. There will be meals served for supper and after supper and at the same time, there will be a children’s program. The entire series runs from July 5-19 with a picnic and baptism scheduled for Sabbath afternoon, July 19. Invite your friends and neighbors for this eventful time! RSVP at: HangingOnTo Hope
OREGON CONFERENCE MONTHLY PRAYER GATHERING VIA ZOOM
July 15 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
https://orad.us/OCPrayerMeeting / ID: 93041082161 / Passcode: 235079
MAKE PLANS NOW FOR CAMP MEETING IN JULY!
July 22-26, 2025 • Gladstone Park
Oregon Conference will be hosting camp meeting this summer from July 22-26 featuring Ty Gibson, the King’s Heralds, and more! Check the Oregon Conference website for updates.
Please pre-register your kiddos! Pre-registration helps things run smoothly. Click the link below to get started.
Want to watch online? You can! Click the link below to watch the livestream.
Please pre-register your kiddos! Pre-registration helps things run smoothly. Click the link below to get started.
Want to watch online? You can! Click the link below to watch the livestream.
CAMP MEETING SABBATH AT SUNNYSIDE CHURCH
Sabbath, July 26 • Sunnyside Adventist Church, 10501 SE Market Street, Portland
We will have a temperature-controlled environment and easy walking inside and outside the church! Our theme will be the same as the Oregon Conference Gladstone Camp Meeting, Togetherness in Christ, with Pastor Richard Fenn presenting a general Sabbath School study along with a panel discussion. He will also be giving us the Bible message titled O Little Town of Togetherness. Our special music will be brought to us by Carmen Cafferky. Come and join us! Bible study will begin at 10:00 am, in the Sanctuary, and church service will begin at 11:00 am. All are welcome.
ADVENTIST HEALTH PORTLAND – 1st Friday
August 1 starting with dinner @ 6pm, program at 7:15 pm • AHP Lower-level Amphitheaters
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, July 30. Learn more and/or register for dinner at adventisthealthfirstfriday.com
Join us for this FREE event and invite your friends and family members. Register for dinner by Wednesday, July 30. Learn more and/or register for dinner at adventisthealthfirstfriday.com
COWBOY CHURCH
(Coming soon) at 5:00 pm • Sandy Seventh-day Adventist Church, 18575 SE Langensand Rd, Sandy
Join us for a special Cowboy Church program. Enjoy a lively country gospel sing-along and be blessed by the music of special guest artist Rebecca Shefchek. After the program, stay for a delicious vegetarian meal served free of charge. This is a family-friendly event, and everyone is welcome—come as you are and experience an evening of music, fellowship, and inspiration!
HOOD VIEW ADVENTIST SCHOOL CAR SHOW
August 24 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This event isn’t just about showcasing amazing cars—it’s also for a great cause! All proceeds will go toward our field improvement project, helping us create a better space for our community.

BIBLE ANSWERS
from Amazing Facts
Amazing Facts Ministries International offers you an opportunity to have that bible question that has been on your mind answered. Any age can write and ask a question.
Submit questions HERE
Dr. Stan Hatkoff, PhD is part of the bible answer team with Amazing Facts and lives in Gresham, OR. If you would like him to answer a question directly email your question to: drhatkoff8@gmail.com.
Submit questions HERE
Dr. Stan Hatkoff, PhD is part of the bible answer team with Amazing Facts and lives in Gresham, OR. If you would like him to answer a question directly email your question to: drhatkoff8@gmail.com.