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Retired Denominational Workers' potluck and annual strawberry ice-cream feed is June 9, 5pm at the Village Church Fellowship Hall. This is the last potluck for the season until October. A variety program has been prepared for your enjoyment. All those who have been employed in any phase of denominational work are encouraged to come. We welcome new members!

“Songs of Love” a benefit concert for Pastor Keith Canwell, by members of the community, will take place Sabbath, June 1 at 6:30pm at Milton SDA Church. Donations will be accepted on behalf of Pastor Canwell and can be made to the Milton SDA Church, memo: Associate Pastors Fund.

The Red Cross will host a blood drive at the University Church in the Fellowship Hall on Thursday, June 6, 9:30am–3:30pm. Pre-register at: redcrossblood.org

ASWWU Global Service is looking for people to make food for the International Food Fair on Sunday June 2. All the proceeds for this event go towards the Global Service project for this year. If you are interested in helping, please send an email to aswwu.globalservice@wallawalla.edu.

Can You Share an Instrument? The China Union Mission is needing gently used Band and Orchestra instruments to start an instrumental music program at Hong Kong Adventist Academy this next school year. If you have woodwind, brass, string or percussion instruments that you would like to donate, please contact Dean Kravig at: dean.kravig@ucaa.org. Donation letters for tax purposes will be given upon request.

Bring the Whole Family to UCC Camp Meeting - June 19-22, 2019 All will be blessed at the Upper Columbia Conference camp meeting "Building Up the Family of God." Enjoy seminars to help with your family, your health, your church family, how to pray; how to understand the book of Romans and how to reach our greater family cross-culturally. Be blessed by our main speakers, Randy Roberts, senior pastor of the Loma Linda University Adventist Church; Sung Kwon, director of Adventist Community Services in the North American Division; Claudio and Pamela Consuegra, family ministry directors in the North American Division; and Dr. Minner Labrador, Jr. who serves as president of the Upper Columbia Conference. We are excited to also feature Rob and Bethany Folkenberg for the Sabbath Concert.

The Christian Aid Center has the following volunteer opportunities: Childcare Helper (Thursday mornings), Women’s Bible Study Leader (Monday mornings), Receptionist (Tuesday mornings), Registered Nurses (Thursdays). For more information, contact Jeannette Regalado, Volunteer Coordinator, at 509.525.7153 ext. 114. You can fill out a volunteer application at christianaidcenter.org.

Walla Walla University choirs,under the direction of Kraig Scott, will perform Haydn's “Nelson Mass” on June 1, Saturday, at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Spokane, Washington.

The University Church is hosting the Global Leadership Summit for the 4th consecutive year in August. As has been the case in previous years, all those who are regularly part of the University Church community (as well as students and faculty of any institution, and the military) can purchase discounted tickets for just $89, less than half the public price. Visit: wwuchurch.com/gls2019 to learn more and to register.

Join Professor Carl Cosaert for the "Steps of Paul and John Tour", an amazing tour through Ephesus, Athens, Corinth, Laodicea, Meteora, and more. The trip begins Wednesday, March 18th to Instanbul and ends in beautiful Athens, Greece. The price of the tour is $2,345 per person plus airfare. For more information, please contact Shelle Blake at shelleblake@yahoo.com.

The new sermon series on God’s emotions continues this Sabbath, June 1, with Pastor Jenn’s sermon on the subject of “Empathy.” Please visit wwuchurch.com/emotions/#week8 for this week’s recommended resources, and continue to check back every week for future updates!

Walla Walla Valley Academy is accepting applications for Director of Development and Alumni. The primary purpose of this position is to cultivate and seek voluntary support within the surrounding community, schools and constituencies; cultivate positive community relationships; cultivate and nurture positive alumni relations.  The individual will report to the Principal but will also positively interact and work cooperatively with the administrative team as well as all students, staff and volunteers.  This position is currently budgeted for 19 hours per week with a rate depending on experience and education.  Please send your resume to Dena Garrett at garrde@wwva.org or bring it by the WWVA office at 300 SW Academy Way, College Place by June 20.  Interviews will begin in July.

Walla Walla Valley Academy is accepting applications for Director of Marketing and Recruitment. The primary purpose of this position is to develop and implement a marketing and recruitment program which raises awareness within the surrounding community, schools and constituencies; cultivates positive community relationships; increases student enrollment; contributes to student retention; and enhances student and family experience. This position is assigned 19 hours per week, rate depending on experience.  Please send a resume by June 10 to Dena Garrett at garrde@wwva.org or bring it by the WWVA office at 300 SW Academy Way, College Place.

Milton-Stateline Adventist School is seeking a part time librarian for the 2019–20 school year. The position is 15 hours per week. Experience preferred but not required. For more information call 541.938.7131 or send an application to 53565 W Crockett Rd., Milton Freewater, OR 97862.

WWU is currently accepting applications for the Assistant Vice President for Student Life role. They are seeking an talented, energetic, and Spirit-filled candidate. To apply and for more details, visit: https://bit.ly/2DxgGcF

Child Care Director Needed Small World Learning Center, on the campus of Tri–City Adventist School in Pasco, is seeking a Child Care Director. For additional information see the full job position at: www.uccsda.org/EduEmployment

Palisades Christian Learning Center in Spokane is seeking a full-time preschool lead teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. PCLC is an early learning center that serves approximately 60 students. The school is blessed with a beautiful new facility and a growing student enrollment. Qualified candidates must be a committed Adventist who has teaching experience in a similar level. They should be able to operate a well-organized classroom, be an exemplary teacher, and have a passion for Adventist Education. Candidates must either have, or be able to easily obtain appropriate certification, and must have the legal right to work and reside in the United States. Contact Monte Fisher at 509-325-1985 or MonteF@pcasda.org.

Join Maranatha in Coeur d’Alene. Maranatha is doing a building project at Lake City Academy in Coeur d’Alene, ID., July 26 – Aug. 20, 2019. If you have building talents, we need you! You can sign up for individual days or several days in a row. View project information and register at maranatha.org/projects/tgid2852 or contact Judy Leeper, project coordinator, at 916.677.6246; jumpersjumpers@gmail.com.

Society of Adventist Communicators Convention. This annual convention is designed for university students, volunteers, and communicational professions to network, learn, and experience spiritual renewal. October 17–19, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. To register go to: www.adventistcommunicator.com/register.

The Discovery Preschool at Walla Walla University is offering a morning preschool program for ages 3-5 during June and July. We will work around your vacation time and you can come 1-5 days during the week. Please contact Elizabeth Yaw by May 1 for more information, elizabeth.yaw@wallawalla.edu.

The Upper Columbia Conference is seeking committed men and women to serve as Outreach Coordinators in all church districts. The position is a blend of community Bible work and member equipping and training. For more info, visit: www.uccsda.org/jobs

Rob and Bethany Folkenberg in Concert at UCC - June 19-22, 2019 - Many will be blessed at the Upper Columbia Conference camp meeting "Building Up the Family of God." The Sabbath concert will feature Rob and Bethany Folkenberg. They will also give special music for church and the Sabbath evening meeting. The main speakers this year are Randy Roberts, senior pastor of Loma Linda University Adventist Church; Sung Kwon, director of North American Division Adventist Community Services; and Claudio and Pamela Consuegra. Claudio is the Family Ministries Director for North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. (www.uccsda.org/Speakers) Read more Rob and Beth Folkenberg here https://www.uccsda.org/CM-concert Invite your new members and interests! Go to: https://www.uccsda.org/campmeeting to register.

Prepare to be Prepared to Respond in the Event of a Disaster - June 19. If a disaster strikes nearby or far away and you would like to respond and help, you will not be able to gain entrance to a disaster zone unless you are credentialed and have an ID badge by a recognized organization such as Red Cross or Adventist Community Services. We need volunteers to represent Adventist Community Services who are credentialed. On Wednesday, June 19, first day of UCC Camp Meeting; ACS of Upper Columbia Conference and the North Pacific Union Conference will be conducting a certification class in Donations Operations, at Upper Columbia Academy. All participants must pre-register by June 17 with Wendy Urbin, ACS Administrative Assistant, at 509.242.0628 or email wendyu@uccsda.org. The class will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Registration of $25.00 includes lunch. Scholarships are available if needed..