As part of the spring sermon series, we are planning Outdoor Church. On Sabbath, May 20, we will worship outside and then eat together afterwards, picnic-style. Join the University Church family at 11:45am on WWU's Centennial Green (pictured above, behind Peterson Library). Please bring chairs* or blankets as well as a picnic lunch for your family, and some extra to share.

*A limited number of chairs will be made available by the church for those with mobility challenges. The area is wheelchair accessible.

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The Pulse! During the month of May, Pastor Alex will lead us through a short sermon series on healthful living, inside and out. Be sure to join our University Church family as we take part in a wide variety of health activities, challenges, and social events including outdoor church on May 20!

Please join the WWU community in praying for student missionaries. This week, pray for Jonathan Bradshaw and Jaucelyn Carter who are serving this year in Palau.

The Pathfinder Fair for Upper Columbia Conference is happening this weekend at Walla Walla Valley Academy. The University Church's Torchbearer Pathfinders along with clubs from all over the region have gathered for worship, leadership, and relationship. Thank you Khai Ling and Felix Tan for your wonderful leadership of this ministry. 

You are needed at our next church work bee, Sunday, May 21. Pastor Alareece has jobs arranged, big and small, and for all ages. Check in near the south entrance any time between 8:30am and 12 noon. A special fundraiser breakfast will be at 8am in the Fellowship Hall the same day, Sunday, May 21. Proceeds will go toward helping the King family with Theron’s medical expenses.

Register now for the 2017 Global Leadership Summit. For the second year in a row, the University Church is a premier host site to this great leadership training event. For more information, visit wwuchurch.com/gls2017 or contact Pastor Kris Loewen.

Come to the church this Sabbath afternoon, May 20 at 5pm for a program performed by I Cantori of Walla Walla University and University Singers with Kraig Scott, director; Lindsay Armstrong, student director; and Siena Mirasol, piano. The concert will present songs based on the theme of looking forward to heaven. Live-stream: http://www.wallawalla.edu/concert.

WWU is Hiring!  Please visit jobs.wallawalla.edu to view available positions and to fill out an online application.

Registration for Rogers Adventist School is now open. A discounted registration fee is available until April. Please be sure to contact the Rogers treasurer about details and programs for making Rogers affordable. We want every motivated student and family to have a spot at this amazing school. Call 509.529.1850 or email principal@rschool.org.

Please join us in celebrating our parents Dale and Ginger Johnson’s 50th Anniversary at a Come and Go Reception on May 27 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Havstad Alumni Center. No gifts please.

Enchiladas to go, from College Place Spanish SDA Church to benefit their student aid fund. Call 525-9523, 301-2956 or email rodriguez.evelynadrian@live.com to order. Pick up June 4, 2017, 1-4pm at Rogers Adventist School.

Kindness in Action, with Helpline: Your Kind act of giving a monetary donation or making a hygiene product purchase and leaving it in our Kindness Barrel, currently located at Albertsons, serves to keep the Year of Kindness in motion.  Hygiene products frequently given out include, but is not limited to, body soap/wash, shampoo/conditioner, razors, shave cream, baby wipes, laundry pods, and feminine pads/tampons.   You + Helpline = Kindness in Action.  
The Kindness of Your Time – Volunteers are needed at Helpline. Set aside 3 hours (or more) a week to help us give a line of help to those who walk through our doors.  Being a part of something where encouragement, hope and Kindness are given as basic needs are provided for can be very rewarding.  AND no social work degree needed.  A Kind and generous heart, along with a desire to help others and a friendly personality are the important requirements.   Call 529-3377 or stop in at Helpline for more information and a Volunteer Application.     You + Helpline = Kindness in Action.

Apply now for an amazing summer scholarship program by the Upper Columbia Conference for Adventist Education. Students in grades 1-12 can apply to serve in their communities and receive scholarship funds for school tuition. Donors can give to this Summer Scholarship Program and make more funds available to more families. This is a win-win opportunity. To learn more go here: www.uccsda.org/files/home/StudentsInHisServicePublication.pdf. Online applications will be available until May 15, 2017 at www.uccsda.org/Education.

Milton-Stateline Adventist School invites you to the 8th Grade Graduation ceremony on Jun 1st starts at 6:30 pm at the Milton Adventist church.

Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) at Milton Adventist Church, May 2-June 29, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-12pm.  See graphic at the right for more information.

Please donate Lego and Duplo blocks for our Children and Family Ministries Vacation Bible Camp. No specific types or colors needed. Bring your new or used donation to Pastor Jenn’s office or contact her for more information: jenn.ogden@wallawalla.edu.

SonBridge Thrift & Gift Store is recruiting Summer Volunteers to sort donated goods and clothing. If interested, please call (509) 529-3100.

Christian Aid Center is in need of breakfast cooks, serving from 6-8am. Days currently open are Saturday, Sunday and Monday.  Please contact Jeannette Regalado for more information, 509-525-7153.