A renewed sense of urgency permeated the members of the Northwest Chapter of Adventist-Laymen’s Services and Industries (ASI) as they met at the Eagle Crest Resort near Redmond, Ore., for the annual Spring Fellowship weekend, April 14–17. The theme for the weekend, “Working, O Christ, with Thee,” was echoed in the meetings, reports and conversations.
Dan Ross, ASI Northwest Chapter president, spoke Sabbath evening and focused attention on how the news events of the last year and behind the scenes maneuverings of powerful interest groups are pointing to the final chapters in Earth’s history. He called for a renewed commitment of the ASI members and the Adventist Church in their efforts to share Christ in their spheres of influence.
The next ASI Spring Fellowship will be held at Harbor Towers in Victoria, B.C., April 13–16, 2006.
ASI attendees Dan Butler; Merlin Fjarli; Norm Klam, NPUC treasurer and ASI executive secretary, share a moment with Jon Tillay.
Dan Serns, NPUC ministerial director, opened the Spring Fellowship with the inspiring challenge, "You are a powerful influence."
Ron Fleck, a physician in Walla Walla, shared stories of how his clinic is able to help people medically and spiritually. He was introduced by Dene Sue Ross.
Mike Ryan, General Conference vice president and Global Mission director, shared dynamic stories of how the Adventist message is impacting the world.
Rodney and Jennifer Bartholomew from Spokane told about their mission project to drill wells so the International Children's Care orphanage and school near Poptun, Guatemala, will have clean water.
On Sabbath evening, Dan Ross, Northwest ASI president, spoke on how end-time events are lining up and fulfilling prophecy.
