ICH HABE GENUG
I have enough
I have the Savior,
the hope of the faithful,
In my arms; 

I have enough!
I have seen Him,
My faith has held Jesus
to my heart;
Now I wish, today, 
with joy to depart.

THE INFINITE SHINING HEAVENS  
-Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894)

The infinite shining heavens
Rose and I saw in the night
Uncountable angel stars
howering sorrow and light.

I saw them distant as heaven,
Dumb and shining and dead,
And the idle stars of the night
Were dearer to me than bread.

Night after night in my sorrow
The stars stood over the sea,
Till lo! I looked in the dusk
And a star had come down to me.

TOUCHES OF INTEREST

All-church Potluck next Sabbath, January 14, at 1:15pm. Students and visitors are invited! Join us in the Fellowship Hall.

ASWWU Student and Faculty Week of Worship begins next week, January 9-13. You are invited to daily services in the Sanctuary, 11:38am-12:40pm. ·         
          Monday: Alex Bauer, Kraig Scott (Music)
·         Tuesday: Emily Ellis, Bob Egbert (Psychology)
·         Wednesday: Enoc Tena, Tim Golden (Philosophy)
·         Thursday: Josh Fry, Jodi Wagner (Enrollment)
·         Friday AM: Kris De Bruin, Rosi Brower (Cafe')
·         Friday PM: Mackenzie Wood, Michaellyn Paul (Nursing)
·         Sabbath: Peter Flores

It is with deeply saddened hearts that our family shares JW (James) Richman fell asleep in Jesus on Christmas morning. We covet your prayers and suggest memorial donations may be made to SonBridge Community Center or Christian Aid Center.

Our church lighting team is looking for more help. If you are interested in volunteering once a month, operating lights for programs, please contact Steve Tatro for more information: sbtatro@charter.net. Training provided.

Bible Study on The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children led by Carol Cosaert and Lori Hutton (We will be using the book and study guide The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children by Stormy Omartian.) At the University Church Youth Room on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00 p.m. January 4-February 1.  You’ll need The Power of Praying for Your Adult Children book and study guide available at the ABC or online. Contact carol.cosaert@rschool.org or huttond@charter.net for more information.

2017 Walla Walla Valley Week of Prayer, sponsored by all local Adventist churches and the NAD, January 7-13. Each day of the week, a one hour program will be hosted at churches in the valley. See schedule for locations and times.

You are invited to roller skate with Children and Family Ministries (CFM), Sabbath, January 7, at 7:30pm in the Youth Center. Free for WWU Church families.

How to Pay for College—Online Webinar: Walla Walla University will host a free online webinar for prospective students and their parents titled How to Pay for College on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 4 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. This 40-minute presentation will be led by experts from WWU Student Financial Services team and the Marketing and Enrollment Services team. After the presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions. Register at sfs.wallawalla.edu/webinars.

William Melvin Gilliland, former Walla Walla University librarian, peacefully passed away at 91 years of age in Vancouver, WA, with his family around him on December 29th, 2016.  Cards can be sent to his wife, Freda, at 2710 NW 7th Street, Battle Ground, WA 98604.

Milton-Stateline Adventist School students are collecting pet food for the Blue Mountain Humane Society. If you would like to help by donated dry dog or cat food, please bring it to our school. The pet food drive ends January 31st. Thank you for helping us feed these unwanted pets.

Retired Denominational Workers’ January dinner and program will be held at Wheatland Village on Sunday,  January 8, 1:30 p.m.  Please DO NOT BRING ANY FOOD,  Wheatland will provide the food Buffet Style, both vegan and vegetarian. Park on the west side of the building, and use the west entry door. Come and enjoy your favorite musical group “Hand Picked”. Please RSVP to Bona Engen509-522-4848 or Evelyn Visger 509-520-4474.

College Place Co-op Preschool has openings for children 3-5 years old.  Play-based & child-centered program of the WW Community College.  Tue/Wed/Thur from 9am-12pm. Only $90/month. Meets in the children’s wing of WWU Church. For more info contact Teacher Andrea @ 301-3878 or program manager @ 527-4237.

A new podcast with Pastors Alex, Jenn, and Kris is now available, entitled "Walla Walla". Check it out! Four episodes have already been published with more to come on a biweekly basis. Access more details at wallawallapodcast.com or search for "Walla Walla Podcast" on iTunes.
 

The One project is coming February 24-27 to San Diego, Cal. This year, three events make up the weekend experience that is the One Project. Join Pastor Alex, Paddy, and the rest of the crew for one day, three, or all four. Find more information at the1project.org.

Symposium on Spiritual Care at WWGH - Save the date for the 7th annual Spiritual Care Symposium at Walla Walla General Hospital. Philip Watkins, PhD, will speak on “Gratitude: An Essential Foundation for Spiritual Well-being” Friday, January 27, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the WWGH auditorium.

Milton-Stateline Adventist School is accepting applications for a bus driver. You may contact us at 541-938-7131 or email lepiba@miltonstateline.org.

Camp MiVoden Registration for 2017 is now open! In addition to our regular kids camps we have a lot of exciting Ultimate Camps, and we have added another Family Camp as well. Along with the great camps that you already know are some new adventures that will be coming our way this summer. Come enjoy an amazing summer with God and others who live for him! Register now or get more information at MiVoden.com, or contact Denise Kinney: (509) 242-0506, DeniseK@uccsda.org.