"In partaking with His disciples of the bread and wine, Christ pledged Himself to them as their Redeemer. He committed to them the new covenant, by which all who receive Him become children of God, and joint heirs with Christ. By this covenant every blessing that heaven could bestow for this life and the life to come was theirs. This covenant deed was to be ratified with the blood of Christ. And the administration of the Sacrament was to keep before the disciples the infinite sacrifice made for each of them individually as a part of the great whole of fallen humanity...

These are the things we are never to forget. The love of Jesus, with its constraining power, is to be kept fresh in our memory. Christ has instituted this service that it may speak to our senses of the love of God that has been expressed in our behalf. There can be no union between our souls and God except through Christ. The union and love between brother and brother must be cemented and rendered eternal by the love of Jesus. And nothing less than the death of Christ could make His love efficacious for us. It is only because of His death that we can look with joy to His second coming. His sacrifice is the center of our hope. Upon this we must fix our faith."

Ellen White, Desire of Ages (659, 660)

TOUCHES OF INTEREST

Save the Date! University Church OUTDOOR CHURCH is scheduled for June 2 at 11:45am. This special service will happen on Centennial Green and will feature University Singers and I Cantori.  Begin planning your picnic lunch today! (First Serve will take a one-week hiatus on June 2; Sabbath Schools will take place on their normal schedule). Join us!

Membership transfers (second reading)
(IN) Malcolm & Hannah Hardy, Redlands, CA
Liz Meske, Village Church, College Place, WA
Heather Rodriguez, Village Church, College Place, WA
Jeremy & Jennie Simpson, Turning Point, Roseburg, OR
Ed & Irma Tillotson, Crosspoint Church, Hillsboro, OR
(AWAY) Jodie & Rebecca Mahurin, College Place, Village

WWU School of Business is working on a project with Sunset Lake Camp this quarter. They’ve made a survey for parents of camp-aged children, and they’d be very grateful if you could find 2 minutes to complete it. tinyurl.com/ybkx46bf

Receptionist and Dental Assistant for SonBridge Dental Clinic needed. Bilingual skills preferred, but not required. Paid positions of 30 hours per week. Call Mel at (509) 301-3460.

Walla Walla Valley Academy Orchestra will be performing their concert, “Sonic Vistas from England and Italy,” at Village Church, Sabbath afternoon, May 19, at 4:30 pm.

The pastoral staff would like to remind you that they are available outside of office hours for emergencies. Please call the main office number at 509.527.2800 and follow the prompts. One of the pastors will respond.

ASWWU invites you to a block party! Sunday, May 20, from 4–7pm on College Avenue. Dozens of vendors, booths, food, and fun from all over Walla Walla will be present. All are welcome!

The family of Milton L. Krantz invites you to attend a Celebration of Life Service honoring his life, May 27, 2018 at 3:30pm - Blue Mt. Valley Adventist Church, Hwy 11, Athena, Oregon.  A fellowship meal will be served following the service.

ASWWU Global Service is looking for volunteers to cook food for our annual International Food Fair on June 3. If you are interested in getting involved or have any questions contact aswwu.globalservice@wallawalla.edu. They are also looking for small pop-up canopies, such as used for sporting events, that we can use to cover the food booths. If you have one they could use, please contact them.

Wilbur Sylvester passed away. His memorial service will be Sunday, May 20 at the College Place Village Church at 3pm.

The SonBridge Dental Clinic is looking for a sterilization technician with entry-level dental skills or willingness to be trained in the position. If interested, call 509.956.3165.

50-PLUS POTLUCK, Sunday, May 20, at 5pm in the Youth Center. Ray Sample will bring us a program of Christian music. Come and enjoy our last program until September 16.

SonBridge Thrift & Gift Store is recruiting volunteers to sort donated goods, help haul items, or maintain the facility. If interested, please call 509.529.3100.

The Christian Aid Center is currently in need of childcare volunteers on Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 11:00.  Please contact Jeannette Regalado, Volunteer & Donor Relations at 525-7153 ext. 114 for more information.

Discovery Preschool is now enrolling children 3-5 years of age. It is the goal of our staff to work closely together with each family to provide a solid foundation for intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual growth of the child. Children are encouraged to explore their world through self-expression in a natural, playful, social environment. Contact information: stacy.maxted@wallawalla.edu or 509.527.2252. Visit: wallawalla.edu/preschool