World Church Affirmation Sabbath (WCAS) celebrates growth and its mission as we announce our “seventh” WCAS to be held on February 16, “simultaneously,” in nine churches/alternative venues in five states. Our growth has occurred despite the “official position” voted by two conferences (Upper Columbia and Texico Conference) banning all WCAS events within their territories. Our mission continues because it is Biblical.
The unexpected “ban” gave a unique boost to WCAS as it encouraged two groups to quickly form in support of the world church after the ban was publically announced. They will participate in the February 16 event along with other established WCAS groups. Several additional church groups have reached out to WCAS hoping to be a part of a future event scheduled for May 4.
Through the centuries, “banning” has been uniquely defined as an “edict of prohibition,” to “proclaim a threat” and in religious arenas a “banned” one is considered “cursed by ecclesiastical authority.”
What does the “ban” mean today for WCAS? It means a lot of extra work and expense. A “ban” means scheduling/funding alternative venues; no live-streaming events; no verbal announcements in church; no bulletin announcements/inserts; no ads on school/church bulletin boards, local ABC’s; creating/posting signs nearby (off church property). A “ban” essentially cuts off communication.
But God is in charge. We have word of mouth, telephones, texting, email, social media and sharing this Fulcrum7 article to make more people aware that they are invited and welcome to attend WCAS.
The theme of this event is a familiar one, “Christ Is Coming Soon.”
WCAS attendees will hear three presentations given by local laity focusing on:
There Shall Be Shaking
Neither Cold nor Hot
Receiving the Seal
Below are the times and locations for the nine World Church Affirmation Sabbath events scheduled on February 16 ---
Within the Upper Columbia Conference
v The laity of the Stateline SDA Church, Milton-Freewater, Oregon
February 16, 2019
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Walla Walla High School - Performing Arts Center
800 Abbott Road, Walla Walla, WA 99362
v The laity of the Newport SDA Church – Newport, Washington
February 16, 2019
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Priest River Event Center
5399 Highway 2, Priest River, ID 83856
v The laity of Bonners Ferry SDA Church, Bonners Ferry, Idaho
February 16, 2019
Time: 3:00-5:30pm
Location: Bonners Ferry Fairground – Memorial Hall
6567 Recreation Park Rd., Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805
Within the Arkansas/Louisiana Conference
v Clinton SDA Church, Clinton, Arkansas
February 16, 2019
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Clinton Seventh-day Adventist Church
125 Skyhill Drive, Clinton, AR 72031
Within the Northern California Conference
v Magalia SDA Church, Magalia, California
February 16, 2019
Time: 2:00-5:00pm
Location: Magalia Upper Ridge Seventh-day Adventist Church
115204 Skyway, Magalia, CA 95954
v Red Bluff SDA Church, Red Bluff, California
February 16, 2019
Time: 2:00-5:00pm
Location: Red Bluff Seventh-day Adventist Church
720 S Jackson Street, Red Bluff, CA 96080
Within the Oregon Conference
v North Valley SDA Church, Merlin, Oregon
February 16, 2019
Time: 3:30pm
Location: North Valley SDA Church
101 Acorn St, Merlin, OR 97532
v Winston SDA Church, Winston, Oregon
Please note date: March 16, 2019*
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Winston SDA Church
Within the Washington Conference
v North Cascade Area, Sedro Woolley, Washington
February 16, 2019
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Home WCAS – 5043 Wildlife Acres Lane, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
For further details call: 1.360.391.4304
Did you find a WCAS near you? If not, start one. . . affirmationsabbath.org
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