Registration for the 2010 Cannon Beach Conference is now open. Dr. Richard Swenson is the featured speaker, addressing the topic of Balancing Simplicity and Complexity – Understanding Present Suffering and Future Trends in Medicine.  A full time futurist, physician-researcher, author, and speaker, Dr. Swenson will help us understand the benefits of suffering and simplicity, while balancing the complex demands and keeping pace with the vicious pace of progress in medicine.

This is a great weekend getaway costing only $75 for students (includes meals and lodging.)

Please join us on February 5-7, 2010 at Cannon Beach by completing and mailing this flyer (854 KB PDF).

Thanks to the group that volunteered at the Union Gospel Mission on Saturday — we’ll be doing it again and let you all know when those dates are coming up. The next meeting is at the Scott’s house, Saturday November 14th, 6:30pm.

Nikki Ahrenholz, an Internist at Harborview will be sharing with us. Dinner will be provided; bring a dessert or drink if you can. As usual – feel free to bring friends, etc, and let us know if we can expect to see you!

Also we’ve posted this 6-question survey to gather feedback on how we can be an effective group… thanks for your input!

Union Gospel Mission
We’re signed up to serve dinner (4-7pm) at the Union Gospel Mission on Saturday, November 7th. There’s room for 8 of us, so let us know by Nov. 2nd if you’re able to come! More info will be following for those who can make it…

Happy fall! We hope you’re getting some time to enjoy the beautiful autumn weather in the midst of busy schedules.

Monthly meetings
Now that the quarter is underway, we’re going to have the first of our monthly CMDA meetings. The final consensus for date/time is: 2nd Saturday of each month (that’s *THIS* Saturday, October 10th) 6:30 pm

We’ll be having a potluck meal at the home of Drs. Scott followed by a time of sharing and prayer. This week, we’ll be joined by Michael McLaughlin, CMDA’s regional director! Come join us, bearing food or no food, and feel free to bring family members, significant others, friends, pets (hmmm maybe not pets…though I’m sure the Scott kids would be thrilled!).

Let us know if you’re planning to come and/or need help finding a ride!

When: Saturday October 10, 6:30pm

Where: the Scott’s house (see mailing list for address)

Seattle Missions Fest is happening Oct 2-3 (Friday PM and Sat all day) at Westminister Chapel in Bellevue.

It’s FREE, and the conference features plenary speakers such as Stuart and Jill Briscoe (www.tellingthetruth.org), David Wong (Asian Outreach), and Steve Haas (World Vision Vice President). Bios of the plenary speakers and seminar leaders, and the full schedule are on the website.

There are several free seminars, with many great speakers/leaders, and several exhibits to browse through.

CMDA Welcome BBQ

When: Saturday 9/19 from 4-7pm.

Where: Drs. John and Patricia Scott are our wonderful hosts (see  mailing list for directions.)

If this is your first time at CMDA, just come enjoy! Otherwise, it would be  great if you could help bring a beverage or dessert. We may also need some people to help with set up/clean up and grilling.

Please *RSVP* if you are able just so we can get an idea of how many people to plan for. Thanks!

Also, we are going to talk about our schedule (monthly meetings and Union Gospel Mission service dates) for the quarter so bring your calendars! We hope to see you there!

Almost to the home stretch! Here are the details for our CMDA meeting this Friday. We will be having an evening with Michael McLaughlin, the CMDA Western Regional Director and all around great guy. He will be sharing on “The Counter-Intuitive Pursuit of Happyness ( with a nod to Will Smith ).” Don’t miss it! As always, family, friends, colleagues, and kids are always welcome.

When: 7pm Friday, May 1, 2009

Where: Scott’s home, see directions page

What to bring: It will be a potluck dinner so please bring either a side-dish, a dessert, or drinks.

Also, we are looking for first year students interested an opportunity to serve and represent Christ as leaders of CMDA for the next upcoming year. We really need a few of you to step up as Jessica, Linh, and I will be transitioning to third year and beyond. If you are interested, please speak to any of us or the Scotts on Friday. Please pray about becoming a leader, we need you!

Lastly, I want to encourage you to volunteer at the Latina Health Fair this May 16th. Medical Students are especially needed and it would be awesome to show other service groups on campus that we are ready and willing to serve and love others through Christ!
We hope to see you there!

Genoveva
Linh
Jessica

I wanted to invite you to serve at the Latina Health Fair with me this year. This is my third year and let me tell you, it is great! If you are a UWSOM student/care provider, you can volunteer in the patient care area doing a variety of screenings. You don’t have to speak Spanish and you will get a free T-shirt and lunch.  Please read the a following information and come represent Christ as we serve our community.
God Bless!
Genoveva

Continue reading Latina Health Fair

Join in fellowship Saturday evening April 25, 7 pm
Dr. John Meisel will discuss recent mission trips:

Mission to Cambodia: Evangelicals Serving Cambodia(ESC)
Medical Outreach To Tong Neak Village; Part of a 9 Year, 4 Church Multi
Partner Ministry In Cambodia

Discussion will focus on our most recent trip but highlight work and
background strategy as outlined in Bryant L. Myers book “Walking with the
Poor”, Orbis, 1999, now in its 13th printing in 2007!.  For those of you
interested in this seminal book on modern mission ethics and strategy,
you are encouraged to read this book before coming.  There will be plenty
of time for discussion.

7 pm dessert – bring “potluck”
7:30 pm start program

Family, guests welcome (RSVP or call Sue Rutherford)
Looking forward to seeing you!
Location: Rutherford house, see mailing list for directions

our next bible study meeting:

Where: Genoveva’s house (see mailing list for address)

When: Thursday, Feb 26  7:00pm

What to bring/homework: How did you encounter God this week? What has He put on your heart?

Please let us know if you’re coming and if you need a ride. I’ll have some snack things, feel free to bring something if you want (don’t have to).

God Bless,
Genoveva
Jessica
Linh