JON CAMPBELL, pastor of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Oak Harbor is leaving Whidbey Island after more than two years of service to the ministry and community. Pastor Jon received his undergraduate degree in theology at Walla Walla College. It was also there where he met his wife Kathleen Erwin. As short-term missionaries, they went to South Korea teaching English and Bible classes to people of all ages. As their year in Korea was drawing to a close, they received an offer to come to Whidbey Island to serve as a youth pastor. The Campbells are now heading off to a new adventure. Pastor Jon will be attending Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Mich., where he will finish his bachelor’s degree in theology.
ST. STEPHEN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sunday service start time has changed from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. For questions, call 360-679-3028
COFFEE BREAK BIBLE STUDY will begin an 18-week study series on the New Testament book of Hebrews Thursday, Jan. 8. This book was written to people who were experiencing a time of unbelievable change, both socially and spiritually, not unlike us today. This study meets weekly at the Oak Harbor Christian Reformed Church, 1411 Wieldraayer Road (off Swantown Road), Thursday mornings from 10-11:15 a.m. Coffee Break Bible Study is a non-denominational small group Bible study that is open to all women of the community, and no previous Bible knowledge is needed. To receive study material, call Launa at 360-675-4706, or call the church office at 360-675-2881 for more information.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES at Coupeville United Methodist Church are at 5 p.m. Sunday nights. There will be games, music, crafts and Christian education. Special activities are planned for taking the teens to beaches, forests and other activities. All youth grades six through 12 are welcome; they don’t need to have an affiliation with the church or attend any church. For more information, call Church Life Coordinator Suzanne Loomis at 360-678-4256.
WHIDBEY ISLAND FRIENDS (QUAKERS) hold their regular meeting for worship 4-5 p.m. Sundays at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland. This time of silent worship together may include spoken messages. As early Quaker Margaret Fell said, “We are a people that follow after those things that make for peace, love and unity.” For more information, visit www.whidbeyquakers.org or email Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey.com
Oak Harbor’s CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM, 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street, is open for study and prayer 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays. More information at christianscience.com
