Pastor Miller

See below to access the district newsletter for the remainder of 2025.    

A lot has been happening in the Umpqua Valley District.  In this newsletter a couple of events at Winston will be highlighted along with upcoming training events at Canyonville and Winston.  You will also find the speaking schedule for Pastor Miller.     Rebecca Cameron presenting 8 Principles of Health (June 2025)

I came across this article that did a very good job of outlining the history and rationale for having Bible study groups in homes.  Clearly, this is not a new concept, but it is a good reminder of a methodology that can be used today: Small groups aren’t just another church program — they’re where…

Many were blessed, including the staff, at the April 13 2025 clothing giveaway at the Myrtle Creek Church.  From clothing to baby items to drawings for bikes and more, those that came were thankful they did!  Several indicated hearing about God’s Closet via Facebook and came for the first time.  Others who had come before…

On Wednesday, April 9 2025 John and Pam McVay visited the Canyonville prayer meeting.  Attendees from both Canyonville and Myrtle Creek greeted them and MerryMakers sewing ministry presented the McVays with a hand-crafted quilt.  Attendance overflowed the main circle and was over 30 people.  Afterwards, the McVays stayed by to visit with members and Pastor…

There is a lot happening across our district.  To learn more about the churches in our district and to access their respective websites visit this page HERE.  Our focus for the remainder of the year is on utilizing small groups to expand our outreach into areas where there are no Adventist churches.  You can read…

In Acts 2, one can see how Pentecost dramatically impacted the early church. It marked the fulfillment of Jesus Christ’s promise to send the Holy Spirit to empower and guide His disciples. On that day, as the Holy Spirit filled Christ’s followers, the church multiplied in number from 120 to 3,000 believers. The Pentecost serves…

    Our next Elder TEAMS training will be February 21-22 at the Winston Church with the following schedule:Friday, February 21 at 6:30pm – Orientation to Public Evangelism by Pastor Murray MillerSabbath, February 22:  All elders and their spouses are invited to attend.  Materials will be provided. *Elders: Please consider expanding our team by inviting…

Members from multiple churches attended Sabbath School, Church, fellowship lunch and an afternoon session at the Winston Seventh-day Adventist Church October 19, 2024.  The presenter was Pastor Ken Williams who shared in-depth insights regarding the Biblical teaching of the investigative judgment, Adventist history and more.  Over 100 were in attendance for the worship service (based…

There are many happenings and God-led events happening around our district.  Please take a few minutes to read the District Newsletter and find out more about what our 4 Churches are doing!   Featured District Event: Jaime Jorge in Concert!