Dick Duerksen

Oregon Conference storycatcher and storyteller

Articles by Dick

Bringing the Dream to Life

Most good experiences begin with a dream. For the Oregon Conference, the dream was crystal clear: Create a virtual camp meeting experience that help people fall in love with Jesus.

Gold Beach Food Bank Forges Deep Community Connections

“It all started way back in the ’80s when my grandson would not go to sleep," says Lila Thorp.

Students Head Back to Class

By the end of January 2021, all 32 Oregon Conference schools will be meeting in person. “It’s not been easy,” says Gale Crosby, Oregon Conference vice president for education, “but God’s been leadi

Celebrating Schools, Building Support for Families

The Oregon Conference will be hosting a one-hour online celebration of your Oregon Conference schools on Feb.13, 2021, at 6 p.m.

In the Face of Fire, 'I Belong to God'

Abundio Reyes is a single, 76-year-old farm laborer who came to the United States many years ago. A hard worker, he never attend school and doesn't speak English.

Gladstone Hosts Very Different Camp Meeting

The words "camp meeting" have brought folks from Oregon, Washington and beyond to Gladstone for more than 90 years.

Big Lake Youth Camp's Lodge Gets New Life

The 116 mph winds were far stronger than anyone had expected, sprinting down the Clackamas River through Portland, Oregon, tipping over trash cans and snapping off giant trees as if they were stalk

Life and Health Network Presents Free Clinic in Eugene

Adventist-led organizations conducted a two-day free optical, medical and dental clinic in Eugene, Ore., Nov. 23 and 24, 2019.

Hood View Presents CREATION Life Kids Event

Kids learned about healthful living through a CREATION Life Kids event held Nov.

Lisa's Church

My wife and I belong to a social media group called “Next Door Neighbor.” The posts typically beg for help finding a missing cat or want help identifying the “creep” who stole their daughter’s Jeep

Latest Issue — 09.2021