Patty Marsh

Upper Columbia Conference children's ministries, community services and women's ministries director

Articles by Patty

How to Create an Educational Haven for Students During Pandemic

The sun rose on a new day Oct. 21, 2020, offering an exciting opportunity for up to 12 children who attend Garfield Elementary in Spokane, Washington.

Women's Ministries Change Lives

“Won’t you join us Monday morning for Women’s Bible Study Group?” My fourth invitation. What excuse could I use this time? Didn’t she know I am a busy mom?

Loaves and Fishes Principle Helps Fire Recovery

Four separate lightning strikes on July 14, 2014, in central Washington's Methow Valley began the Carlton Complex Fire, which would become the largest wildfire in Washington state history as it bur

ACS Supports Regional Distribution Center

A speaker defined a shocking reality: “Imagine a burn the size of the state of Connecticut — then you can begin to realize the loss from the Carlton Complex Fire in Okanogan County last July. This

Upper Columbia Women's Retreat Shares Hope and Happiness

"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine," came to life for listeners of Carla Gober who attended the first Upper Columbia Conference (UCC) Christian Women's/Young Women

Remarkable VBS Attendance Surprises the Deer Park Church

Nearly half of the children's population in Deer Park, Wash., attended the Galactic Blast Vacation Bible School this summer at the Deer Park Church.

Remarkable VBS Attendance Surprises the Deer Park Church

Nearly half of the children's population in Deer Park, Wash., attended the Galactic Blast Vacation Bible School this summer at the Deer Park Church.

The Disciple Ship

The Disciple Ship, a partnership of the Upper Columbia Conference Children’s Ministry and Education departments and the North American Division of Children’s Ministry, sa

Renck's Ministry to Youth Transcends His Life

"How many of you attended Robert Renck's Primary class sometime over the last 25 years?" Throughout the packed Spokane Valley (Wash.) Church, a large percentage of teens

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