A Stroke of Bad Luck Leads to Baptism Several years ago, Russell Engle had a stroke and became dependent on his wife’s care. Frustrated with his new limitations, Engle was bored. His wife, Sybil, had a friend come in to help her take care of Russell, and she suggested Sybil take Russe... Leer más
"Kids Under Construction" Children's and Youth Ministries Leadership Convention The Oregon Conference children’s ministries and youth departments partnered to present “Kids Under Construction” at Gladstone Park Conference Center on Sept. 24. This leadership convention was designed to provide resources and training for those w... Leer más
Evangelism Under the Big Tent Delissa Hilaire was going down Martin Luther King Boulevard in Portland when she noticed a large billboard advertising a tent meeting. The sign caught her attention, but she did not get the address. Later, in conversation with her sister, she lear... Leer más
Aaron Payne Ordained On Sabbath, Sept. 10, Aaron Payne was ordained to the gospel ministry at Meadow Glade Adventist Church in Battle Ground, Wash. Alf Birch, pastor and former Oregon Conference president, set the tone of the event when he publicly affirmed Payne: “In... Leer más
Oregon Conference Strategic Initiatives In addition to continuing goals initiated in 2001, Don Livesay, Oregon Conference president, outlined the following new initiatives for the next four years.• Reaching the greater Portland area with training, community connections and reaping event... Leer más
Oregon Conference Constituency Report More than 500 delegates from western Oregon and southwestern Washington gathered at Portland Adventist Academy’s gymnasium, on Sunday, Sept. 18, for the Oregon Conference’s quadrennial constituency session. Delegates, by a majority of 95 percent o... Leer más
Outdoor Church in Cedar Creek In the midst of a cool cedar grove, the Woodland and Cedar Creek churches enjoyed their annual “camp meeting” tradition Aug. 19–20. This year the featured speaker was Joy Matthews, dog trainer and author, and Zion, a Giant Schnauzer. Together Joy ... Leer más
Jesus Our Forever Friend The Cave Junction Church held a two-week Vacation Bible School in August, staffed by 35 church members. Fifty-four children from every part of the Illinois Valley attended.At 8:30 a.m. the staff joined hands for special prayer for the day. Promptl... Leer más
