October 2002

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Feature

Elements of Caring

October 01, 2002 | Donald Ammon
When it comes to community service, there is no simple solutionæno pink pill that’s going to make poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and disease disappear. But by taking a unique approach to each challenge, Adventist Health is making a lot of … read more

More Features

Caring for Kids from Car Seats to College

October 01, 2002 | Regina Erickson
Kids. Their jam-splattered smiles disarm us. And their sticky hugs at the end of a busy … read more

All the Comforts of Home

October 01, 2002 | Pauline Deeb
The comfort of home is priceless. At Adventist Health, we know a retirement center must … read more

Caring for the Ones You Love

October 01, 2002 | Heather Preston Wheeler
At Adventist Health, we’re always looking for new and innovative ways to fulfill our … read more

Did You Know?

Did You Know

October 01, 2002
FunFacts • The human stomach needs to make a new layer of mucus every two weeks or it … read more

Editorial

Touching Lives Changing Destinies

October 01, 2002 | Jere Patzer
Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference—a smile from a … read more

Intersections

Interaction

October 01, 2002
Pastoral Miscount We enjoyed the article “The Countdown Is On!” in the September … read more

Fresh Start

Diggin’ Dirt

October 01, 2002 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
A big chunk of the Adventist health message centers on what we eat. That’s why I’m … read more

Intersections

Interaction

October 01, 2002
Pastoral Miscount We enjoyed the article “The Countdown Is On!” in the September … read more

News

Alaska Conference

Alaska’s “Gospel Angels” Wing Salvation to Frontiers

October 01, 2002 | Melchizedek Ponniah
Alaska, more than any other U.S. state, is an “unreached territory” with regard to the … read more

Alaska Conference

Palmer Camp Meeting Attracts Audience from Across Alaska

October 01, 2002 | John Kriegelstein
Seventh-day Adventist church members from across Alaska gathered for the annual Palmer … read more

Idaho Conference

Gem State Adventist Academy Welcomes 142 Students

October 01, 2002 | Debra McCarver
Gem State Adventist Academy, a grade 9-12 day and boarding high school outside of … read more

Idaho Conference

Garden Valley Organizes

October 01, 2002 | Dene Ross
“To God be the Glory – Great Things He Hath Done!” The words of the hymn rang through … read more

Montana Conference

Columbia Falls VBS Focuses on World Mission

October 01, 2002 | Melissa Wallace
With the help of Adventist Development and Relief Agency’s (ADRA’s) “Adventures for … read more

Montana Conference

Mt. Ellis Academy Opens with 78 Students

October 01, 2002 | Juanita Starkebaum
Mt. Ellis Academy opened school this year on Aug. 18, with 78 students currently … read more

Oregon Conference

Canby Prophecy Seminar Leads to Baptisms

October 01, 2002 | Diana Harrold
Kathryn Dikeman and Dean Bayless have been baptized and received into membership in the … read more

Oregon Conference

Winning Drill Team

October 01, 2002 | Susan Hall
The Rogue Valley Pathfinders’ Drill Team took first place in the Basic Drill Team … read more

Oregon Conference

Portland Learning Center Celebrates 10 Years of Ministry

October 01, 2002 | Morten Juberg
When Carl Parker of Portland, Ore., a counselor at Portland Community College, read … read more

Oregon Conference

Pleasant Hill Hosts “Extreme” VBS

October 01, 2002 | Yvonne Karotko
The Pleasant Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church in Oregon was transformed into a “10- … read more

Oregon Conference

Faithful Landscapers

October 01, 2002
After 23 years of landscaping and maintaining the Gladstone Park Adventist Church … read more

Oregon Conference

Cedar Creek Baptism

October 01, 2002 | Miriam Kelly
During worship services at the Cedar Creek Church in Washington, members were blessed … read more

Oregon Conference

Portland Adventist Academy Welcomes New Staff

October 01, 2002 | Debby Melnychenko
Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) has welcomed three new teachers to its staff, all of … read more

Oregon Conference

Literature Evangelists Master Art of Fair Ministry

October 01, 2002
Philip Miller, literature evangelist for Cowlitz and Clark counties in Washington and … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Cookie’s Retreat Centeru Dedicated

October 01, 2002
Sabbath, Aug. 24, was a big day in the Upper Columbia Conference and North Pacific … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Umapine Celebrates 25 Years

October 01, 2002 | Gene Dotolo
Fifty charter members planted a new Adventist Church in Umapine, Ore., in 1977, and on … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Patriotism Keys Troy Community Dinner

October 01, 2002 | Elaine Drury
Women in the small Adventist church of Troy, Idaho, recently hosted 88 at their … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

California Youths Discover UCC “Mission Field”

October 01, 2002 | Kathy Marson
Fifteen youths and young adults from the Roseville Adventist Church in California … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Moses Lake Enjoys New School Building

October 01, 2002 | Judi Wentland
Only six months after breaking ground for a new school in March 2001, Moses Lake, Wash … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Liberty by the Lake

October 01, 2002
“Butch” Otter (center), US Congressman for Idaho District #1, greets Diana Justice, … read more

Walla Walla University

Reflections of a former Student Missionary

October 01, 2002 | Kim Unterseher
Kim Unterseher writes from Walla Walla College, in College Place, Wash., excerpting … read more

Washington Conference

Auburn Enrollment Spurred by Scholarships

October 01, 2002 | Brian Becker
About 300 students were registered at Auburn Adventist Academy (AAA) by Aug. 25, … read more

Washington Conference

PSAA Welcomes New Technology, Journalism Staff

October 01, 2002 | Kathy Fridlund
Puget Sound Adventist Academy in Kirkland, Wash., has welcomed new technology director … read more

World Church

Seattle Adventist Woman To be Honored

October 01, 2002 | Patricia Benton
Verla Rae Kwiram of Seattle is being honored this month by the Association of Adventist … read more

World Church

Remember Noé? Want to See Him Preach?

October 01, 2002
Then let your pastor or head elder know you want to watch the November “Northwest … read more

World Church

ACN Schedules Young Video Producers’ Festival

October 01, 2002
Adventist Communication Network (ACN) has announced creation of SONscreen Film Festival … read more

World Church

Northwest Adventists Urged To Enroll in Health Study

October 01, 2002 | Terry Butler
Researchers conducting a new Adventist Health Study are now recruiting church members … read more