December 2002

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Feature

Righteousness & Peace Have Kissed Each Other

December 01, 2002
“Sam Butler, 22, was afraid. Afraid “Righteousness and Peace” would collide like mortal enemies. That on or about Oct. 15, “Hope for the Homeland” would give way to a “Cry in the Night.” You see, Butler had a good thing going in Grand … read more

Did You Know?

Did You Know

December 01, 2002
Population Changes in the U.S. There are more than 287 million people in the United … read more

Editorial

Still on the Cutting Edge

December 01, 2002 | Jere Patzer
I had the recent privilege of meeting with some key Christian community leaders. They … read more

Editorial

I Must Be Moving On

December 01, 2002
Some Adventists “stay put” longer than others. God doesn’t mind stability—of that I’m … read more

Editorial

His Legacy Speaks Volumes

December 01, 2002
Often a person and a product become so intertwined that identity lines blur and we … read more

Intersections

Interaction

December 01, 2002
Breath of Life Regarding John Stevens, Sr.’s statement in the August “Letters” that the … read more

Fresh Start

Wait a Minute . . . or More

December 01, 2002 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
“But those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with … read more

Intersections

Interaction

December 01, 2002
Breath of Life Regarding John Stevens, Sr.’s statement in the August “Letters” that the … read more

Perspective

The Mission Field of Corporate America

December 01, 2002 | DeLona Bell
Her voice lacked its usual confidence. It was the end of the week, and I would have … read more

News

Adventist Health

Adventist Health Social Worker Offers Hope

December 01, 2002
Dealing with dozens of mothers who are often heartbreakingly under-aged and helplessly … read more

Alaska Conference

Alaska Schools and Churches Remember 9-11

December 01, 2002 | John Kriegelstein
With Americans across the nation, Alaskan Adventist schools and churches paused this … read more

Idaho Conference

Idaho Women’s Retreat Features Carolyn Sutton

December 01, 2002 | Jean Coneff
This year’s annual Idaho Conference Christian Women’s, held at Camp Ida-Haven, was full … read more

Idaho Conference

Cove Evangelism Brings in New Members

December 01, 2002 | Ruth Barclay
Members of the Cove, Ore., Adventist Church have welcomed five new members into their … read more

Montana Conference

Native Style Prevails at Church Dedication

December 01, 2002 | Monte Church
Native members of the Adventist church in Fort Belknap, Mont., dedicated their new … read more

Montana Conference

Kalispell Fair Booth Does Triple Duty

December 01, 2002 | Darrell Babb
Kalispell and Columbia Falls church members in Northwest Montana jointly sponsored a … read more

Montana Conference

Montana Women Gather in 12th Annual Retreat

December 01, 2002 | Shirley Bilbro
The 12th annual Montana Women’s Retreat, held this fall, attracted some 150 … read more

Oregon Conference

Tenth YACS Camp Meeting Attracts 600

December 01, 2002
The 10th Annual Yakima Adventist Christian School (YACS) Mini-camp Meeting, Oct. 4 and … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Friends and Parents Support Their School

December 01, 2002 | Kay Dickey
Parents, alumni, and friends of Milo Adventist Academy in southern Oregon are … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon Women Sponsor Filipino Evangelism

December 01, 2002 | Diane Pestes
Holding up a four-inch celery stick on a fork, Romulo asked, “What do you call this?” … read more

Oregon Conference

Revelations at a Synagogue

December 01, 2002 | Christina Perry
When Columbia Adventist Academy (CAA) Junior Class members pulled into the parking lot … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA’s Wonderful Surprise

December 01, 2002 | Ann Axt
“I believe that there is a hunger among our young people today to take a stand and be … read more

Oregon Conference

Emerald Thumbs

December 01, 2002 | Marcia Roberts
Emerald Christian Academy 6th-, 7th-, and 8th-grade students help Grass Roots Gardens … read more

Oregon Conference

Albany Hosts 9/11 Commemoration

December 01, 2002 | Larry Ridgley
Members of the Albany, Ore., Church threw open their doors on Sabbath, Sep. 14, … read more

Oregon Conference

Sutherlin Members Remember 9-11 Heroism

December 01, 2002 | Shirley Swan
Members of the Sutherlin, Ore., Church hosted a well-attended community program to … read more

Oregon Conference

Canby’s Bug Safari

December 01, 2002 | Diana Harrold
Twenty-six children from the Canby Adventist Church and community buzzed around seven … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Conference Reading Plan Focuses on Jesus

December 01, 2002 | Doug Johnson
Members across the Inland Northwest are invited to join Max Torkelsen II, Upper … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA Weekend Focuses on Parents’ Needs

December 01, 2002 | Cheri Corder
More than 250 parents from 10 states recently came to Upper Columbia Academy for Parent … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Seventeen Airplanes Target UCA Strip

December 01, 2002 | Cheri Corder
Excitement stirred in the little town of Spangle, Wash., as 17 airplanes landed on … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Teacher Joanne Rasco Retires

December 01, 2002 | Elaine Drury
Memories, hugs, and tears laced veteran educator Joanne Rasco’s recent retirement … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

University of Idaho Fair Showcases Adventist Ministry

December 01, 2002 | Ernesto Venn
An article on the front page of the University of Idaho’s “Argonaut” about the … read more

Walla Walla University

Walla Walla College Adds Worship Options

December 01, 2002 | Bradley Nelson
Walla Walla College (WWC) has more Sabbath morning worship options this year than ever … read more

Walla Walla University

Walla Walla College Hosts Family Weekend

December 01, 2002 | Education | Bradley Nelson
Parents and family members of college students are naturally curious about what goes on … read more

Washington Conference

Olympia Church Includes Community in Grand Re-opening

December 01, 2002 | Ardyce Kegley
Members of the Olympia, Wash., Church, recently shared their joy with the community, … read more

Washington Conference

Monroe Baptism

December 01, 2002
Members of the Monroe, Wash., Church gathered in late summer on the shores of the … read more

Washington Conference

Auburn City Honors Public Servants

December 01, 2002 | Eric Williams
Members of the Auburn City Church recently honored King County Sheriff Dave Reichert, a … read more

Washington Conference

WindWorks Fellowship Grows Rapidly in Olympia

December 01, 2002 | Judy-Ann Neal
WindWorks Fellowship, a newly planted church in Olympia Wash., was begun by two lay … read more

World Church

Whatever Happened to Operation Bearhug/Magadan?

December 01, 2002 | Jere Patzer
Hundreds of Northwest members traveled to the former Soviet Union during the 1990s, … read more

World Church

Executive Committee Elects New Treasurer, Editor

December 01, 2002
In actions taken by the North Pacific Union Conference Executive Committee in September … read more