May 2003

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Feature

Investing Life's Resources

May 01, 2003 | Bryce Pascoe
God allows us the privilege of managing the resources of time, energy, talent and means, which He has provided. As Dick Ruder and his wife, Sharon, discovered, we can either squander life’s resources or invest them in God’s mission and … read more

More Features

Trust Services and Divine Appointments

May 01, 2003 | George Carambot
As Trust Services Director for the North Pacific Union, I had been invited to present a … read more

God Still Blesses in Uncertain Times

May 01, 2003 | Norman Klam
This morning, as I was preparing for work, a news bulletin came on the television. … read more

Did You Know?

The Almighty Dollar

May 01, 2003
Although more than 85% of Americans with minor children say having a will is important … read more

Editorial

Placing the Crucifixion on Hold

May 01, 2003 | Jere Patzer
Jesus was dying on the cross in the most mentally and physically excruciating ordeal … read more

Fresh Start

Playboy Bunnies and Stewardship

May 01, 2003 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
It was a get-rich-quick scheme. Because our newly-planted church family always … read more

News

Adventist Health

Celebrating Sabbath at Adventist Medical Center

May 01, 2003 | Health | Heather Preston Wheeler
Whether you’re a patient, family member, or on-duty employee, Adventist Medical Center … read more

Alaska Conference

Winter Camp Meetings Tour Western Alaska

May 01, 2003 | Jim Kincaid
From Anchorage to Gambell, from Barrow to Dillingham, this year’s itinerary took a … read more

Alaska Conference

Cold, Clean Fun

May 01, 2003 | John Kriegelstein
With warm hearts, heavy coats, and insulated boots, a group of nine students and three … read more

Idaho Conference

Weiser Maranatha Church Sponsors New Church in Madagascar

May 01, 2003 | Skip Johnson
Idaho’s Weiser Maranatha Church members sponsored a Global Mission Pioneer worker to … read more

Montana Conference

Mt. Ellis Academy Senior Becomes Legislature’s Worker Bee

May 01, 2003 | Juanita Starkebaum
Recently Jeff Clark, four-year senior at Mt. Ellis Academy, had an opportunity to be a … read more

Montana Conference

Choteau Church Honors 50-year Treasurer

May 01, 2003 | Arlene Harris
The Choteau, Mont., Church recently honored Margie Nelson for 50 years of service as … read more

Oregon Conference

Young Blood

May 01, 2003
Cassandra Lemke participated in the first blood drive at Rivergate Adventist Elementary … read more

Oregon Conference

Portland Adventist Academy News Notes

May 01, 2003 | Les Zollbrecht
• Since 1997, PAA has awarded $1,425,000.00 in personal scholarships to help students … read more

Oregon Conference

God through Me Share the Warmth

May 01, 2003 | Diane Pestes
Oregon Conference Women’s Ministries recently held “God through Me…Share the Warmth” … read more

Oregon Conference

CAA Freshmen Make a Difference

May 01, 2003 | Eric Hansen
The Columbia Adventist Academy freshman class divided into two groups in February, for … read more

Oregon Conference

Lumberjack Preacher

May 01, 2003 | Bruce Johnston
People of all ages—from 17 to 84—have joined our four mission trips to India. We have … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

KEEPing Students in Christian Education

May 01, 2003 | Shelley Bacon
The Upper Columbia Conference Kids Educational/Endowment/Scholarship Program (KEEP) … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA Students Take Spring Break Mission Trip

May 01, 2003 | Cheri Corder
Nearly 90 Upper Columbia Academy students spent spring break serving the Lord on … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Irrigon Church Keeps Building

May 01, 2003 | Norma Stahl
As wind played havoc with existing shingles, Irrigon members talked of the need to put … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Zillah Community Church Practices Servant Evangelism

May 01, 2003 | Joe Mann
Touching the hearts of your neighbors in a relevant way can be a real challenge. Doing … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Borneo 2003 Mission to Mentu

May 01, 2003 | Olin Peach
Forty-seven students and adults from Spokane and from as far away as Georgia and Canada … read more

Walla Walla University

Senior Class Officers Announced

May 01, 2003 | Bradley Nelson
The Walla Walla College graduating class of 2003 elected its senior class officers and … read more

Walla Walla University

Investing in the Future

May 01, 2003 | Bradley Nelson
For more than 100 years, Walla Walla College has been the setting for life-changing … read more

Washington Conference

PSAA Missionaries Build and Teach in Costa Rica

May 01, 2003 | Becky Rode
Tropical rainstorms, flooding and high humidity were just a few of the aspects that … read more

Washington Conference

New Monroe Church is Latest SAGE Building Project

May 01, 2003 | Carrol Grady
Who says seniors can’t rough it? Leaving at midnight, Jan. 11, on a red-eye flight from … read more

Washington Conference

Benefits of My Christian Education

May 01, 2003 | Daniel Rogers
I have been in Christian education all my life. I have also always been involved with … read more

Washington Conference

Two New Pastors Welcomed to AnchorPointe

May 01, 2003 | Caryn Pierce
On the first Sabbath of the new year, pastors Steve Leddy and Matthew Gamble met each … read more

Washington Conference

From Port Angeles to Ongole An Evangelistic Adventure

May 01, 2003 | Bruce Johnston
A first was registered when Lynne Scherencel from Port Angeles, Washington, was the … read more