October 2003

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Feature

Building for the Future

October 01, 2003 | Donald Ammon
At Adventist Health, we know that if we plan to be around tomorrow, we must start planning for tomorrow today. Which is why the following pages are filled with new faces, features and physical plants—all of which are designed to ensure … read more

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Fast Facts About Adventist Health

October 01, 2003
Headquartered in Roseville, California 20 hospitals in California, Hawaii, Oregon and … read more

Building Better Service

October 01, 2003 | Regina Erickson
There are three things we know. Our patients are aging rapidly. They are using the … read more

Doing It Better in Portland

October 01, 2003
It’s not often that a bad experience inspires a career. But when Renee Swanson, R.N., B … read more

Growing Young Professionals

October 01, 2003 | Heather Wheeler
Growing up in Tillamook, Oregon, Daryl Hamilton would often roam through the halls of … read more

Committed to Service

October 01, 2003 | Heather Wheeler
Committed to Service At 35, Morre Dean is the youngest chief executive officer (CEO) in … read more

Editorial

There in the Past, Here for the Future

October 01, 2003 | Jere Patzer
Adventist health care institutions have a long and rich history. In 1878, St. Helena … read more

Fresh Start

A Surefire Way to Adventist Health

October 01, 2003 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
While loitering at the magazine rack in Safeway today, I noticed dozens of titles like … read more

North Pacific Union

Foxworth Named Portland Police Chief

October 01, 2003 | Richard Dower
Derrick Foxworth was named as the Portland, Ore., chief of police on Sept. 2 by … read more

North Pacific Union

Pacific Northwest Adventists Volunteer for Global Evangelism

October 01, 2003
When I first saw Bob Marcus, he was preaching in a large tent not far from Dominican … read more

North Pacific Union

The North Pacific Union Miracle Team: Teenagers Go on “Ultimate” Mission Trip

October 01, 2003 | Loretta Spivey
Be proud North Pacific Union. Your youth were part of a miracle! It may be hard to … read more

News

Alaska Conference

Alaska Camp Meeting Draws Hundreds

October 01, 2003 | John Kriegelstein
Approximately 800 people representing all but six of the 35 Adventist churches or … read more

Idaho Conference

Kuna Church SCUBAs into the Neighborhood

October 01, 2003 | Tim Lale
"I loved this year’s [VBS] theme because I love the ocean!” Marilyn Jones said after … read more

Idaho Conference

Gem State Adventist Academy Students Spend First Days of School Bonding

October 01, 2003 | Debra McCarver
An occasional scream pierced the air as Gem State Adventist Academy students came down … read more

Idaho Conference

Heyburn Bi-vocational Pastors

October 01, 2003 | Barbara Lankford
You might say the Heyburn Church is a guinea pig, but you won’t find the members … read more

Montana Conference

Butte VBS Features Edible Crafts

October 01, 2003 | Ruth Rosich
Have you ever thought of making a cute little boat with a mast and a sail and then … read more

Montana Conference

Havre and Fort Belknap Seminars Welcome New Members

October 01, 2003 | Mindy Walker
The Havre church and Fort Belknap group in Montana welcomed new members recently. On … read more

Montana Conference

Creative Miles City VBS Attracts Kids and Helpers

October 01, 2003 | Marilyn Delinger
This summer's Miles City, Mont., nature-oriented Vacation Bible School program, … read more

North Pacific Union

Foxworth Named Portland Police Chief

October 01, 2003 | Richard Dower
Derrick Foxworth was named as the Portland, Ore., chief of police on Sept. 2 by … read more

North Pacific Union

Pacific Northwest Adventists Volunteer for Global Evangelism

October 01, 2003
When I first saw Bob Marcus, he was preaching in a large tent not far from Dominican … read more

North Pacific Union

The North Pacific Union Miracle Team: Teenagers Go on “Ultimate” Mission Trip

October 01, 2003 | Loretta Spivey
Be proud North Pacific Union. Your youth were part of a miracle! It may be hard to … read more

Oregon Conference

SCUBA Splashes Down at Columbia Gorge

October 01, 2003 | Rhonda Reedy
"It’s spooky in here”...”It’s so dark!”... “What’s that gurgly noise?” These were just … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA's Rock Climbers Tackle Central Oregon

October 01, 2003 | Dan Patchin
Eighteen students and four sponsors spent a week this summer defying gravity while … read more

Oregon Conference

Three New Members Join CAA Faculty

October 01, 2003
Columbia Adventist Academy (CAA) welcomes three new faculty members this year. Born and … read more

Oregon Conference

New Church in Monterrey, Mexico

October 01, 2003
This new church was a joint effort, built over a period of four weeks. The Calimesa, … read more

Oregon Conference

Farming Again at Milo

October 01, 2003 | Heather Black
When Eugene Mitchell, a local career farmer, approached the Milo Adventist Academy … read more

Oregon Conference

CAA Student Determined To Give

October 01, 2003 | David Allen
At Columbia Adventist Academy’s fall blood drive in November 2002, junior Tom Wilson … read more

Oregon Conference

Area Annual Church in the Park

October 01, 2003 | Cheryel Whitsell
Hundreds of Eugene, Springfield and Pleasant Hill, Ore., members gathered with their … read more

Oregon Conference

Hopewell Celebrates Centennial

October 01, 2003 | Marie Cook
This year marks the centennial of the Hopewell Church in Dayton, Ore. A celebration … read more

Oregon Conference

Pastor Discovers Unique Way to Witness

October 01, 2003 | Church | Amy Schrader
"Hey, what’s that sticker mean?" “Cool decal. What is it?” “Is that a Bible?" These are … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Welcomes New Principal

October 01, 2003 | Joan Oksenholt
When Gale Crosby accepted an invitation in July to become the principal of Portland … read more

Oregon Conference

50-year Homecoming Weekend Reunion for Pathfinders

October 01, 2003 | Joyce Gallentine
More than 100 former Hood River Pathfinders and their families came from as far away as … read more

Oregon Conference

Hood View Church Responds To Needs of Sister Church

October 01, 2003 | Adam Rose
When four families, including pastoral family Alexei and Elena Novoselov, were … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Bluebird Sabbath

October 01, 2003 | Wayne Coffey
Bluebird Sabbath—What, is there a special Sabbath for Bluebirds? Well in a way there … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Wenatchee Teen Raises Funds for the Maasai

October 01, 2003 | Kim Eastman
Shane Wood, an 18-year-old Cascade Christian Academy senior, organized two lucrative … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Young People Involved in Sonmer Ministries

October 01, 2003 | Louise Cole
Three young people from the Pendleton district were involved in Sonmer Ministries this … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

VBS Children Share with Bangladesh

October 01, 2003
Children learned the joy of sharing God’s love by bringing 57 small toys for orphans in … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Richie Brower Ordained

October 01, 2003 | Jon Dalrymple
Richie Brower Ordained Richie Brower was ordained on June 14 in Spokane, Wash., where … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Plant Closure in Goldendale Opens Doors for Employment

October 01, 2003 | Elaine Kubler
When an aluminum plant near Goldendale, Wash., closed in March, leaving 700 unemployed … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Brewster Dives Into God's Word At Vacation Bible School

October 01, 2003 | Verona Schnibbe
Brewster Dives Into God's Word At Vacation Bible School A panorama of lifelike divers … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Successful Othello Series Brings Record Baptisms

October 01, 2003 | Denise Colley
Memorial Day weekend was certainly memorable at the Othello (Wash.) Church when Lyle … read more

Walla Walla University

Walla Walla College's Kraig Scott to Give Organ Recital

October 01, 2003 | Tara Jeske
Kraig Scott, associate professor of music at Walla Walla College (WWC), will present an … read more

Walla Walla University

Students Lead Innovative Service

October 01, 2003 | Tara Jeske
It started as a 50-minute, Thursday night worship service in 2001. It was simple, short … read more

Walla Walla University

Instructor Honored for Community Service

October 01, 2003 | Tara Jeske
Linda Emmerson, Walla Walla College (WWC) philosophy instructor, was honored with the … read more

Walla Walla University

Food Drive Raises Hunger Awareness Over 10,000 Pounds of Food

October 01, 2003 | Tara Jeske
Positive Life Radio’s (PLR) Christmas in July food drive on July 25 collected more than … read more

Walla Walla University

Positive Life Radio Receives Record Donation

October 01, 2003 | Tara Jeske
A Portland, Ore., woman recently donated to Positive Life Radio (PLR) a large Christian … read more

Washington Conference

A Perfect Best Friend

October 01, 2003 | Amber Serns
"What if you had a perfect best friend"? That was the way Laura Warner, Auburn … read more

Washington Conference

Prayers Answered at Washington Camp Meeting

October 01, 2003 | Maylan Schurch
In a day when most camp meetings have downsized to long-weekend events, the Washington … read more

Washington Conference

Dinner and Live Auction Benefit Polly's Healing Center

October 01, 2003 | Darren McPherson
Polly’s Healing Center and its supporters held a benefit dinner and live auction at the … read more

Washington Conference

Western Washington Youth Challenge

October 01, 2003 | Cheryl Williams
It’s not your ordinary summer job. You might serve 100 people a day at McDonald’s. You … read more

World Church

Many Baptized at BAYDA’s “Knowin’ Him” Camporee

October 01, 2003 | Celeste Ryan
Many Baptized at BAYDA’s “Knowin’ Him” Camporee "Knowin’ Him Through Heritage, Service … read more

World Church

Debbie Young Elected National ASI President

October 01, 2003
Debbie Young of Quiet Moment Ministries, a small supporting ministry in Ypsilanti, Mich … read more

World Church

North Pacific Union Woman to be Honored

October 01, 2003 | Toini Harrison
Nine Adventist women who are making significant contributions to their churches, … read more

World Church

What’s Good for Justices is Good for all Working Americans The Church’s Office of Legislative Affairs applauds Supreme Court Decision to Accommodate Jewish Jus

October 01, 2003 | Scott Rawson
What’s Good for Justices is Good for all Working Americans The Church’s Office of … read more