December 2003

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Feature

Northwest Spirit

December 01, 2003 | Richard Dower
One day when he was 14, Glenn Walters decided that he did not want to clean cow barns for the rest of his life. That decision would affect the rest of his life and the lives of countless other people. Glenn’s Adventist parents were dairy … read more

More Features

The Widow’s Might:

December 01, 2003
It’s Tuesday afternoon, and Jesus has spent a difficult day in continual conflict with … read more

Blessed to be a Blessing

December 01, 2003
"Unless the Lord relinquishes me from my current obligation, I cannot move in another … read more

A Lifelong Partnership

December 01, 2003
A special partnership began on January 1, 1937, when wedding vows were exchanged … read more

Did You Know?

A Season of Giving Christmas Fast Facts

December 01, 2003
Christmas Fast Facts * During the Christmas buying season, Visa cards alone are used an … read more

Did You Know?

A Season of Giving Giving: A State of Heart

December 01, 2003
Giving: A State of Heart The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that … read more

Editorial

The Christmas Story Today?

December 01, 2003 | Jere Patzer
I used to believe that poor Mary and Joseph had it pretty tough. You know, walking and … read more

Fresh Start

How to Get Rich

December 01, 2003 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
A fable is told in India of a poor beggar who lived in a state ruled by a maharaja. The … read more

North Pacific Union

Academy Bible Conference Helps Youth Face the Real World

December 01, 2003 | Alphonso McCarthy
This year's Academy Bible Conference brought academy, home school and public high … read more

North Pacific Union

Portland Hosts Adventist Leadership Convention

December 01, 2003 | Richard Dower
The Adventist Leadership Convention, "Growing a Family of Grace," was held in Portland … read more

Perspective

Venden Leftovers

December 01, 2003 | Bruce Johnston
"Converts just don’t stick.” The speaker, critical of the conference spending money on … read more

News

Adventist Health

The Gift of Hope: Bennett Finds Her Role in Health Care Satisfying

December 01, 2003
Every day, it may look like Lisa Bennett comes to work and does pretty much the same … read more

Alaska Conference

Pathfinder Missionaries Visit Alaska Villages

December 01, 2003 | John Kriegelstein
Twenty Pathfinder missionaries from the Iowa-Missouri Conference descended on the … read more

Alaska Conference

Conference Secretary Named Courageous Administrator

December 01, 2003 | John Kriegelstein
At the sixth annual Sprout Convention held in Naperville, Ill., Jim Kincaid, Alaska … read more

Alaska Conference

Alaska Offers Many Mission Opportunities

December 01, 2003 | John Kriegelstein
To be involved, to get wet, to get one’s hands dirty and to be a participant rather … read more

Idaho Conference

Women Retreat to Camp Ida Haven

December 01, 2003 | Joan Green
The Idaho Conference Christian Women's Retreat was held at beautiful Camp Ida Haven in … read more

Idaho Conference

Creative Field Trips Inspire Desert View Students

December 01, 2003 | Sylvia Shasky
Imagine feeling the heartbeat of a hummingbird in your hand and then listening to the … read more

Idaho Conference

Church in the Park Emphasizes Friendship

December 01, 2003 | Church | Shirley Maxwell
A few weeks before the Sept. 11 tragedy, Nampa (Idaho) Church members determined to … read more

Idaho Conference

Brain Games Bring Smart Fun to Campus

December 01, 2003 | Debra McCarver
The clamor of nervous excitement was in the air as students arrived at the Gem State … read more

Montana Conference

Montana Conference Office Moves To Quieter Location

December 01, 2003 | Richard Dower
Montana Conference Office Moves To Quieter Location After 44 years in their Bozeman, … read more

Montana Conference

Mt. Ellis Students Visit Yellowstone

December 01, 2003 | Darren Wilkins
Mt. Ellis Academy (MEA) has long been known for its stunning natural setting and … read more

Montana Conference

Baptism Held at Special Site

December 01, 2003 | Shaya Kyle
The congregations of Custer and Hardin, Mont., gathered on May 31 to witness Tyli Kyle' … read more

Montana Conference

Libby Youth Writes Column in Church Newsletter

December 01, 2003 | Delma Kneller
The Libby (Mont.) Church has a small congregation but is blessed with a large … read more

North Pacific Union

Academy Bible Conference Helps Youth Face the Real World

December 01, 2003 | Alphonso McCarthy
This year's Academy Bible Conference brought academy, home school and public high … read more

North Pacific Union

Portland Hosts Adventist Leadership Convention

December 01, 2003 | Richard Dower
The Adventist Leadership Convention, "Growing a Family of Grace," was held in Portland … read more

Oregon Conference

Battle Ground Fire Department Announces CAA Senior Officers

December 01, 2003 | Sonja Einerson
The traditional announcement of senior class officers is always an exciting … read more

Oregon Conference

Fourth Grader Delivers Lunch and New Class Project

December 01, 2003 | Francie Davidson
For more than a year, fourth-grader Skyler Null has been helping his grandmother … read more

Oregon Conference

Sutherlin School Celebrates Loan Burning

December 01, 2003 | Shirley Swan
A fire was set at the Sutherlin (Ore.) Christian School on Sept. 14. Fortunately the … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon Youth Bring VBS To Alaska

December 01, 2003 | Caitlin McNabb
A team of eight youth and three adults flew to the Siberian Yupik village of Gambell on … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Seniors Survive Wilderness Challenges

December 01, 2003 | Heather Black
Milo Adventist Academy's senior survival location, purpose and activities remain an … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Students Test Stream Health

December 01, 2003 | Dan Patchin
The Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) biology class spent a recent afternoon ankle deep … read more

Oregon Conference

Columbia Seniors Survive Paradise

December 01, 2003
Columbia Adventist Academy (CAA) seniors headed to a spot of private land known as " … read more

Oregon Conference

Dallas Team Builds Church in Dominican Republic

December 01, 2003 | Ted Torkelson
Just imagine the amount of time and effort that someone would have to invest in order … read more

Oregon Conference

University Park Church Grows in Membership and Services

December 01, 2003 | Harriet Douglas
The University Park Church (Portland, Ore.) recently added nine new members after NET … read more

Oregon Conference

Ridge Dell Moves Forward in Faith

December 01, 2003 | Dennis Schafer
The Ridge Dell (Wash.) Church was built more than 20 years ago on the northern edge of … read more

Oregon Conference

Bend Members Complete Portland Marathon

December 01, 2003 | David Miller
The Bend (Ore.) Church pastor, Jerry Joubert, joined members Lisa Gladden, Bobbi Lynn … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Parents Experience UCA Campus For Themselves

December 01, 2003 | Cheri Corder
For the seventh year, Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) hosted Parent Weekend, which is … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Goldendale Welcomes Not-So-Retired Teachers

December 01, 2003 | Elaine Kubler
Goldendale Adventist School welcomed a new teaching team to its staff this fall. … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Wenatchee Valley Holds First Camp Meeting

December 01, 2003 | Mark Witas
The Adventist churches of the Wenatchee Valley held their first camp meeting in … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

WWVA Seniors Elect Officers

December 01, 2003 | Cheryl Wren
Recently Walla Walla Valley Academy selected the 2004 senior class officers. From left … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Troy Church Enjoys Homecoming

December 01, 2003 | Elaine Drury
Precious memories...how they linger at the Troy (Idaho) Church. Former students came … read more

Walla Walla University

Lending a Helping Hand Fall Service Day 2003

December 01, 2003 | Tara Jeske
More than 450 students, faculty and staff spent Oct. 22 performing community service … read more

Washington Conference

Eight Hands Bring Spark To Auburn’s Pianos

December 01, 2003 | Amber Serns
Forty fingers, $2,000, eight hands, four students, two pianos and one teacher all adds … read more

Washington Conference

Auburn Students Fight Skagit Floodwater

December 01, 2003 | Amber Serns
Thirty students from Auburn Adventist Academy loaded buses at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 21 and … read more

Washington Conference

Washington Women Experience God's Spirit

December 01, 2003 | Wilma Bing
"What an amazing weekend!” “I could feel the presence of God in this place.” “My life … read more

Washington Conference

Graham Church Expands To Meet Neighborhood Needs

December 01, 2003 | Doug Bing
What is a church to do when housing developments are growing up all around it? The … read more

Washington Conference

Shelton Mixes Health and Good Food

December 01, 2003 | Jeane Christiansen
Vegetarian cooking classes were held at the Shelton (Wash.) Church every Tuesday night … read more

Washington Conference

Buena Vista Breaks Ground On New Addition

December 01, 2003 | Doug Bing
Visit Buena Vista Elementary School (Auburn, Wash.) on a school day, and you will find … read more

Washington Conference

PSAA Students Jump To Help Farmer

December 01, 2003 | Rob Webb
The call came on Tuesday morning. Claudia Bahnmiller, a Monroe (Wash.) Church member, … read more

Washington Conference

PSAA Celebrates Teacher's Life

December 01, 2003 | Rob Webb
Students, faculty and staff at Puget Sound Adventist Academy (PSAA) celebrated the life … read more

Washington Conference

From the Ashes

December 01, 2003 | John Freedman
Shortly after checking into my hotel room in Walla Walla, Wash., on Nov. 17, Keith … read more

Washington Conference

Help Arrives from All Over

December 01, 2003 | Amber Serns
Adventist friends and community supporters of Auburn Adventist Academy have acted … read more

Washington Conference

Tragedy & Triumph Auburn's Nelson Hall Is Destroyed by Fire

December 01, 2003 | Keith Hallam
We have lost so much, but there is so much for which to be thankful. Things may not be … read more

Washington Conference

Not a Drill

December 01, 2003 | Doug Bing
Some girls just thought it was a fire drill when on Nov. 17 the fire alarm went off in … read more

World Church

NAD Pathfinder Camporee Heads Back to Oshkosh

December 01, 2003 | Ron Whitehead
North Pacific Union Pathfinders will be attending the largest six-day Adventist youth … read more

World Church

ACN offers great Adventist Preaching

December 01, 2003
"That’s the best sermon I’ve ever heard!” exclaimed the 70-year-old member of a small … read more