March 2004

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Feature

Reluctant Miracles

March 01, 2004
Reluctant Miracles It’s not easy to step out in faith, especially when it not only forces a career change but affects a regular salary and medical and many other benefits. If I was the only one involved it would have been a different … read more

Did You Know?

Our Cosmic Neighborhood

March 01, 2004
• Earth's galaxy, the Milky Way, contains about 400 billion stars. There are hundreds … read more

Editorial

Turning Visions into Reality A Story of Success

March 01, 2004
A Story of Success Twenty years ago, a young pastor named Tom walked into my office at … read more

Fresh Start

Home Where We Belong

March 01, 2004 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
I met Rachael* at a week of prayer. After the final meeting she tentatively approached … read more

Perspective

Does God Still Perform Miracles?

March 01, 2004 | John Wesslen
Does God still perform miracles? Ask members of the Orchards Church in Vancouver, … read more

News

Adventist Health

Tillamook County General Hospital Community Care for Newborns

March 01, 2004 | Hannah Clegg
Tillamook County General Hospital Community Care for Newborns It has often been said … read more

Alaska Conference

Nome Students Valued by Major Store

March 01, 2004 | John Kriegelstein
In Nome, Alaska, even the local store manager values Adventist education. "I am very … read more

Alaska Conference

Dual Mission to Uzbekistan Serves God and Country

March 01, 2004 | John Kriegelstein
When Vernon Osborn, a Hillside-O’Malley Church member, is deployed with the Alaska Air … read more

Alaska Conference

14th Regular Constituency Session

March 01, 2004
Notice is hereby given that the 14th Regular Constituency Session of the Alaska … read more

Idaho Conference

Hand Bell and Chimes Festival Sells Out

March 01, 2004 | Debra McCarver
Groups of laughing fifth- through eighth-grade students crowded the music building as … read more

Idaho Conference

Dedication Expands Into Multi-cousin Event

March 01, 2004 | Acynthia Sanford
When David and Nid Moody and their two children from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, were … read more

Idaho Conference

Member Returns After 38 Years

March 01, 2004 | George Harsha
Wayne Cox had thought of coming back to church many times, but every Sabbath morning … read more

Montana Conference

Butte Shares Harvest Dinner

March 01, 2004 | Ruth Rosich
The Butte (Mont.) Church hosted their members and friends at a harvest dinner on Nov. … read more

Montana Conference

Butte Clubs Collect Canned Food

March 01, 2004 | Ruth Rosich
Butte (Mont.) Pathfinders and Adventurers went out at Halloween asking for canned food … read more

Montana Conference

Butte Welcomes New Members

March 01, 2004 | Ruth Rosich
Alex Pasha, 11, publicly declared his decision to join the Butte (Mont.) Church on Nov … read more

Montana Conference

North Valley Church Dedicated

March 01, 2004 | Michelle Bales
The North Valley Church (Columbia Falls, Mont.) was dedicated Dec. 6, 2003, after 20 … read more

Montana Conference

Choteau's Prayers Are Answered

March 01, 2004 | Arlene Harris
The small Choteau (Mont.) Church congregation saved and searched for an official church … read more

Oregon Conference

Wish Comes True for Gaston Teen

March 01, 2004 | Cherry Walsh
When Rebekah Walsh, a Laurelwood Academy junior, walked into Doernbecher Children's … read more

Oregon Conference

T-shirts Share Gospel

March 01, 2004 | Dan Patchin
While many schools have difficulty regulating objectionable and offensive slogans and … read more

Oregon Conference

India Receives Springfield Members

March 01, 2004 | Cheryel Whitsell
The Springfield (Ore.) Church had a special service in October to ask God’s blessing on … read more

Oregon Conference

Springfield Church Holds Lay Evangelistic Seminar and Classes

March 01, 2004 | Cheryel Whitsell
Lay people from many walks of life worked together in October to present an … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Food Service Director Wins Hero Award

March 01, 2004 | Summer Coggins
Every great production or establishment has individuals behind the scenes assisting in … read more

Oregon Conference

Portland-area Schools Cooperate in Marketing Campaign

March 01, 2004 | Robert McDonald
Portland-area Adventist schools have formed a partnership called RockSolid Schools to … read more

Oregon Conference

New Media Center Named for Shady Point Member

March 01, 2004 | Anita Johnson
According to the Upper Rogue Independent newspaper of Eagle Point, Ore., the Eagle Rock … read more

Oregon Conference

“What Do You Want Me to Do for You?” CAA Students Ponder Christ's Question

March 01, 2004 | David Allen
“What Do You Want Me to Do for You?” CAA Students Ponder Christ's Question Freshman … read more

Oregon Conference

Woodland Church Adds New Members Through Baptism

March 01, 2004 | Jaime Bennett
The Woodland (Wash.) Church has been busy this year with baptisms. Gary and Karen Moore … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon State University Hosts Public Collegiates for Shine NW

March 01, 2004 | Tina Batten
For students and members at the Corvallis (Ore.) Church, things are already starting to … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA Selects Students as Week of Prayer Speakers

March 01, 2004 | Kristen Johnson
This year's UCA student week of prayer speakers were, from left: (front row) Brandon … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Two Conferences Join For Ministerial Retreat

March 01, 2004 | Doug Johnson
Ministers from the Montana and Upper Columbia Conferences joined together in early … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

NW Singles Plan Annual Retreat

March 01, 2004 | Terrie Leen Griebel
Singles from all over the Northwest plus California and Canada come to MiVoden for a … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Why I Like My School Students Write their Thoughts

March 01, 2004 | Susan Bailey
Fifth- and sixth-grade students at Yakima Adventist Christian School (YACS) composed … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Brewster Blazers Unveil Vietnam Wall

March 01, 2004 | Verona Schnibbe
The Vietnam Wall has a special connection for five members of the Brewster (Wash.) … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Coeur d’Alene Plants Another New Church

March 01, 2004 | Stacie Sachs
Coeur d’Alene Plants Another New Church Once again, approximately 35 members of Idaho's … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

International Food Fair Celebrates Vegetarianism

March 01, 2004 | Susan Bailey
Yakima Adventist Christian School (YACS) held its sixth annual Vegetarian International … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Spokane ABC Gains Publicity from Mad Cow Disease

March 01, 2004 | Doug Johnson
Soon after the media announced that the first case of mad cow disease in the United … read more

Walla Walla University

Rice for Cambodia Radio Listeners Give Generously

March 01, 2004 | Tara Jeske
Walla Walla College’s Positive Life Radio listeners donated thousands of dollars for … read more

Washington Conference

Auburn Students Spread "Sonlight" in Seattle

March 01, 2004 | Amber Serns
Auburn Adventist Academy students pile out of the vans and fill their arms and pockets … read more

Washington Conference

Year of Evangelism Kicks Off in Washington

March 01, 2004 | Doug Bing
It happened in Auburn. It happened in North Bend. It happened in Everett. It continues … read more

Washington Conference

Monroe Feeds 110 At Community Christmas Dinner

March 01, 2004 | Debbie Beierle
A community Christmas dinner, sponsored by the Monroe (Wash.) Church members, was given … read more

Washington Conference

Conference Welcomes Revival And New Assistant

March 01, 2004 | Doug Bing
Do you sense that the Spirit of the living God is at work among us, challenging, … read more

Washington Conference

Washington Conference Plans Women’s Spring Day Event

March 01, 2004
"It was a bright and sunny morning . . . the day on which I fully expected to die.” … read more

World Church

Where Jesus Walked

March 01, 2004 | Charlotte Ishkanian
If Jesus were to return to the places he knew as a child and adult, what would He say? … read more

World Church

Cutting-edge Technology Captures Ancient Story

March 01, 2004
The Adventist Communication Network (ACN) and It Is Written Digital Media Group (IIWDMG … read more