April 2004

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Feature

Kristi Spurgeon

April 01, 2004 | Kristi Spurgeon
"This year I'm the Blue Mountain News news director, in charge of choosing and writing the content for our daily newscast. I've also been an anchor for almost two years. Although I love being on-air, my true passion lies behind the … read more

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Nikia Furman

April 01, 2004 | Nikia Furman
Nikia Furman graduated from WWC in 2000 and is the production manager at Blue Mountain … read more

Brian Bell

April 01, 2004 | Brian Bell
"I came to Walla Walla on the recommendation of a communications friend of mine, and it … read more

You Are Invited

April 01, 2004 | Rosa Jimenez
Open House and Dedication Weekend, April 23–24, 2004 Canaday Technology Center Friday 2 … read more

Available to God

April 01, 2004 | Christy Reich
Viewing the mountain scenery and listening to the stillness, one would never guess the … read more

Fast Forward

April 01, 2004
It’s crunch time—5 p.m.—in the control room of Blue Mountain News. News producer … read more

Did You Know?

Bible Word-search Genesis Chapter 3

April 01, 2004
Genesis Chapter 3 This Bible word-search puzzle is published with the hope that as you … read more

Editorial

Whatsoever Things Are Pure

April 01, 2004 | Jere Patzer
Mark Twain was once asked what he thought of Richard Wagner's music, to which he … read more

Fresh Start

Praying for the Cameras

April 01, 2004 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
As a teen, Phil Donahue dreamed of being a famous TV personality. By the age of 27, he … read more

Perspective

God's Mysterious Ways

April 01, 2004 | Amber Serns
It was all black smoke and ringing alarms in Auburn Adventist Academy's girls dorm on … read more

News

Adventist Health

The Adventist Health Mission Behind the Scenes

April 01, 2004
The Adventist Health Mission Behind the Scenes When you enter Walla Walla General … read more

Alaska Conference

Fairbanks Men Form "Ironworkers" for Fun and Service

April 01, 2004 | John Kriegelstein
Fairbanks Men Form "Ironworkers" for Fun and Service When Fairbanks pastor Odea Sigh … read more

Alaska Conference

500-mile Sabbath School Brings Members Together

April 01, 2004 | Ruth deGraaff
How do you discuss the Sabbath School lesson when you are the only Adventist family for … read more

Alaska Conference

Midtown Members Witness at Fur Rondy

April 01, 2004 | Brant Berglin
Winter in Anchorage, Alaska—it‘s long, dark and often cold. But downtown comes alive … read more

Idaho Conference

Gem State Helps Teen Grow, Change and Become

April 01, 2004 | Linda Klinger
About four years ago, Jayce Crandall’s world changed. The house he, his three brothers … read more

Idaho Conference

Idaho Conference Camp Meeting 2004

April 01, 2004
Join Philip Samaan, our evening speaker, as he presents "Christ’s Way to Pray," … read more

Idaho Conference

A Life Is Changed in Elgin

April 01, 2004 | Donna Fincher
Leo Bristol was baptized at the Elgin (Ore.) Church by Jack Ferrell on Dec. 27. At age … read more

Montana Conference

MEA Announces 2003–04 Officers

April 01, 2004 | Juanita Starkebaum
MEA Announces 2003–04 Officers Each semester's student association officers work hard … read more

Montana Conference

From Tragedy Comes Triumph for New Member

April 01, 2004 | Gail Ereaux
On Feb. 28 Gail Ereaux was baptized into the Fort Belknap Church on the Fort Belknap … read more

Oregon Conference

Woodland Member Ministers with a Hug and a Smile

April 01, 2004 | Jaime Bennett
Always with a hug and a smile, Kathy Smith of Woodland, Wash., greets people as they … read more

Oregon Conference

Committee Provides Funds for Major PAA Projects

April 01, 2004 | Dan Patchin
Portland Adventist Academy’s Committee of 100 met recently for their fourth annual … read more

Oregon Conference

Practice Evangelism Turns Real at Women's Ministries Event

April 01, 2004 | Diane Pestes
"I have a clearer vision of what God is calling me to do and ideas which, prayerfully, … read more

Oregon Conference

CAA Students Encourage Children to Stay Tobacco-free

April 01, 2004 | Heidi Evans
Columbia Adventist Academy’s National Honor Society juniors and seniors divided into … read more

Oregon Conference

Sunset Members Provide Dinner for Men Leaving the Streets

April 01, 2004 | Jolene Jula
Members of Sunset Christian Fellowship (Beaverton, Ore.) go to the Clark Center in … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Varsity Teams Make Spiritual Impact

April 01, 2004 | Katie Currier
In a world where sports focus on winning at all costs, Milo Adventist Academy still … read more

Oregon Conference

Willamette Pathfinders Earn Honors During One-day Seminar

April 01, 2004 | Keith Owen
Willamette District Pathfinders like Jonathon Johnson, pictured here working on a … read more

Oregon Conference

Thailand Trip Challenges Youth to Serve Jesus Daily

April 01, 2004 | Shannon Gibb
Thailand. The word itself seemed unreal to me the whole trip until our plane landed in … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Teacher Named in Who's Who for Second Time

April 01, 2004 | Elaine Drury
Tears were streaming as Joanne Rasco read the letter to her husband, Jim: ” … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Yakima Teachers Honored by Who's Who

April 01, 2004 | Susan Bailey
Yakima Adventist Christian School (YACS) teachers Robert Sanders, Karen Wasiczko and … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA’s Lange Honored Twice for Excellence in Teaching

April 01, 2004 | Cheri Corder
UCA’s Lange Honored Twice for Excellence in Teaching The Alumni Awards Foundation (AAF … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Republic Church Celebrates 25 Years of Memories

April 01, 2004 | Rusty Hottal
The Republic (Wash.) Church celebrated 25 years of service on Sabbath, Aug. 16, as … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Lay Ministry Blesses Guatemala with Medical, Dental Services

April 01, 2004 | Tammy Stewart
Four lay people from Pasco and Walla Walla, Wash., marked a wonderful adventure on Dec … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Milton Welcomes New Members Through Baptisms

April 01, 2004
The phone rang in the Milton-Freewater (Ore.) Church pastor's office and after, … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Retreat Inspires Men to Focus on Jesus

April 01, 2004 | Greg Reseck
The annual Upper Columbia Conference Men's Retreat attracted 110 men to Camp MiVoden … read more

Walla Walla University

WWC Awarded $1 Million Challenge Grant Funds to Benefit Capital Campaign

April 01, 2004 | Tara Jeske
A Vancouver, Wash., foundation has awarded Walla Walla College a challenge grant toward … read more

Walla Walla University

Summer Session Planned

April 01, 2004 | Tara Jeske
Summer session at Walla Walla College begins June 21. Many students wish to pursue an … read more

Walla Walla University

Dusting Off the Past Excavating the Lands of the Bible

April 01, 2004
The ninth year of excavation at the Madaba Plains Project–`Umayri, in Jordan, will … read more

Washington Conference

Auburn Students Form Fellowship of Believers

April 01, 2004 | Amber Serns
More than 40 excited students met in February for the first meeting of the fellowship … read more

Washington Conference

Pathfinders Experience Homelessness at Sunset Lake Retreat

April 01, 2004 | Craig Heinrich
The kids all waited expectantly for the activities to begin. Little did they know they … read more

Washington Conference

PSAA Alumni Return for Sabbath Reunion

April 01, 2004 | Rob Webb
Roughly 30 alumni from all six graduating classes (beginning with 1998) of Puget Sound … read more

Washington Conference

Sunset Lake Joins Children's Hospital in Long-term Partnership

April 01, 2004 | Kristiana Lang
"There are very few coincidences in life," says Craig Heinrich, pastor and Sunset Lake … read more

Washington Conference

Silverdale Baby Boom Reminds of God's Love

April 01, 2004 | Kelly Pick
Some of the ladies at the Silverdale Church (Bremerton, Wash.) think twice before … read more

Washington Conference

Community Services Provides Comfort for Needy Children

April 01, 2004 | Pat Mehler
Several women from the North Cascade Church (Sedro Wooley, Wash.) have created afghans … read more