October 2004

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Feature

Catching the ASI Spirit

October 01, 2004 | Christy Reich
No longer is Mark Black content with just going to church and paying his tithe. He has caught the ASI (Adventist-laymen's Services and Industries) spirit and is exuberant about sharing Christ in his daily life. It wasn’t always this way … read more

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Making a Difference One Baby at a Time

October 01, 2004 | Heather Wheeler
Every time Bonnie Wicklund holds her little boy, it reminds her of how precious each … read more

ASI Draws Business- and Ministry-minded People

October 01, 2004 | Celeste Ryan
Barbara Taylor believes in doing good business. She also believes in sharing her faith … read more

Celebrating the Past, Building for the Future

October 01, 2004 | Regina Erickson
Over the last year, Adventist Health marked major milestones—inspired by its past as … read more

A Gift of Independence

October 01, 2004 | Regina Erickson
Independence is a gift—one that many fail to appreciate, until illness or old age … read more

Fast Facts About Adventist Health

October 01, 2004 | Donald Ammon
• Headquartered in Roseville, California • 20 hospitals in California, Hawaii, Oregon … read more

The Gift of a Lifetime

October 01, 2004 | Heather Wheeler
If someone were to introduce you to Barb Hathaway, you’d immediately notice her ready … read more

Mission, Miracles and Milestones

October 01, 2004 | Donald Ammon
At Adventist Health, we have recently been reminded of our past and inspired by our … read more

Did You Know?

Your Amazing Heart

October 01, 2004
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 ( … read more

Editorial

A Distinctive Calling

October 01, 2004 | Jere Patzer
Seventh-day Adventist health care has been around for more than a century. What began … read more

Fresh Start

$50,000 Worth of Integrity

October 01, 2004 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
The headline could have proclaimed “Martha Stewart Becomes Pope,” and I would have been … read more

News

Alaska Conference

Palmer School, Korean Church Under Construction

October 01, 2004 | John Kriegelstein
Someone has said that there are two seasons in Alaska—construction and winter. Since … read more

Alaska Conference

Traxler Ordained

October 01, 2004 | Jim Kincaid
Brad Traxler, Kenai-Homer district pastor, was ordained on July 31 in the Kenai (Alaska … read more

Alaska Conference

Birthday Baptism

October 01, 2004 | Jim Kincaid
Don Kuhn was baptized Aug. 16 on his 72nd birthday in celebration of his new life in … read more

Idaho Conference

New Pastor for Elgin-Enterprise District

October 01, 2004 | Donna Fincher
The Enterprise district welcomed new pastor Steve Gilmore in July. Gilmore and his wife … read more

Idaho Conference

Retreat Begins Gem State Year

October 01, 2004 | Debra McCarver
Nervous excitement filled the air as Gem State Adventist Academy students unloaded at … read more

Idaho Conference

Middleton Celebrates River Baptism

October 01, 2004 | Sylvia Jarrett
Jamie Alwes was baptized on April 24 in the Payette River between Horseshoe Bend and … read more

Montana Conference

Eureka Launches Radio Station With Leaps of Faith

October 01, 2004 | Catherine Patterson
The small Adventist congregation in Eureka, Mont., experienced firsthand that God’s … read more

Oregon Conference

Adventist Education Leads to Korean Baptism

October 01, 2004 | Dan Patchin
Yeon Ji Kim, a recent graduate of Portland Adventist Academy (PAA), was born in a small … read more

Oregon Conference

Hood View Enjoys Variety in Baptisms

October 01, 2004 | Lorraine Juberg
Hood View Enjoys Variety in Baptisms So far, this year’s 24 Hood View Church (Boring, … read more

Oregon Conference

Cooperation Develops Unique Sermon Series

October 01, 2004 | Cheryel Whitsell
Pastors Chuck Burkeen and Monte Robinson developed a special 12-week series of sermons … read more

Oregon Conference

PACS' Whitney Named Woman of the Year

October 01, 2004
The Association of Adventist Women (AAW) has named Rhonda Whitney, Portland Adventist … read more

Oregon Conference

Vancouver Churches Experience Miracle in County Fair Preparations

October 01, 2004 | Amy Schrader
Miracles happen in three days. Jonah was delivered to his mission field after a three- … read more

Oregon Conference

CAA Announces 2004–05 Student Association Officers

October 01, 2004
CAA Announces 2004–05 Student Association Officers From left: (front row) Rebecca … read more

Oregon Conference

Vancouver Churches Experience Miracle—2

October 01, 2004
Vancouver Churches Experience Miracle—2 Bernhard and Emily Ruppel owned and operated … read more

Oregon Conference

Gladstone Park Holds Daniel Seminar

October 01, 2004 | Richard Cook
The Gladstone Park Church sponsored a Daniel Seminar from February through March at the … read more

Oregon Conference

Glide Breaks Ground for New Helping Hands Building

October 01, 2004 | Diana Bishop
The Glide (Ore.) Church broke ground Aug. 1 for a community services building that will … read more

Oregon Conference

CAA Welcomes New Teacher

October 01, 2004
Columbia Adventist Academy welcomed Keith Kerbs to this year's staff as a religion and … read more

Oregon Conference

New Staff Members Give Milo Great Start to Year

October 01, 2004 | Summer Coggins
Milo Adventist Academy welcomed several new staff members this fall, including Randy … read more

Oregon Conference

Russian Group Gains Five New Members Through Baptism

October 01, 2004 | Amy Schrader
As a result of an evangelistic series conducted this spring by Alexander Sidorenko, … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Adventists Host Health Booth at County Fair

October 01, 2004 | Elaine Kubler
In Klickitat County, Wash., everybody goes to the county fair, including the people of … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Forum Confronts Men's Issues

October 01, 2004 | Mable Dunbar
The Forum on Domestic Violence and Men’s Issues was held July 16–17 at the Upper … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Singles Retreat to MiVoden

October 01, 2004 | Susan Varesko
Camp MiVoden’s Memorial Day Singles Retreat, held May 28–31, was a fun-filled success … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA Hosts Fly-in

October 01, 2004 | Cheri Corder
The tiny town of Spangle, Wash., and surrounding community recently woke to an unusual … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Goldendale Celebrates 120 Years

October 01, 2004 | Elaine Kubler
More than 200 members and former members of the Goldendale (Wash.) Church celebrated … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

All Nations Center Hosts Summer Day Camp

October 01, 2004
God has blessed abundantly at the All Nations Center (ANC) summer day camp this year, … read more

Walla Walla University

WWC Ranked as One of America's Best Colleges

October 01, 2004 | Rosa Jimenez
Walla Walla College (WWC) ranks in the top tier of colleges and universities included … read more

Walla Walla University

WWC Vice President Receives Philanthropy Award

October 01, 2004 | Rosa Jimenez
Karen Johnson, Walla Walla College vice president for college advancement, has received … read more

Washington Conference

Korean Central Church Celebrates Grand Opening

October 01, 2004 | Doug Bing
The Korean Central Church (Auburn, Wash.) recently opened their doors for a grand … read more

Washington Conference

Auburn Moves from Flames to Facelift

October 01, 2004 | Nelita Davamony
It has been months since Auburn Adventist Academy's (AAA) girls' dorm and classrooms … read more

Washington Conference

Port Angeles Presents Angel in Chains

October 01, 2004 | Kathy Nixon
Would Christ want His people to care about those who are healing from painful … read more

Washington Conference

Youth Challenge Members Bless and Are Blessed

October 01, 2004 | Tara VinCross
Twenty-nine young people assembled June 13 in Renton, Wash., to begin a summer of … read more

Washington Conference

PSAA Graduates 28 Seniors

October 01, 2004 | Deanne Hamblen
As the strains of the class song, "Don't Worry, Be Happy" blasted out from the public- … read more

Washington Conference

Russian Church Celebrates Organization

October 01, 2004 | Doug Bing
The Russian Center for Spiritual Enrichment in Bellevue, Wash., officially joined the … read more

Washington Conference

Arlington Inaugurates First Mobile Disaster Relief Trailer

October 01, 2004 | Katie Bidleman
The Arlington (Wash.) Church presented their new mobile disaster relief trailer to … read more

World Church

Association of Adventist Women Names Women of the Year

October 01, 2004
Seven Adventist women who are making significant contributions to their communities, … read more