December 2004

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Pacific Press Milestones

December 01, 2004
1874 Pacific Press, started in Oakland, California by James White, begins publishing Signs of the Times . 1884 First Ellen G. White book printed. 1889 First printing of the Adult Sabbath School Quarterly. 1890 First printing of Our … read more

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Periodicals Pacific Press Publishes

December 01, 2004
Adult Sabbath School Quarterly Our Little Friend (for children 0-5) Primary Treasure ( … read more

You Can’t Beat God In Giving

December 01, 2004 | Richard Dower
You Can’t Beat God In Giving No Matter How Hard You Try! "Do you trust God? Do you … read more

God’s Printing Presses

December 01, 2004 | Nicole Batten
God’s Printing Presses Pacific Press: Moving the Gospel Commission Forward for 130 … read more

Did You Know?

Pacific Press

December 01, 2004
Pacific Press • Prints approximately 3,700,000 paperback books and 300,000 hardback … read more

Editorial

The Seventh-day Adventist Church and The Great Appointment 1844-2004

December 01, 2004 | Jere Patzer
1844-2004 I find myself thinking about this editorial as I return from our Church’s … read more

Fresh Start

If You Think the World Revolves Around You ...

December 01, 2004 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
They were often dubbed the Three Stooges. But if you talked to them, they would claim … read more

North Pacific Union

North Pacific Missionaries Testify at Maranatha Convention

December 01, 2004 | Julie Lee
The inevitable rustlings of a crowd of more than 600 people dissolved into silence at … read more

North Pacific Union

Maranatha Fast Facts

December 01, 2004
• The 2004 Convention celebrated the 35th anniversary of the organization. • Maranatha … read more

North Pacific Union

Maranatha Convention Project: Big Lake Youth Camp

December 01, 2004
More than 100 volunteers occupied Big Lake Youth Camp in Sisters, Ore., Sept. 22–Oct. 7 … read more

Perspective

One Tuesday in Tura

December 01, 2004 | Lary Brown
Last of two parts We were four nights into our evangelistic meetings in Tura, a city of … read more

News

Adventist Health

Real People Serving Real People with Real Needs

December 01, 2004
Real People Serving Real People with Real Needs You walk through the doors of the … read more

Alaska Conference

Cheri Peters Speaks to Women and Youth

December 01, 2004 | John Kriegelstein
The fifth annual Aleknagik Women’s Retreat was held Sept. 24–27 on Aleknagik Island, … read more

Alaska Conference

Tentmaker Wanted Native Americans Embrace Adventism

December 01, 2004 | Denise Bechthold
It was a cold and windy day with almost freezing temperatures when Rick Binford, pastor … read more

Idaho Conference

Praise in the Park, An End-of-the-Summer Outreach—Oasis Style

December 01, 2004 | Bruce Biggs
"Why not have church in the park some Sabbath?” thought a father as he ate lunch with … read more

Idaho Conference

Blessings at Idaho Conference Christian Women’s Retreat

December 01, 2004 | Joan Green
Blessings at Idaho Conference Christian Women’s Retreat Approximately 100 women were … read more

Montana Conference

Mount Ellis Academy Food Drive Impresses the Community

December 01, 2004 | Keri Newell
Mount Ellis Academy (MEA) girls’ club recently hosted a food drive at local grocery … read more

Montana Conference

Why Olivia is at Mount Ellis Academy

December 01, 2004 | Olivia Courser
I have to admit that at the end of my eighth grade year, Mount Ellis Academy was the … read more

North Pacific Union

North Pacific Missionaries Testify at Maranatha Convention

December 01, 2004 | Julie Lee
The inevitable rustlings of a crowd of more than 600 people dissolved into silence at … read more

North Pacific Union

Maranatha Fast Facts

December 01, 2004
• The 2004 Convention celebrated the 35th anniversary of the organization. • Maranatha … read more

North Pacific Union

Maranatha Convention Project: Big Lake Youth Camp

December 01, 2004
More than 100 volunteers occupied Big Lake Youth Camp in Sisters, Ore., Sept. 22–Oct. 7 … read more

Oregon Conference

Finnish Power Walker Baptized in the Willamette Student Shares his Zeal for PAA . . . and God

December 01, 2004 | Dan Patchin
Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) rejoices in the baptism of Derek Lange, a Finnish … read more

Oregon Conference

Two Students Baptized at Hood River Church

December 01, 2004 | Joyce Gallentine
Two students who attended Mid-Columbia Adventist School have recently been baptized and … read more

Oregon Conference

Leaves of Autumn Scattered in Illinois Valley

December 01, 2004 | Patty Hyland
The personal ministries department of the Cave Junction Church has mailed Bible … read more

Oregon Conference

Leadership Events End in Successful Outreach

December 01, 2004 | Jann Biegel
The Brookings (Ore.) Church formed an Outreach Committee as a result of their pastor's … read more

Oregon Conference

One Baptism, Five New Students at Prineville Church

December 01, 2004
As its missionary outreach this year, the Prineville Church decided to sponsor 10 kids … read more

Oregon Conference

How a "Nobody" Became a "Somebody" in Christ

December 01, 2004 | Donald Cobbs
God loves to take nobodies and make them Somebodies. I was a nobody. This is my story. … read more

Oregon Conference

Puppet Parade from Grants Pass Goes World-Wide!

December 01, 2004 | Gary Davisson
A locally produced children's show is going world-wide! The Hope Channel asked KBLN … read more

Oregon Conference

CAA Senior Receives National Merit Commendation For His Academic Excellence

December 01, 2004 | Virlys Moller
Columbia Adventist Academy (CAA) senior, Caleb Woodruff, has been named a Commended … read more

Oregon Conference

A Day With Hyveth Williams Sponsored by Women's MInistries of Your Bible Speaks Church

December 01, 2004 | Alex Platonov
Your Bible Speaks (YBS) Church and (Portland) women’s ministries, sponsored a one-day … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon Doctor Witnesses Miracles Amid Uncertainty

December 01, 2004 | Amy Schrader
Stephen Hyland, a U.S. Army Captain and family practice physician, lives every minute … read more

Oregon Conference

Horse Sense Milo's First Annual Gymkhana Games

December 01, 2004 | Danita Rasmussen
Milo Adventist Academy’s horse club hosted the first annual Gymkhana Games on Sept. 25 … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA's Technology Lab Gets Updated For Today's Students

December 01, 2004 | Cheri Corder
UCA's Technology Lab Gets Updated For Today's Students Thanks to the continuing … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Youth Take Up Body Building: Building the Body of Christ

December 01, 2004 | Rusty Hottal
Northeast Washington youth learned all about "body building" at the Northeast … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA’s New Foundation Funds First Scholarships

December 01, 2004 | Cheri Corder
UCA’s New Foundation Funds First Scholarships "What you have just been given is both a … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

“Reading Puts Ideas In Motion”

December 01, 2004 | David Wallace
Propels Principal on 299-Mile Bike Trip Donald Bryan, Spokane Junior Academy principal … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Richland Kids and Families Earn Honors and Enjoy God's Creation Together

December 01, 2004 | Heather Wright
The Richland Orca Adventurers and Eager Beavers spent a weekend camping with their … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Accepting the Call

December 01, 2004 | Kathy Marson
It is unusual for Peter Trzinski, pastor of the All Nations Adventist Church near … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

WWVA Seniors Survive the Wild Bonding with Each Other and God

December 01, 2004 | Jaci Toews
The September air was charged with anticipation when 73 Walla Walla Valley Academy ( … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Jumpstart to Fitness 5K Salmon Run 2004

December 01, 2004 | Saundra Trzinski
Jumpstart to Fitness 5K Salmon Run 2004 The All Nations Center hosted its second annual … read more

Walla Walla University

New on the WWC Website: "About Face"

December 01, 2004 | Tara Jeske
Walla Walla College's Website will soon debut a new feature designed to acquaint … read more

Walla Walla University

Walla Walla College Faculty Members Earn Top Degrees

December 01, 2004 | Tara Jeske
Being a professor does not mean that your days as a student are over. In fact, quite … read more

Washington Conference

Skagit Adventist School 's New Addition A Volunteer Effort

December 01, 2004 | Pat Mehler
Skagit Adventist School (SAS) recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially … read more

Washington Conference

PSAA "Connect" 2004 Spiritual Retreat

December 01, 2004
Students enjoyed an exciting time at Puget Sound Adventist Academy’s (PSAA) annual … read more

Washington Conference

Breath of Life Church Reaches Out to Community

December 01, 2004 | Darren McPherson
Breath of Life Church Reaches Out to Community The Breath of Life Church took the … read more

Washington Conference

Four AAA Seniors Recognized For Top Awards

December 01, 2004 | Dasha Ko
Successful, hardworking and intelligent—words befitting certain chosen students at … read more

Washington Conference

Women's Retreat 2004 New Beach Location a Success

December 01, 2004 | Wilma Bing
Change can be exciting. This year the Washington Women’s Retreat moved to Ocean Shores … read more

Washington Conference

BHAG from and for BHAG Buena Vista Celebrates Expansion

December 01, 2004 | Stuart Rich
Have you ever heard of a BHAG? The faculty, staff, parents, students, and constituent … read more

World Church

Hope for Cable TV

December 01, 2004 | Derrell Mundall
Hope Channel North America Hope Channel International (major European languages) … read more