January 2005

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FOREST GROVE MINISTRY REPORT

January 01, 2005
The Christ 2004 meetings, held at the Forest Grove Spanish Church November 6–20, were the result of months of planning and preparation by church members, Bible workers, area pastors, and local and union conference leadership. North … read more

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GO! with Gospel Outreach

January 01, 2005 | David Parks
"Bad will be the day for every man when . . . there is not forever beating at the doors … read more

Rosario Beach

January 01, 2005
To those who know it well, the Walla Walla College (WWC) Marine Station at Rosario … read more

Evangelism The Miracle of Changed Lives

January 01, 2005 | Richard Dower
Tom James is the pastor of the Centralia Church in the Washington Conference. As a … read more

What Could Happen . . .

January 01, 2005 | Dan Serns
If every Adventist church had a yearly soul-winning plan? Like Wenatchee, Washington's … read more

God's Mysterious Ways

January 01, 2005 | Richard Dower
God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform; … William Cowper (1731-1800) … read more

Did You Know?

Bible Scramble

January 01, 2005
Unscramble the letters in each word to discover the passage. EH TTHA TSSPIHEED SIH … read more

Editorial

It Can Happen Here

January 01, 2005 | Jere Patzer
As I write this editorial, I am in the midst of the Christ 2004 evangelistic series. It … read more

Fresh Start

Go Fish

January 01, 2005 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
Some years ago when I was visiting Alaska, a local approached me and said, “I want to … read more

News

Adventist Health

Preserving the Spirit of Healing: The Chaplains' Endowment

January 01, 2005
At AMC, chaplains are a critical component of patient care. To that end, the hospital … read more

Adventist Health

Night Duty: Answering God's Call

January 01, 2005
Tom Stafford unlocked the door to the chaplain’s office and flipped on the light. … read more

Alaska Conference

Wibberding Ordained to Gospel Ministry

January 01, 2005 | John Kriegelstein
Lonnie Wibberding was ordained as a pastor of the Seventh-day Adventist Church on Oct. … read more

Alaska Conference

Olson Ordained to Chaplaincy Ministry

January 01, 2005 | John Kriegelstein
Keith Olson was ordained to the chaplaincy ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church … read more

Alaska Conference

Anchorage New Births: 35 New Members and One New Church

January 01, 2005 | Brant Berglin
Beginning with a power-packed weekend directed towards those who wished to re-energize … read more

Idaho Conference

"Total Workout" Handbell Clinic A Ringing Success

January 01, 2005 | Debra McCarver
Bells flashed and rang, filling the air with a symphony of sound, delightful to the ear … read more

Montana Conference

Mt. Ellis Academy Senior Recognition

January 01, 2005 | Juanita Starkebaum
On a snowy morning, the Mt. Ellis Academy class of 2005 officers soared through the air … read more

Montana Conference

We Are His Daughters Montana Women’s Retreat

January 01, 2005 | Ruth Stanton
Montanan women gathered at Glacier Bible Camp in Hungry Horse for the annual Women’s … read more

Oregon Conference

Northwest Men's Conference: A Call to Action

January 01, 2005 | Amy Schrader
"I felt God’s power—I loved it!” “This has been a deep spiritual blessing.” “My soul … read more

Oregon Conference

A Win-Win Situation Cultural Exchange in PAA's Junior English Class

January 01, 2005 | Dan Patchin
Joan Oksenholt, Portland Adventist Academy English teacher, reports that 15 out of 62 … read more

Oregon Conference

The Mystery of the Missing Brochures Lakeview Church's Evangelistic Series

January 01, 2005 | George White
Several years had passed since Lakeview Church had last held an evangelistic series, … read more

Oregon Conference

Joy in the Journey Lives Changed at Sunriver

January 01, 2005 | Diane Pestes
"Joy in the Journey," this year's Christian Women's Retreat began with an unusual … read more

Oregon Conference

Recovery Ministry Weekend Features Smoking Cessation Pioneer

January 01, 2005 | Marilyn Renk
Linda Hyder Ferry, MD, MPH, was the featured speaker for this year’s Recovery Ministry … read more

Oregon Conference

Rockwood Adventists Reach Out to Former Members

January 01, 2005 | Mike Jones
The Rockwood Adventist Church will launch an outreach to missing members via a … read more

Oregon Conference

Senior Adventure Transformed: Community Service at Pathfinder Paradise

January 01, 2005 | Chris Craig
Of all the events that Columbia Adventist Academy (CAA) seniors share in their final … read more

Oregon Conference

From Peanuts to the Passion of Christ: Inspiring Times at Milo Adventist Academy

January 01, 2005 | Katie Weakley
When Pastor Jeff Deming, also known as "PJ," came to Milo Adventist Academy to speak … read more

Oregon Conference

PJ's Place

January 01, 2005 | Jeff Deming
Q. Halo 2 just came out and I think it is cool, but my parents say it's from the devil … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Warren J. Blanck Ordained in Goldendale

January 01, 2005 | Elaine Kubler
Warren J. Blanck was ordained Oct. 9, 2004, at the Goldendale (Wash.) Church. Gerald … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Wenatchee Church Presents the 12th Annual Brody Award

January 01, 2005 | Kim Eastman
The Wenatchee Church presented its 12th annual Brody award to Carl and Betty Campbell … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

With Jesus My Life Has Meaning It Is as Simple as That

January 01, 2005 | Richard Dower
Meghan Collier became a ward of the state when she was nine years old. Meghan’s parents … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

WWVA Puts Mission In Action with Food Drive

January 01, 2005 | Jaci Toews
Walla Walla Valley Academy (WWVA) freshmen Brittany Englehart and Sonja Rootvik sit in … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Conference Open House for New Church Members

January 01, 2005 | Jon Dalrymple
New members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church attended the annual New Member Day Open … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

One Blessing After Another

January 01, 2005 | Richard Dower
Katie Church grew up in a strong Christian family and went to a Sunday church each week … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Post Falls Sanctuary Dedication Caps High Weekend

January 01, 2005 | Willard Santee
When the Post Falls (Idaho) Church hosted an agape feast for their district on Friday … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Project Impact WWVA Students Make an Impact in Their Community

January 01, 2005 | Jaci Toews
The classrooms and halls at Walla Walla Valley Academy (WWVA) were curiously quiet on … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Something for Everyone at the Family Fellowship Festival

January 01, 2005 | Jon Dalrymple
Upper Columbia Conference held its annual Family Fellowship Festival at Upper Columbia … read more

Walla Walla University

Positive Life Radio Listeners Provide Relief for Cambodian Flood Victims

January 01, 2005 | Tara Jeske
Positive Life Radio's (PLR) fund-raising campaign, Rice for Cambodia, recently brought … read more

Walla Walla University

Organ Artist Brings Us Baroque

January 01, 2005
Kraig Scott didn’t set out to become an organist. But he did have an intense interest … read more

Washington Conference

Amahl and the Night Visitors A Four-star Performance

January 01, 2005 | Sandra Clay
As Amahl left his mother in their poor shepherd's hut to follow the three kings to the … read more

Washington Conference

Conference Office Move Update

January 01, 2005 | Doug Bing
Plans are in motion to move the Washington Conference headquarters from the current … read more

Washington Conference

Greenlake Church Begins New Ministry Improv Comes to Seattle

January 01, 2005 | Doug Bing
Greenlake church recently began a series of events carefully designed to reach out to … read more

Washington Conference

New Youth Director Selected for the Washington Conference

January 01, 2005 | Doug Bing
David Yeagley was recently elected to serve as the Washington Conference youth director … read more

Washington Conference

Scholarship Endowment Fund to Honor Cesar Umayam

January 01, 2005 | Cheryl Donnelly
The Kirkland Church family was deeply saddened by the death of a most beloved member, … read more

Washington Conference

Spanish Lay Congress Trains Members for Outreach

January 01, 2005 | Doug Bing
Recently the Spanish-speaking members of our conference gathered in the Kirkland school … read more

Washington Conference

Tackling Prophecy Students at AAA Lead Evangelistic Series

January 01, 2005 | Nelita Davamony
Students at Auburn Adventist Academy have taken spiritual leadership to another level … read more

Washington Conference

Women of Spirit Dinners

January 01, 2005 | Dorothy Epperly
Five Women’s Ministry leaders of Kitsap county churches hosted a dinner for 65 women at … read more

Washington Conference

Each of Us Can Make a Difference

January 01, 2005 | Tiffany Reynolds
One of the most wonderful things about having been raised in the interior of Alaska … read more