March 2005

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Feature

Trolleys, Parades and Candlelight Dinners

March 01, 2005 | Richard Dower
Ring of Fire, a handbell choir based in Hillsboro, Oregon, and composed of academy-aged youth, traveled to the nation’s capitol to play for three official events during the 55th presidential inauguration on Thursday, January 20, 2005. … read more

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Welcoming Home Young Adults

March 01, 2005 | C. Myers
We are young, and we used to be Adventist. Some of us went or still go to college or … read more

Young Adult Profile

March 01, 2005 | Amy Schrader
Name: Jamie Clark Age: 33 Occupation: Planner—Landscape Architect Home Church: Meadow … read more

The Potter’s Wheel

March 01, 2005 | Kay Dickey
The Potter’s Wheel Molding Lives at Milo As the clay is in the potter’s hand, so are … read more

Did You Know?

Inaugurations

March 01, 2005
First inaugural parade, from Mount Vernon to New York City — George Washington, 1798 … read more

Editorial

To Be a Light as the Lights Go Out

March 01, 2005 | Ken Crawford
It is early morning, and I am sitting at the kitchen table in the parsonage in Savoonga … read more

Fresh Start

Don't Change the Channel

March 01, 2005 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
"Hey, I know what we can do for the July 4 weekend,” my brother Paul spoke with the … read more

North Pacific Union

An Affirmation of Creation

March 01, 2005
As a response to the “An Affirmation of Creation—Report,” this document was accepted … read more

North Pacific Union

Walt Blehm Remembered

March 01, 2005
Walt Blehm Remembered Many Northwest members were positively impacted by the life and … read more

North Pacific Union

New Bible Course for Native Americans

March 01, 2005 | Richard Dower
A new Bible correspondence course designed to reach the Native American population of … read more

Perspective

A Letter to God

March 01, 2005
It all started when I was in the second grade. My teacher told us our town, Raymond, … read more

News

Adventist Health

TCGH Staffers Join Disaster Relief Team

March 01, 2005 | Joe Happ
TILLAMOOK—“I’m too crazy to be scared.” Larry Hamilton, the emergency room manager at … read more

Alaska Conference

Alaska Students Respond to Tsunami Victims

March 01, 2005 | John Kriegelstein
Alaskan Adventist school students have joined children across America by opening their … read more

Alaska Conference

Christmas at Kids' Kitchen

March 01, 2005 | Brant Berglin
Elgin Jones, a man with a burden for hungry children, feeds homeless and … read more

Idaho Conference

Friendship Evangelism in Nampa

March 01, 2005 | Church | Shirley Maxwell
The Nampa Church is serious about reaching others for Christ through sharing and caring … read more

Idaho Conference

From There to Eternity A Brief History of the Kuna Seventh-day Adventist Church

March 01, 2005 | Larry VanHees
Twenty-five years ago, Philip Samaan, with his wife Sherilyn, came to pastor the new … read more

Idaho Conference

Idaho Attendees at CHIP Summit 2004 and Receive Training to Be Presenters Themselves

March 01, 2005
Idaho Conference was well represented at the CHIP Summit 2004, in Vancouver, BC. CHIP— … read more

Idaho Conference

A Baptism of a Poet

March 01, 2005 | Merrilou Gilmore
Kirk Shea accepted and gave his heart to Jesus in December and wanted to be baptized to … read more

Idaho Conference

Kuna Church Celebrates 25th Anniversary

March 01, 2005 | Aileen Sox
The Kuna (Idaho) Church will celebrate its 25th anniversary Apr. 15–16. The celebration … read more

Idaho Conference

Gem State Academy Students Help Make the Community a Better Place

March 01, 2005 | Debra McCarver
Gem State Adventist Academy (GSAA) students left the classroom last fall to help the … read more

Montana Conference

District Camp Meeting Held in Southeastern Montana

March 01, 2005 | Marilyn Delinger
For the second year, the Miles City, Custer, and Hardin district in southeastern … read more

Montana Conference

Miles City Church Grows

March 01, 2005 | Marilyn Delinger
Miles City Church recently welcomed four new members into the church family. Irene … read more

Montana Conference

Gymnastics at Mt. Ellis

March 01, 2005
Donnell Ang, from Bozeman, top, is a member of the new gymnastics class Mt. Ellis … read more

Montana Conference

Women's Ministry Brunch at Miles City

March 01, 2005 | Marilyn Delinger
Women's ministries has been dormant in the Miles City Church for several years. This … read more

Montana Conference

Mt. Ellis Students Enjoy a Formal Evening in Bozeman

March 01, 2005 | Juanita Starkebaum
Mt. Ellis Academy's Associated Student Body officers planned a formal party at a local … read more

North Pacific Union

An Affirmation of Creation

March 01, 2005
As a response to the “An Affirmation of Creation—Report,” this document was accepted … read more

North Pacific Union

Walt Blehm Remembered

March 01, 2005
Walt Blehm Remembered Many Northwest members were positively impacted by the life and … read more

North Pacific Union

New Bible Course for Native Americans

March 01, 2005 | Richard Dower
A new Bible correspondence course designed to reach the Native American population of … read more

Oregon Conference

Youth Creates Movies for Children's Stories

March 01, 2005 | Laurel Rogers
A trip to the Jelly Belly factory in Fairfield, Calif., and an interest in computer … read more

Oregon Conference

Cave Junction Church Assists Adventist Tsunami Victims

March 01, 2005 | Patty Hyland
Verne and Patty Hyland, pastoring in Cave Junction, Ore., were devastated by the news … read more

Oregon Conference

Chain of Events Ends in Successful Outreach

March 01, 2005 | Jann Biegel
The Brookings (Ore.) Church formed an outreach committee after Charles Schulz, pastor, … read more

Oregon Conference

Follow the Star

March 01, 2005 | Richard Cook
"Follow the Star" an outdoor nativity walk from Herod's palace to Bethlehem's manger, … read more

Oregon Conference

Young Adult Profile Laurel Reid

March 01, 2005
Name: Laurel Reid Age: 22 Occupation: Western Oregon University student Home church: … read more

Oregon Conference

Seniors Share God and Laughter During Senior Recognition Weekend

March 01, 2005 | Daneal Reedy
Family and friends recently came to celebrate Senior Recognition with the class of 2005 … read more

Oregon Conference

Christmas Treat for the Ladies

March 01, 2005 | Anne Lamberton
Dec. 8 was a bustling day at the Umpqua Valley Arts Center in Roseburg, Ore. All … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon Makes History with Pastor-Teacher Conference

March 01, 2005 | Amy Schrader
History was made Jan. 3–5 when all Oregon Conference pastors and educators came … read more

Oregon Conference

PJ's Place

March 01, 2005 | Jeff Deming
A. I spent most of my grade school years in public school, since my town did not have … read more

Oregon Conference

Young Adult Profile

March 01, 2005
Name: Doug Landis Age: 26 Occupation: Heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) … read more

Oregon Conference

CAA Head Start Christmas Party

March 01, 2005 | Stephanie Vail
One of the things that we do at Columbia Adventist Academy (CAA) every year is a … read more

Oregon Conference

Another Victory for Christ Through 3ABN

March 01, 2005 | Martha Chaffin
Al Smith was searching for a church home where he could learn and share. He came from a … read more

Oregon Conference

A Taste of the Real World Business Education at PAA

March 01, 2005 | Dan Patchin
Twenty-three Portland Adventist Academy students had the opportunity of taking an … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

An Evening of Blessing

March 01, 2005 | Heather Wright
The Richland Orcas Adventurer Club had a "blessing ceremony" on Dec. 15, 2004. The … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA's Creation Week A New Dynamic for Student Week of Prayer

March 01, 2005 | Cheri Corder
One power-packed week at Upper Columbia Academy. One brand new tradition combined with … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Feeding 5,000 in Sandpoint, Idaho

March 01, 2005 | Marilyn Fargo
Feeding 5,000 in Sandpoint, Idaho Joe Hurst, missing the fun of running a restaurant, … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

NAD Honors Gerald Haeger

March 01, 2005 | Doug Johnson
The North American Division (NAD) ministerial department recently honored Gerald Haeger … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Yakima Valley Churches Join Together for the 12th Annual Mini Camp Meeting at YACS

March 01, 2005 | Nita Hinman
The "Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts" was the theme for the 12th annual mini camp … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Many Hands Make Light Work

March 01, 2005 | Lola Lile
The big yellow school bus doors opened, beckoning the waiting people to climb aboard. … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Eight Weeks to Wellness Chewelah Church Raises Health Awareness in Their Community

March 01, 2005 | Shirley Holmes
The Chewelah Church kicked off the fall season in September by taking an active role to … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

TCJA Salutes Our Heroes

March 01, 2005 | Anita Lebold
Tri-City Junior Academy (TCJA) hosted a Veteran’s Day breakfast and program in honor of … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Revelation Seminar Sparks Growth at Eastgate Church

March 01, 2005 | Shirley Peterson
After a recent Revelation Seminar at the Walla Walla Eastgate Church, nearly 30 people … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Adventurer Is Baptized

March 01, 2005 | Anita Lebold
The Richland Orcas Adventurers had Eric Shadle, their pastor, talk with them about … read more

Walla Walla University

Business Professor Honored for Commitment to WWC and Community

March 01, 2005 | Amy Wilkinson
JoAnn Wiggins simply can’t keep the fun to herself. Just ask her students. While … read more

Walla Walla University

Engineering Professor Awarded Second Fulbright Scholar Grant

March 01, 2005 | Tara Jeske
Engineering Professor Awarded Second Fulbright Scholar Grant Bryce E. Cole, associate … read more

Washington Conference

Live Nativity at Bonney Lake

March 01, 2005
The Bonney Lake Church youth group were determined to make a difference in their … read more

Washington Conference

Students Come Together for Tsunami Victims

March 01, 2005 | Jaimie Abbott
Puget Sound Adventist Academy (PSAA) and Auburn Academy students took competition to a … read more

Washington Conference

"The Jacob and Joseph Story"

March 01, 2005 | Kathy Nixon
More than 40 amateur performers and crew members, composed of Port Angeles and Sequim … read more

Washington Conference

Monroe Church Celebrates Grand Opening

March 01, 2005 | Doug Bing
Jan. 15, was the culmination of years of planning, lots of fundraisers, and hours of … read more

Washington Conference

Men Experience Spiritual Renewal at Retreat

March 01, 2005 | Greg Reseck
Have you ever noticed that when Satan knows there is something powerful about to happen … read more

Washington Conference

Learning to Walk Youth Rally 2005

March 01, 2005 | Tara VinCross
Walking. It’s something we do everyday. Whether we’re feeling happy, sad, angry or … read more

Washington Conference

Washington Conference Office Moves

March 01, 2005 | Doug Bing
The Washington Conference staff recently bid a fond farewell to the Bothell office … read more

Washington Conference

Retired Pastor Opens Bed and Breakfast Wellness Retreat

March 01, 2005 | Dan Schwartz
After serving as the pastor of the Startup Church for seven years, Leonard Klein … read more

Washington Conference

AAA Organizes Tsunami Relief Effort

March 01, 2005 | Nelita Davamony
The world watched as wave after wave pummeled the coast of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, … read more

Washington Conference

Kirkland Doctor Returns from Duty in Afghanistan

March 01, 2005 | Cheryl Donnelly
Army Reserve Capt. Brian Heathcock, M.D., a member of the Kirkland Church, returned … read more

World Church

King's Heralds Bass Jerry Dill Dies at 77

March 01, 2005 | Eldyn Karr
King's Heralds Bass Jerry Dill Dies at 77 Jerry Dill, 77, who sang bass in the King's … read more