May 2005

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Feature

Cover photo, blurb

May 01, 2005
John Torquato, M.D., of Community Health Care of the Palouse, takes the time he needs to be with a little patient and his mother. Photo by Steve Welsh for CMBell Company.read more

More Features

Cover Story Sidebar

May 01, 2005
The University of Idaho professor was running out of options. He came to Community … read more

Right Back Atcha

May 01, 2005
Right Back Atcha You Can’t Outgive God "OK, guys, I have a proposition for you.” My … read more

A Revolutionary Partnership

May 01, 2005
When Roger talks about Virginia, it still brings tears to his eyes. They were married … read more

The Special Magic of Camp Meeting

May 01, 2005 | Laurel Rogers
"Are you going to camp meeting?" I asked my friend last summer. "Oh, is it this weekend … read more

Did You Know?

Northwest Wildflowers

May 01, 2005
How well do you know the common names of these wild flowers that grace our Northwest … read more

Editorial

Excited To Be a Seventh-day Advangelist

May 01, 2005 | Jere Patzer
Our son, Darin, manages the Adventist radio station in Spokane, Washington. As a part … read more

Fresh Start

Trash Talking

May 01, 2005 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
A friend of mine slaved one summer on a garbage crew. The long, muggy days got more … read more

North Pacific Union

Adventists: A “National Treasure” Update on Adventist Health Study-2

May 01, 2005 | Terry Butler
Adventists: A “National Treasure” Update on Adventist Health Study-2 Eminent Stanford … read more

News

Adventist Health

Adventist Medical Center Opens New Outpatient Center

May 01, 2005 | Regina Erickson
When Adventist Medical Center (AMC) began looking for growth opportunities, all … read more

Alaska Conference

MOPS

May 01, 2005 | Pam Wallenfelsz
What is the most life-changing event in a woman's life? Having a child! Mothers of … read more

Alaska Conference

AWA Aircraft Makes Music Ministry Possible in 11 Alaskan Villages

May 01, 2005 | Jim Kincaid
Who’d have thought that a community gospel-music concert would pack the Tok Adventist … read more

Idaho Conference

Creation Seminar Hosted at Oasis Church

May 01, 2005 | BJ Wagner
The weekend of March 4–5 the Oasis Church in Boise, Idaho, hosted a faith-building … read more

Idaho Conference

Gymnasts Mentor Students Gem State Brings Acro-gymnastics to Elementary Kids

May 01, 2005 | Debra McCarver
A collective gasp went up as Cami Aberle, a Gem State Adventist Academy junior, was … read more

Montana Conference

Church Holds Young-Adults' Retreat

May 01, 2005 | Elmer Dow
The Roundup (Mont.) Church sponsored a retreat for its young adults Feb. 4–6. Young … read more

Montana Conference

Students Serve the Community in Ronan, Montana

May 01, 2005 | Betty Toews
The 16 students at Glacier View Adventist Christian School in Ronan, Mont., are … read more

Montana Conference

New School and Gym for Five Falls

May 01, 2005
Students attending Five Falls Christian School in Great Falls, Mont., will soon have a … read more

Montana Conference

Journey to Egypt

May 01, 2005 | Bert Wredberg
If you aren’t a doctor, a builder or an evangelist, what do you have to offer to the … read more

North Pacific Union

Adventists: A “National Treasure” Update on Adventist Health Study-2

May 01, 2005 | Terry Butler
Adventists: A “National Treasure” Update on Adventist Health Study-2 Eminent Stanford … read more

Oregon Conference

Stone Tower Church Takes Evangelism out of the Box

May 01, 2005 | Carl Parker
Not only is the Stone Tower Church one of the most diverse churches in the Oregon … read more

Oregon Conference

CAA Teacher Awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award

May 01, 2005 | Chris Craig
Columbia Adventist Academy (CAA) teacher and campus chaplain Matthew Butte has been … read more

Oregon Conference

Easter Baskets for the Homeless

May 01, 2005 | Glennette Miller
This year Oasis Christian Center Adventist Company donated 45 homemade Easter baskets … read more

Oregon Conference

Children's Worship Festival Features the Musical, "Hadassah"

May 01, 2005 | Amy Schrader
More than 1,000 young and not-so-young people converged on the grounds of the … read more

Oregon Conference

PJ's Place

May 01, 2005
Question: Why is the Bible important for me today? Answer: I am amazed how convenient … read more

Oregon Conference

HVJA Junk-Free Spree Raises $2,150 for ADRA

May 01, 2005 | Jessica Caudell
The 23 students of Hood View Junior Academy’s (HVJA) junior high Bible class were … read more

Oregon Conference

Bouldering Gym at PAA

May 01, 2005 | Dan Patchin
Approximately 250 friends and supporters of Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) met for … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon Volunteer-led Meetings in India Draw 62,000

May 01, 2005 | Laura Noble
Twenty people from the North Pacific Union (plus a few others) took a vacation from … read more

Oregon Conference

What Generous Students We Have

May 01, 2005 | Joyce Gallentine
Students in grades 5–10 at Mid-Columbia Adventist School (MCAS) had made a commitment … read more

Oregon Conference

New Church Opens in Vancouver, Washington

May 01, 2005 | Rhia Drouillard
The Vancouver Church celebrated its grand opening on Feb. 26, 2005. Community members … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Students Give from the Heart Principal's Son Inspires Record Blood Drive

May 01, 2005 | Linda Haley
Milo Adventist Academy students were front-page news in the March 4 edition of the … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Conference Launches Festival of the Word

May 01, 2005 | Doug Johnson
The Upper Columbia Conference held the first Festival of the Word on Feb. 26 at the … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

C.A.R.D.S.

May 01, 2005 | Nita Hinman
C.A.R.D.S. C.A.R.D.S. spells—of course—cards; however, it means much more for those … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

SVAS Rescue Squad

May 01, 2005 | Lola Lile
The images on TV revealed the catastrophe after the tsunami hit the beaches of India … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA Students Build Two Churches in One Trip

May 01, 2005 | Cheri Corder
Once again Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) students spent their spring break working in … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

General Conference Secretary Visits Goldendale

May 01, 2005 | Elaine Kubler
Matthew Bediako, General Conference secretary, grew up in Ghana, West Africa, while … read more

Walla Walla University

Art Professor's Work Chosen in National Competition

May 01, 2005 | Tara Jeske
"Back Light,” a drawing by Martha Mason, professor of art at Walla Walla College, was … read more

Walla Walla University

Engineering Student Takes Top Prize

May 01, 2005 | Tara Jeske
Walla Walla College mechanical engineering student Dustin Whipple recently won first … read more

Walla Walla University

By the Grace of God An Albanian Girl Follows Adventure and Finds a Vision

May 01, 2005 | Ginger Ketting-Weller
"You should ask God about that,” says Elira Gjata, smiling. She is trying to explain … read more

Washington Conference

Puyallup Women Attend Mini Retreat

May 01, 2005 | Lori Cockerham
The Puyallup Church recently held their first women’s mini retreat entitled, His Eye Is … read more

Washington Conference

From Peru, with Love AAA Mission Trip to Peru

May 01, 2005 | Nelita Davamony
Parents, teachers, friends and all those in between poured over the e-mails from Auburn … read more

Washington Conference

Puget Sound Academy Students Volunteer at Vegfest 2005

May 01, 2005 | Jaimie Abbott
Sixty students from Puget Sound Adventist Academy volunteered at this year’s Vegfest … read more

Washington Conference

The Gatherings

May 01, 2005 | Tara VinCross
At the beginning of the year, the Washington Conference young-adult department began a … read more

Washington Conference

Grays Harbor Students Walk for Tsunami Relief

May 01, 2005 | Mark Trethewey
Grays Harbor Adventist Christian School (GHACS) organized a school walk-a-thon for the … read more

Washington Conference

SAGE Teams up in Peru With Maranatha and Global Evangelism

May 01, 2005 | Carrol Grady
Escaping from Seattle’s gray January skies, a 40-member SAGE team flew south to Lima, … read more

Washington Conference

Amazing Facts Seminar Results in 25 Baptisms

May 01, 2005 | Lourdes Fulgencio
The Greater Seattle Fil-Am Church baptized 25 people as a result of a six-week seminar … read more

Washington Conference

Joel Tompkins Elected Washington Conference Vice President for Finance

May 01, 2005 | Doug Bing
The Washington Conference executive committee, after a nation-wide search, elected Joel … read more

Washington Conference

Public High School Retreat 2005

May 01, 2005 | Tara VinCross
Every year on the first weekend in March, Sunset Lake Camp is alive with teenagers for … read more