May 2005

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Feature

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? I didn't know … I don't think I got anything in the mail about it." It was obvious I wouldn't be seeing her when I made my much-anticipated annual … read more

More Features

Cover photo, blurb

May 01, 2005
John Torquato, M.D., of Community Health Care of the Palouse, takes the time he needs … read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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