October 2005

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Feature

About Options and Making a Difference

October 01, 2005 | Regina Erickson
If you asked Rick Duffield, RN, why he would recommend nursing, he’d tell you the same thing his aunt told him 40 years ago. It’s all about options. In fact, out of curiosity, he recently made a list of all the things a registered nurse … read more

More Features

Come Share Our Mission

October 01, 2005
As a nurse, we know you have a lot of choices when it comes to selecting a workplace. … read more

Still Making House Calls

October 01, 2005 | Regina Erickson
When you meet Nina Summers, RN, you are immediately struck by her soft voice and … read more

Fast Facts about Adventist Health

October 01, 2005
• Headquartered in Roseville, California • 20 hospitals in California, Hawaii, Oregon … read more

Helping Nurses Succeed

October 01, 2005 | Heather Preston Wheeler
Helping Nurses Succeed At Adventist Health, we know how important nurses are to our … read more

ASI Growing:

October 01, 2005 | Alicia Adams
ASI members and curious spectators—as many as 3,300 of them—gathered at the Sacramento … read more

A Dream Realized

October 01, 2005 | Heather Preston Wheeler
When Donna Bechthold, RN, had her first child in 1964, it was a life-changing … read more

International Children’s Care

October 01, 2005 | Alcyon Fleck
International Children’s Care A Leap of Faith It was after the devastating earthquake … read more

The Healing Ministry of Nursing

October 01, 2005 | Donald Ammon
Year after year, nurses are overwhelmingly ranked the most trusted professionals in a … read more

Did You Know?

How Can We Help?

October 01, 2005
Information about a disaster such as Hurricane Katrina develops so rapidly that a … read more

Editorial

The Heart of Health Care

October 01, 2005 | Jere Patzer
Nurses are at the heart of health care. They are the warm smile in the morning and the … read more

Fresh Start

A Marriage Made in Heaven

October 01, 2005 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
Paul Harvey shared the true story of a woman who called the Butterball Turkey Company … read more

News

Alaska Conference

Women of Alaska's Interior Blessed by Retreat

October 01, 2005 | Gail Backlund
During the spring of 2004, the Fairbanks women’s ministry group chose to host annual … read more

Alaska Conference

Arctic Mission Adventure Bringing Hope and Heaven to Alaska's Natives

October 01, 2005 | John Kriegelstein
Ken Crawford’s voice gets passionate when he speaks of bringing hope, healing and the … read more

Idaho Conference

New Radio Station Launched for the Magic Valley

October 01, 2005 | Jerry Woods
Recently, Twin Falls community leaders and new listeners filled the Twin Falls … read more

Idaho Conference

Gem State Academy Beautifies Camp Ida-Haven

October 01, 2005 | Debra McCarver
In what has become an awesome yearly tradition, buses headed north to Camp Ida-Haven, … read more

Idaho Conference

Nampa Church Goes Outdoors

October 01, 2005 | Church | Shirley Maxwell
More than 50 children, sporting biblical costumes, enjoyed a week at the Jerusalem … read more

Montana Conference

Update on Fort Belknap Adventist School

October 01, 2005 | Carrie Ferguson
Things are looking good at Fort Belknap Adventist School. Church friends helped set up … read more

Montana Conference

Climbing for Katrina Mt. Ellis Academy Students Climb for Hope

October 01, 2005 | Keri Newell
Every labor day since the 1930s, MEA students have climbed Mt. Ellis, and climbing 3, … read more

Oregon Conference

New Brookings Adventist Church

October 01, 2005 | Charles Shultz
Approximately 150 people attended the first worship services held in the newly-built … read more

Oregon Conference

Soul Shapers

October 01, 2005 | Wayne Wentland
"Soul Shapers” was the theme for Oregon Conference administrators and teachers at the … read more

Oregon Conference

Neighbor's Witness Results in Baptism

October 01, 2005 | Lenoa Stoneman
Neighbor's Witness Results in Baptism The Yoncalla Church had a reason to be joyful … read more

Oregon Conference

TurningPoint Celebrates Second Anniversary

October 01, 2005 | Cherilyn Clough
The first Sabbath of 2005 was TurningPoint Adventist Community Church's second … read more

Oregon Conference

Columbia Adventist Academy Expands for the Future New Classroom Building To Be Built

October 01, 2005 | Ed Tillotson
Columbia Adventist Academy Expands for the Future New Classroom Building To Be Built … read more

Oregon Conference

Camp Meeting 2005

October 01, 2005 | Amy Schrader
Traditionally, camp meeting season is “the” time for Adventist family and friends to … read more

Oregon Conference

NoeoQuest

October 01, 2005 | Dan Patchin
NoeoQuest When Mark Kooy, fine arts and communication instructor at Portland Adventist … read more

Oregon Conference

Who's New at Milo? Milo Welcomes Its New Staff Members

October 01, 2005 | Linda Haley
Milo Adventist Academy welcomes Edwin and Stephanie Johnson from Campion Academy in … read more

Oregon Conference

Church Renovation Task Completed

October 01, 2005 | Ben Grant
Meeting the challenge of a two-year plan to renovate their church building, the Redmond … read more

Oregon Conference

Fuel for Fathers

October 01, 2005 | Susan Woods
"Free gas? What's the catch? Are you serious? What do we do?" These questions and … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Baptized in a Spa!

October 01, 2005 | Elaine Kubler
Elaine Kubler became a Seventh-day Adventist Christian 30 years ago. Ever since, she … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

God's Leading in Athol Church

October 01, 2005 | Nancy Smith
For the past four or five years, our faithful group of worshipers has been sharing the … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

From Depression to Joy in Jesus

October 01, 2005 | Eileen Mallinson
Nicholas Clement grew up in an Adventist Christian home. As a child, a lot of what his … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Miracles at He's Alive Television

October 01, 2005 | Geneva Mertens
He’s Alive Television recently received a direct answer to prayer. The staff had been … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Sabbath School Leaders Build Strong Tower

October 01, 2005
We started building the tower the first Sabbath in January 2005, in the Walla Walla … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA Student Leaders Launch School-Year Theme

October 01, 2005 | Cheri Corder
Using Phil. 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” Upper … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Pasco Riverview Church Helps Community Christmas Project Turns Dreams into Reality

October 01, 2005 | Emma Lutz
Betty Cummings is a member of Riverview Church in Pasco, Wash. She works as a public- … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Walla Walla Valley Academy Expands Its Curriculum

October 01, 2005 | Jaci Toews
During the new school year, Walla Walla Valley Academy (WWVA) is expanding its … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

NW Singles Spiritual-Renewal Retreat 2005

October 01, 2005 | Terrie Leen Griebel
The Northwest Singles Spiritual-Renewal Retreat was held on Memorial Day weekend at the … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Summer Day Camp 2005 At All Nations Center

October 01, 2005 | J. Kravig
Three days of survival camping with 16 campers between the ages of 11 and 13. Latrines … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Friendship Evangelism at Its Best

October 01, 2005 | Elaine Kubler
Ginger Gregg, of Goldendale, Wash., met Calvin and Faye Fischer at an inter- … read more

Walla Walla University

WWC Places in Top Tier in Annual National Rankings

October 01, 2005 | Kristi Spurgeon
Walla Walla College again ranks among the nation’s best colleges and universities … read more

Walla Walla University

Christmas in July Food Drive Raises Hunger Awareness

October 01, 2005 | Kristi Spurgeon
Christmas came early to nine communities in eastern Washington as Positive Life Radio’s … read more

Washington Conference

Sunset Lake Touches Lives

October 01, 2005 | David Yeagley
Every summer camp experience has its defining moment. Mine came at the end of a tough … read more

Washington Conference

Winlock on the Move

October 01, 2005 | Hal Gates
What happens when a small church seeks to be empowered by the Holy Spirit? Ask anyone … read more

Washington Conference

Auburn Adventist Academy Celebrates Increased Enrollment

October 01, 2005 | Jondelle McGhee
Enrollment is up at Auburn Adventist Academy with 317 students filling the hallways and … read more

Washington Conference

Prayers and Hard Work Rejuvenate Federal Way Church

October 01, 2005 | Isabelle Page
For six months, the Federal Way Church was without a pastor. Regularly attending … read more

Washington Conference

Chehalis Spanish Company Formed

October 01, 2005 | Doug Bing
Chester Schurch, Chehalis Church pastor, along with dedicated church members envisioned … read more

Washington Conference

Washington Conference Welcomes New Associate Educational Superintendent

October 01, 2005 | Doug Bing
Denise White is the new Washington Conference associate educational superintendent. … read more