October 2005

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Feature

A Dream Realized

October 01, 2005 | Heather Wheeler
When Donna Bechthold, RN, had her first child in 1964, it was a life-changing experience. Not only had she instantly become a parent, but she also realized her dream of someday becoming a nurse. “I had such a wonderful experience with … read more

More Features

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

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 … read more

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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