November 2005

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Feature

Northwest Hispanics

November 01, 2005 | Ramon Canals
No ethnic group is growing faster in America than the Hispanic segment. With more than 41 million Hispanics in the United States, some estimate that they will comprise a third of the country’s population by 2050. Everyone, from … read more

More Features

El lenguaje del amor

November 01, 2005
Cuando Donna Schmidt, maestra de una escuela pública en el área de Salem, averiguaba … read more

Mariachis for Jesus

November 01, 2005
Dressed in their black suits decorated with silver bars and holding their instruments, … read more

The Language of Love

November 01, 2005
When Donna Schmidt, a Salem-area public school teacher, sought the reason why two of … read more

Hispanos del Noroeste

November 01, 2005
Ningún grupo étnico está creciendo más rápidamente en los Estados Unidos como el … read more

Mariachis para Jesús

November 01, 2005
Vestidos con sus trajes negros y dorados y sosteniendo sus instrumentos, quince hombres … read more

Did You Know?

Hispanic Facts

November 01, 2005
• One of every seven people in the United States is of Hispanic origin. • Hispanics are … read more

Editorial

Adventists, Ellen G. White & Hewlett Packard Part IV

November 01, 2005 | Jere Patzer
Part IV In a remarkable report, the Barna Group, a nationally recognized polling/survey … read more

Fresh Start

Blackberry Pie, a la Mayonnaise

November 01, 2005 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
Have you ever thought about the extraordinary power of attitude? Emerson once said, "A … read more

North Pacific Union

Maranatha Volunteers Build a Chapel at Project PATCH Ranch

November 01, 2005 | Nancy Rader
An exciting time that began in June at Project PATCH Ranch in Garden Valley, Idaho, … read more

News

Adventist Health

Healing Hands The Power of Touch

November 01, 2005 | Danny Parada
I had never really thought about the importance of my hands until recently. At … read more

Alaska Conference

Andrew Kim Ordained

November 01, 2005 | John Kriegelstein
On Sabbath afternoon, July 9, Andrew Kim was ordained to the gospel ministry in … read more

Alaska Conference

Planting a New Church in Ninilchik

November 01, 2005 | Jamie James
A new church group is being started in Ninilchik, a small community 188 miles south of … read more

Alaska Conference

My Summertime Project

November 01, 2005 | Heather Ueeck
Last May, my family received a video from Maranatha on the work that’s being done in … read more

Idaho Conference

Month of Miracles for Families in the Middleton Church

November 01, 2005 | Sylvia Carcich
For Tony and Liz Jarrett, it’s been a month of miracles. It all started on Aug. 1. They … read more

Idaho Conference

A Grand Opening New Gym at Boise Valley Adventist School

November 01, 2005 | Ann Blackman
Boise Valley Adventist School opened its new 17,175-square-foot gymnasium—complete with … read more

Idaho Conference

Idaho Conference Christian Women's Retreat

November 01, 2005 | Joan Green
The threat of rain didn't dampen the spirits of the 110 women in attendance at the … read more

Idaho Conference

Education: The Ark of Safety Featured in Vale Parade

November 01, 2005 | Sylvia Ellis
Education: The Ark of Safety Featured in Vale Parade For the small farming town of Vale … read more

Montana Conference

Couple Finds Acceptance and Love in the Butte Church

November 01, 2005
Ed Tysko surveyed the tattooed man, adorned with dreadlocks. “So you need some work?” “ … read more

Montana Conference

MEA Senior Survival More Than Just a Camping Trip

November 01, 2005 | Anna Berg
Twenty-four Mt. Ellis Academy seniors piled into various vehicles and headed up to … read more

North Pacific Union

Maranatha Volunteers Build a Chapel at Project PATCH Ranch

November 01, 2005 | Nancy Rader
An exciting time that began in June at Project PATCH Ranch in Garden Valley, Idaho, … read more

Oregon Conference

Elvera Blake Commissioned to Gospel Ministry

November 01, 2005 | Amy Schrader
On a warm summer evening in August, friends and family of Elvera Blake gathered to … read more

Oregon Conference

Emerald RV's Camping and Spiritual Fellowship

November 01, 2005 | Ardis Smith
The Emerald RVs have been camping throughout western Oregon now since 1988. Members … read more

Oregon Conference

Prison Ministry at Columbia River State Correctional Institution

November 01, 2005 | Dan Patchin
When David Pritchard, of the Stone Tower Church in Portland, Ore., and Len Bierlein, of … read more

Oregon Conference

Madrone Adventist School Float Wins First Place in Labor Day Parade

November 01, 2005 | Patty Hyland
The Madrone Adventist School float won first place in the children's division at the … read more

Oregon Conference

Livingstone Student’s Poster Wins NAD Health Poster Contest

November 01, 2005 | Lorin Koch
Livingstone Student’s Poster Wins NAD Health Poster Contest Jim Mayne, a junior at … read more

Oregon Conference

Fair Booth Fares Well

November 01, 2005 | Gary McLain
The Adventist booth at the Oregon State Fair in Salem has been representing the Oregon … read more

Oregon Conference

Jesus Our Forever Friend

November 01, 2005 | Patty Hyland
The Cave Junction Church held a two-week Vacation Bible School in August, staffed by 35 … read more

Oregon Conference

Outdoor Church in Cedar Creek

November 01, 2005
In the midst of a cool cedar grove, the Woodland and Cedar Creek churches enjoyed their … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon Conference Constituency Report

November 01, 2005 | Steve Vistaunet
More than 500 delegates from western Oregon and southwestern Washington gathered at … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon Conference Strategic Initiatives

November 01, 2005
In addition to continuing goals initiated in 2001, Don Livesay, Oregon Conference … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon Youth Challenge 2005

November 01, 2005 | Sharon Partmann
A drip of sweat falls slowly down my brow and splashes onto my hands, tightly gripping … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Senior Survival An Exercise in Trust

November 01, 2005 | Brenda Beenken
Milo Senior Survival An Exercise in Trust An average day at Senior Survival included … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

De Miembro de una Pandilla a Miembro de Iglesia

November 01, 2005 | Mary Dengerud-Au
Se llevó a cabo una serie evangelística en la Iglesia Hispana de la ciudad de Pasco, … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

From Gang Member to Church Member in the Pasco Spanish Church

November 01, 2005 | Mary Dengerud-Au
A unique evangelistic series at the Pasco (Wash.) Spanish Church resulted in 18 … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Preaching Children

November 01, 2005 | Pablo Cervantes
Every Wednesday during the month of April at the Yakima, Wash., Willow Adventist … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Niños Predicadores

November 01, 2005 | Pablo Cervantes
Cada miércoles, durante el mes de abril, nuestras reuniones de oración y evangelísticas … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

VBS at Spirit Lake

November 01, 2005 | Ruth Edwards
Thirty-six youngsters enjoyed a week of crafts, games, nature-nuggets, and dramatized … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

African Themed VBS a Success in Pendleton

November 01, 2005 | Suzette McCrary
Scenes of the African savanna greeted youngsters at Vacation Bible School in Pendleton … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

New Faces at Walla Walla Valley Academy

November 01, 2005 | Jaci Toews
Walla Walla Valley Academy (WWVA) welcomed three new faculty members this year: Cliff … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Upper Columbia Academy Seniors Come Together During Senior Survival

November 01, 2005 | Cheri Corder
"There were people I’d never really talked with or hung out with before, even though we … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Christmas Brunch a Sabbath School Outreach

November 01, 2005 | Shirley Peterson
I have to admit that I was a bit reluctant to plan a Christmas brunch instead of having … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Kennewick Spanish Church Moves to New Facility

November 01, 2005 | Mary Dengerud-Au
Less than a year after the Pasco Spanish Church celebrated its freedom from a monthly … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

La Iglesia Hispana de Kennewick Se Traslada a un Nuevo Edificio

November 01, 2005 | Mary Dengerud-Au
Hace menos de un año que la Iglesia Hispana de Pasco celebró su libertad de ya no hacer … read more

Walla Walla University

Changing the System A WWC Social Work Student with an Inside View

November 01, 2005 | Kristi Spurgeon
Jeff Lawson grew up in the foster-care system. Or perhaps more accurately, Jeff Lawson … read more

Walla Walla University

Welcome Back Bash Kicks Off New Year at WWC

November 01, 2005 | Kristi Spurgeon
Walla Walla College recently welcomed its students back to campus for the new academic … read more

Washington Conference

Pathfinder Camporee Hot Rods, Geocaching and Much More

November 01, 2005 | David Yeagley
Hot dogs and hot rods were the order of the day as nearly 400 Pathfinders from across … read more

Washington Conference

Northwest Marriage Retreat a Success

November 01, 2005 | Doug Bing
Fifty-five couples attended the one-day marriage retreat that was held Sept. 17 at the … read more

Washington Conference

Puget Sound Moving Up Largest Freshmen Class in the History of PSAA

November 01, 2005 | Brian Burton
Puget Sound Adventist Academy started the year off strong with an enrollment of 93 high … read more

Washington Conference

Giving the Gift of Life

November 01, 2005 | Jondelle McGhee
Give life. Give hope. Give blood. This is the motto of the Puget Sound Blood Center as … read more

Washington Conference

Washington Conference Session

November 01, 2005 | John Freedman
In accordance with our constitution and bylaws, notice is hereby given that the … read more

Washington Conference

Walk Through Bethlehem in Lynden, Washington

November 01, 2005 | Sara O'Connor
Can a small church dream big? Open Door Fellowship in Lynden, Wash., thinks so. Three … read more

Washington Conference

Adventurer Family Campout

November 01, 2005 | David Yeagley
Travelers from Athens, a reluctant disciple, and a jail-breaking cat kept children … read more