November 2005

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Feature

El lenguaje del amor

November 01, 2005
Cuando Donna Schmidt, maestra de una escuela pública en el área de Salem, averiguaba por qué dos de sus alumnos se habían ausentado, se enteró que el hermano mayor de ellos, Colian Mariscal, de 19 años, había tenido un serio accidente en … read more

More Features

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

Northwest Hispanics

November 01, 2005 | Ramon Canals
No ethnic group is growing faster in America than the Hispanic segment. With more than … 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

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

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

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

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

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