March 2006

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Feature

Evangelicals and Catholics United

March 01, 2006 | Gregory Hamilton
Some people have taken their anti-Catholic activities to an extreme extent. This article is not intended as an attack on Catholics or conservative Evangelicals. ( The official statement about how Adventists view Catholicism .) The intent … read more
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The Religious Liberty Challenge for Adventists

March 01, 2006
• With the first annual "Ten Commandments Day" planned for May 7, evangelical groups … read more

The Call of the Wild

March 01, 2006 | John Kriegelstein
Miranda Clairmonte, 13, wanted a wolf pup for a pet. Her mother, Jeanne, said "no" and … read more

Did You Know?

The Orion Nebula

March 01, 2006
Orion is one of the most recognizable constellations in the night sky. The nebula in … read more

Editorial

The Council of Trent, Adventists, and Hewlett Packard, Part VI

March 01, 2006 | Jere Patzer
It was the midst of the Reformation. Men like John Knox, Martin Luther and John Wesley … read more

Fresh Start

What I Learned at Nordstrom University

March 01, 2006 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
The telephone startled me awake. “Huh, um, hello?” I croaked. “Sorry to wake you buddy … read more

Let's Talk

It's Not Just About Money

March 01, 2006 | Steve Vistaunet
On any given Sabbath around the Northwest, offering plates are passed just as they have … read more

Let's Talk

March Discussion Topic

March 01, 2006 | Steve Vistaunet
Sabbath School classes which feature a mission emphasis or follow the established … read more

Northwest Pioneers of Faith

J.W. Watt Taking Adventism to the Big Sky Country

March 01, 2006 | NPUC History | Doug Johnson
By the mid-1880s, the Seventh-day Adventist Church had established a presence in the … read more

Perspective

Wanderings

March 01, 2006
I stood on the cliff watching the thunderstorm approach, with tendrils of rain … read more

News

Adventist Health

Straight from the Heart

March 01, 2006
If kindness had a face, it would look exactly like Cricelia Smith. For the past five … read more

Alaska Conference

Mission Adventurers Move to Selawik

March 01, 2006 | John Kriegelstein
Mission Adventurers Move to Selawik Warren Downs and his family are the first of the … read more

Alaska Conference

City Council Honors Adventist Member for Services to Community

March 01, 2006 | Clyde Bright
Recently the City of Sitka declared Jan. 10, 2006, a special day to honor the services … read more

Idaho Conference

Gem State Academy Business Club Holds Benefit Concert

March 01, 2006 | Debra McCarver
The Gem State Academy business club partnered with Christian singer Bobby Michaels … read more

Idaho Conference

Garden Valley Church Burns Mortgage and Consecrates Church

March 01, 2006 | Dene Ross
T he Garden Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrated a consecration service and … read more

Montana Conference

Astounding Grace!

March 01, 2006
Two people gave glory to God by publicly returning to the church of their childhood on … read more

Montana Conference

Glacier View Reaps the Joy of Service

March 01, 2006 | Betty Toews
Glacier View Christian School students put on a Thanksgiving feast for their church … read more

Montana Conference

Mount Ellis Academy Leaders Associated Student Body Officers Are Elected

March 01, 2006 | Keri Newell
Six notable leaders were selected recently by the student body at Mount Ellis Academy. … read more

Oregon Conference

Walk and Knock a Fun Way to Help Others

March 01, 2006 | Fonda Cox
Despite the rainy weather, Dec. 3, 2005, found the Meadow Glade (Wash.) Pathfinders … read more

Oregon Conference

Outreach at Livingstone Adventist Academy

March 01, 2006 | Elizabeth Fish
At Livingstone Adventist Academy in Salem, Ore., Proverbs 22:6 isn’t just a memory … read more

Oregon Conference

Support Our Tillamook Troops

March 01, 2006 | Roberta Grunder
The Tillamook Church fellowship hall was used on Dec. 7, 2005, to put together 125 … read more

Oregon Conference

Students Share Triple Joy

March 01, 2006 | Suzanne Dassenko
Fifth graders at Emerald Christian Academy in Eugene, Ore., found three ways to share … read more

Oregon Conference

"Ellen G. White: Past, Present, Future" Oregon Conference Ellen White Summit

March 01, 2006 | Amy Schrader
The Oregon Conference launched its first Ellen White Summit last November to clarify … read more

Oregon Conference

How Has This Summit Impacted Your View of Ellen White?

March 01, 2006
How Has This Summit Impacted Your View of Ellen White? How Has This Summit Impacted … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Pets Lessons About God's Love

March 01, 2006 | Sarah Sexton
Have you ever had a dog or cat to love? Have you ever known the true meaning of “man’s … read more

Oregon Conference

A Different Kind of Birthday

March 01, 2006
Touched by the dire need of the mountain people of Kashmir who experienced the … read more

Oregon Conference

Riverside Youth Point the Way

March 01, 2006 | Rachel Scribner
An angry Egyptian overseer; three jealous, bumbling Persian officials; two gossiping … read more

Oregon Conference

Aitken Ordained to Ministry

March 01, 2006 | Amy Schrader
Friends and family of John Aitken II gathered to participate in and celebrate his … read more

Oregon Conference

Columbia Gorge Has Year-End Harvest

March 01, 2006 | Rhonda Reedy
Columbia Gorge Church welcomed three new members through baptism before the end of 2005 … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Celebrating the Beauty of God's Love

March 01, 2006 | Jana Officer
Women of all ages from around Upper Columbia Conference received blessings as they … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Better Health in Yakima

March 01, 2006 | Nita Hinman
If you were to drive into the Yakima Church parking lot on a Tuesday evening, you might … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Three Churches Join for Talent Show

March 01, 2006 | Bernice Hartzell
When Jeff Crain, pastor for Omak, Tonasket and Oroville churches, began serving the … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

A Nunn is Baptized

March 01, 2006 | Elaine Kubler
John Nunn, 52, was born, the oldest of 14 children, to a poor coal miner and his wife … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Lake City Junior Academy Gets a New Gym Roof

March 01, 2006 | Stacie Wagner
Lake City Junior Academy, the school for the churches in the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, area … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

A Boy and His Coach Are Baptized

March 01, 2006 | Bernice Hartzell
In the spring of 2005 during family worship, Jeff Crain, Omak (Wash.) Church pastor, … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

The Search People Reaching People

March 01, 2006 | Heather Davis
The young adults at Eastgate Church in Walla Walla, Wash., have founded an exciting and … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Four Hearts for God

March 01, 2006 | Darlene Clark
Gary Evans, Republic Church pastor, introduces four baptismal candidates, from left: … read more

Walla Walla University

Walla Walla College President Announces Retirement Completing 40 Years of Service

March 01, 2006 | Kristi Spurgeon
Jon Dybdahl, Walla Walla College president, has announced plans to retire effective Aug … read more

Washington Conference

Did You Know?

March 01, 2006
• Churches in Auburn, North Cascade, Puyallup, and Tacoma started off 2006 by hosting … read more

Washington Conference

Youth Attend “More Than Enough” Rally

March 01, 2006
Youth Attend “More Than Enough” Rally Washington Conference youth confronted their … read more

Washington Conference

Washington Conference Session

March 01, 2006
Notice is hereby given that the 57th Session (Second Quadrennial) of the Washington … read more

Washington Conference

Mayor Offers Community Involvement Vision

March 01, 2006
Mike Deal, Puyallup mayor, shared his vision for church involvement in community … read more

Washington Conference

Sri Lanka Bound AAA Prepares for Major Missionary Endeavor

March 01, 2006 | Jondelle McGhee
Auburn Adventist Academy faculty and students will be putting their faith into action … read more

Washington Conference

Washington Conference Welcomes New Company Southside Samoan Is Formed

March 01, 2006 | Doug Bing
Washington Conference leaders welcomed the Southside Samoan Group into company status … read more

Washington Conference

New Health Ministries Van Arrives

March 01, 2006 | Marjie Noll
A new health ministries van arrived in Washington Conference in late January. The van … read more