May 2006

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Feature

From Mold to Miracles

May 01, 2006
Just over six months ago, the story of a Northwest family started gaining national attention. And by mid-January, more than 15.6 million fans of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition knew the story of Jael Kirkwood, a tenacious 11-year-old girl … read more

More Features

Investment Opportunity!

May 01, 2006 | JoAnn Stevens
It had been a difficult year. The company I had worked for since 1998 was closing its … read more

Walla Walla College

May 01, 2006 | DeLona Bell
It was a question I was almost afraid to ask. But as our son solidified his plans to … read more

So What Does the Executive Secretary Really Do?

May 01, 2006
The executive secretary takes care of a lot of things that some would characterize as … read more

Managing the Mission, Part 2

May 01, 2006
This is the second of a three-part series of interviews with the officers of the North … read more

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

May 01, 2006
Because the page design of this section is as important as the content, you can see the … read more

Editorial

To Praise or Not to Praise Part II Music: The War Department of the Church

May 01, 2006 | Jere Patzer
Music: The War Department of the Church Last month we looked at the historical battle … read more

Fresh Start

Lessons from Dave Letterman and an Ice Cream Bar

May 01, 2006 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
from Dave Letterman and an Ice Cream Bar Ellen White reminds us that “God's faithful … read more

Let's Talk

Let's Talk

May 01, 2006
Let's Talk has a button link right on the home page of this site, it does not appear … read more

North Pacific Union

The Secret Behind the Longevity Story

May 01, 2006 | Terry Butler
The Secret Behind the Longevity Story Did you see the marvelous story of Adventist … read more

North Pacific Union

Desmond Doss Dies

May 01, 2006 | Ken Wetmore
Desmond T. Doss, Sr., 87, passed away March 23, 2006, at his residence in Piedmont, Ala … read more

North Pacific Union

Not Too Late to Join

May 01, 2006
We need many more members from our churches to join the Adventist Health Study–2 (AHS–2 … read more

Northwest Pioneers of Faith

Thomas H. Starbuck Early Willamette Valley Leader

May 01, 2006 | NPUC History | Doug Johnson
The spread of the Adventist message throughout the Pacific Northwest can be traced back … read more

Perspective

Let Us Never Forget

May 01, 2006 | Tim Brockman
Some things we just never forget because we learned them from Mom. “I’ll always be your … read more

News

Adventist Health

Angels in Nurses’ Clothing

May 01, 2006 | Heather Wheeler
Angels in Nurses’ Clothing James Harding was a typical, active 12-year-old boy when he … read more

Alaska Conference

Flood Destroys Palmer School Basement Church and Community Rally

May 01, 2006 | Bobbie Grimstad
Builder Rob Carleson discovered a flood in the basement of the newly completed Mat … read more

Alaska Conference

Ross Prevo Ordained

May 01, 2006 | John Kriegelstein
Ross Prevo was ordained as a minister of the gospel on Sabbath, March 4, in Dillingham … read more

Idaho Conference

Legal Notice Idaho Conference Session

May 01, 2006 | Stephen McPherson
Notice is hereby given that a Special Session of the Idaho Conference of Seventh-day … read more

Idaho Conference

New Plymouth Brings Light to Ontario Prison

May 01, 2006 | Scott Rice
The words of Hebrews 13:3 (NIV), “Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow … read more

Idaho Conference

Gem State Business Club Wins Regional Competition Will Represent Idaho at National Competition in May

May 01, 2006 | Debra McCarver
Gem State Adventist Academy business club, known as “NETWORTH,” came in first at the … read more

Montana Conference

ADRA's Adventure for Kids Miles City Tries Different VBS Program

May 01, 2006 | Marilyn Delinger
Want to try something new for Vacation Bible School? The Miles City (Mont.) Church used … read more

Montana Conference

Small, Yet Powerful Central Acres Celebrates Fund-raiser Success

May 01, 2006 | Sheila Dockter
The students of Central Acres Christian School in Billings, Mont., participated in a … read more

Montana Conference

Fort Belknap Wins Award at Mid-winter Fair

May 01, 2006 | Carrie Ferguson
The Fort Belknap (Mont.) Adventist School received a third-place ribbon for their booth … read more

Montana Conference

Montana Hosts Prayer Conference

May 01, 2006 | Karen Lessley
The 2006 Montana Prayer Conference was held in Bozeman Feb. 17–18 and featured speaker … read more

North Pacific Union

Desmond Doss Dies

May 01, 2006 | Ken Wetmore
Desmond T. Doss, Sr., 87, passed away March 23, 2006, at his residence in Piedmont, Ala … read more

North Pacific Union

Not Too Late to Join

May 01, 2006
We need many more members from our churches to join the Adventist Health Study–2 (AHS–2 … read more

North Pacific Union

The Secret Behind the Longevity Story

May 01, 2006 | Terry Butler
The Secret Behind the Longevity Story Did you see the marvelous story of Adventist … read more

Oregon Conference

Prineville Uses Socials as Church Outreach

May 01, 2006
Beginning with the 2005 term of service, the Prineville (Ore.) Church social committee … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Student Donates Handcrafted Mosaic Cross

May 01, 2006 | Heather Fowler
A Portland Adventist Academy student presented a handcrafted mosaic cross during chapel … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Board Chairman Gets Firsthand Experience

May 01, 2006 | Heather Fowler
Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) had a different kind of student walk through the halls … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Welcomes New Development Team

May 01, 2006 | Gale Crosby
Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) welcomed a new development department to the school. … read more

Oregon Conference

Livingstone Students Volunteer at All Nations Center

May 01, 2006 | Lorin Koch
Livingstone Students Volunteer at All Nations Center With all the school and church … read more

Oregon Conference

Columbia Gorge Church Moves to Larger Facility

May 01, 2006 | Rhonda Reedy
When Columbia Gorge Church (Troutdale, Ore.) members had to scurry to place more chairs … read more

Oregon Conference

CAA Students Spend Spring Break on Mexico Mission Trip

May 01, 2006 | Ed Tillotson
After an early morning flight and four-hour drive, eight adults and 25 Columbia … read more

Oregon Conference

Riverside Moms' Group Reaches Out

May 01, 2006 | Amy Schrader
Riverside Moms' Group Reaches Out Outreach. Witness. Fellowship. Ministry. Often these … read more

Oregon Conference

Candles Show Appreciation at Gladstone Park

May 01, 2006 | Richard Cook
At Gladstone Park (Ore.) Church, even little things mean a lot, so members are invited … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Mission Trip Succeeds Despite Rough Start

May 01, 2006 | Carol Sumerlin
"We aren’t going to make it to the airport on time!” That thought returned over and … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA Borneo Trip Brings Unusual Results

May 01, 2006 | Cheri Corder
Borneo students are becoming missionaries in their own country, thanks to the efforts … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Pendleton Leaders Experience Sunday Churches

May 01, 2006 | Nadine Messer
It was Sunday morning, and I was getting ready for church. The problem was, the local … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Ten Men Bless Seventy

May 01, 2006 | Cathryn Simone
Members of the men's ministry at the Spokane Central Church were inspired to invite … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Four Winds Celebrates Baptism

May 01, 2006 | Eileen Mallinson
Tom Cusick was raised in a large Catholic family as the middle child of seven. He … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

White Swan Yuúmaash Provides Safe Place for Kids

May 01, 2006
More than two years ago, the All Nations Center (ANC) staff embarked on a dream of … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Education Rallies Help Families Build Sense of Community

May 01, 2006 | Heidi Corder
Education rallies have been held this year in Lewiston, Idaho, as well as in Yakima, … read more

Walla Walla University

Prospective Students Join Downtown Scavenger Hunt

May 01, 2006 | Kristi Spurgeon
Ready. Set. Search! Attempting to beat the clock, 95 prospective students left the … read more

Walla Walla University

First Health-focused Mission Trip Leads to Online Nursing Class

May 01, 2006 | Kristi Spurgeon
The Walla Walla College School of Nursing is offered an online nursing class last … read more

Washington Conference

Summit Examines Evangelistic Value of Sabbath School

May 01, 2006
Pastors and Sabbath School superintendents from Oregon, Washington and Upper Columbia … read more

Washington Conference

Sowing Seeds Lay Leader Organizes Mission Opportunities

May 01, 2006
Elbert James is passionate about involving people in mission work. A former member of … read more

Washington Conference

Center Court Ministry Choir Performs at Sonics Game

May 01, 2006 | Darren McPherson
A combined church choir took their music ministry to court recently—a basketball court … read more

Washington Conference

Adventist-operated Radio Station Leads Bible Drive to Benefit Lighthouse Ministry

May 01, 2006 | Cameron Beierle
When Lighthouse Christian Resource Center, a non-denominational street and prison … read more

Washington Conference

Adventists Participate in VegFest

May 01, 2006 | Tom Gammon
Adventists Participate in VegFest Vegetarian food was the spotlight of VegFest 2006 in … read more

Washington Conference

Students Honored for Academic Achievement at Auburn Adventist Academy

May 01, 2006 | Jondelle McGhee
Two Auburn Adventist Academy (AAA) seniors have been recognized recently by the … read more

Washington Conference

Parousia Company Forms in Auburn

May 01, 2006
Washington Conference welcomed the Russian-Ukrainian Parousia group in Auburn, Wash., … read more