June 2006

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Feature

Managing the Mission

June 01, 2006
This is the third of a three-part series of interviews with the officers of the North Pacific Union Conference. These interviews are presented with the hope that they will provide the readers a greater understanding of the scope, … read more

More Features

The Use of the Tithe

June 01, 2006
The tithe is the main source of funding for the total proclamation of the gospel to all … read more

What Does the Union Conference Treasurer Really Do?

June 01, 2006
The treasurer is the chief financial officer of the North Pacific Union Conference ( … read more

Your Gifts Support Our Church, Its Mission

June 01, 2006 | Norman Klam
The members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Northwest have been very … read more

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

June 01, 2006
Because this section is nothing without its page design, it is not made available here … read more

Editorial

Editorial Sidebar

June 01, 2006
In April, Jere Patzer was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He has been undergoing … read more

Editorial

Shopping at Wal-Mart on Sabbath

June 01, 2006 | Jere Patzer
A few Sabbaths ago, Sue and I were headed to Seattle for appointments. With rain … read more

Fresh Start

Family Records

June 01, 2006 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
Some years ago my wife, Cherié, and I aspired to getting in the Guiness Book of World … read more

Let's Talk

Let’s Talk

June 01, 2006
Let’s Talk Since "Let’s Talk" has a button link right on the front page of this site, … read more

North Pacific Union

Tell the Love of Jesus . . . Tell Them Now!

June 01, 2006 | Richard Dower
This year’s Northwest ASI Spring Fellowship weekend was filled with amazing stories. … read more

North Pacific Union

Bolivia Harvest 2006 Northwest Missionaries Share Jesus

June 01, 2006 | Dan Serns
The North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) sponsored an evangelistic campaign in Bolivia … read more

Northwest Pioneers of Faith

Pioneer Minister in the Northwest Daniel T. Fero

June 01, 2006 | NPUC History | Doug Johnson
During the 1870s and 1880s, the General Conference transferred at least 12 ministers … read more

Perspective

Gone Fishing

June 01, 2006 | Ken Crawford
The brooding mind of Peter matches the darkness as he flings the net into the shadowy … read more

News

Adventist Health

Beyond Hospital Walls Bringing Hope to Our Communities

June 01, 2006 | Health | Heather Preston Wheeler
Adventist Health’s mission extends far beyond the walls of our facilities and reaches … read more

Alaska Conference

Palmer Church Welcomes New Pastor Dave and Veronica Crocket Move to Alaska

June 01, 2006 | Bobbie Grimstad
Members of the Palmer Church welcomed their new pastoral team, Dave and Veronica ( … read more

Alaska Conference

Frigid Temperatures Don't Stop Baptism

June 01, 2006 | John Kriegelstein
When Geraldine Felder-Noongwook gingerly entered the steaming waters of the outdoor … read more

Alaska Conference

Alaska Students Shine At LEGO Robotics Meet

June 01, 2006 | Melanie Stroud
Teams of students from Nome and Anchorage traveled to Walla Walla College in April to … read more

Idaho Conference

Parma Church Celebrates 100 Years

June 01, 2006 | Carol Huett
The members of the Parma (Idaho) Church celebrated their 100th year on March 11, 2006. … read more

Idaho Conference

Four Teens and 1,400 Books Enterprise Church Library Moved in 30 Minutes

June 01, 2006 | Becky Turkington
Need cheerful and energetic helpers? Ask your youth to help. Four teen members of the … read more

Idaho Conference

New Pastor at Kuna Church

June 01, 2006 | Aileen Sox
The Kuna Church welcomed their new pastoral team, Randy and Suzette (Owens) Maxwell, in … read more

Idaho Conference

April Fools' Day Delight

June 01, 2006 | Don Severin
When the residents of the small eastern Oregon town of Cove awoke on Sabbath, April … read more

Montana Conference

The Georgia Howard Story

June 01, 2006 | Sharron Rudig
A little more than two years ago the Lord impressed Richard and Sharron Rudig to start … read more

Montana Conference

New Pastor at MEA Church

June 01, 2006 | Keri Newell
Last fall, Mt. Ellis Academy Church welcomed a new pastor. Douglas Elsey, a native of … read more

North Pacific Union

Tell the Love of Jesus . . . Tell Them Now!

June 01, 2006 | Richard Dower
This year’s Northwest ASI Spring Fellowship weekend was filled with amazing stories. … read more

North Pacific Union

Bolivia Harvest 2006 Northwest Missionaries Share Jesus

June 01, 2006 | Dan Serns
The North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) sponsored an evangelistic campaign in Bolivia … read more

Oregon Conference

Spring Break Mission Trips PAA Students Travel the World to Serve

June 01, 2006 | Heather Fowler
Weary but excited, 31 Portland Adventist Academy students returned from mission trips … read more

Oregon Conference

Tepic Mission Trip Students from Milo in Mexico for Two Weeks

June 01, 2006 | Colin Gadden
Milo Adventist Academy's mission trip to Tepic, Mexico, was two memorable weeks of work … read more

Oregon Conference

100 Years of Service 100 Years of Blessings at Meadow Glade

June 01, 2006 | Amy Schrader
Meadow Glade Church celebrated its centennial during the morning church service on … read more

Oregon Conference

Northwest Mission Team Goes to Tanzania Hundreds Baptized, Provided With Medical Care

June 01, 2006 | Nancy Franzke
Last summer, a team of 30 people, including pastors, teachers and medical staff flew … read more

Oregon Conference

Ngo Ordained In Portland Vietnamese Church

June 01, 2006 | Amy Schrader
Cuong Duy Ngo was ordained on Sabbath, March 4. The service was held at the Portland … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Teen Mission Adventurers Leave Footprints for God's Love In Brewster and Beyond

June 01, 2006
They descended on Brewster—almost 100 ready-to-serve Pathfinders and a couple dozen … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Miracle Money Helps Man Fulfill Pledge to Positive Life Radio

June 01, 2006 | Kathy Marson
Opening the morning mail for KEEH radio station revealed an unusually fat envelope. … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

After Many Days Jerry Clemm Finally Finds What He's Been Looking For

June 01, 2006 | Ann Parks
From the time that Jerry Clemm was a young boy, the question of the Sabbath has been on … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Three Friends Share Their Hair Tri-City Junior Academy Girls Give Their Long Hair Away

June 01, 2006 | Karen English
Three years ago, second-grader Selena English saw a news segment on the Today show … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Five UCA Seniors Named as Spokane Scholars

June 01, 2006 | Cheri Corder
Upper Columbia Academy was pleased to participate again this year in the Spokane … read more

Walla Walla University

Let's All Be Engineers! Robots Make Science Fun at WWC

June 01, 2006 | Kristi Spurgeon
Ready. Set. LEGO! Five teams from Oregon and Alaska battled it out during the FIRST … read more

Walla Walla University

New WWC President Announced John McVay Takes Office in September

June 01, 2006 | Kristi Spurgeon
John McVay has accepted the invitation of the Walla Walla College (WWC) Board of … read more

Washington Conference

Trust Services and Estate Planning Expands Services

June 01, 2006
Trust Services and Estate Planning has arranged with three law firms who specialize in … read more

Washington Conference

Love of Life Leadership Summit Equips Lay Leaders

June 01, 2006
Leadership development is a hot topic in society because it's elusive and puzzling. … read more

Washington Conference

"It's All About Jesus" Spiritual Emphasis Guides Washington Conference Business Session

June 01, 2006
All officers and departmental directors were re-elected during the 57th session of … read more

Washington Conference

Welcome to Enterprise Village This Town Is Run by Fifth-Graders

June 01, 2006 | Harold Richards
The village hummed with activity. Business owners sold apparel, office supplies, sports … read more

Washington Conference

2006 Graduates Changed by Auburn Adventist Academy Experience

June 01, 2006 | Jennifer McGhee
For 2006 graduates, Auburn Adventist Academy is a caring environment that fosters a … read more

Washington Conference

Experience the Victory Washington Conference Pathfinders Participate in Annual Fair

June 01, 2006 | Jason Meert
Pathfinders from 21 clubs in Washington Conference gathered for an annual fair where … read more