July 2006

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Feature

Why Have Adventist Education?

July 01, 2006 | George Knight
In spite of its outstanding contributions to the church and the larger world, Adventist education is under fire. But the sad fact is that in the early 21st century, the attack all too often is coming from inside the denomination. Some … read more
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Lifesavers and Role Models

July 01, 2006 | Mark Witas
The teachers in my Seventh-day Adventist school were lifesavers for me at a critical … read more

UCA’s Technology Program

July 01, 2006 | Cheri Corder
UCA’s Technology Program Focuses on the Great Commission "They’re building guitars!” a … read more

UCA Technology sidebar

July 01, 2006
Manual training should be connected with every school giving all young people practical … read more

Kirkland Teachers and Students

July 01, 2006 | Kellie Tompkins
Kirkland Teachers and Students Learn from School’s Melting Pot "May I please pray in my … read more

Go Ye Into All The World

July 01, 2006 | Kellie Tompkins
Students at Puget Sound Adventist Academy (PSAA), located on the same campus with the … read more

Cover Cut

July 01, 2006
Les Zollbrecht, Portland Adventist Academy Bible teacher points out a prominent … read more

Did You Know?

Birds of the Northwest

July 01, 2006
These birds are commonly seen in the Northwestern United States. How many can you … read more

Editorial

Is There an Adventist Advantage?

July 01, 2006 | Alan Hurlbert
For many decades, we have marketed our Adventist schools by quoting statistics and test … read more

Fresh Start

Educational Directions

July 01, 2006 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
Interstate 495, the beltway around Washington, D.C., was clogged. I sat in my Avis … read more

Let's Talk

The Moral Minority

July 01, 2006 | Steve Vistaunet
Karl Marx has been credited with the observation that capitalism is destructive since … read more

Let's Talk

Next Month Constituency Sessions—Does Your Opinion Really Count?

July 01, 2006
With more than 90,000 members throughout the Northwest, how can a church member be … read more

Northwest Pioneers of Faith

Alonzo T. Jones From Indian Fighter to Adventist Preacher

July 01, 2006 | NPUC History | Doug Johnson
At the age of 20, Alonzo T. Jones left his home in Rockhill, Ohio, and enlisted in the … read more

Perspective

We Can Trust the Church In the Hands of the Next Generation

July 01, 2006 | Ila Zbaraschuk
In the Hands of the Next Generation This is my 18th year teaching in an Adventist … read more

Perspective

How I Became a Seventh-day Adventist Christian

July 01, 2006 | Rob Frohne
I was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. My dad was an officer in the U.S. Public Health … read more

News

Adventist Health

New Program Gives Tangible Meaning to TCGH’s Mission

July 01, 2006 | Steve Willis
When you’re ill, nothing seems quite as comforting as a soft, warm blanket—even more so … read more

Alaska Conference

Student Prayer Warriors

July 01, 2006 | Nickie Linder
I’ve always known that our Lord loves to hear what our kids have to say. And He loves … read more

Alaska Conference

Auburn Academy's Sylvan Chorale Tours Alaska

July 01, 2006 | Bobbie Grimstad
The 31 members of the Sylvan Chorale from Auburn Adventist Academy toured Alaska for a … read more

Idaho Conference

Idaho Youth Fulfill a Miracle Mission Trip to Lima, Peru

July 01, 2006 | Patricia Herbel
Each evening the small group of Adventist believers in the community of Nueva Esperanza … read more

Idaho Conference

Benefit Pie Auction has Sweet Results

July 01, 2006 | Kathy Beckner
Auctioneer Dan Beckner and second-grader Sadie Washman along with other members of the … read more

Idaho Conference

Caldwell Students Take Classes Outside

July 01, 2006
Every year, the sixth-grade classes of the Idaho Conference ship off to Bend, Ore., to … read more

Idaho Conference

GSAA Wins National Business Competition Is Named First Runner-up

July 01, 2006 | Debra McCarver
Starting an international company may seem like an impossible task, but not to a group … read more

Idaho Conference

Handbells The Tradition at GSAA Continues

July 01, 2006 | Debra McCarver
For more than 25 years Gem State Adventist Academy has taught and played handbells. The … read more

Idaho Conference

A Higher Standard

July 01, 2006 | Susan Winchester
God calls His children to a higher standard than what is promoted in our world today. … read more

Montana Conference

La Esperanza es Jesus [The Hope is Jesus] in Santa Cruz, Bolivia

July 01, 2006 | Amy Russell
The wheels of the plane bumped along the airstrip, announcing our arrival to Santa Cruz … read more

Montana Conference

Super Stuart Spotted on Mt. Ellis Campus

July 01, 2006
He scales buildings with a harness and thin rope. He crops photos late into the night. … read more

Oregon Conference

A Place To Grow Milo Graduates Accomplish the Mission

July 01, 2006 | Carol Sumerlin
Academic excellence. Christlike character. A safe, nurturing environment. These are the … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Student Displays Passion for Service in Senior Project

July 01, 2006 | Heather Fowler
It is not every day that a school assignment can ignite a lifelong passion. While … read more

Oregon Conference

Blessings and Miracles Experienced In Cancun

July 01, 2006 | Jon Dickerson
The Livingstone Adventist Academy (LAA) senior class landed in Cancun, Mexico, on April … read more

Oregon Conference

World Awareness at CVCS

July 01, 2006 | Lisa Sheldrake
This year Central Valley Christian School (CVCS) put an emphasis on world awareness. … read more

Oregon Conference

We Are Family McMinnville School Comes to a Family's Aid

July 01, 2006 | Kristine Gabrys
Being an Adventist means belonging to a family. When one family member is happy, the … read more

Oregon Conference

You Can Make a Difference

July 01, 2006 | Glen Davis
Youth Education Scholarships (YES!) make it possible for students with financial needs … read more

Oregon Conference

Strengthening our Schools

July 01, 2006 | Gary Brown
Several Adventist Christian schools in the greater Portland/Vancouver area have caught … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

God’s Call A Perspective

July 01, 2006 | Samantha Wood
God’s Call A Perspective I had mixed feelings about going on a mission trip to Fiji. I … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

CCA Mission Trip to Fiji

July 01, 2006 | Monte Saxby
The Cascade Christian Academy (CCA) bus pulled out of the church parking lot in … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Harris Junior Academy Volunteers A Vital Part of our Program

July 01, 2006 | Nadine Messer
The cooperation and hard work of volunteers at Harris Junior Academy in Pendleton, Ore … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

St. Maries Christian School In its Second Year

July 01, 2006 | Martha George
St. Maries Christian School has completed its second year of operation. It has been … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Hermiston Junior Academy Mission Trip Eighth-grade Class Serves Others in Ensenada, Mexico

July 01, 2006 | Randy Foss
Hermiston Junior Academy's eighth-grade students spent an awesome week down in Ensenada … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Mission 101 The Basics of Ministry

July 01, 2006
The gospel commission is a call to ministry and is the reason Walla Walla Valley … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Annual Marine Biology Trip Shows Students More of God

July 01, 2006 | Cheri Corder
This spring, students from Upper Columbia Academy’s (UCA) marine biology class headed … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Teacher Appreciation Week

July 01, 2006 | Kim Eastman
Teacher appreciation at Cascade Christian Academy (CCA) was the week of May 7–13. The … read more

Walla Walla University

A Hand of God The Wilma Hepker School of Social Work and Sociology

July 01, 2006 | Kristi Spurgeon
It’s been a long, sometimes bumpy, road for the social work program at Walla Walla … read more

Washington Conference

Community Members Add to the Rich Fabric of Academic Life

July 01, 2006 | Celina Worley
Ken Atkins, master carpenter and former apprentice with the National Historical … read more

Washington Conference

Blueprints and Boats Students Design Boats for Science Project

July 01, 2006 | Sherri Codd
The crowd goes wild with excitement as the boats speed through the water until the … read more

Washington Conference

Research Physics Field Trip AAA Students Get Hands-on Look at Medicine

July 01, 2006 | Jondelle McGhee
Twelve students from Auburn Adventist Academy (AAA) recently got a firsthand look at … read more

Washington Conference

Small Enough for Big Activities Extracurricular Programs Enhance Academics at PSAA

July 01, 2006 | Brian Burton
Small Enough for Big Activities Extracurricular Programs Enhance Academics at PSAA With … read more

Washington Conference

A Page from a Principal's Diary Three Powerful Responses to Education Sabbath

July 01, 2006 | Lowell Dunston
For 10 years, the Cypress School has presented Sabbath services for our constituent … read more

Washington Conference

Did You Know? School Year Snapshots

July 01, 2006
Washington Conference students participated in an Art, Prose and Poetry contest this … read more