November 2006

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Feature

The Ministry of the Adventist Book Center

November 01, 2006 | Nicole Batten
Eight years ago Christina was struck with vertigo (dizziness), an illness that left her unable to do anything but sit—and even then, reading a book or watching a video was difficult. But as time went on, Christina realized that God had … read more

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Adventist Book Centers

November 01, 2006 | Dan Wegh
Since 1871 when Stephen N. Haskell established the New England Tract Society in South … read more

Did You Know?

A Potpourri of Fast Facts

November 01, 2006
There are an estimated 23 million shoplifters in the U.S. The cost to retailers is more … read more

Editorial

Jesus Is Coming . . . in Three Days!

November 01, 2006 | Jere Patzer
. . . in Three Days! Ever since the gawking gang of guys from Galilee stood gazing up … read more

Let's Talk

NOV Let's Talk

November 01, 2006
Since Let’s Talk has a button link right on the front page of this site, it does not … read more

Let's Talk

Respect What We All Need

November 01, 2006
The media is full of pundits, comedy, sex, violence... all the things our society loves … read more

Fresh Start

Upside Down Greatness

November 01, 2006 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
Richard Daley, the eccentric mayor who served in Chicago for 21 years, had the … read more

Let's Talk

NOV Let's Talk

November 01, 2006
Since Let’s Talk has a button link right on the front page of this site, it does not … read more

Let's Talk

Respect What We All Need

November 01, 2006
The media is full of pundits, comedy, sex, violence... all the things our society loves … read more

North Pacific Union

Share the Light Northwest Adventist Leadership Convention

November 01, 2006 | Richard Dower
Almost all of the Northwest’s Adventist pastors were missing from their pulpits on … read more

North Pacific Union

North Pacific Union Conference Constituency Session Delegates Re-elect Officers

November 01, 2006 | Steve Vistaunet
North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) delegates, meeting in Portland on Sunday, Oct. 1 … read more

North Pacific Union

Sidebar for Constituency story

November 01, 2006
The following individuals were elected to serve on the North Pacific Union Conference … read more

Northwest Pioneers of Faith

A Missionary Family for the Northwest Isaac and Adelia Van Horn

November 01, 2006 | NPUC History | Doug Johnson
A small group of Seventh-day Adventists formed in the Walla Walla Valley in the late … read more

News

Adventist Health

A CHIPer Way of Life

November 01, 2006 | Shawna Malvini
Tillamook native Marie Hasbrouch is an engaging, talkative and healthy woman. To look … read more

Alaska Conference

Fairbanks Hosts Multi-School Campout

November 01, 2006 | Jeanie Kriegelstein
Fairbanks Hosts Multi-School Campout Golden Heart Christian School and several members … read more

Alaska Conference

ACS Manages Hooper Bay Fire Donations

November 01, 2006 | John Kriegelstein
Explosions filled the air in early August, destroying more than a dozen homes in Hooper … read more

Alaska Conference

Eagle River Valley Church Prepares for Growth

November 01, 2006 | Brant Berglin
The members of the Eagle River Valley Church recently had a work bee to prepare their … read more

Idaho Conference

Joshua and Aaron Visit Pathfinders and Adventurers

November 01, 2006 | Eve Rusk
Idaho Conference Pathfinders and Adventurers, 115 in all, had two unusual visitors come … read more

Idaho Conference

Idaho Women's Retreat Brings an Opportunity to Share God

November 01, 2006 | Joan Green
More than 80 women attended the Idaho Conference Women's Retreat at Camp Ida-Haven to … read more

Montana Conference

New Faces at Mt. Ellis Academy

November 01, 2006 | Keri Newell
Five new employees have joined the staff at Mt. Ellis Academy this fall. “Even though … read more

North Pacific Union

Share the Light Northwest Adventist Leadership Convention

November 01, 2006 | Richard Dower
Almost all of the Northwest’s Adventist pastors were missing from their pulpits on … read more

North Pacific Union

North Pacific Union Conference Constituency Session Delegates Re-elect Officers

November 01, 2006 | Steve Vistaunet
North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) delegates, meeting in Portland on Sunday, Oct. 1 … read more

North Pacific Union

Sidebar for Constituency story

November 01, 2006
The following individuals were elected to serve on the North Pacific Union Conference … read more

Oregon Conference

Adventist Booth at the Douglas County Fair Encourages Preparing for Heaven

November 01, 2006 | Sandra Haynes
Clowns, music, fast rides, animal competitions, excited children, weary babies, eager … read more

Oregon Conference

Hispanic Women Connect To the True Grapevine

November 01, 2006 | Alina Careaga
Oregon's Spanish-speaking women celebrated their ninth Oregon Conference Hispanic Women … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon Young Adult Retreat Blesses More than 100 Participants

November 01, 2006 | Chastina Ingram
Excitement was in the air as more than 100 young adults arrived at Big Lake Youth Camp … read more

Oregon Conference

BJ Christensen Memorial Golf Benefit for Big Lake Youth Camp

November 01, 2006 | Aubrey Nelson
In 1962, Big Lake Youth Camp held its first summer of junior camps. For more than 30 … read more

Oregon Conference

July 4th Vegeburger Booth Raises Money to Help Community

November 01, 2006 | Marilyn Roger
Members and friends of the Kelso-Longview Church came July 2 to 5 to be at the … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Welcomes New Staff Members

November 01, 2006 | Liesl Vistaunet
Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) is proud of their newest staff and faculty members for … read more

Oregon Conference

Bend Congregation Prepares Chapel In Memory of Former Pastor Sid and Holly Nelson

November 01, 2006 | Barbara Lodahl
The Bend Church congregation is nearing completion of an eight-year long commitment to … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Welcomes New Faculty

November 01, 2006 | Brittany Manuel
Tim Floyd and his wife Teresa come from Lincoln, Neb., to join the Milo family. Floyd … read more

Oregon Conference

Bob Uhrig Ordained

November 01, 2006 | Richard Cook
Bob Uhrig was ordained as a minister of the gospel at the Estacada Church on Sabbath … read more

Oregon Conference

Thanksgiving Boxes A Bountiful Harvest

November 01, 2006 | Jaime Bennett
Giving out food boxes at Thanksgiving time has become a new tradition for the church … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Pathfinders on Wheels at Farragut Park

November 01, 2006 | Jon Dalrymple
More than 700 Pathfinders and staff, and just as many bicycles, swarmed into Farragut … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Volunteer Power Shows at Sharathon

November 01, 2006 | Garrett Caldwell
Sharathon at Spokane's Positive Life Radio station KEEH 104.9 started off with a bang … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

There's a Party in My Heart

November 01, 2006 | Martha George
"There’s a party in my heart!” was 7-year-old Matthew Kabush’s response after his … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA Foundation Assists Students

November 01, 2006 | Carmen Slavens
The Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) Foundation has given a total of $31,000 to 33 students … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

"Remember When" Booth at Benewah County Fair

November 01, 2006 | Martha George
St. Maries Christian School in St. Maries, Idaho, had an informational fair booth at … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

New Adventist Retreat Center At Sheridan Meadows Golf Course

November 01, 2006 | Lois McCombs
Great things are happening in Eastern Washington. When the idea was presented to the … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Countryside Celebrates An Era of Service

November 01, 2006 | Kathie Bartholomew
For Barbara Clouse and the Spokane Countryside Church, the setting of the sun one … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Bouquets Win at Fair

November 01, 2006 | Billie Kouns
"Breathtaking!" and "Best in the whole division," were some of the comments made by the … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

An Ending and a Beginning

November 01, 2006 | Martha George
On a beautiful September Sabbath a mother's prayers were answered. Danelle (Nellie) … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Goldendale Stages Fun Fair Booth

November 01, 2006 | Elaine Kubler
Brandon Robins stands ready to assist a young person who's preparing to throw a dart at … read more

Walla Walla University

Walla Walla College to Change Name

November 01, 2006 | Kristi Spurgeon
Walla Walla College (WWC) has elected to change its name to Walla Walla University in … read more

Walla Walla University

Music in Malaysia With a WWC Professor

November 01, 2006 | Kristi Spurgeon
Music is music, whether you’re in Walla Walla or Kuala Lumpur. The fact that music … read more

Washington Conference

Ferndale Church Celebrates 100 Years

November 01, 2006 | Connie Morrissey
September marked the 100th birthday of the Ferndale Church. The festivities began Sept … read more

Washington Conference

Walk Through Bethlehem Church Produces Live, Interactive Pageant

November 01, 2006 | Sara O'Connor
Step back in time, and take a "Walk Through Bethlehem" this holiday season with a live … read more

Washington Conference

"Dear God, You're the Best" Pathfinder and Adventurer Clubs Begin Year with Retreats

November 01, 2006 | David Yeagley
A simple childish prayer scrawled in purple crayon and taped to a rough wooden cross … read more

Washington Conference

Lindsay Lectures in Tacoma

November 01, 2006 | April Pierre
Allan Lindsay, author and narrator of the Keepers of the Flame video series, presented … read more

Washington Conference

SAGE Volunteers Assist Habitat for Humanity

November 01, 2006 | Carrol Grady
An Adventist family in Poulsbo is the recipient of a new home from Habitat for Humanity … read more

Washington Conference

Young Adult Ministry Re-launched in Washington Conference

November 01, 2006
A team of lay leaders and pastors is working to re-energize young adult ministries in … read more

Washington Conference

“Joy in the Journey” Themes SAGE Convention

November 01, 2006 | Carrol Grady
“Joy in the Journey” Themes SAGE Convention For the second year, SAGE members from … read more

Washington Conference

What's Your Heart's Desire? Women Laugh, Learn and Listen at Annual Retreat

November 01, 2006 | Kirstin Rich
Women in Washington examined the question "What's Your Heart's Desire?" during the … read more

Washington Conference

Family Ties at Auburn Adventist Academy

November 01, 2006 | Jondelle McGhee
The doorbell rings. As the front door opens, the aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls … read more

Washington Conference

Children Contribute to Local Community

November 01, 2006 | Marcie Aschenbrenner
Children Contribute to Local Community Children in Grays Harbor, Wash., learned about … read more

Washington Conference

Evangelism a Family Matter at Cedarhome

November 01, 2006 | Paul Coneff
Evangelism a Family Matter at Cedarhome It’s been 30 years since the Cedarhome Church … read more