February 2007

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Feature

Steve Dulan

February 01, 2007
Name: Stephen Dulan Birthplace: Sacramento, California Home: Kent, Washington Parents: Father, Irwin, was president of Ethiopian Adventist College, now a Bible teacher. Mother, Laura, is a consultant K12 speech/language therapist. She … read more

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Black, Professional, Committed

February 01, 2007 | Alphonso McCarthy
In celebration of Black History month, we are featuring seven Seventh-day Adventist … read more

Kevin Rogers

February 01, 2007
Name: Kevin Rogers Birthplace: St. Thomas, Virgin Islands Home: Puyallup, Washington … read more

Fuchsia Dulan

February 01, 2007
Name: Fuchsia Campbell Dulan Birthplace: Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica Home: Kent, Washington … read more

Karl Newsome

February 01, 2007
Name: Karl Newsome Birthplace: Jacksonville, Florida Home: Portland, Oregon Parents: … read more

Tamala Newsome

February 01, 2007
Name: Tamala Woods Newsome Birthplace: Portland, Oregon Home: Portland, Oregon Parents … read more

Columbus Candies

February 01, 2007
Name: Columbus Candies Jr. Birthplace: Oakland, California Home: Caldwell, Idaho … read more

Andrew Carrington

February 01, 2007
Name: Andrew Carrington Birthplace: Georgetown, Guyana Home: Renton, Washington Parents … read more

Adoption

February 01, 2007 | Heather Ashlock
Christian Family Adoptions (CFA) is a private adoption agency affiliated with the North … read more

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

February 01, 2007
Because this section doesn't amount to much without its page design, it is not … read more

Editorial

Not in My Neighborhood

February 01, 2007 | Jere Patzer
From the first day our daughter joined our family at 16 months old it was as though she … read more

Fresh Start

Seeing Blindly

February 01, 2007 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
Jerome Groopman, M.D., is a professor at Harvard University Medical School, chief of … read more

Momentum

Missionary Partners

February 01, 2007 | Dan Serns
Missionary Partners Find another church member of the same gender and ask them to … read more

Perspective

The Test of a True Christian

February 01, 2007 | Church | Carl Parker
A Pharisee once asked Jesus, “Which is the great commandment in the law?" “You shall … read more

News

Adventist Health

News Notes

February 01, 2007 | Shawna Malvini
Alan J. Rice retired as senior vice president at Adventist Health and concluded his 36- … read more

Alaska Conference

Craftsmen for Christ Palmer Church Opens First Chapter in Alaska

February 01, 2007 | Bobbie Grimstad
The Palmer Church has opened the first chapter of Craftsmen for Christ (CFC) in Alaska … read more

Alaska Conference

Dillingham Church Members Reach Out to Remote Villages

February 01, 2007 | Jim Kincaid
A group of church members in Dillingham are focusing on ministry to the surrounding … read more

Alaska Conference

Witnessing to a Bear Homer Members Meet a Wild Neighbor

February 01, 2007 | Judith James
While handing out witnessing books in Homer, Alaska, Jeremey Day met a different sort … read more

Idaho Conference

Friendship Leads to Baptisms at Middleton Church

February 01, 2007 | Evelyn Wageman
Jeff and Shelley Watson were baptized because of the personal witness of one of Shelley … read more

Idaho Conference

John Day Church Serves Community at Trucker's Christmas Light Parade

February 01, 2007 | Gary Davidson
Members of the John Day Church participated in the area's annual "Trucker's Christmas … read more

Idaho Conference

Eagle Church Presents Fifth Annual Live Nativity

February 01, 2007 | Gretta Gregg
About five years ago, members of the Eagle Church and the Eagle Adventist Christian … read more

Montana Conference

More Blessed to Give

February 01, 2007 | Cindy Patten
After many hours of practice, the dozen students of Libby Adventist Christian School … read more

Montana Conference

Family Time at Mt. Ellis Academy

February 01, 2007 | Kelly Ree
There is one event that has a special place in everyone’s heart here at Mt. Ellis … read more

Oregon Conference

Anatomy and Physiology Class Tours a Cadaver

February 01, 2007 | Liesl Vistaunet
Anatomy and Physiology students at Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) got an up-close … read more

Oregon Conference

Willamette Valley Enjoys Church in the Park

February 01, 2007 | Francine Delmore
Members of the Eugene, Springfield and Pleasant Hill churches gathered at Island Park … read more

Oregon Conference

Reading Leads to Baptism

February 01, 2007 | Joyce Gallentine
Billy Perrish, left, read his way into the church. He first became acquainted with Pat … read more

Oregon Conference

Portland Adventist String Orchestra

February 01, 2007 | Liesl Vistaunet
It’s the sound of the cello, the violin and the viola joining their unique tones and … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Welcomes New Staff

February 01, 2007
Three new faculty members have joined the Milo family. Richard Carrigan is the new … read more

Oregon Conference

Eugene Church Celebrates Installation of New Stained-glass Mural

February 01, 2007 | Francine Delmore
Eugene Church Celebrates Installation of New Stained-glass Mural "Baptism: A Journey to … read more

Oregon Conference

Cheri Peters, Former Drug Addict, Shares her Story With Inmates, Students

February 01, 2007 | Betty Kramer
The Coquille Church hosted Cheri Peters, author and founder of True Step Ministries, … read more

Oregon Conference

Nano Space Sharks Take Top Honors in Teamwork

February 01, 2007 | Wynn Knowling
The Nano Space Sharks of Hoodview Junior Academy were awarded the trophy for teamwork … read more

Oregon Conference

What is SAGE?

February 01, 2007
SAGE, Seniors in Action for God with Excellence, is a ministry of the Seventh-day … read more

Oregon Conference

SAGE California Trip Adventure A Journal Entry

February 01, 2007 | Ruth Jones
Oregon Conference SAGE members took a trip to Northern California in late October of … read more

Oregon Conference

Rogue Valley Adventist School Music From State Recognition to National Performance

February 01, 2007 | Fylvia Kline
Under the direction of Cathe Morse, Rogue Valley Adventist School has a strong music … read more

Oregon Conference

God's Little Creature

February 01, 2007 | Otto Epping
It was almost 1:30 on Sabbath afternoon. We had just arrived at the Shutter Creek … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Amber Waves of "Whole" Grains Upper Columbia Academy Enjoys Success of Granola Industry

February 01, 2007 | Carmen Slavens
Who doesn’t like a bowl of freshly baked granola, whether enjoyed with fruit, milk, … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Free Market Groups Bring Members Together at Eastgate

February 01, 2007 | Eric Sayler
The Eastgate Church in Walla Walla, Wash., has started a program called Free Market … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Have a Homecoming And They Will Come

February 01, 2007 | Claudia Flaiz
Everyone has something that excites them—what they want to do for ministry. Steve … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Troy Church Celebrates 60th Anniversary

February 01, 2007 | Elaine Drury
By the mid-1940s, the Swedish Baptist Church on a Troy, Idaho, country road had long … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Community Witness St. Maries Float

February 01, 2007 | Martha George
The St. Maries (Idaho) Church entered a float in the town's Christmas parade Dec. 2, … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Yakima is Thankful

February 01, 2007 | Nita Hinman
Yakima is Thankful The strains of “Now Thank We All Our God” rang from the Yakima … read more

Walla Walla University

Rice for Cambodia Positive Life Radio Listeners Bless Campaign

February 01, 2007 | Kristi Spurgeon
The success of Positive Life Radio’s (PLR) fundraising campaign, Rice for Cambodia, … read more

Walla Walla University

A Class Project, A Lifelong Mission

February 01, 2007 | Kristi Spurgeon
Students in Walla Walla College’s Introduction to Nursing began a class project not … read more

Washington Conference

Alive Inn Offers Three-Day Wellness Retreats

February 01, 2007 | Dan Schwartz
Beginning in February, Alive Inn: Gateway to Whole Health, in Monroe, Wash., is … read more

Washington Conference

Bethlehem Comes to Life

February 01, 2007
Bethlehem Comes to Life Many churches celebrate the holidays indoors with concerts or … read more

Washington Conference

Sandbagging for Jesus Auburn Adventist Academy Students Respond to Area Disaster

February 01, 2007 | Jondelle McGhee
It was a soggy November night when 36 teenagers and four faculty members piled into a … read more

Washington Conference

It All Adds Up Students Enjoy Math Day at Skagit Adventist School

February 01, 2007 | Lisa Dills
Recently K-4 teachers at Skagit Adventist School (SAS) joined together for an in-house … read more

Washington Conference

Spreading the Love of Jesus School Serves as Drop-off for Operation Christmas Child

February 01, 2007 | Keith Lindsey
The Baker View Christian School in Bellingham volunteered in November 2006 to be the … read more

Washington Conference

Gifts for the Homeless Seattle Pathfinders Create Toiletry Totes

February 01, 2007 | Darren McPherson
The Pathfinders at Breath of Life Church in Seattle, Wash., gave back to the community … read more

Washington Conference

Congregations Weather the Storm

February 01, 2007
When a wind storm whipped through the Northwest in mid-December and knocked out … read more