June 2007

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Feature

The End is Just the Beginning

June 01, 2007
The first chapter of "Momentum" closed recently in Auburn, Washington, where the end of the story is just the beginning. Church growth brainstorming sessions last year spilled over into the North Pacific Union Conference-sponsored … read more

More Features

Impact Your World

June 01, 2007 | Richard Dower
Rebecca had not been in an Adventist church for 20 years. Feeling the need to reconnect … read more

The Vegetable Way

June 01, 2007 | Caryn Pierce
In recent years, vegetarianism has become increasingly popular in the United States and … read more

Re·birth

June 01, 2007 | Maureen Dowling
June Smith loves to help others and is involved with a number of organizations. For … read more

Did You Know?

JUNE Did You Know? Good Food Word Find Puzzle

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

Editorial

Destined for Heaven

June 01, 2007 | John Freedman
In the 19th and early 20th century, steam locomotives chugged along miles of track in … read more

Fresh Start

Cross that Bridge

June 01, 2007 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
Ever wonder if you're good enough to be saved? Oh, you're working at it all right. You … read more

Momentum

Picture Perfect Marie Carswell Sees a New Picture of Jesus

June 01, 2007
It’s her first time to be interviewed. Marie Carswell sits nervously on her couch in … read more

News

Adventist Health

Changes in California Health Care Saying Goodbye to Paradise Valley Hospital

June 01, 2007 | Shawna Malvini
In 1904 when founders established the sanitarium that would eventually become Paradise … read more

Alaska Conference

Petersburg Children's Choir's First Performance

June 01, 2007 | Mark Kubo
The Petersburg Church has started a community children's choir. Their first performance … read more

Alaska Conference

Explosion of New Ministries in Palmer Church Ministries Lay Groundwork for Evangelistic Series

June 01, 2007 | Bobbie Grimstad
Eight new ministries have been added at the Palmer Church in recent months as it starts … read more

Alaska Conference

"It's the Work of the Holy Spirit"

June 01, 2007 | John Kriegelstein
"You are a Christian, right?" Tim asked Stefani at the coffee shop. "Would you like to … read more

Idaho Conference

Cowboy Camp Meeting Fun, Reaches Community

June 01, 2007 | Mickey Meyer
A beautiful, refurbished barn located on the Big Bear Ranch in Donnelly, Idaho, was the … read more

Idaho Conference

Frank Mosman Joins Eagle

June 01, 2007 | Jaunita Pitcher
Frank Mosman and his wife Elaine have lived in the Emmett, Idaho, area for many years. … read more

Idaho Conference

Baptism in a Stock Tank

June 01, 2007 | Byron Fesler
For about six years, Rodney and Carol Blake had been attending the Mountain Home (Idaho … read more

Idaho Conference

Tim and Karen Roosenberg Join Eagle New Pastor for Eagle and Garden City

June 01, 2007 | Jaunita Pitcher
Tim and Karen Roosenberg have accepted the position as the new pastoral team for the … read more

Montana Conference

Glendive Students Share the Gift of Music

June 01, 2007 | Pennie Wredberg
Tears ran down the face of the woman holding the stuffed animal at the adult group home … read more

Montana Conference

Faith In Focus Forum The World Through Son-glasses

June 01, 2007 | Arlene Harris
Living in Montana offers many opportunities to view evidences of a worldwide flood as … read more

Oregon Conference

Bible Worker Arrives in Prineville

June 01, 2007
The Prineville Church is excited to welcome Bible worker, Hugh Barton, his wife Alyssa … read more

Oregon Conference

Digging Up the Future

June 01, 2007 | Richard Cook
The Gladstone Park Church, The Mission College of Evangelism, and the Oregon Conference … read more

Oregon Conference

Commission Culture Gains Momentum

June 01, 2007 | Amy Schrader
Momentum for Commission Culture in the Oregon Conference is building as more and more … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon Commission for the Blind Salutes 17 CHIP Graduates in Fellowship Hall Ceremony

June 01, 2007
Sunnyside Church hosted a graduation on April 4. In the presence of 40 family and … read more

Oregon Conference

Thirty-Hour Famine at Milo Students Give up Food to Relate to the Less Fortunate

June 01, 2007 | Brittany Reynolds
Even just the idea of not eating for 30 hours can make a stomach growl. What took place … read more

Oregon Conference

Canvasback Missions Teams Provide Orthopedic and Dental Care to Ebeye Islanders

June 01, 2007 | Jacque Spence
Two Canvasback Missions teams recently returned from the tiny, but crowded, island of … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Students Offer Hope To Katrina Survivors

June 01, 2007 | Liesl Vistaunet
Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) brought hope to a struggling community during spring … read more

Oregon Conference

New Prineville Church Opens

June 01, 2007
The brand-new Prineville Church building opened its doors to the congregation and … read more

Oregon Conference

Campestre en Gladstone 2007 Inspiración

June 01, 2007 | Don Livesay
Están invitados al Campestre en Gladstone que se llevará a cabo del 17 al 21 de Julio … read more

Oregon Conference

Frank Sherwin Speaks About Creation

June 01, 2007 | Evelyn Wagner
The Science of Intelligent Design came alive in an exciting and powerful way on April 7 … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

"Chief Principal" Honored At Teacher Appreciation Dinner

June 01, 2007 | Karen Drechsel
Dennis Shelton, Bonners Ferry School principal, and his wife Pam were surprised and … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

The Many Faces of Healing Upper Columbia Conference Health Conference

June 01, 2007 | Jay Sloop
Healing methods are changing. Have you noticed? Are the alternative healing methods a … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Yakima Adventist Christian School Hosts Grandparent Gala

June 01, 2007 | Susan Bailey
In April, Yakima Adventist Christian School (YACS) invited grandmas, grandpas, great- … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Inchelium Youth Help Others With Shoe Boxes for Children

June 01, 2007 | Joyce Depner
As the Inchelium juniors and youth arrive each week for Sabbath School they head for … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Teddy Bears in Juvenile Hall?

June 01, 2007 | Ann Thomas
Members of the Athol (Idaho) Church handed out almost 100 teddy bears to residents of … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Safety, Security and Healing Cookie's Retreat Center Touches Lives

June 01, 2007 | Kim Bryan
Cookie's Retreat Center is in its fifth year of serving women and children of faith who … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Three Young People Baptized at Kettle Falls

June 01, 2007 | Lee Holmes
A special "Youth Sabbath" at the Kettle Falls (Wash.) Church on March 31 culminated in … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Adventurers and Pathfinders at Deer Park Church

June 01, 2007 | Annette Ross
"With such an army of workers as our youth, rightly trained, might furnish, how soon … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Cle Elum and Ellensburg Churches Host Book Fair to Reach Community

June 01, 2007 | Waleeta Schwartz
Outreach in a highly diverse community can be a challenge. Ellensburg is a farming … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Pure Royalty A Mission Experience Through the Eyes of One UCA Student

June 01, 2007 | Marinna Kravig
The man walked unsteadily up to the front of the church. He didn’t look like much—his … read more

Walla Walla University

First International Tour Steel Drums in Bermuda

June 01, 2007 | Becky Beddoe
Shortly before midnight on March 14, 15 people boarded a quiet plane. The members of … read more

Washington Conference

Adventist Rodders Club Celebrates Milestone, Marks 10th Anniversary

June 01, 2007 | Donn Leiske
This June will mark the 10th anniversary for the Adventist Rodders Club (ARC), since it … read more

Washington Conference

AAA Students Commit Their Lives to Christ

June 01, 2007 | Jondelle McGhee
Each time a decision is made to follow Jesus, there is great cause for celebration. At … read more

Washington Conference

Washington ABC Part of Vegetarian Food Festival

June 01, 2007 | Karen Schwartz
Washington Adventist Book Center once again participated in VegFest, a large annual … read more

Washington Conference

"The Best Feeling in the World" PSAA Scholars Build a School

June 01, 2007 | Kathy Fridlund
When a mother in the Dominican Republic decided to offer her children an Adventist … read more

Washington Conference

Starving to Serve Enumclaw Church Youth Fast 30 Hours

June 01, 2007 | Cathie Everett
For most of us it's hard to imagine what it's like to feel true, unrelenting hunger, … read more

Washington Conference

Cracking Open a Promise Ministry Center Distributes Easter Egg Promises

June 01, 2007 | Rodney Baladad
A woman cradled a colorful plastic Easter egg in her hand when she approached a member … read more