August 2008

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Media and Mission in the Inland Empire

August 01, 2008 | Darin Patzer
What drives radio personalities from the comfort of a Northwest spring to the heat and humidity of Cambodia? Following the lead of H.M.S. Richards, radio pioneer and minister, dedicated Adventist missionaries have sprung to the challenge … read more
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Radio Listeners

August 01, 2008
What Our Listeners Are Saying "I was so blessed when my sister told me about your … read more

Media and Mission in the Inland Empire

August 01, 2008 | Kathy Marson
Jake had questions about the Sabbath which his Lutheran pastor could not answer. Once … read more

Media and the Mission

August 01, 2008 | Max Torkelsen
When I think of the immense task God has given His church—to take the "everlasting … read more

Media and Mission in the Inland Empire

August 01, 2008 | Garrett Caldwell
Historically Adventist Christians have correctly recognized film as a tool with the … read more

Ask PJ

Ask PJ

August 01, 2008 | P.J. Deming
QUESTION: Do you think it's necessary to attend church to keep the Sabbath? One of the … read more

Did You Know?

Did You Know? - August 2008

August 01, 2008
Because this section is primarily a graphic design in the print version, it is not … read more

Editorial

Don't Forget, We Pay Your Salary

August 01, 2008 | Jere Patzer
A few days ago we had what was thankfully an unusual occurrence at our North Pacific … read more

Let's Talk

Keeping the Light On

August 01, 2008
I learned about the perils of darkness years ago, right after prayer meeting. Following … read more

Intersections

FYI - August 2008

August 01, 2008
Inside Scoop Melashenko Leaves Voice of Prophecy Lonnie Melashenko has left his … read more

Let's Talk

Keeping the Light On

August 01, 2008
I learned about the perils of darkness years ago, right after prayer meeting. Following … read more

North Pacific Union

Regional Convocation Lights Shine Warm and Bright

August 01, 2008
The unseasonal warmth of the sun May 15–18 at Camp Berachah in Auburn, Wash., was … read more

News

Acción

ACCION Hispanos Unidos En Acción

August 01, 2008 | Ramon Canals
Queridos hermanos, nos place informarles que empezando con este número del mes de … read more

Adventist Health

Walla Walla General team Goes to Guyana

August 01, 2008 | Shawna Malvini
In May, a three-person team from Walla Walla General Hospital set out on a whirlwind … read more

Alaska Conference

Pathfinder Camporee Features Cool Waters and Warm Hearts

August 01, 2008 | John Kriegelstein
With the ice out of Flat Lake by barely a week, nearly 50 Pathfinders from four clubs … read more

Alaska Conference

Recent Convert Inspires Anchorage Members

August 01, 2008 | John Kriegelstein
On a Friday last September, Donavon Kack, pastor, received a call from Tina Steenmeyer … read more

Idaho Conference

Pocatello Woman Finds Second Calling

August 01, 2008
After helping people for 20 years as an addiction counselor, you would think that she … read more

Idaho Conference

Eagle Hosts Public Prophecy Seminar

August 01, 2008 | Jaunita Pitcher
Tim Roosenberg, pastor, held a prophecy seminar this spring at the Eagle (Idaho) Church … read more

Idaho Conference

Timberline Students Win Science Awards

August 01, 2008 | Nadine Messer
Timberline Adventist School, near Vale, Ore., came away from Idaho Conference's annual … read more

Montana Conference

Camp Meeting Guests Dig Into Scripture

August 01, 2008
Families traveled from far and near to renew friendships and learn more about God at … read more

Montana Conference

Camp Paxson Boasts Bumper Crop

August 01, 2008 | Kristi Geraci
It was a week filled with geocaching, gymnastics, singing, swimming, worship and … read more

North Pacific Union

Regional Convocation Lights Shine Warm and Bright

August 01, 2008
The unseasonal warmth of the sun May 15–18 at Camp Berachah in Auburn, Wash., was … read more

Oregon Conference

Livingstone Debt Document Burned

August 01, 2008 | Cherilyn Clayville
On the evening of April 3, a vital legal document was destroyed by fire in the … read more

Oregon Conference

Tualatin Shares Roses With Community Moms

August 01, 2008 | David Smith
On Mother’s Day the Tualatin Church took their appreciation for moms beyond the walls … read more

Oregon Conference

New PAA Alumnus Has Strong Personal Goals

August 01, 2008 | Liesl Vistaunet
New Portland Adventist Academy alumni member Deanna Lemire wowed her teachers with her … read more

Oregon Conference

Riverside Members Learn to Manage Conflict

August 01, 2008 | Kaarsten Furman
The Riverside Church in Washougal (Wash.) has been trying something a little different … read more

Oregon Conference

Grants Pass Shares Him At Home and in the Philippines

August 01, 2008 | Gloria Wilson
"Call upon me and I will show you great and mighty things ye know not of," seemed to be … read more

Oregon Conference

Prineville Church Sanctuary Graced By Mural

August 01, 2008
Bob and Sylvia Sproed of Dayton, Ore., designed, constructed, donated and installed the … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Brings Back the Farm

August 01, 2008 | Steve Rae
If the new farm manager at Milo looks rather familiar, it’s because he is. Gene … read more

Oregon Conference

Woodburn Community Church Dedicated

August 01, 2008 | Rita Back
After 30 years of operation, members of the Woodburn Community Church discovered that … read more

Oregon Conference

Better Life Broadcasting Sponsors First Annual Campmeeting

August 01, 2008 | Charley Romani
Better Life Broadcasting Network held their first camp meeting, at Milo Academy June 13 … read more

Oregon Conference

South Salem Children Build for the Birds

August 01, 2008 | Doug Stuivenga
Families of students in the Primary Class at South Salem Church were invited to a … read more

Oregon Conference

New Conference Office Officially Opens

August 01, 2008 | Gary McLain
July 7 began as usual with worship at the Oregon Conference office. But there was one … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Peaceful Valley Christian School Holds Graduation

August 01, 2008 | Esther Scott
Nearly 60 people attended a graduation and promotions ceremony for Peaceful Valley … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Teachers in India Learn About Health

August 01, 2008 | Waleeta Schwartz
Chuck and Ruth Stafford, Ellensburg Church members, went to India in April for six … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA HOPE Taskforce Serves Community

August 01, 2008 | Stephen Lacey
Upper Columbia Academy students regularly work on Habitat for Humanity building … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Pend Oreille Valley Adventist School Marks Good Year

August 01, 2008 | Earl Brockman
The Pend Oreille Valley Adventist School held a special ceremony to celebrate the end … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA Students Build With Habitat for Humanity

August 01, 2008 | Stephen Lacey
Every year, Habitat for Humanity builds 16 homes in Spokane, Wash., with each one … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Goldendale Graduation

August 01, 2008 | Elaine Kubler
Ben Potterton and Jesse Smith graduated from eighth grade at Goldendale Seventh-day … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

The Little School Who Could

August 01, 2008 | Earl Brockman
Starting with just three students two years ago, the Dayton Community Adventist School … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Youthful Yakima Musicians Share Talents for God

August 01, 2008 | Nita Hinman
A hush came over the Yakima Capitol Theater on April 29 as the Yakima Youth Symphony … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Milton-Stateline Walk-a-thon Breaks $20K Mark

August 01, 2008 | Rachel Mitsourov
Taking a break from classes for a day, Milton-Stateline School faculty, staff and … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Academy Church Reaches Out to Students

August 01, 2008 | Danielle Shull
The Upper Columbia Academy Church reshaped its mission to focus on students. As a … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Upper Columbia Academy Creates Orphan Bible Shelf

August 01, 2008 | Joe Hess
The Upper Columbia Academy library had a problem. Students would borrow a Bible for … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

NW Adventist Singles Ponder Mud Pies and Mirrors

August 01, 2008 | Terrie Leen Griebel
Mud Pies and Mirrors" was the seminar topic of this year's Memorial Day Northwest … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA Selects New Principal

August 01, 2008 | Mindy Schreven
Troy Patzer has been named the new principal for Upper Columbia Academy. Patzer has … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Pathfinders Gather Food and Bibles

August 01, 2008 | Charmaine Andrews
More than 775 Pathfinders and staff gathered at the Nez Perce County Fairgrounds in … read more

Walla Walla University

Richard Litke Receives Generosity in Service Award

August 01, 2008
At Walla Walla University's commencement in June, Richard Litke received the first … read more

Washington Conference

Mission Trip to Bethel

August 01, 2008 | Pam Wallenfelsz
For their mission trip in June, six adults and four children from Idaho and Washington … read more

Washington Conference

Impact Your World Conference Inspires Hundreds

August 01, 2008 | Donna Dickerson
More than 100 people registered and attended the first annual Impact Your World Bible … read more

Washington Conference

Auburn City Goes to Mozambique

August 01, 2008 | Carla Andersen
Auburn City Church partnered with Maranatha Volunteers International, and sent 26 … read more

Washington Conference

Washington Camp Meeting Highlights Evangelism

August 01, 2008
Record numbers of people attended Washington Camp Meeting this summer to "Seek Jesus … read more

Washington Conference

Hispanic Family Camp Meeting Increases Momentum

August 01, 2008
Each of the nearly 200 individuals on stage at the Hispanic Family Camp Meeting in May … read more

Washington Conference

Pathfinders Memorize God’s Treasure

August 01, 2008 | Karlyn Fritz
Washington Conference hosted the union level challenge of the Bible Achievement Program … read more

Washington Conference

Janet Goltz Retires

August 01, 2008 | Raschelle Casebier
When Janet Goltz began working in food service at Lodi Academy in California, she … read more

World Church

World News Briefs - August 2008

August 01, 2008
Washington D.C. Adventist Surgeon Receives Medal of Freedom Benjamin Carson, a Seventh- … read more