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October 2008
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October 01, 2008
Wes Rippey, M.D., and CMO at Adventist Medical Center in Portland, Oregon, embodies the spirit of extraordinary service at Adventist Health. This month's feature portrays individuals and programs throughout AH that personify the term " …
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Everyday Extraordinary: Making the Mission of Adventist Health
October 01, 2008 |
Bob Carmen
As I look back over this year—my first—as president of Adventist Health, I am struck by …
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Extraordinary Commitment:
October 01, 2008 |
Shawna Malvini
Don’t let Ethel Isberg fool you. Though illness has left her bent over and frail- …
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Extraordinary MedicineAt Adventist Health, The Doctor is Always In
October 01, 2008 |
Shawna Malvini
It’s the playoffs. Dignity is on the line—there’s only one touchdown between you and …
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Extraordinary Technology:
October 01, 2008 |
Shawna Malvini
With tech support jokes and goofy Mac versus PC commercials, it is no wonder the …
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Extraordinary ServiceSomething Special in WWGHs Plant Services
October 01, 2008 |
Shawna Malvini
In small hospitals, it's common for employees to wear many hats. At Walla Walla General …
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Ask PJ
Ask PJ Does How I Look Reveal Who I Am?
October 01, 2008
There is always more to a person than the clothes they put on, the makeup they might …
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Did You Know?
Did You Know October 2008
October 01, 2008
Because this section is primarily a graphic design in the print version, it is not …
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Editorial
Being Extraordinary for God
October 01, 2008 |
Jere Patzer
God calls us to be the best we can be—faithful, honest, charitable and kind. But what …
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Let's Talk
A Plan of 'Salivation'
October 01, 2008
It was late in the evening. After a long and tiring trip my beloved and I finally …
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Intersections
FYI October 2008
October 01, 2008
Inside Scoop Caldwell Accepts GC Communication Position Garrett Caldwell, Upper …
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Let's Talk
A Plan of 'Salivation'
October 01, 2008
It was late in the evening. After a long and tiring trip my beloved and I finally …
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News
Alaska Conference
Alaska Camp Meetings Share the Light
October 01, 2008 |
John Kriegelstein
The never-setting sun offers Alaskan residents the opportunity to enjoy nearly nonstop …
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Alaska Conference
Uninvited Cyclist Enriches Classroom Lesson
October 01, 2008 |
Nickie Linder
Nickie Linder, Juneau Adventist Christian School teacher, found a surprise at school …
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Idaho Conference
Caldwell Kids Join King's Court at Gem State Academy Church
October 01, 2008 |
Marta Stone
"How do we know Jesus is real, that He came to earth to save us and give us a plan for …
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Idaho Conference
God's Big Backyard Is in Eagle, Idaho
October 01, 2008 |
Edie Taylor
A Vacation Bible School program at the Eagle Church illustrated to children in the …
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Idaho Conference
Idaho Members Reach Out With VBS
October 01, 2008
Children throughout the Treasure Valley and beyond enjoyed learning more about Jesus …
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Idaho Conference
Reunion Rekindles Friendships For Enterprise Students
October 01, 2008 |
Nadine Messer
What began as phone calls from Neil Springer to a few of his former classmates a year …
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Idaho Conference
Serving God in Our Own Backyard
October 01, 2008 |
Becky Bindernagel
"Excuse me, did you just say we have 87 children on our first night?" asked Veronica …
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Idaho Conference
Kings and Queens Come to Vale VBS
October 01, 2008 |
Sylvia Ellis
Nearly 60 children came to the Vale, Ore., Vacation Bible School held July 21–25. The …
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Montana Conference
Michigan Meets Montana For Mission Trip VBS
October 01, 2008 |
Marilyn Delinger
This summer, a group of 75 people came from the Berrien Springs, Mich., Village Church …
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Montana Conference
New Stevensville Member Answers Overwhelming Call for Baptism
October 01, 2008 |
Virginia Davis
Nicki Wandler felt the gentle urgings of the Holy Spirit grow stronger and stronger. …
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Oregon Conference
Columbia Adventist Academy Imports New Leadership
October 01, 2008 |
Lara Dowie
M atthew Butte has started his first year as Columbia Adventist Academy principal. But …
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Oregon Conference
Emerald Women Serve Community Needs
October 01, 2008 |
Francine Delmore
The Emerald Adventist Community Service Center in Eugene, Ore., resumed its service to …
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Oregon Conference
Gladstone Park Church Conducts Castles and Crowns VBS
October 01, 2008 |
Richard Cook
The Vacation Bible School program, Castles and Crowns, was held in the Gladstone Park …
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Oregon Conference
Kelso-Longview Members Join Community-wide Project
October 01, 2008 |
Linda Wilson
It was cloudy and cool as Kelso-Longview Church members joined together to tackle brush …
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Oregon Conference
Lebanon Church Holds Powerful VBS
October 01, 2008 |
Gwen Langham
Lebanon Church held a morning Vacation Bible School from June 16–20 for more than 117 …
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Oregon Conference
Mid-Columbia Graduates a Winner
October 01, 2008 |
Joyce Gallentine
Devon Davis graduated from Mid-Columbia Adventist Christian School in Hood River, Ore …
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Oregon Conference
New Member Finds Freedom in Christ
October 01, 2008 |
Richard Cook
Duane McGuire, who found freedom in Christ when he was incarcerated for 18 months, was …
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Oregon Conference
New Staff Join the Milo Family
October 01, 2008 |
Ellen Morgan
Several new staff members have joined Milo Adventist Academy. Matt Melashenko is the …
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Oregon Conference
PAA Welcomes Community to Block Party
October 01, 2008 |
Liesl Vistaunet
Portland Adventist Academy connected with its community by inviting neighbors to come …
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Oregon Conference
Waldport Makes It Official
October 01, 2008 |
Cathy Raymer
More than 150 guests from the community and from the Florence and Newport churches …
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Oregon Conference
Vacation Bible Schools Captivate Kids
October 01, 2008
Many children look forward all year to a favorite summer activity—Vacation Bible School …
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Upper Columbia Conference
Parents Find UCA Worth The Trip
October 01, 2008 |
Danielle Shull
At Upper Columbia Academy, the new school year has begun, bringing with it a new …
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Upper Columbia Conference
Students IGNITE UCA
October 01, 2008 |
Danielle Schull
At Upper Columbia Academy, seven students have stepped forward to ignite the campus for …
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Upper Columbia Conference
Yakima Food Bank Expands the Menu
October 01, 2008 |
Nita Hinman
Not only is the Yakima Adventist Food Bank known for providing the best quality food, …
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Upper Columbia Conference
Athol Holds Castles and Crowns VBS
October 01, 2008 |
Nancy Smith
Children in Athol, Idaho, enjoyed this summer's Castles and Crowns Vacation Bible …
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Upper Columbia Conference
All Things are Possible With God at Rathdrum VBS
October 01, 2008 |
Jeanne Johnson
When it came to Vacation Bible School, the little church plant in Rathdrum, Idaho, felt …
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Upper Columbia Conference
F.R.O.G.S. Cool Off Spokane
October 01, 2008 |
Ben Forry
During the long days of summer, F.R.O.G.S. set out to cool off their neighborhood. The …
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Walla Walla University
International Assignment Gives Student Hands-on Experience
October 01, 2008
Walla Walla University junior mass communications major Eric Ashley went to Chile for …
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Walla Walla University
WWU Appoints Wagner as Marketing Vice President
October 01, 2008
A Walla Walla University graduate has been named vice president for marketing and …
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Washington Conference
Auburn Adventist Academy Fills to Capacity
October 01, 2008 |
Jondelle McGhee
Auburn Adventist Academy began a new year school with an increase in enrollment from …
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Washington Conference
Educators 'Make a Difference' in the Community
October 01, 2008
Nearly 150 educators representing 23 schools in the Seventh-day Adventist school system …
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Washington Conference
Enumclaw Members Travel to Chile
October 01, 2008 |
Darla Riotto
Church members in Enumclaw, Wash. experienced the thrill of mission work when they …
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Washington Conference
Inner-city Kids Find a Place to Belong
October 01, 2008 |
Raschelle Casebier
On a Thursday morning in August, 53 nervous kids ages 8 to 13 arrived at Sunset Lake …
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Washington Conference
New Staff Join Buena Vista Elementary
October 01, 2008
The face of Buena Vista Elementary School’s teaching staff changed drastically this …
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Washington Conference
Washington State Reformatory Hosts Four Baptisms
October 01, 2008 |
Gayle Woodruff
There were lots of smiling faces—and really cold water!" says Kim Willis, tireless …
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World Church
World News Briefs October 2008
October 01, 2008
Ukraine ADRA Aids Flood Victims Thousands of Ukrainians have been left without homes …
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