January 2009

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Active for Life

January 01, 2009
My motivation for exercise is to stay healthy and to run long-distance events for as many years as possible. If I don't keep up the training, that next marathon is not going to be fun, and fun is important! God made me a walking (now … read more
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Active for Life

January 01, 2009 | Don Hall
When the nation's top health experts picked the ten most important behaviors Americans … read more

Active for Life

January 01, 2009
People of all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities can benefit from regular physical … read more

Did You Know?

Did You Know - January 2009

January 01, 2009
The Green Bible As concerns for the environment grow, a new version of the Bible seeks … read more

Editorial

Certainty in Uncertain Times

January 01, 2009
EDITOR'S NOTE: Max Torkelsen II was elected president on November 19, 2008, to replace … read more

Let's Talk

Things I've Learned

January 01, 2009
I don't often tout this fact, but I was an early advocate of gender equality. My chubby … read more

Intersections

FYI - January 2009

January 01, 2009
NPUC Welcomes Torkelsen as President The North Pacific Union Conference is pleased to … read more

Let's Talk

Things I've Learned

January 01, 2009
I don't often tout this fact, but I was an early advocate of gender equality. My chubby … read more

Perspective

¿Deseas Estudiar la Bíblia Conmigo?

January 01, 2009 | Ramon Canals
¿Cómo haces para encontrar personas que deseen estudiar la Bíblia? Le pregunté a un … read more

Perspective

New Year's Memo: We're Ending the Madness!

January 01, 2009 | Cindy Chamberlin
New Year's Memo: We're Ending the Madness! Last year my children and I resolved to … read more

News

Adventist Health

Russell Appointed President and CEO of Adventist Medical Center

January 01, 2009 | Shawna Malvini
Tom Russell is the new president and CEO of Adventist Medical Center in Portland, Ore. … read more

Alaska Conference

Palmer Church Members Help Couple With New Roof

January 01, 2009 | Bobbie Grimstad
Thirty-three Craftsmen for Christ volunteers replaced a leaking roof for Virginia and … read more

Alaska Conference

Thanksgiving Miracle Blesses Juneau School

January 01, 2009 | Nickie Linder
Every one-room teacher knows the challenges of fund raising, budgets, and stretching … read more

Idaho Conference

Caldwell Church Grows Through Baptisms

January 01, 2009
As hot weather blazed through Idaho this summer and into fall, many hearts caught fire … read more

Idaho Conference

Veterans Visit Timberline School

January 01, 2009 | Nadine Messer
Three of the five veterans from the Vale, Ore., church attended classes at Timberline … read more

Idaho Conference

Plant Refuses to Grow on Sabbath

January 01, 2009 | Dolores Chitwood
After many years of praying for his grandfather, Jonathan Chitwood, a theology student … read more

Idaho Conference

Heritage Group Seeks Stories and Memorabilia

January 01, 2009
At Gem State Adventist Academy a new group is forming with the goal of preserving the … read more

Idaho Conference

Vale Pathfinders Conduct Induction and Investiture

January 01, 2009 | Diane Pritchard
In one service, Vale Explorers Pathfinder Club conducted their Pathfinder Sabbath, … read more

Idaho Conference

The Experience Becomes a Church

January 01, 2009 | Don Klinger
The Experience is the first place in my life that I have been visible as a person, not … read more

Montana Conference

Seniors Show Leadership

January 01, 2009 | Anita Ojeda
Parents and family members from Montana and beyond traveled to Mount Ellis Academy to … read more

Montana Conference

Mount Ellis Recreates the Wild West

January 01, 2009 | Sylvia Grindley
Decked out in cowboy boots and hats, the Mount Ellis Elementary Home and School team … read more

Oregon Conference

Newberg Youth Baptized

January 01, 2009 | Karen Maas
Jared Weakly, a 13-year-old, had a special baptism on Sept. 20, 2008. Tim Mayne, former … read more

Oregon Conference

A CNA and a Baptism

January 01, 2009 | Richard Dower
Jill Ansted, a certified nursing assistant, works in a new adult family home, the … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Adopts a Class

January 01, 2009 | Liesl Vistaunet
Early in the school year, Greg Phillips, Portland Adventist Academy chaplain, was … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon Adventurers Take on Global Mission

January 01, 2009 | Glenn Wachter
In the coming weeks, Adventurer Clubs across the Oregon Conference will introduce a … read more

Oregon Conference

Up, Up, and Away

January 01, 2009
I call to God, I cry to God to help me. From his palace he hears my call; my cry brings … read more

Oregon Conference

Students Wear Pink

January 01, 2009 | Lauren Baker
Milo Adventist Academy chose to go passionately pink on Oct. 17, 2008. On Passionately … read more

Oregon Conference

Columbia Classics Unite

January 01, 2009 | Lara Dowie
The Columbia Classics Annual Fall Reunion included a special event—The Classics Road … read more

Oregon Conference

Young Detainees Find Faith

January 01, 2009 | Edward Sanders
God still works in mysterious ways to seek out those who desire to be a part of His … read more

Oregon Conference

Prineville Church Growing

January 01, 2009
The Prineville Church welcomed 18 new members through baptism during the Revelation Now … read more

Oregon Conference

Grants Pass Boys Have Poems Published

January 01, 2009 | Evelyn Wagner
Grants Pass Adventist School students Severin Burri and Mike Driggers each wrote a poem … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Walk-a-thon Benefits Goldendale Pregnancy Center

January 01, 2009 | Elaine Kubler
Nearly 40 people walked to benefit the Goldendale Pregnancy Center, raising $182.read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Goldendale Pathfinders and Adventurers Active

January 01, 2009 | Elaine Kubler
The Goldendale Church Pathfinder and Adventurer clubs are an active part of our church … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

WWVA Holds Week of Prayer

January 01, 2009 | Alex Scott
Walla Walla Valley Academy held the first Week of Prayer for the school year during the … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Northwest Family Tradition in Medicine Continues

January 01, 2009 | Shirlie White
On May 25, 2008, the 103rd class graduated from Loma Linda University Medical School. … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Milton-Stateline School God Squad Brings Light to the Community

January 01, 2009 | Rachel Mitsourov
Freshly baked cookies, warm smiles and news about God’s love—just a small part of what … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCC Schools Cooperate to Promote Christian Education

January 01, 2009 | Danielle Shull
Adventist schools in the Upper Columbia Conference are cooperating so students can have … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

New Community Service Director Gets Right to Work

January 01, 2009 | Kathy Marson
When Patty Marsh accepted the position of Adventist Community Services and Sabbath … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Chewelah Church Has Lots to Celebrate

January 01, 2009
It’s been a busy fall for the Chewelah Church with one children’s evangelistic program … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Giants Still Roam the Earth

January 01, 2009 | Denise Colley
Imagine giants still roaming the earth. Believe it or not they do, and one was spotted … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Academy Wins Physical Fitness Award

January 01, 2009 | Allan Sather
Lake City Junior Academy earned the highest award for outstanding achievement in … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Upper Columbia Academy Students Camp and Survive

January 01, 2009 | Danielle Shull
Nothing more effectively unites a group of people than removing them from their usual … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Orient Group Starts Church

January 01, 2009 | Marilyn Morgan
This summer, several Kettle Falls (Wash.) Church members began thinking of holding … read more

Walla Walla University

Rice for Cambodia Brings Food, Hope

January 01, 2009
In 2001, Kevin Krueger, Positive Life Radio, manager, Walla Walla University's … read more

Washington Conference

Whidbey School Counts Miracles

January 01, 2009 | Rick Lawler
Students at Whidbey Christian Elementary School, operated by the Oak Harbor Church, … read more

Washington Conference

AAA Faculty Honored in Parade

January 01, 2009 | Jondelle McGhee
John Neumann, Auburn Adventist Academy choral director for 18 years, was honored for … read more

Washington Conference

Experts Share Strategies For Healthy Marriages

January 01, 2009 | Doug Bing
A team of marriage and family experts gathered in Lynnwood, Wash., to present From This … read more

Washington Conference

Evangelism Momentum Builds

January 01, 2009
Young Isaac was looking at the mail his pastor father received and saw a flier for " … read more

Washington Conference

PSAA Seniors Start New Music Ministry

January 01, 2009 | Jeremy Mumu
Derek Dizon, a senior at Puget Sound Adventist Academy, dreamed of creating a small a … read more

World Church

World News Briefs - January 2009

January 01, 2009
Congo ADRA Sends Aid to Thousands The Adventist Development and Relief Agency is … read more