April 2009

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Feature

Youth for Jesus

April 01, 2009 | C.J. Anderson
"More sermons, more Bible studies, more evangelism…and we as a staff are trying to figure out how to make it happen,” says London Lee, Gem State Adventist Academy chaplain. He’s talking about the students’ response to Youth for Jesus, an … read more
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Youth for Jesus

April 01, 2009
The Program ASI's Youth for Jesus program began in 1999, involving summertime youth … read more

Did You Know?

Did You Know--April 2009

April 01, 2009
Because this section doesn't amount to much without its page design, it is not … read more

Editorial

With Such an Army

April 01, 2009
The youth of our church are critical to the Adventist mission, a fact highlighted in … read more

Let's Talk

Almost

April 01, 2009
"Almost" is the galvanizing moment in a compelling story as the words of Paul the … read more

Intersections

FYI - April 2009

April 01, 2009
Advent Source Launches New Site Advent Source is pleased to announce Advent Source v2.0 … read more

Let's Talk

Almost

April 01, 2009
"Almost" is the galvanizing moment in a compelling story as the words of Paul the … read more

Perspective

Acción ¡Iglesia de Gresham se organiza como grupo!

April 01, 2009
Los miembros de la iglesia adventista de Gresham celebraron un día de fiesta espiritual … read more

News

Adventist Health

Emergency Enthusiast Comes Home

April 01, 2009 | Shawna Malvini
Even as a young boy, Eric Swanson had emergency medicine in his blood. When his mom … read more

Alaska Conference

Answering the Call

April 01, 2009 | Edward Dunn
Bill and Elouise Hawkes were attending the Carolina Conference camp meeting at Lake … read more

Alaska Conference

ShareHIM Motivates 'Ordinary Guy'

April 01, 2009 | Nita Larson
Doug Blair, a member of the Anchorage Northside Church and a sheet metal worker, calls … read more

Idaho Conference

Eagle Adventist Christian Center Receives National Accreditation

April 01, 2009 | Myrna Ferguson
The Eagle Adventist Christian Center, located in Eagle, Idaho, has earned re- … read more

Montana Conference

Fundraiser Profits School

April 01, 2009
Valley Adventist Christian School students, teachers and parents hosted a fall festival … read more

Montana Conference

New Church, New Pastor, New Member

April 01, 2009 | Leo Beardsley
On Friday evening, Feb. 6, her birthday, Vicky Campbell was baptized into the Havre ( … read more

Montana Conference

Glacier View Children Contribute to the Community

April 01, 2009 | Cheryl Jarlais
Community service is a regular part of school life for Glacier View students in Ronan, … read more

Oregon Conference

Church Makes Olympic Scarves for Jesus

April 01, 2009 | Carlene Will
If you like to knit and share the love of Jesus, you have an opportunity to do both of … read more

Oregon Conference

Cottage Grove Blossoms With Baptisms

April 01, 2009 | Lassie Smith
The Cottage Grove (Ore.) Church is growing. Last year's sanctuary renovation included a … read more

Oregon Conference

CAA Knowledge Bowl Team Real Winners

April 01, 2009 | Virlys Moller
Columbia Adventist Academy's Knowledge Bowl team ended the season on a victorious note … read more

Oregon Conference

Church Renews Wedding Vows on Valentine's Day

April 01, 2009 | Shirley Thomas
Bob Taylor, pastor, planned his sermon and church service around the strengthening of … read more

Oregon Conference

Needy Family Adopted

April 01, 2009 | Alice Short
In December 2008, the Yacolt Community Church adopted a needy family for Christmas. The … read more

Oregon Conference

Prayer Lights the Path Reimche is Next Oregon Conference President

April 01, 2009 | Glenn Wachter
Al Reimche accepted the invitation to serve as Oregon Conference president on Monday, … read more

Oregon Conference

Waldport Woman Serves Community For 35 Years

April 01, 2009 | Dee Roberts
Audra Wheeler received an award given in appreciation for 35 years of dedicated service … read more

Oregon Conference

Winston Dedicates New Sanctuary

April 01, 2009 | David Hardwick
A dream 26 years in the making was realized on Dec. 13, 2008, when the Winston (Ore.) … read more

Oregon Conference

Pastor Celebrates U.S. Citizenship From Behind the Iron Curtain

April 01, 2009 | Cindy Chamberlin
"Ever since I was confined to a playpen as a toddler I have experienced the urge toward … read more

Oregon Conference

A Donkey Goes To School

April 01, 2009 | Joyce Gallentine
Students arriving at Mid-Columbia Adventist Christian School found two unexpected … read more

Oregon Conference

A Veteran Has A Special Day

April 01, 2009
Third- and fourth-grade students from Meadow Glade Adventist Elementary School went on … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Upper Columbia Academy Students Serve UCC Churches

April 01, 2009 | Danielle Shull
Several times a year, groups of Upper Columbia Academy students travel to small … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

A Roof for Lorraine

April 01, 2009 | Norma Stahl
Do good things everywhere you go. "After a while the good you do will return to help … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Pathfinder Retreat Filled With Learning and Fun

April 01, 2009
Upper Columbia Conference Pathfinders and staff gathered recently at Camp MiVoden for a … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Colville and Kettle Falls Host Amazing Facts Seminar

April 01, 2009 | Judy Bitton
The Colville and Kettle Falls (Wash.) churches joined together in November 2008, to … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

God's Closet Doors Open Wide

April 01, 2009
A new ministry, God's Closet, opened in Spokane, Wash., on Friday, Feb. 13, and … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Men of Power Camp MiVoden Hosts Men's Retreat

April 01, 2009 | Darin Patzer
Jim Hohnberger, a popular author and speaker, found himself morally confronting a major … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Why Members Leave Church What Can We Do About It?

April 01, 2009 | Kathy Marson
Why do some members leave church? And how do we bring them back? These are core … read more

Walla Walla University

Forgiving Isn't Easy Professors Conclude Forgiveness Research

April 01, 2009
Jesus told us we are to forgive 70 times seven—in other words, a whole lot! But is it … read more

Washington Conference

Lacey Burns Promissory Note

April 01, 2009 | Rob Aaron
The Lacey (Wash.) Church has paid off the debt on Tuttle Hall, the church's fellowship … read more

Washington Conference

Kent Renovation Whacked Into Action

April 01, 2009 | Sally Herigstad
The Kent (Wash.) Church raised money for their church renovation and kicked off the … read more

Washington Conference

Young Adults Encounter God in Seattle

April 01, 2009 | Stephanie Campbell
An Adventist-sponsored event called "Relentless," which is part of a larger movement … read more

World Church

World News Briefs - April 2009

April 01, 2009
Sudan Outreach for War-torn Region Seventh-day Adventist Church members recently held … read more