October 2009

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When God Answers the Phone:

October 01, 2009 | Shawna Malvini
The emergency room was slammed. Ambulances rolled in one after another and patients were piling up at the front desk to check in. At the same time, Erika Rootvik, admitting clerk, was trying to implement a new standardized telephone … read more
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"Stories From Our Lives:"

October 01, 2009 | Shawna Malvini
Humor, tragedy, heartbreak, healing, loss, redemption ... As with most health care … read more

Creation: A Matter of Science or Faith?

October 01, 2009
As we observe the perplexing and sometimes frightening events taking place in our world … read more

A Miracle of the Heart

October 01, 2009 | Heather Wheeler
Doug* was a frequent patient in the emergency department at Tillamook County General … read more

A Statement from Walla Walla University

October 01, 2009 | Bob Cushman
Our faith is strongest when it is based on a relationship with God and not a set of … read more

AMC shows passion for "Compassion"

October 01, 2009 | Shawna Malvini
On earth, Jesus was a man of action. He didn't say, "Sit at home and think about … read more

Creation: A Matter of Science or Faith?

October 01, 2009
When David Asscherick, Adventist pastor, wrote an impassioned letter to several select … read more

Creation: A Matter of Science or Faith?

October 01, 2009 | Jan Paulsen
In a statement released June 19, Jan Paulsen, Adventist World Church president, … read more

Creation: A Matter of Science or Faith?

October 01, 2009 | John McVay
"Walla Walla University is founded on Christian teaching and values as understood and … read more

Sacred Work

October 01, 2009 | Robert Carmen
When I think about what makes Adventist Health what it is today, I think of our people … read more

Sacred Work

October 01, 2009
Facts about Adventist Health: Headquartered in Roseville, California. 17 hospitals in … read more

Did You Know?

Did You Know - October 2009

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

Editorial

To Serve is to Love

October 01, 2009
Be nice to your brother. Don't gossip. Clean up after yourself. Help your friends. … read more

Let's Talk

The Project

October 01, 2009
When our front porch began to exhibit characteristics of the famous Leaning Tower of … read more

Intersections

FYI - October 2009

October 01, 2009
Oregon Men’s Conference Make plans now to attend the 2009 Oregon Men’s Conference, Nov … read more

Let's Talk

The Project

October 01, 2009
When our front porch began to exhibit characteristics of the famous Leaning Tower of … read more

Perspective

Hermiston en Accion

October 01, 2009 | Ramon Canals
"Cristo en la familia," fue el lema utilizado por la Iglesia Hispana de Hermiston … read more

News

Alaska Conference

Alaska Conference Advocates a Safer Workplace

October 01, 2009 | Butch Palmero
With today's troubling headlines, workers are more concerned than ever about their well … read more

Alaska Conference

How to Build a Church with Rhubarb

October 01, 2009 | Bobbie Grimstad
One thing Alaskans know how to grow is rhubarb, and Becky and George Alder are no … read more

Alaska Conference

It Takes Fellowship and a Health Message

October 01, 2009 | Ephraim Palmero
Adventist Health Ministries in Alaska envisions a proactive path for developing local … read more

Idaho Conference

Cloverdale VBS Kids Learn How to Serve Jesus

October 01, 2009 | Gerry Essink
The central theme for this year's Vacation Bible School at the Cloverdale Adventist … read more

Idaho Conference

Eastern Idaho Offers Teen Retreat

October 01, 2009 | Linda Klinger
Twenty-one high school, home school and church school teens, most of them from small … read more

Montana Conference

Kalispell Montana Youth Conference

October 01, 2009 | Huldah Kimbrough
Dreams of starting a youth conference in Kalispell, Mont., with the purpose of … read more

Montana Conference

Lewis and Clark Meet Mt. Ellis on the Missouri

October 01, 2009 | Darren Wilkins
In keeping with tradition, Mt. Ellis Academy students in grades 9–11 spent the first … read more

Oregon Conference

Cheetah Comes to VBS

October 01, 2009 | Theodore Uren
The Myrtle Creek (Ore.) Church Vacation Bible School used a western theme with cowboy … read more

Oregon Conference

Gladstone Camp Meeting 2009 Large Crowds are Powered to Serve

October 01, 2009 | Gary McLain
This year's theme, Powered to Serve, sought to give attendees the tools and … read more

Oregon Conference

Happy Bridge of Fellowship

October 01, 2009 | Charles Williams
About 12 years ago, the Canby (Ore.) Church began renting their quarters to members of … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Hires New Teachers and Staff

October 01, 2009 | Liesl Vistaunet
Portland Adventist Academy welcomes: Tim Erich, Stephen Lundquist, Drechelle Larry, … read more

Oregon Conference

The Road Back to Gladstone

October 01, 2009
She was born in Lents — one of Portland's blue-collar neighborhoods on the southeast … read more

Oregon Conference

VBS Rides at Gladstone Park Church

October 01, 2009 | Richard Cook
This year's Vacation Bible School theme was "Avalanche Ranch — A Wild Ride through God' … read more

Oregon Conference

A Simple Dream A Simple Ad

October 01, 2009 | Iris Eastwood
On Feb. 9, the Central Point (Ore.) Church began an outreach program under the … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Baptism Becomes Witnessing Opportunity

October 01, 2009 | Erick Reeve
When 11-year-old Beth Ann Dobson came to live in Northport, Wash., last fall she didn't … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Camp Chelan Adventure

October 01, 2009 | Gary Blanchard
Recently the Wenatchee youth ministry department, Crossw@lk , took 40 youth and … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Cowboy Camp Meeting Draws a Crowd

October 01, 2009
The most recent Adventist Horseman's Association Cowboy Camp Meeting was held June 30– … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Intentional Friendship Leads to Baptism

October 01, 2009 | Norma Jones
Tom and Sharon Hughes looked radiant as they prepared for their baptism June 20. They … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Lava Flows in Pendleton An Explosive VBS Reaches Kids For Christ

October 01, 2009 | Marilynn Colcord
Jesus' love flowed like lava during the Pendleton (Ore.) Church Vacation Bible School … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Renck's Ministry to Youth Transcends His Life

October 01, 2009 | Patty Marsh
"How many of you attended Robert Renck's Primary class sometime over the last 25 years … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Sharing God's Love A Sanctuary-Themed VBS

October 01, 2009 | Jay Wintermeyer
This year children at the Valley View Church Vacation Bible School in East Wenatchee, … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

The Christmas Spirit Lives All Year Long for PLR Listeners

October 01, 2009 | Jon Dalrymple
The last time you crossed the sweltering blacktop of a grocery store parking lot in … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA Adds New and Familiar Faces

October 01, 2009
Upper Columbia Academy has been blessed with devoted teachers since it opened in 1945. … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Our Best Kept Secret

October 01, 2009 | Gary Blanchard
Did you know that the Upper Columbia Conference has a secret? Well not really, but did … read more

Walla Walla University

Generosity in Service Legacy Is Going Strong

October 01, 2009 | Lisa Krueger
In the 1920s, new graduates, diplomas in hand, would leave what is now Village Hall to … read more

Washington Conference

Bible Study Groups Strengthen Emerald City

October 01, 2009 | Monica Pickett-Pittman
A Sabbath Bible Study, held at the Emerald City Adventist Community Church in Seattle, … read more

Washington Conference

International Students Benefit From AAA's New Orientation Program

October 01, 2009 | Amy Alderman
Students from 11 countries arrived early on the campus of Auburn Adventist Academy to … read more

Washington Conference

Sunset Lake Focuses On Camper's Spiritual Growth

October 01, 2009
Seventy-five staff members at Sunset Lake Camp (near Wilkeson, Wash.) had one purpose … read more

Washington Conference

VBS from a Kid's Point of View

October 01, 2009 | Timothy Kosaka
Church and neighborhood children gathered each evening to enjoy fun-filled activities … read more

Washington Conference

VBS Offers Child-Friendly Evangelism

October 01, 2009
In the long, hot, lazy days of summer, Vacation Bible School provides children with a … read more

Washington Conference

Crocodile Dock in Auburn City

October 01, 2009 | Timothy Kosaka
Crocodile Dock was the theme of Auburn City Church's Vacation Bible School organized by … read more

World Church

World News Briefs - October 2009

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