July 2010

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Remote and Necessary Schools

July 01, 2010
ALASKA Amazing Grace Dillingham Golden Heart Juneau Sitka OREGON Canyonville Countryside Gold Coast Klamath Falls Madras Madrone Milo Elementary Shady Point The Dalles Wahkiacus West Valley IDAHO Baker Valley Desert View Enterprise … read more
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Remote and Necessary Adventist Education

July 01, 2010 | Lanny Hurlbert
Of the 120 Adventist schools within the Northwest, fully 40 percent are designated as … read more

The Face of a Remote and Necessary School

July 01, 2010 | Sharon Nguyen
Nearest Adventist School: Billings, Montana, about a three-hour drive from Glendive. … read more

The Face of a Remote and Necessary School

July 01, 2010 | Nickie Linder
Nearest Adventist School: Sitka, Alaska, 171.66 miles away, accessible by boat or … read more

Growing a Remote and Necessary School

July 01, 2010
Nearest Adventist School: Olympia, Washington, 25 miles. Current Enrollment : 34 … read more

Martin Was Remote and Necessary

July 01, 2010 | Cindy Chamberlin
I stood at the GLEANER booth in the back of the crowded Rainier Auditorium at … read more

Necessary Brotherly Love

July 01, 2010
BJ Colvin, a 2009 Walla Walla Valley Academy graduate and former Caring Heart award* … read more

Caring Heart Award Winners for 2010

July 01, 2010
Fourteen Northwest academy students were recipients of the Caring Heart Award made … read more

Editorial

Remote and Necessary

July 01, 2010 | Max Torkelsen
No one would ever have mistaken Harvey, North Dakota, for a great United States … read more

Let's Talk

A Road Less Traveled

July 01, 2010
"Two roads diverged in a yellow wood ... And I — I took the one less traveled by, and … read more

Intersections

FYI

July 01, 2010
Project PATCH Dedicates Family Growth Center Dozens of guests traveled from points … read more

Intersections

General Conference session box

July 01, 2010
These are changes to the box used for the June issue: Head: We're putting Atlanta in … read more

Intersections

Letters Thank You for Remote and Necessary Schools

July 01, 2010
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Let's Talk

A Road Less Traveled

July 01, 2010
"Two roads diverged in a yellow wood ... And I — I took the one less traveled by, and … read more

Perspective

No Me Gustaba La Obra Misionera

July 01, 2010
"A mi no me gustaba la obra misionera," decía Sonia. "De hecho, cada vez que el … read more

Perspective

Gem State Homecoming Concert Headlined by Oregon Adventist Men's Chorus

July 01, 2010
The Oregon Adventist Men's Chorus was joined by students and alumni on April 3 at the … read more

Perspective

Allise Grenberg Consumate Teacher, Lifelong Friend

July 01, 2010 | Susan Bungard
A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others. … read more

News

Adventist Health

Adventist Health News Notes

July 01, 2010 | Shawna Malvini
Top-notch Pneumonia Care in Walla Walla Walla Walla General Hospital was recently named … read more

Alaska Conference

White House Honors ACS of Alaska with Presidential Award

July 01, 2010 | Brenda Campbell Johnson
Joshua Dubois, special assistant to President Obama and White House Office of Faith- … read more

Idaho Conference

Idaho Media Ministries Announces New General Manager

July 01, 2010 | Don Klinger
In a decision publicly announced on May 24, the Idaho Conference executive committee … read more

Idaho Conference

Gem State Adventist Academy Honors States Family

July 01, 2010 | Linda Klinger
Adventist education is a treasure that needs to be cherished, nurtured and esteemed. … read more

Idaho Conference

More Info box

July 01, 2010
Read 17-year-old Suzie Leigh's journal about her newly published allegory The Glitter … read more

Idaho Conference

17-year Old Publishes The Glitter Man

July 01, 2010
The Glitter Man is an allegory about how our everyday choices impact our own lives, and … read more

Montana Conference

Mt. Ellis Students Go To Court

July 01, 2010 | Kevin Emmerson
As part of their ongoing efforts to inform the public of the role of the judicial arm … read more

Montana Conference

Chinese Treasure Discovered at Mount Ellis Academy

July 01, 2010 | Darren Wilkins
It is a long way from urban China to rural Montana, literally and figuratively. … read more

Montana Conference

Montana Conference 2010 Educational Festival

July 01, 2010 | Archie Harris
Fifty-seven fifth- through eighth-grade students from around Montana descended upon … read more

Oregon Conference

A Season of Harvest at Springfield

July 01, 2010 | Cheryel Whitsell
The first time Willie White came to church he was dressed in a T-shirt and shorts even … read more

Oregon Conference

Silverton Celebrates Earth Day

July 01, 2010
April 17 was earth Day at the Oregon Garden in Silverton, Ore. — a big community event … read more

Oregon Conference

More Info box

July 01, 2010
Watch the Pathfinder event for yourself at http://orgcpathfinders.adventistnw.org/ … read more

Oregon Conference

Pathfinder Fair Streams Live in Oregon

July 01, 2010 | Gary McLain
The Oregon Conference chose to have the 2010 Pathfinder Fair as its first major event … read more

Oregon Conference

Three Sisters School Donates Baby Blankets

July 01, 2010 | Jennifer Neil
Mother’s Day was a special treat for students from the Three Sisters Adventist … read more

Oregon Conference

Josiah's Journey

July 01, 2010 | Paula Montgomery
After a battery of tests at Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland, Ore., Josiah … read more

Oregon Conference

Putting the 'Teeth' into Experiential Learning at CAA

July 01, 2010 | Larry Hiday
Most schools pride themselves on classroom learning and on their great faculty and … read more

Oregon Conference

Bean Auction Raises Money for Worthy Student Fund

July 01, 2010 | Sherleen Head
The constituent churches of Junction City, Veneta and Santa Clara, Ore., held a soup … read more

Oregon Conference

Pathfinder Shares Faith and Funds

July 01, 2010 | Rosa Smith
When I heard about the work of International Children's Care, I decided I wanted to do … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Changes a Student's Life

July 01, 2010 | Kim Bartholomew
If you ask me how Milo Adventist Academy has changed my life, the story that you would … read more

Oregon Conference

An Extraordinary Volunteer at LAA

July 01, 2010 | Jon Dickerson
All Seventh-day Adventist schools rely heavily on volunteers to make the operation of … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Celebrates Century of Christ-Centered Education

July 01, 2010 | Liesl Vistaunet
This school year, Portland Adventist Academy in Portland, Ore., celebrated its 100 th … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

More UCC News

July 01, 2010
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Upper Columbia Conference

Lake City Junior Academy Celebrates Centennial

July 01, 2010 | Jon Dalrymple
Lake City Junior Academy celebrated its 100th anniversary on May 1, in Coeur d'Alene, … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

It's How You Play the Game

July 01, 2010
During Walla Walla University’s annual Friendship Tournament, the Upper Columbia … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Children Ditch Classrooms for Outdoor Learning

July 01, 2010 | Jon Dalrymple
Every year, hundreds of children ditch classrooms in Upper Columbia Conference schools … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

WWVA Mission Trip to Peru

July 01, 2010 | Daniel Perrin
This past March, more than 20 Walla Walla Valley Academy students traveled to Iquitos, … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Students Lead Cheney Reaping Event

July 01, 2010 | Ethan White
Upper Columbia Academy students proved Ellen G. White correct when she wrote, “We have … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Teaching Service

July 01, 2010
At Upper Columbia Academy, we believe God is waiting for "the spirit of service to take … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Locals Serving Locals Missions in the Yakama Nation

July 01, 2010 | Eric Hansen
This spring break was a major mission emphasis. The Walla Walla City Church and Upper … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Coeur d'Alene Church Presents "The CHOICE" An Easter Community Outreach

July 01, 2010 | Brandon Freck
When you read a Bible story, it is interesting and meaningful, but when you actually … read more

Walla Walla University

Journey by Design Engineering Student Sees Real-life Application

July 01, 2010
At 12 years old, Amber Mitchell already knew how to use complex engineering software … read more

Washington Conference

AAA Students Serve God Abroad

July 01, 2010
Each year, a large contingent of Auburn Adventist Academy students and staff depart for … read more

Washington Conference

Growing Great Schools Washington Conference Schools Committed to Adventist Christian Education

July 01, 2010
Enrollment trends in Seventh-day Adventist schools across the nation caused the … read more

Washington Conference

Cedarbrook Students Help a Neighbor

July 01, 2010 | Greg Reseck
When students participate in community service, they learn to recognize different ways … read more

Washington Conference

BOX: The Big Picture of Ministry

July 01, 2010
Washington Conference Spanish ministries continues to grow a scholarship fund to help … read more

Washington Conference

Kinder School Demonstrates Giving Spirit

July 01, 2010 | Lucille Nelson
Enthusiasm, energy and joy — these are some of the youthful qualities that the Kinder … read more