July 2010

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Necessary Brotherly Love

July 01, 2010
BJ Colvin, a 2009 Walla Walla Valley Academy graduate and former Caring Heart award* recipient, walked through the Upper Columbia Academy registration doors firmly, yet humbly — declaring himself the "responsible party." Colvin's parents … read more
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Caring Heart Award Winners for 2010

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

Remote and Necessary Schools

July 01, 2010
ALASKA Amazing Grace Dillingham Golden Heart Juneau Sitka OREGON Canyonville … read more

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

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

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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Intersections

FYI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upper Columbia Conference

More UCC News

July 01, 2010
Read these stories and more online: uccsda.org/newsread more

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

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

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