June 2014

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Feature

Francis Schaeffer's Shortsighted Bottom Line

May 22, 2014 | Gregory Hamilton
“In A Christian Manifesto , one of the most influential books written in the twentieth century, theologian and philosopher Francis Schaeffer revived the traditional Christian view of civil disobedience that Christians must obey God … read more
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Persecuted

May 22, 2014 | Gregory Hamilton
The images are burned into history: Bible-based believers persecuted, even put to death … read more

What Religious Freedom Means to Me

May 22, 2014 | Gregory Hamilton
I believe in freedom of religion, not freedom from religion or freedom to enforce … read more

Intersections

Heroes the Game

May 22, 2014
In Brief: Heroes the Game is a trivia game designed to test and teach Bible knowledge. … read more

Let's Talk

Bread

May 23, 2014 | Steve Vistaunet
Bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure. Isaiah 33:16 It was a mission trip … read more

Perspective

Dude, Where's My Ark?

May 22, 2014 | Seth Pierce
Noah's ark has always been a story of God's grace and human survival — not a shipwreck … read more

Perspective

Why Children Leave the Church, Part 1

May 22, 2014 | Martin Weber
What shall it profit a pastor to save the whole city for Christ but lose his or her own … read more

You Said It

God's Measurement of Success

May 22, 2014 | Kelsey Freeman
When I graduated from high school, I already had two years of college classes under my … read more

News

Acción

Anchorage bajo el lema "Revive la llama"

May 22, 2014 | Don West
Desde la llegada del pastor nuevo en septiembre de 2013, la obra hispana se encuentra … read more

Adventist Health

Adventist Health Leaders Come Together for Mission Day

May 23, 2014 | Divya Joseph
Adventist Health has a legacy in mission focus and whole-person care that has stood … read more

Alaska Conference

Anchorage Northside Tries Round Table Evangelism

May 23, 2014 | Kevin Miller
King Arthur is remembered for his round table that elevated his knights to equal status … read more

Idaho Conference

Treasure Valley Finds God's Providence in 1042GP

May 06, 2014 | Cindy Grimaldo
Have you ever heard of a tax return called a 1042GP? We had heard of a 1040EZ but never … read more

Idaho Conference

Pocatello Sees Membership Growth

May 01, 2014 | Craig Connell
Eastern Idaho is particularly difficult to reach, as the population is dominated by non … read more

Montana Conference

Ronan Food Banks Score Big at Souper Bowl

May 22, 2014 | Bryce Gray
The Seattle Seahawks weren’t the only ones to put up big numbers on Super Bowl Sunday. … read more

Montana Conference

Pathfinders Match Biblical Wits With Conference Staff

May 15, 2014 | Twyla Geraci
Montana’s Pathfinder Bible Experience this year wasn’t the usual nail-biting, breath- … read more

Oregon Conference

Klamath Falls Holds Prophecy Seminar

June 05, 2014 | Marilee Ager
The Klamath Falls Church was blessed with a four-week prophecy seminar presented by … read more

Oregon Conference

Grants Pass Welcomes New Member

May 23, 2014 | Jennifer Burkes
The Grants Pass Church experienced a most moving moment during the April 5 service. Bea … read more

Oregon Conference

Celebrity Chef Visits Roseburg Church

May 15, 2014 | Cameron Litvin
The Roseburg Church Better Living Center was filled to capacity as renowned chef Mark … read more

Oregon Conference

Salem Central Welcomes New Pastoral Family

May 15, 2014 | Charlene Bennett
The Salem Central Church is happy to welcome Ben Barcenas Jr. and his wife, Becky, … read more

Oregon Conference

OAMC Performs 20th Spring Festival

May 08, 2014 | Ivonne Allen
The Oregon Adventist Men’s Chorus (OAMC) celebrated its 20th Annual Spring Festival … read more

Oregon Conference

Mission Trip Improves Campus Security

May 06, 2014 | Dave Cannard
A joint mission trip between the Seventh-day Adventist Community Church of Vancouver, … read more

Oregon Conference

Kelso-Longview Hosts Journey to Hope

May 01, 2014 | Marcia Stone
Journey to Hope, an evangelistic series with Becki Rogers, started with 137 adults … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Eric Molstead Scholarship Fund

May 22, 2014 | Linda Klinger
Eric Molstead, an accomplished pilot and an aero maintenance director, knew airplanes … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

'The Journey' Comes to Spokane Valley

May 22, 2014 | Kathy Marson
For seven years, I’ve shared with my chiropractor the big event our church does, … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Kettle Falls Runs Successful Discover Bible School

May 22, 2014 | Marilyn Morgan
Eighty students graduated in 2013 from the many courses offered at the Kettle Falls … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

'Such an Army of Youth' Provides Newport Worship Service

May 08, 2014 | Earl Brockman
April 12, a sunny Sabbath, was Youth Day at the Newport (Wash.) Church. The young … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

WWVA String Orchestra Reaches Out

May 01, 2014 | Rick Haverinen
Benjamin Gish conducts the string orchestra from Walla Walla Valley Academy while Pedro … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Yakima Doctor's Life Celebrated

May 01, 2014 | Jay Wintermeyer
A celebration of life service was held for Jay Randall Sloop on April 26 at the Yakima … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Tri-City Adventist School Holds Math Fun Fair

April 10, 2014 | Verna Canaday
On a brisk March evening the gymnasium at Tri-City Adventist School in Pasco, Wash., … read more

Walla Walla University

Lego Tournament Draws 18 Teams

May 23, 2014 | Rosa Jimenez
The Plastique Bots of Pasco, Wash., took home the Champion’s Award at the April 13 … read more

Walla Walla University

Engineering School Introduces Global Humanitarian Engineering Program

May 23, 2014 | Rosa Jimenez
The Walla Walla University (WWU) Edward F. Cross School of Engineering will offer a … read more

Washington Conference

PSAA Presents 'Power of the Cross'

June 02, 2014 | Delray Luce
On Sabbath, April 19, 2014, the Puget Sound Adventist Academy (PSAA) Chorale presented … read more

Washington Conference

Oso Landslide Generates Acts of Compassion

May 23, 2014 | Heidi Baumgartner
A tragic landslide in Oso, Wash., claimed lives, destroyed property and gained … read more

Washington Conference

Becky Meharry Joins Washington Education Team

May 01, 2014 | Heidi Baumgartner
The education leadership team for Washington Conference is welcoming Becky Meharry as … read more

Washington Conference

The Work Continues

April 10, 2014 | Steve Vistaunet
More than 300 delegates, representing the entire membership of the Washington … read more