August 2016

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Editorial

Maranatha

September 23, 2016 | Max Torkelsen
As you look out across the landscape of our country and our world, it is enough to … read more

Intersections

Letters

August 26, 2016
What About the Laptop? Interesting article on grace by Pastor Weber in this month's … read more

Intersections

Shadow Empire Series Impacts the Northwest

August 26, 2016 | Michele Stotz
In today’s media-saturated, on-demand landscape, many people wonder if evangelism still … read more

Let's Talk

Sword

September 23, 2016 | Steve Vistaunet
Before the age of multiblade, aloe-infused, disposable razors, there was the “safety” … read more

North Pacific Union

Convocation Celebrates 40 Years of Blessings

August 01, 2016
Hundreds of multicultural Northwest members gathered May 12–15 in Auburn, Wash., for … read more

Perspective

Fame Rush

September 24, 2016 | Seth Pierce
This summer, conference administrators allowed me to speak in the adult auditorium at … read more

Perspective

When the Canaries Stop Singing

September 23, 2016 | Martin Weber
Before modern technology, coal miners placed canaries in cages throughout their … read more

News

Acción

La Gran Comisión

August 25, 2016
“Y Jesús se acercó y les habló diciendo: Toda potestad me es dada en el cielo y en la … read more

Adventist Health

Memory Care Facilities Stimulate Memories With Innovative Spaces

August 25, 2016 | Ali Reiner
Parkview Memory Centers are using innovative activities and experiences to stimulate … read more

Alaska Conference

Students Enjoy Outdoor School, Alaskan-Style

August 23, 2016 | Laurie Hosey
How do you outperform an outdoor school experience for students who live in a most … read more

Alaska Conference

Amazing Grace Academy Graduates Second Senior Class

August 23, 2016 | Rick Jordan
Amazing Grace Academy (AGA), located in the scenic Matanuska Valley not far from … read more

Idaho Conference

Answered Prayers Keep Student in Adventist School

August 25, 2016 | Nicole Batten, MA
*For many families, affording Adventist education is a financial struggle. It often … read more

Idaho Conference

Nine Baptized at Idaho Camp Meeting

August 25, 2016 | Eve Rusk
Idaho Conference Camp Meeting 2016 was actually an Evangelism Summit. Jose Rojas of … read more

Montana Conference

Mount Ellis Holds Cave Quest VBS

August 24, 2016 | Barry Taylor
The Mount Ellis Vacation Bible School presented this summer was attended by almost 40 … read more

Montana Conference

Native American Camp Meeting Held in Poplar

August 23, 2016 | Gary Marsh
Native Camp Meeting was held in Poplar this year. About 60 adults attended the meetings … read more

Montana Conference

Starkebaums' Service Recognized

August 23, 2016 | Barry Taylor
The Montana Conference board of directors specially recognized Ed and Juanita … read more

North Pacific Union

Convocation Celebrates 40 Years of Blessings

August 01, 2016
Hundreds of multicultural Northwest members gathered May 12–15 in Auburn, Wash., for … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Welcomes New Principal

August 25, 2016 | Liesl Vistaunet
From a young age, Portland Adventist Academy’s new principal, Sheldon Parris, knew he … read more

Oregon Conference

Former Member Returns Home

August 25, 2016 | Jennifer Burkes
As the sun set over the Rogue River on June 3, Carrie Hise stood in that cold water but … read more

Oregon Conference

Baptisms Grow Sutherlin Church

August 25, 2016 | Eileen Mallinson
The Sutherlin Church has grown by 18 new members in the past 11 months. It all began … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Students Take 'STAND' for God

August 20, 2016 | Kathy Hernandez
Although Milo Adventist Academy’s high school worship conference “STAND," scheduled for … read more

Oregon Conference

Evangelistic Series Crystalizes Need for Spanish Church in Grants Pass

June 18, 2016 | Jennifer Burkes
The Grants Pass Church Spanish Group concluded a two-week evangelistic series with a … read more

Oregon Conference

Redmond, Sisters Get New Pastor

June 17, 2016 | Lorene Ferguson
Dave Shasky retired in December 2014 after pastoring both the Redmond and Sisters … read more

Oregon Conference

Fall Creek Provides Dental Care to Veterans

June 17, 2016 | Cedric Hayden
On Easter weekend the mobile dental unit of Caring Hands Worldwide swung into action to … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Community Service Kicks Off UCC Hispanic Camp Meeting

August 26, 2016 | Jay Wintermeyer
Members from across Upper Columbia Conference (UCC) spent a week touching their … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCC Schools: Educating for Today and Eternity

August 26, 2016 | Kathy Marson
Five Tips for Parents The CognitiveGenesis Study done through the Seventh-day Adventist … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA Students Bring Bible to Life at Camp Meeting, VBS

August 26, 2016 | Jay Wintermeyer
Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) students and alumni helped in a special way to make the … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

SonBridge: Consistent Mission, Expanded Vision

August 24, 2016
A little more than 10 years ago, a small group of passionate and visionary Adventists … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Rogers Students Perform Bible Plays

August 22, 2016 | Audrey Campbell
Tonya Wessman’s students at Rogers Adventist School in College Place, Wash., perform … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Shadow Empire Series Heals

August 20, 2016 | Cathy Law
“I was just looking for a way to walk through the door,” explains one person who … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Rogers Elementary Welcomes New Staff

August 19, 2016 | Clare Thompson
Due to two resignations and one retirement, Rogers Adventist School (RAS) in College … read more

Walla Walla University

WWU Receives Maximum Accreditation for Nursing Program

August 26, 2016 | Kim Strobel
The Walla Walla University (WWU) School of Nursing was recently granted accreditation … read more

Walla Walla University

WWU Begins Offering Cocurricular Transcript

August 26, 2016
With the recently introduced cocurricular transcript, Walla Walla University students … read more

Washington Conference

Art in Forest Park

September 22, 2016 | Linda Taber
The Art Exhibit, the first of its kind at Forest Park Adventist Christian School in … read more

Washington Conference

Big Picture of Ministry

August 26, 2016
A K–8 student art exhibit premiered at Forest Park Adventist Christian School in … read more

Washington Conference

Buena Vista Students Assist Pediatric Center

August 26, 2016 | Gina Hubin
For three years now, students from Buena Vista Seventh-day Adventist School in Auburn … read more

Washington Conference

AAA Students Benefit From SEEK Today Foundation

August 26, 2016 | Stacy Tejel
As crisp fall nights begin to chase away the warm summer days, our thoughts turn to … read more

Washington Conference

Grays Harbor, Choctaw Nation Honor Army Veteran

August 23, 2016 | Tom Davis
Grays Harbor Adventist Christian School students had an opportunity this year to expand … read more

Washington Conference

Port Angeles Holds Campout

August 22, 2016 | Gary Ledbetter
Camp David, that high-security presidential retreat about 60 miles from Washington, D.C … read more

Washington Conference

Lacey Professionals Present Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program

August 20, 2016
When the Nedley Depression and Anxiety Recovery Program leaders planned their fifth … read more