July/August 2018

About this issue:

When 16 young theology students and pastoral interns went on a mission to Guatemala this spring, they learned an eternally important lesson. Read about it in their own words in the July/August feature.

Feature

Young Adults on a Mission to Guatemala

July 02, 2018 | Troy Wallace
Troy Wallace, Walla Walla University Before I joined the recent North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) mission trip to Guatemala, I had never done anything specifically evangelistic. I’d especially never conducted a reaping meeting to … read more
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More Features

In Other Words

July 02, 2018
"This mission trip helped me to understand that I should rely on God instead of myself … read more

Why What Happened in Guatemala Matters Here

July 02, 2018
Sixteen young Walla Walla University students and pastoral interns learned something … read more

2018 Regional Convocation

July 02, 2018
The annual North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) Regional Convocation hosted hundreds … read more

Integrating Work and Mission

July 02, 2018
EDITOR’S NOTE: Fred Cornforth, president for the Northwest chapter of Adventist Laymen’ … read more

Editorial

The Giant Must Fall

July 18, 2018 | John Freedman
We all face giant, challenging issues sometime in our life. We face them personally and … read more

Intersections

Northwest Member Named Miss Oakwood University 2018

May 03, 2018 | Denise Williams
For the first time in 26 years, Miss Oakwood University is from the Pacific Northwest … read more

Just Like Jesus

When You Grow Up

July 12, 2018 | Dick Duerksen
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” The young man who asked me the question was … read more

North Pacific Union

Caring Heart Award Winners for 2018

July 08, 2018 | Education
Thirteen Northwest academy students were each recipients of the $500 Caring Heart Award … read more

North Pacific Union

GYC Northwest Holds Convention

July 08, 2018 | Seth Roberts
On March 21–25, 2018, more than 150 young people from across the North Pacific Union … read more

Perspective

Equality and Submission: Contradictory or Compatible?

July 17, 2018 | Martin Weber
Christology — the study of Christ — has suffered theological conflict throughout church … read more

Perspective

Testing Without the Stressing

July 16, 2018 | Seth Pierce
As I write this latest installment of my monthly column, I am embarked on preparations … read more

You Said It

Right Outside Your Door

July 11, 2018 | Darin Patzer
My residence is in Washington, but I live in the state of Cognitive Dissonance. Webster … read more

News

Acción

'Un Cierto Lugar'

July 10, 2018 | César De León
La historia de Jacob es una historia impresionante. La Biblia nos dice: “Jacob salió de … read more

Adventist Health

Making Knowledgeable Choices

June 27, 2018 | Judy Leach
Research shows consumers consider quality, safety and value among the top indicators … read more

Alaska Conference

Anchorage Kids Memorize the Word in Song

June 26, 2018 | Janice Enquist
“We get to sing the Word,” wrote Hezekiah Acosta in one of his English assignments. “It … read more

Alaska Conference

Learning By Restoring

June 25, 2018 | Steve Evenson
The small engine class at Golden Heart Christian School in Fairbanks, Alaska, had just … read more

Idaho Conference

KTSY, Rescue Mission Team Up to Feed Hungry

June 25, 2018
Radio station KTSY, broadcasting at 89.5 FM, and Boise Rescue Mission had an over-the- … read more

Montana Conference

Montana Conference Dedicates Living Hope Project

June 26, 2018 | Caron Oswald
With permit in hand, the Living Hope Center building project on the Fort Peck Indian … read more

North Pacific Union

Caring Heart Award Winners for 2018

July 08, 2018 | Education
Thirteen Northwest academy students were each recipients of the $500 Caring Heart Award … read more

North Pacific Union

GYC Northwest Holds Convention

July 08, 2018 | Seth Roberts
On March 21–25, 2018, more than 150 young people from across the North Pacific Union … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Students Provide Relief for Terminal Patient

June 29, 2018 | Liesl Vistaunet
"You’re loved. You’re cared for. You’re valued." These words can make all the … read more

Oregon Conference

Pleasant Valley Pathfinders Post Colors at Division Pathfinder Bible Experience

June 29, 2018
The roar of the 15-member West Palm Beach (Fla.) Pathfinders drum corps heralded the … read more

Oregon Conference

Central Valley School Impacting Others

June 28, 2018 | Michael La Sage
The 2017–18 school year focused on impacting others — at least for middle-grade … read more

Oregon Conference

Adventists Gain New Ham Licenses

June 27, 2018 | John Koger
The Stayton (Ore.) Church's amateur (ham) radio class ended on March 22, 2018, by … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Hosts First STEM Camp

June 26, 2018 | Kathy Hernandez
Milo Adventist Academy in Days Creek, Ore., hosted its first STEM Camp April 15–17, … read more

Oregon Conference

Sunnyside Celebrates the Living Last Supper

June 25, 2018 | Warren Rushold
For about 1,400 years, the Jewish people had celebrated the Passover on an annual basis … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Retreat Focuses on 'Triumphant Despite Scars'

June 29, 2018 | Kathy Marson
“During the weekend of the Hispanic Women's Retreat, 'El Retiro de Damas,' the Lord … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

'Loma Linda Comes to You' at Valley View Church

June 28, 2018 | Shannon Fisher
It was with high anticipation the Valley View Church awaited the Sabbath services on … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

CCA Returns to Belize

June 28, 2018 | Julie Savino
During spring break, 24 Cascade Christian Academy (CCA) students and adults headed back … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Beacon Turns 100

June 27, 2018 | Ruthie Gage
On Sabbath, April 21, 2018, Beacon Christian School in Lewiston, Idaho, celebrated 100 … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Teen Pathfinders Offer Helping Hands

June 26, 2018 | Kathy Marson
In Matt. 25:40, Jesus says, “Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to the … read more

Walla Walla University

ASWWU Selects 2018–19 Officers

June 28, 2018 | Kyler Alvord
Congratulations to the new officers for the Associated Students of Walla Walla … read more

Walla Walla University

'Is This Thing On?'

June 27, 2018 | Kim Strobel
Church Leaders Meet With WWU Students for Open Conversation Leaders from the North … read more

Washington Conference

Renton Members Deliver Grace for Easter

June 29, 2018 | Randy Maxwell
Desiring to bless their community at Easter, the Renton (Wash.) Church bought $2,000 … read more

Washington Conference

Ferndale Church Hosts 'Big Deaf Day'

June 28, 2018 | Brylie Jarnes
For the first time, church services were presented first for a deaf audience and then … read more

Washington Conference

Teacher Marks 44 Years in Same School

June 27, 2018 | Katie Fellows
“Don’t leave. I need to get my work done!” said one student when they heard their … read more

Washington Conference

Students, Teacher Talk About Favorite School Memories

June 26, 2018 | Michelle Noonan
If you could step into the multigrade (first through eight) classroom at Mountain View … read more

Washington Conference

Pastor Comissioned as Army Reserve Chaplain

June 25, 2018 | Katie Fellows
On a late Sabbath afternoon on May 19, 2018, Eddie General, Greater Seattle Filipino- … read more