13th Annual Journey to Bethlehem Over the course of four frigid December 2009, nights, with temperatures in the teens, more than 7,300 people came to the Kelso-Longview (Wash.) Adventist Church to attend the 13th annual Journey to Bethlehem. Here's one guest's letter in response ... Read more
Milo Honors God Through Music The church grew quiet as the bell players assembled up front, lit by glittering Christmas lights and colorful spotlights. As the congregation settled into their seats the bells began quietly playing "Carol of the Bells." As the sound grew louder, ... Read more
Senior Project Leaves a Legacy As Portland Adventist Academy prepares to graduate its 100th class, some of the school's seniors are preparing their senior projects with the hope of leaving a legacy that will last another 100 years.Katie Sulzle's project will. Sulzle spent nearl... Read more
Medford Reflections The Medford Church started off on a sad note as we bade farewell to our John and Amy Wiltenburg, associate pastor and wife, as their family relocated to Tennessee.In the spring, we mourned for three people. Two beloved, retired pastors died: Bruce... Read more
Woodland Church Members Deliver Delicious Holiday Cheer Members of the Woodland (Wash.) Church spread holiday cheer by providing delicious Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for local families in 2009.Since 2001, members have been preparing the meal boxes. What started as a small project in the women’s m... Read more
Baptism Highlights Springfield Christmas Program The baptism of a smiling, Linda Pelkey was the peak of a high Sabbath in Springfield, Ore., Dec. 19, 2009. This was Lutz Binus' first baptism as new pastor to Springfield Church. Violins, little angels guarding a baby Jesus, readings, voices raise... Read more
Milo Elementary Shares Christmas Around the World Milo Adventist Elementary School has been studying Christmas in different countries. Each student chose a country and then made display boards which talked about the traditions of that country and brought special items to display.On Dec. 14, 2009,... Read more
Secrets of Life Brings Hope to Thousands Esperanza had a beautiful family, a nice home, excellent health and a prosperous Mexican restaurant. But she was still lacking something. Empty, lonely and spiritually starved, she knew she needed God in her life, but her business kept her so busy... Read more
Portland Adventist Academy Moves to Lose Teachers and faculty at Portland Adventist Academy participated in a friendly competition resulting in a weight loss of 115 pounds by 24 staff members over a ten-week period.The "Move It or Lose It" challenge was created by religion department tea... Read more