Milo Hosts Maranatha Volunteers The peace and quiet of Milo Adventist Academy’s summer vacation was recently interrupted by a large group of volunteers from Maranatha Volunteers International, a supporting ministry of the Adventist Church. Read more
PAA Sus Manos Visits ICC Las Palmas Nine Portland Adventist Academy students served at Las Palmas Children's Village — International Children’s Care’s cluster of 10 orphan homes in the Dominican Republic. Read more
Volunteer-led Garden Witnesses to its Community In 2018, Eleanor Hetke, Clark County Adventist Community Services Center director, invited Marilyn Puccinelli to develop a garden on the center's property to supplement other food and clothing given to clients who come for special assistance. Read more
Journey Church Grows Through Community Connection Journey Adventist Church tried an experiment in the last 18 months with sermon-based small groups. The result? 44 baptisms with better discipleship connections and growth. Read more
Pastor Commissioned as Navy Chaplain In June 2024, José Galvez from Oregon Conference was commissioned as a Navy chaplain — a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy working with the Navy Reserves. Read more
Gladstone Park Comes Alive for Weekend Family Events It was a busy weekend at Gladstone Park filled with kids activities, Snack Shack tasty treats, a fundraising car wash, ABC summer sales and more. Read more
Hispanic Youth Leaders Learn to Disciple the Next Generation In May, Oregon Conference Hispanic and Latino ministries sponsored RED Jovenes, an event designed to empower youth leaders to connect better with young people. Read more
Gladstone Pavilion Project Breaks Ground Changes are happening on the Gladstone Park Conference Center grounds. In July, crews arrived to begin the preparations for the new Gladstone Pavilion. Read more
PAA Students Join Men's Chorus to Create Worshipful Music This year’s Oregon Adventist Men’s Chorus annual concert took on a new ring and youthful energy when Portland Adventist Academy’s Bell Canto handbells ensemble became part of the program. Read more