New Faces at Walla Walla Valley Academy Walla Walla Valley Academy (WWVA) welcomed three new faculty members this year: Cliff Dolph, Angela Oetman, and Keith Wells. Cliff Dolph teaches English, filling Rose Marie Walter's vacated position. He has previously taught at Cascade Christian A... Read more
African Themed VBS a Success in Pendleton Scenes of the African savanna greeted youngsters at Vacation Bible School in Pendleton, Ore., the week of June 20–24, making the church an exciting learning environment. Of 67 total children registered, 27 had some kind of Adventist affiliation. A... Read more
Friendship Evangelism at Its Best Ginger Gregg, of Goldendale, Wash., met Calvin and Faye Fischer at an inter-denominational Bible study several months ago. Gregg noticed that the Fischers had a more “in depth” understanding of the Bible than other Christians and began asking them... Read more
Summer Day Camp 2005 At All Nations Center Three days of survival camping with 16 campers between the ages of 11 and 13. Latrines instead of toilets, and only a glacial creek for bathing. Does it sound like fun yet? If you could ask many of the campers or staff members who participated in ... Read more
NW Singles Spiritual-Renewal Retreat 2005 The Northwest Singles Spiritual-Renewal Retreat was held on Memorial Day weekend at the beautiful Camp MiVoden Retreat Center, located at Hayden Lake, Idaho.The singles were greeted at the registration table by Judy Roff of Spokane, Wash., and her... Read more
Walla Walla Valley Academy Expands Its Curriculum During the new school year, Walla Walla Valley Academy (WWVA) is expanding its curriculum in the English, math and science departments. The added courses will help "cover a full spectrum of student needs," says Jim Eiseman, vice principal for acad... Read more
Pasco Riverview Church Helps Community Christmas Project Turns Dreams into Reality Betty Cummings is a member of Riverview Church in Pasco, Wash. She works as a public-health nurse for the Spanish community in the Tri-Cities area, and has seen first-hand the needs of families with disabled children. She thought how wonderful it ... Read more
UCA Student Leaders Launch School-Year Theme Using Phil. 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” Upper Columbia Academy student leaders have chosen “No Limits” as the school theme for this year.“There are two messages here,” says Cody Lonning, ASB president. “One is th... Read more
Sabbath School Leaders Build Strong Tower We started building the tower the first Sabbath in January 2005, in the Walla Walla City Church primary one division. We told the kids we were going to build the "Tower of Babel." It was built with 2 x 4 blocks, each 8 inches long.Each Sabbath we ... Read more
