Upper Columbia Hosts New Member Open House More than 100 new Adventist members attended the annual New Member Day open house at the Upper Columbia Conference office on Nov. 9. This event gives new members a better understanding of the church organization and its methods of accomplishing it... Read more
UCA's Technology Fair Reaches Full Capacity Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) in Spangle, Wash., launched its first Technology Fair under the guidance of Chuck Paulson, UCA technology instructor. Registration quickly filled to capacity with nearly 160 students and their sponsors.Following a gene... Read more
The Ordination of AJ Grant When Ronda and Bob Backman invited 17-year-old Aman Joseph "AJ" Grant to attend camp meeting with them, they didn't know God's plan for him, and neither did AJ. Now the Milton (Ore.) Church associate pastor, AJ was ordained to the gospel ministry ... Read more
Maxson Presents Stewardship Seminar in Spokane Ben Maxson, General Conference (GC) stewardship director, held a weekend seminar, "A Look at Discipleship," for the Spokane (Wash.) Valley Church in October as a conclusion to the church's Lordship Challenge stewardship awareness program.A church ... Read more
Echos of Praise Church Reaches Out Kittitas Echoes of Praise Church (Ellensburg, Wash.) has been reaching out this year, both to the community and to its members, with service projects.On the first Sabbath of each month, the church serves a hearty pancake breakfast. In August, we p... Read more
WWVA Seniors Elect Officers Recently Walla Walla Valley Academy selected the 2004 senior class officers. From left: (front) Sarah Grizzell, spiritual vice president; Rachel Smith, treasurer; Katie Woolever, social vice president; Maranda Norton, secretary; (middle) Tyler Mor... Read more
Wenatchee Valley Holds First Camp Meeting The Adventist churches of the Wenatchee Valley held their first camp meeting in Wenatchee, Wash. The October weekend event featured adult meetings presented by Des Cummings, Florida Hospital executive vice president, who spoke on the gift of the S... Read more
Goldendale Welcomes Not-So-Retired Teachers Goldendale Adventist School welcomed a new teaching team to its staff this fall. Clinton and Esther Cummings bring with them a wealth of expertise, experience and education.Clinton has taught upper level math and science, while Esther has taught l... Read more
