What Milo Is Doing Current research says … “Traits and skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, social skills, persistence, creativity and self-control are vitally important to children’s full development.” In their article Making Whole-child Education the... Read more
UCC Creates New Multicultural Ministries Department The Upper Columbia Conference (UCC) executive committee invited Walter Pintos-Schmidt in July 2018 to lead a new department — multicultural ministries. This new department will encompass Hispanic, Slavic, Native American and multiethnic ministries... Read more
Eagle River, Wasilla Worship as One Body of Christ After a four-year hiatus, on Aug. 17–19, 2018, the Eagle River and Wasilla churches, both pastored by Carl Butler Jr., held their highly anticipated combined services at the Lake Lucille campground. The weekend service was planned with the intent ... Read more
Tillamook Creates Smiles for Miles The mouth is a window to the rest of our body, often providing warning signs of heart disease, diabetes or cancer. Realizing the importance of oral health in maintaining wellness, Adventist Health’s Tillamook Regional Medical Center on the Oregon ... Read more
Molalla Church Gets Shipwrecked Twenty-two children attended Molalla (Ore.) Church’s Vacation Bible School. The entire church was decorated with palm trees, a wrecked ship, a treehouse hut, a waterfall and lots of animals. Read more
El Poder de Los Grupos Pequeños Desde mediado de diciembre del 2017 comencé a identificar los lideres que Dios me había puesto en mi corazón para que fueran los directores de los grupos. En enero del 2018 comenzamos a capacitar a los lideres y a la iglesia con seminarios de grup... Read more
Hayden Lake Shares Jesus' Love in Cuba The Hayden Lake (Idaho) Church sent out a team of 14 missionaries to the island country of Cuba last April. After much discussion and planning, many hurdles and, above all, God's help, the group arrived in Cuba and got their equipment through cust... Read more
Sitka Adventist School Meets Star Wars, Jurassic Park Have you ever heard people ask, “Is this school only for Adventists?” or “What? There’s a Christian school in my town?” For the last six years as head teacher of the Sitka Adventist School, I have heard those questions repeatedly. This is amazing,... Read more
Colville's Graham Retires June Graham retired at the end of the 2017–2018 school year. She has been a teacher and principal at Colville (Wash.) Valley Junior Academy for the last five years. Read more
