Derby Points Kids to Eternal Race Five, four, three, two, one ... go! Four kid-carved, 5-ounce pine cars take off down a long wooden track. Speed of course is determined by the volume of the spectators' cheers, it seems. Kids are fully engaged and having a blast. What kind of even... Read more
Filipino Church Celebrates Stories of Faith Walter Dietz picked up the mail one day and found a flyer for an interesting Bible prophecy meeting. He came to every meeting at Greater Seattle Filipino-American Church, took comprehensive notes and filled a big binder with his notes and seminar ... Read more
Adventist Health Honors Physicians for Commendable Work Changes in health care policy and increasing medical needs of individuals have the potential to make health care a more impersonal experience. However, Adventist Health physicians are working daily to preserve warm, personalized patient care. Adve... Read more
Idaho Holds First Elders' Retreat Fifty-two local church elders from almost half of the churches and companies in the Idaho Conference, plus many of their spouses, met at Camp Ida-Haven in McCall for the inaugural Idaho Conference Elders’ Retreat, Nov. 8–10, 2013.By dinner on Frid... Read more
Cottage Grove Churches Distribute School Supplies The Party in the Park, held Aug. 24, 2013, in Cottage Grove’s Coiner Park, brought together the local Adventist church and other area churches to distribute free school supplies and clothing to those in need. This much-anticipated annual event b... Read more
Students Flock to UCA Technology Fair Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) welcomed more than 160 students to its annual Technology Fair. The Technology Fair is a chance for young students to experience elective classes offered by UCA and perk the interest of future students. Junior academies... Read more
Pendleton Women's Ministries Create Wreaths The Pendleton (Ore.) Church’s Women's Ministries group met Nov. 14, 2013, and enjoyed fellowship, a fun outreach and small group prayer. The event included supper followed by a Thanksgiving devotional story read by Linda Olson, generating a timely... Read more
Grants Pass Hosts CHIP Program The first Sunday of most months, the Grants Pass CHIP (Complete Health Improvement Program) hosts an educational program. Classes have included everything from bread-making to the basics of gardening and holiday recipes. November’s program, held o... Read more
Grants Pass Adventist School Enjoys Active Autumn Everything accomplished by students and staff at the Grants Pass Adventist School this year is keeping to the theme of love. Students are focused on Bible verses on kindness, gentleness and respect — loving one another as Jesus expects. Chapel tim... Read more
