VBS Fosters Spiritual Growth Vacation Bible School offers an opportunity for churches to foster children's spiritual growth and meet new community families.New ConnectionsIt's been at least 20 years since Willapa Harbor Church held a VBS program. Early estimates placed attend... Read more
Camp Meeting Fosters Connections in North Idaho Ah, Sabbath! A rest after a busy week. It was a double blessing that I could attend the North Idaho Regional Camp Meeting in Bonners Ferry on that Sabbath. The campus looked wonderful, with neatly manicured lawns and flowers everywhere. The early ... Read more
Roofing Evangelism Pre-empts Kayak Trip This summer Patty Marsh received an unusual request. Her phone rang, and a Marilyn from Maine was on the line. "In my four years as Adventist Community Services director, this is the first time I've received a request like this," says Marsh.Marily... Read more
Better Living Center Opens in Goldendale Sunday, July 8, was especially hot as the Goldendale (Wash.) Church family dedicated the new Better Living Center after more than a year of construction. The ribbon-cutting ceremony included Clint Baze, Goldendale mayor; Randy Terry, Upper Columbi... Read more
Daniel VBS Braves Fiery Furnace Heat Wave The week of July 9–13 found the outdoor VBS program at Moses Lake (Wash.) Church colliding with an unexpected heat wave, with temperatures soaring above 100 degrees. Prayers for clouds or breeze were answered on several nights, and that, coupled w... Read more
Center Feeds the 5,000 in Spokane It’s Thursday morning, and the lobby at the Better Living Center (BLC) in Spokane, Wash., is coming alive. Families in need of assistance have come to know the BLC as a refuge of care and compassion. Ruth Sheidler, director, works with her team of... Read more
Children Enjoy Newport VBS Gardening Adventure Vacation Bible School 2012 in Newport, Wash., was an exciting time for 30 children, including 15 from the community, as they came together daily for breakfast and a variety of interesting gardening activities.Bev Mayfield, VBS director, chose the ... Read more
SonBridge Community Center Receives Grant SonBridge Community Center in College Place, Wash., received a $170,000 matching grant from the Donald and Virginia Sherwood Trust to complete construction of new medical and dental clinics and to upgrade its parking. Supporters donated more than ... Read more
Grants Pass Church Celebrates Seven Baptisms Angels rejoiced on June 23 as the Grants Pass Church celebrated seven baptisms. This high Sabbath reminded the congregation to remember to "set your minds on things above, not on earthly things" (Colossians 3:2, NIV).Duane and Beverly Gleason were... Read more
