Skagit Develops Caring Citizens Skagit Adventist School in Burlington, Wash., implemented a service-oriented extra-curricular program this school year.Every Wednesday afternoon, the school provides a service activity. As the program is completely voluntary, the volunteer groups ... Read more
AAA Students Host Christmas Party for Children Enthusiasm and merriment filled the air as dozens of children piled off a school bus and flooded the cafeteria at Auburn Adventist Academy in mid-December 2009.For the sixth consecutive year, AAA students hosted a Christmas party for underprivileg... Read more
Holiday Outreach Nurtures Community Connections Church holiday programs are becoming more purposeful in creating community connections as church members invite their neighbors, colleagues, acquaintances, and friends to attend a variety of Christmas and holiday programs across western Washington... Read more
BOX: The Big Picture of Ministry The Adventist church is empowering youth to make a difference through ministry and service to help young people to take Jesus to the world. Read more
Journey to Bethlehem "Best Christmas pageant I've ever seen;""Incredibly professional;""Can't believe it's the first time;""It fed my soul;""I'm coming to your church next Sunday." (It was explained that we worship on Saturday.);"Felt so warm and welcome;""Are these p... Read more
Journey to Bethlehem From Hermiston to Bethlehem in Twenty Minutes Five area Adventist churches worked together to produce the second annual Journey to Bethlehem experience. Anchor Point, Hermiston, Heppner, Irrigon and Hermiston Spanish churches enjoyed the opportunity to work together and create memories, exper... Read more
Thirsty for More How One Family Came to Christ David and Tina Hopkins grew up in nominal Christian homes but slipped away from God as the cares of living pulled them into survival mode. But there was a longing in their hearts for the Lord. Something was missing.One day they received a "Revelat... Read more
Carpenter in the Kitchen Sharing Christ One Meal at a Time An important component of reaching our community for Christ is finding ways to serve as His hands and feet. Our service to others builds relationships and opens hearts to the gospel. That's what Mike Linderman has discovered in his unique outreach... Read more
Journey to Bethlehem Events Impact 7,400 Despite cold December 2009 temperatures, more people than ever took the Journey to Bethlehem in the Upper Columbia Conference. In addition to the familiar Hermiston, Ore., and Spokane, Wash., area events, Yakima, Wash., members put on their first ... Read more
