The Big Picture of Ministry Western Washington churches offer community follow-up programs after holiday outreach events. See stories at washingtonconference.org. Read more
Washington Begins to GLOW No matter your age, there is a new and easy way for you to share your faith. Giving Light to Our World (GLOW) is a literature ministries program where participants are challenged to distribute at least three tracts a day.While GLOW is a new minist... Read more
Students, Smiles and Sandbags A Sabbath of Service It was a cold, rainy, Sabbath afternoon in mid-November 2009, when Auburn Adventist Academy students helped with a sandbagging effort in Auburn, Wash., after city officials sent out a call for help."The kids were really excited," says Mary Kobbers... Read more
Churches Celebrate Milestones Three churches in the Washington Conference recently celebrated significant milestones.Debt-Free, Mission FocusedThe earliest presence of Seventh-day Adventists in Tacoma, Wash., traces back to June 4, 1887, when 22 Adventists pitched a tent for a... Read more
<i>The Biggest Loser</i> Winners Share Lifestyle Insights The holidays offer many tempting culinary treats presenting a challenge for people trying to be good stewards of health.Matt and Suzy, NBC's The Biggest Loser season 2 winners who lost 157 and 95 pounds, respectively, shared advice recently for ea... Read more
Yakima Students Enjoy Creation Adventures in Yellowstone The students yelled in unison “Oh, stop the bus! There’s a buffalo in the road!”Twenty cameras pointed out the windows as the 2,000-pound bull sauntered down the highway.Yakima (Wash.) Adventist Christian School students spent the third week of Se... Read more
W.H.E. Network Opens Three Healing Centers While it may be shocking, domestic violence is just as prevalent in Adventist homes as it is among unchurched families. The Women’s Healing and Empowerment Network in Spokane, Wash., is working to minister to the growing need. Upper Columbia Confe... Read more
UCC Welcomes New Trust Officer The Upper Columbia Conference is pleased to welcome Andrew McCrary to the Trust Department as an officer. McCrary has an interest in business and a love for people. One of his passions is sharing biblical financial principles.McCrary and his wife,... Read more
The Disciple Ship The Disciple Ship, a partnership of the Upper Columbia Conference Children’s Ministry and Education departments and the North American Division of Children’s Ministry, sailed into harbor at Camp MiVoden, Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. With nine presenters ... Read more
