Newberg Youth Baptized Jared Weakly, a 13-year-old, had a special baptism on Sept. 20, 2008. Tim Mayne, former Newberg (Ore.) Church pastor, came to Newberg for Weakly's baptism and bar mitzvah. Weakly also had a special part in the service. The young man participated i... Read more
Mount Ellis Recreates the Wild West Decked out in cowboy boots and hats, the Mount Ellis Elementary Home and School team rounded up Bozeman Valley families for an evening of fun at the Wild West Fall Fest. Entertainment included a music jamboree, old time photo booth, fiery hot chil... Read more
Seniors Show Leadership Parents and family members from Montana and beyond traveled to Mount Ellis Academy to watch seniors lead out and display talents during senior recognition weekend, Nov. 7–9, 2008. It began on Friday night, when Joellyn Sheehy welcomed guests and J... Read more
The Experience Becomes a Church The Experience is the first place in my life that I have been visible as a person, not by what I can give or do. I am amazed at the total acceptance of who I am. It is as if I am seen for the child that God brought to this world…God's daughter, on... Read more
Vale Pathfinders Conduct Induction and Investiture In one service, Vale Explorers Pathfinder Club conducted their Pathfinder Sabbath, Investiture and Induction ceremonies on Oct. 25. Three Eager Beavers were inducted into the Adventurer Club, and four new Pathfinders were inducted into the Vale Ex... Read more
Heritage Group Seeks Stories and Memorabilia At Gem State Adventist Academy a new group is forming with the goal of preserving the heritage of this "light on the hill." More important even than preservation of the school's 91-year history is making it meaningful in today's world. Often in th... Read more
Plant Refuses to Grow on Sabbath After many years of praying for his grandfather, Jonathan Chitwood, a theology student at Southern Adventist University, had the privilege of assisting in his grandfather's baptism on Oct. 18, 2008, at the Mountain Home Church. This was a special ... Read more
Veterans Visit Timberline School Three of the five veterans from the Vale, Ore., church attended classes at Timberline Adventist Elementary School on Nov. 11 for a Veteran's Day program.Nadine Messer, head teacher, welcomed veterans David Moody, Thomas Hopper and Wayne Ervine, al... Read more
Caldwell Church Grows Through Baptisms As hot weather blazed through Idaho this summer and into fall, many hearts caught fire for Christ at the Caldwell Church. A record number of children attended Vacation Bible School. The Journey young adult group participated in multiple outings, i... Read more