Caldwell Kids Join King's Court at Gem State Academy Church "How do we know Jesus is real, that He came to earth to save us and give us a plan for our lives?" asked Sami Nelson, tribal leader, the first night of Vacation Bible School."I know because I saw the movie 'Nativity Story,'" came the quick reply f... Read more
Uninvited Cyclist Enriches Classroom Lesson Nickie Linder, Juneau Adventist Christian School teacher, found a surprise at school recently: Gary Findlay, world cyclist, was camped in a tent next to the door in the breezeway of the school, trying to stay dry from the rain while waiting for hi... Read more
Alaska Camp Meetings Share the Light The never-setting sun offers Alaskan residents the opportunity to enjoy nearly nonstop camp meetings. Starting June 20–22, church members from the interior towns of Alaska converge annually on Harding Lake about 50 miles southeast of Fairbanks for... Read more
World News Briefs October 2008 UkraineADRA Aids Flood VictimsThousands of Ukrainians have been left without homes after some of the worst flooding the country has seen in over a century. In response, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency has distributed food and personal ... Read more
Professor's Unexpected Journey Reveals Undaunted Courage The day before his birthday in June 2007, Ken Wiggins boarded an airplane and prepared for the long flight to Hong Kong. Wiggins and his wife, JoAnn, were headed there to teach; he in mathematics, she in business.They had visited China before, get... Read more
Adventist Health News Notes Paradise Camp Fire Closes Hospital for 10 DaysA summer blaze—dubbed the Camp Fire—forced the evacuation and closure of Feather River Hospital in Paradise, Calif., in early July. The fire grazed 53,000 acres of Butte County, and came within 400 yar... Read more
AAA Welcomes New Faculty With the arrival of a new school year, Auburn Adventist Academy is delighted to welcome new faces to AAA's faculty family. In addition to the new personnel on campus, several other positions have been filled by returning staff members.Wes McKey, f... Read more
North Cascade Church Catches Spark of Service The spark of service caught on for a women's Bible study group during a North Cascade Church retreat two years ago. A Skagit Community Action Agency representative was at the retreat and presented a list of service opportunities.Shortly after, wit... Read more
Teens Flood Chehalis With Grace and Service Chehalis resident Roberta was making a snack when authorities told her she had 20 minutes to leave before flood waters engulfed her house. Leaving behind 80 years of memories and memorabilia, Roberta lost nearly everything this past winter.Several... Read more
