A Godly Gamble Ordained to Gospel Ministry Matthew Gamble knows about transformed lives—because that’s his story. He grew up in a loving Catholic home, but as his father Bill Gamble says, “Matthew had to discover life his own way.” At the age of 14, Gamble became an atheist. By 19, the Ras... Read more
Practically Perfect Puyallup Hosts Marriage Seminar The Puyallup Church recently hosted a marriage seminar with Nancy Van Pelt, popular family life educator."The most rewarding part of my work," Van Pelt says, "is being able to see a couple all the way through from courtship to marriage to being pa... Read more
Baptism Kendra LeBrun Kendra LeBrun was baptized on her 12th birthday, Dec. 8, 2007, at the Northport (Wash.) Church. To prepare for her baptism, she studied the Baptism Manual for Junior Youth, published in the 1960s, and the In His Steps lessons. She also learned thi... Read more
Yakima's Youngest Committed to Outreach The commitment of Yakima Adventist Christian School to show concern for the people of the Yakima Valley and the world community can be seen in the activities of even the youngest students.First- and Second-GradersEvery few months, the first- and s... Read more
Bonners Ferry Church Gathers for a New Year's Communion Service Communion took on a special significance Jan. 4 as Bonners Ferry (Idaho) Church members arrived to find tables placed in the shape of a cross topped with trays of beautiful fresh fruit and breads.We began by singing hymns accompanied by guitars. A... Read more
Irrigon Women's Group Receives Award The Irrigon (Ore.) Church group was recently awarded a plaque for having the largest number of women, 19 in all, attending the 2007 women's retreat at Camp MiVoden.Even though the church is small, with an average of 40 to 50 members, the group has... Read more
Sabbath Afternoons Transformed When UCA Students Give Back Matt Smith, associate pastor and Upper Columbia Academy freshmen Bible teacher, has revitalized a program which is transforming the way students view Sabbath.Smith came to UCA in 2006, bringing with him new enthusiasm for the program Sabbath After... Read more
Constituency Session Survey Part 4 Family Life and Youth "Members of the Upper Columbia Conference consider it a priority to educate and mentor their children and youth," says a poll taken at the conference's constituency session September 2007.In the last of a four-part report about the results of poll... Read more
Youth In Action At Inchelium Church The Inchelium Church youth have been studying and working hard so they can take a lead in the superintendent activities. They have also been conducting the adult class study, dividing up the responsibilities from opening song, prayer, scripture an... Read more
