Orchards Pathfinders Reach Out to Sidewalk Kids The Pathfinder club from the Orchards Church in Vancouver, Wash., launched a bold experiment, reaching out to the neighborhood children surrounding the church.Greg Hillman, director of the 15-member club, had been looking for ministry opportunitie... Read more
The School That Prays Together Stays Together At Livingstone Adventist Academy, prayer is very important. Prior to school starting, the entire staff and local pastors gather in each school room to dedicate it with prayer. Music and English teacher Katrina Koch says, “It starts the year off ri... Read more
A Stroke of Bad Luck Leads to Baptism Several years ago, Russell Engle had a stroke and became dependent on his wife’s care. Frustrated with his new limitations, Engle was bored. His wife, Sybil, had a friend come in to help her take care of Russell, and she suggested Sybil take Russe... Read more
"Kids Under Construction" Children's and Youth Ministries Leadership Convention The Oregon Conference children’s ministries and youth departments partnered to present “Kids Under Construction” at Gladstone Park Conference Center on Sept. 24. This leadership convention was designed to provide resources and training for those w... Read more
Evangelism Under the Big Tent Delissa Hilaire was going down Martin Luther King Boulevard in Portland when she noticed a large billboard advertising a tent meeting. The sign caught her attention, but she did not get the address. Later, in conversation with her sister, she lear... Read more
Aaron Payne Ordained On Sabbath, Sept. 10, Aaron Payne was ordained to the gospel ministry at Meadow Glade Adventist Church in Battle Ground, Wash. Alf Birch, pastor and former Oregon Conference president, set the tone of the event when he publicly affirmed Payne: “In... Read more
Montana Christian Womens Retreat 2005 A Womans Walk with God Montana Christian Women’s Retreat 2005 Read more
"In His Moccasins" VBS The deep "bong" of the authentic American Indian drum called to order the beginning of another day of Vacation Bible School at Valley Adventist Christian School this past summer in Kalispell, Mont. Children scampered to take their seats next to th... Read more