Prison Ministry at Columbia River State Correctional Institution When David Pritchard, of the Stone Tower Church in Portland, Ore., and Len Bierlein, of the Hoodview Church also in Portland, drive past an Oregon State prison, they don’t see steel fences with razor wire, or guard towers, or massive doors with mu... Read more
Emerald RV's Camping and Spiritual Fellowship The Emerald RVs have been camping throughout western Oregon now since 1988. Members come from Springfield, Eugene, Cottage Grove, Junction City, Veneta and Sweet Home churches. Former members still get our monthly newsletter, as far away as Georgi... Read more
Elvera Blake Commissioned to Gospel Ministry On a warm summer evening in August, friends and family of Elvera Blake gathered to support her official commissioning to ministry. Ivan Blake, Sunnyside Church senior pastor and husband to Elvera, presented the candidate in an emotion-filled, hear... Read more
Oregon Youth Challenge 2005 A drip of sweat falls slowly down my brow and splashes onto my hands, tightly gripping five books, 17 magazines, a pad of community programs, and a Happiness Digest. I take a deep breath, say a quick prayer, walk up the last step, and knock on the... Read more
MEA Senior Survival More Than Just a Camping Trip Twenty-four Mt. Ellis Academy seniors piled into various vehicles and headed up to Montana's Crazy Mountains in August. Leaving behind all civilization and unnecessary possessions, we were all aware that the next week would be what even Montana pe... Read more
Couple Finds Acceptance and Love in the Butte Church Ed Tysko surveyed the tattooed man, adorned with dreadlocks.“So you need some work?”“Y-y-yes,” the man nervously stuttered, “I sure do.”“What’s your name, son,” sighed Tysko, as he contemplated the dilapidated camper this fellow temporarily called... Read more
Idaho Conference Christian Women's Retreat The threat of rain didn't dampen the spirits of the 110 women in attendance at the Idaho Conference Christian Women’s Retreat, held at beautiful Camp Ida-Haven, Sept. 9–11.Jennifer Jill Schwirzer—a gifted musician, song writer and author—brought a... Read more
