School Campuses Improve Learning Facilities School facilities across Washington Conference are expanding, moving and improving."How we keep up our schools says a lot about Adventist Christian Education," says Lon Gruesbeck, Washington Conference vice president for education. "Well-kept scho... Read more
GRAPH: State of Washington Conference Schools, 2008-2009 In Washington there are 22—dynamic schools (one boarding academy, one day academy, two K–12 schools, two K–10 schools, and 16 K–8 schools.)148—Dedicated Teachers1503—Enthusiastic Students in grades K–12$7,396.02*—Conference cost to educate one K-1... Read more
Auburn Cooks Up Innovative Education Chef hats, white aprons, bright smiles and delicious foods. Culinary Arts is one of Auburn Adventist Academy's newest innovative education programs–offered to prepare students for their future."Our goal is to encourage education beyond high school... Read more
Auburn Senior Gets a Glimpse of University Life University Days at Walla Walla University gives students a chance to get acquainted with the campus, interview for jobs, apply for scholarships and meet new people. In early April, Auburn Adventist Academy seniors journeyed over the mountains to g... Read more
Women Fund Meals for Orphans Zimbabwe is wracked with crises: 90 percent unemployment, drought, disease, infrastructure breakdown and starvation.In this environment, Paula Leen, missionary, seeks to provide food, medical care and love to orphaned children.Three years ago, Wil... Read more
Retreat Inspires Bible Workers and Prayer Warriors Trained Bible workers and prayer warriors networked with each other, honed their ministry skills, and recommitted to sharing their faith during the annual Impact Your World retreat. Approximately 100 people attended from western Washington and bey... Read more
Reid Introduces Faith and Finance Curriculum Ed Reid, stewardship director for the Adventist church in North America, presented Faith and Finance, a brand-new stewardship seminar, in Auburn in early April.Nearly 60 people attended in the morning, and the audience expanded to 101 individuals ... Read more
Pathfinders Raise Funds for Oshkosh Camporee This August, 430 young people and sponsors from Washington Conference will join Pathfinder clubs from around the world for the International Pathfinder Camporee in Oshkosh, Wis.Pathfinders from 11 clubs have actively been raising funds—hosting din... Read more
Northwest Christian School Benefits from Volunteer Service Volunteers formed a crucial foundation in building the new Northwest Christian School campus in Puyallup, Wash.To help manage construction costs, the building committee evaluated where volunteers could best help. With a prioritized list in hand, t... Read more
