It's a Sprint to the Finish Line In Scripture, Paul frequently compares living the Christ-filled life to running a race. Taking that analogy seriously as we sprint for the finish line of our original $6.1 million capital campaign, Columbia (Wash.) Adventist Academy's mascot, Kody... Read more
Somerset Lodge Branch Sabbath School Every Sabbath morning at 9:15 you can hear organ music and singing coming from the chapel on the third floor of the Somerset Lodge retirement facility located on the same street as the Gladstone Park (Ore.) Church.Each week some 15–20 seniors are ... Read more
Portland Adventist Academy Abolitionist Movement Portland Adventist Academy students are joining the fight against human trafficking.Human trafficking is modern-day slavery that includes forced labor and sexual exploitation. It has become a serious problem in the Portland, Ore., area, often affe... Read more
Questions I'd Like to Ask God What questions would you ask God if you had the opportunity? The Sunnyside Church in Portland, Ore., has opened its doors as a place people can come together to pose questions, have important conversations and explore possible answers. In February... Read more
Special Retreat Day Teaches Girls to Become Women of God Portland Adventist Academy recently treated junior and senior girls to a special on-campus retreat. The day was organized to inspire the ladies to become women representing true worth as daughters of God.Laura Whidden-Wetterlin, speaker and singer... Read more
Follow His Star Christmas Program For the past four years, the Grants Pass (Ore.) Seventh-day Adventist School has opened its doors to the community every December to act out the biblical Christmas story. On Dec. 16, 2010, students and faculty guided more than 200 people through t... Read more
Oregon Member Sees 108th Birthday On Feb. 4, Loreen Dinwiddie celebrated her 108th birthday. Born in 1903 she is quite possibly the oldest Adventist in the Oregon Conference.When asked, “When did you become an Adventist?” She answered, “When I was born.” With tears welling up in h... Read more
Battle Ground HealthCare Free Health Care to Open "I was trying to write a grant proposal with a balanced budget without any money. I read in the Psalm of David it says, '... give me a sign of your goodness Lord.' I prayed and I said, 'God I don't need a sign ... but if you want to give me one I ... Read more
Milo Seniors Think It's About Time Milo Adventist Academy seniors themed their senior recognition weekend It’s About Time. Rather than invite guest speakers, the seniors teamed with their parents to present heartfelt talks, thereby creating a memorable spiritual weekend that blesse... Read more
