Woodland Church Members Deliver Delicious Holiday Cheer Members of the Woodland (Wash.) Church spread holiday cheer by providing delicious Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for local families in 2009.Since 2001, members have been preparing the meal boxes. What started as a small project in the women’s m... Read more
Baptism Highlights Springfield Christmas Program The baptism of a smiling, Linda Pelkey was the peak of a high Sabbath in Springfield, Ore., Dec. 19, 2009. This was Lutz Binus' first baptism as new pastor to Springfield Church. Violins, little angels guarding a baby Jesus, readings, voices raise... Read more
Milo Elementary Shares Christmas Around the World Milo Adventist Elementary School has been studying Christmas in different countries. Each student chose a country and then made display boards which talked about the traditions of that country and brought special items to display.On Dec. 14, 2009,... Read more
Secrets of Life Brings Hope to Thousands Esperanza had a beautiful family, a nice home, excellent health and a prosperous Mexican restaurant. But she was still lacking something. Empty, lonely and spiritually starved, she knew she needed God in her life, but her business kept her so busy... Read more
Portland Adventist Academy Moves to Lose Teachers and faculty at Portland Adventist Academy participated in a friendly competition resulting in a weight loss of 115 pounds by 24 staff members over a ten-week period.The "Move It or Lose It" challenge was created by religion department tea... Read more
"Amazing Grace" Recognized For 35 Years of Service Lela Faulkner, leader of the Canyonville (Ore.) Adventist Community Services, presented a plaque to Grace Alice Mentzel in recognition of her 35 years of volunteer service.At 95 years old, Mentzel is the oldest volunteer at CACS. Most Wednesdays y... Read more
Giving: The Lifeblood of Columbia Adventist Academy At the end of a $6.2-million-dollar-capital-campaign tunnel at Columbia Adventist Academy, one might think it's all about the money, but that couldn't be further from the truth. A key component of Columbia's mission is "to develop students who are... Read more
Follow the Star in Gladstone For eight years, the Gladstone (Ore.) Campground has hosted Follow the Star. Beginning in September, volunteers begin setting up seven scenes. Conceived by Gladstone Park Church members, the event provides a visual enactment of Luke's story of Jes... Read more
Winning Souls for Christ in Ethiopia! In the spring of 2009, the Ohana Christian Fellowship in West Linn, Ore., and Portland Adventist Academy co-sponsored a mission trip to Ethiopia. The group of more than 34 students, faculty and church members participated in a multifaceted outreac... Read more
