Deaf Reach Program Held at Beaverton A special lay training program called Deaf Reach was held at the Beaverton (Ore.) Church Sept. 11–13. This workshop instructs deaf laity how to share Jesus and Bible truths with others and how to give Bible studies.David Trexler, Adventist Deaf Mi... Read more
Students and Staff Enjoy Family Focus Time at Milo A simple but significant change is making a huge difference at Milo Adventist Academy.All students become part of a staff family during the year. In past years, these families of nearly eight students and a staff "parent" have met for evening wors... Read more
PAA Adds New S.A. Office of Environmental Coordinator Portland Adventist Academy Student Senate and Administrative Council approved the addition of the new office of environmental coordinator for the Student Association.Students voted Ben Ashlock, PAA senior, into office. "I can't imagine a better pe... Read more
Oregon Pathfinders Out Camping Again The Oregon Conference Pathfinders love to camp. Within a month's time many of the Pathfinders did the trek to the Oshkosh, Wis., Courage to Stand Camporee, and then went on to central Oregon's Cove Palisades State Park for the Oregon Conference Pa... Read more
Oregon Conference Holds Quadrennial Constituency Session On Sunday, Sept. 20, Oregon Conference delegates converged in Portland Adventist Academy's gym for the 56th quadrennial Constituency Session.These 489 officially registered delegates overwhelmingly re-elected officers: Al Reimche, president; Dave ... Read more
Chiloquin Company Reaches Out With an attendance of as few as three people on some Sabbaths, or perhaps a crowd of nearly 15, the Chiloquin Company meets less than 40 miles from Crater Lake National Park. As the smallest group in the Oregon Conference, they believe God has emp... Read more
CAA's Grand Opening is Grand It has been said "it takes a village to raise a child." This was recently exhibited at the grand opening and dedication services weekend at Columbia Adventist Academy. This event was tangible evidence of yet another miracle and a milestone in a co... Read more
VBS Rides at Gladstone Park Church This year's Vacation Bible School theme was "Avalanche Ranch — A Wild Ride through God's Word." Children, ages 5–12, attended the program from July 6–10 at Gladstone (Ore.) Park Church. There were 16 volunteers who helped out with an average atten... Read more
The Road Back to Gladstone She was born in Lents — one of Portland's blue-collar neighborhoods on the southeast side. Both her parents were Adventists; in fact, "My mother and brother helped build the Lents Church," says Barbara Butler. That's why, beginning in 1936, she we... Read more
