General Conference Secretary Visits Goldendale Matthew Bediako, General Conference secretary, grew up in Ghana, West Africa, while Goldendale Church members Wes and Jackie Parker were missionaries there 40 years ago. Bediako has always had a special place in their hearts. The Parkers helped Be... Read more
UCA Students Build Two Churches in One Trip Once again Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) students spent their spring break working in the primitive region of Sarawak on the island of Borneo. Every other year, they’ve built a church, conducted a Vacation Bible School (VBS) and operated medical cl... Read more
SVAS Rescue Squad The images on TV revealed the catastrophe after the tsunami hit the beaches of India and Asia. Here in snowy, cold Spokane, hearts were touched by the bravery of heroes who helped others survive. But most heart wrenching were the pictures of child... Read more
Conference Launches Festival of the Word The Upper Columbia Conference held the first Festival of the Word on Feb. 26 at the Crestview Christian School in Moses Lake, Wash. This conference-wide event was designed for both children and adults and focused on the biblical book of Acts. Part... Read more
Retreat Speaker Challenges Men It was approaching sunset on Friday evening, Jan. 21. The trumpet call of Canada geese seemed to herald the close of another work week. Ducks gliding across Hayden Lake's mirrored surface echoed the call. The sky filled with vibrant hues as the su... Read more
Rallies Focus on Sharing Jesus This spring Jim Kilmer, Upper Columbia Conference (UCC) church-growth director, organized soul-winning rallies at four locations throughout the inland Northwest. The purpose of these area-wide gatherings was to provide church members with an oppor... Read more
Brothers Become Sixth-generation Adventists Shortly after Jeff Crain came to pastor the Omak (Wash.) Church, Sherrie Sype and Daryl Jacobson requested Bible study materials on baptism for their two sons, Kurt, 15, and Brent, l2. They had been attending Sabbath School and worship services re... Read more
