Angry Texts Turn Into Bible Study Connection No name. Just a phone number, and an angry message late at night. “Don’t visit” read part of the text message. Read more
Otis Orchards Member Named Volunteer of the Year Merlene Olmsted was awarded Volunteer of the Year by the city of Airway Heights, Wash. She was nominated by the parks and recreation department for her involvement in various outreaches including SAIL,* eldercare meals and excursions, a walking gr... Read more
Montana Welcomes New Outreach, Youth Rush Leader Carsten Moutray is the new outreach coordinator and Youth Rush director for the Montana Conference. He studied at SOULS (Seventh-day Adventist Outreach and Leadership School) West as a Bible worker and Youth Rush leader. Read more
Lord Leads to Debt-Free Lents Activity Center Lents Church members, former pastors and official guests spent time Dec. 10, 2016, recalling the process involved in building their Lents Activity Center (LAC) in Portland, Ore. The building loan was paid off five years early. Read more
Parent Brings Ellis Island to Life for CGCS Students Psalm 146:9 says, "The Lord watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow but he frustrates the ways of the wicked." Inspired by that text and the ongoing political campaigns that have dominated our country this year, parent... Read more
Better Life Center Hosts Healthy Holiday Tasting About 70 people filled the Better Living Center of the Grants Pass (Ore.) Church on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, to enjoy a holiday-themed "Vegetarian Tasting Affair." Tables were beautifully decorated, and the building was filled with wonderful smells. ... Read more
Community Enjoys Thanksgiving in Hayden Lake The community service department of the Hayden Lake Church in Hayden, Idaho, held its annual Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. All those who had received help from community services during the year were invited to attend. Read more
Theaters Give God an Opportunity This past November's showing of Hacksaw Ridge in theaters across the country featured the story of World War II hero Desmond Doss. Through the story of Doss' faithfulness and undying love for the men he rescued off the battlefield, God's character... Read more
Omak Members Ring Bells, Raise Money Omak (Wash.) Church members have been ringing bells for the Salvation Army since 2012. Every Sunday, between Thanksgiving and Christmas, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., church members are standing outside the door of Wal-Mart. Along with the sound of the ... Read more
