Vacation Bible School in John Day Camp E.D.G.E. — Experience and Discover God Everywhere — was the theme for the Vacation Bible School in John Day, Ore., June 22–26. Camp E.D.G.E. is an action-packed expedition, teaching kids their strength and might come from God. Children were e... Read more
Teeter-tottering Between Good and Evil At age 14, I stepped in front of my father's rifle. He was pointing it and mumbling, "I'll kill any policeman who dares to come take me away." I jumped in front of him, and he threw his rifle down. Seconds later the police drove up and took dad aw... Read more
Gem State Makes Adventist Education Accessible Gem State Adventist Academy leaders have been reviewing programs and systems to ensure efficiency, relevancy and effectiveness. As a result, they have developed two new programs for the 2009–2010 school year.The Distance Learning Program will enab... Read more
Men Enjoy May Retreat at Ida-Haven Men enjoyed fellowship and sharing during their mid-May retreat at Camp Ida-Haven, in McCall, Idaho. They worked together on a project which taught them firsthand how difficult it is to put something together without instructions, even when others... Read more
Nampa Church 16th annual Spring Music Concert On May 2, church members, friends, relatives and others stepped out of the cold rain and into a warm sanctuary for Nampa's 16th Annual Spring Music Concert. Participants were greeted by Ervin Furne, pastor of the Nampa (Idaho) Adventist Church for... Read more
Timberline Students Win Poster Awards Three Timberline Adventist Elementary School students were winners in the 11th-annual poster contest for the Fair Housing Council of Oregon. Cody Davis, third-grade student, received first prize and $75 in the first–third grade division. Dinah Tho... Read more
Spiritual Renaissance Builds Momentum The 2008–2009 spiritual renaissance at Gem State Adventist Academy continues this summer as students fan out across the conference and beyond to share Jesus.Samiu Moala, senior, will be a speaker for the Revelation of Hope meetings held in Phoenix... Read more
Amazing Adventures Attracts Salmon Children Twelve-year-old Miranda didn't know what to expect. When Lorraine and Eddie Hamilton showed up to invite her to Amazing Adventures she wasn't sure. But she came the first night.The first night's topic, The Treasure Map, left Miranda listening so c... Read more
Man Fixes Baptistery Before Being Baptized The Ontario (Ore.) Church has had several baptisms since moving into their new church.However each had to be done under difficult conditions. Members and another who wanted to be a member began a project to improve the situation.Frank Felder was b... Read more
