Up, Up, and Away I call to God,I cry to God to help me.From his palace he hears my call;my cry brings me right into his presence—a private audience!—Psalm 18:6, The MessageIt was a cloudy and cold Tuesday morning October 28, 2008. All of the Rogue Valley Adventist... Read more
Oregon Adventurers Take on Global Mission In the coming weeks, Adventurer Clubs across the Oregon Conference will introduce a project for 2009, targeting disadvantaged children both stateside and in developing countries.Angelina Wood, Oregon Conference Adventurer ministry director and chi... Read more
PAA Adopts a Class Early in the school year, Greg Phillips, Portland Adventist Academy chaplain, was inspired to invite his co-workers to join him in a classroom adoption project. His invitation was greeted with enthusiasm.Adopt a Class Foundation is a nonprofit fou... Read more
A CNA and a Baptism Jill Ansted, a certified nursing assistant, works in a new adult family home, the Orchards Highlands Senior Community in Vancouver, Wash. The first resident of the facility was Linda Harding.As a caregiver, Ansted assists residents with daily livi... Read more
Newberg Youth Baptized Jared Weakly, a 13-year-old, had a special baptism on Sept. 20, 2008. Tim Mayne, former Newberg (Ore.) Church pastor, came to Newberg for Weakly's baptism and bar mitzvah. Weakly also had a special part in the service. The young man participated i... Read more
Mount Ellis Recreates the Wild West Decked out in cowboy boots and hats, the Mount Ellis Elementary Home and School team rounded up Bozeman Valley families for an evening of fun at the Wild West Fall Fest. Entertainment included a music jamboree, old time photo booth, fiery hot chil... Read more
Seniors Show Leadership Parents and family members from Montana and beyond traveled to Mount Ellis Academy to watch seniors lead out and display talents during senior recognition weekend, Nov. 7–9, 2008. It began on Friday night, when Joellyn Sheehy welcomed guests and J... Read more
The Experience Becomes a Church The Experience is the first place in my life that I have been visible as a person, not by what I can give or do. I am amazed at the total acceptance of who I am. It is as if I am seen for the child that God brought to this world…God's daughter, on... Read more
Vale Pathfinders Conduct Induction and Investiture In one service, Vale Explorers Pathfinder Club conducted their Pathfinder Sabbath, Investiture and Induction ceremonies on Oct. 25. Three Eager Beavers were inducted into the Adventurer Club, and four new Pathfinders were inducted into the Vale Ex... Read more