Grays Harbor Member Saves Lives, Honored as Hero Last summer, John Patterson Jr., a Grays Harbor Church member, rescued a family of three from a burning vehicle west of Olympia. For his heroic efforts, Patterson was honored at the Washington State Capitol. With all three people trapped, Patterso... Read more
Faces of Worship New students entering Walla Walla College (WWC) this fall are faced with many decisions. Beyond class schedules, significant others, and how much to study for that biology test, students may also find that for the first time they can choose a wors... Read more
Caring Heart Award The Caring Heart Award is a Christian Service Recognition Award for secondary students who have demonstrated a personal commitment to service and witnessing activities.A junior or senior from each school is chosen to receive the award, which inclu... Read more
Tumwater Canyon Near Leavenworth Claims Two Lives Two Adventist women, Meghan Doggett, 21, and Mindy Cosaert, 16, died by drowning in the Wenatchee River near Leavenworth, Washington, on July 15.Cosaert and a friend were crossing the river on an air mattress and were caught in an unexpectedly str... Read more
Summer Camps Alaska Style "Last year my children came home from a week at Camp Tukuskoya all excited about the fun they had. They loved it and were recommitted spiritually,” said the person on the other end of the line. “I want to have a part in making that available for a... Read more
Volunteer Librarian Gave 30 Years to AJA For more than 30 years, Gloria Oakes has volunteered as Anchorage Junior Academy’s librarian. When she first began, her three children were enrolled at AJA; they graduated and moved on, but Oakes has faithfully continued to maintain the library. N... Read more
Gilmore Ordination Reflects Life Journey Every pastor has a story. Idaho Conference members heard part of Steve Gilmore Sr.’s story at his ordination at camp meeting on June 17. The pastor who presented Steve as a candidate for ordination was the same pastor who baptized him 25 years ago... Read more
