Auburn Hosts Firefighter's Memorial Service Fire trucks and aid units lined up bumper-to-bumper, two abreast behind Rainier Auditorium at Auburn Adventist Academy on Sabbath, June 12, to honor Jon Cahill, a fire captain who died June 3 in a tragic climbing accident on Mt. Rainier.When Aubur... Read more
Mt. Tahoma Celebrates 40 Years The Mt. Tahoma Church family recognized 40 years of church growth with a big celebration June 2–5. Former pastors S. Arthur Bushnell, Ewart Brown, Keith Boyd and Rodney Draggon delivered powerful messages that included many historical and often hu... Read more
Auburn Uses Hands-on Learning for Holistic Education Christian education and the philosophy of a balanced lifestyle on which it is based is truly a blessing to those who experience it. Auburn Adventist Academy's (AAA) goal of providing a Christ-centered, opportunity-filled learning environment is se... Read more
He's Alive Broadcasting Celebrates Anniversary Friends of He's Alive Broadcasting celebrated the 10th anniversary of the television station on May 16 at the Upper Columbia Conference office in Spokane. Marlo Fralick, He's Alive president, coordinated the gathering, which included a dinner and ... Read more
The Listening Ear Supports WWVA Students There is a lot of listening going on at Walla Walla Valley Academy (WWVA), more than previous years.Let’s face it. We all need someone who listens in our lives—sometimes more than others. And although WWVA faculty provide an open door and a desire... Read more
Innovative Program Reaches Natives Through Their Children The argument had grown to a heated discussion when I arrived at the car. Neither Lanessa or Kaitlyn would relinquish their claim to sit in the front seat so I could take them home from church. Kaitlyn had gotten the seat first, and Lanessa stomped... Read more
Surprise Party Sends Pastoral Couple On Trip to "Hawaii" When best friends Kim Bartholomew and Fawn Schutt began discussing their plans in November for a surprise birthday party for their pastor, Willard Santee (Otis Orchards, Wash., and Post Falls, Idaho, District pastor), and his wife, Joan, they want... Read more
Spokane Center Offers Food, Clothes and Hope The good work of Spokane's Better Living Center (BLC) has expanded to benefit thousands during its 30 years of operation with the support of the Central, Linwood and Southhill churches.Located in a prime spot, thousands of vehicles drive past the ... Read more