Cave Junction Students Join Labor Day Parade Each year at the Labor Day Celebration Parade in Cave Junction, Ore., the Madrone Adventist Elementary School enters a decorated float, usually depicting a patriotic theme.Willie Whitchurch, the head teacher's husband, owns a large semitruck and t... Read more
CAA 'Expotition' Exceeds Expectations When the idea of an "expotition"* was tossed around between Larry Hiday, Columbia Adventist Academy (CAA) science instructor, and local backpacking guru Randy Givens, there was simply the intention of introducing students to backpacking and "God's... Read more
Grants Pass Church Celebrates Seven Baptisms Angels rejoiced on June 23 as the Grants Pass Church celebrated seven baptisms. This high Sabbath reminded the congregation to remember to "set your minds on things above, not on earthly things" (Colossians 3:2, NIV).Duane and Beverly Gleason were... Read more
Castle Rock Helps Community Become Healthier Castle Rock Church members began to pray and prepare late last year for a health series, which included an extended series of vegan cooking classes.First they held a public showing of the Forks Over Knives documentary at the local school auditoriu... Read more
Windows of Heaven Open for Faithful Cave Junction Deacon Don Herr, a faithful deacon at the Cave Junction Church, lost his position as Cave Junction Golf Club manager when he refused to work in the bar and serve alcoholic drinks.Herr had been a faithful worker there for many years and made many friends ... Read more
Eugene and Springfield Hold 'Church in the Park' More than 250 people gathered for Church in the Park on the Fall Creek Church acreage nestled in the woods along the river.Churches from the greater Eugene/Springfield, Ore., area meet there once a year for outdoor fellowship. Roger Beltran, Venet... Read more
Cave Junction Members Witness Miracles Pastor and evangelist Christian Martin held 18 evangelistic meetings in the Cave Junction Church. God's Spirit was poured out as six precious souls from the community indicated their interest in baptism.More than half each evening's audience came ... Read more
Grants Pass Holds Church in Vineyard Grants Pass Church members brought to life "I am the vine, ye are the branches …" (John 15:5) on July 28 during an all-day Sabbath event held 20 miles away at Draper Valley Vineyard, which produces premium nonalcoholic grape juice.Members brought ... Read more
Sharon Church Hosts Active Summer The saying "the lazy days of summer" does not ring true at the Sharon Church in Portland, Ore. This summer proved to be anything but lazy, starting with Vacation Bible School in June.Sixty children, including 45 from the community, participated in... Read more
