Skagit Develops Caring Citizens Skagit Adventist School in Burlington, Wash., implemented a service-oriented extra-curricular program this school year.Every Wednesday afternoon, the school provides a service activity. As the program is completely voluntary, the volunteer groups ... Read more
AAA Students Host Christmas Party for Children Enthusiasm and merriment filled the air as dozens of children piled off a school bus and flooded the cafeteria at Auburn Adventist Academy in mid-December 2009.For the sixth consecutive year, AAA students hosted a Christmas party for underprivileg... Read more
Holiday Outreach Nurtures Community Connections Church holiday programs are becoming more purposeful in creating community connections as church members invite their neighbors, colleagues, acquaintances, and friends to attend a variety of Christmas and holiday programs across western Washington... Read more
BOX: The Big Picture of Ministry The Adventist church is empowering youth to make a difference through ministry and service to help young people to take Jesus to the world. Read more
The Big Picture of Ministry Western Washington churches offer community follow-up programs after holiday outreach events. See stories at washingtonconference.org. Read more
Washington Begins to GLOW No matter your age, there is a new and easy way for you to share your faith. Giving Light to Our World (GLOW) is a literature ministries program where participants are challenged to distribute at least three tracts a day.While GLOW is a new minist... Read more
Students, Smiles and Sandbags A Sabbath of Service It was a cold, rainy, Sabbath afternoon in mid-November 2009, when Auburn Adventist Academy students helped with a sandbagging effort in Auburn, Wash., after city officials sent out a call for help."The kids were really excited," says Mary Kobbers... Read more
Churches Celebrate Milestones Three churches in the Washington Conference recently celebrated significant milestones.Debt-Free, Mission FocusedThe earliest presence of Seventh-day Adventists in Tacoma, Wash., traces back to June 4, 1887, when 22 Adventists pitched a tent for a... Read more
<i>The Biggest Loser</i> Winners Share Lifestyle Insights The holidays offer many tempting culinary treats presenting a challenge for people trying to be good stewards of health.Matt and Suzy, NBC's The Biggest Loser season 2 winners who lost 157 and 95 pounds, respectively, shared advice recently for ea... Read more
