Island Mission Adventure Shows a Young Man's Dedication to Service Ryan McCune, of the Spokane Valley (Wash.) Adventist Church, finished his senior year at Upper Columbia Academy in the spring of 2009. It was a landmark victory — his epilepsy convulsions made the year a struggle for him.But with the support of te... Read more
New Industrial Arts Technology Building at Harris Junior Academy Smiles and cheers abounded Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at the long-awaited ribbon cutting ceremony for Harris Junior Academy’s newly dedicated industrial arts technology building in Pendleton, Ore.The project began more than two years ago when Alton ... Read more
The Disciple Ship The Disciple Ship, a partnership of the Upper Columbia Conference Children’s Ministry and Education departments and the North American Division of Children’s Ministry, sailed into harbor at Camp MiVoden, Friday, Oct. 9, 2009. With nine presenters ... Read more
UCC Welcomes New Trust Officer The Upper Columbia Conference is pleased to welcome Andrew McCrary to the Trust Department as an officer. McCrary has an interest in business and a love for people. One of his passions is sharing biblical financial principles.McCrary and his wife,... Read more
W.H.E. Network Opens Three Healing Centers While it may be shocking, domestic violence is just as prevalent in Adventist homes as it is among unchurched families. The Women’s Healing and Empowerment Network in Spokane, Wash., is working to minister to the growing need. Upper Columbia Confe... Read more
Yakima Students Enjoy Creation Adventures in Yellowstone The students yelled in unison “Oh, stop the bus! There’s a buffalo in the road!”Twenty cameras pointed out the windows as the 2,000-pound bull sauntered down the highway.Yakima (Wash.) Adventist Christian School students spent the third week of Se... Read more
Hermiston Children Enjoy Bethlehem Village The Hermiston (Ore.) Vacation Bible School this year, Bethlehem Village, was a huge success. With average attendance of nearly 100, the adult and teen staff kept busy. Nightly skits with actors dressed in costume, lively music, fun crafts, games, ... Read more
Milton-Stateline Students Learn Leadership Skills To kick off the new school year, Milton-Stateline Adventist School seventh-and eighth-grade students participated in a three-day leadership camp on Oregon's Deschutes River.Led by Doug Brown, pastor, the camp teaches students leadership skills and... Read more
President Recognizes Spokane Quilt Ministry The President of the United States recently gave special recognition to two Spokane Valley (Wash.) Church members. Colleen Frogge and Donna Gardipee, received thanks for their efforts in making quilts for babies in need.Their outreach project call... Read more
