Journey to Bethlehem Events Impact 7,400 Despite cold December 2009 temperatures, more people than ever took the Journey to Bethlehem in the Upper Columbia Conference. In addition to the familiar Hermiston, Ore., and Spokane, Wash., area events, Yakima, Wash., members put on their first ... Read more
Carpenter in the Kitchen Sharing Christ One Meal at a Time An important component of reaching our community for Christ is finding ways to serve as His hands and feet. Our service to others builds relationships and opens hearts to the gospel. That's what Mike Linderman has discovered in his unique outreach... Read more
Thirsty for More How One Family Came to Christ David and Tina Hopkins grew up in nominal Christian homes but slipped away from God as the cares of living pulled them into survival mode. But there was a longing in their hearts for the Lord. Something was missing.One day they received a "Revelat... Read more
Journey to Bethlehem From Hermiston to Bethlehem in Twenty Minutes Five area Adventist churches worked together to produce the second annual Journey to Bethlehem experience. Anchor Point, Hermiston, Heppner, Irrigon and Hermiston Spanish churches enjoyed the opportunity to work together and create memories, exper... Read more
Journey to Bethlehem "Best Christmas pageant I've ever seen;""Incredibly professional;""Can't believe it's the first time;""It fed my soul;""I'm coming to your church next Sunday." (It was explained that we worship on Saturday.);"Felt so warm and welcome;""Are these p... Read more
Go Mission Fest A Call to Christian Service Nearly a thousand people attended Go Mission Fest at Upper Columbia Academy Nov. 13–15, 2009. The three-day event was designed to inspire Christians to accept the commission of Jesus to take the gospel to all the world.All of the worship services,... Read more
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
