RAC Encourages Kids to Connect Face-to-Face As technology and digital devices become deeply embedded in the lives of most Americans, a group of Adventists between Umpqua Valley and the Oregon Coast provides a unique, offline experience that reconnects kids with nature, each other and Jesus. Read more
Student Interviews Church Music Teacher Allie Morse, 12-year-old Medford Church correspondent, has been taking piano lessons from Arlena Harmony since she was 7. To start her time as church correspondent, Morse decided to learn more about Harmony and her love of music. Read more
Milo Hosts Maranatha Volunteers The peace and quiet of Milo Adventist Academy’s summer vacation was recently interrupted by a large group of volunteers from Maranatha Volunteers International, a supporting ministry of the Adventist Church. Read more
PAA Sus Manos Visits ICC Las Palmas Nine Portland Adventist Academy students served at Las Palmas Children's Village — International Children’s Care’s cluster of 10 orphan homes in the Dominican Republic. Read more
Volunteer-led Garden Witnesses to its Community In 2018, Eleanor Hetke, Clark County Adventist Community Services Center director, invited Marilyn Puccinelli to develop a garden on the center's property to supplement other food and clothing given to clients who come for special assistance. Read more
Journey Church Grows Through Community Connection Journey Adventist Church tried an experiment in the last 18 months with sermon-based small groups. The result? 44 baptisms with better discipleship connections and growth. Read more
Pastor Commissioned as Navy Chaplain In June 2024, José Galvez from Oregon Conference was commissioned as a Navy chaplain — a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy working with the Navy Reserves. Read more
Gladstone Park Comes Alive for Weekend Family Events It was a busy weekend at Gladstone Park filled with kids activities, Snack Shack tasty treats, a fundraising car wash, ABC summer sales and more. Read more
Hispanic Youth Leaders Learn to Disciple the Next Generation In May, Oregon Conference Hispanic and Latino ministries sponsored RED Jovenes, an event designed to empower youth leaders to connect better with young people. Read more
