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    WWU Rosario Beach Marine Laboratory Adds New Classrooms

    August 20, 2025, by Hailey Werner
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    WWU Honors Campus Cultural Diversity

    August 19, 2025, by Stacy Wisener
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Alma Bingner, Alma Bingner

Oroville Church communication leader

By Alma Bingner, Alma Bingner

  • Baptism at Oroville, Wash.

    August 01, 2011, by Alma Bingner, Alma Bingner
    "The soul redeemed and cleansed from sin, with all its noble powers dedicated to the service of God, is of surpassing worth; and there is joy in heaven, in the presence of God and holy angels, over one sinner that repents — a joy that is expressed...
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  • Oroville Celebrates Baptisms

    November 01, 2010, by Alma Bingner, Alma Bingner
    Sabbath afternoon, Sept. 4, the Oroville (Wash.) Church congregation, along with visitors from nearby churches, joined in joyful anthems of praise at the baptism of two new converts.Shelle Harrelson and Rod Ritter openly declared their desire to a...
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  • Vacation Bible School at Oroville Church

    November 01, 2010, by Alma Bingner, Alma Bingner
    Vacation Bible School in Oroville, Wash., featured a study of the kings and queens of the Bible. The throne room had a red carpet entryway for the royalty, flags, brightly colored royal drapes and a table setting complete with golden goblets. Lind...
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  • Oroville Baby Dedication

    November 01, 2010, by Alma Bingner, Alma Bingner
    For many people, the date "9/11" holds frightening memories of the terror that was inflicted on our nation a few years ago. However, that date holds some very happy memories for the Oroville (Wash.) Church family and especially for Michael and Dan...
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