Prayer Conference Invokes God's Presence Eighty enthusiastic prayer warriors from all over the Northwest attended the first semi-annual Oregon Prayer Retreat on Nov. 6–8, 2009. The "Prayer Life of the Remnant" retreat held at a Christian camp near Cottage Grove, Ore., was sponsored by la... Read more
Columbia Strikes Oil Gains Class Gift Most senior classes don't decide what they're going to leave behind as a class gift before their senior year. Even fewer senior classes give gifts worth thousands of dollars, invest "sweat equity," or complete and pay for their class gift months b... Read more
Grants Pass Group Returns from Haitian-Relief Trip Flying home from Haiti, my mind replayed the events where God's hand had repeatedly provided, protected and guided. The many miracles brought smiles as I reflected on them — especially one.We arrived in Haiti but were initially unable to contact t... Read more
"Kingdom Men" Attend Conference “What does it mean to be a real man?” was the primary challenge that Dan Matthews presented to the men attending the 2009 Oregon Men’s Conference Nov. 14–15, 2009, in Gladstone, Ore. He shared from both his personal life and from the Bible during ... Read more
Women Find Blessing in Retreat by the Sea More than 300 women attended the Oregon Women's Retreat was Oct. 16–18, 2009.The main speaker this year was Gail McKenzie, Women's Ministries director from the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference. "She's a charismatic speaker, real, warm and personable,... Read more
Follow the Star in Gladstone For eight years, the Gladstone (Ore.) Campground has hosted Follow the Star. Beginning in September, volunteers begin setting up seven scenes. Conceived by Gladstone Park Church members, the event provides a visual enactment of Luke's story of Jes... Read more
Giving: The Lifeblood of Columbia Adventist Academy At the end of a $6.2-million-dollar-capital-campaign tunnel at Columbia Adventist Academy, one might think it's all about the money, but that couldn't be further from the truth. A key component of Columbia's mission is "to develop students who are... Read more
"Amazing Grace" Recognized For 35 Years of Service Lela Faulkner, leader of the Canyonville (Ore.) Adventist Community Services, presented a plaque to Grace Alice Mentzel in recognition of her 35 years of volunteer service.At 95 years old, Mentzel is the oldest volunteer at CACS. Most Wednesdays y... Read more
Portland Adventist Academy Moves to Lose Teachers and faculty at Portland Adventist Academy participated in a friendly competition resulting in a weight loss of 115 pounds by 24 staff members over a ten-week period.The "Move It or Lose It" challenge was created by religion department tea... Read more
