Secrets of Life Brings Hope to Thousands Esperanza had a beautiful family, a nice home, excellent health and a prosperous Mexican restaurant. But she was still lacking something. Empty, lonely and spiritually starved, she knew she needed God in her life, but her business kept her so busy... Read more
Milo Elementary Shares Christmas Around the World Milo Adventist Elementary School has been studying Christmas in different countries. Each student chose a country and then made display boards which talked about the traditions of that country and brought special items to display.On Dec. 14, 2009,... Read more
Baptism Highlights Springfield Christmas Program The baptism of a smiling, Linda Pelkey was the peak of a high Sabbath in Springfield, Ore., Dec. 19, 2009. This was Lutz Binus' first baptism as new pastor to Springfield Church. Violins, little angels guarding a baby Jesus, readings, voices raise... Read more
Woodland Church Members Deliver Delicious Holiday Cheer Members of the Woodland (Wash.) Church spread holiday cheer by providing delicious Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for local families in 2009.Since 2001, members have been preparing the meal boxes. What started as a small project in the women’s m... Read more
Medford Reflections The Medford Church started off on a sad note as we bade farewell to our John and Amy Wiltenburg, associate pastor and wife, as their family relocated to Tennessee.In the spring, we mourned for three people. Two beloved, retired pastors died: Bruce... Read more
Big Lake Youth Camp Wins Award Big Lake Youth Camp recently received the Phyllis M. Ford Award from the American Camp Association, Oregon Trail section. The award praised Big Lake for "creating innovative and effective programs using the camp environment for Abba's Child Grief ... Read more
Healthy Hearts Make Happy People Adventist churches throughout Portland, Ore., are catching the vision of health ministry, all because of the initiative of a group of retired nurses and their friends from The Village retirement complex in Gresham, Ore.When Molly Geddis, parish nu... Read more
Portland Adventist Academy Students Learn Cutting Edge Science Portland Adventist Academy honors anatomy and physiology students recently witnessed a heart surgery at the Oregon Health and Science University. The experience was highlighted with a lecture from Albert Starr, inventor of the heart valve.Visiting... Read more
Sharon Church: Reaching Out to Young and Old Through Education The Sharon Church in Portland, Ore., is making a difference in the surrounding community. All because three years ago Heather Hawkins saw a need and stepped into the gap. The tutoring program she initiated is now known as P.E.T.A.L. — Preparing, E... Read more
