After Cascade Adventist Church near Bend, Oregon, hosted its first-ever VBS in summer 2024, the idea for a winter VBS reunion was born. The church and volunteers wanted to deepen bonds with summer attendees, so they planned to develop a Christmastime outreach event to bring VBS attendees back together.Sharon Gladden, VBS director, planned a review of [...]
Ken Norton, Montana Conference president, has accepted Voice of Prophecy’s invitation to serve as Discover Bible School director. He will begin his service on March 2, 2025.Norton will replace Bill Payne, who recently became North American Division Sabbath School and personal ministries director.“I get very excited when I see God lining things up for His work. [...]
Each year the Weniger Awards aim to highlight individuals within the Adventist church and recognize their outstanding denominational and societal contributions. This year, all four awardees are alumni of Walla Walla University. Stew Harty (attended), Chris Oberg ’83, Carl Wilkins ’81, and Randal Wisbey ’80 were chosen for their notable achievements in their respective fields.The [...]
As the world grows more divisive and self-focused, families are searching for values-based education that fosters both academic and spiritual growth. Many have found a home in Adventist schools, where students are nurtured in faith and character, preparing them to flourish in an ever-changing world. Since 2020, when the pandemic uprooted traditional learning, an increasing number [...]
Dinner With a Doctor presented Matters of the Mind: Optimizing Brain Health, a free informational event held at Spokane Valley Adventist Church in November 2024 that aimed to share evidence-based presentations on mental health as well as actionable lifestyle changes with the local community.The three-day event began with a healthy three-course meal on Thursday, followed [...]
The world is a swirling vortex of chaos. War, famine, pestilence and injustice seem to be the order of the day. It's easy to get lost in the darkness and succumb to despair. But even in the darkest of times, there is a flicker of light that refuses to be extinguished: hope.Hope is not a [...]
Engineers are known for solving the world’s biggest problems creatively. To help student engineers develop these professional skills, Walla Walla University's Edward F. Cross School of Engineering insists on hands-on learning for every student every year of their studies.WWU student engineers complete projects designed to strengthen active problem-solving skills and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world [...]
Walla Walla University exists to prepare students not only for successful careers and impactful service, but also for lifelong walks with Jesus. Spiritual life on campus is a cornerstone of building faith, but what do student-led services look like?Every Sabbath at WWU, students come together in a variety of ways to seek God and grow [...]
We have a 17-year-old and a 12-year-old now. Wow! How has the time flown by? That’s how it works, right? It’s hard to parent kids with internet and devices in the home. We want our kids to learn boundaries regarding internet use at home, while they’re young, for their own mental and spiritual health. However, it’s [...]
English class assignments often yield thoughtful and creative pieces of writing that are appreciated by all who have the privilege of reading them. Earlier this school year at Gem State Adventist Academy, several excellent pieces were put on display for all to enjoy. Taylor Knauff, GSAA freshman, captured the essence of family and belonging, which is [...]
