The church, covered in darkness, listened in anticipation as Giselle Morales set the opening scene with piano. A young man walked onto the stage and turned on the light hanging over his workbench. He straightened his tools and set to work on his next pair of shoes.The musical performance of The Cobbler's Christmas was presented [...]
Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, the first woman prime minister of Samoa, along with Faʻatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi political party delegates — also referred to as the FAST Party — and Samoan parliament members have been on tours to visit cities in Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. where high populations of Samoans reside. The [...]
Small Adventist schools in Montana, with 10–35 students, take mission to heart by integrating outreach into their educational programs. Through service projects, clean-up days, eye clinics and other community initiatives, students learn the value of sharing Christ’s love in practical ways. Five Falls Christian School students in Great Falls, Montana, took part in Operation Christmas Child, [...]
On Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, Eric Davis was elected as Oregon Conference vice president for finance by a joint meeting of Oregon Conference's executive committee and nominating committee. John Freedman, North Pacific Union president, chaired the process. The committee unanimously voted to extend a call, having worked with Davis previously. Davis immediately accepted.Davis returns to Oregon [...]
A family living in Orofino, Idaho, had endured years of housing insecurity, moving from one unstable living situation to another. Things started looking up for the family when someone sold them a 50-year-old mobile home at a price they could afford. Though the structure had potential, it was in dire need of repairs. The roof was [...]
With a history that's almost 125 years in the making, Columbia Academy, now Columbia Adventist Academy, opened in 1903. Music has played an integral part in its history. Two school songs have added to that history with the latest one written by Lee Pyke, CAA student in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Sung every alumni [...]
As angels heralded the good news of the Christ child to shepherds centuries ago, the angels at Journey to Bethlehem heralded a reminder of the humble birth to visitors and volunteers alike.In December 2024, J2B completed its 17th year, with 5,525 guests in attendance throughout four nights. The interactive event, led by Auburn Adventist Academy [...]
In November 2024, students from Amazing Grace Academy in Palmer, Alaska, participated in a school-wide community service project that involved collecting specific items to share with the community. For the past two years, AGA students have undertaken service projects to support MyHouse, a local community organization that assists youth and young adults who are homeless or [...]
In 2023, the Oregon Conference communication team launched Bridges Over Walls, a podcast featuring conversations about the relational breakdowns Christians often cause and how we can address them. In its first season, Bridges Over Walls featured 10 in-depth conversations with guests on topics such as grief, deconstruction, cultural barriers, generational tensions and more. The podcast quickly [...]
Treating your heart well is key to a long, healthy life. Building a stronger, healthier heart is a long-term goal that requires long-term commitment. Prioritize managing stress, eating well and not smoking. The heart is the workhorse of the human body, and it is often taken for granted — until something goes wrong.Like any muscle, [...]
