As Blessed Hope Adventist Church began preparing its 2025 calendar, the youth officers recognized the need to intentionally reach out to the youth and young people, both within the church and throughout the community. Moved by this conviction, a proposal was presented to the church board for a week of prayer focused on youth, while still [...]
For Kobe Wilkins, Walla Walla University senior health science pre-physician assistant major, WWU has been a launching pad for his future in healthcare and a community that has fostered his personal and professional growth. Born in Bozeman, Montana, Wilkins grew up hiking, skiing and other outdoor activities. He developed a deep love for the Pacific Northwest [...]
Anas and Wafaa, a Palestinian couple with deep roots in their faith and culture, found themselves on an extraordinary journey that led them to Bozeman, Montana. Anas, physician, and Wafaa, dentist, both share a story marked by resilience, hope and love — qualities that resonate deeply with the message found in 1 Cor. 13:13: "And [...]
In October 2023, Roseburg Better Life Adventist Church decided to create a photo directory, unaware of the impact it would have beyond just capturing photos.The photography company the church chose sent Katy, a talented, vibrant, smiley photographer from across the country, to spend three days capturing photos of church members. She quickly connected with members, [...]
On Sunday, May 4, 2025, Gladstone Park Conference Center was blessed by an inspiring display of community spirit and teamwork. More than 100 Pathfinders, staff and parents from 10 different clubs –– some from as far as four hours away –– came together to prepare the site for this year's camp meeting!Pathfinders certainly were “going [...]
There's good news for those living in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene valleys. Since May 2, 2025, a new television broadcast is available for anyone with a digital antenna. The new broadcast is the result of a recent purchase of He’s Alive Broadcasting by Good News Broadcasting Network based in Scottsdale, Arizona.“This is fantastic news [...]
In 2023, Oregon Conference established the volunteer lay pastors ministry to encourage growth and development of both congregations and men and women who feel called to volunteer pastoral ministry. Since then, the Oregon Conference Latino-Hispanic department has launched this ministry in the Hispanic congregations of Canby, Newberg, Independence, Kelso-Longview and The Dalles, with five extraordinary [...]
Parenting is hard, right? I’ve shared that multiple times over the last few years. However, it’s truly one of the most important jobs in the world. In therapy this month, I am learning how not to be a “personal assistant” to my children. That isn’t helping them or me. Wearing so many hats — doing [...]
Sharing brings people together. Let’s make a paper chain, sharing like they did in the early church!You’ll need:Other peopleConstruction paper of various colors or plain paperScissorsGlue stick or tapeMarkers, crayons or colored pencilsStickers (optional)Get together with a small group of people. You could invite family, neighbors, friends and visitors from church. Once you have gathered [...]
Patty Marsh, Upper Columbia Conference director of women’s ministries, children’s ministries, urban ministries, disaster relief and Adventist Community Services, announced her retirement in May 2025 after 25 years of service at UCC.When announcing her retirement, Marsh acknowledged the numerous people she has been privileged to work alongside throughout her career.“Anything valuable that has been accomplished [...]
