Idaho Conference welcomed delegates to its 55th regular constituency session on Sept. 17, 2023 at Gem State Adventist Academy. Notably, of the 73% of eligible delegates in attendance, 57% of surveyed delegates were first-time participants. “Thank you for engaging in the conversations and decisions of our church business today,” said David Prest Jr., Idaho Conference [...]
North Pacific Union launched a brand-new initiative focused on empowering local young adult ministries through Spark Tank, a young adult outreach summit, on Sept. 9, 2023. After worshiping together at the NPUC office in Ridgefield, Washington, seven teams presented new and innovative ideas to connect with their communities and share the message of Jesus. Each [...]
North Pacific Union launched a brand-new initiative focused on empowering local young adult ministries through Spark Tank, a young adult outreach summit, on Sept. 9, 2023. After worshiping together at the NPUC office in Ridgefield, Washington, seven teams presented new and innovative ideas to connect with their communities and share the message of Jesus. Each [...]
In 1903, the Parmele family decided to build a school along Drift Creek. Using hand-sawn lumber, they built a one-room schoolhouse and hired their very first teacher, Charles Butterfield, to teach a dozen students. Over the years, Lincoln City Adventist School went through several iterations and moved several times before finally landing where it currently [...]
As the fire recovery efforts in Maui continue, Hawaii Conference — within Pacific Union Conference — continues to provide community aid while forming long-term plans. In the first few weeks after the devastating fires, Adventist volunteers led by Mark Tamaleaa, Hawaii Conference Adventist Community Services director, provided shelter, food and emotional-spiritual support for more than [...]
Have you ever received that prompting — you know, the one where you are prompted to do something out of your comfort zone? A group of men who had been studying together for over 15 years felt this prompt. A few years ago, one of the men suggested they look for a way to serve [...]
North Pacific Union executive committee convened via Zoom on August 16, 2023, for a time of ministry reports and prayers of praise. The praises began with reflections on the recent “Something Better” educators’ convention presented by the North American Division in Phoenix, Arizona, for 5,500 educators and guests. Carlton Byrd, Southwest Region Conference president, opened [...]
Cindy and I began our ministry in my hometown of Los Angeles, California. Specifically, I was assigned as a young post-seminary pastor to be an associate at Lynwood Church. One of its dear members owned a vacation home in Princeville on the Island of Kauai and kindly offered us its use should we want to visit [...]
Family worship is a favorite time of day in our house. It’s our special time when we read Bible stories, memorize scripture and share our prayers with Jesus. If you’re already having regular worship with your family — great! If you’re just getting started with Jesus time, you’ll want to agree about a good time [...]
The Pacific Northwest has a unique ministry partnership between large and small conferences. The large conferences — Oregon, Upper Columbia and Washington — each give a half percent of their annual tithe to help Idaho, Montana and Alaska Conferences. The concept of “larger helping smaller” is present throughout the entire church organizational structure. For example, [...]
