As the 2023–2024 school year was ending, Aubrey Fautheree, Skagit Adventist Academy principal, knew that the school urgently needed an answer to prayer.“We had been making prayer an important part of the school year,” said Fautheree. During the previous school year, SAA worked with an organization that aimed to increase school enrollment. As a result, [...]
Positive Life Radio listeners once again made a significant impact in the fight against hunger across the Northwest during the 25th annual Christmas in July Food Drive. As part of their Hands and Heart program, PLR listeners and volunteers came together to collect more than 14,000 pounds of food and cash donations for local food [...]
As technology and digital devices become deeper embedded in the lives of most Americans, a group of Adventists between Umpqua Valley and the Oregon Coast has been working to provide a unique, offline experience that reconnects kids with nature, each other and Jesus. Church members of Bandon, Coquille and Coos Bay Adventist Churches have led what [...]
From across the country, we witness the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene as search and rescue operations continue and response efforts grow in the Southeastern U.S.“With wind damage to homes; downed trees and power lines; flooding; and collapsed highways, roads and bridges, Helene, as a tropical storm, has likely been the most catastrophic storm that [...]
In July, several members of Richland Spanish Adventist Church traveled to Brazil on a mission trip through ShareHim. The first words you’ll hear from us about Brazil are unbelievable, caring and loving — unbelievable experiences, caring congregations and loving details. We felt love not only of God but of the people. With smooth flights to Brazil and [...]
Tom Sanford, Project Patch founder and dedicated advocate for thousands of troubled teens, passed away in the early morning hours of Aug. 4, 2024 at the age of 80. He longed for heaven and spoke of it often, even as he struggled with advancing dementia.Sanford knew hard knocks but also hard work. After a tough [...]
Drawn by an inspiring lineup of church leaders and special guests, approximately 500 people gathered on Sabbath, Aug. 17, 2024 at Brandt Center at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Pacific Press Publishing Association.The event — themed "Proclaiming God’s Love for 150 Years" and hosted by Dan Matthews, Adventist [...]
Elijah was a bold leader for God. He stood up against kings and mighty men. He prayed for fire to come down from heaven — and it did! Then he ran as fast as a horse when rain finally fell in Israel. But he hid when the wicked queen tried to hurt him.Why did Elijah [...]
The group of 11 backpackers from Amazing Grace Academy had 2 more miles to walk before reaching their campsite. They were out for three nights in a paradise of ocean, mountains and rainforest in Seward, Alaska. Everything was working out for the group. That’s when two families — a total of nine hikers — appeared. The immediate [...]
As part of the annual Southcentral camp meeting in Palmer, Alaska, the impact of Arctic Mission Adventure was shared with members. Members and a network of volunteers support AMA and emulate the hands and feet of Jesus in Alaska villages. The camp meeting theme was “Loving God” as directed in Deut. 6:5. With this idea in [...]
