There is no fear in love because perfect love casts out all fear …. — 1 John 4:18 Our first year of life together was a roller coaster. I went from nearly leaving the church to convincing my wife that we should be missionaries. After being married for just eight months, Danelle and I found ourselves [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has created multiple unprecedented circumstances. While some are unable to serve the surrounding areas during this time, Pathfinders in the Upper Columbia Conference have been hard at work assisting in their communities.
Boise Valley Adventist School in Boise, Idaho, marked the end of an era with the retirement of Verna Reinbold, a beloved first and second grade teacher. Reinbold retired in May 2021 after 37 years of devoted service in the teaching profession — four at Glenview Adventist School in Arizona and 33 at Boise Valley. Reinbold [...]
For the 24th year of its chosen responsibility to clearn a local highway, the Roundup Church was blessed a rare Montana day of bright blue skies, no wind and mild temperatures. And as always, the hunt for treasures was on. This year’s finds included:
Music is an integral part of learning at Olympia Christian School, in Olympia, Washington. The music program begins right away with kindergarten through second-grade students learning to play recorders and small bells. This is followed by teaching chimes to students in grades three-five. Sixth-eighth graders make use of the larger bells which are part of [...]
Biology students from Columbia Adventist Academy in Battle Ground, Washington, celebrated the reopening of Walla Walla University’s Rosario Marine Biology Station in Anacortes, Washington, as the first school group to visit since the start of the pandemic. The result was an incredible experience exploring the amazing creatures of the ocean and the opportunity to learn [...]
“Please pray for my family!” “Wishing everyone a happy Sabbath. Any prayer requests?” “Prayers for two of our villages as they are experiencing the death of loved ones.” “Please keep Pastor John in your prayers.” “Quyana for accepting my request to join.” These are just a few of the Facebook posts on the Arctic Mission [...]
Inspirational stories of our youth shared in public platforms of the Adventist church often focus on “spiritual triumphs,” for which we, as the readers, can give thanks to Christ. Parents, teachers and mentors pray over youth as they navigate solidifying their spiritual beliefs.
Washington’s Arlington Church has for a long time been placing Signs of the Times boxes around the community. Places where we have an Adventist contact have always been easiest options — near an Adventist-owned bicycle shop or near an Adventist-owned commercial building. We have also had a box in front of our church, as well [...]
Walla Walla Valley Academy’s National Honor Society led the student body in putting together 18 welcome kits for the local Yong Women's Christian Association. Each kit contains self-care items, such as hair care products, toothpaste and a journal. The YWCA gives them to women entering their domestic violence shelter. The service porject was organized by [...]
