As a young adult, several friends invited me to attend church with them. I was searching for God and truth. This led me to study the Bible.Soon I was born again of the Holy Spirit and baptized as a Seventh-day Adventist with a new heart devoted to God. My habits and priorities began to change.The [...]
I often live out my life through mental narratives about what’s likely to happen next. Yet, life doesn’t have a perfect playbook.When recently I parked my car and stepped out to start my workday, I realized three things very quickly: 1. I uncharacteristically forgot my computer bag; 2. There was a hissing sound coming from [...]
Since 2021, Upper Columbia Conference has put significant focus on prayer. In 2022, UCC began holding many prayer-focused events, including 40 Days of Prayer, Zoom rooms with special guest speakers and an annual prayer summit. In addition to these events, prayer ministries has been praying for more ways to expand and reach people through prayer, [...]
In the heart of Keizer, Oregon, amidst the bustling routines of daily life, a remarkable story of faith and friendship recently unfolded.Renato Torres and Edmundo “Epe” Selvas are best friends whose journey began with a simple invitation to the Keizer Hub from Vivid Adventist Church, a gathering where young adults from all backgrounds dig into [...]
Christian radio broadcasting serves as a vital tool through which God reaches people in rural Alaska, with its reach steadily expanding. Thanks to the efforts of Alaska Adventist Radio Network and Craig Seventh-day Adventist Church, Prince of Wales Island in southeast Alaska now boasts a new radio station, KPWI, broadcasting on 94.9 FM, which began [...]
Elected representatives for North Pacific Union heard energizing reports about church vitality at the most recent executive committee meeting on March 6.“NPUC is seeing an uptick in multiplying churches, and we celebrate this,” said Bill McClendon, NPUC vice president for administration. “Our growing churches are growing, our plateauing churches are decreasing in number and our [...]
Adventist Development and Relief Agency continues humanitarian efforts in Ukraine, two years after the armed conflict erupted. ADRA has been at the forefront in Ukraine and neighboring countries providing critical assistance to the most vulnerable populations affected by the hostilities, including food, shelter, psychological support and medical care. Within hours of the conflict beginning on Feb. [...]
In three presentations for grades Kindergarten through 12, Dorothy Knight Marsh, author, captivated Walla Walla Valley Adventist Schools students as she shared the remarkable journey of her great aunt’s life, chronicled in her book, From Cotton Fields to Mission Fields: the Anna Knight Story. Marsh's presence illuminated the auditorium as she recounted Knight's life's trials [...]
A deep, loud varoom with a trailing swoosh descended from the sky. I reached up to cover my ears but could not remain long in that position. A Blue Angel streaked by as I returned my focus to the job at hand.I was one of 20 McMinnville Adventist Church members helping at an entry gate [...]
Editorial Note: While some may have reservations or doubts about cinema evangelism, it's important to recognize the diverse ways people connect with faith. What resonates with one person may not resonate with another, and that's perfectly acceptable. As we engage as a Pacific Northwest family in various forms of evangelism and outreach, let's remain open [...]
