Lada grew up in a non-religious family. Though she was taught to love and respect nature, animals and others, those values came from her country’s traditional myths, not religion.Her grandmother was Orthodox and one day took 3-year-old Lada and her sister to the Orthodox church to be baptized without their parents’ permission. Although it became [...]
Lada grew up in a non-religious family. Though she was taught to love and respect nature, animals and others, those values came from her country’s traditional myths, not religion.Her grandmother was Orthodox and one day took three-year-old Lada and her sister to the Orthodox church to be baptized without their parents’ permission. Although it became [...]
On Jan. 13, 2024, a gathering of 305 people braved the cold and snow to convene at Federal Way Performing Arts and Entertainment Center for Days of Celebration, hosted by Washington Conference regional ministries.The event spanned two days, encompassing Friday night vespers, Sabbath School, church service, afternoon workshops and a Sabbath vespers program. Distinguished speakers, [...]
Image Edward Woods III presented on Adventism's roots in social justice. Credit Lacey Stecker Image Carmela Monk-Crawford taught Days of Celebration attendees the importance of communicating your message effectively. Credit Lacey Stecker Image Cryston Josiah provided biblical evidence that Christians should get involved in social justice. Credit Lacey Stecker Image Jerome Hurst proposed different methods [...]
Members from Post Falls Adventist Church found a tangible way to bless veterans through handmade quilts. Most recently, the congregation in Post Falls, Idaho, presented five quilts to new members by quilt ministry leader BethAnne Moseanko. The Post Falls quilt ministry has blessed many veterans with handmade quilts in the last six years. The quilts [...]
Hispanic women eagerly anticipate the annual Idaho Conference Hispanic Women’s Retreat. This special event took place Oct. 20–22, 2023 and was coordinated by Alma Margil, Idaho Conference Hispanic women’s ministries coordinator.More than 100 ladies — including 10 non-Adventist guests — gathered in Heyburn, Idaho, and were led by the Spirit to reconnect, reconcile and accept [...]
Sometimes the best way to say thanks is to share a story in memory. This is the case with Bruce Ramberg, Coquille Church member, who should have been on a fiery rooftop. Ramberg leads a full life today that includes roles such as husband to Kathy, who serves her local church as head deaconess and [...]
Connection is vitally important in our fragmented world and Adventist women in Anchorage found a creative way to gather in fellowship, prayer and creativity. On Oct. 29, 2023, 23 women and their guests from Anchorage-area Adventist churches convened at the Alaska Conference boardroom for a Sunday brunch. The event was spearheaded by Susan Low, Anchorage [...]
Each summer, many young lives are touched and changed for eternity at summer camps. Summer 2023 was no exception. Sunset Lake Camp was the host location for Camp 4 Deaf Youth in 2022 and 2023. In 2022, only one Deaf girl, Shakira, came to camp. Counselors were thrilled to see her life change when she [...]
When Heidi Jones started working part-time for the Adventist Community Services department at Upper Columbia Conference, she didn’t quite know what to expect. “As I looked around at my friends, other church members and our community, I was struck by how many of them were working to process grief and loss,” said Jones. Jones is [...]
