Nathan Noongwook was born in 1910 in the village of Savoonga, on St. Lawrence Island. A leader in his village, he drove dog sled teams between Nome, Savoonga and Gambell delivering mail. He also taught men in Savoonga to hunt and drum in the traditions of his ancestors. One day in the mid-1950s, Noongwook woke [...]
Sept. 24, 2023 had double meaning for inland Northwest Adventists. This date served as a culmination of the Vertical: 24–10 Prayer Experience and the gathering time for the 79th constituency session for Upper Columbia Conference. In total, 504 of 713 eligible local church delegates and delegates-at-large came together at Upper Columbia Academy in anticipation of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Two years ago, Forks Church members pondered how they could use their five acres of pristine property to bless their community. After much prayer and discussion, they settled on setting aside two acres for the establishment of Creation Park. On July 4, 2023, church members walked with a large banner in the local Fourth of [...]
What happens when a dentist donates his clinic to Washington Conference? A community builds hope for others. HOPE House of Tacoma, first conceived in 2014, has emerged as a beacon of hope for the community. Celebrating its grand opening on July 16, 2023, this unique initiative aims to aid former inmates with their reintegration into [...]
Positive Life Radio listeners once again stepped up to feed hungry people across the Northwest with the Hands and Heart: Christmas in July Food Drive. At the 24th annual event, listeners and volunteers collected over 12,000 pounds of food and cash donations for local food banks at several locations from Portland, Oregon, to Lewiston, Idaho. [...]
