Siblings Ruth (Abraham) Nanalook and Brian Abraham were raised in a Christian home by their father, a devout Catholic, and their mother, who followed the Moravian faith. Therefore, they were familiar with the Bible, religion and Jesus from an early age. While Abraham was baptized into the Catholic faith as a baby and later into the [...]
My heart's desire is to be a community builder and dweller. Here's how it began.Community has been a cornerstone of my life's narrative, shaping my experiences and relationships in profound ways.My first job was in healthcare marketing at a former Adventist Health facility in Southern California. I had a lot to navigate in my new [...]
Looking to celebrate Father's Day in a memorable way this year? Father's Day is quickly approaching on June 16, 2024. Check out these four ideas for churches to honor and appreciate the fathers in their congregation.Father-child sports day: Organize a sports day event where fathers and their children can participate in friendly competitions like three-legged [...]
Escrito Está, the Spanish-language ministry of It Is Written, marks 30 years of ministry this year. Created to reach the Spanish-speaking world, Escrito Está filmed its first program on April 5, 1994 with Milton Peverini as host. Peverini, who for many years had been a leader in media evangelism, worked with It Is Written to produce Spanish programs and [...]
In April 2024, young adults from around Upper Columbia Conference gathered at Walla Walla Eastgate Adventist Church for the second annual Let’s Start a Conversation. This event, hosted by David Jamieson, UCC president, and Jeff Wines, UCC youth and young adult director, allows young adults to mingle, eat together and discuss tough conversations. This year the [...]
During the second weekend in March, baptisms were celebrated in several churches across Oregon Conference. In Scio, Oregon, members and friends of Vivid Adventist Church stepped into chilly river water as they readied themselves to baptize four young adults who had long been preparing for their special day. “Sabbath, March 9, 2024, was a high Sabbath [...]
In a world where access to clean water remains a pressing issue for millions, Renton Adventist Church's international ministries department has made a difference through sponsoring wells. Partnering with local Adventist conferences, churches and community leaders in Ghana, Renton Church supported the drilling of two boreholes in Primproase and Asikasu with the Clean Water Project. Through [...]
Even with a robust Adventist education system, many young Adventists are choosing to pursue their education outside traditional Adventist institutions.To bridge this gap, North Pacific Union has unveiled a visionary plan to establish Adventist Collegiate Fellowships on secular campuses, offering support and spiritual growth opportunities for Adventist students and their friends in the Pacific Northwest.“This [...]
Each day, a person is touched and helped at SonBridge Center for Better Living in College Place, Washington. Whether it’s through the Thrift and Gift Store, the Helpline@Sonbridge resource assistance office or the dental clinic, SonBridge is impacting lives. Currently, it seems the importance of the service at SonBridge has been highlighted by the word [...]
In the 21st century, the concept of a third space — a place between work and home where people build community and foster connections — is increasingly elusive, with nearly 50% of Americans reportedly feeling alone.1Historically, the church served as a cornerstone of third spaces and fulfilled an important role in community building. But as [...]
