More than 500 underserved members of the northern Idaho community were impacted by Idaho SonShine during the North Idaho State Fair in Coeur d’Alene in September 2024.Approximately 300 volunteers from 12 different Adventist churches and other denominations joined together for what is planned to be an annual event providing free medical and dental care, in [...]
Eighty-two ladies attended the 2024 Women’s Retreat at Camp Ida-Haven with Janet Salazar, author and guest speaker. Salazar, a self-described "recovering Pharisee," shared more on her journey of becoming more like Jesus, sharing love and grace to all. She spoke on the theme "You Are Chosen" at the 2023 retreat, and the women's ministries committee thought [...]
What happens when a church hits it knees in prayer, gets in the Word and serves its community consistently over time? Energy, enthusiasm and growth!Pendleton Adventist Church is a congregation that is reaping the returns on decades of creative service and bridge-building in its community. For years, the leadership has had an outward focus in [...]
A team of seven North Pacific Union volunteers trained in warehouse management and disaster response recently joined forces with local and national organizations in Augusta, Georgia, to coordinate a major relief effort for the community.In collaboration with Georgia-Cumberland Conference and the City of Augusta, the team set up a warehouse, along with local volunteers, to [...]
August 2024 marked 10 years since the unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, following the shooting of Michael Brown. This tragedy sparked not only protests but also deep reflection on racial injustice in America and within the church. As we commemorate a decade since this event, we are called to evaluate whether our responses as a community and [...]
Many of Adventists fondly recognize the name Sam Campbell, and the older you may be, the more familiar it is. He played a significant role in the upbringing of many, but awareness of his contributions to our world is fading.A team of filmmakers, including a graduate of Andrews University, is determined to change that by [...]
In life, we often need to listen again to hear the true message beneath the noise.The first notes of a concert cacophony were more noise than music, as audio waves bounced off hard brick walls. People on the outskirts of the makeshift concert hall quickly fled as the reverberating sound was so intensely awful.The stream [...]
Voice of Prophecy, Seventh-day Adventism’s oldest existing media ministry, celebrates its 95th birthday this month. From its first day to now, VOP has used cutting-edge technology to proclaim the everlasting gospel of Christ, touching millions of lives worldwide.The ministry began on Oct. 19, 1929 when Harold Marshall Sylvester Richards Sr., Adventist preacher, started regularly broadcasting [...]
In the heart of every vibrant church is a village of faith — a community where connections across generations breathe life into our shared spiritual journey. Faith isn’t just taught; it’s caught and lived out through dynamic relationships that invite each person, of each generation, to join the journey.Beloved youth ministries across the Adventist Church [...]
Shine 104.9 FM in Spokane, Washington, has prepared a special station for Christmas this year.“We’ve created a Christmas music station called Glisten Christmas, which features the most variety of any station you’ll find,” said Darin Patzer, Shine 104.9 manager. “In addition to classics from Bing Crosby like 'White Christmas,' you’ll also find lesser-known renditions of [...]
