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After years of hard work, Gateway Adventist Church in Grants Pass, Oregon, hosted the opening celebration of its new worship center on Aug. 12, 2023. Kip Bradford, Gateway Church pastor, was joined by two former Gateway Church pastors — Nick Jones and Randy Hill — who both took part in leading the service and sharing [...]
When I was younger and doing Bible studies to prepare for baptism, we covered the power of prayer. I always knew prayer was an important part of having a relationship with God, but sometimes prayer can be overwhelming, and I didn’t know where to start. My mother sat down with me one night and explained [...]
The student missions program at Walla Walla University continues to furnish life-altering opportunities for students to encounter Jesus and share his ministry to the world. With a 63% increase of student missionaries this year, it’s clear students continue to respond to God’s call to serve. WWU student missionaries act as teachers, healthcare workers, relief volunteers, [...]
Friday morning is a high point in our household. A special event takes place in the morning hours that my little son looks forward to with much anticipation: The garbage truck comes to pick up the trash. Though he can’t talk yet, he smiles and enthusiastically blows kisses towards any trash can that he sees [...]
Summer 2023 was the seventh summer His Travelers hosted VBS in the Park. His Travelers is a team of young people tasked with supporting children’s programming including Vacation Bible School, day camps and community outreach projects. This special event, located in Ruth Park in Spokane, Washington, had 55 children in attendance. “I wasn’t sure what VBS in [...]
My father, who recently passed away, was a dedicated patriot who served our country during the Korean War. He valued family, education and, later in life, his faith in Jesus Christ. His life as a husband, father of three boys and high school teacher was defined by his commitment to various causes. When he became [...]
For more than a decade, high school students from Spanish-speaking churches in Oregon Conference have held an annual youth retreat at Washington Family Ranch. The retreat provides youth a great chance to make new friends, spend time with old ones and grow in their spiritual journeys as they worship and fellowship together. This year, many [...]
LifeBridge Church's ninth Mega Health Clinic shone as a beacon of hope on Aug. 26–27, 2023. It not only bridged the healthcare gap, but also ignited a powerful spark of inspiration within the community. The clinic offered a diverse range of healthcare services including medical services, dental treatments, vision care, chiropractic care, physical therapy, free [...]
The scenic YMCA Camp Child in Elliston, Montana, was the backdrop for an unforgettable experience for Pathfinders and their leaders who gathered from various clubs for Montana Conference Pathfinder Camporee in September 2023. The heart of the camporee was its diverse range of activities, which allowed Pathfinders to earn four honor patches: marching/drilling, crystals, gold [...]
Shine 104.9 FM (KEEH), headquartered in Spokane, Washington, celebrated its 30th anniversary this year with a Shinefest event at the Lilac Bowl in downtown Spokane’s Riverfront Park. The free listener appreciation concert drew a crowd of more than 5,000 to hear special guests Johnny Diaz, Brandon Heath and Mac Powell. “At a time when media [...]
