While congregations have begun reorganizing and identifying volunteers to cover the responsibilities for various ministries, finding members willing to collaborate has become a challenge, especially for pastors. My wife and I saw this firsthand on a recent church visit. Because many of the congregations we visit invite me to preach, I'm usually prepared. But this [...]
A fire broke out the morning of Sept. 10, 2021 at Three Sisters Adventist Christian School, just outside of Bend, Oregon. No staff and students were harmed. However, the school's shop was destroyed and the attached bus barn was damaged. The fire was first reported around 9:00 a.m. as a barn fire, but it was soon discovered [...]
You can safely assume that you have created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people you do. - Anne Lamott One of the biggest problems in our culture is polarization. We have formed tribal cliques based on the assumed rightness of our own opinions. The internet [...]
Dani’s bike skidded on the dirt trail, throwing dust into the drowsy afternoon air. After a few more pedals, he slowed down, caught his breath and grinned. He was almost there. In just a few miles lay what the 7-year-old thought to be the best place in the world: a steep, gravel hill.
Walla Walla University's Center for Media Ministry welcomed John Quinn, editor of The Chosen, for a screening at the Gesa Power House Theatre in Walla Walla, Washington on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021. The Chosen, produced by Angel Studios, is the first multi-season series to portray the life of Jesus and his followers. The biblically-rooted series has two [...]
The Upper Columbia Conference held a Pathfinder Camporee at Camp MiVoden in September. The event hosted 207 people from 11 different Pathfinder clubs. The event was also streamed online where five clubs participated from home. The speaker for the weekend was Rob Lang, Pathfinder director for the North Pacific Union. Lang shared multiple messages reflecting [...]
Walla Walla University encourages students to not only study and learn in classrooms, but to be equipped, inspired and prepared to positively impact their world by gaining real world experience through internships. Adam Nakamura, senior strategic communication major, decided to unite his hands-on learning requirement with an act of service.
In March 2020, Sheila Allison, the former Upper Columbia Academy food services director, had the idea to operate a temporary bakery at UCA to provide income for the hourly staff members impacted by the shutdown. The bakery’s success grew over the coming months with the support of the staff and parents. The temporary bakery soon [...]
For many, fall is a favorite time of the year to be in the kitchen. It's the season for soups and stews to warm us during the oncoming chill. It's also a time for friends and family to gather and bring joy to the shorter, darker days. This simple recipe highlights the flavors of fresh [...]
Do you know what would be music to my ears? I've been praying for a young adult testimony that goes something like this: “Hey Rob, I had a really hard decision whether or not to work at camp this summer because I love my local church family so much. They’ve become such a blessing to [...]
