A mission-minded team of seven pulled together to organize a Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children in Bethel, Alaska. The theme this year was “God Makes Me Brave" and it focused on the stories of Joshua. Children learned how God helped Joshua and other Bible characters to be brave.
The Forest Grove Seventh-day Adventist Church has been offering free plant-based cooking classes organized and presented by church members. At every class, a healthy and delicious meal is served, followed by a demonstration to cook the meal they just enjoyed. Any leftover food is given away as a door prize. Those attending are encouraged to take [...]
Dan Webster retired this year following his 40-year teaching career. He spent the last 24-years at Enterprise Seventh-day Adventist Christian School where twice he was awarded the Zapara Award for Excellence in Teaching. Bonnie Bowman worked with Webster for 15 years and said, “[He had] a good rapport with his students. He maintained an orderly [...]
“Then the master said to the servant, ‘Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled” (Luke 14:23, NKJV). Jesus’ challenge resonates with all those who are part of the body of Christ. He doesn't make distinctions of any kind as He invites us to [...]
La Palabra nos dice: Entonces le dijo al siervo: “Ve a los caminos y veredas, y haz venir a toda la gente para que se llene mi casa” Lucas 14:23. Este desafío de Jesús se hace resonar en todos aquellos que son parte del cuerpo de Cristo sin hacer distinción de ninguna clase, llegando a [...]
After more than a year of struggling under virus restrictions, things are slowly getting back to normal for the Village Church in College Place, Washington. This means more group activities, more people meeting face-to-face and more opportunities to connect with the community. Few things emphasize this point better than the return of Vacation Bible School, [...]
Campers were ecstatic to arrive at Camp Paxson in Seeley Lake, Montana, where a fantastic camp staff team awaited their arrival. The Montana Conference's long-time tradition took a summer off in 2020 due to COVID-19. However, it came back full throttle this year.
I talked with Jesus today. I wasn't praying. I picked up my office phone and held an audible two-way conversation with Jesus.
After 32 years teaching math at Portland Adventist Academy, Bob Johnson retired in June leaving a music ministry and legacy that will continue to bless PAA beyond measure. One of Johnson’s most notable contributions is the school's music recording studio, a unique feature of PAA’s academic program that continues to draw talented young people to [...]
Gene Glaze grew up following the crops with his family. It was not an easy life and as a teenager he joined the Navy where he met and became friends with DeVere Crawford. This began a friendship that would last a lifetime. Crawford didn't have an easy life either. He joined the Navy out of [...]
