There is a number that resonates with those involved in campus ministry: 25 million — the approximate number of students attending one of the more than 5,400 colleges and universities across the U.S. How many of them should hear about Jesus? For John Leis, Washington Conference public campus ministries director and North Pacific Union Adventist Christian [...]
In a heartfelt initiative of Pentecost 2025, Eugene Spanish Church in Oregon set out on a powerful mission to transform lives through faith. In January 2025, they positioned a large, vibrant heart on the pulpit, inviting church members to write the names of individuals they wanted to lead to Jesus. Throughout each service, the congregation came [...]
This past winter, Big Lake Youth Camp staff received word that a generous donor would be giving BLYC a much-needed upgrade to its backup power system in the form of a nearly new propane generator. Somerset Lodge, the senior living facility that sits on the back side of the Oregon Conference Gladstone Park campus, was recently [...]
For many families who have a relative with special needs, attending a traditional church service can be an overwhelming experience. Structured settings, long periods of sitting still and unexpected noises can create significant challenges. Recognizing these struggles, Shama Felix, special education teacher, and Lenora Pollard, parent of two neurodivergent children, took action to create a [...]
Anchorage Community Adventist Church hosted a Pentecost 2025 proclamation series Feb. 24–March 1, 2025.The series emphasized the vital role of the Spirit of God in empowering individuals and churches to connect with their communities and spread the message of God's unconditional love.The meetings were supported by sister churches, with members attending from Hillside O’Malley Adventist [...]
Petersburg Adventist Church, a group of about 14 members, felt called to share God’s love and message around the world — a task that seemed daunting. However, it turned out to be less out of reach than it initially appeared. Sharing God’s love translated into many possibilities.In their small community of Petersburg, Alaska, with a [...]
In February 2025, Adventist Health Portland employees who are members of the Volunteer Squad assembled 100 winter kits for individuals experiencing homelessness in Portland. The kits were distributed through Blanchet House, Adventist Health Portland community benefit partner.Blanchet House is a nonprofit social services organization based in Old Town Portland that is dedicated to making a [...]
Kathy Marson (upper right) leads a hands-on presentation about making prayer blankets. Credit: Richie Brower Kathy Marson gives a presentation on Prayer Blanket outreach Credit: Richie Brower
Distance made the heart grow fonder for residents of Troy, Idaho, after 10 long months of separation from a trusted community member — the local Adventist Community Services thrift store and food bank.Troy Thrift Store and Troy Community Food Bank reopened on Jan. 20, 2025, after 10 months of renovations. More than 80 people attended [...]
“And He said to them, 'Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men'" (Matt. 4:19).David started attending Dillingham Adventist Church about two years ago, coming from the Moravian Church. With each Sabbath, he realized the Adventist Church was the church with the end-time message. It was a challenge as many of his family [...]
