Miracles Bring Second Chance This is a story about happy endings—and second chances.In August 1954, a very young girl named Donna gave birth to an unnamed baby girl. This baby girl, later known as Debra, was adopted as soon as Donna gave birth.In 1954, having a baby out of we... Read more
Gem State Special Ops Called Up for Christmas Duty The buzz of excitement hung in the air as the Gem State Adventist Academy Rangers prepared to load the bus for yet another special operation, this time to help with last minute gift-wrapping at the Nampa Lighthouse Rescue Mission.The Rangers are s... Read more
Long Creek Finds Unique Rural Outreach How does a church conduct evangelistic outreach to a broad, rural area? How do you reach a community with only a few hundred people? Church members are spread out and live far from each other and from the church. People are reluctant to come out t... Read more
Gem State Hosts Grandparents' Day New voices and laughter mixed with the everyday school sounds at Gem State Adventist Academy (GSAA) on Nov. 7 as grandparents traveled from near and far to spend a special day with their students. More than 80 grandparents and adoptive seniors spe... Read more
Brain Games Bring Smart Fun to Campus The clamor of nervous excitement was in the air as students arrived at the Gem State Adventist Academy in Caldwell, Idaho, to compete in a series of academic competitions called Brain Games 2003. Shouts and laughter echoed in the halls as hopeful ... Read more
Church in the Park Emphasizes Friendship A few weeks before the Sept. 11 tragedy, Nampa (Idaho) Church members determined to reach their community through friendship evangelism. Their plan was to "turn the church inside out" by conducting an outdoor praise and worship service. After "pra... Read more
Creative Field Trips Inspire Desert View Students Imagine feeling the heartbeat of a hummingbird in your hand and then listening to the tiny sounds as the bird is put up to your ear. Then experience complete amazement as the bird takes flight from your hand. That is what students at Desert View C... Read more
Women Retreat to Camp Ida Haven The Idaho Conference Christian Women's Retreat was held at beautiful Camp Ida Haven in McCall, Idaho, Sept. 5–7. Approximately 125 women enjoyed the nearly perfect weather, great food and fellowship, and the excellent messages by Rose Otis.Otis sp... Read more
Live Nativity at Meridian Church Last year, more than 1,400 visitors enjoyed the Meridian (Idaho) Church sixth annual drive-through, live nativity from the warmth of their vehicles or by parking and walking.Church members spend months preparing for each year’s event: sewing new c... Read more