August 2007

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Breaking the Circle of Pain

August 01, 2007 | Kim Bryan
I was married not quite a year when the yelling, profanity and demeaning started. Then he started to accentuate what he was yelling with a slap or kick. I was in shock at first. He was usually such a sweet guy and all of my friends would … read more

More Features

Breaking the Circle of Pain

August 01, 2007
Warning Signs That Someone You Know Is Being Abused • The person frequently has … read more

Breaking the Circle of Pain

August 01, 2007
Help Is Just a Phone Call Away National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233 … read more

Brothers

August 01, 2007
"We're done." After two guaranteed adoptions fell through, they figured God had another … read more

Mrs. Lamb Shelter and The Flying Tigers

August 01, 2007
Lamb Shelters Around the World The legacy of that first Lamb Shelter has been felt … read more

Twing's Legacy of Service in Tanzania

August 01, 2007 | Rachel Terwillegar
"I'm not sure why I said 'yes' for this project in Tanzania," quipped Viorel Catarama, … read more

Mrs. Lamb Shelter and The Flying Tigers

August 01, 2007
It was 1941 and the American Volunteer Group, the Flying Tigers, was in China to help … read more

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

August 01, 2007
Because this section doesn't amount to much without its page design, it is not … read more

Editorial

Top Ten Ways to Kill Your Church

August 01, 2007 | Jere Patzer
Institutionalize . Make sure that the majority of the church budget is used to maintain … read more

Fresh Start

Join the Revolution for Goodness' Sake

August 01, 2007 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
I've always thought it would be cool to start my own revolution. I've had this craving … read more

Momentum

Swing Batter, Batter, Swing!

August 01, 2007 | Dave Livermore
Recently I was visiting with some of our pastors when one said, "We are due!" He was … read more

North Pacific Union

I'll Go Where You Want Me To Go

August 01, 2007 | Richard Dower
Sharing Christ in the marketplace is the motto of Adventist-laymen's Services and … read more

North Pacific Union

Luther Warren Crooker 1918–2007

August 01, 2007
Luther Warren Crooker, North Pacific Union Conference treasurer, 1962–75, died April 26 … read more

North Pacific Union

A Strong Faith for the Journey At the 31st Regional Convocation

August 01, 2007 | Richard Dower
Arriving on the campus of Camp Berachah near Auburn, Wash., gave a feeling of … read more

Perspective

Connecting and Reflecting at Rosario Beach

August 01, 2007 | Deanna Kerr
Envision sitting on a beach around an orange and red, crackling campfire on a Sabbath … read more

News

Adventist Health

A Legacy of Service New CEO reflects on his vision for Walla Walla General Hospital

August 01, 2007
1. Monty, in your new position as president and CEO of Walla Walla General Hospital ( … read more

Alaska Conference

Brinkman Preaches for ShareHIM Evangelistic Series Police Investigator Turns Evangelist

August 01, 2007 | Bobbie Grimstad
Shaun Brinkman is a man on fire for God, and on April 27, he was the first lay person … read more

Alaska Conference

Alaska Pathfinder Camporee Osborn Invested as Master Guide

August 01, 2007 | John Kriegelstein
"If your anchor is not holding, maybe it is because you have ignored your need of the … read more

Idaho Conference

From Phillipines to God A Camp Meeting Story

August 01, 2007
B hing : Hi, everybody, my name is Juliet Martell, usually they call me Bhing Martell, … read more

Idaho Conference

Boise East Makes Friends, Gains New Members

August 01, 2007 | Gerry Essink
The mall where the Boise East Church gathers each Sabbath was the site for a recent … read more

Idaho Conference

Idaho Conference Celebrates 100 Years of Sharing the Light

August 01, 2007 | Don Klinger
July 2007 marked 100 years since 500 members in Southern Idaho and Eastern Oregon … read more

Montana Conference

Kalispell Church Offers Seminars, Evangelistic Meetings

August 01, 2007 | Danielle Kimbrell
The Kalispell Church has been finding ways to reach their community with various … read more

Montana Conference

Montana Celebrates The Lord of the Harvest At Camp Meeting 2007

August 01, 2007 | Deanna Harris
"Are you ready to pray a radical prayer?" Derek Morris, Forest Lake Church (Fla.) … read more

North Pacific Union

I'll Go Where You Want Me To Go

August 01, 2007 | Richard Dower
Sharing Christ in the marketplace is the motto of Adventist-laymen's Services and … read more

North Pacific Union

Luther Warren Crooker 1918–2007

August 01, 2007
Luther Warren Crooker, North Pacific Union Conference treasurer, 1962–75, died April 26 … read more

North Pacific Union

A Strong Faith for the Journey At the 31st Regional Convocation

August 01, 2007 | Richard Dower
Arriving on the campus of Camp Berachah near Auburn, Wash., gave a feeling of … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Volunteer in Action

August 01, 2007 | Liesl Vistaunet
Volunteers at Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) make significant contributions through … read more

Oregon Conference

Baptism at Williams Creek

August 01, 2007 | Iris Donaldson
The day was sunny and warm but Williams Creek was icy cold when Robert Heisler, … read more

Oregon Conference

To Cuba With Love Sutherlin Church Holds Meetings in Cuba

August 01, 2007 | Malinda Crisp
A group of 10 members from the Sutherlin congregation, plus two members from the … read more

Oregon Conference

Mission Trip to Yucatan No Ordinary Senior Class Trip for Livingstone Students

August 01, 2007 | Jaimie Myaing
Livingstone Adventist Academy's seniors came home from their mission trip to the … read more

Oregon Conference

New Master Guides in Grants Pass

August 01, 2007 | Sharon Coupland
"When God taps you" was the title of the Pathfinder Sabbath Program at the Grants Pass … read more

Oregon Conference

Equipping Students sidebar

August 01, 2007
What the Students Think: Student responses at the end of the year reflect their … read more

Oregon Conference

PACS Welcomes New Director

August 01, 2007 | Brian Vistaunet
Portland Adventist Community Services (PACS) has new leadership. Leonard Yost joined … read more

Oregon Conference

Pancakes and Prayers Lents Church Celebrates Youth Transition

August 01, 2007 | John Press
The Lents Church celebrated 10 years of Youth Transition with a special program on … read more

Oregon Conference

Equipping Students With Life Skills Auto Service Class—More Than Just Working on Cars

August 01, 2007 | Kim Miller
How are a grill, a cam shaft bearing, and prayer related? They usually aren't, unless … read more

Oregon Conference

Vancouver Church is Still Growing… Beards and All

August 01, 2007 | Linda Shaver
Gene Heinrich, Vancouver Church associate pastor of evangelism and family ministries, … read more

Oregon Conference

Canyonville Church Offers Self-defense Class

August 01, 2007 | Kim Miller
The Canyonville (Ore.) Church Women's Ministries hosted a self-defense class in March … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Senior Projects Hone Positive Character Traits

August 01, 2007 | Liesl Vistaunet
"It feels good," says Renee St. Clair, a Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) senior. "Kind … read more

Oregon Conference

It's Fair Time!

August 01, 2007
Many Oregon Conference Churches reach out to their communities each summer by … read more

Oregon Conference

Southern Oregon Convocation Broadcast by KBLN

August 01, 2007 | Evelyn Wagner
The Seventh-day Adventist churches of southern Oregon and northern California were … read more

Oregon Conference

Love 'n' Hugs Bear Ministry At Grants Pass Adventist School

August 01, 2007 | Travis O'Reilly
For the past four years at Grants Pass Adventist School a Valentine's Day tradition has … read more

Oregon Conference

New Prineville Church Open House and Dedication

August 01, 2007
Balloons, sharing books and information booths were available for the approximately 200 … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Students Awarded Nearly $860,000

August 01, 2007 | Liesl Vistaunet
Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) students received almost $860,000 in scholarship money … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Upper Columbia Academy Visits Carnegie Hall An Experience of a Lifetime

August 01, 2007 | Carmen Slavens
A group of Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) students, former students, and parents recently … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Quilts of Love Kids at the Northwest Children's Home are Covered

August 01, 2007 | Lori Skelton
Four women from the Lewiston (Idaho) Church have made it their mission to create … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

A Time for Every Season In the Fairfield Church

August 01, 2007 | Lisa Buell
Recent weeks at the Fairfield Church have reminded us of God's words in Ecclesiastes, … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Finding Peace and Safety A Client's Story

August 01, 2007 | Gina Salazar
After 17 years of marriage, my husband's controlling and domineering behavior exploded … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Young Disciples' Seventh Mission Experience Participant Decides to be Baptized

August 01, 2007 | Cami Martin
I've always wanted to be a missionary. I got a glimpse of mission work on Young … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Maximum Perspectives Presidential Blog

August 01, 2007 | Kathy Marson
A recent addition to the front page of the Upper Columbia Conference (UCC) Web site is … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

It's All About Jesus Sidebar #2

August 01, 2007
Messiah's Mansion Messiah's Mansion is a life-size replica of the Mosaic Sanctuary that … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

It's All About Jesus Sidebar #1

August 01, 2007
Community Results Number who visited the Sanctuary: 3,987 Number requesting Sanctuary … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

It's All About Jesus Upper Columbia Conference Pathfinder Fair

August 01, 2007 | Cheryl Wallace
It started with a vision. After listening to her church pastor preach about the … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Creation or Evolution Seminar Impresses Attendees

August 01, 2007 | Lee Holmes
Most of the 250 attendees were surprised when they entered the gym at the Kettle Falls … read more

Walla Walla University

WWC Welcomes New Administrator Ken Rogers Joins the Ranks

August 01, 2007 | Becky Beddoe
Ken Rogers finished his first year as vice president for student administration in June … read more

Walla Walla University

WWC Professor Publishes Book New Commentary on Daniel Released

August 01, 2007 | Becky Beddoe
Zdravko Stefanovic, professor of biblical studies at Walla Walla College, has recently … read more

Washington Conference

Impact Chorale Visits Brazil

August 01, 2007 | Kathy Fridlund
The select choir of Puget Sound Adventist Academy (PSAA) recently performed on tour in … read more

Washington Conference

WindWorks Fellowship Church Begins a Tradition of Mission Service

August 01, 2007 | Steve Pfandl
Eight church members from the WindWorks Fellowship Church in Lacey, Wash., have started … read more

Washington Conference

Seattle Spanish Finds a New Home

August 01, 2007 | Brittany Russell
After many years of renting and moving, the Seattle Spanish Church recently purchased a … read more

Washington Conference

Auburn Missionaries Build Dormitory in Masai Mara

August 01, 2007
Earlier this year, 52 individuals—families, Auburn Adventist Academy (AAA) students and … read more

Washington Conference

Heathcock Begins and Ends Teaching Career In Washington Conference

August 01, 2007 | Kathy Fridlund
Barbara Heathcock began and ended her 40-year teaching career in Washington Conference … read more

Washington Conference

For the Love of the Team AAA Students Attend NBC Team Camp

August 01, 2007 | Jondelle McGhee
Three, two, one! The buzzer blared seconds after the Falcons, the girls' basketball … read more

Washington Conference

Second-grade Students at SAS Pray for 120 Families

August 01, 2007 | Lisa Dills
Students in Lisa Dills' second-grade class at Skagit Adventist School have completed … read more

Washington Conference

Will Sing for New School Students Perform for 10 Hours, Raise $45,000

August 01, 2007 | Anita McKown
Olympia Christian School (OCS) was built old. After World War II, surplus buildings … read more

Washington Conference

Marching Into History Skagit Adventist Academy Graduates First Class of Seniors

August 01, 2007
More than 40 years ago, a group of people had a vision to start a story of Christian … read more