WindWorks Fellowship Grows Rapidly in Olympia WindWorks Fellowship, a newly planted church in Olympia Wash., was begun by two lay couples. In only two-and-a-half years, what began as a vision has grown from 20 to 95 attendees.Dennis McKown, WindWorks lay pastor, says, “Music, acceptance of ot... Read more
Auburn City Honors Public Servants Members of the Auburn City Church recently honored King County Sheriff Dave Reichert, a prominent regional newsmaker and potential gubernatorial candidate.Reichert attended the service, with the Honorable Peter B. Lewis, mayor of Auburn, Wash., an... Read more
Monroe Baptism Members of the Monroe, Wash., Church gathered in late summer on the shores of the Skykomish River for an old-fashioned baptism down by the riverside.Hot weather and warm water provided ideal outdoor conditions, as 100 church and family members wit... Read more
Olympia Church Includes Community in Grand Re-opening Members of the Olympia, Wash., Church, recently shared their joy with the community, inviting neighbors and friends to celebrate the restoration of their Feb. 28, 2001, earthquake-damaged facility.In the first of three events, members hosted an Op... Read more
University of Idaho Fair Showcases Adventist Ministry An article on the front page of the University of Idaho’s “Argonaut” about the University’s recent Health and Wellness Fair focused several paragraphs on the health ministry of local Adventists.The one-day annual Fair, held in Moscow, Idaho, began... Read more
Teacher Joanne Rasco Retires Memories, hugs, and tears laced veteran educator Joanne Rasco’s recent retirement program at Palouse Hills Adventist School, in Moscow, Idaho.The celebration lived up to the 36-year veteran teacher’s hallmark reputation for hugs and her personal m... Read more
Seventeen Airplanes Target UCA Strip Excitement stirred in the little town of Spangle, Wash., as 17 airplanes landed on Upper Columbia Academy’s (UCA’s) airstrip—all in one morning.It was UCA’s third annual fly-in, an event sponsored by the technology department to encourage interest... Read more
UCA Weekend Focuses on Parents Needs More than 250 parents from 10 states recently came to Upper Columbia Academy for Parent Weekend. While enjoying time with their children and friends, the parents also appreciated a variety of special programs.Hispanic child preaching prodigy Noé O... Read more
Conference Reading Plan Focuses on Jesus Members across the Inland Northwest are invited to join Max Torkelsen II, Upper Columbia Conference president, in a reading plan that focuses on the life and teachings of Jesus.The reading plan will carry participants through the Gospels and four ... Read more