http://www.uccsda.org/ Seventh-day Adventist Church - Upper Columbia Conference. Ministry, News, and Resources jayw@uccsda.org webadmin@uccsda.org en-us 60 Copyright 2009 Upper Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. All Rights Reserved. no clean jayw@uccsda.org (Jay Wintermeyer) Upper Columbia Conference jayw@uccsda.org http://www.uccsda.org/News/news01282012 A Court of Honor was held Jan. 28, at the Ellensburg Church to present Arill Bartrand (Cle Elum Church member) with the rank of Eagle Scout. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:47:31 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news01282012 Member Awarded Eagle Scout A Court of Honor was held Jan. 28, at the Ellensburg Church to present Arill Bartrand (Cle Elum Church member) with the rank of Eagle Scout. Eagle Scout, Bartrand, Arill, Cle Elum Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news01192012 Upper Columbia Academy announced the selection of a new principal following Troy Patzer's decision to join the Upper Columbia Conference Trust department, effective July 1, 2012. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:05:58 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news01192012 UCA Selects Principal For 2012 2013 School Year Upper Columbia Academy announced the selection of a new principal following Troy Patzer's decision to join the Upper Columbia Conference Trust department, effective July 1, 2012. education, upper columbia academy, uca, winslow, patzer Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news-12192011 After taking her children through Spokane's Journey to Bethlehem the first time, Sara* joined another group that was just beginning and journeyed through again. After the second time Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:14:10 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news-12192011 Journey to Bethlehem via Spokane, Wenatchee and Yakima After taking her children through Spokane's Journey to Bethlehem the first time, Sara* joined another group that was just beginning and journeyed through again. After the second time Journey to Bethlehem, Christmas, Bethlehem, Journey Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news12072011 Local Pearl Harbor survivors shared their stories with students from Spokane Adventist schools. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:12:51 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news12072011 Pearl Harbor Survivors Share Local Pearl Harbor survivors shared their stories with students from Spokane Adventist schools. pearl harbor, students, veterans, school, video Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news11082011 Driving into Palisades Christian Academy on Thursday evening, December 1, one could see the “It’s a Kids Christmas” banner being hoisted and taped on the wall as the 7th grade students were scurrying around to unload and set-up the party crafts. What was the occasion? Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:52:16 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news11082011 KEEH Holds a Kids Christmas Party Driving into Palisades Christian Academy on Thursday evening, December 1, one could see the “It’s a Kids Christmas” banner being hoisted and taped on the wall as the 7th grade students were scurrying around to unload and set-up the party crafts. What was the occasion? KEEH, Christmas Party, Positive Life Radio Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news10252011 Wenatche Adventist Church holds memory Sabbath, a time to remember how God has led through the years. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:34:51 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news10252011 Wenatchee Remembers Wenatche Adventist Church holds memory Sabbath, a time to remember how God has led through the years. Wenatchee, memory, Sabbath Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/News10242011 On September 17, 2011 the Upper Columbia Conference graduated their first class of ten students from the SHINE Bible Worker Training School. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:23:18 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/News10242011 SHINE Graduation On September 17, 2011 the Upper Columbia Conference graduated their first class of ten students from the SHINE Bible Worker Training School. shine, SHINE Graduation, bible worker, bible worker training school Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news10092011 Upper Columbia Conference and Adventist Health sponsored the Partners in Mission Conference. The conference brought 65 clergy and medical professionals from around the Inland Northwest. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:16:45 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news10092011 Medical Professionals and Clergy Team Up Upper Columbia Conference and Adventist Health sponsored the Partners in Mission Conference. The conference brought 65 clergy and medical professionals from around the Inland Northwest. partners in mission, pastors, medical, medical professionals Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/10052011 The fall Sharathon for the Positive Life Radio Network brought in faith promises of over $617,000. Despite hard financial times, listeners from all over the urban and rural areas of Upper Columbia Conference called Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:24:14 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/10052011 http://www.uccsda.org/News/news10012011 The Irrigon SDA Church hosted a second annual gospel/patriotic concert on September 11, 2011. It featured a color-guard service with speaker Lt Col Kris Perkins of the Umatilla Army Depot. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:05:33 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news10012011 http://www.uccsda.org/News/news09292011 Over 114 young people made a request to be baptized during the Upper Columbia Conference Pathfinder Camporee at Farrugut State Park. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:33:58 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news09292011 Pathfinder Camporee 2011 Over 114 young people made a request to be baptized during the Upper Columbia Conference Pathfinder Camporee at Farrugut State Park. Upper Columbia Conference, Pathfinder, Camporee, Farragut, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news09272011b Richard Parker accepted an invitation by the Upper Columbia Conference Executive Committee to be the new Human Resources director and Office Manager for the conference. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:42:05 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news09272011b UCC Announces HR Director Richard Parker accepted an invitation by the Upper Columbia Conference Executive Committee to be the new Human Resources director and Office Manager for the conference. Richard Parker, Human Resources, HR Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news09272011 The Upper Columbia Conference Executive Committee voted to invite Wendy Eberhardt to be the new director of the Youth department and Camp MiVoden . Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:39:20 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news09272011 UCC Announces Youth Director The Upper Columbia Conference Executive Committee voted to invite Wendy Eberhardt to be the new director of the Youth department and Camp MiVoden . Wendy Eberhardt, Youth, Youth Director Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/News8252011 New app for iPhones and Androids helps you quickly locate Adventist churches Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:07:51 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/News8252011 http://www.uccsda.org/News/News08112011 AdventistLIVE exists to provide access to Adventist education for any 9th or 10th grade students who desire to obtain an accredited, Adventist education no matter where they live. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:52:58 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/News08112011 http://www.uccsda.org/News/news08102011 When Jesus told the story about why his people inherit the kingdom, (Matthew 25) you don’t hear reasons such as: they had great preaching ability; they were excellent runners; ... Jesus said, “I was hungry and you fed me, ... I needed diapers Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:59:16 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news08102011 http://www.uccsda.org/News/news7122011b To the pioneers of the Seventh-day Adventist message ... who have handed on to us the torch of truth — kindled again at such infinite cost, Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:46:18 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news7122011b http://www.uccsda.org/News/news08052011 The Upper Columbia Academy Foundation recently awarded six students with scholarships from the foundation's various endowment funds. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 01:15:55 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news08052011 http://www.uccsda.org/News/news08012011 Weather forecasters predicted rain and even tornadoes during the recent Upper Columbia Conference Pathfinder Fair in Lewiston, Idaho. But instead, an outpouring Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:19:43 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news08012011 http://www.uccsda.org/News/news07272011 Troy Patzer, Upper Columbia Academy principal and Debbie Nelson, vice principal for finance, added part-time teacher to their job description this past spring. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:12:06 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news07272011 http://www.uccsda.org/News/news07112011 Back in January, members of the Coeur d'Alene Church began planning an Easter drama that would bring to life the trial, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. The Borrowed Tomb, an Easter musical, was Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:35:06 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news07112011 http://www.uccsda.org/News/news2011-07-09 John Peirce, pastor, had the pleasure of baptizing Filip Slansky in the St. Joe River in St. Maries, Idaho. Sat, 09 Jul 2011 22:51:01 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news2011-07-09 St. Maries Church Family Rejoices over Baptism John Peirce, pastor, had the pleasure of baptizing Filip Slansky in the St. Joe River in St. Maries, Idaho. St. Maries, Idaho, baptism Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news07082011 Sabbath afternoon on Sept. 4, the angels of heaven did not sing alone. Shelle Harrelson and Rod Ritter openly declared their desire to accept Christ as their Redeemer and become members Sat, 09 Jul 2011 01:07:36 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news07082011 Heaven Sings at Baptisms Sabbath afternoon on Sept. 4, the angels of heaven did not sing alone. Shelle Harrelson and Rod Ritter openly declared their desire to accept Christ as their Redeemer and become members Oroville Wash, Baptism, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/News-07042011 John Bradshaw, speaker-director of It Is Written, opened the first weekend of the Revelation Today Bible Prophecy Seminar on March 18 at the Farwell Elementary School Auditorium in North Spokane. Local pastor and church planter, Wayne Kablanow, presented the messages the following Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:51:12 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/News-07042011 http://www.uccsda.org/News/news06202011 Bob Folkenberg Jr., UCC president, welcomed representatives from local and state government, and Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:45:17 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news06202011 Grand Opening Celebrates New Building Bob Folkenberg Jr., UCC president, welcomed representatives from local and state government, and construction, new building, ucc office Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news06192011 Delegates to the 76th Constituency Session of the Upper Columbia Conference re-elected all officers and directors. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:01:16 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news06192011 Upper Columbia Delegates Re Elect Officers Delegates to the 76th Constituency Session of the Upper Columbia Conference re-elected all officers and directors. Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news06182011 “Consumed with Christ,” it was the theme of the Upper Columbia Conference’s first extended camp meeting on the campus of Upper Columbia Academy.  Sat, 18 Jun 2011 21:40:42 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news06182011 Camp Meeting Packs the House “Consumed with Christ,” it was the theme of the Upper Columbia Conference’s first extended camp meeting on the campus of Upper Columbia Academy.  camp meeting, upper columbia academy Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news02172011b Elder Finley shares his thoughts with UCC website readers on campmeetings, being consumed with Christ, and what he hopes listeners this weekend will know and do after hearing his messages. Sat, 18 Jun 2011 04:14:29 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news02172011b An Interview With Mark Finley Elder Finley shares his thoughts with UCC website readers on campmeetings, being consumed with Christ, and what he hopes listeners this weekend will know and do after hearing his messages. camp meeting, mark finley Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news06172011a There’s a pond, a construction zone, the seashore, even a time machine at camp meeting, and it’s all for the children. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:33:37 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news06172011a Kids Have Fun with Jesus and Each Other There’s a pond, a construction zone, the seashore, even a time machine at camp meeting, and it’s all for the children. Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news06162011_2 The first full day of camp meeting inspires and excites those in attendance. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 03:45:21 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news06162011_2 A Busy, God filled Day The first full day of camp meeting inspires and excites those in attendance. camp meeting Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/06162011am Campmeeting has a prayer room this year. Prayer room volunteer Melissa Miranda says, “We call it the CPR room, the Lord revives people here.” Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:45:38 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/06162011am Let's Pray Campmeeting has a prayer room this year. Prayer room volunteer Melissa Miranda says, “We call it the CPR room, the Lord revives people here.” camp meeting, prayer Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/06152011 Camp meeting is getting underway at Upper Columbia Academy in Spangle, Wash. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:18:13 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/06152011 Camp Meeting Starts Strong Camp meeting is getting underway at Upper Columbia Academy in Spangle, Wash. camp meeting, spangle, upper columbia academy Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/News-06072011b On Sunday, April 10, the Cascade Christian Academy bus pulled out from the school parking lot embarking on a nine-day, nine-concert journey that would cover more than 2,500 miles Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:57:50 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/News-06072011b http://www.uccsda.org/News/news2011-05-28 David Sat, 28 May 2011 23:03:16 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news2011-05-28 Lounsbury Newly Ordained David Dayv Lounsbury, ordination, pastor Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news04182011 Thanks to advancements in Internet streaming technology, BMT’s programming is available online at www.bmt.tv. Around the clock, around the world BMT is accessible by anyone with a high-speed Internet connection. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:01:49 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news04182011 http://www.uccsda.org/News/03242011 It's not every Sabbath that church members can watch their Adventurers do a Grand March through the sanctuary with flags and smiles. Children then wished the church a Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:06:43 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/03242011 http://www.uccsda.org/News/news02012011 Upper Columbia Conference adopted an official vision statement at the recent conference executive committee meeting, January 25. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:12:24 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news02012011 UCC Adopts Vision Statement Upper Columbia Conference adopted an official vision statement at the recent conference executive committee meeting, January 25. vision statement, vision Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news01312011 The Upper Columbia Conference Executive Committee voted to invite Becky Barts to serve as an Associate Superintendent of Education. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:16:46 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news01312011 Becky Barts Fills Associate Superintendent Position The Upper Columbia Conference Executive Committee voted to invite Becky Barts to serve as an Associate Superintendent of Education. superintendent , associate superintendent, new staff, position filled, Becky Barts, Barts,Upper Columbia Conference, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Adventist Education Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/12212010b Was it because of taxes that 12,719 people traveled to Yakima, Hermiston, Spokane and Wenatchee the first and second weekends of December? What kind of production caused 695 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 01:07:28 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/12212010b Four Little Towns of Bethlehem Was it because of taxes that 12,719 people traveled to Yakima, Hermiston, Spokane and Wenatchee the first and second weekends of December? What kind of production caused 695 Bethlehem, Spokane, Hermiston, Yakima, Wenatchee, Journey to Bethlehem Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/12212010 Upper Columbia Academy band, string and choral groups performed a Christmas music concert at the Fox Theater in downtown Spokane, December 18, 2010. It was the fourth year the school has held this special event as a gift to the community and as an opportunity for students to perform in a professional music facility. Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:44:31 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/12212010 UCA Fox Concert 2010 Upper Columbia Academy band, string and choral groups performed a Christmas music concert at the Fox Theater in downtown Spokane, December 18, 2010. It was the fourth year the school has held this special event as a gift to the community and as an opportunity for students to perform in a professional music facility. UCA, Upper Columbia Academy, Fox Theater, Fox Concert, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Choraliers, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/Music-On-The-Menu-2010 Barry and Shelley Bacon hosted the second annual Music on the Menu event with the UCA Choraliers and raised $2,000 for Somaly Mam Foundation. Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:07:27 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/Music-On-The-Menu-2010 Music On The Menu Barry and Shelley Bacon hosted the second annual Music on the Menu event with the UCA Choraliers and raised $2,000 for Somaly Mam Foundation. Colville Adventist Church, Music on the Menu, UCA, Upper Columbia Academy, Choraliers, Shelley Bacon, Barry Bacon, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Somaly Mam Foundation, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news10102010 AJ Patzer, former Seventh-day Adventist conference president, church leader and pastor, died October 10 at Wheatland Village in Walla Walla, Wash. He was 90. Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:18:53 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news10102010 AJ Patzer Dies AJ Patzer, former Seventh-day Adventist conference president, church leader and pastor, died October 10 at Wheatland Village in Walla Walla, Wash. He was 90. AJ Patzer, death, in memory, bio Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news10022010 “This is every college boy’s dream,” exclaimed Chad Angasan, senior theology major at Walla Walla University. He was speaking of The Longest Table, an event coordinated by the University Church on Saturday, October 2. Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:34:05 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news10022010 The Longest Table “This is every college boy’s dream,” exclaimed Chad Angasan, senior theology major at Walla Walla University. He was speaking of The Longest Table, an event coordinated by the University Church on Saturday, October 2. potluck, walla walla university Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news09282010 Upper Columbia Conference Executive Committee voted to elect Randall Terry as the new UCC Vice President of Finance. Terry, who has served as Southern New England Conference  treasurer since 2006, has accepted the call. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:00:30 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news09282010 Terry Accepts Finance Call Upper Columbia Conference Executive Committee voted to elect Randall Terry as the new UCC Vice President of Finance. Terry, who has served as Southern New England Conference  treasurer since 2006, has accepted the call. treasurer, vp of finance, new call, position filled Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news09272010 About 700 Pathfinders from all over the Upper Columbia Conference attended the annual Pathfinder Camporee, September 17 to 19, 2010. During the event, hundreds of young people made a commitment to follow Jesus and 91 Pathfinders requested Bible studies to prepare for baptism. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:16:36 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news09272010 Pathfinder Camporee Camp Fife About 700 Pathfinders from all over the Upper Columbia Conference attended the annual Pathfinder Camporee, September 17 to 19, 2010. During the event, hundreds of young people made a commitment to follow Jesus and 91 Pathfinders requested Bible studies to prepare for baptism. Pathfinders, Upper Columbia Conference, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia, Pathfinder, Adventist, Camp Fife, Camporee, Pathfinder Camporee Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news09232010 This year Camp MiVoden, Upper Columbia Conference's youth summer camp in Hayden Idaho, received 192 requests for baptism. That number is nearly 30 more requests than usual from campers, and for the past four years the number has been rising. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:42:58 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news09232010 MiVoden Baptisms This year Camp MiVoden, Upper Columbia Conference's youth summer camp in Hayden Idaho, received 192 requests for baptism. That number is nearly 30 more requests than usual from campers, and for the past four years the number has been rising. MiVoden, Camp MiVoden, Baptism, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference, Summer Camp, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news09162010 Over 600 people attended the Signs of the Times Rally held by Spokane area Seventh-day Adventist Churches on September 11, 2010. Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:27:42 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news09162010 Signs of the Times Rally Over 600 people attended the Signs of the Times Rally held by Spokane area Seventh-day Adventist Churches on September 11, 2010. 9-11, September 11, Signs, Signs Rally, Fox Theater, Signs of the Times, Jeff Kinne, Kevin Wilfley, SignsRally.org, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no http://www.uccsda.org/News/news09112010 Former staff, directors and caretakers of Camp MiVoden converged on Hayden Lake September 10-12, 2010 to celebrate 70 years of summer camp ministry. Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:09:20 GMT http://www.uccsda.org/News/news09112010 Mivoden Celebrates 70 Years Former staff, directors and caretakers of Camp MiVoden converged on Hayden Lake September 10-12, 2010 to celebrate 70 years of summer camp ministry. anniversary, 70, 70 years, camp mivoden, mivoden, video Seventh-day Adventist Church, Upper Columbia Conference no