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Northwest News

NORTH PACIFIC UNION (November 21, 2008) — After prayerful consideration Max Torkelsen, II, has accepted the invitation to serve as the next North Pacific Union president.

Torkelsen Invited to Serve as NPUC President

NORTH PACIFIC UNION (November 19, 2008) — The North Pacific Union Conference executive committee in its quarterly meeting on November 19, voted to invite Max Torkelsen, II, to accept the position of NPUC president, left open since the death of Jere Patzer in October.

AMC Receives Silver Award for Stroke Patient Care

PORTLAND ORE. (November 18, 2008) — Adventist Medical Center was recently honored with a Silver Performance Achievement Award for its participation in the American Stroke Association’s “Get With the Guidelines” program.

World Church News

New Format and Speakers in 2009 for VOP Radio Broadcast

VOICE OF PROPHECY (November 17, 2008) — Beginning with the weekend broadcast heard January 3-4, all Voice of Prophecy broadcasts throughout 2009 will be brand-new programs, featuring the new on-air team.

Four Pacific Union College Students Die in Tragic Accident

PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE (November 17, 2008) — Four Pacific Union College students died in a vehicle accident on Deer Park Road late Saturday night.

NAD President Responds to U.S. Presidential Election

NORTH AMERICAN DIVISON (November, 10, 2008) — The 2008 presidential election is an historic milestone in the road map of American history.