PAA students, staff, and parents, collectively Sus Manos, under the leadership of Profe Rita Barrett, recently traveled to the Dominican Republic to serve at Las Palmas, a children’s village, partnering in 12 days of meaningful connection, learning, and hands-on support. Rooted in a desire to reflect and receive the love of Jesus, the team approached each day with purpose, humility, and open hearts. Throughout the week, students stepped into classrooms across primary grades,

Fifteen students from Portland Adventist Academy recently traveled to Oaxaca, Mexico, alongside Pastor Fernando and Yarely, to serve with The SMILES Foundation in a week filled with purpose, connection, and joy. Each day, students led a Christian day camp for local children ranging from preschool through middle school. Through crafts, games, music, and storytelling, they created a space where children felt seen, valued, and loved. Centered on the fruit of the Spirit, the camp

Six PAA students, along with Pastor Steve Lemke, spent two full days serving the Portland community, stepping into hands-on opportunities to make a real difference through five different service projects. Their willingness to serve, learn, and engage made a meaningful impact across the city. On the first day, students began at Habitat for Humanity ReStore, building wheelbarrows, sorting supplies, and preparing materials for reuse. In the afternoon, they partnered with SMART R

This Christmas season, PAA Campus Ministries students invited our school community to come together in a meaningful way by adopting a Christmas family. Students helped lead the effort to collect and wrap gifts for every member of the family, including the kids, parents, and even the family dog. The generosity and care shown by our students turned simple presents into a powerful expression of love. Pastor Fernando delivered the gifts on behalf of the PAA community, carrying

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