| | Adventist Review: A Harbor in Haugesund |
 | | The Haugesund congregation's circumstances are similar to those of dozens of Adventist churches scattered across this country of 4.5 million: the average age of members is above 60; there are few young adults or children, even though Haugesund used to have large, thriving youth and Pathfinder programs. |
 | | The renovated youth ministry center of the Haugesund church was certainly appealing, and, along with the existing outdoor ministries program called "Trygge Valg" ("safe choices"), dramatically boosted the participation of area youth in the ministry. |
 | | Regulations accompanying the state funding stipulated that the activities must aim at and include youth of all faiths and of no faith in the region, and be open to the participation of all in the target range. |
| www.adventistreview.org /2005-1512/story1.html (2063 words) |