January 2003

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Feature

Jon L. Dybdahl

January 01, 2003 | Bradley Nelson
Jon Dybdahl can remember exactly where he was sitting when God called him to ministry. One Friday night at Pacific Union College, during vespers, he remembers feeling the strongest sense that he should be up front preaching. Although … read more

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Jon Dybdahl

January 01, 2003
GLEANER: Jon, you first came to Walla Walla College in 1976, where you taught for 13 … read more

Did You Know?

Walla Walla

January 01, 2003
A Place So Nice They Named it Twice • Walla Walla is home to the oldest symphony in … read more

Editorial

Walla Walla College Now More Than Ever

January 01, 2003 | Jere Patzer
As I attended the moving inauguration service last month for Jon Dybdahl as our new … read more

Intersections

Good—But Not Perfect

January 01, 2003
Thank you for such a good GLEANER. In the November 2002 issue, in the “Mission Trip … read more

Fresh Start

Just Two Things

January 01, 2003 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
Author Richard Carlson has made a fortune, reminding us in his “New York Times” … read more

Intersections

Good—But Not Perfect

January 01, 2003
Thank you for such a good GLEANER. In the November 2002 issue, in the “Mission Trip … read more

News

Adventist Health

AMC Welcomes Vice President

January 01, 2003 | Health | Heather Preston Wheeler
Carol Kunau, R.N., was recently appointed vice president of Patient Care Services for … read more

Adventist Health

Adventist Medical Center Shares Mission With Church

January 01, 2003 | Health | Heather Preston Wheeler
Adventist Medical Center (AMC) is passionate about sharing its mission of health and … read more

Alaska Conference

Alaska Youth Challenge Reaches 26,000 Homes

January 01, 2003 | John Kriegelstein
Directed by college students Jonathan Kincaid, Stefan Kim, Hailu Gabriel, and Alisha … read more

Alaska Conference

Pathfinder Food Drive

January 01, 2003 | John Kriegelstein
Vern Osborn, Anchorage Pathfinder director (back row, far right), rallied his troops … read more

Alaska Conference

Aleknagik Baptism

January 01, 2003 | Debbie Reiswig
Jasmine Kritz, 9, gave her heart to the Lord at summer camp, last year, and then … read more

Alaska Conference

Midtown Fellowship Reaches Out to Needy

January 01, 2003
Midtown Christian Fellowship, an Adventist congregation that meets at a public school … read more

Idaho Conference

Oasis Church Sponsors 16 Summer Campers

January 01, 2003 | Beth Grinstead
Members of the Oasis Church, in Boise, Idaho, this year sponsored 16 children and … read more

Idaho Conference

Gem State Hosts Idaho’s First Lady

January 01, 2003 | Debra McCarver
Gem State Adventist Academy (GSAA) bridged the generation gap on Friday, Nov. 8, during … read more

Idaho Conference

Meridian Members Change Nominating Process

January 01, 2003 | Linda Sevison
Meridian Adventist Church members in Idaho stepped out in faith this year and broke … read more

Montana Conference

Like Father,Like Son

January 01, 2003 | Shaya Kyle
Members of the Custer and Hardin Adventist churches gathered Aug. 31, to witness the … read more

Montana Conference

Great Falls Hosts Weekend Reunion

January 01, 2003 | Ethel Iverson
Members of the Great Falls Church recently hosted a reunion of former members from the … read more

Montana Conference

Jordan Adventists Host Tribute

January 01, 2003 | Shirley Bilbro
Adventists in Jordan, Mont., hosted a Sept. 11, 2002, service to honor the nation’s “ … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon Youth Team Travels to Remote Alaska

January 01, 2003 | Jennifer Jorgenson
For the third consecutive summer, last year my family and I participated in a mission … read more

Oregon Conference

CAA Turns Out For Service

January 01, 2003 | Marcus Brotherton
Paintbrushes, shovels, rakes, and strong backs recently became curriculum tools, as 99 … read more

Oregon Conference

Salem Central Church Dedicates Teachers

January 01, 2003
Salem Central Adventist Church came alive with music, Scripture, and the spoken word as … read more

Oregon Conference

Laurelwood Alumni Donate $80,000

January 01, 2003 | Nancy Paulson
Last year marked the 10th anniversary of the formation of Laurelwood Alumni’s T Dub … read more

Oregon Conference

Good news from India!

January 01, 2003 | Miriam Kelly
As Weldon Mattison served as recent interim pastor at the Cedar Creek/Woodland … read more

Oregon Conference

Albany Pathfinders Bear Up Well at Camporee

January 01, 2003 | Tammy Hendricks
Members of the Albany, Ore., Bears Pathfinder youth club report finding great joy and … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Celebrates Family Weekend

January 01, 2003 | Kay Dickey
The weekend of Nov. 15-17, 2002, at Milo Adventist Academy was filled with activities … read more

Oregon Conference

ECA Students Focus on World Cultures

January 01, 2003 | Marcia Roberts
The study of world cultures has led to an arrangement whereby Emerald Christian Academy … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

All Nations Center Adds 20 During Seminar

January 01, 2003 | Jeanne Barrett-Usher
Angels certainly were working on the hearts of those who attended a recent All Nation’s … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

New Pastoral Family Leads Sandpoint Outreach

January 01, 2003 | Kay Drumwright
In one of their first outreach events conducted for the Sandpoint, Idaho, community … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

New Members Visit Conference Office

January 01, 2003 | Kathy Marson
“The phone rang this morning and woke us up,” said Keeta and Amanda. It was Pastor … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

WWVA Announces Senior Officers

January 01, 2003 | John Deming
Walla Walla Valley Academy recently announced election of senior class officers. Shown … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Family Festival Features Aviator, College President

January 01, 2003 | Jon Dalrymple
Jon Dybdahl, Walla Walla College president, challenged Upper Columbia Conference Family … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Echoes of Praise Church Activates its Outreach

January 01, 2003 | Meg Bartrand
Elders of the Echoes of Praise Adventist Church in Kittitas, Wash., have helped their … read more

Walla Walla University

New President Celebrates WWC Mission

January 01, 2003 | Bradley Nelson
“Today is Walla Walla College’s special day,” said Jon L. Dybdahl during his inaugural … read more

Walla Walla University

“Sweet Honey in the Rock” To Appear Feb. 1

January 01, 2003 | Bradley Nelson
Grammy Award-winning a cappella group “Sweet Honey in the Rock” will perform Feb. 1, … read more

Washington Conference

My Life In Christian Puppeting

January 01, 2003 | Courtni Mundy
Puppeting has been a part of my life for about six years. I joined my local puppet team … read more

Washington Conference

Megabucks for Megahertz

January 01, 2003 | Barry Draggoo
Southwest Washington’s Christian radio station, 90.5 KACS, raised a record $91,000 in … read more

Washington Conference

Adventurer Camp-out Brings Solid Turnout

January 01, 2003 | Elizabeth Lake
About 200 campers recently came to Sunset Lake Youth Camp, near Wilkeson, Wash., to … read more

Washington Conference

Math Enthusiasm Hits PSAA

January 01, 2003 | Becky Dewey
More than 174 students from several Adventist elementary schools packed into the Puget … read more

Washington Conference

PSAA Students “Connect” at Camp

January 01, 2003 | Kathy Fridlund
Students never know what to expect when they take part in the annual Puget Sound … read more