November 2003

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Feature

Near to the Heart of God

November 01, 2003
"There is a place of quiet rest, near to the heart of God." Imagine waking up in a place of peace and safety when all you’ve ever known is fear and pain. Imagine finding out what real love feels like with warm hugs and safe touches when … read more

More Features

Refresh Fair

November 01, 2003
Imagine a county fair-type event, attended by thousands of community friends and church … read more

Strengthing Adventist Families

November 01, 2003
The North Pacific Union Conference is working to gain a broader understanding of … read more

Did You Know?

Look for It on the Web

November 01, 2003
Have you ever expected to see a story published in the GLEANER, and it never was? Look … read more

Did You Know?

How Time Works

November 01, 2003 | Marshall Brain
Time's Origins Webster's New World College Dictionary (fourth ed.) defines time as “a … read more

Editorial

Good News Is . . . No News!

November 01, 2003 | Jere Patzer
We often say, “No news is good news,” and in some cases I suspect that is true. … read more

Fresh Start

A Trip that Changed the World

November 01, 2003 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
In 1999, Miami attorney O. Frank Valladares reluctantly consented to tag along with his … read more

North Pacific Union

Family Reunions

November 01, 2003
Editor's note: While family reunions are notable events to family members they are not … read more

North Pacific Union

Music + Three Teens = 130 Baptisms

November 01, 2003 | Maureen Dowling
Dad and Mom Herr (pronounced “her”) married in 1915 and settled in McClusky, N.D, a … read more

North Pacific Union

Libby Roundup

November 01, 2003 | Shelley Gienger
Only a few times in a family’s history do memories and reality interface and create a … read more

News

Adventist Health

Membership Votes Changes to Adventist Health’s Governance

November 01, 2003 | Heather Wheeler
Membership Votes Changes to Adventist Health’s Governance Adventist Health’s membership … read more

Alaska Conference

Alaska to Oshkosh

November 01, 2003 | Jenienne Kriegelstein
"Pathfinders, atten-huh!” Following a summer of camporee and campouts, Alaska … read more

Alaska Conference

Dillingham Enjoys New Classroom

November 01, 2003 | John Kriegelstein
Twenty-seven Dillingham Adventist School students were welcomed to the new school year … read more

Idaho Conference

Gem State Academy Welcomes New Faculty

November 01, 2003 | Debra McCarver
Finding good help is a challenge in any industry. The bar is raised even higher for … read more

Idaho Conference

Money Raised for Gymnasium

November 01, 2003 | Allan Sather
Who thinks of school in the summer? Three students at Boise Valley Adventist School— … read more

Idaho Conference

Thanksgiving Food Baskets

November 01, 2003 | Sylvia Jarrett
Even before the Middleton (Idaho) Church was organized in February 2002, the members … read more

Idaho Conference

Live Nativity at Meridian Church

November 01, 2003 | Linda Sevison
Last year, more than 1,400 visitors enjoyed the Meridian (Idaho) Church sixth annual … read more

Montana Conference

Great Falls Church Recognizes Five First Responders

November 01, 2003 | Sharon Ashton
The Great Falls (Mont.) Church used its church service on Sept.13 to recognize and … read more

Montana Conference

Lessons from Lighthouses

November 01, 2003
A group of local children learned about the sanctuary and its services at the Vacation … read more

Montana Conference

The Gathering of Men

November 01, 2003
The Gathering of Men men's retreat was held the first weekend of August at the … read more

North Pacific Union

Family Reunions

November 01, 2003
Editor's note: While family reunions are notable events to family members they are not … read more

North Pacific Union

Music + Three Teens = 130 Baptisms

November 01, 2003 | Maureen Dowling
Dad and Mom Herr (pronounced “her”) married in 1915 and settled in McClusky, N.D, a … read more

North Pacific Union

Libby Roundup

November 01, 2003 | Shelley Gienger
Only a few times in a family’s history do memories and reality interface and create a … read more

Oregon Conference

Gladstone Park Church Goes Backpacking

November 01, 2003 | Richard Cook
Fourteen backpackers from the Gladstone Park Church went on the Timberline Trail 600 … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Violinist Puts Sabbath Above Career

November 01, 2003 | Dan Patchin
Ellen Cockerham, a Portland Adventist Academy senior, has been selected as the … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon Youth Challenge Changing Lives, One Knock at a Time

November 01, 2003 | Lorraine Anderson
"Hello!, my name is——. I am working my way through school, and I have something special … read more

Oregon Conference

Columbia Adventist Academy Student Nominated for Principal's Leadership Award

November 01, 2003 | Dave Allen
Chase Hendrickson, a Columbia Adventist Academy (CAA) senior, has been nominated to … read more

Oregon Conference

Creative Open House Trains New Church Officers

November 01, 2003 | Becki Knobloch
The Sweet Home (Ore.) Church held their first open house and orientation workshop on … read more

Oregon Conference

Young People Needed to Boost Church Near Eugene

November 01, 2003 | Velma Redmer
A few young people have come forward and volunteered to carry some of the load of the … read more

Oregon Conference

A Long Journey

November 01, 2003
Her father was from Spain, her mother from Caracas, Venezuela. When she was just a baby … read more

Oregon Conference

Livingstone Adventist Academy Setting Records

November 01, 2003 | Ken Magee
The Oregon Conference’s newest senior high school, Livingstone Adventist Academy ( … read more

Oregon Conference

A Beautiful Beginning at Milo

November 01, 2003 | Katie Currier
We're off to a great start this year at Milo Adventist Academy with an enrollment of … read more

Oregon Conference

Two Weddings

November 01, 2003 | Yolanda Jahn
Jewell married Ronnie Thomas at a quiet ceremony in Prineville, Ore., on Aug. 15. … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Davidsons Give New Meaning to Sabbath At Upper Columbia Academy

November 01, 2003 | Cheri Corder
Davidsons Give New Meaning to Sabbath At Upper Columbia Academy After a year of … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Farewell to Ilya

November 01, 2003 | Duane Rasmussen
Seldom is a photograph of an Adventist pastor found on the front page of a regional … read more

Walla Walla University

Goodbye to Original Administration Building Hello to a New Era at Walla Walla College

November 01, 2003 | Tara Jeske
After 111 years of service to the college, the original Administration Building, … read more

Walla Walla University

Designing With an Eye for Service Students Work Free for Non-profits

November 01, 2003 | Tara Jeske
This past year, Helpline, a social service agency in Walla Walla, Wash., received a new … read more

Washington Conference

Mortgage Shredding at North Cascade Church

November 01, 2003 | Pat Mehler
The North Cascade Church members joyfully shredded their mortgage during a special … read more

Washington Conference

Auburn Adventist Academy Student Named National Merit Finalist

November 01, 2003 | Amber Serns
It’s not a small thing to be named a National Merit Scholarship finalist, so Auburn … read more

Washington Conference

I Heard God's Voice at Sunset Lake Camp

November 01, 2003 | Craig Heinrich
Every once in a while, if you listen really carefully, you can hear the voice of God. … read more

Washington Conference

Urban Youth Impact

November 01, 2003 | Kevin Rogers
Urban Youth Impact (UYI) is a student literature evangelism ministry dedicated to … read more

World Church

3ABN Reaches into New Markets

November 01, 2003
Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN) has partnered with the North American Division … read more

World Church

Nostalgia for the Future 150 Years of Sabbath School

November 01, 2003
Looking around at our small town Sabbath School in Ronan, Mont., I’ve often wondered, … read more