January 2004

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Feature

Given a Chance

January 01, 2004
An exciting trend is beginning at Walla Walla Valley Academy (WWVA) in College Place, Washington. Local businessmen and Adventist-laymen's Services and Industries (ASI) members Rick Claridge and Mike Tillay decided that they were no … read more

More Features

Reconnect Now

January 01, 2004
Reconnect Now Address Form Name_______________________________ Address … read more

I Need Thee Every Hour

January 01, 2004
Bernie carefully picked his way from his position in the chorus to the microphone and … read more

How to Keep Former Members from Ever Coming Back

January 01, 2004
The Adventist church is growing by a million members a year worldwide. It’s become the … read more

Did You Know?

gleaneronline.org Logo Resources

January 01, 2004
Logo Resources Besides gleaneronline.org , there are several resources available on the … read more

Did You Know?

The Adventist Logo

January 01, 2004
The official logo of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is a recognizable anchor for both … read more

Editorial

I am Not Ashamed Adventist Branding Through New Eyes

January 01, 2004 | Jere Patzer
Adventist Branding Through New Eyes As a boy, I quickly learned that "Seventh-day … read more

Fresh Start

Calling the Blind and Armless

January 01, 2004 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
Several years ago, two students graduated from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. The top … read more

North Pacific Union

NPUC Strategic Plan Mid-Term Report

January 01, 2004 | Jere Patzer
When Jere Patzer was reelected as North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) president in … read more

Perspective

Our Place of Hope, Heaven and Him

January 01, 2004
"I go to prepare a place for you.” Jesus’ words have sparked hope ever since He spoke … read more

News

Adventist Health

A Brand to Remember

January 01, 2004 | Hannah Clegg
A Brand to Remember As you cruise up to the stoplight, a van pulls up beside you. … read more

Alaska Conference

Teacher’s Assignment Leads to Reporter’s Job Dillingham Student’s Career Launched

January 01, 2004 | Rod Rau
Teacher’s Assignment Leads to Reporter’s Job Dillingham Student’s Career Launched Megan … read more

Alaska Conference

James Challenges Alaskan Youth

January 01, 2004 | John Kriegelstein
"The highest form of praise is obedience,” stated Gary James at Alaska’s Youth Rally. … read more

Idaho Conference

Gem State Hosts Grandparents' Day

January 01, 2004 | Debra McCarver
New voices and laughter mixed with the everyday school sounds at Gem State Adventist … read more

Idaho Conference

Long Creek Finds Unique Rural Outreach

January 01, 2004 | Don Klinger
How does a church conduct evangelistic outreach to a broad, rural area? How do you … read more

Montana Conference

Montana Prayer Conference

January 01, 2004 | Candace Iseminger
At the Montana Prayer Conference, "Faith & Prayer," Buffy and Ron Halvorsen Jr. … read more

Montana Conference

Montana Women Give and Get Blessing

January 01, 2004 | Shirley Bilbro
Montana's 13th Christian Women's Retreat brought 170 ladies from around and outside the … read more

Montana Conference

Mt. Ellis Elementary Students Get Excited About Reading Ellen White

January 01, 2004 | Nicole Batten
When Susan Loor, Mt. Ellis Elementary School (Bozeman, Mont.) teacher, chose a new … read more

Montana Conference

Student Baptized in Unique Setting

January 01, 2004 | Juanita Starkebaum
Brandi Drager was baptized at Mt. Ellis Adventist Academy (Bozeman, Mont.) on a cold … read more

North Pacific Union

NPUC Strategic Plan Mid-Term Report

January 01, 2004 | Jere Patzer
When Jere Patzer was reelected as North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) president in … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Receives WWII Newspaper Collection

January 01, 2004 | Dan Patchin
Linda Usher, a recent Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) board member, donated a … read more

Oregon Conference

Sandy Breaks Ground on New Church

January 01, 2004 | Edwin Schwisow
When Adventist congregations outgrow buildings, they build larger ones. When old … read more

Oregon Conference

Coquille Church Starts Radio Station

January 01, 2004 | Larry Osburn
"This is K-Life radio. Jesus said, ‘I am the way, the truth and the life.’ KLYF low- … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Takes to the Air Waves

January 01, 2004 | Katie Currier
Two years ago Ron Myers, European Broadcasting Services manager, offered Milo Adventist … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon Women Experience God's Love

January 01, 2004 | Diane Pestes
"I came to this retreat feeling like I was in a dark hole. Now I have been lifted out. … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Echos of Praise Church Reaches Out

January 01, 2004
Kittitas Echoes of Praise Church (Ellensburg, Wash.) has been reaching out this year, … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Kennewick Church Celebrates 25 Years

January 01, 2004
Kennewick Church Celebrates 25 Years Imagine buying an organ before having a church to … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Maxson Presents Stewardship Seminar in Spokane

January 01, 2004 | Lola Lile
Ben Maxson, General Conference (GC) stewardship director, held a weekend seminar, "A … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

The Ordination of AJ Grant

January 01, 2004 | Kathy Marson
When Ronda and Bob Backman invited 17-year-old Aman Joseph "AJ" Grant to attend camp … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA's Technology Fair Reaches Full Capacity

January 01, 2004 | Cheri Corder
Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) in Spangle, Wash., launched its first Technology Fair … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Upper Columbia Hosts New Member Open House

January 01, 2004 | Jon Dalrymple
More than 100 new Adventist members attended the annual New Member Day open house at … read more

Walla Walla University

2004 Senior Class Officers Elected

January 01, 2004 | Tara Jeske
The elected senior class officers for the Walla Walla College Class of 2004 are from … read more

Walla Walla University

Physics Student Participates in National Science Foundation Research Program

January 01, 2004 | Tara Jeske
Walla Walla College junior Stephanie Hatten, physics major, spent the summer of 2003 … read more

Washington Conference

Auburn Brass Featured at College Church

January 01, 2004 | Amber Serns
The members of the Auburn Adventist Academy (AAA) Brass are well on their way to … read more

Washington Conference

Auburn Rebuilds, Restores and Revitalizes

January 01, 2004 | Amber Serns
Much has happened at Auburn Adventist Academy (Auburn, Wash.) since fire destroyed … read more

Washington Conference

Courage and Commitment Mark Korean Work

January 01, 2004 | Maylan Schurch
Our thanks to Roger Sohn, from whose historical sketch most of the following … read more

Washington Conference

Day of Prayer

January 01, 2004 | Doug Bing
Featured Speaker Morris Venden Concert Artist Charles Haugabrooks January 3, 4:00 to 6: … read more

Washington Conference

Filipino-American Church Celebrates 10 Years

January 01, 2004 | Doug Bing
The Greater Seattle Filipino-American Church recently celebrated 10 years of serving … read more

Washington Conference

North Cascade Celebrates Spanish Brotherhood Day

January 01, 2004 | Doug Bing
More than 500 Spanish members and guests gathered on October 11 at the Skagit Adventist … read more

Washington Conference

Offer Accepted for Conference Office Complex

January 01, 2004
The Washington Conference executive committee voted recently to accept a $6.65 million … read more

Washington Conference

Port Angeles Presents Moses Chronicles

January 01, 2004 | Kathy Nixon
To the strident cadence of a slave march, six Hebrew slaves struggled up the sanctuary … read more