April 2005

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Feature

A Sculptor's Journey

April 01, 2005 | Richard Dower
Some of the Northwest's smallest towns harbor world-class talent being used to share God's love. Phoenix, Oregon, is just such a town—a Medford suburb that is home to sculptor Alan Collins, whose lectures and art have graced the campuses … read more

More Features

Country Haven Academy:

April 01, 2005 | Millie Hickman
Located 10 miles north of Pasco, Washington, Cypress Gardens School (now Country Haven … read more

Intro to Adventist Church Planting Quiz

April 01, 2005 | Dan Serns
The Seventh-day Adventist Church has always been an aggressive church-planting movement … read more

Did You Know?

Introducing GleanerNOW!

April 01, 2005
Now you can go to www.GLEANERonline.org for up-to-date church news. • Northwest News • … read more

Editorial

I Saw the "Latter Rain"

April 01, 2005 | Jere Patzer
For years I’ve heard, preached, and believed that just before Christ’s return the " … read more

Fresh Start

Lost

April 01, 2005 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
I have done some very stupid things in my life. Need an example? Very well. I was in … read more

North Pacific Union

A Declaration and Appeal

April 01, 2005
Editor's note: The following statement on marriage was drafted at the urging of the … read more

News

Adventist Health

Called to Serve

April 01, 2005
She still can’t tell the story without crying. The middle-aged man had been brought, … read more

Alaska Conference

God Rewards 40 Days of Fasting and Prayer

April 01, 2005 | Lorraine Carpenter
As the school year began, the Dillingham Adventist School board realized that they were … read more

Idaho Conference

Idaho Conference Camp Meeting People with a Purpose

April 01, 2005
Idaho Camp Meeting 2005 June 14–18 Gem State Adventist Academy People with a Purpose … read more

Idaho Conference

KTSY Sends Valentines to Idaho Soldiers in Iraq

April 01, 2005 | Jerry Woods
Staff members of radio station KTSY 89.5 FM, spent much of the month of February … read more

Idaho Conference

Jerry Harris Baptized in Enterprise

April 01, 2005
Jerry Harris of Joseph, Ore., was baptized by Steve Gilmore, Enterprise Church pastor, … read more

Montana Conference

Ski the Summit Montana Conference Offers Adventurous Youth Ministry

April 01, 2005 | Keri Newell
Ski the Summit Montana Conference Offers Adventurous Youth Ministry Almost 100 students … read more

North Pacific Union

A Declaration and Appeal

April 01, 2005
Editor's note: The following statement on marriage was drafted at the urging of the … read more

Oregon Conference

NW 2A league interest in PAA student athletes

April 01, 2005 | Dan Patchin
At the most recent meeting of the secondary school principals of the Northwest 2-A … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon Conference Hosts NAD Adventurer Leadership Convention

April 01, 2005
"Heaven: The Ultimate Adventure” was the theme for the 15th annual North American … read more

Oregon Conference

TurningPoint Community Group Creates Warm, Caring Atmosphere

April 01, 2005 | Amy Schrader
After much searching, Tim Davis found a church home for his family. Two years ago he … read more

Oregon Conference

Rivergate Students Share Smiles and Songs

April 01, 2005
First- and second-graders from Ken Smith's class at Rivergate Adventist School share … read more

Oregon Conference

Health Fair at Multnomah Falls

April 01, 2005 | Loren Rogers
Teen Pathfinders from the Oregon Conference Teen Leadership Training Convention held in … read more

Oregon Conference

PJ's Place

April 01, 2005
Q. I am not married and I have had sex. Am I going to hell? A. One of the greatest … read more

Oregon Conference

VBS Retreat

April 01, 2005 | Amy Schrader
Authentic music, activities, and snacks immersed participants in whole-learning … read more

Oregon Conference

Donor’s Gift Makes New Computer Equipment Available

April 01, 2005 | Dan Patchin
Donor’s Gift Makes New Computer Equipment Available An anonymous donor has made it … read more

Oregon Conference

If It Is His Will, There Is a Way

April 01, 2005 | Danita Rasmussen
"I am sorry, sir, but the freeway won’t open until 9 o’clock. We are still cleaning up … read more

Oregon Conference

Miracles Witnessed at Prayer Quest

April 01, 2005 | Diane Pestes
Miracles—like in biblical times—happened at Prayer Quest, sponsored by the Oregon … read more

Oregon Conference

Livingstone Holds Missions-Themed Week of Prayer

April 01, 2005 | Lorin Koch
The year’s first week of prayer at Oregon's newest academy, Livingstone Adventist … read more

Oregon Conference

Maranatha Spanish Achieves New Status

April 01, 2005 | Amy Schrader
Celebrating the dreams and honoring the perseverance of many, the Maranatha Spanish … read more

Oregon Conference

Mighty Men and Women of God Honored

April 01, 2005 | John Getz
Recently, the Fall Creek Church family honored 10 of its long-time senior members for … read more

Oregon Conference

Adventist Woman Completes Honolulu Marathon First in Her Division

April 01, 2005 | Amy Schrader
Gladys Burrill, 86, made history on Dec. 12, 2004, as the oldest woman to ever complete … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

You Must Tell the People That I Am Coming Very Soon

April 01, 2005 | Richard Dower
José Luis Pérez got up one morning several years ago while he and his family were … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA Sponsors "Change Your World" Jars to Help Tsunami Victims

April 01, 2005 | Cheri Corder
Along with the rest of the world, Upper Columbia Academy students were compelled to do … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

KETL-LP Radio to Bring 3ABN to Republic

April 01, 2005
The Republic (Wash.) Church members watched a 95-foot radio tower go up on a hill 900 … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA Hosts UCC Choral Clinic

April 01, 2005 | Cheri Corder
Upper Columbia Academy’s 105-member choir recently doubled for a few days when more … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Brothers Become Sixth-generation Adventists

April 01, 2005 | Bernice Hartzell
Shortly after Jeff Crain came to pastor the Omak (Wash.) Church, Sherrie Sype and Daryl … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Rallies Focus on Sharing Jesus

April 01, 2005 | Doug Johnson
This spring Jim Kilmer, Upper Columbia Conference (UCC) church-growth director, … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Retreat Speaker Challenges Men

April 01, 2005 | Fred Moore
It was approaching sunset on Friday evening, Jan. 21. The trumpet call of Canada geese … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

A Quiet Honor

April 01, 2005 | Lola Lile
A Quiet Honor Learning new things is what Adventurer clubs are all about. The Spokane … read more

Walla Walla University

A Smart Start at Walla Walla College

April 01, 2005 | Tara Jeske
Students beginning their educational experience at Walla Walla College should be aware … read more

Walla Walla University

A Week of Compassion Sponsors Needy Children

April 01, 2005 | Tara Jeske
"A Week of Compassion,” Positive Life Radio’s (PLR) recent fund raiser for Compassion … read more

Walla Walla University

New Fitness Center Honors Teri Kuhlman's Memory

April 01, 2005 | Tara Jeske
The new Teri Kuhlman Fitness Center at Walla Walla College will be dedicated during … read more

Washington Conference

Puget Sound Alumni Weekend

April 01, 2005 | Jaimie Abbott
Alumni returned to celebrate Puget Sound Adventist Academy’s sixth annual alumni … read more

Washington Conference

Olympia Holds Revival Meetings

April 01, 2005 | Doug Bing
The Holy Spirit was certainly present in the Olympia Church which hosted David and … read more

Washington Conference

AAA's New Weather Station

April 01, 2005 | Nelita Davamony
Most people rely on their local television weather forecaster to find out what the … read more

Washington Conference

Pathfinder Teen Retreat at Sunset Lake

April 01, 2005 | David Yeagley
"Overcoming the Odds” was the theme of this year’s Washington Conference Pathfinder … read more

Washington Conference

More than 70 Women Train for Service

April 01, 2005 | Wilma Bing
More than 70 Women Train for Service Did you know that on a worldwide basis, the … read more