September 2005

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Feature

North Pacific Union Conference Delegates

September 01, 2005
Administration Jere Patzer, NPUC president Bryce Pascoe, NPUC executive secretary Norm Klam, NPUC treasurer Ken Crawford, Alaska Conference president Stephen McPherson, Idaho Conference president John Loor Jr., Montana Conference … read more

More Features

More People and Events

September 01, 2005
More People and Events Many events took place simultaneously during the General … read more

Poland, Priests, Popes and Preaching

September 01, 2005 | Lary Brown
The six of us from the Florence (Oregon) Church who arrived in Poland on March 29 had … read more

Cover photo

September 01, 2005
The Parade of Nations, the grand finale of the 58th General Conference Session, … read more

A Family Affair

September 01, 2005 | Jerry Thomas
From where I sat in the press room of the Edward Jones Dome, six floors above the arena … read more

Northwest People in Action

September 01, 2005 | Richard Dower
Northwest People in Action at the 58th General Conference Session Many Northwest … read more

Did You Know?

General Conference

September 01, 2005
Besides the business of the 58th General Conference Session—elections of officers and … read more

Editorial

Adventists, Labor Unions and Hewlett-Packard, Part III

September 01, 2005 | Jere Patzer
We were young and naïve in those days. I was in graduate school; my wife, Sue, was … read more

Fresh Start

What Kevin Costner Taught Me about Our Church Leaders

September 01, 2005 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
The theme of the Gleaner this month reminds me of Kevin Costner and a restroom. I’d … read more

News

Adventist Health

Healthvan Takes Healing Ministry on the Road

September 01, 2005 | Health | Heather Preston Wheeler
Healthvan Takes Healing Ministry on the Road When Adventist Medical Center’s (AMC) … read more

Alaska Conference

Summer Mission Extends Its Reach

September 01, 2005 | Jim Kincaid
For the sixth consecutive year, nine people sponsored by the Delta Junction/Tok … read more

Alaska Conference

Interior Camp Meeting Energizes Members

September 01, 2005 | Jim Kincaid
Interior Camp Meeting Energizes Members "I don’t have to protect what is mine because … read more

Idaho Conference

"Kingdom of the Son" Comes to Caldwell

September 01, 2005 | Becky Bindernagel
Children from the Treasure Valley took a walk on the wild side at Kingdom of the Son … read more

Idaho Conference

Gem State Science Teacher Identifies and Names New Species of Shrimp

September 01, 2005 | Debra McCarver
Who’d guess that the famous Scripps Institution of Oceanography, one of the oldest, … read more

Montana Conference

Special Guest Comes to Ronan

September 01, 2005 | Laurie McElvain
The Ronan Church was privileged to have Gary Swanson, from the GC Sabbath School/ … read more

Montana Conference

The Gift of Life Mount Ellis Academy Hosts Blood Drive

September 01, 2005 | Stephanie Halvorsen
Emily McFadden, a senior at Mount Ellis Academy, donated blood along with her … read more

Montana Conference

Kalispell Baby Dedication

September 01, 2005 | Velma Beacon
During His ministry, Jesus took the little children, brought to Him by their mothers, … read more

Oregon Conference

Pathfinder Fair 2005

September 01, 2005 | Amy Schrader
Pathfinder Fair 2005 Theme: Chains of Love May 15, 2005 Linn County Fair and Expo … read more

Oregon Conference

Unusual Situation Brings Rejoicing to Sweet Home and Lebanon Churches

September 01, 2005 | Amy Schrader
On Sabbath, July 9, a rare event occurred at the Sweet Home Church: a young pastor was … read more

Oregon Conference

Are You In?

September 01, 2005 | Marilyn Renk
For more than 100 years, Adventists have accepted, adopted, and promoted healthful … read more

Oregon Conference

Canyonville Women’s Ministries Hosts Community Women

September 01, 2005 | Martha Chaffin
Canyonville Women’s Ministries Hosts Community Women In honor of Mother’s Day, the … read more

Oregon Conference

Yellow House Float Enters in Estacada 4th of July Parade

September 01, 2005 | Wesley Clark
On the morning of July 4, two years of planning, dreaming and just wishful thinking … read more

Oregon Conference

Fall Creek Centennial

September 01, 2005 | Cedric Hayden
A centennial celebration was held at the former Unity Methodist Church in Fall Creek, … read more

Oregon Conference

A New Church Is Born

September 01, 2005 | Euna Givens
The congregations of both Hazel Dell and Ridge Dell churches met together in a joint … read more

Oregon Conference

Christi Nelson-Oberg Ordained/Commissioned Portland Girl Now Senior Pastor of Calimesa Church

September 01, 2005 | Don Roth
A former Portland area resident, Christi Nelson-Oberg, now of Grand Terrace, Calif., … read more

Oregon Conference

We Are the Pathfinders Strong

September 01, 2005 | Jeffrey Ward
I came to church one Pathfinder Sabbath and noticed a deacon looking at my green … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Upper Columbia Conference Celebrates 125 years

September 01, 2005
Upper Columbia Conference Celebrates 125 years The Upper Columbia Conference celebrated … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA Gymnastics Team Emphasizes Outreach

September 01, 2005 | Cheri Corder
UCA Gymnastics Team Emphasizes Outreach "The Bible says that whatever you do, do it for … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Gary Evans Ordained in Republic

September 01, 2005 | Doug Johnson
Gary Evans, pastor of the Republic and Grand Coulee churches, was ordained to the … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Teen Pathfinders Discover “Rock-Solid Faith”

September 01, 2005 | Rusty Hottal
Teen Pathfinders Discover “Rock-Solid Faith” Teen Pathfinders in the Upper Columbia … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

International Children's Care Drilling Project

September 01, 2005 | Annette Rasmussen
What is a 1942 GMC military truck drilling rig with an Oregon company's name on it … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Living Water Servant Evangelism

September 01, 2005 | Saundra Parker-Trzinski
It was a lovely Sabbath morning on May 14 when the members of the Zillah (Wash.) … read more

Walla Walla University

Suzuki Institute Plays On at Walla Walla College

September 01, 2005 | Kristi Spurgeon
The sound of strings filled the air, and master teachers filled Walla Walla College … read more

Walla Walla University

SIFE Teams Up with Local Red Cross Chapter

September 01, 2005 | Kristi Spurgeon
Walla Walla College’s Students in Free Enterprise team and the Blue Mountain Chapter of … read more

Washington Conference

Camp Meeting 2005

September 01, 2005 | Doug Bing
After a year without camp meeting, it was wonderful to have a full 10-day camp meeting … read more

Washington Conference

Bell Choir Jump-Starts Building Campaign

September 01, 2005 | Gerry Buckner
The Olympia Christian School Bell Choir kicked off a campaign to build a new school by … read more

Washington Conference

Spanish Women's Retreat, First Ever Held in Washington Conference, a Success

September 01, 2005 | Doug Bing
Washington Conference recently held it’s first women’s retreat for the rapidly growing … read more

Washington Conference

New Places and Faces at AAA 2005-06 School Year

September 01, 2005 | Jondelle McGhee
Auburn Adventist Academy opened its doors to the 2005–06 school year Aug. 21. As … read more