December 2005

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Hands of Service

December 01, 2005 |

Driving home from the office the other day while stopped at a traffic signal, I noticed a bumper sticker. The large words read, “VOLUNTEERING.” I eased a little closer to the other car to read the bottom line. It said, “All Work and No Pay.” Enjoy...

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Hands of Service

December 01, 2005, by Richard Dower

Driving home from the office the other day while stopped at a traffic signal, I noticed a bumper sticker. The large words read, “VOLUNTEERING.” I eased a little closer to the other car to read the bottom line. It said, “All Work and No Pay.” Enjoy...

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Eighty-Five-Member Korean Church

December 01, 2005, by John Kriegelstein

How does a church with a membership of only 85 people build a new church worth $2.75 million in two years for a cost of just $1.5 million? It could only be done by prayer for God’s blessings, hard work, the generosity of people around the world, a...

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Eighty-Five-Member Korean Church

December 01, 2005, by John Kriegelstein

How does a church with a membership of only 85 people build a new church worth $2.75 million in two years for a cost of just $1.5 million? It could only be done by prayer for God’s blessings, hard work, the generosity of people around the world, a...

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When Black Leather and Bibles Meet

December 01, 2005

Gary Andregg accelerated smoothly as he left Townsend, Montana, the low rumble of his big Harley-Davidson motorcycle barely audible in his helmet. Behind Gary and the small tent camper he was towing, his wife, Karen, kept pace on her own powerful ...

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When Black Leather and Bibles Meet

December 01, 2005

Gary Andregg accelerated smoothly as he left Townsend, Montana, the low rumble of his big Harley-Davidson motorcycle barely audible in his helmet. Behind Gary and the small tent camper he was towing, his wife, Karen, kept pace on her own powerful ...

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COVER

December 01, 2005

Church volunteers use their hands and hearts in service to the Lord. GLEANER photo

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COVER

December 01, 2005

Church volunteers use their hands and hearts in service to the Lord. GLEANER photo

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Others

New Tax Law for End-of-Year Gifts Charitable Giving

December 01, 2005

Charitable GivingThe events of 2005 have called for an unprecedented response from individuals, nonprofit organizations and government to aid victims of the natural disasters. Americans have responded with record levels of charitable giving to ass...

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Adventists, Giving, and Hewlett Packard Part V

December 01, 2005, by Jere Patzer

The story is told of a little guy who was given two quarters before going to church. One, he was told, was for Jesus. One was for him. As he was crossing the street, one slipped out of his hand and rolled down a drain. “Well,” said the little boy,...

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New Tax Law for End-of-Year Gifts Charitable Giving

December 01, 2005

Charitable GivingThe events of 2005 have called for an unprecedented response from individuals, nonprofit organizations and government to aid victims of the natural disasters. Americans have responded with record levels of charitable giving to ass...

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Adventists, Giving, and Hewlett Packard Part V

December 01, 2005, by Jere Patzer

The story is told of a little guy who was given two quarters before going to church. One, he was told, was for Jesus. One was for him. As he was crossing the street, one slipped out of his hand and rolled down a drain. “Well,” said the little boy,...

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The Christmas Spirit

December 01, 2005, by Karl Haffner

Russian comedian Yakov Smirnoff tells a delightful story about choosing joy over sorrow—in spite of dreadful circumstances. His family arrived as immigrants in New York City. Too poor to buy groceries, they often skipped meals because the cupboard...

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Leadership and Projects Emphasized at Maranatha's Convention

December 01, 2005, by Julie Lee

The annual Maranatha convention was held Sept. 30–Oct. 1 at the Gladstone Park Convention Center in Oregon. Adventists in the Pacific Northwest came out in full force, filling the Holden Conference Center's Mount Hood Auditorium to capacity.In the...

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Society of Adventist Communicators Holds Convention in the Northwest

December 01, 2005, by Steve Vistaunet

Beautiful weather, dynamic presentations and active fellowship characterized the 2005 Society of Adventist Communicators convention held Oct. 20–23 at the Gladstone Park Conference Center in Gladstone, Ore.More than 130 registered attendees from N...

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Gospel Outreach Steps Out in Faith

December 01, 2005, by Jeane Zachary

Recently the board of directors at Gospel Outreach (GO), a faith ministry based in College Place, Wash., took a large step of faith by voting to increase its support of indigenous missionaries by another 750 workers. This action brings the number ...

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