December 2005 About this issue: Feature 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 ... More Features COVER Church volunteers use their hands and hearts in service to the Lord. GLEANER photo Read more COVER Church volunteers use their hands and hearts in service to the Lord. GLEANER photo Read more Hands of Service 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... Read more Hands of Service 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... Read more Eighty-Five-Member Korean Church 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... Read more Eighty-Five-Member Korean Church 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... Read more When Black Leather and Bibles Meet 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 ... Read more Others New Tax Law for End-of-Year Gifts Charitable Giving 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... Read more Adventists, Giving, and Hewlett Packard Part V 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,... Read more Adventists, Giving, and Hewlett Packard Part V 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,... Read more New Tax Law for End-of-Year Gifts Charitable Giving 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... Read more The Christmas Spirit 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... Read more Gospel Outreach Steps Out in Faith 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 ... Read more Leadership and Projects Emphasized at Maranatha's Convention 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... Read more Society of Adventist Communicators Holds Convention in the Northwest 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... Read more News Stroke It Could Happen to You Quilting Friendship Evangelism in North Pole Goodbye to Biloffs Neil Biloff New Dakota Conference President Fourteen-Year-Old Shares Jesus In Her Neighborhood Serving Salmon and the World Cowboy Camp Meeting Held at Elk Springs Ranch Glacier View School in Ronan Starts with 23 Students Second Chances Finding Open Arms at Mount Ellis Academy A Dedication and Baptism in the Havre Church "In His Moccasins" VBS Montana Christian Womens Retreat 2005 A Womans Walk with God Leadership and Projects Emphasized at Maranatha's Convention Society of Adventist Communicators Holds Convention in the Northwest Gospel Outreach Steps Out in Faith Evangelism Under the Big Tent Victories Won in Cave Junction "Kids Under Construction" Children's and Youth Ministries Leadership Convention Dallas Children Study the Sanctuary A Stroke of Bad Luck Leads to Baptism Backpacking on Mt. Adams The School That Prays Together Stays Together Couple Is Rebaptized and Married Orchards Pathfinders Reach Out to Sidewalk Kids Small With Big Dreams Revival at Milo A Challenging Week of Prayer Inspires Commitment Columbia Academy Dedicates Campus Circle of Ribbons Symbolizes Commitment Aaron Payne Ordained "Con Pie Firme" Hispanic Women's Retreat 2005 New Executive Secretary for Upper Columbia Conference SEEDS Northwest Conference Spotlights Church Planting Formal Fundraising Banquet Planned by UCA Students Lewistons Christmas Cantata Reflections Children's Choir The Power of Prayer 777 Friendship Evangelistic Festival Summer Splash Baptisms at LifeSource Star-Gazing in Touchet Mission Sabah: WWC Takes Hundreds of Books to Borneo Devoted to the Community WWC Holds Annual Service Day Homeless in Seattle Burien Youth Find a Way to Help Spanish Convocation Celebrates Brotherhood Day Spanish Evangelism North Cascade Spanish Conducts Meetings Puget Sound Christian Youth Chorale European Cathedral Tour Conference Office Breaks Ground for New Office in Federal Way Serving on God's S.W.A.T. Team Finding God's Purpose Women's and Teens' Retreat 2005
Hands of Service 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... Read more
Hands of Service 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... Read more
Eighty-Five-Member Korean Church 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... Read more
Eighty-Five-Member Korean Church 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... Read more
When Black Leather and Bibles Meet 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 ... Read more
New Tax Law for End-of-Year Gifts Charitable Giving 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... Read more
Adventists, Giving, and Hewlett Packard Part V 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,... Read more
Adventists, Giving, and Hewlett Packard Part V 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,... Read more
New Tax Law for End-of-Year Gifts Charitable Giving 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... Read more
The Christmas Spirit 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... Read more
Gospel Outreach Steps Out in Faith 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 ... Read more
Leadership and Projects Emphasized at Maranatha's Convention 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... Read more
Society of Adventist Communicators Holds Convention in the Northwest 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... Read more
