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December 2005
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Feature
Eighty-Five-Member Korean Church
December 01, 2005 |
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 …
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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 …
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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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Hands of Service
December 01, 2005 |
Richard Dower
Driving home from the office the other day while stopped at a traffic signal, I noticed …
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Did You Know?
New Tax Law for End-of-Year Gifts Charitable Giving
December 01, 2005
Charitable Giving The events of 2005 have called for an unprecedented response from …
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Editorial
Adventists, Giving, and Hewlett Packard Part V
December 01, 2005 |
Jere Patzer
The story is told of a little guy who was given two quarters before going to church. …
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Fresh Start
The Christmas Spirit
December 01, 2005 |
Fresh Start
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Karl Haffner
Russian comedian Yakov Smirnoff tells a delightful story about choosing joy over sorrow …
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North Pacific Union
Society of Adventist Communicators Holds Convention in the Northwest
December 01, 2005 |
Steve Vistaunet
Beautiful weather, dynamic presentations and active fellowship characterized the 2005 …
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North Pacific Union
Gospel Outreach Steps Out in Faith
December 01, 2005 |
Jeane Zachary
Recently the board of directors at Gospel Outreach (GO), a faith ministry based in …
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North Pacific Union
Leadership and Projects Emphasized at Maranatha's Convention
December 01, 2005 |
Julie Lee
The annual Maranatha convention was held Sept. 30–Oct. 1 at the Gladstone Park …
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News
Adventist Health
Stroke It Could Happen to You
December 01, 2005
It can strike while you’re doing the dishes or visiting with colleagues. Its …
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Alaska Conference
Quilting Friendship Evangelism in North Pole
December 01, 2005 |
John Kriegelstein
Three years ago, JanaBelle Gordon and several of her friends from the North Pole …
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Alaska Conference
Goodbye to Biloffs Neil Biloff New Dakota Conference President
December 01, 2005 |
Bobbie Grimstad
After more than 11 years as pastor of the Palmer Church, Neil Biloff and his wife …
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Idaho Conference
Fourteen-Year-Old Shares Jesus In Her Neighborhood
December 01, 2005 |
Nicole Batten
It isn’t often that a 14-year-old chooses to spend her free time sharing Jesus with …
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Idaho Conference
Serving Salmon and the World
December 01, 2005 |
Cathy Law
"I just love shopping at your store!” a teenager exclaimed, who had come into the …
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Montana Conference
Cowboy Camp Meeting Held at Elk Springs Ranch
December 01, 2005 |
Virginia Davis
The first Cowboy Camp Meeting was held Aug. 25–27 at Elk Springs Ranch near Florence, …
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Montana Conference
Glacier View School in Ronan Starts with 23 Students
December 01, 2005 |
Betty Toews
Glacier View Adventist Christian School began the year with 23 students. A kindergarten …
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Montana Conference
Second Chances Finding Open Arms at Mount Ellis Academy
December 01, 2005 |
Korine Rea
I came to Mt. Ellis Academy my freshman year because of my grandma who told me about …
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Montana Conference
A Dedication and Baptism in the Havre Church
December 01, 2005 |
Sandy Jenkins
The day was warm and bright, and the Havre Church family was looking forward to a …
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Montana Conference
"In His Moccasins" VBS
December 01, 2005 |
Linda Glatts
The deep "bong" of the authentic American Indian drum called to order the beginning of …
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Montana Conference
Montana Christian Womens Retreat 2005 A Womans Walk with God
December 01, 2005 |
Linda Glatts
Montana Christian Women’s Retreat 2005 A Woman’s Walk with God "Do you ever feel like …
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North Pacific Union
Gospel Outreach Steps Out in Faith
December 01, 2005 |
Jeane Zachary
Recently the board of directors at Gospel Outreach (GO), a faith ministry based in …
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North Pacific Union
Leadership and Projects Emphasized at Maranatha's Convention
December 01, 2005 |
Julie Lee
The annual Maranatha convention was held Sept. 30–Oct. 1 at the Gladstone Park …
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North Pacific Union
Society of Adventist Communicators Holds Convention in the Northwest
December 01, 2005 |
Steve Vistaunet
Beautiful weather, dynamic presentations and active fellowship characterized the 2005 …
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Oregon Conference
The School That Prays Together Stays Together
December 01, 2005 |
Elizabeth Fish
At Livingstone Adventist Academy, prayer is very important. Prior to school starting, …
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Oregon Conference
Orchards Pathfinders Reach Out to Sidewalk Kids
December 01, 2005 |
Richard Dower
The Pathfinder club from the Orchards Church in Vancouver, Wash., launched a bold …
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Oregon Conference
Small With Big Dreams
December 01, 2005 |
Rhonda Reedy
The Columbia Gorge Church began in 1978 when the first Sabbath School and church …
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Oregon Conference
Columbia Academy Dedicates Campus Circle of Ribbons Symbolizes Commitment
December 01, 2005 |
Ed Tillotson
For the ninth consecutive year, students, staff members, and the pastors of the 12 …
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Oregon Conference
"Con Pie Firme" Hispanic Women's Retreat 2005
December 01, 2005 |
Amy Schrader
More than 150 women gathered at Camp Kuratli in Boring, Ore., for the eighth annual …
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Oregon Conference
Victories Won in Cave Junction
December 01, 2005 |
Patty Hyland
The Cave Junction Church traditionally enjoys outdoor church at the Grayback Forestry …
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Oregon Conference
Dallas Children Study the Sanctuary
December 01, 2005 |
Julie Segura
Primary and junior Sabbath School class members at Dallas, Ore., studied about the …
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Oregon Conference
Backpacking on Mt. Adams
December 01, 2005 |
Richard Cook
Ten backpackers from the Gladstone Park Church went from Potato Hill North to Cold …
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Oregon Conference
Couple Is Rebaptized and Married
December 01, 2005 |
Francine Delmore
Scott Price and Kavitha Nelapudi were baptized on Sabbath, June 25, in the Eugene …
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Oregon Conference
Revival at Milo A Challenging Week of Prayer Inspires Commitment
December 01, 2005
Revival at Milo A Challenging Week of Prayer Inspires Commitment Never has a week of …
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Oregon Conference
Aaron Payne Ordained
December 01, 2005 |
Amy Schrader
On Sabbath, Sept. 10, Aaron Payne was ordained to the gospel ministry at Meadow Glade …
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Oregon Conference
Evangelism Under the Big Tent
December 01, 2005 |
Larry Popplewell
Delissa Hilaire was going down Martin Luther King Boulevard in Portland when she …
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Oregon Conference
"Kids Under Construction" Children's and Youth Ministries Leadership Convention
December 01, 2005 |
Amy Schrader
The Oregon Conference children’s ministries and youth departments partnered to present …
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Oregon Conference
A Stroke of Bad Luck Leads to Baptism
December 01, 2005 |
Jean Gren
Several years ago, Russell Engle had a stroke and became dependent on his wife’s care. …
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Upper Columbia Conference
Lewistons Christmas Cantata
December 01, 2005 |
Kimberly Johnson
Lewiston’s Christmas Cantata Preparations for this year’s 34th annual Christmas Cantata …
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Upper Columbia Conference
Reflections Children's Choir
December 01, 2005 |
Angela Ford
It was an exciting moment for me to see the children standing up on stage at the …
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Upper Columbia Conference
The Power of Prayer 777 Friendship Evangelistic Festival
December 01, 2005 |
Kathy Marson
When An-Marie Kromminga first heard about the 777 commitment, she deliberated before …
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Upper Columbia Conference
Summer Splash Baptisms at LifeSource
December 01, 2005 |
Carol Nord
They called it “Summer Splash!” One of the newest church plants in the Upper Columbia …
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Upper Columbia Conference
Star-Gazing in Touchet
December 01, 2005 |
Debbie Christensen
Church members, friends and community members met at the Touchet Church on Sabbath …
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Upper Columbia Conference
New Executive Secretary for Upper Columbia Conference
December 01, 2005 |
Kathy Marson
Doug R. Johnson has recently accepted the invitation of the Upper Columbia Conference …
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Upper Columbia Conference
SEEDS Northwest Conference Spotlights Church Planting
December 01, 2005 |
Doug Johnson
Nearly 300 people from all over the Northwest traveled to the Spokane Valley Adventist …
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Upper Columbia Conference
Formal Fundraising Banquet Planned by UCA Students
December 01, 2005 |
Cheri Corder
Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) students had already raised more than $1,700 for Katrina …
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Walla Walla University
Mission Sabah: WWC Takes Hundreds of Books to Borneo
December 01, 2005 |
Kristi Spurgeon
A group of Walla Walla College students and faculty found a personal mission and gave …
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Walla Walla University
Devoted to the Community WWC Holds Annual Service Day
December 01, 2005 |
Kristi Spurgeon
Get out and help others. That’s the theory behind Walla Walla College’s annual Service …
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Washington Conference
Puget Sound Christian Youth Chorale European Cathedral Tour
December 01, 2005 |
Sandra Clay
There were many teary eyes as the students from Puget Sound Christian Youth Chorale ( …
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Washington Conference
Conference Office Breaks Ground for New Office in Federal Way
December 01, 2005 |
Doug Bing
The Washington Conference Executive Committee along with officials from the North …
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Washington Conference
Serving on God's S.W.A.T. Team
December 01, 2005 |
Rachele Deininger
Serving on God’s S.W.A.T. Team earlier this year, Rachele Deininger, a Bremerton (Wash …
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Washington Conference
Finding God's Purpose Women's and Teens' Retreat 2005
December 01, 2005 |
Wilma Bing
What is God’s purpose for each of us? This is a question that Washington Conference …
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Washington Conference
Homeless in Seattle Burien Youth Find a Way to Help
December 01, 2005 |
Melanie Felton
Homeless at Christmas. What could be worse? To be homeless and a child at Christmas. …
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Washington Conference
Spanish Convocation Celebrates Brotherhood Day
December 01, 2005 |
Doug Bing
Spanish-speaking members from throughout the Washington Conference converged on the …
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Washington Conference
Spanish Evangelism North Cascade Spanish Conducts Meetings
December 01, 2005 |
Doug Bing
The North Cascade Spanish Church recently invited Ramon Canals, North Pacific Union …
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