December 2005

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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 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 … read more

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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 … read more

When Black Leather and Bibles Meet

December 01, 2005
Gary Andregg accelerated smoothly as he left Townsend, Montana, the low rumble of his … read more

COVER

December 01, 2005
Church volunteers use their hands and hearts in service to the Lord. GLEANER photoread more

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 … read more

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. … read more

Fresh Start

The Christmas Spirit

December 01, 2005 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
Russian comedian Yakov Smirnoff tells a delightful story about choosing joy over sorrow … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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, … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

Montana Conference

Montana Christian Women’s Retreat 2005 A Woman’s 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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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. … read more

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, … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

Oregon Conference

Victories Won in Cave Junction

December 01, 2005 | Patty Hyland
The Cave Junction Church traditionally enjoys outdoor church at the Grayback Forestry … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Lewiston’s Christmas Cantata

December 01, 2005 | Kimberly Johnson
Lewiston’s Christmas Cantata Preparations for this year’s 34th annual Christmas Cantata … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 ( … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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 … read more

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. … read more

Washington Conference

Spanish Convocation Celebrates Brotherhood Day

December 01, 2005 | Doug Bing
Spanish-speaking members from throughout the Washington Conference converged on the … read more

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 … read more