January 2006

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Feature

North Pacific Union Conference 1906––2006

January 01, 2006 | North Pacific Union Conference | Steve Vistaunet
How the Flame Was Lit In its first issue, representing the newly formed North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) in 1906, the North Pacific Gleaner , as it was then called, shared with its readers a poem titled “Launching of the Gleaner” by … read more

More Features

What Makes a Church a Family?

January 01, 2006 | Laurel Rogers
I wasn’t there when a group of worshipers met in tiny Boring, Oregon, to form the Hood … read more

Mission College of Evangelism

January 01, 2006 | Immanuel Roth
Mission College of Evangelism An ASI Supporting Ministry As Todd Casey saw the look of … read more

Did You Know?

Presidents of the North Pacific Union Conference

January 01, 2006
Presidents of the North Pacific Union Conference There have been 16 presidents … read more

Did You Know?

Let's Talk

January 01, 2006
Visit the new Let's Talk section on page 50 of this issue. Each month we'll feature a … read more

Editorial

A Century of Service

January 01, 2006 | North Pacific Union Conference | Jere Patzer
This year we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the North Pacific Union. When the … read more

Fresh Start

My Flossophy on Habits

January 01, 2006 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
The electric chair. Sweat moistened my body as I trudged toward it. "Sit here," the … read more

Let's Talk

If You Could Ask the President ...

January 01, 2006 | Steve Vistaunet
Let me make a not-so-wild guess. Many of us know precious little about the different … read more

North Pacific Union

Two Congregations Enjoy Baptism Through Internet Connection

January 01, 2006 | Dan Serns
The Internet, so often used by Satan to destroy families, was used to unite two church … read more

North Pacific Union

Health Ministry Christ's Way NAD Health Summit West 2005

January 01, 2006 | Amy Schrader
For the second consecutive year, Health Summit West has been held at Gladstone Park … read more

North Pacific Union

R.R. Bietz One of God's Special Servants

January 01, 2006
R.R. Bietz One of God's Special Servants On Nov. 6, 2005, R.R. Bietz passed away … read more

Northwest Pioneers of Faith

Nineveh Ford No Ordinary Pioneer

January 01, 2006 | NPUC History | Doug Johnson
Every day thousands of women are handed crying bundles and, along with their spouses, … read more

News

Adventist Health

Celebrating the Sabbath

January 01, 2006 | Health | Heather Preston Wheeler
Celebrating the Sabbath Whether you’re a patient, family member or on-duty employee, … read more

Alaska Conference

Dillingham School Students Use Their Hands for Jesus

January 01, 2006 | Lorraine Carpenter
The students at Dillingham Adventist School have been looking for community-service … read more

Alaska Conference

Samoan Adventist Church Member Receives University Scholarship

January 01, 2006 | John Kriegelstein
Tafilisaunoa Toleafoa, a member of the Anchorage Samoan Adventist Church, has been … read more

Idaho Conference

Auction Supports Christian Education

January 01, 2006 | Linda Klinger
Four years ago a board member, John Kurlinski, decided to initiate an event that would … read more

Idaho Conference

Students Help Make Thanksgiving Meal

January 01, 2006 | Jaunita Pitcher
Wonderful smells had been filling the halls of Eagle Adventist Christian School in … read more

Montana Conference

New Church Planned for Growing Group in Eureka

January 01, 2006 | Karen Hirschkorn
New Church Planned for Growing Group in Eureka The Eureka (Mont.) Church family had … read more

Montana Conference

Community Leaders MEA Students Inspire the Community to Action

January 01, 2006 | Keri Newell
It was unusual to see bright, young faces at a gathering with bank presidents, … read more

Montana Conference

Montana Welcomes New Vice President for Administration/Finance

January 01, 2006
The Montana Conference welcomes Ray Jimenez III as the new vice president for … read more

North Pacific Union

Two Congregations Enjoy Baptism Through Internet Connection

January 01, 2006 | Dan Serns
The Internet, so often used by Satan to destroy families, was used to unite two church … read more

North Pacific Union

Health Ministry Christ's Way NAD Health Summit West 2005

January 01, 2006 | Amy Schrader
For the second consecutive year, Health Summit West has been held at Gladstone Park … read more

North Pacific Union

R.R. Bietz One of God's Special Servants

January 01, 2006
R.R. Bietz One of God's Special Servants On Nov. 6, 2005, R.R. Bietz passed away … read more

Oregon Conference

Meadow Glade Church Celebrates Completion of Renovation

January 01, 2006 | Shelly Williams
The Meadow Glade Church in Battle Ground, Wash., held an open house on Sabbath, Nov. 19 … read more

Oregon Conference

Single, But Not Alone

January 01, 2006 | Amy Schrader
A little more than 300 single adults gathered at Gladstone Park Conference Center for … read more

Oregon Conference

What a Fellowship

January 01, 2006 | Mark Spencer
What a Fellowship The Dallas (Ore.) Church was recently blessed as evangelist Steve … read more

Oregon Conference

Revival Revitalizes Church

January 01, 2006 | Patty Hyland
'05 REVIVE with Doug Batchelor of Amazing Facts and Danny Shelton of 3ABN revitalized … read more

Oregon Conference

Hood View Celebrates 40 Years

January 01, 2006 | Laurel Rogers
The Hood View Church (Boring, Ore.) celebrated its 40th anniversary in May 2005 with a … read more

Oregon Conference

Healthy by Choice Not by Chance

January 01, 2006 | Kathy Morris
In October, 25 people registered for the “Health & Cooking” class at the Cave … read more

Oregon Conference

True Love Waits

January 01, 2006 | Corleen Johnson
Women’s ministries' first True Love Waits purity seminar for high school girls was a … read more

Oregon Conference

Alternative Learning Center Opens at CAA

January 01, 2006 | Gary Brown
In an effort to meet the needs of all the students at Columbia Adventist Academy, the … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo’s StEP Program Teaches Servant Leadership

January 01, 2006 | Stephanie Johnson
Milo’s StEP Program Teaches Servant Leadership They are everywhere on campus—being role … read more

Oregon Conference

Whipple Creek Hosts Revelation Now

January 01, 2006 | Euna Givens
The newly formed Whipple Creek Church recently hosted North Pacific Union Conference … read more

Oregon Conference

Northwest Men's Conference

January 01, 2006 | Gary McLain
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Upper Columbia Conference

Upper Columbia Academy Hosts Technology Fair

January 01, 2006 | Cheri Corder
More than 180 seventh- through 10th-graders from all over the Northwest recently … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Walla Walla Valley and Tri-Cities Residents Demonstrate Love for Local Christian Television Station

January 01, 2006 | Dan Thesman
Blue Mountain Television (BMT) is so grateful to its local viewers who demonstrated … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Education Rally in Sandpoint

January 01, 2006 | Sandy Mason
"Adventist teachers saved my life!” said Mark Witas, principal of Cascade Christian … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Thank You, Spokane Neighbors Donate Food for Needy

January 01, 2006 | David Wallace
Students from Spokane Junior Academy (SJA) collected more than 4,000 food items from … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Jerry Dawes Wins the Brody Award

January 01, 2006 | Kim Eastman
Jerry Dawes was this year's recipient of the Wenatchee Adventist annual Brody Award. … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

God Blesses St. Maries Christian School

January 01, 2006 | Martha George
St. Maries Christian School began in the year 2004–05 as an outreach school to the … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Hispanic Adventist Men Hold Spiritual Retreat

January 01, 2006 | Pablo Cervantes
"A Man in Conformity with God’s Heart” was the theme of the first men’s retreat … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

¡Primer Retiro Espiritual de Hombres Adventistas Hispanos

January 01, 2006 | Pablo Cervantes
"Un varón conforme al corazón de Dios” fue el titulo del primer retiro de hombres … read more

Walla Walla University

Volleyball Team Competes At National Tournament

January 01, 2006 | Alyssa Jacobsen
The women’s volleyball team at Walla Walla College made history by qualifying for the … read more

Walla Walla University

Hollywood Accents Draw Korean Language School to Walla Walla

January 01, 2006 | Kristi Spurgeon
A group from the largest language school in Korea recently spent a week at the Positive … read more

Washington Conference

Students Volunteer in Hurricane-Devastated Areas

January 01, 2006
The definition of “mission trip” found a meaning closer to home for four schools who … read more

Washington Conference

North Hill Christian Fellowship Breaks Ground for New Church

January 01, 2006 | Melanie Bockmann
Shovels flashed and dirt flew Oct. 15, 2005, as members of North Hill Christian … read more

Washington Conference

New Classroom Complex Dedicated Auburn Adventist Academy Gives Thanks

January 01, 2006 | Jondelle McGhee
Mist engulfed Auburn Adventist Academy’s new classroom complex, Nov. 19, 2005. As … read more

Washington Conference

Winlock Holds Revelation Unfolded Series

January 01, 2006 | Greg Owen
The Winlock Church sponsored a Revelation Unfolded prophecy lecture series for … read more

Washington Conference

Leaders Trained in Outreach Through Bicycle-building Exercise

January 01, 2006
Leaders Trained in Outreach Through Bicycle-building Exercise A dozen children received … read more

Washington Conference

Shooting Victim Continues Recovery

January 01, 2006
Friends and family are continuing to surround Brendan “Dan” McKown, 38, with prayer and … read more

Washington Conference

Evidence for Creation Explored in Arlington

January 01, 2006 | Suzanne Grove
The creation/evolution debate was explored in early November at the Arlington (Wash.) … read more

Washington Conference

Connecting, Inspiring, Encouraging Singles in the Northwest

January 01, 2006 | Zhalena Slaughter
Emerald City Community Church singles presented their first annual Fellowship Day … read more

Washington Conference

Bonney Lake Pathfinders Gather Food for Thanksgiving Baskets

January 01, 2006 | Barney Shortridge
The Bonney Lakes Ocelots Pathfinder Club serves the community through a yearly … read more