August 2006

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Feature

Native Ministries

August 01, 2006
Monte Church travels more than 150,000 miles every year to visit far-flung native groups. There are 31 native churches or companies in the NPUC, with 1,489 members. There are 15 annual native camp meetings across the Northwest and Canada … read more

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Public Affairs, Religious Liberty

August 01, 2006
Labor union exemption requests have doubled since 2002, indicating increased … read more

Regional, Youth

August 01, 2006
African American members celebrated their 30th annual convocation in 2006. There are … read more

Planned Giving

August 01, 2006
The NPUC planned giving and trust services department annually administers an average … read more

Ministerial

August 01, 2006
In the Northwest there are about 13 million people and 90,000 Seventh-day Adventists, a … read more

Walla Walla College

August 01, 2006
Enrollment growth reached 1,968 in 2004–05, the second highest enrollment in WWC … read more

Hispanic Ministries

August 01, 2006
Hispanic membership has increased 31 percent over the last five years. Hispanic members … read more

Delegate List

August 01, 2006
The delegates on these pages represent those individuals or positions designated as of … read more

President

August 01, 2006
NPUC president Jere Patzer has held evangelistic meetings in nine different countries … read more

President

August 01, 2006
Membership Growth —We can do better than the typical North American 2 percent church … read more

Secretary

August 01, 2006
The Institute for Mission and Ministry has sponsored 31 weekend Faith in Focus forums … read more

Delegate List

August 01, 2006
Donald Ammon* Wendell Hesseltine Ray Andreassen Doug Becker Dan Bergeron Brant Berglin … read more

Secretary

August 01, 2006
The North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) executive secretary wears several other hats … read more

Treasurer

August 01, 2006
More than $43 million in appropriations were passed on to local conferences through the … read more

Treasurer

August 01, 2006
The long process of acquiring land, the proper permits, building and then relocating … read more

Communication

August 01, 2006
More than 2 million pages are printed each month to provide the GLEANER to Northwest … read more

Disaster Response

August 01, 2006
NPUC church members contributed more than $270,000 in offerings and donations, as well … read more

Education

August 01, 2006
There are 588 certificated, full-time K–12 teachers in 122 schools within the NPUC, … read more

Information Technology

August 01, 2006
More than 600 gigabytes of data passed through the NPUC "firewall" last year—nearly two … read more

Legal Counsel

August 01, 2006
David Duncan received his law degree from Willamette University in 1971. Duncan works … read more

Did You Know?

Services Based in the NPUC Office

August 01, 2006
eAdventist , an online membership management system, was originally developed for the … read more

Did You Know?

Fast Facts

August 01, 2006
Education funding amounts to 71 percent of all appropriations to local conferences and … read more

Did You Know?

Constituency Session FAQ

August 01, 2006 | Steve Vistaunet
Do you know how the North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) delegates are selected, how … read more

Editorial

Introduction

August 01, 2006 | Steve Vistaunet
Dear fellow members: The North Pacific Union Conference was organized 100 years ago to … read more

Editorial

Executive Committee

August 01, 2006
The North Pacific Union Conference Executive Committee A sincere “Thank you” on behalf … read more

Let's Talk

Constituency Session FAQ What Really Happens

August 01, 2006 | Steve Vistaunet
With the North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) constituency session coming up on Sunday … read more

Let's Talk

The Adventist Mission Who Are We ... Why Are We Here?

August 01, 2006
Is it preaching the simple gospel? Is it the Three Angels Message? Is it to tell the … read more

Fresh Start

Light Thoughts

August 01, 2006 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
"Secret discipleship” is an oxymoron. In the words of William Barclay, “There can be no … read more

Let's Talk

Constituency Session FAQ What Really Happens

August 01, 2006 | Steve Vistaunet
With the North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) constituency session coming up on Sunday … read more

Let's Talk

The Adventist Mission Who Are We ... Why Are We Here?

August 01, 2006
Is it preaching the simple gospel? Is it the Three Angels Message? Is it to tell the … read more

North Pacific Union

Footsteps of Faith Northwest Convocation Celebrates 30th Anniversary

August 01, 2006
More than 2,000 people gathered May 11–14 at Camp Berachah in Auburn, Wash., to … read more

Northwest Pioneers of Faith

Caroline Maxson Wood A Gifted Musician in a Remote Frontier

August 01, 2006 | NPUC History | Doug Johnson
At the young age of 16, Caroline Maxson married James Franklin Wood and the newlyweds … read more

Perspective

The Eagle

August 01, 2006 | Ken Crawford
A mountaineer sits on an outcropping of rock on the peak of one of the mountains in the … read more

News

Adventist Health

A Dose of Hope is Sometimes What the Doctor Ordered An Interview with Walla Walla General Hospital President Morre Dean

August 01, 2006 | DeLona Bell
Your mission statement talks about restoring peace, hope and health like Christ did. … read more

Alaska Conference

On Your Mark, Ready, Set, Go

August 01, 2006 | Jeanie Kriegelstein
About 70 students from three Adventist schools gathered in Anchorage May 19 for the … read more

Alaska Conference

Interior Alaska Campmeeting

August 01, 2006 | John Kriegelstein
Interior Alaska Campmeeting More than 130 people from Fairbanks, North Pole, Delta … read more

Idaho Conference

Olive Tree Children Remember Passover During Communion

August 01, 2006 | Judi Thietten
"I liked the foot washing," said 7-year-old Patrick Dover, when he was asked what he … read more

Idaho Conference

Camp Meeting Youth Speaker Redefines Romance

August 01, 2006 | John Bryson
High school youth were encouraged to give God control of their dating and romance at … read more

Montana Conference

Montana Camp Meeting 2006

August 01, 2006 | Archie Harris
"The Church Triumphant” was the theme for this year's Montana Conference Camp Meeting. … read more

Montana Conference

Jim Jenkins Ordained

August 01, 2006 | Richard Dower
One of the Sabbath blessings at the 2006 Montana Conference Camp Meeting was the … read more

North Pacific Union

Footsteps of Faith Northwest Convocation Celebrates 30th Anniversary

August 01, 2006
More than 2,000 people gathered May 11–14 at Camp Berachah in Auburn, Wash., to … read more

Oregon Conference

Where Dreams Come True The Completion of Milo's Fountain

August 01, 2006 | Steve Rae
Kevin Vernier had a dream. He got the dream from Kelly Kolstead, then Milo … read more

Oregon Conference

Moving Mountains

August 01, 2006 | Kristina Gabrys
Moving Mountains When Shawn Plafker, McMinnville principal, first started reading the … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Senior Publishes Baptismal Book

August 01, 2006 | Heather Fowler
Walking the halls of Portland Adventist Academy, one can’t help but notice friendly, … read more

Oregon Conference

Church Birthday Party

August 01, 2006 | Joyce Gallentine
The Hood River Church’s youth group planned and invited the entire church family to a " … read more

Oregon Conference

Prineville Receives a Gift A New Church Building

August 01, 2006
Work is underway to build a new church in Prineville because of some generous donors. … read more

Oregon Conference

Gateway Welcomes Six New Members Through Baptism

August 01, 2006 | Laurie Carlson
Larry Gibson, church pastor, baptized Ernie Estes, Laurena McCormick, Merry Dyson, and … read more

Oregon Conference

Saw Mill Sent to Peru

August 01, 2006 | Miriam Kelly
When 70 volunteers from the Woodland/Cedar Creek area went to Junajui, Peru, in June … read more

Oregon Conference

A Little Child Shall Feed Them

August 01, 2006 | Francine Delmore
Several mothers and their children from the Eugene Church presented a cooking school … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

New Communication Director Joins Upper Columbia Conference Team

August 01, 2006 | Church | Kathy Marson
Upper Columbia Conference has named Garrett Caldwell as the new assistant to the … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Diamond Lake Couple Baptized

August 01, 2006 | Earl Brockman
Mieczyslaw "Mike" and Mickie Babij were baptized on April 8 at the Newport Church. Mike … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Native American Family Honors Upper Columbia Academy

August 01, 2006 | Cheri Corder
Hanging in Upper Columbia Academy’s gymnasium are flags representing all of the states … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Protect Your Heart The CHIP Way

August 01, 2006 | Juanita Prince
Art and Elizabeth Keeler, 79 and 83, were the oldest participants in the Coronary … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Taking a Stand for the Ten Commandments

August 01, 2006 | Billie Kouns
JoAnn and Ron Miller with their son, Colby, (center) took part with other Ritzville … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Upper Columbia Academy Honors Retirees

August 01, 2006 | Cheri Corder
During their recent alumni weekend, Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) honored four … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Upper Columbia Academy's senior class officers

August 01, 2006 | Cheri Corder
Representing Upper Columbia Academy's class of 2006 were, from left: (front row) Karlan … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Early Childhood Education Essential to Return to God

August 01, 2006 | Kathy Marson
In spite of many years in Adventist schools and growing up in an Adventist family, Gary … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

CCA’s Cinnamon Roll Teacher

August 01, 2006 | Mark Witas
CCA’s Cinnamon Roll Teacher Every school has one of them, or at least they should. … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Donald Sargeant First Plastic Surgeon in West Africa

August 01, 2006 | Steven Sargeant
Donald John Sargeant, M.D., died March 26, 2006, at 91 after a long career as a plastic … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

First Baptism in New Sanctuary

August 01, 2006 | Sharon Draggoo
The Kennewick Church family witnessed the first baptism in the new unfinished sanctuary … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

From Typhoid to Preaching

August 01, 2006 | Elaine Kubler
The Goldendale (Wash.) Church was privileged to have Stephanie Roberts, 15, give a … read more

Walla Walla University

Moving "Beyond WWC" New Program Connects Graduates with Church

August 01, 2006 | Kristi Spurgeon
More than 300 students graduated from Walla Walla College (WWC) in June. Now those … read more

Washington Conference

Monroe Congregation Hosts Multi-Denominational Prayer Service in New Facility

August 01, 2006 | Mike Maldonado
When you have a brand-new church facility, it's natural to want to show it off. Instead … read more

Washington Conference

More Than Just English How Auburn Changed My Life

August 01, 2006
Being more than 7,000 miles from my home in Thailand is not easy. I arrived at Auburn … read more

Washington Conference

Train Up A Child Future Church Leaders Present Spanish Church Service

August 01, 2006 | Ray Sample
It was a heart-and-soul moment when the Lewis County Adventist School fifth- and sixth- … read more

Washington Conference

Singing and Serving Bremerton's S.W.A.T. Team Hosts Christian Concert in Admiral Theater

August 01, 2006 | Rachele Deininger
Christian recording artist Shawn McDonald performed this spring at a Serving With All … read more

Washington Conference

The Ministry of Prayer Four Churches Attend Prayer Ministry Training Event

August 01, 2006
Prayer ministry development was the central focus during a weekend seminar at the … read more

Washington Conference

Ham Lovin' Adventists North Cascade Church Members Provide Ham Radio Ministry

August 01, 2006 | Al Liske
The North Cascade Adventist Church in Burlington, Wash., has a special ministry: … read more