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August 2006
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Feature
Hispanic Ministries
August 01, 2006
Hispanic membership has increased 31 percent over the last five years. Hispanic members contributed $1 million more in tithe since 2001. Ramon Canals personally holds approximately five evangelistic series each year. Recognizing the …
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More Features
Delegate List
August 01, 2006
The delegates on these pages represent those individuals or positions designated as of …
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President
August 01, 2006
NPUC president Jere Patzer has held evangelistic meetings in nine different countries …
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President
August 01, 2006
Membership Growth —We can do better than the typical North American 2 percent church …
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Secretary
August 01, 2006
The Institute for Mission and Ministry has sponsored 31 weekend Faith in Focus forums …
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Delegate List
August 01, 2006
Donald Ammon* Wendell Hesseltine Ray Andreassen Doug Becker Dan Bergeron Brant Berglin …
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Secretary
August 01, 2006
The North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) executive secretary wears several other hats …
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Treasurer
August 01, 2006
More than $43 million in appropriations were passed on to local conferences through the …
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Treasurer
August 01, 2006
The long process of acquiring land, the proper permits, building and then relocating …
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Communication
August 01, 2006
More than 2 million pages are printed each month to provide the GLEANER to Northwest …
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Disaster Response
August 01, 2006
NPUC church members contributed more than $270,000 in offerings and donations, as well …
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Education
August 01, 2006
There are 588 certificated, full-time K–12 teachers in 122 schools within the NPUC, …
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Information Technology
August 01, 2006
More than 600 gigabytes of data passed through the NPUC "firewall" last year—nearly two …
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Legal Counsel
August 01, 2006
David Duncan received his law degree from Willamette University in 1971. Duncan works …
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Native Ministries
August 01, 2006
Monte Church travels more than 150,000 miles every year to visit far-flung native …
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Public Affairs, Religious Liberty
August 01, 2006
Labor union exemption requests have doubled since 2002, indicating increased …
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Regional, Youth
August 01, 2006
African American members celebrated their 30th annual convocation in 2006. There are …
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Planned Giving
August 01, 2006
The NPUC planned giving and trust services department annually administers an average …
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Ministerial
August 01, 2006
In the Northwest there are about 13 million people and 90,000 Seventh-day Adventists, a …
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Walla Walla College
August 01, 2006
Enrollment growth reached 1,968 in 2004–05, the second highest enrollment in WWC …
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Did You Know?
Services Based in the NPUC Office
August 01, 2006
eAdventist , an online membership management system, was originally developed for the …
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Did You Know?
Fast Facts
August 01, 2006
Education funding amounts to 71 percent of all appropriations to local conferences and …
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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 …
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Editorial
Executive Committee
August 01, 2006
The North Pacific Union Conference Executive Committee A sincere “Thank you” on behalf …
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Editorial
Introduction
August 01, 2006 |
Steve Vistaunet
Dear fellow members: The North Pacific Union Conference was organized 100 years ago to …
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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 …
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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 …
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Fresh Start
Light Thoughts
August 01, 2006 |
Fresh Start
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Karl Haffner
"Secret discipleship” is an oxymoron. In the words of William Barclay, “There can be no …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Northwest Pioneers of Faith
Caroline Maxson Wood A Gifted Musician in a Remote Frontier
August 01, 2006 |
NPUC History
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Doug Johnson
At the young age of 16, Caroline Maxson married James Franklin Wood and the newlyweds …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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Alaska Conference
Interior Alaska Campmeeting
August 01, 2006 |
John Kriegelstein
Interior Alaska Campmeeting More than 130 people from Fairbanks, North Pole, Delta …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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Montana Conference
Jim Jenkins Ordained
August 01, 2006 |
Richard Dower
One of the Sabbath blessings at the 2006 Montana Conference Camp Meeting was the …
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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 …
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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 " …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Oregon Conference
Moving Mountains
August 01, 2006 |
Kristina Gabrys
Moving Mountains When Shawn Plafker, McMinnville principal, first started reading the …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Upper Columbia Conference
Upper Columbia Academy Honors Retirees
August 01, 2006 |
Cheri Corder
During their recent alumni weekend, Upper Columbia Academy (UCA) honored four …
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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 …
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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 …
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Upper Columbia Conference
CCAs Cinnamon Roll Teacher
August 01, 2006 |
Mark Witas
CCA’s Cinnamon Roll Teacher Every school has one of them, or at least they should. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Upper Columbia Conference
New Communication Director Joins Upper Columbia Conference Team
August 01, 2006 |
Church
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Kathy Marson
Upper Columbia Conference has named Garrett Caldwell as the new assistant to the …
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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 …
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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 …
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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: …
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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 …
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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 …
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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- …
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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 …
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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 …
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