March 2008

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Feature

Reconnecting: When Inactive Members Return

March 01, 2008
Mike Jones grew up in the church, drifted away, and then made the decision to return. He's a former pastor and editor of Insight magazine. Whether you're an active member or not, his experience is worth considering. GLEANER: Did you "buy … read more
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Reconnecting Tips for Members

March 01, 2008
Here are a few more ideas from Mike Jones on how to connect with guests. Keep the flow … read more

Why Heather Came Back

March 01, 2008
Name: Heather Gasser Age: 36 Education: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) Occupation … read more

Ask PJ

What would you do, that you can't do, because you are a pastor?

March 01, 2008
Question: What would you do that you can't do because you are a pastor? What would you … read more

Did You Know?

Did You Know, March 2008

March 01, 2008
Because this section is primarily a graphic design in the print version, it is not … read more

Editorial

Are We Eliminating Sabbath School?

March 01, 2008 | Jere Patzer
I love Sabbath School. Whether it's in Spokane or Walla Walla, Sao Paulo or Manila. … read more

Let's Talk

Strangers, Angels and Us

March 01, 2008
There was a time when I didn't identify much with strangers. Along with the ever- … read more

Intersections

FYI

March 01, 2008
INSIDE SCOOP Weimar Institute Votes to Close College Program After 30 years of training … read more

Let's Talk

Strangers, Angels and Us

March 01, 2008
There was a time when I didn't identify much with strangers. Along with the ever- … read more

News

Adventist Health

From Yellow Umbrellas to Touching Lives One Woman’s Not-So-Random Acts of Kindness

March 01, 2008 | Shawna Malvini
Like many women who are working full-time and raising children, Brooke Bennett's life … read more

Alaska Conference

Arctic Church Ordains Local Leadership

March 01, 2008 | Jim Kincaid
Time is past due for local Native Alaskan people to be empowered to provide leadership … read more

Alaska Conference

Cello Concert Treat For Delta Junction

March 01, 2008 | Melba Palmero
The last weekend in 2007 found Sharon Staddon, Alaska Conference treasurer, and her … read more

Idaho Conference

Couple Reunited With God and Each Other

March 01, 2008
The warmth and acceptance of an Adventist church in Meridian, Idaho, has helped a … read more

Idaho Conference

Mountain Home Church Celebrates Baptisms

March 01, 2008 | Claudius Barnes
The Mountain Home Church held three baptisms recently. Kevin Osterhoff, 17 years old, … read more

Idaho Conference

Students Learn to Knit Help Community

March 01, 2008 | Susan Winchester
Teacher, can you teach me how to knit?" A simple question, but one that has third- and … read more

Idaho Conference

Nampa Church Honors Teachers and Elders With Shabbat Shalom Service

March 01, 2008 | Sherry Hoewing
The Nampa Church found a unique way to recognize the teachers and staff of Gem State … read more

Montana Conference

Mt. Ellis Academy Students Help in Guatemala

March 01, 2008
On a brisk Sunday morning in November 2007, I said goodbye to my family and sleepily … read more

Montana Conference

Havre Church Builds New Church

March 01, 2008 | Leo Beardsley
The Havre (Mont.) Church has taken on the task of building a new church. They are … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Seniors Help Cancer Patients

March 01, 2008 | Dan Patchin
Heidi Schnosig and Samantha Hamilton, Portland Adventist Academy seniors, knew they … read more

Oregon Conference

Waldport Members Build Church With Enthusiasm and Purpose

March 01, 2008 | Cathy Raymer
The Waldport Church on the Oregon Coast has spent more than eight months … read more

Oregon Conference

Livingstone Students Host Mission Trip Fundraiser

March 01, 2008 | Jennifer McBeth
Three Livingstone Adventist Academy seniors hosted a spaghetti feed Jan. 19 to raise … read more

Oregon Conference

Medford Church Marks 100 Years

March 01, 2008 | Myrt Mendenhall
The Medford Church marked a major milestone on Dec. 1, 2007, celebrating 100 years of … read more

Oregon Conference

New Milo Department Benefits International Students

March 01, 2008 | Richard Carrigan
Milo Adventist Academy has started a new department, which will help expand its … read more

Oregon Conference

Global Evangelist Shares 'Extreme Faith'

March 01, 2008 | H. Nicholas
Internationally known, self-supporting global evangelist David Gates of Gospel … read more

Oregon Conference

Wrapped With Love Tualatin Church Provides Gift Wrapping

March 01, 2008 | David Smith
Tualatin Church members spent about 14 hours on several evenings wrapping Christmas … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Yard Sales Raise Money for Inchelium Church

March 01, 2008
"One man's junk is another man's treasure." Certainly these words could apply to the … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Irrigon Community Service Leader Decides to 'Retire'

March 01, 2008 | Norma Stahl
After 20 years Leone Poulson, Irrigon, (Ore.) Church community service leader, 90 years … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Students Sing With Symphony

March 01, 2008 | Audrey Campbell
Rogers Adventist School Singing Scholars performed with the Walla Walla (Wash.) … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Upper Columbia Academy Performs at the Fox Theater

March 01, 2008 | Danielle Shull
More than 1,300 people attended the Upper Columbia Academy's annual Christmas concert … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Adventists and Baptists Join to Help Needy in Athol

March 01, 2008 | Nancy Smith
More than 175 people in Athol, Idaho, enjoyed a candlelight Christmas dinner and … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Journey to Bethlehem Brings South Hill and Community Closer

March 01, 2008 | Jon Dalrymple
God blessed our Journey to Bethlehem, with more than 3,000 guests attending,” says … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Hayden Lake Dedicates Church, Burns the Mortage

March 01, 2008 | Garrett Caldwell
Five years and five months after their official groundbreaking, the Hayden Lake Church … read more

Walla Walla University

Bringing the World to WWU Student Campaign Brings Africa a Little Closer

March 01, 2008 | Sarah Radelfinger
Most Northwesterners would probably classify a continent such as Africa as a world away … read more

Washington Conference

Disciples Being Made Here 24/Seven Reaches Church Status

March 01, 2008
A young family's lives transformed by prayer in Pike Place Market. A young woman who … read more

Washington Conference

Kirkland Eighth-graders Share True Spirit of Giving

March 01, 2008 | Leif Andersen
At Christmas, Kirkland School eighth-graders planned to have a gift exchange with their … read more

Washington Conference

A New Church is Born

March 01, 2008 | Doug Bing
If you find yourself in Seattle, Washington on a Sabbath, try visiting the new Spanish … read more

Washington Conference

Dressed to Succeed Kirkland School Adopts Unified Dress Code

March 01, 2008 | Kathy Fridlund
When the Kirkland Seventh-day Adventist School board decided to join the other … read more

Washington Conference

Community Service Connection Leads to Baptism

March 01, 2008 | Jay Richmond
Donna Lane was baptized Dec. 22, 2007, choosing to celebrate her new birth around the … read more

Washington Conference

Making Their Mark Young People Make a Difference

March 01, 2008
Young people across Washington Conference are “making their mark” in their communities … read more

Washington Conference

Auburn Students Serve Others

March 01, 2008 | Jondelle McGhee
If a merry heart doeth good like a medicine, then Auburn Adventist Academy is … read more

World Church

World News Briefs

March 01, 2008
Netherlands International Court Names Adventist Judge Daniel D. Ntanda Nsereko, … read more