November 2008

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Making Waves

November 01, 2008  | 
Quarantined! What a way to spend the first cruise day, in bed with the flu! The Health Police on-board couldn't have me cavorting around making others sick. But God is good; He planned ahead. Originally, my roommate and I had a low-level room, bor...
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  • Making Waves

    Last night I returned from dining to my cabin. A warm nightlight shined down on fluffy linens, and covers folded back. There was a chocolate mint glowing on the pillow with a note saying, "Your captain and crew wish you a restful sleep. As you sle...
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  • Making Waves

    November 01, 2008
    Sitka OutreachDonated, packaged and delivered 50 newborn layettes to Native American hospitalDonated and delivered nonperishable food, cleaned kitchen at women's shelterParticipated in literature distributionAssisted at the Raptor Center, a sanctu...
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  • Making Waves

    Pull quotes"Throw a pebble into the lake and a wave is formed and another and another; and as they increase, the circle widens until they reach the very shore. Thus our influence, though apparently insignificant, may continue to extend far beyond ...
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  • Making Waves

    Ketchikan OutreachHeld community meeting on alcohol abuse and depression at Adventist ChurchCleaned apartments of low-income residentsDelivered gift bags to women's shelterProvided free health checks
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  • Making Waves

    November 01, 2008
    Sitka OutreachDonated, packaged and delivered 50 newborn layettes to Native American hospitalDonated and delivered nonperishable food, cleaned kitchen at women's shelterParticipated in literature distributionAssisted at the Raptor Center, a sanctu...
    Read more

  • Making Waves

    Pull quotes"Throw a pebble into the lake and a wave is formed and another and another; and as they increase, the circle widens until they reach the very shore. Thus our influence, though apparently insignificant, may continue to extend far beyond ...
    Read more

  • Making Waves

    Ketchikan OutreachHeld community meeting on alcohol abuse and depression at Adventist ChurchCleaned apartments of low-income residentsDelivered gift bags to women's shelterProvided free health checks
    Read more

  • Making Waves Juneau Port of Call

    November 01, 2008
    Juneau OutreachPainted a schoolAssisted the parks and recreation at Twin Lakes by removing weedsCleaned, organized and weeded at a women's shelterOffered free health checksParticipated in literature distribution
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  • Making Waves

    Over the past few years there has been an increasing number of ladies itching to do something out of the ordinary. Something that combines their love of travel and their desire to serve with the need to relax and refresh while recharging mental, p...
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  • Making Waves Juneau Port of Call

    November 01, 2008
    Juneau OutreachPainted a schoolAssisted the parks and recreation at Twin Lakes by removing weedsCleaned, organized and weeded at a women's shelterOffered free health checksParticipated in literature distribution
    Read more

  • Making Waves

    Over the past few years there has been an increasing number of ladies itching to do something out of the ordinary. Something that combines their love of travel and their desire to serve with the need to relax and refresh while recharging mental, p...
    Read more

  • Making Waves

    One night as I began singing, the lounge doors were opened so others on-board could hear. Karen, a passenger, was drawn in and impressed to stay. I began sharing about my husband's heart attack last year. Through six hours, three hospitals and an ...
    Read more

  • Making Waves

    God was caring for every aspect of this tour, even what I was packing.When loading my suitcase, there weren't many places left for extras, due to airline regulations. However, I felt impressed to take one book about Sabbath with me.On-board ship, ...
    Read more

  • Making Waves

    One night as I began singing, the lounge doors were opened so others on-board could hear. Karen, a passenger, was drawn in and impressed to stay. I began sharing about my husband's heart attack last year. Through six hours, three hospitals and an ...
    Read more

  • Making Waves

    God was caring for every aspect of this tour, even what I was packing.When loading my suitcase, there weren't many places left for extras, due to airline regulations. However, I felt impressed to take one book about Sabbath with me.On-board ship, ...
    Read more

  • Making Waves

    Quarantined! What a way to spend the first cruise day, in bed with the flu! The Health Police on-board couldn't have me cavorting around making others sick. But God is good; He planned ahead. Originally, my roommate and I had a low-level room, bor...
    Read more

  • Making Waves

    Last night I returned from dining to my cabin. A warm nightlight shined down on fluffy linens, and covers folded back. There was a chocolate mint glowing on the pillow with a note saying, "Your captain and crew wish you a restful sleep. As you sle...
    Read more

Others

  • Ask PJ

    November 01, 2008
    Question: Does God even notice me?You know it's easy for teenagers to feel like no one notices them. In addition, many feel they go unnoticed by God.Well, guess what? You're not alone—many of us wonder if God is oblivious to our situation.A few we...
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  • Did You Know November 2008

    November 01, 2008
    Because this section is primarily a graphic design in the print version, it is not available here. You can see the Did You Know? page for this month by looking in the print edition of GLEANER or by clicking on the PDF version. To get to the PDF ve...
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  • Reclaiming the Lord's Day

    A few days ago someone shared an article with me from the Catholic newsletter, Our Sunday Visitor. The title captured my attention— "Reclaiming the Lord's Day." In it our Catholic brother stated: "There was a time when Sunday was a special day. It...
    Read more

  • Ask PJ

    November 01, 2008
    Question: Does God even notice me?You know it's easy for teenagers to feel like no one notices them. In addition, many feel they go unnoticed by God.Well, guess what? You're not alone—many of us wonder if God is oblivious to our situation.A few we...
    Read more

  • Reclaiming the Lord's Day

    A few days ago someone shared an article with me from the Catholic newsletter, Our Sunday Visitor. The title captured my attention— "Reclaiming the Lord's Day." In it our Catholic brother stated: "There was a time when Sunday was a special day. It...
    Read more

  • Perils of the Piously Peeved

    November 01, 2008
    Every now and then I catch myself slipping into the role of curmudgeon, muttering about things I dislike:Supermarket express-line crashers who can't count to 15Drivers who religiously run red lightsPeople addicted to long, loud cell phone conversa...
    Read more

  • Did You Know November 2008

    November 01, 2008
    Because this section is primarily a graphic design in the print version, it is not available here. You can see the Did You Know? page for this month by looking in the print edition of GLEANER or by clicking on the PDF version. To get to the PDF ve...
    Read more

  • FYI November 2008

    November 01, 2008
    Inside ScoopNPUC Welcomes SundinRobert Sundin is now serving as the North Pacific Union Conference undertreasurer, filling the position vacated by Mark Remboldt, who became NPUC treasurer.Sundin has an undergraduate degree from Loma Linda Universi...
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  • FYI November 2008

    November 01, 2008
    Inside ScoopNPUC Welcomes SundinRobert Sundin is now serving as the North Pacific Union Conference undertreasurer, filling the position vacated by Mark Remboldt, who became NPUC treasurer.Sundin has an undergraduate degree from Loma Linda Universi...
    Read more

  • Perils of the Piously Peeved

    November 01, 2008
    Every now and then I catch myself slipping into the role of curmudgeon, muttering about things I dislike:Supermarket express-line crashers who can't count to 15Drivers who religiously run red lightsPeople addicted to long, loud cell phone conversa...
    Read more

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