December 2008 About this issue: Feature At Lowest Ebb December 01, 2008 It was a bleak Christmas that year for the young pioneer minister and his wife. The money was gone, and even the well had given out. God, it appeared, had completely forgotten them.But someone had forgotten to tell this to little Ruth.I remember a... Download PDF (6.2 MB) More Features At Lowest Ebb It was a bleak Christmas that year for the young pioneer minister and his wife. The money was gone, and even the well had given out. God, it appeared, had completely forgotten them.But someone had forgotten to tell this to little Ruth.I remember a... Read more At Lowest Ebb At a time when future uncertainties seem overwhelming, this heartfelt message has a timeless ring. Financial hardships, job insecurities, home foreclosures, family concerns, death of a loved one—if your courage is "at lowest ebb" this Christmas se... Read more At Lowest Ebb At a time when future uncertainties seem overwhelming, this heartfelt message has a timeless ring. Financial hardships, job insecurities, home foreclosures, family concerns, death of a loved one—if your courage is "at lowest ebb" this Christmas se... Read more Permissions "At Lowest Ebb," Author Unknown, from Christmas in My Heart, Vol. 11 (2002). Text and illustration used by permission of Joe Wheeler, editor/compiler. All rights reserved. Joe Wheeler, (P.O. Box 1246, Conifer, CO 80433) and Review and Herald Publi... Read more Permissions "At Lowest Ebb," Author Unknown, from Christmas in My Heart, Vol. 11 (2002). Text and illustration used by permission of Joe Wheeler, editor/compiler. All rights reserved. Joe Wheeler, (P.O. Box 1246, Conifer, CO 80433) and Review and Herald Publi... Read more Others Does God really expect me to do what He asks? I think about the dad who had something to give his young son and asked him to hold out his hand. "Why?" asked the little boy with his hands firmly clasped behind his back. The father repeated his request, but the son kept asking "why"—and missed ... Read more Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas The year was 1944. World War II was raging, and the prospect of a Merry Christmas for many Americans was bleak.Hugh Martin, not yet 30 years old, was collaborating on the music for Meet Me in St. Louis, Judy Garland's classic film. Hugh wrote a fe... Read more Editor's Note Throughout his battle with lymphoma, Jere Patzer, NPUC president, continued to write GLEANER editorials. This is the story he submitted just a few weeks before his death. This is what he wanted to leave with you as we enter the Christmas season of... Read more Remembering Jere... "A prince in Israel has fallen! He left like he lived. Quietly. Graciously. With gentle dignity. Without demands or harsh words or even a frown, he surrendered himself, a tired gentleman and statesman, into the waiting arms of his Savior. Good-bye... Read more Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas The year was 1944. World War II was raging, and the prospect of a Merry Christmas for many Americans was bleak.Hugh Martin, not yet 30 years old, was collaborating on the music for Meet Me in St. Louis, Judy Garland's classic film. Hugh wrote a fe... Read more Does God really expect me to do what He asks? I think about the dad who had something to give his young son and asked him to hold out his hand. "Why?" asked the little boy with his hands firmly clasped behind his back. The father repeated his request, but the son kept asking "why"—and missed ... Read more Editor's Note Throughout his battle with lymphoma, Jere Patzer, NPUC president, continued to write GLEANER editorials. This is the story he submitted just a few weeks before his death. This is what he wanted to leave with you as we enter the Christmas season of... Read more Jesus Wept Perhaps they had spent hours together swapping stories and experiences, carpenter stuff like mortise and tenon joints. Maybe Lazarus was pretty handy with tools too.Whatever the history, when the Master stood before the tomb, my Bible simply says,... Read more FYI December 2008 WWU Accepted Into NAIAWalla Walla University has been accepted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The application was approved by the NAIA Council of Presidents in September.The NAIA is the governing body for athletic prog... Read more FYI December 2008 WWU Accepted Into NAIAWalla Walla University has been accepted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The application was approved by the NAIA Council of Presidents in September.The NAIA is the governing body for athletic prog... Read more Jesus Wept Perhaps they had spent hours together swapping stories and experiences, carpenter stuff like mortise and tenon joints. Maybe Lazarus was pretty handy with tools too.Whatever the history, when the Master stood before the tomb, my Bible simply says,... Read more Remembering Jere... "A prince in Israel has fallen! He left like he lived. Quietly. Graciously. With gentle dignity. Without demands or harsh words or even a frown, he surrendered himself, a tired gentleman and statesman, into the waiting arms of his Savior. Good-bye... Read more News ACCION Rodeada de Comida, Pero con Hambre Deryl Jones Retires From Adventist Medical Center Low-cost Technology Brings Gospel to Bush Alaska Brings Gospel to Bush Alaska Eagle Church Marks 100 Years Mothers, Daughters Join At Women's Retreat GSAA Fun and Friendship Are FIrst Priority for the Year Bozeman Box City Raises Awareness for the Homeless Record Number Join the Kalispell Church Milo Holds Annual Blood Drive County Fair Booth Reaches Community Sharon Church Pantry Helps Area Families Riverside Father/Child Campout Sparks Closeness 50 Attend Brookings Cooking Class RVAS Students Plan and Lead The Revelation Oregon Conference Active in Hurricane Ike Recovery Newberg Youth Baptized CAA New Building Project Reaches Halfway Mark Kettle Falls Welcomes Family of Three UCA Student Artist Wins Award WWVA Graduates Join Teaching Staff Yakima Teens Lead Meetings UCC Womens Retreats Celebrate 20 Years UCA Students Team up to aid Hurricane Survivors Engineers Without Borders Minister in Honduras Puget Sound Students Connect With God Auburn Adventist Plans One Person, One School, One Church Adventists Give and Receive Honor Churches Host Party for Seniors Grays Harbor Food Bank Prays for One Freezer World News Briefs December 2008
At Lowest Ebb It was a bleak Christmas that year for the young pioneer minister and his wife. The money was gone, and even the well had given out. God, it appeared, had completely forgotten them.But someone had forgotten to tell this to little Ruth.I remember a... Read more
At Lowest Ebb At a time when future uncertainties seem overwhelming, this heartfelt message has a timeless ring. Financial hardships, job insecurities, home foreclosures, family concerns, death of a loved one—if your courage is "at lowest ebb" this Christmas se... Read more
At Lowest Ebb At a time when future uncertainties seem overwhelming, this heartfelt message has a timeless ring. Financial hardships, job insecurities, home foreclosures, family concerns, death of a loved one—if your courage is "at lowest ebb" this Christmas se... Read more
Permissions "At Lowest Ebb," Author Unknown, from Christmas in My Heart, Vol. 11 (2002). Text and illustration used by permission of Joe Wheeler, editor/compiler. All rights reserved. Joe Wheeler, (P.O. Box 1246, Conifer, CO 80433) and Review and Herald Publi... Read more
Permissions "At Lowest Ebb," Author Unknown, from Christmas in My Heart, Vol. 11 (2002). Text and illustration used by permission of Joe Wheeler, editor/compiler. All rights reserved. Joe Wheeler, (P.O. Box 1246, Conifer, CO 80433) and Review and Herald Publi... Read more
Does God really expect me to do what He asks? I think about the dad who had something to give his young son and asked him to hold out his hand. "Why?" asked the little boy with his hands firmly clasped behind his back. The father repeated his request, but the son kept asking "why"—and missed ... Read more
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas The year was 1944. World War II was raging, and the prospect of a Merry Christmas for many Americans was bleak.Hugh Martin, not yet 30 years old, was collaborating on the music for Meet Me in St. Louis, Judy Garland's classic film. Hugh wrote a fe... Read more
Editor's Note Throughout his battle with lymphoma, Jere Patzer, NPUC president, continued to write GLEANER editorials. This is the story he submitted just a few weeks before his death. This is what he wanted to leave with you as we enter the Christmas season of... Read more
Remembering Jere... "A prince in Israel has fallen! He left like he lived. Quietly. Graciously. With gentle dignity. Without demands or harsh words or even a frown, he surrendered himself, a tired gentleman and statesman, into the waiting arms of his Savior. Good-bye... Read more
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas The year was 1944. World War II was raging, and the prospect of a Merry Christmas for many Americans was bleak.Hugh Martin, not yet 30 years old, was collaborating on the music for Meet Me in St. Louis, Judy Garland's classic film. Hugh wrote a fe... Read more
Does God really expect me to do what He asks? I think about the dad who had something to give his young son and asked him to hold out his hand. "Why?" asked the little boy with his hands firmly clasped behind his back. The father repeated his request, but the son kept asking "why"—and missed ... Read more
Editor's Note Throughout his battle with lymphoma, Jere Patzer, NPUC president, continued to write GLEANER editorials. This is the story he submitted just a few weeks before his death. This is what he wanted to leave with you as we enter the Christmas season of... Read more
Jesus Wept Perhaps they had spent hours together swapping stories and experiences, carpenter stuff like mortise and tenon joints. Maybe Lazarus was pretty handy with tools too.Whatever the history, when the Master stood before the tomb, my Bible simply says,... Read more
FYI December 2008 WWU Accepted Into NAIAWalla Walla University has been accepted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The application was approved by the NAIA Council of Presidents in September.The NAIA is the governing body for athletic prog... Read more
FYI December 2008 WWU Accepted Into NAIAWalla Walla University has been accepted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The application was approved by the NAIA Council of Presidents in September.The NAIA is the governing body for athletic prog... Read more
Jesus Wept Perhaps they had spent hours together swapping stories and experiences, carpenter stuff like mortise and tenon joints. Maybe Lazarus was pretty handy with tools too.Whatever the history, when the Master stood before the tomb, my Bible simply says,... Read more
Remembering Jere... "A prince in Israel has fallen! He left like he lived. Quietly. Graciously. With gentle dignity. Without demands or harsh words or even a frown, he surrendered himself, a tired gentleman and statesman, into the waiting arms of his Savior. Good-bye... Read more
