February 2009

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February 01, 2009
Minnie Hurd, founding member of the Shiloh Church, took care of foster children, one of whom was Jimi Hendrix, the famed rock guitarist. Fred and Minnie Hurd's adopted daughter, Freddie Mae Hurd Gautier, became a well-known civil rights … read more

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Sidebar 2 Timeline

February 01, 2009
1901 The Furlong Church was established in Los Angeles 1908 African-American work is … read more

Righteous Roots, Faithful Fruits

February 01, 2009 | Byron Dulan
This year marks the 100th year for the beginnings of gospel ministry among African … read more

Did You Know?

Did You Know - January 2009

February 01, 2009
Because this section is primarily a graphic design in the print version, it is not … read more

Editorial

Never in My Lifetime

February 01, 2009 | Alphonso McCarthy
This February's black history celebration will be a heightened one of joy and pride as … read more

Let's Talk

Integrity for Such a Time

February 01, 2009
We were smitten. The new slick-dressing young minister in town had all the "street-cred … read more

Intersections

FYI - February 2009

February 01, 2009
Sabbath Scholar Dies Samuele Bacchiocchi, retired Andrews University theology professor … read more

Let's Talk

Integrity for Such a Time

February 01, 2009
We were smitten. The new slick-dressing young minister in town had all the "street-cred … read more

Perspective

Mort Juberg Remembered Longtime GLEANER Editor Dies

February 01, 2009 | Steve Vistaunet
Mort Juberg, GLEANER editor from 1978–1991, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 30, 2008, just … read more

Perspective

NRLA Meets to Further Religious Liberty

February 01, 2009 | Gregory Hamilton
The Northwest Religious Liberty Association is the government relations and mediation … read more

Perspective

De pandilleros a hijos de Dios

February 01, 2009 | Edwin Lopez
Nampa, Idaho. Cuando el joven pastor Harold Altamirano hizo el llamado, más de veinte … read more

News

Adventist Health

Faith In Action Stirs Tillamook to Action

February 01, 2009 | Shawna Malvini
Sometimes the Lord works in mysterious ways and no one knows better than Mollie Reding … read more

Alaska Conference

Bible Worker's Testimony Fuels Passion for Evangelism

February 01, 2009 | John Kriegelstein
Tony Sherman recently presented an evangelistic series for the Delta Junction community … read more

Alaska Conference

Christmas Program Comes Alive

February 01, 2009 | Cheryl Dunn
Mary Lee Campbell, choir member, waited for the director to give the cue. The Anchorage … read more

Idaho Conference

Pacific Press Sets Up Library At Mexico Orphanage

February 01, 2009 | Karen Pearson
Maria Clara likes to read. Abraham loves to ride his bike. Ramiro wants to become a … read more

Idaho Conference

Volunteers Rally for Computer Technology

February 01, 2009 | Linda Klinger
When Brian Setterlund, Gem State Adventist Academy's new network administrator, arrived … read more

Montana Conference

Mt. Ellis Academy Holds Week of Prayer

February 01, 2009
Week of Prayer at Mt. Ellis Academy began the last week of October 2008, with the … read more

Montana Conference

Eureka Celebrates

February 01, 2009 | Angela Poch
The Eureka Church celebrated the completion of their church with an August open house … read more

Oregon Conference

CAA Hand Bells Play For the Portland Marathon

February 01, 2009 | Lara Dowie
For the fourth year, Columbia Adventist Academy's bell choir participated in the … read more

Oregon Conference

Cottage Grove Church Hosts New Series

February 01, 2009 | Donna Koehn
The Cottage Grove (Ore.) Church hosted Triple Dose, a series of meetings. Ty Gibson, … read more

Oregon Conference

Jeans Fund Mozambique Mission

February 01, 2009 | Ben Grant
It was when the Redmond Church started raising funds early last year to help build a … read more

Oregon Conference

Kelso-Longview Hosts 6,000

February 01, 2009 | Linda Wilson
While the "weather outside was frightful..." at times with rain and biting cold, nearly … read more

Oregon Conference

Local Band Gives Benefit Concert

February 01, 2009 | Tim Knott
On Aug. 5, 2008, a helicopter transporting firefighters from the remote Buckhorn Fire … read more

Oregon Conference

Orchards Church Takes its Trailer on the Road Again

February 01, 2009 | Rachel Scribner
The Orchards Church touched more lives this summer through its pioneer program, … read more

Oregon Conference

ShareHIM With Shared Pulpits

February 01, 2009 | Richard Cook
At the 2008 Oregon Camp Meeting, Robert Folkenberg encouraged local churches to use his … read more

Oregon Conference

Whipple Creek Youth Raise Money

February 01, 2009 | Euna Givens
The Whipple Creek Church in Ridgefield, Wash., has been eagerly anticipating the day … read more

Oregon Conference

Eugene Sacred Choir Performs

February 01, 2009 | Anna Bassett
The Greater Eugene Sacred Choir performed Saturday night, Dec. 6, 2008, at the Veneta … read more

Oregon Conference

Medford Church Celebrates Marriage

February 01, 2009 | Myrt Mendenhall
Dan McCulloch, Medford Church senior pastor, recently made a discovery. He and his wife … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon Adventists Join Community for Messiah

February 01, 2009 | Greg Brothers
Albert Thompson relaxes after conducting The Messiah in Tillamook and Lincoln City, Ore … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Wintermeyer Accepts Communication Position

February 01, 2009
The Upper Columbia Conference Executive Committee voted Dec. 9, 2008, to invite Jay … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Church Honors Veterans

February 01, 2009 | Nita Hinman
The Yakima (Wash.) Church held a special service on Sabbath, Nov. 8, 2008, to honor … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Their Dream Keeps "Building"

February 01, 2009 | Marilynn Colcord
Harris Junior Academy is building the dream of Alton Olson. His dream is build a top-of … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Creation Series Draws Locals

February 01, 2009 | Stan Hudson
More than 200 people attended a seven-night series on origins at the Moscow, Idaho, … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Stations Make Switch to Digital

February 01, 2009 | Kathy Marson
If you're a fan of Christian television, you know the digital conversion deadline, Feb … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Troy Church Members Help Start Church in Costa Rica

February 01, 2009 | Elaine Drury
Bajo Tigre (Down Deep in the Earth) and unto the uttermost part of the earth, says Acts … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Upper Columbia Office Goes Up in Flames

February 01, 2009 | Jay Wintermeyer
Have you ever felt like you didn't know how to move forward? That's how many felt … read more

Walla Walla University

Freshmen Geared for Success New Mentoring Program at WWU

February 01, 2009
Mentoring programs and I don't usually mix well, but things changed when I met my Walla … read more

Washington Conference

Auburn's Bethlehem Ministry Unites Church and School Community

February 01, 2009 | Jondelle McGhee
“The rain is stopping!" squealed 10-year-old Arianna in Auburn, Wash., as she skipped … read more

Washington Conference

Bittersweet Holiday Service Offers Healing

February 01, 2009 | Kathy Nixon
The Port Angeles Church family held a special service designed to remember past good … read more

Washington Conference

Church Prepares to Battle Bugs...Naturally

February 01, 2009 | Kathy Nixon
The promise of "simple, non-drug ways to get and stay well" in the face of winter's … read more

Washington Conference

Forest Park Students Perform for Seniors

February 01, 2009 | Sandra Clay
Forest Park Adventist Christian School students wearing red, white and blue performed … read more

Washington Conference

Green Lake Gives the Gift of Christmas

February 01, 2009 | Jennifer Mehrer
Families at the Green Lake Church in Seattle have found a positive way to share … read more

Washington Conference

Seniors Create Connections in Mexico

February 01, 2009
Sarah and her three sons were living in a bus with no heat or plumbing when seniors and … read more

Washington Conference

Students Raise Breast Cancer A-wear-ness

February 01, 2009 | Alex Palmer
Puget Sound Adventist Academy students are taking the opportunity to raise money and … read more

Washington Conference

Three Northwest Academies Unite for Holiday Concert

February 01, 2009 | Jill Clay
"Gloria, Gloria" began the blend of voices and strings, as students from three … read more

World Church

World News Briefs - February 2009

February 01, 2009
Brazil São Paulo Passes Religious Freedom Charter Adventists in Brazil say they are … read more