February 2010

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Editors' Note

February 01, 2010
EDITORS' NOTE: In the second installment of this year's emphasis on Rethinking Stewardship, we take a look at how good stewardship begins with a personal commitment to giving and living your life for Christ.read more
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Simple Steps for Spiritual Growth

February 01, 2010 | Dan Serns
"Be like Jesus, this my song, In the home and in the throng; Be like Jesus all day long … read more

Ten Ideas for Spiritual Growth

February 01, 2010
Growing spiritually is the work of a lifetime. Pick something on the list and take … read more

Editorial

Stewardship It's All About Life

February 01, 2010 | Max Torkelsen
Last month I shared how I was privileged, early on in my ministry, to share Wednesday … read more

Let's Talk

What Are You Reaching For?

February 01, 2010 | Steve Vistaunet
I had been eying the iridescent green bottle on the top shelf of the linen closet for … read more

Intersections

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February 01, 2010
On the Web Gleaner Blogs: Let's Talk — NEW! Cindy's Garden Blog MAXimum Perspectives … read more

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February 01, 2010
Churches Will Target Haiti Relief February 6 Many of the 470 churches Haiti's Adventist … read more

Let's Talk

What Are You Reaching For?

February 01, 2010 | Steve Vistaunet
I had been eying the iridescent green bottle on the top shelf of the linen closet for … read more

Perspective

Letters February

February 01, 2010
I will get to the point. Why is the NPUC wasting financial resources by spending money … read more

Perspective

Letter Box February

February 01, 2010
SEND US YOUR COMMENTS! Do you have a comment or question regarding something you've … read more

Perspective

God Got His Lawn Mower Back

February 01, 2010
When someone stole a riding lawn mower from the storage shed at the Yelm (Wash.) … read more

News

Acción

ACCION Los Secretos de la Vida Traen Esperanza a Miles de Personas

February 01, 2010
Esperanza tenía todo a su favor. Tenía una familia hermosa, bonita casa, excelente … read more

Alaska Conference

GC Youth Director Speaks to Young Alaskans

February 01, 2010 | Ephraim Palmero
The first-ever Alaskan Youth Summit was held at Anchorage Junior Academy Oct. 30–31, … read more

Alaska Conference

Bristol Bay Mission School Still Has an Impact

February 01, 2010 | Ephraim Palmero
Forty years after the mission school in Aleknagik, Alaska, closed, its impact continues … read more

Idaho Conference

Middleton Church Celebrates Baptisms in New Building

February 01, 2010 | Sylvia Carcich
On Nov. 21, 2009, the Middleton (Idaho) Seventh-day Adventist Church celebrated its … read more

Idaho Conference

Gem State Student Speaks Out for Christ

February 01, 2010 | Ellissa Nelson
I paused, my eyes dancing and my hands in the air, mid-motion. The children leaned … read more

Montana Conference

Billings Features All-Youth All-Night Lock-in

February 01, 2010 | Craig Leach
Following an outpouring of requests for more youth programs and activities, the … read more

Montana Conference

Great Falls Harvest Party

February 01, 2010 | Shelly Weber
One of the favorite social events in the Great Falls (Mont.) Church is the annual … read more

Oregon Conference

Secrets of Life Brings Hope to Thousands

February 01, 2010 | Ramon Canals
Esperanza had a beautiful family, a nice home, excellent health and a prosperous … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Elementary Shares Christmas Around the World

February 01, 2010 | Nancy Starr
Milo Adventist Elementary School has been studying Christmas in different countries. … read more

Oregon Conference

Baptism Highlights Springfield Christmas Program

February 01, 2010 | Cheryel Whitsell
The baptism of a smiling, Linda Pelkey was the peak of a high Sabbath in Springfield, … read more

Oregon Conference

Woodland Church Members Deliver Delicious Holiday Cheer

February 01, 2010
Members of the Woodland (Wash.) Church spread holiday cheer by providing delicious … read more

Oregon Conference

Medford Reflections

February 01, 2010 | Myrt Mendenhall
The Medford Church started off on a sad note as we bade farewell to our John and Amy … read more

Oregon Conference

Follow the Star in Gladstone

February 01, 2010 | Richard Cook
For eight years, the Gladstone (Ore.) Campground has hosted Follow the Star. Beginning … read more

Oregon Conference

Giving: The Lifeblood of Columbia Adventist Academy

February 01, 2010 | Larry Hiday
At the end of a $6.2-million-dollar-capital-campaign tunnel at Columbia Adventist … read more

Oregon Conference

"Amazing Grace" Recognized For 35 Years of Service

February 01, 2010 | Melody Kolstad
Lela Faulkner, leader of the Canyonville (Ore.) Adventist Community Services, presented … read more

Oregon Conference

Portland Adventist Academy Moves to Lose

February 01, 2010 | Liesl Vistaunet
Teachers and faculty at Portland Adventist Academy participated in a friendly … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

A Birthday Party For Jesus! Anchor Point's Christmas Gift

February 01, 2010 | Claudia Flaiz
Anchor Point Church in Hermiston, Ore., annually celebrates Jesus' incarnation with a … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Box: More UCC News

February 01, 2010
Watch a short video of Chef Mike Linderman at www.uccsda.org/proof . Also online at … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Jordana GLOWS with True Happiness

February 01, 2010 | Kathy Marson
When Jordana Ashburn read about "true happiness" she decided to try it out. Four years … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Tri-City Junior Academy Class Feeds Hungry Children

February 01, 2010 | Anthony Oucharek
When Tri-City Junior Academy's, in Pasco, Wash., first- and second-grade teacher, Verna … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Yakima Church Celebrates Faith of Pioneers

February 01, 2010 | Nita Hinman
In the summer of 1894, Elder S.H. Kime and several assistants held tent meetings in … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Revival In Hermiston Anchor Point Church

February 01, 2010 | Claudia Flaiz
In October, the Anchor Point Church in Hermiston, Ore, was blessed by the ministry of … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Journey to Bethlehem Events Impact 7,400

February 01, 2010 | Jon Dalrymple
Despite cold December 2009 temperatures, more people than ever took the Journey to … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Carpenter in the Kitchen Sharing Christ One Meal at a Time

February 01, 2010 | Kathy Marson
An important component of reaching our community for Christ is finding ways to serve as … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Thirsty for More How One Family Came to Christ

February 01, 2010 | Curtis Rittenour
David and Tina Hopkins grew up in nominal Christian homes but slipped away from God as … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Journey to Bethlehem From Hermiston to Bethlehem in Twenty Minutes

February 01, 2010 | Claudia Flaiz
Five area Adventist churches worked together to produce the second annual Journey to … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Journey to Bethlehem

February 01, 2010 | Nita Hinman
"Best Christmas pageant I've ever seen;" "Incredibly professional;" "Can't believe it's … read more

Walla Walla University

Portland Embraces WWU Nursing Students

February 01, 2010
Last fall, Jonathan Russell, pastor, felt God telling him there was something to be … read more

Washington Conference

BOX: The Big Picture of Ministry

February 01, 2010
The Adventist church is empowering youth to make a difference through ministry and … read more

Washington Conference

Holiday Outreach Nurtures Community Connections

February 01, 2010
Church holiday programs are becoming more purposeful in creating community connections … read more

Washington Conference

AAA Students Host Christmas Party for Children

February 01, 2010 | Jondelle McGhee
Enthusiasm and merriment filled the air as dozens of children piled off a school bus … read more

Washington Conference

Skagit Develops Caring Citizens

February 01, 2010 | Karyelle Nelson
Skagit Adventist School in Burlington, Wash., implemented a service-oriented extra- … read more

Washington Conference

Sequim Hosts Depression Recovery Seminar

February 01, 2010 | Walter Grant
Sequim (Wash.) Adventist Church wrapped up its first eight-week Dr. Neil Nedley's … read more

Washington Conference

Washington Conference Session

February 01, 2010
Notice is hereby given that the 58th Regular Session of the Washington Conference of … read more