May 2010

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Beyond Broken

May 01, 2010
We were the young, fun, pastoral couple. People used to look at us and think we had it all together. Once when we were at some pastoral in-service meetings, a pastor friend of ours came up to us and said, "You guys are just the perfect … read more
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Sidebar

May 01, 2010
Christian stewardship includes cultivating healthy families, as illustrated in this … read more

Editorial

Stewardship It's All About Talents

May 01, 2010 | Max Torkelsen
Life is made up of two components: time and talent. Stewardship is the management of … read more

Let's Talk

(Why) Not Now?

May 01, 2010 | Steve Vistaunet
At an early age, I realized our family was frugal — not by choice, but by necessity. We … read more

Intersections

FYI

May 01, 2010
Oregon Governor Signs Religious Apparel Bill In an affirmation of efforts by the … read more

Intersections

Comment box for p. 5

May 01, 2010
SEND US LETTERS, STORIES, PHOTOS! Do you have a comment or question regarding something … read more

Intersections

The GLEANER Goes to Atlanta

May 01, 2010
Catch daily Northwest reports during this summer's GC session in Atlanta through the … read more

Intersections

Letters on p. 5

May 01, 2010
Earth Friendly Faith a Hit Dan Serns' article, "Earth Friendly Faith," in April's … read more

Let's Talk

(Why) Not Now?

May 01, 2010 | Steve Vistaunet
At an early age, I realized our family was frugal — not by choice, but by necessity. We … read more

Perspective

Dos nuevas congregaciones en Idaho

May 01, 2010 | Edwin Lopez
Walter acaba de cumplir veintiún años. A pesar de los diversos desafíos espirituales … read more

Perspective

Relationship Suggestions for Guys*

May 01, 2010
Start your day right. Die first (to self) and enhance all of your relationships. Die to … read more

News

Adventist Health

Surgery Robot 'Bob' Offers State-of-the-art Care

May 01, 2010 | Shawna Malvini
American society is fond of naming things. Pets, buildings, cars — everything gets a … read more

Alaska Conference

Truth 4 Youth in Gambell

May 01, 2010 | Melvin Matthews
Mel Matthews, pastor, and a team of eager young people and their mothers traveled from … read more

Idaho Conference

Baptism Transforms Goth to GLOW

May 01, 2010 | Karen Pearson
It's been a long and winding road home for Michelle Willis. Raised an Adventist, Willis … read more

Montana Conference

Roundup Holds Sweethearts' Valentine Dinner

May 01, 2010 | Bev Walther
Every year for the last four years, the Roundup (Mont.) Adventist Church has sponsored … read more

Montana Conference

Pathfinder Sabbath Delights Libby Members

May 01, 2010 | Deanna Harris
What happens when you put Pathfinders in charge of church? A Pathfinder Sabbath, of … read more

Montana Conference

Fundraising Dinner

May 01, 2010 | Cindy Patten
Like many other schools across the North American Division, the students at Libby (Mont … read more

Oregon Conference

Children Send Balloons Aloft

May 01, 2010 | Norma Brunson
Woodland (Wash.) Church took on a festive appearance as Tommie Estes walked down the … read more

Oregon Conference

A New Name Rogue Valley Adventist Academy

May 01, 2010 | Michelle Wachter
It has evolved over the years. Rogue River Academy, a one-room, 12-grade school, opened … read more

Oregon Conference

Butte Surpasses CAA Goal ... 'Bearly'

May 01, 2010 | Larry Hiday
Students at Columbia Adventist Academy in Battle Ground, Wash., have seen God's … read more

Oregon Conference

Rome Comes to Valley View

May 01, 2010 | Laura Mancia
After a Vacation Bible School drought of almost seven years, Valley View Adventist … read more

Oregon Conference

Gladstone Camp Meeting Cancelled for 2010

May 01, 2010 | Al Reimche
It is with deep regret we announce the cancellation of Gladstone Camp Meeting 2010. … read more

Oregon Conference

Yoncalla Church Gives Back Bags of Love

May 01, 2010 | Billie Snook
In 2007 Pat Stacy was inspired by a program she watched on Three Angels Broadcasting … read more

Oregon Conference

Women Grow in the Spirit

May 01, 2010 | Carolyn Fields
Women from the Veneta, Santa Clara and Junction City (Ore.) churches decided to combine … read more

Oregon Conference

RVAA Sponsors Sparrow Club Outreach Project

May 01, 2010 | Michelle Wachter
Rogue Valley Adventist Academy has chosen to partner with Sparrow Clubs for one of its … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Soup's On Ministry Born Out of Spiritual Gifts

May 01, 2010 | Martha George
Members boiled up a new ministry last fall in St. Maries, Idaho, after Sue Clark's … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Open House for New Healing Center

May 01, 2010 | Kathy Marson
A house became a home on March 7 at an open house ceremony for Frieda's Healing Center … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Pioneering Incentive Plan Discounts UCA Tuition

May 01, 2010 | Jay Wintermeyer
Upper Columbia Academy in Spangle, Wash., is announcing a new opportunity for financial … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Spokane Churches Create North American First

May 01, 2010 | Jay Wintermeyer
Eight area Seventh-day Adventist churches joined to launch the first Adventist Russian- … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Musical Showcase at Upper Columbia Academy

May 01, 2010
One hundred and nine music students from around the Northwest and Canada visited Upper … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCC Info Box Domestic Abuse

May 01, 2010 | Kathy Marson
Domestic Abuse Help Line 877-276-5597 Get information about training and prevention at … read more

Walla Walla University

Shelter for Freedom Hollywood Comes to Walla Walla

May 01, 2010 | Kathleen Erwin
It was one of the largest humanitarian collaborations Walla Walla, Wash., had ever seen … read more

Walla Walla University

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May 01, 2010
WWU Names Student Worker of the Year Students Score Sweet Internship with Sweets … read more

Washington Conference

Auburn Adventist Academy Welcomes New Principal

May 01, 2010 | Jondelle McGhee
After a year-long search, Auburn Adventist Academy and Washington Conference are … read more

Washington Conference

Tacoma-area Churches Engaged in Community Outreach

May 01, 2010
Churches in the Tacoma, Wash., area are actively engaging in community outreach in … read more

Washington Conference

Labels for Education Community Member Shares Winnings with AAA

May 01, 2010 | Jondelle McGhee
Auburn Adventist Academy was recently blessed by the generosity of Gayola Boyd, … read more

Washington Conference

Students Raise Funds for Haiti

May 01, 2010 | Jay Richmond
With images and stories from Haiti dominating the news, Larry Arnott, Mountain View … read more

Washington Conference

Feeding on God’s Word and Losing Weight

May 01, 2010 | Teresa Joy
A small group at the Bellevue (Wash.) Church is learning to "live it" instead of "die-t … read more

Washington Conference

Forest Park Church Fills Giant Prayer Book

May 01, 2010 | Linda Anderson-McMullin
The prayer list is hard to miss at Everett Forest Park (Wash.) Church: The 64- by 94- … read more

Washington Conference

BOX: The Big Picture of Ministry

May 01, 2010
Missionaries represented Washington Conference in five countries with six spring break … read more