August 2010 About this issue: Feature Quick Thoughts August 01, 2010 Character, in the long run, is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and of nations alike.Theodore RooseveltAn excellent man, like precious metal, is in every way invariable; a villain, like the beams of a balance, is always varying, up... Download PDF (4.55 MB) More Features Quick Thoughts Character, in the long run, is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and of nations alike.Theodore RooseveltAn excellent man, like precious metal, is in every way invariable; a villain, like the beams of a balance, is always varying, up... Read more Image Integrity is Everything "I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human nature that the only form of life we have created so far is purely destructive. We've created life in our own image."— Stephen Hawking1Stephen Hawking, celebrate... Read more Image Integrity is Everything "I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human nature that the only form of life we have created so far is purely destructive. We've created life in our own image."— Stephen Hawking1Stephen Hawking, celebrate... Read more Others Life Transitions Editor's note: Bryce Pascoe, who has served as the North Pacific Union Conference executive secretary since 1994, is retiring as of August 1 this year. A short paragraph about his service is included on page four. A more in-depth article will appe... Read more Letters Bad BalloonsIn the interest of good earth stewardship, I think it would be well for the GLEANER not to publish articles about kids sending balloons aloft attached to Ziploc baggies ("Children Send Balloons Aloft," Oregon News, May 2010).This is a ... Read more Comment box SEND US LETTERS, STORIES, PHOTOS!Do you have a comment or question regarding something you've read in the GLEANER? Or do you have a brief anecdote or photo about your faith or your church? Share it with us on this page. Send your comments, anecdot... Read more Life Transitions Editor's note: Bryce Pascoe, who has served as the North Pacific Union Conference executive secretary since 1994, is retiring as of August 1 this year. A short paragraph about his service is included on page four. A more in-depth article will appe... Read more The Best of the Best The 34th Annual Regional Convocation Record crowds of more than 2,000 from throughout the Northwest and Canada defied a sluggish economy to attend the 34th Annual North Pacific Union Conference Regional Convocation held May 13–16 at Camp Berachah in Auburn, Wash. Those who came repre... Read more See What You're Missing Online If you don't visit GLEANER online, you'll miss the following stories and more:Montana — Peace, Guidance and His ProtectionMontana — The Youth Shall Lead ThemOregon — Concert Benefits Canyonville ACSOregon — HVJA Students Help Build Africa WellsOre... Read more Oil in Our Lamps When just a lad, I was perplexed by phrases I often heard sung in church meetings, such as, "Make me a fisher of men, keep me sinking." At least that's how it sounded to my young ears. And: "Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning." The song seeme... Read more FYI New World Church President Elected Read more Comment box SEND US LETTERS, STORIES, PHOTOS!Do you have a comment or question regarding something you've read in the GLEANER? Or do you have a brief anecdote or photo about your faith or your church? Share it with us on this page. Send your comments, anecdot... Read more See What You're Missing Online If you don't visit GLEANER online, you'll miss the following stories and more:Montana — Peace, Guidance and His ProtectionMontana — The Youth Shall Lead ThemOregon — Concert Benefits Canyonville ACSOregon — HVJA Students Help Build Africa WellsOre... Read more Letters Bad BalloonsIn the interest of good earth stewardship, I think it would be well for the GLEANER not to publish articles about kids sending balloons aloft attached to Ziploc baggies ("Children Send Balloons Aloft," Oregon News, May 2010).This is a ... Read more Oil in Our Lamps When just a lad, I was perplexed by phrases I often heard sung in church meetings, such as, "Make me a fisher of men, keep me sinking." At least that's how it sounded to my young ears. And: "Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning." The song seeme... Read more The Best of the Best The 34th Annual Regional Convocation Record crowds of more than 2,000 from throughout the Northwest and Canada defied a sluggish economy to attend the 34th Annual North Pacific Union Conference Regional Convocation held May 13–16 at Camp Berachah in Auburn, Wash. Those who came repre... 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Quick Thoughts Character, in the long run, is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and of nations alike.Theodore RooseveltAn excellent man, like precious metal, is in every way invariable; a villain, like the beams of a balance, is always varying, up... Read more
Image Integrity is Everything "I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human nature that the only form of life we have created so far is purely destructive. We've created life in our own image."— Stephen Hawking1Stephen Hawking, celebrate... Read more
Image Integrity is Everything "I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human nature that the only form of life we have created so far is purely destructive. We've created life in our own image."— Stephen Hawking1Stephen Hawking, celebrate... Read more
Life Transitions Editor's note: Bryce Pascoe, who has served as the North Pacific Union Conference executive secretary since 1994, is retiring as of August 1 this year. A short paragraph about his service is included on page four. A more in-depth article will appe... Read more
Letters Bad BalloonsIn the interest of good earth stewardship, I think it would be well for the GLEANER not to publish articles about kids sending balloons aloft attached to Ziploc baggies ("Children Send Balloons Aloft," Oregon News, May 2010).This is a ... Read more
Comment box SEND US LETTERS, STORIES, PHOTOS!Do you have a comment or question regarding something you've read in the GLEANER? Or do you have a brief anecdote or photo about your faith or your church? Share it with us on this page. Send your comments, anecdot... Read more
Life Transitions Editor's note: Bryce Pascoe, who has served as the North Pacific Union Conference executive secretary since 1994, is retiring as of August 1 this year. A short paragraph about his service is included on page four. A more in-depth article will appe... Read more
The Best of the Best The 34th Annual Regional Convocation Record crowds of more than 2,000 from throughout the Northwest and Canada defied a sluggish economy to attend the 34th Annual North Pacific Union Conference Regional Convocation held May 13–16 at Camp Berachah in Auburn, Wash. Those who came repre... Read more
See What You're Missing Online If you don't visit GLEANER online, you'll miss the following stories and more:Montana — Peace, Guidance and His ProtectionMontana — The Youth Shall Lead ThemOregon — Concert Benefits Canyonville ACSOregon — HVJA Students Help Build Africa WellsOre... Read more
Oil in Our Lamps When just a lad, I was perplexed by phrases I often heard sung in church meetings, such as, "Make me a fisher of men, keep me sinking." At least that's how it sounded to my young ears. And: "Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning." The song seeme... Read more
Comment box SEND US LETTERS, STORIES, PHOTOS!Do you have a comment or question regarding something you've read in the GLEANER? Or do you have a brief anecdote or photo about your faith or your church? Share it with us on this page. Send your comments, anecdot... Read more
See What You're Missing Online If you don't visit GLEANER online, you'll miss the following stories and more:Montana — Peace, Guidance and His ProtectionMontana — The Youth Shall Lead ThemOregon — Concert Benefits Canyonville ACSOregon — HVJA Students Help Build Africa WellsOre... Read more
Letters Bad BalloonsIn the interest of good earth stewardship, I think it would be well for the GLEANER not to publish articles about kids sending balloons aloft attached to Ziploc baggies ("Children Send Balloons Aloft," Oregon News, May 2010).This is a ... Read more
Oil in Our Lamps When just a lad, I was perplexed by phrases I often heard sung in church meetings, such as, "Make me a fisher of men, keep me sinking." At least that's how it sounded to my young ears. And: "Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning." The song seeme... Read more
The Best of the Best The 34th Annual Regional Convocation Record crowds of more than 2,000 from throughout the Northwest and Canada defied a sluggish economy to attend the 34th Annual North Pacific Union Conference Regional Convocation held May 13–16 at Camp Berachah in Auburn, Wash. Those who came repre... Read more
