August 2010

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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 Roosevelt An excellent man, like precious metal, is in every way invariable; a villain, like the beams of a balance, is always … read more
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Image Integrity is Everything

August 01, 2010 | Steve Vistaunet
"I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human … read more

Editorial

Life Transitions

August 01, 2010 | Bryce Pascoe
Editor's note: Bryce Pascoe, who has served as the North Pacific Union Conference … read more

Let's Talk

Oil in Our Lamps

August 01, 2010
When just a lad, I was perplexed by phrases I often heard sung in church meetings, such … read more

Intersections

See What You're Missing Online

August 01, 2010
If you don't visit GLEANER online, you'll miss the following stories and more: Montana … read more

Intersections

Letters

August 01, 2010
Bad Balloons In the interest of good earth stewardship, I think it would be well for … read more

Intersections

FYI

August 01, 2010 | North Pacific Union Conference
New World Church President Elected Ted N. C. Wilson, a vice president of the General … read more

Intersections

Comment box

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

Let's Talk

Oil in Our Lamps

August 01, 2010
When just a lad, I was perplexed by phrases I often heard sung in church meetings, such … read more

Perspective

The Best of the Best The 34th Annual Regional Convocation

August 01, 2010 | Steve Vistaunet
Record crowds of more than 2,000 from throughout the Northwest and Canada defied a … read more

News

Acción

ACCION De Bautista a Adventista

August 01, 2010 | Khalebb Ramirez
Cuando Dios dice, "mi palabra... no volverá a mí vacía, sino que hará lo que yo quiero … read more

Adventist Health

TCGH Care Goes Beyond Hospital Walls

August 01, 2010 | Michael Steingas
When you think of a hospital, you know you can expect it to be focused on physical and … read more

Alaska Conference

Alaska Couples Rekindle Intimacy

August 01, 2010 | Ephraim Palmero
The North American Division Family Ministries, led by Willie and Elaine Oliver, … read more

Alaska Conference

Native Health Gospel Television Goes Digital in Alaska

August 01, 2010 | Ephraim Palmero
On April 28, Ephraim Palmero, Alaska Conference communication director, signed an … read more

Idaho Conference

Randy Maxwell Ordination Recognizes Lifelong Ministry

August 01, 2010 | Eve Rusk
Randy Maxwell, Kuna (Idaho) Church pastor, was ordained at Idaho Conference Camp … read more

Idaho Conference

Treasure Valley Welcomes Messiah's Mansion

August 01, 2010 | Don Klinger
Messiah's Mansion, a full-size replica of the Mosaic Sanctuary, came to Caldwell, Idaho … read more

Montana Conference

Montana Camp Meeting 2010

August 01, 2010
This year's Montana Camp Meeting was a spiritual blessing for all ages. The adults … read more

Montana Conference

The Youth Shall Lead Them

August 01, 2010 | Ruth Fish
Landon Kimball had watched his mother, Linda, become more and more thrilled with her … read more

Montana Conference

Peace, Guidance and His Protection-Always

August 01, 2010 | Ruth Fish
It started in Palmer, Alaska, when Marcia's daughter Mary Beth was born with Down … read more

Oregon Conference

Women At The Well Singing For The Lord

August 01, 2010 | Bernadine Vincent
When filled with the Holy Spirit singing for the Lord, telling heartwarming stories and … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Music goes on Midwest Tour

August 01, 2010 | Ellen Morgan
In April, 31 students representing the music department of Milo Adventist Academy … read more

Oregon Conference

Finding One Thing Milo Adventist Academy Students Choose Baptism

August 01, 2010 | Carol Bovee
Milo Adventist Academy took its theme for the 2009–2010 school year from Psalm 27:4 — … read more

Oregon Conference

CHIP Program Blesses Coquille

August 01, 2010 | Betty Kramer
From March 28–April 22, Coquille (Ore.) Church members Kathy Saunders, registered … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Joins Forces During All-School Service Day

August 01, 2010 | Liesl Vistaunet
Portland Adventist Academy's recent all-school service day helped to demonstrate the … read more

Oregon Conference

Circle of Friends Friendship Tea

August 01, 2010 | Linda Wilson
Kelso-Longview (Wash.) Church hosted a Friendship Tea to cap off a very active women's … read more

Oregon Conference

On the Road to Eternity

August 01, 2010 | Richard Cook
'On the Road to Eternity" was presented by Pastor Bob Uhrig, Gladstone Park (Ore.) … read more

Oregon Conference

Forest Grove Celebrates 100 years

August 01, 2010 | Bonnie Bolton
On March 13, the Forest Grove Church celebrated 100 years as an organized church in … read more

Oregon Conference

Give Me That Old-Time Religion

August 01, 2010 | Wayne Blakely
Evangelism is alive and well at the Vancouver (Wash.) Adventist Community Church. … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon Youth Serve in Kenya

August 01, 2010 | Beth Boram
March found Oregon students, two home school students and five students from Laurelwood … read more

Oregon Conference

Evangelism Flourishes in Central Point

August 01, 2010 | Lynell South
Central Point (Ore.) Church members began their plans for this year's evangelistic … read more

Oregon Conference

Gladstone Men of Action

August 01, 2010 | Wesley Clark
It began as a typical men’s prayer breakfast on Sunday morning. Wally Christiansen … read more

Oregon Conference

Mission Trip Changes Lives

August 01, 2010 | Carol Bovee
A group of Milo Adventist Academy students, led by Pastor Eugene Miller and John and … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Centennial Graduates Receive High Number of Artistic Scholarships

August 01, 2010 | Liesl Vistaunet
Portland Adventist Academy's 100 th graduating class received an unusually high number … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Ping-Pong Evangelism A Share the Life Story

August 01, 2010 | Jay Wintermeyer
Every Sabbath afternoon, Joel and Nicole Haywood, Bible worker coordinators in Deer … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Chewelah Hispanic Group Gains Visitors

August 01, 2010 | Pedro Naranjo
A group of Hispanic Adventist families have united with the Gospel Commission to … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Farmington Hosts Area Day of Prayer Service

August 01, 2010 | Roger Martin
On May 6, the Farmington (Wash.) Adventist Church opened its doors to five surrounding … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

What's New at UCA

August 01, 2010
Upper Columbia Academy will start its 2010–2011 school year with some exciting … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Pathfinder Fair Attracts Record Attendance

August 01, 2010 | Jon Dalrymple
Pathfinders, 829 strong, set up camp on the campus of Walla Walla Valley Academy, in … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Pend Oreille Valley Adventist School Spring Program

August 01, 2010 | Earl Brockman
Recently the Pend Oreille Valley Adventist School put on a Sabbath afternoon Spring … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Project PATCH Dedicates New Family Growth Center

August 01, 2010 | Steve Vistaunet
Capping a project that has taken years of big plans and fervent prayers, Project PATCH … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCC Camp Meeting Calls Members to His Service

August 01, 2010 | Jay Wintermeyer
Adventists gathered on the Walla Walla University campus from across the Northwest for … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Single Mom's Oil Change in Goldendale

August 01, 2010 | Elaine Kubler
Business was brisk for People Helping People in Goldendale, Wash. It was the Single Mom … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Pasco Teen Leaders Help Kick Off New Adventurer Club

August 01, 2010 | Valarie Young
Twenty-five energized kids, awesome teen leaders and God's prompting describe the kick- … read more

Walla Walla University

More WWU News box

August 01, 2010
MORE WWU NEWS: Do You Know Someone on Our Dean's List? Science in the Summer Basketball … read more

Walla Walla University

Hybrid Training in Auto Tech Hands-on with the Latest Technology

August 01, 2010
The Walla Walla University automotive program has three years to learn as much as they … read more

Washington Conference

Chandler Ordained to Gospel Ministry

August 01, 2010
With offers of full architecture scholarships, Damian Chandler had a choice to make: to … read more

Washington Conference

The Big Picture of Ministry

August 01, 2010
Auburn Adventist Academy exists to nurture students in the ways of Christ by opening … read more

Washington Conference

Winlock Women Cultivate Community Relationships

August 01, 2010 | Susan Paladeni
Women’s ministry in Winlock, Wash., recently hosted a Tea and Praise luncheon for the … read more

Washington Conference

Lacey Hosts Depression Recovery Program

August 01, 2010 | Joan Case
Lacey (Wash.) Church recently completed a Depression Recovery Program led by Edward P. … read more

Washington Conference

Skagit Students Bike to School

August 01, 2010 | Matthew Lee
May 21 dawned cloudy and cold as Skagit Adventist School and Academy students prepared … read more

Washington Conference

Kent Church Celebrates Unity and Diversity

August 01, 2010 | Sally Herigstad
Kent (Wash.) Church is a multicultural congregation. Guests often ask: “How do you pull … read more

Washington Conference

Joint Campuses Engage in Community Outreach Students Inspired to Make a Difference

August 01, 2010 | Linda Taber
Kirkland Adventist School and Puget Sound Adventist Academy in Kirkland, Wash., share a … read more