December 2010

About this issue:

Read about "A Gift That Keeps on Giving" in the December issue of the Gleaner.

Feature

NPUC Revolving Fund

December 01, 2010 | Steve Vistaunet
Christmases past are littered with the husks of broken toys, never-worn ties and over-the-top feasts. But beyond those forgotten attempts are the treasured "pay-it-forward" gifts that are truly priceless. They can never be compensated — … read more
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More Features

The Revolving Fund

December 01, 2010
The North Pacific Union Conference Revolving Fund is not just a ledger sheet. All the … read more

Editorial

An Evangelistic Funeral

December 01, 2010
I was recently thinking about the most successful evangelistic effort I ever had. It … read more

Let's Talk

The Rude Remnant

December 01, 2010 | Steve Vistaunet
She didn't know me that Friday afternoon. I was just a college kid, stocking the … read more

Intersections

FYI

December 01, 2010
Knowles Steps in as Montana President The Montana Conference executive committee, met … read more

Intersections

A Christmas Resolution

December 01, 2010
Another year is almost history. In one more month we'll be putting up new calendars — … read more

Let's Talk

The Rude Remnant

December 01, 2010 | Steve Vistaunet
She didn't know me that Friday afternoon. I was just a college kid, stocking the … read more

Perspective

Sidebar: NW Schools Scored High in Kohl's Contest

December 01, 2010
Northwest Adventist schools placed high in the Kohl's Cares Contest compared to other … read more

Perspective

The Mount Ellis Miracle

December 01, 2010 | Darren Wilkins
What would bring hundreds of people from around the country together for a Sabbath at … read more

News

Acción

ACCION ¿DONDE ESTA TU FE?

December 01, 2010
Este fue el tema del Retiro de Damas de la Conferencia de Oregón que se celebró el fin … read more

Adventist Health

Northwest Regional Heart Center Expands to Tillamook County General Hospital

December 01, 2010 | Brittany Russell
Imagine living in a small town and not having convenient access to health care — in … read more

Adventist Health

Correction

December 01, 2010 | Brittany Russell
In the October Gleaner, on page 6, in the Facts about Adventist Health box, it should … read more

Alaska Conference

New Bible Workers for Gambell

December 01, 2010 | Ken Crawford
Mike and Fran Hansen spent more than 25 years in the Springfield, Mo., area serving as … read more

Alaska Conference

Ghetto Preacher Engages Youth with GPS

December 01, 2010 | Ephraim Palmero
"God ... People ... Service ... GPS. Your journey as a youth will be more meaningful if … read more

Idaho Conference

The Dayville Story Big Miracles for a Small Town

December 01, 2010 | Stephen McPherson
On the western edge of the Idaho Conference, the town of Dayville, Ore., enjoys a … read more

Montana Conference

A Year in Review for Bozeman Church

December 01, 2010 | Tara Jackson
We thought you should know some of what the Bozeman (Mont.) Church has been up to for … read more

Montana Conference

What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

December 01, 2010 | Ruth Stanton
In response to requests from women in Montana, Ruth Fish, Montana Conference women's … read more

Montana Conference

Montana Youth Hold Second Conference

December 01, 2010 | Kristina Wright
Following a great conference last year in Kalispell, Mont., the second-annual Montana … read more

Oregon Conference

First MinistryFest Draws a Crowd

December 01, 2010 | Chuck Burkeen
The concept of a MinistryFest generated a lot of questions, the most frequent one being … read more

Oregon Conference

Better Life Goes Live in Portland - SIDEBAR

December 01, 2010 | Gary McLain
What about the potential for additional channels? Better Life is planning on … read more

Oregon Conference

Better Life Goes Live in Portland

December 01, 2010 | Gary McLain
Portland, Ore.; Vancouver, Wash.; and Salem, Ore., tune your televisions to digital … read more

Oregon Conference

Messiah's Mansion Creates New Connections

December 01, 2010 | Phyllis Woods
In September, the Sunnyside Church in Portland, Ore., held a special and unique … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo's New Industry Keeps Growing

December 01, 2010 | Carol Bovee
When Ed Wagner of Wagner Electronics from Rogue River, Ore., heard of the need for an … read more

Oregon Conference

GPAS Welcomes New Team Members

December 01, 2010 | Susan Kergil
Thomas C. Kennedy Jr. has accepted the position as principal for the Grants Pass (Ore … read more

Oregon Conference

Rogue Valley's Living Stones Reveal Eternal Choices

December 01, 2010 | Grace Emori
You'll see the Rock Pile as soon as you drive onto the Rogue Valley Adventist Academy’s … read more

Oregon Conference

Rejoicing, Praise and Thanksgiving at SonRise Christian Fellowship

December 01, 2010 | Tim Knott
Sabbath, Aug. 21, was a day of Rejoicing, Praise and Thanksgiving as SonRise Christian … read more

Oregon Conference

Whipple Creek Missions Concert God Provides

December 01, 2010 | Annette Ward
Five youth from the Oregon Conference, ages fifteen to seventeen, were impressed to … read more

Oregon Conference

More News Online

December 01, 2010
Praise and Thanksgiving at SonRise Christian Fellowship Whipple Creek Concert Helps … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Bonners Ferry Couple Recognized For Years of Vietnamese Support

December 01, 2010 | Karen Drechsel
Eileen and Jay Lantry of Bonners Ferry (Idaho) recently received special recognition … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Camp Chelan has a great year.

December 01, 2010 | Eric Barber
Someone has said, "The best ministries are the ones where God moves so quickly that you … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Week of Prayer Sets Students on Fire UCA has 13 Baptisms to begin the school year

December 01, 2010 | Sophia Rich
Tears of joy and love flowed through out the final Friday meeting of Upper Columbia … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Welcome to CCA! Cascade Christian Academy Welcomes New Teachers

December 01, 2010 | Brian Harris
Cascade Christian Academy welcomed three new members this year to our great team of … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Ritzville Cooking School Attracts Community

December 01, 2010 | Kathy Marson
Members of the Ritzville (Wash.) Church were excited to see a big turnout at their … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Pathfinders Endure Showers at Camp Fife

December 01, 2010 | Jon Dalrymple
More than 700 Pathfinders from all parts of the Upper Columbia Conference attended the … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

The Longest Table University Church Celebrates Community in a Biblical Way

December 01, 2010
At 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, a team of 18 people set up folding tables on 4 th St … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Colville Couple Puts Music on the Menu for a Worthy Cause

December 01, 2010 | Jon Dalrymple
Where in the world can you enjoy a first-class meal with a dash of soprano and a side … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Every Newly Baptized Member Has a Story

December 01, 2010 | Karen Drechsel
Four people convicted by the Holy Spirit to take a stand for their Lord were baptized … read more

Walla Walla University

More WWU News Box

December 01, 2010
Which alum was named "Air Personality of the Year" by a leading Christian media trade … read more

Walla Walla University

All in Good Time The Story of a Single-Mother Student

December 01, 2010
Andrea Stanley is a single mom with a passion for piano. While attending Walla Walla … read more

Washington Conference

Church Cheers 'Pink' Walkers

December 01, 2010 | Sandra Clay
At 6 a.m. sharp on Sabbath morning in late September, a group of members from the … read more

Washington Conference

Former Smoker Helps Others Breathe Free

December 01, 2010
For several years, Lui Teulilo was a heavy smoker. Now smoke-free for 20 years, Teulilo … read more

Washington Conference

AAA Students Select New Vision, Mission Statements

December 01, 2010
Auburn Adventist Academy students, faculty and parents, along with Washington … read more

Washington Conference

Students Impact Orcas Island

December 01, 2010
More than two hundred and sixty junior high and high school students from six Adventist … read more

Washington Conference

Winlock Hosts Mini Camp Meeting

December 01, 2010 | Jennifer Merrill
The Winlock (Wash.) Church opens their vast property each August to host a mini camp … read more

Washington Conference

Big Picture of Ministry

December 01, 2010
The holidays offer a time to invite family and friends to special events hosted by your … read more

Washington Conference

Ministry Retreats Foster Community and Leadership

December 01, 2010
The Washington Conference uses ministry retreats as a time for community building, … read more