February 2011

About this issue:

When you pay your tithe, where does it go ... and who decides? You'll get some straight answers in the February feature of the Gleaner.

Feature

Your Tithe Dollar

February 01, 2011 | Steve Vistaunet
"It's not that I don't want to pay tithe," Jim exclaimed. "It's just that when I drop the envelope into the plate I have no idea where it goes!" Jim represents a lot of us. We're willing to sacrifice for the cause of God — but not for … read more
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More Features

Kohl's Cares

February 01, 2011
In the midst of Mount Ellis Academy's celebration over the $500,000 gift from the Kohl' … read more

Editorial

Land of Beginning Again

February 01, 2011 | Max Torkelsen
"I wish there were some wonderful place called the Land of Beginning Again, where all … read more

Intersections

February 01, 2011
Heritage Singers' Reunion Draws Overflow Crowd More than 2,000 eager Northwest fans … read more

Intersections

From the GLEANER Archives Can You Tell Us Where This Is?

February 01, 2011
This month we're asking GLEANER readers: Can you tell us where this photo was taken? … read more

Intersections

Letters

February 01, 2011
An Issue and An Oops! Every GLEANER is a blessing ... we've been appreciative, avid … read more

News

Adventist Health

Northwest Doctors Exemplify Mission

February 01, 2011 | Brittany Russell
At Adventist Health, our doctors are on a mission. The mission is to heal — not just … read more

Alaska Conference

Sitka Church Reaches Out to the Community

February 01, 2011 | Stephen Evenson
Many months before October 2010 plans had been laid for an evangelistic outreach to the … read more

Idaho Conference

Which is More Fun — Competition or Teamwork?

February 01, 2011 | Linda Klinger
When Gem State Adventist Academy students were at Camp Ida-Haven in McCall, Idaho, for … read more

Idaho Conference

Journey to Bethlehem Attracts Huge Crowd

February 01, 2011 | Karen Pearson
Members of the Meridian (Idaho) Church worked extremely hard for several months in … read more

Idaho Conference

Eagle Adventist Christian School and Preschool

February 01, 2011 | Shannen Schmitz
The Eagle Adventist Christian Center (EACC) recently received a $15,000 grant through … read more

Montana Conference

Missoula's Amazing Maze

February 01, 2011 | Alvara Sauza
What could a struggling church school do to stir up interest in a community that hardly … read more

Oregon Conference

ELL Religion Curriculum Created by Retired PAA Legend

February 01, 2011 | Liesl Vistaunet
Jim Robertson, a retired Portland (Ore.) Adventist Academy teacher for 34 years, … read more

Oregon Conference

Silverton Church Celebrates Evangelistic Success

February 01, 2011 | Enid Hands
What could the Silverton (Ore.) Community Church hope from an evangelistic campaign in … read more

Oregon Conference

Christmas Boxes from the Williams Church

February 01, 2011 | Lois Rowe
Christmas boxes were filled with food on Dec. 14, 2010, at the Williams Church in … read more

Oregon Conference

Molalla Thanksgiving Outreach

February 01, 2011 | Helen Shreve
Community Service women at the Molalla (Ore.) Church, with help from church members, … read more

Oregon Conference

Southern Oregon Pathfinders Participate in Christmas Parade

February 01, 2011 | Sharon Coupland
Clubs from Mount Mazama Pathfinder district in southern Oregon gathered in Grants Pass … read more

Oregon Conference

A New Church and New Pastor

February 01, 2011 | Malinda Crisp
In early January 2010 a hard freeze broke the overhead plumbing inside the Sutherlin ( … read more

Oregon Conference

Seminar on Prayer and Meditation ‘Pushed’ at East Salem

February 01, 2011 | Martin Risby
East Salem (Ore.) Church members received a recent "push" by Lenard Jaecks, pastor, … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA History Classes Have a Wild History Lesson

February 01, 2011 | Liesl Vistaunet
The Portland Adventist Academy social studies department gave their history classes a … read more

Oregon Conference

Senior Thanksgiving Dinner

February 01, 2011 | Joyce Gallentine
Despite the unusually frigid weather Thanksgiving week, Mid-Columbia Adventist … read more

Oregon Conference

Falls City Church Features "Revelation Reveals God's Love" Seminar

February 01, 2011 | Larry Scofield
Between Oct. 15 and Nov. 20, 2010, Gabriel Constantinescu, a graduate of Mission … read more

Oregon Conference

Columbia Gives a Divergence of Musical Gifts

February 01, 2011 | Larry Hiday
Columbia Adventist Academy in Battle Ground, Wash., thanked the community for … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Four Little Towns of Bethlehem In Yakima, Hermiston, Spokane and Wenatchee

February 01, 2011 | Kathy Marson
What makes more than 12,700 people travel to Yakima, Wash.; Hermiston, Ore.; Spokane, … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Historic Church Makes New History Fruitland Pioneer Church Opens Doors Again

February 01, 2011 | Sheryl Mixey
On Nov. 19, 2010, Friday evening, three couples invited their neighbors to a Friday- … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Pendleton Spanish Baptizes New Members

February 01, 2011
The Pendleton (Ore.) Spanish Church is celebrating several newly baptized members who … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA Fox Concert Creates Memorable Opportunities

February 01, 2011 | Jon Dalrymple
For the fourth year, the Upper Columbia Academy band, string and choral groups … read more

Walla Walla University

Now More Than Ever Research Affirms Eternal Value of Christian College Education

February 01, 2011 | Cassie Ragenovich
"A Christian education is an investment in eternity." We've all heard that kind of … read more

Washington Conference

Skagit Academy Offers Mountain Biking

February 01, 2011 | Doug White
Ninth- and tenth-grade students from Skagit Adventist Academy in Burlington, Wash., … read more

Washington Conference

Cedarbrook Students Learn to Care and Share

February 01, 2011 | Greg Reseck
Twenty-one students in kindergarten through eighth grade at Cedarbrook Adventist … read more

Washington Conference

The Big Picture of Ministry

February 01, 2011
Partners for Growth is a local church and conference partnership to grow healthy … read more

Washington Conference

Berg Ordained in Auburn

February 01, 2011 | Bruce Koch
A successful businessman for 20 years, Kim Berg felt something was missing from his … read more

Washington Conference

Thanksgiving Missions in Belize

February 01, 2011 | Alyssa Beddoe
Four o'clock in the morning on Thursday, Nov. 18, came very early for the 54 juniors … read more

Washington Conference

Holiday Events Foster Community

February 01, 2011
More than 40 churches and schools in western Washington selected from a variety of … read more

Washington Conference

Leaders Reach Up for Vision

February 01, 2011
After a year of church business meetings at the conference, division and world church … read more