March 2011

About this issue:

Adventist Church leaders are calling members to a new experience of revival and reformation. Read a personal message from Dan Jackson, North American Division president, in the March Gleaner.

Feature

Spiritual Renewal

March 01, 2011 | Dan Jackson
EDITORS' NOTE: Revival, reformation and a renewed emphasis to reclaim missing members and reach communities with the gospel was a significant message presented during General Conference Autumn Council and the North American Division Year … read more
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Editorial

A Very Present Gift

March 01, 2011
Have you ever been so anxious to share a gift with someone you love you just couldn't … read more

Let's Talk

Revival

March 01, 2011
“If in faith you seek for a greater measure of God's Spirit, you will be constantly … read more

Intersections

Did You Know?

March 01, 2011
Words, Words, Words The GLEANER annually edits more than 250,000 words of news and … read more

Intersections

March 01, 2011
Dodge and Hastings Accept New Roles Gary Dodge, North Pacific Union Conference Planned … read more

Intersections

Letters

March 01, 2011
Land of Beginning Again On the same day my husband and I received the February GLEANER … read more

Intersections

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

March 01, 2011
If you can tell us anything about this photo, including who, when and where, let us … read more

Let's Talk

Revival

March 01, 2011
“If in faith you seek for a greater measure of God's Spirit, you will be constantly … read more

Perspective

The Elder Emeritus His Name Was Ed

March 01, 2011 | Robert Carr
I never knew his last name. Like Peter, James, John and Paul, it never seemed to matter … read more

News

Acción

ACCION ¡Estoy Feliz Por Haberme Bautizado!

March 01, 2011
Erika no se sentía digna de venir a Jesús. Su pasado era tan triste y tan feo que ella … read more

Adventist Health

Adventist Medical Center Touching Hearts

March 01, 2011 | Brittany Russell
Major cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in Oregon, with heart disease … read more

Alaska Conference

Kairos Prison Ministry

March 01, 2011 | Nan Peters
The Kairos Prison Ministry is a structured weekend with talks, chapel visits, prayer, … read more

Alaska Conference

Alaska Conference Changes

March 01, 2011 | Ken Crawford
The Alaska Conference executive committee voted to draw conference and church … read more

Idaho Conference

Christmas Crèche Exhibit Performance Desert View Christian School Students perform with the Chimes

March 01, 2011 | Byron Fesler
On Dec. 4, 2010, the Desert View Christian School students performed with the chimes at … read more

Idaho Conference

McPherson Retires After 22 Years as Idaho Conference President

March 01, 2011 | Don Klinger
The Idaho Conference hosted a retirement celebration for Steve McPherson, Idaho … read more

Idaho Conference

God's Miracle Playground Desert View Christian School

March 01, 2011 | Byron Fesler
A dedication ceremony for “God’s Miracle Playground” was held on Dec. 18, 2010, at 12: … read more

Montana Conference

ShareHim Boot Camp Features High Energy and Inspiration

March 01, 2011 | Joy Curtis
ShareHim boot camp didn't seem exciting to one Kalispell (Mont.) Church member. After … read more

Oregon Conference

A Weekend of Prayers

March 01, 2011 | Kim Bryan
The Holy Spirit was the special invited guest at the second-annual Oregon Conference … read more

Oregon Conference

Students Turn Pillowcases Into Dresses

March 01, 2011 | Maurita Crew
Lace, buttons and bias tape helped students in Maurita Crew's 5–10 class at Three … read more

Oregon Conference

Springfield Church begins New Year with Prayer and Baptisms

March 01, 2011 | Cheryel Whitsell
Soft music and candlelight provided a meditative background for the Springfield (Ore.) … read more

Oregon Conference

Mustaches for Men's Health

March 01, 2011 | Liesl Vistaunet
While the mustache is a fashion statement of the past, this school year at Portland ( … read more

Oregon Conference

Hood View Junior Academy Goes Green!

March 01, 2011 | Holley Bryant
Sustainability and recycling are important in every aspect of life, but especially at … read more

Oregon Conference

One Voice for God

March 01, 2011 | Carol Bovee
whether it’s singing for vespers, listening to music videos for worship, or … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Becky Barts Fills Associate Superintendent Position

March 01, 2011 | Jon Dalrymple
The Upper Columbia Conference executive committee voted to invite Becky Barts to serve … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Community Welcomes Post Falls Church Health Outreach

March 01, 2011 | Maritess Robles-Branson
Post Falls folks heartily received the health and vegetarian cooking classes in a row … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA Students Visit Churches Area Church Service Day

March 01, 2011 | Sophia Rich
There’s a van parked outside Upper Columbia (Wash.) Academy’s front campus promptly at … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCC Members Plan Hospitality Weekends

March 01, 2011 | Jay Wintermeyer
At the recent Upper Columbia Conference pastors' retreat at Camp MiVoden, Bob … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCC Adopts Vision Statement

March 01, 2011 | Jay Wintermeyer
The Upper Columbia Conference adopted an official vision statement at the recent … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCC Approaches Evangelism With Grass Roots Effort

March 01, 2011 | Jay Wintermeyer
A little more than a year ago, the Upper Columbia Conference launched the Share the … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCC Slavic Ministry Begins Global Webcast

March 01, 2011 | Jay Wintermeyer
The Upper Columbia Conference Russian-language television ministry, The Open Book … read more

Walla Walla University

More WWU News Box

March 01, 2011
Cendrillon: Music Instructor Writes French Operetta WWU Hosts NAD Campus Ministries … read more

Walla Walla University

What More Could We Ask of Ourselves? Tax team takes second place in challenge

March 01, 2011
"The four of us were quarantined in a small room with nothing but our textbooks, … read more

Washington Conference

PSAA Students Thankful for Belize Mission Trip

March 01, 2011 | Alyssa Beddoe
It's not every day 54 juniors and seniors from Puget Sound Adventist Academy in … read more

Washington Conference

Auburn Students Live Their Mission

March 01, 2011 | Cyndee Broder
Earlier in the 2010–2011 academic year, Auburn Adventist Academy students selected a … read more

Washington Conference

The Big Picture of Ministry

March 01, 2011
Help us Reach Washington! Churches and schools are invited to host an evangelistic … read more

Washington Conference

SAA Students Plan Community Dinner

March 01, 2011 | Rachel Jordan
Skagit Adventist Academy in Burlington, Wash., recently held a community dinner for the … read more

Washington Conference

Free Computer Classes

March 01, 2011 | Carol Burnham
Bonney Lake (Wash.) Church held four free computer classes on Sundays throughout … read more

Washington Conference

Youth Choose to Listen to Jesus

March 01, 2011
Two actors delivered simultaneous monologues with Jesus beckoning and the devil … read more