June 2011

About this issue:

With over a century of ministry in North America, Hispanic churches continue to rapidly grow. Read about Northwest Adventist Hispanic ministries His-story in the June Gleaner.

Feature

Hispanic His-story

June 01, 2011
Editor's Note: The Hispanic churches of North America celebrated a century of ministry in 1999. In honor of this, Manuel Vasquez and the North American Division published The Untold Story , a comprehensive historical account of Hispanic … read more
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More Features

Pathfinder Bible Achievement Teams March On

June 01, 2011 | Steve Vistaunet
Package nine cracker-jack Pathfinder teams with a host of leaders, parents, … read more

Editorial

Northwest Hispanic His-story

June 01, 2011 | Ramon Canals
God has not chosen angels to proclaim His salvation, but has chosen people. People have … read more

Let's Talk

Fate or Faith

June 01, 2011
"We walk by faith and not by sight." 2 Cor. 5:7 In Mark chapter 5, fate makes its play … read more

Intersections

News

June 01, 2011
NAD Kicks Off InStep for Life Initiative "As a church we have long talked about the … read more

Intersections

From the GLEANER Archives

June 01, 2011
This group of adults and children appears to represent a school group of various grades … read more

Intersections

Letters

June 01, 2011
Cheri Corder's Blog Readers Respond — Complaining Saint In the "Christianity at Church … read more

Intersections

New Blogs

June 01, 2011
Dear Counselor... "Things have gotten complicated in my life over the last few weeks. … read more

Let's Talk

Fate or Faith

June 01, 2011
"We walk by faith and not by sight." 2 Cor. 5:7 In Mark chapter 5, fate makes its play … read more

News

Acción

ACCION Realmente Encontré Una Vida Mejor

June 01, 2011 | David Paczka
Pasó diez días en el desierto de Sonora, soportando el frío intenso de la noche y el … read more

Adventist Health

Adventist Hospitals Form Policy Association

June 01, 2011 | Brittany Russell
More than 70 Adventist hospitals and more than 300 affiliated health-care facilities … read more

Alaska Conference

Grace in Carhartts Recovery Group Forms in Wasilla

June 01, 2011 | Harry Banks
Drugs, Sex, Gambling and Chocolate, the book title read. Ignoring the first three words … read more

Alaska Conference

Alaska Camp Meetings Go Beyond Arctic Circle

June 01, 2011 | Ken Crawford
The Alaska Conference hosted its third-area Native convocation this spring. Planes … read more

Idaho Conference

Idaho Conference Welcomes New President David Prest Jr.

June 01, 2011 | Eve Rusk
The Idaho Conference welcomes David Prest Jr., as conference president. Prest comes … read more

Idaho Conference

GSAA Alumni Reconnect, Celebrate and Advance the Mission

June 01, 2011 | Linda Klinger
Nearly 1,000 alumni, family and friends headed for "the school that we love in the … read more

Montana Conference

What a Fellowship!

June 01, 2011 | Lori Flower
On Friday evenings the home of Laura and Ben Nagel in Butte, Mont., is full of tables … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon Conference Hosts Origins Summit

June 01, 2011 | Gary McLain
Some of Adventism's most respected scholars and research scientists in the areas of … read more

Oregon Conference

Molalla Women's Ministries Events

June 01, 2011 | Helen Shreve
The Molalla (Ore.) Church isn't very big, but nonetheless it has a vibrant and active … read more

Oregon Conference

Local Fire Department Assists School

June 01, 2011 | Joyce Gallentine
March 31 was an exciting day for students and teachers at Mid-Columbia Adventist … read more

Oregon Conference

Adventist Medical Center Chaplains Commissioned

June 01, 2011 | Gary McLain
Pam Proudfit and Wanda Vaz, both chaplains at Adventist Medical Center in Portland, Ore … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Students Take Guatemala Mission Trip

June 01, 2011 | Liesl Vistaunet
This spring Portland Adventist Academy students traveled to Guatemala where … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Camp Chelan Mission Trip Success

June 01, 2011 | Eric Barber
Camp Chelan is a 170-acre property that was donated to the conference several years ago … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

New Mission Aircraft Dedicated in Sandpoint

June 01, 2011 | Jon Dalrymple
Several Upper Columbia Conference church members and leaders participated in a … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Youth Lead Out For Christ

June 01, 2011 | Janet Aerni
The Tonasket (Wash.) Church ShareHim meetings began Friday, March 18, as youth led out … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Welcoming Greg Griffitts

June 01, 2011 | Linda Anderson
Members are excited to welcome Greg Griffitts, the newest ordained minister in their … read more

Walla Walla University

A Perfect Fit Homebase offers unique WWU connection

June 01, 2011
After enrolling in the cosmetology program at Walla Walla Community College in Walla … read more

Washington Conference

Spring Break Mini-VBS Delights Children

June 01, 2011 | Carol Burnham
Bonney Lake (Wash.) Church held a mini-vacation bible school during spring break, March … read more

Washington Conference

The Big Picture of Ministry

June 01, 2011
Sunset Lake Camp is preparing for a "Seriously Ridiculous" summer of helping young … read more

Washington Conference

Arlington Sews Their Appreciation

June 01, 2011 | David Patrick
Sometimes the simplest ideas — such as pillowcases — can launch a ministry, provide an … read more

Washington Conference

KACS Prepares to Expand into New Markets

June 01, 2011
KACS 90.5 FM, an Adventist radio station based in Chehalis, Wash., which serves nearly … read more

Washington Conference

Impact Your World Equips People for Ministry

June 01, 2011 | Raschelle Casebier
The Voice of Hope Church in Lakewood, Wash., with an average attendance of 12, sent … read more

Washington Conference

Easter Musical

June 01, 2011
More than 2,000 people attended a five-night production in Tacoma, Wash., of "He Has … read more

Washington Conference

PSAA Students Help Haiti

June 01, 2011 | Howard Munson
Puget Sound Adventist Academy students heard early in the academic year about the needs … read more

Washington Conference

Volunteers Enrich Remote Schools

June 01, 2011 | Adria Hay
As a remote school in the Washington Conference, the Grays Harbor (Wash.) Adventist … read more