December 2011 About this issue: Savor the Savior. Read about a new look at the Sabbath by Max Torkelsen in the December issue of the Gleaner. Feature Taste and See that the Sabbath is Good ... December 01, 2011 "The primary purpose of soup is not to be preserved in a bowl but to be eaten and enjoyed for the nourishment it provides. That's not so far different from the Sabbath, the primary purpose of which is an amazing gift from God." — Max C. Torkelsen Download PDF (3.39 MB) More Features Taste and See that the Sabbath is Good ... "The primary purpose of soup is not to be preserved in a bowl but to be eaten and enjoyed for the nourishment it provides. That's not so far different from the Sabbath, the primary purpose of which is an amazing gift from God." — Max C. Torkelsen Read more Texts on the Sabbath The Early Church and the SabbathJesus warned the Church leaders [apostles] about the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. He instructed them to pray that their flight would not be on the Sabbath day, (Matthew 24:20). (This is the only commandment J... Read more Texts on the Sabbath The Early Church and the SabbathJesus warned the Church leaders [apostles] about the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. He instructed them to pray that their flight would not be on the Sabbath day, (Matthew 24:20). (This is the only commandment J... Read more Savor the Savior ... "And He said unto them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath: Therefore the Son of Man is Lord also of the Sabbath.'" Mark 2:27, 28Have you ever been to somebody's house that was really fussy? As you arrive, you see their law... Read more Savor the Savior ... "And He said unto them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath: Therefore the Son of Man is Lord also of the Sabbath.'" Mark 2:27, 28Have you ever been to somebody's house that was really fussy? As you arrive, you see their law... Read more Others Home for the Holidays Over the river and through the woods, the holiday rush is on. In the midst of frantic shopping-mall crowds, jam-packed airports and bumper-to-bumper traffic, many look forward to one thing: going home for Christmas.The song "I'll be Home for Chris... Read more Northwest Communicators Shine at SAC Convention Nearly 200 Adventist communication professionals and interested students combined forces at this year's Society of Adventist Communicators (SAC) Convention, held October 20–22 in Chicago, Illinois.Northwest communicators were well-represented. The... Read more The Gift Several months ago, with weather still warm and sunny, my wife and I purchased a boat. Hold your fire ... this vessel is no splurge of luxury. Our new yacht, stretched to its uttermost, is less than 13 feet long. It's flat as a pancake unless fill... Read more Letters Romans 8:28 is True[Regarding Let's Talk, October 2011] Almost six years ago, we lost our 28-year-old son in a motorcycle accident. A "sympathy card," made especially for us, haunts me to this day. The person wrote that it was good we had experien... Read more Home for the Holidays Over the river and through the woods, the holiday rush is on. In the midst of frantic shopping-mall crowds, jam-packed airports and bumper-to-bumper traffic, many look forward to one thing: going home for Christmas.The song "I'll be Home for Chris... Read more Don't Miss Out! From Our Hearth to Your Hearth Enter our GLEANER Christmas drawing for a chance to win a several special gifts from our Pacific Press partners ... or even a new Kindle Fire tablet! To enter, just make sure you are signed up to receive the FREE weekly GleanerNOW! e-newsletter be... Read more Archive Photo Do you recognize the location for this photograph? Perhaps you, a friend or family member is in the picture. Share your comments via email at talk@gleaneronline.org, or visit the GLEANER Blog at gleaneronline.org and select the latest monthly arch... Read more Christmas Truce While looking for a GLEANER story, I uncovered a most intriguing event. Historians mark a lull in World War I where enemy soldiers stopped the war in order to celebrate Christmas on the frontlines.As Christmas Eve 1914 approached, soldiers realize... Read more Northwest Communicators Shine at SAC Convention Nearly 200 Adventist communication professionals and interested students combined forces at this year's Society of Adventist Communicators (SAC) Convention, held October 20–22 in Chicago, Illinois.Northwest communicators were well-represented. The... Read more Letters Romans 8:28 is True[Regarding Let's Talk, October 2011] Almost six years ago, we lost our 28-year-old son in a motorcycle accident. A "sympathy card," made especially for us, haunts me to this day. The person wrote that it was good we had experien... Read more Don't Miss Out! From Our Hearth to Your Hearth Enter our GLEANER Christmas drawing for a chance to win a several special gifts from our Pacific Press partners ... or even a new Kindle Fire tablet! To enter, just make sure you are signed up to receive the FREE weekly GleanerNOW! e-newsletter be... Read more Archive Photo Do you recognize the location for this photograph? Perhaps you, a friend or family member is in the picture. Share your comments via email at talk@gleaneronline.org, or visit the GLEANER Blog at gleaneronline.org and select the latest monthly arch... Read more The Gift Several months ago, with weather still warm and sunny, my wife and I purchased a boat. Hold your fire ... this vessel is no splurge of luxury. Our new yacht, stretched to its uttermost, is less than 13 feet long. It's flat as a pancake unless fill... Read more Christmas Truce While looking for a GLEANER story, I uncovered a most intriguing event. Historians mark a lull in World War I where enemy soldiers stopped the war in order to celebrate Christmas on the frontlines.As Christmas Eve 1914 approached, soldiers realize... Read more News ACCION Retiro de Damas Hispanas 2011 Conferencia de Washington Adventist Health News Notes Alaska Adventists Walk Against the Bulge Eagle Pathfinders, Adventurers, Beavers and Lambs Participate in Pathfinder Sabbath Members of Eastern Idaho Churches Unite to Reach State Fair Attendees Bozeman Kohl's Grand Opening Features Mount Ellis Academy Eureka Youth Reach out with Health Evangelism Eugene Churches Celebrate an International Baptism Grants Pass Students Commemorate 9/11 Molalla Vacation Bible School Sees Black and White PAA Welcomes Back Teacher Columbia Adventist Academy Gives Back to the Community Welcome to SunnyCity! Churches Come Together for Refreshing Retreat Compassion in Action Reaching Out to Locals in Need Unexpected Gifts Wapato Spanish Organizes Church The Gospel in Diapers Central Washington Men's Retreat to Lake Chelan SHINE Graduation A First for Upper Columbia Conference Irrigon Hosts 9/11 Concert Pathfinder Camporee at Farragut Brings 114 Baptismal Requests Destination: Rosario Researchers Converge at WWU's Marine Laboratory The Big Picture of Ministry Adventist Named Native Leader of 2011 400 Teens Share Acts of Service Skagit Students Serve the Homeless Faith in Action Northwest Christianâs Week of Prayer Features New Pastor Olympia Christian School Awarded New Van
Taste and See that the Sabbath is Good ... "The primary purpose of soup is not to be preserved in a bowl but to be eaten and enjoyed for the nourishment it provides. That's not so far different from the Sabbath, the primary purpose of which is an amazing gift from God." — Max C. Torkelsen Read more
Texts on the Sabbath The Early Church and the SabbathJesus warned the Church leaders [apostles] about the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. He instructed them to pray that their flight would not be on the Sabbath day, (Matthew 24:20). (This is the only commandment J... Read more
Texts on the Sabbath The Early Church and the SabbathJesus warned the Church leaders [apostles] about the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. He instructed them to pray that their flight would not be on the Sabbath day, (Matthew 24:20). (This is the only commandment J... Read more
Savor the Savior ... "And He said unto them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath: Therefore the Son of Man is Lord also of the Sabbath.'" Mark 2:27, 28Have you ever been to somebody's house that was really fussy? As you arrive, you see their law... Read more
Savor the Savior ... "And He said unto them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath: Therefore the Son of Man is Lord also of the Sabbath.'" Mark 2:27, 28Have you ever been to somebody's house that was really fussy? As you arrive, you see their law... Read more
Home for the Holidays Over the river and through the woods, the holiday rush is on. In the midst of frantic shopping-mall crowds, jam-packed airports and bumper-to-bumper traffic, many look forward to one thing: going home for Christmas.The song "I'll be Home for Chris... Read more
Northwest Communicators Shine at SAC Convention Nearly 200 Adventist communication professionals and interested students combined forces at this year's Society of Adventist Communicators (SAC) Convention, held October 20–22 in Chicago, Illinois.Northwest communicators were well-represented. The... Read more
The Gift Several months ago, with weather still warm and sunny, my wife and I purchased a boat. Hold your fire ... this vessel is no splurge of luxury. Our new yacht, stretched to its uttermost, is less than 13 feet long. It's flat as a pancake unless fill... Read more
Letters Romans 8:28 is True[Regarding Let's Talk, October 2011] Almost six years ago, we lost our 28-year-old son in a motorcycle accident. A "sympathy card," made especially for us, haunts me to this day. The person wrote that it was good we had experien... Read more
Home for the Holidays Over the river and through the woods, the holiday rush is on. In the midst of frantic shopping-mall crowds, jam-packed airports and bumper-to-bumper traffic, many look forward to one thing: going home for Christmas.The song "I'll be Home for Chris... Read more
Don't Miss Out! From Our Hearth to Your Hearth Enter our GLEANER Christmas drawing for a chance to win a several special gifts from our Pacific Press partners ... or even a new Kindle Fire tablet! To enter, just make sure you are signed up to receive the FREE weekly GleanerNOW! e-newsletter be... Read more
Archive Photo Do you recognize the location for this photograph? Perhaps you, a friend or family member is in the picture. Share your comments via email at talk@gleaneronline.org, or visit the GLEANER Blog at gleaneronline.org and select the latest monthly arch... Read more
Christmas Truce While looking for a GLEANER story, I uncovered a most intriguing event. Historians mark a lull in World War I where enemy soldiers stopped the war in order to celebrate Christmas on the frontlines.As Christmas Eve 1914 approached, soldiers realize... Read more
Northwest Communicators Shine at SAC Convention Nearly 200 Adventist communication professionals and interested students combined forces at this year's Society of Adventist Communicators (SAC) Convention, held October 20–22 in Chicago, Illinois.Northwest communicators were well-represented. The... Read more
Letters Romans 8:28 is True[Regarding Let's Talk, October 2011] Almost six years ago, we lost our 28-year-old son in a motorcycle accident. A "sympathy card," made especially for us, haunts me to this day. The person wrote that it was good we had experien... Read more
Don't Miss Out! From Our Hearth to Your Hearth Enter our GLEANER Christmas drawing for a chance to win a several special gifts from our Pacific Press partners ... or even a new Kindle Fire tablet! To enter, just make sure you are signed up to receive the FREE weekly GleanerNOW! e-newsletter be... Read more
Archive Photo Do you recognize the location for this photograph? Perhaps you, a friend or family member is in the picture. Share your comments via email at talk@gleaneronline.org, or visit the GLEANER Blog at gleaneronline.org and select the latest monthly arch... Read more
The Gift Several months ago, with weather still warm and sunny, my wife and I purchased a boat. Hold your fire ... this vessel is no splurge of luxury. Our new yacht, stretched to its uttermost, is less than 13 feet long. It's flat as a pancake unless fill... Read more
Christmas Truce While looking for a GLEANER story, I uncovered a most intriguing event. Historians mark a lull in World War I where enemy soldiers stopped the war in order to celebrate Christmas on the frontlines.As Christmas Eve 1914 approached, soldiers realize... Read more