January 2016 About this issue: In the January 2016 Gleaner read about four Walla Walla University students who are finding their life focus as they train to become a positive channel of light to the world. Feature Salt and Light in the World December 30, 2015 | Kim Strobel They’re creative, perceptive, determined and smart. Meet four inspiring Walla Walla University students who are primed intellectually, socially, professionally and spiritually to rub shoulders with men and women in offices, labs and libraries spre... Read Online | Download PDF (6.23 MB) Others E.G. White Weekend Highlights Contemporary Relevance The year 2015 marked the 100th anniversary of Ellen G. White’s death in 1915. To commemorate her prophetic gift and ministry within the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the North Pacific Union Conference partnered with Walla Walla University (WWU) to... Read more Lighting a Gospel Wildfire How many youth and young adults does it take to make a successful first-ever North Pacific Union outreach conference? Wildfire 2015 had a little more than 200 attendees. Read more Progress “If I am voted in as pastor of this church,” said the prospective pastor to the search committee, “I will work hard to bring us into the 20th century.” Read more The End of the Story, Part 2 I hate bad endings — I always feel violated and like someone owes me an apology. I paid admission, risked a late fee at the library or wasted life by listening to someone forget the point of their own story while they are telling it to me. It’s a ... Read more Relational Adventism Seventh-day Adventism parachuted onto the public square through the presidential campaign of Benjamin Carson. Suddenly we find ourselves talking about our faith with people who weren’t interested before. What do we say? Read more Evangelism: Postmodern Answer or Dilemma? Does the early church’s method of evangelism really work in the progressive, postmodern, liberal culture of today? Does publicly preaching our message really contribute to the growth and strengthening of our church in a post-Christian world, or is... Read more News Una Caravana Evangelística con Sabor Colombiano Come to the Table: Tillamook Regional Medical Center Provides Dinner to Local Homeless Population Alaska Conference Welcomes Returning Missionary Couple Operation Christmas Child Deployed in Eagle River Middleton Church Hosts Fifth Annual Craft and Health Fair Mission on Fire Middleton Church Celebrates Reformation KTSY Celebrates 25 Years of Ministry Missoula Autumn Tradition Combines Fun, Witnessing Prineville Holds Annual October Fest Salem Central Celebrates Special Sabbath Rivergate Teacher Celebrates Long Adventist Education Career Rock Climbing Enhances Life Skills at PAA Sharon Church Ushers Autumn In on a High Note Students Explore God’s Second Book at Milo Grants Pass Students Aim to 'Be Extraordinary' PAES Sixth-Graders Learn About Brain, Bible Luncheon Honors ACS Volunteers Creative Youth Summit Held in Post Falls Spokane Valley Student Directs Symphony UCC Women's Retreat Provides Rest Pasco Ephesus Activates Millennials UCA Elementary School Featured at Mini Maker Faire Walla Walla-Area Schools Create Collaborative Band Program Big Picture of Ministry Forest Park Invites Community to Study Bible Deaf Ministries in Seattle Families Experience Student Life at Auburn PSAA Honor Students Plan Service Campaigns Student Newsletter Earns Double 'Wave' of Awards
E.G. White Weekend Highlights Contemporary Relevance The year 2015 marked the 100th anniversary of Ellen G. White’s death in 1915. To commemorate her prophetic gift and ministry within the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the North Pacific Union Conference partnered with Walla Walla University (WWU) to... Read more
Lighting a Gospel Wildfire How many youth and young adults does it take to make a successful first-ever North Pacific Union outreach conference? Wildfire 2015 had a little more than 200 attendees. Read more
Progress “If I am voted in as pastor of this church,” said the prospective pastor to the search committee, “I will work hard to bring us into the 20th century.” Read more
The End of the Story, Part 2 I hate bad endings — I always feel violated and like someone owes me an apology. I paid admission, risked a late fee at the library or wasted life by listening to someone forget the point of their own story while they are telling it to me. It’s a ... Read more
Relational Adventism Seventh-day Adventism parachuted onto the public square through the presidential campaign of Benjamin Carson. Suddenly we find ourselves talking about our faith with people who weren’t interested before. What do we say? Read more
Evangelism: Postmodern Answer or Dilemma? Does the early church’s method of evangelism really work in the progressive, postmodern, liberal culture of today? Does publicly preaching our message really contribute to the growth and strengthening of our church in a post-Christian world, or is... Read more