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  • Mature man watches sunset over desert from vehicle

    Where God Meets Us

    November 22, 2025, by Ryan Wilson
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    Stones of Remembrance

    November 21, 2025, by Paula Wart
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  • An Evening of Blessing

    March 01, 2005, by Heather Wright, Heather Wright
    The Richland Orcas Adventurer Club had a "blessing ceremony" on Dec. 15, 2004. The Adventurer blessing ceremony is based on the biblical practice of parents honoring their children with blessings and provides an opportunity for families to publicl...
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  • Richland Kids and Families Earn Honors and Enjoy God's Creation Together

    December 01, 2004, by Heather Wright, Heather Wright
    The Richland Orca Adventurers and Eager Beavers spent a weekend camping with their families in God's wilderness at the Tucannon Campground area of the Umatilla National Forest, near Dayton, Wash., Sept. 24–26.The Adventurers completed requirements...
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The Gleaner is a gathering place with news and inspiration for Seventh-day Adventist members and friends throughout the northwestern United States. It is an important communication channel for the North Pacific Union Conference — the regional church support headquarters for Adventist ministry throughout Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The original printed Gleaner was first published in 1906, and has since expanded to a full magazine with a monthly circulation of more than 40,000. Through its extended online and social media presence, the Gleaner also provides valuable content and connections for interested individuals around the world.

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