Quick Thoughts Character, in the long run, is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and of nations alike.Theodore RooseveltAn excellent man, like precious metal, is in every way invariable; a villain, like the beams of a balance, is always varying, up... Read more
Life Transitions Editor's note: Bryce Pascoe, who has served as the North Pacific Union Conference executive secretary since 1994, is retiring as of August 1 this year. A short paragraph about his service is included on page four. A more in-depth article will appe... Read more
A Road Less Traveled "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood ... And I — I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference."— Robert FrostFaced with two options leading into the uncertain territory of our senior year in high school, I and a few free s... Read more
Allise Grenberg Consumate Teacher, Lifelong Friend A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others. Author UnknownThe few words I share here will never adequately describe a person whose presence in memory remains a force within me even to this day.Allise Grenberg ... Read more
Gem State Homecoming Concert Headlined by Oregon Adventist Men's Chorus The Oregon Adventist Men's Chorus was joined by students and alumni on April 3 at the Gem State Academy annual homecoming celebration. Lois Hall's magnificent arrangement of "I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked" highlighted the Sabbath Church servic... Read more
No Me Gustaba La Obra Misionera "A mi no me gustaba la obra misionera," decía Sonia. "De hecho, cada vez que el director de obra misionera se paraba al frente para hablar de obra misionera yo tomaba a mi hija de la mano y me iba para el baño." Me interesó mucho la historia de So... Read more
FYI Project PATCH Dedicates Family Growth CenterDozens of guests traveled from points throughout the Northwest on Sunday, May 16, for the dedication of a new Project PATCH Family Growth Center in Goldendale, Washington. This new retreat, on 437 acres ... Read more
General Conference session box These are changes to the box used for the June issue:Head: We're putting Atlanta in your inboxInside text: Sign up for the GleanerNOW (use graphic) to receive regular Northwest updates in your inbox. Sign up at: www.gleaneronline.org.Bottom text: ... Read more
