February 2006

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Feature

The Water of Life

February 01, 2006 | Richard Dower
The thump-thump of the well drill could be heard all over the International Children’s Care (ICC) campus. Sixty times a minute the heavy drill bit was lifted and dropped, slowly sinking a well deep into the limestone bedrock of Guatemala … read more

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Try Me, Saith the Lord!

February 01, 2006 | Robert Paulsen
I remember well the very first time I attended the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the … read more

Did You Know?

Short-Term Missions

February 01, 2006
Short-term mission trips provide opportunities for many people to make service a part … read more

Editorial

The Winnable War

February 01, 2006 | Jere Patzer
One of the most familiar texts to Adventists in the entire Bible is Matthew 24:14, “And … read more

Fresh Start

Go out Like a Light

February 01, 2006 | Karl Haffner
Recently, I saw a clip from the movie, "About Schmidt." Although I haven’t seen the … read more

Let's Talk

Is Your Church Dormant?

February 01, 2006 | Steve Vistaunet
During this cold, wet and often frozen time of year, those of us who like growing … read more

Let's Talk

Material for Sidebar boxes

February 01, 2006 | Steve Vistaunet
Go to the Let's Talk section at www.gleaneronline.org , or e-mail talk@gleaneronline. … read more

North Pacific Union

Sidebar 1

February 01, 2006
Dear Northwest Members: I want to personally tell you how much I appreciate your … read more

North Pacific Union

Sidebar-2

February 01, 2006
Dear Dr. Patzer: On behalf of the Arkansas-Louisiana and the Southwest Region … read more

North Pacific Union

Northwest Members Give $269,000 for Katrina Relief

February 01, 2006 | Steve Vistaunet
Giving frees us from the familiar territory of our own needs by opening our minds to … read more

Northwest Pioneers of Faith

Harry Orchard An Assassin Who Found God

February 01, 2006 | NPUC History | Doug Johnson
Tucked away in the mountains of northern Idaho is a beautiful valley that hid for many … read more

News

Adventist Health

Adventist Health News Notes

February 01, 2006 | Heather Wheeler
Adventist Medical Center recently launched a new wound healing and hyperbaric medicine … read more

Alaska Conference

Knitting Frenzy

February 01, 2006 | Jeanie Kriegelstein
Students in grades six to eight at Anchorage Junior Academy began knitting hats on … read more

Alaska Conference

AJA Presents "Storybook of Jesus" Christmas Program

February 01, 2006 | Jeanie Kriegelstein
Anchorage Junior Academy broke from their traditional Christmas program and presented a … read more

Alaska Conference

Arctic Missions Adventure Update

February 01, 2006 | Jim Kincaid
Annual Northwest Alaska Missions Offering: Northwest members gave more than $33,000 for … read more

Idaho Conference

Honoring Thelma Clark

February 01, 2006 | Sylvia Ellis
Thelma Clark, 87, was recently honored by the Vale (Oregon) Adventist Church as she … read more

Idaho Conference

Youth Conference Inspires Students for the New Year

February 01, 2006 | Jessie Michel
In the few final days of 2005, I had the opportunity to meet with youth my age at the … read more

Idaho Conference

Train Ride Unites Church and School

February 01, 2006 | Jaunita Pitcher
Here comes the Bible train chugging 'round the bend … These words were carried through … read more

Idaho Conference

General Youth Conference A Pastor's Perspective

February 01, 2006 | Kameron DeVasher
As a pastor and teacher of Seventh-day Adventist youth, I have never experienced … read more

Montana Conference

Now He Walks with the Lord Gospel Concert Leads to Baptism

February 01, 2006 | Virginia Davis
When Connie Batiuk became good friends with Jeff Strait, she tried to think of a good … read more

Montana Conference

Pastor Appreciation

February 01, 2006 | Penny Horan
Members of the Lewistown congregation had a pastor appreciation presentation for the … read more

Montana Conference

Mountain View Students Host Dinner

February 01, 2006 | Marty Knapp
The students of Mountain View Adventist School in Missoula hosted the second annual … read more

North Pacific Union

Sidebar 1

February 01, 2006
Dear Northwest Members: I want to personally tell you how much I appreciate your … read more

North Pacific Union

Sidebar-2

February 01, 2006
Dear Dr. Patzer: On behalf of the Arkansas-Louisiana and the Southwest Region … read more

North Pacific Union

Northwest Members Give $269,000 for Katrina Relief

February 01, 2006 | Steve Vistaunet
Giving frees us from the familiar territory of our own needs by opening our minds to … read more

Oregon Conference

Oregon Conference Special Constituency Session

February 01, 2006
Notice is hereby given by the Oregon Conference Executive Committee that a special … read more

Oregon Conference

A Different Kind of Christmas

February 01, 2006 | Patricia Perry
The theme chosen by the students and their teacher at The Dalles Adventist School was " … read more

Oregon Conference

Christmas Shoe Boxes

February 01, 2006 | Glennette Miller
We had a wonderful sharing and giving time wrapping presents for the kids of all 70 … read more

Oregon Conference

How God Used Cockroaches

February 01, 2006 | Bernice Guptill
Marilyn Atteberry had a problem. She had never had a problem like this before. She was … read more

Oregon Conference

Light Bearers Ministry Celebrates Groundbreaking

February 01, 2006 | Amy Schrader
Light Bearers Ministry, currently based in Malo, Wash., broke ground on Nov. 8, 2005, … read more

Oregon Conference

Les Zollbrecht Ordained

February 01, 2006 | Amy Schrader
The chapel at Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) was filled to overflowing on Sabbath, … read more

Oregon Conference

Saying YES! to Dreams

February 01, 2006 | Glen Davis
Dear YES Council, Thank you very much for the funds you provided for our education here … read more

Oregon Conference

Convocation Kicks off Depression-recovery Program

February 01, 2006 | Amy Schrader
Instead of functioning as a mini-camp meeting experience, the 2005 Central Oregon … read more

Oregon Conference

The Spirit of Giving

February 01, 2006 | Richard Cook
The Gladstone Park Church gave to hurricane Rita victims at Thanksgiving and to … read more

Oregon Conference

"Prophecy Fulfilled" Russian Evangelism in Portland

February 01, 2006 | Amy Schrader
The Russian Group in Portland hosted a three-week evangelistic campaign from Nov.12 to … read more

Oregon Conference

Christmas at Milo Students Adopt Community Children for Christmas

February 01, 2006 | Summer Coggins
Children from the community’s elementary schools poured into Milo’s student center on … read more

Oregon Conference

Project Oregon

February 01, 2006 | Ron Davis
"Is there anything KBLN Better Life Television can do that 3ABN can’t?” This question … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Pathfinders Help With Operation Harvest

February 01, 2006 | Nita Hinman
A couple of weeks prior to Oct. 15, 2005, signs started cropping up all over Yakima … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

God Works Miracles Through Bonners Ferry Team

February 01, 2006 | Eileen Lantry
A team of 10, seven from Bonners Ferry, Idaho, two from Clark Fork, Idaho, and one from … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Youth Give Up Christmas Vacation to Serve Survivors of the Gulf Coast Hurricanes

February 01, 2006 | Carol Corbin
Three months after the devastation of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the Gulf States are … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA's Music Building Is Named "Lange Hall"

February 01, 2006 | Cheri Corder
In honor of Jerry Lange’s 38 years of teaching music at Upper Columbia Academy, the … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

This Inn Always Has Room

February 01, 2006 | Andrea Parenti
The Spokane Central Church members of women's ministries shared their blessings with … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Destination: Peru Mission Trip Is Life-changing

February 01, 2006
Destination: Peru Mission Trip Is Life-changing Peru trip 2005 enabled our group of 16 … read more

Walla Walla University

Chamber of Commerce Honors Pedrito Maynard-Reid for Years of Outstanding Community Service

February 01, 2006 | Kristi Spurgeon
Pedrito Maynard-Reid, Walla Walla College vice president for spiritual life and mission … read more

Walla Walla University

Distinguished Faculty Lecture Focuses on Women in Early Adventist History

February 01, 2006 | Kristi Spurgeon
Beverly Beem, associate professor of English at Walla Walla College, presented the 2005 … read more

Washington Conference

Sharing the Good News Forks Church Supports Friendship Evangelism in Queets

February 01, 2006
The Dames—Ron, a steam engineer, and Delphine, a psychiatric nurse—aren’t trained as … read more

Washington Conference

Maggie’s Mystery Box

February 01, 2006 | Rondee Fuchs
Maggie’s Mystery Box When Maggie Arnett, 8, saw the suffering and destruction from … read more

Washington Conference

Health Lectures at Tacoma Korean Lead to 10 Bible studies

February 01, 2006 | Randy Lee
Health lectures at Tacoma Korean Church served as the gateway to Bible studies for 10 … read more

Washington Conference

Tastes of the World LCAS Holds Unique Fundraiser

February 01, 2006 | Earlene Wohlers
Tastes of the World LCAS Holds Unique Fundraiser Guests of the Lewis County Adventist … read more

Washington Conference

Seeking the Spirit 2006 Spanish Lay Congress

February 01, 2006 | Doug Bing
Nearly 350 Spanish-speaking members assembled on Dec. 3, 2005, in the Puget Sound … read more

Washington Conference

Washington Conference Session

February 01, 2006
Notice is hereby given that the 58th Regular Session of the Washington Conference of … read more

Washington Conference

Blessed Beyond Measure Record Giving by AAA Committee of 100

February 01, 2006 | Ryan Gratias
Members of the Auburn Adventist Academy Committee of 100 have made it their goal to … read more

Washington Conference

An Evening of Reading

February 01, 2006 | Lisa Dills
Skagit Adventist School students in grades K–4 brought their families to a special … read more

Washington Conference

Grateful Stories and Thankful Hearts PSAA Students Assist in Hurricane Recovery

February 01, 2006 | Jill Clay
"Warn your students that what they will encounter here in Mississippi is far worse than … read more

Washington Conference

Mississippi Missionaries Washington Teens Spend Vacation Helping Disaster Relief Effort

February 01, 2006 | Jennifer McGhee
Seventeen students and seven adults from Auburn Adventist Academy and Lewis County … read more