October 2006

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Feature

Quality People Providing Quality Care

October 01, 2006 | Donald Ammon
At Adventist Health we know that part of providing the best care possible to our patients requires employing the best people possible. And we’re proud to say that our employees are some of the finest, the brightest and the most committed … read more

More Features

A Teacher and Physician

October 01, 2006
When Joseph Wren, M.D., was in high school his science teacher inspired him to pursue a … read more

Quality

October 01, 2006 | Heather Wheeler
If you spend a little time with Diane Hoyt, R.N., Adventist Health director for Quality … read more

Endless Possibilities

October 01, 2006
Endless Possibilities When Cindy Nelson, R.N., M.S.N., started college she was a music … read more

A Lifetime of Service

October 01, 2006
Gary Haley always knew he wanted to help people. After graduating from Pacific Union … read more

Feeding His Lambs Ministries

October 01, 2006
Feeding His Lambs Ministries As 4-year-old Lisa lay in bed, waiting for nighttime hugs … read more

Share Jesus Now

October 01, 2006 | Richard Dower
Nathan Batchelor, son of Doug and Karen Batchelor, caught the vision of helping others … read more

Tell the World Now!

October 01, 2006 | Jerry Thomas
"Tell the World” is the ongoing evangelism initiative of the world church. But members … read more

A Celebration of Education

October 01, 2006 | Jerry Thomas
A Celebration of Education It struck me as I walked through the exhibit hall of the … read more

Images of Creation

October 01, 2006
The GLEANER is pleased to announce the immediate opening of its 2007 Nature Photography … read more

Did You Know?

Oct Did You Know?

October 01, 2006
Because this section doesn't amount to much without its page design, it is not … read more

Editorial

Dedicated to Quality and Compassion

October 01, 2006 | Jere Patzer
Presently, I am experiencing a side of health care that I never have before. As vice … read more

Let's Talk

Oct Let’s Talk

October 01, 2006
Oct Let’s Talk Since Let’s Talk has a button link right on the front page of this site … read more

Fresh Start

Love Likewise

October 01, 2006 | Fresh Start | Karl Haffner
Maxwell Maltz tells the story of a man who’d been severely injured while attempting to … read more

Let's Talk

Oct Let’s Talk

October 01, 2006
Oct Let’s Talk Since Let’s Talk has a button link right on the front page of this site … read more

North Pacific Union

Christmas in July Raises Hunger Awareness

October 01, 2006 | Kristi Spurgeon
Santa hats on a day when the temperature topped 100 degrees might seem a bit out of … read more

Northwest Pioneers of Faith

Joseph Hermanus Warrington Laurence Pioneer Black Adventist Evangelist and Pastor

October 01, 2006 | NPUC History | Byron Dulan
Joseph Hermanus Warrington Laurence was a pioneer minister all his life. He lost his … read more

News

Alaska Conference

New Plane and Hangar For Dillingham Area Mission Work

October 01, 2006 | Jim Kincaid
Paul Karmy, of Burleson, Texas, read in the Adventist World Aviation (AWA) newsletter … read more

Alaska Conference

Togiak Gets New Church

October 01, 2006 | Jim Kincaid
Volunteers from Milton-Freewater, Ore., descended on Togiak, Alaska, on July 25. Over … read more

Idaho Conference

Desert View Christian School Graduation First Student Completing all Eight Grades

October 01, 2006 | Byron Fesler
Desert View Christian School (DVCS) in Mountain Home, Idaho, held its graduation … read more

Idaho Conference

Idaho Constituents Vote to Secure GSAA Future

October 01, 2006 | Eve Rusk
Since 1918, Adventist Christian secondary education in the Idaho Conference has been … read more

Idaho Conference

Pacific Press® Touches the Lives Of People in Peru

October 01, 2006 | Nicole Batten
Pacific Press® Publishing Association (PPPA) in Nampa, Idaho, sent a team of 14 people … read more

Idaho Conference

SonTreasure Island Comes to Caldwell

October 01, 2006
Children across the Treasure Valley went on an island adventure to SonTreasure Island, … read more

Montana Conference

The Whole World Needs His Blood Jim Kyle Donates the Gift of Life

October 01, 2006 | Richard Dower
An urgent call for blood donors went out during the 1943 Montana Camp Meeting, and 17- … read more

Montana Conference

Great Falls Church Dedicates New Sanctuary

October 01, 2006
The Great Falls Church dedicated their new sanctuary on Sabbath, April 8. The church … read more

Montana Conference

A Good Year At Blodgett View Christian School

October 01, 2006 | Michael Plumb
Blodgett View Christian School (BVCS), in Hamilton, Mont., joined the communities in … read more

North Pacific Union

Christmas in July Raises Hunger Awareness

October 01, 2006 | Kristi Spurgeon
Santa hats on a day when the temperature topped 100 degrees might seem a bit out of … read more

Oregon Conference

Corwins Honored for Improving Family Life

October 01, 2006 | Amy Schrader
Harvey and Kathy Corwin, former Oregon Conference family life department directors, … read more

Oregon Conference

The Start of School

October 01, 2006 | Liesl Vistaunet
And so it begins. Another beautiful day at Portland Adventist Academy. The start of the … read more

Oregon Conference

"Feature Church" Program Connects Church and School

October 01, 2006 | Heather Fowler
Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) has been expanding a program with the goal of … read more

Oregon Conference

The First Southern Oregon Women's Retreat A Success!

October 01, 2006 | Alice Ray
Cloudy skies and cool temperatures couldn’t dampen the spirits of the approximately 90 … read more

Oregon Conference

Survivor of the Cambodian Killing Fields Speaks at Gresham and Lents Churches

October 01, 2006
Setan Lee, from Cambodia, told his story to members of the Gresham and Lents churches. … read more

Oregon Conference

National Geographic Photographer Presents "The Secrets of Longevity" at Oregon Conference Church

October 01, 2006 | Amy Schrader
"Residents of Okinawa, Sardinia and Loma Linda, Calif., live longer, healthier lives … read more

Oregon Conference

Finance Committee Chair Raises More Than $14,000 During Ironman Triathlon

October 01, 2006 | Amy Schrader
Inspired by his parents’ active lifestyle, Rob White was always athletic. He played … read more

Oregon Conference

Met Debt PAA Lines Up at the Starting Line

October 01, 2006 | Liesl Vistaunet
Constituent churches met at Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) to witness a high point in … read more

Oregon Conference

Shady Point Church Finds A Refreshing Way To Share the Good News

October 01, 2006
For their July outreach activity the Shady Point Church provided a refreshing service … read more

Oregon Conference

Vacation Bible School Brings Families to Church

October 01, 2006 | Patty Hyland
The happy voices of many children filled the sanctuary of the Cave Junction Church at … read more

Oregon Conference

More Than a Backpack Adventist Community Service Center Makes Up 300 Packs

October 01, 2006 | Shelly Williams
“The kids can’t wait to see what’s in the paper bag, and the parents are overwhelmed … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Upper Columbia's "Attitude"

October 01, 2006 | Carmen Slavens
Upper Columbia's "Attitude" "ATTITUDE: It’s Your Choice” was the theme the Upper … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

WWVA Starts Its 120th Year

October 01, 2006 | John Deming
It's back to school in the Walla Walla Valley. On Aug. 27, 2006, Walla Walla Valley … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

New Volunteer Program Starts at YACS

October 01, 2006 | Gordon Woerner
Yakima Adventist Christian School (YACS) relies on volunteers to help in a number of … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Small Church Makes Big Impact in India

October 01, 2006 | Debbie Christensen
The Touchet Church in Southeastern Washington only has 50 members, but they have a … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Familiar Faces in New Roles at Conference Office

October 01, 2006 | Garrett Caldwell
Although they are not new to Upper Columbia Conference, two new faces can be seen in … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

South Hill Church Hosts Block Party

October 01, 2006 | Jimmy Johnson
The Spokane South Hill Church hosted a neighborhood block party on a Sunday afternoon … read more

Walla Walla University

Faces of Worship

October 01, 2006 | Kristi Spurgeon
New students entering Walla Walla College (WWC) this fall are faced with many decisions … read more

Washington Conference

Alaska Adventures A Chance for PSAA to Share Talent and Take In the Beauty

October 01, 2006 | Kellie Tompkins
Alaska Adventures A Chance for PSAA to Share Talent and Take In the Beauty Puget Sound … read more

Washington Conference

Powered Up for Ministry Kent Church Hosts Hands-on Personal Ministries Program

October 01, 2006
There’s a buzz around Washington Conference after members from 12 area churches … read more

Washington Conference

Setting the Stage Ministry Group Reaches Out to Young Adults in Seattle

October 01, 2006 | Heather Wray
Corner coffee shops and bars line the streets of Seattle, but none offer a comfortable … read more

Washington Conference

Student Officers Lead the Way at AAA

October 01, 2006 | Jondelle McGhee
With the 2006–07 school year off and running, the Associated Student Body (ASB) … read more

Washington Conference

A Place to Belong Campers Make Decisions to Belong to Jesus

October 01, 2006 | David Yeagley
More than 1,000 campers from across the Northwest made Sunset Lake Camp a part of their … read more

Washington Conference

End of Summer Convocation Church Hosts Mini Camp Meeting

October 01, 2006
For the third year, Tacoma South Side Church has combined the elements of summer— … read more

Washington Conference

Twila Paris Performs in Olympia

October 01, 2006 | Cindy Canaday
Twila Paris Performs in Olympia Transformation Life Center (TLC) in downtown Olympia, … read more

Washington Conference

Youth Challenge Young People Discover the Power of Two

October 01, 2006
Following the biblical model to go out, do ministry and bless a house, 19 young people … read more

Washington Conference

Grays Harbor Member Saves Lives, Honored as Hero

October 01, 2006 | Donn Leiske
Last summer, John Patterson Jr., a Grays Harbor Church member, rescued a family of … read more