October 2010

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Check out Adventist Health's Distinctive Brand of Care in the October Gleaner. See how they share God's love by providing physical, mental and spiritual healing.

Feature

President's Letter

October 01, 2010 | Robert Carmen
As a health care organization, it’s a given that we focus on care. You might automatically think of physical care — how well we treat and minister to the body. What you might not realize is that at Adventist Health, our distinctive brand … read more
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Caring for Caregivers

October 01, 2010 | Brittany Russell
For Adventist Health staff, providing compassion and a gentle touch comes with the … read more

Not Your Ordinary Concept of Care

October 01, 2010 | Brittany Russell
Imagine you’re in the emergency room. After seeing the doctor, orders are written for … read more

Not Your Ordinary Concept of Care

October 01, 2010 | Brittany Russell
Adventist Health has a long-standing history of caring for the whole person. The … read more

'Til Death Do Us Part

October 01, 2010 | Brittany Russell
The med/surg unit at Walla Walla General Hospital, Walla Walla, Washington, was quiet … read more

Blue Angels

October 01, 2010 | Brittany Russell
Danny Parada received a call to report to the labor and delivery department immediately … read more

Editorial

Adventist Health: It's Part of Our Mission

October 01, 2010 | Max Torkelsen
Do you know why Seventh-day Adventists are so focused on good health for themselves and … read more

Let's Talk

Following the Crowd

October 01, 2010 | Steve Vistaunet
Getting the mail can be one of life's best and worst experiences. It's sort of like … read more

Intersections

FYI

October 01, 2010 | North Pacific Union Conference
New NPUC Executive Secretary Elected John R. Loor Jr., has accepted the invitation of … read more

Intersections

Letters

October 01, 2010
National vs. Local There were many nice photos of the GC Session in the GLEANER. … read more

Let's Talk

Following the Crowd

October 01, 2010 | Steve Vistaunet
Getting the mail can be one of life's best and worst experiences. It's sort of like … read more

Perspective

Verano Activo Para El Ministerio Hispano De Upper Columbia

October 01, 2010
Normalmente el tiempo de verano se caracteriza por abundancia de sol, mucho calor y … read more

Perspective

Educators Hold Origins Workshop at Rosario

October 01, 2010 | Steve Vistaunet
More than 30 educators delved into faith and science issues at the 2010 NPUC Teachers' … read more

Perspective

Church Member Trades Nap for a GLOW experience

October 01, 2010
On Sabbath afternoon, July 10, what I wanted to do most was go home and take a nap … read more

Perspective

An Angel Held the Keys

October 01, 2010 | Earl Brockman
Could the God of the universe be interested in something as lowly as keys? My wife, … read more

News

Alaska Conference

Alaska Men's Retreat 2010

October 01, 2010 | Ken Crawford
This past July 23–25, more than 70 or 80 men traveled through a remote Alaskan goldmine … read more

Alaska Conference

Truth for Youth Gains Siberian Yupik Teens in Alaska

October 01, 2010 | Jacqi Shull
Bill and Elouise Hawkes, a daring missionary couple serving St. Lawrence Island west of … read more

Idaho Conference

Magabook It's More Than Literature

October 01, 2010 | Eve Rusk
The Magabook program is doing much more than distributing good literature or helping … read more

Montana Conference

Montanans Learn to Cope with Disaster

October 01, 2010 | Ruth Stanton
Earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, famine, pandemics, floods, fire and other disasters … read more

Montana Conference

Havre District Annual Campout

October 01, 2010 | Leo Beardsley
The weekend of July 31 found folks in the Havre, Mont., district enjoying an annual … read more

Montana Conference

Feeding the Flathead

October 01, 2010 | Gwen Larsen
St. Matthews is where the dinner event happens the third Sabbath every other month at 5 … read more

Oregon Conference

Mid-Columbia Adventist Christian School visits D.C.

October 01, 2010 | Joyce Gallentine
Michael has attended Mid-Columbia Adventist Christian School for the past 10 years. … read more

Oregon Conference

Sunnyside Church Vacation Bible School

October 01, 2010 | Phyllis Woods
July 25–29 was a big week at Sunnyside Church in Portland, Ore. The entire church … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Jumps Into a New School Year

October 01, 2010 | Nancy Starr
Milo Adventist Academy has kicked off the new school year with the theme: "We Will … read more

Oregon Conference

Sidewalk Kids Hour Wraps Up Sixth Season

October 01, 2010 | Steve Vistaunet
Several rows of children scrunch together on the front edge of a tarp in Orchards Park … read more

Oregon Conference

Jaci Velasquez in Kelso-Longview

October 01, 2010 | Linda Wilson
On Friday, July 24, Jaci Velasquez, multi-Grammy award nominee, was at the Kelso- … read more

Oregon Conference

Shady Point Reaches Out through Food

October 01, 2010 | Bill Gillaspy
During the month of May the Shady Point (Ore.) Church held a Vegetarian Tasting Affair … read more

Oregon Conference

Baptisms at Mill City Church

October 01, 2010 | Erin Elliott
On Aug. 7, Dale Cardwell, pastor, baptized three people at Mill City (Ore.) Church. … read more

Oregon Conference

Changed Lives in Springfield

October 01, 2010 | Cheryel Whitsell
The first time Willie Kumle came to church he said, "The Bible says the seventh day is … read more

Oregon Conference

CAA Leadership A Continuing Tradition

October 01, 2010 | Larry Hiday
Leadership has played an important role at Columbia Adventist Academy, in Battle Ground … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Welcomes New Staff Members

October 01, 2010 | Liesl Vistaunet
Portland Adventist Academy welcomed eight new teachers and staff members for the new … read more

Oregon Conference

'SunnyCity' Educational, Entertaining and Uplifting Community Outreach

October 01, 2010 | Phyllis Woods
On Sunday, Aug. 8, a crowd of more than 350 children plus adults came to the second- … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Remarkable VBS Attendance Surprises the Deer Park Church

October 01, 2010 | Patty Marsh
Nearly half of the children's population in Deer Park, Wash., attended the Galactic … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Baptisms in Kettle Falls

October 01, 2010 | Marilyn Morgan
candidates declared their faith by baptism on July 17 at the Kettle Falls (Wash.) … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

New Name, Same Family A Spokane Church Moves

October 01, 2010 | Jay Wintermeyer
Aug. 14 marked a high Sabbath for the West Central Multi-Cultural Church. Members and … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Moses Lake Church Walks Like Egyptians

October 01, 2010 | Marta Beaubien
Every night during the week of July 12–16, costumed figures gathered in the Moses Lake … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Under The Big Tent Republic's Outdoor Camp Meeting

October 01, 2010 | Jon Dalrymple
More than 400 hardy people enjoyed camp meeting under a new big tent at Sheridan … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Remarkable VBS Attendance Surprises the Deer Park Church

October 01, 2010 | Patty Marsh
Nearly half of the children's population in Deer Park, Wash., attended the Galactic … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Singles Gather at Camp MiVoden

October 01, 2010 | Terrie Leen-Griebel
More than 60 singles gathered from all over the Northwest on Memorial Day weekend for … read more

Walla Walla University

Meeting Them Where They’re At Students Know Outreach Begins at Home

October 01, 2010
Walla Walla University students are determined to make the world a better place — … read more

Walla Walla University

More WWU News

October 01, 2010
Growing Into Leadership A Robot on Campus The Freedom Shrineread more

Washington Conference

Churches Engage in Summertime Ministries

October 01, 2010
If you think summertime ministry is stagnant, think again! This summer, western … read more

Washington Conference

Auburn City Outdoor Church

October 01, 2010 | Rick Quast
Jack Sequeira was the guest speaker on July 24 for the Auburn (Wash.) City Church's … read more

Washington Conference

The Big Picture of Ministry box

October 01, 2010
Discover the truth that will give you the tools to break through to a life of peace and … read more

Washington Conference

Olympia VBS Ignites Young Leaders

October 01, 2010 | Ardyce Kegley
Vacation Bible School leaders at Transformation Life Center in Olympia, Wash., combined … read more

Washington Conference

AAA Continues Spiritual Emphasis

October 01, 2010 | Cyndee Broder
Through competent, compassionate teaching, Auburn Adventist Academy in Auburn, Wash., … read more

Washington Conference

Port Angeles Music Teacher Honored

October 01, 2010 | Sharon Mathiesen
Thelma (Johnson) McCoy, a Seventh-day Adventist from Port Angeles, Wash., was inducted … read more

Washington Conference

Students Develop Love of Literature

October 01, 2010 | Linda Taber
Puget Sound Adventist Academy in Kirkland, Wash., presented its first Student Art … read more

Washington Conference

New Radio Ministry Launches

October 01, 2010
Three years ago, the Federal Communication Commission opened a one-week window where … read more