August 2012

About this issue:

The Voice of Prophecy and the Alaska Conference collaborated on one of the largest evangelistic efforts ever attempted in the region. Read how this impacted communities all across the state and North America in the August Gleaner.

Feature

Alaska Hosts 'Revive!'

August 01, 2012 | Steve Vistaunet
When the Voice of Prophecy (VOP) broadcast ministry discussed initial ideas for their 2012 Family Reunion Music Camp Meeting at Sea cruise, all votes pointed toward Alaska. That was the beginning of a project that grew into one of the … read more
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Editorial

He Put Them There

August 01, 2012 | Ken Crawford
I had been in winter storms before, but this was a blizzard. It's not that I wasn't an … read more

Let's Talk

One Little Candle

August 01, 2012
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path" (Psalms 119:105). In Alaska … read more

Intersections

In Heartfelt Appreciation

August 01, 2012
Her sharp sense for the written word, passion for punctuation and gift for grammar have … read more

Intersections

Letters

August 01, 2012
Prayers for Chaplains The June 2012 GLEANER was exceptional from beginning to end. The … read more

Let's Talk

One Little Candle

August 01, 2012
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path" (Psalms 119:105). In Alaska … read more

Perspective

Let His Mind Be in You 2012 Regional Convocation

August 01, 2012
There is nothing quite like the North Pacific Union Conference Regional Convocation. … read more

News

Acción

ACCION La Comunidad Reconoce el Servicio de la Iglesia Hispana de Nampa

August 01, 2012 | Edwin Lopez
El viernes 6 de abril del año en curso, la rutina de los miembros del ministerio de … read more

Adventist Health

Walla Walla General Joins Elite Circle

August 01, 2012
The Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC) has granted the designation of Accredited … read more

Alaska Conference

Alaska Delegates Expand the Vision

August 01, 2012 | Steve Vistaunet
A bold new plan to enhance Adventist work throughout the Alaskan arctic was tentatively … read more

Alaska Conference

Women’s Ministries Partner with Copper Basin Pregnancy Center

August 01, 2012 | Jean Francis-Gobah
Attendees of the third-annual Chistochina (Alaska) Women's Retreat made more than 50 … read more

Idaho Conference

Idaho Pathfinders Finish the Year

August 01, 2012 | Eve Rusk
The Idaho Conference Pathfinders brought the Pathfinder year to a close at the fair on … read more

Idaho Conference

Small Church Hosts Public High School Graduation

August 01, 2012 | Leona Garrett
The Cove (Ore.) Church is a small church in a small community. The membership of the … read more

Montana Conference

Montana Conference Hosts 24th-annual Educational Festival

August 01, 2012 | Kristi Rich
If it wasn't bright-colored noodles to deal with, it was raptors. If it wasn't raptors … read more

Montana Conference

Spring Brings New Beginnings in Stevensville

August 01, 2012 | Virginia Davis
As spring brought about new beginnings in the lush Bitterroot Valley of Montana, two … read more

Oregon Conference

Vancouver Hosts 'Hands On' Gardening Workshop

August 01, 2012 | Marilyn Puccinelli
Master gardener and agriculturist Lynn Hoag, who operates suncountrygardens.com and has … read more

Oregon Conference

Grants Pass Mexican Fiesta Features CHIP Plant Food Cuisine

August 01, 2012 | Robin Martin
"The meal could be served in a restaurant with no apologies," reports one of the … read more

Oregon Conference

Prineville Presents 'An Evening at Cafe Grace'

August 01, 2012 | April McNeil
The Prineville (Ore.) Church recently hosted "An Evening at Cafe Grace," a one-act play … read more

Oregon Conference

Pathfinder Sabbath Held in Grants Pass

August 01, 2012 | Jennifer Burkes
Not only did the Grants Pass (Ore.) Church celebrate six baptisms on May 5, it also … read more

Oregon Conference

Pathfinder Fair 2012 Held in Albany

August 01, 2012 | Jennifer Burkes
The 2012 Oregon Conference Pathfinder Fair, held May 20 at the Linn County Expo Center … read more

Oregon Conference

Missionaries Visit Grants Pass Church

August 01, 2012
Mission pilots Dwayne and Wendy Harris visited the Grants Pass (Ore.) Church on May 12 … read more

Oregon Conference

Klamath Falls Women's Ministries Holds Agape Supper

August 01, 2012 | Marcia Mollenkopf
Decorated tables arranged in the shape of a cross set the scene for the women’s … read more

Oregon Conference

Grants Pass Holds 'Awesome Card-making Party'

August 01, 2012 | Jennifer Burkes
The Grants Pass (Ore.) Church enjoyed a special Sabbath on May 5 as six baptisms were … read more

Oregon Conference

A Very Special Graduate Gets Diploma at Last

August 01, 2012 | Liesl Vistaunet
Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) opened its doors as the Doremus Union School for the … read more

Oregon Conference

From Disaster to a Man of Purpose

August 01, 2012 | Sharon Mathiesen
As Lynn Bryson, a long-time McMinnville (Ore.) Church pastor, walked into the seminary … read more

Oregon Conference

God Blesses Investment Project

August 01, 2012 | Irene Hill
Luther Behney shared one Sabbath that he had been discouraged with his investment … read more

Oregon Conference

Graduations and Baptisms Combine to Create New Beginning

August 01, 2012 | Carol Bovee
Graduation is a time of celebration of life accomplishments. At Milo Adventist Academy … read more

Oregon Conference

Grants Pass Celebrates Baptisms

August 01, 2012 | Jennifer Burkes
The Grants Pass (Ore.) Church celebrated six baptisms on May 5. Family and friends … read more

Oregon Conference

Medford Connects With Community for Women’s Tea

August 01, 2012 | Cherilyn Clough
What do butterfly kisses, Nana's family and nature's kaleidoscope have in common? Women … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCC Teacher Receives National Award

August 01, 2012 | Jay Wintermeyer
Anita Roberts, third- and fourth-grade teacher at Lake City Junior Academy (LCJA) in … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Republic Church Sports New Sign

August 01, 2012 | Darlene Clark
A new sign welcomes visitors and members to the Republic (Wash.) Church. Thanks to the … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Pathfinders and Pastors Attend 2012 Fair

August 01, 2012 | Araya Frohne
The first thing I noticed upon arriving at Upper Columbia Academy (Spangle, Wash.) was … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

He's Alive Broadcasting Reaches Listeners Through Sale

August 01, 2012 | Kathy Marson
He's Alive Broadcasting served the greater Spokane, Wash., neighborhood by holding its … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Fond Farewells and Welcome Greetings Extended to UCC Administrators

August 01, 2012 | Jay Wintermeyer
Upper Columbia Conference (UCC) announces the departure of Dave Livermore, personal … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

First Tent Meeting in 70 Years Shelters UCC Camp Meeting

August 01, 2012 | Kathy Marson
The second Upper Columbia Conference (UCC) Camp Meeting on the campus of Upper Columbia … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Ritzville Church Welcomes New Member

August 01, 2012 | Lois Smith
It isn’t every day you wake up and decide to join a Bible study, especially if you … read more

Walla Walla University

WWU Supports Next Generation of Evangelists

August 01, 2012 | Martin Surridge
Students who grew up hearing stories of their grandparents sharing the gospel door to … read more

Washington Conference

BV Students Decorate Pillowcases for Young Patients

August 01, 2012 | Gina Hubin
Sixth-graders at Buena Vista Adventist Elementary School in Auburn, Wash., turned plain … read more

Washington Conference

BOX: Big Picture of Ministry

August 01, 2012
Washington Conference churches are preparing once again for a united Reach Washington … read more

Washington Conference

Baker View and Poulsbo Students Visit Washington, D.C.

August 01, 2012 | W. Lindsey
It wasn't that first glimpse of the Capitol dome in the distance that got students … read more

Washington Conference

Southcenter Celebrates a New Church and a New Building

August 01, 2012 | Doug Bing
Washington Conference welcomed a new church into their sisterhood of churches in May. … read more

Washington Conference

Cascade Eagles Soar at Pathfinder Bible Achievement

August 01, 2012 | Kathy West
The Cascade Eagles Pathfinder Bible Achievement Team from Burlington, Wash., received … read more

Washington Conference

Canoe Project Turns Into Service Project

August 01, 2012 | Jessi Turner
Trei Decker, Auburn Adventist Academy (AAA) senior, wanted to do something impossible. … read more