March 2017

About this issue:

It’s been a prayerful journey for John Freedman, NPUC president, as he considers God’s leading in the past, present and future. Read about it in the March Gleaner feature.

Feature

John Freedman

February 27, 2017
John Freedman has been president of the North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) since September 2016. Since then, world church and division meetings, various committees, holidays, and winter storms have often kept him away from his NPUC … read more
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Editorial

Protest

March 11, 2017 | Steve Vistaunet
I wasn’t the only one. Countless children through the centuries had tried it and failed … read more

Intersections

Letters

March 25, 2017
Thanks for 'Let's Talk' Memories I was sorry to read that you will not be writing "Let' … read more

Just Like Jesus

The Touch of God

March 18, 2017 | Dick Duerksen
I was looking for elk hide, enough to make a new set of buckskins for the Fort Bridger … read more

North Pacific Union

ASI Northwest: Fresh Direction, Expanded Vision

February 23, 2017
You know you’ve arrived as an organization when everyone recognizes you by an acronym. … read more

Perspective

Thesaurus

March 18, 2017 | Seth Pierce
A couple years ago a man named Tom ruined the game show Jeopardy for everyone in the … read more

Perspective

A Prophetic Question

March 11, 2017 | Martin Weber
In his stark and somber inaugural address, President Donald Trump vowed to “unite the … read more

News

Acción

Banquete Hispano Ministerial Navideño de la NPUC

March 06, 2017 | César De León
El martes 13 de diciembre del año pasado los pastores de la obra Hispana, sus cónyuges … read more

Adventist Health

Spritual Care Volunteers Provide Comfort, Support for Portland Surgery Patients

February 23, 2017 | C.J. Anderson
A Prayerful Companion The mission of Adventist Health calls each team member to care … read more

Alaska Conference

Anchorage Women Reach Out to Elderly

February 08, 2017 | Loren Mangena
There are many ways we can reach out to make a difference in the lives of others. … read more

Idaho Conference

2017 Gem State Adventist Academy Homecoming

February 12, 2017
Alumni, former students, staff and faculty will converge on the campus of Gem State … read more

Idaho Conference

Help Needed for Advent Gulch History Project

February 08, 2017 |
The Cambridge Museum in Idaho has been researching and recording history of Advent … read more

Montana Conference

Valley View Students Hunt Dinosaurs

February 09, 2017 | Joyce Freese
Valley View Adventist Christian School (Glendive, Mont.) students and teachers spent … read more

Montana Conference

Montana Welcomes New Outreach, Youth Rush Leader

February 02, 2017 | Carsten Moutray
Carsten Moutray is the new outreach coordinator and Youth Rush director for the Montana … read more

North Pacific Union

ASI Northwest: Fresh Direction, Expanded Vision

February 23, 2017
You know you’ve arrived as an organization when everyone recognizes you by an acronym. … read more

Oregon Conference

TVA Students Learn to Have Servant Hearts

February 21, 2017 | Rachel Blackburn
Kids have big hearts — hearts much like Jesus’ heart. Their compassion, generosity and … read more

Oregon Conference

Log Truck Makes Christmas Eve Visit to McMinnville Church

February 20, 2017 | Michelle McMillen
It's not surprising that Sabbath, Dec. 24, 2016, was full of festive activities at the … read more

Oregon Conference

Unexpected Adventure Leads to Milo

February 19, 2017 | Kathy Hernandez
Daniela Quiroz, a senior at Milo Adventist Academy in Days Creek, Ore., had many great … read more

Oregon Conference

Prineville Reaches Out to Homeless, Needy

February 15, 2017 | Yollie Jahn
Friendship Meals, a sack-lunch ministry aptly named by Tifonna Wilson, was launched in … read more

Oregon Conference

Ministering to Tomorrow’s Leaders

February 14, 2017
The June mountain air was charged with a contagious energy of enthusiasm and … read more

Oregon Conference

Members Offer Hot Breakfast During Record Cold

February 13, 2017 | Denise Rutledge
Members of the Beit Shalom Balevav Jewish-Adventist Congregation expressed amazement as … read more

Oregon Conference

Albany Church Gathers ‘Coats For Folks’

February 09, 2017 | Wayne Clark
Twelve years ago Albany (Ore.) Church members Curtis and Joy Miller founded a local … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

40 Days of Prayer Ends in Camp Meeting

February 22, 2017 | Jay Wintermeyer
Can you imagine an outreach event that lasts for more than 40 days? That’s exactly what … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Voices Join Together for UCA Choral Clinic

February 21, 2017 | Shelley Bacon
It was well worth the drive on snowy and icy roads to hear the Upper Columbia Academy ( … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Kamiah Comes Together for 'Ten Days of Prayer'

February 20, 2017 | Cathy Law
Though some of the worst weather conditions of the winter occurred in Kamiah, Idaho, … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Sounds of Christmas Fill Hayden Lake Church

February 17, 2017 | Loren Starr
The sounds of Christmas were in the air Dec. 17, 2016, at the Hayden Lake Church in … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Post Falls Church Hosts Special Sabbath

February 10, 2017 | Jeanne Barrett-Usher
It was an exciting Sabbath at Post Falls (Idaho) Church on Jan. 21, with a baby … read more

Walla Walla University

2017 Senior Class Officers

February 16, 2017 | Kim Strobel
The Walla Walla University senior class of 2017 has elected officers for the main … read more

Walla Walla University

Cosaert Named President of Adventist Theological Society

February 14, 2017 | Kim Strobel
Carl Cosaert, Walla Walla University professor of biblical studies, was named president … read more

Washington Conference

Bible Workers Study With South Sound Residents

February 19, 2017 | Tyler Long
This last winter a team of outreach coordinators — evangelism-trained individuals from … read more

Washington Conference

Dulan’s Passion for Personal Ministries Recognized

February 16, 2017
When Excellence in Ministry awards were distributed at the North American Division’s … read more

Washington Conference

Yelm Youth Share Acts of Kindness

February 15, 2017 | Heidi Baumgartner
Cara Hilde had a customer come to the fuel station kiosk window to set a fuel prepay. … read more

Washington Conference

Kirkland Supports Foster Families With Food

February 13, 2017
Grades kindergarten through eighth at Kirkland (Wash.) Seventh-day Adventist School ( … read more

Washington Conference

Retiring Pastor Celebrated

February 12, 2017 | Heidi Baumgartner
Choon and Bung Lee bowed and greeted guests at the front door of Seattle (Wash.) … read more

Washington Conference

San Juan Members Share Christ's Love

February 07, 2017 | Brittni Bryan
Church members of the San Juan Islands in Washington's Puget Sound have been busy … read more