June 2018

About this issue:

The North Pacific Union Conference has adopted the island country of Palau in the Guam-Micronesia Mission as an ongoing mission focus. Read the June Gleaner feature to find out how Northwest churches, schools and individual members can get involved as Partners for Palau.

Feature

Partners for Palau

June 01, 2018
Micronesia, thousands of tiny islands sprinkled across the western Pacific Ocean, is a contrast: the wealth of tropical beauty amidst the stark limitations of opportunity. Every year, scores of Seventh-day Adventist student missionaries … read more
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More Features

Partners for Palau Facts

June 01, 2018
Palau is not just one island; it’s an island country, an archipelago of several hundred … read more

Editorial

Active Prayer, Personal Ministry

July 06, 2018 | John Freedman
One day, after a short absence from Jesus, the disciples found Him praying. Being … read more

Intersections

ASI Northwest Holds Annual Meeting

June 08, 2018
Under the direction of Fred Cornforth, president, members of the Northwest chapter of … read more

Intersections

Oops!

June 08, 2018
In the May 2018 Gleaner , the Montana Conference news article about Mount Ellis Academy … read more

Just Like Jesus

Takers and Givers

June 29, 2018 | Dick Duerksen
Yesterday’s mail brought my copy of our new Bank of America Cash Rewards Visa card. … read more

Perspective

Soul Winning

June 25, 2018 | Seth Pierce
I like winning. I feel fairly confident that everyone does, since it is a rare thing to … read more

Perspective

Adventists and Abortion

June 19, 2018 | Martin Weber
EDITOR'S NOTE : Perspective articles are the views of each author and do not … read more

You Said It

Which Church Would You Join?

July 06, 2018 | Ernie Jones
Joe and Ann (not their real names) felt both hurt and shock as the words slammed into … read more

News

Acción

Las Clínicas Para el Alma llegan a Payette, Idaho

May 17, 2018
“Dígale al pastor que no se detenga de hacer lo que está haciendo para ayudarnos a … read more

Adventist Health

Adventist Health Portland Inspires High School Students

June 08, 2018 | Laurel Rogers
High school students in Portland, Ore., are getting a firsthand look at health care … read more

Alaska Conference

'I Want to Know More'

June 06, 2018 | Tandi Perkins
I met Toni and Buck at a sandwich shop, as we lamented being stranded in the Anchorage … read more

Alaska Conference

Bethel Church Celebrates Ordination With Alaskan Style

June 05, 2018 | Vecous Waite
As their love for the Lord grew fervently, some of the new members of the Bethel Church … read more

Idaho Conference

Pocatello Church Members Learn to Connect With Native Americans

May 15, 2018 | Eve Rusk
A small group of church members gathered at the Pocatello (Idaho) Church on Friday … read more

Montana Conference

Ronan Opens New Glacier View Church

June 05, 2018 | Billee Collins
Having outgrown our former church and with much planning, hard work and fundraising, we … read more

Oregon Conference

PAA Mentorship Club Provides Opportunity

June 06, 2018 | Liesl Vistaunet
Maria Bibb, Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) international student program director, … read more

Oregon Conference

Gardening Workshop Proves a Big Success

June 06, 2018 | Marcella Lynch
The North Valley Church garden in Merlin, Ore., was bursting April 8–10, 2018, with … read more

Oregon Conference

Milo Robotics Team Attends Tournament

June 06, 2018
The Milo Adventist Academy robotics team traveled from Days Creek, Ore., to Sacramento … read more

Oregon Conference

Beloved CAA Icon Rests

June 05, 2018 | Larry Hiday
A beloved teacher passed away Feb. 27, 2018, after a second bout with cancer. During … read more

Oregon Conference

Schwinghammer Accepts Oregon Conference VP Invitation

May 03, 2018 | Jonathan Russell
David Schwinghammer accepted an invitation Thursday, April 26, 2018, to become the next … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Members Join Together for UCC Camp Meeting

June 08, 2018
We want to extend a special invitation to you to join us at Upper Columbia Academy for … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

Moscow Brings Last Supper to New Life

June 07, 2018 | Karri Walde
What is Agape in Action? Well, here at the Moscow (Idaho) Church, it is a celebration … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCA Steps Back to the Future With Agriculture

June 06, 2018 | Shelley Bacon
What is green on the inside, metal on the outside and high-tech all over? Why, a … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

UCC Camp Meeting Speakers

June 06, 2018 | Jay Wintermeyer
John McVay For the past 10 years, John McVay has served as president of Walla Walla … read more

Upper Columbia Conference

WWVA Students Mentor Through Friends Program

June 05, 2018 | Elaine Blake Hinshaw
“The friends program is awesome,” says Nate Treadway, a senior at Walla Walla Valley … read more

Walla Walla University

WWU Athletes Exercise Mental, Physical Abilities

June 08, 2018 | Kim Strobel
Men’s Golf Team Places Third in Conference Championship The Walla Walla University men’ … read more

Washington Conference

AMEN Everett Builds Partnerships With Community

June 06, 2018 | Katie Henderson
It was 8 p.m., Thursday night, on April 19, 2018, outside the Angel of the Winds Arena … read more

Washington Conference

Chehalis Celebrates 100 Years of Ministry

June 06, 2018 | Katie Henderson
Churches often celebrate special milestones in their history. Chehalis Church in … read more

Washington Conference

Big Picture of Ministry

June 06, 2018 | Katie Henderson
#UrbanSDA Western Washington leaders explored and learned about the different ways a … read more

Washington Conference

Students Level-Up Through Spiritual Game Planning

June 06, 2018 | Cheri Fletcher
Twelve years ago, as Cheri Fletcher watched her husband coach their daughter’s … read more

Washington Conference

Students Learn the Meaning of Service

June 06, 2018 | Rachel Mountain
It was early morning when 20 high school students from Skagit Adventist Academy (SAA) … read more

Washington Conference

Western Washington Students Learn Life Skills

June 05, 2018 | Katie Henderson
“I don’t have that kind of money — I just spent $2!” one fifth-grade student proclaimed … read more