Kudos for Prison Ministry
Thank you for taking the time to write and publish the story "In Prison ... and You Visited Me" [February 2014]. It was a beautiful article that highlighted the passion and vocation of Ms. Shultz. It also thoroughly highlighted the importance of prison ministry. At the Department of Corrections we know we cannot do this alone! We need volunteers to come inside and better prepare these adults in custody for the transition back to the community. It is so important for Oregonians to understand. Thank you for shedding light! — Collette Peters, Oregon Department of Corrections director
Not the Same Old Thing
I picked up the latest issue [March 2014] and expected to glance through it in just a moment. Instead I was drawn into reading it from cover to cover. Great job. The new layout was inviting. The conference articles were more than just the same old thing. I am very encouraged to read about the Montana campus ministry — long overdue. And I especially liked the columns by Seth Pierce and my friend Marty Weber. And [in Let's Talk], how you turned a cold into something interesting was a journalistic marvel. I will pass this issue along to others. Keep up the good work! — Jere Webb, Eagle, Idaho
Misery Loves Company
I always enjoy reading your commentaries in the Gleaner, but wanted to let you know how timely your latest one is for me [Let's Talk, March 2014]. As I am sitting here in the Christian News Northwest world headquarters perusing it, my box of tissues is well within reach. Today is the first day in a week that I have felt at all human. Misery indeed. Reading your commentary, it was so good to know someone understands. (Smile) — John Fortmeyer, Christian News Northwest publisher
Glad for the Adventist Advantage
Wow! It is with tremendous appreciation that I read Elder Weber's first article ["The Adventist Advantage," February 2014]. After many years of being ashamed for being an Adventist I can say that this article has made me intensely proud. — Jan Elkins, Molalla, Ore.
Seventh-day Adventurists
Regarding Martin Weber's article "The Adventist Advantage": My husband told me once that someone asked him if he was one of those "Seventh-day Advantages" or "Seventh-day Adventurists" (he couldn't recall which). I like both and think they both apply! Thank you to God, Martin Weber and the Gleaner for this article. — Evelyn Johnson, Fairfield, Mont.
