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any of the thousands of peo- ple surrounding our churches will never hear the truth of Jesus’ soon return unless we share with them personally. These are the “all the world” that Jesus told us to baptize and disciple. But how do we start? How do we overcome our fears and doubts and lack of experience? We can’t just hire someone to do the work for us — that’s expensive and only deepens our individual lack of involvement in gospel work. There are just too many people who need to hear about Christ for paid church workers to reach them — all of us need to be reach- ing out to share the gospel. But to be effective we need training, motivation and someone to help organize and struc- ture the work of outreach evangelism in our churches — we need outreach leaders. As Ellen White explains, “Christ’s method Enter SOULS Northwest, the North Pacific alone will give true success in reaching the peo- Union’s outreach leadership school. The goal is ple. The Saviour mingled with men as one who to develop capable, experienced and visionary desired their good. He showed His sympathy for lay leadership for the local church. The model them, ministered to their needs, and won their is a practical, two-year training experience with confidence. Then He bade them, ‘Follow Me’” academically rigorous classes and more than 2,000 (Ministry of Healing, p. 143). hours of mentored ministry experience. Students It’s this personal contact, the one-on-one learn practical skills like how to teach, motivate mingling, sympathizing, ministering and calling and organize church volunteers. They gain a to follow Jesus, that SOULS Northwest is sound footing in Bible doctrines as well as how training leaders to facilitate. Most students who to study the Bible with others. SOULS provides graduate SOULS Northwest will enter the gospel training for all forms of personal evangelism such ministry not as pastors or public evangelists but as A FRESH FOCUS ONas Bible instruction, literature evangelism, health Bible-worker trainers and outreach leaders hired ministries and helping the poor, with the expec- by the local church. tation that our graduates will assist churches in SOULS Northwest is a self-funded ministry of connecting already-thriving church programs like the North Pacific Union that is totally funded LOCAL OUTREACHCHIP (Complete Health Improvement Program) by student tuition. Our goal is that students and Adventist Community Services with an in- will be able to graduate debt-free. To home ministry model. enable this we use literature evan- SOULS Northwest is intentional about gelism as both a training tool for SOULS training its students in the context of real-world personal work as well as a source of ministry — not just designing the “model” that funding so students can pay their our staff members think will work best. Since way as they go through school. every church is unique, our students must learn principles that can be applied to different settings Jason Worf, SOULS Northwest and church cultures and will work in any con- director text. For this reason much of the field experience NORTHWEST our students receive happens with groups of two students working in churches here in the Northwest.
9 may 2014 FEATURE SABRINA: LOVE WHAT I’M LEARNING SABRINA COTTRILL AGE: 19 opening up the Bible to me. Now that I’m her situation, but it’s clear that God was YEARS AN ADVENTIST: 12 at SOULS and studying the Bible more using me to bring His Word into her heart. FAVORITE THING ABOUT SOULS NORTHWEST: in-depth, I really see how I’m growing I shared the same book with Vincent I love all the things I’ve been learning and both in my knowledge of God as well as after he had returned from a hard day have appreciated how deep we’ve been my love for Him. During some challenging working in the vineyards. He opened to a going with the Bible. times this year, I’ve realized that God has chapter called “Perfect Peace” and immedi- FAVORITE BIBLE TEXT: Proverbs 3:5–6: “Trust used them to grow my faith and trust in ately decided this was the perfect book for in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not Him and that He really does bring good him. As he pulled a bill out of his pocket on your own understanding. In all your out of even the most painful circumstances. he said, “When I finished work today there ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct During one visit I showed a book called was an older man with white hair standing your paths.” Peace Above the Storm to a woman who by my truck. I had never met him before, VISION FOR THE CHURCH: I want to see my opened it to a chapter called “Freedom but he just handed me this $10 bill and church more engaged in personal minis- From Guilt” and began to skim through walked away. I think he wanted me to get try — visiting people in their homes — the page. Through her tears she turned this book.” especially the youth. to me and said, “I really need this book. Vincent kept calling me “an angel,” and Even though I’ve been in an Adven- When my grandchildren were abandoned I guess he was right. “Angel” means “mes- tist church for much of my life, I didn’t I tried to take care of them, but they were senger,” and I’m glad that I was able to really understand what it was about until a so young that I just couldn’t. I ended up bring the message of salvation to Vincent’s new Bible class and a great teacher started giving them up for adoption.” I can’t judge home.
CHRISTINE: ENCOURAGING SPIRITUAL GROWTH CHRISTINE CARTER AGE: 24 YEARS AN ADVENTIST: 24 FAVORITE THING ABOUT SOULS NORTHWEST: The spiritual atmosphere and an environment that encourages and promotes personal and spiritual growth. FAVORITE BIBLE TEXT: 1 John 4:18: “Perfect love casts out fear.” Finding freedom in Christ and knowing that He is there to support us in His perfect love means that we don’t have to be afraid of anything. VISION FOR THE CHURCH: I want to see a church body that isn’t satisfied with just coming to church once a week, but a church that is passionate about reaching in to build each other up and reaching out to a community that doesn’t have a true picture of God. I want to see people become willing to step out of their comfort zones to serve others and who are living for the world to come, not just the world right now. The thing about SOULS is that it not only teaches you the truths about the Bible. It gives you a lot of opportunities to put that knowledge into practice by sharing your faith and learning how to develop young people and how to en- gage a church in ministry and in personal Bible study. It’s a place where young people come together with a passion for Christ and learn how to channel that passion to help others. During the first few days at my house-mom’s home, she told me about her good friend and neighbor Deanna. They’d been doing acts of kindness for one another since my house-mom, Janet, had stopped by to welcome her new neighbor with some cupcakes. Two and a half years had gone by since Janet had dropped off the Great Controversy at Deanna’s home. Deanna perused it now and then, but God
10 may 2014 FEATURE JAMES: GETTING INSPIRED TO SERVE JAMES VALDEZ AGE: 18 YEARS AN ADVENTIST: 18 FAVORITE THING ABOUT SOULS NORTHWEST: I really enjoy the classes because I’m always learning something new and getting more inspired to serve God. FAVORITE BIBLE TEXT: 2 Corinthians 12:9: “‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” VISION FOR THE CHURCH: Ever since my grandparents were baptized in a Los Angeles evangelistic series, my family has had a long histo- ry of bringing people closer to Jesus. I’m glad that I’m at SOULS Northwest where I can refine my skills and learn to continue our family’s mission in sharing the gospel message. Prayer is so central to what we do at SOULS. I have been pray- ing a lot more here than I ever did before. When I wake up, when I go to sleep and definitely when I’m visiting people — I’m always praying. When you’re relating to people all day who don’t have a good picture of God, you realize how little you can do without His power. During one visit, I found a lady outside her house smoking and drink- wasn’t her primary interest. She believed that He ex- ing a beer. In my mind I thought, “This is going isted, but her devotional life stopped short, right about to be a waste of time,” but I went up to her and CHRISTINE CARTER there. showed her my books with a prayer in my heart. Janet told me that she wanted me to meet Deanna. She began to open up to me and told me how She hoped and prayed that this would be the year hard things have been in her life. She ended up Deanna would begin her personal walk with God. getting one of my books and promising that she But one night we woke up to flashing red lights would read it. I know God will be with her as outside — the fire department and an ambulance had she starts to study the Bible. arrived. Deanna had been unresponsive and was taken The experiences we have every day as we go to the emergency room. Janet went with her. out and search for Christ’s “lost sheep” rival any The next day we went to visit her together. After a missionary story from Africa or Asia or the South good hour or so, Janet mustered up the courage to ask Sea islands. But probably more significant Deanna if we could pray for her. A little taken back than any miraculous experiences are but not repulsed, Deanna agreed. We prayed. She was the hundreds of people who for so grateful. no apparent reason at all Deanna didn’t make it to the week of prayer, nor say, “Sure, I’ll get your did she make it to either of the two cooking classes that book” or “Yes, I’d came afterward. But when the Revelation seminars like to sign up for began — she was there. And she was there faithfully. Bible studies” just After the meetings, Deanna, Janet and I studied twice because we were a week together, and Deanna shared her desire to be willing to come baptized. to their door It’s taken years — years of just being a friend with and meet no strings attached, years of prayer and years of little them in a seeds, here and there. Now that the seeds have sprout- personal ed, the plant is growing. And now these two friends way. have something greater than themselves in com- mon — they have their love for God.
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EL NOMBRE DE ADVENTISTAS DEL SÉPTIMO DÍA EN GRANITE FALLS “
or tanto, id y haced discípulos en todas las naciones …” (San Mateo 28:19). El imperativo dado por el Señor Jesús, sigue resonando en cada rincón del mundo, siendo escuchado y obedecido por hombres y mujeres fieles que responden a Su llamado. Es claro que la palabra “naciones” tiene un significado especial. Una definición cercana a la palabra original de naciones es “ethnos” (etnia). Por lo tanto, si él Señor Jesús se refería a “etnias,” quiere decir que el cumplimiento de la “misión” es posible y alcanzable si cada iglesia adopta un nuevo territorio para evangelizar. La iglesia de Marysville aceptando el compromiso de “id y predicad.” En diciembre del 2013, a la iglesia hispana del distrito Adventista localizado en ese a cabo la primera gran campaña Agradecemos a Dios en Marysville, Wash., se le lugar y además fueron apoyados de evangelismo en ese lugar. por este movimiento y presento un nuevo desafío por por el líder de la obra hispana, Nuestros hermanos esfuerzo en su iglesia y todas la Conferencia de Washington. en la Unión del Pacifico Norte, de Marysville, están muy las circunstancias que rodean Este desafío consistía en plantar el pastor Ramón Canals. entusiasmados y se han a Granite Falls, ya que se está una nueva congregación Así, llego el día esperado. propuesto, con la ayuda de sembrando la palabra de Dios. hispana en la ciudad de Granite El 8 de febrero del presente Dios, muy pronto ver hecho Falls, Wash. Y aunque en año, se dio por iniciado el gran realidad el sueño de ver el Gregorio Toruño, pastor del Distrito dicha ciudad los hispanos proyecto y desde entonces, nacimiento de una nueva iglesia Norte de la Conferencia de son una minoría, el desafío cada sábado, los hermanos de hispana Adventista del Séptimo Washington fue tomado con gusto por el la iglesia de Marysville están Día, ahora en Granite Falls, pastor Gregorio Toruño y la visitando los hogares hispanos para que Su nombre brille en iglesia hispana. Para comenzar de Granite Falls, creando con la comunidad hispana y sean este proyecto, la Conferencia esto, contactos misioneros y atraídas cientos de personas a la de Washington dispuso el preparando a la comunidad para luz del bendito mensaje de los uso del edificio de un templo que en el mes de mayo se lleve tres ángeles.
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MISSIONARY TEACHERS NEEDED Why not combine your teaching Visit alaskaconference.org, where you will see openings for skills with the high calling of being a missionary/pastoral couples. Take a look at such villages missionary in Alaska? in Alaska as Gambell, Savoonga, Selawik, Bethel, Barrow, Alaska has one of the finest Katzebue, Togiak and Aleknagik. education systems in the United States, Or go to alaskateacher.org and find the job that suits you. and there are lots of job openings in the We would love to have you in Alaska. public school sector throughout the state.
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JUNEAU LEARNS ‘JESUS MATH’
n first grade, the GoMath of dollars in deep red ink, board Itext says 1 + 2 = 3; in sec- members chose to operate the ond grade, 18 - 7 = 11; in fifth school another year. grade, 9.435 – 2.903 is rounded The church family’s faith to 6; in seventh grade, ab = c. was rewarded, and five students TOGIAK BAPTISMS, But at the beginning of the answered roll call on opening 2013–14 school year in Juneau, day in August. In midwinter, DEDICATIONS no one expected “Jesus math.” even as budget realities and bills EXPAND CHURCH The Juneau Adventist showed up, school treasurer Christian School was excited in Lynne Jackson reported she had FAMILY May 2013 by the prospect of 10 no idea why but the school was to 13 new students the coming more than $15,000 in the black; n late September 2013, school year. But as the summer it had to be “Jesus math.” IChad Angasan, Togiak flew by, two prospective For a projected budget so Church pastor, started the Native families didn’t come to Juneau, deep in the hole, this was God’s New Day Bible studies with and other prospects chose miracle for a congregation of Carmen and Corina Williams, public schools within walking faith, a congregation continuing who were happy to get to distance. the school year in hope of know Jesus on such an intimate By the July board meeting, teaching students more Jesus level. During these studies, Jesus the school faced the possibility math. was becoming a community of only three students and of friends, a circle of trust and therefore closure. Despite a Nickie Romine, Juneau Adventist companionship to them. budget that showed thousands Christian School head teacher Meanwhile, another thirsty soul was desiring this experience with Jesus. Cindy Jo Sutton had been digging in the Word of Carmen’s kids had a special a couple of months this winter, glow of his face knowing that and her hunger for the Word of their little ones were dedicated God was like a hungry mamma to the Lord. bear after hibernation. Also like Togiak is a village of 800 a caring mother, she thought of people, so through this event her cubs; Sutton has five kids. more than 1 percent of that Her three older kids, Rhemus, population was committed Kalena and Aeris, followed in and dedicated to Jesus. While the footsteps of their mother Bible studies continue with to be baptized, and her toddler these baptized candidates, their twins were dedicated. Carmen pastor gives “thanks to the Williams, a mother of three, Lord, for he is good, for his had her babies dedicated as well. steadfast love endures forever” In all, seven people were (Psalms 136:1, ESV). He looks baptized and five babies were forward to seeing what else dedicated on March 8 at the God will do in the near future. Togiak Church. It was a proud day for Alvaro, Sutton’s Chad Angasan, Togiak Church Juneau students Reggie Younker, Matthew Plang, Austin Springob and Holly Larson, plus Cye O’Neal (not pictured), are living factors in the husband and father of their pastor school’s “Jesus math.” five beautiful kids. The father
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PACIFIC PRESS GEORGINA LARSON The choir turns to watch Tom Teague (left) as Chris Evenson, Nampa BOARD Church pastor, shares Teague’s story with the church family. APPOINTS NEW VICE PRESIDENT NAMPA MAN IS acific Press has appointed Dale Galusha, Pacific Press FINALLY HOME PLarry Johnson as the new president, says, “With his keen vice president of production. sense of mission and his vast He replaces Chuck Bobst, who experience, we look forward om Teague’s baptism listening to various podcasts on recently retired after serving in to the invaluable contribution Ton March 1 by Chris subjects that interested me.” He that role for 12 years. [Johnson] will make to the Evenson, Nampa Church pastor, stumbled onto Amazing Facts Johnson first joined Pacific ministry of Pacific Press.” marked the end of a long spir- with Doug Batchelor and even- Press in 1984, just as it moved Regarding the challenges itual search and the beginning tually discovered 3ABN (Three from Mountain View, Calif., currently facing the publishing of a new life in Christ. Raised a Angels Broadcasting Network) to Nampa, Idaho. Eight years work, Johnson says, “Books Catholic, Teague left that fellow- and other Adventist preachers. later, he relocated to Russia to will continue to be an import- ship after graduating from high He watched these sermons for help establish the publishing ant vehicle for sharing the truth, school. For 12 years he chose several years and began reading work there. for those in the church and not to embrace any other reli- the Bible and praying regularly. Johnson’s experience especially for those who long to gious body then was a baptized Each media pastor stressed includes serving as associate know the truth.” member of Christ’s Church for the importance of attending publishing director for the Far six years. a church to fellowship with Eastern Division and at the Karen Pearson, Pacific Press like-minded Christians. Teague General Conference in Silver publicity and public relations director resisted this idea but eventually Spring, Md. After a brief return decided that he needed to be- to Pacific Press, Johnson spent come more active. He parked nine years as president of across the street from the Nam- Color Press, located in pa Church in May 2012 and Walla Walla, Wash. observed the people coming Though he and going and the greeters out- officially retired in side shaking hands and generally 2009, Johnson feels Tom Teague and Chris Even- son take a moment just before being friendly with all who good to again work Teague’s baptism. entered. Almost a year later, in for the church. “Pa- March 2013, he finally decided cific Press serves a Larry Johnson returns to Pacific Sometime later, he became to attend and is now a baptized distinctive purpose,” Press as vice a member of another church, member of that fellowship. he says. “That president of only to leave once again. He There’s so much more to is why I came production. and others who also left that that story, but Teague gives all back.” congregation attempted to hold the credit to the Holy Spirit worship services in various and how He has guided and homes; however, their numbers worked with him over the dwindled until no one was left. years, never losing patience Unfulfilled in his own personal with him. Welcome home, study, Teague was once again Tom. spiritually adrift. Teague says, “Being a tech Shirley Maxwell, Nampa Church enthusiast, I began regularly communication leader
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REFLECTIONS ON SERVICE: COMMUNITY INTERACTION
he Gospel Commission is to “go into spoken may be all the world” and “make disciples of all taken by them the nations” (see Mark 16:15, Matt. to their homes. UPCOMING 28:18). The word “commission” is Thus our faith EVENTS “co-mission.” It is God’s invitation to be will stand in a better light before the com- MAY 6–8 involved in the mission with Him. A pastor munity” (Testimonies, vol. 2, p. 618). Ed Fest friend shared what he considers to be both What an opportunity to serve and MAY 30–JUNE 1 the aim and motto of Jesus: “to seek and glorify God by impacting the lives of others Mount Ellis Academy to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). through community interaction! Graduation The motto of His life could be summed up What would happen if more became You are invited to join the this way: “The Son of Man did not come involved in reaching our communities? 112th graduating class of to be served, but to serve” (Mark 10:45). What impact could be made if individu- Mount Ellis Academy. It is reaching out to our communities in als collectively worked for the benefit of 2014–2015 MEA selfless service of the Master that follows the others? Enrollment Is Now Open example of Christ. During this summer’s Montana Camp More information is available Shortly after praying for opportunities Meeting, we can make a difference in the online at mtellis.org, along with to interact with our community, I attend- lives of others as we come “not merely to details on financial aid options and ed a recital by a group of string players. I receive, but to impart” (Christian Service, enrollment forms. We’re looking discovered the father of one performer was p. 196). Community service projects forward to another great year also the director of the university music throughout the week will allow those who of helping students “Discover, program. During our conversation, I told choose, both old and young, to interact Develop and Serve.” him how much I missed playing my trum- with the community. pet after leaving Colorado, where I played Where are you ministering for God? JUNE 18–21 Camp Meeting in our school’s band. How are you plugging into the mission of By the end of the week I received an Christ? If you are not, where is God calling JUNE 22–29 Summer Camp email from the music professor inviting you to become involved? me to join the university’s concert band. I AUG. 13–17 consider each practice session to be a divine Barry Taylor, Montana Conference ministerial, Montana Youth Conference appointment as I learn about those around church ministries and planned giving director (ages 18–29) me and have opportunity to share. Notice Worship, camping, water these words of instruction: “Our words, skiing, hiking and socializing at our actions, our deportment, our dress, ev- Log Gulch Campground, Holter erything, should preach. Not only with our Lake. For more information, contact words should we speak to the people, but Katie Harris at 406-750-1370 or everything pertaining to our person should [email protected]. be a sermon to them … that the truth
16 may 2014 MONTANA CONFERENCE // NEWS NEW PRINCIPAL NAMED FOR MOUNT ELLIS ACADEMY
he Montana Conference Master of Art in Teaching and “A smaller school needs that Board of Education has Bachelor of Arts in religion and passion to continue going the Michael Lee is the next principal named Michael Lee the biblical languages from Walla way it is, and his experience as of Mount Ellis Academy. next principal of Mount Walla University. an educator as well as his years Ellis Academy (MEA) in Boz- “We are excited to at MEA perfectly [suit] him for serve in a world I hadn’t known eman, effective July 2014. He welcome Michael back home this transition.” before, but it gave me the en- replaces Bruce Lane, who will to Mount Ellis,” says Merlin Knowles adds, “We be- couragement to keep going and return to retirement after a year Knowles, MEA operating board lieve that he is the right person keep trying — to keep pushing. as interim principal. chairman. “He brings a youth- for Mount Ellis at this time as Not just staff members but the Lee graduated from MEA ful energy to the position, and the school moves on to the local community and church in 2001. He will be the second most important he has a deep next level.” members were instrumental to graduate to serve as principal love of God.” Lee says this opportunity my development through the and is a third-generation alum- Current MEA principal has extra import because he is years there. I’m excited to give nus. Lee comes to MEA from Bruce Lane taught Lee at MEA an MEA alumnus. “To be back back to a place that has meant Hawaiian Mission Academy and in subsequent years was in Montana gets me really ex- so much.” (HMA), where he teaches choir an educational colleague of cited. MEA is my home — my and religion and serves as the Lee’s in Hawaii. “He brings alma mater. I know the people, Kevin Emmerson, MEA campus chaplain. Before joining the love and passion for MEA and I know the school,” says development director HMA, Lee taught English that is so needed in an envi- Lee. “The school not only in Thailand and received a ronment like this,” says Lane. gave me the opportunity to “He’s On His Way” MONTANA CONFERENCE CAMP MEETING June 18–21, 2014 Featured Speaker: Mount Ellis Academy Lonnie Melashenko
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17 may 2014 OREGON CONFERENCE // NEWS OREGON PATHFINDERS HOLD ‘CALLING ON JESUS’ TLT On Sabbath afternoon, the teens participated in a spiritual leadership CONVENTION scavenger hunt.
een Pathfinders in grades the trees as the teens participated tors teaching, 18 convention T9–12 attended the Ore- in a spiritual leadership scaven- staff participating and our three- gon Conference Teen Leadership ger hunt activity written and in-one God guiding. Training (TLT) Convention Jan. facilitated by Rachel Scribner, a TLTs from throughout the 31–Feb. 2 at Camp Adams in mentor from the Riverside Path- Oregon Conference attended, Molalla, Ore. It was expected to finders in Washougal, Wash. along with three clubs from the be a wet weekend throughout, The weekend was filled Washington Conference and but on Sabbath morning the with leadership training work- one club from the Nevada- rain stopped. Following Sabbath shops for TLTs and mentors Utah Conference. Angie morning worship everyone alike. There were 46 TLTs Gardner, TLT coordinator for went outside for a hike in the learning, 31 mentors modeling, Lake Region Conference in New TLTs are inducted at each convention. forest. The sun shone through 16 clubs attending, 20 instruc- the upper Midwest, and Marcia John, TLT coordinator from Plans are already devel- the South England Conference oping for next year’s TLT in the United Kingdom, came Convention, scheduled for Jan. to observe and learn concepts of 30–Feb. 1, 2015. TLTs and TLT ministry to take back with mentors, along with conference them to their conferences. TLT coordinators and directors, Some of the concepts are already planning to attend. piloted at the convention will Jesus is using the TLT ministry be included in the revised TLT to create a powerful impact in Manual, which is scheduled for the lives of teen Pathfinders. release by the North American Division Pathfinder ministries Tracy Wood, Oregon Conference There were 46 TLTs learning, 31 mentors modeling, 16 clubs attending, 20 instructors teaching and 18 convention staff helping. this summer. youth ministries director SANDY CHURCH PROVIDES TRAINING AND TREATS
unchtime on March dips, candy, cobbler and ice learned things that will benefit L1 found almost 60 cream, and other delicious and them and their families. Follow- hungry participants enjoying a healthful samples. ing the example of Jesus, who special afternoon presentation A free cookbook was ministered to people’s physical focused on “Plant-Based provided for each person, and needs first, was a blessing to Comfort Foods.” Dick and everyone received an invitation both the presenters and the at- Carol Hanson led out, providing to the April 4 Creation Seminar tendees. All are looking forward lectures, videos and personal with Doug Newton. Several to next quarter’s class. experiences. Attendees from guests from the community two area churches and the stayed after to talk with the Veronica Crockett, Sandy Church Seminar attendees receive cookbooks and tastings of community enjoyed grilled Hansons and get more helpful communication leader plant-based foods. “cheese” sandwiches, chips and hints. Those that attended
18 may 2014 OREGON CONFERENCE // NEWS MID-COLUMBIA STUDENTS TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON D.C.
special event takes After that they went to place every year at George Washington’s home at Mid-Columbia Mount Vernon, the Smithso- Adventist Chris- nian, the Capitol and the White tian School (MCACS) in Hood House. River. Peter Hardy, MCACS “It was very fun but principal, plans a field trip for educational as well,” says Austin his ninth- and 10th-graders to Chapman. “We got to learn one of two locations, either San about the wars ... at Williams- Diego, Calif., or Washington, burg and Gettysburg.” As a D.C. This year they went to non-Adventist, he states how Washington D.C. he also “especially enjoyed vis- Four ninth- and 10th-grade Mid-Columbia Adventist Christian School students went on a Washington D.C. field trip with their principal, The trip was Jan. 9 to 16, iting the Seventh-day Adventist Peter Hardy. during severe winter weather. church there.” But they felt very fortunate and Expenses were minimized blessed. Even though storms because the entire group was were quite severe this year, invited to stay at Hardy’s broth- especially in the Northeast, er’s house. there was enough of a break All agreed with Halee from the falling snow and ice Chapman that, if given the op- to complete visits to the places portunity, they would absolute- planned without difficulty. ly love to go back to visit again. Geneses Quezada states that on their first day they went Joyce Gallentine, Mid-Columbia to Gettysburg, Penn., where Adventist Christian School commu- the students “saw the fields nication leader where the Confederate and Union soldiers fought.”
Mid-Columbia Adventist Christian School students pay their respects at the grave of President John F. Kennedy.
19 may 2014 OREGON CONFERENCE // NEWS PAA STUDENT RECEIVES PRESIDENTIAL SERVICE AWARD
ortland Adventist music group at PAA and has PAcademy (PAA) senior participated in many service Elizabeth McDonald is involved. activities. Staff and students That’s why she was recently alike admire her enthusiasm, PAA student missionaries gathered on stage during a special assem- honored with a President’s leadership and love for serving bly for a prayer of dedication before they traveled around the globe to be the “hands and feet of Christ.” Volunteer Service Award. others. The award recognizes “PAA offers so many those who have volunteered a opportunities to get involved,” significant amount of their time says McDonald. “These oppor- PAA EMPHASIZES to serve their communities and tunities have inspired me to get country. It is granted by the out there. I’ve always had the SERVICE AND Prudential Spirit of Community will and motivation to serve, Awards program on behalf of but PAA has encouraged me MISSION President Barack Obama. and given me opportunities to McDonald serves as do it more.” mphasis on service work. Another joined the Jabez a leader on PAA’s campus Eat Portland Adventist Humanitarian Foundation for ministry team, is president of Liesl Vistaunet Academy (PAA) was demon- a third year of bringing health the student strated during a dedication service and education to the association, chapel for the many staff and people of Fiji. Others jour- is a member students participating in five neyed to the Bahamas, where of the different missions during spring students sailed from one island publications break. to another to help communi- team, stays “Your PAA staff and ties maintain homes, schools active in teachers have a goal,” said Ste- and other infrastructures. Two her home phen Lundquist, head of PAA’s different groups stayed in the church and religion department, during the Portland area — one to serve at has impacted assembly. “It is our goal to see nonprofits and churches actively our world every student, during their time involved with homeless minis- on several at PAA, experience at least one tries and the other to volunteer mission trips. She also is mission trip before they grad- with International Children’s involved in nearly every uate. We want you to know Care. what it’s like to be the ‘hands “I think this generation and feet of Christ.’” really recognizes that following That goal is the reason the Christ is more than just talking school takes a two-week spring about Him or studying about break that accommodates the Him,” says Lundquist, “but time needed for the many stu- actually doing the things He dents and staff to take the time did to make an impact in our to travel the globe. community, in our city and in This year students and staff our world. These students are joined five different missions. ambassadors.” One group traveled to Peru Stay in touch with the latest news, video with the North Pacific Union Liesl Vistaunet, PAA Gleaner links, calendar events, photo galleries, past Conference to do evangelism correspondent issues and more at gleanernow.com.
20 may 2014 OREGON CONFERENCE // NEWS
BATTLE GROUND CLINIC SERVES NORTH CLARK COUNTY RESIDENTS
here are 61,000 people In order to receive services without health care at Battle Ground Health Care, insurance in northern patients must meet certain Clark County, Wash. requirements. They must be This staggering statistic inspired between the ages of 18 and 65, the creation of Battle Ground live in northern Clark County, Health Care, a free chronic and be at 200 percent or less of care clinic that opened in May poverty level. The clinic treats 2011 as an outreach of the local patients with chronic illness Meadow Glade Church. such as high blood pressure, The clinic was presented high cholesterol and diabetes a grant of $184,561 from Dave with about 80 volunteer staff. Horn, Washington State deputy Battle Ground Health Care’s supporters include (from left) Anne The recent grants make attorney general, in December Lamberton, clinic dietitian; Lynn Crowford, clinic educator and pain it possible for Battle Ground 2013. When asked about the clinic project coordinator; Ruthie Gohl, executive director; David Horn, Health Care to expand its work future of this outreach as the Washington State deputy attorney general; Jens Metzger, clinic med- with patients in making lifestyle ical director and Vancouver Clinic physician; and Jim Bowline, pastor Affordable Care Act is rolled and clinic board chair. changes. Using occupational out, Horn stated, “I don’t think and physical therapy, the clinic this clinic is going to run out of Onsdorff Malmquist Charitable also providing free technical wants to encourage patients to work any time soon.” Fund to help provide dental support. Legacy Health System become more active through Kristen Turek, senior phil- services through the clinic, has offered free laboratory education, exercise and diet anthropic advisor for the Com- which relies on donations and and X-ray services, and Clark changes. Anxiety and depres- munity Foundation in Van- grants. College donated a significant sion sometimes afflict chronic couver, Wash., also presented a Battle Ground Health Care amount of dental equipment. illness patients; now Battle check for $5,000 from the Jane clinic recently added limited Hays Cabinets in Woodland, Ground Health Care clinic can dental care such as cleaning, Wash., supplied the cabinets, address these issues even more. extractions and fillings to its and Patterson Dental provided services. Staff members believe dental supplies. that dental care is a major These gifts are all part of component in overall health, the divine blessings that have especially when 72 percent helped this volunteer-run of those living in north Clark organization reach out to its For more information about Battle County have not seen a dentist community. “Everything was Ground Health Care clinic, go to in the past year. given to Battle Ground Health battlegroundhealthcare.org. Vancouver Clinic donated Care by God,” says Ruthie A $5,000 grant is presented to a large amount of furniture. Ad- Gohl, executive director. “All Bill Pritchard, orthodontist and Watch the clinic’s BGHC dental clinic advisor, ventist Medical Center in Port- these people working together story at glnr. by Kristen Turek, Community land, Ore., donated computers are what makes this clinic work in/1hfnk71j Foundation senior philanthropic and a telephone system, while and run.” and the grant advisor. presentation at Republished with the permission of Ed Stortro from couv.com. glnr.in/1lpum6r.
21 may 2014 UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE // NEWS
more like Jesus
Dan Jackson John McVay Paul Hoover President of the Seventh-day President of Walla Walla University President of Upper Columbia Adventist Church in North Conference of Seventh-day America Adventists Upper Columbia Conference Camp Meeting June 18–21, 2014 | Upper Columbia Academy
Do you ever find yourself feeling farther from Christ than you’d like? It stands to reason we can’t grow to be like someone we don’t know. The deeper our knowledge of Christ, the deeper our understanding of Him and the more like Him we become. Make plans now to attend the Upper Columbia Conference camp meeting, June 18–21, 2014, at Upper Columbia Academy. Come learn practical ways to become more like Jesus. We’re planning for your entire family.
Get all the details at uccsda.org/campmeeting.
22 may 2014 UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE // NEWS
BIBLE EXPERIENCE COMES TO SPOKANE
ine Northwest Path- Pacific Union event became Nfinder teams gathered eligible for the division event at the Upper Columbia Confer- held in Maryland on April 12. ence office in Spokane, Wash., “I was so incredibly on March 8 for the North impressed by each Pathfinder,” Pacific Union Pathfinder Bible says Paul Hoover, Upper Co- Experience (PBE). lumbia Conference president. Teams of four to six young “They’ve worked so hard people were asked 90 questions studying a challenging book of to test just how well the Path- the Bible, and everyone did so finders had studied the book of well.” 2 Samuel. The results from the To prepare, many Path- regional North Pacific Union finders study up to 13 months, PBE event included: and most memorize four to six Idaho Conference chapters. “These Pathfinders 3 – Baker Valley inspire me,” says Wayne Hicks, Mountaineers ATHENA MEMBERS Upper Columbia Conference Oregon Conference REACH OUT TO Pathfinder director, “and God 1 – Fort Vancouver blesses them by hiding His 1 – Castle Rock RESERVATION 1 – Pleasant Valley Word in their hearts.” Panthers This year’s book was a particularly difficult book to Upper Columbia Conference he Blue Mountain Valley “I’m doing a lot better,” 2 – Pend Oreille Valley memorize, but the Pathfind- Mission Church out- Shane answered. “First I quit Wildcats T ers rose to the challenge. One 1 – Ponderosa Pathfinders reach team from Athena, Ore., smoking cigarettes, then I quit young participant said, “My 1 – Walla Walla City believes God will do a mighty drinking alcohol, and then I favorite part about studying 2 Church Sunrise work on the Umatilla Indian quit smoking marijuana, and 1 – Wind Valley Arrows Samuel was how God forgave Reservation. it’s all thanks to God.” Shane David, even when he messed Washington Conference As members distributed and his brother plan to visit the up so many times.” 1 – Cascade Eagles invitations to a health seminar, Mission Church soon and are Seven of the nine teams Jay Wintermeyer, Upper Columbia they met Kathleen. She was continuing to study the Bible. that participated in the North Conference communication director new to the area and had been Hayes, along with Monte looking for a church. She now Church and Paul Vivier, held Wayne Hicks, UCC Pathfinder director, asks the quiz questions for adds to the swelling attendance a Native New Day seminar in Pathfinder Bible Experience. each Sabbath. April. They have been praying There are more Bible for the people from Mission and studies too. “I met a young the surrounding areas, that God man named Shane last fall,” says will continue to do a mighty Mitch Hayes, Mission Church work in Mission. outreach coordinator. “He was interested in studies, and when Kathy Marson, Upper Columbia we dropped off studies to him, Conference communication he would take them and go administrative assistant back inside very quickly. One day he came out and had a big smile on his face so I asked him how he was doing.”
23 may 2014 UPPER COLUMBIA UPPER H the 50th anniversary celebration. anniversary 50th the aformeralso teacher, returned for and teacher, and Beth, his wife, Dickerson,Bill former principal CELEBRATES JUNIOR TRI-CITY life’s work. them, throughTCJA, intotheir decades toldhowGodhadled students fromeachofTCJA’s “My Life’sJourney,”former building in1963. war tobuildingtoday’sschool room schoolhouseafterthe in 1945andbuildingathree- meeting inthechurchbasement from asmallgroupofstudents umphed inbuildingtheschool, the Pasco(Wash.)Churchtri principal, gaveahistoryofhow full ofworship andfellowship. night reception andaSabbath Sept. 27–28, 2013, withaFriday City Junior Academy (TCJA) the 50thanniversary of Tri- came backhometocelebrate 50 YEARS ACADEMY CONFERENCE In six sermonettes, entitled In sixsermonettes,entitled Anthony Oucharek,TCJA students and faculty students andfaculty undreds offormer //
NEWS - Church member Church Suzanne Swisher, Pasco Riverview long, richhistoryofexcellence. well Tri-CityJuniorAcademy’s of TCJAhistory. with avideoreviewing50years meal, andtheeventconcluded finder Clubservedtheevening former principalDavidGouge. led intosundownworshipby noon concertbySamDerting Center andpreschool.Anafter ly openedChildren’sDaycare each otherandtouredthenew TCJA staff,guestsvisitedwith Pasco Churchandservedby Jodie. his son,with Victor, and his wife, and teacher, enjoys reunion the Gouge,David former principal author, ClaytonPatchett. Sands,” waspresentedbyits poem ofdedication,“Shifting Thomsen washonored,anda Alumnus oftheYearDoug The reunion celebrated The reunioncelebrated The PascoCherokeePath After lunchprovidedby Walla University - - - 24 L skills of broadcasting in front skills ofbroadcastinginfront fivein grades through eight. class beingtaken by 10students words ofanew elective asapart water, Ore., these are learning School (MSAS)inMilton-Free Milton-Stateline Adventist at AT MSAS MULTIMEDIA CLASS Bruns of MSAS the part are class. multimedia Gastin, Caleb Anthony Coronado, Samuel Mitsourov and Makinna Brandin Grabner,Students (from left) Fry, Emily Jordan Huenergardt, tist SchoolparentsMikeand of multimedia. brochures andexplorethefield website. Studentswillalsomake local televisionandtheschool will befeaturedon3ABN, creating commercialsthat abilities. a rolebasedontheirskillsand different jobsandassignedto will becross-trainedinthe Stateline Church.Eachstudent broadcast ofsermonsatthe Broadcasting Network)local in the3ABN(ThreeAngels addition toprintmedia. of andbehindthecamera,in may 2014 MULTITASKS This class teaches the basic This classteachesthebasic Milton-Stateline Adven Another projectwillbe The classwillparticipate Multimedia students Multimedia students Camera! Action! ights! - - ownership ofcreatingmarket Stateline Church. filming thesermonliveat worked twoSabbathstodate, live broadcast.Studentshave the variousjobsinvolvedina the students,trainingthemin act asmentorsandteachersto Misti Brunsvolunteeredto Adventist principal School Leslie Briggs, Milton-Stateline miltonstateline.org members hasbeenpositive. job, andresponsefromchurch The studentsaredoingagreat commitment totheprogram. and parentsmustsignlettersof filming commitments.Students meet theextratrainingand and twoSabbathsaquarterto commit toonenightaweek weekly, ishigh.Students the class,whichmeetstwice later. school andskillstoservethem able materialsforsharingtheir The class gives students The classgivesstudents Look for MSAS online at Look forMSASonlineat Student enthusiasmfor
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PETER FENTON Lake Crestline Christian School Lake CrestlineChristianSchool building abusgarageforMoses they metduringtheweek;and delivering themtothepeople ing home;bakingcookiesand visiting theresidentsofanurs organize andcleanherhome; School; helpingablindlady ing theMosesLakeAdventist long listofadventures:paint break. Sundaybegan thefirst ofspring outreach toMosesLake, Wash., Adventure. Mission local This mission trip, the Teen Pathfinder who volunteered tojoinalocal MOSES LAKE PATHFINDERS PAY Daycare center. Framing begins for new bus the Bright the at Beginnings garage On the group’s plate was a On thegroup’splatewasa IT FORWARD IN Just asktheteens volunteer labor. complished with uch canbeac - - - scenes organizationforthismis In spiteofthis,thebehind-the and SteveMeharrylostoneleg. husband, Frosty,passedaway, ant partsoftheirlives;June’s have bothlostveryimport event, JuneCrossandMeharry Steve Meharry.Sincelastyear’s were FrostyandJuneCross Bright BeginningsDaycare. heavy-hauling jobs.their Teen Pathfinders head to out Last year the organizers Last yeartheorganizers JEANETTA MEHARRY - - 25 er and planner, er andplanner, was theorganiz accomplished. sion tripwasstill allows many to participate who allows manyto participate who around theworld. Thecost just likethosewhogohalfway maraderie ofworkingtogether have thesatisfactionandca Columbia Conferenceandstill $100. TheystaywithinUpper part ofamissiontripforonly teens anopportunitytobea waste. for alltheextrabagsandyard and therewasnoextracharge put allthetrashintruck, the street.Theywereableto pen, andthetruckcamedown the office.Butmiraclesstillhap too late,explainedtheladyat household items.Theywere brush, garbageandunneeded to findouthowgetridof called thecitygarbageoffice Conference Pathfinderdirector, Wayne Hicks,UpperColumbia outside ofablindlady’shouse, nized andcleanedtheinside need,” saysMeharry. energy andthestrengththatwe us andhasprovidedthe “God isgoodto photo skills. writing and with herenergy, was onboard and JuneCross may 2014 Meharry Meharry This trip gives young This tripgivesyoung While Pathfindersorga
- School Bright Beginnings Daycare. Teens Christian Crestline shovel the at new bark UPPER COLUMBIA UPPER - - - administrative assistant Conference communication Kathy Marson, UpperColumbia was $8,600. Mission Adventuremembers value ofthePathfinderTeen The anticipatedlabordonation nings Daycarevansis$29,000. garage fortheBrightBegin completed valueofthenew regular basis.Theapproximate ism andsiphoningofgasona van storagebecauseofvandal The schoolneededthisfortheir much-needed buildingpossible. adult volunteerstomakethis worked sidebywithother and roofed.ThePathfinders framed, walledinwithtrusses otherwise couldnot. The bus barn will be The busbarnwillbe CONFERENCE //
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ADVENTIST BOOK CENTER IN AUBURN BEGINS NEW MANAGEMENT
onversations at the Washington Conference and 16 end of 2013 were a other Pacific Press-owned stores bit nervous: Would had to make a decision. Washington Confer- Washington Conference ence have an Adventist Book administrators talked with local Center (ABC)? church representatives and the This topic at four year-end conference executive committee town hall meetings began a few about three basic options: close months earlier when Pacific the store, keep the store as-is or Press Publishing Association keep the store with a new man- announced they planned to cease agement model. their management of Adventist The executive commit- Book Centers. tee, the governing body of the The Seventh-day Adventist conference between constitu- Church in western Washington ency sessions, voted in Decem- entered into an agreement with ber 2013 to pursue favorable Pacific Press in 2005 to manage negotiations with Pacific Press Mike Schwartz manages the Auburn Adventist Book Center as it tran- the western Washington ABC to obtain full ownership of the sitions to full ownership by Washington Conference. store (in transition from Bothell ABC in Auburn. The negotia- to Auburn). In this arrangement, tions and transfer of ownership “The transition from Pacific recently added vegetarian foods,” Pacific Press owned the contents was completed on Feb. 14, 2014. Press to the Washington Confer- says Dennis Carlson, chair of of the store and Washington The new ownership arrange- ence is going very smoothly and the newly formed Auburn ABC Conference owned the building. ments allow the Auburn ABC to quickly,” says Mike Schwartz, management committee. “There With Pacific Press’ decision seek innovative ways to increase Auburn ABC manager. “We is a strong heritage in the past, to exit ABC contracts (glnr. its customer base and introduce are looking at a number of ways and the Auburn store is trans- in/1hsh3PV) by the end of 2013, new product lines. we can meet our customers’ forming its operation to reflect spiritual and nutritional needs the realities of the 21st century. and do our best to anticipate Washington Conference believes future needs and interests. Thank in the ministry of the Adven- you for your continued support, tist Book Center and has now and your feedback and input is invested in the Adventist Book always welcome at your local Center to keep the Auburn store Adventist Book Center.” open for serving Adventist mem- “Since 1869 the Adven- bers, the community and friends tist Book Center (known by of the church.” various names) has serviced the members of the Seventh-day Heidi Baumgartner, Washington Stay in touch with the latest news, video Adventist Church with the best Conference communication director links, calendar events, photo galleries, past in Christian literature and more issues and more at gleanernow.com.
26 may 2014 in Isaiah 43:18–20 that He “will in Isaiah43:18–20thatHe“will ing focusedonGod’spromise and fellowship.Nelson’spreach ing music,andtimeforprayer simple: Biblicalpreaching,inspir experience ofspiritualrenewal. camp and givethemthatsame way toreconnectadultsthe a Jesus. Staffers wantedtofind people tocomeandmeet always beenaplaceforyoung Lake Campboard.had during ameetingoftheSunset was bornmorethanayearago of For HisGlory. Dwight Nelsonandthemusic Sabbath, March 15, featuring first-ever Re-Fresh Retreat on Camp in Wilkeson forthe beyond gathered atSunsetLake SUNSET LAKE DWIGHT NELSON RE-FRESH RETREAT SPEAKS AT The plan for the day was The planforthedaywas The ideafortheretreat Conference and Conference and the Washington ple from across ore than400peo - - - CHRISTINE BETZ treasure. audience of astory golden with Dwight Nelson his young regales event better,” one participant event better,”oneparticipant “You couldn’thavenamedthe attendance wasoverwhelming. families. made thedayaccessibletoyoung special kids’programoncreation passion tosavelosthumanity.A persistent prayerandGod’s about theforgetfulnessofGod, presentations, Nelsontalked do anewthing.”Duringthree The response from those in The responsefromthosein d erek m 27 Details &Registration: washingtonconference.org/cm inviting people to become Jesus’ disciples. Programmingfor allages. Learn how live God’s missioninyour life by sharing your faith and First Weekend Washington groups around the gym to talk or groups aroundthegymtotalkor of thedaypeopleclusteredin here refreshed.”Attheclose stress slippingaway.Iamleaving commented. “Icouldfeelmy event. Plans have already been event. Planshavealreadybeen orable Sabbath. the lastfewmomentsofamem strolled aroundthelake,enjoying For Glory His congregation the leads in worship. Auburn, Washington orris may 2014 Re-Fresh will be an annual Re-Fresh willbeanannual t Early Mornings im im m adding a dventist Camp Mid-Mornings e June19–28,2014 d r - eid DAVID YEAGLEY WASHINGTON Review featuring BillKnott, made fornextyear’sretreat Conference youth director David Yeagley,Washington point during sermon. the Dwight Nelson home drives his Jerry Week Nights editor. CONFERENCE p a ge m eeting Second Weekend r // Adventist Adventist on
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CHEHALIS CHILDREN HELP PREPARE FOR MISSION
t was something like playing the Chehalis Church community Imusical chairs, except the works together to prepare for junior-age children were going this trip. This year children filled around a big table instead of the practical gift bags with wash- chairs, and no one got eliminated. cloths, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, fingernail clippers, combs, razors and other small CHRISTIN BEIERLE items. They added hair bands for Lewis County Adventist School in Chehalis, Wash., hosts a Valentine’s girls and toy cars for boys. Day Luncheon to teach etiquette and hospitality to students. One child, Alex, has a personal interest in these small gift bags because he will help distribute them in Santa Marta VALENTINE de Boquerón. He isn’t quite EARLENE WOHLERS sure how he will fit into the big LUNCHEON In a musical chairs fashion, junior-age children move around scheme of things, but he and UNITES SCHOOL a large table, filling gift bags his family are looking forward with personal hygiene items to to building a small church and distribute during the church’s COMMUNITY mission trip to Panama. maybe even painting a school. As each bag was complet- The 10- to 12-year-olds at ed, the kids dropped it into one ewis County Adven- class to act as servers and present Chehalis Church packed plastic of many large suitcases to be Ltist School (LCAS) in warm smiles as the guests arrived. baggies with small personal items distributed among the 26 people Chehalis, Wash., has maintained Many of the students invited par- for the church’s Maranatha mis- who will be traveling. In all, the a wonderful tradition for the ents and grandparents to come sion group, which was heading junior-age children completed 86 past six years. Doylene Cook, dine with them on those annual to Panama this year. gift bags and helped keep the Ma- sixth- through eighth-grade afternoons. Each of the past 23 years, ranatha tradition alive in Chehalis. teacher, started a Valentine’s Day Now this luncheon has Chehalis Church members have Luncheon that has become a become a spectacular and edu- participated in a Maranatha Earlene Wohlers, Chehalis Church schoolwide phenomenon. cational tradition for everyone. mission trip. No matter the age, member When Cook started the All the faculty, students and luncheon, it began as just a prop- volunteers work hard to provide Chehalis Church children work together to fill personal hygiene gift er etiquette class for her students. delicious food and fun enter- bags to distribute in Panama. The students of her class would tainment. In turn, they and their invite one person of their choice guests enjoy the event each year to come and join the event. even as they look forward to It was a great experience for more people attending next year. everyone who participated and attended. Many laughs and smiles Michaela Hansen, LCAS ninth- were shared over a fantastic meal. grade student As this celebration became a tradition, the other classes of the school began to join in on the fun. Dan Baker, ninth- and 10th-grade teacher, asked his EARLENE WOHLERS
28 may 2014 WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY // NEWS
THE ROAD HERE
hree years ago, I was a senior at McLoughlin High School in Milton-Freewater, Ore. Like many of my classmates, I was looking to the future and wondering what I was going to do. Looking back now I can see how being the first in my family to Tgo to college made the road to where I am more challenging. My parents had always encouraged me to go to college since I was young. They knew from personal experience how hard it can be to find New Humanitarian a good job when you don’t have a degree. They helped in whatever way Engineering they could, but we really didn’t know where to start with the process. Program Offered I visited my high school’s counseling office often to learn how to be Engineering students can on track for college. There was also the federal TRIO program available, now complete a certificate and the advisor gave us advice and resources for looking for scholarships program in global humani- tarian engineering. and colleges. But it was up to me to figure it all out. Words like credits, FAFSA, generals, undergraduate, humanities and interdisciplinary were a Graduate Writes mystery to me. Reference Guide After considering many options, I decided to stay close to home. I for Student wanted to be there for my younger siblings, so I looked at Walla Walla Missionaries University (WWU). I knew no one connected to the school, but since I Jason Birkenstock, a 2013 could live at home, that was the choice for me. business graduate, has From filling out all the paperwork to visiting the WWU campus, I written a guide for students was on my own. My parents couldn’t help me financially, but between the considering serving as student missionaries. scholarship package, working a lot and living at home, I have managed to make it without taking out too Commencement many loans. Weekend Held in Choosing and applying to college was just June the first hurdle. Then I had to choose a major. Neils-Erik Andreason, I’d heard about careers in nursing, business, Andrews University medicine and education, but I didn’t know president and former communications was an option. I took classes president of Walla Walla that helped me realize that communications University, is this year’s commencement speaker. was the right fit for me, even though I had to reassure my parents because the field was See for Yourself unfamiliar to them. Visiting Walla Walla University is the best Even now, I know I’m not done with way to know if it’s the right college for you. making decisions. (I’m trying to decide now Schedule a visit with food and lodging what area in communications I want to pur- provided. Go to wallawalla.edu/visit or sue.) Overall, I consider myself lucky. Even call 509-527-2091. though my parents couldn’t help me choose a college or a major — or help me financially — their biggest gift was their encouragement. Look for these stories and more on the Walla Walla Glenda Lamas, Walla Walla University University home page at communications student wallawalla.edu.
29 may 2014 WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY // NEWS
PROFESSOR’S EXPERTISE BENEFITS ONLINE MATHEMATICS PLATFORM Walla Walla University math tudents often take grad- receive grades, but now their ers focus more on the student professor Jonathan Duncan is ing for granted. Professors results are immediate. WeB- learning experience. helping teachers and students S by developing a software plat- sometimes must sift through WorK keeps students account- Walla Walla University’s form for homework. hundreds of assignments per able by generating different Mathematics Department week. On top of their lectures homework problems for each started using WeBWorK in ongoing service to keep up and open office hours, they student; there is no temptation 2007. Today, WWU hosts with the frequent updates to the must take time to grade each to cheat when students’ assign- WeBWorK for institutions like learning platforms. For more assignment quickly and fairly. ments are unique. La Sierra University and many than a decade, he has been con- Jonathan Duncan, a mathemat- Professors can access grade high schools in the western tributing hundreds of free math ics professor, is making home- books and course statistics in United States. and computer science problems work easier for teachers and fair Moodle, an open-source course Duncan, a WWU to WeBWorK. These assign- for students through WeBWorK, management system. It also mathematics graduate and ments are useful complements a software platform for home- provides discussion forums now Mathematics Department to the Mathematical Association work. For the past seven years where students and teachers chair, has been the primary of America’s official library of he has been part of its software can post properly formatted source of development for the coursework. development and contributing math equations. Moodle allows Moodle-WeBWorK bridge. For more information to the coursework library. teachers and students to check Though he began contributing about this service, send an WeBWorK is a home- grades and organize classes, problems during his graduate email to Duncan at jonathan. work platform for creating while WeBWorK provides studies at Indiana University in [email protected]. and distributing personalized the link between homework 2000, it wasn’t until 2007 that assignments on the Web. In the and grades. By automating the he began the software develop- Taylor Sarrafian, Walla Walla past, students waited weeks to tedium of paperwork, teach- ment. Duncan now provides University relations writer STUDENTS COMPLETE BIBLE READING MARATHON
or 72 hours, starting Feb. Ministries, the event conclud- readers and listeners alike, keeping F25, Walla Walla Universi- ed with the reading of the last us all strong. Even though I am ty students, staff and faculty took chapter of the Bible in front of sick and was afraid I would lose turns reading the entire Bible, the congregation gathered for my voice, He didn’t let it falter one chapter at a time. the university’s Friday evening once. I am humbled and blessed The event, Ancient Words, vespers program. to have been a part of this.” enlisted 78 people who sat at a Participants were encour- Organizers plan to make desk at the campus Prayer House aged to write their reflections in a the Bible reading an annual and read aloud to themselves or journal kept at the Prayer House. event. to anyone who stopped by. Chelsea Bond, a history stu- Organized by Campus dent, wrote, “God is here in the Rachel Wood, Walla Walla Ministries and Win A City 72-hour reading. He is inspiring University relations writer
30 may 2014 ADVENTIST HEALTH NORTHWEST // NEWS
TILLAMOOK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER HOSTS ART SHOW TO RAISE HEART AWARENESS
pproximately 60 people gathered on a blustery show drawing winter day in the historic North County attention to Recreation District art gallery in Nehalem, cardiovascular Ore., to enjoy good conversation, the health in Tilla- Acompany of fellow art lovers and art based upon the mook County theme of the heart. The original art show was sponsored and engaging by Tillamook Regional Medical Center (TRMC) to the community spread heart health awareness. in a new and The artwork itself was as diverse as the citizens of creative way,” Tillamook County. There were beautiful watercolor said Mary Faith florals and bold oil paintings, detailed illustrations of the Bell, creator of human heart, and charming art by children. There were the event and Sierra Morrow Littlefield, a high school junior, won smiles and a lot of toe-tapping to the music of Tico TRMC com- the youth award for her painting, The Beat of Life, Marimba, a talented group of local musicians who made munications and the People’s Choice award. their own marimbas. and marketing The collective artwork, called Art for the Heart, was director. on display for a month. An open call went out to artists “Heart health is of high concern in Tillamook and creative people from Tillamook County, and results County, where 32.2 percent of adults have high blood were gratifying. The event pressure,” says Bell, “8.3 percent have diabetes, 4.8 The Art for the Heart show featured beautiful painted hung in the North County Rec- percent have had heart attacks, and 3.9 percent have valentines by children, reation District art gallery in angina — all higher than the state average. That is why while professional artists Nehalem, Ore., throughout the it is important for TRMC to help promote heart health exhibited oil paintings, month of February. awareness.” photography and blown In addition to the art and the music, the event glass. Developing artists featured plant-based healthy foods such as vegan cookies contributed textile art, mo- and hummus. “Everyone was delighted by the music, saics, paintings, drawings the food and the general environment,” Bell says. “It was and kiln-glass. Attendees great to see children dancing and adults smiling.” voted on their favorite Attendees of the event were encouraged to take a artwork, and the most free online screening for vascular health sponsored by popular artwork received Northwest Regional Heart and Vascular and were given awards. Ten pieces of art literature about heart health. were sold. Bell anticipates that this will become an annual The event, called event for Tillamook Regional Medical Center and the Community Celebration communities it serves. of the Heart, was well-re- ceived by the commu- Divya Joseph, Adventist Health Gleaner correspondent, with nity. “It was a beautiful Mary Faith Bell, TRMC communications and marketing director
31 may 2014 FAMILYMILESTONES FAMILYBIRTHS
HAYWOOD — Anna Marie Eve in 1961 in Boise, Idaho. tion, based out of Cupertino, was born Dec. 22, 2013, to Joel Larry was working at a gas Calif. His job moved the fam- P. and Nicole M. (Morgan) station next door to Carolyn’s ily to Valliant, Okla., and then Haywood, Spokane, Wash. house. On Christmas Eve, to Concord, Calif. In 1974, Carolyn rode her horse past Larry decided to join his father HOLLIS — Ella Christine the station, saw Larry, rode up building homes in the Trea- was born Dec. 15, 2013, to to him and jokingly asked if sure Valley in Boise, Idaho. He Denman W. and Angela C. he had any antifreeze for her was a builder for more than (Waymire) Hollis, Yakima, Ken Money horse. That was the beginning 30 years and was very active in Wash. of their relationship. At the local, state and national home Money 90th time, Carolyn was attending builders’ associations. WENTZ — Cadence Lynn was A 90th birthday cele- Walla Walla College (WWC, Larry and Carolyn en- born March 15, 2014, to Joshua bration was hosted for Ken now Walla Walla University) joyed traveling the Northwest R. and Katrina L. (Klein) Money on Sept. 23, 2013, at and was home for the holidays. and Midwest for approximate- Wentz, Baltimore, Md. the Cascade Gardens in Yaki- Larry later ended up follow- ly 10 years showing horses ma, Wash. Ken was pleased so ing her to Walla Walla and with their daughters. After many new and old friends and attended also. their daughters left home for FAMILYATREST family members from around They became engaged college, they took up riding the region were able to join in June 1962, and married Harley Davidson motorcycles ABRAMS — Edna Mary him for an afternoon of laugh- on June 16, 1963, in Boise, and have traveled all over the (Johnson), 93; born Oct. 22, ter, reminiscing and delicious Idaho. Carolyn graduated United States as well as Austra- 1920, Woodworth, N.D.; homemade ice cream. from WWC in 1964 with a lia on their motorcycles. died Feb. 9, 2014, Walla Wal- Ken was born in North Bachelor of Science in secre- Larry is semi-retired and la, Wash. Surviving: husband, Dakota but spent the majority tarial. Larry graduated in 1967 works as a commercial realtor. Paul Abrams. of his life in Yakima, where he with a Bachelor of Science in Carolyn is busy keeping up married Thelma Worthington electrical engineering. Their with her 11-year-old grandson BLAKENEY — Sanders Sid- and raised three children: first daughter, Tonja, was born and his various activities. She is ney, 72; born Oct. 24, 1941, Larry, Shirley and Karen. He the same month. They then also on the board of directors Valdosta, Ga.; died Nov. 8, has been a member of the moved to Richland, Wash. of Crime Stoppers of South- 2013, Tacoma, Wash. Sur- Yakima Church since he was west Idaho. viving: wife, Bettye (Manier); young and is a founding mem- They celebrated their daughters, Krista Mitchell, ber of the Yakima Fairview 50th anniversary on June 16, Laurel, Md.; Kelli Robinson, Church, where he has held 2013. The celebration actually Tacoma; brother, Lawrence, numerous offices. Ken proudly began on the eve prior to their Valdosta; and 5 grandchildren. maintains many friendships big day with a surprise dinner from his years as a youth and at one of their favorite restau- BUNKER — Dean, 91; Pathfinder leader and even rants. Immediate family mem- born July 28, 1922, Jackson, now accepts many requests to bers and close friends, many Mich.; died Feb. 14, 2014, preach in surrounding church- who were in the wedding Longview, Wash. Surviv- es as needed. party, joined them. Then the ing: wife, Mazie (Rogers); Ken continues to enjoy Carolyn and Larry Van Hees next day, a limousine arrived at sons, Terry, Willow, Alaska; life, including many interests of While Larry was working their home to take them on a Robert, Wasilla, Alaska; his youth: gardening, camping for Battelle Northwest, he mysterious ride around town, daughters, Diana Walk- at the beach, following sports earned his Master of Science which included a drive-by of er, Trapper Creek, Alaska; and taking short trips with in electrical engineering from the church where they were Gloria Lee, Willow; Phyllis friends on his dirt bike. Al- Washington State University. married, before taking them Symmonds, Longview; sister, though Ken and his wife, Joan, He worked five years at the to the Red Lion Hotel in Barbara Redman, Webber- reside in Yakima, they frequent- Hanford Atomic Works Proj- downtown Boise for a surprise ville, Mich.; 15 grandchildren, ly travel around the Northwest ect. Their second daughter, open-house reception attended 25 great-grandchildren and 2 visiting friends and family, Tricia, was born in Kenne- by many friends and members great-great-grandchildren. including his children who live wick, Wash., in December of their family. in western Washington. 1969. They were charter Their family includes Joel COON — Stella Elizabeth members of the Richland and Tonja Kromrei of Meridi- (Smith), 76; born May Van Hees 50th Church. an, Idaho; Tricia Henderson of 23, 1937, Opportunity, Larry Van Hees met Larry then worked two Meridian; and three grandchil- Wash.; died Jan. 13, 2014, Carolyn Merrill on Christmas years for Measurex Corpora- dren. Selah, Wash. Surviving: OURFAMILY 32 may 2014 FAMILYATREST sons, Douglas, Selah; Jay Sutphin, Wilkeson, Wash.; N.D.; died Dec. 28, 2013, SMITH — Lu Jean L. Jr., Auburn, Wash.; Ricci, Jayne Severyns, Maple Valley, Seattle, Wash. Surviving: (Schmidt), 80; born March Enumclaw, Wash.; Roger, Wash.; Judy Pulley, Buckley, wife, Zoe (Hiner), Renton, 29, 1933, Wenatchee, Wash.; Bellingham, Wash.; daughters, Wash.; 14 grandchildren, 20 Wash.; sons, Eddie, Eric and died Feb. 17, 2014, McMin- Debbie Freeman, Loveland, great-grandchildren and 6 David, all of Renton; daugh- nville, Ore. Surviving: sons, Colo.; Sherilyn Johnson, great-great-grandchildren. ter, Carol Walsh, Chehalis, Leland, Pasco, Wash.; Louis, Spokane, Wash.; stepdaugh- Wash.; 2 grandchildren and 6 Independence, Ore.; Lloyd, ter, Jayne Didario, Walla KEENE — Annette, 52; born great-grandchildren. McMinnville; Larry, Ami- Walla, Wash.; 18 grandchil- Dec. 29, 1961, Fort Huen- ty, Ore.; daughter, Lu Jean dren, a step-grandchild, 2 eme, Calif.; died Jan. 13, 2014, MCCLOSKEY — Ralph, 92; Phonnathong, Exton, Pa.; great-grandchildren and 2 Amboy, Wash. Surviving: born Sept. 21, 1921, Oakland, brother, Darrel Schmidt, of step-great-grandchildren. mother, Mereta (Kuhnke) Calif.; died Nov. 19, 2013, Texas; 11 grandchildren and 3 Keene, Amboy; and brother, Meridian, Idaho. Surviving: great-grandchildren. COX-BOWCUT — Reta Thomas M. Keene, Shelton, wife, Karen (Bursell); sons, P. 86; born Dec. 18, 1925, Wash. Jonathan, New Milford, N.J.; VISTAUNET — Sigurd, 96; Enterprise, Ore.; died Nov. 6, Bruce, Bakersfield, Calif.; born June 25, 1917, Minne- 2013, Ontario, Ore. Surviv- KOELSCH SCHULTZ — Craig, Santa Rosa, Calif.; and apolis, Minn.; died Feb. 27, ing: daughter, Vicky Cox, Alice Elizabeth (McCormick), a grandchild. 2014, Portland, Ore. Surviv- Fruitland, Idaho; 4 grandchil- 91; born Aug. 15, 1922, Sa- ing: sons, Loren, Ormond dren and 12 great-grandchil- lem, Ore.; died Feb. 20, 2014, MCNALLY — John L., 81; Beach, Fla.; John, Florence, dren. Vancouver, Wash. Surviving: born Oct. 19, 1932, Lewiston, Ariz.; Steve, Damascus, Ore.; son, Aaron Koelsch, Olympia, Maine; died Feb. 16, 2014, 2 grandchildren, 5 step-grand- HICKETHIER — Charles Wash.; stepson, Ernie Schultz, Henderson, Nev. Surviving: children, a great-grandchild (Chuck) E., 85; born June 11, Pasadena, Calif.; daughters, son, Leon, Vancouver, Wash.; and 7 step-great-grandchil- 1927, Portland, Ore.; died Nancy Munro, Olympia; daughters, Belinda McNally, dren. May 23, 2013, Cedar Mill, Peggy Wagner and Kathy Henderson; Jane Robbins, Ore. Surviving: wife, Shirley Erwin, both of Vancouver; Lewiston, Idaho; foster sons, WALKER — Evelyn (Luding- (Collins); sons, Cliff, Aloha, Sally Ziprick, Spokane, Wash.; Cameron Scott, Havlock, ton), 92; born Nov. 6, 1921, Ore.; Michael, of Ohio; Mark, stepdaughter, Lorraine Schultz, Nev.; Cary Scott, Boring, Meadow, S.D.; died Dec. 31, Beaverton, Ore.; daugh- Portland, Ore.; sister, Elaine Ore.; and several grandchil- 2013, Boise, Idaho. Surviving: ter, Vickie McPike, Cedar Snyder, Ryderwood, Wash.; dren. sons, Charlie, Bakersfield, Mill; brother, Lloyd, Cedar 14 grandchildren and 28 Calif.; Mark, Spokane, Wash.; Mill; 7 grandchildren and a great-grandchildren. OWEN — Donald Keith, 81; Brent, Boise; daughters, Carol great-grandchild. born Aug. 20, 1931, Myrtle White, Woodland, Wash.; KOONOOKA — Gerard An- Point, Ore.; died March 3, Gloria Botimer, College Place, HICKETHIER — Lloyd gaaya, 72; born Nov. 4, 1940, 2013, Bend, Ore. Surviving: Wash.; 18 grandchildren and 4 Eugene, 83; born Jan. 18, Gambell, Alaska; died Sept. wife, LaVonne (Van Tasse), great-grandchildren. 1930, Portland, Ore.; died 18, 2013, Gambell. Surviving: Redmond, Ore.; sons, Keith, Dec. 20, 2013, Cedar Mill, wife, Esther Aakawen; sons, Salem, Ore.; Kimdel, Red- The North Pacific Union Ore. Surviving: wife, Louise Gerry Ataayaghhaq, Jared mond; Keryl, Kent, Wash.; Conference Gleaner accepts (Reinholtz); son, Dennis E., Kunuka and Jeremy Agh- brother, Bill, Lenore, Idaho; family listings as a service Damascus, Ore.; daughters, niilu, all of Gambell; daugh- sister, Lois Hileman, Walter- to members of Adventist Jeannie L. Miller and Cheryl ter, Mae Silook, Gambell; ville, Ore.; 7 grandchildren churches in the Northwest. B. Hickethier, both of Cedar brothers, Merlin Paapi and and 5 great-grandchildren. While this information is not Mill; 6 grandchildren and 4 Job Nayghwaaghmii, both intended as an endorsement great-grandchildren. of Gambell; Ben Nuugnan; REID — Susan Carrol, 55; of any facts or relationships Al Wayne Tallimak; sisters, born June 1, 1958, Powell, represented, the Gleaner does not knowingly print HUMPHREY — Lois Lydia Rhoda Boolowon, Gambell; Wyo.; died Feb. 12, 2014, content contrary to the (Franklin), 97; born April 22, Judy Atenga; Betsy Saywenga; Klamath Falls, Ore. Surviving: biblical beliefs of the Sev- 1916, Henry, Neb.; died Feb. Donna Anaghateki; Rachael sons, Aaron and Ethan, both enth-day Adventist Church. 18, 2014, Federal Way, Wash. Wista; Dorene Emqangaaw- of Klamath Falls; daughters, Surviving: son, Lawrence, en; 8 grandchildren and a Amber Reid, Nichol Reid, Seattle, Wash.; daughters, great-grandchild. Larisa Reid and Ame Reid, Saundra Ruth, Renton, all of Klamath Falls; and a Wash.; Faith Schaafsma, MATTSON — George E., 88; grandchild. Auburn, Wash.; Deborah born April 10, 1925, Lamoure, OUROURFAMILYFAMILY 33 may 2014 Thousands already know. Why not you?
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everal years ago I was at a S local community college’s International Fair where diverse groups manned booths in order to inform, con- vert, sell to or — in the case of the booth where I spent the most time — feed people. I had just fin- ished an ice cream bar when I was asked to hand out flyers promoting upcoming revival meetings at our church to those running the booths. As I made my way around the circle of booths on the college lawn reactions were mixed. Some gladly took the flyers and listened while others avoided them and sent me body language resembling a threatened porcupine. But the most interesting person I encoun- “Yeah, that one. You know tered was a stout gentleman with a Hitler only wanted Jews dead, long white beard but God wanted everyone de- AUTHOR Seth Pierce who could have stroyed — makes Hitler look good resembled Santa doesn’t it?” Before I could respond Claus had he not worn a scowl that he continued, “I’m an agnostic.” would have frightened Medusa. “And you believe in the Snatching the flyer he listened Bible?” momentarily before speaking. “Ever heard of the Thomas “I only believe in the Bible,” Jefferson Bible? Well, he read the he said. Thinking he had warded Old Testament and didn’t like me off, he made his way back the God he found there — and around his booth. neither do I. I only read the New “So do we,” I replied. He Testament.” Once again he saw I turned and looked at me sharply. was going to comment and kept “That’s what they all say. You talking. “You know those words in know I went to Catholic school for red? The words of Jesus?” years — I am a bit of a theologian.” “Yeah.” “I’m a seminary student.” “Well, those are the only This intrigued him, and what words I live by.” He smiled, proud followed were theological argu- of himself, and allowed me time to ments as easy to understand as up- respond. I thought carefully. side-down algorithms in Acadian. First he claimed the Bible — a “Have you ever read the story book demonstrating God is active of Jeryy ... uh ... Jerca ... um ...?” and knowable through Jesus Christ. “Jericho?” Then he claimed agnosticism — a
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around us — including telemar- keters, Republicans, Democrats and anyone else with whom we might disagree? We bask in the “You know Hitler only forgiveness that Christ promises, but do we extend that same wanted Jews dead, but forgiveness to those who cut us off, flip us off, tick us off and God wanted everyone write us off? Jesus says (quoting the Old destroyed,” he said. Testament nonetheless) that people who were professing “Makes Hitler look good faith while He was on Earth “honor me with their lips, but doesn’t it?” their hearts are far from me” (Matt. 15:8, NIV). There was no consistency, resulting in the professed spiritual leaders destroying their ability to reveal belief stating it’s impossible to the love of God. know God. Finally, he claimed One text that offers help the words of Jesus and denied in eliminating our inconsis- half the Bible. And it is in the tencies says, “Study to show words of Jesus that I confronted thyself approved unto God ...” his inconsistencies. (2 Tim. 3:16, KJV). This study “What happens when the needs to happen in two ways. words in red quote the Old First make a list of all the claims Testament?” you make in life and study His face contorted with them to see if they match your anger. “To heck with the Old behavior. Second, study your Testament!” And he stormed claims. If someone were to ask off — a man whose claims were about your beliefs, could you destroyed by his inconsistency. defend them? When you do He was no theologian. And find discrepancies, and you will, while it would have felt good remember, God loves you and to do a victory dance full of has promised forgiveness (1 self-righteous spinning and pir- John 1:9). Trust in Him, study ouettes of piety, I wondered if what you claim — and by His people who profess Christianity grace you’ll be a consistent light fall into the same trap. in a dark world. We tell each other “I’ll pray for you,” but how many Seth Pierce, Puyallup Church lead of us actually do? We claim to pastor follow a loving God, and yet how do we respond to those
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uring the good old days of Consider the role of technol- the American pioneers, the ogy in the history of the church. D Oregon Trail was the best Spirit-filled apostles of the first route to the great Northwest. century traversed Mediterranea But not for long. Better roads and beyond on roads constructed and vehicles provided new ways and by Roman engineers, planting means of transportation, ultimately churches in places otherwise resulting in travel on Interstate 86 unreachable. Adventist pioneers and Interstate 84. likewise exploited the limits of The mission never changed: technology in their day, publishing “Westward ho!” But methods of Present Truth. Whenever I visit achieving it needed constant updat- Pacific Press, I wonder what James ing and upgrading. Last year when and Ellen White would say moving to North Pacific Union if they saw what God from Mid-America Union in Ne- has wrought braska, Darlene and I didn’t rent a there. They covered wagon. We cruised across would be proud the Cascades in our Camry. of the press, I’m History buffs identify places sure. I’m involved with where the old wagon trail once ex- this transition daily in my isted. These ruts of our pioneers are retirement ministry, seeking profoundly special. But not sacred. collaborative relationships Because what used to be the best with Pacific Press and other way to go can become, over time, a Adventist publishers to serve hindrance rather than a passage. When it AUTHOR Martin Weber comes to fulfilling God’s purpose for Adventists today, blindly following the methods of our pioneers causes the church to be stuck in ruts. And when we imagine those ruts to be sacred, we entrap ourselves ever deeper in them.
STEWARDSHIP DEMANDS PROGRESS Our divine mission never changes, but methods of fulfilling it must continually be challenged and improved. Acknowledging this reality does not disrespect our pioneers. It’s just good sense and responsible stewardship. Paradox- ically, to maintain the spirit of our pioneers we must continually tran- scend their methods by pioneer- ing new ways of fulfilling God’s unwavering mission.
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These ruts of our pioneers are profoundly special. But not sacred. Because what used to be the best way to go can become, over time, a hindrance rather than a passage. pastors, elders and churches to love God with all our minds. PAST ANCHORS THE two or three are gathered ... .” with the latest mission-centered Clinging to past methods makes FUTURE Amen, Jesus is there, but the technology. us faithful unto death — the Yesteryear’s hot technol- challenge remains. Can trained The purpose of high death of our mission — secure ogy gathers dust in 2014. Even local elders represent Him tech is to facilitate high (and smug) in our sacred ruts. beloved saints come and go, rather than a salaried pastor? touch, sharing our digitized Meanwhile, God says, “See, I and the church must move Should conference executive message on cutting-edge am doing a new thing! Now it forward without them. “David, committees assign professional websites and via social springs up; do you not perceive after he had served the purpose pastors to lead mission-focused media such as Facebook it?” (Isaiah 43:19, NIV). of God in his own generation, congregations? or Faithlife. Harnessing Long ago I graduated fell asleep and was laid with Tough questions. No technology is a practical way from a beautiful rural academy, his fathers” (Acts 13:36, ESV). easy solutions, even when the since shuttered due to shifting His former subjects mourned answers are self-evident. demographics. They closed the their loss even as they laid their Remember the ruts of the school not to destroy Christian beloved king to rest. It was time old Oregon Trail. We respect education but to preserve it. for transition, preserving fond their heritage while realizing Other academies could better memories of the past as they that we cannot ride them into serve our young people — for fulfilled God’s purpose for the God’s kingdom. whom educational institutions present. Only thus could they exist, to prepare them to take have a future. Martin Weber, Logos Bible Software their place of ministry within The alternative is cowardly Adventist product manager local churches, here and abroad. paralysis, blind sentimentalism This is the grand purpose for stuck in the ruts of our past. which our now-departed Godly leaders put purpose pioneers established Adventist above politics. They empathize Christian education. with the inevitable suffering that Everything in this world comes with necessary change, has a shelf life: “To everything but they cannot pander to the there is a season, a time for pain. every purpose under heaven. A Sometimes you must lose time to be born, and a time to your life to save it — personally die; a time to plant, and a time and institutionally, not only in to pluck what is planted” (Eccl. Adventist schools but in our 3:1–2, NKJ). churches. Some congregations with a century of history have shrunk to the place where their favorite Bible promise is “where
45 may 2014 LET’S TALK
MEMORIES
open the door to his room walking through time with fond future. They must be created I and look in. It’s now empty, reminiscence tied to each face now. There is no room for featureless, except for the on the wall. They were gone “should’ve.” Gloria Gaither telltale pinholes and shadowed but not forgotten. At four-score aptly expressed it in lyrics: “We outlines where framed memo- and sixteen, he was the only one have this moment to hold in ries once hung. left — the last of his tribe. our hands and to touch as it slips For him, it had been a But the memories sustained through our fingers like sand. palette of history. Old friends him. As his outer façade faded Yesterday’s gone and tomorrow and family visited him each day and physical health ebbed, the may never come, but we have past became his present. He was this moment today.” like so many of his generation, A benevolent Father who Memories cannot be forged in the Greatest Generation some- holds the past and present and the past or future. They must be one once observed, who fought future in His hands looks down for a future, our future — my upon this aging planet — wax- created now. There is no room future. He was my father. ing old like a garment, Scripture for “should’ve.” The one who instilled says. so many blessings in my life is Does He have a wall some- now still. Our last lucid hours where with portraits of His fam- in two-dimensional stasis in together were spent listening ily? Is there a special section for photos on the wall. Some were to music, including one of his those grown weary, fainthearted sepia, others black and white, favorites — Scandinavian sweet- and faithless? Does He wait at but his memories were in living heart Sissel, singing “Climb the gates of Orion, counting the color. Recollections of warm Every Mountain” in her native hours until the reunion? experiences, forgotten treasures, Norwegian. We didn’t know After all, these children are tender moments, became his then that he’d be gone two days more than just memories. He daily bread. later. chose them before the foun- This was a man with hands He now rests for a dations of the world and knit bearing witness to hard summers transformative moment in them together in their mothers’ of Alaskan fishing. This was a which all things will be made wombs. father who worked long hours new — with fresh memories Their names are still graven into the evening, and again on to be forged and fostered. He indelibly upon His palms. Sundays, to count the cost of is one of countless others, your Christian education. This was a father or mother, husband or Steve Vistaunet, Gleaner editor husband with wife, son or daughter, whose AUTHOR Steve Vistaunet eyes for only portraits remind us that we all one woman await the ultimate promise of in the world. eternity. His will to go on a daily In the meantime, I realize stroll had long since got up and more than ever the value of Respond to any Gleaner topic by emailing [email protected]. left. No matter. He rocked the present. Memories can- gently throughout each day, not be forged in the past or
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