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Schwarzenegger Leaving on a high note OKs two pro-gay bills By Lori Arnold sex marriage, domestic part- Professor reaches out in Rwanda, nerships, which provide all SACRAMENTO — The of the same legal rights of marriages of same-sex cou- marriages, remain intact. while confronting own mortality ples who wed out of state SB 54 will now recognize will now be recognized in all same-sex marriages con- By Nathan Scharn California after Gov. Arnold ducted outside the state of Schwarzenegger signed a California on or before Nov. POINT LOMA — Af- law Oct. 11 validating such 5, 2008. A state Supreme ter seven hours of driving unions. The move negated Court ruling in the spring through tropical hill coun- the will of California voters of 2008 opened a short win- try from Kigali to Gisenyi, who approved a constitution- dow that allowed same-sex 14 Americans climbed out al amendment last year ban- marriages in California from of the Indiana Jones-style ning the marriages. June 16 until voters curtailed land cruisers to an excited, The governor also paved the practice on the Nov. 4, smiling, Rwandan crowd. the way for all public school 2008 ballot. The joy on Dan Nelson’s children to honor Harvey Ron Prentice, chairman face wasn’t marred by his Milk, the nation’s fi rst openly of the Protect Marriage com- advancing Parkinson’s dis- gay elected offi cial, by declar- mittee, the broad-based co- ease, nor did the atrocities ing each May 22 as a com- alition that sponsored the of genocide that gripped memoration in his honor. amendment, said he was dis- the nation in 1994 dampen Schwarzenegger signed appointed that the governor the joy on the faces of the both bills into law just before signed SB 54, but was not sur- hundreds of Rwandan chil- midnight on the deadline prised by Schwarzenegger’s dren, barefoot or in ratty day to do so. The signings actions. fl ip-fl ops, traditional danc- angered pro-family advocates “The governor has sided ers, heads shaved and don- who said the state’s CEO ig- against Proposition 8, and ning black and white skirts, nored voter-approved Propo- the governor has ignored or pastor Simon Pierre, sition 8 by granting marriage the will of the people since greeting his good friend, standing to same-sex couples. November,” Prentice said. an American professor of The simply worded amend- “So it’s no surprise that he music. PHOTO BY JARED CALLAHAN ment reads: “Only marriage continues to open up the The tears and smiles Point Loma Nazarene University professor of music Dan Nelson earned some young fans by giving between a man and a woman gates so that more and more marked deliverance, not as trumpet lessons during his second trip to Rwanda. He led a team of students and staff under the is valid and recognized in same-sex couples can be rec- an end to suffering, but as a blanket of the university’s short-term mission program LoveWorks. California” ognized in the state.” process of working through 1991, Dan Nelson entered ease left him in a seemingly became a PLNU professor, the While California’s consti- it. 2007 in the darkest period inescapable period of emo- small African nation of Rwanda tution does not allow same- See BILL SIGNINGS, page 11 A professor at Point Loma of his life. A divorce and a tional and physical pain. Nazarene University since diagnosis of a crippling dis- Three years after Nelson See PROFESSOR, page 3 Get this… ‘Atheist’s Guide to Christmas’ available on Amazon ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (ANS) — While it’s a book about Christmas, there’s not a manger, virgin birth or angel in sight. What readers will fi nd in “The Atheist’s Guide to Christmas,” however, are essays by some of the most prominent scientists and artists, including Richard Dawkins, Simon Singh and Adam Rutherford. The book is compiled by UK writer Ariane Sherine, who launched an anti-God bus signage campaign in Britain. Jeremy

Reynalds, a writer with Assist News Service, is disap- PHOTO BY FRANK KEENEY pointed by the project. “As a former Brit who gave his The fate of this cross in the Mojave Desert is in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court, which is considering the legality of its transfer life to the Lord in the UK over three decades ago, I fi nd from public to private land. While the case is under review, the cross was ordered covered. The ruling could impact an ongoing chal- it sad—and more than a little strange—the concept of a lenge to the Mount Soledad cross in La Jolla. book examining Christmas, most defi nitely a Christian holiday or celebration, from a Christ-free perspective. What’s next, a look at Independence Day from a non- Mojave cross case heard by Supreme Court, American vantage point?” could have implications for Soledad cross Coming Events By Lori Arnold facades, the sister crosses for Mount Soledad, birthed lenged on constitutionality have enough similarities they 20 years later. Whether it will grounds, said he believes the ■ Thru Nov 22 Lamb’s Players’ ‘Godspell’ SAN DIEGO — Two white could be fraternal twins, if do so is likely up to the U.S. ramifi cations from a negative ■ Oct 29 KPRZ Pastors’ Appreciation Luncheon crosses, one with a sweeping not for the different birth- Supreme Court, which heard high court ruling on the Mo- ■ Nov 1 Interfaith Candlelight Vigil 2009 view of urban sprawl, accent- dates. Both call Southern oral arguments Oct. 7 re- jave cross would be limited, ed by the cooling salty, blue California home; both were garding the constitutionality while a victory could cause ■ Nov 6-7 ‘The Case for Christiainity’ apologetics Pacifi c Ocean, the other a erected to honor America’s of the Mojave cross, located the plaintiffs in the San Di- conference ■ quiet sentry of sacrifi ce above war dead. Both are at the on a remote dome of rocks ego lawsuit to rethink their Nov 14 ‘Arise, Cry Out!’ worldwide day of prayer the barren, dusty fl oor of the center of high-profi le reli- in a national preserve. case. ■ Nov 29 Ralph Carmichael’s ‘Big Band Christmas’ Mojave Desert. gious freedom cases. Chuck LiMandri, the attor- “I’m feeling pretty confi - ■ Dec 3-Jan 3 ‘The Glory of Christmas’ Constructed in differ- The oldest sibling, the Mo- ney representing the Mount dent now, regardless of the See details for these and many other events in the Christian ent decades, in different jave Desert Cross, construct- Soledad Veterans Memo- Events Calendar and Community News on pages 13-16. topographies with different ed in 1934, could blaze a trail rial, which is also being chal- See MOJAVE CROSS, page 2 For information about advertising, subscriptions, or bulk delivery, please call 1-800-326-0795 2 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • November 2009 SD www.christianexaminer.com

2004 when it decided plaintiff Michael signifi cant differences. religious signifi cance.” LiMandri said. MOJAVE CROSS… Newdow—seeking to have the phrase “The transfer was a taking by the He said similar arguments have “That would automatically mean Continued from page 1 “under God” eliminated from the federal government and there was been successfully used in numer- the Mount Soledad cross is OK to Pledge of Allegiance at schools—did nothing in that document that said the ous 10 Commandment cases when keep because it is something other outcome of the Mojave case,” the not have the legal right to sue over cross had to stay,” LiMandri said. judges have ruled them to be more than just religious worship,” he attorney said. his objections because he was a non- The issue of constitutionality of a code than religious document. added. The makeup of the court is an custodial parent. with the Mount Soledad cross was If the constitutionality of the especially critical—and often unpre- “They could rule it’s not enough to resolved in 2006 when the U.S. gov- Common use? cross is not broached in the Mojave dictable—issue for religious freedom simply be offended by this,” LiMandri ernment took ownership of the me- If the high court decides to rule case, Mount Soledad could become cases. With conservative Chief Justice said, adding that the cross’ remote morial for use as a national war me- on the constitutional issues in this the next big test. Advocates on both John Roberts guiding the panel, most Mojave location could add credence morial. The memorial is now under case, LiMandri said the justices sides of the issue argue that the believe the court could split 5-4 in to such a ruling. the jurisdiction of the Department could consider that the memo- lines are blurred and that the court either direction. of Defense. The move was expected rial cross has broader symbolism needs to establish a precedent. “The balance of the court is tenuous Land transfer challenged to settle the original cases, which than merely Christianity. He said In the meantime, attorneys on right now,” LiMandri said. In an effort to settle the consti- began in 1989, making it the lon- cemeteries, other landmarks and both sides wait. Although a date for After monitoring the scope of the tutional questions raised by the gest religious freedom case of its even roadside memorials have used the Soledad trial has not been set, Supreme Court justices’ questions dur- former park service employee who kind in the United States. crosses simply as grave markers or LiMandri said he expects it to be heard ing the Mojave hearing, most religious fi led suit in the Mojave case, Con- But a new suit was fi led to chal- symbols of self-sacrifi ce. within three months, with a decision freedom experts, including LiMandri, gress OK’d a land transfer to the lenge the land transfer, and the “They use crosses for all different rendered three months after that. anticipate the court will not tackle the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a private case is now awaiting a hearing be- purposes,” the attorney said. “Even And, as is often the case with twins, substantive issues surrounding the organization. But two lower courts fore the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of in Normandy they don’t check their paths may cross again. The San establishment clause, the heart of the said that the resulting land transfer Appeals, although a trial date has someone’s religion.” Diego attorney said the U.S. Supreme constitutionality question. Instead, did not alleviate the constitutional not been set. A ruling in Mojave that the cross Court could issue their Mojave ruling they expect the court decision will issues, since the deed requires that In addition to the different has a broader purpose than Christi- in six months, meaning the fates of rule more narrowly on technical issues, the cross be maintained on the means by which the crosses were anity would send a strong message both crosses could be determined at such as whether the plaintiff had legal property or it would revert back to transferred, the Rancho Santa Fe to the plaintiffs in the Soledad case, the same time. standing, or the right, to bring the suit the government. attorney said he believes the trans- in the fi rst place. The issue of land transfer is also at fer issue is harder to argue in the La “The Roberts court tends to defi ne the heart of the existing lawsuit against Jolla case because the monument things narrowly in an effort for con- Mount Soledad, the last of two suits features much more than a cross. Churches urged to sensus,” LiMandri said. over the monument to be resolved. “It’s a multifaceted, fully inte- A similarly narrow ruling was handed Though similar to the Mojave case, grated, world-class war memorial,” down by the pre-Roberts high court in LiMandri said Mount Soledad has some he said. “It still has legitimate non- begin planning projects for Season of Service By Lori Arnold “Mayor’s Hours” for work to ben- efi t the city of San Diego, includ- SAN DIEGO — San Diego ing Balboa Park. Volunteers at the County churches, assisted by area church have already exceeded that businesses, will usher in the largest projection, logging 104 percent of coordinated volunteer effort in city the goal hours. history April 24 in conjunction with Churches that already have their the annual Sleepless in San Diego own existing service projects are homeless campaign. encouraged to continue with that Sleepless in San Diego, an annu- work, but to include them under al outdoor sleepover project of the the SOS umbrella. San Diego Rescue Mission, will get “That (collaboration) can be used to some much-needed assistance from show what the body of Christ can do, not the Season of Service. to brag, but to show we care, to show, “It’s a good way to really raise ‘hey, the body of Christ is part of the awareness,” said Chris McFarland, solution for the city in the issues that director of the Luis Palau Season of we all face,’” the director said. Service project and its subsequent “When you can compile all of two-day CityFest festival, a commu- that data, all of a sudden you see nitywide celebration marking the the scope of the impact.” August conclusion of the offi cial volunteer season. A clearinghouse “We use the festival to build up The Season of Service staff will and increase their (volunteers) fo- serve as a clearinghouse to help cus on evangelism,” he said. plug churches into areas of need. Last month, evangelist Luis Palau Regardless of size, churches can ei- and his festival team announced it ther develop their own service plan was accepting an invitation from or contact SOS to fi nd identifi ed San Diego pastors to bring its two- areas of need. pronged service-and-evangelism ef- McFarland said his team is cur- fort to the region. rently assessing community needs Already, the Season of Service that will be addressed by the thou- campaign has received partner- sands of volunteers who will par- ship pledges from more than 175 ticipate in the plan. The teams will churches. It hopes to increase that concentrate on fi ve focal points: the amount dramatically before the offi - homeless, military, schools, hunger cial April kickoff. In Portland, Ore., and existing projects. where the volunteer project was in- While a major thrust for the man- augurated two years ago, more than power is on the church community, 600 churches signed on. local businesses—Christian and sec- “We want to see more churches ular—are also being tapped, as well partner together,” McFarland said. as civic offi cials. McFarland said To be a partner church, congre- that by adding the element of busi- gations are asked to commit to at ness, and encouraging Christians least one of fi ve areas: praying, to bring their non-believing friends serving, equipping, investing or cel- to work parties, not only will more ebrating. work get done, but there also are McFarland said many churches widespread opportunities to share in the community already partici- the love of Christ. pate in service projects, especially “We always get, ‘Who are you and since the Faith in Action days why are you doing this?’” McFarland were launched several years ago. said. “The idea is just going out to serve Through the national FIA cam- because of Jesus’ love for us.” paign, churches are encouraged to In Portland, the SOS project was close their doors for one Sunday able to bridge some signifi cant di- while they head out into the com- vides between the liberal-leaning munity to do various service proj- city and its conservative churches. ects. The SOS project, McFarland said, This year, Point Loma’s Rock allowed churches to show another Church launched it own church- dimension of their faith. wide volunteer outreach, called “We can show what we are for,” “Do Something,” pledging 600,000 he said. “We’re for loving our city community service hours. To date, and serving Christ. We can step the church is 77 percent completed away from those divisive issues and with that goal. Within that project, love the community. When we do, it the church also pledged 100,000 sends a powerful message.” www.christianexaminer.com SD November 2009 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 3

because of his progressing illness. PROFESSOR… While in Butare, the team witnessed Continued from page 1 mortality fi rsthand. They visited a genocide memorial where bodies had erupted into a bloody torrent of murder been preserved just as they had fallen as members of the Hutu ethnic group in their last moments of life, clinging wielded machetes and guns to com- to rosaries, mothers shielding their mit acts of genocide against the Tutsi children’s bodies from the hack of minority. The U.S. embassy estimated machetes, hands still adorned with that the acts of the genocide claimed wedding rings. more than 800,000 lives. “It wasn’t like an American memo- After seeing how a trip by Love- rial,” junior Avery Lee said. “It was Works—a short-term summer missions real.” program for PLNU students—had She marveled at the life and the impacted the life of his daughter, laughter in the Rwandan people, Nelson approached Jeff Bolster, who despite what they had suffered is currently the university’s dean of through. students, but who, at the time, was in Tempering the morality, the charge of LoveWorks. LoveWorks team was treated to cel- “I went to Jeff and just said, ‘I want ebration as the Ndengera Founda- to go on a LoveWorks trip—see what all tion dedicated a new building in the fuss was about,’” Nelson said. Gisenyi. For the event, the honored He was originally supposed to lead American guests took their seats a trip to Sri Lanka. amid the dancers and children. “One night when I was praying I The foundation, which currently said, ‘God take this pain and suffering cares for 814 orphans, provides vo- I’ve gone through and make it worth cational training in fi elds such as something,’” he said. sewing and painting. Though it is PHOTOS BY JARED CALLAHAN Soon after, Bolster approached Nel- unable to provide shelter for each Above, Rwandan children fl ock to Point Loma Nazarene University professor of son and asked if he would go to Rwanda, orphan, the foundation subsidizes music Dan Nelson upon his return trip saying that he needed someone who housing with local families to help to the country. Nelson helped fund a understood pain and suffering. meet the needs of the children. building for the Ndengera Foundation “He used the same words I used,” The foundation also provides orphan care center. On the right, Dan Nelson said. medical care for the orphans and Nelson gives some pointers during a If exuberance were a barometer, the training on AIDS care and preven- trumpet lesson. trip must have been a success since tion for the orphans and the fami- Nelson uses class time to share almost lies caring for them. Gardens have “Here are kids who can’t read as much about Rwanda as music. He been planted to provide food for words, let alone music, and we’re began raising money for the Ndengera the 45 families in which children trying to teach them how to read Foundation by selling Christmas cards are the heads of their own house- music,” Nelson said. “There were handmade in Rwanda. holds. about half a dozen kids who picked Earlier this year, Nelson was selected up on it very quickly. They played in to head a return trip. This time he co- The personal touch church two weeks after we left.” led with his new wife, Jan, plus Melissa According to team members, The new trumpeters and trom- Tucker, PLNU’s associate director of Nelson had raised approximately bonists continued to play after he international ministries, and Jared $25,000 for the foundation, but had left Rwanda—almost certainly wounded nation and recovering fessor, Simon Pierre’s friend, on Callahan, youth pastor of San Diego this was the fi rst time he was able to his fi nal fl ight out of the country. economy. the plaque above the door. First Church of the Nazarene. They touch the product of his effort. The vocational training the chil- Every child who walks into the Scharn is a senior journalism escorted 10 PLNU students. “Knowing the diffi culties of his dren receive will start careers that Ndengera Foundation, once he or major at Point Loma Nazarene last few years, hearing the story of will give them the opportunity she is taught to read, will see the University. Tangling with mortality transformation that happened in to facilitate the healing of their name of the American music pro- On their fi rst few nights, the team that 2007 trip, to be there … in this encountered accommodations they orphan care center that he cut the described as “different”—the word ribbon on, to hear the way that peo- LoveWorks participants are instructed ple talked about Dan’s faithfulness to use in lieu of the word “bad,” to and goodness, and to these 814 enhance cultural sensitivity. orphans, it was so overwhelming,” The rooms of the Butare motel sur- Tucker said. rounded a courtyard. For the next two weeks, the team “It was the least ideal place we played with children, made bricks stayed,” said junior Lindsay Burrows. and laid the groundwork to build Of the group discussions that night classrooms. They spent mealtimes she said, “It got super heavy super at their host Simon Pierre’s house. quick” as Jan told the group that it Though Nelson was unable to as- would be Dan’s fi nal trip. Dan said that sist in the physical labor, he gave he had to come to terms with his mor- trumpet and trombone lessons to tality. In November, the university will children in the Gisenyi Nazarene honor Nelson, who is leaving teaching community.

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We are able to expand our OTAY MESA — Sometimes the solid feeding.” ministry and more people involved reality of clanking bars, guards But as statewide budget cuts ham- in the ministry.” barking commands and the isolat- mer down on California’s prison His focus for those two jails will ing hours of nothingness is just not system, Hunter is concerned about be to create mentoring programs, a strong enough to counter the real- the impact on inmates, especially major vision and ministry thrust of ity of freedom once released: the li- among programs that help to reha- his senior pastor, Miles McPherson. cense of banging with the gang and bilitate fatigued criminals into suc- He has a ready fi eld of mentors to the seductive lure of illegal drugs. cessful citizens. tap from the men’s ministry at the August Hunter understands the Responding to a mandate by Gov. Rock, as well as a pool of 80 men- reality wars of the street and the Arnold Schwarzenegger to cut $1.2 tors affi liated with Chaplain Mickey numbing cycle that often proves a billion from its budget, the Califor- Stonier, an associate pastor at Hori- stronger captivator than incarcera- nia Department of Corrections and zon Christian Fellowship. tion. Rehabilitation announced Sept. 17 “They are going to come in and These days, though, with his that it was eliminating $250 million start up relationships with these own reality strongly tweaked by a from its rehabilitation programs for August Hunter, pastor of prison ministries at the Rock Church, uses the high-tech re- guys,” he said. radiant love for Jesus, the ex-con- inmates and parolees, resulting in sources of his congregation to update members on the vital outreach to inmates. turned-chaplain is reaching out to the layoffs of 600 to 900 employ- Proactive touch local inmates in an effort to render ees. “They don’t have nothing else, crew that provides a variety of ser- Hunter hopes to use those rela- those chains into scrap metal. For Much of the funding cuts have but the chapel,” Hunter said. “If vices for the inmates, including tionships to develop re-entry pro- nine years Hunter has served as taken aim at re-entry programs that they can’t have something tangible, chapel services, baptisms, commu- grams so inmates will be success- volunteer chaplain at the Richard help provide vital support to keep something they can put their hands nion, Bible studies and counseling. ful once they are released. Doing J. Donovan Correctional Facility in inmates out of prison upon their on, with no support, then they will His volunteer crew includes fi ve so, he said, will help to keep them Otay Mesa. release. Others covered academic, be back within a week.” pastors. from fi nding their way to state pris- “That ministry at Donovan is vocational, substance abuse and During his tenure at Donovan, “When I fi rst got there, the cha- ons for more serious crimes. solid,” said Hunter, who leads other services. Hunter has developed a volunteer pel was hardly open in the yards,” “You have to get tired of living the pastor said. that way,” he said. “I thought I was That network will prove invalu- tired.” able in the years to come, Hunter But the cycle of the street proved said, after a policy tightening at the a magnetic pull until his estranged facility will likely keep him—and all father traveled to California from other rehabilitated ex-cons—from New Orleans to visit him in prison working inside the prison. Hunter during one of his stints. When re- said he will continue his work at leased from that term, he headed to Donovan by supervising the volun- the bayou with his father, a church teers from afar, a strange prospect deacon. for a man who spent a dozen hours “I got baptized because it was a day at the facility building rela- right,” he said, adding that he start- tionships with the prisoners during ed “nipping and cutting” away the the fi rst few years of his ministry. Al- ungodliness from his life. though he will miss that face-to-face “There was a calling on my life time, Hunter said he’s confi dent so when I called out to God, He an- about the networks he established swered me.” with the pastors and volunteers. The result was a high-level dose of unconditional love, a passion so Shifting focus strong that early in his prison min- And, just as the Lord is fond of istry, Hunter kept showing up de- doing, even as one cell door slams spite his own homelessness. At one shut, another has opened to Hunt- point, Hunter admitted, he toyed er. In October, offi cials at the East with developing a national minis- Mesa Detention Facility, a county try where he popped into prisons jail operated in the South Bay, have across the country, a plan that he asked Hunter to build a similar said God fi rmly vetoed in favor of strategy at the local facility. fostering long-term relationships. “They laid their whole program “He said you are going to be able in my lap,” he said, just days before to watch these guys grow in me,” the touring the facility. chaplain said. “I couldn’t see this at He is also close to gaining access fi rst, but God showed me. We prayed to the juvenile detention facility. for this for a long time ,and the door “God moved in the prison in a is opening wide open—and we are mighty way,” Hunter said. “Now we walking right through it.” www.christianexaminer.com SD November 2009 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 5 Conversion prompts vintners to sell out, purchase Berean bookstores By Lori Arnold Pietra Dura or solid rock—Jesus Christ. protection in an effort to shield the Now led to abstain from alcohol, stores from its $6.5 million debt. Eight SAN DIEGO — As the clock ticked Deanna said they believe that each retail centers were also closed over the toward the fi nal decade of the 20th person needs the freedom to make past year. century, Joseph and Deanna Gimelli his or her own decision in concert Gimelli said she believes her hus- decided to put their business skills to with the Lord. band’s 18 years of business and distri- work by opening the Pietra Santa winery “It was right for our life,” she said. bution experience is a perfect starting in the northern California community “God had a plan. The Lord is quite point for Berean. of Hollister. The Italian name translates something when you start praying to “We want to move forward with to sacred or holy rock, refl ecting the live out your life through Him. I’m just God’s plan, that is, to stay focused on vineyard’s proximity to a quarry. grateful he considers us worthy.” Jesus and what He did on the cross for Together they established the small us,” she said. family winery that garnered state and Buying Berean Short term that means the company international awards. The wine also Their newest venture became public will focus on the sales of Bibles and garnered the attention of Rachel Ray, this summer when they announced Bible study materials. Eventually the the young cooking sensation from the the $2 million purchase of Berean stores will also host organized Bible Food Network. From its 150-acre lot, Christian Stores out of bankruptcy. The studies in-house. The Gimellis also the company distributed 50,000 cases of company owns 18 stores in the United would like to expand their services to wine annually, in addition to a separate States, including five in Southern help resource churches. award-winning olive oil product line California. The company will keep its Long term, she said, they are look- also at the winery. name, and Bill Simmon, the company’s ing at helping to foster an increased But six years ago, even as their own president and CEO, has been retained commitment to volunteerism within crop was being pressed into coveted to oversee day-to-day operations. the community. wine, the Gimellis souls were being “We believe in our hearts that God “It’s the people who need Jesus, and pressed into by the Lord. never intended for Berean to be dis- how do we reach them?” she said. “God “We both got on our knees and solved,” she said. will open the pathway for that.” prayed for God,” Deanna said in a Long patrons of the bookstore, the Opening more stores is also under telephone interview from her Hollister Gimellis’ fi rst pull toward Berean was consideration. In the meantime, the home. “We never looked back. We dis- two years ago when they discovered company plans to keep its remaining covered what a way to live. We wouldn’t the company was owned by an equity- 350 employees on the payroll, with have it any other way. We said, ‘God, fund investor. no further store closures expected at this is all yours. Do with us whatever “It seemed alarming that it wasn’t this time. and whenever you please.” owned by a nice Christian family,” Fundamental to all of their plans The Lord took them at their word, she said. will be biblical stewardship, Deanna she said, adding that God revealed to But in those days, the economy was Gimelli said, stressing Matthew 6:33’s them through John 15 that He was still cranking and the thought of a fi nan- mandate to “seek fi rst His kingdom and calling them out of an earthly vineyard cial fall was still a few months away. His righteousness, and all these things and into God’s vineyard. “Two years ago it wasn’t attainable; will be given to you as well.” “But fi rst you have to prune,” she it wasn’t available,” she said. “Even though we call ourselves said. “It was quite a journey. We didn’t Just as other businesses found them- proprietors, we consider ourselves realize God was equipping us and selves underwater with expanding debt stewards,” she said. preparing us.” and slowing sales, Berean faced its own Two years later they sold the winery mortality early this summer when its For more information, visit www. and are now investing solely on the previous owners fi led for Chapter 11 berean.com.

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Commentary America is missing the promise of its Old Men “Have you seen “No Country for In the president’s commence- them off when it’s determined to lives are those who society would as- “been there” and remember how to Old Men?” a friend asked me re- ment speech at Arizona State Uni- be “necessary.” sume are “toast.” fi x mistakes, moving on to bigger, cently. No, not even now that it’s versity earlier this year, there’s his They’re Americans in their late better things. They know that, Lord out on DVD. Frankly I’m usually charge to exceed with a “willing- Targets of ridicule 70s, 80s and beyond… folks who of- willing, we’re never really fi nished too busy to stay current on mov- ness to question conventional wis- It’s also irritating to ten get barely a glance as long as we have breath to take on ies. Besides, I heard it’s not exactly dom and rethink the old dogmas. A hear some people make from people on the a new day. Many have been called a “family” fi lm. But the title makes lack of regard for all the traditional fun of the elderly. street as assumptions “The Greatest Generation” only to me think: “‘No Country for Old markers of status and prestige— Street taunts of, are made. I’m talking now feel that the country to which Men”… is that now our national at- and a commitment instead to do- “Hey old man” (and about men who were they’ve dedicated their lives thinks titude?” ing what is meaningful to you.” worse) belie a colos- once daring soldiers, they’re probably in the way now, The message these days seems So, as time goes by, everything is sal ignorance of this scientists, test pilots costing Americans too much. to be that America’s only for the now supposed to be fresh and new, key point: We’re all and some who have young and when we reach a certain in a state of constant change and going there. We’ll be walked on the moon. Afraid of their knowledge? age, it’s over. Time to get out of the fl ux. And what did Mr. Obama re- there someday. No one One of our best pals Our seniors also know “where the way. ally mean by “rethink the old dog- stays young on this is a sprightly 94 years bodies are buried.” Maybe that’s the There’s been lots of talk lately mas” anyway? I guess that means earth, and the next Mark Larson of age, still running his real reason many new leaders don’t about end-of-life issues, especially throw out Scripture, too. Only gov- generation will be just company as CEO. Others want to hang around them, or acknowl- in the health care debate. While ernment knows best? as eager to throw the last into the are women who blazed new trails in life edge their ongoing value. Older men politicians claim there’s no pull- I don’t buy it. cultural dumpster. Ignoring reality long before there was a thing called and women with their unsurpassed the-plug-on-Grandpa-or-Grandma While America is still a country of doesn’t change it, either. “women’s lib,” some forced by circum- understanding of history, context and wording in the various congres- opportunity (for now, anyway), we Attention fellow “Baby Boom- stances to assume the role of Mom and perspective have the ability to reveal sional bills, the system is certainly toss off the knowledge of “old” men ers” (those born between 1946 and Dad at home. These are grownups who what’s really going on. That scares some working toward deciding when and women at our peril. Perhaps if 1964): We’re also considered old aren’t afraid to talk about God and of today’s “stars,” big time. enough is enough. Insurance com- we’d listened to our more vener- news, based on recent comments priorities, or the challenges of raising George Santayana was right panies have basically rationed care able voices in the last several years, from the nation’s capital. It’s as if healthy families. The reality is that they when he noted, “Those who do for years, and now Uncle Sam also we could have avoided much of the nothing of real signifi cance hap- are treasures… walking history books with not remember the past are con- wants a crack at saying, “Sorry, pain of the recession and out-of- pened before Jan. 20, 2009. endless insight into where we’ve been demned to repeat it.” It’s time we you’re too old.” control spending. Maybe all of this has caused me and where we could go together. But remember, before it’s too late. Historically, every generation But the daily beat goes on, with to hang out with older friends. Of- today’s national mood, cranked up by feels they’re the best and the bright- the latest geniuses in Washing- ten they’re much older. My wife and the media, sends a constant message Larson is a veteran Southern Cali- est. From JFK’s “the torch has been ton, D.C. telling us they’re much I took some “friend inventory” the that only the young “get it” and this is no fornia radio/television personality passed” speech to Barack Obama’s smarter and younger, as the mind- other day and realized that in ad- country for the “old.” How wrong that and media consultant. He can be frequent references to moving past set shifts. The more the USA shows dition to plenty of younger buddies is—and sad. heard daily in San Diego on KCBQ old ways, the rhetoric’s been there, disdain for the old, the easier it will (those whippersnappers), many of Older men (and women) under- 1170AM from 7 to 9 a.m. Email: and it appears to be increasing. be to try to save money by cutting the most cherished people in our stand life more than others. They’ve [email protected]. Readers Speak Out

Fallout from ELCA couragement and promise of prayer Word and, as a newborn Christian it ity, are the defi ning attributes of an ple. vote on gay clergy support. Thank you again and may shocks me to see churches, bodies arising cult. The power, infl uence, Biblical warnings are clear and Thank you for the very accurate God bless you and your ministry. of Christ, debating homosexuality. and earthly knowledge of our fellow can be found in 2 Chronicles 19:2 coverage of our interview in your Jerry Borgie, senior pastor Is this church, the Evangelical Lu- man, seems to corrupt and surpass, and 7:13, Isaiah 1:16 and Matthew article in the September edition Peñasquitos Lutheran Church theran Church, bowing to the same what was once considered logic. 23:23. “Local Lutheran Church Votes to San Diego, Calif. Father and Son that I bow down I believe our “literal leaders” God claimed ownership of each Leave The ELCA. As proof that to? Does their Bible have the same must remember and consider the governmental political offi ce/au- there are many people out there I’m a newly born-again Christian Scripture as mine? free people of this world, before ar- thority by calling them, “ministers reading the Christian Examiner, we facing life in prison. Five months So why is there a vote even taking riving at their so-called unanimous and servants of God.” Since we have had three families from various ago I gave my life to our Lord and place? verdict, solely based upon their be- the power of voting for candidates, parts of San Diego attend wor- Savior Jesus Christ. Words cannot In 1 Corinthians 5:5 it says that liefs, not ours. it is incumbent on us, according to ship services here last Sunday. All even begin to express the emotions, when you have a sexually immoral I think Thomas hit the proverbial Romans 13:1-7, to qualify a candi- were upset by the actions taken at the joy, the love, the peace that I brother in your gathering, hand nail on the head. date who practices righteousness the national church convention have in my mind and heart. that man over to Satan. That Scrip- Joshua Mumphrey and most defi nitely not supporting to allow the ordination of homo- All my life I was blinded by Satan, ture was dealing with a man who Tyler, Texas those who practice evil and are en- sexuals in committed same-sex doing his biddings, with no fear of sleeps with his father’s wife. How emies of God. relationships, and were surprised dying for him, gang-banging for much worse would it be in God’s Strive for peace David Hobart and delighted to read that there the devil, searching for happiness eyes for homosexuals? with Muslims Cypress, Calif. were like-minded Lutherans in San in drugs and in the world. Jesus What are we doing with the body I thought it was fantastic that Pas- Diego with whom they could align has lifted the veil from my eyes. I’ve of Christ? The church as a whole? tor Rick Warren intends to try to Be wary of Cafeteria themselves and practice their faith. never been more free in all my life. What example is being set for new- get through to the Muslim people. Christians The excellent publicity has led I now have a renewing of the born Christians and for non-believ- President Barack Obama is also It is going to be up to the church many to e-mail us with words of en- mind. I’ve humbled myself before ers? What is the Almighty saying as reaching out to the Muslims to to tell the people the truth about the Lord. All my life is spent on the he looks down on his creation? make life peaceful for people living homosexuality and to write letters Victor Mendoza throughout the world. I also think to the editors of the secular newspa- Banning, Calif. that Rick Warren should have got- pers since they certainly aren’t tell- ten the Noble Peace Prize. ing the truth. Even our governor Paper lauded I tried talking to a Muslim woman has placed the desires of man over Some one has been putting mul- about Jesus Christ and she listened the laws of God. Publishers: Lamar & Theresa Keener tiple copies of the Christian Exam- with moderate interest, before say- Leviticus 18:22: “You shall not Managing Editor: Lori Arnold iner at our church, Puente Valley ing—not in a insulting way—that lie with a man as with a woman. It Copy Editor: Chuck Johnson FELLOWSHIP Christian Fellowship. 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Commentary Vital children’s publication shows God at work in the world How do you help “Wouldn’t it be terrifi c and international affairs, to scientif- ers predict, will only continue to at the University of Virginia, wrote your kids understand if we could do the same ic and technological achievements, grow in the next 20 years. them to say, “I’d always enjoyed the world from a thing for Christian kids to art and music—these publica- For Belz, the growing trend in (the publication), but now I realize Christian perspective? now?—except that to tions, with their colorful maps, secularized thinking has a clear that you were teaching me to think Well, I’ve got a good all those good features photos, and posters, bring God’s root. He says, “One reason our na- like a Christian.” tip for you. we would add a faithful involvement in the world alive to tion is as secularist in its mindset It thrills me to hear that because In the early 1980s, biblical perspective.” young readers in a way they can un- as it is, is that we’ve left (God) out my greatest worry at this point is Joel Belz, who would That was the gen- derstand. of the conversation. Sometimes, the lack of worldview training for go on to become the esis of what today is Belz says, “We want kids to ask even in our Christian schools and youngsters. When they go off to founder of World mag- God’s World News the question over and over: ‘What homes, we’ve left Him out of our college or enter the workplace, the azine, had fi ve daugh- children’s magazine. do you suppose God is up to?’ We discussions and out of the curricu- studies show that most of them lose ters in grade school or Chuck Colson Belz started the pub- don’t want to be preachy on that lum in so-called ‘secular’ topics.” their faith. getting ready to head lication in 1981, and front—but we do want to be persis- Well, I agree with Belz. And that’s So I’ve got a great idea for you for there. He was eager to show them by the late ’80s, had four age-ap- tent.” one of the chief reasons God’s a Christmas gift for your children how a Christian worldview had propriate editions of the magazine And that persistence is defi nitely World News exists—to help families or grandchildren—give them a sub- something to say about everything reaching a quarter of a million chil- needed. A recent study by the Cen- and schools learn how to talk about scription to God’s World News. You they were going to be studying. dren in Christian schools and home ter of Public Values at Trinity Col- God’s ongoing activity in the world can fi nd out about it on our Web Belz had fond memories of his own schools in all 50 states and dozens lege reveals that 15 percent of the as both creator and sustainer. site, BreakPoint.org. elementary school days and how he of foreign countries. U.S. population doesn’t identify Almost 28 years since its found- looked forward to the arrival of Weekly Each week, the magazine’s writ- with any religion. That percentage ing, the staff is beginning to see a © 2009 Prison Fellowship. Re- Reader and Scholastic circulars, with ers produce 24 pages of original is highest—almost 22 percent— generation of young adults who’ve printed with permission. “Break- their colorful pages, news stories, fea- news coverage and commentaries among the youngest adults, those been raised on God’s World News. Point with Chuck Colson” is a radio tures and puzzles. He mused to himself, on a range of topics. From political aged 18 to 29. That trend, research- One young lady, currently a student ministry of Prison Fellowship. No peace, no prize “War will continue until the gressive evil is de- him as a speaker and muscular characters like Jack Bauer deserve the prize. Neither did Yasser end...” (Daniel 9:26) feated, which is why the Nobel Committee (and Chloe, who gets it) on “24.” Arafat, Henry Kissinger, Le Duc Tho Like the Pulitzer Prize for journal- Germany and Japan would award him their The peace prize concept is fl awed or Al Gore. ism, along with the Oscar and Emmy no longer war with top prize if he would because the problem of war does The question should be: why, de- for fi lm and television, the Nobel the United States. announce he no longer not lie with those who would make spite man’s best efforts, including Peace Prize is an inside job in which The Nobel Com- believes in terrorism peace, but with those who would the League of Nations and United liberal, wishful-thinking humanists mittee apparently and has become a fol- make war. If the Nobel Committee Nations, have we been unsuccess- give awards to each other. believes that by dip- lower of the Dali Lama were realistic, it would stop hand- ful in eradicating war? The answer For all I care, the Nobel Com- lomatically singing or some other “accept- ing out peace prizes and start issu- lies in this ancient wisdom: “What mittee could have given their use- “All we are saying is able” pseudo-deity. He ing awards for those who have con- causes fi ghts and quarrels among less (except for the money) prize give peace a chance” Cal Thomas also will do no such fronted evil and produced peace in you? Don’t they come from your to Homer Simpson. Like President evil people will study thing because he is evil nations that have only known op- desires that battle within you? You Obama, Homer has done nothing war no more and be so impressed and must be defeated. pression. Candidates for such priz- want something but don’t get it. to earn it, though he may be the by our intentions they will lay down The Nobel Committee believes es would include Ronald Reagan, You kill and covet, but you cannot only character who has been on TV their arms. George W. Bush is evil, but appar- Margaret Thatcher and Pope John have what you want. You quarrel more than the president. Iran’s president Mahmoud Ah- ently not bin Laden or Ahmadine- Paul II, who conspired to liberate and fi ght. You do not have because According to the Web site www. madinejad could win the Nobel jad. It cringes at leaders who wish to Europe from the totalitarian hand you do not ask God. When you ask, globalsecurity.org, there are cur- Peace Prize in an instant if he an- overcome evil by force rather than of Soviet communism. you do not receive, because you ask rently “42 active confl icts and/or nounced his god had told him have the forces of evil overcome Bill Clinton would also be a le- with wrong motives that you may wars in the world today.” Not all not to eradicate Israel, or usher in them. The Nobel Committee hates gitimate candidate for his efforts that spend what you get on your plea- are shooting wars at the moment Armageddon. But Ahmadinejad Israel, too. And this is because its stabilized Bosnia. He could take some sures.” (James 4:1-3) and there are several civil wars and won’t, because he is evil and must members, and like-minded male small credit for the peace in Northern That’s why a peace prize is mean- confl icts between Israel and various be defeated. Neither will he re- wimps around the world, idolize Mi- Ireland, which, though worked on ingless. terrorist groups, but 42 wars is a lot spond to negotiations, or sanctions. chael J. Fox instead of John Wayne for decades, was fi nally brokered on of war. Same with Osama bin Laden. The and fi nd their role models in the his watch. President Obama was right © 2009 Tribune Media Services Peace generally occurs when ag- United Nations would welcome liberal ladies of “The View,” not in when he acknowledged that he doesn’t Inc. Staying spiritual during the holidays If the holidays are live radio programs, busy.” To combat the temptations about our faith, fam- women’s events and to over-commit in your time and ily and food feasts, even through e-mails, Eve exchanged the peace of fi nances, we must stay in the Word then why do we my ministry partner, of God to renew our minds and to struggle the most Bobbye Brooks, and I surrender to His will over our natu- with staying spiritual have found that many God for a piece of fruit, but ral-born desires. Through the Holy during these times? Christians are basically Spirit, we can overcome and live Shouldn’t these weary. we exchange His presence for a life pleasing to God that brings times bring us peace Circumstances, peo- peace in the midst of chaos. on earth and joy to ple, fi nances, negative My father frequently said, “When the world? But the words and thoughts presents. your output exceeds your intake, reality for many of Tonilee Adamson have all contributed your upkeep is your downfall.” It us is that we become to not having a desire is too easy to fall down in the holi- emotionally stressed to persevere. We know become unspiritual in the process. enemy to have too much infl uence day seasons. Joy to the world begins out, fi nancially maxed out and that the right thing is to persevere, Why? Because God does not ask us at times. He kills our dreams, steals with each of us individually. Joy physically burned out trying to run the race with endurance, and to sacrifi ce, but to obey. Jesus de- our peace and destroys our hope cannot come without the conscious keep up and keep it all togeth- not lose heart, but sometimes it fi ned obedience in John 15 as abid- for the future. Jesus came to earth awareness of the Lord’s promised er. seems too diffi cult to just keep go- ing in Him. to reverse the process of death and presence wherever we go and what- I was shopping in Costco dur- ing, day in and day out. yet our undisciplined lifestyle of ever we do. ing the summer months and ran If we were really honest, most of Where is God? choosing not to obey can lead to By allowing our thoughts to think into an old acquaintance from us would admit to having thoughts Day after day, we become burned negative consequences in our lives. about God in the daily routines of a Bible study class we attended like, “How can I do it all? How is out and stressed out and now, our To stay spiritually minded during life, we allow the Lord to have the together. I asked her how she this going to work out? Why does faith becomes affected as we start the holidays, we need to keep our ability to move through our actions. was doing and her response life have to be this hard?” The add- questioning God, “Are You hearing eyes focused on the Lord and in- Only then can we truly maintain was, “Well, I have the most dif- ed pressure of the holiday season me?” and “Why won’t You help me?” clude Him in our thoughts. Instead the Spirit of Christmas and sing the fi cult time keeping the faith demands more of our time and at- Like Eve in the garden, we question of talking to ourselves, we need to song, “Let there be peace on earth in the summer and during the tention. God’s goodness and His basic com- start talking to Him and then give and let it begin with me.” holidays.” Her words were abso- Suddenly we fi nd ourselves hav- mand. Eve exchanged the peace of Him the time to talk back. The en- lutely honest and, sadly enough, ing no time to pray or seek the God for a piece of fruit, but we ex- emy will use every scheme he can Adamson is co-founder of Daily very true. We grow weary in do- Lord. Instead, we try to spiritualize change His presence for presents. against us to distract us from main- Disciples Ministries Inc. She and her ing good at different seasons of and justify our position by saying we The serpent tempted Eve to taining a walk with the Lord. ministry partner, Bobbye Brooks, life. The holidays tend to be one are doing all these things for oth- compromise and we know that Je- can be heard every Saturday on their of those seasons. ers as if we are living a sacrifi cial sus called him a murderer from Stay in the Word radio program on KPRZ 1210AM. After talking with so many life. However, we can’t give others the beginning. He is still up to the It has been said, “If the devil can- Find out more by visiting www. women at retreats, Bible studies, something we do not have. We can same old tricks. We are allowing the not make you bad, he will make you dailydisciples.org. 8 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • November 2009 SD www.christianexaminer.com It’s her policy Vistan honored for her legislative work on behalf of state families By Lori Arnold said. “It was just that I could re- search, I could analyze, I could VISTA — When political talk ra- write, I could speak, if I needed to. dio was still in its infancy, so were I could work things into something Penny Harrington’s two kids, but that was simple enough for people even then she was already peering to be able to take it, digest it and do ahead to their future. And she was something with it.” concerned. Each legislative session—in Cali- “When our children were born, fornia the cycle is two years—Har- I started to look more at the world rington and her all-volunteer team around me than I had before, and read all 2,000-plus bills that are what was happening at the culture,” introduced. Harrington analyzes the Vista resident said. the ones dealing with the six core That was in the early ’90s and issues under CWA’s umbrella: fam- public schools were pushing the ily, sanctity of human life, educa- non-traditional outcome-based tion, pornography, religious liberty Penny Harrington, the state legislative director for Concerned Women for America, standing, works on a computer project education. Other progressive con- and national sovereignty, and then with Mary Engholm, a Prayer Action Chapter leader from Lompoc. Harrington has been honored for her work with CWA. cepts such as contraception use by helps to draft CWA’s position on teens, abortion and homosexuality targeted bills. She then communi- “The diffi culty that we have is get- Supervisor who was gunned down er because this was so important,” were also beginning to seep into cates CWA’s position to appropri- ting people engaged, getting them in 1978, was the fi rst openly gay of- she said. the curricula. ate committees and legislators. Her involved,” she said. fi cial to be elected to public offi ce “Slowly I started to realize that team also prepares sample letters, But citizens committed to family in the United States. On the same Treasured victories this was an important area for be- creates talking points, generates values, Harrington stressed, need day he OK’d Milk day, the governor Because they are so rare for con- lievers to be involved in because prayer focus items and distributes to pay attention because the state’s also signed a law recognizing out- servatives in the Golden State, Har- we did have the wisdom that God e-mail blasts to their constituents. left-leaning legislature is deter- of-state same-sex marriages, despite rington said one of the most satisfy- gave us in the Bible,” she said. “It All of the legislative action is also mined to chisel away at family and voters’ approval of Proposition 8 a ing aspects of her job is “victory … was something we could rely on. tracked on the California CWA parental rights. year ago. if you fi nd one.” There were clearly delineated areas Web site. “There are so many people who In addition to her work with “California is not an easy state of right and wrong. Even in some think that someone else is going to CWA, Harrington is also an advo- to fi nd victory in so sometimes you of the gray areas there is wisdom in Technology a help do it or I am going to do it or some- cate of church-based citizenship have to be happy with very small the Word for us.” and a hindrance body in some kind of leadership is councils, many times called Salt steps. We did make some small Harrington began using her chil- It sounds like a dizzying amount going to do it,” the policy specialist and Light groups. Many of the steps this year, but we were also shot dren’s napping time to research of work, especially given the legis- said. “But we are truly a grassroots groups have sprouted up in Califor- down on a couple of big bills.” legislative efforts, to contact her lature’s proclivity of adding amend- organization. We need people to nia in the wake of the Proposition That grassroots emphasis is par- elected representatives and to call ments to bills, many times inserting step in and step up.” 8 campaign. Still, there is pastoral ticularly thrilling for Harrington talk shows. non-related laws in an attempt to resistance in some corners. who sees her own journey when “This is something that every- slide legislation under the public Progressives push forward “We have a real dichotomy in others capture the vision. body can do. Everybody can make radar. But technology gains have In recent years the legislature has the church,” she said. “There are “It’s also encouraging when the a phone call, write a letter, get in- helped with the Internet providing blocked parental permission and some that are just very bent on the light goes on and people say, ‘Yes. I volved, and I started doing it just as quick access to all of California’s notifi cation for abortions, allowed fact that that’s not what we are go- see the need. I want to get involved. an individual,” she said. proposed measures. students to leave their campuses for ing to talk about at church, that’s I want to step up. I want to make Three governors and nine legis- “It’s so much easier now,” she medical services—including abor- not what it’s going to be, and then a difference,” she said. “Then you lative sessions later, Harrington has said. “There’s no excuse for not get- tion—without telling their parents, there are others that are very much see that snowball with the people been named Concerned Women ting the information you need…. advanced transgender protections involved.” that they know. A new chapter that for America’s 2009 Woman of Ex- I think that we have to take ad- on campuses and expanded teach- It was the involvement of Califor- starts, and a new area that starts de- cellence for her work as California’s vantage of the technology that we ing of pro-homosexual course- nia pastors and their congregations veloping, and people going to con- legislation director for CWA during have, and it is so easy to share our work. that helped to propel Proposition 8 ferences, and just seeing the excite- a conference in Washington D.C. concerns with the people we elect The legislature is not the only of- to victory last November. ment growing and knowing that we Also honored by CWA was Califor- to represent us, to get involved in fi ce needing monitoring. On Oct. “It was so wonderful to see so weren’t called to be victorious; we nia State Director Phyliss Nemeth the electoral process.” 11, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger many people from diverse back- were called to be faithful.” of Arcadia, who was named State At the same time, that very same signed a new law that will com- grounds—and even with people Director of the Year, and Sharon technology can easily fragment the memorate Harvey Milk Day on May with whom we don’t agree in our For more information on CWA in Treat, of Salinas, who was recog- attention of a harried society. 22. Milk, the San Francisco County faith background—to come togeth- California, visit http://ca.cwfa.org. nized as Prayer Action Chapter Leader of the Year. Nemeth described Harrington’s “richly deserved” honor the “Above You can make a difference… and Beyond Call of Duty” award. “Rather than resting on those The ongoing debate over make a signifi cant impact on which people can volunteer to wasted, but the witness is diluted laurels, she has continued to ex- health care and last year’s success- elected offi cials. Many legislators adopt an elected offi cial. as well. emplify excellence in all that she ful Proposition 8 campaign are keep a tally of how their constitu- “To say, ‘I will pray daily for a This year, as CWA worked to does,” Nemeth said. “In fact, Penny strong examples of the power of ents are responding to proposed legislator in the state of Califor- pass tighter laws governing hu- could be said to have a godly work the people when they engage in laws. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger nia, probably not mine, somebody man traffi cking, Harrington said ethic that is in overdrive.” the process. also maintains a voicemail hotline I don’t even know, somebody she worked alongside people who Harrington accepted her volun- Penny Harrington, the Califor- to track key issues. You can get I may not even agree with, but are usually adversaries on legisla- teer post with CWA in 2001 after nia’s legislative director for Con- contact information on your legis- whose life I can pray about, whose tion. She was able to use that op- reading “The Prayer of Jabez,” a cerned Women for America, said lators through the CWA Web site. decision-making I can pray about portunity to build relationships book that encourages believers to being involved can be as simple “We don’t make a lot of impact with …’ It’s amazing the impact that with people who are often criti- pray to expand their spiritual ter- as devoting 15 minutes a week or two or three phone calls, although can have.” cal of “mean-spirited” Christians. ritory. month to public policy issues. you can make an impact with 50 or She’s confi dent she will have their “You have to be careful what you “We need the grassroots,” she 100 in an offi ce, but when you start Energize each other ear for the next legislative battle. pray for,” she said, laughing. said. “To really make a difference, shutting down switchboards because CWA’s volunteer pool is critical “We all can get angry and I do. there has to be large numbers of so many people are calling in, that’s to the organization’s work, Har- S ometimes it’s righteous anger, Using her gifts people.” when you really start to have an im- rington said. The amount of anal- sometimes it’s just plain anger,” Founded 30 years ago by East pact,” she said. ysis and communication is only she said. “We have to be particu- County resident Beverly LaHaye, Monitor your representatives limited by the amount of workers. larly careful that we are winsome CWA, the nation’s largest public Organizations like CWA, Focus Written correspondence “As much as we would like to, in our conversation, in the words policy women’s group, invited Har- on the Family and California Fam- Handwritten letters still com- we can’t do everything,” she said. that we use, in the way that we rington on board after she cre- ily Council track bills that impact mand the most attention. Groups “That’s why it’s so important for communicate because at the same ated a legislative newsletter for her family and religious rights. Each like CWA often provide sample so many more to get involved be- time we can be very forthright, we church and addressed issues before group provides free regular e-mail letters or talking points to help cause I can’t do it all, but if each can be truthful and still be lov- her local school board. It was a post newsletters to help citizens stay in- people craft their concerns. When of us does a little part, then I ing and still share the fact that we that fi t well with her already-honed formed on critical issues. Don’t using these tools, however, it’s bet- believe we can see even more of can still disagree and care about business skills and her prior experi- rely on secular news sources to ter to use your own words. Many those victories. people.” ence in banking, which primed her provide information about these representatives dismiss form-style Finally, if public policies are of for much of the legalese she wades critical issues. letters. E-mail is also a good sec- Serve through love vital interest, Harrington recom- through as the state’s legislative li- ond option. Harrington said people can mends running for local offi ces aison. Using the telephone write, call, speak and walk pre- such as school and water boards. “It wasn’t that I had all of this Calling your local representa- Encourage a Legislator cincts, but if our tone is not based “Whatever you can do, we need deep background,” Harrington tive about bills, good or bad, can CWA offers a prayer project in in love, not only are the efforts to build up our leaders,” she said. www.christianexaminer.com SD November 2009 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 9 Legislative Update Veto ultimatum not kept, Governor signs 478 bills into law By Rebecca Burgoyne insiders—netted him the record as will of the people—this legislation stingiest governor when it comes to requires California to recognize SACRAMENTO —In the Sermon bill signing. same-sex marriages performed on the Mount, Jesus addresses truth- Lack of honesty—failure to keep outside the state prior to the Nov. telling, oaths and a man’s word. campaign promises, idle threats, 5, 2009 passage of Proposition 8. “Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or and political posturing—seems to Signed ‘No,’” He says in Matthew 5:37. Yet, be expected from politicians. Yet in the world of politics, that admo- should it be the norm? Ask the par- Life Issues nition seems to have been replaced ent of a young child, and he will tell SB 471 (Gloria Romero, D-East by the law of expediency. Political you follow-through is important. Los Angeles) — Called the Stem Come to the San Bernardino Mountains posturing, gamesmanship and idle If you threaten a spanking or a Cell and Biotechnology Education threats are the norm. time-out for certain actions, lack of and Workforce Development Act of Sa Ha Le Lodge As the 2009 legislative session follow-through results in a disobe- 2009, SB 471 will promote curricula barreled to a close, Gov. Arnold dient child who learns not to trust developed by California’s embryon- Plan now for your winter and Schwarzenegger’s spokesperson his parents’ words. The same holds ic stem-cell agency—which prioritiz- spring camps and retreats said the governor would reject all true in political dealings. Yet, the es morally questionable embryonic legislation until the Legislature solution is simple; let your yes mean stem-cell research—and establishes s%NJOYOURMODERNFACILITIES dealt with water supply, prisons and yes and your no mean no. stem-cell and biotechnology educa- s9OUPROVIDEYOURCOOK FOOD AND renewable energy. Capitol watchers tion and workforce development as PROGRAMCATERINGISAVAILABLE waited—wondering if the veto ulti- LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and a state priority. Signed matum would hold or was merely Transsexual) Issues Del & Gracie DeVault - Managers Adoption and Foster Care Issues idle words. SB 572 (Mark Leno, D-San Fran- P.O. Box 13 (909) 866-4155 As September passed, occasional cisco) — Virtually identical to leg- AB 167 (Anthony Adams, R- Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 www.sahale.org bill signings trickled out—on chil- islation vetoed by Schwarzenegger Hesperia) — Should a foster child dren’s health, education fi nance last year, this legislation honors transfer to another school district delays, and a second bill to honor homosexual icon Harvey Milk, the in 11th or 12th grade, he will not be Vietnam veterans, which was previ- state’s fi rst openly homosexual required to meet the new district’s Calvary Ranch ously vetoed by the governor. The elected offi cial, with a “day of sig- graduation requirements, if they A Recovery Facility for governor’s press offi ce remained nifi cance” in the public schools. exceed state requirements. Signed Drug and Alcohol Abuse eerily silent on the subject of bill Last year in his veto message, signings—usually a staple of au- the governor recognized Milk’s AB 154 (Noreen Evans, D-Santa Where God does the healing tumn in Sacramento. signifi cance in San Francisco, but Rosa) — This legislation conforms Days before his Oct. 11 bill- believed his recognition should be California’s statute on fi scal pay- Breaking the signing deadline, the governor limited to “those who were most im- ments with recent changes in fed- bondage of reiterated his threat—this time in pacted by his contributions” at the eral adoption law. Signed addictions a public forum. Legislative lead- local level. since 1972 ers, collectively known as the Big Gov. Schwarzenegger’s spokes- AB 428 (Nathan Fletcher, R-San For more information please call Four, met with the governor in man told the mainstream press his Diego) — Allows the attorney gen- an attempt to reach a deal on the boss’ change of heart: “The gover- eral to provide pertinent criminal 800-404-2258 calvaryranch.org sticky issue of water supply and nor believes Harvey Milk has come history information—needed in delivery. Yet leaders expressed to symbolize the gay community in the adoption of a child—to foreign 13610 Willow Road, Lakeside doubt that Schwarzenegger would California, and he wanted to honor governments. Signed follow through on his mass-veto the importance of and contribu- threat. tions of the gay community in Cali- Human Traffi cking Hours before the midnight dead- fornia.” AB 17 (Sandré Swanson, D-Oak- line, with legislators still failing to Yet, honoring Harvey Milk and land) — Would increase criminal come to terms on a water solution, commemorating him primarily penalties on those who fraudulently word came that the governor had because of his sexual orientation abduct or procure a minor for pros- caved on his veto threat and would runs contrary to the beliefs of most titution. Signed address legislation on its merit. Suf- Californians, including the parents fi cient progress on the thorny water whose children will lose valuable SB 557 (Leland Yee, D-San Fran- issue had been made, and the threat class time to learning about this cisco) — This bill would substantial- of mass vetoes was retracted—just man’s homosexual legacy. Signed ly increase the penalties for those as legislative leaders had surmised. convicted of human traffi cking, or In the fi nal hours of the 2009 SB 54 (Leno) — The governor modern-day slavery. Vetoed legislative session, the governor also rejected the opinion of most signed 478 bills and vetoed 229, Californians by signing SB 54. Burgoyne is a research analyst with actions that—according to Capitol Flaunting Proposition 8—and the the California Family Council.

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The OIC is UÊ ÀiiÊ œ˜ÃՏÌ>̈œ˜ UÊ œÊviiÊ՘iÃÃÊޜÕÊ܈˜ SANTA ANA, Calif. — Open lution is a blow against religious expected to introduce another Def- UÊ œ“«>ÃȜ˜>ÌiÊ UÊ ˆ} ÊÃÕVViÃÃÊÀ>Ìi Doors USA, a prayer and resource freedom.” amation of Religions Resolution to Ài«ÀiÃi˜Ì>̈œ˜ ministry for the persecuted church, Such protections, even in a non- the UN General Assembly. has launched a “Free to Believe” binding resolution, have been used While the Defamation of Reli- Joseph F. Massa, J.D. Serving all campaign to defeat a United Na- against Christians as happened sev- gions Resolution has been intro- Southern Social Security Disability Advocate tions resolution that could target eral months ago when Muslim ex- duced and passed by some coun- California Christians. tremists rampaged for several days tries in the past, it is expected to 1-877-538-8222 According to Open Doors, the through a Christian area in Gojra, be brought up again in November Defamation of Religions Resolu- Pakistan. At least seven Christians or December. Policy experts at the tion—introduced annually at the were killed and 19 were injured in United States Commission on Inter- UN— seeks to criminalize words the attacks that left more than 100 national Religious Freedom believe or actions that are deemed to be houses looted and burned, accord- there is a real opportunity to defeat against a particular religion. ing to Compass Direct News. it this year. Members of Congress Although proponents justify the The rioting, Compass reported, and nonprofi t organizations will be “defamation of religions” concept was touched off by an unsubstanti- urging countries to vote against the as protecting religious practice and ated rumor of “blasphemy” of the resolution. Also, the U.S. govern- promoting tolerance, it really pro- Quran. Muslims use blasphemy ment does not support passage of motes intolerance and violates the laws in Pakistan against Christians the resolution. freedoms of religion and expression and other minorities in land and As part of its campaign Open for religious minorities—especially other disputes. Under these laws, Doors said it will lobby key coun- Christians—in these countries. no evidence is required to accuse tries which will vote, organize a “Many Christians living in these and have someone arrested on a petition drive for Open Doors sup- countries are already severely impacted charge of blasphemy. porters to campaign against the by restrictive laws—especially those The persecution of Christians resolution, and speak on this issue living under strict Shariah law,” Carl goes far beyond Pakistan, and their to the media. Moeller, president and CEO of Open plight may worsen if a resolution “It is crucial that this resolution Doors, said in a statement. ostensibly against intolerance is ap- is defeated. Join our advocacy team “From the right to worship freely proved at the United Nations this now,” Moeller said. “We need to Family Law and Mediation to the ability to share the gospel, fall, Open Doors offi cials said. stand in the gap for our brothers the Defamation of Religions Reso- The Organization of the Islamic and sisters in Christ.” James D. Scott, Attorney, CFLS* lution threatens to justify local laws Conference, an intergovernmental that already marginalize Christians. organization of 57 countries with For more information, call toll free * Board Certified Family Law Specialist and Mediator As Americans, we have enjoyed a majority or signifi cant Muslim pop- at 1-888-524-2535 or go to www. long tradition of religious liberty. ulations, has been the driving force OpenDoorsUSA.org. Murphy Canyon Mediation Center (MC)2 Mediation services to keep family problems out of court and out of the public eye. Judge refuses to drop suit challenging Proposition 8 “And how dare you take each other to court!” 1 Cor. 6:1-8 Christian Examiner staff report more than a common course for Proposition 8 are seeking the docu- any trial.” ments to determine if discrimina- Thomas A. Kirby, Attorney Steven R. Sandness, Attorney* *Admitted State of Minn. only SAN FRANCISCO — A federal The Oct. 14 decision by U.S. Dis- tion, or animus, was an underlying Stacey V. Levinson, Attorney lawsuit challenging the legality of trict Judge Vaughn Walker means factor in seeking the constitutional voter-approved Proposition 8 will the case will move forward. A Jan. amendment. move forward to trial after a district 11 trial date has been set. “We were hoping the judge court judge denied a motion by the Although a disappointment, would recognize that the breadth amendment’s supporters to drop Prentice said a bigger issue in- of the trial’s arguments could be the cases. volves a request on behalf of the reduced and limited, and the “It wasn’t a surprise,” said Ron plaintiffs that the Proposition 8 fact that he didn’t chose to is Prentice, chairman of the Protect committee turn over all internal disappointing, but we’ve been Marriage coalition that sponsored communications related to last acting all along in preparation the amendment that now limits year’s campaign. In early October of what the judge might order,” marriage in California to one man the judge agreed, asking the com- Prentice said. 2 and one woman. mittee to provide the requested Bruce Hausknecht, a judicial The Law Office of James D. Scott & (MC) Prentice said defendants rou- documents. analyst for Focus on the Family Located in Lovely Murphy Canyon tinely seek summary judgments, a Protect Marriage is challenging Action, said the judge doesn’t seem 4669 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 211 legal term that basically dismisses that request to the 9th U.S. Circuit to understand the legal issues in- San Diego, CA 92123 a case outright. Judges will grant a Court of Appeals, but that trial date volved with marriage. (858) 974-4900 summary judgment if they believe is not until Jan. 25. Prentice said “Supporters of marriage have to www.scottfamilylaw.net the case has not merit. it’s not clear if the trial date will realize we’re in this for the long “It’s rare that a motion for sum- be moved until after the appeal haul,” told EP News Service. “The mary judgment is given,” Prentice court rules. U.S. Supreme Court will ultimately said. “By no means is dismissal of Several attorneys familiar with get this case and decide one way or the summary judgment anything the case said the opponents of the other about marriage.” President Obama is keynote for gay-activist group WASHINTON, D.C. (EP) — Press. and we will work with Congress to President Barack Obama delivered Obama has made many prom- overturn it.” the keynote address at the Human ises to gay activists. One of those At the fund-raising dinner the Rights Campaign’s 13th Annual promises came at the signing of a president also reiterated his pledge National Dinner on Oct. 10. memorandum granting same-sex to end the military’s “Don’t Ask, “It is fi tting that (Obama) will benefi ts to federal employees. Don’t Tell” policy regarding ho- speak to our community on the “Among the steps we have not yet mosexualities. night that we pay tribute to his taken, is to repeal the Defense of This was the second time a friend and mentor Sen. Edward Marriage Act (DOMA),” he said. “I sitting president has addressed Kennedy,” HRC president Joe believe it is discriminatory, I think HRC.President Bill Clinton spoke Solmonese told the Associated it interferes with state’s rights, in 1997. www.christianexaminer.com SD November 2009 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 11

ing his supervisor’s post, White sup- BILL SIGNINGS… ported several gay rights measures, Planned Parenthood used underage girls in clinical trials Continued from page 1 including funding for a Pride Cen- STAFFORD, Va. (EP) — A new in sexual activity is considered sex abuse out our country’s health-care estab- ter. report from a Planned Parenthood and is illegal,” Sedlak said. lishment, it is imperative that it be The signing comes even as a fed- watchdog group fi nds the abortion Two of the trials that involved met with resistance at every turn,” eral lawsuit challenging the new Limited accomplishments business used underage girls in at underage girls saw them sign up to Sedlak said. “We encourage every- amendment moved forward in mid- Milk’s short term on the board, least 10 clinical trials over the past receive text messages from Planned one who lives in the area serviced by October after a judge denied a mo- critics said, was less than stellar. In two decades to push abortion, birth Parenthood centers reminding the Planned Parenthood affi liates tion from Proposition 8 sponsors to a 1999 article “The Pioneer Har- control and STD testing. them to take their birth control. mentioned in this report to launch drop the case. vey Milk,” Time magazine reporter Among the facilities involved in Other Planned Parenthood clini- educational campaigns against this Prentice said several pro-family John Cloud acknowledged the lim- the some of the trials was the Uni- cal trials involve African-American organization.” legal groups are considering legal ited impact the supervisor had dur- versity of California, San Diego. girls as young as 13 and trials to in- The report Sedlak’s group re- action to block SB 54, which was ing his term. The news comes at a time when crease the use of “emergency con- leased showed Planned Parenthood authored by San Francisco Senate “As supervisor, Milk sponsored Planned Parenthood is facing criti- traception,” commonly called the wasn’t alone in targeting young Democrat Mark Leno. only two laws—predictably, one bar- cism for videos showing it ignoring morning after pill, among girls as women in the trials. Businesses and “There have been a number of ring anti-gay discrimination, and, potential statutory abuse cases. young as 14. universities such as Columbia Uni- legal organizations that have ap- less so, a law forcing dog owners to Jim Sedlak, vice president of Ameri- Sedlak said additional Planned versity, Emory University, Merck proached the committee to ask how clean pets’ messes from sidewalks,” can Life League and the head of its Parenthood trials included ones to Pharmaceuticals, the National In- they can help,” Prentice said. Cloud wrote. STOPP Planned Parenthood effort, monitor techniques using the dan- stitutes of Health, the University The supervisor was successful, released the details in a statement to gerous abortion drug mifepristone, of California, San Francisco, Bayer, Harvey Milk Day however in helping to block the LifeNews.com. In it, he said that 28 birth control techniques, pain the American College of Obstetri- In addition to recognizing the Briggs Initiative, a ballot initiative Planned Parenthood affi liates have reduction during abortion, steril- cians and Gynecologists, and Vir- out-of-state marriages, Schwarzeneg- that would have prevented homo- been involved in 33 clinical trials, ization, IUD insertion, and a trial ginia Commonwealth University ger also signed into law SB 572, the sexuals from teaching in public some of which received government assessing the safety and effi cacy of also participated. Harvey Milk observance day, a simi- schools. funds, and 10 of them involved girls as a new “emergency contraceptive” The Planned Parenthood af- lar bill to one he vetoed last year. Conservative writer Daniel J. young as 13 years of age. That number known as Ella. fi liates conducting clinical trials In vetoing the measure last year, Flynn, in a May 21 article “Drink- represents one-third of all clinical The pro-life advocate told Life- on minors include Georgia, Mar the governor said the decision on ing Harvey Milk’s Kool-Aid,” for trials surveyed in the STOPP report. News.com that concerned parents Monte, Shasta-Diablo, New York whether to honor Milk was best left City Journal said Milk was prone Two of the 33 trials ended in the 1990s, and citizens need to speak up about City, Houston and Southeast Tex- up to local school districts. to label his opponents as Nazis and while the remaining 31 were conducted these trials and protect their chil- as, Golden Gate, Central North “This disappoints millions of Cal- was known to victimize his homo- within the past seven years and some dren from the abortion business. Carolina, Maryland, the League ifornia voters who voted for Prop- sexuality in order to earn favor with of them are ongoing. “As Planned Parenthood contin- of Massachusetts and the Virginia osition 8 in order to protect their voters, including alleging he was “In most states, minor girls involved ues to spread its tentacles through- League of Planned Parenthood. children or other children in Cali- dishonorably discharged from the fornia from public indoctrination,” Navy because of his sexual orienta- Prentice said. tion even though his offi cial papers In the past year, a major Holly- recorded four years of honorable wood fi lm about Milk earned nu- service. merous Academy Awards and the Milk also earned headlines for out- former supervisor was posthumous- ing a former Marine after he tackled a ly awarded the Presidential Medal woman trying to assassinate President of Freedom. Gerald Ford in 1975. “He has become much more of a “It’s too good an opportunity,” symbol of the gay community than Milk reasoned. “For once we can he was a year ago because of those show that gays do heroic things.” things,” said Aaron McLear, the Critics say it’s impossible to cel- governor’s spokesman. “That made ebrate the memory of Milk without the difference from last year; he’s promoting his homosexuality. really come to symbolize the gay “All school children will be sub- community in California.” jected to a positive message about The new law encourages pub- Harvey Milk, specifi cally about his lic schools to celebrate the strides sexual orientation,” Prentice said. made by Milk, a San Francisco Penny Harrington, California county board of supervisor who was legislative director for Concerned gunned down in late 1978 during Women for America, said the Milk his fi rst year in offi ce. Milk, and San day observance further erodes the Francisco Mayor George Moscone, roles of parents in deciding what is were killed by Dan White, a former appropriate for the children. county supervisor, who wanted his “This will be another commemo- job back just days after resigning his rative exercise that the schools are post. going to be encouraged to have Despite attempts to paint Milk as their students participate in,” Har- a martyr for the homosexual cause, rington said. “Once a year they will it appears that White did not target bring up the subject of homosexu- Milk because of his sexuality. In- ality to children in K through 12 stead, White was reportedly angry without parents’ knowledge, with- because Milk was trying to block his out their consent, without their in- return to the board. Before resign- volvement. It’s a real concern.” 12 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • November 2009 SD www.christianexaminer.com

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The Atlanta-based band’s onto the music scene with her folk- Hope4Samoa.com. combination of dance and rock, inspired debut album, Kansas, and for 2009 American Music Awards in sneakers can be ordered only funky rhythms and “percolating with her other albums—Lay It The Gospel Music Association the Favorite Contemporary Inspi- through the Newsboys’ Web site, club grooves” put the Family Force Down and The Way I Am—went on held a fundraiser last month to rational Artist category. Mary Mary www.newsboys.com. 5 touch on classic holiday tunes and to sell over a million albums. She help defray the effects the slowing was also nominated for Favorite age-old favorites. In accordance toured extensively, performing economy has had on the organiza- Soul/R&B Band, Duo or Group, NewReleaseTuesday.com, a with the holiday spirit and in an more than 120 shows yearly from tion. Billed as “The Concert of along with The Black Eyed Peas and Christian music, social and enter- effort to give back to the commu- 1997 to 2002, including a stint on the Decade,” the event featured Day26. The 36th Annual American tainment mega-site, was recognized nities that “The Family Force 5’s the Lilith Tour. Pollstar Magazine performances from Amy Grant, Music Awards will be broadcast on recently with a 2009 WebAward Christmas Pageant” will be visiting, even included her among its Top 50 Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, ABC on Nov. 22. for Standard of Excellence in the band is asking that their fans touring acts of the Winter/Spring MercyMe, Kirk Franklin, Point Web Development in the faith- bring canned goods for donation 2001 season. And then she just of Grace, Jason Crabb, Martha Newsboys, one of Christian mu- based category. Other faith-based to local food banks. The tour is in disappeared. Rumors abounded, Munizzi, the Fisk Jubilee Singers, sic’s favorite bands, recently inked winners include Beliefnet.com support of Family Force 5’s new of course, about where she was, Natalie Grant, Bernie Herms and a deal with American Athletics, a (where I write about Christian Christmas album. what happened, what she was do- the Booth Brothers, and was pro- licensed Converse distributor, to music), Guideposts.com and Joel ing now. Well, fans were thrilled to duced by Brown Bannister. The launch its own line of Converse Osteen Ministries. The annual Another notable Christmas hear that Jennifer Knapp is back $1,000-a-ticket concert drew 350 Chuck Taylor All Star shoes. The competition, now in its 13th year, release is Downhere’s How Many with a new single and hopefully, a attendees to the Loveless Café & joint venture commemorates the welcomed more than 2,000 entries Kings: Songs for Christmas. The al- new album. You can keep up with Barn in Nashville, as well a more fi rst time the shoes have been in 96 categories and 45 countries. bum grew out of the band’s annual her on her offi cial Web site, http:// than 10,000 fans who watched branded with a Christian music Entries were judged on design, holiday concerts for hometown jenniferknapp.com. online, raising $350,000 for the artist’s logo. Newsboys join Black copy writing, innovation, content, fans as well as their song “How Many organization. Sabbath, The Doors, Grateful interactivity, navigation and use of Kings” on Christian radio. On this For more Christian music news, Dead, The Who, and Ozzy Os- technology. album, the group lends their sig- visit Joanne’s Gospel Soundcheck Jeremy Camp, Brandon Heath bourne, all of which have their nature sound to classic songs like blog at Beliefnet.com www.blog. and Mary Mary were all nominated own licensed Chuck Taylors. The Celebrated singer/songwriter “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” beliefnet.com/gospelsoundcheck. www.christianexaminer.com SD November 2009 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 13

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Messianic congregation The Stageworks Production, writ- Campo Road. a former senior scientist at Proctor because it provides the highest level ten by Mike Buckley, is an educa- For more information, including & Gamble with a Ph.D. in chemistry, national professional accreditation to host play tional outreach of Lamb’s Players a course map, visit www.sandiego- will share the story of how he came available to MFT programs.” SAN DIEGO — Kehilat Ariel Theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m. with mudrun.com. to believe the God of the Bible is the The commission is the accredit- Messianic Synagogue will host the dinner served 30 minutes later. intelligence behind the creation. ing arm of the American Associa- dinner theater production “The The Appalachian folktale focuses Faith Chapel to The church is located at 639 E. tion for Marriage and Family Ther- Parable of the Ten Virgins” at 6 p.m. on old Goody Grisom, who is always 17th Ave. apy in Alexandria, Va. Nov. 14. The event will give patrons smiling, except at Christmastime, when ‘Imagine Christmas’ For more information, visit www. “Bethel Seminary San Diego’s an opportunity to learn about the painful memories make her smile fade. SPRING VALLEY — Faith Chapel efcc.org or call (760) 745-2541. MFT program is the only seminary background of a Jewish wedding. But one Christmas, an angel appears presents its “Imagine Christmas” program in the state of California The synagogue is located at 3219 to Goody, sending her on a journey to production Dec. 12 and 13. Bethel’s MFT and one of only four seminary pro- Clairemont Mesa Blvd. meet the Christ child. Producers call The free event features Ricardo program earns more grams nationwide to currently have For more information and tick- the play “a powerful and engaging Sanchez. The offering includes mu- this accreditation,” Olson said, add- ets, call (858) 490-4355. story of hope.” sic, drama and dance. accreditation ing that only seven schools of all Tickets, including a buffet din- Performances will be held at 5 SAN DIEGO — The Marital and types in California have accredita- Low-cost meal program ner, are $20. p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Family Therapy master’s program tion by the commission. The church is located at 7715 The church is located at 9400 at Bethel Seminary has received na- According to Olson, the three ac- helps San Diego Draper Ave. The production will Campo Road. tional accreditation by the Commis- creditations are a powerful indicator families be presented in the Life Center Fel- For more information, call (619) sion on Accreditation for Marriage to prospective students that their aca- SAN DIEGO — Churches from lowship Hall. 667-7189. and Family Therapy Education. demic and practical training will equip across the country have partnered For more information, call (858) The accreditation adds to those them for success in kingdom service with The Treasure Box, an economi- 729-5514. Scientist to share Bethel has already received by the as licensed marriage and family thera- cal meal program developed by San journey to faith Association of Theological Schools pists. Since 1997, when the program Diego-based Good Source Solutions National youth and the regional North Central As- was begun under Olson’s leadership, to provide quality, nutritious food at a ESCONDIDO — Emmanuel sociation of Colleges and Schools. it has established a reputation for in- savings of about 65 percent. conference Faith Church will host the talk “A “Accreditation is a very impor- tegrating biblical studies, theological The Treasure Box leverages its comes to SD Scientist’s Journey to Faith” from 7 tant indicator that draws serious studies, spirituality, therapeutic theory buying power through partnerships NATIONAL CITY — The Alli- to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 11 at the congre- students to us,” said G. Keith Olson, and clinical practice training. About with more than 500 well-known and ance National Youth Conference, gation’s chapel. program director and lead faculty. 60 students are enrolled in the MFT popular food brands to provide a presented by One Generation Un- The talk will feature Dr. Fazale Rana, “The (commission) is so important program this fall. pre-assembled, frozen box packed der God, will be held Nov. 6 to 7 at with $75 to $100 worth of delicious, Cornerstone Church. high-quality food offered to indi- According to conference organiz- viduals and families for just $30 per ers the event will be “a life-changing week. The packages can feed a fam- powerful weekend that will inspire ily of four for almost a week or an and equip the next generation to individual for nearly one month. better change their world.” “This program is delivering food Speakers for the event will be Pas- at such a savings, people every- tor Russell Evans, from Planetshak- where—at every economic level— ers Australia, Pastor Jurgen Matthe- can take advantage of this value sius, from Christian City Church in buy,” said Steve Guy, executive di- San Diego, Pastor Doug Lasit, from rector of The Treasure Box. Generation Unleashed in Portland, November’s menu, for example Ore. and Jason David of NexGen- ,included a whole chicken, turkey eration Church in San Diego. and pork sausage breakfast links, Entertainment for the conference old-fashioned meat loaf, ham slices, will include Future of Forestry, Dr. ground turkey, macaroni and cheese, Seahorse, Haley Montgomery and the hash-brown patties, frozen packages The Pursuit & Go Project, produced by of peas, green beans and corn, but- One Generation Under God Records. termilk biscuit mix and a pumpkin pie. Also on the roster is Dreamcenter There are at least 16 pick-up locations Drumline & Drama and the Rocksteady throughout the county. Dance Group. Partner churches include Nu-Way In- One Generation Under God, ternational Christian Ministries, Hori- based in San Diego, is an alliance zon Christian Fellowship, Pacifi c Hope of churches across the world work- Church, Christ Community Church, El ing together to bring unity to the Camino Christian Center, Vista Assem- church, change to the culture and bly of God, Family Fellowship Church revival to the world. Oceanside, Faith Harbor Church, Lake In September, the ministry’s Murray Community Church, Greater Go Project released its fi rst album St. Paul Church of God, Palavra Tree, “This Is Our Revolution.” El Cajon Central Assembly and Chula The cost of the conference is $39 Vista Community Church. for presale and $49 at the door. For more information, visit www. For more information, visit www. thetreasurebox.org. onegenerationundergod.com. Comedy at Gateway Fall mud run ESCONDIDO — Gateway Com- approaches munity Church will host a Family LA MESA — The fall edition of Comedy Night at 7 p.m. Nov. 7. San Diego Mud Run 2009 will be The evening will feature come- held at noon on Nov. 22 on the dian Nick Arnette and interactive grounds at Skyline Church. entertainer Adam Christing, who The Mud Run is a challenging offers humor with a message and 10K-run with hills, tire obstacles, humor with a purpose. river crossings, 4-foot walls with The evening will also feature mu- mud, tunnel crawls, slippery hill sic from the Gateway band. Desserts climbs, and three mud pits. A short- will be offered after the show. Prize er 5K and Kids Mini Mud run is also drawings are also planned. offered. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 Individual races are offered with- at the door. in multiple age divisions or as four- Childcare for children 5 and un- person teams. der is available for $2 per child. Awards will be presented to the The church is located at 1451 top competitors. Each participant Montiel Road, Suite 120. will receive a mudders commemora- For more information, visit www. tive T-shirt. Music, food and drinks gatewaycommunitychurch.net or will be available at the festival. call (760) 746-0370. The charity fundraiser benefi ts Sonshine Haven after-school pro- Dinner Theater gram and the ministries of Skyline set in La Jolla Sports. LA JOLLA — La Jolla Presbyte- The 5K-entry fee is $40 per per- rian Church will present its Holiday son until Nov. 1, when the price Dinner Theater with the produc- increases to $45. The 10K is $50 tion “The Gifts of Goody Grissom” and $55 respectively. The Kids Mini at 7 p.m. Nov. 30. Mud run is $10. The church is located at 11330 14 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • November 2009 SD www.christianexaminer.com

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Memorial vigil for hours of their own “sweat equity.” things that ultimately enhance the Proceeds from the partner mort- quality of life for our region.” homeless deaths gages are used to fund more Habi- Dr. Harry Gruber, CEO and pres- SAN DIEGO — The San Diego tat homes. ident of Tocagen, a local biophar- Rescue Mission will host its 8th An- For details, call (619) 283-4663 maceutical company pursuing the nual Memorial Service and Inter- or visit sdhfh.org. discovery, development, and com- faith Candlelight Vigil beginning mercialization of products for the at 3:15 p.m. with a procession from Surviving Financial treatment of cancer, was cited as In- the mission to the County Adminis- dividual Dealmaker of the Year. tration building. Meltdown clinic offered San Diego Zoo won in the fi rm The vigil, which honors men and SAN DIEGO — Chinese Commu- category for a wide variety of re- women who died on the streets over nity Church is hosting a fi ve-session gional and global efforts, including the past year, begins there at 4 p.m. Bible study called “Surviving Finan- activities as diverse as protection Those who died will be honored cial Meltdown” beginning Nov. 1. and expansion of endangered spe- with an interfaith candlelight ser- Sessions will be held at 1 p.m. Sun- cies and animal habitat and health. vice. Each man and woman’s name days through Dec. 6. The Collaboration of the Year will be read. Written by Ron Blue, a well- honor went to the Kumeyaay Organizers said the thrust of the known Christian fi nancial counsel- Wind II project of the Campo In- event is to pay respect to those who or, and Jeremy White, a Christian dian Tribe for the collaborative have died and to bring community certifi ed public account, the study $300 million wind-power project awareness that close to 10,000 men, teaches how to turn down the noise in the mountains east of San Di- women and children live without of fear and uncertainty during ego. For more information, visit shelter in San Diego. an economic crisis to listen more www.pointloma.edu/Fermanian. The event will feature Herb closely to God’s Word. El Cajon native Jimmie Johnson, a star on the NASCAR circuit, speaks during Johnson, president and CEO of an Oct. 6 dedication ceremony in El Cajon for four Habitat for Humanity houses Topics include “Listening more Auction to benefi t the San Diego Rescue Mission, as his foundation funded. closely to God’s Word,” “Facing the well as local religious and commu- reality of your fi nancial situation,” outreach ministry nity leaders. Several homeless men, “Setting goals and having a spend- SAN DIEGO — Horizon Chris- women and children who have lost build in his native El Cajon. has constructed homes in Carlsbad, ing plan,” “Reducing debt and tian Fellowship will host AIM San friends and loved ones will also be Johnson attended the dedica- Oceanside, Vista and National City. growing savings,” and “Determin- Diego’s Fun and Affordable Silent on hand. tion after dozens of Habitat for Hu- Since its 1976 founding, the ing a long-term investment plan.” Auction and Showcase to ben- Free parking is available. The manity volunteers constructed the faith-based Habitat has constructed The church is located at 4998 Via efi t youth leadership and training mission is located at 120 Elm St. Foundation Lane homes over the more than 250,000 houses world- Valarta. For more information, call camps. The event is set for 5:30 to For more information, visit www. past year. wide, providing affordable shelter (858) 874-7888. 8 p.m. Nov. 21. sdrescue.org. While in El Cajon he also hosted to more than 1 million in 3,000 Action Impact Missions San Diego his annual golf tournament, where communities. The ministry is able Dealmaker awards West is a traveling mime, drama, dance, NASCAR’s Johnson he was joined by a several drivers, to provide affordable housing by and sign-language troupe that travels professional athletes and celebri- using volunteer labor and dona- announced throughout Southern California and scores points in El ties in raising more than $500,000 tions of money and materials to POINT LOMA — The San Diego Mexico presenting the gospel, honor- Cajon for his foundation. construct the homes. Those receiv- Zoo, an East County wind farm and ing our military, and encouraging their The Jimmie Johnson Founda- ing the homes, called partners, are EL CAJON — NASCAR super a local biopharmaceutical company communities. tion, created several years ago by then sold the home at cost and giv- star Jimmie Johnson, who is on have been named 2009 “Dealmak- The event will include showcase Johnson and his wife Chandra, en no-interest loans. the hunt to win his fourth-straight ers of the Year” awards by the Fer- numbers from the team’s Christ- contributed nearly $900,000 to the In addition, the qualifying fami- Sprint Cup, found himself a little manian School of Business and mas and evangelical lineups. A si- project. lies pay no more than one-third of off track Oct. 6 for a dedication cer- Business Center of Point Loma lent auction will be held with up to The Jimmie Johnson project is their income toward their monthly emony for four Habitat for Human- Nazarene University. 100 items. just one of several planned for the mortgage. The partners also con- ity homes his foundation helped The awards were announced The church is located at 4520 county. In recent years the ministry tribute physically with hundreds of Sept. 25 at a luncheon that drew Pocahontas Ave. 300 people. For more information, visit www. The Dealmaker awards recognize aimsdwest.org or call (619) 276- business interests that are creating 6315. signifi cant long-term value for the region. CRB gets into More than 30 nominations were received. its own Annie act “The high quality of nominees RANCHO BERNARDO — Chil- this year in each category is indica- dren at The Church at Rancho Ber- tive of the number of individuals nardo will present the musical An- and companies engaged in creat- nie Jr. at 7 p.m. Nov. 20 and 11 a.m. ing long-term value for San Diego, Nov. 21 at the church. said Professor Randy Ataide, direc- The show is directed by Jayne tor of the Fermanian Business Cen- Howard and performed by children ter. “They represented a diversity in grades one through eight. of interests and approaches, but all The production features the clas- share the common goal of doing sic songs “Tomorrow,” and “Hard-

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The association’s Pacifi c South- west District represents about 70 Lutheran elementary schools in Southern California, Southern Ne- vada and Arizona. Each year the district accepts nominations for these awards and selects the recipi- ents from those nominations.. The school, located at 7929 La Mesa Blvd., is operated by Christ Lutheran Church, a Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod congrega- tion. For more information about the school, visit www.lutheranschool.org. San Diego 6 news anchor Heather Myers interviews Amber, a Door of Hope resi- Collection drive for dent, about a stained glass mosaic her children created. Operation Christmas Child Homeless children create SAN DIEGO — Rancho Hills Church will hold a collection drive colorful Door of Hope to benefi t Samaritan’s Purse-Oper- ation Christmas Child from Nov. 16 SAN DIEGO — Seventeen home- 6 news anchor Heather Myers. “I to 23. less children who are being shel- cried and felt grateful at the same Suggested items include school and tered by The Salvation Army’s Door time.” Xavria Schwarz, principal at Christ Lutheran School in La Mesa, visits with stu- art supplies, small toys, hygiene items, of Hope made colorful tributes The new facility will be named dents as they leave a recent chapel service. Schwarz has been named Adminis- hard candy or gum and such items as to their mothers in September as for benefactress Margaret A Cargill. trator of the Year by the Lutheran Education Association. sunglasses, fl ashlights with extra batter- part of a cut-glass project that will Upon its completion the $11.5 mil- ies, ball caps, socks, T-shirts, toy jewelry, serve as a the entry door at a new lion project will allow the homeless Knock Life,” and the church’s own been named Administrator of the hair clips, watches, small picture books 24-apartment transitional housing families to stay for one year while version of Sandy the dog. Tickets, Year Award and the school’s third- and shoes. Avoid sharp items, military project. the mothers fi nd jobs, get their available beginning Nov. 7, are $5. grade teacher Chris Small was toys, breakables, aerosols and medica- The children created the panel children settled in school, and save For more information, send an awarded the Teacher of the Year, tions or vitamins. to symbolize hope and unveiled money to move into permanent e-mail to michelle@thechurcha- both for the 2008-09 school year. Collection times are 9 a.m. to 4 them to their mothers at a special housing. trb.org or call (858) 592-2434, ext. The awards will be presented at p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. ceremony Sept. 21. The 20 images Mike Matalon, of Matalon Archi- 313. the Lutheran Educators’ Confer- to 1:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 to 5 p.m. include a sunrise, cross with foot- tecture & Planning Inc., said the ence to be held Nov. 22 to 24 in Sunday. ball and Chargers lightning bolt, new door will have a prominent School principal, Palm Desert. Operation Christmas Child has col- a child praying, a dolphin leaping place at the entrance to the new teacher earn top honors Earlier this year, the school lected more than 69 million shoeboxes into the air, a house and a bird fl y- Door of Hope campus. moved into a new facility boast- since its 1993 inception. The boxes are ing free. The double French-style “What could be more appropri- LA MESA — Christ Lutheran School ing new classrooms for the K-8 hand-delivered to hurting children door is framed in the Army’s trade- ate than to have the children’s Door La Mesa has been awarded two top school, a 30-station computer lab around the world. mark red. of Hope as the entrance, symboliz- education honors from the Pacifi c with various technology capabili- The church is located at 5901 Ran- “I feel humbled by the beauty ing entering into hope?” the archi- Southwest District of the Lutheran ties, a library, a science laboratory, cho Hills Drive. of what my children created, their tect said, adding that construction Education Association, a fi rst in the expanded before- and after-school For more information visit www. ideas of what hope is,” said Amber, will begin in the next few months 28-year history of the awards. classrooms, administration offi ces, rhcenlinea.com or call (619) 454- a resident who was interviewed dur- with completed scheduled for April Principal Xavria Schwarz has and a playground area. 2182. ing the ceremony by San Diego 2011. 16 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • November 2009 SD www.christianexaminer.com

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NOV 7 • SATURDAY (cont.) NOV 20 • FRIDAY (cont.) DEC 6 • SUNDAY (cont.) Have your event listed FREE! Family Comedy Night, with Adam Christ- Mooney. 7-8:30am, Doubletree Hotel, Greenfi eld Dr., El Cajon Send us your Christian activity/event for next month, and we’ll list it in ing & Nick Arnette. 7pm, Gateway Com- 1515 Hotel Circle S, San Diego, $20 • • (619) 590-1768, THE CAL EN DAR at no charge. The deadline is the 15th of the prior month. munity Church, 1451 Montiel Rd., #120, (619) 222-3688 shadowmountain.org Send to the Christian Examiner, P.O. Box 2606, El Cajon, CA 92021. Or Escondido, $12-15 • (760) 746-0370 NOV 20-21 • FRI-SAT DEC 11 • FRIDAY fax to (619) 668-1115. Or e-mail to [email protected]. We NOV 8 • SUNDAY Annie Jr., presented by CRB. Fri. 7pm & Men With a Purpose Christmas Lunch, regret we cannot list Sunday morning services. John Bevere in San Diego. 6pm, Christian Sat 11am, The Church at Rancho Ber- with Josh McDowell. Doubletree Hotel, City Church, Carmel Valley Middle School, nardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Ct., San 1515 Hotel Circle S, San Diego, $20 • 3800 Mykonas Ln., San Diego, free • Diego, $5 • (858) 592-2434 x313 (619) 222-3688 THRU NOV 1 NOV 1 • SUNDAY (cont.) cccsandiego.com Annie Jr., presented by CYT. Fri 7pm; DEC 11-13 • FRI-SUN Pro-Life campaign: 40 Days for Life, sion Bible Study begins. 1pm, Chinese El Cajon Aglow. 6:30pm, First Lutheran Sat 2pm & 7pm, PBMS Theater, 4676 Hanging of the prayer & fasting, peaceful vigils, and com- Community Church, 4998 Via Valarta, Church, Tedrahan hall, 867 S Lincoln Ingraham St., San Diego, $10 • (619) Greens, A Musical munity outreach • (760) 438-2860 San Diego • (858) 874-7888 Ave., El Cajon • (619) 715-1578 588-0206, cytsandiego.com Christmas Celebra- THRU NOV 22 • WEEKENDS Interfaith Candlelight NOV 10 • TUESDAY NOV 20-22 • FRI-SUN tion. Fri 7:30pm; Sat Vigil 2009, 8th Annual ‘The Reformation and Martin Luther,’ by FamilyLife Conference. Hyatt Regency 2pm; Sun 5pm, Shad- Memorial Service for Dr. Fredrick Stutz. 5:30pm, Rancho San La Jolla, 3777 La Jolla Village Dr., San ow Mountain Community Church, 2100 Greenfi eld Dr., El Cajon, free • (619) Lamb’s Players presents “Godspell;” those who died homeless Diego Library, 11555 Via Rancho San Diego, $99/person • familylife.com & alone on the streets. 590-1768, shadowmountain.org Thurs., 7:30pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm & 8pm; Diego, El Cajon • (619) 890-7863 NOV 21 • SATURDAY Sun. 2pm. Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4-5:15pm, County Admin- NOV 11 • WEDNESDAY DEC 12-13 • SAT-SUN istration Center, 1600 AIM San Diego’s Fun & Affordable Silent Fourth Ave., San Diego • lambsplayers. Imagine Christmas, Pacifi c Hwy., San Diego. By San Diego A Scientist’s Journey to Faith. 7-8:30pm, Auction & Showcase. 5:50-8pm, Horizon org, (619) 437-0600 music, drama, & Rescue Mission • (619) 819-1897 Emmanuel Faith Church, 639 E 17th North Clairmont, 4520 Pocahontas Ave., OCT 23 • FRIDAY Ave., Escondido San Diego • (619) 276-6315 dance, with Ricar- NOV 3 • TUESDAY do Sanchez. 5pm, Skillet & Hawk Nelson, with Decyfer NOV 12-14 • THU-SAT NOV 22 • SUNDAY Faith Chapel, 9400 Campo Rd., Spring Down and The Letter Black. 6pm, Club Rancho Jireh Foster Parent Information KidZtitute, KidZ at Heart Int’l, children’s San Diego Mud Run 2009, Fall Edition. 12pm, Valley, free • (619) 667-7189 Nokia, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los An- Night. 6:30pm, Sweetwater Community ministry conference. Please call for Skyline Church Property, 11330 Campo Rd., geles , $14-41.50 • (949) 250-0444, Church, 5303 Sweetwater Rd., Bonita • DEC 13 • SUNDAY (619) 692-0047 more information & location • (480) La Mesa • sandiegomudrun.com transparentproductions.com An Irish Christmas, 2009 Tour. 2pm, 610-0357 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on the OCT 23-25 • FRI-SUN NOV 4 • WEDNESDAY Balboa Theatre, 868 4th Ave., San Diego Mighty Women of God & Mighty Men of Grass. 3:30pm, Saratoga Park, by life- “My Therapist ‘Sez’…”, an interactive • (619) 570-1100, kerryrecords.com/ Vocal Workshop, ‘Finding Your Voice,’ ages God, Speak Life! 2009 Conference. Air- guard station, free. Hosted by Set Free panel of Christian therapists moder- home.html 12 to adult. Fri 5-9pm; Sat 8am-4pm; port Hilton, 1960 Harbor Island Dr., San Baptist Fellowship of Ocean Beach • ated by Dr. Don Welch on “Differences Sun 6:30-9:30pm, The Church at Rancho Diego • mightywomenofGod.com (619) 501-0835 DEC 13-27 Between Loving & Needing” with Dr. Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Ct., San An American Christmas. 6:30pm, Hotel Marcial Felan, Maxine Dumser, Jennifer NOV 12 • THURSDAY Legacy Five in concert, 6:30pm, El Cajon Diego, $149 • wmwacademy.com Del Coronado Ballroom, 1500 Orange Constanza & Gary Cundiff. 6:45-8pm, Wesleyan Church, 1500 East Lexington Karaoke. 8pm, Frubble, 9628 Carlton Ave., Coronado, $115-130. Presented OCT 24 • SATURDAY Skyline Church, 11330 Campo Rd., La Ave., El Cajon, free • (619) 440-4452 Hills Blvd., Santee • (619) 270-1230 by the Lambs Players Theatre • (619) Multi-Church Harvest Concert. 11am- Mesa • (619) 660-5000 NOV 13 • FRIDAY NOV 27-29 • FRI-SUN 437-0600, lambsplayers.org 5pm, Lifeway Baptist Church, 1120 NOV 5 • THURSDAY Youth Convention, 2009 Anaheim, Highland Dr., Vista Praise & Coffee. 6:30pm, Frubble, DEC 19 • SATURDAY San Diego Evening Aglow, with Mark & ‘Rooted’, with Phil Wickham, Reggie 9628 Carlton Hills Blvd., Santee • (619) Winter Wonder Slam Tour, featuring OCT 25 • SUNDAY Deborah Griffo. 6:30pm, San Diego First Dabbs, Kutless, & Firefl ight. Anaheim 270-1230 Tobymac, Relient K, Stephanie Smith & Creation Lectures with Dr. Randy Guli- Assembly’s fellowship Center, 8404 Phyl- Convention Center, Anaheim, $85-95 • Pastor’s Conference: The Church B. Reith. Citizens Business Bank Arena, uzza. 9am & 5:30pm, Faith Community lis Pl., San Diego • (619) 226-2342 (949) 252-8696, socalyc.com Answers Islam, with Daniel Massieh. 4000 E Ontario Center Pkwy, Ontario • Bible Church, 2375 Center Pl., El Cajon NOV 5 • THURSDAY 7-9pm, Maranatha Chapel, 10752 NOV 29 • SUNDAY transparentproductions.com • (619) 461-2245 Karaoke. 8pm, Frubble, 9628 Carlton Coastwood Rd., Rancho Bernardo, free Ralph Carmichael, DEC 24 • THURSDAY OCT 29 • THURSDAY Hills Blvd., Santee • (619) 270-1230 • RSVP openthegates.org ‘A Big Band Christ- mas.’ 6pm, Shadow Candlelight Christmas Eve, a traditional Pastors Appreciation NOV 6 • FRIDAY Jeremy Camp, “Speaking Louder Than Christmas celebration. 5pm & 7pm, Luncheon, pastors & their Mountain Community Pastor’s Luncheon. 12-1:30pm, Bethel Before,” with Natalie Grant & Bebo Shadow Mountain Community Church, spouse, with speaker Church, 2100 Green- Seminary San Diego, 6116 Arosa St., Norman. 7:30pm, Calvary Church, 2100 Greenfi eld Dr., El Cajon • (619) Pastor Paul Sheppard fi eld Dr., El Cajon • (619) 590-1768, San Diego, $10-15 • (619) 582-8188 1010 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, $20-45 590-1768, shadowmountain.org & his wife Meredith. • (949) 250-0444, transparentproduc- shadowmountain.org 11:30am-2pm, Four “UPLIFTing Citizens of San Diego.” 5:30- tions.com NOV 30 • MONDAY DEC 31 • THURSDAY Points Sheraton, 8110 Aero Dr., San 9pm, The Abbey, 2825 5th Ave., San NOV 13-15 • FRI-SUN Holiday Dinner Theater, ‘The Gifts of Christian Singles New Year’s Eve Dance Diego, free. Hosted by KPRZ • (858) Diego • (619) 234-4504 Goody Grisom.’ 6:30pm, La Jolla Pres- Party (alcohol-free) with up to 700 Chris- 535-1210, kprz.com Sanctus Real, in concert. 7pm, Calvary Annie Jr., presented by CYT. Fri 7pm; tian singles. Noisemakers and mixer Sat-Sun 2pm, PBMS Theater, 4676 byterian Church, 7715 Draper Ave., La Coronado Coffee presents Don & Deyon Chapel Oceanside, 3715 Oceanic Way, games. Christian DJ • 1-888-222-8818, Ingraham St., San Diego, $10 • (619) Jolla, $20 • (858) 729-5514 Stephens sharing about Mercy Ships’ Oceanside, $12-20 • (760) 754-1234 ChristianSinglesFunEvents.com 588-0206, cytsandiego.com DEC 1-27 ministry worldwide. 6:30-8:30pm, Ron Tschetter, “Marketplace Ministries,” JAN 15 • FRIDAY Coronado Middle School, 550 F Avenue, NOV 14 • SATURDAY Lamb’s Player Festival of Christmas. Bethel Seminary’s Distinguished Lec- Men With a Purpose Breakfast, with Vince Coronado, $12 • coronadocoffee.com turer Series. 7-9pm, Bethel Seminary Heart for HIS Children: Adoption & Fos- Lamb’s Player Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado, $22-58 • (619) 437- D’Achiolli. 7-8:30am, Doubletree Hotel, Karaoke. 8pm, Frubble, 9628 Carlton San Diego, Chapel, 6116 Arosa St., ter Care Seminar. 9am-1pm, Foothills 0600, lambsplayers.org 1515 Hotel Circle S, San Diego, $20 • Hills Blvd., Santee • (619) 270-1230 San Diego, free • seminary.bethel.edu/ Christian Church, 365 W Bradley Ave., (619) 222-3688 sandiego El Cajon • hischildrensd.org DEC 2 • WEDNESDAY OCT 30 • FRIDAY JAN 17-24 • SUN-SUN Ultimate Date Night, with non-stop music, Arise! Cry Out! A “My Therapist ‘Sez’…”, an interactive Creation Festival, ‘The Tour,’ with Jars comedy, inspiration & laughter. 7pm, worldwide day of ex- panel of Christian therapists moderated Katinas & Friends Cruise. Long Beach, of Clay, Thousand Foot Krutch, Audio The Church at Rancho Bernardo, 11740 traordinary prayer for by Dr. Don Welch on “Achieving Bal- $699-1,399 • (615) 302-2939, theKa- Adrenaline. Calvary Church, 1010 N Tu- Bernardo Plaza Ct., San Diego, $10-12/ children & schools. A ances in Marriage” with Gary Cundiff, tinas.com stin Ave., Santa Ana, $15+ • (949) 250- person • (858) 592-2434 x313 four-hour event using Donna Dennis, Dr. Marcial Felan & Pam JAN 30 • WEDNESDAY 0444, transparentproductions.com NOV 6-7 • FRI-SAT a DVD format. 9am- Luschei. 6:45-8pm, Skyline Church, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, ’Dream Harvest Festival, for ages 6-18. 6pm, 1pm, Worldwide Host Site Locations • 11330 Campo Rd., La Mesa • (619) On Live Tour.’ Calvary Church of Santa Calvary Baptist Church, 3320 Mission Truth in Bal- 1-800-949-MOMS, momsintouch.org 660-5000 Ana, 1010 N Tustin Ave., Santa Ana • Ave., Ste. H, Oceanside ance, The Case for San Diego Women’s Connection Lun- DEC 3-JAN 3 (714) 973-4800 Controlled Chaos, for junior high & high Christianity, Annual Apologetics Confer- cheon. 11:30am-1:30pm, Handlery The Glory of Christmas 2009. The Liberty Quartet, 6:30pm, El Cajon Wes- school students. 7-9:30pm, The Church ence 2009, with Lee Strobel, Ergun Hotel & Resort, 950 Hotel Circle N, San Crystal Cathedral, leyan Church, 1500 East Lexington Ave., at Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Caner, Ed Hindson, Gary Habermas & Diego, $23 • (619) 229-9945 12141 Lewis St., El Cajon, free • (619) 440-4452 Plaza Ct., San Diego, $10 • (858) 592- more. Fri. 6-9:30pm & Sat. 8am-5:30pm, Garden Grove, $35- 2434 x313 Dinner Theatre, “The Parable of the JAN 30-FEB 6 • WED-WED Calvary Chapel Golden Springs, 22324 Ten Virgins.” 6pm, Kehilat Ariel Messi- 45 • (714) 54-GLORY, 1-877-544-5679, Renewal at Sea Cruise with Philips, Craig & Newsboys, ‘The Way We Roll Tour,’ with Golden Springs Dr., Diamond Bar, $65- anic Synagogue, 3219 Clairemont Mesa crystalcathedral.org Seventh Day Slumber & Bread of Stone. 75 • 1-888-John-17-17, veritasseminary. Dean, Brandon Heath Phil Stacey, No Other Blvd., San Diego • (858) 490-4355 DEC 4 • FRIDAY Calvary Church of Santa Ana, 1010 N com Name & Margaret Becker. Eastern Caribbean. NOV 15 • SUNDAY Point of Grace. 7:30pm, Yorba Linda • 1-800-288-4778, christiancruises.com Tustin Ave., Santa Ana • (949) 250-0444, The Alliance: National Youth Confer- Friends Church, 5141 Lakeview Ave., itickets.com ence, with Ps. Russell Avans, Ps. Doug Staump Production Student Recital. FEB 16-25 Yorba Linda • (714) 777-2875 OCT 31 • SATURDAY Lasit, Jonathon Stockstill, Jason David 5-7pm, Frubble, 9628 Carlton Hills Blvd., Israel trip with pastor Willie Brooks DEC 6 • SUNDAY Justice Day, event highlighting local & performances by Future of Forestry, Santee • (619) 270-1230 & Reverend David Barder. Estimated human traffi cking and rally. 11am-9pm, Haley Montgomery & more. Cornerstone NOV 16 • MONDAY Children’s Choir, Christmas Musical. 6pm, cost $3,205 • (714) 957-8606, info@ Kit Carson Park, Escondido, $5-7 • Church, 1920 Sweetwater Rd., National Shadow Mountain Community Church, 2100 inspiredtravel.com “Give Thanks,” San Marcos-Vista Chris- justice-day.com City $39-49 • onegenerationunderGod. com tian Women’s Club luncheon. 11:30am, Trunk or Treat for Kids. 3pm, Meadowlark NOV 6-8 • FRI-SUN Lake San Marcos Country Club, 1750 Community Church, 1918 Redwing St., San Pablo Dr., San Marcos, $16 • (760) MORE EVENTS online now at San Marcos • (760) 591-3636 FamilyLife Conference. The Westin San 432-0772, (760) 744-3744 Diego, 400 W. Broadway, San Diego, Family Fun Night. 5pm, San Diego First NOV 16-23 • MON-MON Assembly, 8404 Phyllis Pl., San Diego $99/person • familylife.com • (858) 560-1870 NOV 7 • SATURDAY Operation Christmas Child, National Collection Week. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat Pro-Life Student Seminar, “The Case for • Future events for San Diego County not listed in this issue. SurfCity Trunk or Treat. 6pm, Faith 10am-1:30pm; Sun 3-5pm, Rancho Hills Life.” 8-11am, Grace Community Church, • Events for Orange County, LA County and the Inland Empire Chapel, 9400 Campo Rd., Spring Valley Church, 5901 Rancho Hills Dr., San Diego 1234 Barger Pl., Ramona, $15. Hosted Bible Studies, Evangelism, • (619) 461-7451 • (619) 454-2182 • Weekly and monthly ongoing meetings: by Ramona Pregnancy Care Clinic • (760) Future of Forestry concert. 7pm, Fel low ships (Men, Women, Seniors, Singles, Youth, MOPS), Motor cy cle 789-7059 NOV 19 • THURSDAY Meadowlark Community Church, 1918 Min is tries, Music/Entertainment, Prayer Groups, Recovery and Sup- Free Adoption Information Seminar, pre- Redwing St., San Marcos • (760) 591- Karaoke. 8pm, Frubble, 9628 Carlton port groups (Alcohol, Divorce, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Food, Sexual, 3636 sented by Family Connections Christian Hills Blvd., Santee • (619) 270-1230 Adoptions. 9-11am, Oceanside FCCA Grand par ent ing, Grief, Celebrate Recovery, The Most Excel lent Way, NOV 1 • SUNDAY NOV 20 • FRIDAY Offi ce, 2191 S El Camino Real #202, and many more), Semi nars/Classes, Health/Fitness. “Surviving Financial Meltdowns,” 5-ses- Oceanside • (760) 966-0531 Men With a Purpose Breakfast, with Bob Christian Higher Education Advertising Supplement SD November 2009 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 17 18 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • November 2009 SD Christian Higher Education Advertising Supplement Christian Higher Education Advertising Supplement SD November 2009 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 19 What to search for LLU professor loves science and mission-focused teaching in a Christian College Looking at his life history, you’d assume ards – it was irresistible,” Steve declares. Stephen Dunbar had Loma Linda University “I couldn’t have asked for a better oppor- In your hunt for the right Christian col- convenient, respected master’s and doctoral in his professional sights tunity to develop my own lege, Biola University offers just what you’re programs in theology, psychology, intercul- all along. The reality, he philosophy, based on my looking for: a national reputation, a strong tural studies, education, business and more. explains, was more provi- faith, while I teach about heritage, a com- Meanwhile, dential. what we can and should be “I grew up an Adven- doing for other nations in mitment to bib- Biola’s BOLD tist, but I went to a secular service that’s wrapped up lically centered program allows college – the University of in stewardship of the envi- education and a working adults British Columbia – for my ronment. Students usually desire to serve the to finish their BS in biology and a BEd think of missionary work in world for Christ. college degree at in secondary education. terms of medicine or teach- Since its one of seven con- I taught high school for ing – not science.” founding in venient locations several years, including a “LLU attracts bright downtown Los across Southern year at an Adventist high students who also want Angeles over a California. school-college in Fiji. Then to serve with a science century ago, Biola Each pro- my wife and I went to Ko- degree – by working for has emerged as gram, whether rea to teach English. Growing up in the church, non-governmental agencies, or using science one of the nation’s at the graduate I’d heard about the things missionaries experi- in service to agriculture, the environment, or premier Christian or undergradu- ence. That’s how it was for me – both in Korea conservation.” universities, with tens of thousands of alumni ate level, is designed to prepare you to and Fiji, I saw amazing miracles.” Steve embodies Loma Linda University’s making a difference around the globe. integrate your faith with your career. Each So Steve set out to combine his love of culture. For over one hundred years we pur- From the start, Biola has been committed undergraduate student completes 10 Bible science and teaching, and his commitment to posefully integrate the Seventh-day Adventist to equipping men and women in mind and courses — the equivalent of a minor in mission-focused service. The Dunbars moved approach to whole person care…the mind, character to impact the world for the Christ biblical studies. to Australia to study at Central Queensland body, and spirit. Our more than 200 health — no matter which field they study or career Meanwhile, Biola’s strong academic University,“going there on faith, we didn’t even science programs and tracks have on mission: they pursue. reputation is reflected in its classification and have money for tuition. But once I got there, I to further the healing and teaching ministry of Today, nearly 6,000 Christian students ranking by U.S. News & World Report as a found a campus job, earned a scholarship, and Jesus Christ, to make man whole. A rich diver- from around the world take part in Biola’s “national university.” Biola is one of the few we were even given free housing.” sity is found on our campus, with more than wide range of academically rigorous, bibli- evangelical Christian universities to hold the After Steve completed his PhD in marine bi- 4,000 students and 1,300 faculty representing ology, the Dunbars packed their belongings and more than 80 countries and 65 religions. We cally centered programs each year — learning distinction, which it has held longer than any were planning to fly home to Canada, where he believe that respect for all people is a part of true in an environment where all students, faculty other evangelical Christian university. would start his job search. “I picked up our mail Christianity, and we hold a cherished tradition and staff are professing Christians. They leave Located on the border of Los Angeles and the day we moved off-campus, and there was a of religious liberty. Biola ready to champion a biblical worldview, Orange counties in the city of La Mirada, letter form Loma Linda. No one but our families We are looking for students who want more to lead with conviction and courage, and to Biola is just a short drive from beautiful and Central Queensland University knew our than a job; we seek students who want to reach serve the world for Christ. beaches, world-renowned entertainment new address – but LLU found me after reading out to contribute to the quality of people’s lives. At the undergraduate level, the university venues and a wealth of diverse ministry and my articles in the church magazine.” Our graduates leave Loma Linda University offers 33 majors and 120 emphases, rang- service opportunities. “The opportunity Loma Linda gave me, to with a solid foundation to transform the world ing from business to nursing to cinema and For information about Biola, visit www. teach and do research, and to emphasize our one person at a time, and inspired to serve like media arts. Biola’s six graduate schools offer biola.edu or call 1-800-OK-BIOLA. Adventist mission as good environmental stew- Steve Dunbar.

Adult students complete their degree at San Diego Christian College The United States Department Like Rougenia and Kim, many of Education projects that 8.2 mil- adults are balancing the same lion adult learners will return to kinds of commitments. The APS college by 2016**. Recognizing professional staff at SDCC is ready the constraints of family, work, to share the opportunities we and finances, have for adults de- Rougenia, a 2008 siring to return to SDCC graduate, …traditional college. Students reminded us that wanting additional APS programs degrees during information can call offer “traditional (619) 590-1719 or degrees during non-traditional (800) 676-2242 or non-traditional log on www.sdcc. hours.” APS pro- hours… edu and learn more grams allow adults from Rougenia and to complete their Kim; or hear how degree while also fulfilling their Frank, an APS graduate, told us life’s commitments and responsi- the “Adult Professional Studies not bilities; and for students like Kim, only opened new doors, but also this means balancing time with her new hopes, new dreams, and new professional life, her personal life possibilities.” as a wife and mother, and achiev- **SOURCE: U.S. Department of Educa- ing her dream of completing her tion, National Center for Education Statistics. degree. (2007). 20 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • November 2009 SD Christian Higher Education Advertising Supplement

Forming students to What is a Christian Lawyer? transform the world Trinity Law School through Christ Trinity Law School pro- vides a legal education that not only teaches people how to think like attorneys, but how to work for constructive change in law and public policy. TLS faculty recognize that law and government are not mere human inventions, but divine ordinances. Hu- man law and government exist to carry out God’s pur- poses of punishing evil, and supporting what is good. Ultimately, to be legitimate, human law and govern- ment must stay within the boundaries revealed by God through the Bible, our cre- ation in His image, the design Trinity Law School prepares students by offering a legal education from a biblical perspective. It is one of creation, and conscience. of the few evangelical law schools with a focus on the integration of law and theology. Accredited by the At TLS students learn how pus in Illinois, Trinity has a cam- to recognize, apply and advocate pus in Santa Ana that houses State Bar of California, it is a community of professors, lawyers, and students committed to pursuing justice. those boundaries, as well as how Trinity Law School (TLS). TLS Program includes the Juris Doctor. to advocate for justice and mercy is accredited by the State Bar of in the freedom found within California. those boundaries. Enhance your educational Trinity International University experience by participating in is known for commitment to bib- the annual summer study-abroad lical, historic, evangelical Christi- program in Strasbourg, France anity and to cultural transforma- where Trinity students study tion. All of Trinity’s schools - the international human rights. Trin- undergraduate college, graduate ity Law School offers numer- school, law school, and the divin- ous scholarships for qualified 2200 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana ity school – uphold the evangeli- candidates including full tuition 800.922.4748 cal doctrine of biblical inerrancy scholarships. www.TLS.edu and seek to bring all learning into Come join the great adventure the service of Christ. of engaging culture for Christ at “Forming Students to Transform the World through Christ” In addition to the main cam- Trinity!

Selecting a college The college selection process An article in the March 2006 is a challenge for both students issue of Christianity Today titled and their parents; the decision “A Question of Price versus Cost” is not made easily, or quickly. If stated that “more than 52 percent made correctly, the decision will of incoming freshman who identify impact the student, their friends, themselves as born-again upon en- family, acquaintances, potentially tering a public university will either thousands of people. A college or no longer identify themselves as university has the ability to change born-again four years later or, even a life beyond recognition, for either if they do still claim that identifica- the positive or the negative. tion, will not have attended any One common misconception in religious service in over a year”. the college selection is the emphasis In every college there is an edu- on the classroom. While the overall cation taking place, but that educa- outcome of a college education is a tion cannot be easily categorized degree, the majority of time spent within the realm of only academics; during the college years are spent a worldview is being formed. When outside of the classroom. There are considering your college career, do 168 hours in a week and the aver- you want to graduate with a degree age student spends 12-18 hours or a Christian worldview? At San in the classroom; this means that Diego Christian College, you can 90% of their college career takes leave with both. Our goal is to de- place outside of the classroom. velop the next generation of leaders The question of the environment prepared to impact the world for outside of the classroom becomes Christ. Do you want to join us? To as important as the environment find out more or schedule a visit, go inside the classroom. to www.sdcc.edu . Christian Higher Education Advertising Supplement SD November 2009 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 21

M.Div. graduate now pastoring in Thailand Graduating from Southern California Seminary in 2005 with the Master of Divinity degree, Chatchai Charuwatee—known as Ek to classmates—soon returned to Bangkok, Thailand. There he serves as co-pastor at Streams of Blessings Church. He is further- ing his theological training at Asia Graduate School of Theology in its Master of Theology program while teaching full-time at Bangkok Bible Seminary. In 2007, he joined Com- passion International and serves on its Committee for Leadership De- velopment Program and he serves on the Pioneers Mission Board of Advisors. Chatchai Charuwatee (Ek) and his Since returning to Thailand wife Ikuko with their two children. Ek has preached to some 50 con- gregations around Thailand and to conduct a two-day seminar on Singapore, preaching every Sunday Christian liberty. Ek asks, “Please but three last year. “It’s not because pray that I would have the cour- I’m good, though I hope to be, but age to correct the misconceptions because we don’t have enough preventing the Thai Christians from ministers here in Thailand,” Ek doing more things for God; and writes. Every year in March Ek takes that I would have the discernment ten BBS students on a 10-day trip to tell the difference between godly to the rural parts of Thailand. They freedom and indiscipline.” visit the homes of believers and Longevity has recently become non-believers, hold revival services, a concern and Ek has resolved to and conduct street evangelism. “stay in the ministry for the long Ek sees unbiblical traditions haul.” Wife Ikuko and children among Thai churches. From the Erika, 9, and Micah, 5, are good rea- perspective of a trained minister, sons for the resolution. Like many unbiblical traditions are burden- who have gone before, Ek is find- some and bring Christians into ing the balance between home life, bondage. But how to deal with work, and public ministry. “May the such issues is the challenge. After Lord use me and my family much receiving a mixed reception at more. I really want to see my people one church, he was invited back come back to him.” Equipping the next step to change our world “Despite our fi niteness, God is waiting and willing to change our lives,” says Karen. “He is the great restorer, no matter what we’ve been through.” According to Karen Clark, MFT student at Bethel, this view of God is what will change our world…one step at a time. Karen has worked at the San Diego Rescue Mission for the past seven years, fighting bravely for the homeless and broken. For the fi rst four years, she worked on the front lines with the women and Karen Clark children, helping put their lives back together. There are many dif- give them hope. Bethel has been ferent struggles that bring these a strong component in equipping women to the Rescue Mission, but Karen to provide this much needed one common theme—they all are hope for others. in desperate need of hope. She believes Bethel creates a Karen has been helping people safe environment for its MAMFT find the path toward recovery students to experience self-explora- for most of her tion and growth in life. Her family “Despite our theory integration nicknamed their and application, home the “Clark fi niteness, all the while doing Boarding House” it through a bibli- because of all God is waiting cal and theological the people they world view. helped. and willing So, as Karen ad- Now, as an vances her educa- MFT student, Kar- to change tion at Bethel and en aspires to be a our lives. He her career at San stronger advocate Diego Rescue Mis- and therapist to is the great sion, God continues walk alongside to use her in chang- the hopeless and restorer…” ing our world one downtrodden to person at a time. 22 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • November 2009 SD Christian Higher Education Advertising Supplement

Fuller’s new library: A center for theological scholarship

Fuller Theological Seminary for refl ection and creativity. And opened its new David Allan Hub- they have found this new space, bard Library in May 2009—a center the David Allan Hubbard Library, for scholarship that will serve the a welcome home for their work needs not only of today’s students, among us. Imagine the ripple but of the global evangelical commu- effect of these interactions with nity for generations to come. Below, these books and the conversa- two faculty members and a student tions they spawn, as our graduates offer their perspectives on Fuller’s take up their vocations of shaping new library. ever-new generations of students.

A theological library A welcoming place for the world for students By David D. Bundy, Associate By Courtney Bacon, PhD Student, Provost for Library Services School of Theology

David Allan Hubbard, Fuller I am not a student who nor- Seminary’s eminently influential mally studies within the confi nes president of 30 years, was “a man of a library; however, Fuller’s new of unlimited peripheral vision,” says library is so aesthetically pleasing trustee emeritus Max De Pree. Dr. that I love studying there and stay Hubbard had a vision for offering for long hours at a time. With lots of excellence in theological scholarship windows, the environment is sunny to the world—and this new library, and bright. Whether I need to use named in his honor, offers resources my computer at a workstation or am to empower the Church of the 21st as well as established ones. With Fuller’s to us.” A place of unlimited peripheral vision! reading a book in a comfortable chair century world strategic location on the Pacifi c Rim, this is an and looking out those windows for a break, Fuller’s students and faculty are fi nding academic center where not just Fuller’s com- A place where ideas live I can fi nd the right spot for my study needs. this library to be a leading-edge center for munity, but scholars and clergy from around By Joel B. Green, Professor of I never feel confi ned in this library! their research, study, refl ection, and learning. the world will discover resources to empower New Testament Interpretation Besides the amazing design of the new It is a place that fi rmly supports the tradi- them for renewal and transformation. library, its collections are vitally important for tional theological research for which Fuller The Hubbard Library is a place where stu- Ideas live in libraries. To walk into my coursework and research. The library staff has achieved international recognition. Yet dents at our seminary campuses and scholars a good theological library is to en- is committed to providing the best collections it also moves into uncharted streams of new around the world can understand themselves ter into a great cloud of witnesses— for the research efforts of students like me. forms and traditions of Christianity. in the context of new Christian realities voices past and present, the din of And the library’s collections are being added The center of Christianity today has and in continuity with the great Christian faith seeking understanding. What bet- to all the time—so as a resource, it will only shifted to what is often called the “Two- evangelical traditions. As our president ter place to sculpt a theological mind? get better for me as I progress in my studies, Thirds World,” and the new Hubbard Library Richard J. Mouw has said, “it is a library of Many of our students at Fuller live in the and for the students who come after me. recognizes this—offering increasing collec- the future—that offers a way of connecting us world of texts. They count among their tions that document the lives, ministries, and with the global Christian community, and of must-have friends rows of bound jour- To learn more about Fuller and its new li- theologies of newer churches and traditions connecting the global Christian community nals, robust book collections, and space brary, visit www.fuller.edu.

Teachers can get credentials and M.A. degree at one time Better preparation, better pros- skills, empowers them to act, and pects, better pay — having a master’s transforms them into the education degree affords teachers all these professionals they were meant to benefits and more. That’s why there’s be. People matter deeply at PLNU. so much buzz about Point Loma Students’ ideas, talents, and beliefs Nazarene University’s new Master affect who they are as teachers, of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree counselors, or administrators. program. The MAT will allow aspir- PLNU doesn’t just understand this; ing teachers with a bachelor’s degree the university celebrates it. That’s to complete both their credential why PLNU’s approach is all about and master’s degree coursework in balance and forward thinking. one program. Credentials are being PLNU’s MAT program is cur- offered in multiple subject, single rently available at the university’s subject, educational specialist mild/ Bakersfield, Arcadia, and Mission moderate, and educational specialist Valley (San Diego) regional centers. moderate/severe. PLNU also offers a Master of Arts “The MAT program provides a in education with concentrations in highly personalized and support- teaching and learning, special edu- ive environment for the student,” cation, counseling and guidance, said Connie Fish, coordinator of and educational leadership. MAT multiple subject program at For more information about PLNU’s Mission Valley Regional Point Loma Nazarene University’s Center. “It successfully integrates School of Education programs, theory with practice for the begin- please visit www.pointloma.edu/ ning teacher.” grad. You may also e-mail graded@ PLNU equips prospective teach- pointloma.edu or call (866) 692- ers with knowledge and practical GRAD (4723). Christian Higher Education Advertising Supplement SD November 2009 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • 23 24 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • November 2009 SD Christian Higher Education Advertising Supplement

Bethel Seminary San Diego Loma Linda University 6116 Arosa St. 11139 Anderson St. San Diego, CA 92115 Loma Linda, CA 92350 (619) 582-8188 (909) 558-8161 www.bethel.edu [email protected] www.llu.edu Bethel Seminary San Diego: a seminary that develops whole and holy globally- minded leaders for God’s service. Offering an opportunity for integration, experience As a Christian health science institution located on 90 acres in southern Califor- and development by providing biblical/theological foundation, transformational nia, we at Loma Linda University believe all who pass through our doors hold leadership and spiritual and personal formation via the MDiv, M.A.T.S., M.A.A.M., unique gifts to change the world. Our 1,300 faculty strive to prepare our 4,000 M.A.C.E., M.F.T. degrees, our distant learning program in children and family min- transfer, graduate, and professional students to attend to the spiritual, emotional, istry - M.A.C.F.M., and our Doctor of Ministry. and physical needs of others around them.

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Biola University, a leading private Christian university located in Southern Point Loma Nazarene University exists to provide higher education in a vital California, has remained fi rmly committed to its mission of biblically centered Christian community where minds are engaged and challenged, character is education since 1908. With 145 academic programs ranging from the B.A. to the modeled and formed, and service becomes an expression of faith. PLNU offers Ph.D., Biola offers academic excellence and intentional spiritual development in graduate programs in biology, business, education, nursing, and theology, as an atmosphere where all students, faculty and staff are professing Christians. well as a full array of undergraduate programs.

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CBU Schools of Engineering, Nursing Trinity Law School 2200 N. Grand Ave. and Business receive gifts, win grants Santa Ana, CA 92705 1-800-922-4748 On September 23, 2009, www.tls.edu the School of Engineering dedicated the newly renovated Bourns Laboratories. This im- Trinity Law School prepares students by offering a legal education from a bibli- cal perspective. It is one of the few evangelical law schools with a focus on the pressive facility, the newest integration of law and theology. Accredited by the State Bar of California, it is a component of the growing community of professors, lawyers, and students committed to pursuing justice. School of Engineering, was Programs include the Juris Doctor. made possible through the generosity of Gordon and Jill Bourns, charter Board of Visi- Veritas Evangelical Seminary tors members and longtime 39407 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd. friends of the University. Murrieta, CA 92563 Among the installation of advanced equipment is a rapid (951) 698-6389 / 1-888-JOHN-17-17 prototype printer that allows [email protected] students to digitally design Gordon and Jill Bourns stand in front of the recently renamed www.veritasseminary.com/edu and print three-dimensional Bourns Laboratories building. styrene parts, reducing pro- Earn your masters degree in Apologetics, Theology, Biblical Studies, or Divinity duction time by weeks and greatly benefi ting patient monitoring systems to provide as“life with a distinguished faculty that includes Norman Geisler, Ron Rhodes, Ran- local and other businesses that require such like” training in a laboratory setting as is pos- dall Price, Wayne House, William Nix and others who have spent their lives in a capability. The implications to the Univer- sible. The Fletcher Jones Foundation award defense of the inerrant Word of God. All courses meet in the evening. External sity and to the community as a whole are will specifi cally provide for a NurseSquared Studies also available. Proclaiming the Gospel. Equipping the Saints. Defend- signifi cant. software installation giving nursing students ing the Faith. In addition to providing a prayer of dedi- real-life electronic medical records training cation for the Bourns Laboratories, Bourns along with their patient care skills using also announced that the Bourns Foundation simulated patient equipment. will fund and endow an engineering scholar- In August of this year, the Robert K. Jabs Log on to ship for CBU students. School of Business was awarded a $177,000 The CBU School of Nursing has received a grant by the National Housing Endowment $500,000 grant from the Fletcher Jones Foun- to develop the Center for Real Estate Devel- dation in Pasadena. The grant funding will opment at CBU. This gift was given, in part, for our online allow the purchase of additional technology because of the leadership and support of two Christian college directory to address issues of quality care and patient long-term friends of the University who wish safety. The School of Nursing uses state-of- to remain anonymous. the-art simulation equipment, software and Visit CBU at www.calbaptist.edu . 26 • CHRISTIAN EXAMINER • November 2009 SD www.christianexaminer.com

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Le Vine is director of local min- istry relations for KPRZ 1210 AM Christian Radio and News Talk 1170 AM. Education czar generating controversy WASHINGTON, D.C. (EP) — Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wis., held a hearing Oct. 6 to look into Presi- dent Barack Obama’s appointment of “czars.” The move may be partly a re- sponse to the negative press sur- rounding his pick for safe-schools czar, Kevin Jennings. Jennings, founder of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, one of the most powerful gay-activist organizations in the country, is the subject of a letter to Obama from U.S. Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, the fi rst lawmaker to publicly call for the fi ring of the gay activist. In his letter, King said Jennings’ career in gay activism disqualifi es him for a position promoting school safety. “There is more to safe- and drug-free schools than can be ac- complished from the narrow view of Mr. Jennings, who has, for more than 20 years, almost exclusively focused on promoting the homo- sexual agenda,” he wrote.