NORTHWEST ADVENTISTS IN ACTION JANUARY 2013 Vol. 108, No. 1

Positive Life Radio CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF SERVING STUDENTS AND LISTENERS IMAGES OF CREATION

he breath of God produces ice, and the broad waters become frozen. T Job 37:10 (NIV) ‘December Dawns’ by Laura Schultz of Fairfield, Mont. FEATURE 6

4 FYI/LETTERS

EDITORIAL 5 The Beginning, Again ACCION 12 Congreso de Jóvenes en la Conferencia de Oregon CONFERENCE NEWS 13 Alaska 14 Idaho 15 Montana 16 Oregon 20 Upper Columbia 24 27 Walla Walla University 28 Adventist Health

29 FAMILY 32 ANNOUNCEMENTS 33 ADVERTISEMENTS

LET’S TALK 38 Gossip

Positive Life Radio ON THE COVER CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF SERVING Rebecca Hanan, Walla Walla STUDENTS AND LISTENERS University senior international communication major, operates the controls at Positive Life Radio.

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NPUC Joins Ordination Discussion

Although the issue of women’s ordi- committee members voted to engage Torkelsen, Andre Wang, Ann Wester- nation has been discussed for decades, Northwest membership in a discussion meyer and James Wibberding. They it has been brought to a head by recent on gender inclusiveness in gospel min- compiled several reports. John McVay, decisions of other union conferences. istry. They approved a motion to 1) in- Walla Walla University president, of- Northwest members and church leaders form and educate Northwest members fered “Reflections on the Theology and have asked North Pacific Union Confer- of the rationale toward biblical church Practice of Ordination in the Seventh- ence (NPUC) leadership to address it leadership without regard to gender; day Adventist Church.” Jennifer Scott, candidly and objectively. While a world 2) engage and encourage constituents Shelton (Wash.) Church , pro- church committee is currently examin- in structured conversation and discus- vided a study on unity in mission, and ing the theological basis of ordination sion on women in ministry; and 3) call James Wibberding, Cloverdale Church in order to present a report in 2014, a special session of the NPUC con- pastor in Boise, Idaho, developed Northwest Adventist leaders have stituency when appropriate to address several reports, including “Women in also initiated an open door to biblical ministerial ordination without regard Ministry: Framing the Conversation,” counsel and the good advice of trusted to gender. The motion was presented in “The Authority to Ordain in believers. Current NPUC bylaws do not response to extensive reports provided the Seventh-day Adventist Church” and preclude the ordination of women, but by the NPUC Ad Hoc Committee on “Adventist Policies Relating to Ordina- such a change in current practice would Women in Leadership, which met dur- tion of Women to Gospel Ministry.” no doubt be a significant cultural shift ing 2012. No date was specified at the for some members. NPUC leaders are meeting for a proposed constituency ADD YOUR COMMENTS moving ahead on this topic prayerfully session, but that will be determined as Reports, information and op- and intentionally, yet are respectful of the process for discussion and decision- portunities for discussion will be the world church’s call for unified ac- making is further defined. continually updated and available at tion. gleaneronline.org. Concerned members AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS may also email their perspectives to AN INTENTIONAL Ad hoc committee members are [email protected] or send them CONVERSATION John Altman, Jan Bishop, Emily via the postal service to North Pacific During their regularly scheduled Flottman, Tanya Huether, John Mc- Union Conference, President’s Office, quarterly meeting held Nov. 14 in Vay, Aaron Payne, Al Reimche, Silvia 5709 N. 20th Street, Ridgefield, Ridgefield, Wash., NPUC executive Schmidt, Jennifer Scott, Sue Smith, Max WA 98642.

Letters

The Need to Dig Deeper The article “Unity” [Let’s Talk, October 2012] struck a chord in my heart. I Send letters, stories, photos to [email protected]. have been following the votes that the unions voting for ordination without regard for gender have put forward. I have read and listened to men explaininging what they have found about some of the issues, and it has made me wonder iiff the powers that be are pushing for unity and not getting down to the specif-f- ics of these issues that they need to think about and really dig into. As in ordination and what it is, and what does it entail? Is it necessary, etc.? I believe we have some very wonderful leaders in our denomination, but please, may they think, really think, and study some issues here. Your article was right on. Velma Collings, Gold Bar, Wash.h. GLEANER 5709 N. 20th St. Ridgefi 4 GLEANER • January 2013 eld, WA 98642 EDITORIAL Th e Beginning, Again

his, then, is a beginning. What will continue Walla Walla University is at an amazing moment Tto be will depend on the ever-changing times of opportunity — by far the most exciting moment of education, the sincere wishes of those who audit we have experienced in the last few years. Th ere will educational radio, and the needs of those whom we be some signifi cant changes in the way we do things would like to train in so-doing.” and the emergence of new faces leading WWU. In 1962, when Loren Dickinson concluded Some of these faces may be familiar to you. his opening broadcast message for KGTS, the Alex Bryan, Walla Walla University Church senior new campus radio station, could the professor pastor, will serve as my adviser for strategy, mission of communication even have imagined what the and vision. future held? FM signal transmission is now digital Darold Bigger, twice an alumnus of WWU, will transmission, and KGTS is now also Positive Life now split his time between the president’s offi ce Radio Network, with a base of more than 100,000 and the School of Th eology. As my assistant, he will daily listeners. shoulder important elementsments ooff ththee workwork ooff ththee I congratulate Dickinson for his foresight in president’s offi ce. establishing this station as an educational training Jodi Wagner, an alumnana ofof WWU whowho hashas ground, a community service and a ministry. served the university eff eectivelyctively as vice presidentpresident Today, general manager Kevin Krueger and his staff for marketing and enrollmentlment services, wiwillll continue advancing this mission. expand her role and alsoo leadlead our advancementadvancement Th is year we celebrate the fruitful 50 years the team. Th e two departmentsents will now be joinedjoined radio station has had as a ministry of Walla Walla under her as she serves aass vice presipresidentdent fforor University (WWU). We look forward to what lies university relations and advancement.advancement. ahead and pray that God continues to bless this Th is month we will beginegin a new round of endeavor. visioning and strategic thinkinghinking that will yieldyield As a university, we are in our 110th year. We are a strategy for 2013 to 202323 as well as a fresh set also looking ahead to the new year and beyond. I of strategic initiatives forr 2013 to 2016. wish to take this opportunity to share with you how Because the times demandnd itit,, we plan to raise Walla Walla University to an even those plans will be bold ones.ones. higher level of excellence in thought, generosity in As a member of the service, beauty in expression and faith in God. Northwest Adventist churchurch It is my intention that we focus on four priorities I family, you are part of ourur believe are crucial for the next stage in our journey: future. I hope you will joinoin us 1. Vision, mission and strategic planning; in prayer as we step forward.ward. 2. Friend-raisingFriend-raising and fundraising; 3. Working closely with vice presidents;presid 4. Communing and communicating wiwithth faculty, staff and and students students on on all all our our campuses.campuse

JOHN MCVAY WallaW Walla University president FEATURE

LISTEN TO LOREN DICKINSON, STATION FOUNDER AND GENERAL MANAGER THROUGH 1984, ANNOUNCE THE OPENING KGTS BROADCAST. VISIT PLR.ORG/50TH.

6 GLEANER • January 2013 TS 91 FEATURE KG .3— — 2 3 0 6 1 9 3 1

POSITIVE LIFE RADIO CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF SERVING STUDENTS AND LISTENERS

ctober 6, 1963. From cramped quarters in the Administra- tion Building, KGTS-FM sits on the verge of its offi cial opening broadcast. Since the fi rst Walla Walla College radio production class in 1941, more than two decades of plan- ning, hard work and testing have gone into this moment. At 5:01 p.m., a radio speaker crackles to life.

Th is evening and this hour marks the offi cial opening of

KGTS-FM noncommercial, educational radio.

With this introduction by Loren Dickinson, a professor in the speech department and station manager from 1963 to 1984, the college station is on the air and ready to serve.

TRAINING FOR STUDENTS, A FRIEND FOR LISTENERS Now, as the station celebrates its 50th anniversary, Dick- inson refl ects on its main reason for existence. “Th e ‘GTS’ in KGTS stands for ‘gateway to service,’” Dickinson says. “Th at’s larger than the station, of course. It’s symbolic of Walla Walla University — and the church, for that matter.”

January 2013 • GLEANER 7 FEATURE

KEVIN KRUEGER, LOREN DICKINSON AND DAVID BULLOCK HAVE SERVED AS THE ONLY KGTS MANAGERS SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1963.

TS 91 KG .3— First KGTS demonstration program — 2 3 0 broadcast on April 24. 6 1 9 3 Fully licensed on June 21. 1 THROUGH KGTS becomes fi rst FM station in the Walla Walla area with its THE YEARS 1963 opening broadcast on October 6.

From the the vveryerry bebbeginning,giinning the A key factor in the station’s Bullock, who started working station off ered students a chance growth was the continual advanc- at KGTS in 1976 and served as to get acquainted with radio and es in technology. For example, manager from 1984 to 1988. “He to improve their on-air presenta- initially the broadcast antenna got the whole thing rolling.” tion and competency. was on the Administration Build- When Dickinson heard that Sunday through Friday, the ing. It was 63 feet below average the Pasco transmitter had gone station was on air from 5 p.m. terrain, which limited signal live, he excitedly called Bullock until 10 p.m. Sabbath program- range. In the 1970s, transmitter and the chief engineer at KGTS. ming ran from 9:30 a.m. until power increased from 200 watts 4 p.m. Listeners could expect to to 1,000 watts. Around the early hear a range of material, from 1980s, translator stations began classical music and news to chil- to be added. dren’s stories and church services. “Roger Johnson was a pastor in Over time, KGTS slowly tran- needed and began working, not Pasco [Washington] at the time. sitioned from a small college-run just as announcers, but in news He was interested in the college station to a station with expanded production, programming devel- radio station. He fi gured he could daytime hours and a larger listen- opment, and donor and market- use a translator to listen to KGTS ing area. More students were ing relations. in the Tri-Cities,” says David

8 GLEANER • January 2013 FEATURE

Transmitter moves Last of classical Stereo broadcasts from the Ad Building programming dropped. begin. to Pikes Peak. 24/7 broadcasting New 1,000-watt Transmitter power begins. transmitter increases from 1,000 Identity changes to 1975 installed. 1986 to 4,600 watts. 1990s Positive Life Radio.

“We just got in the car and fi nancial support became critical As additional stations with started driving. We turned on the to the station’s operation. competing formats entered the radio to see where we could pick market, KGTS focused its pro- up the signal,” Bullock says. FINDING THE POSITIVE gramming. In 1986, continuing this trend FOCUS “We expanded midday reli- of expanding listening area, the Th rough the end of the 1980s, gious music. It was unique in our KGTS transmitter and antenna KGTS continued mixed pro- coverage area, and there seemed were moved about 12 miles away gramming, but it was becoming to be a demand for it,” Krueger to Pikes Peak, Oregon, which is increasingly diffi cult to be all says. “Eventually we ended up roughly 1,300 feet above average things to all people. running all-religious.” terrain. Power was also increased “We had multiple formats Th e format was well-suited to 4,600 watts. because there weren’t a lot of all sides. Classical music lovers to radio. Th e station grew in other stations to begin with,” says were asking, ‘How can you play “Radio is a personal medium. ways too. Kevin Krueger, who became the that syrupy religious drivel?’ Most of the time you listen to it “We started paying students,” current station manager in 1988. And religious music lovers were by yourself, so we approach it Bullock says. As expenses went “But during a transition period asking, ‘How can you play that like we’re talking to one person,” up, underwriting and listener we were blasted by people from highfalutin Mozart music?’” Krueger says.

January 2013 • GLEANER 9 FEATURE

LISTENERS HAVE FED 1 MILLION STARVING PEOPLE THROUGH THE YEARLY RICE FOR CAMBODIA CAMPAIGN.

THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN JULY FOOD DRIVE HELPS RESTOCK FOOD BANKS THROUGHOUT THE INLAND NORTHWEST.

Annual Rice for KGTS moves from the Ad Cambodia project Building to the Canaday Format changes to 1998begins. 2003Technology Center. 2005 adult contemporary.

“We’ve always felt that our Th rough Diff erence encourages During its 14-year history, Fift y years ago, it might’ve job isn’t to preach or to convert listeners to turn a good deed listeners have donated funds been diffi cult to imagine the instantly ... but to provide a and pay for the order of the to feed more than 1 million changes that would shape KGTS place for a person to come person behind them at a starving people in a country and give birth to Positive Life beside and be encouraged,” drive-through. that’s been ravaged by war Radio. Yet the driving force — Bullock says. One of the most popular and poverty. service — has been there since In the 1990s, Positive Life ongoing projects is the yearly “Once, when Christian day one, guiding progress along Radio became the identity for Rice for Cambodia Campaign. recording artist Bobby Michaels a path that enriches the lives a cooperative eff ort of multiple was here helping with the cam- of students, staff and listeners broadcast outlets that carried paign, he said on air, ‘It’s just while also reaching out to touch KGTS programming. And incredible to be the hands and people worldwide. KGTS and listeners were invited to join in heart of Jesus to these people Positive Life Radio truly have projects that served others. [in Cambodia].’ Th ere it is, I been a gateway to service. Today, the annual Christmas thought, hands and heart. It in July Food Drive helps restock conveys feeling. Th e hands are Note: The date of the opening local food banks throughout the the giving, and the heart is the broadcast is as near as can be determined from available Inland Northwest. And Drive- passion,” Krueger says. documents.

10 GLEANER • January FEATURE ALUMNI SAY ‘THANK YOU’

KGTS/Positive Life Radio has trained hundreds of students over the years. Here are just a few thoughts from alumni expressing their appreciation to Walla Walla University and Positive Life Radio for the education gained: TS 91 KG .3— — 2 3 0 6 1 9 3 1 Jay Wintermeyer Upper Columbia Conference communication director The training at Positive Life Radio gave me confi dence. I learned important skills in the areas of content creation and communication that have strengthened every position I’ve ever held. YOU’RE Kelly Just KCTV5 special projects executive producer in Kansas City, Mo. INVITED The practical experience I received in the upper fl oors of the rickety old Administration Building led directly to my fi rst two jobs after KGTS 91.3 FM/Positive Life Radio graduation. Those jobs provided me with the necessary experience invites you to a 50th Anniversary to pursue a graduate degree and make the transition from radio to television. I don’t believe any of that could have happened without Open House and station tour Positive Life Radio. Friday, April 26, 12–5 p.m., during the 2013 Walla Walla University Homecoming Weekend. Kelli Caldwell Wheeler K-LOVE Scott and Kelli Show co-host People sometimes ask how I can talk to a listening audience of 10 million people, and I remember what I learned at Positive Life Radio: “Talk as though you’re only talking to one person.” That was my goal then, and it’s still my goal today. Thank you, Positive Life Radio.

Todd Brandenburg PocketiNet Communications, Inc., president and founder As station engineer I knew that people depended on Positive Life Radio as a constant friend, and it must be my duty to make sure it not only stayed on the air but sounded good as well. The technical expertise I gained helped me seek new innovations at my company. Treating people with respect and integrity is what has made the station successful over the years, and it’s a model I personally strive for with our staff. January 2013 • GLEANER 11 Congreso de Jóvenes en la Conferencia de Oregon

el 24–27 de agosto LISANETTE CURBELO pastores de preparar el pan Ddel 2012, se realizó el para nuestros jóvenes. Congreso de Jóvenes de la En un momento Conferencia de Oregon en determinado, el pastor invitado Washington Family Ranch. hizo un llamado especial a los Los pastores Manny Arteaga jóvenes que deseaban servir y Milton Márquez fueron a Dios en el ministerio, como nuestros oradores especiales resultado miramos a 12 jóvenes, para este evento. El grupo tanto varones como señoritas, Evidence estuvo deleitándonos responder a este llamado. con su linda música. ¡Casi Días después hablé con 200 jóvenes llegaron al Mario Cortés, uno de los Una de las reuniones al aire libre con una puesta de sol espectacular. campamento! Fueron días jóvenes que aceptó el llamado de verano, secos y calurosos, Uno de los voluntarios auditorios con buen espacio al ministerio. El me comentó pero llenos de bendición. La comentó. Nos da mucho gusto y de primera calidad. Para que estaría predicando en las programación incluyó temas y venir y apoyar en la preparación las actividades recreativas, iglesias de Eugene, Ore., y actividades tanto espirituales de este evento para que nuestros ofrece una amplia gama de Vancouver, Wash. Al terminar como recreativas para los jóvenes tengan un encuentro posibilidades: piscinas, lago, de conversar con él, agradecí jóvenes adultos y adolescentes cercano con Jesús. carrera de obstáculos y juegos mucho a Dios por jóvenes que asistieron. El lugar del congreso está al aire libre, gimnasio con varias como Cortés, que se han Este evento incluyó a todas localizado en el centro de canchas de basketball, paredes comprometido a trabajar para

LISANETTE CURBELO Oregon, y también bastante para escalar, mesas de pool, Dios en el avance del evangelio alejado de la civilización, por ping-pong y un parque de skate y que usan sus dones y talentos lo cual, no se consigue señal board. La atracción recreativa para servirle. de celular. Eso se convierten más concurrida fueron los en una bendición, pues no go-karts. El lugar se presta David Merino, pastor de la tenemos la distracción de la para el recogimiento espiritual iglesia de Woodburn y director tecnología. Este lugar esta por sus hermosos paisajes, el Hispano de jóvenes de la diseñado para actividades diseño y el mantenimiento Conferencia de Oregon juveniles. Ofrece un de los jardines. Tuvimos la alojamiento muy acogedor, oportunidad de reunirnos tanto Pastores preparando el pan de dentro del auditorio como al la Santa Cena. Lavando los pies en el lago Harold Altamirano bautizando a durante el servicio de Rito de aire libre. ¡Fue una experiencia una joven valiente. las iglesias hispanas de la Humildad. espectacular e inolvidable! LISANETTE CURBELO conferencia y fue planificado LISANETTE CURBELO Fue muy emocionante para por los pastores de jóvenes nosotros ver a siete jóvenes hispanos (David Merino, Juan entregar sus vidas a Jesús por Pacheco, Rafael Escobar, Edwin medio del bautismo. También Vargas y Harold Altamirano), ver al resto de los jóvenes nuestras esposas, familias y con renovar su pacto con Dios un grupo de 30 voluntarios. en el Servicio de Humildad y Trabajando arduamente para Santa Cena. Estos servicios se que nuestros jóvenes tuvieran realizaron en el lago. Tuvimos una linda experiencia espiritual. el privilegio entre todos los

12 GLEANER • January 2013 ALASKA CONFERENCE NEWS

Recovery by Any Other Name

ou sure look happy” to local participants, but also Ywas the comment at the to friends who were traveling table. It was potluck lunch in to the lower 48 and wanted the fellowship room, and one to share with others on of the guys at the table was their trips. Both the Wasilla talking to a lady across from and Palmer churches have him. Th en he turned to me members who have benefited and said, “Are you still run- from the grace experience ning that depression group?” in the group. But even bet- “Yes,” I said, “but you ter than that, the group has don’t have to be depressed to provided a place of spiritual come.” and personal growth for non- It has been nearly a year members as well. and a half since the Wasilla Adventist Recovery Minis- Church adult Sabbath School tries, the Canadian and North class decided to start the Pacific regional coordinator, Grace in Carhartts Recovery and the Alaska Conference Group. Some of us thought have provided suggestions it would never last for more and support for the fledgling than four weeks. But here it group. A comparison chart The Grace in Carhartts Recovery Group recently joined friends and is nearly two years later, and prepared by the Adventist families for a Sabbath afternoon excursion to Alaska’s Camp Tuk. people can tell a difference in Recovery Ministries shows 12-step programs and other ing format that allows any the lives of participants just the correlations between each Adventist-oriented 12-step member to lead the group. by looking across a table. of the 12 steps of recovery, outreaches. Drawing on this One of the principles of a Since its start the group Scripture and Steps to Christ. broad base of experience 12-step approach to ministry has made various recovery Some of the members have and support the group has is the principal of attrac- materials available not only participated in a variety of adopted a standard meet- tion rather than promotion. While that may sound easy, what it means is I have to live my life so well that someone else might want what I have. What? Actually walk the walk? Hmmm ... . But there in front of me sat the evidence. Someone was walking the walk so well it was showing across the table. Yeah, I know he called it a “depression” group and not a “recovery” group ... but you know what? “Recovery” by any other name ... is still a blessing.

Harry Banks, Wasilla Church member

January 2013 • GLEANER 13 IDAHO CONFERENCE NEWS

Pocatello Member Brings Christ to Prison

was in prison and that Ad- and little faith. From her experi- Iventist lady visited me.” You ences, Caston says, “Accepting may hear these words from God’s forgiving love is difficult various women who step foot for some because this means into an Adventist church for having to change and to take re- the fi rst time ever aft er being sponsibility. One of my greatest released from a correctional rewards is to see their counte- facility. Aft er working for 20 nance change as they mature years as an internationally in their relationship with God. certifi ed addiction counselor, When witnessing to individuals, Bernice Caston formally I consider that this could be the retired from her occupation. only opportunity for influenc- However, wanting to con- ing them by telling them about tinue helping people, Bernice Jesus’ unconditional love.” committed to doing volunteer Caston has donated more work. She began visiting the Bernice Caston (second row, left) and the rest of the Pocatello than 2,000 hours over the last Pocatello Women’s Correc- Church prison ministry team donate countless hours to bring 17 years helping the women of tional Center in 1995 as a Christ’s love to prisoners in their area. the Pocatello Women’s Correc- religious coordinator. Caston. Lau gave her Steps to As a religious coordinator, tional Center. She is praying to Caston is an active member Christ. “After reading the little Caston has five groups meeting meet them in heaven one day. of the Pocatello Church, but it book, I was convinced that the weekly and offers baptismal wasn’t always that way. Lorraine Seventh-day Adventist Church classes as requested. She has Alethea Torbert, Idaho Falls/ Lau, an Adventist co-worker, of believers is the true church seen many women baptized. Pocatello/Teton Valley district spent many hours sharing Jesus that is mentioned in Rev. 12:17 Women enter the facility with newsletter editor, with Karen and the plan of salvation with and 19:10,” Caston reports. limited self-esteem, little hope Lifshay, pastoral team member

Nampa Quilters Create Gifts of Love he Nampa Church com- Joann Bursed, Nampa Tmunity services quilters Church community services di- make quilts for dialysis pa- rector, can testify that the needs tients to comfort them while for assistance are always great. they receive their treatments. The center had served more Garland Nielsen, a nurse at a than 4,000 people representing local dialysis center, deliv- more than 1,100 families as of ers the quilts each week and September 2012 thanks to the tells her team of quilters how continued, faithful support of blessed the patients feel when the church members and the receiving one of these “gift s many volunteers who cheer- of love.” Each quilt includes a fully serve those in need. verse from Scripture pinned to one corner. Shirley Maxwell, Nampa Church communication leader

14 GLEANER • January 2013 MONTANA CONFERENCE NEWS

JUDY TAYLOR Montana Welcomes More New Pastors

anny and Maria Velez Dand their two girls have accepted the pastoral position in the Libby District. Danny was pastoring in the Michigan Conference before he accepted Carla Baker, North American Division women’s ministries director, the call to Montana. He is in- spoke at the Montana Women’s Retreat about living in the light. state right now, but his wife and girls will be coming later. Don and Patricia Ritterskamp are the new pastoral couple for Danny Velez and family the Missoula District. They Montana Women are coming from the Ken- tucky-Tennessee Conference and expect to have their first Explore Sabbath in Missoula on Jan. 5. The Montana Conference Living in Abundant Light welcomes both of these families as they begin their pastoral iving in Abundant Light” enlightened by what had been duties. Lwas the theme for the 2012 shared and learned together. Montana Women’s Retreat, held Several ladies from across Bette Wheeling, Montana Oct. 12–14, 2012, at the Rock Montana shared in leading Conference GLEANER Creek Resort in Red Lodge, music for the weekend. The Patricia and Don Ritterskamp correspondent Mont. Carla Baker, North retreat’s theme song, “Shine on American Division women’s Me,” made a lasting impression ministries director, gave three on many attendees. talks on this theme during the First-time participants com- Montana Conference Legal Notice weekend: Living in the Light of mented how much they enjoyed Forgiveness, Living in the Light their time with everyone. otice is hereby given that the 61st Regular Session (quadren- of Trust and Living in the Light They are making plans to be Nnium) of the Montana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, of Love. back next year and bring their Inc., under the laws of the state of Montana, will be held in the Joella Foust, retreat com- friends and family. gymnasium/auditorium on the campus of , mittee leader, led out Sabbath The 2013 Montana Women’s Bozeman, Mont., June 16, 2013, beginning at 9 a.m. Th is session is morning with a great discussion Retreat, scheduled for Sept. 13– called for the purpose of electing offi cers and departmental staff for on Matt. 5, the Beatitudes. The 15, will again bring Montana the ensuing term, to elect a Board of Directors, to elect an Articles ladies divided into small groups women to Rock Creek Resort. and By-laws Committee, to consider amendments to the by-laws, to discuss what it means to be and for the transaction of such other business as may properly blessed, the things that happen Ruth Fish, Montana Conference come before the session. Each church in the conference is entitled in their lives each day, what women’s ministries coordinator to one delegate plus one delegate for each 17 members or major they have to look forward to fraction thereof. and on the “virtuous woman” of Prov. 31. Everyone came away Merlin Knowles, Montana Conference president

January 2013 • GLEANER 15 OREGON CONFERENCE NEWS Mid-Columbia Sixth-graders Enjoy Outdoor Science School Sixth-graders from Mid- know what to do because During the four days we songs, talk about stories from Columbia Adventist Christian there were 108 kids crowding were there we learned about the Bible, talk about how God School (MCACS) in Hood all around us and chatting how much food is wasted has blessed us, learn more River, Ore., enjoyed a special with each other. We were every day and what the goal about science and tell our new four-day Outdoor Science taken on a tour of the camp by should be. We also learned friends good night. One night School in September near two of the counselors, called about animals, earth, water we went on what is called Rockaway Beach, Ore. Student Giraffe and Wolf. Every coun- and forest. We took walks in the Cougar Trail, an after- Joshua Aguilar wrote the fol- selor and staff member had the forest and learned about dark hike where we learned lowing report about his excit- a camp name, but we didn’t different plants and animals. more about eyes — ours and ing experience. know their real names. We dissected a squid and got animals — and how they work When we got to the camp- to see its innards. We looked in the dark. had a fun time going to fire pit, we started to visit with at animal bones and learned The last morning we were Isixth-grade Outdoor Science some of the other kids. Mainly to tell what kind of animal there we packed our gear and School. Before we ended our we just stuck together because they came from. We went to said goodbye to all of our new three-and-a-half-hour journey we didn’t know anyone else Rockaway Beach and drew a friends. Since we left early to Camp Magruder, we went to yet. When everyone was at the map of Oregon in the sand enough, we were able to stop the Tillamook (Ore.) Cheese campfire pit the staff mem- with the Coastal and Cascade at the Tillamook Cheese Fac- Factory. We got some samples of bers told us the camp rules. mountains in it. We learned tory again and get another ice cheese and some ice cream from Next we were assigned to our about cloud formation, where cream cone. the fountain and had a fun time cabins, and thankfully Sabas- they drop their water and how trying to make the ice cream tian and I were assigned to the water flows back to the ocean. Joshua Aguilar, MCACS sixth- disappear before it melted. same cabin. Our counselor’s My favorite time at camp grade student When we arrived at Camp name was Raccoon. The cabin was campfire time. During Magruder we didn’t really name was Cedar. that time we would sing silly

Joshua Aguilar, Mid-Columbia Adventist Christian School sixth-grader, writes of his experience at Outdoor Science School.

16 GLEANER • January 2013 OREGON CONFERENCE NEWS Grants Pass Youth Raise Money for GYC dozen Grants Pass youth marshmallows were inside a jar Aand their parents raised in hopes of winning a prize like funds to attend the Genera- a gift card, a bottle of Draper tion of Youth for Christ (GYC) Valley Vineyards premium conference held in Seattle Dec. nonalcoholic grape juice, or a 28, 2012, through Jan. 1, 2013. private plane ride. The gym was In just three fundraising events, filled with laughter and noise which included two car washes, as families played volleyball, the GYC-bound group raised basketball, ping-pong and other nearly $4,000. Christian Martin, games. Grants Pass Church pastor, was The evening concluded tireless in his eff orts to see these with a head-shaving challenge. young people be able to attend Martin, along with GYC young Darla Day shaves Gary McGinnis’ head after Gym Night attendees the conference. adult Gary McGinnis, promised pledged more than $500 to help Grants Pass youth and families The GYC Gym Night Fun- to let their heads get shaved attend the Generation of Youth for Christ conference. draiser was held at the Grants bald if people pledged $500. admits. In half an hour, two in this group’s mind that God Pass Adventist School in Octo- Darla Day, who attended GYC young men stood feeling just provided for their need. ber. Tickets were sold to pur- with her daughter Niki, did a bit cooler on a lively autumn chase pizza, nachos, lemonade, the shaving when the goal was evening. Jennifer Burkes, Grants Pass popcorn and cookies. Attendees reached. “I think I had the most GYC Gym Night Fundraiser Church communication leader could guess how many mini- fun being the head-shaver,” she raised $1,010. There is no doubt Grants Pass Adventist School Welcomes New Teachers ft er a long fl ight to Port- I can’t wait to go to school each Aland and a longer drive day,” says one of her sixth- to Grants Pass, Ryan and Lisa graders. Hauck maintained smiles as The Haucks met as students they faced the personnel com- at Southern Adventist Univer- mittee/school board. For nearly sity in Collegedale, Tenn. They two hours, they answered each were living in Richmond, Va., question carefully, honestly when they answered the call to and with a sense of humor. It teach in Grants Pass. Since ar- was July, and the Grants Pass riving at GPAS just days before Adventist School (GPAS) still the start of the school year, had two vacant teaching posi- these new teachers have kept tions. Would this be an answer more than busy writing new to prayer? curricula and meeting new Based upon the smiles of people. They love their new students and upbeat energy Lisa and Ryan Hauck are new teachers at Grants Pass Adventist School. students and helping lead them that fills the school this year, for outdoor adventure and experience in the lower grades, to Jesus. the answer seems to be a re- musical talent, is a perfect fit endless creativity and love of sounding “yes.” Ryan, with his for the seventh- and eighth- sports, is the new fifth- and Jennifer Burkes love of cave exploring, passion grade classroom. Lisa, with her sixth-grade teacher. “This year,

January 2013 • GLEANER 17 OREGON CONFERENCE NEWS

CAA Students Get Dirty But Never ‘Down and Out’

olumbia Adventist agents’ in the world around us The week of “theory” was fol- CAcademy (CAA) in Battle just as the committee members lowed by a day of “experiential” Ground, Wash., hosted a week were. And while that will cause practice as the entire school of prayer this fall presented us to get ‘dirty’ sometimes, participated in community ser- by James Bokovoy, Oklahoma because of salvation supplied vice, getting dirty but knowing Conference pastor. He shared through Christ, we are never that God was able to use CAA how God has led in his life and ‘down and out,’” Bokovoy ex- to bless many lives. encouraged the students by plained. sharing that God wants to do Meaghan Ashton, a sopho- Larry Hiday, CAA GLEANER the same thing in their lives. more, says, “... The activity was correspondent The week took a surpris- great — some might say gross, CAA week of prayer speaker ing turn when Bokovoy and but I really liked the meaning James Bokovoy shares a the religious activities com- and what it represented.” parable. mittee asked students to close Bokovoy, an avid photog- their eyes and reach into a rapher, also visited classes. He bowl containing, unknown to and Todd Gessele, North Pacific them, honey and dirt. Then Union Conference videogra- they clasped the hands of the pher, explained to the photogra- students next to them. Bokovoy phy students how our interests compared foot washing to the and passions can be used to Columbia Adventist Academy students get covered with washing of each student’s hands. further God’s work and improve grime during week of prayer. “We are to be ‘cleaning the lives of others. Walters Foundation Supports PAA Building Campaign he Walters Foundation has “The Walters Foundation Tdemonstrated community gifts are a significant commit- leadership by leaving $500,000 ment and lay the ground work in gift s to the Portland Adven- for further contributions from tist Academy (PAA) Journey to our community,” says Tamberly Excellence Campaign. Couch, PAA building campaign PAA has raised $3.5 mil- manager. lion for phase one of its new Glen and Viola Walters were school building, which puts the pillars of their Hillsboro com- campaign within reach of the $5 munity as well as their Adven- Phase one of PAA’s new school building will be able to million goal. tist community. The Walters proceed because of foundational gifts from people like Glen “Their donations represent Foundation was the major and Viola Walters. faith in our plans for the future,” financial resource for the build- enthusiasm and common sense and a place where students says Gale Crosby, PAA princi- ing of the Forest Grove Spanish approach to the building proj- can learn about the world and pal. “The Walters Foundation Church as well as Hillsboro’s ect,” Clifford wrote in a letter to develop a personal relationship gives the sign to others that this Cultural Arts Center. Their the school. with Christ,” says Crosby. campaign is moving forward son Clifford Walters leads the “We’re blessed and thankful even during a time of economic foundation since Glen’s passing to the Walters family for laying Liesl Vistaunet, PAA GLEANER uncertainty.” in 2010. “We appreciate your the foundation for a new school correspondent

18 GLEANER • January 2013 OREGON CONFERENCE NEWS

Better Life Couple Celebrates Re-baptism and Anniversary

on and Marta Davis cel- ness to the Lord for all He had sanctuary for the vows renewal Rebrated their 50th wedding taught them since, they desired and re-baptism officiated by anniversary with their Grants to be baptized again in an Ad- Marvin Clark, Grants Pass Pass Church family on Oct. 6, ventist church. Church pastor. The wedding 2012. Never would they have During a special fellowship vows were brief, relevant and imagined 50 years ago that their dinner, Henry Martin, a fa- sentimental. Bart Shields sang journey together would bring miliar host on Better Life, read special music and led attendees them to Grants Pass, where they the history of Ron and Marta’s in worship. manage Better Life Broadcast- journey together. A slideshow As Clark baptized the couple ing Network, the second-largest Marta and Ron Davis cut the showed pictures of Ron and simultaneously, many people Adventist television network in carrot cake in celebration of Marta from when they first met gave a hearty, “Amen!” the world. their 50th anniversary. to the present. The meal was They also never would have vows and being re-baptized topped off with a beautifully Jennifer Burkes, Grants Pass imagined that they’d be cel- in an Adventist church. After decorated carrot cake cut and Church communication leader, ebrating their golden anniver- moving to Grants Pass in 1995 served by the couple. with Doug Garcia, Better Life sary by renewing their marriage they began watching Better Life Following the fellowship din- Television creative director Marta and Ron Davis and were ultimately converted ner, everyone was invited to the to the Adventist faith in 1998. Ron and Marta Davis about to be re-baptized into the Two years later they began Adventist church. managing the very station that had helped bring them into the church. As the date approached for their 50th wedding anniversary the couple thought it would be appropriate to renew their vows and be re-baptized. They had been baptized by immersion years earlier, but in thankful- Baptism Celebrated at Evans Creek eith and Harmony Strong The Strongs’ church family Khave looked forward for supports them in prayer and some time to publicly declaring with the apostle Paul’s promise whose side they have chosen in in 2 Tim. 1:12, “I know whom I the great controversy between have believed and am persuad- Christ and Satan. ed that He is able to keep that Married on Jan. 16, 2010, which I have committed to Him the Strongs approached their until that day.” baptism this past September as a marriage to Christ. John Harry Smedes, Grants Pass Witcombe, Rogue River Church Church communication team pastor, performed the wedding member for the couple and then their recent baptism.

January 2013 • GLEANER 19 UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE NEWS

PCA Teacher Recognized for Excellence

tephanie Vigil, KHQ- The award ceremony took Southern . Since then passionate about her students, STV news anchor, visited place during a special school she has taught at the elemen- and they know it. After the Palisades Christian Academy assembly. Castrejon was tary and high school levels. award ceremony, Castrejon was (PCA) in Spokane, Wash., completely surprised by the “I initially wanted to teach in mobbed by excited students. Nov. 15, 2012, and presented announcement. In addition to Adventist schools,” says Castre- For Castrejon, the most the Teacher of the Month giving her the award, Vigil read jon, “because I wanted to show rewarding part of her job is Award to Judy Castrejon for the student letter that nominat- kids Jesus’ love. I attended an building kingdom friendships. her outstanding work as an ed Castrejon for the honor. Adventist school during my She lives for “making lifelong educator. The student wrote, “I really eighth and ninth grades, and friendships and those ‘I got it’ Castrejon teaches math, sci- had a hard time with math the girls were really mean to moments.” ence, and fifth and sixth grades and science. I would get so me. I wanted show kids how to PCA’s dedicated team of at PCA. She’s now part of a frustrated I would give up. be kind. After I started teach- teachers, including Castrejon, select group of educators in When she started teaching me ing, I discovered science and is committed to quality Chris- Eastern Washington to receive last year, she made it come to the amazing ways we can show tian education. The school the award from KHQ and life [for] me. Mrs. C. spent time God through that discipline.” offers kindergarten through Eastern Washington Univer- with me after school and made In fact, teaching about God 10th grade. sity (EWU). “Mrs. C,” as she me not feel dumb. I’m in eighth through science is so core to is called at PCA, was awarded grade now thanks to her.” Castrejon, a public school Jay Wintermeyer, Upper a plaque as well as four free Castrejon began teach- chose not to hire her because Columbia Conference credits at EWU. ing first grade 21 years ago at they felt she couldn’t leave God communication director in out of the classroom. She is

Jedzeah Hall, the student who nominated Judy Castrejon, poses with her teacher for a photo. Also in the photo, Stephanie Vigil Following the award ceremony, Judy Castrejon was immediately and representatives from Eastern Washington University. surrounded by students hugging and congratulating her.

20 GLEANER • January 2013 UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE NEWS Music Hits the Road Band, Choraliers and Orchestra visit Yakima Valley

pper Columbia Academy Despite a few mishaps, which UCA around 11 p.m. Saturday. highest forms of praise we can U(UCA) band, orchestra included all of the instruments One of the many things give to God,” says Dean Kravig, and Choraliers members left going out of tune during the UCA music students learn UCA band director. “The Spangle, Wash., and went church performance due to when they go on music tours true purpose of music tours is to Yakima, Wash., Nov. 2–3, a sudden change in tempera- is that tours are not all about sharing God’s love and praising 2012, for the fi rst band tour ture, the tour went well and talent and being the best at ev- Him through music.” of the 2012–2013 school year. everyone had a good time. The erything or even recruiting for Th e buses took off from UCA music groups returned safely to the school. “Music is one of the Sophia Rich, UCA student around 7 a.m. on Friday in order to get to their fi rst per- formance at Yakima Adventist Christian School by 10:45 a.m. They performed a variety of sacred and secular songs for the students, including “America” from West Side Story, “Shepherd’s Hey,” “Draw Up the Water,” “I Can Tell the World” and others. Staying in the homes of local Yakima church members was a real blessing to the students, many of whom are attending for the first time and were really miss- ing home. The kind families provided dinner, worship and a The UCA orchestra performs for students and staff at Yakima (Wash.) Adventist Christian School. warm place to sleep, and the stu- dents were grateful to those who opened their homes to them. The second performance was on Sabbath, Nov. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Yakima 35th Avenue Church. Later that day, the students finished their tour by performing for vespers at the All Nation’s Center in Wapato, Wash. Band, orchestra and Cho- raliers performed together for the spectacular song “Grace,” which was one of the highlights of each concert. The octet’s song “Walk Together Children” was another highlight. The UCA band performs at the All Nations Center in Wapato, Wash.

January 2013 • GLEANER 21 UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE NEWS WWVA Hosts Balance Week and Week of Prayer ach year, Walla Walla theme of the week was that This year’s school theme is EValley Academy (WWVA) when you face overwhelming to offer students the opportu- in College Place, Wash., off ers challenges, choosing drugs or nity to connect with Jesus and Balance Week, a series of talks alcohol may temporarily mask actively live for Him. designed to fearlessly and the pain, but they quickly directly tackle the pressures compound things. Connecting Elaine Hinshaw, WWVA and negative infl uences of our with God, family, teachers and marketing and recruitment culture that glamorize destruc- friends gives each of us the op- tive behavior. WWVA’s school portunity to actually face and WWVA students LIVE for Him as they prep landscaping for counselor, Tricia Loft house, co- solve those real problems in a a local charity on iMpact Day. ordinates this event and invites supportive environment. parents and sister schools in Following Balance Week, the valley to join WWVA. Th is WWVA students spent a week year, Balance Week focused of prayer exploring “Cracks in on strategies to help students the Sidewalk” with Jeff Dem- make confi dent choices. ing, Academy During the week of Oct. 8, pastor. The week focused on 2012, community members — making room for Christ in WWVA students listen a denturist, emergency room daily life and concluded with intently as Jeff Deming, doctor, parents and faculty iMpact Day, a day of commu- pastor, shares real life “Cracks members — shared their ex- nity service actively modeling in the Sidewalk” stories. periences. The over-arching His love for others. Yakima’s Evangelistic Series he Yakima (Wash.) health segments by the speaker, A Discover Bible School was Others, who are attending TChurch, on 35th Ave., held who has a master’s in public conducted during the series church regularly, will be doing the Amazing Discoveries in health, and by several physi- and resulted in 38 graduates so in the future. Bible Prophecy series in May cians and a dietician from the the final night of the meetings. and June 2012, conducted by congregation. Twelve people responded to Kathy Marson, UCC evangelist On Sabbath mornings, the the Christ-centered messages communication administrative Jim Reinking. Th e relation- evangelist held the Are We and came into fellowship by assistant based program included nightly Almost There? revival series. baptism and profession of faith.

Twelve individuals made decisions by baptism or profession of Some of the 38 graduates of the Discover Bible School. faith due to an evangelistic series in Yakima, Wash.

22 GLEANER • January 2013 UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE NEWS

KHBA Celebrates 20 Years

e’s Alive Broadcasting H(KHBA), the 20-year-old Christian television station in Spokane, Wash., held a gala dinner with a record turnout on Nov. 11, 2012. Dan Matthews and Linda Shelton hosted the dinner, which kicked off a two-evening Sharathon. Th ese events raised more than $39,000 towards the station’s yearly operating costs. Mat- thews and Shelton also shared confi rming stories that KHBA is on the move. Thanks to a Catholic gentle- man in Kalispell, Mont., the Hope TV signal from KHBA’s channel 39.1 is heading to Flathead County, Mont. With a population of 90,000, this valley holds a potential for sharing hope in Jesus with Sharathon crew members surround seated co-hosts Linda Shelton and Dan Matthews. many new friends. Making new contacts to our founder, Marlo Fralick, The KHBA board is pursu- KHBA is the only local throughout North America for his financial assistance to ing ways to introduce Spo- Christian broadcaster in is a new ingredient in the begin this project.” kane’s secular population to Spokane bringing light to a mix for KHBA. The board KHBA unveiled exciting Jesus. “We don’t need to travel community the needs to know voted to ask Shelton to be the new programming during the world to find a mission Jesus. Viewers can watch at development director for He’s the Sharathon. These shows field,” says Stanfill. “We have UHF Channel 39 or via the Alive Television. Shelton has include Travel With Spirit, thousands of people through- Internet at KHBATV.COM. a background in broadcast- a travel show with a notice- out Spokane who need to hear ing and fundraising and says, able Christian angle; Babbie’s and see a witness for Jesus. Kathy Marson, Upper Columbia “I am excited to partner with House, a music and talk show; This is what drives me and Conference communication KHBA to help strengthen and Mark Gungor, a show on our volunteers to sacrifice administrative assistant advance their ministry.” “love, marriage and stinking time, money and energy.” Moving forward with a thinking” that gives viewers Here is an artist’s rendering of what the KHBA production van production vehicle has begun. a frank, humorous marriage- might look like, pulling up to your event, in the near future. A van was purchased and will counseling approach; Dare be equipped for regional re- to Love, about how to make mote productions. The KHBA friends of Muslim neighbors production van will facilitate and be a positive witness; and a live feed where there is high- Friends and Neighbors, with speed Internet access. “We Christian women discussing estimate it will cost $25,000 to current issues, similar to The $30,000 to put the equipment View. Time slots for these together,” says Joe Stanfill, sta- programs are available at tion manager. “We are grateful KHBATV.com.

January 2013 • GLEANER 23 WASHINGTON CONFERENCE NEWS Prayer Unites Southcenter for Bible Prophecy Seminar

outhcenter Church in Des “I believe as a result of our SMoines, Wash., joined united front, the Holy Spirit was 62 churches in Washington poured out in great measure on Conference’s Reach Washington our meetings,” says Kim. evangelism initiative in October Southcenter’s Bible prophecy 2012. seminar opened with 56 guests Church members noticed in attendance. Sixty guests at- something different with this tended the second night, and 51 four-week Bible prophecy semi- guests attended the third night. nar — the church’s third series “My phone number was on in two years. the 50,000 flyers we mailed “I believe the difference with to the community, so I had this series was the power of the privilege of meeting many united prayer,” says Monica of our guests over the phone The Southcenter congregation hosts a four-week Bible Kim, Southcenter Church before the seminar started,” prophecy seminar with Martin Kim, evangelist, after recently purchasing a church facility in Des Moines, Wash. member. “Before the seminar says Kim. “I received dozens of commenced, our church experi- calls from people who received This whole experience was a in these meetings than by start- enced a small revival after fast- a flyer in the mail and were faith-building journey for mem- ing with fasting and prayer,” ing and praying for 21 days.” interested in attending.” bers. Previously, the church says Farmer. “I look forward to Members who never fasted One lady, who just moved spent significant money on the next time we hold meetings before committed to fast from to the area from Vancouver, advertising and a hotel venue and hope that we can begin a particular type of food or Wash., found a flyer at the for 100 guests plus members again with fasting and prayer.” activity for this time period. laundromat and called looking who attended. The church saw for a church. Another caller no baptisms out of this earlier Heidi Baumgartner, Washington was at a friend’s house, venture. Conference communication saw the flyer on the table The difference? Prayer. director, with Monica Kim and the and wanted to come to the “I’m convinced there is no Julie Farmer BIG seminar. A pastor called other way to really see the out- saying he didn’t have the pouring of blessings and power Southcenter Church in Des PICTURE gift of prophecy and wanted Moines, Wash., spent 21 days to learn more. He didn’t The church family is fasting and praying before expanding at Southcenter their church’s Bible prophecy seem to mind that the Church. They just witnessed seminar in October. The Washington pastor seminar was hosted by the 13 baptisms after their church welcomed 13 people Robin Song is Seventh-day Adventists Reach Washington Bible through baptism into their prophecy series. church family. among 12 winners and planned to bring his of a national wife and members of his congregation. stewardship As the series concluded, sermon contest. the church welcomed 13 These sermons new members by baptism. will be published “The harvest of attendees and baptisms was a clear soon in a book. testimony that God was ‘abiding with us’ through DISCOVER MORE: the meetings and speaking WASHINGTONCONFERENCE.ORG through the messages,” says Julie Farmer, Southcenter Church member.

24 GLEANER • January 2013 WASHINGTON CONFERENCE NEWS Washington Education Team Welcomes Archie Harris ashington Confer- Harris is no stranger to conferences. For the last six married for 24 years. They Wence welcomed Archie the Pacific Northwest, as and a half years, Harris served have two daughters: Alix, Walla Harris as the newest education this is where he was born, as director of education, youth, Walla University freshman, and department team member in raised and educated. He has communication and health for Joni, a senior at Mount Ellis November 2012. elementary and secondary Montana Conference. Academy in Bozeman, Mont. Harris will be serving as teaching experience in Upper Harris and his high school The Office of Education is associate superintendent and Columbia and Montana sweetheart, Deanna, have been represented by: Kelly Bock, replaces Paulette Jackson, who Washington Conference education leaders are committed to vice president for education; is the new education registrar nurturing and supporting 20 learning campuses in western Archie Harris, associate for the North Pacific Union Washington where 1,342 students learn academic and spiritual superintendent; Shirlene growth lessons. Conference in Ridgefield, Wash. McClendon, early childhood Harris begins his position full education center (ECEC) time in February. coordinator; and Shelley “We are looking forward to Schurch and Joyce Moore, all the contributions Archie will administrative assistants. bring to our team,” says Kelly Learn more about Adventist Bock, Washington Conference Christian Education at vice president for education. education4eternity.org. “We know you will enjoy getting to know him as we all Heidi Baumgartner, Washington work together to educate our Conference communication children.” director Prayer Website Offers Spiritual Growth Resources

ashington Conference Washington Conference retreats and days of prayer HEIDI BAUMGARTNER Wis off ering new online president. “Kevin is an answer while the Good Stuff link has prayer resources including to prayer.” study guides to help visitors a newly launched website at The prayer website features with their prayer lives. adventistprayerministry.org a devotional blog called Daily “Hundreds of people all and an active Facebook prayer Connection authored by Wil- over the world are connecting group. fley and guest bloggers who with one another in prayer by These prayer initiatives offer biblical thoughts and means of the Internet,” says are being coordinated by stories of answered prayer. Wilfley. Washington Conference’s new “The prayer website is very Stop by the website or join prayer and spiritual growth user-friendly, has real stories Adventist Prayer Ministries coordinator, Kevin Wilfley, of ordinary people and is a on Facebook, where you can who also serves as pastor of faith-building tool that you leave prayer requests or offer the Enumclaw Church. can use every day,” says Car- a prayer for someone else. “I prayed for many years men Slavens, a website visitor. for God to bring us the right “This is a great resource.” Heidi Baumgartner, Washington Kevin Wilfley, Washington person to lead our prayer A calendar of events has Conference communication Conference prayer and spiritual growth pastor, gives and spiritual growth depart- information about upcoming director, with Kevin Wilfley, a tour of the new Adventist ment,” says John Freedman, spiritual growth seminars, pastor Prayer Ministry website.

January 2013 • GLEANER 25 WASHINGTON CONFERENCE NEWS SAGE Volunteers Reunite and Refl ect on God’s Blessings

AGE seniors welcomed JOAN LIBBY Additionally, SAGE volun- S100 friends to a Reunion teers helped with 120 build- Day on Nov. 3, 2012, in Federal ing and painting projects for Way, Wash., to celebrate God’s Sunset Lake Camp in Wilkeson blessings of friendship and and churches and schools in service. Washington Conference. They Alden Thompson, Walla also worked on 11 out-of-state Walla University biblical stud- building/painting projects. ies professor, gave two talks: More than 180 social and Assurance of Salvation for educational events round out Seniors and The Great Reunion SAGE’s experience. in Heaven. Reunion Day also SAGE recognized volunteers featured lively music, student At SAGE Reunion Day in early November, SAGE honors who recently participated in 15 evangelism reports, words of volunteers — including Howard and Berta Brenton — for their service projects: Mike Altman; recognition and a Thanksgiving recent involvement in 15 service projects. Rolland and Claudia Bahnmill- luncheon. interview from his current overseas mission trips, built er; Howard and Berta Brenton; SAGE volunteers spent the home in Texas. Another found- and/or painted 39 churches and Ben Davis; Al Griffone; Alice afternoon reminiscing about ing officer, Margaret Tan, who schools (valued at $2.5 million), Hoekstra; Robert and Ruth projects through the years. gave SAGE its name, reviewed held 39 evangelistic series with Jones; Bonnie Pleier; and Grady Stanley Sergeant, longtime some of the early days. 1,553 baptisms, conducted 12 Stephens. travel organizer, joined Reunion In the last 18 years, SAGE Vacation Bible Schools and op- Day via Skype for an afternoon volunteers participated in 18 erated 10 medical/dental clinics. Carrol Grady, SAGE member Mad About Marriage Offers Marriage Education ike and Gayle Tucker The Tuckers explained to the love and sometimes couples are One illustrative video seg- Mfrom Faith for Today pre- 33 couples attending how Mad “just plain mad.” Removing one ment, “Rewind Conversations,” sented a Mad About Marriage About Marriage is an oppor- of four negative patterns — es- showed a negative scenario, seminar in September 2012 at tunity for marriage education, calation, invalidation, negative rewound the conversation and Sunset Lake Camp in Wilkeson. not counseling. “No matter interpretation, and avoidance showed how the same scenario how good or bad marriages and withdrawal — does more could play out if the spouse are, there is always room to to ensure the long-term stability chose an assumption of good improve,” says Gayle. and success of a marriage than will. The audience represented a adding five positives, accord- Mad About Marriage wide span of marriage experi- ing to research shared by the regularly provides practical ence, from a few months to 46 Tuckers. marriage resources through years. One couple attended the The seminar explained the Twitter, Facebook and You- retreat on their anniversary. necessity of spirituality, good Tube in addition to a weekly Several couples received mar- problem solving skills (includ- e-newsletter. Explore more at Mike and Gayle Tucker riage or spiritual growth books ing the speaker-listener tech- madaboutmarriage.com. present a Mad About and DVDs through a name nique), forgiveness and quality Marriage seminar at Sunset draw. connection such as significant Heidi Baumgartner, Washington Lake Camp and provide practical marriage education The Tuckers shared how gestures, six-second hugs six Conference communication for 33 couples in attendance. sometimes couples are madly in times a week, and affirmation. director

26 GLEANER • January 2013 WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY NEWS Nursing Professor Shares Perspectives on Family Caregiving

s the daughter of a father courses at WWU’s Portland, Awho has lived in long- Ore., campus. term care for almost 10 years, She is a 1977 WWU nursing Karen Tetz has experienced graduate and a 1983 master’s family caregiving fi rsthand. degree graduate of Loma Linda And, as a nursing professor, University. She began teaching home-health nurse and aca- for WWU’s School of Nursing demic researcher, Tetz has also in 1986. studied how family and elder While at WWU, Tetz also caregiving aff ects both society worked part-time as a home- and the health care system. health nurse for many years. Tetz, Walla Walla University Many families with which she (WWU) nursing professor, worked included frail older presented her perspectives in adults who were receiving care her lecture, Postcards From the from a family member, such as Caregiving Journey, in No- a spouse or adult child. vember. The presentation was “I found that sometimes WWU’s annual Distinguished things went well and some- Faculty Lecture, which this year times they went very poorly,” honored Tetz for her accom- says Tetz, “and it wasn’t always plishments both as an educator related to the severity of the and academic researcher. patient’s illness.” Tetz shared her doctoral re- Family caregiving became search findings on what factors the subject of her research helped to determine the course when she entered the doctoral of family and elderly caregiving. program at Oregon Health and Her dissertation was a study Science University (OHSU) in that explored the satisfaction Karen Tetz, WWU nursing professor and 2012 WWU Portland. She received the John of frail elders with the care Distinguished Faculty lecture presenter. A. Hartford pre-doctoral fellow- they received from their family ship in 2001 that helped to not caregivers. Tetz also addressed the ques- by family caregivers. Giving and only fund her doctoral educa- “One of our most consistent tions of how to best support receiving care is an interactive tion, but gave her access to lead- findings was that the quality of caregivers and care receivers, process between the frail or ill ers in the field of gerontological the relationship between the what lessons can be learned care receiver needing assistance nursing and family caregiving caregiver and care receiver is from the caregiver and care and the family member giving for frail older adults. very important,” says Tetz. “In receiver relationship, and how care. It requires constant give The 2012 Distinguished Fac- family caregiving, relationship our societal values shape our and take, negotiation, and ulty Lecture is available online quality was the most important treatment of society’s most cooperation.” at wallawalla.edu/dfl. factor in predicting how care vulnerable members. Tetz teaches nursing assess- receivers rated the quality of the “Most long-term care for frail ment, nursing of the acutely Rosa Jimenez, WWU care they received.” elders is provided in the home ill adult and nursing research GLEANER correspondent

January 2013 • GLEANER 27 ADVENTIST HEALTH NEWS

Adventist Health Hospital Among Top 3 Healthiest Employers in Oregon

iving a healthy and fulfi ll- during the busy and food-filled Ling life is a goal to which holiday season. most people aspire and one that Not only does being healthier God planned for His people all benefit employees and their along. However, fi nding balance families, it also affects their job between all of life’s demands performance. Better customer can oft en be challenging. A lack service, increased productiv- of balance can lead to stress, ity, less sick time and related poor eating habits, lack of exer- heath care costs, improved job cise and strained relationships. satisfaction and a healthier Adventist Health’s mission community are all results of a of “sharing God’s love through healthy workplace. physical, mental and spiritual “Adventist Health’s heritage healing” seeks to help patients and mission to nurture mental, regain balance in life, while physical, social and spiritual recognizing that employees health sets us apart from many often need assistance too. Ad- Ron Benfield and other employees enjoy a fitness event hosted companies,” says Hoover. “We by Adventist Medical Center in Portland, Ore. ventist Medical Center (AMC) recognize that by fostering both in Portland, Ore., used that that are committed to creating ing in the program. According a healthy workplace and healthy recognition as inspiration for an healthy workplaces. For several to Hoover, employees report home environments, we will employee wellness program that years, AMC has made a focused eating more fruits and veg- be in an even better place to focuses on balance and healthy effort on developing a success- etables, eating less fatty foods experience the more ‘abundant living. As a result, it was recent- ful wellness plan that employees and increasing physical activity life’ that Christ wants for all of ly named one of the top three would embrace and engage in. as compared with a year ago. As His precious children.” Healthiest Employers of Oregon They have been so successful an example, a current chal- for its LivingWell/Engaged! that Adventist Health is rolling lenge program focuses on the Brittany Dobbs, program. The hospital has also out a systemwide LivingWell/ holidays. It began at Thanksgiv- Adventist Health been recognized two years in a Engaged! program for all ing and runs to Valentine’s Day, GLEANER correspondent row with the American Heart employees in the organization helping support healthy choices Association’s Fit-Friendly Com- based on AMC’s model. pany Award. “We have made some “This award is meaningful significant commitments to because it signifies our com- supporting the health of our mitment to wellness,” says Tom employees through preventa- Russell, AMC’s president/CEO. tive health screenings, educa- “Adventist Health believes that tional resources, incentives, fun taking care of the workforce by challenges and more,” says Ed providing them the wellness Hoover, AMC LivingWell and tools necessary to maintain a community wellness manager. balanced life equips them to “These are just part of a larger deliver on the mission of pro- commitment to being the best viding exceptional care to those place for employees to work, they serve.” physicians to practice and The goal of the Healthiest patients to receive care.” Employers of Oregon program More than 90 percent of eli- Employees enjoy an engaging Lunch and Learn session at is to recognize organizations gible employees are participat- Adventist Medical Center in Portland, Ore.

28 GLEANER • January 2013 MILESTONES

BEAVON 65TH just 40 miles from Siberia. Her Helen stayed home with the girls Fred and Velma celebrated spiritual heritage, a book titled for the fi rst 15 years and then their 65th wedding anniversary Th ink on Th ese Th ings, was went to work at Tektronix as a on Aug. 24. A lovely fellowship recently published. senior executive secretary, where meal was held in their honor at During retirement they have she worked for 25 years. Helen the Kalispell (Mont.) Church. taken several mission trips with was invited back to Tektronix in Maranatha and pursued mission 2006 as a receptionist, a job she projects. Th ey keep busy at home still holds. with local missionary endeavors. In the mid-1960s, Helen and Al and Arlea Stern Th ey live on the shores of Flat- Irvin purchased fi ve acres of farm lived in married student housing, head Lake near Kalispell. land in the Helvetia, Ore., area. which at that time was “Th e Th e Beavon family includes Th ey still live in the home they Trailer Park.” Th ey continued to Eric and Kelly Beavon, Fredrick built on that land. Th eir fi rst 10 be a mobile family. Al graduated and Melody, and Tedrick and years were spent planting, and with a degree in religion and Donna; 6 grandchildren and 2 the next 35 years have been spent served as a colporteur, pas- great-grandchildren. in pruning and cutting down. tor, Bible worker and ordained Fred and Velma Beavon Irvin and Helen have both minister in Nebraska, California and Washington, making many Th ey met at Emmanuel Mis- FRIED 60TH been involved at the Beaverton friends along the way. He retired sionary College (now Andrews Irvin Fried married Helen Church. Irvin helped construct aft er working for the Adventist University) where Fred was Morley on Sept. 7, 1952, in the new Tualatin Valley Junior Church for more than 35 years. studying for the ministry and Portland, Ore. Th ey celebrated Academy (TVJA) building in the Arlea received a nursing Velma was in Bible workers’ their 60th anniversary at home late 1950s and the new church degree and worked until retiring. training. Following graduation in Hillsboro, Ore., with their in the early- to mid-1970s. Irvin She helps manage the Estacada and their wedding, they served children, grandchildren and served on the TVJA school Community Center, known lo- with J.L. Shuler in an evangelistic great-granddaughter. board, was a church organist, cally as “Th e Yellow House.” eff ort in Detroit, Mich., then in Th eir fi rst year of marriage was and installed the public ad- Aft er retiring in 1987 to district pastoral work. Ordained spent in College Place, Wash., dress systems in the school and Estacada, Ore., the Sterns have in 1951, Fred was called to be while Irvin fi nished his engineer- both the old and new churches. enjoyed settling in one place Michigan Conference’s youth ing degree at Walla Walla College Helen has been involved with the near Arlea’s brother and family. director and served there for and Helen worked at the Corp of Pathfi nder club, various children’s Both are active members of the seven years followed by 10 years Engineers in nearby Walla Walla. Sabbath School classes and CHIP Estacada Church, and Al pens as Lake Union’s youth director. Irvin was draft ed into the Army (Complete Health Improvement the “Ask Al” Bible question- For the sake of time with three soon aft er graduation and was Program) and has served as and-answer column in the local sons, Fred took a graduate study stationed at Fort Monmouth, church clerk and the social com- newspaper. leave in Montana followed by N.J., (home of the Signal Corp) mittee chairwoman. Still travelers at heart, Al and conference trust services and where they lived for the next two Th eir family includes Karen Arlea pulled a 16-foot trailer stewardship work. years. and John Lawson of Beaver- more than 6,000 miles to visit Director of professional rela- ton; Sharon and Timo Wilson friends and family just before tions for North West Medical of Mount Vernon, Wash.; 5 celebrating their 65th anniversary Foundation was his next post, grandchildren and 2 great-grand- with a festive gathering of sisters, then he served as the Alaska children. aunts, uncles, cousins and friends Mission president. His fi nal em- on July 14, 2012, in Estacada. It ployment years were back in trust STERN 65TH was a brilliant day to celebrate services in Montana. Al Stern met Arlea Lippincott a truly memorable couple who While in Montana, Velma at Union College. Al remembers have contributed a wealth of their served as food service director the pretty girl with brown eyes time, love, gift of music and good at Mount Ellis Academy and and red hair. Arlea remembers humor. utilized her training as a Bible Irvin and Helen Fried shyly smiling back at the return- Al and Arlea Stern’s family in- worker, holding Bible studies and ing WWII vet. Th e rest is 65 years cludes: Pamela and Larry Arnott conducting a neighborhood Bible Aft er the military, Irvin of family history. of Sequim, Wash.; Jack Stern and club. In Alaska she prepared the worked as an electrical engineer Th ey were married July Peggy Bird of Tucaseqec, N.C.; news bulletin for pastoral wives at Tektronix in Beaverton, Ore., 14, 1947, in Niwat, Colo., at Janna Stern of Edmonds, Wash.; and conducted Vacation Bible for 34 years, before taking an Arlea’s parents’ farm. When they and 3 grandchildren. School on St. Lawrence Island, early retirement bonus off er. returned to Union College they

January 2013 • GLEANER 29 BIRTHS

DRAGULIN — Sabina Mai MANSILLA-RICHTER — CARR — Jared Floyd, 31; (Bevilacqua) Telloian, North was born Oct. 13, 2012, to Mike Nazaria Mansilla and Jason born April 4, 1981, McMin- Las Vegas, Nev.; brothers, Ken and Jessica (Pellengahr) Dragu- Richter were married June 27, nville, Ore.; died May 27, 2012, Telloian and Jim Telloian, both lin, Portland, Ore. 2012, in Las Vegas, Nev. Th ey Prosser, Wash. Surviving: of Olympia, Wash.; sister, Terri LOCKWOOD — Kadynce are making their home in Katy, wife, Kelley L. (Gillette), Walla (Telloian) Lima, Olympia; and Noelle was born Oct. 19, 2012, Texas. Nazaria is the daughter of Walla, Wash.; parents, Gary L. 3 grandchildren. to Darren and Aimee (Langs- Norberto Mansilla and Victoria and Patricia A. (Gladden) Carr, LARRABEE — Lenore Av- ton) Lockwood, Troutdale, Ore. Montalvo. Jason is the son of Gaston, Ore.; grandmother, ery (Walker), 98; born June 9, LYONS — Bailey Quinn was Andy and Linda (Trude) Mayer. Violet M. (Smith) Gladden, 1913, Garland, Kan.; died Dec. born Oct. 15, 2012, to Michael Gaston; and sister, Sara Ann 31, 2011. Surviving: sons, Jack, T. and Katrina E. (Forgey) Ly- Humbert, College Place, Wash. Jerry and Gary; brother, Keith ons, College Place, Wash. AT REST GINTER — Ben D., 79; Walker; 10 grandchildren, 15 LYONS — Emma Lynn was born July 31, 1932; died Jan. 4, great-grandchildren and 11 born Aug. 26, 2010, to Michael BAKER — Helen L., 80; 2012. Surviving: wife, Darlene; great-great-grandchildren. T. and Katrina E. (Forgey) Ly- born Sept. 16, 1931, Portland, daughters, Sharon Ginter and LEWIS — Sharon Ann ons, College Place, Wash. Ore.; died July 16, 2012, Walla Marilyn Ginter; brothers, Har- REEVES — Audrey Evelyn Walla, Wash. Surviving: sons, old, Russ, Joe and Paul; sisters, (Steber), 67; born Sept. 27, was born Oct. 7, 2012, to Brian Harvey Baker, of Alabama; Ann Pester, Vi Ganz, Millie 1944, Hutchinson, Minn.; died and Krystle (Brubaker) Reeves, Steve Baker, Roseburg, Ore.; Wolcott and Ellen Pfl ugrad. Sept. 9, 2012, Caldwell, Idaho. Long Beach, Wash. Kevin Baker, Wasilla, Alaska; GREENE — Trilby M. Surviving: husband, James; WELCH — Madilynn Brielle daughters, Janet Terwillegar, (Holmes), 83; born May 2, daughters, Kara Tanzi, Oswego, was born Sept. 29, 2012, to Paul of Florida.; Cheryl Baker, 1928, Holyoke, Colo.; died Ill.; Kelly Lewis, Caldwell; and and Tracy (Escamilla) Welch, College Place, Wash.; Cherie June 10, 2011, Coeur d’Alene, 2 grandchildren. Tillamook, Ore. Baker, West Richland, Wash.; 9 Idaho. Surviving: husband, LOGAN — Robert, 80; born grandchildren and 14 great- Robert, Hayden Lake, Idaho; Oct. 19, 1931, Eugene, Ore.; grandchildren. sons, Carl and Kelly; daughter, died June 9, 2012, Roseburg, WEDDINGS BOYINTON — Doris Lu- Kacey, Athol, Idaho; brothers, Ore. Surviving: wife, Carol; cille (Luedtke), 96; born June Lee Roy, Kettle Falls, Wash.; son, Bob, Sutherlin, Ore.; BURKE-MADSEN — Re- 14, 1916, Gary, Ind.; died Sept. Bob, Caldwell, Idaho; Richard, daughters, Marcy Gibson and becca Burke and Ryan Madsen 15, 2012, Eagle Creek, Ore. Walla Walla, Wash.; and sister, Cindy Barnett, both of Hawaii; were married Sept. 22, 2012, in Surviving: son, Dale, Vancou- Opal Potter, Kettle Falls. brothers, Don, Roseburg; Ron- Hermiston, Ore., where they are ver, Wash.; daughter, Ruby HAPPY — Dennis Leon, 68; ald, of Colorado; sister, Elinor making their home. Rebecca Fleming, Eagle Creek; brothers, born April 4, 1944, Tacoma, Grant, Myrtle Creek, Ore.; 5 is the daughter of Dennis and Leslie Luedtke and Charles Wash.; died July 27, 2012, Uni- grandchildren and 9 great- Connie (Anderson) Burke. Ryan Luedtke, both of Hobart, Ind.; versity Place, Wash. Surviving: grandchildren. is the son of Steve and Shalline 3 grandchildren and 2 great- sister, Blanche Kidd, Prosser, MIDDLETON — Philip (Dwyer) Madsen. grandchildren. Wash. Todd, 70; born Feb. 8, 1942, HANING-GRAHAM CALLAS HASTE — Car- — Edward – Dorlin J., 59; Boston, Mass.; died May 16, men Haning and Larry Graham George, 91; born Aug. 10, born Feb. 2, 1953, Culbertson, 2012, Portland, Ore. Surviving: were married Aug. 8, 2012, in 1921, Milltown, N.J.; died Mont.; died Aug. 28, 2012, wife, Marina; sons, John, Van- Goldendale, Wash., where they Sept. 16, 2012, Sublimity, Ore. College Place, Wash. Surviving: couver, Wash.; Daniel, Cave are making their home. Carmen Surviving: son, Edward, Scio, wife, Judy (Christie); daughter, Junction, Ore.; 6 grandchildren is the daughter of David and Ore.; 2 grandchildren and a Bobby Jo Engeberg, Pasco, Francelia Pahlko (both de- great-grandchild. Wash.; father, Leroy, Verbena, and great-grandchildren. ceased). Larry is the son of Wilo CARLIN — Eunice H. Ala.; sister, Donna Ernest, Ver- NASH — James Ira, 94; born and Oma Graham. (Scofi eld), 92; born Jan. 26, bena; and 2 grandchildren. July 28, 1918, Huntington, LEHMAN-LIEBELT — Ra- 1920, Devils Lake, N.D.; Sept. HUFF — Lauralene (Tel- W.V.; died Sept. 5, 2012, Peoria, chel Lehman and Michael Liebelt 6, 2012, College Place, Wash. loian), 56; born May 6, 1956, Ariz. Surviving: wife, Alice were married Aug. 5, 2012, in Surviving: sons, Keith, Walla Inglewood, Calif.; died Sept. (Osborne), Sun City, Ariz.; Sandy, Ore. Th ey are making Walla, Wash.; Terry, Minas 8, 2012, Rochester, Wash. son, Sid, Walla Walla, Wash.; their home in Richland, Wash. Gerais, Brazil; Roger, College Surviving: husband, John; daughter, Carol Trujillo, Sun Rachel is the daughter of Stan Place; sister, Carol Foster, Clo- son, Aaron Huff , Elma, Wash.; City; 6 grandchildren, a great- and Rita Lehman. Michael is the verdale, Ore.; 5 grandchildren daughter, Alycia Klatt, Lacey, grandchild and a great-great- son of Lonnie and Gerita Liebelt. and 4 great-grandchildren. Wash.; parents, Mal and Joan grandchild.

30 GLEANER • January 2013 AT REST

PARKER — Elizabeth May Bible, Denver, Colo.; June Surviving: sons, George, Puyal- Peter A., Auburn, Wash.; Altyn “Betty” (Stenberg), 91; born Valdez, Florissant, Colo.; and 3 lup, Wash.; Harold, Portland, G. II, Port Orchard; daughter, Dec. 15, 1920, Pedro, Wyo. grandchildren. Ore.; daughters, Karolyn Boyd, Janette Ng, Redmond, Wash.; (near Newcastle); died Aug. RICHARDS — Marilyn, Port Townsend; Jacqueline brother, John, Boynton Beach, 28, 2012, Oregon City, Ore. 70; born May 31, 1942, Tulare, Jager, Oroville, Wash.; Lorraine Fla.; sisters, Marcelia Hines, Surviving: son, Sherman Calif.; died Sept. 3, 2012, Andrews, Bremerton, Wash.; Louisville, Tenn.; Delia Az- Parker, Ruch, Ore.; daughters, Caldwell, Idaho. Surviving: Marla Robinson, Newport, zarilla, Friendsville, Tenn.; and Verlene Hartwig, Zillah, Wash.; son, Damon Porter, St. George, Ore.; Cathy Cays, Sequim, 8 grandchildren. Nadine Proctor, Sonora, Calif.; Utah; mother, Eunice Rich- Wash.; Cherie Marlatte, Lin- WAGEMAN — Evelyn Charlotte Marriott, Mulino, ards, Caldwell; brother, Wilbur coln City, Ore.; Rita Chris- (Schnell) Lee, 71; born April Ore.; 10 grandchildren, 13 Richards, Caldwell; and 3 tensen, Dillon, Mont.; brother, 19, 1941, Council, Idaho; died great-grandchildren and a grandchildren. Carl Sams, Sunnyside, Wash.; Aug. 17, 2012, Caldwell, Idaho. great-great-grandchild. SCHULTZ — Rhonda G. sister, Grace Steinert, Belling- Surviving: husband, Melvin; PEGEL — Neil L., 84; born (Schwartz), 57; born May 20, ham, Wash.; 21 grandchildren daughter, Margaret “Margie” Dec. 20, 1927, Minneapolis, 1955, Walla Walla, Wash.; died and 15 great-grandchildren. (Lee) Voth, Caldwell; stepsons, Minn.; died Aug. 7, 2012, Col- June 18, 1912, Yorba Linda, SMITH — Jane Marie Gerald Wageman, Emmett, lege Place, Wash. Surviving: Calif. Surviving: husband, Neil; (Carter), 93; born June 22, Idaho; Gary Wageman, wife, Lois, Walla Walla, Wash.; son, Brett, Walla Walla; daugh- 1919, Utica, N.Y.; died Aug. 22, Caldwell; Clinton Wageman, sons, Barry, Steven, Gregory ter, Alison Schultz; sisters, 2012, Spokane, Wash. Surviv- Boise, Idaho; stepdaughters, and John; daughters, Barbara Coleen Roberts, Medford, Ore.; ing: son, Chuck, Sandpoint, Sharon (Wageman) Sum- Preas, Crystal March and Lu- and Judy Douglas, Moreno Idaho; daughters, Jaclin Smith mers and Denise (Wageman) anne Langer; 10 grandchildren Valley, Calif. and Nancy Gaunt, both of Kelly, both of Caldwell; Brenda and 8 great-grandchildren. SCOTT — Floyd E., 92; Spokane; 2 grandchildren and (Wageman) Iverson, Clarkston, PERRY — Jane, 90; born born Feb. 28, 1919, Sioux 7 great-grandchildren. Wash.; Linette (Wageman) May 20, 1922, Springfi eld, Ore.; Rapids, Iowa; died Jan. 16, STEINLICHT — Dorthy Ar- Easley, Boise; Carolyn (Wage- died June 17, 2012, Walla Walla 2012, Denver, Colo. Surviv- line (Busick), 92; born Sept. 17, man) Rowley and Melanie Wash. Surviving: husband, ing: wife, Vonsella (Lynn), 1919, Hancock County, Iowa; (Wageman) Minto, both of William F., College Place, Aurora, Colo.; sons, Floyd Jr., died May 21, 2012, Dallas, Ore. Parma, Idaho; a grandchild and Wash.; son, Dale, College Place; Aurora; Lawrence, Danville, Surviving: sons, Charles, Mo- 14 step-grandchildren. daughters, Rita Zeigner, Walla Va.; daughters, Kathryn Ratliff , rey and David; daughters, Bar- WOODS — Dorothy L. Walla; Shirley Schmale; Coeur Cookeville, Tenn.; Karen bara McDow, Los Altos Hills, (Cowart), 84; born Oct. 9, d’Alene, Idaho; 8 grandchildren Clark, Aurora; Michelle Tas- Calif.; Cindy; 11 grandchildren 1927, Arvada, Colo.; died and 13 great-grandchildren. sia, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and 31 great-grandchildren. Jan. 20, 2012, Portland, Ore. PURVIS — Jeannie (Smith), Barbara Silvas, Roseville, Calif.; STERNER — Keith R., 92; Surviving: husband, Rodney; 78; born Jan. 19, 1934, Yakima, Nancy Danelson, Holly, Mich.; born Nov. 6, 1919, Eddyville, sons, Robert Hill, Grants Pass, Wash.; died Sept. 11, 2012, 10 grandchildren and 3 great- Iowa; died April 11, 2012, Ore.; Bernie Gallentine, Battle College Place, Wash. Surviv- grandchildren. Idaho Falls, Idaho. Surviving: Ground, Wash.; Darell Woods ing: sons, Michael, Sacramento, SHEIDLER — Laurene wife, Mary (Humphreys) Mad- and Dean Woods, both of Calif.; Ben, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Adella (Palmer), 85; born Oct. dox; stepsons, Ken Maddox, Portland; daughters, Karen daughter, Crystal Jurgenson, 23, 1926, Lincoln, Neb.; died Eagle, Idaho; Ron Maddox, (Gallentine) Th ompson, Woodland, Wash.; 4 grandchil- Sept. 15, 2012, Ephrata, Wash. Scottsdale, Ariz.; Fred Maddox, Portland; and Valerie dren and 2 great-grandchil- Surviving: husband, Robert; Idaho Falls; daughter, Mary Woods, Troutdale, Ore. dren. sons, Robert Jr., Midway, Utah; Beth (Sterner) Daudt, Weiser, WOODS — Rodney REEVE — Leo A., 78; born Gordon, Everett, Wash.; Gary, Idaho; stepdaughters, Shirley E., 90; born Oct. 17, 1921, Jan. 2, 1934, Th ayer, Kan.; died Medical Lake, Wash.; daughter, Griff el, Swan Valley, Idaho; Lakeview, Ore.; died June 14, Aug. 4, 2012, Fruitland, Idaho. Heidi Hoff er, College Place, Sharon States, Idaho Falls; 4 2012, Portland, Ore. Surviv- Surviving: wife, Leona (Han- Wash.; sister, Margret Clinton, grandchildren and 2 great- ing: sons, Robert Hill, Grants son); sons, Warren and Lyle, Walla Walla, Wash.; 7 grand- grandchildren. Pass, Ore.; Bernie Gallentine, both of Fruitland; daughter, children and 4 great-grandchil- STEVENS — Altyn G., 71; Battle Ground, Wash.; Darell Charlotte Vess, Bullhead City, dren. born Aug. 13, 1940, Glacier Woods and Dean Woods, Ariz.; brothers, Ivan, Bluejay, SLACK — Pearl Meletia National Park, Mont.; July 6, both of Portland; daughters, Calif.; Gaylord, Altoona, Kan.; (Sams), 89; born Jan. 31, 1923, 2012, Bremerton, Wash. Sur- Karen (Gallentine) Th ompson, Everett, Stockton, Kan.; sisters, Biddle, Mont.; died Aug. 30, viving: wife, Rosemarie (Pot- Portland; and Valerie Woods, Lola Ortez, Meacham, Ore.; 2012, Port Townsend, Wash. ter), Port Orchard, Wash.; sons, Troutdale, Ore.

January 2013 • GLEANER 31 ANNOUNCEMENTS

North Pacifi c Union Conference 7–8:30 p.m.; Sabbath, 3–5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. For further information, contact WWU School Offering of Theology at 509-529-0321 or Sunnyside Church at 503-252-8080. Jan. 5 — Local Church Budget; The Evidence Series Jan. 12 — Local Conference Advance; Stone Tower will host the series on The Evidence: Jan. 19 — Local Church Budget; Does God Exist? What Does the Evidence Say? Sat- Jan. 26 — Religious Liberty. urday, Feb. 16 at 4 p.m.; Has God Spoken? Is the Bible What It Claims to Be? Saturday, Feb.23 at 4 p.m.; Is Northwest ASI Convention He a Liar? Who in the World Is Jesus Christ? Saturday, May 2–5 — The annual Northwest ASI Conven- March 2 at 4 p.m. Jed Daniel Lee will present at the tion will be held at the Seaside Convention Center in Stone Tower Church, 3010 NE Holladay St., Portland, Seaside, Ore. All are welcome. For registration and Ore. For more information, call 503-232-6018 or email details, please visit asinw.netasi.org. [email protected].

Missing Members Walla Walla University The Orchards Church is looking for the following missing members: Denise Bruce, W.L. Bruce, Sandra Jan. 14–18 — Associated Students of Walla Walla Christianson, Janis Ferguson, Marie Roderick and University, Week of Worship; Jason Shorts. If you have any information, please Jan. 19 — Evensong, organ and spoken word, 4 contact the Orchards Church at 360-892-2925 or p.m.; orchardssda@qwestoffi ce.net. Jan. 21 — Martin Luther King Jr. event, My March With Martin Luther King Jr., presented by Charles World Church Joseph, University Church at 11 a.m.; Jan. 26 — Honor Band Concert, featuring NPUC Washington Adventist University Alumni Weekend academy musicians, University Church at 4 p.m. April 12–14 — You are invited to attend Washington Adventist University’s Alumni Weekend. Visit wau. edu/alumni for a list of events and activities or call Oregon 301-891-4133 for more information. We look forward to seeing you. Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University Jan. 2 — Financial Peace University is a nine-week, life-changing program that empowers and teach- es you how to make the right money decisions to achieve your fi nancial goals and God’s plan for your life. The course includes practical lessons on eliminat- ing debt, building wealth, giving like never before and much, much more. Free preview on Wednesday, Jan. 2, at 6:30 p.m., at the Woodburn Community Church. The class begins Tuesday, Jan. 15. Call the church at 503-981-6216 and leave message. Or go to daveramsey.com/fpu/locations/org/23852/class/219758 for more class information.

WWU School of Theology Seminar Jan. 25–27 — CBFM (Center for Bible, Faith and Mission), the outreach branch of the Walla Walla University School of Theology, presents a weekend seminar, A Sabbath for a New Generation: From Voic- Sign up online at es Old and New, at the Sunnyside Church, 10501 SE www.gleaneronline.org. Market St., Portland, OR 97216. Seminar times: Friday,

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ou’ve played it. I’ve played it. Whisper a phrase Many of these digital missiles are rife with an ironic Tongues that Yinto the next person’s ear, and pass it down the incongruity. Under the pretext of preserving truth, line. Th e result at the end is unrecognizable, oft en quotes are wrested from original context, the worst have never hilarious. Fit a fact through enough fi lters, and you possible motives assumed. tasted pork get funny fables. Th is is, simply put, dysfunctional with eagerly pass Gossip is great as a game. But when it strays into its worst foot forward. Such misguided eff orts may real life, it is devastating. accurately refl ect the polarized extremes within our along the latest society, but I cannot imagine that they are the vision Add the fl ashpoint of digital media and an insa- Jesus had for His church. Compromise may be a email rumor. tiable public appetite for controversy, and you have dirty word in our extremist culture, but active listen- Ears that shun momentum nearly impossible to stop. One simple ing, seeking another’s best good, prayerfully working email or tweet, like a roiling tsunami gathering silt to fi nd a common purpose — these are critical rock music like and debris, can sweep a reputation onto the rocks. elements in any lasting relationship. Believing and Gossip is a bully throwing stones from the safe dis- giving wings to the worst is not God’s way to bring the plague gorge tance of anonymity. harmony within His family. Th e debris left behind is not the makings of a suitable wardrobe for His bride. on gossip. Adventists should know better. We believe in holding claims of truth to the test of biblical scrutiny. If you are convinced God has called you to be a Yet our veveryry ffocus on truth can become an obses- watchman on the walls of Zion, begin by taking our sion. It can blindbl us to other critical elements of Lord’s counsel about the wheat and the tares to heart. Christian gracegra so necessary to a journey of disciple- Th e very plant you would rip out by the roots may ship. Some oof our staunchest saints see no inconsis- indeed be a future oak for which God has big plans. ttencyency in prepreaching the sanctity of the Sabbath while sasavoringvoring a full plate of false witness. Tongues that And those who look on oft en measure not words, have nevernevver tasted pork eagerly pass along the but attitudes. Th ey see church members full of llatestatest emailemai rumor. Ears that shun rock music like politics, not prayer; anger, not empathy; judgment, tthehe plaplaguegue ggorge on gossip. not justice. Th ey wonder why a people of the Word should fi nd so much attraction in fool’s gold. Th ere is a place for whistle-blower exposés. But I have watched the Should we who claim the name of Christ paint unoffi cial Adventist grapevine grist Him in a light far diff erent than His own? mill grind away at undeserving tar- gets. Email networks speed messages at the speed of light to itching ears You may respond to any GLEANER topic by across the Northwest and beyond. sending an email to: [email protected].

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GLEANERGLEGLG LLEE ANEANA NNEE R • JanuaryJJaJanana n uauaru ary 20132 0130 3 Believe. Belong. Become. #8 IN A SERIES

“Successful education teaches the process of learning...”

Brian Nils Lundstrom 2001 WWU graduate Neurology residency program, University of Washington

THE MOST IMPORTANT PART of education isn’t the facts or knowledge gained. Successful education teaches the process of questioning, researching, and learning—and learning how to learn independently. I experienced this at Walla Walla University. Excellence in thought

One of the things I appreciate most about my WWU education is Generosity in service the relationships I had with several professors—it was more like an Beauty in expression apprenticeship than a teacher-student relationship. Faith in God While at WWU, I studied pipe organ and physics, researched biology, and deepened my understanding of , all while living in a beautiful area. That combination and breadth is unusual.

I recommend WWU for the quality education you’ll receive, for the personal attention, and for the opportunity of learning within a spiritual environment.

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