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august 2009, Vol. 104, No. 8 with Oregon and Romanian Dr.DonHall Adventist Men's Choruses 37 sing from the balcony of Eat for Your Health Romania's famous Black Sitting May Be Hazardous to Your Health Church cathedral during their combined tour. Read more in this month's CognitiveGenesis p.6 feature beginning p. 6. The Adventist Advantage

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august 2009 • Gleaner 3 Editorial Is it Legalistic to be Ready? “It seems to me recently remembered a parable I first heard anyone could remember. The bride was a vision. Ifrom C. Mervyn Maxwell. As I recall, the story The entire wedding party was excited and waiting that legalism involves two fictional characters called Gary and in joyful anticipation — everyone, except Orville. Orville. By the time Orville burst onto the scene, the is not so much Gary was tall, athletic — a 4.0 GPA pre-med mood had changed, and the eyes of his bride were student. He had lots of friends who admired his as red as her roses. He was an hour and fifteen what you do as attention to detail. Everything Gary had was minutes late! Worse, he was wearing a faded sports maintained in perfect condition — car washed outfit that didn’t match. Part of his last meal was why you do it.” and waxed; assignments done well and on time; attached to his shirt, and his unpolished shoes were never tardy to class. In fact, everything he did was ripped open at the seams. organized and well done. Orville sidled up to his sweetheart, kissed her On his wedding day, Gary got ready in his cheek, and explained: “Sorry to keep you waiting, customary style. Nothing but the best was good honey, but you know how I am. I always have to enough for the most wonderful girl on earth. He see how the Mariners come out. They won, too,” he rented tuxedos — even re-pressed the left pant leg added. “Three runs in the bottom of the ninth! in front to correct a double crease two inches from “When it was over,” he continued, “I suddenly the top. He bought new shoes, and then polished realized how late it was, and so I came just as I the soles so they would look good to was. Shall we let the preacher know we’re ready the audience when he knelt for the to go?” wedding prayer. Now, I don’t mean to imply that detail-driven Gary arrived at church 45 minutes perfectionists make ideal husbands — this is only early. When his bride caught a a parable. But these contrasting characters create glimpse of him talking to the pastor, some interesting questions. Was Gary a “legalist” she smiled. What a lucky girl I am, because he made a point of getting ready on time? she thought, to have a guy who lets Was Orville the “real Christian” because he trusted everyone know how proud he is to his relationship to make up for his carelessness? marry me! Does this parable shed any light on familiar words But then there was Orville. from Ellen White who encouraged us to “jealously Orville had his ups and downs. He, too, guard the edges of the Sabbath.” She suggested we won the heart of a beautiful girl. “She’s should lay secular work aside and pull our families too good for him,” many people said. But together “to read God’s word, to sing and pray.” Orville was not altogether a bad person. Ellen White, Testimonies to the Church, vol. 6, p. He was sometimes very lovable. And 356. there was no doubt he needed a Being ready for the Sabbath, or almost any dependable woman if he was good thing, can become a kind of legalism. But to get anywhere in life. it seems to me that legalism is not so much what On Orville’s you do as why you do it. And if our motives are joy wedding day, and love and gratitude, then punctual readiness the church was for the Sabbath isn’t legalism, but rather loving decorated more anticipation of a longed-for appointment with a beautifully than very special Friend. • Max Torkelsen II North Pacific Union Conference president

4 omania R At a Glance Size: 91,725 square miles

This issue of the Gleaner features Population: 21,400,000 the Oregon Adventist Men’s The Palace of Parliament, located in Bucharest, is the Chorus’ trip to Romania. Here largest office building in Europe and second-largest in is some information about their the world, after the U.S. Pentagon In 1899, the Romanian city of Timisoara became the first in European destination. Europe to have electric street lighting. Romanian Gymnast Nadia Comaneci received the first score of 10 in an Olympic gymnastics event.

Source: www.romaniatourism.com

Cindy’s Garden Blog MAXimum Perspectives Cindy’s Garden Blog takes work gloves and a Follow Max Torkelsen, NPUC president, trowel and digs into a variety of family, life and on the job as he travels thoughout the spiritual topics. Authored by Cindy Chamberlin, Northwest and beyond. Stay informed Gleaner managing editor, it will grow your joy, about what your president is up to and fertilize your faith and point you toward the read about how he sees God at work Master Gardener. everywhere he goes. These and more at: www.gleaneronline.org

augustMARCH 2009 • Gleaner Feature Ralph Stathem

One of the most valuable portions of the concert tour proves to be time spent together on buses between locations. Here, videographer Ron Pestes (second from left with microphone) leads one group in prayer before heading towards the next destination. Mission to Romania

Ralph Stathem “All the hopes, dreams and miracles prayed for … came together in four-part harmony.”

6 Gleaner • august 2009 Feature Ralph Stathem The combined Oregon and Roma- nian choruses, along with orchestral musicians, most professionals from the local symphony orchestra, fill the stage at the magnificent concert hall in Târgu Mures. since its inception in 1994, Lou Wildman, Oregon Adventist Men’s Chorus conductor, has always believed the group’s mission is more than just music. “God brings us together for ministry,” he says thoughtfully, “and that ministry happens in ways of God’s doing, far beyond what we could ever imagine.” Their recent mission to Romania is yet another confirmation of God’s leading through a series of remarkably divine ap- By steve vistaunet pointments. American and Romanian singers The initial invitation came follow- of all different ages fill the stage. ing the group’s appearance at the 2000 The youngest singer, 13-year-old General Conference session in Toronto. Mircea who took a week off from Mission to Romania his Romanian school to travel; the The request from one of Romania’s oldest, Norman Skeels from Walla conference presidents sounded much like Walla, Wash. the Macedonian call to the apostle Paul, “Come over and help us.” And, like Paul, Lou knew this opportunity would take faith — a lot of it. Alin joined the OAMC group during the A Divine Connection five years he was in the United States. But even at that early stage, There on the risers, in the midst of the God was forging another music, he felt a vision welling up inside critical connection in the heart — to duplicate the men’s chorus ministry of Alin Apostol, a young experience in his home country. Romanian man. While a stu- Upon his graduation and return to dent at Walla Walla College, Romania as a pastor, Alin began organiz- ing men in local churches to recreate what had so impressed him during his con- nection with OAMC. The first year, only 50 men gathered for a festival. He was disheartened — he had hoped for so much more. Then he echoed the invitation to Lou and the OAMC — “Please come over and

Ralph Stathem help us.” Lou’s initial thought was, “We can’t go to Romania. Where would we get the time, or the money?” And then, he says, “I decided we should just let the Lord provide the answers.”

At the concert in Bacau, Marius Munteanu, Moldova Conference president, and Lou Wildman, chorus conductor, invite the Holy Spirit to turn music into ministry.

august 2009 • gleaner 7 Feature Rick Pummel Rick

Lou recalled former North Pacific Union Conference president Bruce Johnston’s challenge years before: “What do you say when the Lord says, With a backdrop of Peles Castle in ‘Go’? You say, ‘Yes, Sir!’ and you go.” Sinaia, Romania, OAMC member John And so, they went. The OAMC group arrived in Korb (left) takes a break with Andy Romania in time for the Eastern Orthodox Easter sea- Ciser, a student from Bucharest. Ciser is studying television production and son in mid-April. They brought their musical ministry hopes to eventually join the Romanian to a country still burdened with the lingering results Adventist television ministry. of Communism, but with a long and rich heritage of choral music. Immediately, the singers from both continents began to blend into a brotherhood of voices during two days of rehearsals at the Adventist seminary in Cernica. “At A Matter of Faith that first rehearsal,” writes OAMC member John Korb, And so a couple years later, through countless e- “200 men from two choruses, from two continents mails, phone calls and prayers, plans were made. The thousands of miles apart, finally joined together in day came when the OAMC planning committee saw praise to God. At that moment, all the hopes, dreams they had 100 people signed up, with airfare paid to go, and miracles prayed for since our first invitation to but no resources to feed them, transport them or pay Romania more than ten years ago came together in for concert halls. four-part harmony.” Lou prayed, “Lord, we’ve put our feet in the water, and we’re now up to our knees. Could you part the From Strangers to Family waters a bit?” And the answers started to come from all Initially, the Romanian men had planned to join the directions. For instance, volunteers sold 32,000 pounds first couple of concerts and again at the end. There of apples with proceeds going to help the project. By were no funds to support the combined groups for the the time of their departure, all the needed funds were whole tour. But, as Lou puts it, “The Lord opened the in hand. storehouse of heaven.” And for the entire time, through performances in Galati, Bacau, Iasi, Botosani, Târgu Mures, Brasov and Bucharest, both groups shared seats together on the buses, roomed together and ate together. Men who didn’t speak the same language, communicated with each other, sang and prayed with each other. “And when we went home,” Lou adds, “we felt like we were leaving family behind.”

Throughout Romania, overflow audiences responded to grand musical ministry.

8 Gleaner • august 2009 Feature Ralph Stathem Ralph Stathem

No concert hall needed—Alin Apostol leads the combined group in a spontaneous song in a Botosani city park.

The music was grand. Often chorus members felt as though they had been joined by an angel choir. But as During the concert in Galati, OAMC OAMC members have reflected upon the journey, the conductor, Lou Wildman, shares the most lasting memories are those international bonds spotlight with his Romanian counterpart, of friendship forged during hours together; of life- Alin Apostol, former WWU student and changing conversations and prayer. the inspiration behind the combined tour. Alin saw his dream come to life, as more than 200 men joined in the final festival concerts. What he likes to call the Romanian chapter of the Oregon Adventist READ MORE. SEE Men’s Chorus, was given new energy and life. MORE. HEAR MORE. While the OAMC also provided programming See OAMC journals and photos of for the widespread Adventist television and radio their Romanian experience. ministry throughout the country, and encouraged their Romanian brothers and sisters through personal fel- Watch video clips of the trip. lowship and sharing, they inevitably found their own Listen to an interview with Lou faith and spiritual commitment strengthened beyond Wildman and Alin Apostol. measure. As Pastor David Schmidt, OAMC president, puts it: Hear the combined “In 1994, our vision was for one concert, one Easter chorus in concert. weekend. God’s plan was for 15 years of ministry. We Do it all online at never could have imagined that He would bring us to www.oamc.org. Romania.” More than ever before, Oregon Adventist Men’s Chorus members ardently believe that through the me- dium of music God has wrought a wonderful ministry, and that He, indeed, is able to do “exceedingly abun- dantly above all” that they could ever imagine. •

Steve Vistaunet, North Pacific Union Conference assistant to the president for communication

The bell tower of the historic Black Church cathedral in Brasov, claimed to be the largest Gothic cathedral between Vienna and Istanbul. Throughout Romania, This issue’s cover portrays the combined men’s chorus singing from inside this cathe- overflow audiences responded dral during the tour.

to grand musical ministry. See expanded story and photos at www.gleaneronline.org. Ralph Stathem august 2009 • gleaner 9 Jamaica Former Church President Knighted The first Seventh-day Adventist pastor to serve as governor- general of Jamaica has been knighted by Queen Elizabeth II of England. Sir Patrick Allen served as president of the Inter- American Division before accepting the post of governor-general in February. Allen is now a Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George. The Order is “awarded to men and women of high office, or who render extraordinary or important non-military service in a foreign country,” according to the British monarchy’s official Web site. Source: Adventist News Network

Peru Thousands Attend Religious Freedom Festival Several of Peru’s national leaders praised the country’s commitment to religious freedom during the world religious liberty festival in June. A majority of the 40,000 supporters were Seventh-day Adventists. The event in Lima was part of a series of religious freedom festivals sponsored by the Adventist Church and the International Religious Liberty Association. Source: Adventist News Network

Nigeria Adventist University Excels During a recent visit to Nigeria, Jan Paulsen, Seventh- day Adventist world church president, participated in the 50th anniversary celebration of Babcock University, where he once served as principal. Paulsen received numerous commendations on the social, medical and educational impact of the Adventist church from the nation’s leaders, including both Nigeria’s vice president and a former president. Approximately 60 percent of Babcock University’s students are not members of the Adventist church. Source: Adventist News Network

10 Gleaner • August 2009 Romania Family Center Receives Accreditation The Romanian government has authorized an ADRA-sponsored safe house for victims of gender violence in the nation’s capitol. Women and children will be given housing for 60 days and access to legal resources. “This shelter is a first step in helping victims of family violence,” says Cornel Roman, director of ADRA in Romania. Last year, more than 11,000 cases of domestic violence were reported in Romania, with at least one woman killed by a male family member per week, according to national statistics. Source: Adventist News Network

Adventist Development and Relief Agency International

Bangladesh/Sri Lanka ADRA Aids Cyclone and War Survivors In May, a cyclone swept through Bangladesh, killing nearly 200 people and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency is distributing emergency supplies to survivors. In addition, ADRA is providing food aid and water purification tablets for 1,200 families. According to local officials, ADRA was the first aid organization to distribute relief supplies in the region after the cyclone hit. ADRA is also among the aid organizations providing assistance to thousands of Sri Lankans who were displaced by Tamil rebels and the nation’s government. According to the United Nations, the conflict has forced 280,000 people to flee their homes and seek shelter in temporary camps. Source: Adventist News Network

August 2009 • Gleaner 11 accion ACCION Mensaje de Sandra Juárez, Directora de Esperanza TV

El pastor Ramón Canals, a cómo Dios sigue utilizando Lugar de las reuniones: Ig- quien seguramente usted ha a su siervo para concretar lesia Adventista de Beaver- visto en nuestro programa los planes de su iglesia. No ton 14645 S.W. Davis Rd., Vislumbres de Esperanza, deje de involucrarse en este Beaverton, OR 97007. • estará presentando el men- plan, y comience a organizar saje cada noche en la Red grupos pequeños, reuniones Ramon Canals, vice/presidente 2009 en español, titulada de oración y evangelismo, Ministerios Hispanos “Secretos de la Vida”. Vea para que, llegado el tiempo, extraños y conocidos tomen la decisión de aceptar a Jesús como su Salvador personal. La Red 2009: Secretos de Sandra Juarez la Vida, se estará transmi- tiendo en vivo del 23 al 31 de Octubre desde Portland, de la Unión del Pacífico Oregon, a las 7:30 pm., hora Norte para presentar su pro- del Pacifico, y retransmi- grama evangelístico anual tiendo un día después a las de conferencias satelitales 7:30 pm., hora del Este. ¡No titulado “LA RED”. Este se lo pierda! Contáctese con año La Red “Secre- el Pastor Roger Hernán- tos de la Vida” será dez, coordinador general presentada en vivo de La Red por teléfono al desde la ciudad de Pastor Ramón Canals, Vice 503-267-6880, o escríbale a: Portland, Oregon, Presidente Ministerios His- [email protected], si desea y será presen- panos de la Unión del Pacifico más información. También tada vía satélite Norte. puede acceder a la página de por medio de La Red www.redsecretos- Esperanza Querido amigo y hermano, delavida.com. TV con te exhorto para que ores por tres personas que deseas ver La División Norteameri- el Pastor en el Reino de Dios y que las cana de los Adventistas del Ramón J. invites a las reuniones. Séptimo Día escogió la sede Canals.

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laska A 14 Idaho They worked together on a Ida-Haven, in McCall, Idaho. mid-May retreat at Camp and sharing during their G instructions. put something together without to learn how hard it can be to Idaho Conference Men’s Retreat, Men break into groups during the M campus instruction. Each of high quality academics as teachers who offer the same be taught in real time with real via the Internet. Classes will student and take core classes freshman to enroll as a GSAA Program will enable a 2009–2010 school year. two new programs for the a result, they have developed relevancy and effectiveness. As systems to ensure efficiency, reviewing programs and Academy leaders have been leaner •Gleaner Conference NewsConference The Distance Learning em State Adventist en enjoyed fellowship A ugust 2009ugust Gem State Makes Adventist Men Enjoy May Retreat Retreat MayEnjoy Men Conference leaders pray even Ida-Haven, May 14–17. Idaho scheduled again for Camp Men’s Retreat is currently God’s will. each man to live according to conference’s goal was to enable in an orderly fashion, the many pieces of life together focusing on how to put the word for instructions. By hands-on ways to trust God’s attended learned practical, God’s work. The men who joining together to complete lesson on the retreat theme of exercise was a simple object are available for guidance. The instructions, even when others put something together without firsthand how difficult it is to project which taught them incentive program an early enrollment rate of a day student’s tuition. students. The cost is half the relationships with other activities, as well as build spiritual and extracurricular an opportunity to engage in to provide distance learners weekends, one each semester, two special on-campus a microphone. connection and a webcam with a computer with an Internet these students will need just Education AccessibleEducation The 2010 Idaho Conference GSAA has also adopted The school is planning at Ida-Havenat Haven, in McCall, Idaho, in May. Men enjoy some activity time during the retreat held at Camp Ida- just for them. • and gain the blessings designed more men will attend the event seventh- student’s during the received 100 percent of pre-payments fifth-and sixth-grade years; received during the student’s to 150 percent of pre-payments example: GSAA will match up the higher the match. For The earlier the student enrolls, payment on registration day. financial burden of the initial — a matching plan to ease the Idaho coordinator Scott Sanders, men’s retreat core classes via students to take distance learning program allows Gem State Academy’s new correspondent Linda Klinger, GSAA GLEANER student’s eighth-grade year. • payments received during the grade year; 50 percent of pre- the Internet. Montana 15

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O a n ta Mon 16 oregon the new SmartBoards with hand bells, experienced science lab, tried their skill Spanish, participated in a many options, they learned in the new building. Among shortened series of classes the “students” attended a evening assembly program, big move! and the beginning of the the completion of construction to School Night, celebrating Adventist Academy’s Back friends flocked to Columbia parents, grandparents and G O to the Cedar Creek Church and church.” Pollard found his way I needed to start going to to me,” says Pollard. “I knew satellite. “It just made sense Channel programming via watching 3ABN and Hope confined at home he began paralyzed. While Pollard was a logging accident left him it,” says Pollard. Soon after, would take me away from drugs. “I prayed that God struggling with alcohol and from God.” He found himself describes it, he “ran away baptized in 1979, but, as he led them to make this decision. members how the Holy Spirit Both men shared with church of Rick Pollard and Josh Lilly. Wash., celebrated the baptisms Creek Church in Woodland, leaner •Gleaner Conference NewsConference Following a special Pollard was originally raduation was over. But n May 30, the Cedar A Pair of Baptisms at Cedar Creek Cedar at Baptisms of Pair A A CAA Celebrates First Classes in in Classes First Celebrates CAA ugust 2009ugust in the audience had given a with the group that a parent Butte, CAA principal, shared has played in their lives. CAA and the part this school He spoke specifically about has had on him and his family. education, and the impact it speaker, spoke about Christian Bill Pritchard, keynote the cafeteria. During dinner, were served “hot lunch” in learning department. about CAA’s alternative a math lesson, and learned (interactive white boards) with member CJ Anderson, Cedar Creek Church the General Conference. • serviceman’s kit prepared by Navy, presented him with a former member of the U.S. Creek Church pastor and Littlefield, retired Cedar says Jackson. has been at work in their life,” decision like this we know God Bible studies. Church pastor, and requested Marty Jackson, Cedar Creek God in my life.” Lilly contacted path,” says Lilly. “I needed was heading toward the wrong tour of duty. “I just felt like I he prepared for an overseas Holy Spirit prompting him as decided to be re-baptized. After dinner, Matthew After classes, the “students” After Lilly’s baptism, John “Anytime someone makes a Lilly, a U.S. Marine, felt the New Building New correspondent CAA GLEANER Lara J. Dowie, Rick Pollard (left) and Josh Lilly (center) at their baptism on May 30. Marty Jackson (right), Cedar Creek Church pastor, shares the stories of being completed. • a million dollars of the campaign within $102,000, bringing for the night was The total raised but exceeded it! rose to the challenge, the group not only given, and together, night. The appeal was challenge for that $50,000 matching OREGON building. in the entry forum of the newly completed hand at hand bells during the music class parents and other “guest students” try their During CAA’s Back to School Night, oregon 17 Gleaner At the end of the meetings meetings the of end the At Bobie DeWeber, Mid- DeWeber, Bobie everyone service, the After and Doug Woods, church Woods, Doug and come to asked were member, a met They home. a into interested were who family Bible. the studying in come to like you “Would with dinner have and back better become can we so us the of head the acquainted?” Middaugh asked. household agreed, only not Woods and which family the invited but Lutheran and Catholic a had the to come to background, meetings. with rejoiced members church moving are and baptisms four more 20 for plans with ahead • summer. the through Joyce Gallentine, Hood River River Hood Gallentine, Joyce leader communication Church Richard Cook, Gladstone Park Park Gladstone Cook, Richard leader communication all the interior walls were walls interior the all repainted. Christian Adventist Columbia the conducted teacher, School choir chime and bell school’s choir. voice adult the also and celebration a to invited was MCAS the in held potluck packed was gym The gym. current and former both with wonderful enjoying members delicious a and fellowship • meal. ugust 2009 • • ugust 2009 A Conference Conference News In one such experience, experience, such one In work that students and church and students that work visiting in did members community.” the in people student, Middaugh, Benjamin

Bob Uhrig, pastor, says, “I says, pastor, Uhrig, Bob Discovery Discovery Baptisms former college administrator, administrator, college former with door to door went teams surveys. Bible hard the appreciated really Members of the recently remodeled Hood River (Ore.) Church sing Church (Ore.) River Hood remodeled recently the of Members Sabbath. house open special a during Participants share during a three-week evangelistic series, Amazing series, evangelistic three-week a during share Participants Park Gladstone 2. 17–May April Eternity, Into Journey Discoveries moving are and baptisms four for grateful are members Church summer. the throughout 20 for plans with ahead Gladstone Rejoices with Amazing Amazing with Rejoices Gladstone

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gon re o 18 oregon breaks to minister to the Native and adults during school they have been taking youth opportunities. For eight years, participate in local mission helping young people Missions is an organization Division’s Caring Heart Award was given the North American American Scholar. He also Academy and as an All United States Achievement of High School Scholars, the Society, the National Society status in the National Honor grade point average. He earned with a four year consecutive 4.0 those students. He graduated enrolled at PAA this year. financially challenged students its investors kept over 60 Scholarship program and Adventist Academy Student recession, the Portland D Benson and Jim Klingler. Matthew Perry, Shem, Camie and Traylin Hart, Ruth Klingler, Elric Lang, Jonathan VanNorman, Erin Klingler, Isaac Long, Alana Smith, Smith, Brandon Kesselring, David VanNorman, Sarah Mills, Alisha of the Warm Springs reservation in March 2009. From left: Rosa Friends Helping Friends team members visit the Confederate Tribes F leaner •Gleaner Conference NewsConference P AA Student Scholarship Graduates ExcelGraduates ScholarshipPAA Student Ian Bilinowich was one of riends Helping Friends espite the economic A ugust 2009ugust Friends Helping Friends Helping Friends joined the team from Meadow and grow in their own faith. understand a different culture hard, become team players, Ore. Teens learn to work Reservation in Warm Springs, Americans at Warm Springs to grow as a leader and as a me as many opportunities school wouldn’t have offered says Bilinowich. “Public churches. alumni weekends and area talent at school fundraisers, pianist, he willingly shared his in choir. As an accomplished the steel drum band and sang he played in concert band, in During his four years at PAA, of students and faculty alike. person earned him the respect as a caring and responsible president of his class. and graduated as spiritual vice This year, nineteen members “PAA kept me at my school,” Bilinowich’s reputation correspondent Liesl Vistaunet, PAA GLEANER to say about these issues. also learned what the Bible has and drugs on the body. They dangers of fast food, alcohol enjoyed lessons about the Children and their families School with a focus on health. led out in Vacation Bible gutters. Oregon to clean the roof and Boys and Girls Club of Central and a few members went to the a fourth house on the outside, The team primed and painted home and cleaned up yards. demolished walls in a third and painted the interiors. They and subflooring in two homes the Madras Adventist Church. school children who stayed at nine teenagers and two pre- Churches. The group included Creek and Hockinson Heights Glade, Lebanon, Whipple community. • investing in the wider Adventist And indirectly, they’re of students,” says Bilinowich. directly investing in the lives “People who give to PAA are teacher at Adventist academies. through a career as a music to his community someday He’s planning on giving back University to study music. will attend Walla Walla realize God’s plan for my life.” spiritual being or to help me In addition to this, the group The team removed carpet This fall, Bilinowich OREGON removed in this home. staples after carpeting was volunteers, pull out nails and Friends Helping Friends Verna Ames and Sarah Mills, Student Scholarship program. who have benefitted from PAA’s 4.0 GPA as one of many students Ian Bilinowich graduates with a participants Jim and Ruth Klingler, FHFM com. • Ruth Klingler at jmklinger@q. opportunities, contact Jim and the Friends Helping Friends For more information about oregon 19 Gleaner Those who came are already are came who Those looking forward to the next next the to forward looking uplift and reunite to chance The Lord. the in other each breakfasts men’s area-wide and basis regular a on held are motivational different offer • time. each messages Rick Syfert, Pleasant Hill Church Church Hill Pleasant Syfert, Rick member ugust 2009 • • ugust 2009 A Conference Conference News McCoy encouraged men encouraged McCoy different congregations who congregations different the had another one see rarely old renew to opportunity the while friends new meet or ties motivational powerful a getting from presentation spiritual and McCoy. 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May place took Lutz member; Richards, Faye member; visionary Baccus, Virginia Carl and member; council town Weldon, James pastor; Binus, elder. head Schwartz, Breakfast Breakfast Uplifting Binus encouraged the Yacolt Yacolt the encouraged Binus Yacolt Weldon, James Avalon Architects of Architects Avalon Men drove as far as an hour an as far as drove Men Vancouver, Wash., worked at worked Wash., Vancouver, congregation the with length The plans. developing lot a anticipates congregation as work hard and prayer of • endeavor. this on embark they the congregation, says: “It says: congregation, the only not to purpose our is own our for home a provide and out reach to but members, the in see we that needs meet large.” at community “God saying: by congregation, willingly we as us with be will gifts our and ourselves make His building for available town.” this in kingdom civic a added member, council you welcome “We welcome. wish and community, our to building successful a you program.” Alice Short, communication leader communication Short, Alice McCoy, Pleasant Hill Church Hill Pleasant McCoy, inspirational an give pastor Today’s in Men Real talk: Sunday a was It World. remember. to morning but breakfast, the at be to early and distance the despite 50 than more a.m.) (8 hour breakfast hearty a enjoyed men reconnected or connected and of Members friends. with Eugene/Springfield Eugene/Springfield Men Find

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gon re o 20 Upper columbia Meeting. or Forest Fire during the main worship service at the UCC Camp Robert Folkenberg Jr., UCC president, preaches a sermon Firefly T Fire reflected his passion for His sermon Firefly or Forest morning for the main service. University Church on Sabbath spoke to a packed Walla Walla UCC president. Folkenberg and Robert Folkenberg Jr., Hope Channel president, weekend included Brad Thorp, worship speakers for the power. how to truly live through His love for Jesus and teach people to help people rekindle their of the weekend were designed Jesus Light Your Life. Contents Flicker to Flame — Letting meeting weekend was From and live through them. people to let God awaken them University. Clouzet encouraged Institute based at Andrews North American Evangelism professor and director for the by Ron Clouzet, Theology followed by a stirring sermon music Friday evening June 19, began with beautiful choir Conference Camp Meeting leaner •Gleaner Conference NewsConference In addition to Clouzet, The theme of the camp he Upper Columbia Upper A ugust 2009ugust UCC Camp Meeting held at the university campus June 19–20. Walla Walla University Church during the opening meeting of the Henning Guldhammer, pastor, welcomes the congregation to the beta carotenes that help boost smoothie full of vitamins and it’s also like a spiritual fruit have for these end times, but to re-focus on the mission we only gives us an opportunity work,” says Folkenberg. “It not are serious about doing God’s important event for people who lifestyle evangelism. Jon Dalrymple “Camp meeting is such an UCC UCC Camp Meeting Brings Revival Members On Fire On Members Jon Dalrymple Columbia Church after the Sabbath morning services. UCC Camp Meeting attendees visit outside the Walla Walla University Effectively Disciple Kids and in Our Church, How to Preparedness, Health Ministry Out of a Stranger, Disaster How to Make a Friend seminars were held, including: God.” our faith and commitment to Jon Dalrymple On Sabbath afternoon, 11 communication communication assistant Jon Dalrymple, UCC Book Center in Spokane and are available at the Adventist Audio CDs of the seminars www.uccsda.org/campmeeting. to view and listen to online at The programs are available streamed live for Web viewing. the main programs were concert. Melisted who attended the the love of God,” says Nona enjoys singing and sharing “You can really tell that he people of all ages enjoyed. created a musical feast that classic and inspirational songs singing style combined with programming. His lively of the Sabbath afternoon Haugabrooks was also part Bible Study Boot Camp. 838-3168. • you can call the ABC at (509) more information about these, College Place, Wash. For For those not able to attend, A concert by Charles Upper columbia 21 Willard Santee Willard Gleaner Sonbridge and the impact impact the and Sonbridge their in having are they www. visit community, • sonbridgewellnesscenter.org. Willard Santee, Post Falls Church Church Falls Post Santee, Willard pastor Jay Wintermeyer, UCC Wintermeyer, Jay director communication ugust 2009 • • ugust 2009 A • Conference Conference News To learn more about more learn To parking lot space and adding a adding and space lot parking warehouse foot square 3,300 receiving processing, handle to expansion The storage. and possible, made being is and donations through largely labor. volunteer The new Sonbridge warehouse is almost complete. almost is warehouse Sonbridge new The who are serving their country their serving are who today. Memorial Day service honorees include, front row from left: left: from row front include, honorees service Day Memorial Leroy left: from row Back House. Dwayne Sparr, Donald Hall, Roy Alvin Pak, C. Andrew Cates, Bill Covington, Tyrone Kronvall, Sexsmith. 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er er Upp ia b lum o c 22 Upper Columbia of 2007,” says Mark Etchell, built a church in December to Nogales, Mexico, where we had in store for them. little did they know what God Mexico fell through this spring, City Church’s mission trip to through the log splitter. School students run them length, while UCA Elementary member, cuts logs to firewood Tony Purvis, UCA Church W the Yakama Nation in Wapato, Wash. member, with splitting wood — just one of the projects they did for UCA Elementary School assist Tom Wagner, Walla Walla City Church Jake Purvis and Bethany Bradshaw, eighth-grade students from leaner •Gleaner Conference NewsConference Jon Dalrymple Jon Dalrymple “We had planned to return hen the Walla Walla Upper A ugust 2009ugust From MexicoToFrom Wapato eighth-graders joined the and adults to Wapato. Several contractors, young people led the team of building place, Doug Brown, pastor, projected expenses. $12,000, or $5,000 more than and pledged in excess of church family, they contributed increased need before the projects. additional $7,000 for various discovered they would need an week-long mission trip but to the Yakama Nation for a team made plans to head the City Church mission conversation with Kravig, previously worked. Yakama Nation, where he had he might be aware of in the Dean Kravig about any needs Upper Columbia Academy’s way to serve. They contacted began looking for another canceled, and trip leaders pastor. But plans had to be With generous support in When Etchell brought the As a result of their A Mission Trip Takes a U-Turn Columbia one of the residents of the Yakama Nation. supervisors, stand behind a pile of firewood they cut and split for Eighth-grade students from UCA Elementary School and their adult and one bathroom, paint the remodel and paint one kitchen to do three re-roofing jobs, culture.” helped us understand their Native American folk which have worship with some of the Brown. “After supper we’d at 7 p.m. with supper,” says with breakfast and ended agency to receive assistance. families selected by a local projects for elderly Native community cleanup and repair housing areas and helped with one of the nearby government program for the children in daily Vacation Bible School Nations Center in Wapato. from members at the All also received great support approximately 50 people. They School. In all, the group totaled team from UCA Elementary The team originally planned “Our days started at 7 a.m. Team members hosted a communication communication director Jay Wintermeyer, UCC enough energy. God is good.” • just enough money and just with just enough people power, was all done. God blessed us dug in and didn’t quit until it had,” says Brown. “Our people worked. 18 homes at which they had picking up trash at many of the that group spent a whole day Bible School was finished, porches. When the Vacation wheelchair ramps and two front roofs, one more kitchen, two extra money, so they added two team would have extra time and the week, they discovered the However, part way through for those new wood sheds. split as much wood as possible home, build 15 wood sheds and an awning on the back of one exterior of two homes, build “What an amazing time we Jon Dalrymple Upper Columbia 23 Gleaner youth involvement in their in involvement youth activities, these to due church fruit much see to hope they and • future. near the in Eric Barber, Wenatchee Church Church Wenatchee Barber, Eric leader youth assistant ugust 2009 • • ugust 2009 A Robert Folkenberg Jr., UCC president, president, UCC Jr., Folkenberg Robert ministry prison with experience his shares banquet their at volunteers the thanks and Wash. Place, College in 19 June held Conference Conference News Crossw@lk leaders have have leaders Crossw@lk has a lot of potential for youth for potential of lot a has are They activities. other and vision of someone for praying they boat a obtain them help to ministry. special this in use can unchurched more seen already Jay Wintermeyer, Wintermeyer, Jay communication UCC director Members of Crossw@lk youth group gather after their June 7 white- 7 June their after gather group youth Crossw@lk of Members adventure. rafting water testimony of how how of testimony has outreach prison lives their impacted encouraged and consider to others involved getting who Those also. information desire as serving about this in volunteer a may outreach vital at Livermore contact Columbia Upper the • Conference. ia b lum Co Crossw@lk’s rafting Crossw@lk’s they summer, this Later Folkenberg went on to on went Folkenberg several meal, the After Ministry Volunteers by this group. this by than more taken has ministry river the down people 100 young attracting By year. this events, adventurous to people keep to hope leaders group even the about excited them saving a of adventure bigger So Jesus. with relationship Crossw@lk’s year, this far activities adventurous more people young taken have shoeing, snow skiing, snow rafting, river kayaking, sea Other caving. and camping included have activities and nights gym multiple Frisbee. ultimate Chelan Lake a do to plan lake the on cabin a at campout Columbia Upper the by owned can property The Conference. and boat by reached be only prison. 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Mich., to paint buildings at the of 70, traveled to Battle Creek, Northwest, with an average age volunteers from the Pacific internationally. locally, nationally and difference in communities with Excellence has made a ago, Seniors in Action for God Leganes Adventist Church children.” medical care particularly to poor they are dedicated to providing says Ed General, pastor, “and preached in the Philippines,” passion to see the gospel healthcare professionals. medical technicians and other doctors, dentists, nurses, doctor, includes medical Gamponia, a Seattle-area medical team, led by Grace The 40-person, Seattle-based to the Philippines this year. medical-dental mission trip completed their seventh American Church members G S leaner •Gleaner Conference NewsConference The SAGE volunteers — Recently, nine SAGE In collaboration with the “Our members have a great ince beginning 15 years reater Seattle Filipino- A MedicalVolunteers Treat 3,000 ugust 2009ugust Historic AdventistHistoric Village SAGEVolunteers Paint Washington 19th-century barn. Parkville Church and a large replicated Meeting House, the 11 buildings including the 1857 In all, SAGE volunteers painted buildings for the group to paint. identified seven additional White.” the painters dubbed “Ellen creamy, off-white color which The buildings were painted a the prepared exterior walls. project and quickly painted spray-painting rig ahead of the Hillsboro, Ore., shipped his painter and volunteer from and doors in record time. get a medical check-up and miles on dusty, rocky roads to complex. Some traveled for morning in the Leganes sports patiently lined up early in the with high blood pressure — babies, teenagers and the elderly people — mothers carrying goodies. toys, toothpaste, books and other distributed medicine, clothes, Week of Prayer. Volunteers an evangelistic crusade and a Panay Island. They also held and infant care in Iloilo on circumcision, dental care including minor surgery, provided free medical care Hospital, the medical volunteers and Bacolod Sanitarium and Garth Stoltz, village curator, Mike Altman, master Thousands of young and old in the Philippines the in newsletter newsletter editor Carrol Grady, SAGE Advice developed.” • interested in seeing this village have our people. They are all a keen interest in it and so the Grady, SAGE president, told Adventist Heritage,” Robert Sages from the Northwest.” with pictures of the “amazing published a front-page article the contribution to the community, 923-0888. • medical mission team, call (206) Philippines in 2011. To join the to return to the on someone’s face.” blessing to put a smile volunteer. “It’s a great United States,” shares a wonderful family in the a nice house and a good health, good food, resulted in 38 baptisms. evangelistic meetings 3,000 people. Nightly team treated nearly In all, the medical in the Philippines. to healthcare is difficult medicine, since access “This is a part of our In recognition of SAGE’s The church plans “I am blessed with Enquirer. “I’ve taken Battle Creek Enquirer mission trip to the Philippines. nearly 3,000 patients during their annual The Seattle-based medical team treats communication communication leader Filipino-American Church Liza General, Greater Seattle village neighborhood. Mich., including this home in the Adventist Village in Battle Creek, several buildings at the Historic SAGE volunteers painted Washington 25 J. McGhee J. Gleaner The Tacoma Russian Center Russian Tacoma The Doug Bing, Washington Washington Bing, Doug for president vice Conference administration Amy Alderman, AAA student AAA Alderman, Amy writer Joe McWilliam, AAA instructor instructor AAA McWilliam, Joe of representatives with (center), Outreach County King South the the of front in stand program Matt by donated Trooper Isuzu mechanic auto the of Hubbard class. group was organized as a as organized was group 2006, February in company In grow. to continued and Freedman, John 2009, May Conference Washington welcomed formally president, for Center Russian Tacoma into Development Spiritual Adventist of sisterhood the the challenged and churches the follow faithfully to church Church. 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E on t ng Washi 26 Washington commissioning to ministry ceremony in early May. by her colleagues during a prayer of dedication at her Judy Lizzi, Kirkland Church associate pastor, is surrounded W husband and two children in call to ministry with her community. in service to the church and the gifts and to develop her talents also challenged Judy to use her Philip in pastoral ministry, He church. Wherever God placed ministry and service in the embarked on a journey of led to marriage. The couple with Philip Lizzi eventually where a budding relationship her to Pacific Union College practical Christianity. quickly learned a lifestyle of and friends, and the young girl priorities were God, family ministry. The Cuccia family wife or attain recognition in never aspired to be a pastor’s converts, were Seventh-day Adventist a home where her parents youngest of four children in May. commissioned two pastors in leaner •Gleaner Jonathan Baumgartner Conference NewsConference Lizzi has answered the Her academic pursuits led Growing up as the ashington Conference Judy (Cuccia) Lizzi A ugust 2009ugust Pastoral CommissionsPastoral Bing and Lizzi Receive Lizzi and Bing Washington passion for creative ministry. where Wilma discovered a summers to camp ministry director. The Burtons devoted superintendent and youth Texico Conference educational father, Wilber Burton, served as back to the states where her Vietnam. Her family moved a young missionary child in exposure to ministry began as conference ministerial team.” director. “She brings joy to our Conference ministerial says Bruce Koch, Washington and talents in her ministry,” Kirkland Adventist Church. an associate pastor at the Conferences. She is currently Southeastern and Washington and as a substitute teacher in and Oregon Conferences a full-time teacher in Hawaii ministry, Lizzi has served as In addition to her pastoral and Washington Conferences. Columbia, Hawaii, Oregon Southeastern California, Upper

She met her future husband, Wilma (Burton) Bing’s “Judy offers unique gifts

service service in late May. welcomes guests to Wilma Bing’s commissioning to ministry Bruce Koch, Washington Conference ministerial director, through small group ministry, to bringing people to Jesus Bethlehem ministry, in addition the church’s Journey to Church where she implemented pastor at the Auburn Academy serve in a full-time capacity. she sensed God calling her to involved at the local church, three children and being ministry events. By raising group resources and women’s musicals, dramas, small School curriculums, children’s She developed Sabbath in creative church ministries. with her passion and calling Conference, Bing re-engaged in the Kansas-Nebraska Andrews University. in curriculum and instruction at before working on a master’s elementary education degree from abroad, Bing finished an mission service. Returning to Indonesia for a year of after their wedding, they flew Union College. One month continued their education at Academy. Together, they Doug Bing, at Enterprise Bing serves as associate During the Bing’s ministry ministry. for a blessing on Wilma Bing’s Conference president, prays John Freedman, Washington communication communication director Conference associate Heidi Martella, Washington ministries.” • help them launch their own an ability to mentor people and Church senior pastor. “She has Roberts, Auburn Academy wisdom and mercy,” says Bill spiritual gifts of leadership, and family life director. Conference women’s ministry she also serves as Washington community events. In addition, personal Bible studies and “God has given Wilma Jonathan Baumgartner Jonathan Baumgartner Northwest Adventist Jonathan Baumgartner Schools All Seventh-day Adventist schools in the North Pacific Union Conference, including Walla Walla University, admit students of any race to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school and make no discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnic background, country of origin, or gender in the administration of education policies, applications for admission, scholarship or loan programs, and extracurricular programs.

Alaska Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 6100 O’Malley Rd • Anchorage, AK 99507 • (907) 346-1004 • Superintendent – Tom Maher (Interim)

School Address Phone Principal Grades Amazing Grace Academy PO Box 3229, Palmer, AK 99645 (907) 745-2691 Dane Bailey K-9 Anchorage Junior Academy 5511 O’Malley Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507 (907) 346-2164 Janice Hansen K-10 Dillingham Adventist School PO Box 182, Dillingham, AK 99576 (907) 842-2496 Rod Rau K-8 Golden Heart Christian School PO Box 82997, Fairbanks, AK 99708 (907) 479-2904 Barbara Quaile 1-8 Juneau Adventist School 4890 Glacier Hwy, Juneau, AK 99801 (907) 780-4336 Nickie Linder 1-8 Sitka Adventist School 1613 Halibut Point Rd, Sitka, AK 99835 (907) 966-2661 Melanie Stroud 1-8

Idaho Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 7777 Fairview Ave • Boise, ID 83704 • (208) 375-7524 • Superintendent – Paulette Jackson

Gem State Adventist Academy 16115 S Montana Ave, Caldwell, ID 83607 (208) 459-1627 Peter McPherson 9-12 Adventist Christian Academy PO Box 50156, Idaho Falls, ID 83405 (208) 528-8582 Carrie Tow 1-8 Baker Valley Adventist School 42171 Chico Rd, Baker City, OR 97814 (541) 523-4165 Gary Laabs 1-8 Boise Valley Adventist School 925 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise, ID 83713 (208) 376-7141 Don Krpalek K-8 Caldwell Adventist Elementary School 2317 Wisconsin Ave, Caldwell, ID 83605 (208) 459-4313 Judith Shaner K-8 Desert View Christian School PO Box 124, Mountain Home, ID 83647 (208) 580-0512 Dannia Birth 1-8 Eagle Adventist Christian School 538 W State St, Eagle, ID 83616 (208) 938-0093 David Pitcher K-8 Enterprise Adventist School PO Box N, Enterprise, OR 97828 (541) 426-8339 Dan Webster 1-8 Hilltop Adventist School 131 Grandview Dr, Twin Falls, ID 83301 (208) 733-0799 Tom Sherwood K-8 La Grande Adventist School PO Box 1025, La Grande, OR 97850 (541) 963-6203 To be determined 1-8 McCall Adventist Christian School 3592 Longview Rd, McCall, ID 83638 (208) 634-0053 Harold Appel 1-8 Salmon Adventist School 400 Fairmont St, Salmon, ID 83467 (208) 756-4439 Bill Hager 1-8 Timberline Adventist School 2582 10th Ave W, Vale, OR 97918 (541) 473-9661 Nadine Messer 1-8 Treasure Valley Adventist School PO Box 396, Payette, ID 83661 (208) 642-2410 Valerie Iwasa 1-8

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Montana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 175 Canyon View Rd • Bozeman, MT 59715 • (406) 587-3101 • Superintendent – Archie Harris

Mount Ellis Academy 3641 Bozeman Trail Rd, Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 587-5178 Darren Wilkins 9-12 Blodgett View Christian School 119 Westbridge Rd, Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 375-0733 Janet Riley 1-8 Central Acres Christian School 3204 Broadwater Ave, Billings, MT 59102 (406) 652-1799 Autumn Paskell 1-8 Five Falls Christian School 3102 Flood Rd, Great Falls, MT 59404 (406) 452-6883 Pennie Wredberg 1-8 Glacier View Adventist School 36332 Mud Creek Ln, Ronan, MT 59864 (406) 676-5142 Kathy Edwards 1-8 Helena Adventist School 2410 Belt View Dr, Helena, MT 59601 (406) 443-1414 Arlene Lambert 1-8 Libby Adventist Christian School 206 Airfield Rd, Libby, MT 59923 (406) 293-8613 Cindy Patten 1-8 Mount Ellis Adventist Elementary School 3835 Bozeman Trail Rd, Bozeman, MT 59715 (406) 587-5430 Becky Meharry 1-8 Mountain View Adventist School 1010 Clements Rd, Missoula, MT 59804 (406) 543-6223 Marty Knapp 1-8 Valley Adventist Christian School 1275 Helena Flats Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 752-0830 Ben Pflugrad 1-8 Valley View Adventist Christian School 264 Hwy 200 S, Glendive, MT 59330 (406) 687-3472 Sharon Nguyen 1-8

Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 19800 Oatfield Rd • Gladstone, OR 97027 • (503) 850-3500 • Superintendent – John Gatchet

Columbia Adventist Academy 11100 NE 189th St, Battle Ground, WA 98604 (360) 687-3161 Matthew Butte 9-12 Livingstone Adventist Academy 5771 Fruitland Rd NE, Salem, OR 97317 (503) 363-9408 Jon Dickerson K-12 Milo Adventist Academy PO Box 278, Days Creek, OR 97429 (541) 825-3200 Randy Bovee 9-12 Portland Adventist Academy 1500 SE 96th Ave, Portland, OR 97216 (503) 255-8372 Gale Crosby 9-12 Rogue Valley Adventist School 3675 S Stage Rd, Medford, OR 97501 (541) 773-2988 Larry Aldred K-12 Canyonville Adventist Elementary School PO Box 1155, Canyonville, OR 97417 (541) 839-4053 Edward Hollister 1-8 Central Valley Christian School 31630 SE Highway 34, Tangent, OR 97389 (541) 928-7820 Mike Meadows K-9 Countryside Christian School 88401 Huston Rd, Veneta, OR 97487 (541) 935-6446 Katie Cordes 1-8 Emerald Christian Academy 35582 Zephyr Way, Pleasant Hill, OR 97455 (541) 746-1708 Don Bryan K-10 Gold Coast Christian School 1251 Clark St, North Bend, OR 97459 (541) 756-6307 Beverley Stout 1-8 Grants Pass Adventist School 2250 NW Heidi Lane, Grants Pass, OR 97526 (541) 479-2293 Roger Knauff K-10 Hood View Junior Academy PO Box 128, Boring, OR 97009 (503) 663-4568 Holley Bryant K-8 Kelso-Longview Adventist School 96 Garden St, Kelso, WA 98626 (360) 423-9250 Tracy Lang K-8 Klamath Falls Adventist Christian School 2499 Main St, Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (541) 882-4151 To be determined 1-8 Laurelwood Adventist Elementary School PO Box 39, Gaston, OR 97119 (503) 985-7289 To be determined 1-8 Lincoln City Adventist School 2126 NE Surf Ave, Lincoln City, OR 97367 (541) 994-5181 Carol McLeod 1-12 Madras Christian School 66 SE “H” St, Madras, OR 97741 (541) 475-7545 Rachael Jones K-8 Madrone Adventist Elementary School 4300 Holland Loop Rd, Cave Junction, OR 97523 (541) 592-3330 Amy Whitchurch 1-8 McMinnville Adventist School 1349 NW Elm St, McMinnville, OR 97128 (503) 472-3336 June Graham K-8 Meadow Glade Adventist Elementary School 18717 NE 109th St, Battle Ground, WA 98604 (360) 687-5121 Brian Allison K-8 Mid-Columbia Adventist School 1100 22nd St, Hood River, OR 97031 (541) 386-3187 Peter Hardy K-10 Milo Adventist Elementary School PO Box 278, Days Creek, OR 97429 (541) 825-3514 Sandra Sumerlin 1-8 Portland Adventist Elementary School 3990 NW 1st St, Gresham, OR 97030 (503) 665-4102 Robert McDonald K-8 Rivergate Adventist Elementary School 1505 Ohlson Rd, Gladstone, OR 97027 (503) 656-0544 Ann Campbell K-8 Riverside Adventist Christian School PO Box 367, Washougal, WA 98671 (360) 835-5600 Dan Wister K-8 Roseburg Junior Academy 1653 NW Troost St, Roseburg, OR 97471 (541) 673-5278 Arsenio Hernandez (Interim) K-10 Scappoose Adventist School PO Box 889, Scappoose, OR 97056 (503) 543-6939 E. Joel Reyes K-8 Shady Point Adventist School PO Box 216, Eagle Point, OR 97524 (541) 826-2255 Connalyn Allred 1-8 The Dalles Adventist School 3339 E 13th St, The Dalles, OR 97058 (541) 296-2692 Bruce Schmidt 1-8 Three Sisters Adventist School 21155 Tumalo Rd, Bend, OR 97701 (541) 389-2091 To be determined K-10 Tillamook Adventist School 4300 12th St, Tillamook, OR 97141 (503) 842-6533 Ron Jacaban K-10 Tualatin Valley Junior Academy 21975 SW Baseline Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97123 (503) 649-5518 Dennis Kingma K-10 Wahkiacus Adventist School 457 Wahkiacus Heights Rd, Wahkiacus, WA 98670 (509) 369-3735 Thomas Hunt 1-8 West Valley Christian School PO Box 38, Willamina, OR 97396 (503) 879-5812 Barbara Clark 1-8

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Upper Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 15918 Euclid Ave • Spokane Valley, WA 99216 • (509) 838-2761 • Superintendent - Larry Marsh

Cascade Christian Academy 600 N Western Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 662-2723 Brian Harris K-12 Upper Columbia Academy 3025 E Spangle-Waverly Rd, Spangle, WA 99031 (509) 245-3600 Troy Patzer 9-12 Walla Walla Valley Academy 300 SW Academy Way, College Place, WA 99324 (509) 525-1050 John Deming 9-12 Beacon Christian School 615 Stewart Ave, Lewiston, ID 83501 (208) 743-8361 Richard Rasmussen 1-8 Brewster Adventist School 115 Valley Rd, Brewster, WA 98812 (509) 689-3213 Jared Meharry 1-8 Colville Valley Junior Academy 139 E Cedar Loop, Colville, WA 99114 (509) 684-6830 Richard Bergeson 1-10 Cornerstone Christian School PO Box 1877, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 (208) 267-1644 Dennis Shelton K-8 Countryside Adventist School 12107 W Seven Mile Rd, Spokane, WA 99224 (509) 466-8982 Phyllis Radu 1-8 Crestview Christian School 1601 W Valley Rd, Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 765-4632 Richard Wilson K-9 Farmington Christian School PO Box 187, Farmington, WA 99128 (509) 287-2601 Jennifer Wintermeyer 1-8 Goldendale Adventist School PO Box 241, Goldendale, WA 98620 (509) 773-3120 Lois Potterton 1-8 Grandview Adventist School 106 N Elm St, Grandview, WA 98930 (509) 882-3817 Sandra Olson K-8 Harris Junior Academy 3121 SW Hailey Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801 (541) 276-0615 Laurie Hosey K-10 Hermiston Junior Academy 1300 NW Academy Ln, Hermiston, OR 97838 (541) 567-8523 Randy Foss K-9 Lake City Junior Academy 111 E Locust Ave, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 (208) 667-0877 Allan Sather K-10 Milton-Stateline Adventist School 53565 W Crockett Rd, Milton-Freewater, OR 97862 (541) 938-7131 Leslie Briggs K-8 Omak Adventist Christian School PO Box 3294, Omak, WA 98841 (509) 826-5341 Jennifer Hoffpauir 1-8 Palouse Hills Adventist School 3148 Tomer St, Moscow, ID 83843 (208) 882-0350 Daniel Tyler K-8 Peaceful Valley Christian School PO Box 1062, Tonasket, WA 98855 (509) 486-4345 Jacqueline Jager 1-8 Pend Oreille Valley Adventist School PO Box 1066, Newport, WA 99156 (208) 437-2638 Jeffrey Wallen 1-9 Rogers Adventist School 200 SW Academy Way, College Place, WA 99324 (509) 529-1850 Jim Weller K-8 Saint Maries Adventist School 216 N 9th St, Saint Maries, ID 83861 (208) 245-2274 Aleida Quick 1-8 Sandpoint Junior Academy 2255 W Pine St, Sandpoint, ID 83864 (208) 263-3584 Charla Suppe´ K-10 Spokane Junior Academy 1888 N Wright Dr, Spokane, WA 99224 (509) 325-1985 Stephanie Gates K-10 Spokane Valley Adventist School 1603 S Sullivan Rd, Spokane Valley, WA 99037 (509) 926-0955 Terry Lee K-9 Tri-City Junior Academy 4115 W Henry St, Pasco, WA 99301 (509) 547-8092 Anthony Oucharek K-10 Upper Columbia Acad. Elem. Sch. 3025 E Spangle-Waverly Rd, Spangle, WA 99031 (509) 245-3629 Karen Sharpe 1-8 Yakima Adventist Christian School 1200 City Reservoir Rd, Yakima, WA 98908 (509) 966-1933 Patrick Frey K-10

Washington Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 32229 Weyerhauser Way S • Federal Way, WA 98001 • (253) 681-6008 • Superintendent – Lon Gruesbeck

Auburn Adventist Academy 5000 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA 98092 (253) 939-5000 Marvin Mitchell 9-12 Orcas Christian School PO Box 669, Eastsound, WA 98245 (360) 376-6683 Tom Roosma K-12 Puget Sound Adventist Academy 5320 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 (425) 822-7554 Linda Taber 9-12 Skagit Adventist Academy 530 N Section St, Burlington, WA 98233 (360) 755-9261 Doug White 9-12 Baker View Christian School 5353 Waschke Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 (360) 384-8155 Keith Lindsey K-8 Buena Vista Adventist Elementary School 3320 Academy Dr SE, Auburn, WA 98092 (253) 833-0718 Ron Trautwein K-8 Cedarbrook Adventist Christian School PO Box 150, Port Hadlock, WA 98339 (360) 385-4610 Greg Reseck 1-8 Cedarhome Adventist Christian School 28505 68th Ave NW, Stanwood, WA 98292 (360) 629-5340 Frank Meidell 1-8 Cypress Adventist School 21500 Cypress Way, Lynnwood, WA 98036 (425) 775-3578 Lowell Dunston K-8 Forest Park Adventist Christian School 4120 Federal Ave, Everett, WA 98203 (425) 258-6911 Sheri Rodman K-8 Grays Harbor Adventist Christian School 1216 US Hwy 12, Montesano, WA 98563 (360) 249-1115 Adria Hay 1-8 Kirkland Adventist School 5320 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 (425) 822-7554 Linda Taber K-8 Kitsap Adventist Christian School 5088 NW Taylor Rd, Bremerton, WA 98312 (360) 377-4542 Heather Phelps 1-8 Lewis County Adventist School 2104 S Scheuber Rd, Chehalis, WA 98532 (360) 748-3213 Dan Baker K-10 Mountain View Christian School 255 Medsker Rd, Sequim, WA 98382 (360) 683-6170 Larry Arnott K-8 Northwest Christian School 904 Shaw Rd, Puyallup, WA 98372 (253) 845-5722 Marshall Merklin K-8 Olympia Christian School 1416 26th Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98506 (360) 352-1831 Anita McKown K-10 Poulsbo Adventist School 1700 NE Lincoln Rd, Poulsbo, WA 98370 (360) 779-6290 Susan Schilt 1-8 Shelton Valley Adventist Christian School PO Box 773, Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 426-4198 Judy McCain K-8 Skagit Adventist School 530 N Section St, Burlington, WA 98233 (360) 755-9261 Doug White K-8 Sky Valley Adventist School 200 Academy Way, Monroe, WA 98272 (360) 794-7655 Angela Campanello 1-8 Whidbey Christian Elementary School 31830 SR 20, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 (360) 279-1812 Dan Nickolatos 1-8

August 2009 • Gleaner 29 30 Northwest News David Churu,Lighthouse ministries; Hispanic for dent Canals, NPUCvicepresi- Ramon treasurer; Plan ment regional ConferenceRetire - Lee, Phyllis included ers adults. young and youth children, for offered were programs Special presentations. cal shops andexceptional musi - programs, ministrywork- participants enjoyed worship event’s theme,Heaven. the to fullness giving nion praise andjoyful commu- of spirit a Wash.,featured in Auburn, Berachah Camp at 14–17 May Convocation, Regional Conference Union T conductor. tion’s featured musician and masschoir sistant pianoprofessor, wastheconvoca- Wayne Bucknor, Oakwood University as- leaner •Gleaner NorthwestNews Featured guestspeak- Throughout theweekend, NorthNe ws west he 33rd North Pacific Pacific North 33rd he A ugust 2009ugust A Heavenly Experience NPUC president, for their their for president, NPUC Patzer, Jere and member; Wash.)founding (Seattle, Church City Street/Emerald Spruce Mitchell, Paltiel con; (Portland, Ore.)headdea- Church Sharon Hall, Alex honored thememoriesof Affairs Regional of Office NPUC the service ship as afeaturedmusicalguest. the convocation’s mass choir conducted professor, music University Oakwood knor, Church pastor. Payne Buc- Ill.) (Chicago, Boulevard Blake Jr., Independence Carlos was weekend the for speaker keynote The pastor. Mt. Tahoma Churchyouth Tait, Hasani and pastor ate Christian Fellowship associ- During theSabbathwor NPUC Regional ConvocationNPUC Regional 2009 contributions tore- gional ministry. ministry. gional regional congrega - more than13 The annual event annual The convocation. year’s this attended tions Alphonso McCarthy, was coordinatedby dent for regional regional for dent NPUC vicepresi- Parris, administra- Pattric and affairs, provide encourage- tive assistant,to of theconferences members to ment Union Conference. Pacific North the in to attendthe2010 Members from Convocation. • NPUC Regional CJ Anderson, GLEANER intern Make plans now - and multicultural group. Participants intheNPUC RegionalConvocation representadiverse the regionalconvocation’s Sabbathservice. duces Max Torkelsen, NPUCpresident, andhiswife, Linnea, during Alphonso McCarthy, NPUCvicepresident for regionalaffairs, intro- Regional Convocation. Carlos BlakeJr. preaches toapacked houseatthe2009NPUC Northwest News 31 Gleaner ugust 2009 • • ugust 2009 A s w e n Northwest News Northwest Regional convocation brings visitors from corners of the globe to of the globe to corners from brings visitors Regional convocation join in fellowship. The families of Paltiel Mitchell, founding founding Mitchell, The families of Paltiel in member of the Spruce Street Church Sharon Hall Jr., Alexander Wash.; Seattle, and Ore.) head deacon; (Portland, Church NPUC president 1996–2008, Jere Patzer, their contri- for were presented with awards to regional ministry. butions

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are at home at their Circle C Academy from 1928–1929. He celebrated their 50th wedding Ranch in Caldwell, they love was baptized June 22, 1929, in anniversary on April 19, 2009, having friends and family a creek near Ketchum. From with a reception hosted by their around them. The Cornforths 1929 to 1934 he made brooms daughters at the Rockwood feel richly blessed to have a and worked for Clifford Clouse. Adventist Church in Gresham, loving, God-guided and long- In 1934, he moved to Keene, Ore. Their daughters surprised lasting relationship. Texas, where he attended SW them by having several members The Cornforth family includes Jr. Academy from September to of the wedding party in atten- Cheryl Beck of Ketchum, Idaho; December. Oliver then worked dance for the celebration. Ethel’s LeAnn and Gary Crawford of again as a broom maker for niece, Melinda McCaw, created Caldwell, Idaho; 2 grandchildren Lloyd Winn until August 1942, a DVD using pictures of Ethel and 2 great-grandchildren. when he joined the United States and LeRoy’s childhood and 50 Betty and Leon Cornforth Army-Air Force during World years of marriage. Harden 50th War II. He was stationed in LeRoy Rieley married Ethel Cornforth 60th Hal and Warrine (McDuffie) England as a Medic and served Syme on March 22, 1959, in Leon and Betty Cornforth Harden were honored by their as a conscientious objector, prac- Hopewell, Ore. LeRoy and Ethel celebrated their 60th wedding children, Stephen, Sharon and ticed a vegetarian diet and kept met in 1957 at the College Dairy anniversary June 6th, 2009, with Bryan with a 50th wedding the seventh-day Bible Sabbath where they both worked while their family gathered at a dinner anniversary celebration on all through the war. attending Walla Walla College. in Caldwell, Idaho. At the din- Aug. 10, 2008, at the Valley After an honorable discharge LeRoy graduated from WWC in ner, they reminisced about how View Adventist Church in East in 1945, he graduated from 1965 with a degree in business they met at Walla Walla College Wenatchee, Wash. A fourth Keene Academy in 1946. Later administration. The family then in 1947 and then were married child, Scott, is deceased. The Oliver moved to Spokane, moved to Mountlake Terrace, a in the Village Church in 1949, Harden’s also have seven grand- Wash., and on June 9, 1946, suburb of Seattle, Wash. the day after graduation. They children. married Ellen Rasmussen In Seattle, LeRoy worked for moved to Idaho and worked as They were married in Conard of Spangle, Wash. in the an insurance company, a certi- deans and teachers at Gem State Hall Chapel at Walla Walla Spokane Central Church. From fied public accounting firm, and Academy, and pastored some College by Elder Paul Heubach 1946–1948, he attended Walla the Washington Conference. nearby churches. Leon went on on Aug. 10, 1958. Walla College and then Loma In 1973, the family moved to to work in the Idaho Conference Hal grew up in Idaho and Linda School of Medicine, Portland, Ore., where he worked office. Betty worked as a sec- Warrine in Montana. They met and graduated with the class for the North Pacific Union retary/receptionist in several while attending WWC. Hal of 1953. His internship was at Conference as associate director conferences and assisted Leon in became a physician after attend- Deaconess Hospital, Spokane, for data processing, association his efforts. They also raised their ing LLU, while Warrine later Wash., 1952–1954. Then he treasurer and was appointed un- two daughters. earned a BSN (nursing degree). began practicing medicine on his der treasurer in 1986. In 2001, he Over their 44 plus years The Hardens worked in Africa own in Oaksdale, Wash., from joined the General Conference of service to the church, they for five years and in Jamaica for 1953–1954. He practiced for of Seventh-day Adventists worked, and met some won- a short term mission trip. Hal many years, then closed his of- Accounting Software Team as derful friends in the Upper traveled in India for a Maranatha fice in 1996 after Ellen was diag- an inplementation consultant. He Columbia, Georgia Cumberland mission program. nosed with Alzheimer’s, to care retired in 2002, but continues to and Arizona Conferences, the Warrine worked in hospitals for her. She died May 27, 1997. work part-time for the General Pacific Press Publishing Assoc., and also instructed nursing All four children graduated Conference. and then back to the Idaho students before retiring. Since from a school at Loma Linda Ethel worked for the Oregon Conference, where they retired closing his medical office in University, one is a DDS, two Conference in secondary educa- in 1993. Upon retiring, or as Wenatchee at the end of 2000, are nurses and one is a cardiolo- tion as a secretary and then as an Leon puts it, “retreading,” they Hal has done locum tenens fam- gist. accountant. She worked for the began speaking around the coun- ily practice in various parts of Oliver met Dixie Robinson North Pacific Union Conference try, promoting the book Meeting the country. Hal and Warrine live at a Southwestern University as a part-time secretary and from the Mormon Challenge with in Wenatchee, Wash. alumni reunion, April 2002 in 1991 until her retirement in Love and the Super Natural Soul Keene, Texas. They were mar- 2002 served as the membership Winning courses. Lowry 95th ried December 2003, in Coeur records clerk. Because of Betty’s love of Oliver Irvin Lowry Jr. was d’Alene, Idaho. They have since The Rieley family includes horses, she helped Idaho start born August 30, 1913 in Stroud, retired in Cleburne, Texas. Della and Dave Dunbar of Reno, their own satellite chapter of the Okla. He attended public school. Nev.; Karen and Rick Westphal Adventist Horseman Association Later he moved to Ketchum, Rieley 50th of Forest Falls, Calif.; and 2 Horse Riding Club. When they Okla., and attended Ketchum Ethel and LeRoy Rieley step-grandchildren.

34 Gleaner • August 2009 Former division president, temperance leader, dies Charles D. Watson, a Seventh-day Adventist youth and temper- ance leader in Britain who went on to serve as president of the church for the Middle East and East Africa, died at a hospice facility in Deltona, Fla., on May 26. He was 86. Throughout his 47-year career working for the church, Watson promoted healthful living in an effort to fight societal drug abuse. He also made member retention a personal goal. Source: Adventist News Network

WWU Offers Community College Partnership Walla Walla University is introducing Homebase, a new resi- A Reference for Communication Leaders dential life and discipleship program for students who wish to The Communication Director Quick Start Guide is a manual be part of WWU’s socially vibrant and spiritually rich campus written for local church communication volunteers. It de- community while pursuing selected areas of study at Walla scribes communication with local members, the community Walla Community College. and conference communication departments. It also provides While attending classes at WWCC, students can live in information and tips on bulletin announcements, newsletters, WWU’s residence halls, eat in WWU’s cafeteria, attend bulletin boards, information packets, Web sites, newspapers, WWU’s social and spiritual events and participate in WWU’s and radio and television announcements. clubs, student mission programs and intramural programs. You can order Communication Director Quick To find out more, visit: Start Guide from www.adventsource.org, or http://www.wallawalla.edu/homebase. by calling (800) 328-0525.

THE ADVENT MOVEMENT Jim Osborne left the Bonanza/Chiloquin/Klamath Falls (Mont.) district to pastor the Albany (Ore.) Church in June. Steve Behrmann is serving as the interim pastor at the David Smith is transitioning from pastor of the Tualatin (Ore.) Sunnyside (Ore.) Church. Church to serve as assistant pastor of the Meadow Glade Gene Heinrich left his post as assistant pastor at the Vancouver (Wash.) Church. (Wash.) Church to pastor the Rockwood (Ore.) Church in June. Charles Stout left the Coos Bay/Reedsport (Ore.) district in Stephen Lundquist left his position as assistant pastor of the June to pastor the Astoria/Long Beach/Seaside (Ore.) district. Sunnyside (Portland, Ore.) Church to become a staff member Edwin Vargas is leaving his pastoral position at The Rock/ at Portland Adventist Academy. Hillsboro (Ore.) Spanish Church to enter the seminary.

August 2009 • Gleaner 35 weddings at rest

ANDERSON-DUVALL—Ashley Kathryn is the daughter of the late BAIN—Fern Marjory (Baird), Calif.; Johnny Jones, Olympia; Anderson and Chris Duvall were Robert L. Hawley and Edna Hawley. 95; born Aug. 1, 1913, Staples, Clifford Jones, Columbus, Ga.; married May 17, 2009, in Bridal Doug is the son of the late Oscar M. Minn.; died Jan. 30, 2009, half-brothers, David Swisher, Veil Lakes, Ore. They are making Anderson and the late Maurine D. Auburn, Wash. Surviving: Troutdale, Ore.; Steven Swisher, their home in Loma Linda, Calif. Anderson. son, Loren, Enumclaw, Wash.; Gresham; sisters, Lydia Hall, Ashley is the daughter of Randy and KUCHERAN-GUEST—Joanna stepsons, Marshall, Auburn; Tacoma, Wash.; Sandra Hoopes, Roxanne (Duffy) Anderson. Chris Lynn Kucheran and Gregory Allen Dudley, Spokane, Wash.; daugh- Gresham; Patty; and 2 grand- is the son of Roger and Mary Kay Guest Jr. were married Dec. 27, ter, Marjory Neth, Vancouver, children. (Haas) Duvall. 2008, in Black Diamond, Wash. Wash.; stepdaughter, Janice NELSON—Milan S., 74; born BROWN-HARRIS—Heather They are making their home in Smith, Union, Ore.; brother, June 27, 1934, Encampment, (Stanley) Brown and Bill Harris Maple Valley, Wash. Joanna is the Duane Baird, Pendleton, Ore.; Wyo.; died Sept. 19, 2008, were married March 15, 2009, in daughter of Ronald L. Kucheran and sisters, Jackie Davis and Doris Auburn, Wash. Surviving: wife, Port Angeles, Wash., where they Halcyon (Ilg) Kucheran. Gregory is Springer, both of Pendleton; are making their home. Heather the son of Gregory A. Guest Sr. and Carol (Wyman), Federal Way, Phyllis Nelson, Bay City, Wis.; Wash.; sons, John, Fife, Wash.; is the daughter of Jeff and Diane Laura L. (Cain) Guest. 10 step-grandchildren, 11 step- (Bergerson) Isaacson. Bill is the Stanley, Caldwell, Idaho; sister, ROBINSON-WHITCHURCH— great-grandchildren and 12 step- son of Tony Harris and Gordon and Wylodine Baker, Portland, Ore.; Lori Robinson and Eric Whitchurch great-great-grandchildren. and 7 grandchildren. Kathy (Schmitt) Stilts. were married May 17, 2009, in COMPTON—Scott, 37; born FOOTE-GRANADOS—Rennae Portland, Ore. They are making ROBISON—Halstead A., 97; Foote and Demetrius Granados their home in Vancouver, Wash. Lori June 22, 1971, Medina, born April 17, 1911, Formosa, were married June 7, 2009, in is the daughter of Willis and Sharon Ohio; died Nov. 18, 2008, Kan.; died July 12, 2008, White Athena, Ore. They are making their Robinson. Eric is the son of Sharon Bellingham, Wash. Surviving: Salmon, Wash. Surviving: wife, home in Pendleton, Ore. Rennae is Fisher. parents, Evan and Cheryl Ellouise; son, Julius, White (Kessmann) Compton, Sumas, the daughter of Daniel and Phyllis TORRES-ANDERSON—Katie Salmon; and 3 grandchildren. Wash.; and grandmother, Betty (Walker) Foote and Michael and Eileen Torres and Alexander Bruce (McCampbell) Kessmann, SEAMOUNT—Barbara “Bobbie” Deborah (Casteel) Foote Calkins. Anderson were married June 21, Jean (Hopper), 61; born Feb. Demetrius is the son of Evadio and Bellingham. 2009, in Boring, Ore. They are mak- 4, 1946, Olympia, Wash.; died the late Mary (Saucedo) Granados. ing their home in College Place, EDWARDS—Harold M., 87; born Nov. 5, 2007, Tacoma, Wash. HAWLEY-ANDERSON—Kathryn Wash. Katie is the daughter of June 5, 1921, San Francisco, Surviving: husband, Robert Jr.; Hawley and Doug Anderson were Carlos and Cheryl L. (Anderson) Calif.; died Jan. 7, 2009, Bonney son, Robert III, of Idaho; daugh- married May 16, 2009, in Glenwood Torres. Alexander is the son of Lake, Wash. Surviving: wife, ters, Jeana Hupp, Tacoma; Linda Springs, Colo. They are making David B. and Lynnette C. (Bliss) Violet (Sauter); son, Scott, Seamount and Renee Seamount, their home in Happy Valley, Ore. Anderson. Spokane, Wash.; daughters, both of Washington; sisters, Candy Blume, Chehalis, Wash.; Suzette Rosecrans, of Alaska; Sheri Edwards, Gold Bar, Wash.; Paulette Vurgos, Gresham, Katherine Clark, Auburn, Wash.; Ore.; Melody East, Glendale, births 9 grandchildren and 12 great- Ariz.; half-sister, Robin Livesay, grandchildren. Hemet, Calif.; and 7 grandchil- CHRISTENSEN—Ellie Rose PATCHIN—Aviana Jolie was born was born Jan. 15, 2009, to Mark June 20, 2009, to Daniel and Jenell JENKS—Colin F. Jenks, 79; dren. and Debra (Bredall) Christensen, R. (Neustel) Patchin, Oregon City, born Jan. 17, 1929, Birmingham, WELLS—Leatha M. (Dean), Damascus, Ore. Ore. England; died Nov. 17, 2008, 91; born Sept. 13, 1917, Jerofa, Arlington, Wash. Surviving: FLECK—Owen Richard was born RICH—Kylie Elizabeth was born Colo.; died Feb. 1, 2009, Dec. 19, 2008, to Richard G. and May 29, 2009, to Steve and Jennifer wife, Alma L. (McManus) Sutherlin, Ore. Surviving: sons, Kelly R. (Savage) Fleck, Vancouver, (Keeney) Rich, Portland, Ore. Jenks; son, Alan K., Arlington; Vernon L., Creswell, Ore.; sister, Brenda Bate, Strathmore, Everett G., Oakland, Ore.; Wash. TERMINE—Marco A. was born Alberta, Canada; 5 grandchildren Denny D., Sutherlin; Richard GALUSHA—Maci Raine was Sept. 23, 2008, to Davide and Alisa and 2 great-grandchildren. born April 17, 2009, to Joe and (Huson) Termine, Bend, Ore. A., Roseburg, Ore.; daughter, JONES-SWISHER—Anthony D., Barbara J. Couch, Coquille, Ore.; Carla (Constantinescu) Galusha, TIFFIN—Thayne Livingston Edmonds, Wash. was born Feb. 2, 2009, to Tim and 62; born Aug. 7, 1946, Portland, sister, Emma (Dean) Hinton, Ore.; died Feb. 10, 2009, Boise, Idaho; 16 grandchildren, KLEVEN—Anika Brielle was born Tracey (Trimble) Tiffin, College May 22, 2009, to Brian and Analisa Place, Wash. Olympia, Wash. Surviving: 3 step-grandchildren and 3 great- (Torkelsen) Kleven, Beaverton, Ore. sons, Mark, Olympia; Jason, grandchildren. WONGSAPROME—Elana Rachel Minneapolis, Minn.; stepfather KYLE—Ezra Zachary was born was born Feb. 7, 2009, to Aran and and mother, Kenny and Marilyn June 11, 2009, to Tim and Laura Eloisa Wongsaprome, Hillsboro, (Davis) Kyle, Walla Walla, Wash. Ore. Rae (Reese) Jones, Estacada, Ore.; stepmother, Pat (Munro) MACK—Tanner Jonathan was born Swisher, Gresham, Ore.; brother, June 9, 2009, to Jonathan and Jill Rodney Jones, Madeline, (Dearing) Mack, Seattle, Wash.

36 Gleaner • August 2009 Healthy with Dr.DonHall

Eat for Your Health • Pile on the vegetables — served raw, baked, • Use healthy fats — such as olive, canola and soy steamed or sautéed. oils, in place of butter and stick margarines. For • Eat fruit every day — fresh, frozen, dried or omega-3s, eat flaxseed meal or walnuts. cooked. Add pear slices, mandarin wedges, dried • Drink to your health — aim for six glasses of cranberries, or apple chunks to garden salads. Mix water daily — more when it’s hot or when exercis- berries into yogurt. Slice bananas onto whole-grain ing. And for special occasions, choose 100 percent breakfast cereals. fruit juice. • Choose whole grains — for maximum vitamins, • Spice up your meals — in place of salt, season minerals and protein. Replace white breads (includ- your foods with garlic, onion, thyme, oregano, ing tortillas) with whole-grain versions. Try brown basil, cayenne, curry and other herbs. long-grain or short-grain rice, quinoa or amaranth • Eat slowly — diet matters, but a leisurely pace of in place of white rice. life also matters. Eating on the run and under stress • Bring on the beans — legumes, including lentils can cause heartburn, poor absorption of nutrients and chickpeas (garbanzos), are a great substitute and obesity. for meat and an excellent source of protein, vita- mins, minerals and fiber. • Eat nuts — snack on pistachios or pecans, sprinkle slivered almonds over vegetables, and top salads with walnuts. They are calorie-dense, so limit yourself to a handful a day.

Sitting May Be Hazardous to Your Health We sit while eating in the morning, in our cars going to work and most of the day at work or school. We sit coming home in the car at night, and sit in the evening watching TV, playing computer games or surfing the Internet. Researchers have found that people who sit at least half the time during the day have a significantly increased risk of dying from any cause. In the 12-year study, people who sat almost all the time had a 54 percent increased risk of dying compared to people who sat almost none of the time. This increased risk was independent of age, smoking, alcohol use, weight and even exercise frequency. Don Hall, DrPH, How much do you sit during a typical day? Take this CHES, is founder simple self-assessment to see if you are sitting too much: and chairman of www.wellsource.info/wn/sitting.pdf. Wellsource, Inc.

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NORTH PACIFIC UNION use the materials in a private CHIP us build up our church. We Offerings Bible study, this conference Sept. 27—Mt. Tabor are looking for a couple who Aug. 1—Local Church will give you confidence in Adventist Church is presenting are financially independent Budget; Aug. 8—World your presentation. For more its 2009 CHIP program starting and willing to help us give Budget: Oakwood/Andrews/ information, contact David in September. Free information Bible studies, participate Loma Linda Universities; Aug. Prest Jr., at (406) 587-3101. and registration sessions will in evangelism and a music be Sept. 16, 17, 23 and 24 at ministry. For more information, 15—Local Church Budget; OREGON Aug. 22—Local Conference 7 p.m., at Mt. Tabor Church contact Pastor C.A. Dunbar at Advance; Aug. 29—NPUC Hood View Church Vacation Community Life Center, 1001 (509) 327-2127. Bible School S.E. 60th Ave., Portland, OR. Budget: Alaska Conference. WASHINGTON Aug. 3–7—WELCOME TO Those wishing to attend the Special Days ROME! Hood View Church will program will first need to SAGE Curriculum Focus for the be filled with the aromas, sights attend one of these sessions. Aug. 2—Picnic at Mud Month—Spiritual Gifts+ and sounds of kids participating The program will begin Sept. Mountain Dam Recreation Aug. 29—Abuse Prevention in fun activities at a special 27th and will continue four Area near Mount Rainier, 11 Emphasis Day. Holy Land Adventure—in nights a week for four weeks. a.m.–3 p.m. Bring your favorite salad and SAGE will provide NPUC Headquarters to Rome! Kids will worship God For more information, call with songs and prayer, create (971) 275-3163 or e-mail the rest. Aug. 9–13—Painting Adopt Four-day Work Week Workbee at Columbia Adventist The North Pacific Union unique arts and crafts projects, [email protected]. and discover God’s powerful Brochures are available. Academy. Meals and lodging headquarters in Ridgefield, provided or bring your RV. Wash. has adopted a four-day love in exciting memorable Missing Members Aug. 16—Baseball Game at work week schedule (Monday– ways. To register your children The Sheridan Church is for Vacation Bible School, SAFECO Field between the Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 seeking information regarding Seattle Mariners and New p.m.). The NPUC headquarters, please e-mail Marcy Maltby at the following missing members: [email protected]. VBS will York Yankees 1 p.m. $17 per including all departments and Sergio Bernal, Erica Bernal, ticket. Entire family welcome. services will be available to the be from 9:30 a.m. to noon daily. Paul Jones, Martha Sartin, Sept. 13—Mt. Rainier Scenic public during these times. This Hood View Church, 26775 Brent Tillett, Danya Tillett and S.E. Kelso Rd., Boring, OR Railroad Excursion. Take a ride change more closely aligns the Jose Farias Lopez. If you have on the longest continuously NPUC office with a majority 97009. Call (503) 663-5611; any information about these fax (503) 663-2237; e-mail operating steam train railroad in of NPUC and North American members, please call (503) the Pacific Northwest. Departs Division peer organizaion who [email protected]; 843-5151 or e-mail rjwear67@ hoodview.adventistnw.org. 2 p.m. $18 per ticket. Call (253) follow similar schedulng. embarqmail.com. 681-6008, e-mail joan.libby@ WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY Adventist Single Adult UPPER COLUMBIA wc.npuc.org, Web site www. Aug. 16—Billings Hooding Ministries washingtonconference.org/ and Graduation Celebration. Aug. 21–23—Tent Camping: UCA Searching For 1960 sage. Fort Stevens State Park. Cost is Classmates: For more information, call WORLD CHURCH Judy at (800) 541-8900, ext. approximately $20 (depending If you have any contact information for: Shirley Bastin, 2421. Aug. 16—WWU Alumni on number of campers, plus Sunnydale Adventist Relations invites all alumni and parking $5 per vehicle per Helen Beattie, Archie Beebe, Academy Alumni Weekend friends to come cheer on the night. Bring Bible, food Aaron Brandt, Betty Burke, Oct. 1–4—Honor classes Seattle Mariners as they take on (Charlotte has group menu), Glen Casberg, Jay Christians, are 1949, ‘54, ‘59, ‘64, ‘69, the New York Yankees at Safeco small tent, sleeping bag, pillow, Vern Cleveland, Leon Cooper, ‘79, ‘84, ‘89 and ‘99. Activities Field. Game starts at 1:10 p.m.; camera and hiking shoes. Space Loretta Beattie Couch, Albert begin Thursday evening with tickets $25. Available by calling is limited. Sign up early! A map Craid, Bruce Craig, Utahna the Silver Showcase Banquet. (800) 377-2586. and directions are available Dallman, Larry Doyle, Roberta Continues on Friday with at www.oregonstateparks. Fogerty, Mike Gordon, David a Career Day. The Sabbath MONTANA org/park_179.php. For Hardwick, Ethel Hughes, speaker is Elder Fred Riffle, ShareHIM/Montana reservations and information, Gordon Jennings, Garry Moore, class of 1979. Sunday is the Conference Boot Camp of contact Charlotte Miles: Gwen Fry Smith and Kathy Alumni Golf Tournament. For Evangelism (503) 579-9549; 9417 S.W. Sanford Westaby, please contact additional information, call Upper Columbia Academy Aug. 21–23—The Manchester Pl., Beaverton, (573) 682-2164 or visit www. Alumni Office, Linnea ShareHIM/Montana OR 97007; or Tom Terry, (503) sunnydale.org. Conference Boot Camp of 684-7971; tom.te@verizon. Torkelsen, at [email protected] or (509) 245-3692. Invitation to Teach in Evangelism will be held at the net. You may also got to Thailand Montana Conference Office. beavertonsda.adventistnw.org/ Extending Invitation to Missionary teachers needed It begins Friday at 7 p.m., then to the Singles Web page. Husband and Wife Team to serve God in the wonderful continues all day Sabbath and Maps will be made available The East Central Community country of Thailand. Please concludes Sunday at noon. at the Beaverton Church Foyer Seventh-day Adventist Church, answer God’s call! Matthew 9: Training will include every and potluck. Your check is a multi-cultural congregation, 37–38. For more information on aspect of presenting a series of your reservation. Save this located in Spokane, Wash., this exciting opportunity, please evangelistic meetings. Whether Date: Sept. 11–13—Singles would like to extend an contact: kpergerson@yahoo. you want to present a full Silver Falls Retreat (Christian invitation to a husband and com. series, start a small group or Renewal Center). wife team desirous of helping

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Summertime ... some people think of sticky canning duty in the kitchen churned ocean beach vacations, or anticipate those out rows of gleaming Kerr jars filled to the two scoops of homemade ice cream on the brim. Trays of halved “cots” went outside front porch. I think of apricots. under the hot sun to dry.

Try to understand my handicap. I was raised Yet the hard work has melted into the in a central California housing tract carved background. Front and center are those out of an apricot orchard. Three surviving memories of just-picked apricots rinsed off trees, matured over decades, stood in our under the hose and warm apricot cobbler front yard. They represented a vanishing with Friday evening rolls. breed then, and nearly extinct today — the “The sign had lied Royal Blenheim apricot. I’ll take home-grown over store-bought any day. How can a hot house tomato ever stand through its teeth. I These were not average grocery store up to a delectably aromatic globe right off would rather have apricots. Not those I saw in a display recently the vine? Or try to compare a green-hard with a sign practically shouting: “Ripe, juicy peach on aisle two versus the juice-filled eaten a bag of apricots, picked at the peak of flavor!” I treasure on the tree out back — please! cotton balls. No nostalgically succumbed to the siren song Fresh-picked okra from the bush ... well ... and bagged a few beauties to take home for some things can’t be helped. aroma. No flavor. a treat — only to discover the sign had lied No good!” through its teeth. I would rather have eaten At every age, we are tempted to be like a bag of cotton balls. No aroma. No flavor. the crowd — to compare favorably with No good! They were donated to the compost our peers. But, to do so, requires a heap. compromise. Our subtle, unique character traits are lost when we strive to become Have you judged the apricot race by your what others expect. And the fruit? No beautiful but bland store variety? Please, amount of positive marketing can change think again. the fact that even God is tempted to spit it out. With apologies to Tilton and Moorpark fans, if you have never enjoyed the luscious Have you judged the Christian intoxication of a Royal Blenheim right off world by the beautiful but the tree, then, in my unabashedly biased bland variety so easy to find? opinion, you have not had an apricot. Please, think again. Ask God to give you a taste of the real Understand, this is all in retrospective thing. nostalgia. My feelings about apricots were mixed as a child. Summer days turned a flow When you do, you’ll never of ripening fruit into constant work. Out be tempted to settle for You may respond came drying trays and canning jars. Steamy, anything less, ever again. • to any Gleaner topic by sending an e-mail to: www.gleaneronline.org [email protected]

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