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Compassion and Quality 7 Go Hand in Hand at Adventist Health

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Radical Loving Care Ricardo Graham, President of the Board of Adventist Health

od is love, and He created us to require love — creating a culture of loving care; patients will experience meaning that we require God. But what about the love of God through Adventist Health employees. Gthose that don’t know Him yet? Where are they As you read through this special issue of the Recorder, getting their love? notice the distinct brand of care that Adventist Health As Christians, we have the honor and privilege of off ers to its patients. Notice how showing brotherly love showing God’s love to everyone we meet, whether it can make a profound diff erence in someone’s life. is our neighbor or the teller at the bank. In Romans Today, I challenge you to show someone brotherly 12:10, Paul says, “Be devoted to one another in broth- love. Whether you are a health care professional or not, erly love. Honor one another above yourselves.” we can all fi nd opportunities to share God’s love. Re- Th e Bible has given us examples to follow. Consider member what Jesus said in John 13:34-35: “A new com- the story of Dorcas. She was always doing good and mand I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, helping those in need. She made a profound impact on so you must love another. By this all men will know that the lives of others, and through her, many were brought you are my disciples.” to the Lord. And don’t forget Rahab, who opened her home and risked her life so that Caleb and Joshua would be safe from the local authorities. What love she As Christians, we have the honor and showed even though she didn’t know them! Just like these Bible personalities, thousands of em- privilege of showing God’s love to ployees at Adventist Health are devoted to their patients in brotherly love. Th is philosophy is what author Erie everyone we meet, whether it is our Chapman calls “Radical Loving Care.” It is centered in a deep commitment to the value of compassion, and by neighbor or the teller at the bank.

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ADVENTIST HEALTH Our Distinctive Brand of Care Robert G. Carmen, President and CEO, Adventist Health

s a health care organization, it’s a given that we emphasize wellness for our employees. You’ll read about focus on care. You might automatically think of Hello Health!, a free class off ered at Castle Medical Aphysical care — how well we treat and minister Center to help employees lose weight naturally. You’ll to the body. What you might not realize is that at also read about a program at the corporate offi ce aimed Adventist Health, our distinctive brand of care is more at helping employees in their times of need. comprehensive than that. I hope you enjoy this spotlight on Adventist Health. In fact, like our three-pronged mission of “Sharing If you wish to know more about us and our Sacred God’s love by providing physical, mental and spiritual Work, please visit www.adventisthealth.org. healing,” we dedicate ourselves to caring for the whole person — body, mind and spirit. Th is means in practice that we care, deliberately, for patients, their families, community members and ourselves. Th roughout this special edition of the Recorder, you Facts About Adventist Health will read stories from across our system — remarkable tales of healing, sacrifi ce, love and hope — all focused • Headquartered in Roseville, Calif. on the distinctive ways we provide care. • 17 hospitals in California, Hawaii, Oregon and Our most obvious brand of care revolves around qual- Washington ity and safety. You’ll read about the many achievements our hospitals have earned, including the commenda- • Approximately 30 rural health clinics tions received by the Cancer Center at Feather River • 14 home care agencies off ering home health, Hospital. Additionally, you’ll learn about initiatives we hospice, personal care, medical equipment and have in place to further improve our care via technology. infusion therapy services In addition to quality and safety, we pride ourselves on the way we take care of each other. • Four joint-venture retirement centers • More than 18,300 employees We care, deliberately, for patients, • More than 2,500 beds their families, community • 118,940 admissions in 2009 members and ourselves. • 446,818 emergency department visits in 2009 • 2,207,849 outpatient visits in 2009 You’ll read about a beloved employee at San Joaquin Community Hospital who lost her home in a house fi re, • 211,544 home care visits in 2009 only to experience love from coworkers who banded to- • 89,854 hospice days in 2009 gether to help her rebuild her life. And you’ll hear about a White Memorial Medical Center employee who would • 700,000 rural health visits in 2009 have lost her sister if a coworker and her family not given • Provided nearly $3 million in free and low-cost blood specifi cally for the woman just days before. services to our communities in 2009 As part of our Sacred Work approach, we understand that we must care for caregivers, and so we make sure to

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Hospitals Demonstrate Quality Care Brittany Russell

he relentless pursuit of quality of the Cancer Center and hospital,” care has always been a top said Wayne Ferch, president and Tpriority at Adventist Health. CEO of FRH. “Th eir dedication to Every thing we do — from our patients and their commitment changing the bed sheets, to the to off er the best in comprehensive more technical aspects of surgery — cancer treatment has paid off .” is carefully thought out and done Th is accreditation is a certifi cation in a way that serves our patients’ of quality standards and compre- Dr. Simon Han enhances quality of physical, mental and spiritual needs. hensive care at FRH that include: care at GAMC by being meticulous. When patients enter our hospitals, • state of the art services and they can be sure that they are equipment Haven was on Tramadol to relieve receiving the quality they deserve. moderate to severe pain along with • ongoing clinical trials in affi lia- Vicodin ES, an opiate-based pain tion with the Stanford Cancer Exceptional Quality at Cancer reliever. When taken together, these Center Center drugs can cause seizures and may Cancer. No one wants to hear a • access to prevention and early lead to fatality or severe neurologi- doctor deliver that diagnosis. But detection programs cal problems. Haven’s doctor didn’t patients at Feather River Hospital • education and support services explain this interaction to him, so Cancer Center in Paradise, Calif., he was unaware of the dangers. • quality care close to home can rest easier knowing that the Han asked Haven if he had been hospital was recently accredited experiencing seizures. When he and awarded six commendations by Meticulous Eyes Save Lives replied that he had, Han explained the American College of Surgeons Not only are Adventist Health to him the risks of the drugs he was Commission on Cancer. Only hospitals demonstrating a com- taking together. Haven was shocked 25 percent of all cancer centers mitment to quality — doctors and to know the source of his seizures. in the nation have received this employees are, as well. He was able to leave the hospital accreditation. At Glendale Adventist Medical with information that he could take “Th is is a great achievement for Center in Glendale, Calif., the core back to his doctor. our cancer treatment program and of Pharmaceutical Operations is “Miscommunication between a tribute to the physicians and staff medication reconciliation. Th is pro- doctors and patients is a fundamen- cess involves reviewing all medica- tal problem,” said Han. “Medica- tions a patient is taking to see if they tion reconciliation can help fi x this are safe together. It recently saved the problem, and that is a blessing to life of a man with chronic back pain. patients.” Walter Haven* had come to “Being as meticulous as we can be GAMC seeking pain relief when is part of our nature,” Han adds. “I he met Dr. Simon Han, a clinical am doing what I am expected to do; pharmacist. Han was looking over it is part of being a pharmacist in the prescriptions Haven was taking the Emergency Department.” State-of-the-art equipment at the when he stumbled across something * Name has been changed to protect Cancer Center helps staff save lives. troubling. privacy.

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Care in Action Brittany Russell

t Adventist Health, healing isn’t just about medicine and Atreatments. It’s also about enriching the lives of employees, patients and the communities The Well Now Showcase provides information to locals and tourists about in which they live and work. the destination health programs that St. Helena Hospital off ers. Several hospitals throughout the organization have created unique programs to do just that. By rousing through this experience employees employees to action, educating the will discover that they enjoy giving help the community get community and acknowledging back through community service. and stay healthy. stand out care, Adventist Health is making a diff erence. Informing to Transform Seeing Angels Visiting Napa Valley anytime Ukiah Valley Medical Center “Scrubbing In” for Change soon? Th en stop in at St. Helena recently debuted a philanthropic Simi Valley Hospital recently Hospital’s Well Now Showcase, a endeavor focused on recognizing instituted a project that signifi es its healing media gallery where resi- outstanding care. Th e Guardian commitment to the Southern Cali- dents and tourists from all over the Angel Program allows patients and fornia community. Th e hospital’s world can learn about the destina- their families to make donations new Scrubs Program encourages tion health programs off ered at the to the hospital in honor of a staff employees to get more involved in hospital. Located on Main Street in member who provided excel- their neighborhood by volunteering St. Helena, the Well Now Show- lent service. When employees are at approved local charitable orga- case occupies a 1,900-square-foot recognized, they receive a special nizations. Employees can take off storefront that has been remodeled “wings” pin to put on their uniform one day per year to volunteer and to create a one-of-a-kind health to signify that they are a guardian then be reimbursed for the pay they education experience. angel. would have earned at work. Th e space features an interactive “Th is is a way for patients and According to Chase Spenst, direc- information kiosk and specially their families to recognize excellent tor of Decision Support for the hos- trained client service advisors who care when they see it,” said Allyne pital and founder of the program, if educate visitors about programs for Brown, director of philanthropy at 40 percent of the hospital’s 900 em- knee and hip replacement, weight the Northern California hospital. ployees volunteer, it would translate loss, smoking cessation, diabetes “It is an opportunity for them to to at least one employee assisting control, heart health, cancer pre- see the meaning in what we do, and in the community every day of the vention and wellness, and addiction our mission refl ected in the care year. Th e hospital’s goal is to have recovery. they receive.” at least half of its employees actively According to Terry Newmyer, To date, 80 UVMC team mem- involved in the program. president and CEO of SHH, the bers have been given their “wings” “Th is is a great way for the Well Now Showcase is in line with and the program has raised ap- hospital to encourage employees the hospital’s 132-year history of proximately $20,000 that has been to get involved in their commu- providing health and wellness pro- put back into the hospital to benefi t nity,” said Spenst. “Hopefully, grams, and is just another way to future patients and the community.

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ADVENTIST HEALTH Compassion and Quality Go Hand in Hand Brittany Russell

hat do you think of when you contemplate After arriving at Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospi- a hospital stay or doctor’s visit? Do fear, pain tal’s Emergency room, Danielle immediately received Wand dread come to mind? At Adventist Health, antibiotics, but her condition worsened and Dr. Mills we work hard to ensure that our patients don’t have Matheson ordered a spinal tap. negative health care experiences. By combining quality Within 15 minutes, it was evident that Danielle had with compassion, our facilities and clinics off er peace of meningitis. Th e ER staff and Lydia Sims, RN, sprang mind and relief from uncertainty. We focus on turning into action. An ambulance was called and paperwork fear, pain and dread into hope, relief and healing. Below was completed. Later that day, Danielle was transferred are just a few stories that demonstrate how we’re doing to UC Davis. this. “Th e doctors at Davis were impressed with the treat- ment Danielle received at HMH,” said Jodi Dalton, Going the Extra Mile Danielle’s grandmother and an employee at HMH. As Loretta* left the room of the nursing home, she “Th ey said that HMH’s medical staff had saved Dani- heard her daughter Mandy* cry, “Home.” Th is was the elle’s life.” last request Mandy ever communicated through words. Th e 36-year-old is bed bound with multiple sclerosis Helping the Medicine Go Down and can no longer speak. Karen Hensley, licensed vocational nurse, has passed Mandy got her wish, thanks to nurse practitioner out medicine in Sierra Transitional Care Unit 6, the Brenda Tidwell and Central Valley Network’s House long-term care facility associated with Sonora Regional Calls program — one way Adventist Medical Center, for several years. But Health cares for thousands of poor, she doesn’t just give medicine to heal rural or immobile residents in Cali- patients’ bodies; she gives medicine to fornia’s Central Valley. heal their souls. Now, Brenda makes the 90-min- Karen is known for her open and ute drive, sometimes several times a giving personality. Whether on or month, to provide Mandy with the off the clock, she takes time to get to care she needs at her rural home. know every patient she meets. She According to Loretta, Brenda’s bed- talks with them, and the residents side manner puts Mandy at ease. By know that she cares. talking to her and showing compassion, Danielle, now 6, is happy and healthy Karen is probably best known for Brenda has alleviated the stress that can thanks to the care she recieved at HMH. her snack cart. She personally stocks accompany a medical visit. it with goodies that aren’t available in “Brenda is an answer to my daughter’s prayers,” says the facility, such as cookies, licorice, and her personal Loretta. “Her quality of life is much better now and that favorite, cheese puff s. She passes out the special snacks gives us a peace of mind.” to residents, always mindful of their dietary restrictions, and has a little something for everyone. From Minutes to a Miracle “In a facility like this, there can be a lot of boredom When 2-year-old Danielle complained of a severe and loneliness,” said Kris Nash, director of Nursing/ headache, which turned into a fever and vomiting, her Skilled Nursing/Transitional Care Unit. “Karen changes family knew something was wrong. the loneliness to hopefulness.” * Names have been changed to protect privacy.

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ADVENTIST HEALTH Adventist Health’s Mission Sets It Apart Brittany Russell

dventist Health has a long at White Memorial Medical Center standing history of caring for in Los Angeles. Athe whole person. Th e mission Crampton stresses the importance of sharing God’s love by providing of Christ-centered care as an exten- physical, mental and spiritual sion of the ministry of the church. healing has been with us in theory Since hospitals provide countless since 1866 when early church opportunities to interact with leaders opened the fi rst sanitarium non-Adventists, it is important for in Battle Creek, Mich. Since then, employees to own the Sacred Work we’ve evolved in knowledge and philosophy. technology, but our focus on the “If patients experience the love of whole person has remained. Th is God at our hospitals, we’ve helped legacy continues at Adventist prepared them for the evangelistic Health today. eff orts of the church,” said Cramp- “God’s Fingerprints” focuses on true stories of real employees going the extra mile to ton. “Our mission drives everything touch people’s lives in signifi cant ways. Uniqueness is in the Mission we do, and without it we have Working to maintain our heritage nothing that sets us apart from is Paul Crampton, assistant vice other health care providers — it be more capable of healing president for Mission and Spiritual promotes the uniqueness of the care those who aren’t. Chaplains play a Care at Adventist Health. While we off er.” key role in this program by promot- new to this role, he is very familiar ing the spiritual needs of the staff so with our mission and has previously Initiatives Ensure Eff ectiveness they will be able to respond better served as the director of chaplaincy At Adventist Health, several ini- to the needs of patients. tiatives have been put into practice to ensure that our distinctive brand From Mission to Movie of caring is carried out eff ectively In an eff ort to make our distinc- throughout our institutions. To that tive brand of care even more per- end, Spiritual Life Councils have suasive, Adventist Health recently been chartered in all 17 Adventist released a movie about mission and Health hospitals. Th ese multi-disci- faith in health care. “God’s Finger- plinary teams meet quarterly to dis- prints” focuses on true stories of cuss each facility’s vision for mission real employees going the extra mile and how to achieve it strategically. to touch people’s lives in signifi cant Another important program is ways. Th e fi lm showcases seven sto- Caring for Caregivers, which fo- ries woven together that encapsulate cuses specifi cally on employees. Th e Adventist Health’s mission, and will philosophy behind this endeavor is be a key component of our mission to care for employees so they can, education program. in turn, adequately care for others. To learn more about the organi- Paul Crampton, assistant vice president for Mission and Spiritual If employees are healthy physically, zation and our mission, visit www. Care at Adventist Health. spiritually and mentally, they will AdventistHealth.com.

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ADVENTIST HEALTH Quality and Technology Come Together at Adventist Health Brittany Russell

magine you’re in the emergency Quality the Norm the HealthGrades 2010 Emergency room. After seeing the doctor, Once implemented, CPOE will Medicine Excellence Award™. Iorders are written for your transform patient care throughout Castle Medical Center in Hawaii treatment. Maybe you need labs Adventist Health. Th e organiza- and Howard Memorial Hospital drawn, an X-ray or medication. tion’s strong emphasis on quality is in Northern California have both But what if the person processing evidenced not only by commitment been designated as Blue Distinction the orders can’t read the physician’s to new and better processes and Centers for Knee and Hip Replace- handwriting and you receive the technology, but also by the many ment. Th is designation is awarded wrong prescription or a test you awards and accolades Adventist to medical facilities that have didn’t need? While transcription Health facilities receive. demonstrated expertise in deliver- errors are not the norm, they can White Memorial Medical Center ing quality health care in the areas happen. in Los Angeles was recently awarded of bariatric surgery, cardiac care, the California Hospital Assessment complex and rare cancers, knee and Steps to Enhance Care and Reporting Taskforce Certifi cate hip replacement, spine surgery and Th is fall, Adventist Health will of Excellence. Th e hospital received transplants. launch Computerized Provider the prestigious ranking for achiev- All across Adventist Health, Order Entry across its system. Th e ing “superior” or “above average” facilities are working to ensure that next phase of Project IntelliCare patients are safe and well cared for — Adventist Health’s clinical by participating in various quality information system — CPOE is initiatives. For example, our hos- an electronic process that allows pitals have teamed up with Bryan direct entry of medical orders by Sexton, Ph.D., from Duke Univer- physicians and other health care sity Health System on a ground- providers, enabling patient care to breaking Culture of Teamwork and be managed completely online. Safety Survey.

Adventist Health is implementing CPOE will enable doctors and other Th e project uses a survey instru- CPOE to help reduce patient harm staff to write orders electronically. ment fi lled out by frontline staff to and save lives. In addition to pro- identify specifi c areas of concern moting safety and quality, CPOE results across the majority of clinical and provides insights and recom- will streamline care for patients, outcomes and process measures mendations for how to address making their stays in the hospital publicly reported by CHART. improvement. In addition, all hos- easier. Feather River Hospital in Para- pitals are actively participating in “CPOE will enable us to more ef- dise, Calif., was recently cited as campaigns to reduce pressure ulcers fectively meet our goal of being the among the top in the nation for and increase awareness regarding best place to receive care, to work emergency care based on a study hand hygiene. and to practice medicine,” said Bob by HealthGrades. Th e independent At Adventist Health, we’re Carmen, CEO of Adventist Health. health care ratings organization has continually looking for ways to “It will enhance our overall quality declared the hospital’s emergency enhance the care we provide to of care and further our distinctive medicine care to be in the top fi ve our communities, always aware mission.” percent in the nation. As a result, that we’re not only saving lives but the facility is a proud recipient of touching hearts along the way.

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Caring for Caregivers Brittany Russell

or Adventist Health staff , providing compassion and of the Bakersfi eld, Calif., a gentle touch comes with the territory. However, hospital, distributing Fsome acts of love and kindness from employees aren’t medications while excit- aimed at patients but toward each other. Below are edly chatting with nurses several stories that illustrate the care that fl ows between and patients. With Brenda, coworkers at Adventist Health. it’s all in a day’s work. And this day was no diff erent Giving a Lifeline — until a call from her Marissa McKnight, RN, a nurse at White Memorial daughter caused her phone Medical Center in Los Angeles, has a lot to thank her to ominously chirp in the coworkers for. Several years ago, her sister was diagnosed mid-afternoon. with severe aplastic anemia. Th e condition, a pre-curser “Mom, the house is on to leukemia, causes the bone marrow to stop producing fi re, you need to come enough red blood cells. Marissa’s sister needed blood home now.” transfusions once a week for a year. Brenda McVay received some Rounding the corner “One weekend, my sister injured herself, and she just unexpected generosity from of her subdivision, Brenda her San Joaquin Community kept bleeding, so we called 911,” said Marissa. “Usu- Hospital family when her could see the billowing ally in hospitals we transfuse blood if hemoglobin falls house burned down. smoke. For the next few below eight. My sister’s was 3.8. Needless to say, she hours, she and her family needed a transfusion as soon as possible.” stood helplessly at a safe She was rushed to a nearby hospital, where according distance, watching their entire life seemingly crumble. to Marissa, an emergency room nurse expressed surprise But tragedy tends to bring out the best in people, and that enough blood was immediately available for the for the employees of SJCH, Brenda’s situation was no life-saving transfusion. diff erent. Marissa was shocked to fi nd out later that one of her Th e fi rst to arrive on the scene was Steve Valentich, coworkers, Yolanda Garcia, and her family had gone Brenda’s boss and director of the SJCH Pharmacy. to donate blood for her sister just two days before. Th e As fi remen worked to salvage pictures and family heir- blood was already waiting for her. looms, Steve began placing them in his car for “I knew my sister would die if she didn’t have that safe keeping. blood,” said Marissa. “If it weren’t for Yolanda and her “I told him not to since they would get his car family, I don’t think I would have a sister alive today. I smoky,” Brenda said. “But he wouldn’t listen. From that am forever grateful.” point on, the generosity had a snowball eff ect.” Today, Marissa’s sister is doing well, and her condition From food and clothing to gift certifi cates and house is in remission. wares, the SJCH family stepped up to meet the urgent “I have seen many cases where our WMMC staff pulls needs of one of their own. On more than one occasion, together when help is needed,” Marissa adds. “We are Brenda recalls people that she didn’t know stopping her truly a family.” in the hallway with a hug, words of encouragement, and often, a little something extra. Generosity on Fire “Th e support was overwhelming and just shows how Brenda McVay — a certifi ed pharmacy tech at San good people can be,” said Brenda. “We never could have Joaquin Community Hospital — daily walks the halls made it without everyone at SJCH.”

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Brenda McVay, a pharmacy tech at San Joaquin Community Hospital, visits with a co-worker.

A Caring Connection success with other coworkers by off ering support and Th e corporate offi ce in Roseville, Calif., works to en- advice in the form of a class. sure everything is running smoothly at its 17 hospitals. “With our medical and nutritional backgrounds, and However, the headquarters of Adventist Health also is through our own experiences, we can provide education concerned about the wellbeing of the corporate em- and support necessary to lose weight without medica- ployees. Caring Connection is an employee assistance tion or surgery,” said Jean. program that provides supplemental support for those “We are so grateful for our newfound good health, in need. and we want to help other associates who are interested Th is program began in 1990 and has helped numer- in losing weight naturally,” added Ruby. ous employees through tough times. It is funded by Th e class meets once a week and starts off with exer- charitable contributions from staff and the corporation cise led by a guest trainer. After an educational segment, provides matching funds up to $4,000. Th ese donations the meeting closes with members sharing their goals, provide confi dential assistance in the form of fi nancial, victories and challenges. personal or household support to employees in urgent “Sometimes the things that suff er in our busy lives have times of need. to do with personal health,” said Barbara Penniall, direc- Several years ago, an employee’s newborn child tor of Emergency Services at the hospital. “Hello Health! needed critical care at birth. Th e baby had to stay in the is helping me set health as a priority. I schedule an ap- hospital and the employee was faced with juggling time pointment on my calendar to protect this time for me!” between work and family. Before long, the newborn In the three months since the class began, members required care at a more advanced facility and was trans- are reporting better health, an improvement in attitude ferred to a hospital several hours away. Th e entire family and decreased stress, and a steady healthy weight loss, was forced to temporarily relocate. Ruby reports. A coworker notifi ed the Caring Connection commit- tee, and the employee was reimbursed for daycare ex- penses for his other child and lodging during the baby’s hospital stay. In addition, coworkers eagerly donated paid leave hours so the employee could take more time from his job to care for his family without the stress of losing wages, a tremendous relief and comfort to the employee. Hello Health! At Castle Medical Center in Hawaii, a new project off ers hope, information and encouragement to employ- ees who are serious about changing their lifestyle and achieving a healthier weight. Hello Health! was started by Jean Look, RN, case manager, and Ruby Hayasaka, RD, director of Nutri- tional Services. Th rough natural methods — meaning no supplements or surgery — both women have lost Jean and Ruby off er support to employees more than 100 pounds each. Th ey wanted to share their who want to lose weight naturally.

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Pathfi nders Help in the City and on the Trail Betty Cooney

hroughout 2010, SCC Pathfi nder clubs have been Mexicali Earthquake Relief Eff ort,” said Gus Ramos, helping in their communities — baking muffi ns then the church’s deputy Pathfi nder director. “Our lead- Tfor Habitat for Humanity volunteers in Ridgecrest, ers loaded up a truck and took Pathfi nders to Mexicali cleaning up hiking and park areas in San Dimas, feeding to help distribute the goods, in conjunction with a the homeless in L.A., gathering items for disaster relief children’s ministry called Smiles, based in the Alhambra and much more. church.” At M.E.N.D. (Meet Each Need with Dignity), more Pathfi nders and parents have enthusiastically vol- than a dozen Van Nuys Spanish Pathfi nders fi lled food unteered for more than a dozen community service boxes and labeled them. “Th ey had fun doing it,” said projects to date, receiving 20 points and a trophy per Lilian Gonzalez, club secretary, “until the end, when club for their eff orts. Leaders report, though, that the they got tired.” fun and excitement of working together to help others “White Memorial church Pathfi nders were able to far surpasses the awards. get several pallets of water and many other items for the Six Clubs Join in Park Cleanup, Bike-a-thon Carlos Williams

he third annual Race to Race Pasadena and University churches park superintendent, Los Angeles – Mercy & Grace Bike-a-thon participated in the bike-a-thon County. He was very pleased with Tdrew six Pathfi nder clubs, with and worked together to beautify the Pathfi nders’ work at his park more than 100 participants coming the park’s group picnic area. Th ey and would like to work together out to support the event. Th e bike- cut and removed brush, swept up, again in the near future.” a-thon is a multicultural gathering and sanded and painted tables and that normally promotes better benches. Th e afternoon was spent

race relations and Pathfi nders. A walking, running or biking a seven- Knights Alex community project was added to mile mountainous course that some emphasize the 2010 Pathfi nder clubs used as a fundraiser. theme of community service. “Th is event has allowed my With the support of youth min- club to build relationships with istries director Pastor Bob Wong organizations and businesses in and GLAR Pathfi nder Council my community like the Valley director Pastor Anthony Kelly, the Sports Foundation and Super King annual event became a landmark. Market, which supported the event Held at the Frank G. Bonelli Re- with an $800 sponsorship to our gional County Park in San Dimas, club,” the Altadena club leader said. (L. to r.) Paco Lopez, Brandon Moss, Sidney clubs from the Altadena, Antelope “We also have developed a part- Sears, Braxton Diedrick, Isaiah Sears and Valley, Berean, Breath of Life, nership with David Jallo, regional Brianna Moss remove brush in a park.

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Pathfi nders Respond to the Call to Help Earthquake Survivors Clarence Brown

he lyrics, “Servants of God are complete meal for six people. With packaging 1,000,020 meals. Every- we,” will have special meaning determination and focus, the BOL one rejoiced as young Blake Cot- Tfor the Breath of Life church Pathfi nders found their rhythm and ton, a BOL Adventurer, sounded Pathfi nder club from now on. worked quickly and effi ciently. the victory bell. Nearly two dozen Pathfi nders, with “Each time a box was fi lled, a “Th e highlight of this mission their parents and younger siblings, rousing cheer was heard throughout was our Pathfi nders experiencing responded to recent media appeals the warehouse,” recalls counselor the joy of giving back to those who to help the Salvation Army package Lauren Lewis. “In fact, our club are less fortunate,” said Knights, meal bags for Haitian earthquake survivors.

Th e goal turned out Knights Alex to be quite ambitious and daunting — to package a million meals! When the Path- fi nders arrived at the warehouse site in Bell, Calif., in the early afternoon of the last day of the “Million Meals for Haiti” cam- paign, they were given the challenge to join a team of volunteers to assemble the last 200,000 meal packets by 8 p.m. “Th at sounded rather overwhelming (L. to r.) Brianna Moss, Chaz Cotton, Isaiah Sears and Alvin T. Clavon III help package meal bags. at fi rst,” conceded BOL Pathfi nder director Alex Knights, a Master members worked so rapidly that beaming. “Th ey exhibited an im- Guide. “But our Pathfi nders are they created a backlog at diff erent pressive witness to onlookers, and indeed troopers. Th ey got their as- stations, requiring the Salvation they understood a little better what sembly line assignments and eagerly Army coordinators to recruit more Christ meant by, ‘Inasmuch as you rose to the occasion.” volunteers just to keep pace and seal have done it for the least of these, Each packet was to contain a the boxes.” my brethren, you have also done it carbohydrate, a vitamin powder, a At the end of the day, the Salva- unto me.’” vegetable medley, and a soy protein tion Army proudly announced in suffi cient portions to comprise a that they had exceeded their goal,

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SCC Youth Rush Students Visit 200,000 Homes Robert Koorenny

oming from four out of fi ve SCC academies, both Pacifi c SCC Youth Rush 2010 Statistics CUnion colleges and local churches, 40 young people set out • Students involved: 40 from early June through mid- • Approx. homes visited: 200,000 August for the experience of their • Pieces of literature distributed: 85,000 + lives during SCC’s growing annual Youth Rush program. • Donations received: $173,000+ “Youth Rush was absolutely • Total provided for Christian education: $115,000+ God blessed!” said Leah Partmann, who worked in the Lancaster-Simi Visit www.sccyouthrush.org for more stories, statistics and program Valley program. “I made amazing information. Beginning Dec. 15, 2010, young adults age 16 and older friends for life, and it was spiritually can apply for the 2011 Youth Rush program. growing.” “I thought I knew how to pray before I came to Youth Rush,” com- from Norwalk. “I learned what it mented Pricilla Salazar, a student means to really pray.” One student from the Altadena Robert Koorenny Robert Koorenny program was sharing with a lady who wasn’t able to get any books. After working the next few homes, the lady chased them down and said “I don’t have any money, but tell me about Jesus.” Angelica Perez, from the Baldwin Youth Rush students pray before a Park Bilingual church, worked in day of visiting neighborhoods. Th ousand Oaks. At one door, she noticed a Bible text on the door. Introducing herself as a Christian give her life to Christ, and how the student, she showed the woman the book that she held in her hand was fi rst book. “I’m a Christian, too,” of special signifi cance. Th en she the woman interrupted, “but I don’t proceeded to show the book, Left have any interest in buying from Behind or Sincerely Taken? solicitors,” and began to close the “I want this one!” the lady re- door. marked. “You’ll never believe this, Angelica held out a copy of Th e but my best friend’s nephew is Kirk Great Controversy. “Wait! We’re Cameron, who played the main diff erent,” she replied. Met with a part in the ‘Left Behind’ movie, and startled and somewhat angry gaze, I am friends with the author of the Natasha Carrasco, a Youth Rush literature evangelist, worked afternoons and she began sharing how being in book series. I’m going to buy this evenings during the summer. a Christian school had led her to for him!”

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ‘Jesus Loves Jeans’ Missionaries Get Results Pablo Gaitan

ore than 130 SCC young conducted entirely by the youth, my friend and I prayed for my lost people accepted the call which is not customary for our and rebellious brother,” she said. Mto become small-group church,” said Gerson Anaya, youth “Th e next day, he sealed his com- missionaries in their homes, leader. “For fi ve years, we had mitment to God.” following a Jesus Loves Jeans 2.0 prepared the youth to lead. During Pastor Lemuel Garcia, from rally earlier this year. A total of the caravan, a diff erent young San Jose, was the speaker for the 45 small groups formed in 14 person led out each night. meetings in Oxnard at the El Rio churches, beginning in April. “By mid-week the adults attend- Spanish church. Young people Th e Spanish Youth Ministries JLJ ed, arriving early to get a seat!” Th e organized the entire campaign with program concluded with a JLJ 2.0 last evening, Guzman invited youth the Newbury Park, Santa Barbara, Caravan reaping program. Excite- to the altar to pray for each adult in Santa Paula and El Rio Spanish ment ran high. Nine churches the church. “Th e church was very churches. Each day, a young person held campaigns before the caravan, impressed, and praised God for the from one of the churches led out. baptizing 43 young people during eight baptisms resulting from the Four young people were baptized. meetings held between late May meetings.” A young man among the newly and July. In Los Angeles, Pastor Jonathan baptized members was a former Pastors and lay youth leaders Henderson, from Oakland, traveled Adventist who had become involved worked hard to hold three simulta- to fi ve diff erent churches during in gang-related activities. “Before neous evangelistic caravans begin- the week. On Sabbath, July 24, all the meetings, he had started to get ning July 17 in Lancaster, Oxnard three youth caravans came together involved with church,” reported and the Los Angeles area. for a convocation at the Spanish- Pastor Carlos Granados, “but his Pastor Piro Guzman, from American church. Young people older sister felt sure that he would Houston, preached in the Alpha celebrated the decisions of 13 youth refuse her invitation to attend the and Omega Spanish church in to be baptized. Among the candi- meetings. He surprised her and Lancaster. “Th e whole series was dates was Daniel Cordova, whose not only attended, but made his older sister Ber- decision to be baptized the fi nal enice had been night.” praying for Gerson Anaya him. “We were coming back from Tuesday’s Erratum meeting in Los A photo caption in an article Angeles when about the Eagle Rock church mortgage burning (Sept. 2010 issue) incorrectly identifi ed For almost an hour one individual as in the Alpha and Omega Spanish Erich Knipschild. Th e church meetings, adult members fi refi ghter shown actually lined up as, one was Keith Knipschild. by one, a young person prayed We regret the error. for an adult.

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ARIZONA Tucson Desert Valley Church Spawns Northwest Heights Group Andrea Kristensen

ollowing two years of church planting activities led by Pastor Gisella Montana, the

F KristensenAndrea new Northwest Heights group in Tucson, Ariz., celebrated its grand opening. Sixty-six members and guests attended the fi rst offi cial service on May 1, 2010. A buff et luncheon and open house for visitors was held May 15. Montana, associate pastor of the Tucson Desert Valley church, and the group’s charter members currently meet weekly in a rented church at 480 East Ina Road in Tucson, where they welcome new members and guests. Sabbath at- tendance averages about 30. Th e idea for the group began in March 2008 when Ed Keyes, Ari- The core group of founders at Northwest Heights includes Pastor Gisella Montana (center). zona Conference secretary, visited the Desert Valley church to talk the community. In September, met for the fi rst time in their new about church planting. Keyes presented a three-week semi- quarters on the fi rst anniversary Beginning in May 2008, the nar, “Searching for a God to Love,” of their fi rst pre-launch Sabbath group met at the home of Chuck, at the local high school building service. Dee, and Ashley Finders, empha- with an attendance of 80. “We recognize the challenges sizing spiritual growth and closer Sensing a great need for a more lying before us, and we solicit the interpersonal relationships. Th ey permanent church location, Mon- continued prayers and support of worked through two small-group tana checked out a local church God’s people, which have sustained seminars, “An Ordinary Day With rental lead. Montana liked what she us during the past two years,” stated Jesus” and “Faith and Culture saw and called the church’s pastor, Montana. “We were never discour- Meet,” which convinced them they who arranged a tour within fi ve aged about the prospect of fi nding needed visibility through ministry minutes. Montana decided the facil- an appropriate meeting place over to the community. ity would work well for the North- the many months we searched. We By early April 2009, the group west Heights group, and submitted knew God was in control. God’s began a series of four pre-launch a rental request. Th e Tucson Good process and timing were perfect. Sabbath services, averaging 50 or 60 Church pastor promised to consult And so was the result! We are in attendance. At the end of May, with his church committee the next blessed to worship at the Tucson the group hosted a free concert by night and to reply by that Th ursday. Good Church. We believe that’s Steve Darmody at Canyon del Oro Less than one month later, the where God wants us, right here in High School, to which they invited Northwest Heights group members northwest Tucson.”

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Small Church Works in Big Ways Shirley Chipman

he Phoenix Central church is sports camps small, but it embraces the call at the local Tto a big mission — sharing elementary God’s love and caring for His schools. Ap- children. proximately Recently, a group of Karen 300 students Adventist families fl ed Burma attended over (Myanmar) because of political a two-week persecution and settled in Phoenix. period, a num- Someone directed them to Phoenix ber of whom Central, where they were received later attended with open arms. Approximately 40 Vacation Bible of them now attend regularly — School at the several joined by profession of faith church. and a number more were baptized. In addition Each week’s Sabbath lessons are to friendship translated into both Burmese and Karen group leader, Abraham Shwe, prays evangelism and Karen for the new members. with one of his Bible students. community service, Phoenix Phoenix Central also has a num- Central is using technology to reach ber of active community outreach out. “Our latest adventure is called programs, including a booth at the ‘Studio Spotlight,’” says head elder Photos by DavidPhotos Shank by annual 7th Avenue Merchants’ As- Stan Howerton. “It’s a half-hour sociation fair. Attendees stop by for TV program that runs four times a blood pressure, glucose and choles- week on Good News TV, channel terol screenings. 44.3.” Karen Adventist families fl ed their Th e church also hosts country because of political persecution, and settled in Phoenix, where they a monthly raw food were directed to the Phoenix Central potluck dinner. More church. Three have been bapized and 13 joined by profession of faith. than 70 percent of the attendees are not Adven- tists. Th ey also regularly “We welcome this wonderful hold cooking schools and group of people,” says Pastor Eu- health lectures, includ- gene Taylor. “Five academy-age stu- ing “Soup ’n Sandwich” dents plan to attend Th underbird each Wednesday evening, Adventist Academy this fall and which is followed by a need sponsors. We are pleased that Bible study. one of these students, Nay Soe, just Savannah Neal, the 15 years old, is on our church board youth leader at Central, Sabbath school classes are fi lled with Karen to represent youth in leadership.” recently coached two children who are eager to learn about Jesus.

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SOUTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA Family Fun Takes Over Tuesday Nights at Riverside Church Rebecca Barcelo

hildren darting through emphasizing that there sprinklers, dads sprinting to were no strings attached Chome base, and moms serving and it was a simple way to hot dogs and lemonade. Th is is meet new people and build how it was every Tuesday night, community.” from June 8 to 27, as the Riverside With more than 100 church made families a priority this people in attendance some summer, hosting a weekly Family nights, Riverside church Fun Night for members of both staff members feel that they the church and the surrounding have successfully reached community. this goal. Family Fun Nights brought people together Some of the boys try a game of catch while from diff erent religious bouncing and laughing together. and ethnic backgrounds, and tried to engage all of the diff erent age groups. A chil- them,” said James Carroll, Family

Photos by Rebecca Barcelo Rebecca Photos by dren’s bouncer, sprinklers and Slip Fun Night director. “We found that ’n Slides were provided for the through sports, you fi nd yourself younger children while the older next to a stranger, working toward Teens circle around to play a group game. children and parents played soccer, a common goal, and pretty soon volleyball, basketball and softball. relationships form.” A free dinner was provided for all Many of the families from the Th e inspiration for the recreation involved. community have kept in con- nights originally came from the “When coming up with ideas for tact with church members, often church’s annual Easter Fair. Staff Family Fun Night, my focus was spending time together outside of at the Riverside church noticed mainly sports because of how many Family Fun Night. Some ask about that each Easter Fair was packed to people are needed on a team to play weekend church services, while oth- overfl owing with people who would ers attend young adult small group never set foot on church grounds A father and daughter spend quality meetings, Friday night worship otherwise; they were engaged by time together at Family Fun night. meetings, or the Riverside church’s the food, recreation and fellowship Celebrate Recovery program for to be had with people in their local those suff ering from addictions. neighborhood. “Some come back to our church, “We were excited by the turnout, and some don’t,” said Brown. “Yet and, after doing a recent survey in we want to make sure our emphasis our community to see what people is on relationships. People usu- were interested in, we confi rmed ally come back if they’ve formed that many liked the idea of free so- relationships within our church that cial activities in the neighborhood,” are having a positive eff ect on their said Eric Brown, senior pastor. everyday lives. Th at’s what we’re try- “We started our Family Fun Nights ing to provide here.”

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SOUTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA High on a Hill, New Escondido Church Is Offi cially Opened Jocelyn Fay

“ ou can’t miss this place on Roberts, Southeastern California the hill as you drive by on the Conference executive secretary, Yfreeway,” Sandra Roberts noted represented the conference staff at at the Escondido church’s festive the opening service, as did Gerald grand opening ceremony July 17. Penick, president, and Th omas Located at 1305 Deodar Road, Staples, treasurer. the church is visible on the west Escondido’s mayor, Lori Holt side of Route 15, towering behind Pfeiler, also celebrated with the Escondido Adventist Academy. members, former members and pastors, and friends. She presented Telling each other stories after the fellowship luncheon are two former pastors Blue with a certifi cate of welcome who led Escondido members through from the city. their 26-year journey from their old church to their new one. Gary Taber, right, who “Th e strength of the city comes became senior pastor in 1984, launched from the strength of its churches,” the capital campaign in 1987. Members purchased eight and a half acres of land Holt said, noting that the Adventist on Deodar Road in 1990 and six adjacent acres in 1995, and had them paid for by church has been in Escondido for 1999. Jon Ciccarelli, who joined the staff as more than a century. associate pastor in 1992 and became senior Lucy Morris, a longtime member, pastor in 2003, saw the church through the Colorful rugs in the Sabbath school development and construction process. rooms give young worshippers a special estimated that about a dozen people place for prayer and activities. there that day had been members of the church in 1984, when the con- grand opening about shepherding “Th is new facility is going to give gregation and its pastor, Carl Watts, the congregation through the mile- us a huge shift forward in our min- made the decision to relocate. stones and miracles — and many istry to our community,” says Steve Former pastors Gary Taber and frustrating delays — during the 26 Blue, senior pastor. Th e spacious Jon Ciccarelli reminisced at the years between the decision to build upper fl oor contains a sanctuary a new church and the building’s that can seat up to 650 people, a completion. fellowship hall with an adjacent Members began meeting in the commercially furnished kitchen, a church this past May, with Blue as gymnasium, Sabbath school rooms their new pastor. Blue’s part of the for children and youth, and rooms grand opening ceremony was to for men’s and women’s ministries point members forward. and the church’s CHIP (Coronary “We rest on the promise of Scrip- Health Improvement Project) and ture,” he said, referring to Philip- quilting outreach ministries. Th e pians 1:6, “that He who began a Mayor Lori Holt Pfeiler congratulated San Diego Christian Center rents members on having completed their good work in us will carry it to new church, noting that Adventists the lower level, where it runs a pre- have worshipped in the city for completion.” school that opened in September. more than a hundred years.

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SOUTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA Corona Mission Team Presents VBS at Muslim School in Fiji Kelly Pick

acation Bible School presenters on the mission team from Vthe Corona church prepared for what they thought would be another typical VBS program in tiny Naboutini village, Fiji, in July. Th ey prepared talks, skits, puppet skits and music that would enable them to share Jesus and His love. But even though they knew unforeseen things would happen, they never dreamed they would put on a VBS program at a Muslim primary school, where Muslims, Christians and Hindus all The teacher and her assistant, along with several parents, made the team feel at learn together except for separate home in the classroom. After the program, they invited the team to the veranda for religion classes. a multicultural tea party prepared just for them by the Muslim, Hindu and Christian Fijian mothers and teachers. The table was adorned with fresh fl owers, and the Upon the mission team’s arrival in menu consisted of hot cocoa and several desserts and other party foods. Naboutini, one of the local church members took Corona member Sharon Anderson to see the school Anderson returned to the bus As the team left the school, they director to gain approval to minister with the news, “We can’t talk about left a few supplies behind, including to the children. Th e director told Jesus, but we can talk about God.” two puppets they knew would be them all the reasons they could not. After making some quick pro- greatly appreciated. Th en, as Anderson got up to leave, gram changes, the VBS team began To one mission team member’s the director picked up the mega- their program under the big tree. statement, “I feel guilty about only phone and told her, “Go get your Luckily, all the Bible skits and talks mentioning God and not Jesus,” people and meet us out under the they had prepared were from the another team member, Pam Nahab, tree. I’ll call the kids.” Old Testament. Th e music was the replied, “Maybe our group was not biggest challenge — substituting led here to preach about Jesus. Per-

Photos by Kelly Pick “God” for “Jesus” is a hard thing to haps we were called to get a foot in do in songs such as “Let us Come the door for others still to come.” Together, Praise the Name of Jesus.” Perhaps now the door will be After the program, the kindergar- opened to publicly bring the name ten teacher asked the VBS team to of Jesus to the children at the return the next week, which they Muslim primary school. Perhaps did. Th e children were wide-eyed it will be the members of the new and smiling as they watched and lis- Seventh-day Adventist church that tened to the puppets singing about the 42-member Corona mission Children gathered under a big tree in God’s love. Th ey learned new Bible team built in Naboutini during their schoolyard to listen to Bible stories and sing songs with mission team action songs; “Hallelu, Hallelu” was their 10-day trip to Fiji. members from the Corona church. their favorite.

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SOUTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA Victoria Members Celebrate 30th Anniversary Paul McMillan

“ ut thanks be to God, who of this group are active members of always leads us in a triumphal fellowship and worship cells that Bprocession in Christ and meet in homes during the week. through us spreads everywhere XCell members joined the con- the fragrance of the knowledge of gregation for this all-day celebra- Him. For you, Victoria Seventh- tion. After the fellowship luncheon, day Adventist Church, have been there were tours of the campus, to God the aroma of Christ for 30 including the vegetable garden, years among those who are being as well as a PowerPoint report of saved and those who are perishing. XCell’s Conquering Conference A group of young women enjoy the Th anks be to God for you.” that had taken place two weeks ear- Victoria church’s anniversary celebration. With this paraphrase of 2 Cor- lier. Ten individuals accepted Christ inthians 2:14, Sandra Roberts, as their Savior at that conference. was received for the building fund Southeastern California Conference Rounding out the day was XCell’s during the celebration. executive secretary, introduced her Victoria serves its community anniversary celebration sermon, Boys check out in partnership with several local “Adventures of a Lifetime,” June 5. the “copper pot organizations. Th e Christian coun- off ering,” which Another highlight of the worship is collected each seling service uses two offi ces in service was a PowerPoint presenta- Sabbath for the the church Ministry Center. Inland church building tion reviewing in pictures those fund. The Temporary Homes holds life skills 30 years. It began with pictures copper reminds classes each Tuesday evening. Red- members that of volunteers working on the roof every penny lands Adult School has held English during construction in 1978-1979, counts. language classes two or three morn- followed by reminders of Vacation ings a week. Monthly meetings of Bible Schools past, of baptisms retirees and of community organi- and of churches birthed at Victo- regular 4 p.m. worship service. zations are welcomed at Victoria. ria (Loma Linda Spanish and Del In anticipation of this event, the Events such as recitals and family Rosa). Th e newest fellowship being church patio was remodeled to celebrations are not infrequent. nurtured at Victoria is the XCell create an inviting place for a variety Pastor Michael McMillan and congregation. Most of the members of activities, especially celebratory both the Victoria and XCell congre- meals and receptions. Five years gations invite visitors to fellowship An enclosed courtyard is part of ago, the sanctuary was redecorated with them, either occasionally or the plan for a new entryway for the with new chairs, lighting, draper- regularly. Th e Victoria church web- Victoria church, located at 1860 Mountain View Ave., Loma Linda. ies and paint. Th e patio renewal is site, www.victoriaadventist.org, pro- the fi rst step of a major renovation vides sermons and Sabbath school that is a part of the master plan and special features as well as outreach involves new restrooms and a new tools such as “Paper Airplane Gos- entryway. Th e building permit for pel” and “Gospel-a-Month.” More this $250,000 project was expected than 400 people visit the website soon after the anniversary service. each month. A special off ering of about $12,000

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HAWAII Wahiawa Welcomes New Pastor John C. Williams

awaii’s Wahiawa church had many functions around Oahu. “Pas- been without a full-time pastor tor Elie,” as he likes to be called, Hfor more than two years. But had been shepherding the Waipahu lay members didn’t stand idly by church for fi ve years. When confer- waiting for someone to lead the ence leaders announced the plan to charge. Instead, they took seriously move Graterol to Wahiawa, mem- the Lord’s commission to “Go bers there were thrilled. and make disciples of all nations, Th e news quickly spread and baptizing them in the name of the the whole church came together Father and of the Son and of the to welcome the new pastor and Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19). witness the baptism. “You couldn’t Th e Wahiawa church has a num- tell [Graterol] was delivering his ber of active and retired military fi rst sermon” at Wahiawa, said one personnel who run the church like member, who said Graterol seemed a well-oiled machine. Th ey have an to feel right at home. active personal ministries team that is Following his sermon, Graterol involved in outreach programs to the called Goodwin and his family for- homeless in Honolulu and Waikiki, ward, and told Goodwin’s mother feeding and clothing the poor, visit- what an honor and privilege it was ing the sick and supporting or pre- to baptize her eldest son. After the senting local evangelistic seminars. baptism, Graterol asked the congre- Among those their eff orts reached gation, “Is there anyone else who is 20-year-old David Goodwin of would like to be baptized into the the neighboring town of Mililani. Lord’s remnant church?” When he decided he was ready for Goodwin’s younger brother, baptism, church elders needed an Dominic, raised his hand. He is ordained pastor to do the job. Head currently studying for baptism. elder Dennis Grier gathered the Wahiawa members are energized elders together and prayed, “Lord, and looking forward to spiritual send us someone who will bap- adventures with their new pastor. tize David at the Wahiawa church among family and friends.” Th ree days later, their prayers were answered when the church board received word that Pastor Eliezer Graterol was transferring to the Wahiawa church and would baptize Goodwin on his fi rst Sab- bath there. Eliezer and Nelly Graterol (left) stand Wahiawa members had encoun- with Hawaii Conference President tered Graterol and his family at Ralph and Sharon Watts.

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Las Vegas Youth Gather Nevada-Utah Welcomes New at PROPEL Rally Secretary/Treasurer Loren Yutuc Connie L. Smith Hall

as Vegas is best known for ason Dwight Bergmann its glitz and glamour, and joined the Nevada-Utah Lnot normally associated with JConference staff as secretary/ spiritual events. But on Jan. 8-9 a treasurer beginning Feb. 1. “Jason large gathering of youth and young is a friendly, hard-working, adults proved that spiritual events conscientious person who loves and knowing about Jesus could the Lord,” said Larry Unterseher, be fun in the city of lights. Th e Pastor Laffi t Cortes, left, smiles with Pastor conference president. “He has hit conference organized a Las Vegas David Hall, conference youth director. the ground running, and will be a area youth rally at the Las Vegas tremendous asset to God’s work in Junior Academy gymnasium. bottles of water with encouraging the Nevada-Utah Conference.” More than 500 young people notes attached. Bergmann graduated from from Adventist churches through- “Th e youth rally was an awe- Andrews University in 1994 with out Southern Nevada fl ocked into some experience,” said Jan Serquina a bachelor’s degree in accounting the LVJA gym for Friday vespers from the New and Living Way and went to work for the Michigan and Sabbath services. Th e theme — Fellowship. “It was uplifting and an Conference Association, managing PROPEL — comes from the idea exciting event. It was a great way fi nances for the trust department that God lifts His people up and to meet other youth and share that and various investments, as well propels them forward to do His moment with others.” as the general operating fund. In evangelistic work. ReLive, a young adult praise 2005, Bergmann moved to the band from Loma Linda, and local Washington Conference to serve in church musicians provided music their treasury department. for the event. “PROPEL youth rally Now that he’s at the Nevada-Utah was a powerful time of worship, Conference, he plans “to do the will personal growth and living out the of our Father and assist in providing gospel,” said Chris Picco, a member tools and services to our pastors, of ReLive. “It’s such a blessing to teachers, support staff , and mem- be a part of an event where lives are bers for eff ective sole winning as we Pastor Laffi t Cortes prays over a young changed and Jesus is lifted up.” build the body of Christ together,” man in the midst of an appeal. Th e next youth rally is scheduled says Bergmann. for Jan. 21-22, 2011, featuring Th e New Jersey native and his Pastor Laffi t Cortes, youth direc- speaker Manny Cruz, associate wife, Francine, have one daugh- tor for the New Jersey Conference, director of youth/young adult ter — Amanda. His hobbies are preached with the intention of in- ministries for the North American woodworking, gardening, hiking/ spiring the youth to go out into the Division. backpacking, city and share the love and grace of mountain bik- Jesus Christ. Attendees joined Laffi t ing, mountain on various community outreach climbing, programs on Sabbath afternoon, water and win- ranging from handing out spiritual Members of the PROPEL organization ter skiing. reading material to passing out team pause for a photo.

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CENTRAL CALIFORNIA Dave and Rosa Gillham Join the Central California Leadership Team Caron Oswald

ave Gillham always knew he and wrestling teams, his life slowly Return of the Prodigal wanted to be a church school began to change. He excelled He encountered Jesus in his dorm Dteacher just like his mom. “My in sports, especially wrestling, room one night. “Just try me. Just mother taught me in fi ve of my where he competed in the state taste and see,” he seemed to hear. fi rst six years of school. I saw what a championship. Sitting alone, facing all the things teacher did,” Gillham says. “I lost interest in spiritual things. in his life that had ended in failure, But the shortage in family It didn’t happen overnight, but the the tough guy’s heart broke open fi nances nearly derailed Gillham’s culture was so powerful,” he says. and he let his Savior in. dream. For 10th grade he went After graduation, he attended a “‘I give you my heart. You deserve to public school. “I was going to public college “because my friends a fair shot. Th e devil sold me a bill be a Daniel,” Gillham says. But did.” And he majored in special of goods. I hate my life,’” Gillham when he made the varsity football education. prayed. “And the Holy Spirit fi lled Like his friends, my heart.” the party life was a Change came quickly. Th e Bible part of his lifestyle. and Confl ict of Ages series became He’d receive letters his favorite reading material. “I from his mom telling went ape over spiritual things,” he him how much she explains. wanted to see him in Walla Walla College was his heaven, and during choice for his senior year. Th ere his his junior year she passion for Jesus and Adventist edu- confronted him. With cation was resurrected. “It was an tears streaming down amazing place. Sure, there were kids her face, she said, in my dorm doing stupid stuff like “I’ve made a terrible I had done in public college, but mistake. I will do I found the Christian fellowship I anything to get you longed for, and I got involved.” back in an Adventist One other life-changing event school.” happened — he met Rosa Con- “Mom, it’s too late,” ner. Th ey married a year after his Gillham responded. graduation. Th e Gillhams have four But something in his grown children — two girls and heart began to soften. two boys — all married, and four “Th ere was no way grandchildren. I wanted to have a Dave Gillham, the new vice president of education, and family with the girls I Living Lives of Service Rosa, new children’s ministries director, arrived just weeks before the beginning of the school year. Dave and Rosa was dating. I wanted Since graduating from college in are well-qualifi ed. As vice president of education, Dave’s degrees include a bachelor’s in education, a master’s in a Christian mate and 1973, Gillham’s experience has been education administration and a doctorate in educational thought, ‘If I wanted wide and varied. A one-year volun- leadership. Rosa, the new children’s ministries director, has a bachelor’s in home economics and health and is certifi ed in that, I’d have to be teer assignment at the English Lan- elementary and secondary education, health and business. that.’” guage School in Japan was followed

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by teaching and principal positions in Montana and Washington. Th en six years at a mission school in Guam and teaching English at the Japan Mis- sionary College took the family to exotic locations. A Home Economics and Health major, Rosa was a stay-at-home mom for the fi rst half of the marriage. “When our The Gillham family prioritize time to be together. Pictured are their four grown children with spouses and two grandchildren. They are (back row l. to r.): Shawn Ellis holding Anna, Rachelle Gillham Ellis, daughter turned 13, we David Gillham, Rosa Gillham, Seth Gillham, and Melissa Ekvall Gillham. Front Row (l. to r.): Caleb Gillham, Tiff any Canther Gillham, Petra Darcy, Darcia Gillham Darcy, and Seth Darcy. Two grandchildren, knew it was time to re- Roselyn Ellis and Piers Darcy have been added to the family since this picture was taken. turn to the States,” Dave says. He also wanted to begin a doctorate program. With their two boys at Loma have a passion for sharing Christ,” Principal at Campion Academy Linda University, the Gillhams says Rosa. As children’s ministries in Colorado was their next move. accepted positions at San Gabriel director, her initial plans are ambi- But his next job as an associate Academy in San Gabriel, Calif. tious and include assisting teachers, superintendent put him on the Dave was principal, Rosa taught pastors and church members in road most of the time. “What am I Life Skills, Health and Computer working together for the salvation doing saving the world and missing Applications. She is certifi ed in el- of their children. A second prior- time with my children?” he asked ementary and secondary education, ity is resourcing families to grow himself late one night. Just then, a health and business. stronger in unity between husbands radio program by Dr. James Dob- When Dennis Seaton, vice presi- and wives. son came on the air. Th e subject dent for personnel, called about the Gillham clearly understands the was the importance of the father in vice president of education position importance of Adventist educa- the family. in Central, Gillham assured him tion. “We have a unique two-fold “Lord, if you want me back in the they were not interested. “Would mission from God: 1) To disciple classroom, that’s O.K.,” he prayed. you at least talk about it?” Seaton young people in a love relation- Within two weeks, both he and asked. ship with Christ and, 2) To prepare Rosa were asked to come to Ozark “What appealed to both of us our young people for the delusions Elementary in Gentry, Ark. Both was the importance of children as coming — the fi nal onslaught of had teaching positions. Five years a conference priority,” Dave says. Satan. Th ere is not another Chris- later, the same simple prayer took Both will have leadership roles in tian school that can do this for our the family to Oregon to be near the conference’s new Children First children.” Rosa’s 88-year-old mom. “Every- initiative. thing I have done in my life is for “I want our children excited my family,” Gillham says. about staying in the church, to

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Evidence Rally Draws Youth Shenalyn Page

lma Cervantes had always thing,” says turned down her friend Lexi Alvidrez, now a AAlvidrez’s invitations to youth freshman psy- events at the Visalia, Calif., church. chology student So Alvidrez never thought to invite at Southern Cervantes to the Evidence youth Adventist Univer- rally the church was holding Aug. sity. “We’ve been 1-7 at a local high school’s theater. friends since sixth But when Cervantes wanted to grade, and now hang out the fi rst night of Evidence, God has blessed Alvidrez told her about the meetings. me with the abil- Cervantes came and loved it. By ity and opportu- midweek, Alvidrez was shocked to nity to introduce learn that Cervantes had joined the her to Him. I’m Ryan Urbina prays during an evening worship. Eleven individual and group Bible studies started at the close pre-meeting Bible study. At the end amazed!” of the one-week meetings held in a local high school of the week, Cervantes chose to be Evidence theater. One-hundred eighty teens attended. baptized into the Adventist faith. sought to reach “Alma’s decision was completely both Adventist and community has changed me,” says Emmanuel unexpected, but completely a God teens through eight powerful per- Abarquez, a junior from Bakersfi eld sonal testimonies. Adventist Academy. “I used to be “Th e best evidence an angry, bitter person but by the for God is the mir- grace of God I have overcome that. acle of a changed And seeing other people share their life,” says Ricky experiences confi rmed that God is Schwarz, Visalia’s the God of all goodly changes.” youth pastor and Adventist youth blanketed Visalia Bible worker who with invitations and Schwarz per- planned the rally. sonally visited the town’s churches Th e guest speakers’ and invited their teens. “I really pre-Jesus experi- liked meeting new people and invit- ences included ing them to our youth rally.” says teen pregnancy, Jesselyn Rieke, one of several teens drug dealing, mob that accompanied Schwarz. membership, and Ninety people came for the open- schmoozing with ing night and quickly climbed to celebrities as an 180 by the week’s end, nearly fi ve acrobat in Cirque times the attendance in previous du Soleil. years. Th irty-one teens, many of Youth Pastor Ricky Schwarz, a former Cirque du Soleil “Evidence them from the community, com- acrobat, shares his journey to Jesus. A total of eight speakers gave their personal testimonies about helped refl ect on mitted to baptism or rebaptism. their lives before and after their conversions. how much God

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Lexi Alvidrez (left) studies the Bible with Noemi Roman, the Visalia English church Bible worker, before the evening meeting. Thirty-one teens made decisions for baptism or rebaptism.

“Prayer is why Evidence was announcements and mixers. Prizes Plans are already being laid for successful,” says Schwarz. “Prayer were given to those bringing the next year’s rally. Schwarz and Bible was a really big part of it and we most guests with them. One com- worker Noemi Roman are work- saw amazing answers to prayer.” munity girl brought 10 friends one ing to follow up with those who Th e church’s Prayer Action Team evening and won the grand prize made commitments for baptism. prayer walked the theater’s facility — an HD camcorder. Refresh- Currently 11 individual and group each evening, interceded during the ments and fellowship followed the Bible studies are in progress. meetings and were available after- evening’s speaker. “Two years ago I had no idea wards to pray with guests. Church “It was cool to see [community about our church,” says collegiate pastor Chad Stuart adds that he teens] coming. Th ey kept asking Lindsey Leon-Guerrero, “so it was was thrilled to see how the whole when we were going to do this awesome to work with youth from church pulled together to support again because they wanted to be other churches to reach out to the rally. sure and come,” says David Ur- people who are just like I used to Th e meetings included con- bina, a freshman at Armona Union be.” temporary worship music, Academy. “Alma’s decision was completely unexpected, but completely a God thing,” says Lexi Alvidrez, a freshman psychology student at Southern Adventist University. “We’ve been friends since sixth grade, and now God has blessed me with the ability and opportunity to introduce her to Him. I’m amazed!”

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Paradise Church Member Celebrates 105th Birthday Julie Lorenz

dith Skyberg celebrated her is currently a resident at a skilled 105th birthday on July 26. nursing facility in Paradise. EShe has been a member of the Mary Maxson, Paradise church Adventist church for more than associate pastor, has visited with 80 years — 47 of them with her Skyberg numerous times, and a Paradise church family. favorite topic is “sharing her devo- Born in Loveland, Colo., in tion to Jesus,” said Maxson. “Most 1905, she married Philip Skyberg of our conversations were about in 1925. Th ey had four children: heaven and how glorious that day Phyllis Baker, Marion Lane, Rus- will be — seeing Jesus face-to-face.” sell Skyberg and Charles Skyberg. Ruth Ledington, Paradise church She now has 12 grandchildren, 18 member, noted Skyberg’s interest great-grandchildren, and four great- in the families of old friends from Edith Skyberg was born in 1905 when great grandchildren. Theodore Roosevelt was president. years gone by. “She still remembers Skyberg worked for many years their children and their grandchil- at the Voice of Prophecy in Glen- dren and asks about them,” she dale, Calif. In 1963, she retired to serve her church and community in said. “She’s really a neat lady.” Paradise where she continued to numerous volunteer positions. She

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Lassen Creek Camp Meeting Provides Fellowship and Inspiration Julie Lorenz

ore than 100 people attended gathering in the forest. Th e event Sabbath services at this was initiated and developed by Myear’s Lassen Creek camp George White, then pastor at the meeting, held June 24-27 in Modoc Lakeview church just over the National Forest. Th e annual event Oregon border. Th rough the years, is organized by small congregations “George just kept thinking bigger on both sides of the California- and bigger,” said Blum. “He called Oregon border. it ‘the biggest little camp meeting in People stayed in RVs or experi- North America.’” enced “primitive camping,” with White worked to promote the no running water or electricity. “It’s camp meeting by advertising and way out here in the middle of no- Kids wade in the creek that fl ows through bringing in well-known speakers. the campground. “It’s a beautiful setting. where. Th e creek runs through the Just the smells of the forest took me Now, the event has stretched into camping area. It’s quiet and peace- back home,” said Calistoga church Pastor four days, and campers gather for Owen Bandy, who grew up in the area. ful and beautiful,” said Bruce Blum, meetings in a large tent with a por- pastor of a fi ve-church district in table PA system. Current Lakeview Northeastern California — Alturas/ Blum led early morning Bible church Pastor Jerry Bandy — Ow- Bieber Company/Fall River Mills/ study, and Red Bluff church en’s brother — has taken over as the Round Mountain and Surprise member Linda McConnell pre- chief organizer. Valley. sented several talks on health and Th ose who attended this year Th is year’s main speaker was Cal- organic gardening. Th ere were also hope to share the spiritual blessing istoga church Pastor Owen Bandy, programs for youth and for young and beauty with fellow believers who spoke on “Th e Glory and the children. Keyboard and guitar next year. “It’s defi nitely worth at- Covenants” based on his recently music accompanied the singing, tending,” said Robertson. “I hope published book. “Th e revelation and the Portland, Ore., ABC held a more people come.” of God’s glory evokes a response book sale. which can lead people into the old For people in the remote area covenant or the new covenant,” who attend small churches, the said Bandy. chance to meet with a larger group of fellow Adventists was a blessing. “It’s very nice to be able to come to a camp meeting that’s close. Th e kids really enjoy it,” said Sur-

Photos by JerryPhotos by Bandy prise Valley church member Elisa Robertson. “Th e people were just very lovely — down to earth, happy people and it was a great experience,” said Bandy. Campers enjoy a meeting in the main tent. More than 50 people Pastor Bruce Blum leads Th e annual camp meeting started attended the week-day meetings; out in a Bible study. in 2003 as just a Sabbath morning more than 100 came for Sabbath.

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NCC Pastoral Couple Retires After Nearly Half Century of Service Julie Lorenz

fter 46 years in Adventist Known for his willingness to do ministry, Ernest Toppenberg what needed to be done — from Aand his wife Dorothy are preaching to unplugging drains — retiring — again. Th ey retired Toppenberg demonstrated practical for the fi rst time fi ve years ago, skills, as well as theological knowl- but since then they have served edge. He focused on the specifi c in four diff erent pastorates in the needs of each of his churches, tell- Northern California Conference, ing his congregations: “I’m here to most recently in the Eureka/Orleans help you run your church; you’re district. the membership.” “Th e Toppenbergs exemplify a “He has a level of commitment willingness to help in the Lord’s and hard work that is a testimony work wherever there is a need,” said to me and to other pastors,” said NCC Ministerial Director Ivan Williams. Williams Sr. “Th ey continue to As he retires (again), Toppen- amaze me with their energy.” berg’s advice to younger ministers Ernie Toppenberg spent his entire includes: work in unity with your ministerial career in the NCC, ex- fellow pastors, spend more time in cept for three and a half years when the Bible and the Spirit of Proph- the couple served as missionaries in ecy, and make family your top Columbia. He worked under nine priority. NCC presidents and ministered at “More communication is needed “Theirs is a story of commitment, a story of sacrifi ce,” said NCC Ministerial 24 NCC churches. between pastors and their families,” Director Ivan Williams Sr. of and “My greatest satisfaction is seeing Toppenberg said. “Th ey are number Ernie and Dorothy Toppenberg. individuals give their lives to the one; the church is number two.” Lord in baptism,” he said. During his ministry, he reserved the promises of the Lord and lifted days off to spend with Dorothy and me up,” he said. their two daughters, Elsena and Th e couple is moving to Edmor, Verna. Mich., to be near their two daugh- Married for 47 years, the Toppen- ters, their sons-in-law (one of bergs have made ministry a joint whom is a pastor of three churches) eff ort. Dorothy strongly believes and fi ve teenaged grandchildren. that the ministry is a “team calling” “Th e Toppenbergs have made a for a pastoral couple. “Our ministry signifi cant contribution through has thrived because we’ve both been the years to the work of God in the together,” she said. Northern California Conference,” Ernie appreciates his wife’s many said NCC President Jim Pedersen. skills, among them counseling, “We have been blessed in many planning and remembering names. ways through their record of service Ernie and Dorothy Toppenberg hold In addition, “She simply supported here, and I wish them every good their two daughters in the late 1960s. me when I got discouraged, read thing in the years ahead.”

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA El Dorado Adventist School Teacher Receives Award for Excellence Julie Lorenz

l Dorado Adventist School Zappia’s reputation as a math teacher Jerry Zappia teacher is known through- received a 2010 Excellence in out the area. “He has been

E Schoonover Wayne Teaching Award from the Alumni a favored math tutor in our Awards Foundation. Th e award community for years, and was presented to him on June 4 several community families at the Camino church during the have enrolled their students consecration service on graduation at EAS because they wanted weekend. Mr. Zappia to teach their A veteran teacher, Zappia has children,” said Daggett. taught math for 42 years in almost “He has experience, he’s every venue possible: Adventist easy going; he has a very After accepting the Excellence in Teaching Award, school, public school, community EAS teacher Jerry Zappia speaks to the congregation. calming eff ect on our cam- college, private tutoring and cor- Surrounding him are NCC Education Superintendent pus,” said EAS Principal Berit von Pohle, EAS Bible/PE teacher Randy Norton, porate training. He has also served EAS Principal Larry Ballew, and Zappia’s wife Elayne. Larry Ballew. as a Master Teacher in a university As a young man, Zappia teacher-training program. planned to be a mechanic “I can’t think of anything else that He is true to his word. He tutors — cars being another great pas- I would rather do than teach math,” kids during his free periods, at sion. However, at the urging of his said Zappia. “It’s not a vocation, it’s lunchtime, after school and in the father, he became a math major at an avocation, it’s a lifestyle ... It’s evenings. “At home ... he is known Pacifi c Union College. While there, who I am.” to spend upwards of an hour ex- Zappia helped out in the junior When students come into his plaining math concepts by phone,” Sabbath school division, discovered classroom, Zappia tells them three said EAS administrative assistant that he liked working with kids and things: “Math really is hard. I will Bonne Daggett. decided to be a teacher. teach you everything you need to His teaching methods lead to suc- “I love teaching,” he said. “I’m know for this course — no surpris- cess for his students. “If you don’t grateful to God for giving me this es. If you have any questions, I am understand it one way, he has three gift.” available day and night.” other ways to explain it to you. You just can’t not un- derstand,” said EAS senior Sean Coppola, who plans to study engineering. EAS senior Chris Helms, who plans to study aviation, also feels that he has been well prepared by Zappia. “He has defi nitely helped me with ... a great base of Zappia often works with students on his knowledge.” classic cars. He has maintained his 1967 Zappia helps EAS sophomore Haley Sutton. Chevelle Malibu since it was brand new.

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PUC in Top Ten “Best Colleges” Larry Pena

acifi c Union College was diversity is evaluated as ranked among the 10 best the proportion of total Pregional colleges in the western minority groups to the Diana Klonek United States by U.S. News and whole student body. World Report’s annual “America’s Value is calculated as Best Colleges” issue — one of the overall quality of the best-known and most reputable institution per average sources for college rankings. Th is is tuition minus aver- PUC’s 17th consecutive year on this age total of grants and list, which was released online and discounts. in print in August. In addition to “PUC’s special recog- the recognition for outright quality nitions for its celebrated of education, PUC was also ranked ethnic diversity and its number two in the region for ethnic value make us an even diversity, and number three for more attractive choice value. and investment for fami- “Pacifi c Union College is again lies in hard economic thrilled to be recognized as one of times,” says Knight. America’s Best Colleges by U.S. PUC’s regular recogni- News and World Report,” says PUC tion by U.S. News serves President Heather J. Knight. “Th is as a reminder of PUC’s recognition highlights PUC’s ability strong heritage of aca- to make a distinctive impact and to demic excellence. PUC deliver superior performance over a seniors in many disci- long period of time.” plines consistently score Students study in the library. PUC, ranked number 10, is in a well above the national category for institutions that focus average in Major Field Achievement Th e college off ers more than 90 on undergraduate education and Tests. Th ey have a high acceptance degrees and emphases, ranging from grant fewer than half their degrees rate with many top-notch graduate collegiate staples like business and in liberal arts disciplines. Th e schools — especially medical and the medical sciences, to unusual ranking evaluates more than 1,400 dental programs — and over the programs like aviation, to new American colleges and universities. past 10 years, more of Loma Linda and innovative programs like fi lm Regionally, PUC competes among University School of Medicine’s and television and environmental hundreds of colleges in 15 western graduates have come from PUC science. states, stretching from Hawaii to than from any other school. Th is U.S. News and World Report’s Texas. spring, PUC’s nursing program evaluation of PUC can be found High scores are based on such achieved an incredible 100 percent on newsstands or online at the elements as peer assessment, gradu- board pass rate and is on track magazine’s website. U.S. News also ation and retention rates, faculty re- to repeat this feat in the current publishes the reports in “2011 Best sources, student selectivity, fi nancial quarter. Colleges,” a guidebook for college- resources and alumni giving. Ethnic bound students.

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LLU LOMA LINDA Loma Linda University Sweeps its Categories at Emmy Awards Richard Weismeyer

oma Linda University won in a country that is in the process possible. In the human-interest three Emmys June 24, taking of developing a successful pediatric category, the Academy recognized Lhome an award for each of its heart surgery program. In order to “PossAbilities,” also directed by nominated categories at the 36th have a chance at reaching adult- Th io. In the fi lm, four PossAbilities Annual Pacifi c Southwest Emmy hood, Holman and his mother members share their take on life Awards in San Diego. Th e awards must undergo a test of faith that after their injuries. From “normal” were for “Loma Linda 360°,” the nearly shatters their deep strength good lives to broken dreams, they university’s documentary-style of spirit. Doctors from Loma Linda discovered that despite how people broadcast show. partner with Surgeons of Hope, treat them, they can still achieve Each of the nominated stories a foundation devoted to bringing their goals — they just have to do it features outreach programs of Loma surgical care to indigent children in diff erently. Th io is associate direc- Linda University Medical Center. developing countries. Th is means tor of PR video in LLU’s offi ce of Th e story “Surgeons of Hope” survival for kids who wouldn’t have university relations.“ won in the category of health/sci- a chance otherwise. Hay is a video Th ese compelling fi lms demon- ence program or special. Directed production specialist in LLU’s offi ce strate the impact we strive to have by fi rst-time winner and second- of university relations. on all people who come to us for time nominee Maranatha Hay, “Armed for the Challenge” won care at Loma Linda University “Surgeons of Hope” tells the story in the documentary-cultural cat- Medical Center,” says Richard Hart, of Holman Velasquez, a 14-year-old egory. First-time-nominated winner M.D., Dr.P.H., president of LLU boy born with a fatal heart disease Patricia Th io directed this project and LLUMC. in Nicaragua. With no money to about Willie Stewart — a man of To watch the Emmy-winning explore foreign options, Holman steel … and, yes, carbon fi ber. “One documentaries online, visit www. must undergo open-heart surgery Arm Willie” is set to defy his physi- llu.edu/360. To obtain a DVD of cal limits while these fi lms, contact the offi ce of training for the university relations at 909-558- physically chal- 4526. “Loma Linda 360˚” is a lenged triathlon broadcast show that takes view- USA champion- ers straight to the action of Loma ships. Determined Linda University and LLU Medical to help others Center. It airs on the PBS affi liate with disabilities KVCR, Loma Linda Broadcasting as director of Network, and Hope Channel. Th e the PossAbilities show can also be viewed on its web- outreach pro- site www.llu.edu/360 and YouTube. gram at Loma In addition, Loma Linda University Linda University is proud to announce its new show, Medical Center “Life on the Line,” which will begin East Campus, this airing next year. For an exclusive world-class athlete preview of the program, visit www. Maranatha Hay (left), video production specialist, and Patricia Thio, associate director for public demonstrates llu.edu/outoftherubble. relations video, win LLU’s fi rst Emmy Awards. that anything is

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LSU LA SIERRA UNIVERSITY First National Adventist Education Summit to Brainstorm Change Darla Martin Tucker

urvey results from the La Adventist education project, is co-sponsored by the North Ameri- Sierra University-based holding a fi rst-ever National Sum- can Division, the Pacifi c Union and SCognitiveGenesis project mit on Adventist Education Oct. La Sierra University. Th e conference show that Seventh-day Adventist 20-23. Th e summit will bring will explore four areas of Adventist education in k-12 schools is together principals, teachers, profes- education: identity and mission; producing well-rounded, high- sors, pastors and top education membership involvement; market- achieving students. Despite these leaders from around the country to ing and enrollment; and funding. successes, major funding gaps, forge creative methods of trans- Valley hopes the summit will lead school closures, sluggish staff forming current obstacles into to additional events and conversa- recruitment and other issues opportunities for enhancing all of tions on the identifi ed educational continue to stymie the church’s Adventist education. challenges and recommendations. education system at all levels across “A national conversation is Th e NAD has 8,582 k-12 and the nation. needed on where we are and where higher education teachers and 879 In response to such pressing we need to be going,” said Dr. schools including 15 colleges and challenges, La Sierra University’s Clinton Valley, dean of La Sierra’s universities. Th e Pacifi c Union School of Education, home of the School of Education. He and Dr. employs approximately 1,300 k-12 groundbreaking CognitiveGenesis Elissa Kido, professor of curriculum teachers, principals and superinten- and instruction and Cogni- dents in 150 schools. tiveGenesis project director, “Th ere are many, many people brainstormed the national who think they can run Adventist summit last fall. “It’s not just education better than Adventist a meet and greet session. We education, and we need to, as a sys- want some practical solutions tem, listen to some of the voices,” and recommendations for the said Larry Blackmer, vice president improvement of the education of the NAD’s Offi ce of Educa- system nationally.” tion. He believes several key issues Titled “Crossroads of Peril are pertinent for discussion at the and Promise,” the summit is summit, including the relevance of

Major funding gaps, school closures, sluggish sta recruitment and other issues continue to stymie the church’s education system at all levels across the nation. The Paci c Union employs approximately 1,300 k-12 teachers,

Edwin Hernandez, National education researcher principals and superintendents in 150 schools.

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Adventist education to the Adven- tist church, and “vindicating the quality of Adventist education in the minds of our consumers,” such as through the results of the Cogni- tiveGenesis study. Clinton Valley, LSU School of Education Dean “We need new eyes to make sure we’re doing that in a manageable, “confidence and a sense of urgency sought after speaker internation- intelligent, wise way. I’m hoping the and mission for the future.” ally. His summit presentation will variety of voices around the table at Author and Pastor Shane Ander- look at “Adventist Education in La Sierra will help us find ways to son will deliver a summit keynote the 21st Century: Challenges and best do that,” he said. address on Oct. 21 titled “Re- Opportunities of a Changing Social “It’s a great way for principals emphasizing the Essentials, Recog- Context.” and other education leaders to nizing the Threats.” Anderson has Edwin Hernandez, a national network and share ideas,” said Kelly written for a variety of Adventist researcher, will follow Williams Bock, director of the Pacific Union publications and is the author of with a presentation on “Diversity education department. “The whole the recent book, How to Kill Ad- and Community.” Hernandez is the issue of financing Adventist educa- ventist Education (and How to Give senior program officer for Research, tion is critical for us to consider. It a Fighting Chance!). Anderson is Education and Congregation Initia- And we need to continue to return senior pastor of the campus church tives at the DeVos Family Founda- to our spiritual mission. We hope at Shenandoah Valley Academy tions and serves as the director of people who come will leave with an and Shenandoah Valley Adventist the Center for the Study of Latino enhanced ability to lead the future,” Elementary School in New Market, Religion at the Institute for Latino Bock added, that they will gain Va. A frequent presenter at camp Studies at the University of Notre meetings, schools, and conference Dame. Hernandez is a member retreats, Anderson conducts train- of the CognitiveGenesis advisory ing seminars in the areas of Adven- committee. tist mission, post-modern ministry, For further information about the lay-led churches, and most recently, La Sierra University National Sum- school revitalization. mit on Adventist Education, call The roster of presenters Dr. Marilyn Beach, project assis- includes Harvard public tant, at 951-785-2997. Conference health professor David Wil- attendees may receive a special rate liams, professor of public at the Riverside Hampton Inn on health in the Harvard Riverwalk Parkway. For information Shane Anderson, author School of Public Health. about hotel accommodations and a and keynote speaker A Seventh-day Adven- summit event schedule, check the tist, Williams is the most summit web page at www.lasierra. quoted African-American edu/NationalSummit. social sciences researcher in the country and is a

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UNION NEWS Shirley Burton, Former Pacifi c Union Communication Director, Dies at 83 Adventist News Network staff

hirley Burton, former Seventh- bachelor’s degree from Union Col- day Adventist world church lege in 1949, shortly after which she Scommunication director began teaching English, journalism who helped shape church public and speech at Oak Park Academy relations, died Aug. 16 at the in Nevada, Iowa. Another educa- BryanLGH Hospital in her native tion post followed — this time, Lincoln, Neb. She was 83. at Laurelwood Academy in Gas- According to a family spokesper- ton, Ore. Colleagues said she was son, Burton died of complications infl uential in shaping the church following a massive stroke she suf- communication careers of many of fered at home the previous Friday. her students. Burton’s denominational service In 1961, Burton earned a master’s spanned more than four decades, degree in communication from including stints as professor, dean, Southern Oregon College. After- editor, and director of public and ward she studied at the University media relations before her appoint- of Oregon under a fellowship from ment in 1988 as communication the Wall Street Journal. Shirley Burton, Recorder editor, 1969-1985 director for the world church, a An advocate for better commu- post she held until 1994. nication between the church and editorial for the Recorder, Burton Burton was a “genuine pioneer” the community, Burton in 1963 envisioned church communication in print-oriented church accepted a job solidifying an Adventist presence in public rela- as director of the secular media, writing that Ad- tions and, public relations ventists should be known as leaders with M. for the Oregon in humanitarian outreach and Carol Het- Conference. mission work and seen as “happy, zel, among Six years later, rejoicing Christians.” the “most she served In 1985, Burton accepted a post prominent in the same as associate director for commu- women in capacity for nication at world church head- church com- the Pa- quarters. Th ree years later, she was munication” cifi c Union. elected director of the communica- at the height While here, tion department at headquarters. of her career, she also During retirement, Burton said Robert acted as volunteered for Adventist-laymen’s Nixon, who managing Services and Industries. preceded editor of “Shirley’s example of selfl ess ser- her as com- the Pa- vice for the Savior and faithful com- munication cifi c Union munication to the saints will always director. Recorder. be treasured in our memory,” said Burton In her Roscoe J. Howard III, president of earned a fi nal the Mid-America Union.

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