EDITORIAL PERSPECTIVE JUST LIKE JESUS HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL ESSENTIAL SUFFERING SALVATION FOR DUMMIES

NORTHWEST ADVENTISTS IN ACTION

MAY 2017 VOL.112, Nº5 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” Matthew 28:18 CONTENTS may 2017

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FEATURE CONFERENCE NEWS 4 EDITORIAL 8 The Temptation of Power 12 North Pacific Union 5 INTERSECTIONS 11 My Philosophy 14 Accion 6 PICTURE THIS PERSPECTIVE 15 Alaska 42 Essential Suffering 16 Idaho 33 FAMILY 44 My Salvation Army Funeral Montana 18 35 ANNOUNCEMENTS JUST LIKE JESUS 19 Oregon 46 Salvation for Dummies 36 ADVERTISEMENTS 24 Upper Columbia 28 Washington 31 Walla Walla University 42 32 Adventist Health

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3 may 2017 HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL

I never tire of experiencing place, a mess, until He returns. ing His promise … but is life-changing, Holy Spir- There will be “wars and longsuffering toward us, not it-inspired miracles. And rumors of wars … nation will willing that any should perish, miracles are what I witnessed rise against nation … famines, but that all should come to as Shawn Boonstra, Voice of pestilences, earthquakes … repentance” (2 Peter 3:3,4,9). Prophecy speaker and director, tribulation … persecution … The purpose of the delay is our presented Jesus Speaks Peace false prophets.” Because of opportunity to share the gospel recently at the Washington lawlessness “the love of many for the salvation of as many State Fairgrounds. God moved will grow cold” (Matt. 24: people as possible! powerfully during these meet- 6–12). Matt. 24:14 challenges us ings. Several hundred good That doesn’t sound at to live out the gospel com- interests responded positively, all like good news. Must we mission as a God-breathed undergirded by many volun- postpone our hope until Jesus desire for all to make an eternal comes again? choice for His kingdom. Shar- No. There is good news ing the gospel is our God-given Jesus is not just the author of our now. Jesus — His death for mission! Reaching out with blessed hope; He is the only hope. our sins, His burial and His this invitation to those without resurrection — is our hope. Jesus is where we will person- We hope in the good news of ally find purpose, peace and teer prayer partners. During the gospel because Jesus took joy. And, by sharing hope, we the short time I was there, I upon Himself our sin, guilt and will find it growing ever more watched three joyful baptisms. shame. His burial buried our deeply in our hearts as well. Boonstra is not the only sin, shame and guilt, forever I’m grateful for the hun- one with this important and separating them from us. dreds of volunteers, pastors and prophetic message. We have There is now no condem- Bible workers who have assisted all been tasked with preaching nation to those who believe in the Boonstra meetings — and the gospel message. We all have Jesus. His victory became our all other evangelistic efforts the opportunity to draw our victory. We have been set free throughout the Northwest. communities to Christ and to from bondage to sin and now We are all working together to watch Him transform lives in live an abundant and victorious share Jesus Christ as the only real time. Jesus is not just the life in Christ. hope beyond this crazy, messed author of our blessed hope; He We can never hear or share up world. is the only hope — for us and this hope, this truth, too often. It’s more than just an old our neighbors. Jesus knew His followers adage. Hope does indeed spring The Second Coming of would be anxious for the eternal when matched to an Jesus Christ is at the core of ultimate resolution of this hope. eternal God, an eternal home our fundamental biblical He told stories such as the and a love that never dies — for beliefs. It is parable of virgins who wait for you, me and our neighbors AUTHOR John Freedman a major part a bridegroom who tarries. His down the street. of our transparency of a delay in His Seventh-day Adventist return is refreshing. And, the John Freedman, North Pacific identity — the source of our apostle Peter reminds us: Union Conference president blessed hope. Yet in Matthew “Scoffers will come in the last 24, Jesus also challenges us days … saying, ‘Where is the Respond to any Gleaner topic by with a dose of reality — the promise of His coming?’ … emailing [email protected]. world will be a dangerous The Lord is not slack concern-

4 may 2017 LETTERS

EDITORIAL PROTEST FEATURE ASI NORTHWEST JUST LIKE JESUS THE TOUCH OF GOD

ASI NW (state leaders) to the church denomination that suits Thank you for the valuable mandate of Charles his views when it comes to our real estate afforded ASI NW V (monarch) was Father’s business. Best wishes in the [March] Gleaner. Know used as a comparison, finding another church. that the Lord will bless this re- I suggest that Acts 15 Carlos Antuna, Oroville, Wash. vitalized effort in many ways, offers a more accurate with more people touched and instructive model with the good news! to addressing differ- Protesting the Fred Cornforth, Boise, Idaho ences between religious Protest entities. To solve the I found the article “Protest” early Christian church’s by Steve Vastaunet [sic] repre- Relevant Prophecy disputations, an assem- hensible. … That it has been I want to thank Martin bly made up of “dele- printed in an official church Weber for his article “A gates from the different publication shows just how Prophetic Question.” I MAR churches” and “apostles incredibly disjointed church 2017 agree completely that we VOL.112, Nº3 and elders” met to discuss leadership is in the NAD. … If Seventh-day Adventists need Ripped It and decide the matter. the editor of the Gleaner wants relevance in our prophetic to Shreds (Commendably, this has been us to learn something from proclamation in these turbu- I tore the last edition done.) “This decision was history, I suggest we begin lent times. People are wonder- [March] of the Gleaner to then to be universally accept- with the editor’s own history ing and asking why. We must shreds. It was SO good that ed by the different churches as a 4-year old and learn that a be able to relate current events I had to cut and paste a large throughout the country” (Acts duly authorized “No” means to Bible prophecy and the soon portion of the articles into of the Apostles, p. 190). (We are “No.” return of Jesus. my scrapbook. Priceless … I still working on this part.) As Bill Corrigan, online submission Phyllis Eckler, Spokane, Wash. find myself wondering how an invested member I intend to connect as a mentor to to pray (as Editor Vistaunet our precious new leaders (the recommended) for the GC, The Gleaner Beyond the youth), such as a summer NPUC, NAD and affected Responds Adventist Bubble camp grandma figure. Thank worldwide leaders to demon- Healthy Adventist churches My husband and I have been you for the many well-chosen strate similar submission to find unity in mission even when teaching a seeker’s class for words of encouragement you God and one another to work members may differ in some per- nearly six years, which includes sprinkle on us from God. through our present-day im- spectives. When we express our many non-Adventist members Janice Berman, Northport, Wash. passe as the early church did. differences with thoughtfulness and a few who don’t trust or- Cathy Law, Kamiah, Idaho and respect, unity often flourish- ganized religion. Martin We- es. We pray that our members ber’s insight and open-minded Acts 15 a Better and church leaders will reflect logic is a gift from God and a Model Like It or Leave It the apostle Paul’s counsel to the reminder for us to not become The editorial, “Protest” It is clear that Mr. Vistau- Colossians: “Therefore, as the so insulated we lose the ability [Gleaner, March 2017], met [sic] has a problem with elect of God, holy and beloved, to connect with those outside references the issue of the authority and history [March put on tender mercies, kindness, the Adventist bubble. Thank continued opposition to the 2017 editorial, “Protest”]. humility, meekness, longsuffer- you Gleaner for publishing his vote taken by delegates of the Authority coming from her ing; bearing with one another, articles, as well as Seth Pierce’s, worldwide Adventist Church [sic] mother or the church and forgiving one another …” to keep us balanced! regarding the ministerial leadership. He considers both Maureen OKane Dowling, ordination policy. While the totalitarian. … He is more Sequim, Wash. protest of Germany’s princes than welcome to join another

5 may 2017 Adventist Health in Sierra Leone.

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CAA investigates Europe. SEE PAGE 23

NPUC Pathfinder Bible Experience. SEE PAGE 13

6 may 2017 JUSTIN MOCK

AAA on a mission. SEE PAGE 30

Moses Lake reaches around the world. SEE PAGE 27

7 may 2017 THE

by Gregory Hamilton, TEMPTATION Northwest Religious Liberty OF Association president

HOW REPEALING THE JOHNSON AMENDMENT WOULD HARM RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

8 may 2017 RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

The legislative and executive branches of the U.S. government are currently seeking to repeal the Johnson Amendment, the 1954 provision in the U.S. tax code that prohibits all 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations from endorsing political candidates.

WHAT IS THE JOHNSON be instrumental in creating president and CEO, recently the prophetic combination of released the following AMENDMENT? church and state Adventists statement: The Johnson Amendment have been warning about for “Nonprofits are already was an IRS tax reform bill many years, and I am extreme- free to exercise their First that was successfully passed in ly concerned about where this Amendment rights to advocate Congress by Senator Lyndon is heading. for their missions. Allowing Johnson in 1954, the same If you donate money to political operatives to push for man who would later become your favorite candidate for endorsements would put non- president in 1963 following public office, that donation is profits in a position where they the assassination of John F. not tax-deductible. But under become known as Democratic Kennedy. H.R. 172, churches could charities or Republican chari- Churches can invite a use up to 25 percent of their ties and put missions at risk. candidate to speak at their church budget to endorse can- “Furthermore, those who local church if it invites the didates and campaign for them. donate to nonprofits want opposing candidate. Ministries, That means if your church those contributions to go houses of worship, denomina- decided to campaign for a can- toward advancing the mission, tions and religious individuals didate, a significant portion of not toward advancing the ca- can speak out on the moral your offerings could go straight reers of politicians or lining the and spiritual issues of the day, to a political candidate your pockets of political consultants. including getting involved in pastor or church board decided Getting involved in support- ballot referenda. But the John- to support.1 ing or opposing candidates son Amendment is a prohibi- While many organizations, will have a chilling effect on tion on churches and nonprofit including the Seventh-day contributions on which many religious interest groups pub- Adventist Church, speak out nonprofits rely.”2 licly favoring or endorsing one boldly on the issues of the The repeal of the Johnson candidate over another. This day and get involved in ballot Amendment is now on the includes the strict prohibition referenda related to policies table — either by congres- on financing them or organiz- that could affect us, the repeal sional action or a presidential ing to campaign for them. of the Johnson Amendment executive order to the IRS crosses the line because it not to enforce it — and the A DIVISIVE involves endorsing or opposing Adventist Church opposes this particular candidates for office. move. The church in North PROPOSITION These are the people who need America will continue to Just to be clear, repealing more money than ever before follow Ellen White’s counsel to the Johnson Amendment by to run their campaigns and remain politically neutral and Congress with H.R. 172 is not who will come knocking on steer clear of divisive political about restoring “free speech” the door of your church asking endorsements if the Johnson but about politicians receiv- for an endorsement. Amendment is repealed. ing tax-deductible campaign The irony is that 71 percent financing from churches in GUTTING CHURCH of Americans are against return for giving churches COFFERS repealing the 1954 Johnson unprecedented political power. Amendment, which forbids As I explain below, I believe Tim Delaney, National churches and religious interest repealing this amendment will Council of Nonprofits groups from endorsing,

9 may 2017 “Whenever the church has obtained secular stamp of approval as “God’s fa- vorite candidate” in return for power, she has employed it to punish dissent giving churches more political power. And yes, I believe we are watching the seeds being from her doctrines.” — Ellen White planted in America for the campaigning and contributing punish dissent from her attempts to champion and combined church-state power finances to political candidates. doctrines. Protestant churches preserve religious freedom. we have been warned about in This includes 56 percent of that have followed in the steps That freedom includes not Revelation 13. white evangelical Protestants, of Rome by forming alliance only the constitutional With tremendous events who oppose allowing houses with worldly powers, have guarantee to the free exercise happening around us on a dai- of worship to officially endorse manifested a similar desire to of religion, but also the ly basis, we are the front row of and financially support politi- restrict liberty of conscience. ... constitutional guarantee history. We also have the ben- cal candidates while retaining The founders of the nation church and state will remain efit of Bible prophecy, and we their tax-exempt status.3 wisely sought to guard against separate. know where this is going. But the employment of secular Once the Johnson Amend- that knowledge is not enough. power on the part of the ment is gone, politicians who We need to work to preserve THE TEMPTATION liberty of conscience so we can OF POWER AND A church, with its inevitable want to maintain power will result — intolerance and be asking large churches to continue to preach — not a PROPHETIC WARNING persecution” (The Great commit their resources to their message of political power, but the gospel of Jesus Christ who While many good Christian Controversy, p. 443, 442). elections, and church members Could that happen in will feel religiously compelled taught us that His kingdom is people think it would be won- not of this world. derful if their church had more America? Will churches seek to support them. The resulting 1. 115th Congress, H.R. 172, “To restore the pull in Washington, D.C., this to use the power of the state to centers of combined religious Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by movement has serious pro- punish those who dissent from and political influence will repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment,” https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th- phetic implications. Note Ellen their doctrines? We can al- become the most powerful congress/house-bill/172. White’s prophetic observation ready see some churches would entities in America, capable of 2. Tim Delaney, “National Council of in The Great Controversy re- love to have this power, and calling on politicians to Nonprofits Opposes Latest Efforts to Politicize Charitable Nonprofits and garding Revelation 13:11–15: White warns that we will one enforce their plans just as Foundations,” February 2, 2017. See more at https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/ “In order for the United day experience persecution White predicted in The Great article/national-council-of-nonprofits- in America. That is why this Controversy. opposes-latest-efforts-politicize-charitable- States to form an image of the nonprofits-and#sthash.HDJ334id.dpuf. beast [that is, in the likeness matters and why we need to Do not fall for the hype that 3. Maggie Garrett, “A Vast Majority of of papal Rome], the religious work now to preserve liberty the Johnson Amendment is Americans, Including White Evangelicals of conscience. necessary to restore your pas- and Republicans, Believe Houses of power [or ‘powers’] must so Worship Shouldn’t Endorse Political control the civil government tor’s freedom of speech, and do Candidates,” Americans United for Separation of Church and State, March 22, that the authority of the state AN APPEAL TO see the attempt to repeal it for 2017, http://au.org/blogs/wall-of-separation/ a-vast-majority-of-americans-including- will also be employed by the CHRIST’S KINGDOM what it is — a plan by politi- white-evangelicals-and-republicans. church to accomplish her own cians to grab your tax-deduct- ends” (p. 443, commentary Before 1954, religious ible offering money. Pastors added). organizations had the good are already able to speak to Gregory Hamilton, Northwest The ability to use tax-free sense to remain focused on issues. Politicians would love Religious Liberty Association donations to endorse candi- their gospel missions. Ameri- to be able to claim a church’s president dates will give the churches can churches were fairly huge amounts of political disparate, disunited, and pretty much politically and socially power and will manipulate, LISTEN dominate and eventually isolated. But today evangelical Protestants and Catholics are control the government at all to three short interviews on current levels through the electoral and very much united on many

policymaking processes. issues — issues even we can religious liberty issues with Greg Hamilton And what happens when the and do agree with regarding at GleanerNow.com/2017nrla#audio. church gets this kind of power? shared concerns. If we fail to Ellen White has thoughts on ascertain the larger picture, we that too: “Whenever the will fail to be the voice of church has obtained secular prophetic warning in our power, she has employed it to otherwise well-meaning RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

MY PHILOSPHY

believe in freedom of religion but not the freedom to enforce religion, particularly acts of worship, nor the freedom to purge society of religion. I This means upholding Both are harmful to our both the establishment and constitutional health. We free exercise clauses of the believe the nation’s founders First Amendment to a high anticipated this tension. That constitutional standard against is why they created an internal powerful forces. check and balance within Using this standard, the very wording of the First government neutrality Amendment in order to pre- means religion and religious vent the country from being institutions must be allowed overrun by either extreme in to thrive freely, but without the great church-state debate (a its official endorsement. puritanical vs. godless society). The First Amendment, in Remove this balancing part, states, “Congress shall safeguard, and our nation’s make no law respecting an constitutional guarantees will establishment of religion, or be lost and with it our civil and prohibiting the free exercise religious freedoms. thereof … .” Sandra Day O’Connor, Today, some seek to rein- retired Supreme Court justice, terpret the no establishment summed it up best: “The reli- provision separating church gious zealot and the theocrat and state in ways that would frighten us in part because we require government to finan- understand only too well their cially support their institutions basic impulse. No less fright- and enforce their dogmas so ening is the totalitarian atheist as to solve the moral ills of the who aspires to a society in nation. which the exercise of religion has no place.” Others seek to marginalize the free exercise of religion by failing to recognize that Gregory Hamilton, Northwest government must have a suffi- Religious Liberty Association cient compelling interest when president lawfully denying or restricting the constitutional right of indi- viduals and institutions of faith to exercise and maintain their religious mission and practices. NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE // NEWS

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OULS Northwest, Vince Onkoba, who has the Bible worker served as Worf’s associate, training and literature and four additional stipend Sministries program sponsored workers for the program will by the North Pacific Union also be seeking new tasks once Conference (NPUC) and local SOULS Northwest closes in conferences within the union June. since 2012, will be phased out The NPUC is committed of operation this June with the to a strong and growing Youth completion of the current term. Rush literature ministries The March 8 decision by program in each Northwest the NPUC executive com- conference. Union conference mittee to close the program leaders will collaborate with comes after much discussion Jason Worf Vincent Onkoba each conference leadership and prayer. It factors in trends Jason Worf, program direc- we will see more evidences of team to consider ways toward an insufficient number tor, shared at that point more how He has blessed and will literature ministry, with strong of paying students recruited than 235,000 books and 1.3 continue to bless the efforts of youth leadership components, to adequately maintain the million pieces of free literature our students as they transition can be strengthened in the program’s budget, in addition had been distributed during to other opportunities in the months and years ahead. 2 million home months ahead.” The NPUC is committed to a visits within the strong and growing Youth Rush Northwest. Since literature ministries program in its inception 58 each Northwest conference. students have attended the to increasing redundancy with SOULS Northwest program, other regional or confer- with 36 graduates, not in- ence-led efforts. The NPUC cluding this June’s expected decision will refocus union- graduation. Thousands wide efforts toward encourag- After wrapping up already ing the Youth Rush programs things in June, Worf will of literature ministry in each move with his family to know. local conference. College Place, Wash., to begin Five students plan to grad- duties on the pastoral staff of Why not uate this June from SOULS the Village Church. Northwest. Eleven others, “God is not encumbered you? who are completing the first by our human limitations,” year of the two-year program, says Worf. “The opportuni- will determine what alternate ty to have used this training directions to take. program for His glory during SIGN UP NOW AT In a report for the 2016 the past five years has been gleanerweekly.com

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NORTHWEST PATHFINDERS TEST THEIR BIBLE KNOWLEDGE IN COLLEGE PLACE

athfinders from specific questions from any she already knew it. 11 clubs across the part of these books. Pathfinder So what did kids say was Pacific North- coaches and parents spent more their favorite part of Pathfinder west gathered in than 1,000 hours preparing Bible Experience? Many of the Pthe Walla Walla University questions, teaching study and young people said they enjoyed Church in College Place, memorizations skills, and spending time with friends and Wash., on March 11 to test studying with the teams. learning the Bible together. their knowledge of the Bible. When asked what was the “It’s a great way to mem- The regionwide gathering most impactful thing learned, orize Scripture and see what NOW FOR THE RESULTS: of Pathfinders was part of the one Pathfinder said, “God God has to say to us,” says one »» Cascade Eagles — 1st Place Pathfinder Bible Experience, never gave us a spirit of fear Pathfinder from the Sunrise a team challenge that focuses so we have no reason to fear Pathfinder Club in Walla »» Chehalis Messengers — on immersion in the Word of anything.” Walla, Wash. 1st Place God. Four levels of play each Participating in Pathfind- Of the 11 clubs present »» Chehalis Pauliticians — year culminate in an official er Bible Experience makes a at the union-level event, eight 1st Place North American Pathfinder difference in the Pathfinders’ placed high enough to move to event held on the third Sabbath lives. One of the coaches the final divisional challenge in »» Evergreen — 1st Place of April. This year’s division shared how they had a team Chicago. »» Fort Vancouver — 1st Place event was held in Chicago, Ill. member who had trouble read- Randy Hill, Oregon While it was a rainy ing. They encouraged all their Conference, Pathfinder direc- »» Hayden Ponderosa Thousands afternoon outside, inside the team members to read, and tor, says, “I derive much joy Pathfinders — 1st Place already church papers rustled and that young person’s reading watching the kids give each »» Pleasant Valley young people whispered in level and comprehension went other high-fives after getting Faithful 5 + 1 — 2nd Place know. hushed voices, excited for the way up from reading the Bible. a really hard question right. challenge about to start. This It also makes a difference The impact of this event today »» Pleasant Valley The Truth Why not year’s challenge covered six for other family members. won’t be felt immediately. The Travelers — 1st Place New Testament books by Paul: One of the judges for the event real impact of this event will »» Vale Explorers — 3rd Place Galatians, Ephesians, Philip- shared a story about a young- be seen in the long haul as the you? »» Walla Walla Sunrise — 1st Place pians, Colossians, and 1 and 2 er sibling who memorized kids become adults. Suddenly Timothy. Scripture just from hearing her these texts will come back to »» Wind Valley Arrows — 2nd Place Each group of Pathfinders older sibling practice. When guide them.” faced the formidable task of the same verse came up as a Jay Wintermeyer, Upper Colum- learning these books by heart memory verse in school, she bia Conference assistant to the

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ace un año, Las servimos en equipo y justamente en el con mucho amor, siendo mes de febrero estimulados por éstas palabras Hdel 2016, mi esposa, la Pastora de la sierva del Señor: “Es el Belinda Rodriguez fue llamada acompañamiento del Espíritu a ministrar junto conmigo Santo de Dios el que prepara en el distrito de Vancouver, a obreros, hombres y mujeres, Wash., en la Conferencia de para llegar a ser pastores del Oregon. rebaño de Dios”.1 ¡Así es mi esposa es una Después de que Belinda mujer Pastor! recibió su llamado, dedicamos Pero … ¿qué ha pasado unos meses a estar juntos en los administración y preparación mi familia no está a mi lado durante éste año? ¿Cómo mismos lugares, pues, aunque de materiales. Además de como muchos lo disfrutan, el estamos manejando nuestra ella había sido esposa de pastor esto, la pastor Belinda dedica saber que estamos atendiendo a vida ministerial y al mismo por 19 años, el rol ministerial un día a la semana para servir la grey, que mis hijos Ashley y tiempo un hogar con dos hijos? vino a ser nuevo para ella. en el Centro Comunitario Abdiel son la mano derecha de Gracias a Dios, hemos Hoy, cada uno cumple Adventista y es directora del su mamá, y lo más importante, sido bendecidos desde nuestra con sus propias agendas y Ministerio de la Mujer para que Belinda está cumpliendo llegada a este país y mis tres compromisos. El trabajo entre las Iglesias Hispanas. Un texto su llamado; puedo decir que iglesias han sido fundamentales semana consiste en visitación, que le es de inspiración para lo nos gozamos y damos gracias a para nuestra adaptación. predicación, estudios bíblicos, que hace es éste: “En la gran Dios cada día. obra de predicar la verdad se Que gozo es aceptar necesita la influencia refinadora el desafío de ministrar en y delicada de mujeres Norteamérica. Tenemos cristianas”. 2 numerosos retos, la compra de Los fines de semana un templo en Vancouver entre hemos tenido que romper ellos, pero más aún, aprender paradigmas. Las iglesias a servir con una “asociada” y v requieren ser ministradas, experimentar un “Ministerio y mucho tiene que ver la Compartido” como Pastor- presencia pastoral. Así que, Pastora. mientras mi esposa y mis Oren por nosotros. hijos van a una iglesia, este servidor hace presencia en 1. White, Elena. Review and Herald (Enero 15, 1901). otra congregación. Aunque 2. White, Elena. Review and Herald fue difícil al principio, pienso (Enero 2, 1879). que nos hemos acoplado, entendiendo que Dios nos ha Samuel Castro, senior pastor de las llamado a ambos y que nos iglesias de Vancouver, Woodland y debemos a la iglesia pero sin Kelso-Longview, Wash. descuidar nuestra relación ni a los hijos. Después de un año de trabajar muy duro, donde

14 may 2017 v ALASKA NEWS // CONFERENCE WRANGELL YOUTH EVANGELIZE ARCTIC WOMEN’S FOR GOD RETREAT OFFERS ‘A od has grander plans taken those talents and skills HEALTHIER YOU’ Gthan we can ever and asked the team to use them imagine. A 2014 conversation outside their community to s part of a com- led to Wrangell Church doing promote His Word. A munity initiative a Vacation Bible School in They are still a small to foster improved health and Bethel. Little did Wrangel group from a little town, wellness among the women members know where this but these youth have learned of southwest Alaska, the local would lead. God is not limited by size. women’s ministry team in Dil- Fast forward to 2017 and They have seen Him work in lingham marked the beginning five VBS programs later (three wonderful ways. Last year they of 2017 by sponsoring a full- in Bethel, one in Wrangell and had just enough funds to go day retreat in January. one in Ketchikan), and the on one VBS trip in June, but Coordinated under the church is considering doing God provided enough money direction of Anita Alers, three more this year — in the for two other trips — one for communities of Craig, Bethel VBS and one to join friends in (From left) Marian Small, and Wrangell. Petersburg to provide a church Bertha Shade and Variety Downs enjoy the retreat. How did they get here? service. Their story began as a small This year the theme for domestic violence, overcoming church youth group looking for Vacation Bible School is “God substance abuse, dealing with something to keep the youth Leads His People,” through grief and loss, advancing active and serve the Wrangell which Wrangell youth will physical health, and developing community. Starting in 2010, share about Abraham, Isaac, spiritual maturity. church members began using Jacob and more. These young While enjoying an sign language, drama and people believe God has more elegant midday brunch, retreat music to connect the youth plans for them. If you’d like Anita Alers speaks during the participants connected with with Bible characters through to donate to Wrangell’s Dillingham Women’s Retreat. and supported each other. performance. God grew that, Vacation Bible School fund, Everyone received specially and the Wrangell youth are you can go to gofundme.com/ women’s ministry leader, crafted “faith boxes” containing invited every year to perform at wrangellsda. this is the second consecutive church-sponsored information community programs. year that a special event “A on having a relationship with As the youth group is Brooke Reynolds, Wrangell Healthier You” has brought Christ and additional items of starting to get older, God has Church member together congregational encouragement. v and community volunteers As a final highlight to dedicated to advancing positive the day, the women were physical, emotional and pampered with on-site spiritual health throughout complimentary facials and Bristol Bay communities. manicures. Building upon biblical As part of a vibrant, principles of whole-person rural Alaskan community, health, the retreat provided the Dillingham congregation a variety of instructional is embracing the biblical seminars and activities on the commission to share Christ’s multiple aspects of mental, love through service with and The gospel is being spread in many communities thanks to physical and spiritual health. for others. Wrangell young people like (front, from left) Brooke Reynolds, Seminars covered fostering Tiffany Eilertsen, Stephanie Eilertsen, April Eilertsen, Jackie Eilertsen, (back, from left) Kym Rohrer, Samantha Eilertsen, Dena healthy relationships, Wendi Kannenberg, Dillingham Meigs, Debbie Reynolds and Charlie Meigs. responding to abuse and Church communication leader

15 may 2017 v IDAHO CONFERENCE // NEWS

IDAHO CAMP MEETING UPDATE IDAHO CONFERENCE e have an inspiring Adventist MOVES FORWARD Wlineup of speakers Theological WITH MISSION, for camp meeting, June 13–17, Seminary 2017, at Gem State Adventist at Andrews VISION Academy in Caldwell, Idaho! University Alex Rodriguez, Richard and in Berrien Jo Ann Davidson, César and Springs, ow does an organiza- biblical the presentations were Carolann De León, Jenni- Mich. He Htion like a conference and how the emphasis is on fer LaMountain, and Stan serves as move forward in growing as developing the freedom to Patterson are preparing their Stan Patterson chairman of good stewards of the resources give … freely. It wasn’t about presentations to share with the Chris- God has gifted to us? One way deprivation but learning to each of you. tian ministry department and manage money to achieve Stan Patterson is new to teaches classes in Christian shared goals.” the list, taking the seminar leadership and pastoral practic- Another said, “I’ve never and 11 a.m. weekday meetings es. He also serves as execu- developed a budget before. in place of Russell Burrill. tive director of the Christian I find myself spending less Change happens, and we are Leadership Center of Andrews because I use cash, and I think excited to find a quality speak- University, which provides more about what I have left to er in Patterson. Troy Haagen- Christian leadership develop- spend.” son, pastor of the Cloverdale ment and guidance to orga- One spouse expressed Adventist Church in Boise, nizations and ministry teams appreciation to conference ad- Idaho, highly recommends around the world. ministration for providing this Patterson, who will share on Camp meeting will Vontress Cockrum “Every Member a Minister.” be livestreamed! During Patterson currently teach- camp meeting, find the es and mentors ministry pro- Camp Meeting Live link at Idaho Conference adminis- fessionals at the Seventh-day IdahoAdventist.org. tration felt would be helpful was to provide employees with resources to be good stewards. For nine weeks in January through March, several employees took advantage of Financial Peace University, facilitated by Ed Schultz and Vontress Cockrum, Ed Schultz members of The Experience, an Adventist Church in training for employees. John Meridian, Idaho. They are Rogers, Idaho Conference vice trained facilitators and have president, says, “If we want guided many classes through our church members to be the curriculum. The class good stewards of God’s gifts to met at Gem State Adventist us, we need our employees to Academy in Caldwell in the model what that looks like. We Stay in touch with the latest late afternoon. need to provide our employees news, video links, calendar events, photo galleries, One class member shared, with the tools they need to lead past issues and more at “I was delighted to see how by example.” gleanernow.com.

16 may 2017 IDAHO CONFERENCE // NEWS MERIDIAN CHURCH MEMBERS TACKLE DEPRESSION IN THEIR COMMUNITY

CALEB RAMOS o address the rising in boosting melatonin levels. rate of depression Teaching the person to analyze and suicide not their thoughts for distortions only in the nation and correct those thoughts also Tbut also in their community, can make a big difference.” He members of the Meridian adds, however, that individuals Church hosted and sponsored with dysfunctional or danger- a nine-part weekly Depres- ously severe depression need sion and Anxiety Recovery help from trained medical video seminar, featuring Neil professionals. Nedley, internal medicine When Michael Pearson, physician, Jan. 19–March 16 Meridian Church pastor, and at the church. Average weekly local church elders met with attendance held strong at about Tammy de Weerd, Meridian 50, half of whom were visitors. mayor, in 2016, they garnered “Jesus’ method to reach support from the mayor and people was to mingle with her aides for the depression- them, sympathize with them recovery seminar. “The mayor and tend to their needs,” says felt this would meet a need in Ishmael Ramos, program Several attendees of the depression recovery seminar learn the Meridian community,” says healthful cooking tips at a follow-up cooking school held at the organizer and a Meridian Meridian Church. Pearson. “And the response Church elder. “We wanted to has been very positive. … At do something that tended to stress, and living with loss. This Nedley is a practicing this point we plan to hold a people’s needs; we wanted to was followed by group discus- physician with emphases in depression recovery seminar follow the blueprint.” sions and workbook assign- gastroenterology, mental health once a year.” Pearson also In 2015, Idaho “had ments led by church members and lifestyle medicine. He noted that follow-up programs the fifth highest suicide rate, trained as facilitators. A total focuses on natural methods to include a cooking school and 57 percent higher than the of about 15 church members tackle depression. Bible studies. national average,”1 and suicide helped in various ways each “Brain chemistry can be To learn more was the second leading cause week with the program. changed through nutritional, about the Neil Nedley of death for Idahoans ages 15 “One of the most import- lifestyle and biblical therapies,” Depression and Anxiety to 34.2 ant things was creating a safe Nedley says. “These may in- Recovery Program, go to The weekly two-hour place for the group members clude eating a plant-based diet; nedleydepressionrecovery.com. seminars included a video pre- to talk and share and build regular physical exercise; light 1. http://www.spanidaho.org/ sentation by Nedley on topics community,” says facilitator therapy to correct circadian idaho-suicide-facts such as identifying depression Kathy Beagles. “In my group rhythms and sleep disturbanc- 2. Ibid. and its causes, lifestyle choices there were three or four people es; and the elimination of and treatment, ways nutrition who had lost sons, so they nighttime screens of the TV, Sandra Blackmer, Meridian affects the brain, the results of could share their experiences the Internet, computers and Church communication leader positive thinking, dealing with of dealing with grief.” video games, which can result

17 may 2017 v MONTANA CONFERENCE // NEWS

RONAN CHURCH SHARES THROUGH ‘SOUP-ER’ BOWL

he Ronan Church Jackies — for the second the past eight “Soup-er” Bowl No. year in a row — defeated the years. 8 was as exciting as Adam’s Anteaters. With Tom Brady’s perfor- A total of 4,650 units of amazing Tmance in the 51st NFL Super soup were collected for the support Bowl. Ronan Bread Basket and the from the To create some friendly Polson Loaves and Fish this communities, rivalry the Ronan Church year. This drive is estimated to the plan is to keep on The Ronan Church feels divided the drive into two help supply the above charities helping these great charities, truly blessed to be able to share separate teams. With the same enough soup to last about six which provide an invaluable with those in need and pray goal in mind, teams set out to months, according to food service to the needs of their God’s blessing on each and collect as many cans of soup bank personnel. The two communities. Polson Wal- every one receiving the soup. for this worthy cause. After Mission Valley food banks have Mart helped Ronan members all cans were counted and the received more than 20,000 obtain the soup for “Soup-er” Russ Jenkins, Ronan Church final tally was in, the Jackson units from the church over Bowl No. 8. member

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June 14–17, 2017 • Mount Ellis Academy Montana Conference Camp Meeting

Main Speaker: Main Speaker: June 14-17, 2017 - Mount Ellis Academy Randy Roberts, Senior Pastor, Randy Roberts, Senior Pastor, Main Speaker Loma Linda University Loma Linda University Randy Main Speaker: Roberts LomaRandy Linda Roberts, University Senior Pastor, Young Adult Speaker:seniorLoma pastor Linda Anthony University Handal Young Adult Speaker: Anthony Handal Young Adult Speaker: Anthony Handal Seminar Speakers Seminar Speakers: Seminar Speakers: Brant Berglin Brant Berglin, WWU Brant Berglin, WWU SeminarWalla Speakers: Walla University Topic - Revelation Topic - Revelation Topic:Brant Berglin, Revelation WWU Topic - Revelation David Obermiller, Fresno Academy David Obermiller David Obermiller, Fresno Academy DavidFresno Obermiller, Academy Fresno Academy Topics - Gardening, Misson, The End Topics - Gardening, Misson, The End TopicsTopic: -Gardening, Gardening, Misson, The End Mission & The End

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Main Speaker: Randy Roberts, Senior Pastor, Loma Linda University

Young Adult Speaker: Anthony Handal

Seminar Speakers: Brant Berglin, WWU Topic - Revelation

David Obermiller, Fresno Academy Topics - Gardening, Misson, The End

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THE WAY FORWARD

he crowd had been watching Jesus perform miracles, preach messages, feed thousands, raise the dead. There was a crush of people on every side of Jesus. There were those who were looking for something more for themselves, some who were looking to discredit the practice this simple missional mandate. So Jesus brought the Nazarene rabbi, and those who were earnestly seek- people back to His ancient ing to better know Him and His will for them. mission, and His words for His followers then are His words Perhaps thinking to entrap strate it through the obedience for us now. Jesus with another impossible and practice of a multitude of May our Oregon Confer- political-religious riddle, Jesus laws and religious standards. ence church family fulfill Jesus’ was asked, “Of everything He There were so many things to great commandments by: would have us to do for Him, do in God’s name it had be- • Knowing Jesus and others what is most important?” In come complicated for followers intimately — connecting in other words, what really mat- of God to figure out what to authentic relationship; ters most to Jesus? What does do. It can get like that some- • Loving Jesus and others He want from us? times today too. passionately — connecting As the question hangs out In response to the query in transformational there for a moment, you can’t of the Pharisee, Jesus refers community; help but lean in and almost back to Deuteronomy in order • Serving Jesus and others hold your breath to hear the to point the way forward. actively — connecting Master’s response, which we Deut. 6:5–7 instructed: “Love with Jesus’ call and peoples’ needs; find in Mark 12:30–31: “‘Love the Lord your God with all • Sharing Jesus with others the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your enthusiastically — connect- your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. ing others with Jesus. soul and with all your mind These commandments that and with all your strength.’ I give you today are to be on Let us ask of everything The second is this: ‘Love your your hearts. Impress them on we do — how are we doing at neighbor as yourself.’ There is your children. Talk about them accomplishing Jesus’ mission, no commandment greater than when you sit at home and and how can we glorify Him these.” when you walk along the road, by doing it even better? We This was a radical depar- when you lie down and when can be sure He will continue ture for the devout Jews of you get up.” to show us the way forward. Jesus’ day. The common belief This was the lost mission v was that someone who truly for God’s people. Sadly, they Dan Linrud, Oregon Conference loved the Lord must demon- had not continued to teach and president

19 may 2017 OREGON CONFERENCE // CALLED BY GOD TO GO, MEMBERS IN MINISTRY

GRANTS PASS SAYS ‘SEE YOU LATER’ TO MARTINS

hristian Martin Church was to “continue to performed his be the best.” He urged each final eight baptisms person to be the best they can March 25 as leader be in Christ. When speaking, Cof the Grants Pass Church. He and (later) in writing, he also offered a prayer of dedi- explained that being “BEST” cation for four children before means you “… believe in each preparing to transition to a other and in His promises, church in Colorado. encourage one another and Martin’s final sermon in lift each other up, share your southern Oregon contained CARRIE HISE hearts with one another, [and] Guests enjoy the farewell party for the Martins at the Grants the same passion and energy Pass Seventh-day Adventist School. trust always in God with all he brought to Grants Pass only your heart, soul and mind.” five years earlier. Through Colorado. Martin described this His ministry also included the A farewell celebration times of joy and of sorrow, he church as “… a multicultural Cave Junction Church. When and game night was held at slowed down just once in five and metropolitan church with senior pastor Marvin Clark the Grants Pass Seventh-day years — when he sustained amazing evangelistic potential.” announced his retirement to Adventist School. The Martin two cervical spinal fractures in Martin and his wife, the two saddened congrega- family was presented with an a tractor accident in June 2015. Heidi, arrived in Oregon from tions and after much prayer and Oregon state-shaped picture After facing paralysis and Michigan with their kids, discussion, Martin was named collage. Pictures of the Martins nearly dying, Martin returned Elijah and Moriah, in February senior pastor. and various church members to the pulpit just weeks later. 2012. The “Martin4” quickly The Martin family was are an abridged record of their He returned with renewed zeal became a blessed part of the present for five years during time in Oregon. to deliver God’s message. His church family in Grants Pass. many important events within There were tributes, song, passion, energy and zeal for Martin served first as an asso- both congregations. There prayer, laughter and tears to God’s Word will be a blessing ciate pastor with emphasis on were a number of evangelistic close five years of ministry. In- for the Denver South Church in youth ministry for 10 months. series, more than 100 baptisms, stead of saying goodbye, many a handful of weddings and sev- chose to say, “See you later.” eral memorial services. There Soon a day will arrive were graduation celebrations, when there will be no more youth events and church sorrow or separation. God nev- socials. The Martins effectively er calls someone away without supported and comforted their a plan. He has great plans church family during tragedy for the Grants Pass and Cave and rejoiced during celebra- Junction churches. He also has tions and victories. great plans for Denver and the Martin expressed his Martin family. wishes for the congregation as KIM WAGNER Christian Martin performs eight baptisms as part of his final sermon he concluded his sermon. His Jennifer Burkes, Grants Pass in Grants Pass. final appeal to the Grants Pass Church communication leader

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SHARON CHURCH HOCKINSON HOSTS 17TH ‘LIFT MEMBERS JOIN ‘10 EVERY VOICE’ DAYS OF PRAYER’ CONCERT he Hockinson Heights bout 300 members Linda Foxworth, Sharon TChurch in Brush Prai- A and individuals from Church director of music and rie, Wash., participated in “10 the surrounding community co-creator of LEV, was one Days of Prayer” March 5–14, enjoyed the 17th annual Lift of five workshop and concert coming together each evening Every Voice (LEV) concert, directors. With each new song lifting their voices up in praise, hosted by the Sharon Church the choir performed, the audi- confession, request and thanks- in Portland on Saturday, ence was uplifted higher and giving. Their emphasis in this March 4. higher and brought to their time in prayer was for unity in LEV’s mission is to feet with hands raised in prayer the church family, forgiving strengthen relationships and and praise. spirit in the church, reaching increase awareness and under- Special music was provid- out as a witness for Jesus and A high day of Hockinson Height’s standing of the Sharon Church ed by Jarrell Hosley and Per- seeing souls come to the Lord. 10 Days of Prayer was the through fellowship and the petual Prayze, followed by the More than 100 people baptism of Delaney Henderson celebration of various styles of LEV choir singing an amazing attended the Sabbath morning (pictured here with her parents, Jason and Katrina, and sister, African American music. This medley directed by Michael worship on March 11 during Daphne). annual choir workshop begins Dean, Imago Dei Commu- the 10 Days of Prayer. The the last week of February and nity Eastside campus director entire service was spent cele- special season of prayer with culminates in a free concert of worship and arts. During brating the baptism of Delaney an agape feast and commu- the first Saturday in March. the medley, Dean’s 6-year-old Henderson, a girl in the church nion service on Friday, March J.W. Matthew Hennes- daughter, Michaela (LEV’s family who is a fourth-grader 31 — including cross-shaped see, Vancouver Avenue First youngest participant to date), at Meadow Glade Adventist communion bread. Baptist Church senior pastor sang a memorable solo. Elementary School in Battle and godson to the late Coretta Comments from choir Ground, Wash. Marty Jackson, Hockinson Heights Scott King, acted as the master participants included “I look The Hockinson Heights Church pastor of ceremony. Participants from forward to this event every Church wrapped up their the community, churches of year” and that the experience various denominations, and was “simply powerful.” gospel music groups through- out Oregon and Washington Jann Stowe, Lift Every Voice created the more-than-70- marketing coordinator Find us in member choir. familiar places Six-year-old Michaela Dean sings a solo during the Amazing Medley. instagram.com/gleanernow twitter.com/gleanernow facebook.com/gleanernow

v 21 may 2017 OREGON CONFERENCE // CALLED BY GOD TO GO, MEMBERS IN MINISTRY

PATHFINDER SCHOLARSHIP Read more online at CHANGES LIFE glnr.on/112-05-or_milo

am fearfully and won- a mean, rude and hateful per- the Milo booth for a scholar- “OK, God. If you want me to derfully made.” son to almost anyone I met. I ship. go to Milo, then they will pull Ever since I was degraded myself, calling myself When it was time for the my name.” I had no doubt, a little girl, I’ve always names I knew broke God’s awards to be handed out, I sat only pure belief it would wanted to say that heart. Every time I looked in with my club, rocking back happen. Iphrase with no doubt in my the mirror, I saw this disgust- and forth as the Milo people I watched as a piece of pa- mind it was true. ing, ugly girl staring back at walked up with their box per was pulled out, opened and But the experience of be- me. of papers. They pulled out a my name was read. My heart ing bullied, being called fat and My life changed when I name, and the kid received his stopped, and I jumped up. My living with problems at home attended the Oregon Confer- paper and then sat back down. prayer had been answered. I all sent me the message that the ence Pathfinder Fair at the end Another name was called that was going to Milo. opposite was true. The pain of eighth grade. I had a strong wasn’t mine, and my head I was worthy in the eyes was overwhelming. I screamed desire to attend Milo Adventist hung down. There went my of Someone greater than my at my Creator for all the pain Academy in Days Creek. I was chance. fears. in my life and asked Him why about to be a high schooler, But no one claimed the During the past four it was happening to me. and, quite frankly, I wanted to scholarship. I quickly shot years, Milo has become my At the age of 11, I became get away. I entered my name at a prayer up to God, saying, safe place, my haven. I’ve made some great friends, and I could Abigail Alcantara feel my relationship with God strengthen over time. Even with this new fresh start, I still fought with the darkness that ate at my heart. My junior year I For more information about Milo Adventist started to know my Academy, visit miloacademy.net. gifts and my person- ality. I began to love Listen to Abby’s complete testimony at me for who I was, glnr.in/112-05-or_milo. knowing that my true beauty came from my heavenly Father. God took my mess and v created a message. Because of Him, I can look in the mirror and tell myself: I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I am worthy. I am a child of the one true King.

Abigail Alcantara, Milo Adventist Academy senior class president

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22 may 2017 OREGON CALLED BY GOD TO GO, MEMBERS IN MINISTRY // CONFERENCE

More online at CAA STUDENTS SEEK glnr.in/112-05-or_caa ADVENTURE AT HOME AND AWAY

or Columbia Adven- trip. He enjoyed this time of tist Academy (CAA) fellowship and singing and students in Battle shared the pure joy of seeing Ground, Wash., one of the residents, an elderly Fspring break means adventure. man, dancing with one of the With two exciting school trips workers at the home. to choose between, nearly half During their breaks from of the student body took ad- work, students went sledding, vantage of the chance to travel tried ice fishing, and enjoyed and experience new things. time to bond with one another Twenty-two students and worship together. Hayden The Alaska group with their Camp Tukuskoya cabin project. hadn’t yet had enough of Sherrill, a junior, found the winter’s chill and packed their mountains “impossible to Another 17 students, It wasn’t just CAA’s warmest clothes to head off to describe,” while Lauryn along with several staff and traveling groups that got to Alaska’s Matanuska Valley for a Farnsworth, a sophomore, said parents, took off for Europe for try out a few new things. mission trip. The main project Alaska was “the most beautiful a 12-day tour of London, Paris, When the groups left with two was building a bunk cabin for place [she’s] ever been.” the Alps and Prague. They days of school still remaining Camp Tukuskoya summer Others will never forget enjoyed guided tours of the before spring break, the rest of camp, along with completing getting to see the northern cities, learning about the local campus took a break from the some building repairs and lights. A trip to the Alaska culture and history from the normal routine. They made clearing trees and brush. Wildlife Conservation Center tour guides. “ice cream in a bag,” built They also took time to gave a chance to see bears, Sophomore Katherine craft-stick buildings and tested visit a veterans’ retirement moose and other wildlife up Westcott loved “seeing all the their strength on an earthquake home in Palmer, Alaska. For close. things [she’s] heard so much simulator, built and launched sophomore Mitchell Powers, about,” such as Big Ben, the soda bottle rockets, and com- this was the high point of the Eiffel Tower and the Alps. “I peted in an egg-drop contest v learned that you never really with their intricate and unique know the value of things until egg vessel designs. you see them for yourself,” she Whether enjoying Alas- explains. Gaby Irias, a senior, ka’s beauties, Europe’s monu- was especially impressed with ments or something different the Louvre and its collection of in CAA’s own familiar setting, beautiful artwork. CAA students found a taste Switzerland’s chocolate of adventure and excitement was a particular favorite and during this year’s spring break. would be “worth another trip,” according to sophomore Stacy Knight, Columbia Adventist Cassy Koller. Some students Academy Gleaner correspondent even took time to play golf in European travelers from CAA visit Versailles. Prague.

23 may 2017 v UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE // NEWS

UCA WELCOMES NEW PRINCIPAL FOR 2017–18 SCHOOL YEAR

hen Eric the Lord in a pastoral role. Tenn. I feel the lessons and Johnson The search for a new prin- experiences I gained while accepted the cipal ended when Paul Hoover, owning my own business call to be vice Upper Columbia Conference have been of great value in Wprincipal for development and president and chairman of the leading a school. alumni relations for Upper UCA board, announced Eric Q. What goals/dreams/visions Columbia Academy (UCA) Johnson had been voted to do you have for UCA? serve as the next principal. A. My vision is for UCA Q. Congratulations on your to be known as a school appointment as UCA princi- that intentionally disciples pal for the 2017–2018 school students to Jesus Christ. We Eric Johnson year. This is not your first are blessed with an amazing and smile. Without a doubt, time as a principal. Share a group of faculty and staff that UCA is special because of the little bit about your previous are dedicated to making this a people that are here. experience and background. reality. UCA is also blessed to have a rich history and strong Q. Is there anything else you A. I served as principal of would like to share? Fresno Adventist Academy [in alumni support. I hope to California] before transition- build on that. One of the first A. Please keep us in prayer. ing to UCA this past summer. things we will address is our I know Satan would like I have also served as principal physical plant, specifically the nothing more than to destroy of Palau Mission Academy. dormitories. They have served what is happening on our While my children were students well for many years, campus. I know he will attack young, I owned a real estate but the time has come for using any available method. development and mortgage renovation and upgrading I also know that we serve a company in Chattanooga, Q. What makes UCA special? mighty God who will serve as our fortress and protection. A. The students and staff, Eric and Trish Johnson If you feel convicted that of course. When we moved UCA is where God is leading Eric Johnson and his wife, here, everyone told me how your child or grandchild this Trish, have two children: UCA is like a big family. coming fall, I welcome the Brianna, a freshman at Walla It did not take me long to Walla University, and Blake, a opportunity to meet with you sophomore at Upper Columbia see that is true. I have seen and share what God is doing Academy. firsthand teachers go out of on our campus. their way to mentor kids outside the classroom. I have For more information, in Spangle, Wash., this school seen students intentionally visit ucaa.org, email info@ year, he had no idea what reach out to another student ucaa.org or call 509-245-3600. the Lord had planned. John who is hurting or having a Winslow, current UCA bad day. Sometimes this is Tamara Michalenko Terry, principal, announced earlier done through a prayer and Upper Columbia Academy this year he felt called to serve other times through a hug communication coordinator

24 may 2017 v v UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE // NEWS

CHERYL WALLACE GOLDENDALE The Desert Praise Quartet, three of whom are pictured, provide HOSTS JOURNEY music for the summit. TO BETHLEHEM UCC MEN’S SUMMIT DISCUSSES he first weekend in stable they hear the story told TDecember found nearly by the excited shepherds and YEAR-ROUND all the members of the Gold- see the babe in the manger as endale (Wash.) Church actively the angels sing. MINISTRY-BUILDING involved in its third annual The wise men meet them Journey to Bethlehem as a gift along the road as they head to its community. into the street of Bethlehem. ichie Brower, keynote “Giving Bible Study Made Guests are divided into Everyone is excited over the Rspeaker at the Upper Easy,” by Dusty Borders; groups with a guide that takes baby, whom many believe to Columbia Conference Men’s “Speaking of Sexuality,” them on the “journey.” If they be the looked-for Messiah. Summit says, “Let’s build a by Jayme Koerselman, a have to wait awhile for their The journey ends at the dining ministry, not just an event, Washington mental health turn, there is live music for room, where guests are invited an annual summit. I want to counselor; “Good Health their enjoyment. The trip be- to enjoy a sample of authentic see a ministry that is making Equals Good Leaders,” by gins in Jerusalem with stops at Bethlehem cuisine. an impact in the lives of men Jon Mundall, a physician; and King Herod’s palace and at the Lori Gray directs the throughout the year.” “Saved to Serve,” by Kenley temple, where the priest gives event, prepares the script and The weekend talks reso- Sorenson, a Vietnam veteran them a brief description of the keeps volunteers focused on nated with the men who felt committed to serving vets. temple ceremonies. They also presenting the story in a way the call to make warriors for The weekend was punc- see Simeon and Anna. A sol- that is appealing and is a teach- the Lord because they see first- tuated by times of worship dier makes sure everyone stops ing experience to those who hand in their home communi- with the Desert Praise Quartet at the tax collector’s booth. may not be as familiar with the ties and churches how leaders from the Tri-Cities area of At the outskirts of Bethle- story of our Savior’s birth. are needed. The weekend, southeast Washington. hem, they find the inn is over- themed “Last Day Warriors” David Estrada from flowing with travelers, so they Delmarie Null, Goldendale and held March 3 to 5 at Camp Hermiston, Ore., says, “God’s push on to find lodging. At the Church communication leader MiVoden in Hayden, Idaho, warriors take the hits and the even brought two men dressed criticism, not in their own like warriors. strength, but in the strength Jason Ing from Spokane from the Lord. He comforts (Wash.) Central Church says, so that His man may comfort “Our churches should be safe others.” places for men to tell their sto- “My prayer is, ‘Lord, ries and prepare for the battles make me a servant in my facing us.” Many of the men home and church,’” adds Scott took action toward as they Chapman of Heppner, Ore. explored ways to build and strengthen men’s ministry in David Wallace, Spokane Central their local churches. Church member Throughout the weekend, there were breakout sessions designed to answer men’s More online at Going back in time to the carpenter shop. questions. Topics included glnr.in/112-05-uc_men

v 25 may 2017 UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE // NEWS

HEART HEALTH OFFERED HALFWAY AROUND THE WORLD

tan Orser and his son, she’s responsible, she has a ministry has touched many, Taylor, went to India in chance to earn an income and many lives. Orser and his wife, January for Healthy Heart to have her husband accompa- Jodi, own and manage Action India Ministries. Stan ny her. Printers in Coeur d’Alene, SOrser gave a report on March The women are paid Idaho, and were able each year to the Post Falls (Idaho) Church monthly for their work, for to print and distribute (over about their experiences — and which they receive $45 a many square miles in India) the church was filled to burst- month. The requirement is to 20,000 fliers with a picture ing, as so many were eager to go to eight homes in a day, in of Jesus, from a painting by hear about this ministry. Even an area encompassing three church member Loretta Jen- Orser’s parents, Del and Bonnie villages. kins. That’s 60,000 beautiful Orser, were in attendance, after To continue further nurs- pictures of Jesus, who has be- just returning themselves from es training is about $500 each. come the Best Friend for many their own two-month mission The Post Falls Church spon- in the area of this vibrant and trip to India. sored four Healthy Heart India growing health ministry. This is Stan Orser’s third women for a year through year going to India after being donations prior to Orser’s Jeanne Barrett-Usher, Post Falls recruited by Jim Reynolds for life-changing trip. Church communication leader Healthy Heart India. Three This Healthy Heart India years ago, Orser was part of teaching eight women to Stan Orser visits with a local woman, holding the tract go into villages to teach the “Your Free Gift” that Orser had people there about simple printed with painting of Jesus sanitation and other common- by Loretta Jenkins. to-us health principles. Last year Orser brought his stepson ture, staying hydrated, water Ashton (an aspiring physical purification, physical therapy therapist) with him, and they and hospice care. They also Thousands taught 43 women basic health gave them obstetrics and already issues, along with practical delivery capabilities. medical training. With four groups of know. This year the venue for women being taught in the the teaching was Hope Acad- morning and instructors ro- Why not emy in Ongole, where they tating between them, each af- instructed 70 women in issues ternoon the women went into you? such as the use of charcoal, nearby villages, visiting door blood pressure, the use of lem- to door and keeping notes of on water (citrus is so plentiful the needs of the village. Once there), the benefits of brown fully trained, as each woman SIGN UP NOW AT rice compared to white, the takes down the medical infor- gleanerweekly.com necessity of having good pos- mation in the village for which v 26 may 2017 UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE // NEWS

MISSION ADVENTURE TEAM BUILDS COMMUNITY CENTER IN MEXICO

inter has The main project was become a com- to build a community center mon season to with space for medical, dental find a group of and eye clinics, in addition to a Wvolunteer-minded individuals hair-cutting area and a health leaving Moses Lake, Wash., for lecture room. On Sabbaths, Baja California, Mexico. Feb. the auditorium will become a 7 this year found all 29 of them church. meeting at their final destina- Upon arriving, the group tion, La Paz, Baja California discovered the foundations Sur, Mexico. were not laid, so their focus Crew members pour bond beam. Spanish-speaking leaders quickly changed. Gravel, sand, of the group Mission Ad- cement and water were carried Fun times were had at the tist and attended an Adventist venture, Sandy and Darayl by hand to the cement mixer. local Adventist school as Jackie university. Now he has found Larsen, are from the Moses Then the mix was carried in Vazquez and Darayl Larsen in- his “home.” Lake Church. These former the same way to the foundation teracted with the kids in an an- By the end of the two missionaries have been leading site. imated week of prayer themed weeks all the foundation walls mission teams for 20 years, Plaster repair and painting “God Hears Your Prayer.” for the community center and with the last two in La Paz. walls and doors in the dining The team distributed 90 perimeter of the property had This year, headquarters hall at Campestre Maranatha gift bags to families around been completed, rebar cages were made at Campestre also occupied the group. Team the new community center, were in place, forms were Maranatha, a nondenomina- members painted the interior and already calls have come in built, and cement was poured. tional, nonprofit organiza- of a small church built last year. inquiring about the new center Local church members contin- tion that serves the needs of Funds were donated to buy and church. ue the project and will soon be the underprivileged in Baja additional building supplies, One man who received a ready for roofing. California and opportunely and a new projector screen was gift bag said he hadn’t been to Once again time and and graciously accepted the donated to the community an Adventist church in 13 years talent have been sacrificed for Thousands Mission Adventure group into center. but had been raised an Adven- this project. Funds were raised, already their camp setting. and the call was answered to be Second Hope Ministries a blessing south of the border. know. from Milton-Freewater, Ore., But the question remains: once again held an eye clinic, Who received the blessing? For Why not provided simple eye tests to the Mission Adventure team 900 patients and distributed the answer is clear: The greater you? donated glasses. The eye care blessing was theirs. team also joined other health care professionals (dentists, Sandy Larsen, Moses Lake doctors and pharmacists) Church communication leader in Todos Santos to provide free health care for the local residents. Darayl Larsen visits with the job supervisor. v v 27 may 2017 WASHINGTON CONFERENCE // LIVING GOD’S MISSION

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wo days before the event, At the event before each more than 600 people lecture presentation, Moore al- were preregistered for the lowed guests to come on stage Voice of Prophecy’s “In Search to view and take pictures of a Tof Meaning: Archaeology and table of artifacts. He also held the Bible” March 3 opening a nightly drawing, facilitated night event in Puyallup. The by Shawn Boonstra and Kurt only problem? The venue had Johnson, to give away a col-

just 300 seats. HEIDI BAUMGARTNER In an effort to accommo- Shawn Boonstra hosts In Search of Meaning and begins to get date the hundreds interested in acquainted with guests prior to Revelation Speaks Peace. attending, Voice of Prophecy “The interest didn’t the continued excitement of a contacted each registrant and peter out. All the remaining full atrium of guests,” says Heidi asked if they would be willing nights, there were still new Baumgartner, Washington to switch to an added time slot. people arriving,” says Tyler Conference communication Most were happy to help make Long, Washington Confer- director. “People showed up room for more visitors. ence evangelism coordinator. early, chatted with new friends

During the five-night “One couple had just received while they waited and had a HEIDI BAUMGARTNER lecture series, more than 800 the prophecy series brochure, general excitement about the Before each archaeology people came (at least once) and that jogged their memory ancient world lessons they were lecture, guests can view and photograph a table of ancient through the doors of a local that they wanted to attend the learning.” artifacts. community college to hear ar- archaeology lecture.” Voice of Prophecy worked chaeologist Tony Moore share The high level of interest with SermonView evangelism lection of ancient lamps. The his fascinating stories about and response was overwhelm- marketing to promote the ar- simple program paired with how archaeological history ing. Both time slots for all five chaeology lecture series, which personal interaction helped relates to the Bible today. His nights held steady with atten- was a pre-event for Shawn engage the audience and presentation piqued interest dance and fascination. Boonstra’s Revelation Speaks encouraged them to continue and kept people coming back “It was exciting to walk in Peace evangelistic meetings learning at Revelation Speaks for more night after night. early the second night and see that started one week later. Peace. For the archaeology event, the “Whether guests attended promotion plan included a vi- one night or all five nights, June 16-24 ral quiz for social media paired they learned something new with direct mail, road signs to add to their understanding 2017 and handouts for local church of the Bible,” says Long. “Our WASHINGTON members to share. team was pleased with the ADVENTIST Multiple efforts added up overall community response. CAMP to big results. A Facebook ad We may offer this lecture series MEETING campaign for the archaeology or a similar one again in the seminar reached 74,168 people near future.” our Hope & Wholeness within the Puyallup area. The social media audience loved the Carrie White, SermonView archaeology quiz and shared communication assistant

Free Site: Bring your own tent! v More details: washingtonconference.org their results on Facebook with their friends.

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AUBURN INTRODUCES ACADEMY DAY RETREAT

uburn Adventist weekend,” explains Jay Coon, A student from Alaska Academy (AAA) AAA growth and development says, “There were activities took on a new director. “We wanted it to be that got me out of my com- approach for a spiritual, interactive event fort zone, which was healthy AAcademy Day for prospective where kids would bond in for me, and I am glad for that. students this year by including friendship.” If you want to be somewhere a weekend retreat at Sunset Twelve AAA freshman where people are on fire for Lake Camp in Wilkeson, and sophomore students Jesus and striving to share His

Wash. were recruited to assist as Word, then this is the place GINA HUBIN Fifty-six prospective mentors and facilitators for to be.” The Academy Day Retreat helps prospective students students from Alaska, Oregon, the small group interactions “This weekend at Sunset form friendships with students California and Washington and other activities that Lake changed my mind about from other schools before they joined 12 current AAA stu- continued throughout the going to Auburn Academy,” step on campus. dents for a weekend retreat that weekend. Sabbath morning reflects a prospective led into a Monday morning guest speaker Anthony Lyder, eighth-grader. “After being quickly. The weekend was campus-based Academy Day. Anacortes (Wash.) Church with the current academy emotionally, mentally and The vision was sparked a pastor, reinforced the theme students and hearing how the spiritually very uplifting. I was year prior when two Auburn through personal stories and academy has impacted their so glad I got to be a part of the students, returning from a experiences. lives and their experience with experience.” recruiting trip, discussed ways Hearts were touched as God, I changed my mind and I The outcome was a com- the Academy Day experience kids shared their stories and really want to go to Auburn plete blessing — both for the could be enhanced for students became very real with each Academy.” current academy students and coming from smaller schools other. “I really enjoyed the AAA sophomore Shannon for the prospective students. throughout Washington Con- weekend because I felt it really Miller shares, “To be honest, Friendships were developed, ference and beyond. Academy brought all us kids closer to when I was first asked to go I and Academy Day was notice- students started envisioning each other and we all grew was worried I would have to ably different as all the new ways Academy Day could be a closer to God,” says one poten- drag eighth-graders around kids felt surrounded by a school friendlier event for everyone. tial student. “It felt like I was a and they wouldn’t listen to full of friends. “Because of the comments part of a great big family, that me, but I was wrong. I had to from the students, our depart- everyone truly cared about me hustle to keep up with them. Josie McKey, Auburn Adventist ment began discussions and we as I cared for them. That was a The whole weekend was very Academy student dreamed up the idea of a full great feeling.” real; friendships were built so

Auburn Adventist Academy welcomes 56 students and 12 Auburn student mentors to the first ever Academy Day Retreat. v v

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glnr.in/112-05-wa_auburn BRIAN HEATHCOCK Auburn senior Jarod Heathcock and Auburn sophomore Kontessa Kletke play with local kids. AUBURN BUILDS 15 YEARS OF PHILIPPINE MISSION SERVICE

or the 15th year over people can grow and experi- and painted and plastered spring break, 48 students ence their faith as they interact walls. from Auburn Adventist together while doing missions. In a village called Pancian, Academy (AAA) traveled to This mission trip is that perfect students started building Fthe northern Philippines to be place for time with God, fencing around another missionaries for two weeks. fellowship with others and Adventist church. Other After about 30 hours of plenty of hard work.” students went on chaplain traveling, the group arrived on This year students visitations or helped plan a Tuesday night, March 14, participated, for the first time, nightly Vacation Bible School excited and eager to serve the in medical missions at the (VBS). community of Pagudpud. PAWC clinic and in surround- Every night at 7 p.m., The first AAA student ing villages. Depending on about 100 local kids came to mission trip to the Philip- their service location, students the church and a nearby village pines — in March RIZAL RIVERAL assisted doctors, nurses, for two VBS programs hosted Dentist Kelly Butler and Auburn 2002 — only included four juniors Sienna Hubin and pharmacists, dentists, a lab by Auburn students. Auburn students. With Amber Petty-Torres pull teeth. technician, an X-ray techni- AAA junior Sarahi continuing needs and more cian and a massage therapist. Villegas says, “One of my student mission interest, “My favorite part of the favorite parts of the mission student missionaries continue modern laboratory, digital trip was becoming friends with trip was getting to know the to support ministry efforts to X-ray, eye clinic and dental the medical staff and local children, seeing what they’re build more churches, baptize office. There are currently 14 church members,” says Juliana going through and being able more believers and expand employees who see more than Hoffman, a senior student. to provide somewhat of a safe medical ministries. 500 patients a month. “Also being able to explore a haven through the Vacation Today more than 475 During their recent trip, new place and culture was Bible School that we had every students have enjoyed a mission the Auburn missionaries woke exciting.” night.” trip with In His Service up at 5 a.m. to have time for a In addition, AAA students Amianan, a mission organiza- two-hour morning worship. “I built a wall between the Sienna Hubin, AAA media tion that coordinates spring believe our young people each church and the neighboring literacy student break Philippines mission trips. need an opportunity to do property, dug drainage ditches, Projects through the years have powerful mission included building an Adventist trips that are church, pavilion and three- more than just a story medical facility that make destination,” says up the campus of the Pagudpud Jay Coon, pastor Adventist Wellness Center and mission trip (PAWC). leader. “I’m PAWC received its license committed to last fall from the health creating mean-

department to operate an ingful worships KEVIN RIVERAL urgent care facility with a where young The missionary group from Auburn Academy.

30 may 2017 v WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY NEWS // UNIVERSITY

JOURNAL CLUB PREPARES WWU STUDENTS FOR GRADUATE STUDY IN STEM CAREERS

cience, technology, ern scientist. The small class engineering and size allows you to learn directly mathematics (STEM) from an expert in a given field. programs are some of the most The personal, discussion-based Spopular areas of study at Walla platform allows you to become Walla University (WWU). better acquainted with peers Many students use these and professors alike. This is programs to form a strong college at its best.” foundation in STEM fields Lindsey was inspired, in before moving on to medical part, to implement Journal school, dental school or other Club by feedback from those postgraduate programs. One who teach in medical and den- way WWU prepares these tal schools, by medical residents students for future study in sci- and by attending physicians ence-related careers is through and also because of changes Journal Club, a course in made to the Medical College which students read a science Admission Test. Journal Club research paper each week and is a common name used by then meet to discuss the paper graduate schools for a group in an informal format. that meets to discuss science “It has become increas- journal articles. The group ingly important for students to may be formed from members become comfortable reading of a lab, individuals from mul- primary scientific literature, tiple labs that meet informally and not just superficially,” or a group that meets as a says David Lindsey, profes- formal class for credit. sor of biology and one of the “A major component of founders of the course. “They the first graduate-level course need to understand why and is student-led discussions on how the methods were used, peer-reviewed articles,” says how to interpret the data and Club meeting focuses on one ing, professors review the paper Jenna Thomas, a WWU alum- how the authors used that data research paper students have with the students and facilitate nus who is now enrolled in to support their conclusions. read prior to the class meeting. discussions about the findings graduate school. “This makes They need to understand how This preparation allows the reported in the study. Journal Club probably one of the literature is organized so students to look up the exper- “For me, Journal Club the most useful classes I ever they can use it effectively and iments mentioned in the paper represents the very best this took at WWU.” develop the capacity to criti- and confer with each other to university has to offer,” says cally analyze and evaluate that better understand the concepts Alex Hartzell, senior biology Elisabeth Brassington, WWU literature.” addressed before they discuss major. “You learn invaluable marketing and university relations Each 90-minute Journal the paper in class. At the meet- skills essential for being a mod- student writer

v 31 may 2017 v ADVENTIST HEALTH NORTHWEST // NEWS

INSPIRING HOPE ACROSS THE GLOBE: A STORY FROM More photos online at SIERRA LEONE glnr.in/112-05-ah

hen your mission formed, including Sonja Brad- is rooted in living burn, rehabilitation services di- God’s love, you rector; David Bradburn, family may find yourself medicine physician; Jonathan Wcalled to cross an ocean to Jackson, physical therapist; and carry out that mission. That’s Justin Mock, wellness coordi- what happened in the lives nator, who served as videogra- of five Tillamook Regional pher. With such a diverse range Medical Center (TRMC) of skills, the team could meet employees. a wide variety of needs, both The five-member team spiritual and physical. from Tillamook, Ore., flew to Through his chaplaincy Sierra Leone in West Africa training program, Parada was JUSTIN MOCK Gardner and Parada pose with the chaplaincy class members in February to volunteer at able to create a culture of trust following their class graduation service. Adventist Health System’s Wa- and belonging for pastors, terloo Hospital. For 10 days, chaplains, evangelists and Gardner worked with a local techniques to use in the future. they shared their unique set of Bible workers from all over the physician to provide outstand- The trip was about more skills and expertise to provide country of Sierra Leone who ing outpatient care for many than just providing care. Each healing and build relationships had traveled to Waterloo to be patients at the hospital. Sonja member of the team developed with the community. part of the program. Sonja and and Jackson also used their relationships that will leave a The trip came to fruition Parada also taught a Spiritual skills as rehabilitation profes- lasting impact on both the staff after a doctor, Scott Gardner, Ambassadors training program sionals to continue building on and patients of Waterloo and and his wife, Bekki Gardner, for all the hospital staff mod- the Waterloo physio depart- the members of the team from previous residents of Tilla- eled after the program they ment. They worked with two Tillamook. mook who have since taken lead in Tillamook. physio therapists at the hospital, “Unless we feel like we up residence in Africa, came David Bradburn and Scott teaching them new skills and belong to God and to one back to visit their hometown another, we can’t give hope,” and shared their experiences. says Parada. “Hope is given They’ve been living in Sierra and received by those we Leone since the previous April belong to and we trust. If we and noticed a need for chap- work together for one mission, laincy training at Waterloo belonging will come automat- Hospital. ically, trust will be given, and When Danny Parada, then we can share hope.” TRMC chaplain and spiritual Learn more about care director, heard this, he TRMC’s Spiritual Ambassa- took up the call and decided to dor program by watching the travel to Sierra Leone himself. video at glnr.in/112-05-ah. Before long, several other employees from the TRMC The Tillamook team stands with Bekki Gardner on the their last day Justin Mock, Tillamook Regional joined Parada and the team was in Sierra Leone. Medical Center wellness coordinator v

32 may 2017 FAMILYMILESTONES

Adventist Book Center and the ried her two years later, after graduated from PUC, earned youth department. she completed her degree. his master’s at California State In 1999 Charlie joined After graduating from University Chico, served in the staff of the North Pacific medicine at Loma Linda Vietnam in the armed forces Union Conference. There University, Ken interned at and retired after 42 years he created a new department Washington “San” in Takoma in Adventist education. He called Adventist Reconciliation Park, Md., and then spent two taught and administrated at 10 Services. In this specialized years in the U.S. Public Health Adventist schools in California, work of education, mediation Service, mainly at the Warm Oregon, Kansas, Idaho and Charles and Marjorie Brown and arbitration, Charlie has Springs Indian Reservation in Washington. served the church throughout Oregon. Judith entered the field of Brown 50th North America and other parts In 1955, the couple began a newspaper graphics and later Charles and Marjorie of the world. 12-year term of mission service graduated from Southern Ad- Brown celebrated their 50 The Browns and several in Puerto Rico. They returned ventist University (Collegedale, years of marriage in 2016. others organized the Adventist to Saint Helena Hospital in Tenn.), retiring after 10 years Charles “Charlie” married Horseman’s Association (AHA) Napa Valley, Calif., for six in Adventist education. Marjorie Jones in the Caldwell in 1980 to provide opportu- years, and Clarita earned a (Idaho) Church on June 9, nities for members to engage double master’s in piano per- 1966. in recreational evangelism. formance and music education The Browns’ children and The Browns continue to be at Pacific Union College. She grandchildren hosted their leaders in the AHA and enjoy taught piano, organ and ma- celebration in Anchorage, attending the Cowboy Camp rimba until her death in 2013. Alaska, in July 2016, where Meeting held each summer. He worked in countries their daughter, Denise, makes The Browns have retired in together, often related to his her home. Charles and Canby, Ore., with their three bird-watching hobby, and also Marjorie cruised to Prince horses and miniature donkey. drove through all 3,700 coun- William Sound, Alaska, on the However, Charlie continues ties in U.S. Judith and Allan Sather Island Princess cruise ship from to operate Adventist Recon- In the last 25 years, he did Vancouver, British Columbia, ciliation Services and works short-term mission stints in In their life of moving and Canada. Their son, Eric, and with churches, institutions and Jamaica and Taiwan as well as traveling together they have his family flew from Coeur individuals who are bound up 13 Maranatha trips. been in more than 45 states. d’Alene, Idaho, to join in the in conflict. Ken moved into a retire- They have lived in four states celebration. ment duplex after Clarita died and near the equator. Now La Denise and her husband, Burden 90th and remains very active, walk- Grande, Ore., is their home. Gary, have two sons and a Ken Burden celebrated ing 3 miles a day and driving Their family includes Brian daughter, and Eric and his his 90th birthday on Nov. 20, about 15,000 miles a year and Rachel Sather of Summer- wife, Robin, have a son and a 2016, at the Chehalis (Wash.) while eagerly awaiting Jesus’ ville, Ore.; Vance and Mandi daughter. Church accompanied by 20 soon coming and reunion with Sather of Murrieta, Calif.; and Following graduation from family members from all over Clarita. 2 grandchildren. Walla Walla University in Au- the country and his church Go to GleanerNow.com/ gust 1967, the Browns served family. Sather 50th contribute to submit family in pastoral ministry in several He was born at the old For 50 years Allan and Ju- announcements. districts in the southern part of Resthaven Sanitarium on dith Sather have been celebrat- The North Pacific Union the Oregon Conference. Vancouver Island, British ing life together. They brought Conference Gleaner accepts They transferred in 1979 to Columbia, Canada, where family and friends together family listings as a service to the Upper Columbia Con- his dad was a physician. They in El Dorado Hills, Calif., to members of Adventist churches in the Northwest. While this ference, where they served moved to Denver, Colo., after celebrate their 50th wedding information is not intended as the Spokane (Wash.) Central he finished sixth grade. He anniversary on July 10, 2016. an endorsement of any facts or and the Milton-Freewater graduated from Colorado’s Allan met Judith Nickel at relationships represented, the (Ore.) churches. In 1986 they Campion Academy in 1944 Pacific Union College (PUC) Gleaner does not knowingly print moved to the British Columbia and Union College (Lincoln, and got married Dec. 29, 1966, content contrary to the biblical Conference, where Charlie Neb.) in 1948. in Fair Oaks, Calif. Allan beliefs of the Seventh-day served as ministerial director While at Union College he Adventist Church. and Marjorie worked in the met Clarita Kaufman and mar-

v OURFAMILY 33 may 2017 The Gleaner also accepts expanded obituary announcements with short bio and photo. For submission and cost info, contact [email protected] or call 360-857-7043. FAMILYBIRTHS FAMILYATREST FITZGERALD — Penelope COLLMAN — Berniece 2016, College Place. Surviving: Pearl Miller, Silver Springs, Louise was born March 13, Virginia (Stephenson), 94; born husband, Walt; son, Clair, Riv- Fla.; 4 grandchildren and 2 2017, to Orrin Walter and July 7, 1922, Mitchell, Ore.; erside, Calif.; daughter, Judy great-grandchildren. Kristi Lou (Steingas) FitzGer- died Dec. 1, 2016, Klamath Ashlock, College Place; broth- ROSA — Bill, 94; born Sept. ald, of Springfield, Ore. Falls, Ore. Surviving: sons, er, Jim Ross, Billings, Mont.; 18, 1922, Independence, Ore.; PERSON — Kaleah Faith was Ronald, Bend, Ore.; David, 5 grandchildren, 2 step-grand- died Nov. 19, 2016, Albany, born Sept. 26, 2016, to Jessy Klamath Falls; daughter, children, 4 great-grandchildren Ore. Surviving: son, Terry, and Kimberly (Brown) Person, Ronella Mills, Nyssa, Ore.; 6 and a step-great-grandchild. Albany; a grandchild and a of Roseburg, Ore. grandchildren, 9 great- NASH — Alice Julia (Os- step-grandchild. grandchildren and 3 borne), 90; born June 6, 1926, WALSH — Carson John great-great-grandchildren. SAXON — Virginia Marie Thomas was born Feb. 5, 2017, Lake Worth, Fla.; died Jan. 3, (Nichol), 96; born Nov. 27, to Cody Michael Walsh and HERZBERG — Nobel “Fred” 2017, Peoria, Ariz. Surviving: 1920, San Jose, Calif.; died Jan. Krista L. Dow, of Gaston Ore. Wilbert, 95; born Aug. 19, son, Sid, North Bonneville, 4, 2017, Newberg, Ore. Sur- 1921, Paynesville, Minn.; died Wash.; daughter, Carol Trujillo, viving: sons, James N., Astoria, WOLD — Theo Jameson was Dec. 16, 2016, Tigard, Ore. Sun City, Ariz.; 6 grandchil- born Jan. 28, 2017, to Taylor Ore.; Lawrence, Ooltewah, Surviving: wife, Margie (Har- dren, a great-grandchild and 2 Tenn.; David, Dickinson, N.D.; and Noelle (Mailand) Wold, of wood); sons, Dan, Winston, great-great-grandchildren. Medford, Ore. daughter, June Longway, Hills- Ore.; David, Tigard; daughter, PARKER — Wesley L.; born boro, Ore.; 6 grandchildren and Colleen Hoffman, Hernando, 1927; died 2016, Walla Walla, 2 great-grandchildren. Fla.; 4 grandchildren and 6 Wash. Surviving: son, Ken, great-grandchildren. VAN EPPS — Roy L., 68; born FAMILYWEDDINGS Buckley, Wash.; daughter, Aug. 4, 1948, Lebanon, Ore.; JONES — Beulah J. (Helmer), Jan Roberts, College Place, died Nov. 26, 2016, Lebanon. CORNWELL-CLARK 94; born Dec. 24, 1922, Em- Wash.; 5 grandchildren and 5 Surviving: wife, Cathy Ann; Brittany Alyssa Cornwell and mett, Idaho; died Jan. 4, 2017, great-grandchildren. daughters, Jennifer Ann Gag- Matthew David Clark were Springfield, Ore. Surviving: PERRY — Velda “Genevieve” neaux, Tangent, Ore.; Sarah married Dec. 17, 2016, in Wal- son, Jerry, Eugene, Ore.; (Blue), 85; born Nov. 7, 1931, Lyunn Chytka, Albany, Ore.; la Walla, Wash., where they daughter, Linda Stedman, Baker, Ore.; died Dec. 12, sister, June Dickson, Lebanon; are making their home. Brit- Boise, Idaho; brother, John 2016, Walla Walla, Wash. Sur- and 2 grandchildren. tany is the daughter of Warren Helmer, of Colorado; and 2 viving: son, Ed, Walla Walla; Scott Cornwell and Linda Ma- VAN HEES — Carolyn (Mer- grandchildren. daughter, Melody Mierop, rie (Bullock) and James Baker. rill), 74; born in Pendleton, Clarksville, Ark.; sisters, Cora Matthew is the son of Aron LOSEY — Susan Lucille, 67; Ore.; died July 2016, Meridian, Preston, Franklin, Tenn.; Michael and Karen Hyson born May 23, 1949, Walla Idaho. Surviving: husband, Maida Page, Walla Walla; a and Lisa (Christopher) Clark Walla, Wash; died Dec. 28, Larry; daughters, Tonja Krom- (deceased) and Tony Clark. 2016, Walla Walla. Surviving: grandchild and 2 great-grand- rei and Tricia Henderson, both brother, Lawrence J., of Maine. children. of Meridian; 3 grandchildren FLETCHER-O’HAIR and a great-grandchild. Emily A. Fletcher and David MABLEY — Elwood Lenoir, QUALLEY — Reed Andrew, C. O’Hair were married 93; born July 14, 1923, 72; born Jan. 4, 1945, McMin- WARREN — Ralph, 94; March 19, 2017, in Seattle, Roseburg, Ore.; died Dec. 31, nville, Ore.; died Jan. 9, 2017, born Sept. 14, 1922, Jackson Wash. They are making their 2016, Walla Walla, Wash. Vancouver, Wash. Surviving: County, Minn.; died Oct. 13, home in Shoreline, Wash. Surviving: son, Gary, Walla wife, Linda (Blake); son, Geoff, 2016, Yakima, Wash. Surviv- Emily is the daughter of Kevin Walla; daughter, Jeannie Vancouver; daughter, Marci ing: wife, Phyllis (Dobyns); and Amy (Cate) Fletcher. Mabley, Spokane, Wash.; sister, Henry, Bend, Ore.; sisters, daughter, Kathy Scheib, David is the son of Brian and Dorothy Paul, Long Beach, Dianne McBurnett, Portland, Rathdrum, Idaho; stepsons, Michele (Anderson) O’Hair. Calif.; and 4 grandchildren. Ore.; Carol Strandley, Tualatin, Harold Beebe, Moses Lake, Ore.; and 4 grandchildren. Wash.; Archie Beebe, Soap MARTIN — Larry Leroy, 73; LUCAS-COONCE Lake, Wash.; stepdaughters, born June 6, 1943, Caldwell, RICHMAN — James “J.W.”, Ashley Lucas and Levi Coonce Connie Goltz, Ledue, Alberta, Idaho; died Jan. 17, 2017, Pend- 80; born July 6, 1936, Midland, were married July 30, 2016, in Canada; Carol Manson, Yaki- leton, Ore. Surviving: wife, Texas; died Dec. 25, 2016, Col- Sisters, Ore. They are making ma; Janice Garvin, Vancouver, Sharon (Marshall); sons, Steve, lege Place, Wash. Surviving: their home in Denair, Calif. Wash.; brother, Elmo Warren, Pendleton; Jerry, Tigard, Ore.; wife, Anne (Kattenhorn); sons, Ashley is the daughter of Rod- Eltopia, Wash.; 3 grandchil- ney and Kerry (Riley) Lucas. and 4 grandchildren. James, Spokane, Wash.; Jeffrey, Charles Town, W.V.; daugh- dren, 10 step-grandchildren, Levi is the son of Keith and MESKE — Bonnie C. (Ross), 4 great-grandchildren, 11 Cindy (Kramer) Coonce. ter, Julie Pumphrey, Murrieta, 85; born Oct. 21, 1931, College Calif.; sisters, Katheryn Qualls, step-great-grandchildren and a Place, Wash.; died Nov. 6, Kennewick, Wash.; Ann Gear- great-great-grandchild. OURFAMILY hart, College Place; Sharron 34 may 2017 ANNOUNCEMENTS

NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE Albany Church Seminar Offering May 17–20 — The Albany Church is presenting Darwin Whitman, founder of The Sanctuary Crusade Inc. His fascinating May 6 — Local Church Budget; presentation will lead us down though history from the May 13 — World Budget: Disaster and Famine Relief Emphasis; wilderness sanctuary to the cross of Calvary and how the various May 20 — Local Church Budget; symbols have an important meaning even to us today. 3085 May 27 — Local Conference Advance. Grand Prairie Road SW, Albany, OR 97322. May 17–19 at 6:30 WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY p.m., and Sabbath, May 20, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. A delicious lunch will be provided. May 12–14 — The WWU women’s club, Aleph Gimel Ain, will host a Mother’s Day weekend celebration on campus. Events Oregon Adventist Singles Adult Ministries Spiritual Retreat include a special vespers program Friday evening and a reception July 7–9 — Oregon Adventist Singles Adult Ministries Spiritual Saturday afternoon. wallawalla.edu/AGA. Retreat for ages 18 and up. “Metamorphosis: God’s Transforming Power” with Bob and Susie Ratcliff at Grove Christian Camp IDAHO CONFERENCE in Dorena, Ore. Activities include biking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking and boating on Dorena Lake and a swimming hole at Heritage Singers in Concert Grove Christian Camp. The cost includes includes two nights’ May 6 — Heritage Singers are live and in concert. This group of lodging and five meals. To register and for more information, go professional Christian musicians has dedicated themselves to using to orgcfamily.netadvent.org/singles. their talents in service for Christ. Known and loved all over the world, these singers will thrill your hearts with their powerful Missing Members testimony and unique vocal sound. Take this opportunity to The Klamath Falls Church is seeking contact information on the invite your friends and family to join you in an unforgettable following missing members: Audra Allen, Lisa Harvey, Victor time of inspiration and praise. Free admission. Concert starts at Haskins, Daniel Mozingo, John Mozingo Jr., Don Weeks and 6:30 p.m. at the Cloverdale Church, 1115 North Cloverdale Rd., Shaylea Weeks. Please contact the church at kfsdachurch@yahoo. Boise, Idaho. com or 541-882-2466 is you have any information on these missing members. MONTANA CONFERENCE UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE Legal Notice Notice is hereby given that the 62nd Regular Session Missing Member (quadrennium) of the Montana Conference of Seventh-day The Inchelium Church is looking for missing member Lielani Tolley. If you have any information about this missing member, Adventists Inc., under the laws of the state of Montana, will be please contract Cynthia Clark at 509-690-2182 or at the held in the gymnasium/auditorium on the campus of Mount Inchelium Church, P.O. Box 324, Inchelium, WA 99138. Ellis Academy, Bozeman, Mont., June 18, 2017, beginning at 9 a.m. This session is called for the purpose of electing officers Missing Members and departmental staff for the ensuing term, to elect a Board of The Spokane Central Church is looking for the following missing Directors, to elect an Articles and Bylaws Committee, to consider members: Martin Acosta, Betty Albright, Carol Allen, Nina amendments to the bylaws, and for the transaction of such other Alvarez, Victor Arellano, Johnny Black, Levi Calderon, Jose business as may properly come before the session. Each church Campusano, Alex Carrion, Doyle “Dusty” Chenowith, Gabriel in the conference is entitled to one delegate plus one delegate for Church, Jason Collins, Rosella Cyrus, Nicholas and Tonya each 17 members or major fraction thereof. Daimler, Brittnee Desbouillons, James L. Desbouillons, Rebeka R. Desbouillons, Jazmin Franco, Steven J. Frost, Ansel Galvan, Merlin Knowles, Montana Conference president Angela Gonzalez, Felipe Hernandez, David A. Huebner, Carlos Ibanez, Elias Ibanez, Jafre Caesar, Sharee L. Kempton, Jeffrey D. OREGON CONFERENCE Lale, Dorothea “Deb” Lauterbach, Marilyn Locke, Leeann H. PVC Hosts Chef Mark Anthony Logan, David and Faith Lopez, Jose and Rana Lopez, Jessica Lujan, May 16 — Save the date for a free dinner and message. A Gwendoline Matheson, Elmy Mazariegos, Sara N. Montano, Sara vegetarian live performing-arts cooking show will be held for one Noemi, Diane O’Shane, Julie Marie Paggett, Israel Perez, Janice night only. Don’t miss this exciting event. 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Presidential Job Posting

Pacific Union College seeks a new president, to begin serving July 1, 2017. A successful candidate must be an active member of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination, with demonstrated leadership experience in higher education. Candidates for this position must have a commitment to academic excellence in an environment that affirms Christian faith.

PUC is looking for a person who is enthusiastic about the distinc- tive culture of a small, residential, liberal arts college in a unique natural setting. An ideal candidate must be prepared to make a long-term commitment to this assignment, i.e., three to 10 years. He or she must also be a persuasive communicator, able to inspire support from a variety of audiences, and to articulate a compelling vision of the college’s mission.

The president is expected to exemplify the values of a life of learn- ing, pursuing a leadership style based on teamwork, candor, and unwavering integrity.

Applicants for president of PUC are expected to have a doctorate in an academic discipline. College-level teaching experience is preferred.

The Presidential Search Committee seeks either recommendations or applications for this position at [email protected].

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othing heralds a holiday like From historical N stores loading their shelves records, including the with celebration-specific New Testament, we sweets three months prior to said know Jesus would holiday. The day after Halloween, have had large Christmas candy is placed on spikes driven display, the day after Christmas through His we are treated to Valentine’s Day hands and feet. We candy, and after V-Day sugary know that a crown Easter goodness glistens and of thorns gouged the flesh around beckons for us to consume it. His skull. We know the design My personal favorite is of the cross was meant to not Cadbury’s chocolate eggs. The only inflict extreme pain but also bite-sized chocolate covered in a asphyxiate the one bring crucified. crisp candy shell. The texture of Naturally this was all done in front that candy shell crunching in my of an onlooking crowd who could mouth is a delight I wait the entire taunt and yell a variety of helpful year for. things like, “Why don’t you save However, in the past couple yourself?” Doesn’t make me think years my Easter sweets shopping of chocolate. binge has been bothered by a bon- Matthew’s Gospel records, bon from the factories of Hershey. “Pilate said to them, ‘You have a The chocolate cross. guard of soldiers. Go, make it as This cruciform confection secure as you can.’ So they went bothers me every year as I hoard and made the tomb secure by seal- mounds of Mounds ing the stone and setting a guard” AUTHOR Seth Pierce in the shopping cart. (Matt. 27:65–66). A systematic It took some reflect- move by those in power to make ing to unpack why this specific sure hope stays dead. sweet created angst in my soul. While Jesus is only in the Initially it was the obvious — it’s tomb for a few days, time is rela- a chocolate version of a torture tive when you are grieving. How device. I wondered why Target long is the day after the funeral of and Wal-Mart don’t carry a whole a loved one who dies tragically? line of cocoa cruelty devices to When all the well-wishers and serve for dessert: chocolate electric ceremonies are over, and you are chairs, guillotines and nooses. left with only misery as your com- Chocolate noose, anyone? However, panion? A day spent without hope another thought struck me as I is a never-ending day, yet based read the crucifixion account in the on most church mailings around Gospels. Easter season, you’d think the cross

42 may 2017 PERSPECTIVE

Our witness suffers when we make no room in the Christian

and the tomb were life to acknowledge a breeze — what suffering. Not matters is the resurrection, everyone comes to not what hap- pened before. church glowing with Let me acknowledge Scrip- the glory of God. ture is very clear that without the resurrection our Going further, he writes, “We of suffering must be acknowl- faith is worthless (see 1 Cor. moderns have cut ourselves edged. They have their own 15:13). But the temptation off from the stream of human way of helping us be honest for Jesus before the resurrec- history, which has always ac- with the world and to see those tion was to avoid the cross cepted pain as an integral part who may not always have a life (see Luke 4). Matter of fact, of life” (p. 57). as easy as ours. They remind us the temptation of Jesus in the We are so far removed of Christ’s sacrificial — a love wilderness mirrors the taunts from pain and struggle we willing to embrace the ugly of the crowd: Just demonstrate turn crosses to chocolate. Our parts of existence just to have divinity and avoid dying. witness suffers when we make a relationship with us. And Even Peter had the audacity no room in the Christian life maybe by making room to to rebuke the Lord when Jesus to acknowledge suffering. Not acknowledge the days we feel mentioned death (see Matt. everyone comes to church crucified or trapped in a tomb, 16:22). It’s not a new problem; glowing with the glory of we can create a deeper sense however the problem appears God. Author Otis Moss says of community as we uplift one to have intensified. too often the world preaches another and journey together. In Aldous Huxley’s novel a “happy Sunday” while the Brave New World, Mond extols world experiences a “stormy 1. Aldous Huxley, Brave New World (New York: Harper, the benefits of “Soma,” which Monday” (p. 4). The danger 1950). medicates the human race is not only diminishing the 2. Otis Moss III, Blue Note against pain, thus creating sacrificial love of Jesus, but Preaching in a Post-Soul a “Christianity without also removing space for those World: Finding Hope in an Age tears” — meaning a dehuman- who hurt. It creates an artificial of Despair (Louisville, Ky.: Westminster John Knox, 2015). ized life of numbing pleasure heaven on Earth with no time 3. Philip Yancey, Where Is God where people don’t think, feel for acknowledging grief and When It Hurts? (Grand Rapids, or express deeply. pain and diminishes those Mich.: Zondervan Publishing Iin his book Where Is God moments where we experience House, 1997). When It Hurts? Philip Yancey a desire for the blessed hope observes, “The typical Amer- that will make the world better Seth Pierce, Puyallup Church ican response to pain is to take than chocolate. lead pastor an aspirin at the slightest ache No one likes suffering — and the slightest pain” (p. 40). including God. Yet, the seasons

43 may 2017 MY SALVATION ARMY FUNERAL

Blessed are the peacemakers. Y ou never know who will show for that, I up at a funeral. Men who pressed on. normally didn’t attend church “Would the listened as I eulogized Scottie, fact that Scottie had a one of the regulars at our daily drinking problem make homeless ministry before he drank him any less precious to himself to death. His buddies were God — or to us?” scattered throughout the Salvation That was a life-and-death Army chapel for the memorial question for many attendees. service, along with my clergy col- Their snickering ceased. The leagues in the community. Spirit was on the verge of a break- Scottie was of infinite value to through. God and to us, I explained to the Sam, however, cleverly group. Suddenly, Sam’s drunken dodged my question. “I don’t hollering interrupted. believe in God,” he snarled. “Scottie was nothing but a Instantly the answer dropped worthless piece of … !” The com- onto my tongue: “Maybe you ment was so loud it was impossi- don’t believe in God, Sam, but ble to ignore. Could it become a God believes in you.” teaching moment? Sam was stunned. The grace Praying for that, I stepped of God hit home with him and around the pulpit and walked others that day at the Salvation down the center aisle to where the Army chapel. What stirred in their commentator was slouched. hearts was shalom. “Why would you say that about Scottie?” SHALOM THROUGH AUTHOR Martin Weber I asked Sam. His JESUS CHRIST reply was even As explored previously in this louder and more belligerent. column,1 the Hebrew word shalom “Because he was nothing but is typically translated “peace.” Sha- a drunken son of a #$%*.” lom in Scripture seeks more than Our summer intern looked our own well-being and God’s at me horrified, her eyes wide blessings for families and friends. with shock. Sam’s brazenness Shalom feeds the hungry, visits caught me unprepared as well. the lonely and seeks social justice. How could God’s Spirit turn Shalom makes us priests on Earth this demonic distraction into an in the service of our great high opportunity to communicate priest, who declared, “Blessed are salvation in Jesus? Praying silently the shalom-makers, for they shall

44 may 2017 PERSPECTIVE The Christian church that survived the ruins of old Jerusalem has likewise failed to experience and communicate shalom.

SHALOM OF THE 15:12). So if we don’t truly FINAL REMNANT love the Sams and Scotties in Shalom in this world and our neighborhoods — or fel- the age to come was God’s low church members who be- gift through Jesus for Sam, lieve or dress or eat differently Scottie and everyone at that than we do — let’s not pretend Salvation Army funeral. to be law-abiding members in Seventh-day Adventists also good and regular standing. need shalom — now more than The end of all things is at anytime before in my lifetime hand. God’s New Jerusalem of serving this church. Global will then descend from heaven, Adventism is struggling with and universal peace on Earth doctrinal, lifestyle, gender, will reign as the Prince of Sha- racial and relational issues that lom dwells among His people threaten to divide us. forever. In this crisis hour, let us How ironic that Jesus trust in God, not in the famil- 1. See “After the Ordination Vote, What Now?” Gleanernow.com, was despised and crucified iar cheap and cheery platitude: posted Aug. 1, 2015; accessed by religious leaders from Jeru- No matter what we do, the church March 31, 2017. salem, purportedly the “city of is going through! “Once-saved- shalom.” And except for a few always-saved” denominational Martin Weber, Adventist product fleeting months recorded in patriotism will not save us. manager for Faithlife, maker of the book of Acts, the Christian What will ultimately prevail is Logos Bible Software church that survived the ruins God’s message and mission for of old Jerusalem has likewise the last days — with or with- failed to experience and com- out you, me, or any ordained municate shalom. official or institution. Finally, in Earth’s last God will have a final days, a community of priests remnant who do more than be called ‘children of God’” will arise under the leadership merely preach God’s com- (Matt. 5:9). of our great high priest in mandments. End-time saints Heaven’s Messiah is heaven’s sanctuary. This will will actually keep them, in known as “Prince of Shalom” be the long-awaited remnant the spirit of grace and truth (Is. 9:6). On the cross, Jesus of God’s saints throughout the through Jesus. “If you love took upon Himself the punish- ages. They will celebrate sha- Me,” He says, “you will keep ment that brings us shalom with lom and share it throughout the my commandments.” “This God (53:5). Such is the gospel Earth. At last the work of God is my commandment, that of grace and peace with God will be finished and the Great you love one another as I through Jesus Christ. Controversy ended. have loved you” (John 14:15;

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SALVATION FOR DUMMIES

T he “For Dummies” “God loves you so much be changed from a murderer books have made a ton that He asked me to come to a lover, dictated God’s of money for writers and to earth, find you, love you “salvation formula” in a letter publishers. There are scores of without limits, so that you fall to some friends. The letter is titles, each one describing com- in love with us, and then make still around: “God’s looking for plex tasks in simple language. sure to get you to your room in folks who want to be with Him They’re the go-to books for our heavenly home — rather more than anything else. When those of us who get lost in the than just staying down here and He finds them, He lifts them 12-page/five-language direc- dying forever.” (See John 3.) up and shouts to everyone in tions that come with our new Page 17: “There is the universe, ‘Hey, look at Fred purchases. nothing you can do that will in and Mary. See the way they any way add anything to what live, so kind and loving! They God’s looking for folks who God has already done for you.” live like this because my Son, want to be with Him more than (Edward Heppenstahl, 1969) Jesus, has gracefully forgiven Page 21: You wil l them and filled them with our anything else. be tempted (by the devil/ love!’” (See Ephesians 2.) Lucifer/his minions) to try Then Prisoner Paul adds, Plumbing. Learning to do stuff so God will love “Remember, salvation is Spanish verbs. Doing taxes. you more or at least be awed only available to those who Beekeeping. List any subject, with your holiness. Don’t fall trust God to do the saving. and Dummies.com probably for his scam. Instead, “Since If you could do anything to has a book for it. There’s even a you have given up on yourself get yourself to heaven, you’d Revelation for Dummies! and allowed God to take full go around boasting about However, when I did not control of your life [Christians your ‘good works’ rather than find one covering salvation, call this being ‘born again’], remembering that He’s the that set me to writing. focus your mind on God’s only reason you can be saved” Introduction: This book heavenly home, rather than on (emphasis added). is for people who would rather the dusty trash of Earth. And, Last Page: There’s lots look forward to eternity with a because salvation takes a ‘whole more, but it’s all the same. caring God in the happiness of life’ commitment, focus your Salvation’s something God heaven rather than living (and heart up there also. With your does, for free, for anyone then dying) on Earth without thoughts (mind) and emotions (including you) if you ask. hope of something better. (heart) connected to God’s It’s also for those who find power, you’ll become like Dick Duerksen, Oregon “theology” Him, changed from the inside Conference assistant to the president AUTHOR Dick Duerksen unwieldy and out.” (See Colossians 3.) for creative communications bewildering. Page 35: One of the Page 1: The Bible’s most Bible writers, Paul, a man popular salvation words are who knew what it was like to found in the third chapter of a book written by one of Jesus’ best friends, Fisherman John. From last month’s column: What page of He heard Jesus say this to a the Bible did Eduardo share with his friend? temple spy: John 14 and 15.

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