Teachers Find New

EDITORIAL PERSPECTIVE YOU SAID IT MOVING FORWARD PEACEMAKER CHILDREN AND ANXIETY TOGETHER

NORTHWEST ADVENTISTS IN ACTION

TEACHERS FIND NEW

INSPIRATIONIN CHICAGO

2018 TEACHERS' OCT CONVENTION 2018 VOL.113, Nº8 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 CONTENTS october 2018

NORTHWEST ADVENTISTS IN ACTION 19 15

FEATURE CONFERENCE NEWS 4 EDITORIAL

8 Teachers Find New 12 Acción 5 INTERSECTIONS Inspiration in Chicago 13 Alaska 29 FAMILY

YOU SAID IT 14 Idaho 33 ANNOUNCEMENTS 40 Children and Anxiety 15 Montana PERSPECTIVE 16 Oregon Peacemaker 42 20 Upper Columbia 44 How Close Are We to the Action? 24 Washington

JUST LIKE JESUS 27 WWU 4 46 Biker Picnic 28 Adventist Health

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3 october 2018 OUR MISSION OF THE beings whose normal lives have When we fall before the Lord NORTH PACIFIC UNION been disrupted by a call to the most and humbly confess our lack of prog- CONFERENCE OF THE important task in the universe — to ress in reaching our communities for SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST share the hope of Jesus Christ with Christ, we are enabled to take hold CHURCH HAS THE PO- the world He so desperately loves. of the Holy Spirit’s strength. The TENTIAL TO CHANGE THE Which leads us to ask the Apostle Paul shared this truth: “For WORLD WHEN IT IS LED questions: How can we effectively when I am weak, then I am strong.” It BY CHRIST, WHO IS THE share the everlasting gospel of is possible to unite our human weak- HEAD OF THE CHURCH, God’s grace in a post-Christian cul- ness with Christ’s divine strength AND EMPOWERED BY ture? How should we authentically and work together with Christ to HIS SPIRIT. WITH CHRIST, share God’s love with our neighbors move mountains of obstacles. When OUR CHURCH CAN DO ALL and relatives? How will we stop good things begin to happen, God THINGS AND NOTHING SHALL the flow of young adults out of receives all the glory. BE IMPOSSIBLE. YET, SOMETIMES our churches? How can we make a In collaborative meetings with I WONDER WHY JESUS USES THE lasting impact on communities that each local conference administra- CHURCH. AFTER ALL, THE CHURCH have no clue who we are or what tive team we have agreed on the IS MADE UP OF FICKLE, FLAWED we represent? points you see on the facing page AND OFTEN UNRELIABLE HUMAN To answer these questions, I that reinforce our collective goal BEINGS. I THINK TO MYSELF, “SURE- would like to suggest we begin to to move forward together in Christ. LY JESUS COULD HAVE COME UP change our conversations. For ex- Our strategic plan doesn’t diminish WITH A BETTER STRATEGY.” ample, we could stop talking about or replace the unique focus of each But when Jesus chose the what is not possible and start talking conference, local church or school church to accomplish His mission, He about what is possible in Christ. We team, but reinforces our belief that picked you … He picked me. That’s could engage in more courageous, we can each accomplish more by not only amazing, it’s yet another honest dialogue about mis- moving forward together on broadly sign of God’s grace and deep love sion — including humble, passionate shared priorities. for humanity. As a church member, prayer — and then go do something Our role as the North Pacific you are one of millions of human today for Jesus. Union is to provide a clearly defined

4 october 2018 NORTHWEST-WIDE STRATEGIC PLAN North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) OUR NORTHWEST executive committee members affirmed CORE VALUES an updated unionwide strategic plan during their Aug. 22, 2018, meeting in »» Integrity and Authenticity: We Ridgefield, Wash. This plan also serves will be honest and accountable in as a catalyst for a continuing emphasis everything we do. on young adult engagement through the »» Excellence: We will do our very Growing Young cohort project. best in all things. The collaborative approach to mission, »» Love, Respect and Inclusion: combining input from union and local We recognize the inestimable value conference representatives, is an effort of every person as a child of God. to move toward a common goal without »» Collaboration: We believe by diminishing the unique roles for local and communicating and working regional areas of the church. together we will accomplish more. Here are the core elements of this »» Growth in Christ: We will foster mission-directed strategy. a culture of discipleship. OUR NORTHWEST YOUNG ADULT MISSION EMPHASIS Our mission is to reach all people with- The key priority of young adult Respond to any Gleaner topic by emailing [email protected]. in the North Pacific Union and the world engagement has already led to the pilot with the distinctive, Christ-centered, project of Growing Young. During the past Seventh-day Adventist message of hope year, a cohort of 10 Northwest churches mission and encourage each and wholeness. have collaborated on a training program, conference and institution in the directed by Ben Lundquist, Oregon NPUC to collaborate in its accom- Conference young adult leader, and fa- plishment. Then we focus our limited OUR NORTHWEST cilitated through Fuller Youth Institute in resources and financial subsidies, VISION Pasadena, Calif. It was designed to reach, our mentoring and coaching toward To see people within the North Pacific love and empower younger generations, the success of this shared mission. Union prepared for the Second Coming of while better engaging all generations in The role of the NPUC is also to Christ by His people reflecting the char- the mission of Jesus. inspire confidence in the love and acter of Christ, manifesting His uncondi- Positive results from this pilot have power of God, the power of prayer, tional love for all people, and passionately led the NPUC executive committee the guidance of the Holy Spirit and sharing the gospel with every person. to authorize a second year for the JOIN NPUC the promise of Christ to be with us project. Growing Young 2.0, as Lundquist “always, even to the end of the age.” describes it, will not only take the original PRAYERS Let’s keep praying together, OUR NORTHWEST churches further in the journey, but train FOR ANNUAL talking together and moving forward STRATEGIC a team of leaders from those churches to COUNCIL. together on God’s mission, in His will, PRIORITIES serve as Adventist project coaches for a SEE PAGE in His way and in His time. The result »» Young adult engagement; new round of cohort churches. will be lost people finding hope and »» Growing together in Christ; wholeness in Christ and transformed »» Total member involvement in into His image. mission; »» Leadership development; John Freedman, North Pacific »» Growing healthy churches and Union Conference president schools.

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A well-deserved SEE PAGE award. 16

Pedaling to SEE PAGE Chicago. 10

6 october 2018 New truck, SEE PAGE new life. 14

A hearty AMEN in SEE PAGE Port Orchard. 24

7 october 2018 2018 TEACHERS' CONVENTION TEACHERS FIND NEW

INSPIRATIONIN CHICAGO Christian music artist Steven Curtis Chapman inspires the crowd on opening night. TEACHERS FIND NEW INSPIRATION IN CHICAGO

SIX THOUSAND PROFESSIONAL ADVENTIST EDUCATORS FROM AROUND THE NORTH AMERICAN DIVISION (NAD) CONVERGED ON CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, FOR THE NAD TEACHERS' CONVENTION, HELD AUGUST 6–9. THIS WAS THE FOURTH TIME SINCE THE TURN OF THE CENTURY THAT THE EVERY-SIXTH-YEAR EVENT HAS BEEN HELD. Themed “Encounter Jesus, Expe- A highlight for the Northwest came rience Excellence,” the convention on Tuesday evening, when Stephen featured more than 400 presentations Lundquist, Portland Adventist Acad- geared toward a wide variety of roles, emy (PAA) Bible teacher and religion including classroom teachers, admin- department chair, was honored with istrators, deans and marketing staff. A an Excellence in Teaching Award from cavernous exhibit hall, with more than the Alumni Awards Foundation (AAF). 300 organization represented, allowed He was recognized for demonstrating educators to mingle and learn more outstanding professionalism, creativity about additional resources. and dedication in the classroom. Lund- Organizers spared no details to make quist’s award included a $2,000 prize, those who came feel welcome and a medallion and a framed certificate of inspired. The opening program featured recognition. Jesus 101 speaker/director Elizabeth Hundreds of Northwest educators Talbot and music with well-known attended with critical financial support Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman. from the North Pacific Union Confer- Those who stayed until the end of ence (NPUC) education department, led Sthe event found great blessing in the by Dennis Plubell, NPUC vice president commitment service with the NAD for education. These educators came INSPIRATION president, Dan Jackson. away with a greater understanding Warm greetings are exchanged at the Walla Walla University booth in the exhibition hall.

A circle of NAD educators begins the final morning in prayer.

9 october 2018 Portland Adventist Academy (PAA) teachers gather with Oregon Conference leaders for a congratulatory photo with Stephen Lundquist, who received the AAF Excellence in Teaching Award during the convention. Two others in the group, Mechelle Peinado and Mark Smith, have previously received the award. “FOR ME, I BELIEVE THAT IF WE DON'T HAVE THAT PERSONAL

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IT ISWITH IMPOSSIBLE TO SHARE JESUS THE of their role within the divisionwide Saxby bicycle brigade included Mon- curriculum. Some, especially those te’s son, Craig, and a support team from smaller schools, received of Monte’s wife, June, and Craig’s LOVE OF JESUS TO OUR KIDS.” additional support materials for the wife, Amanda, a teacher at Cascade new Encounter Bible curriculum. The Christian Academy in Wenatchee, Christ-centered theme of the gather- Washington. GIRLIE ZUNEGA-AGULAR ing directly encouraged them to live it Saxby, who in earlier years Principal of Scappoose Adventist School out with their students in the school attended Mount Ellis Academy in Fifth–Eighth-Grade Teacher year ahead. and Walla Walla University, has given As Girlie Zunega-Aguilar, principal back through years of teaching in the and fifth- through eighth-grade Northwest. His students will no doubt teacher for Oregon’s Scappoose Ad- hear stories throughout the year ventist School, says, “If we don’t have about his recent firsthand experience that personal encounter with Jesus, it in perseverance. is impossible for us to share the love Invigorating, inspiring and of Jesus to our kids.” unforgettable would be appropriate Several Walla Walla University words used to describe the impact of students also attended and benefited this session on educators across the from the theme. Talea Shupe, music nation. As they continue their work of education major, says, “The thing that instruction, mentorship, encourage- stood out the most from the sessions ment and evangelism this school year, is the overall focus on sharing Jesus the prayers of Northwest members to our students.” will no doubt bolster their tireless Andrea Betts, history, religion and efforts. education major, understood the choice teachers face each year. “We have the choice to be the teacher who is passive, but we also can choose to go above and beyond, who notices the slightest emotional difference in our kids,” she explains. While most who came navi- gated the miles by auto or air, one Northwest educator literally went the extra mile. Monte Saxby from Skagit Adventist Academy in Burlington, Washington, pedaled more than 2,100 miles to Chicago on his bike, raising more than $13,000 in donations and pledges in worthy student funds. The

10 october 2018 TEACHERS FIND NEW INSPIRATION IN CHICAGO

“THE THING THAT HAS STOOD OUT TO ME MOST FROM THE SESSIONS IS THE OVERALL FOCUS ON

Nancy Stinson, Portland Adventist Elementary school teacher, shares a key thought during her presentation with Angela White, Oregon Conference associate superintendent. SHARING

JESUSTO OUR STUDENTS OVER ANYTHING ELSE.”

The NPUC education team of Golda Pflugrad, Keith TALEA SHUPE Waters, Becky Meharry, Debbie Hendrickson and WWU Student Dennis Plubell, takes a rare break. Music Education

Jennifer Wintermeyer, teacher from Upper Columbia Conference, soaks up the inspiration.

11 october 2018 ACCIÓN NORTHWEST // NEWS

EL PODER DE LOS GRUPOS PEQUEÑOS

esde mediado de diciembre del 2017 comencé a Didentificar los lideres que Dios me había puesto en mi corazón para que fueran los directores de los grupos. En enero del 2018 comenzamos a capacitar a los lideres y a la iglesia con seminarios de grupos pequeños. Logramos levantar un ejército de 16 grupos pequeños para gloria y honra de Dios en el distrito del Norte en nuestra linda conferencia de Washington. Junto a este esfuerzo me comprometí a ofrecer estudios

Líderes de los 16 grupos pequeños.

Dios necesita es de hombres a Dios. Todo por el poder de en su misión. También le doy y mujeres con disposición y Dios a través de los grupos gracia al Pr. Wagner Cilio entrega a su servicio. El resto pequeños. nuestro coordinador de obra lo hace el Espíritu Santo De Quiero agradecer a Dios hispana en la Washington Dios. primeramente por la capacidad Conference quien a sido el Uno de los testimonios que nos da de ser motivadores responsable de instruirnos a poderosos es el de Carmen todos los Pastores a este gran Almas tomando la decisión de quien fue alcanzada por Lupe, trabajo de los grupos pequeños. seguir a Cristo. directora de uno de los grupos Nuestra conferencia cuenta pequeños. En el entusiasmo de con 124 grupos pequeños. A bíblicos a preadolescentes por ganar almas para Cristo Lupe Dios sea la gloria. tres meses. Creo mucho en los le hablo a Carmen de Dios en niños y en los adolescentes. su propio trabajo, algo que no Felipe Andino, Washington Este grupo dio como es permitido. Hoy, Carmen es Conference pastor resultados 10 almas para Cristo. una fiel creyente y activa en En tan solo 4 meses bautizamos la iglesia adventista de North 29 almas para Cristo. Me he Cascade. No solo se bautizó La hermana Carmen tomando dado cuenta que lo único que ella sino toda su familia gracias los votos bautismales.

12 october 2018 ALASKA NEWS // CONFERENCE

EAGLE RIVER, WASILLA WORSHIP AS ONE BODY OF CHRIST

fter a four-year hia- Sitka Adventist School has welcomed many new students this year A tus, on Aug. 17–19, thanks to an innovative marketing program. the Eagle River and Wasilla churches held their highly anticipated combined services SITKA ADVENTIST at the Lake Lucille camp- ground. The weekend service SCHOOL MEETS was planned to bring the two churches together in fellowship STAR WARS, as the theme dictated, “One JURASSIC PARK Body of Christ.” Carl Butler Jr., pastor (third Eighty-one church from left), enjoys a Sabbath “ members attended the meal with members from the Wasilla and Eagle River s this school only for As a result, more than 15 new weekend, including 10 visitors churches. I Adventists?” students were interviewed as from other churches. Although “What? There’s a part of a new “scholar visit” the month of August had been together as one. Christian school in my town?” program, where potential rainy, God blessed the group The Sabbath worship For the last six years students come visit the school with beautiful, sunny weather. experience was highly as head teacher of the Sitka for a day without their parent. attended. Youth led the music. Adventist School, I have heard This year God blessed The afternoon events consisted those questions repeatedly. us with a 140 percent growth of a scavenger hunt, breakout This is amazing, since my in enrollment, growing from sessions surrounding the theme school has been here for more five students to 12 this year. and a veggie hotdog roast. than 50 years and people here My day now starts at 4 a.m. to Breakout sessions topics tend to know your business prepare lessons, but exposure covered a variety of topics: better than you do. So I to alternate education choices biblical health, daily devotions, decided to show them what was needed in this town. how to study the Bible, how and who we are by focusing Taking the time to invite to connect with God and this year on marketing. people to see the importance how to overcome worry. The Teachers and mothers of Christian education was a weekend closed with a hearty don’t have time. I happen to first step in the right direction. Sunday breakfast. be both, but I made time to I now understand the need to The ultimate goal was to This was a cherished market our school through write our story on God’s terms create a unique worship experience that left a spark of boosting Facebook posts and to realize His full blessings: “As experience coupled with unity within the attendees’ hiring a professional to make a long as it is day, we must do breakout sessions surrounding hearts. 90-second video. the works of him who sent me. the total functionality of the What better way to Night is coming, when no one church as one. The weekend Carl Butler Jr., Eagle River and showcase the video than at can work” (John 9:4). began with a Friday night Wasilla churches pastor the movie theater? People see service during which the it, some three or four times. Kallie McCutcheon, Sitka campers used their surround- More online at During summer blockbusters Adventist School teacher ings to re-create a favorite glnr.in/113-08-ak_worship like Star Wars and Jurassic Park, Bible verse demonstrating they heard about our school. the effectiveness of working

13 october 2018 IDAHO CONFERENCE // NEWS

OLD TRUCK GETS AND GIVES NEW LIFE More photos online at glnr.in/113-08-id_truck

member of the with the truck, someone asked Nampa Church the team, “Would you do it family moved again?” The answer was clearly to another yes. This truck, though in city and offered the church rough shape when received, a truck. He thought maybe became a tremendous blessing someone could use it. The old for a member of the Nampa work truck had seen its better community. days, but the church accepted Did church members the challenge of fixing it up to preach a sermon to this young give away. man? Did they give him Bible Six Nampa Church studies? No. Jesus said in Matt. members and one of the pastor’s neighbors worked on the Jim Mann, Peter Core, and Chris Evenson, pastor, stand in front of truck, each giving their time the shiny, refurbished truck. and talent to transform it. The man who donated the truck air conditioning — donations was found through the Nampa couldn’t believe how good it that exeeded $1,000. Now the Family Justice Center. looked when completed. One community effort needed a Peter Core, the young member worked wonders on recipient. man who was chosen, turned the paint, another cleaned car- Members worked for out to have a pretty rough past. pets and seats, and others fixed some time through their By the time he was 16, he was Peter Core was amazed and mechanical issues. own Adventist Community living on his own. By 20 he very happy that a church would give him this truck, renewed just The community got in- Services program, as well as had been to jail four times for like his life. volved as well. Four companies a couple of local agencies, drug possession and dealing. in the Nampa community do- but they had trouble finding After his most recent arrest, nated a new windshield, new someone who really needed he realized something needed 25:40, “I tell you the truth, tires, exhaust work and cold the vehicle. Finally a candidate to change. He enrolled in the whatever you did for one of Boise Rescue Mission program the least of these brothers of The truck was in rough shape when it was donated. and graduated this past year. mine, you did for me.” He’s been clean for more Members spent a little than a year and is doing well. time to work on an old truck He is working full-time and to make it an offering to some- has been commuting on bike one in need. As a result, they and foot. He was in tears at the were truly blessed. If you want thought that someone would to be blessed and challenged, offer him a vehicle. When the find a way to help someone in Nampa Church crew met with need. him, Core was overjoyed and couldn’t believe anyone would Chris Evenson, Nampa Church do this for him. pastor After Core drove away

14 october 2018 MONTANA NEWS // CONFERENCE

MOUNT ELLIS ACADEMY STAFF, STUDENTS EXPLORE GOD’S CREATION

ew schools can River like Lewis and Clark are learning. Teachers from all at outdoor school or senior claim the outdoors or camping at either Glacier subject areas take part in the survival sets a different tone as their classroom. National Park or Grand trip, incorporating coursework for the students experience However, that is Tetons National Park. Each that reflects what the students at MEA. Students forge new exactly what Mount Ellis excursion incorporates place- see and experience on each trip. friendships while working Academy (MEA) does. Every based learning, an educational While the underclassmen through challenging situations year, MEA students spend the are in outdoor school, MEA together. They spend the week first week of classes outside at seniors are surviving four in the outdoors, providing either outdoor school or senior days in the Crazy Mountains. them a unique setting to grow survival. Montana offers a During senior survival they closer to each other and to rich outdoor experience and learn about Jesus’ love and care Christ. MEA believes there is countless ways to connect through good and bad situa- no better way to experience with God through nature, and tions, their classmates’ leader- and connect with God than MEA takes full advantage of its ship qualities, and practical sur- to spend time in His creation. location in Bozeman. vival skills like building shelters Students find that by the end of Every year underclassmen and fires. Together they cook the week they have forged last- at MEA take part in outdoor school. These four-day technique that enriches excursions rotate between the students’ experience by canoeing down the Missouri immersing them in what they

two meals a day over the fire ing memories and built lifelong Latest Gleaner enewsletter free to your email inbox and have many opportunities relationships with friends and each week. Sign up at for spiritual discussions. By the with Christ. gleanerweekly.com. end of the week, the seniors gain a stronger understanding Doug Schmidt, Mount Ellis of what it means to reflect the Academy principal love of Jesus to their fellow students and community. Starting off the year

15 october 2018 v OREGON CONFERENCE // IT'S ALL ABOUT JESUS PAA TEACHER RECEIVES EXCELLENCE IN More photos online at TEACHING AWARD glnr.in/113-08-or_paa

tephen Lundquist, gon Conference vice president Portland Adventist of education; and Dan Nicola, Academy (PAA) Oregon Conference associate Bible teacher and superintendent of education. religion department “Stephen embodies the chair, was honored Aug. 7 desire and drive for excel- with an Excellence in Teach- lence,” says Peinado. “Not only ing Award from the Alumni does he care deeply about spir- Awards Foundation (AAF). He itually supporting each student, was recognized for demon- but he also invests time and strating outstanding profession- energy, research, and reflection alism, creativity and dedication into continually growing as an in the classroom. instructor.” The ceremony took place “It is no surprise that Lundquist’s influence goes beyond the classroom. On PAA’s at the North American Divi- Stephen Lundquist is being annual Service Day, Lundquist takes student volunteers on a jog down the Interstate 205 bike corridor, where they pick up trash sion (NAD) Teachers' Con- awarded the Teacher of the along the route. vention in Chicago, Ill., where Year,” says Jason Bibb, outgo- AAF recognized an additional ing PAA principal. “His classes award,” says Nicola. “And it’s serving in many successful four Adventist educators from are planned with intention, true: PAA has an incredible ministerial roles. “I had so the NAD. Each received a and he cares deeply for each culture of nurturing young many teachers who made such $2,000 prize, a medallion and student. Our students and our people in a genuine walk with a profoundly positive impact a framed certificate of staff are blessed by him, and Jesus. But the PAA staff would on me,” said Lundquist before recognition. PAA parents are thankful to say that Stephen’s passion for his commissioning ceremony Kathryn Proffitt, AAF know he is here guiding their Jesus is infectious. You can in 2015. “If I can pass that gift CEO, and Gordon Bietz, AAF kids. Jesus is in his heart, and see this manifested every year on to my students then I have it comes out in all he does at through the students who done my job.” PAA. He truly deserves this choose to be lifelong friends Lundquist is one of three recognition.” with Jesus.” current PAA staff members “Stephen will tell you Lundquist sees his work who have been awarded the it’s not just him — that all of as a sacred calling and chose Excellence in Teaching prize. PAA’s teachers deserve this a teaching career even after Mark Smith was honored in 2011, and Mechelle Peinado Portland Adventist Academy teachers gather for a congratulatory won in 2014 while teaching photo following Lundquist’s award ceremony at the 2018 North American Division Teachers' Convention. at Mount Ellis Academy in Bozeman, Mont. Stephen Lundquist is a 2018 Established in 1995, the winner of the Excellence in Teaching Award. AAF has recognized more than 110 Adventist educators board chairman, presented the in the NAD and has given award. away more than $2 million in Joining Lundquist at awards. the ceremony was Mechelle

Peinado, PAA vice principal of Liesl Vistaunet, PAA Gleaner v academics; Gale Crosby, Ore- correspondent v v OREGON IT'S ALL ABOUT JESUS // CONFERENCE

CENTER FOR ONLINE EVANGELISM PARTNERS WITH WHITE ESTATE

hen a person Center for Online Evangelism of the White Estate will help When doing a Google search hears about formed in 2012. It consists of a increase the search engine visi- for Ellen White, questionable content often catches Adventists or team of digital marketing pro- bility of official Adventist- and the eyes of new seekers. Ellen White for fessionals who provide resourc- White-centric websites. Project Caleb aims to push the first time, the following es and training for Adventist “We’re excited to work down this troubling content by optimizing factual, action is typically a Google churches, schools and minis- with the White Estate,” says helpful, inspiring content search. The term, “Seventh- tries. Its Project Caleb initiative Ed Wagner, longtime Grants to rank higher in Google’s day Adventists” is searched focuses on creating, optimizing Pass Church member and vol- algorithms. more than 74,000 times per and promoting official Ad- unteer executive director of the month, and “Ellen White” ventist content. It remains the Center for Online Evangelism. own circles of influence online. receives an average of 27,000 only Adventist ministry solely “And we’re looking forward to The Center for Online monthly queries. focused on expanding and the day when positive, truthful Evangelism is a 501(c)(3) According to the latest improving the denomination’s information about Ellen White nonprofit organization in research, what shows up prom- online influence. will be prominent throughout Grants Pass. For free resourc- inently in these search result Last August, Project Ca- the online world.” es on digital marketing for listings is not official Adven- leb’s efforts took a leap forward Local church members churches or schools, or to tist content but that of other by entering into a memoran- can be part of Project Caleb learn how to become an churches, magazines, spiritual dum of understanding with too. The center encourages its “online missionary,” visit discussion sites or news sites. the Ellen G. White Estate fellow Oregonian Adventists, centerforonlineevangelism.org. And as many church members forming a strategic partnership as well as church members are already aware, this content in online ministry efforts. around the world, to be “on- Amy Prindle, Center for Online is not always favorable. Combining digital marketing line missionaries,” sharing and Evangelism content developer That’s exactly why the experience and strategies with promoting inspiring, truthful Grants Pass-based ministry the resources and expertise Adventist content within their MOLALLA CHURCH GETS SHIPWRECKED

wenty-two children at- learning God never deserts and crabs. They got to make Ttended Molalla Church’s them. The children loved see- most of their own treats. Vacation Bible School. The en- ing Bible stories come to life. A fun time was had by all. tire church was decorated with The kids also enjoyed What a blessing to watch kids palm trees, a wrecked ship, a the games, which consisted soak up God and His amazing treehouse hut, a waterfall and of coconut bowling, beach truths. lots of animals. volleyball, lifesaver rings and Each day the children many more. They ate delicious Cindy Hepler, Molalla Church experienced what it was like to snacks shaped like turtles, VBS director be on a deserted island while dolphins, fish in seaweed, boats v

17 october 2018 v OREGON CONFERENCE // IT'S ALL ABOUT JESUS FOREST GROVE WOMEN ENJOY RETREAT

group of ladies Everyone came away A from Forest Grove blessed from the caring fellow- Church, along with a few ship, inspiring thoughts, heart- women from the Hillsboro felt singing and delicious food. and Gaston churches, headed On Sabbath afternoon after up to the Mount Hood Village the walk, the ladies gathered Resort May 18 for a week- to discuss and pray through a Hannah Darby (center left) displays her winning calendar art, end filled with blessings from series of Bible texts regarding along with her teacher, Maurita Crew (center right), along with the Lord. God gave pleasant their walk with God. God members of the AITC board. weather, which helped the used this time to bring more group enjoy eating outdoors healing to some wounds of the and going on beautiful walks past. It helped to draw closer THREE SISTERS to God. The weekend ended STUDENT WINS with an anointing service for those requesting more power OREGON AG from God’s Spirit for service CONTEST and for help and healing with health or family issues. The Holy Spirit touched each heart annah Darby, a sixth- and brought joyful tears and Hgrade student from renewed desires to live lives for Three Sisters Adventist Chris- God. tian School in Bend, is one of in nature through the woods Loretta Mix helped to 13 winners in an Oregon Agri- and along the river. The organize the retreat, and Peggy culture Foundation art contest. spiritual talks by Debbie Cox Horne and Robyn Cottrell This annual event is open to directed thoughts deeper into worked hard to prepare all the elementary-age children in how to live balanced lives of meals, including a Friday night the state of Oregon who enter devotion and industry from agape feast. illustrations of state industries lessons in the lives of Mary, such as agriculture, forestry, Martha and the Proverbs 31 Linda Seeber, Gaston Church fishing, ranching and others. woman. communication leader More than 2,000 illustrations were entered this year. This year’s winning teacher, Maurita Crew, and pictures will be featured in a school-year calendar distribut- Hannah Darby points to her ed statewide. Darby’s en- winning entry. try — a picture of a Christmas tree farm — will illustrate several of Darby’s family were December 2019. there also. It was a fun and Latest Gleaner enewsletter On Sunday, Aug. 26, the exciting day for all. free to your email inbox each week. Sign up at 13 winning students were in- gleanerweekly.com. troduced at Oregon State Fair Lorene Ferguson, Redmond in Salem, with each receiving Church communication leader a $50 award and certificate. Darby was acknowledged as one of the 13 winners. Her More photos online at glnr.in/113-08-or_3sisters

18 september 2018 OREGON IT'S ALL ABOUT JESUS // CONFERENCE

WHAT MILO IS DOING

ith encouragement from both contemporary research and the counsel of Ellen White, Milo Adventist Academy in Days Creek is taking an expanded approach to student work programs. This new effort echoes an intentional strategy to train students in positive work habits. Randy Thornton, Milo principal, observes that most teenagers don’t arrive at academy work-ready. “That might even be an understatement,” he says. “General work skills such as responsibility, timeli- ness, staying on task, showing initiative and being a team To respond to this advice, VOCATIONAL further exhortation in her vol- player aren’t inborn human the Milo team is planning to CERTIFICATE ume Fundamentals of Christian traits. They need to be taught broaden the basic work pro- PROGRAMS Education that if youth were to to be learned.” gram at the school to include This fall Milo will pro- devote “a portion of each day That reflects an emphasis several improvements. vide intermediate and ad- to mental improvement and a on what research authors Garcia vanced instruction in a handful portion to physical labor, there and Weiss state in their article CAREER AND of vocational trade areas. These would now be a more elevated Making Whole-child Education the TECHNICAL certificate programs will pro- class of youth to come upon Norm: “Traits and skills such EXPERIENCE (CTE) vide a springboard into higher the stage of action to have in- as critical thinking, problem For generations academy education or prepare gradu- fluence in molding society.” solving, social skills, persistence, work programs have provided ates for immediate entry into To enroll or get further creativity and self-control are jobs to students for the primary higher-paying, skilled positions information about these and vitally important to children’s purpose of funding school fees. in the work force. More than other programs, email Ramiro full development.” Over the past 20 years, state 20 certificates are planned Quero, vocational education It finds support in Ellen and federal labor laws have in the next few years. Initial director, at ramiro.quero@ White’s comments in her book limited both this financial programs include construction, miloacademy.org or Randy Education that true education is benefit but more importantly agriculture, culinary and heavy Thornton, principal, at randy. “the harmonious development the ability to instruct import- equipment repair. Coming [email protected]. of the physical, the mental, ant life skills such as the value soon are office procedures, and the spiritual powers. It for work. Nearing the end of landscape maintenance, volun- Randy Thornton, Milo Academy prepares the student for the joy extensive legal review, CTE teer firefighter and more. principal

of service in this world and for will become a class required School leaders hope these v the higher joy of wider service for graduation beginning in additions will strengthen Mi- in the world to come.” the fall of 2019. lo’s ability to live out White’s

19 october 2018 v UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE // NEWS

UCC CREATES NEW v MULTICULTURAL MINISTRIES UCC NAMES DEPARTMENT NEW ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT he Upper Columbia language other than English. TConference (UCC) It ministers by mingling with executive committee invited the community to understand t the July meeting of Walter Pintos-Schmidt in their challenges and particular A the Upper Columbia July to lead a new depart- needs. It carries out meetings Conference (UCC) executive ment — multicultural min- to assess and organize strate-

committee, Archie Harris was WINTERMEYER JAY istries. This new department gies to provide solution and voted to be the new associate will encompass Hispanic, help within context. It also education superintendent. Slavic, Native American and aids families transitioning Harris fills the vacancy left by multiethnic ministries in into the region from other Rochelle Stanton, who moved UCC. Pintos-Schmidt says, states by helping them find a to Arizona with her husband, “Its overarching goal is to plant church family where they may John Stanton. the kingdom of God in the feel welcome and supported Harris grew up in a family heart of people in their com- according to their particular of educators. His mom and dad munities.” cultural context or needs.” taught in elementary schools in “Multicultural ministries Pintos-Schmidt was born the Montana Conference, and serves to support districts, local in South America and has been his mom’s parents were public churches, pastors and leaders in love with Liliana, a NICU school teachers in eastern nurse and music teacher, Montana. Archie Harris is the new for almost three decades. associate education He has taught in Adventist superintendent for Upper They have two young adult schools throughout the North- Columbia Conference. children: Karel, 23, and Niko, west since 1988, most recently 20. Pintos-Schmidt holds as the head teacher at Spokane relations department as their a Doctor of Ministry from (Wash.) Countryside Adven- web content manager. Joni is Andrews University in Berrien tist Elementary. Previously in her second year of her mas- Springs, Mich. He previously he served in the Washington ter’s program at Montana State served as UCC liaison in the Conference as vice president University in Bozeman, Mont. ministerial department and as for education, and as the Mon- She teaches freshman English the UCC Hispanic ministries tana Conference education su- as well. coordinator. perintendent, communication A favorite pastime for In addition to ministry, director and youth director. Harris is riding dirt bikes, Pintos-Schmidt enjoys reading, “I have a passion for which his father raced in the European history, family trips, teachers who work in small 1970s. In Montana, Harris and getting acquainted with schools and don’t have other would ride to mountain lakes. other cultures, traditions, food teachers to bounce ideas off,” More recently he has clocked and worship styles. he explains. “I am looking for- a few miles in the Seven-Mile Walter Pintos-Schmidt ward to meeting all our UCC off road vehicle park near Kathy Marson teachers.” Spokane. among all ethnic groups in Harris and his wife, the task of raising awareness Deanna, have two daughters: Kathy Marson, Upper Columbia and preparing people for the Alix and Joni. Alix works for Conference communication Second Coming of Jesus,” says Walla Walla University in administrative assistant Pintos-Schmidt. “It serves the marketing and university people who speak an original

20 october 2018 v

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Real Life With Jesus CONFERENCE The audience was invited “One of our key goals is Bible Studies NOW!

The Clearwater Pipes and Drums were special guests at the singalong. the local radio programming, which includes an interview program, hostedby Victor Hays, and the to the refreshment table at the close of the singalong to get better acquainted. to get everyone involved with Jesus no matter where start we that says journey,” Cal Rue bush, KMEI’s board president. Cathy Law, Kamiah Church leader communication led by Steve Rogers, Kamiah Church pastor. CATHY LAW CATHY - entire church congreation is inspired with what these young people have worked so hard to do. Karri Moscow Church Walde, member - - - UPPER UPPER COLUMBIA HOSTS HOSTS SINGALONG amiah (Idaho) Church’s KMEI-LP In between the testimo october 2018

The audience for the Summer Gospel at Singalong Kamiah Riverfront Park pavilion testimonies,enjoyed specials music.and

musical artists, the Clearwater Pipes and Drums, began the event with four specials, in cluding “Amazing Grace.” nies and specials, the audience was invited to sing with the Second Coming Singers. Audience members received a (GivingGLOW Light to Our tractWorld) and a schedule of KAMIAH STATION STATION KAMIAH GOSPEL SUMMER radio station, which broadcasts FM, sponsoredat 97.3 the Summer Gospel Singalong at the Kamiah Riverside Park pa vilion The on July featured 21. K FERNANDO BORGERT FERNANDO he Moscowhe (Idaho) Church features special a Sabbath 21 - during which young people handle the entire church service. Recent ly four of the youth prepared and presented their own sermons. The T

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Eric Upper Columbia Johnson, Academy principal president, says, am “I really excited about the direction UCA is going. For of much my life, the Three Angels’ Messages have been something that I have been afraid of. I really like Jesus how is going to be emphasized in they how are shared.” dents on the campus of UCA thisyear will come to know and Jesus love more through this intentional refocusing. explains, “The Three Angels’ Messages are lifeless and dead if they are shared without the of Jesus. arelove going We to be focusing on making sure that our students see the love of Jesus through each of these special messages.”

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ric Johnson, principal of Upper Columbia DO CHURCH

MESSAGES CHRIST IN THE CHRIST

Some of those ways The faculty and staff spent

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YOUNG PEOPLE YOUNG Pastor Bible Fred, one teachers, of UCA’s talks with students about the Three Angels’ Messages. include having students over to faculty homes for in-depth Bible studies on this topic. Fred Riffel, UCA Bible teacher, Christ is at the heart of the Messages. Angels’ Three voted unanimously to find strategic ways throughout the school year Jesus to how show regarding to how best accom plish this for the students of UCA. Following an earnest season of prayer, the faculty Adventist Church. timemuch praying together and was convicted need we to have a refocus on the special message that God has given the ings this August by sharing with the staff the over how summer spent he time studying Messages Angels’ Three the Academy (UCA)in Spangle, began meet presession Wash., THREE ANGELS’ THREE UCA SHARES UCA SHARES E UPPER COLUMBIA v CONFERENCE // NEWS

SMALL CHURCH SHARES WITH A BIG HEART

ifeSource Community LChurch, part of the Upper Columbia Conference, is a small church located on WSU and U of I students find a home away from home Government Way in Hayden, Friday evenings. Idaho. This church family has a huge heart for reaching people for Jesus. One very COUGARS, significant way in which they reach the unchurched is by VANDALS MEET serving breakfasts and sharing ON COMMON Bible texts with the homeless. Every Sabbath morning a rotating team of church GROUND Cheryl Tobin, LifeSource volunteers get up early to bring Church member, serves the warm breakfasts and have breakfast to the homeless. ach Friday evening Often on Saturday nights, short worships at the local Eyou will find a group the McVays will also host a center called Second Chance leg. The building had to be of university students from university student game night Commons located in Coeur closed and boarded up, ruining Washington State Universi- at their home. These game d’ Alene, Idaho. Many of the the volunteers’ ability to serve ty (WSU) and University of nights have drawn 40 or more homeless there are searching breakfast and have a worship Idaho (U of I) gathered for an students at times. The games for something better in their service for the homeless there. evening of vegetarian home- include board games, Wii, lives and enjoy the hot break- But this hasn’t stopped the cooked food and a Bible study video games and foosball. fasts and talking about Jesus efforts of LifeSource Com- discussion group. Many of these students and the Bible verses that are munity Church volunteers. Moscow (Idaho) Church attend either the Moscow shared. Instead, each week the break- associate pastor Natashia Mc- Church or the Pullman fast teams bring their own Vay and her husband, Marshall (Wash.) Church. Students have equipment, including table McVay, Moscow Church pas- even preached sermons at these and chairs, food and utensils tor, host, cook for and provide churches. Both church families for breakfast. The homeless a surrogate home environment welcome and enjoy having the who have been coming each for several university students university students join with week continue being fed, both each Friday evening. The them for worship and events. physically and spiritually. They young people love to meet If you know of any WSU look forward to the volunteers and share with each other and or U of I students who might coming each Sabbath and are the pastors their questions, be interested in these events or Recently there has been happy that they have. God thoughts and life issues. connecting with other Adven- a disruption in their efforts. keeps blessing this small church The McVays’ Bible study tist Christian young people, Someone crashed into the with its big heart and the group varies from five students have them email Natashia commons building with his homeless its members serve. per week to sometimes 25 McVay at Natashia.mcvay@ car, smashing the front of the students. The students have moscowsda.org. building, hitting a guitarist Maxine Solomon, LifeSource a common ground at the who was playing music in front Community Church McVays’ and often bring their Karri Walde, Moscow Church of the building at the time, and communication leader friends, roommates and other member sending him to the emergency interested students. room with a badly smashed

22 october 2018 UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE // NEWS HAYDEN LAKE SHARES More online at JESUS’ LOVE IN CUBA glnr.in/113-08-uc_cuba

he Hayden Lake worker’s prayers. (Idaho) Church sent a Over in the town of team of 14 missionaries Cumanayagua, the third to Cuba last April. team — David and Cathy After much discussion and Keyes, Dennis Crabb, Della planning, many hurdles Sapp and her granddaughter, and, above all, God’s help, Davaya — tried unsuccessfully the group arrived in Cuba to advertise their meetings by and got their equipment posting flyers on horse carts. through customs with nothing Only one driver agreed to take confiscated or taxed — an a poster with him, and all the almost unheard of feat. Once others went unused. Yet God in country, the group divided used that single poster to bring into three teams. a young boy and his whole The Minas de Mataham- family to the meetings, where bre team had SueEllen and The Minas de Matahambre team held a baptism on the final they were baptized at the end Only one horse cart driver Sabbath of the trip. of the series. was willing to advertise the The Cuban mission trip meetings, but one family was Sarah Baute presenting health Meanwhile, the La Palma taught us God works through baptized as a result. talks and sermons to almost team of four — Ron Honner, those who have willing hearts. 40 adults, while Jorge Baute, Nick Maniscalco, and Lance Not only were the Cuban pastor, with Elijah Johnson and and Logan Finlayson — were people ministered to, but each Alexa Johnson led out in the conducting their meetings in member of the team testifies children’s program. After pre- collaboration with the local to the blessings they received senting the first nightly health workers. The home church in themselves. talk and Bible study geared to their town was small and so the younger folks, Jorge Baute poor the team felt impressed to Loren Starr, Hayden Lake Church turned the nightly meetings get pews made for them — an communication leader over to the Johnsons. answer to the the local Bible

nine in Tonasket, Wash. In COLVILLE’S many of these schools she was also the principal. She has also GRAHAM RETIRES served four years in Rwanda and Uganda. une Graham retired sunflowers — her favorite Now that she’s retired, Jat the end of the flower — for a dinner in her many years of service. Graham joins her husband in 2017–2018 school year. She has honor, held June 3. Graham’s Graham has taught in a Tonasket, Wash., where he has been a teacher and principal at students served a buffet number of schools in Colorado, a contractor business. Colville (Wash.) Valley Junior Mexican dinner, and Larry California, Oregon and Wash-

Academy for the last five years. Marsh, Upper Columbia ington. Most of her teaching Debbie Stentzel, Colville Church v Her students decorated Conference education has been on the secondary member the Chewelah (Wash.) superintendent, presented her level, although she has Church fellowship hall with with a plaque to thank her for taught grades one though More online at glnr.in/113-08-uc_graham 23 october 2018 WASHINGTON CONFERENCE // LIVING GENEROUSLY, SHARING FAITHFULLY

AMEN PORT ORCHARD SERVES COMMUNITY More online at glnr.in/113-08-wa_amen

dventist and com- his son. A second optometrist munity volunteers from Oregon also volunteered came out to sup- on Sunday. port Kitsap Penin- “I’m doing God’s work,” sula residents at the Adventist says Rondón. “Jesus healed Medical Evangelism Network more than He preached, and (AMEN) Port Orchard clinic this is part of God’s working on Aug. 17 and 19. AMEN ministry.” clinics help communities by By the end of the week- providing residents who have end, the AMEN clinic had limited or no insurance with served 97 dental patients, 94 free access to medical, dental vision patients, 66 medical

and vision care that otherwise HENDERSON KATIE might be too expensive or too Echo, a volunteer registered nurse, starts the process of triage with far. a patient on the first day of the clinic. Gary McLean, veteran and Port Orchard resident, says In the last few years, massages, lifestyle and spiritual that, even though he has free Jennifer, a longtime resident of coaching, haircuts, and local access as a veteran to health Port Orchard and AMEN vol- community resources. care, the travel cost is too much unteer, has seen her communi- “It’s an honor to be able for his monthly budget. ty change and develop a need to serve at the clinic,” says for health care and resources. Xander Legaspi, a physical “I’ve lived here for close therapist volunteer. “We know

to 30 years. In the last few that we are serving people HENDERSON KATIE years especially, I have begun who don’t have good health A volunteer lifestyle coach to see more and more people care and are having to sacrifice discusses lifestyle choices living on the streets,” says their own health to provide for that can make a difference in a Jennifer. “This clinic is a great their family. I can see they’re patient’s life. way to help the community.” so appreciative of what we are Along with general health doing for them.” patients, 161 physical medicine care, residents were also given Before the clinic began, patients and 208 residents who free access to physical therapy, AMEN Port Orchard contact- received individualized lifestyle KATIE HENDERSON KATIE ed 75 optometrists, with no coaching and spiritual support Sydney Cruz, a volunteer success, to provide vision care. and prayer from a clinic for physical medicine and lifestyles, listens to a patient The night before the first day chaplain. In total, the AMEN as she considers the lifestyle of the clinic, Oswald Rondón, Port Orchard clinic served 257 choices she could make. an optometrist from Montana, residents. “I pay $1,000 in rent a called and said he just needed month, and I only earn $1,097 three things to be able to vol- Katie Henderson, Washington a month,” says McLean. “I unteer. It wasn’t long after this Conference communication intern

can’t afford the gas and toll fee HENDERSON KATIE conversation took place that all to drive to the Tacoma Veter- three conditions were met and Oswald Rondón works with a v ans Center.” resident to check her eyesight. he was able to volunteer with

24 october 2018 WASHINGTON LIVING GENEROUSLY, SHARING FAITHFULLY // CONFERENCE

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS EMPHASIZE SERVICE Many more photos online at glnr.in/113-08-wa_kent More online at very summer, churches glnr.in/113-08-wa_parade Ehost a Vacation Bible EVERETT School filled with fun interac- tive activities for the youth in INDONESIAN their community. This summer, the Forest Park and Kent MEMBERS WITNESS churches added service projects AT FOURTH OF to their programs. Forest Park partnered JULY PARADE with Beautiful Soles, a local nonprofit committed to strengthening the community s Everett Indonesian lowed closely by Ed Zimmer- by providing socks and shoes A Adventist Church man, another member, driving to local youth in need. members marched in a local a big white van that also had The Forest Park VBS Kent Church collected nearly Fourth of July parade, the the words “Get Ready” posted collected 70 pairs of shoes, 5,000 diapers to give to refugee nearly 40,000 people watch- on the front. surpassing their goal of 50, families and donate to a local ing spotted bright blue shirts People were curious as to donate to the children in organization. coming down the road. As the to the meaning. What were Snohomish County who are in church group came closer, the they getting ready for? As the need as they begin school. Kent Church collected words “Get Ready” on the group continued past the lines “Many prayers were sent nearly 5,000 diapers during T-shirt fronts caught people’s of people, the crowd saw the heavenward asking God to their VBS. The diapers were attention. words on the back of the bright bless this donation,” says Kami donated to refugee families in Amid music, songs and blue T-shirts that read, “Jesus Borg, Forest Park VBS coordi- the Kent community and are trumpets sounded by parade Is Coming — sooner than nator. “We all felt the program also being donated to a local participants, the church mem- expected.” Out of the 40,000 was a blessing to the children organization. bers led by Julyamin Hutau- people who watched, 520 attending.” “I feel like the kids were ruk, pastor, waited in the accepted one of the books. very excited about the project,” parade line for their number When the church mem- says Garcia Jean-Baptiste, Kent to be called. When their time bers walked to the end of the Church member. “Once they came, they headed into the parade line, they prayed to understood the project and parade line with a banner that God, giving thanks to Him for realized the need, they partic- proudly displayed their church the opportunity to witness to ipated excitedly in the service name. their community. project.” As they passed by the watching crowd, the group Eddy Saerang, Everett Indonesian Katie Henderson, Washington waved, smiled and handed out Church personal ministry Conference communication intern, copies of The Great Controversy leader, with Katie Henderson, with Caitlin Marier, Forest Park and Hacksaw Ridge that had Washington Conference Church member been donated by Kris Halstad, communication intern an Everett Indonesian Church member. Thev group was fol-

25 october 2018 WASHINGTON CONFERENCE // LIVING GENEROUSLY, SHARING FAITHFULLY

CHILDREN, ADULTS #SAYYESTOJESUS AT LEADERSHIP TRAINING

leven-year-old eXperience curriculum selec- Angie came with tion, helped children’s Sabbath her mother to the School leaders individually first ever Wash- with ideas and solutions, and ington Conference Children’s attended or hosted ministry Ministry Leadership Retreat. training sessions. Her task was to be one of the She was excited when retreat helpers. the North American Division Angie is shy. Yet she faith- rolled out an eight-part certi- fully helped in the background, fication program for children’s watched the puppet shows, ministry leaders. went with fellow helpers to But Pozo felt like God

a session on helping children HEIDI BAUMGARTNER learn how to pray and slowly Francini Reis from the North American Division presents a emerged from her shy shell. stewardship training session for children’s ministry leaders. By the end of the weekend, Angie was transformed August arrived. Eighty-five “It was a wonderful re- to #SayYesToJesus. She was guests, volunteers and presenters vival and great for new ideas,” often the first to volunteer for convened on the campus of wrote one participant. the next task or errand and Sunset Lake Camp in Wilkeson. Another attendee added,

frequently asked, “What else HEIDI BAUMGARTNER The retreat featured Sabbath “We all can learn more and get can I do?” Judith Andino, a local School demonstrations, inspired when we come to- children’s ministry leader, While the leadership shares two popular sessions certification classes in English gether and collaborate. I would retreat was primarily aimed at in English and Spanish about and Spanish (on stewardship, like to see more frequent training adults, it also became a teaching children how to pray. children’s evangelism, health, gatherings.” time for training young people. prayer, witnessing and more), Still another attendee “We ended up capturing was impressing her to do and keynote presentations from shared, “I appreciated connect- the attention of adults and something more: to host a children’s ministry experts. ing with others who care about children,” says Abby Pozo, leadership retreat weekend. children’s ministry as much as Washington Conference chil- That long-term dream I do.” dren’s ministry coordinator. “It almost didn’t happen after “This retreat is truly a was an all-around blessing!” Pozo’s pastor-husband recently dream come true,” Pozo says. accepted a new district in an- “We learned together how to AN IDEA IS BORN other conference. Pozo want- be more fruitful in investing in Pozo first came to ed to fulfill the dream God the faith-development of our Washington Conference nine had given her and arranged to children.”

years ago and began coaching stay for a few more months in HEIDI BAUMGARTNER churches in children’s ministry Washington to host the much Brent Kimura, Tacoma Central Heidi Baumgartner, Washington and evangelism. She guided prayed for leadership retreat. Church associate pastor, shares Conference communication director Vacation Bible School and Finally, the weekend in late insights on puppet ministry with children’s ministry leaders.

26 october 2018 v WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY NEWS // UNIVERSITY PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSOR BRINGS TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION TO GRADUATE EDUCATION CLASSROOM PROGRAMS INCLUDE ONLINE OPTION

n the digital age, educators find it increas- Apple emphasizes creativity. In his first The WWU School of Education and ingly difficult to engage students through year of teaching at WWU, Gleason has already Psychology offers three master’s traditional teaching methods. The mod- implemented creative practices in the School degree programs in several areas ern classroom is a battlefield for attention, of Education and Psychology. In one class, he of specialization. Students can and far too often smartphones take the assigned a video essay as an alternative to the choose a Master of Arts in Teach- ing (MAT), a Master of Education victory. traditional written essay format. In another, he (M.Ed.) or a Master of Initial Teach- At Walla sent students on a multimedia scavenger hunt. ing (MIT). Areas of specialization Walla Universi- He plans to assign projects in the future in include curriculum and instruction, ty (WWU), Peter which students work together to create digital educational leadership, literacy Gleason, associate magazines related to the lessons. instruction, and special education. professor of psychol- Whatever the subject matter, Gleason looks The master’s degree in spe- ogy, makes an effort for ways to combine his understanding of the cial education has been recently restructured and includes an to win back students’ human mind with his passion for experimental option for an undergraduate minor attention by blending learning. “Education is more of a practice than with an endorsement in special new technologies with a science,” Gleason says. “We do not have one education. An online study option his teaching methods. single best practice for education, so educators and a summers-only option are Rather than viewing are forced to be creative as they find effective available for the MAT and M.Ed. Peter Gleason, associate specialization in special education. digital devices as a professor of psychology, learning practices.” problem, Gleason Gleason has led faculty workshops in the The MIT degree offers an option is exploring new ways to for both elementary and secondary sees them as a source bring digital technology past with hopes of sharing resources and spark- levels for those who don’t have into the classroom. of creative potential. ing a shift toward innovative teaching practices. experience teaching or a degree in “I believe that in “Apple is not the only answer, nor is technology teaching. order for learning to happen, the educator must the final solution,” he says. “However, when See all options for School of first capture attention and inspire curiosity,” he leveraged by an educator who cares. … This can Education and Psychology gradu- explains. “Something that captures attention is be a powerful force.” ate studies at wallawalla.edu/ graduate-education. novelty — something new.” To get ahead of the curve, Gleason became an Apple Teacher. Kyler Alvord, WWU university relations student The Apple Teacher program familiarizes writer educators with various Apple devices and apps and equips them with useful skills. Through practice, teachers discover how to use Apple technology as an avenue for instruction. With this training, Gleason, who has a doctorate in psychology, can spice up the way students inter- act with course materials. “With knowledge comes ideas,” he says. “What I have learned about Apple, and technology in general, has enabled me to think differ- ently about how I can make learning happen.”

27 october 2018 ADVENTIST HEALTH NORTHWEST // NEWS

TILLAMOOK CREATES SMILES FOR MILES

he mouth is a win- into their packed schedule, dow to the rest of our she was so grateful she nearly body, often providing jumped for joy. warning signs of heart “Adventist Health and disease, diabetes or cancer. Re- Medical Teams International alizing the importance of oral are well-aligned. Their health in maintaining wellness, mission calls them to provide Adventist Health’s Tillamook loving care for the whole Regional Medical Center on person — physical, emotional, the Oregon coast is helping to social and spiritual — while provide dental care for those ours is a promise to live who lack adequate resources God’s love by inspiring for a dental visit. health, wholeness and hope,” Through a partnership says Butler. “This service is with Medical Teams Interna- tional, Adventist Health has individuals who have received Together, they are providing been creating access to dental services with a combined value health to those who might care in Tillamook with a mo- of $102,000. otherwise experience com- bile dental van service. Care is Tillamook Regional plications that devastate their specifically provided for people Medical Center provides overall health and well-being. who have urgent dental needs dentists and hygienists, power “Our mission calls us to but lack financial resources hookup, promotion, educa- live God’s love every mo- such as health insurance or tion, and patient screening and ment of every day throughout personal funds to cover a high scheduling. Medical Teams our community,” says David deductible. This partnership International provides the van, Butler, Adventist Health Til- putting smiles on people’s has brought hope to 259 medical supplies and personnel. lamook president. “Relieving faces and removing obstacles pain and bringing hope to our to good health. Together rural communities along the we are creating healthier Oregon coast is an outpouring communities.” of that mission.” This partnership is helping Even though services meet the needs of the under- are limited to the basics such served by healing the sick and as fillings and extractions, mending the broken. Patients the relief each person feels is suffering from intense pain immense. A woman who had find relief and a new lease on a suffered several weeks of dental healthier life. pain came to the hospital in tears hoping to get an appoint- Melody Ayers, Adventist Health ment with the mobile dental Tillamook Regional Medical team. When she learned the Center philanthropy and volunteer outreach team could fit her services director v 28 october 2018 FAMILYMILESTONES

RV Resort Four Seasons in the next spring, and two weeks daughter by phone and cards. Walla Walla for 10 years. Walla later, on June 17, 1968, the Cliff and Florence had a third Walla is where they raised their couple married in Portland, child, a son, but he died at age family, and they considered it Ore., Dianne’s hometown. 27 from cerebral palsy. They home for many, many years. The Gibbons both taught are looking forward to Christ’s Bill and Sharon are now in elementary schools in the return, for they not only will residing in Richland, Wash. Adventist system: Ed for 27 spend eternity with Jesus but They are the proud grandpar- years and Dianne for 25 years. their son will be reinstated ents of three beautiful grand- They taught together for 15 completely whole, healed from Sharon and Bill Carlson daughters. years as the only teachers in the disease he had while on small elementary schools in this earth. Carlson 60th Gibbons 50th Oregon, including Astoria, Cliff spent four years in Bill and Sharon Carlson Ed and Dianne Gibbons Klamath Falls and Madras. the Navy in the early 1950s. It celebrated their 60th wedding recently celebrated their Faculty meetings were never a was during that time he met anniversary this summer. They 50th anniversary with a trip problem. his darling Florence, whom met as teenagers in Southern to Austria and Switzerland, Three children blessed he wed twice. The first time California and went on their staying in quaint towns and their marriage: Larry in 1974, they wed was in March, he was first date to Huntington Beach, admiring the Alps. It was a Timothy in 1977 and Angela in OAC and spent one year Calif., on a Friday the 13th in in 1979. All three of them in Japan. Cliff and Florence 1956. They always considered became their parents’ students, wed prior to his completing Friday the 13th as their lucky which made for a busy, but his four-year term in the Navy day after that. good, life. Larry is now an ER so Cliff would be bringing in They were married on June nurse, Timothy is an MRI more money. Their second 22, 1958, and lived for many technologist, and Angela works wedding was in June 1952 so years in Huntington Beach, for Portland Adventist Medical their families and friends could where they had their two Center. celebrate as wedding guests in children, Terry and Wendy. They wish to thank their the happy occasion. Bill taught high school in Los family and many friends, Cliff was baptized and Angeles for many years. Dianne and Ed Gibbons including parents and joined the Adventist Church The hustle of the big city students, for their friendship in 1954, two years after the did not suit the Carlson fam- delight to see the Matterhorn and support. The years have second wedding. ily, so while on a vacation to and take the cog railway to the created beautiful memories and Cliff does not remember Oregon they found a beautiful “Top of Europe” — Jungfrau. grateful hearts. life without Florence, as they farm in Canyonville. Shortly The couple also spent time The Gibbons family have been married 66 years, after that trip, they purchased celebrating with their children includes Larry Gibbons of in which they have never a 10-acre farm and moved the and grandchildren at Belknap Salem, Ore.; Timothy and once fought, but had healthy family in late 1969. Bill taught Hot Springs in Oregon. Megan (Stenseth) Gibbons of discussions if, and when, they at South Umpqua High School Edwin K. Gibbons met Corvallis, Ore.; Angela and had the slightest differences of in Myrtle Creek, Ore. Dianne K. Swetnam at Walla Jerel Hutepea of Clackamas, opinions. Their marriage has In 1973, they moved to Walla College (WWC) in Ore.; and 5 grandchildren. been a happy one. Walla Walla, Wash., where 1967. They were in a play During his life, Cliff has they purchased the Health Hut reading, Christ in the Concrete Henderson 90th moved his family around health food store, providing City, to fulfill an assignment Clifford Henderson, or frequently due to his work. He wholesome organic food and for Dianne’s speech class. Their Cliff as he is known, was born has farmed, been a machinist, vitamins to the community. first date was the night before May 10, 1928, in Avenal, Ca- worked in a sawmill and They grew the business to her graduation. Her first teach- lif., near Hanford and south of logged for a time, cutting and three locations and worked in ing assignment took her to Fresno, in the foothills of the felling timber. He remembers the stores until they sold the Pleasant Hill Junior Academy Sierra Nevada mountains. felling a 16-foot-diameter business in 2000. just outside of Eugene, Ore. Cliff spent his 90th birth- Redwood tree. (Somewhere Then they managed re- While Ed finished his degree day with his wife, Florence, along the way, he also did some tirement centers in Portland, at WWC he managed to write quietly, although he received crosscut saws.) Although he Ore., and Walla Walla, Wash., often, and this “snail mail” well-wishes from their son and worked in both California and for the Holiday Corporation. courtship was the start of good After that, they managed the things. He finished his degree OURFAMILY 29 october 2018 FAMILYMILESTONES FAMILYWEDDINGS

Oregon, Cliff enjoyed working order for Vi to have Christian anniversary with a family DEWEBER-DICKERSON in the California Redwoods schooling. She graduated from reunion on July 27, 2018, in Roberta “Bobbi” Lynne the most. Cliff’s work in the Lodi Academy in California. Lincoln City, Ore. DeWeber and David Lynn woods also entailed what he Vi spent two years at PUC William Pershall married Dickerson were married July loved best, which was a cat in Angwin, Calif., in 1944. Donna Brody on June 14, 1, 2018, in Tillamook, Ore. skinner, pulling all the logs She also attended La Sierra 1953, in Wenatchee, Wash. Bobbi is the daughter of Gerald down to the landing where University in California and Bill graduated from Walla “Jerry” Munroe (deceased) and they were loaded onto logging received an associate’s degree Walla College in 1958. He Alice (Ross) Munroe McMul- trucks. At times he was work- in secretarial science. She taught school for several years len. David is the son of Bill and ing three cats on one job. worked as director of nursing then went into construction, Beth (Ernest) Dickerson. Later in his life, Cliff and Loma Linda, Calif. Vi met her which he recently retired Florence spent years living east first husband, Burton “Burt” from. Bill took up flying and of Bakersfield in the mountains Vitrond, in 1944. Burt was in used this means of travel in his FAMILYATREST where he was a beekeeper and medical school and became a construction. He continues to had 1,000 colonies of bees. He doctor. manage a cherry orchard and BLEUER — Orville Leroy, 84; always talked to his bees qui- After marriage, Vi and rentals. Through the years he born Jan. 14, 1934, Chicago, etly, especially when he took Burt spent two years enjoying has gone on several mission Ill.; died March 19, 2018, honey from the hives. Cliff Germany. They spent anoth- trips with the students at near- Gresham, Ore. Surviving: rarely wore a netted bee-bon- er eight years in Germany, by Cascade Christian Acad- wife, Ellen (Hill); sons, John, net. His son-in-love worked after World War II, helping to emy. A highlight on a trip to of California; Rolf, of Flor- with him wearing shorts, rebuild Germany. They had Africa was that his grandchil- ida; Craig, of Massachusetts; yet did not get stung. Cliff two handsome sons, Terry dren, daughters and sons-in- stepsons, Harrison Ross, of delivered twenty 55-gallon and Randy, and a beautiful laws were with him. Oregon; Benjamin Ross, of barrels of honey to the co-op daughter, Karen. Vi and Burt at a time. also adopted an 8-year-old boy, Washington; daughters, Jana When his daughter moved who died at the age of 54. Vi Bleuer, of California; Eva Park- Cliff and Florence to Oregon, also has a wonderful step- er, of Michigan; stepdaughter, she used the ruse she was daughter, Brooke, due to her Julia Miller, of Washington; taking them to visit friends. second marriage. 14 grandchildren and 15 Once in the air, high above Vi and Burt took several great-grandchildren. the clouds in route, she then mission trips to Mexico, taking BOYD — Mavis Irene (Betts), told her parents the truth, that supplies there. They had 95; born Aug. 19, 1922, Ruth- she was moving them to the their own Liga and medical Bill and Donna Pershall ven, Iowa; died Nov. 13, 2017, Village Retirement Center in group, before Maranatha was Portland, Ore. Surviving: sons, Gresham, Ore. organized. Donna worked as an office Marvin and Terry; daughter, After Vi and Burt’s manager for dentist for many Clarissa Ashley, Portland; sister, marriage ended, Vi moved years as well as doing books Huntington 95th Rollen Parker; 4 grandchildren Vi Huntington celebrated and met Lether Huntington. for the construction business. and 5 great-grandchildren. her 95th birthday recently by They wed and during their life Earlier in their lives they going out to dinner with her together, they enjoyed touring enjoyed skiing and later took BRASS — Beverly Jean daughter and enjoyed a quiet various countries. Lether up golf, which they still enjoy. (Jones), 89; born Feb. 24, 1929, evening. passed away in 2006 at the age They are active members of Pocatello, Idaho; died April Viola “Vi” was born May of 96. Vi then moved to the the Wenatchee Church. 25, 2018, Palm Springs, Calif. 9, 1923, in Castle Rock, Village Retirement Center in The Pershall family Surviving: husband, Jerry, Wash., but grew up mostly in Gresham, Ore., in 2008. includes two daughters and Portland, Ore.; daughter, Don- Milwaukie, Ore. Vi enjoys her 6 sons-in-law, Tammy and Jim na Hesgard, Battle Ground, She was partly home grandchildren as well as 2 Martin; Kim and Duane East- Wash.; sister, Evelyn Hanson, schooled and also attended step-grandchildren, 14 great- man; a granddaughter, Sydnee Loma Linda, Calif.; 4 grand- Pacific Union College (PUC) grandchildren and a great- Martin; a grandson, Dustin children and 4 great-grandchil- Elementary School in Califor- great-grandchild. Eastman, and his wife, Andie; dren. nia. During her growing up and a great-granddaughter, years, Vi and her mom lived in Pershall 65th Aurora Eastman. BROWN — Clay W., 94; born town, while her dad remained Bill and Donna Pershall April 16, 1924, Mountain on the farm working in celebrated their 65th wedding Home, Idaho; died May 16, OURFAMILY 30 october 2018 FAMILYATREST

2018, McMinnville, Ore. Sur- CORBAN — Myrn Marvel field, Ore.; daughter, Amy IRWIN — Charlotte Jean viving: wife, Violet (Stephens); (O’brien), 86; born Feb. 17, Honey, Eugene, Ore.; Melissa (Massie) Clark, 94; born Sept. daughter, Karen Baumgartner, 1931, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Drake, Salem; sister, Kathryn 25, 1923, Salem, Ore.; died Molalla, Ore.; adopted daugh- Canada; died Oct. 20, 2017, (Schockley) Unruh, Calimesa, May 1, 2018, Great Falls, ter, Mary Villanueva, Tualatin, Portland, Ore. Surviving: son, Calif.; and 5 grandchildren. Mont. Surviving: son, Richard Ore.; adopted son, Joe Guerre- John, Gresham, Ore.; daugh- HARMS — June Ruth Clark, Great Falls; daugh- ro, Gaston, Ore.; sister, Betty ter, Colleen Morgan, Gresham; (Corder), 95; born July 31, ters, Suzanne (Clark) Goset, Oglesby, Forest Grove, Ore.; and 3 grandchildren. 1922, Mount Vernon, Ohio; Marysville, Wash.; Cather- and 9 grandchildren. DALE — Virgil Rueben, 92; died July 1, 2018, Rich- ine Clark, Great Falls; sister, BROWN — Cooper L., 99; born May 26, 1925, Gary, land, Wash. Surviving: sons, Catherine Busek, Bremerton, born June 20, 1918, Binger, Minn.; died Feb. 2, 2018, Leonard, Pasco, Wash.; Larry, Wash.; 10 grandchildren and Okla.; died April 26, 2018, Clayton, N.M. Surviving: Redlands, Calif.; daughter, 10 great-grandchildren. College Place, Wash. Sur- sons, Roger and Kevin, both Linda Case, Colorado Springs, JOHNSON — Ernest “Ordell,” viving: daughter, Kimberly of Roseburg, Ore.; daughter, Colo.; 7 grandchildren and 6 95; born Nov. 1, 1922, Ossett, Lynn Huey, Sandy, Ore.; Shirley Comstock, Salem, great-grandchildren. Mont.; died May 14, 2018, sisters, Margie Francisco and Ore.; 3 grandchildren and a HOLBROOK — Shirley Alice Walla Walla, Wash. Surviving: Bette Davis, both of Loma great-grandchild. (Fisher) Rouse, 94; born Jan. wife, Echo (McClenahan); Linda, Calif.; Norma “Sandy” DRESSLER — James Andrew, 23, 1924, Antelope, N.D.; died son, Robert; daughter, Judy Johnston, College Place; a 50; born March 21, 1968, May 5, 2018, Emmett, Idaho. Rasmussen; brother, Dwight; grandchild and 2 great-grand- Spokane, Wash.; died April Surviving: son, Ken Rouse, sisters, Dena Larson and Darla children. 10, 2018, Walla Walla, Wash. Irrigon, Ore.; stepsons, Edgar Hanson; 4 grandchildren and 7 CARLEY — Roy Ronald, Surviving: sons, Parker and Holbrook and Sid Holbrook, great-grandchildren. 69; born Jan. 16, 1949, New Paxton, both of Walla Walla; both of Goldendale, Wash.; KEIM — René A., 68; born Britain, Conn.; died April parents, Andrew and Rose- daughters, Carla Burt, Emmett, Aug. 22, 1949, Scheveningen, 21, 2018, Kapaau, Hawaii. mary Dressler, Walla Walla; Idaho; Janet Myers, Philomath, the Netherlands; died April 3, Surviving: wife, Bonnie Dee and sister, Michelle Dressler. Ore.; stepdaughter, Leninae 2018, Olympia, Wash. Surviv- (Balecock); son, Rondall EVERETT — Bernice “Bun- Johnson, Goldendale; brother, ing: wife, Denise; sons, Antho- Royce Carley, Kapaau; daugh- ny,” 92; born Nov. 30, 1925, Sheldon Fisher, Richarton, ny, of Japan; Nathan, Everett, ter, Lynice Marie Trevino, Minneapolis, Minn.; died May N.D.; sister, Beryl Sievers, Tay- Wash.; Nicholas, Peyton, Plano, Texas; brothers, Ed 12, 2018, Edmonds, Wash. lor, N.D.; 10 grandchildren, Colo.; daughter, Naomi, Se- Carley, Loma Linda, Calif.; Surviving: sons, John, Austin, several step-grandchildren and attle, Wash.; brother, Werner, Walter Carley, Berrien Springs, Texas; Mel, Edmonds; Brad, 25 great-grandchildren. Yuba City, Calif.; sisters, Anne Mich.; 5 grandchildren and 2 Silverdale, Wash.; daughter, HOLLAND — M. Juel (Scott), Mie Quist, Keauhou, Hawaii; great-grandchildren. Kelly Loxdale, Halifax, Nova 99; born Aug. 24, 1918, Laurel Inge Duncan, Santa Clara, CASEY — Barbara Jean Scotia, Canada; 5 grandchil- Fork, Va.; died May 17, 2018, Calif.; and 2 grandchildren. (Jetton), 82; born Nov. 2, dren and 2 step-grandchildren. College Place, Wash. Sur- KLEIN — Doris V. (Johnson) 1935, Bellflower, Calif.; died GEPPERT — Jean Renée viving: daughters, Marlene Brown, 91; born June 10, 1926, April 15, 2018, Napa, Calif. Augustine (Garcia) Schilling Holland, Walla Walla, Wash.; Kinder, La.; died Feb. 10, 2018, Surviving: daughter, Shawn Toll, 68; born Nov. 3, 1949, Brenda Sherman, Milton-Free- Clackamas, Ore. Surviving: Casey-White; and brother, Portland, Ore.; died March water, Ore.; Wynona Lowe, husband, LeRoy; daughter, James Jetton. 13, 2018, Gresham, Ore. Walla Walla; Sharon Dunks, Jeannie Lusk, Milwaukie, Ore.; CLEVELAND — Randy, 53; Surviving: daughters, Melissa Milton-Freewater; stepson, and 2 grandchildren. born Sept. 29, 1964, Loveland, Skaggs, Glenns Ferry, Ida- Sydney Wayne Holland, Fair KNAPP — Anna Kristine Colo.; died April 12, 2018, ho; Paula Olin, Vancouver, Oaks, Calif.; sisters, Hat- (Pfeiffer), 55; born Feb. 15, Kirkland, Wash. Surviving: Wash.; 5 grandchildren and 3 tie Lee Folck, Greenscastle, 1963, Portland, Ore.; died May wife, Ann (Myers); daughters, great-grandchildren. Ind.; Margaret Back, Eaton, 28, 2018, Portland. Surviving: Ohio; Jerline Aylsworth, Fair Megan Cleveland, Denver, HACKATHORN — Karen husband, Dwight, Gresham, Colo.; Madeleine Hill, Bethes- Oaks; 5 grandchildren and 6 Ore.; son, Ashton, Gresham; (Schockley), 67; born Feb. 2, great-grandchildren. da, Md.; and mother, Laurene 1951, Wichita, Kan.; died April daughter, Libby Knapp, Gresh- (Stacey) Cleveland, Loma 2, 2018, Salem, Ore. Surviv- am; mother, Sandra (White) Linda, Calif. ing: husband, Patrick, Spring- OURFAMILY 31 october 2018 FAMILYATREST

Pfeiffer, Everett, Wash.; NOLIN — Alice Isabel SYLVESTER — Wilbur Ernest, Walla; 6 grandchildren and 7 brothers, Matthew Pfeiffer, (Bixler), 99; born June 20, 89; born July 29, 1929, near El- great-grandchildren. Siloam Spring, Ark.; and Mark 1918, Williams, Minn.; died gin, Texas; died May 6, 2018, WATSON-DALBEY — Ina Pfeiffer, Corona, Calif. April 22, 2018, Portland, Ore. Walla Walla, Wash. Surviving: H. (Haffner), 93; born Oct. LOCKWOOD — Peggy Jeanne Surviving: son, Gene, Cheney, wife, Lola Jean (Kennedy), 30, 1924, Green Castle, Mo.; (Means), 95; born Oct. 4, Wash.; daughter, Jane Woosley, College Place, Wash.; daugh- died Nov. 17, 2017, Marys- 1922, Winona, Wash.; died Gresham, Ore.; 5 grandchil- ters, Denise Johnson, Spangle, ville, Wash. Surviving: son, April 21, 2018, Hermiston, dren, 7 great-grandchildren Wash.; Dolly Wilfley, Federal Sam Watson, Everett, Wash.; Ore. Surviving: sons, Da- and a great-great-grandchild. Way, Wash.; 5 grandchildren daughter, Sue Pike, Woodland, vid, El Mirage, Ariz.; Gary, OWENS — Pat (Hood), 90; and 7 great-grandchildren. Wash.; 4 grandchildren and 4 Mission, Texas; Steve, Irrigon, born Oct. 6, 1927, Corona, TENNANT — Noel R., 82; great-grandchildren. Ore.; daughters, Judie Bry- Calif.; died May 13, 2018, born Dec. 12, 1935, Centralia, WENDELL — Betty, 92; born an, Prineville, Ore.; Andrea Creston, British Columbia, Wash.; died April 28, 2018, March 30, 1926; died March 3, Booth, Nesbit, Miss.; Diana Canada. Surviving: husband, Centralia. Surviving: sons, 2018, Port Angeles, Wash. Ruud, Chesapeake, Va.; Frank; son, Ralph, Bonners Robert and Earl; daughter, Debbie Walter, Hermiston, Ferry, Idaho; 7 grandchildren Linda May; brother, George; 3 WESSLEN — Karen D. (Sei- Ore.; brothers Jack Means, and 4 great-grandchildren. grandchildren, a great-grand- bold), 66; born June 22, 1951, Happy Valley, Ore.; sister, child and a great-great-grand- Walla Walla, Wash.; died April PAYNE — Eileen Marie 6, 2018, Tualatin, Ore. Sur- Kay Slawson, Ridgefield, (Kyllonen), 76; born July child. Wash.; 23 grandchildren, 50 viving: husband, John, Happy 10, 1941, Astoria, Ore.; died TETZ — Everett Donald, 89; Valley, Ore.; sons, Todd, Visa- great-grandchildren and 12 March 25, 2018, Dallas, Ore. born Feb. 2, 1929, Hinsdale, great-great-grandchildren. lia, Calif.; Kipp, Milwaukie, Surviving: daughters, Cindy Ill.; died May 16, 2018, Walla Ore.; mother, Leta Seibold, MATAR — Dottie (Tininen- Payne, Willamina, Ore.; Cheri Walla, Wash. Surviving: wife, Happy Valley; brothers, Kelven ko), 97; born Aug. 15, 1920, Wolcott, Spokane, Wash.; Shirley (Miller), College Place, Seibold, Pasco, Wash.; David Bainville, Mont.; died May Deeanna Walker and Danette Wash.; sons, Darel, College Seibold, Granite Falls, Wash.; 15, 2018, Spokane, Wash. Haynes, both of Salem, Ore.; Place; and Warren, Tehachapi, and 2 grandchildren. Surviving: daughters, Dor- sisters, Ruth Hancock, River- Calif. The Gleaner also accepts othy Wareham and Sally side, Calif.; Darlene Dalebout, TUCKER — Joanne (Reiner) expanded obituary Curnow; 5 grandchildren and Bend, Ore.; 4 grandchildren, Unterseher, 80; born May 21, 2 great-grandchildren. 3 step-grandchildren and 7 announcements with short 1937, Portland, Ore.; died Jan. bio and photo. For submission NAZAROFF — Mike Max step-great-grandchildren. 21, 2018, Bremerton, Wash. and cost info, contact info@ Hixson, 78; born Feb. 15, ROCKWELL — Lois (Mills), Surviving: husband, Kenneth gleanernow.com or call 1940, in Iran; died May 7, 93; born Nov. 7, 1924, Eagle R., Kingston, Wash.; son, Greg 360-857-7043. 2018, Milton-Freewater, Rock, Calif.; died April 21, Unterseher, Port Orchard, Go to GleanerNow.com/ Ore. Surviving: wife, Kar- 2018, Portland, Ore. Surviv- Wash.; stepsons, K. Scott Tuck- contribute to submit family announcements. en (Jordan) Nazaroff, Walla ing: daughters, Mary Bailey, er and Mark Tucker, both of Walla, Wash.; son, Michael, Aptos, Calif.; Valerie Boger, Wenatchee, Wash.; daughter, The North Pacific Union Conference Gleaner accepts Seattle, Wash.; and sister, Mary Jonesborough, Tenn.; Pam Laurie (Unterseher) McEwan, family listings as a service to Gooseff, Nevada City, Calif. Hogge, Vancouver, Wash.; Poulsbo, Wash.; stepdaughter, members of Adventist churches NIELSEN — Richard Lee, 48; Shirley Karavanic, Phelan, Lyn (Tucker) Schildwachter, in the Northwest. While this information is not intended as born June 25, 1969, Portland, Calif.; 9 grandchildren and 10 Seattle, Wash.; 2 grandchil- great-grandchildren. dren, 6 step-grandchildren and an endorsement of any facts or Ore.; died April 26, 2018, San- relationships represented, the 5 step-great-grandchildren. dy, Ore. Surviving: son, Mon- SASS — Melinda Yvonne Gleaner does not knowingly print tana, Sandy; daughters, Kayla (Dobbs), 68; born July 9, 1949, VANDENBURGH — Helen content contrary to the biblical Canada, Vancouver, Wash.; Fort Ord, Calif.; died Feb. 28, Esther (Pappajohn), 93; born beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Kelly Larsen, Sandy; parents, 2018, Lewiston, Idaho. Feb. 20, 1925, Vancouver, Chris and Mari (Williams) SATTERLEE — Norma British Columbia, Canada; Nielsen, Sandy; and sister, Ra- (Reed), 97; born July 21, 1920, died April 21, 2018, Walla chel Nielsen-Steeprow, Sandy. Portland, Ore.; died April 15, Walla, Wash. Surviving: sons, 2018, Portland. Douglas and Robert; daughter, Donelda Todorovich, Walla OURFAMILY 32 october 2018 ANNOUNCEMENTS

NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE articles. He is traveling internationally speaking at universities, Offering seminaries and conventions on creationism, apologetics and in Sept. 1 — Local Church Budget; particular against atheism. He has debated a number of atheists, Sept. 8 — World Budget: Fall Mission Appeal; including Dan Barker. McIntosh will be in the Northwest Sept. 15 — Local Church Budget; this fall and will speak at the Castle Rock Church at 7531 Old Sept. 22 — Local Conference Advance; Pacific Hwy. N. Castle Rock, Wash., on “The Wonders of Sept. 29 — Union-Designated. Hearing.” Questions? Call 360-967-2165. North Pacific Union Conference Association UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE OFFICIAL NOTICE Official notice is hereby given that a Regular Membership Job Opportunity at Camp MiVoden Meeting of the North Pacific Union Conference Association Camp MiVoden is looking for a full-time food service director. of Seventh-day Adventists is called for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, This is a wonderful opportunity be a part of a fantastic team Nov. 14, 2018, at Walla Walla University in College Place, that is impacting young people, families and groups for the Wash. The membership is comprised of the members of the kingdom of God, all while living in a beautiful environment. North Pacific Union Conference executive committee. The Camp MiVoden was founded in 1940 and is an iconic Seventh- purpose of the Regular Membership Meeting is to hear reports day Adventist Camp that has been connecting campers to and to transact such other business as may properly come before Christ for generations. During the summer the food service the meeting. director will be training, teaching and coaching a food service staff to serve youth camps, family camps, Adventist employees John C. Freedman, President and a large retreat group or two. During the fall, winter and Charles B. Simpson, Secretary spring the food service director will be working with a small WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY staff to serve rental groups primarily with food service but also in other areas as needed. If you are a person who enjoys Vancouver-area WWU Alumni Event cooking, hospitality, organization and communication this is Nov. 8 — Join us for a complimentary dinner and a WWU the job for you! To apply, go to uccsda.org/jobs and fill out an update at The Old Spaghetti Factory, 730 S.E. 160th Ave., application. For further questions, please call 509-242-0506 to Vancouver, Wash., Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Seating limited; know more about this fantastic opportunity. RSVP by Nov. 5. WWU Portland Nursing Campus Parent Sabbath WASHINGTON CONFERENCE Nov. 10 — Join us Sabbath for Portland Nursing Campus Washington Adventist Singing Men Concert Parent Sabbath and nurse’s dedication. See a complete schedule Oct. 13 — We’re calling ourselves the Washington Adventist of events at wallawalla.edu/family-weekend, or call alumni Singing Men (WASM). If you’re familiar with the annual and advancement services at 800-377-2586. Spring OAMC Festival, this is the Washington Conference Portland-area WWU alumni event equivalent — only in the fall! The all-male chorus (usually Nov. 10 — Join us for a complimentary dinner and a WWU 50–60 men) will perform a sacred concert at 4 p.m. at the update at The Old Spaghetti Factory, 12725 S.E. 93rd Ave., Auburn Academy Church. The concert will feature brass, Clackamas, Ore., Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Seating limited; RSVP orchestra and piano accompaniment as well as a cappella pieces by Nov. 5. under the direction of well-known conductors. All are invited. Admission is free. OREGON CONFERENCE ‘The Wonders of Hearing’ Lecture MORE EVENTS LISTED AT GLEANERNOW.COM/EVENTS. Oct. 9 — “The Wonders of Hearing” lecture from Andy McIntosh will be presented on Tuesday at 7 p.m. McIntosh is a research professor of thermodynamics at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom and is an adjunct professor at Mississippi State University. He has a background in mathematics, physics and aviation. During his career he published more than 195 technical and scientific papers and

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39 october 2018 CHILDREN AND ANXIETY

I want to write about something horrific acts perpetrated here of great import to any of you and afar. Exponentially more we who love a child. Let’s see if I hear the criticisms of leaders in can articulate this. our communities, our churches, We have evermore-anxious our country. Others have the tools children. Watch the tears of the to criticize us — even when we elementary kids as they get older. are yet children — to large See how the junior high kids wor- audiences … and we can see what ry. Watch the cares and concerns they are saying. of the teenagers, the fears of the Has it ever occurred to us that college students. Anxiety fills our perhaps we don’t need to KNOW air. Researchers are noticing the all of these things? That this new signs and effects of it in our young level of stress in our society in the ones. last 50–100 years is too much for Why is this? us? That we were actually not Here’s what I think: We were designed to bear all this horror, not built to bear the increase of sadness and discord? knowledge. No wonder we and our chil- I’m not just talking about the dren are steeped in anxiety these knowledge that we attain in days! No wonder. school, although I think that is I have often thought to myself part of it. that as knowledge has increased, AUTHOR Ginger Ketting-Weller But we are forced to bear more of the because things God’s heart must bear. That of electronic media, we know too great sadness, that great anxiety, much. We know what our friends is not something I can survive. I are thinking and doing. We know don’t know how God can be any- about crimes in our neighbor- thing other than deeply sad all the hoods of which we would time. But then I am not God. And otherwise be unaware. We know I know there must be little joys in about the distresses and grudges the midst of it all. (I would love carried by people we know to be one of them. I am certain personally, as well as those who are the little children in my family are reported in the news and by social some of God’s little joys.) media. We know about disasters I don’t have the answer. But I all around the globe. We know of rarely ever watch the news

40 october 2018 YOU SAID IT

As knowledge has increased, we are forced to bear more of the things God’s heart must bear. nowadays. I glance over the that bring them to anxiety? headlines and then keep on How can we right-size the moving to what I can see and world so they don’t build anx- hear in front of me. That is ious habits of thought? enough. As I read online I try Parents and teachers, you to skip most of the squabbles are shaping the future. May and much of the finger-point- you do everything in your ing, and instead enjoy the power to make it a less anxious affirmations and humor. When one. I don’t think we can bear someone engages me in hard much more. You are in my thinking about our world, I prayers. join them. But at some point I turn away from the discussion Ginger Ketting-Weller, for a while; it is enough. La Sierra University But what of our children? School of Education dean We adults need to give serious attention and thought to how their little hearts process all of this knowledge. This is the time of higher plasticity in their brains, the time when they are formed for life. These are the years in which their hearts, characters and emotional tools are formed. How can we help them to put bound- aries on what they must bear? How can we help them recognize and reduce the exposures

41 october 2018 PEACEMAKER

ne of the internet’s greatest in a fiery furnace demanded that O gifts to me is the recurring everyone bow to his authority picture of two fighting siblings (Daniel 3), Saul’s fine-tuned in an “I Love You” shirt — a sin- theology led him to breathe (and gle T-shirt, worn by both parties, execute) murderous threats against that almost forces the kids to hug the nascent Christian community and be close to each other. Perhaps (Acts 9:1). The medieval Christian it works as a deterrent to the un- Church burned dissenters at the necessary noise and conflicts that stake and launched crusades against operate extensively on a parent’s other faiths — even misappropriat- nerves (and hallelujah if it does, ing texts like Jesus’ call to love our as these can be desperate times). neighbors (Mark 12:31) as But we all know forced affection, justification. Protestants aren’t agreements and apologies fall short immune to these tendencies either. of the real thing. For example, if I Peter Horsfield highlights the take my wife on a date, there is a struggle for control over biblical solid chance she will give me a kiss interpretations during the Prot- before the evening is over. How- estant Reformation’s call for sola ever, if I make her sign a contract scriptura. Horsfield observes: “Al- for a kiss, the whole mood of the though an emphasis in Protestant evening and tone of the relation- Bible reading was placed on the ship shifts to something else. ‘plain sense’ of the text, it became Peace (and even quiet) are ex- apparent that it was possible for the periences longed for in contempo- people to gain a variety of plain rary life, and yet everything about senses from individual reading. life repels them. The speed of life This led to a number of herme- causes us to judge neutic aids being produced to assist AUTHOR Seth Pierce faster. The manip- readers in understanding the text ulation and rapid the way Protestant church author- dissemination of selective images ities wanted them to understand skews our speedy judgments. Plus, it.”1 we are tired of trying to keep up Apparently, there were mul- with all that is going on — these tiple sola scripturas and what has dynamics, and others, don’t help us been called “vigilante interpreta- produce the kind of lasting peace, tions beyond people’s control.” love and respect that lasts. Protestants in early Amer- Instead, we make moves to ica burned convents in a spirit control and force outcomes we of nativism and even produced like. Scripture is full of stories of semi-pornographic fictional litera- attempts at controlling others. ture designed to undermine Cath- Nebuchadnezzar’s threat of death olic influence in America. At times

42 october 2018 PERSPECTIVE Early Adventists fell victim to heated debates to the point where they lost sight of the gospel.

in power often try to resolve issues swiftly and forcefully to restore the balance. However, Jesus’ words move us toward a more difficult path. In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus tells us, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God” (Matt.5:9). Peacemakers is not the same as peacekeepers or peace enforcers. Making peace is slower and more painful, but ultimately lasts longer. It is also true that those who try to make peace create unrest among people who care more for power. Jesus brought peace to many, but also upset a lot of people by doing so — meaning, if you haven’t figured it out, you can’t make peace with everyone. Still, these thoughts encourage me to try — to move past being one of the Sons of Thunder (with whom I they even banned Catholics “No human mind should dare ancient priest’s sacred breast- often empathize … very often) from voting in local govern- take the responsibility of his plate were different stones, and to become a son of God. ment. Even early Adventists finite mind guiding or con- each with their own unique fell victim to heated debates to trolling the mind of the Lord’s light. 1. Peter Horsfield,From Jesus to the Internet: A History of the point where they lost sight servants and making them his Speaking of early Adven- Christianity and Media (UK: 3 of the gospel. Power plays, servants.” Elsewhere she talks tists embracing the Sabbath, Wiley Blackwell, 2015), p. 199. force and control, sadly, are a about how our expressions of she notes how churches 2. Signs of the Times, May 6, 1897. part of all histories. It led to faith and life differ, when she kicked them out. She noted, 3. Manuscript 169, 1897. Ellen White penning, “Force says, “We are not to feel that “A deception is upon those 4. Manuscript 105, 1900. 5. Review and Herald, April 19, is the last resort of every false we must all speak the very who oppress their fellow men 1898. religion.” 2 same things, giving the same because they do not believe White has a lot to say on representation in the same the same form of doctrine Seth Pierce, Puyallup Church lead this subject. When it comes words; and yet there is to be that their oppressors believe.”5 pastor to education and deciding on unity in the diversity.”4 She Conflict and difference can people’s vocation, she writes, goes on to note that on the be uncomfortable, and those

43 october 2018 HOW CLOSE ARE WE TO THE ACTION?

“ L ook out your window and see to prove his innocence with a the sunset,” a man called and gunshot residue test on his hands. said to his estranged wife. “En- “It’s quick — just swabbing your joy it, because it’s one of the last skin. They’re ready to do it right sunsets you’ll ever see.” now, and then you can wash your He wasn’t joking. Several hands.” nights later he broke into her “OK,” he agreed. The detec- home and murdered her and one tive took Zach away for the test of their teenage sons. Then he while I waited, praying silently for shot himself. Their surviving son grace to connect with this poor witnessed the murder/suicide kid. Soon he was back, and we nightmare. sat together silently, staring at the About 2 a.m. the call from wall. Then Zach buried his head police dispatch awakened me. As in his hands, overwhelmed with I zipped my chaplain jacket and shock at the loss of his mother, grabbed my badge, I pleaded with father and younger brother in one God for wisdom. Walking into the hellish night. station, I met Zach, just in from the murder scene. He was a nor- CHRIST CAME TO mal-looking 15-year old, except CONQUER DEATH his pajama shirt oozed fresh blood. For victims, survivors and the My first task was to tell emergency response agencies ded- Zach he couldn’t wash his hands, icated to preserve life, death is the smeared with the blood of his ultimate tragedy. Christ’s mission mother and brother. on Earth was to defeat the author Zach protested, “Why not?!” of death: “The reason the Son of I didn’t want God appeared was to destroy the AUTHOR Martin Weber to tell him that works of the devil” (1 John because he was 3:8, ESV). “Only by dying there when the shootings hap- could he break the power pened, police had to eliminate the of the devil, who had the possibility he killed all three family power of death” (Hebrews members, then blamed his dead 2:14, NLT). So the death of Jesus father. They thought Zach was was a victory! innocent, detectives acknowledged None of that was apparent to to me, but they needed forensics to Zach on the darkest night of his clear him. young life. As I tried to comfort Zach was confused: “They him, he began to trust me and don’t think I did it, do they?” disclosed the devastating details. I explained that police wanted “My brother Josh and I woke

44 october 2018 PERSPECTIVE

Every day, experiences of life and death, joy and grief, are embedded in the neighborhoods around our churches. up hearing Mom screaming bedroom, he got shot first. I tried to help Josh, but he was a cold and cloudy morning downstairs. It must have been Then Mom. I got there as Dad dead too. So was Dad. I was dawned, the first day of the rest midnight. Then we heard Dad pointed the gun at his own the only one alive when the of Zach’s life. shouting in her bedroom. Josh head and pulled the trigger. cops ran in the door. They put Reporters swarmed and I ran downstairs. On the Just three shots, and that was me in a police car and made outside, eager for details. I told way I grabbed the phone and it.” me come here.” Zach, “You don’t have to talk dialed 911. Josh was a few steps His sobbing eyes turned Zach leaned his head to them. I can take you out the in front of me as we hurried to to face me. on the interrogation table back door where your aunt is help Mom. “I ran to Mom. She was and quietly wept. I stretched waiting.” “Running into the bleeding and died in my arms. my arm around his shoulder. Before we went outside, After a while he settled down, I asked Zach if he would want like a baby being calmed. I me to pray for him. He did. motioned for the detective Then he disappeared into his watching through the window aunt’s car. I never saw Zach to come in and record Zach’s again. testimony. I hope he found a good Afterward, Zach inquired church home. A spiritual fami- in despair, “What’s going to ly as loving as yours — maybe? happen to me? I’m all alone Every day, experiences of now.” life and death, joy and grief, “Life will be gain and loss, are embedded tougher than I could in the neighborhoods around explain, Zach,” I our churches and along streets acknowledged. “But where our members live. The you will receive lots of question Jesus asks of us at His love from everybody you coming is relevant today — know. Friends at school. “Where were you when I was Teachers too. And if you have in need?” a church … .” How close are our I paused, but Zach didn’t churches, how close are we, to respond to that. Not being where the action really is? allowed to promote religious beliefs or practices when a sus- Martin Weber, retired from pect or witness is interviewed, denominational service, is a hospice I asked, “Do you have relatives chaplain. in town?” He did. I asked if he wanted us to make some phone calls. An aunt agreed to take him in. Outside the police station,

45 october 2018 JUST LIKE JESUS BIKER PICNIC

F or each of the last 15 years, the King’s Riders of the Washington State Chris- tian Motorcycle Association (CMA) host a special meal in the park for other bikers. Like, for the Bandidos, the Hombres, the Eagles and other Rebels. Christian bikers, laying a spread for scores of biker families who have little or no exposure to anything Christian. “Our life goals are completely different,” says Patrick about bikers so much that we Stories flow around the Murph, CMA road captain. know we can depend on His banquet, as riders and fami- “We ride to share Jesus, and guidance. Most of the Bandidos lies share together. Before the they ride to create mayhem. have never even thought such riders leave, Pat asks for their Not being much good at may- thoughts,” says Pat. attention. hem, God’s led us to share Jesus Stay with him for a min- “If you would like to have with these bikers through food. ute, and Pat shifts into story- your bike blessed today, just Each year we reserve some telling mode. stand by your bike, and one of tables at the Everett City Park “I was riding one day in our riders will come by and and invite ‘em all in for a biker Idaho, uncomfortably watching offer a blessing for you and your picnic.” a large black cloud growing steed.” The park fills with Harley in the sky ahead. No shade or They stayed and stood. roars. When the music stops protection anywhere. That’s Bandidos, Hombres, Eagles and and the eating begins, you when God told me to turn into the others, standing tall by their can hardly tell one group of the rest area. There hadn’t been bikes, awaiting a personalized well-leathered bikers from the any ‘Rest Area’ warning signs, blessing from one of God’s others. Everyone is talking, but sure enough, right there was Warriors. telling biker tales, comparing a turnoff for a huge rest area They came. CMA riders, exhaust systems and dreaming with lots of room for me to the King’s Riders, members of their next ride. God’s love over park under shelter.” the Seven Warriors team, each paper plates filled with a biker Pat gives you a minute to armed with “I Was Blessed in picnic. imagine the situation, to feel ’18” stickers for rebel wind- “It’s amazing to see the the cool blow of thunderstorm shields and prepared to give a faces of air and wonder how the rest blessing link between riders AUTHOR Dick Duerksen these guys area showed up right then. and God. when we tell “I parked,” Pat says, “You ought to join us stories about being led by God “threw a rain-cover over my next year,” Pat invited. “Bless a to take a specific road, to stop black leather T-bag and hud- Rebel, and be blessed!” at the next rest stop, speed up dled down in the shelter as the or slow down — all at exactly storm dumped. And I mean Dick Duerksen, Oregon the right moment. Each of our dumped!!!! Sure is nice to Conference storycatcher and stories shows how Jesus cares know God cares.” storyteller

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