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FEATURE CONFERENCE NEWS 4 EDITORIAL 8 Present Truth: Still a Priority 18 Accion 5 INTERSECTIONS 12 40th Convocation 19 Alaska 6 PICTURE THIS 14 NPUC School List 20 Idaho PERSPECTIVE 37 FAMILY 21 Montana 46 Fame Rush 40 ANNOUNCEMENTS 48 When the Canaries 22 Stop Singing 26 Upper Columbia 41 ADVERTISEMENTS LET’S TALK 32 50 Sword 35 Walla Walla University 4 36 Adventist Health

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As you look out across the landscape of our country and our world, it is enough to produce the biblical description of “men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth” (Luke 21:26).

haos is evident everywhere. door Bible study work. Our shall hide me in his pavilion” C In terrorist threats and at- targeted trade book initiative (Ps. 27:3–5). tacks, in polarized political has distributed more than a God has promised to contention, in disregard for the hundred thousand truth-filled balance our fear with a great value of human life, and even books. Our Creation Study hope — the blessed hope. “Lay in the increasing extremes of Center is already providing hold upon the hope set before weather patterns. wonderful resources. Multiple us: which hope we have as an Brothers and sisters, fellow evangelistic meetings and mis- anchor of the soul, both sure members of the North Pacific sion trips happen every year. and steadfast” (Heb. 6:1–19). Union Conference, this is Humanly speaking, there’s “I urge you to press toward the indeed a time for Adventists rarely been a more productive mark for the prize of the high to actively share our faith in environment for sharing the calling of God in Christ Jesus” God’s promise of a soon com- gospel. We live in a global (Phil. 3:14). ing Savior. community where desert no- As many of you know, I Eight years ago, when mads have cell phones in their have decided to retire at the I became the NPUC team pockets and South Sea islanders time of our NPUC constitu- leader, I wrote in my firstGleaner message, We cannot let a global epidemic of fear “I’m very much like you. I feel uncertain spread faster than the good news. about a lot of things. My heart longs for peace and have satellite dishes mounted ency meeting in September. I sanity in the midst of a world on their grass shacks. I recall have already served well past that seems out of control. And an observation that the news the Levitical retirement age of I’ve concluded that the only of the 2001 twin tower attacks 50 (see Num. 8:25). I plan to place left to find in was likely stay active in meaningful min- AUTHOR Max Torkelsen unfailing hope known by 85 percent of the istry, but I am looking forward and certainty is by going back world’s population within two to discontinuing my place to the unshakeable foundations hours of its occurrence. on more than 30 boards and of our values and beliefs.” I So, bearing a heavenly committees and focusing my believed it then and still commission, we cannot let a time, attention and energy on do today. The only differ- global epidemic of fear spread active, personal involvement ence is we are eight years faster than the good news. with ministry. closer to that grand Second God’s people have not been My prayer is that we will Advent. given a “spirit of fear; but of remain faithful to the mission God’s work has moved power and love” (2 Tim. 1:7). God has given us and He will forward. He has blessed “Fear thou not; for I am with keep us fruitful in our ministry us with significant prog- thee: be not dismayed; for I am until Jesus comes. ress. Our membership has thy God” (Is. 41:10). “Though Maranatha. surpassed the 100,000 mark. an host should encamp against SOULS Northwest is training me, my heart shall not fear … Max Torkelsen, North Pacific people for effective door-to- for in the time of trouble he Union Conference president

4 august 2016 SHADOW EMPIRE SERIES IMPACTS THE NORTHWEST

n today’s media-saturated, on-demand land- Iscape, is it even possible to get people to walk through the doors of a church?

From April 28 to 30, the Voice of content included ultra-high-definition LETTERS Prophecy’s Shadow Empire series re- aerial footage using a quadcopter, and vealed the answer is a clear “yes!” Hun- Boonstra taped his segments on loca- What About the Laptop? dreds of churches across North Amer- tion in countries such as Serbia, Turkey Interesting article on grace by Pastor ica — including many in the North and Italy. Weber in this month’s issue of the Gleaner Pacific Union Conference — held this Through a partnership with [Perspective, June 2016]. But what he four-part event, which focused on the SermonView, an evangelism market- didn’t tell us was whether he found his compelling life of Constantine and his ing ministry in Vancouver, Wash., laptop! continued impact on religious liberty hosts had access to a range of effective Ken James, Camas, Wash. today. promotional resources, including direct WEBER RESPONDS mail and social media. And It was never found, but insurance totally through the use of the series’ covered the cost of a new replacement. accompanying book, Shadow And, finally, somebody found my passport Emperor, and Shadow Empire in a garbage bin, and the police returned it to my apartment quickly. Thanks for caring Bible lessons, attendees about the outcome of my calamity, which received additional resources surely God worked for good according to for deeper study. His promise. “For a long time, I have wanted to be involved in evangelism,” explains Traci What About the Carothers, a member of the Volunteers? Pendleton (Ore.) Church. I enjoyed seeing the article about the “However, I have no Russian church [“Parousia Completes training or experience, nor House of Prayer,” June 2016]. The only can I afford time away from disappointment was the Maranatha volun- my family for some sort of teer group that actually built the structure evangelism training. The was not even mentioned. made it Arland Sanborn, Redmond, Ore. In addition to documentary-style easy for someone with no experience to GLEANER RESPONDS segments featuring Shawn Boonstra, become fully engaged and involved in Thank you for this reminder. We need to sa- Voice of Prophecy speaker and director, reaching out to the community.” lute all volunteers, the unsung heroes who half of the program was led by the local Due to the overwhelming response work behind the scenes for the glory of God. pastor, which enabled guests to get to to the series and feedback from church- know their local church and register for es, Shadow Empire will return this follow-up Bible studies. Lyle Arakaki, fall, from Sept. 15 to 17. If your church Forest Park Church pastor in Everett, couldn’t participate the first time Wash., says he really “appreciated the around or would like to host it again, opportunity Shadow Empire gave the your chance is coming. Please have local pastor to have a significant role in your pastor visit shadowempire.com/ each presentation.” event for all the details. “Even though this was a seed-sowing event, some churches have already seen Michele Stotz, Television amazing results, including baptisms,” public relations director reports Boonstra. The engaging

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N THE SUMMER OF 1849, A NEAR-PENNILESS MAN LAID DOWN THE SCYTHE HE’D BEEN USING TO MOW THE FARM- ERS’ FIELDS, PICKED UP A PEN AND BEGAN TO WRITE. HIS NAME publishers scrambling to include WAS JAMES WHITE, AND HIS WIFE, ELLEN, TOLD HIM HE NEEDED e-books in their lineup. TO PUBLISH A LITTLE PAPER. “LET IT BE SMALL AT FIRST,” SHE Both Review and Herald and Pacific Press felt the effects of the SAID, “AND IT WILL BE A SUCCESS FROM THE FIRST.” WHILE THE changing trends in reader preferences. FIELDS AROUND HIM MAY HAVE BEEN READY TO HARVEST, GOD But, within the church, publishing HAD A DIFFERENT HARVEST IN MIND FOR JAMES. is first and foremost a ministry. It has always been about finding the most Soon he had written the first issue Pacific Press Publishing Association. effective way to spread the message. of The Present Truth. After walking In 1904, it relocated to Mountain While our pioneers traveled by 8 miles to the printer, he carried View, California, where it remained horse and carriage to share their mes- a thousand copies back home in a for 80 years, before the high cost sage with scattered groups of believ- carpetbag. He and Ellen placed the of living in what had become the ers, they understood how limited was papers on the floor in front of them Silicon Valley forced a move to its their reach. Under God’s guidance, and called a small group of believers current location in Nampa, Idaho, on to join them in prayer. Together they December 7, 1984. knelt down and, with humble hearts and many tears, pled for the Lord to TRANSITIONS bless the message they were about to While the challenges of increased send out. And so began the publish- shipping charges and rising cost of ing ministry of what would one day living could have been predicted, become the Seventh-day Adventist who could possibly have imagined Church. the changes that would occur in the Twenty-five years later and more publishing industry when, in 2007, than 2,000 miles away, James White Amazon released its first Kindle? started another magazine, Signs of In the months that followed, scores the Times, in his home in Oakland, of publishing houses went out of California. Faced with prohibitive business, and many bookstores, rail charges and endless delays in including Borders, filed Chapter 11 The Pacific Press management team sending print material from Battle bankruptcy. Predictions that every includes (from left) Robert Congleton, Robert Hastings, Doug Church, Dale Creek, Michigan, to the believers on household in the country would Galusha and Jerry D. Thomas. the West Coast, James established the soon own multiple e-readers sent

MILESTONES in NORTH AMERICAN PUBLISHING 1849 1850 1855 The Present The Adventist James and Ellen White The original Truth Review first move to Battle Creek, Pacific Press printed published Michigan, where the building in Oakland, Review and Herald California flourishes

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the publishing work took those same paper book when they intend to study E.G. White Estate and other depart- messages, captured them in print and a topic carefully. Most books published ments at the General Conference. sent them around the world. by Pacific Press are designed for study. But publishing houses are more than As a result, millions have been won paper and printing presses. At the heart to Christ through the years. Now, 170 FURTHER TRANSITIONS of any ministry are the people who years later, new ways of sharing the Another unexpected transition came have worked together for decades and gospel are being added to the standard about in June 2014, with the biggest have become like family. printed page. reorganization in Adventist publish- This has been perhaps the most dif- More than 1,500 e-books are avail- ing’s 153-year history taking place ficult aspect of the transition. Several able at Adventist-ebooks.com. And when the constituency meetings of who worked at Review and Herald while reader response has been favor- both Review and Herald and Pacific took early retirement, others found able, it’s interesting to note that sales Press voted in favor of restructuring. work in the area, and a total of 26 of digital books have not significantly As a result, Review and Herald closed employees moved to join the Pacific affected sales of print books. In spite of operations at its 80-acre facility in Press team in Idaho. They fill positions projections showing that digital pub- Hagerstown, Maryland, over a period within every department, and the lishing would take over printing, the of several months and now continues skills they have brought with them are publishing industry is now tracking a its ministry at the General Confer- invaluable. The number of employees decline in the sale of e-books. ence headquarters in Silver Spring, at Pacific Press has risen from 120 Experts in the publishing industry Maryland, with a different focus. It before the transition to a total current report that having both print and publishes the Sabbath School quarter- work force of 177, including student digital options increases overall sales. lies for every age group, the magazines and temporary workers. While e-books remain a popular way and Adventist World, As the publisher for the North to read stories, most people prefer a and all new books prepared by the American Division, and with an increased workload, Pacific Press has invested in newer, more efficient equipment to meet the demand. A Man Roland Rotoman printing press was purchased and shipped in nine truckloads from Arizona. With its running speed of 50,000 pages per hour and the addition of extra shifts, production is flowing smoothly and printing deadlines are being met.

TRENDING Regarding reading trends with- in the Adventist Church in North America, it’s been noted that there is a renewed demand for sharing litera- “Pacific Press remains committed to its mission of ture. Whether it is books, magazines, booklets or tracts, members are anx- effectively uplifting Jesus through communicating ious to have appropriate literature to biblical teachings, health principles and family share with others. Each sharing piece values.” — Dale Galusha invites interested readers to learn more

1874 1901 1902 1904 The first issue ofSigns Edson White Review and Pacific Press of the Times published in establishes Herald moves moves to Oakland, California the Southern from Battle Creek Mountain View, Publishing to Takoma Park, California Association Maryland in Nashville, A truckload of mailbags are ready for delivery from the Mountain View, Tennessee California, Pacific Press headquarters.

10 august 2016 Within the church, publishing is first and foremost a Fun Facts About ministry. It has always been about finding the most Pacific Press effective way to spread the message. Ships more than 5,250,000 pounds of through ministries like the Discover mail a year — largest Bible School, the and bibleinfo.com. bulk mailer in Idaho This year the North Pacific Union, the General Conference and Pacific Uses more than Press have partnered to develop a 8,000,000 pounds pilot program called Project 28. It of paper in the web press is designed to encourage literature and more than outreach in the local church. The first 4,100,000 sheets book in this program, Live to 101, has already placed more than a quarter of paper in the sheet- of a million books in communities fed press annually around North America. In its new role as the North Ameri- At capacity, printed can Division publishing house, Pacif- pages can cover a ic Press is excited for the opportunity football field every to work in partnership with the six-and-a-half minutes division departments and ministries helping to ensure that not only are needed resources developed, but that Prints more than the training to use these resources 2 million pages per hour will be part of an ongoing program. The children’s ministries department, Publishes about for example, is now involved in 60 new books each year planning content for Our Little Friend, Primary Treasure and Guide maga- How this will shift and change in the zines, and these magazines have now future is anyone’s guess. Pacific Press More than 2,000 become part of the NAD children’s president Dale Galusha states, “Pacific trucks deliver or pick ministries program rather than just an Press remains committed to its mission up product each year ancillary product. of effectively uplifting Jesus through communicating biblical teachings, VISION FOR TOMORROW health principles and family values And what does the future of pub- through both the printed and elec- lishing hold? Within the industry, the tronic page.” growth of the e-book phenomenon has slowed down for many of the Karen Pearson, Pacific Press Publishing major houses and typically accounts Association publicity and public relations for 20 to 25 percent of their revenues. director

1980 1983 1984 2014 Southern Publishing Review and Pacific Press Restructuring results in and Review and Herald moves moves to the Review and Herald Herald merge to Hagerstown, Nampa, Idaho moving to the General Maryland Conference and Pacific Press becoming the Current Pacific Press plant in North American Division Nampa, Idaho. publishing house

11 august 2016 HUNDREDS OF MULTICULTURAL North- west members gathered May 12–15 in Auburn, Wash., for the 40th annual North Pacific Union Conference (NPUC) regional convocation, themed “The Time Is Now.” This special gathering has decades-old roots in an original meeting at Sunset Lake Camp in Washington and many annual events at the Oregon Conference campgrounds in Gladstone, Ore. More recent convocations have been held at what is now called Black Diamond Camps in Auburn. As always, the convocation featured dynamic presentations from several speakers. This year’s lineup included William T. Cox, Allegheny West Conference president; Sherwin Jack, Maranatha A Church senior pastor in Atlanta, Ga.; and Terrance Taylor, Pasco Ephesus Church pastor in southeast Washington. Geston Pierre, a member of the Gram- my-nominated acapella group Committed, provided inspiration for the youth. Tré Voce, a trio of classically trained women, thrilled the audience during main meetings and in the Saturday evening concert. Anika Sampson-An- CONVOCATION derson, Brandie Sutton and Kali Wilder-Blue were accompanied by their founding music director, Lloyd CELEBRATES Mallory.

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Those who attend this annual camp meeting for regional churches often enjoy the opportunity 40 to stay on site. But the demand for rooms is always YEARS OF higher than the camp can accommodate. While the event will likely continue at the current location for BLESSINGS the near future, the NPUC team of Alphonso McCa- rthy and Pattric Parris are seeking other venues with expanded lodging options to be considered. The photos here capture a small slice of the 40th anniversary “action” at this year’s convocation. If you haven’t yet attended one of these special gatherings, resolve now to make it priority for next year. E

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D A Sherwin Jack preaches for the Friday night program.

B Max Torkelsen welcomes attendees Friday night.

C The McCarthy family gathers onstage.

D William Cox delivers G the sermon for Sabbath’s divine worship. E The Oromo Church Choir from Portland, Ore., shares musical praise.

F Tommy Warren shares musical inspiration during the Friday night program. H G 300 Watts performs special music for Sabbath.

H Tré Voce sings hymns of meditation. NORTHWEST

ALL SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOLS IN THE NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE, INCLUDING WALLA Adventist WALLA UNIVERSITY, ADMIT STUDENTS OF ANY RACE TO ALL THE RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES GENERALLY ACCORDED OR MADE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL AND MAKE NO DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, ETHNIC BACKGROUND, COUNTRY OF Schools ORIGIN, OR GENDER IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF EDUCATION POLICIES, APPLICATIONS FOR ADMISSION, SCHOLARSHIP OR LOAN PROGRAMS, AND EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS.

Alaska Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 6100 O’Malley Rd. · Anchorage, AK 99507 · 907-346-1004 Superintendent: Laurie Hosey

SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE PRINCIPAL GR. Amazing Grace Academy 2238 Inner Springer Loop, Palmer, AK 99645 907-745-2691 Dane Bailey K–12 Anchorage Seventh-day Adventist School 5511 O’Malley Rd., Anchorage, AK 99507 907-346-2164 Kim Purvis K–8 Dillingham Adventist School 446 Windmill Hill Rd., Dillingham, AK 99576 907-842-2496 Sueal Cunningham K–8 Golden Heart Christian School 1811 Farmers Loop Rd., Fairbanks, AK 99708 907-479-2904 Rosemary McDaniel 1–8 Juneau Adventist Christian School 4890 Glacier Hwy., Juneau, AK 99801 907-780-4336 Nickie Romine 1–8 Sitka Adventist School 1613 Halibut Point Rd., Sitka, AK 99835 907-747-8855 Ryan McCutcheon 1–8

Idaho Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 7777 Fairview Ave. · Boise, ID 83704 · 208-375-7524 Superintendent: Patrick Frey

SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE PRINCIPAL GR. Gem State Adventist Academy 16115 S. Montana Ave., Caldwell, ID 83607 208-459-1627 Marvin Thorman 9–12 Baker Adventist Christian School 42171 Chico Rd., Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-4165 Rochelle Christensen K–8 Boise Valley Adventist School 925 N. Cloverdale Rd., Boise, ID 83713 208-376-7141 Melanie Lawson K–8 Caldwell Adventist Elementary School 2317 Wisconsin Ave., Caldwell, ID 83605 208-459-4313 Miranda Starr K–8 Desert View Christian School 2425 American Legion Blvd., Mountain Home, ID 83647 208-580-0512 Dianne Eslinger 1–8 Eagle Adventist Christian School 538 W. State St., Eagle, ID 83616 208-938-0093 Ellen Prest K–8 Enterprise Adventist School 305 Wagner St., Enterprise, OR 97828 541-426-8339 Dan Webster 1–8 Hilltop Adventist School 131 Grandview Dr., Twin Falls, ID 83301 208-736-5934 Stewart Lewis 1–8 Idaho Falls Adventist School 802 Westhill Ave., Idaho Falls, ID 83405 208-528-8582 Melissa Sturgis 1–8 La Grande Adventist School 2702 Adams Ave., La Grande, OR 97850 541-963-6203 Melissa Akers K–8 Salmon Adventist School 400 Fairmont St., Salmon, ID 83467 208-756-4439 Jessyca Roney 1–8 Treasure Valley Adventist School 509 1/2 S. 9th St., Payette, ID 83661 208-642-2410 Valerie Iwasa 1–8

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Montana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 175 Canyon View Rd. · Bozeman, MT 59715 · 406-587-3101 Superintendent: Phil Hudema

SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE PRINCIPAL GR. 3641 Bozeman Trail Rd., Bozeman, MT 59715 406-587-5178 Michael Lee 9–12 Blodgett View Christian School 119 Westbridge Rd., Hamilton, MT 59840 406-363-0575 Angela Binder K–8 Capital View Christian School 2410 Belt View Dr., Helena, MT 59601 406-465-6451 Sharon Johnson 1–8 Central Acres Christian School 3204 Broadwater Ave., Billings, MT 59102 406-652-1799 Autumn Paskell K–8 Five Falls Christian School 2930 Flood Rd., Great Falls, MT 59404 406-452-6883 Esther Holley K–8 Glacier View Adventist Christian School 36332 Mud Creek Lane, Ronan, MT 59864 406-676-5142 Megan Sharon 1–8 Highland View Christian School 2504 Grand Ave., Butte, MT 59701 406-221-7044 Kathy Edwards 1–8 Libby Adventist Christian School 206 Airfield Rd., Libby, MT 59923 406-293-8613 Laurie James 1–8 Mount Ellis Adventist Elementary 3835 Bozeman Trail Rd., Bozeman, MT 59715 406-587-5430 Michelle Wachter K–8 Mountain View Adventist School 1010 Clements Rd., Missoula, MT 59804 406-543-6223 Imeldo Lin-ao 1–8 Trout Creek Adventist School 3020 MT Hwy. 200, Trout Creek, MT 59874 406-827-3099 Brian Iseminger 1–8 Valley Adventist Christian School 1275 Helena Flats Rd., Kalispell, MT 59901 406-752-0830 Ben Pflugrad 1–8 Valley View Adventist Christian School 264 Hwy. 200 S., Glendive, MT 59330 406-687-3472 Joyce Freese 1–8

Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 19800 Oatfield Rd. · Gladstone, OR 97027 · 503-850-3500 Superintendent: Gale Crosby NORTHWEST ADVENTIST SCHOOLS ADVENTIST NORTHWEST Associate Superintendents: David Davies, Dan Nicola and Angela White

SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE PRINCIPAL GR. Columbia Adventist Academy 11100 NE 189th St., Battle Ground, WA 98604 360-687-3161 Jeff Jackson 9–12 Lincoln City Adventist School 2126 NE Surf Ave., Lincoln City, OR 97367 541-994-5181 To Be Determined 1–12 Livingstone Adventist Academy 5771 Fruitland Rd. NE, Salem, OR 97301 503-363-9408 Joel Reyes K–12 324 Milo Dr., Days Creek, OR 97429 541-825-3200 Randy Thornton 9–12 Portland Adventist Academy 1500 SE 96th Ave., Portland, OR 97216 503-255-8372 Sheldon Parris 9–12 Rogue Valley Adventist Academy 3675 S. Stage Rd., Medford, OR 97501 541-773-2988 Ann Campbell K–12 Canyonville Adventist Elementary School 712 NW Frontage Rd., Canyonville, OR 97417 541-839-4053 Doug Hartzell K–8 Central Valley Christian School 31630 Highway 34, Tangent, OR 97389 541-928-7820 Michael La Sage K–8 Countryside Christian School 88401 Huston Rd., Veneta, OR 97487 541-935-6446 Rita Callahan 1–8 Cottage Grove Christian School 820 S. 10th Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 541-206-0385 Dianna Mohr 1–8 Emerald Christian Academy 35582 Zephyr Way, Pleasant Hill, OR 97455 541-746-1708 To Be Determined K–10 Gold Coast Christian School 2175 Newmark Ave., North Bend, OR 97420 541-756-7413 Megan Morton 1–8 Grants Pass Adventist School 2250 NW Heidi Ln., Grants Pass, OR 97526 541-479-2293 Richard Rasmussen K–8 Hood View Junior Academy 26505 SE Kelso Rd., Boring, OR 97009 503-663-4568 Brian Gang K–8 Journey Christian School 96 Garden St., Kelso, WA 98626 360-423-9250 Joel Bennett K–8 Klamath Falls Adventist Christian School 2499 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR 97601 541-882-4151 Bobbi DeWeber K–8 Madrone Adventist School 4300 Holland Loop Rd., Cave Junction, OR 97523 541-592-3330 Laura Bowlby 1–8 McMinnville Adventist Christian School 1349 NW Elm St., McMinnville, OR 97128 503-472-3336 Elizabeth Fish K–8 Meadow Glade Adventist Elementary School 18717 NE 109th Ave., Battle Ground, WA 98604 360-687-5121 Ric Peinado K–8 Mid Columbia Adventist Christian School 1100 22nd St., Hood River, OR 97031 541-386-3187 Peter Hardy K–10 CONTINUED

15 august 2016 Portland Adventist Elementary School 3990 NW 1st St., Gresham, OR 97030 503-665-4102 Barbara Plubell K–8 Rivergate Adventist Elementary School 1505 Rivergate School Rd., Gladstone, OR 97027 503-656-0544 Sharilyn Smith K–8 Riverside Adventist Christian School 463 N. Shepherd Rd., Washougal, WA 98671 360-835-5600 Heidi Kruger K–8 Roseburg Junior Academy 1653 NW Troost St., Roseburg, OR 97471 541-673-5278 To Be Determined K–8 Scappoose Adventist School 54287 Columbia River Hwy., Scappoose, OR 97056 503-543-6939 Kim Cornette K–8 Shady Point Adventist School 14611 Hwy. 62, Eagle Point, OR 97524 541-826-2255 Connalyn Allred 1–8 Shoreline Christian School 4445 Hwy. 101, Florence OR 97439 541-997-3951 Karen Nelson K–8 Sutherlin Adventist Christian School 841 West Central Ave., Sutherlin, OR 97479 541-459-9940 Ter i Wil k ins on K–8 Three Sisters Adventist Christian School 21155 Tumalo Rd., Bend, OR 97703 541-389-2091 Jenny Neil K–10 Tillamook Adventist School 4300 12th St., Tillamook, OR 97141 503-842-6533 Gayle Norton K–9 Tualatin Valley Academy 21975 SW Baseline Rd., Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-649-5518 Ed Tillotson K–9

Upper Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 3715 S Grove Rd · Spokane, WA 99219 · 509-838-2761 Superintendent: Larry Marsh Associate Superintendents: Rochelle Stanton

SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE PRINCIPAL GR. Cascade Christian Academy 600 N. Western Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-662-2723 Stephanie Gates K–12 3025 E. Spangle-Waverly Rd., Spangle, WA 99031 509-245-3600 John Winslow 9–12 Walla Walla Valley Academy 300 SW Academy Way, College Place, WA 99324 509-525-1050 Brian Harris 9–12 Beacon Christian School 615 Stewart Ave., Lewiston, ID 83501 208-743-8361 David Gage 1–8

NORTHWEST ADVENTIST SCHOOLS ADVENTIST NORTHWEST Brewster Adventist Christian School 115 Valley Rd., Brewster, WA 98812 509-689-3213 John McCombs 1–8 Colville Valley Adventist School 139 E. Cedar Loop, Colville, WA 99114 509-684-6830 June Graham 1–8 Cornerstone Christian School 513357 Hwy. 95, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 208-267-1644 Dean Edwards K–8 Countryside Adventist Elementary School 12109 W. Seven Mile Rd., Spokane, WA 99224 509-466-8982 Phyllis Radu 1–8 Crestview Christian School 1601 W. Valley Rd., Moses Lake, WA 98837 509-765-4632 Melissia Wallen K–9 Goldendale Adventist School 47 Bickleton Hwy., Goldendale, WA 98620 509-773-3120 David Robinson 1–8 Grandview Adventist School 106 N. Elm St., Grandview, WA 98930 509-882-3817 Richard Peterson K–8 Harris Junior Academy 3121 SW Hailey Ave., Pendleton, OR 97801 541-276-0615 Sean Ruud K–10 Hermiston Junior Academy 1300 NW Academy Ln., Hermiston, OR 97838 541-567-8523 Jordan Lindsay K–9 Lake City Junior Academy 111 E. Locust Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 208-667-0877 Adam Weeks K–10 Milton-Stateline Adventist School 53565 W. Crockett Rd., Milton-Freewater, OR 97862 541-938-7131 Jeanne Goodhew K–8 Omak Adventist Christian School 425 W. Second Ave., Omak, WA 98841 509-826-5341 Jennifer Hoffpauir 1–8 Palisades Christian Academy 1115 N. Government Way, Spokane, WA 99224 509-325-1985 Daniel Wister K–10 Palouse Hills Christian School 3148 Tomer St., Moscow, ID 83843 208-882-0350 Deborah Joplin K–8 Peaceful Valley Christian School 32084 Hwy. 97, Tonasket, WA 98855 509-486-4345 Henry Buursma 1–8 Pend Oreille Valley Adventist School 33820 Hwy. 41 #D, Oldtown, ID 83822 208-437-2638 Angela Fleck 1–8 Rogers Adventist School 200 SW Academy Way, College Place, WA 99324 509-529-1850 Holley Bryant K–8 Sandpoint Junior Academy 2255 W. Pine St., Sandpoint, ID 83864 208-263-3584 Robin Featherstone K–10 Spokane Valley Adventist School 1603 S. Sullivan Rd., Spokane Valley, WA 99037 509-926-0955 Darla Shupe K–9 Tri-City Junior Academy 4115 W. Henry St., Pasco, WA 99301 509-547-8092 Spencer Hannah K–10 Upper Columbia Academy Elementary 3025 E. Spangle-Waverly Rd., Spangle, WA 99031 509-245-3629 Gordon Smith 1–8 Yakima Adventist Christian School 1200 City Reservoir Rd., Yakima, WA 98908 509-966-1933 Renae Young K–10

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Washington Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 32229 Weyerhauser Way S. · Federal Way, WA 98001 · 253-681-6008 Superintendent: Archie Harris Associate Superintendent: Becky Meharry

SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE PRINCIPAL GR. 5000 Auburn Way S., Auburn, WA 98092 253-939-5000 John Soule 9–12 Orcas Christian School 107 Enchanted Forest Rd., Eastsound, WA 98245 360-376-6683 Tom Roosma K–12 Puget Sound Adventist Academy 5320 108th Ave. NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 425-822-7554 Ron Jacaban 9–12 Skagit Adventist Academy 530 N. Section St., Burlington, WA 98233 360-755-9261 Gary Brown K–12 Baker View Christian School 5353 Waschke Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226 360-384-8155 Mary Ann Barrett K–8 Buena Vista Adventist Elementary School 3320 Academy Dr. SE, Auburn, WA 98092 253-833-0718 Ron Trautwein K–8 Cedarbrook Adventist Christian School 461 Kennedy Rd., Port Hadlock, WA 98339 360-385-4610 Greg Reseck 1–8 Cypress Adventist School 21500 Cypress Way, Lynnwood, WA 98036 425-775-3578 Dea Bienhoff K–8 Forest Park Adventist Christian School 4120 Federal Ave., Everett, WA 98203 425-258-6911 Cynthia Miller 1–8 Grays Harbor Adventist Christian School 1216 US Hwy. 12, Montesano, WA 98563 360-249-1115 Adria Hay 1–8 Kirkland Adventist School 5320 108th Ave. NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 425-822-7554 Ron Jacaban K–8 Kitsap Adventist Christian School 5088 NW Taylor Rd., Bremerton, WA 98312 360-377-4542 Becky Rae K–8 Lewis County Adventist School 2104 S. Scheuber Rd., Chehalis, WA 98532 360-748-3213 Karen Carlton K–10 Mountain View Christian School 255 Medsker Rd., Sequim, WA 98382 360-683-6170 To Be Determined 1–8 Northwest Christian School 904 Shaw Rd., Puyallup, WA 98372 253-845-5722 Craig Mattson PK–8 Olympia Christian School 1215 Ethel St. NW, Olympia, WA 98502 360-352-1831 Sharron Schwartz K–8 NORTHWEST ADVENTIST SCHOOLS ADVENTIST NORTHWEST Poulsbo Adventist School 1700 NE Lincoln Rd., Poulsbo, WA 98370 360-779-6290 Sandra Hawkins 1–8 Shelton Valley Christian School 201 W. Shelton Valley Rd., Shelton, WA 98584 360-426-4198 Melissa Hammond K–8 Sky Valley Adventist School 200 Academy Way, Monroe, WA 98272 360-794-7655 Crysti Wallace PK–8 Whidbey Christian Elementary School 31830 SR 20, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-279-1812 Byron Schurch 1–8

17 august 2016 ACCION NORTHWEST // NEWS

LA GRAN COMISIÓN

Jesús se acercó y les Desde el principio del nos mandó a hacer. Yhabló diciendo: Toda tiempo, incluso antes del Somos llamados a seguir potestad me es dada en el pecado, el amor de Dios planeó al Cordero que fue inmolado cielo y en la tierra. Por tanto, todo lo que fuese posible para desde la fundación del id, y haced discípulos a todas redimir a sus hijos. mundo (Apoc. 14:4; 13:8), las naciones, bautizándolos Apoc. 13:8 dice, “del proclamando las buenas en el nombre del Padre, y del Cordero que fue inmolado nuevas de salvación, perdón Hijo, y del Espíritu Santo; desde el principio del y una nueva vida en Cristo enseñándoles que guarden mundo.” ¡Él formuló su plan (Apoc. 14:6–7). ¡Las buenas todas las cosas que os he de redención para salvarnos nuevas son que Jesús no es mandado; y he aquí yo estoy incluso antes de la creación! solamente el creador de los con vosotros todos los días, Jesús nos transmitió la misma cielos y la tierra, sino también hasta el fin del mundo. Amén” Gran Comisión que él tuvo el re-creador, que hace nuevas (Mateo 28:18–20). mientras estuvo en la tierra. creaciones de cada persona (2 Jesús nunca cayó en la Cor. 5:17) que rinde su vida trampa de hacer lo que otra a Él! gente pensó que él debería Cada iglesia, cada hacer. La multitud quiso miembro es un testimonio de El Pastor Hugo Villalobos coronarlo rey y lo llevaron esa nueva realidad. Nosotros, oficiando un bautismo en la iglesia de Hermiston, Ore. hasta Jerusalén. Ellos quisieron somos llamados a ser un medio que Jesús venza a los romanos en las manos de Dios llevando Columbia y hacia cada rincón y establezca el reino de David a el mensaje salvador de Jesús de nuestro mundo para “hacer su gloria anterior. Jesús nunca a nuestro mundo perdido. discípulos a todas las naciones, se permitió quedar atrapado Tenemos el privilegio de bautizándolos en el nombre en las agendas de otra gente. compartir el mensaje de los tres del Padre, y del Hijo, y del Para Jesús siempre se trató de ángeles (Apoc. 14) y de esparcir Espíritu Santo; enseñándoles la misión de la Deidad respecto la Gran Comisión a la última que guarden todas las cosas que a la salvación de un mundo generación sobre la tierra. os he mandado; y he aquí yo perdido. ¡Esta es la misión de estoy con vosotros todos los Nuestra misión dada a Dios; esta es la misión de la días, hasta el fin del mundo. nosotros está en Mateo 28 y Conferencia Upper Columbia; Amén” (Mat. 28:18–20). Apocalipsis 14. Estos pasajes esta es mi misión y confío en trazan claramente la voluntad que creas que es tu misión! Paul Hoover, la Conferencia de de Dios y su intención para ¡Es la voluntad de Dios para Upper Columbia presidente su iglesia de los últimos días. nosotros hoy! Dios nos pide Los tres ángeles de Apocalipsis que usemos cada iglesia, cada 14 representan la misión y el escuela y cada miembro como movimiento que Dios dio a instrumentos de su voluntad El Pastor Pintos cumpliendo su iglesia. Somos llamados para proclamar el amor de la Gran Comisión de hacer a hacer discípulos a través Dios a cada persona. Vamos discípulos, bautizando a una del bautismo, y enseñarles a hacia el interior del territorio joven en Yakima, Wash.

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18 august 2016 v ALASKA NEWS // CONFERENCE

AMAZING GRACE ACADEMY GRADUATES SECOND SENIOR CLASS STUDENTS ENJOY mazing Grace Acad- so. For many families, this isn’t OUTDOOR SCHOOL, A emy (AGA), located desirable or feasible. in the scenic Matanuska Valley To meet the needs of local ALASKAN-STYLE not far from Anchorage, is families, AGA added ninth the Alaska Conference’s only grade to its program in 2011 12-grade academy. Recently and added one grade each year ow do you outper- various other Alaska icons. it held its second 12th-grade until it was able to graduate its Hform an outdoor When 86 Alaskan graduation in celebration of the first class last year. Although school experience for students outdoor schoolers from all class of 2016. graduating numbers have been who live in a most magnificent over Alaska gather together at Two proud graduates small, they are growing. outdoor environment? It really night and in the morning for received their diplomas from AGA anticipates is a pleasurable feat, when you praising God, that is exactly Griggs International Academy, graduating as many as seven work with teachers and chap- what they do — praise God which partners with AGA students next year. God has erones who love adventure, for the hardships and beauty, to certify all graduation richly blessed the school and its nature, Jesus, mobs of children, new friends, new knowledge, requirements have been met. programs over the years with sleeping on floors, brown new animal sightings, and new increasing enrollments, more bagging food and playing spiritual attainments … and staff, a new gym and programs basketball. they do it all with new songs that meet the needs of its This most exquisite and and stories of experience. students in all grades. unique experience outdoor If you are looking and “With a dedicated, hard- school program included longing for a new, challenging, working staff, outstanding experiences like “A Night at spiritual and academically constituent support and, the Aquarium,” “Sleeping strong experience in your most of all, God’s blessings, Under the Star(fish)” and life, sign up as a student or Amazing Grace Academy has “Voyaging on the Good Ship volunteer in an Alaskan become the place for many Alaska Explorer” — a marine Seventh-day Adventist school, families in the area to send science vessel containing especially during outdoor their kids,” says Dane Bailey, labs, outdoor viewing school. AGA principal. “We solicit stations, hands-on classes and Nicholas Beckage receives his your prayers as we continue seasickness medicine. Laurie Hosey, Alaska Conference diploma from Laurie Hosey, to move forward toward the High seas, rain, closed education director Alaska Conference education kingdom.” roads, smashed sandwiches, director. You can see more about ocean sickness and lack of Outdoor school students and what this school is doing by sleep doesn’t keep Alaska’s staff enjoy an epic outdoor adventure, Alaskan-style. Five years ago, AGA set out to accessing the YouTube video fifth- through eighth-graders find a way to provide a quality “Amazing Grace Academy down and out. They are out 12-grade Adventist education now has 12 grades” at glnr. there spotting whales, walrus, for its Alaskan students right in in/111-08-ak_amazing. porpoises, birds, bears, bison, Alaska. Previously, all students caribou, glaciers, octopus, who wished to graduate from Rick Jordan, Amazing Grace otters, the Whittier Tunnel (a an Adventist school had to Academy teacher one-lane train track that trains

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19 august 2016 v IDAHO CONFERENCE // NEWS ANSWERED PRAYERS KEEP STUDENT IN ADVENTIST SCHOOL

or many families, we can do? We don’t have any Faffording Adventist ed- money to pay his school bill ucation is a financial struggle. right now.” It often means giving up other Staff prayed with An- Marcia Racehorse-Robles had reached out through the Idaho things, and it sometimes is the gelina and told her God had Camp Meeting Facebook page to inquire if Jose Rojas would combined effort of family help, already figured this out. They baptize her. church help and financial aid just had to trust Him. that makes the difference of The very next day, the whether or not a student can school received a donation NINE BAPTIZED attend an Adventist school. But from two Sabbath School AT IDAHO CAMP many believe the investment is classes at the Caldwell Church. worth it. Members had heard about MEETING Angelina* came to the the family’s situation and had Caldwell Adventist Elemen- collected money to help pay tary School (CAES) office Eduardo’s school bill. The daho Conference Camp distraught. Her son Eduardo* amount collected was just IMeeting 2016 was actually was already receiving financial enough to pay for his school an Evangelism Summit. Jose aid to attend CAES. He was bill for the remainder of the Rojas of MOVEmentum spoke year. Angelina cried, touched for both the Spanish-language by the generosity of others and and English-language meet- God’s ability to meet her need ings. Both groups met together before she even asked. on Saturday night, after the Eduardo wrote a letter to baptism of nine individuals. the Sabbath School classes ex- Francisco Altamirano bap- plaining what it meant to him tized seven into the Caldwell to be able to stay at CAES: Hispanic Adventist Company. “Thank you for paying so I can Marcia Racehorse-Robles Jose Rojas shares Brooks go to CAES. I have learned and Brooks Davis, mother and Davis’ joy at Davis’ baptism and so much about God and the son, were baptized by Rojas commitment to Jesus and His Bible. I am so happy that I and will become members of church. can make friends who have the Pocatello Church. Race- a bright boy with a kind dis- the same beliefs and continue horse-Robles had been baptized tism in the 1990s but put it off. position. Finances were tight, to get a Christian education. 20 years ago but says, “I fell off In the last year, he has sensed and the family even lost their I feel cared about here. In my the wagon and got run over.” A the power of the Holy Spirit home at one point. Angelina old school I didn’t feel wanted; member of the Shoshone-Ban- and saw prophecy coming true wasn’t working, and the family I was just a number. I cannot nock tribes, Racehorse-Robles in today’s world. Davis joins was surviving on her husband’s express my gratitude to your is actively ministering to the his mother in ministering to disability check. class. It is a blessing that you Shoshone-Bannock men and Native Americans. They ask Angelina knew the are helping me with my edu- women in the Fort Hall Reser- for your prayers for themselves devastating effect pulling their cation.” vation justice system. In the last and their ministry. son out of CAES would have *Names changed for privacy year, she has been studying her on him. “Eduardo is so happy Bible and praying more, and Eve Rusk, Idaho Conference here,” she said. “He loves his Nicole Batten, Caldwell Adventist she wanted to recommit her life communication director friends and his teacher. He feels Elementary School business man- to Jesus. safe here. Is there anything else ager/administrative assistant Davis thought about bap-

20 august 2016 v MONTANA NEWS // CONFERENCE MOUNT ELLIS HOLDS CAVE QUEST VBS

he Mount Ellis Va- Tcation Bible School presented this summer was attended by almost 40 kids from the Bozeman area. Orga- nizer Linda Schaffner worked with Angela Ellis and a team of youth and adults to prepare and share the program. Hours were put into decorating the VBS programs reaching out to various stations the children the children of their commu- would rotate to throughout nities. All church members NATIVE AMERICAN the day. The theme for this can support the various VBS CAMP MEETING year was “Cave Quest: Fol- leaders with time and talents in lowing Jesus, the Light of the this very important ministry. HELD IN POPLAR World.” This summer, churches all Barry Taylor, Montana across Montana hosted other Conference ministerial director ative American Attendees also had the NCamp Meeting pleasure of having Monte was held in Poplar this year. Church and Bruce Twing About 60 adults attended the with them. Church gave a STARKEBAUMS’ meetings on Sabbath, and 12 report of the Native work, children met with Kevin Mc- and Twing helped provide SERVICE Daniel. They were privileged the music. Other musicians to use the Greet the Dawn included Norman Johnson RECOGNIZED auditorium, located at Fort on the guitar and Merlin Peck Community College. Knowles, Montana Confer- he Montana Conference events and other meetings held ence president, on the saw. Tboard of directors spe- at the conference office. One of the highlights cially recognized Ed and Juanita Ed and Juanita will be of the weekend was having Starkebaum for their years of greatly missed in Montana. Church visit inmates at the service to Mount Ellis Academy Members of the conference adult jail in Poplar. Gary and the Montana Conference. wish them God’s blessings Marsh has been showing Ed has served 20 years as they transition to their the Native New Day DVDs as religion/history and auto retirement in the Walla Walla, to the inmates for almost a shop teacher at the Bozeman Wash., area. year, and it was a blessing academy. Most recently he has to the men and women in been a member of the board of Barry Taylor the jail to meet Church in directors and personnel com- Steve Huey was the person. Twing provided some mittee for the conference. featured speaker for the music, Church shared a short Juanita has worked as weekend meetings. For his message, and the audience administration assistant/regis- topic, “Pressing Together,” he was blessed with the presence trar for about 22 years. She is used one of the quilts Marla of Huey and McDaniel. also known for the tasty meals Marsh is making as part of she has so often organized and his illustration of how things Gary Marsh, Montana prepared for many occasions come together. Conference Church member such as class fundraisers, special

21 august 2016 OREGON CONFERENCE // CALLED BY GOD TO GO, MEMBERS IN MINISTRY

EVANGELISTIC SERIES CRYSTALIZES NEED FOR SPANISH CHURCH IN GRANTS PASS

he Grants Pass Church has personally baptized more Spanish Group concluded than 4,000 during a ministry Christian Martin, Grants Pass Church pastor, baptizes Jose a two-week evangelistic that has spanned more than Sanchez after a two-week evangelistic series, presented by Carlos Martin. series with a baptism on 35 years. Wherever he travels the final weekend. Jose and speaks, he shows the love Martin mentioned San- own Spanish Seventh-day Ad- TSanchez was warmly welcomed of God. Christian Martin, his chez had used Sabbath School ventist church. In obedience to into the church family on Sat- son, pastors the Grants Pass quarterlies to teach at a non- the Great Commission to take urday evening, March 26. Church and its new Grants denominational church. This the gospel to every tongue, Sanchez, an employee of Pass Spanish Group. new believer has demonstrated we expect great things from the local DMV, came to know great potential as a teacher and God as we step out in faith. It’s of Adventists by watching preacher for the Lord. Plans are exciting!” Better Life Television and underway to put Sanchez to The series required many occasionally attending church work right away for the cause helping hands. Dedicated over the years. For various rea- of Christ. greeters welcomed 30–40 sons, he stopped short of fully Others attending the series attendees every evening, in- committing his life to Christ made decisions for baptism cluding children. The children and His Word. and will continue to receive were offered activities each In recent months, Sanchez support. Martin says that the evening. Books and CDs were was a more consistent presence Jose Sanchez sings praises to series “crystallized the need given away in drawings each at the Grants Pass Church and the Lord. to form and nurture a Spanish night. Volunteers prepared hot was invited to La Pasión Cristo Assisted by elders of the group in Grants Pass.” The task drinks and treats, reflecting a Eres Tú (The Passion of Christ Grants Pass Spanish Group, of planting a Spanish church common practice and a charac- Is You) evangelistic series Carlos Martin had the oppor- in Grants Pass is huge, but this teristic of Spanish hospitality. with Carlos Martin. Martin tunity to visit attendees in their group has accepted the chal- No one present will forget spoke on a variety of biblical homes. Through this outreach, lenge as they now meet every the bright smile and words of teachings, all in the context of he had opportunity to know week for Sabbath School and praise shared by Sanchez at the Christ’s love for us. Sanchez on a more personal worship services. end of the series. He no doubt Martin is the professor level. “Jose will bring fresh Of this momentum, will lead others to Christ. of evangelism and missions at air to the Grants Pass Span- Christian Martin says, “We Southern Adventist Univer- ish Group,” affirmed Carlos believe it is God’s will for Jennifer Burkes, Grants Pass sity in Collegedale, Tenn. He Martin. Grants Pass to have its very Church communication leader

22 august 2016 v v OREGON CALLED BY GOD TO GO, MEMBERS IN MINISTRY // CONFERENCE

BAPTISMS GROW SUTHERLIN CHURCH

he Sutherlin Church who had jointly decided Grants Thas grown by 18 new Pass was just too big and wanted members in the past 11 months. to move to a smaller commu- It all began when then-pastor nity. Ben Bilan taught a Truth Link Vickie Merrill suggested series in the fellowship hall. Rice Hill, so the four of them Dottie and Norman Versteeg have come out of retirement to pastor Four people were baptized, and checked it out, and they hooked the Redmond and Sisters churches. Louis Torres, from Mission up their campers and moved. College of Evangelism in Kim and Gabby found a place Canyonville, baptized Bob and to purchase in the country near Vickie Merrill. Sutherlin, and the Merrills REDMOND, SISTERS Torres had used the are purchasing a new home GET NEW PASTOR Sutherlin Church as training in Sutherlin. The Merrills for his students when he taught contacted the Sutherlin Church a Revelation series last fall, and to have someone continue their hen Dave Shasky his wife, Dottie, in 1972 as 10 people were baptized. Some studies. That is when they met Wretired in De- an associate. She joined the of his students continued to Dennis Page, one of Torres’ cember 2014 after pastoring ministerial department in 1980 work in the Sutherlin area. students. He continued their both the Redmond and Sisters to provide care for pastors’ The Merrills had been studies, and Torres came to churches for the past 10 years, spouses. Versteegs ministered living in Grants Pass when they Sutherlin to baptize them on members kept things going together for three years in San felt a need to improve their June 4. with guest speakers. Elders and Diego, Calif., and eight years health. They contacted the The Sutherlin Church also deacons kept things running as in Riverside, Calif., until they Grants Pass Church and began just welcomed their new pastor, smoothly as possible with local retired in 2005 and moved to studying with Chuck Austin. Andre Scalfani, on July 15. speakers Merle Greenway and Bend, Ore. They were living in a fifth- Larry Von Pohle. The Versteegs both love wheel camper and had made Eileen Mallinson, Sutherlin Retired pastor Norman being in ministry. Norm is a friends with Kim and Gabby, Church communication leader Versteeg also filled in. After a shepherd and has enjoyed be- year of looking for a new pas- ing in a church family with so tor, Versteeg agreed to serve as much visitation. He and Dottie interim pastor until a perma- feel God has entrusted them nent pastor could be found. with different gifts, which they Members’ prayers for a enjoy using together to bless new pastor were answered His sheep. when Versteeg decided to Dottie says Norm loves come out of retirement and be- being “recycled” and is grateful come pastor of the Redmond to be with church families in and Sisters churches. Redmond and Sisters. The Versteeg began pastoring Versteegs’ prayer is that all in 1968. He first served in their members keep growing Garden Grove, Calif., for 14 together in becoming reflec- years and then in Irvine, Calif., tions of Jesus. for 11 years. Louis Torres presents Vickie and Bob Merrill for baptism at the The Southeastern Lorene Ferguson, Redmond Sutherlin Church. California Conference hired Church communication leader

23 august 2016 v OREGON CONFERENCE // CALLED BY GOD TO GO, MEMBERS IN MINISTRY

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PAA WELCOMES NEW PRINCIPAL

Sheldon Parris is the new principal at Portland Adventist Academy. rom a young age, Portland to continue his professional “PAA gave me much more than academic knowledge; it gave me Adventist Academy’s new growth at La Sierra Univer- Jesus,” recalls Parris. principal, Sheldon Parris, sity. He recently completed knew he was being called into his master’s degree in admin- the climate was cold at that academic knowledge; it gave Fministry work. But he had istration and leadership while time of year, the PAA family me Jesus.” never thought of education as a continuing his work as a vice was warm,” recalls Parris. “I was baptized and my ministry until he experienced principal. “From the first time I walked life changed forever,” says its power firsthand. His path to PAA is a love into the school, I felt wel- Parris. “My time at PAA was After graduating from story. Parris was raised in the comed. Students walked me to the greatest educational expe- PAA, Parris earned a religion Republic of Trinidad and class, introduced me to friends, rience that I have ever had, and degree at Walla Walla Univer- Tobago but moved to Portland invited me to study with them I thank God for leading me sity with the hope of becoming when he was 16 and began and familiarized me with the there. I certainly would not be a pastor. After graduation, attending PAA in the middle American culture. It was ex- where I am today without the he accepted a position as a of the school year. “Although actly what I needed spiritually, experience. I am honored to dean and religion teacher academically and socially.” serve as PAA’s principal, and at Newbury Park Adventist For Parris, returning to I promise to give back to the Academy (NPAA) in Thou- PAA is a spiritual homecom- school all that it gave to me sand Oaks, Calif. “I realized ing. “Before I came to PAA, I and more.” right away that education is as believed in God, but a relation- much a ministry as any other ship with Him was nonexis- Liesl Vistaunet, PAA Gleaner ministerial capacity in the tent,” he says. “But I saw in correspondent Adventist Church,” says Parris. my peers something that I had “Children are the future of our never seen before. They were church and our world. I cannot in love with Jesus Christ, and it think of a better mission than showed in everything they did. preparing them to lead others I wanted a connection with to the kingdom of God.” Christ more than anything Parris continued to grow else. I started reading my Bible in the field of education as he for the first time, attended added additional responsibili- Bible studies, paid close atten- ties to his work at NPAA. He tion in Bible class and prayed PAA welcomes a new principal, soon found himself in the role Sheldon Parris, and his wife, like I had never prayed before. of vice principal and chose Christiana. PAA gave me much more than

24 august 2016 v OREGON CALLED BY GOD TO GO, MEMBERS IN MINISTRY // CONFERENCE

Read more online at glnr.in/111-08-or_home FORMER MEMBER RETURNS HOME FALL CREEK PROVIDES DENTAL s the sun set over A the Rogue River CARE TO VETERANS on June 3, Carrie Hise stood in that cold water but did not feel cold. A huge smile spread he mobile dental unit across her face. Pastors Chris- Tof Caring Hands tian Martin, from Grants Pass Worldwide swung into action Church, and Jim McMurry, Easter weekend to serve vet- Hise’s longtime pastor who erans at the Fall Creek Event was visiting from Boring, Ore., Center on the local Adventist walked those last steps with church campus. Hise, baptizing her in front of Veterans attending were an enthusiastic crowd. Pastors Jim McMurray (left) served a substantial breakfast It was a moment that took and Christian Martin (right) before rotating to the dental many people, many years, celebrate Carrie Hise’s decision stations for examinations, many prayers and a lot of love to be baptized. X-rays, cleanings, fillings and to reach. Martin assured every- extractions, as well as lifestyle one gathered that, if they had when she was 10, this time it counseling. The volunteers also not before witnessed a miracle, was even more meaningful as prayed with willing veterans. “you will tonight.” she has been shown Jesus in a The veterans, who This was a “welcome new way and loves Him more represented branches of service back” celebration for Hise, as than ever. including the Marines, Navy, she is no stranger to the Ad- With the temperatures Air Force and Army, ranged in ventist Church. She was active in the high 90s, the evening age from 27 to 67. They came in the church when she was a began with a potluck with from the cities of Oakridge, young girl in Sonora, Calif. A friends, family from California Springfield and Eugene, as well Fall Creek Church with Caring self-professed “former bad girl, and her new church family. as nearby Lane Community Hands Worldwide provides gone good” and recovering The potluck was followed by College and the University of dental care for veterans. alcoholic, she understood the a short vespers program. Then Oregon. concept of a “higher power” the group made the short walk Providing the care were including members of the Fall but still found herself spiritu- to the river for Hise’s “rebirth.” 27 individuals, from dentists, Creek Church. ally lost. Hise has wasted no time hygienists and dental assistants Through a chance trip jumping right into ministry. to students, cooks and other Cedric Hayden, Fall Creek in June 2015 to Coos Bay She will be heavily involved in community volunteers, Church communication leader and an invitation to a little the Celebrate Life in Recovery Adventist church there, Hise program that began June 23 heard exactly what she needed and runs for 14 weeks. Her to “get off the fence.” Several experiences will inspire and events led her to the Grants encourage many who need Pass Church. “The moment healing. After 40 years, like I walked through the doors the prodigal son, Hise is home of our church, I felt welcome at last. and that I was home,” says Hise. Soon she was prepar- Jennifer Burkes, Grants Pass ing for baptism with Martin. Church communication leader, with Although Hise was baptized Carrie Hise

25 august 2016 v UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE // NEWS

UCC SCHOOLS: EDUCATING FOR TODAY AND ETERNITY

FIVE TIPS FOR PARENTS The CognitiveGenesis Study done through the Seventh-day Adventist Church has found certain practices to be integral in helping your children excel and learn school. Here are five of them. 1. Listen to your kids through When we take time meaningful conversations. with our kids and give them When communicating with affirmation, we can help them your children, hear their increase in wisdom and grow opinions, their hopes and in truth. Our ultimate goal is dreams. And let them know to help our children learn on you are proud of their Earth what will help them live accomplishments. in heaven soon when Jesus 2. Read for fun. Books can comes. help children discover the May we all be able to say, world and learn things they “I have no greater joy than are interested in. to hear that my children are 3. Give your kids chores. living according to the truth” When kids pitch in and (3 John 4). receive praise and rewards, To watch videos cover- they learn how to meet ing these tips and more, go deadlines. They will also to glnr.in/111-08-uc_educ. learn how to make mun- Want to enroll your dane things fun. children in an Adventist 4. Take time to connect. School in Upper Columbia When you spend one-on- Conference? Go to uccda. one time with your child org/education/schools. to discover how they are thinking and feeling about Kathy Marson, Upper the challenges they face, Columbia Conference they will know you are on communication administrative their team. assistant 5. A positive spiritual outlook leads to academic success. When kids like Bible class and Sabbath School, it helps them do well in school. Have conversations with your children about faith and God.

26 august 2016 UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE // NEWS

UCA STUDENTS BRING BIBLE TO LIFE AT CAMP MEETING, VBS

pper Columbia Acad- for their Vacation Bible School emy (UCA) students program held the week after and alumni helped in school ended. a special way to make For several years now, the Uthe Upper Columbia Confer- Spangle Church VBS coor- ence (UCC) camp meeting a dinators, Stacey Pedersen and success when it was held on the Allison Winslow, have worked school’s Spangle, Wash., cam- with kindergarten camp meet- pus June 22–25. This year, sev- ing leader Jerremy Foss to dec- eral current and former UCA orate using the same program. The Upper Columbia Conference His Travelers team assists in students worked side by side “They can do some amazing the camp meeting kindergarten division. They felt right at home in with the kindergarten team to work with foam, cardboard the old cafeteria because this year’s team happens to be current or former students of Upper Columbia Academy. They travel eight bring the story of Joseph to life and fabric,” says Tamara Terry, weeks this summer, visiting different churches and helping with for the young camp meeting who is part of the kindergarten Vacation Bible School programs and community outreach. attendees. camp meeting team. “The Kindergarteners attending kindergarten team was so ap- their training week assisting tion of a His Travelers Junior camp meeting this year experi- preciative of the work Pedersen in the kindergarten division. team. Current and former enced “Joseph’s Journey,” from and Winslow completed for This year they all felt right at students from Upper Columbia his dreams while living in his their VBS that we were able to home as they are all current or Academy Elementary School father’s house to settling his use as well.” former UCA students were group leaders, who family in Egypt. The kindergarten camp A new and much-needed enriched the kindergarteners’ Spangle Church mem- meeting team is mainly addition to the kindergarten experiences and ensured they bers transformed UCA’s old comprised of pastors. Tye team this year was the forma- made it to each station. cafeteria into Egypt’s palace Davis, assistant pastor at Coeur “Our attendance usually d’Alene, Idaho, has been in increases each day of camp the kindergarten division for meeting, so the His Travelers several years now and has made Junior team was very helpful quite the impression with the to assist with safety as well as 4- to 6-year-olds. Because of making sure each child is hav- his storytelling gifts, he is usu- ing a wonderful experience,” ally in the Bible story station. Terry says. “This year our day Even though he portrayed attendance was even higher Joseph this year, many of the due to the wonderful seminars For the first time, kindergarten camp meeting enjoys older kids remembered him offered for their parents.” assistance from a His Travelers as Moses in a previous year’s Junior team. Natasha Rogers, program. Jay Wintermeyer, Upper Molly Ahola, Gabriella Srikureja The Upper Columbia Tye Davis, assistant pastor Columbia Conference assistant to and James Terry, all current for the Coeur d’Alene Church or former students of Upper Conference His Travelers in Idaho, shares the story of the president for communication Columbia Academy Elementary team has been instrumental in Joseph during kindergarten School, led the 4- to 6-year-olds completing the kindergarten camp meeting. One of the from station to station, helping team. They are able to have highlights of the week was them have a rich experience in helping “Joseph” fill the grain “Joseph’s Journey.” hands-on experience during barrels. v

27 august 2016 UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE // NEWS

ROGERS ELEMENTARY WELCOMES NEW STAFF

ue to two res- career than teaching our young ignations and people.” one retirement, Holley Bryant, the new Rogers Adven- RAS principal, comes from Dtist School (RAS) in College Walla Walla University, where Place, Wash., needed to find she has been the marketing and a strings director, third- and human relations director. Prior fourth-grade teacher, and to that, she served as principal principal. of Hood View Junior Acad- Melissa Claridge, one of emy in Boring, Ore. “I’m so Rogers’ part-time junior high excited for the opportunity to teachers, is taking the third- not only support and maintain and fourth-grade position. the current RAS program “My passion has always been and culture, but also for the for third- and fourth-graders. I appreciate their big hearts Holly Blackwelder Carpenter Melissa Claridge and enthusiasm for life,” she explains. “They are curious “My desire to fill this Greg Dodds, RAS board and ready to delve into re- position comes from a deep chairman, agrees. “We are searching the answers to their passion for instructing young absolutely delighted that questions. Being a part of their people in the art of music and Holley Bryant will be the next growth and walk with Jesus is my even deeper desire to serve principal of Rogers School,” he an honor.” my Lord and my church,” says says. “She brings passion, pro- Claridge builds strong Carpenter. “I see the RAS fessionalism, experience and relationships with her stu- strings program as providing visionary Christian leadership. dents and colleagues, who are not only an opportunity for its Most importantly, she cares thrilled to have her join the own students to continue to deeply about children and each team full time. grow in the arts, but to be an of their spiritual journeys.” The new strings director, outreach to other students in The RAS family is ex- Holly Blackwelder Carpenter, the community who may join pecting 2016–17 to be a stellar is a graduate of Rogers School. the program.” Holley Bryant year as Christ continues to Since returning to the Walla “Holly Carpenter is a lead this school. If you know Walla area so her children deeply committed instructor, chance to think ‘outside of children who would benefit could attend Rogers, she has who loves her students and the box’ — to be creative and from attending school here, built a full violin studio. She is rejoices with them over the innovative as we continue to please contact the principal at the Japan Seattle Suzuki Insti- music they make,” says Jeremy make Seventh-day Adventist [email protected]. tute director and a member of Beam, RAS personnel com- Christian education relevant in the Suzuki Association of the mittee chairman. “She cannot our church and local commu- Clare Thompson, Rogers Americas’ board of directors. envision a more fulfilling nities,” says Bryant. Adventist School retiring principal

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More photos online at glnr.in/111-08-uc_hispanic UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE // NEWS

SHADOW EMPIRE JAY WINTERMEYER

César De León, North Pacific Union Conference ministerial and SERIES HEALS evangelism director, encourages members through the story of Lot. was just looking for a way stantine and the surrounding Ito walk through the door,” characters of his story unfold COMMUNITY explains one person who more like a novel than a semi- attended the Shadow Empire nar,” one attendee says. “Then SERVICE KICKS series at Idaho’s St. Maries the follow-up Bible study and OFF UCC HISPANIC Church this spring. She had discussion helps you connect discontinued attendance at a the dots to the state’s intrusion CAMP MEETING former church after feeling into the church then — and ignored and unimportant. now.”

embers from across JAY WINTERMEYER The St. Maries Church All attendees were excited MUpper Columbia began the series by Shawn about a follow-up series, Conference (UCC) spent a Boonstra on April 28. At- Revelation Speaks Peace. Two week touching their commu- tendance reached nearly families continue to attend on nities through service projects 20, including seven guests. Sabbath, and one is studying the entire week prior to the Some were former Adventist the Bible with John Pierce and annual UCC Hispanic Camp members looking for a way his wife, Diana. Meeting, which began June 18. to return. One couple had re- “This was really a healing Teens, young adults and life- cently come under conviction series,” organizer Sue Clark this church had Bible truth, but says. “It gave some a purpose JAY WINTERMEYER Liz Polanco preaches for the main services at camp meeting, life had its distractions — until to come through our doors.” encouraging members to live the showing of the Shadow like Jesus. Empire. Cathy Law, St. Maries Church A native of Puerto Rico, “The facts about Con- member Polanco exhorted members to keep their eyes on Jesus as they seek to lift Him up and make disciples. “Live your life for The music team leads rousing Christ with joy. Keep a smile song services. on your face and love in your heart for others,” she said. long members rallied around In addition to the adult their community through a meetings, there were also variety of service projects that meetings for children and shared the love of Christ in young adults. Each camp practical ways. meeting track focused on lead- Following this “Week ing people to Jesus and getting of Compassion,” members to know Him better. gathered in Pasco, Wash., to Visit the UCC website fellowship and gain encour- at uccsda.org to see videos of agement for the coming year. the different projects in which Liz Polanco, pastor and camp members participated. meeting keynote speaker, shook the rafters with her Jay Wintermeyer, Upper powerful voice and energetic Columbia Conference assistant to Sue Clark and Cathy Law show Lexi a sign for the Shadow personality. the president for communication Empire series.

29 august 2016 v UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE // NEWS

SONBRIDGE: CONSISTENT MISSION, EXPANDED VISION Norman Thiel is taking over as the new SonBridge executive little more than 10 years ago, a small director. group of passionate and visionary Ad- the needs of the community in the medical and dental clinics, ventists saw an increasing number of a significant way. and later the finance commit- unmet needs within the Walla Walla In the midst of many tee chairman. Valley of southeast Washington. An changes, a tone of constancy While serving in each idea formed of what could be done to serve the rings as Norman Thiel accepts position, Thiel met and the position as the new exec- worked beside many in- local helpless and hopeless. utive director. Thiel has been spiring volunteers. Many These Adventists shared expansion of the SonBridge’s an active and passionate part of of these workers have spent their vision of service, and education center is underway, SonBridge for the past four years their careers in Adventist the idea spread rapidly. With and educational classes and so- as a board member, interim organizations and now are great excitement, eight local cial services continue to serve campaign manager to complete serving as volunteers in their Adventist churches decided to retirement. “Their inspiring develop an Adventist Commu- attitudes, skills and teamwork nity Services program together make SonBridge the most that would serve in ways meaningful place for me to impossible individually. Soon be,” says Thiel. “I’ve been so after, SonBridge was created. blessed by the collaboration Today, SonBridge with other faith communities Community Center has a as we work to alleviate pain.” 33,000-square-foot building Entering any new lead- on a 2.1-acre campus in Col- ership role can be a daunting lege Place, Wash., and serves task, but Thiel is already more than 8,000 people per geared up for the expansion year from the greater Walla of SonBridge. Some of the Walla Valley area. immediate goals he plans to This year has been a year incorporate include grow- of big changes. The center’s ing services, from meeting longtime and well-loved ex- urgent needs of utility bills, ecutive director, June Chris- clothing, car repairs, aching tensen, has retired. A large Volunteers make the world go ‘round at SonBridge. teeth and relief from physical

30 august 2016 UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE // NEWS

pain to training and educat- imperative. Today, SonBridge ing community members on and partners offer many prevention of health and social classes. Some of the classes crises through productive and are ESL (English as a Second connected lives. Language), financial man- Thiel also understands the agement, grief recovery and need of completing funding life transitions. “I envision goals and plans to fund the classes offered in parenting, expansion of the education cooking, addiction recovery, center by the end of 2016. “We stress reduction, exercise for currently are about 80 percent health and longevity, aging complete in raising funds, but gracefully, diabetes reduction, we will forfeit $300,000 of the and oral health,” says Thiel. present funding if it’s not raised “Many of these classes will by the end of this year,” he have both a children’s track as explains. well as an adult track to build Once the education center family health and resiliency.” is operating at full capacity, As the education center

Walla Walla Valley Academy students find on-the-job experience at SonBridge.

SonBridge supports local Adventist churches will local Adventist education by become involved as constitu- providing work opportunities ent churches and SonBridge to students from nearby Walla can become a training ground Walla Valley Academy so they for future community leaders can earn money for their edu- who attend Walla Walla Valley cation while learning a variety Academy and Walla Walla of valuable skills. University. Volunteers are needed At the end of each day, with unique skills, expertise Thiel’s passion for the purpose and enthusiasm to help build of SonBridge is to devote the education center, as many valuable time and resources to others have done before. You provide help to the hurting and are invited to serve at Son- underserved population within Bridge on a regular basis if you the Walla Walla Valley. live in the Walla Walla Valley. If you would like to be Or if you are driving through part of this effort by partic- A recent gathering at SonBridge highlights the continued growth of the area, stop by and come visit ipating in some way, visit the facility. the staff and facility. SonBridge.org or call 509- Finally, please join the ef- 529-3100. Thiel hopes to expand the expands, volunteers have fort in praying for SonBridge, education facility from a max- become the primary source its staff, the construction and Kevin McGill and Shelby imum of 120 to 250 people in of support. More than 200 the programs it continues to Shewchuk, SonBridge volunteers a training session. Currently, volunteers provide the offer. only five individual groups can equivalent of more than 15 Thiel hopes to provide a be held simultaneously, and his full-time employees. Volunteers richer and more meaningful goal is to reach 10 individual operate the Thrift and Gift atmosphere for those who groups. Store, which provides the volunteer and that people of Thiel stresses that educa- cornerstone of funding for the all ages will be inspired to tion within any community is operating budget of SonBridge. volunteer. He also hopes other

31 august 2016 v WASHINGTON CONFERENCE // LIVING GOD’S MISSION

Read the full stories online at glnr.in/111-08-wa_ministry GRAYS HARBOR, BIG PICTURE CHOCTAW NATION OF MINISTRY HONOR ARMY VETERAN Grays Harbor Adventist Christian School stu-

dents had an opportunity this year to expand A K–8 student art exhibit their study of the Holocaust and its impact on premiered at Forest Park Adventist Christian School in Jews throughout Germany and beyond. Everett on May 12. Under the direction of volunteer art teacher Fifteen Grays Harbor from his homeland. Maria Hamilton, the exhibit students attended a special Samuels eventually showcased 250 student art assembly in Aberdeen on was involved in liberating a projects. March 23. They were fascinat- concentration camp. Actual Arnold Samuels receives the ed by the personal account of photos he had taken were in Choctaw Nation lapel pin for his 92-year-old Arnold Samuels, a a scrapbook for Grays Harbor World War II military service. U.S. Army veteran who grew students to view. Students were up as part of a Jewish family in attentive and drawn into the too may never forget. Germany. Samuels eventually question-and-answer time after As a tribal elder of the moved to the in his story was told. This added Choctaw Nation of Okla- his teen years. At 19, during to their understanding of a play homa, Thomas Davis, Grays World War II, he asked to be about the Holocaust they have Harbor Adventist Christian drafted into the U.S. armed studied. Samuels’ actual ac- School board member, present- A showcase of children’s talent services so he could fight the count helped bring this tragic ed Samuels with a golden lapel was presented at Russian- power that had forced him period to life for them so they pin with the tribal seal to hon- Ukrainian Parousia Church in Federal Way on May 28. or Samuels’ role in a top secret The Heavenly Pearls festival mission that contributed to the featured young soloists, end of the war. readers, photographers, Davis also took the oppor- designers and artists ages 3–15. tunity to provide additional information to the students about the original Choctaw code talkers of World War I, who were instrumental in aiding the allied efforts. As a result this special day, Grays Harbor students have a much greater appreciation for the challenges of war. They have been inspired by the ac- Tacoma Central Adventist Church members are finding count of one who determined common ground in their to meet adversity with the community through a focus commitment to be a liberator. on health. Health evangelist Rico Hill held a five-session motivation rally seminar in Tom Davis, Grays Harbor Church June. A “From Sickness to Grays Harbor Adventist Christian School students, staff and board deacon Health” seminar follows in members surround Arnold Samuels after presenting him with the August. Choctaw Nation lapel pin for his service in World War II.

32 august 2016 v v WASHINGTON LIVING GOD’S MISSION // CONFERENCE

Read more online at glnr.in/111-08-wa_lacey LACEY More online at PROFESSIONALS glnr.in/111-08-wa_campout PRESENT DEPRESSION AND PORT ANGELES ANXIETY RECOVERY HOLDS CAMPOUT PROGRAM he Lacey Church pre- amp David, that One of those activities was Tsented its fifth Nedley Chigh-security a first-person “walk through Depression and Anxiety Re- presidential retreat about 60 the Bible.” Bible characters covery Program as a commu- miles from Washington, D.C., were portrayed by members nity outreach, beginning with conjures up all kinds of images young and old, including a free introductory program for most of us. But across the 3-year-old Justin Byers. The on Feb. 9 and concluding with (From left) Edward P. Case, a U.S., on the north shore of walk included the stories of a banquet on April 19 for par- local psychiatrist, and his father, Lake Crescent on the Olympic Jonah, Anna the prophetess, ticipants, guests and program Ronald L. Case, a retired allergist, Peninsula lies another Camp Paul and Silas, the shepherds serve as co-directors of the Lacey helpers. The only costs for the Church’s Nedley Depression and David, but this one is called at Christ’s birth, and women attendees were for the books Anxiety Recovery Program. Camp David Jr. One of the asking Jesus for healing. and materials. very few similarities of the two The Friday-through-Sun- The 22 participants came Most participants reported is they were both established day campout was attended by from all over western Wash- a great deal of mood improve- about 1935. ington for the weekly seminar, ment by the end of the pro- The Port Angeles Church which featured the new Neil gram. “It opened my eyes to held one their more popular Nedley DVD series. Most many ideas to incorporate into functions, the annual church evenings included sampling my daily life, such as listening campout, at Camp David Jr., to classical music, drinking on May 7. “One of the things adequate water, reading and I wanted to do,” says Lisa Bur- contemplating the book of nett, retreat organizer, “was to Proverbs, eating better, and free up the people who have exercising,” says one attendee. church responsibilities nearly At the final banquet, every Sabbath morning while attendees were presented with at the same time provide activ- Some of the volunteer cooks at graduation certificates, spiritual ities for all age groups.” materials and recipes used for the April 19 banquet for the Lacey Campers listen to Bible stories. Church’s Nedley Depression the buffet. Many of the plant- and Anxiety Recovery Program based recipes were from Neil 60–70 members and guests include (from left) Elke Tanner, Laura Bullard, Joan Case, Nedley’s book Depression — the who were able to refresh and Mona Griffith and Sharline Way Out, which was the major renew their relationship with Wellman, who was the banquet textbook for the series. not only each other but also coordinator. Not pictured are A 20-week follow-up on with God in a beautiful natural cooks Jennifer Case, Lyn Malott and Ciri Achord. July 5 was a chance to see how setting. “Coming out here the attendees are doing and to with my church family,” says healthful foods shown to discuss plans for future possible Buddy Kruger, Port Angeles improve mood. Then partici- Bible studies in the book of Church member, “is not only pants discussed the day’s lesson Daniel. relaxing and peaceful, but it in small groups led by program gives us yet another opportuni- co-directors Edward Case, a local Joan Case, Lacey Church Nedley ty to connect with each other.” pscyhiatrist specializing in anxi- Depression and Anxiety Recovery ety and depression, and his father, Program administrative assistant David and Noah Ley enjoy Gary Ledbetter, Port Angeles Ronald Case, a retired allergist. Camp David Jr. Church elder

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More online at WASHINGTON glnr.in/111-08-wa_aaa CONFERENCE // LIVING GOD’S MISSION More online at glnr.in/111-08-wa_pediatric AAA STUDENTS BUENA VISTA BENEFIT FROM STUDENTS ASSIST SEEK TODAY PEDIATRIC CENTER FOUNDATION

GINA HUBIN EEK (Support, Educate campus. The academy is happy or three years now, stu- Sand Encourage Kids) to be welcoming new students Fdents from Buena Vista Today is one of the organiza- and, accordingly, a few new Seventh-day Adventist School tions that has been instrumen- staff members. in Auburn have assisted during tal in making it possible for Students wanting to the annual Pediatric Interim more kids to attend Auburn attend AAA this year or get on Care Center luncheon at the Adventist Academy. This not- next year’s list are encouraged ShoWare Center in Kent. This for-profit investment founda- to contact Jay Coon via email year seven students volunteered PICC luncheon guests and tion distributes private funds to at [email protected] or by to set tables for 760 guests, sell Buena Vista Elementary student qualified students who desire phone, 253-939-5000, ext. raffle tickets and assist with volunteers listen to Steve to attend AAA. Raible, former Seahawk player registration of the luncheon and current radio commentator This organization not attendees. for the Seahawk games. only uses nearly 100 percent of The Pediatric Interim donated funds for student aid Care Center (PICC) is a are here to help in any way we but also takes a personal in- medical facility located in Kent can.” terest in each student awarded that provides 24-hour care This annual spring the financial support. Students to newborns who have been luncheon helps sustain PICC’s accepted into the program prenatally exposed to drugs of work in the community must maintain high standards all kinds. The center has pro- throughout the year because in the areas of academics, citi- vided care to more than 3,000 the center receives very limited zenship, attendance and work. infants since it opened on Oct. funding from the government. They also receive mentoring 1, 1990. This year’s luncheon raised and evaluations from teachers, “I think it is really cool to $127,306 for the babies. employers and administration. SEEK Today provides an help these unfortunate babies,” “Volunteering for the Alice, a returning student opportunity for donors to interact with Auburn Adventist says eighth-grader Josie McK- luncheon makes me feel happy and SEEK Today recipient, Academy students who are part ey, who first volunteered three because I get to help raise says, “The people who are a of the scholarship program. years ago. “It isn’t their choice money for the babies,” says part of SEEK have shown me what happened to them, so we Stephen Ellis. what a real family is like and, 229. Come for a visit, take a The students began brain- as I grow into adulthood, what tour, talk to some teachers and GINA HUBIN storming how they can do I need to do to take care of students, and see for yourself if more for PICC throughout the myself and prepare myself for a Auburn Adventist Academy is year by collecting much-need- prosperous and healthy future.” where you need to be. ed baby supplies the organi- God is revealing Himself zation uses for these babies in amazing ways on the AAA Stacy Tejel, AAA English teacher throughout the year. If you would like to be involved with The SEEK (Support, Educate and Encourage Kids) Today not-for- profit investment foundation is instrumental in making it financially Buena Vista students in sup- possible for qualified students to attend Auburn Adventist Academy. porting PICC, please contact Buena Vista office manager, CHERI FLETCHER This is the third year for Buena Donna Ellis, at 253-833-0718. Vista Elementary students to volunteer with an annual Gina Hubin, Buena Vista community fundraising Elementary School marketing luncheon to help newborns who have been prenatally exposed director to drugs.

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WWU RECEIVES WWU BEGINS MAXIMUM OFFERING ACCREDITATION COCURRICULAR FOR NURSING TRANSCRIPT PROGRAM

ith the recently »» Service, such as Service he Walla Walla Wintroduced Day participation and TUniversity School of cocurricular transcript, Walla spending time as a student Nursing was recently grant- Walla University students missionary. ed accreditation from the now have a way to obtain an In today’s dynamic Commission on Collegiate official verified record of their workforce, well-rounded Nursing Education (CCNE) activities outside the classroom. experience, in addition through the maximum eligible “Employers now are to academics, can prove time frame of June 2021. The looking for more than invaluable for job placement CCNE found that the WWU just a GPA and more than and admission to graduate School of Nursing met all just a degree,” says Emily school or other professional accreditation standards with no Muthersbaugh, WWU programs. questions or concerns. student life manager. The Student involvement will “Nursing accreditation new transcript is modeled be recorded from the fall term is a very rigorous process,” after the academic transcript of 2013 onward. Students and says Lucille Krull, professor of and lists accomplishments in recent graduates can access their nursing and dean of the School four areas: unofficial cocurricular transcript of Nursing. “We prepare a »» Awards, such as merit- at myWWU.wallawalla.edu, large report, and then the based scholarships and where they can also order an accrediting body sends visitors being listed on the dean’s official release of the transcript. to perform a multiday site visit. list; For now, the transcript, which At that visit, they talk with »» Leadership, such as club most often carries a small fee, students and faculty, observe in officers; will be delivered at no cost. classes, go with students to pa- »» Professional development, tient care clinicals, and review including research and Alex Aamodt, Walla Walla many files and records. They tion as a national accreditation internships; University marketing and check to make sure the School agency. The CCNE ensures university relations student writer of Nursing is functioning in the quality and integrity of harmony with the mission of baccalaureate, graduate and the overall university and is residency programs in nursing. teaching students according to The WWU School of Nursing the required CCNE standards. offers a baccalaureate degree I am pleased that they recog- program in nursing. nized that Walla Walla Uni- To schedule a visit to the versity has an excellent School WWU campus, apply to the of Nursing that produces high- WWU nursing program or ly skilled Christian nurses.” learn more about studying The CCNE is an inde- nursing at WWU, visit pendent accrediting arm of wallawalla.edu/nursing. the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Kim Strobel, Walla Walla Uni- and is officially recognized by versity marketing and university the U.S. Secretary of Educa- relations supervisor

35 august 2016 ADVENTIST HEALTH NORTHWEST // NEWS MEMORY CARE FACILITIES STIMULATE MEMORIES WITH INNOVATIVE SPACES

arkview Memory Cen- shows and nature documenta- ters are using innovative ries in the theater, getting their activities and experiences hair done at the salon, and to stimulate memories in spending time in the antique PAlzheimer’s and dementia res- cars. idents. The centers are located “They can climb in the at Generation’s Wheatland front or back seats, use the ra- Village in Walla Walla, Wash., dio or fiddle with the motor,” and CherryWood Village in says Gabriel. “At CherryWood, Portland, Ore. one resident who used to be a “Each community has mechanic actually disassembled spaces that resemble a space or the whole motor. But that’s Antique cars spark conversations between residents and their time in a resident’s life,” says caregivers. what it’s there for — to give Melody Gabriel, Generations residents a physical part of a president and Adventist Health so much to share around this on the mind, body and spir- memory.” board member. “There’s a experience.” it — to treat and care for the small chapel that looks like Adventist Health partners health of each whole person. Ali Reiner, Adventist Health a church, a beauty parlor, an with Generations LLC, a fam- The same approach was used in corporate marketing and auto garage and an eatery.” ily-owned and -operated com- the design and construction of communication intern At Wheatland Village, pany that manages resort-style the memory care build- where several residents have a retirement communities across ings — perhaps the most history of outdoor work and California, Oregon, Wash- unique being the incorpo- farming, caregivers decided to ington and Utah. Generations ration of an antique car into start a garden where residents worked with Walla Walla the design of each facility. could plant, care for and General Hospital and Adventist “The 1940s and 1950s, harvest vegetables to be used Medical Center in Portland when many of our residents for meals. They started the to develop Wheatland Village grew up, were the heyday of seeds in a greenhouse on the and CherryWood Village, both the automobile,” says White. campus and then spent a day of which include Parkview “Cars were a huge part of transplanting them into raised Memory Care facilities. life. You remember the car planters for easy access. “Wendell White, founder you learned to drive in, if “They got to dig holes of Generations, wanted to have your first kiss was in a car. with their hands and ‘play’ in some kind of community for There are so many milestone the dirt,” says Natasha Delano, our residents with Alzheimer’s memories associated with Memory Care and Assisted that wasn’t a nursing home, being behind the wheel, Living at Wheatland Village where they could have their and we can stimulate those director. “After we were done, independence,” says Delano. long-term memories for our Find us they told me all about the “It’s designed for people to residents.” kinds of fertilizers I should use have more autonomy in their Residents are encour- in familiar places and how we should care for the daily life.” aged to actively participate plants. These aren’t people who Parkview facilities use a in the community living instagram.com/gleanernow

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Ireland and Scotland when she deacon, elder, Sabbath School The Oregon Conference was 92. superintendent and building called them to pastor the Her family includes Darold chairman for the new church Shady Point Church, where and Barbara Bigger of Walla sanctuary. He’s been active in their son, Craig, was born and Walla, Wash.; Carolyn and home and school association Bonnie continued teaching. Larry Evans of Laurel, Md.; and the local school board. Rick and Marty Bigger of Nena, a longtime Pathfind- Saginaw, Mich.; Sandi and er counselor, helped in the Rick Carlson of Everett, children’s divisions and as the Garnet Bigger Wash.; 7 grandchildren and 15 Sabbath School secretary. great-grandchildren. The Casper family includes Bigger 95th Debbie and Steve of Burleson, Garnet Bigger celebrated Casper 65th Texas; Randy and Debi of her 95th birthday with all of Glen Casper and Nena Astoria, Ore.; 6 grandchildren her children, seven grandchil- Fowler were married on and 2 great-grandchildren. dren and 14 of 15 great-grand- April 1, 1951. Even though children at a reception on they married on April Fool’s Sanford 50th Bonnie and Tom Sanford March 6, 2016. Family came Day, it apparently wasn’t any Tom and Bonnie Sanford They spent four years pastoring from Michigan, Maryland, joke — they are still married celebrated their 50th wedding in Hood River, where Tom Oregon and Washington to 65 years later. anniversary with family and served on the Juvenile Services share in the Irish-themed party Glen grew up in south- friends on July 3, 2016, at Commission and Bonnie pilot- at the Walla Walla University ern Oregon’s Coos County, their home church in Sequim, ed the Jail Alternative Measure Church fellowship hall, com- while Nena grew up in Fallon, Wash. Their reception was Program for delinquent teens. plete with a bagpiper. Nev. They met while attend- themed “Around the World in While in Hood River, the Garnet was born March ing in 80 Days.” couple followed the Lord’s 4, 1921, to Allen and Alberta Oregon. Glen says, “The most Thomas Sanford met Bon- leading to found Project Patch. McCoy in Yakima, Wash., the interesting thing I found at nie Fike at Andrews Univer- What started out of a small second of four children. She Laurelwood was Nena.” They sity where Tom was studying office in Hood River has now married Forrest Bigger in 1941, both graduated in 1950. theology and Bonnie elemen- grown in scope and scale, im- and they raised their family of Glen began working at his tary education. They married pacting thousands of teens and four in southern Oregon. dad’s gyppo mill. He eventu- two years later in South Bend, families over the past 32 years. To help put their children ally hopped a bus going to Ne- Ind., on July 3, 1966. While at Now retired, they still in church school, Garnet vada. After a few months, he Andrews for seminary studies, travel and enjoy spending time worked for the state of Oregon concluded Nena was the one their first child, Kelly, was with their grandchildren. The in the unemployment office for him. They were married in born. Sanford family includes Kelly for many years. She retired to Fallon. They went on to pastor the and Chuck Hagele; Craig and travel with her husband. They Glen had apprenticed to Choteau/Shelby/Havre district Eniko (Molnar) Sanford, all even drove through learn dental lab work in Coos in Montana, starting a new of Vancouver, Wash.; and five and Central America on their Bay, Ore. When the Korean church school in both Shelby grandchildren. way to a mission assignment War draft board called him up, and Havre. in Ecuador. She also traveled he convinced them to let him in Europe, New Zealand, the finish his apprenticeship. They South Pacific, Australia and the evidently forgot to call him Oops! Caribbean. up again. He started his own In the June 2016 Forrest passed away in dental lab in 1954 and went issue of the Gleaner, we 2005, but Garnet’s love of trav- to denturist school in 1980. misidentified two women el carried on. She celebrated He was still working until who celebrated their 90th her 90th birthday on a family recently. Nena stayed home to birthday: Betty Hiebert cruise through the Panama raise their two children, but and Evelyn Emerson. We Canal. Her dream of seeing later worked with Glen as his apologize for this mistake. Betty Hiebert Evelyn Emerson where her ancestors came from receptionist and delivery girl.

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DUNKS — Bailey Addison BIGGS — Taylor Camryn, 14; Battle Ground; stepsons, Gary Las Vegas, Nev.; Tom Gordon, was born on May 6, 2016, to born May 22, 2001, Twin Falls, W. Schultz, Discovery Bay, Ca- of California; Bob Bialobrze- Michael and Kelly (Stevenson) Idaho; died Jan. 31, 2016, Boise, lif.; Larry D. Schultz, College wski, Tualatin, Ore.; daugh- Dunks, Springfield, Ore. Idaho. Surviving: mother, Place; stepdaughter, Susan M. ters, Valerie Martin and Vicki Lisa Biggs Conner; father and Schultz, Walla Walla, Wash.; Martin, both of Portland; Kelly GIENGER — Willow Joy stepmother, Aubrey and Jessica 3 grandchildren, 6 step-grand- (Bialobrzewski) Benthin, Coos was born March 1, 2016, to Biggs; brother, Sean Biggs; children and 7 great-grandchil- Bay, Ore.; 5 grandchildren and Jonathan and Kathryn “Katie” sister, Morgan Biggs; grandpar- dren. 2 great-grandchildren. (Currier) Gienger, Redlands, ents, Rusty and Carolyn Biggs, Calif. DEPNER — Reuben Rob- HAMILTON — Robert Sidney, Jim and Betty Hockenberry, ert, 93; born May 14, 1922, 73; born July 12, 1942, Los HILLIARD — Levi Louis Rick and Pam Zea, and Lee Rocklyn, Wash.; died May 7, Angeles, Calif.; died March 22, was born March 7, 2016, to Conner, all of Twin Falls. 2016, Spokane, Wash. Surviv- 2016, Conrad, Mont. Surviv- Jonathan and Jenee (Gifford) BROCK — Jim, 82; born Sept. ing: wife, Joyce (Johnson); son, ing: wife, Donna (Musgrave); Hilliard, Portland, Ore. 9, 1934, Nephi, Utah; died Feb. Wayne, Spokane; daughters, daughter, Traci M. Cain, Con- RYAN — Aloisious Steven was 21, 2016, Nampa, Idaho. Sur- Rae Rich, Chewelah, Wash.; rad; 4 step-grandchildren and a born April 26, 2016, in Tilla- viving: sons, Kurt, Shane and Mona Morley, Priest River, step-grandchild. mook, Ore., to Nicholas and Brady, all of Nampa; Scott and Idaho; 7 grandchildren and 8 HARTNELL — Calvin, 92; Megan (Gann) Ryan. Frank, both of Salt Lake City, great grandchildren. born Oct. 20, 1923, Belling- SCHLEHUBER — Zackary Utah; daughter, Linda Hill, DOWARD — Jan Stanford, 90; ham, Wash.; died April 3, 2016, Andrew was born Dec. 18, Caldwell, Idaho; brothers, Don, born Oct. 19, 1925, Seattle, Portland, Ore. Surviving: wife, 2015, to Joseph and Hillary Baggs, Wyo.; Bob, Hurricane, Wash.; died Feb. 7, 2016, Fern- Shirley (Ruud) Blehm Hartnell; (Stahlheber) Schlehuber, Is- Utah; sisters, Susan Brock, dale, Calif. Surviving: wife, sons, Bryan Hartnell, Redlands, saquah, Wash. Centerville, Va.; Judy Walker, Loneva (Thompson); daughter, Calif.; Bernard Hartnell, Grand Elko, Nev.; 11 grandchildren Melody; and 6 grandchildren. Junction, Colo.; 4 grandchil- STACY — Jordyn Taliaina was and 14 great-grandchildren​. born May 26, 2016, to Fred- DRESSLER — E. Marion dren and 5 great-grandchildren. erick and Marlene (Sio) Stacy, CABATIC — Napoleon, 75; (Schwager), 95; born Oct. 28, JOHNSON — Alberta Lucille Joint Base Lewis–McChord, born Sept. 15, 1940, Alcala, 1920, North Wales, Pa.; died (Lloyd), 91; born Dec. 6, 1924, Wash. Pangasinan, Philippines; died April 10, 2016, Walla Walla, Nelilta, Wash.; died April April 9, 2016, Kelowna, British Wash. Surviving: sons, Andrew, 9, 2016, Lynnwood, Wash. Columbia, Canada. Surviv- Walla Walla; David, College Surviving: sons, Kevin Johnson ing: wife, Darlene Cabatic; FAMILYWEDDINGS Place, Wash.; 5 grandchildren and Daryn Johnson; daugh- son, Bryan Cabatic, Shoreline, and 8 great-grandchildren. ters, Carol Fillman and Kathy Wash.; stepson, Glen Pedersen, ENGELHART-SLOOP EVANENKO — Donald Arnold; 8 grandchildren and 10 Cloverdale, British Columbia, great-grandchildren. Brittany Ann Engelhart and Canada; daughter, Chondra Vernon, 82; born March 14, Jeffrey Richard Sloop were Chavez, Patterson, Calif.; step- 1934, Butte, N.D.; died May KELLER — Fremont F., 95; married April 3, 2016, in Walla daughter, Marina Ganz, Hope, 1, 2016, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. born Jan. 12, 1921, India- Walla, Wash. They are making British Columbia, Canada; and Surviving: wife: Geraldeen napolis, Ind.; died March 29, their home in Everett, Wash. 2 grandchildren. (Grondahl); sons, Curtis, Walla 2016, College Place, Wash. Brittany is the daughter of An- Walla, Wash.; Brent, Sheboy- Surviving: wife, Betty Sue COMSTOCK — Betty Janet gan, Wis.; daughters, Suzette (Osgood); sons, Fred Roesener, drew and Charlotte (Meitzler) (Tonn), 82; born Aug. 11, 1933, Engelhart. Jeffrey is the son of Hage, Bismarck, N.D.; Tanya Tillamook, Ore.; Karlton Kent Lodi, Calif.; died April 1, 2016, St. George, Post Falls, Idaho; Keller, Mauk Lek, Thailand; Richard and Linda (Cramer) Salem, Ore. Surviving: son, Sloop. Kyleen Thomason, Walla Kris D. Keller, College Place; Doug, Salem; Darryl II, Mesa, Walla; sisters, Elaine Brown, and 10 grandchildren. Ariz.; daughter, Sharyl Ashley, Moses Lake, Wash.; Esther KNAUFT — Marguerite Wilsonville, Ore.; broth- Allred, Walla Walla; 10 grand- er, Elverne Tonn, Manteca, Dodge, 99; born March 6, children, 3 step-grandchildren, 1917, Bonnie Lake, Wash.; died Calif.; 2 grandchildren and 2 3 great-grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. March 15, 2016, Nampa, Idaho. step-great-grandchildren. Surviving: sons, Daniel, Fall CURRY — Claude Leo “C.L.”, GORDON — Jean Marie City, Wash.; Richard, Hailey, 88; born Sept. 14, 1927, Opp, (Laird), 82; born Oct. 25, 1932, Idaho; daughter, Joan Baker, Ala.; died March 18, 2016, Lakeport, Calif.; died Oct. 5, Nampa; 10 grandchildren and Battle Ground, Wash. Surviv- 2015, Portland, Ore. Surviving: 12 great-grandchildren. ing: wife, Shirley M. (Pedersen) sons, Stanley “Dick” Gordon, Schultz Curry, College Place, Wash.; son, Michael Curry, OURFAMILY 38 august 2016 1921–2016 FAMILYATREST MARY LEE ALCORN CAMPBELL MCMUNN — Margaret Jane (Goerlitz); sons, David, Loma (Borton), 86; born July 28, Mary Lee Alcorn Campbell was born to Linda, Calif.; Randy, Orange 1929, Baker City, Ore.; died the late Willie Alcorn and Alberta Townsend City, Fla.; Barry, Boise, Idaho; April 27, 2016, Walla Walla, on Nov. 20, 1921 in Somerville, Texas. At 18, Durwood, Portland; and 8 Wash. Surviving: husband, she moved to College Station, where she met grandchildren. Samuel H.; son, Kenneth H., her husband, Alvin Campbell. They married WHEELER — Margaret L. Port Orford, Ore.; daughters, Oct. 4, 1941, in Bryant, Texas, and eventually (Armstead), 91; born June 16, Linda D. Browning, Gol- moved in 1948 to Anchorage, Alaska, where 1924, Sioux City, ; died dendale, Wash.; Sandra M. they chose to make their home and raise their Nov. 10, 2015, Roseburg, Ore. Browning, Bingen, Wash.; children. Surviving: 2 grandchildren and sisters, Edna C. Drury, College Mary Lee was known for her warm heart 5 great-grandchildren. Place, Wash.; sister/niece, and welcoming spirit and was greatly loved by all. Her love for Bettie Irene (Klinepier), South- WHITMORE — Margie erlin, Ore.; 12 grandchildren, her Lord, family and community were evident in how she lived. (Duerksen), 87; born Aug. 21 great-grandchildren and 3 Foremost was her love for Jesus. A well-known presence in the 28, 1928, Shafter, Calif.; died great-great-grandchildren. Anchorage Adventist Church community, she devoted much of March 30, 2016, Portland, Ore. her life to her church family. She was baptized in Portland, Ore., Surviving: son, Steve Azevedo; MCMUNN — Samuel H., 90; at the Sharon Church in 1947. Most recently, she was a member of and 3 grandchildren. born July 22, 1926, Bend, Ore.; the Anchorage Northside Church, where she served as an elder. WOOSLEY — Albert Frank- died April 30, 2016, Walla Mary Lee passed away June 21, 2016. She is survived by her Walla, Wash. Surviving: son, lin, 80; born March 23, 1935, husband of 74 years, Alvin Campbell Sr.; sisters, Marie Thomas, Kenneth H., Port Orford, Ore.; Hillsboro, Ore.; died Jan. 26, Minnie Coleman and Mable Smith; children, Alvin Campbell Jr., daughters, Linda D. Browning, 2016, Sun Lakes, Ariz. Sur- Goldendale, Wash.; Susan M. Bonnie Campbell Jones and Brenda Campbell Johnson; grand- viving: wife, Cecelia Woolsey; Browning, Bingen, Wash.; children, Carol McAllen, Monica Campbell Yoshihara, Mchawi sons, Bill Woosley, Scappoose, brother, William, Seneca, Herrington, Hasaan Herrington, Ayeesha Herrington-Hankins, Ore.; Matt Woosley, Newport, Ore.; 12 grandchildren, 21 Kiersten Johnson Loyd and Maiya Johnson; and 20 great-grand- Ore.; Larry Wilson; daughters, great-grandchildren and 3 children. Cheryl Lettenmaier, Toledo, great-great-grandchildren. Ore.; Tryna Luton, Eugene, Andy; son, James D., Spring, sons, Chris, Portland; Norman, Ore.; Brenda Woolsey, Aloha, MCNEILUS — Camille Helen Texas; and stepdaughter, Camarillo, Calif.; daughters, Ore.; Vena Lahn Otis; sister, (Kendall) Hamilton, 89; born Connie Lee (Moore) Landon, Larinda “Susie,” Portland; Linda Jung, Yuma, Ariz.; July 8, 1926, Conway, Iowa; Umatilla, Ore. Kathy Bones, Newberg, Ore.; 10 step-grandchildren and 8 died April 14, 2016, College NAPIER — William J., 95; Jennifer White, Oregon City, step-great-grandchildren. Place, Wash. Surviving: sons, born Feb. 20, 1921, Ewing, Ore.; 8 grandchildren and 3 Robert Keith Hamilton, Neb.; died March 21, 2016, great-grandchildren. College Place; Brian Winston Walla Walla, Wash. Surviving: PORTER — Gary Ray, 62; Hamilton, West Frankfort, The Gleaner also accepts expanded wife, Virginia (Proctor); son, born March 9, 1954, San obituary announcements with short Ind.; Douglas Kent Hamilton, Scott, Pasco, Wash.; daugh- Francisco, Calif.; died April 25, bio and photo. For submission and College Place; Davon McNei- ters, Tamara Barr and Vicki 2016, Portland, Ore. Surviving: cost info, contact info@gleanernow. lus, Puyallup, Wash.; daughter, Napier, both of Redlands, wife, Connie, Pendleton, Ore.; com or call 360-857-7043. Leasa (McNeilus) Hodges, Calif.; 8 grandchildren and 3 daughters, Shelli Rehberg, Go to GleanerNow.com/ Eden Valley, Colo.; sisters, great-grandchildren. Tacoma, Wash.; Melissa Porter, contribute to submit Lucille Van Horn, Bremerton, University Place, Wash.; step- family announcements. Wash.; Viola Jones, Mil- ORTMAN — Jean Elise son, Justin Krieger, Pendleton; The North Pacific Union ton-Freewater, Ore.; Bonnie (Madero), 90; born Nov. 16, parents, Ernest and Marlene Conference Gleaner accepts family Humphries, Spokane, Wash.; 1924, San Diego, Calif.; died (Anderson) Porter, Pendleton; listings as a service to members numerous grandchildren and Sept. 10, 2015, Portland, Ore. brother, Gene Porter, Silver of Adventist churches in the great-grandchildren. Surviving: son, Ralph Wil- Lake, Ore.; sister, Donna Grif- Northwest. While this information liam Ortman, Sandy, Ore.; is not intended as an endorsement MILLER — Jessie H. (Houck), fin, Pendleton; 4 grandchildren daughters, Linda Dianne Haas, of any facts or relationships 103; born March 17, 1913, Tenmile, Ore.; Idelsi Marie and 3 step-grandchildren. represented, the Gleaner does not Cleveland, N.D.; died March Ortman; 5 grandchildren and 3 WERNER — Lyle Hubert, knowingly print content contrary to 25, 2016, Portland, Ore. great-grandchildren. 86; born April 9, 1929, in Fox the biblical beliefs of the Seventh- MOORE — Wilma Grace day Adventist Church. PERRY — Connie Lee (Lewis), Valley, Saskatchewan, Canada; (Jackson), 81; born March 5, 81; born March 20, 1935, died March 22, 2016, Portland, 1935, Mancos, Colo.; died Keene, Texas; died March 26, Ore. Surviving: wife, Alice March 27, 2016, College Place, 2016, Portland, Ore. Surviving: Wash. Surviving: husband, OURFAMILY 39 august 2016 ANNOUNCEMENTS

NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE In Concert With Carl Parker and Friends Offering Sept. 10 — You’re invited to enjoy Carl Parker and Friends Aug. 6 — Local Church Budget; in concert at Stone Tower Church, 3010 NE Holladay St., Aug. 13 — Oakwood University/Andrews University/Loma Portland, Ore., at 6 p.m. An offering will be taken to support Linda University; children and families in need of food. This includes the Aug. 20 — Local Church Budget; Weekend BackPack Lunch Program that ensures that children Aug. 27 — Local Conference Advance. have food to eat on the weekends. For more information go to NPUC and WWU Constituency Sessions peopletopeopleministries.com. Official notice is hereby given that the twenty-eighth regular Milo Adventist Academy Alumni Homecoming constituency meeting of the North Pacific Union Conference Sept. 30–Oct. 1 — Join us in celebrating 60 years of (NPUC) of Seventh-day Adventists and Walla Walla Adventist education at Milo. Honor classes end in 1 and 6. University will be held at the Sunnyside Seventh-day Adventist For reservations, write to [email protected] or call Church, 10501 SE Market St., Portland, Ore., on Sept. 25, KayLee Mason at 541-825-3200, ext. 3321. 2016, at 9 a.m. The purpose of the constituency meeting is to Milo Adventist Academy Middle School Sports Camp present reports covering the five-year period ending Dec. 31, Oct. 2–4 — Small-school and home-school students in grades 2015; to elect officers, board and committees for the ensuing five through eight are welcome to register for Milo’s Sports quinquennial period; to consider and act upon recommended Camp, which begins Sunday, Oct. 2, at 4 p.m. and runs changes to the constitution; and to transact such other business through Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m. Contact Kathy Hernandez as may properly come before the constituents. The present at [email protected] or 541-825-3200, ext. constitution provides that the voters of this meeting shall 3323. Preregistration required. The camp often fills to capacity, be the duly appointed delegates from the local conferences so register early. within the Union and certain ex officio and other delegates. Academy Days at Milo Adventist Academy Registration of delegates is scheduled to take place at the Nov. 18–20 — Students interested in attending Milo in the Sunnyside Seventh-day Adventist Church from 8 to 9 a.m., fall of 2017 are invited to spend the weekend to experience Sept. 25, 2016. All duly accredited delegates are urged to be in academy life. Win scholarships, enjoy Sabbath programming attendance at this constituency session. Max Torkelsen II, NPUC president and WWU board chairman and visit classes on Sunday. To register contact Kathy John Loor Jr., NPUC executive secretary Hernandez at [email protected] or 541-825- 3200, ext. 3323. North Pacific Union Conference Association Celebrate 100 Years of Service Official notice is hereby given that a regular membership April 28–30, 2017 — The Grants Pass Seventh-day Adventist meeting of the North Pacific Union Conference Association School will celebrate 100 years of service. We are in the process (NPUCA) of Seventh-day Adventists is called for 3:45 p.m. of seeking out former students, staff, volunteers and anyone on Sept. 25, 2016, and will be held at the Sunnyside Seventh- else involved with the school over the past 100 years to help day Adventist Church, 10501 SE Market St., Portland, Ore. celebrate this anniversary. Those wishing to be added to the The membership is comprised of the Board of Trustees of mailing list should contact the school office at 541-479-2293 the NPUCA, the appointed ex officio members and other delegates to the Sept. 25, 2016, NPUC Constituency meeting. or [email protected]. For updates and information, The purpose of this regular meeting is to receive reports and please visit and like our Facebook page at facebook.com/ transact such other business as may properly come before the gpsda100celebration or visit our website, gpsdaschool.org. meeting. Max Torkelsen II, NPUCA president UPPER COLUMBIA Kimberley Schroeder, NPUCA secretary Anniversary Celebration of Spokane Valley Church Sept. 17 — You are cordially invited to the 65th anniversary OREGON of the Spokane Valley Church and the 20th anniversary of the The 14th Annual Bobby McGhee and Friends Vespers Valley Church at its present location. We welcome all friends Sept. 3 — The 14th annual Bobby McGhee and Friends and past and present members, pastors and associate pastors Vespers will be held at 6 p.m. at Sunnyside Church, 10501 SE to join us for this celebration of God’s leading in the Spokane Market St., Portland, Ore. Musical inspiration and special guest Valley. For more information, please call the church office at speaker Buell Fogg, Union College associate chaplain, are just 509-926-5866. part of a special evening. Plan now to attend this remarkable event and reconnect with friends from near and far. MORE EVENTS LISTED AT GLEANERNOW.COM/EVENTS.

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his summer, conference fully engage. Scholars note how T administrators allowed me to YouTube has led to a culture of speak in the adult auditorium critics who make their comments at camp meeting — the “adult without any context for what they table.” The experience left me are criticizing.1 with a variety of new things to Beyond that, I asked the class reflect on. if I should base the “success” or One of them happened while quality of my sermon based on teaching my seminar on how the “likes” it received. Should a technology shapes our being and preacher or singer or composer our belief. While scrolling through look to “shares” as confirmation various comments on our con- that their gifts are worthy? ference Facebook page (yes, we YouTube is credited with corporately “creeped” together as a initiating a participatory cul- class) to explore how people com- ture, where anyone can upload municate online, we came across content for the masses — bypass- the videos of the all the speakers in ing traditional authorities such as the auditorium. publishers, record companies and We looked through several academic committees. So how are videos but focused on the little we to determine what is worth “thumbs up” and “thumbs down” creating, watching or listening to? icons indicating whether or not Combine this with Face- someone approved of the message book’s tendency to move people or not. Some speakers had all likes; toward “presentation anxiety” most had some likes and dislikes. (i.e. how should I present myself No comments. Just “likes” or online to create the best image and “dislikes.” gain the most popularity?). Have One of the questions we grap- we created a culture akin to the pled with in the class is, “What gold rush of 1849? The California happens to our message when we Gold Rush was the largest mass filter it through technology?” In migration in U.S. history — in- this case it appears the sermon, a creasing the non-native American dialogue on bib- population by 100,000 in a year.2 AUTHOR Seth Pierce lical truth, simply By 1850 it attracted immigrants became a commod- from around the world, and more ity to “like” or “dislike” but not merchants became wealthy than necessarily engage with. actual miners.2 In its first five years At the time my video had only YouTube amassed more video one comment — in German. As a footage than the entire history of class we translated it, and it turned American television.1 out to be someone professing sup- Because a comparative hand- port for the Catholic Church and ful strikes it big, do we now have calling for the end of the Adventist conversations about how to get our “sect.” I don’t preach in German, church more “hits” or “likes” or so I am not sure this person listened “shares”? Is this generation grow- at all, which only emphasizes the ing up in a digital environment point — it has become a commod- that holds out the promise of fame ity to critique instead of thought- and fortune if you can just say

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that nugget of truth, develop for many, but are we now in a voice that sparkles on a pod- the middle of a “fame rush”? cast, capture that perfect selfie, Millions of people continue or do something as simple as to migrate and live much of putting on a Chewbacca mask their life online — hoping and laughing, then retailers, not only for connection, but tech companies or Google increased attention. As we pay for it and bring you fame continue to integrate religious and fortune without having content, and our own personal to go through the conven- content, with the internet, will tional channels of education, we face a temptation to bypass discipline or seeking to craft thoughtful work in favor of something of quality? conforming to what’s trending The world holds out on Twitter? true success stories of brilliant Scripture has always called musicians and CEOs (i.e. us to meditate on “whatev- Lindsey Stirling, Mark Zuck- er is true, whatever is noble, erberg, etc.) who miraculously whatever is right, whatever bypassed convention due is pure, whatever is lovely, to either perfect timing, whatever is admirable, excel- preternatural insight lent, or praiseworthy” (Phil. or extreme giftedness 4:8). In our rush to use every (or all of the above) that tool at our disposal to share inspire us to open our own the gospel and Three Angels’ websites, YouTube channels Messages and make a differ- and public platforms. ence, we must take more care However, if we look than ever before to make sure closely we see vastly more our messages are shaped by videos and images of people what is biblical, beautiful and hurting themselves, endan- meaningful — not just what is gering themselves, or posing marketable. and making themselves up to get attention of … who? A 1. C. Detweiler, IGods: How technology shapes our modeling agency? A crowd of spiritual and social lives music fans? Nike, Adidas or (Grand Rapids, Mich.: Brazos Reebok? And when a video of Press, 2013), 175. someone hurting themselves is 2. B. Maranzani, “8 Things You especially hilarious, garnering May Not Know About the California Gold Rush,” 2013, lots of attention, does that then accessed June 24, 2016, call forth more acts of stupidity http://www.history.com/ to make millions laugh at the news/8-things-you-may- advertisers’ expense instead of not-know-about-the- ours — since they are the one california-gold-rush. running the commercial on our video? Seth Pierce, Puyallup Church lead Social media has decen- pastor tralized authority and created tremendous opportunities

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efore modern technology, coal our entire church into life-giving B miners placed canaries in cages fresh air? throughout their subterranean tunnels as an early warning against TOXIC JUDGMENTALISM the invasion of carbon monoxide. What is toxic in our churches? The toxic gas often seeped into From my own attrition research mines, odorless and thus undetect- and pastoral experience, I believe ed — until the songbirds started many churches suffer from system- dying. That meant everybody in ic judgmentalism, resulting from the mines desperately needed fresh a lack of love. Not that we want air. to be unloving; on the contrary, For many Seventh-day Adven- we care deeply, as evidenced by tist congregations in North Amer- how deeply our church invests in ica, the canaries are ceasing to sing. educating children right through We are losing our young people, their college years. and our churches themselves are So what’s wrong? dying. Ten years ago, Paul Rich- I suggest we suffer from a ardson of the Center for Creative misunderstanding of how to love. Ministry warned, “The median Perhaps we’ve forgotten the major age for the Seventh-day Adventist issue of the Great Controver- community in North America, in- sy — that love requires freedom cluding the unbaptized children in of choice, despite inevitable risks. church families, is 58. … There are Thus, paradoxically, our very more than 1,000 concern about safeguarding the AUTHOR Martin Weber local churches in spirituality of our young adults the North Ameri- generates a coercive and judgmen- can Division that have no children tal counterfeit of love that drives or teens at all.”1 them away in a spirit of toxic Confronted with the loss of anxiety. our songbirds, what should we do? Good intentions do not guar- Many church leaders focus antee good results. In prayer meet- on how to persuade youth and ings, our predominant concern is young adults (YYAs) to stay with attrition of our young people. Of- us — as if the solution to a noxious ten tears are shed. No fair-minded atmosphere is to develop a strain of observer could accuse praying poison-resistant victims. But isn’t grandparents (most prayer meeting our basic task to identify what’s attendees seem to be older mem- poisoning our YYAs and then lead bers) of not caring about their kids,

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LEARNING TO LOVE in part.” Nobody but God Biblical love comes not knows everything, and true only from a caring heart but an love recognizes this, not only educated mind. Paul says, “It is individually but corporately. my prayer that your love may Loving members and churches abound more and more, with humbly tolerate some knowledge and all discernment, so variance in understanding and that you may approve what is ex- expressing Christian standards: cellent” (Phil. 1: 9–10, emphasis “Where the Spirit of the Lord added). is, there is freedom” (2 Cor. Without knowledge and 3:17). discernment that empowers us We desperately need the to approve what is excellent, fresh air of love to cast out our attempts to love may find systemic anxiety and liber- a counterfeit expression in ate us in the Spirit to fulfill intolerance — unintended but God’s end-time calling. Then real. And devastating. judgmentalism will cease, and We see this in the agape our young adults will have the love chapter, 1 Corinthians 13. freedom to sing God’s song Verse 5 says of true love, “It in their own way. They will does not insist on its own way.” find our churches a safe place This is typically interpreted as to bring their friends, find a young and old. And yet many talking about love — and even selfishness, and often is. But spouse and raise their children. prayer warriors — in the same trying to love — is not the there is another way in which spirit of concern that stimulates same as actually being loving. people withhold love by insist- 1. Quoted in A. Allan Martin, “Burst the Bystander their intercession — may form Even though our intentions are ing on their own way: expect- Effect: Making a Discipling the core group of judgmental- good, we need to learn what ing that everybody agree with Difference with Young ists in the church. love is and how to express it. their own views of dress, diet, Adults.” In Roger Dudley, ed., Picture the Adventist Consider Hollywood’s music, worship and everything Ministering With Millennials grandmother who stays up past obsession with love, obviously else. They canonize their (Lincoln, Neb.: AdventSource, bedtime to bake cookies for a counterfeit. Could the same convictions, and anyone out of 2009), 112. the youth group, then when thing happen in church — not compliance may become the Martin Weber, Adventist product delivering those cookies she the world’s over-tolerant per- target of gentle yet judgmental manager for Faithlife, maker of feels compelled to admonish version of love, but a religious correction, even coercion. Logos Bible Software (scold) the teens for what they counterfeit of love from the To further clarify are wearing or listening to. opposite extreme of intoler- the connection between Her condemnation is done for ance? knowledge and love, 1 Cor. the sake of Christian love. But 13:9 warns, “Now we know

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SWORD B efore the age of mul- hastily snatched toilet paper This two-edged dicotomy, tiblade, aloe-infused, blotted the worst offenders. But whether applied to our lives disposable razors, there was the with the risk came the reward or others, requires Someone “safety” razor. A vast improve- of progress. I was past the point qualified to wield a potentially ment over the venerable but of pretend, accomplishing more lethal weapon. Revelation 1 temperamental straight-edge than just swiping at the surface. and 2 describes Jesus as the one The Word is a sword. razor, this implement was a Some of us are struggling who commands the “sharp Yet to those who thing of engineering beauty to to get our spiritual experience two-edged sword.” presumptiously pick any young lad who longed to past the pretend stage. We In His hands, this is the up Scripture to cut and be a man. are imitating the motions, only spiritual implement that wound, Jesus says, as My father treated his safety but something is seriously can do heart surgery. Acts 2 He did to Peter, “Put razor like a gun — he left it lacking. Beyond the surface describes the Jews of Jerusa- away your sword.” unloaded until it was ready foam, nothing is getting done. lem, who upon hearing the to use. A twist of the handle No progress is being made. gospel message, “were cut to opened the razor’s “doors” to We have no new spiritual the heart.” Beyond human rea- allow insertion of a fresh and victories to celebrate, no fresh soning or condemnation, this sharp double-edged blade. I testimonies to share. sort of conviction is evidence would watch intently as he Perhaps the razor provides of divine work. Spending time mopped soapy shaving suds a lesson. Shaving without the with our Lord in the Word, onto his face and carefully blade neglects the essential ele- allowing that two-edged sword applied the razor. I couldn’t ments of progress and transfor- to cut us to the heart, is our wait until I was old enough to mation. It’s just pretend. pathway beyond status quo. do the same. That all changes when A knife in the hand of an In the meantime, he we turn to something strange- adversary becomes a weapon allowed me to practice without ly akin to my father’s dou- of destruction. In the hand of a the blade. I would spread the ble-edged razor — the biblical skilled surgeon, it is an instru- foam over my peach fuzz and “two-edged sword.” ment of salvation. scrape off the white foam just as “For the word of God is Thus our great joy: The if I was really shaving. Except I living and powerful, and sharp- one who wields the sword of wasn’t. It was just pretend. er than any two-edged sword, Revelation is not an adversary, When the first real whis- piercing even to the division of but an Advocate. kers began soul and spirit, and of joints and AUTHOR Steve Vistaunet to sprout on marrow, and is a discerner of Steve Vistaunet, Gleaner editor my chin, the thoughts and intents of the they did so with inopportune heart” (Heb. 4:12). timing. Sporadic teenage acne The Word is a sword. Yet made the shaving experience a to those who presumptiously dicey choreography. The razor pick up Scripture to cut and Respond to any Gleaner topic by was no respecter of pimples or wound, Jesus says, as He did to emailing [email protected]. pride. Some mornings, bits of Peter, “Put away your sword.”

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