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MARCH 2018 3 How can Christians Respond to a Polarized Culture? By Bradford C. Newton

hroughout the history of the United States there have been “And while we stand here, with the aid of no other Tintense periods of national creed than the Word of God, and bound together division. And each period called forth a response from Christian people caught by the bonds of love—love for the truth, love for up in the events of the world. each other, and love for a perishing world—all We are living through another his- toric era of strident division, polariza- party feelings are lost.” tion, and partisanship in America. The —James White, Review and Herald, August 11, 1853 flames consuming the structures of a civil society are fanned by unbridled expression on social media platforms, were nothing less than a new spiritual this world of inequality, injustice, spiri- political and economic agendas, and order. What could be more challenging tual and physical corruption, and evil? long-held grievances between citizens. to a society built on social, economic, Certainly, history records monastic and Civil discourse is increasingly a wistful and religious inequalities? What could cloistered movements of Christians memory. The cry goes up over the lay waste more efficiently to the crass who hid themselves away and awaited noise of this social conflagration, “Can divides of class, gender, and ethnicity? Jesus’ return. But read the Kingdom anyone save us from ourselves?” The When injustice was the rule of the day, Manifesto carefully and it is filled with eyes of history look again to us, the whether in the halls of Roman power both explicit and implicit human inter- disciples of Jesus and inquire, “What or the sacred confines of the church, actions. You can’t be salt while remain- say you?” here is Jesus pointing in a radically new ing in a shaker, or a light beacon hid- Why not start where Jesus Himself direction. Has the passing of time de- den under the basket. No way can you did with the Kingdom Manifesto fanged the radical power of His words? love enemies from the couch or forgive recorded by a former tax collector Certainly not. people you never meet. The answer to disciple named Matthew. In a mere 12 At Jesus’ trial for betraying the “what now?” is clear from Jesus. ½ minutes Jesus upends the present spiritual order of Israel and alleged Here is a call to action: state of human order and declares a sedition against the political order of “Love to Jesus will be seen, will new social contract for believers in a Rome, His interrogators demanded to be felt. It cannot be hidden. It exerts a corrupted society. know about The Kingdom. The Rabbi wondrous power. It makes the timid Remarkably, the thesis statement answers simply, “My Kingdom is not bold, the slothful diligent, the igno- of the whole sermon resides in a series of this world.” The Kingdom Manifes- rant wise. It makes the stammering of eight unprecedented traits for His to is for the reborn woman and man tongue eloquent, it rouses the dor- revolutionary followers—poverty, in whom Jesus has placed His Spirit. mant intellect into new life and vigor. sadness, meekness, While turning the other cheek remains It makes the desponding hopeful, and hunger, mercy, pu- foolishness to the wisdom of the gloomy joyous. Where love exists, there rity, peacemaking, boardroom and the legislature, it is the is power and truth in the life. Love does and persecution. marker in a life preparing for a “new good and nothing but good. Those In Jesus’ day these heaven and a new earth.” who have love bear fruit unto holiness, Bradford C. Newton Could some conclude that Jesus and in the end everlasting life”—Ellen Pacific Union Secretary calls His followers to withdraw from White, 1898.

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MARCH 2018 5 Intimations of

HopeBy Ricardo Graham

6 PACIFICUNIONRECORDER.COM he Bible tells us not to put our Job was undergoing a severe test. trust or hope in another person, Why? Remember, God knew the intent Tbecause those people cannot of Job’s heart. But Satan and the rest save. Other human beings are of the of the angels— the holy ones as well same nature as us. as the evil ones— did not. Nor can we invest trust in orga- Job had been accounted blame- nizations because, in a sense, hu- less and upright. Now he was being man-led organizations are a com- put to the test, not for the benefit bination of the traits of those who of God but for the witnesses—the comprise them, and at their best they heavenly beings who were watching are still fallible. No, it is best to follow the great controversy being played the recommendations of the Bible: out before their very eyes. The “sons of God” who had heard Satan’s accusa- Do not put your trust in princes, tion were watching to see whether it in human beings, who cannot save. was possible for humans to be faithful When their spirit departs, they to God— for faith to sustain through return to the ground; on that very day severe trials and tribulation, as God their plans come to nothing. knew it to be possible. Blessed are those whose help is “God is able and willing ‘more the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the abundantly’ (Hebrews 6:17) to bestow LORD their God (Psalm 146: 3–5, NIV). upon His servants the strength they need for test and trial. The plans of Job’s hope certainly was located the enemies of His work may seem in God, His Savior. to be well laid and firmly established, way for our eventual perfection should Job’s friends had pushed hard at but God can overthrow the strongest let us know that God is still at work in him to get him to admit the specifics of these. And this He does in His own our lives. of his horrible sin. They are caught in time and way” (E. G. White, Prophets As Paul explains: “We also glory in the grip of the fallacious idea that all and Kings, p. 164). tribulations, knowing that tribulation suffering is the direct result of God’s Job’s hope was in the Lord. Job produces perseverance; and perse- divine retribution. had the conviction that even though verance, character; and character, By their persistent accusations, he was going through a torturous ex- hope. Now hope does not disappoint, Job’s friends had actually joined the perience, God would see him through. because the love of God has been enemy. Their tactlessness and lack Whatever difficulties and trials poured out in our hearts by the Holy of compassion had mischaracterized God has seen us through or given us Spirit who was given to us” (Romans Job—and the God they sought to victory over in the past can remind us 5:3– 5, NKJV). defend. And Job had had it. He wasn’t of His presence and His promise, “Nev- Did you catch it? Paul says that going to take it anymore; he decided er will I leave you; never will I forsake tribulations produce perseverance; that enough was enough. He ap- you” (Hebrews 13:5, NIV), and assure perseverance develops character; and pealed to a higher authority. us of His presence in the present and character, hope. Should we be prepared to defend future. Hope does not disappoint be- ourselves against false accusations? When trials, troubles, and tribula- cause of the focus of the hope. We Absolutely. Jesus is our example in all tions come, we must give thought to have hope in Jesus, our Savior. Job things. He entered into dialogue to see how they fit into God’s program. had hope in his Redeemer. Hope was defend himself with His critics prior That is what God is working out in his anchor, and it held fast through to entering into His passion (see Luke us—the progressive development of the storm he went through. 5: 17–26 and Matthew 12: 1–8). But refined character. Character is what “And the peace of God, which after Gethsemane, Jesus no longer we are. transcends all understanding, will responded to His accusers from a po- We need to remember what Paul guard your hearts and your minds in sition of defense. said: “And we know that all things Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7, NIV). He came to fulfill work together for good to them that Our hope brings us into a peace a unique role that love God, to them who are the called beyond our ability to understand. We we are not called according to his purpose” (Romans know that the Lord will provide what- to fulfill. 8:28, KJV). ever we need to be faithful and to be Knowing that God permits trials, victorious in His name. That was Job’s Ricardo Graham Pacific Union president troubles, and tribulations to come our hope, and it can also be ours.

MARCH 2018 7 American Rights Today: An Avoidable Clash of Absolutes? By Nicholas P. Miller

s our executive and legislative rights, freedom of speech or repu- surrounding the idea of free speech. branches descend into new tational rights. But such absolutist Protecting “the” freedom of speech Adepths of partisan conflict and advocacy — my right or group should also incorporated long-standing gridlock, advocacy groups are turning always win — seriously overlooks the common law principles about the ever more frequently to the courts history of rights reflected in the text of limitations of libel, slander, and to resolve issues that regular politics the Bill of Rights itself. reputation. cannot. We currently await high-court History shows that our Protestant This balancing of rights and val- pronouncements on such hot-button founders believed that rights exist in ues was seen even more explicitly in issues as gun rights, immigrant rights community—no right absolute, but the religion clauses. The First Amend- and the travel ban, and a balance of a collection of values that must be ment did not just protect the “free religious freedom and LGBT rights. weighed, balanced, and carefully cali- exercise of religion,” but also forbade But the legal system itself is not brated. The commitment to the overall laws “respecting an establishment of immune from the same extreme and system of rights is as important as the religion.” The two clauses meant that absolutist language and views that belief in any single right. My constitu- neither could be interpreted in an has come to characterize our politics. tional law professor made this point by absolute fashion; rather, they must be Competing social groups wrap asking us what “the freedom of speech” weighed in some kind of tension and their causes in the lofty language of meant in the First Amendment. I had balance. Thus, the Masterpiece Cake- the Bill of Rights, and insist on the never thought about the significance shop, which pits a Christian baker’s absolute priority of their rights over all of that article, but could see that it did rights of conscience and expression others. We must choose, we are told, more than simply protecting “freedom against the non-discrimination rights between gun rights or victims’ rights, of speech.” The article conveyed the of a gay couple, must involve a careful religious rights or sexual and gender idea of a regulating set of principles balancing of rights and fundamental

8 PACIFICUNIONRECORDER.COM values. In this case, the couple has other places to obtain cakes, and the baker will lose his livelihood if the state requires him to support same- sex weddings. Thus, I believe that the consciences and free speech of small business owners such as bakers, florists, and photographers should be protected from being forced into sup- porting ceremonies that they cannot morally support. A similar balance is also seen in the Second Amendment’s right to “keep and bear arms,” which is put in the context of the importance of a “well-regulated militia” to the “security” of the state. The individual aspects of this right to arms must be understood in the context of the right of society to “well regulate” the use of those arms for the “security” of all. This delicate balance must inform the high Court’s decision in Peruta v. California, a case about whether there is a right to carry concealed weapons outside one’s home. This idea of the community of rights is brought to its height in the Ninth Amendment. Here it is acknowl- edged that the community of rights extends beyond those listed in the Constitution. That the rights listed in the Constitution should not “be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.” It reminds originalists and living constitutionalists alike that we are meant to interpret the Constitution in light of the community of rights, both internal and external, in which it itself was formed. This all means that the wrong position on a host of constitutional Those who admit the difficulty of the interests. rights questions may not be primarily balancing of the values involved have To say a decision that involves how one comes down on the issue; it right, however they may come out such competing values is easy means but rather in the manner in which the on the merits of these cases. ignoring years of history and expe- position is held. The wrong position Freedom of religion, expression, rience during which our community in all these cases involving a clash of and movement are among our most has learned to appreciate all these fundamental rights is the one that venerable and deeply-rooted liber- important values. To say it is easy is to says these are ties; yet non-discrimination, personal remember the individual rights that easy cases for the safety, and national security are also we personally value most; and to mis- Supreme Court. profound values that are also core remember the community of rights of and central to our society. Whenever which they are a part — a community Nicholas P. Miller, JD, these rights clash, a fair resolution of give-and-take which makes our PhD, Church History will involve careful, nuanced, difficult society a civil and fair place to live for professor Andrews University evaluations of values and balancing of people of all faiths, beliefs, and values.

MARCH 2018 9 Arizona Conference

Thunderbird Students

Demonstrate Grace and CompassionBy Linda Kline

Avery Benson* was tired. He’d spent at the end of the alley behind the Circle the idea of a short mission trip for the prior day picking oranges. His K that needs help more than I do,” she dorm students was first envisioned morning had begun with a cold shower said. by the girls’ deans, who wanted to and several hours of packaging bags A few weeks later, speaking to the foster opportunities for the students of food. Now he was in Seccombe Lake Thunderbird Adventist Academy board, to gain a greater sense of service Park in San Bernardino, Calif., where Avery described the perspective he’d and appreciation for the duties of homeless individuals sitting on blankets gained and the glimpse of grace he saw: community and the plight of the less stake their claims near bushes and “As bad off as she was, she was thinking fortunate and underprivileged. under trees—a few with shopping carts of others.” After a year of planning and nearby. praying, the deans and students As he gave a bag of food to a woman oments like these are why of both dorms left on a Thursday whose earthly possessions fit into the the Thunderbird dorm afternoon for Loma Linda. Paul few bags around her, she was thinking students have made an Dickau, director of the Loma Linda of someone else. “Thank you for the annual mission trip to Helping Hands Pantry, had arranged food and help, but there’s a family living MSouthern California for the past five for them to spend a long, hot, dirty years. Taking a long day on their hands and knees in a weekend out of a busy lettuce patch. The students then scholastic schedule bagged the produce they’d picked, allows students to along with canned goods, for experience the needs distribution in the food pantry. That in their communities first year the students packed 50 bags and learn how they can of food, to which they added copies of be of service. Steps to Christ. Six years ago, From the beginning, many people

(Left) Thunderbird students picked 8,000 pounds of citrus. (Above) The low-hanging fruit is not always the easiest to get, but students pick it with a smile.

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(Above) Students take a photo break with the orange grove owner Marion Wagner. (Right) Students station the 170 bags of food for distribution. wanted to help the students as different from their own. they learned to help others. Empty They saw the effects of classrooms for sleeping and a food drug addiction and abuse, prep area were donated by a school. untreated mental illness, and The Loma Linda Campus Hill Church people—much like themselves provided a meal and a worship service and their own families—who on Friday night. Many individuals have been caught in a bad situation a group of dorm students were in donated food, time, and the use of and are living lives a world apart from a van driving to a local mall to go their homes. what they once knew. shopping. As the vehicle stopped at As the years have passed, the Although the time spent picking an intersection, they saw a man with a opportunities and activities for the produce provides an appreciation sign asking for food. Quickly checking students have changed, as have the of the work that goes into the food among themselves, they realized they donors and volunteers. For three years they eat each day, the hour spent didn’t have any food but decided to the students have picked oranges distributing food in the park can be take an impromptu collection and put donated by a local physician and his life changing. For some, it is the first together several dollars. Before they wife, and this year they tied a record realization of the level of need in their could finish collecting their funds, by picking 8,000 pounds. own communities. For many, it is the the light changed, but the students Some believe that the most recent first realization that they can make a insisted on turning around and going trip was one of the most rewarding difference. The students’ efforts, limited back. They handed the money to the and exciting to date. Under Dickau’s though they may be from their own man, who was incredulous. Not only direction, the Helping Hands Pantry perspective, can be life changing to had the kids stopped to give him donated two van loads of food, another person. The sense of gratitude money for a meal, but they had gone enough for 170 bags, which the people express for a few meals’ worth out of their way to come back and find students distributed. of food drives home the nature of their him when it wasn’t convenient. In the hour spent distributing the situation. But even in the most extreme For Thunderbird students it was food, students experienced a different situations of need, they are thinking of just another day, trying to make the world. Under the close supervision others and asking that students pray little changes in the big world that of deans and volunteers, they saw for family and friends. really matter. people whose lives are drastically A few weeks after last year’s trip, *Name changed

MARCH 2018 11 Holbrook Indian School

A Seventh-day Adventist Boarding Academy Serving Native American Youth Since 1946

We’re Not Horsing Around HIS Horses Serve as Teachers and Friends By Fred Bruce and Diana Fish HIS students race to the finish line. (Josef Kissinger) “Over the years I have seen miraculous cases of troubled youth, who are literally saved from traveling down the wrong path in life through horse involvement,” –Extension Horse Specialist Dr. Ann Swinker. Troy came to Holbrook Indian School (HIS) as a freshman. me, helping me clean out the stalls on Friday afternoons Although he was entering high school, he was very and assisting me with the new, inexperienced riders who behind in his coursework, reading at a fourth-grade joined the class. It was a struggle and a process for him to level and barely able to write. He was timid and socially become confident in his work. He would ask me to check awkward when I first met him. However, he had a natural a stall after he had cleaned it to make sure he had done it affinity towards animals; he had spent a good portion of his the way I wanted. And then he would ask, “Well, this stall childhood herding sheep on the reservation. I believe it was this affinity for animals that led him to my horsemanship class.

Starting out, he struggled to find his balance when riding. So much of what makes a good rider is the ability to match the rhythm and timing of the horse’s gait when learning to post (rise in the saddle) when trotting. But he persevered and made remarkable progress in just a few months.

Troy took horsemanship all four years while at Holbrook. He began working alongside Mr. Bruce, Nano and Troy. (Alexandra Ortiz)

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HIS Special Edition February 2017-18.indd 1 2/7/18 4:02 PM Even the youngest students can’t wait to ride, and they are naturals.

On rare occasions we have students who are afraid to ride. It took one student, Adrian, years before he finally got atop of one of Holbrook’s prized horses. Adrian came to Holbrook in the third grade and had always wanted to ride, but he’d let his fears get the best of him. It wasn’t until the summer before his senior year that he was finally able to conquer that fear.

A scientific study has revealed that an involvement with horses boosts the life skills of young people. Horses, the study found, act as both teachers and friends for young people. The Impact of Equine Activities on Youth Development Study was conducted by the Pennsylvania State University Department of Dairy and is done. What do you want me to do at HIS, do what we do. It is an honor Animal Science in cooperation with next?” to see students like Troy grow into the American Youth Horse Council, healthy and whole individuals with a 4-H, the American Quarter Horse I witnessed the way his experiences passion for life. Youth Association, United States with the horses played an important Pony Clubs, and the National High part in his personal growth. It was Troy graduated in May this past School Rodeo Association. rewarding to see Troy grow physically, year. Last we heard, he was thinking mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. about joining the military. We hope Additional findings from the report that eventually he will come back include the following: “Youth who Troy was not a Christian when he to Holbrook and work with us. For learned horsemanship skills showed came to Holbrook Indian School, now he is trying to find his way in better decision-making, thinking, but during his time here he learned this world. We pray for God to lead communicating, goal-setting, and about the love of God and made the his steps. problem solving skills.” decision to get baptized and commit his life to Christ. He thinks deeply HIS students take horsemanship as “Working with horses helped them about things and commits to doing an elective class and for specialized develop positive values and life skills the best he can in all he does. education programs. They learn all that are transferred to a young person’s aspects of good horse care: how to daily life.” There were times when he asked me feed, house, groom, and command rather insightful questions while we the horse. In addition to being taught The findings do not come as a were working together, and I marveled riding skills, they learn how to care for surprise to HIS Head Dean Alyssa at this student who had been so the horse before and after a ride. Williams. “The student who won’t timid and uncertain when I first met lift a finger in the dorm is the same him. It was gratifying to watch him Many of our students come to us student who can’t wait to spend all develop into a man of courage and having never ridden a horse. However, afternoon mucking out stalls,” she commitment. their love and respect for the majestic said. “Cleaning stalls is handed out as animals is evident the minute they discipline to students, but the truth is This is why we, the faculty and staff come into contact with them. some of the students actually enjoy it.”

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HIS Special Edition February 2017-18.indd 2 2/7/18 4:02 PM Aside from life skills, young people also Additionally, the report stated, “The “Horseback riding teaches teamwork in benefit from the physical demands of daily care of horses further develops a very immediate way. Communication riding and caring for a horse. “Horseback physical fitness and instills a source of between the horse and rider is key to riding is a complex and demanding regular physical activity in a child’s life.” translating cues from the rider to the physical sport,” the report said. “Riders action of the horse. Development of develop coordination, balance, fine “The partnership that youth form with this communication process requires motor skills, muscular strength and their horses demonstrates the mental the rider to be attentive to their mount endurance, flexibility, and can improve development that benefits youth for and to process many visual, tactile, and posture and cardiovascular health.” years to come.” auditory inputs.”

Top left: Former HIS student, Sherlinda, prepares to ride. (Larry Romrell) Above: HIS 1st grader, Tessa, demonstrates her riding skills. (Diana Fish)

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HIS Special Edition February 2017-18.indd 3 2/7/18 4:02 PM Aside from life skills, young people also Additionally, the report stated, “The “Horseback riding teaches teamwork in benefit from the physical demands of daily care of horses further develops a very immediate way. Communication riding and caring for a horse. “Horseback physical fitness and instills a source of between the horse and rider is key to riding is a complex and demanding regular physical activity in a child’s life.” translating cues from the rider to the physical sport,” the report said. “Riders action of the horse. Development of develop coordination, balance, fine “The partnership that youth form with this communication process requires motor skills, muscular strength and their horses demonstrates the mental the rider to be attentive to their mount endurance, flexibility, and can improve development that benefits youth for and to process many visual, tactile, and posture and cardiovascular health.” years to come.” auditory inputs.”

Above; Vocational Arts and Horsemanship teacher, Mr. Bruce, leads HIS students on a trail ride. (Brian Schwartz) Right; Sharona eagerly awaits her first time riding a horse. (Diana Fish)

“The emotional benefits of horsemanship are evident in the relationships that youth form with horses. Caring for horses allows youth to form lasting bonds with animals and practice nurturing skills.”

“Daily horse chores play a role in developing a sense of responsibility, empathy, and compassion; important skills for starting and maintaining relationships with Extension Horse Specialist Dr. Ann Swinker stated, “Over others. The horse also provides unconditional acceptance, the years I have seen miraculous cases of troubled youth, as well as emotional support for their young caretaker. who are literally saved from traveling down the wrong path Horses serve as both teachers and friends, and in both in life through horse involvement. The sense of pride that roles, positively impact the physical, mental, and emotional kids feel when they reach a goal with their four-legged well-being of youth.” friends, gives them every reason to remain on course.”

Holbrook Indian School (HIS) is a 1st through 12th-grade boarding academy operated by the Pacific Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist church. HIS also manages a 1st Seventh-day Adventist through 8th-grade day school on the Navajo reservation in Chinle, Arizona. Eighty percent Development Department of funding comes from individuals who have a P.O. Box 910 desire to support Native American ministries Holbrook, Arizona 86025-0910 and Christian education. Your generosity (928) 524-6845 (Ext. 109) makes a difference in the lives of our students, [email protected] their families, and the communities they serve. HolbrookIndianSchool.org Top left: Former HIS student, Sherlinda, prepares to ride. (Larry Romrell) Thank you for your support! Above: HIS 1st grader, Tessa, demonstrates her riding skills. (Diana Fish)

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HIS Special Edition February 2017-18.indd 3 2/7/18 4:02 PM HIS Special Edition February 2017-18.indd 4 2/7/18 4:02 PM Central California Conference Registrants Flood Largest CCC Young Adult Retreat By Anil Kanda and Cindy R. Chamberlin

n December, conference attendance records were broken as more than 150 young adults (ages 18–35) from all over the state gathered at Sugar Pine IChristian Camps in Oakhurst for a winter retreat, themed “Start to Finish.” Based on Hebrews 12:1-3, the Park, the venue had just opened passionate about learning to know retreat focused on the end of the year due to cancellation of two other and share Christ,” said Savonna Greer, and finishing strong with God each groups, which organizers believe a young adult and teacher. step of the way. From its inception, the was providential. The weekend Even with a dynamic speaker, retreat had a waiting list burgeoning featured powerful preaching by beautiful location, and high-energy to capacity—so much so that Ivor Myers, Campbell church pastor activities, many believed that the registration had to close early. Young and sought-after speaker. Young highlights of the weekend revolved adults were still trying to register up adults participated in 15 peer-led around small-group discussions to the day of the retreat! small groups, multiple praise teams with young adult leaders who led in This event was planned largely in (including some from Loma Linda), pairs. These teams met throughout response to a North American Division prayer meetings, a game time, hiking, the weekend, studying passages of initiative for members to reach and a screening of the movie, The Scripture. During these discussions, young adults. The Central California Case for Christ. Additionally, the communities were formed. At Conference (CCC) decided to meet weekend shone a spotlight on several the retreat’s end, attendees were the challenge by investing more time young adult ministries with outreach encouraged to go home and build and resources into this age group, to individuals within California. communities of young adults by beginning an official discipleship “It was a blessing to spend time in forming small groups in their own process for CCC’s younger members. a peaceful atmosphere, with a large areas. (Ellen G. White asserted that Held just outside Yosemite National group of young adults who are all small-group formats can allow special

(Left) Pairs of young adult leaders lead small group discussions. (Above) Attendees connect with each other at the Central California Conference’s Young Adult Retreat.

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Attendees hike in the venue, which neighbors Yosemite wisdom from God because small boyfriend. Myers made other calls, National Park. groups allow for spiritual thought including asking participants development and cohesiveness to hand their burdens to God with others.) and to study their Bibles more Another widely-praised feature passionately. Sermons covered of the retreat were the 7:00 a.m. multiple topics—both challenging prayer times, which were packed and inspiring participants to each day. “I was amazed at how commit more fully to God. these young people were hungry The retreat went beyond for God’s presence and came planners’ expectations. “The seeking His face early,” said prayer young adults are excited to leader Josie Chavez. have more of these retreats,” Young adults came seeking said Jon Ferguson, one of the God’s blessing for job transitions, small group leaders. Since the new relationships, and other major retreat, a Facebook community decisions in their lives. Peer leaders has developed for participants to also facilitated prayer groups, stay in touch and encourage one lifting each other up in seasons of another. Slated to be an annual prayer throughout the session. event, next year’s retreat will On Saturday night, an appeal be even larger and begin a day inspired 14 young adults to earlier to accommodate the many commit to baptism, including attendees. It is scheduled for early Myers’ own daughter and her December.

Want more information? Join the discussion with CCC young adults at: www.facebook.com/Young-Adult-Retreat-Community.

Campbell church Pastor Ivor Myers speaks at the CCC Young Adult Retreat.

MARCH 2018 17 Central California Conference

Celebrating a Rich History: Monterey Korean Congregation Dedicates Church By Cindy R. Chamberlin

he Monterey Korean church church building, and on June 1, 2013, symbolizing our freedom from the in Salinas was dedicated they held their opening service. By bondages of debt and the cares of this on Sabbath, Nov. 18. The May 5, 2015, they had paid off their world, to serve God more in love,” said congregation began as a mortgage. Keith Scott, CCC treasurer. home-worshipT service with a small The dedication service included a According to Monterey Korean group of members meeting together congratulatory address by Manuao church Pastor Byung Chul Shin, this in 1977. By 1981, the members had Maui’a, CCC Asian/Pacific ministries dedication was made possible “by moved to a rented classroom at the director, with a sermon by Ramiro the grace and miraculous help of our Monterey Peninsula School and hired Cano, CCC president. A prayer Lord. We thank Him for His abundant their first pastor, Nam-Seok Chung. On of dedication was given by Ron blessing and guidance through the March 20, 1982, the Central California Rasmussen, CCC executive secretary. whole process.” Conference (CCC) officially recognized As part of the service, there was a Local church and conference leaders them as a company. In Oct. 2012, the ceremonial burning of the church’s gather to celebrate the dedication of congregation purchased their current mortgage. “Now we burn this paper, the Monterey Korean church, located at 526 California Street, in Salinas, Calif.

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Financial Peace University is Coming to the Central California Conference By Bob Clayton and Cindy R. Chamberlin

tatistics show that the average originally $99, will be reduced to $65 U.S. family has debt of $50,868 for the first 200 households registered in student loans, $29,058 in and $75 for additional registrants. auto loans, and $16,425 in A free lunch will be provided at the Sconsumer credit cards. If what the orientation. For questions, contact Bible says in Proverbs 22:7 is true, Bob Clayton by emailing rclayton@ “The rich rule over the poor, and the cccsda.org or calling 559-347-3122. borrower is slave to the lender” (NIV), The Central California Conference then many of God’s children are not is launching an initiative to help free, but are slaves. It is difficult for members become fiscally responsible slaves to embrace mission. and financially free. In order to help individuals, families, and churches become more financially stable and less enslaved, the Central California Conference (CCC) is launching an initiative to help members become fiscally responsible and financially free. In 2018, the conference’s stewardship department will present Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU) and will make this learning resource available to all CCC members. This course, based on biblical principles, features small-group formats, books, and exercises for churches to learn the fundamentals of Christian finance. Participants learn to take baby steps to get out of debt, save, and create a budget. This non- denominational program has proven to create great stewardship within the Christian community at large. Statistics show that, upon completing the FPU course, families have, on average, paid off $5,300 in personal debt and have a savings of over $2,700 within 90 days. The conference will kick off this initiative with an orientation for prospective leaders, students, or anyone who just wants to learn about financial preparedness, on Sunday, March 4, at 11:00 a.m., at the Central California Conference office, 2820 Willow Ave., Clovis, CA, 93612. The conference will subsidize the cost of FPU materials. The workbook,

MARCH 2018 19 Nevada-Utah Conference

Carson City Church Training By Faith Hoyt Puts Safety First

hen Rick Martin stepped up to tackle the job of safety and security officer for the Carson City church, he brought not only his professional expertise, but also a unique solution to Waddressing church safety—a safety training course, which he developed to help prepare his congregation for a variety of possible scenarios they could face. He began teaching the course at the church in January.

Martin, a professional safety “Someone must be trained and experienced and security consultant and former in a broad spectrum of safety and security law enforcement officer with over functions and operations to effectively 40 years of experience in the field, carry out this kind of preparation.” has funneled his training into a curriculum that covers what to do hurricanes, tornados, and other Martin believes that without in case of fire, earthquake, active major events. There is a great need a good written plan, churches shooter, and more. Not only does for this type of training.” Martin’s cannot effectively respond to an he have training modules for each comprehensive safety and security emergency. “A written safety and aspect of church safety, he also program includes steps for facility security plan is the foundation customized a database management evacuations and medical training. for any church safety and security software through Microsoft Access, a Martin wants to involve as many efforts,” Martin said. “The written Windows application, which allows a church members as possible in the plan helps the church to understand congregation to track their progress process, something Tony Brandon, the steps they have to take to have as they develop their safety and pastor of the Carson City Church, a functioning safety and security security plans. supports fully. “Without a safety ministry.” “Faith-based organizations officer, there will be no plan,” Brandon Prior to working as a safety are not immune to risks,” Martin said. “Someone must be trained and and security consultant, Martin said. “Adventist churches and experienced in a broad spectrum worked as a law enforcement officer congregations have been increasingly of safety and security functions and and a firefighter and paramedic impacted by domestic natural operations to effectively carry out this for 26 years. As a fire chief, he disasters, including floods, fires, kind of preparation.” witnessed how crisis can paralyze a community. “They did not In January, Rick Martin shared crime statistics for believe it could happen ‘here’, and Carson City with church made no preparations or took any members and urged training,” he said. “Needless tragedy them to participate in the and immense emotional trauma safety and security plans developed for the church occurred because they did not know in order to make their what to do. God says we must not place of worship the safest fear, but His instructions are very possible. “Before training clear about being prepared!” can effectively begin, the church congregation Though Martin emphasizes that and leadership has to addressing safety and security is a perceive the critical process that takes time, he believes need and commit to the it’s both crucial and doable. Martin process of building and implementing a plan,” recommends that every church and FAITH HOYT FAITH Martin said. school take the time to put safety first.

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Aligning Our Hearts with His – By Faith Hoyt, with Melody Darrow Women’s Ministries Seminars Bring Las Vegas Women Together

evada-Utah Conference us and pray through Licensed Social Worker Women’s Ministries them and surrender Denetra Gary speaks at a Las Vegas women’s Director Melody Darrow is them to God.” ministries seminar about all about uniting women The series of overcoming emotional Nto strengthen each other in their seminars, titled roots that lead to sin. walk with Jesus. While looking for “Aligning Our Hearts opportunities to bring women in with His,” included studying God’s Word the Las Vegas area together, Darrow four main aspects: and using it as the connected with Denetra Gary, a helping women means to effect change. licensed social worker. Gary runs overcome emotional Her desire is to help Complement and Complete, a roots that lead to sin, women elevate their ministry designed to provide spiritual realigning focus so that women desire standard in Christ from focusing on counseling for women. to prepare for Jesus’ second coming, the things of this world to focusing Darrow invited Gary to present improving communication with men, on preparing to meet Him when He a four-week seminar in Las Vegas, and staying connected to Jesus. comes. starting the second weekend of Gary spoke on how to get rid Darrow observed that many were January. These speaking events, of emotional roots that cause blessed by the seminar series. “This hosted by the Mountain View church, issues—and why it is so important to was a great opportunity for us to drew women together from more address them. “These roots cause us learn new information and spend than a half dozen other churches for to exhibit negative behaviors such time together,” said one participant. fellowship, food, and spiritual renewal. as anger, depression, and anxiety, The seminar encouraged many to “God is continually wanting to work just to name a few,” Gary said. “I examine their spiritual lives. “One of in each one of our lives, but we have guide them through the process of my goals as the women’s ministries to allow Him to,” Darrow said. “In cooperating with Christ to discover director is to encourage our women these seminars, we are encouraged to the root, and prayer to restore our to have a closer relationship with God examine the roots that have stagnated brain and develop new patterns of and through that relationship find thinking. Essentially, it’s healing and wholeness,” said Darrow. taking 2 Corinthians 10:5 and “This seminar, with Denetra Gary’s applying it directly to our insightful approach, is just one of the life to overcome negative steps to help us achieve that goal.” thinking.” Gary’s website, www. Gary uses the Bible complementandcomplete.com, to help women through provides additional insights for the process of complete women struggling with various healing. She’s dedicated to issues. PHOTOS BY MELODY DARROW MELODY BY PHOTOS

(Above) Denetra Gary believes in claiming Bible promises to help women transform their lives. “No matter your hurt, pain, baggage, or problems, if you cooperate with Jesus, He can completely heal you,” she said. (Right) The seminars, hosted by the Mountain View church, gave women from more than a half dozen other churches the opportunity to gather for fellowship, food, and spiritual renewal.

MARCH 2018 21 Southeastern California Conference

Early Childhood Education Centers are Key

to WitnessingBy Julie Majestic, with Jessica Anzai Permaul

he Southeastern California Conference has four early childhood education centers in its territory. Two are connected to churches: Azure Hills Children’s Center, on the Tcampus of Azure Hills church, and Children’s Discovery Center, on the campus of Riverside Community church. The other two are connected to academies: Loma Linda Academy Children’s Center and Sunrise Christian Preschool, at Orangewood Academy.

These centers are a key she wanted him to have the same Center last year. Their children component in mission work Adventist education she had growing learned many Bible verses and to local neighborhoods. “Even up. At school, Nicolas learned how to would recite the Lord’s Prayer. though we are on school or pray and was consistent in praying Although the family was not church campuses, we’re a huge at home before his meals and before Adventist, they appreciated outreach in the community,” said going to sleep. Witnessing Nicolas Adventist education and Julie Majestic, principal of Loma praying at home moved the mother’s chose to enroll their son in Linda Academy Children’s Center. heart. She slowly began to realize that Loma Linda Academy for According to Majestic, a lot of she missed the presence of God in her kindergarten. parents who send their children to life. She sought a pastor at Azure Hills the centers are Hindu, Muslim, or church to talk to, rededicated her life Sunrise Christian Preschool atheist. “Our centers are a bridge to Christ, and was rebaptized. A mother phoned Audry Railey, for people who know a little bit After coming to the United States, director of Sunrise Christian but don’t really have a clear idea the Lee family enrolled their two Preschool, asking if there was who Seventh-day Adventists are,” children in Azure Hill’s Children’s room for her four-year-old son. she said. Below are a few stories from the frontlines of Adventist mission work.

Azure Hills Children’s Center One mother decided to enroll her son, Nicolas, at Azure Hills Children’s Center. Although not a practicing Adventist anymore,

Azure Hills Children’s Center is on the same campus as Azure Hills church in Grand Terrace.

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Children’s Discovery at school after worship each day. Center is right The teachers explained that they next to Riverside Community church. prayed before meals and talked about God throughout the day. boys are getting The family ended up being fine She had attended the preschool consistent discipline and structure with that because of the quality 13 years earlier and remembered and are learning about Jesus,” she of the program. Soon, their son Railey and the songs everyone wrote. She went on to say that the starting singing “Jesus Loves Me” sang. She wanted her son to be in preschool was an answer to her and and other familiar Christian songs a school where he would learn to her husband’s prayers. on the way home every day. love the Lord. “I just want to encourage the After a year and a half, the “It warmed my heart that this teachers and all those involved. What family moved back to Germany. young woman had been touched they are doing can and does have a But before they left, the father told by our little school so many huge impact on not just the kids, but Majestic that he was thankful and years ago,” said Railey. “Truly, you their families,” she wrote. “Jesus told would always look for a Seventh- just never know when you are us to go into the world and make day Adventist preschool if they witnessing to others.” disciples of all people, and that is moved back to the States. exactly what your teachers are doing!” “We look at mission outreach Children’s Discovery Center as the typical mission story; but I A grandmother wrote a letter Loma Linda Academy Children’s feel like we are the mission story,” to the Children’s Discovery Center Center Majestic said. “We never know— expressing her gratitude for a Two years ago, a family from we may be planting that seed.” Christian atmosphere for her Germany went to two grandsons. “I love that the Loma Linda Academy Children’s Center. They had a two-year-old and were looking for child care. They asked about LLACC’s religious beliefs and said that, because they were atheists, they would drop their son off Loma Linda Academy Children’s Center is located next to Loma Linda Academy.

Sunrise Christian Preschool is located next to Orangewood Academy in Garden Grove. AVTK/ISTOCK/THINKSTOCK

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By Jessica Anzai Permaul “Equipped Event2 Serve” Prepares Ministry Leaders for 2018

he Southeastern California to be prepared and Seth Yelorda, senior Conference hosted “Equipped trained so they pastor of Relove church, speaks during 2 Serve,” a workshop event would know how the keynote address held Jan. 20 at Mt. Rubidoux to serve better,” said at Equipped 2 Serve, churchT and Jan. 27 at San Diego Ashley Peterson, Jan. 27, at San Diego Academy. The training sessions helped administrative Academy. more than 900 ministry leaders, assistant to the pastors, and church members gain president and so that we can learn and resources and information for their event coordinator. grow together.” ministry. “Equipped 2 Serve One of the goals of

Fifteen different workshops covered is the action the MÜLLER ENNO the event was to allow women’s ministries, stewardship/ administrators chose attendees to network commitment, health, education, youth, to provide members a space to learn with other local leaders and conference family, resources for disability ministry, and connect.” directors so that they could be included communication, community service, Attendees went to a workshop in emails and informed of future events. prison ministry, evangelism, National of their choosing that was relevant “I made a friend from New Hope church. Services Organization ministry, to the ministry of their church. Each I will be attending her church, and she’ll religious liberty information, and more. workshop explained how the ministry be coming to visit me,” said Sylvia Kwok, The event was a part of “Equip,” one worked; described new techniques women’s ministry director at Fallbrook of four SECC strategic initiatives. This to manage the ministry in the local church. initiative focuses on helping a person church; and provided resources, Kwok looks forward to taking what prayerfully figure out his or her calling tips, and tricks to reach church and she learned from her workshop back to serve the church and community. community members more effectively. to her own church. “I want to create a During the strategic initiative “Our entire team came and got all better connection with women in the process, SECC administration surveyed the information we needed to work church,” she said. “My goal is that every members, teachers, staff, and pastors with young people and children,” said woman in Fallbrook is blessed and on what they wanted to see within Dora Martinez, children’s ministry has a relationship with Jesus. I want to their church. “We heard time and time director at San Diego Broadway find ways to minister to women in our again that the lay members wanted Spanish church. “They church and reach out to more through learned a lot and were evangelism.” able to ask questions. I SECC will host another event am 100 percent happy to focusing on evangelism and outreach in spend the afternoon here the near future.

(Left) Ernest Furness, SECC ministerial director, speaks for the church elders’ workshop on Jan. 27. (Below) Members discuss getting involved in community issues during the religious liberty workshop on Jan. 20 at Mt. Rubidoux church. PAUL CHUNG PAUL CHIN KIM CHIN

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Students at LLAJH count macaroni and cheese boxes to make sure each family has enough for Christmas break. PHOTOS BY SCOTT GUPTILL SCOTT BY PHOTOS Loma Linda Academy Junior High Food Drive

By Jim Weller, Feeds Families from Neighboring School with Katie Miller

ince 2014, Loma Linda Academy Junior High (LLAJH) students, faculty, and families have stepped up to help feed students and their families from Curtis Middle School (CMS), Slocated in nearby San Bernardino, during their winter break. Many students rely on CMS for Bernardino. In 2014, the first year church, a local business, members free breakfast and lunch five times of the program, food and supplies of the CMS school community, and a week. “A lot of the students will worth more than $5,000 were some CMS students. go from that day’s free lunch to the delivered to families. Students and faculty at Loma following day’s breakfast without Since then, LLAJH has supported Linda Academy Junior High plan on eating,” said Sarah Gapp, CMS CMS every holiday season. The continuing the food program for teacher. “On the weekends they go students collect food and money, and Curtis Middle School this year. “We all to soup kitchens and depend on the Home and School Association work together to bring food, hope, churches to get food.” inventories the donations and and the love of Christ to people at a But what happens to the students turns cash gifts into needed food very dicey time of the year,” said Jim when winter break stretches out supplies. Then the students go to Weller, LLAJH principal. for three weeks and the cafeteria is work packing boxes, which the CMS To see a video about the project, closed? teachers deliver. Each family in need visit http://bit.ly/LLAJHfood. When Loma Linda Academy receives two boxes alumna Elizabeth Morlock began filled with food and teaching at CMS in 2014, she soon other essential supplies learned of the poverty that plagued to help them through many of her students. She wanted to the holiday season. join efforts to help provide for these Of the 43 families families during the holiday season. helped last year, LLAJH Morlock mentioned the need to her supported 26. Other aunt, Kimberly Thomas, an LLAJH community members parent at the time. This led to the rallied together to beginning of an annual effort by provide additional LLAJH families and faculty to assist support. These Families from Curtis Middle School in San Bernardino their public school neighbors in San included a nearby receive two boxes of food and supplies.

MARCH 2018 25 Sarai Camacho Kiley Chagnon Jessica Portis & The Juvenile Court Patton State Hospital Michelle Teruel division of the Riverside provides in-patient Superior Court handles treatment to over Loma Linda University’s both dependency and 1,500 patients ages Community Based Adult FROM THEORY delinquency matters. 17-91 who exhibit a Services is a licensed day Sarai works with youth and wide range of severe health program providing families who have open mental disorders. Kiley services to adults with cases with the Children’s engages with the patients chronic medical, cognitive, Services Division and Probate by assisting in the in-take or mental health conditions Court. Sarai’s duties include process and by monitoring and/or disabilities. Jessica and assessing safety and risk in ongoing assessments and Michelle help to monitor and youth or child placement. advanced directives, teaching assess clients, engage with psycho-educational courses, them through meaningful and co-facilitating groups. activities, and provide TO PRACTICE community resources. Meet some of this year’s Ashley Nolan Melissa Tripet & Anneliese Erebholo Social Work student interns Social work interns Carleta Dover The Wylie Center provides at the MFI Recovery autism interventions, Center function as La Sierra University mental health services, case managers for Church is a faith-based and various therapies for adolescent and adult organization providing a children and their families changing the world. clients struggling with drug variety of services to those in Southern California’s and alcohol dependency. living in the local area. Inland Empire. Anneliese Ashley works with therapists Carleta and Melissa engage is currently focused on Find out more at lasierra.edu/socialwork and counselors to assist with and assess clients, community outreach, event clients in removing barriers to and provide resources for planning, and possible treatment, such as enrolling in needs that are beyond food fundraising opportunities for school, finding employment, and or clothing. They are also the agency. findng housing. responsible for organizing and facilitating a resource fair.

Andrew Liu & Alicia Esparza Jennifer Murillo Mt. Rubidoux Seventh-day Adventist Church is a La Sierra Academy is a religious organization TK-12 Christian school in providing spiritual care Riverside, California. Andrew to its members and the Myriam Calderon Crystal Acuna Melissa Banuet & and Jennifer work alongside community. Alicia meets Parkview Community Hospital Mariposa Community Debbie Molina the school counselor, serving with church and community is a local medical center in Counseling Clinic is the needs of all students. Riverside, California. Myriam an outpatient mental Melissa and Debbie serve members to provide as home visitors in a parent In addition, they assist the works in the Palliative health facility in Ontario, assistance in finding California. Crystal involvement program of the Jurupa school with annual events Care Program, where she resources for their needs. conducts bio-psycho-social provides clients with Unified School District. This program is committed to providing that strive to help students She also assists in group assessments, participates in individual rehabilitating gain more knowledge about interdisciplinary meetings, and daily activity therapy. families with resources to build facilitation for the youth. positive relationships. Melissa and college careers. and helps ensure that She also has the opportunity patients will have a more to co-facilitate a number Debbie introduce children to Verbal comfortable, supported, and of groups, including Interaction Stimulus Materials meant relaxed treatment during their anger-management, coping, to increase early child literacy, admittance at the hospital. and wellness. increase parent/child interactions, and prepare children for school.

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Sarai Camacho Kiley Chagnon Jessica Portis & The Juvenile Court Patton State Hospital Michelle Teruel division of the Riverside provides in-patient Superior Court handles treatment to over Loma Linda University’s both dependency and 1,500 patients ages Community Based Adult FROM THEORY delinquency matters. 17-91 who exhibit a Services is a licensed day Sarai works with youth and wide range of severe health program providing families who have open mental disorders. Kiley services to adults with cases with the Children’s engages with the patients chronic medical, cognitive, Services Division and Probate by assisting in the in-take or mental health conditions Court. Sarai’s duties include process and by monitoring and/or disabilities. Jessica and assessing safety and risk in ongoing assessments and Michelle help to monitor and youth or child placement. advanced directives, teaching assess clients, engage with psycho-educational courses, them through meaningful and co-facilitating groups. activities, and provide TO PRACTICE community resources. Meet some of this year’s Ashley Nolan Melissa Tripet & Anneliese Erebholo Social Work student interns Social work interns Carleta Dover The Wylie Center provides at the MFI Recovery autism interventions, Center function as La Sierra University mental health services, case managers for Church is a faith-based and various therapies for adolescent and adult organization providing a children and their families changing the world. clients struggling with drug variety of services to those in Southern California’s and alcohol dependency. living in the local area. Inland Empire. Anneliese Ashley works with therapists Carleta and Melissa engage is currently focused on Find out more at lasierra.edu/socialwork and counselors to assist with and assess clients, community outreach, event clients in removing barriers to and provide resources for planning, and possible treatment, such as enrolling in needs that are beyond food fundraising opportunities for school, finding employment, and or clothing. They are also the agency. findng housing. responsible for organizing and facilitating a resource fair.

Andrew Liu & Alicia Esparza Jennifer Murillo Mt. Rubidoux Seventh-day Adventist Church is a La Sierra Academy is a religious organization TK-12 Christian school in providing spiritual care Riverside, California. Andrew to its members and the Myriam Calderon Crystal Acuna Melissa Banuet & and Jennifer work alongside community. Alicia meets Parkview Community Hospital Mariposa Community Debbie Molina the school counselor, serving with church and community is a local medical center in Counseling Clinic is the needs of all students. Riverside, California. Myriam an outpatient mental Melissa and Debbie serve members to provide as home visitors in a parent In addition, they assist the works in the Palliative health facility in Ontario, assistance in finding California. Crystal involvement program of the Jurupa school with annual events Care Program, where she resources for their needs. conducts bio-psycho-social provides clients with Unified School District. This program is committed to providing that strive to help students She also assists in group assessments, participates in individual rehabilitating gain more knowledge about interdisciplinary meetings, and daily activity therapy. families with resources to build facilitation for the youth. positive relationships. Melissa and college careers. and helps ensure that She also has the opportunity patients will have a more to co-facilitate a number Debbie introduce children to Verbal comfortable, supported, and of groups, including Interaction Stimulus Materials meant relaxed treatment during their anger-management, coping, to increase early child literacy, admittance at the hospital. and wellness. increase parent/child interactions, and prepare children for school.

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WellChurches.com Launched for Pastors, Health Ministry Directors By Betty Cooney

new six-module, online a physician. “Sometimes this need has certification course—found arisen through lack of awareness of the at WellChurches.com—helps need to choose from among evidence-

churches and leaders in their based versus only testimonial or ANDREWS CROFT Asearch for qualified, evidence-based experience-based presenters. health presenters. “Sometimes this occurred due A church health committee wants to mistrust of conventional medical to serve its members and community care in favor of natural methods Registration for the six-module online but isn’t sure who to invite for health or when very charismatic speakers course is open for pastors, health ministry directors, and others at presentations. misused or misunderstood evidence,” http://www.wellchurches.com. A church member’s out-of-state friend she said. “While promoting the eight is asking to come and conduct a health natural laws of health, our goal is SCC President Velino A. Salazar seminar. Pricing, which is high, is an to help pastors and health ministry believes the course will have a issue; qualifications may not be vetted. leaders know how to choose carefully positive impact. “The Well Churches How does a pastor or health ministry and wisely for their church’s health certification initiative facilitates director choose what’s best for the ministry.” awareness of health and well-being local church’s outreach when lack of Since 2014, the committee has among clergy to motivate and guide health insurance and economic issues discussed ways to meet churches’ the population to improve their own have left so many in great need? More needs in providing quality health health, to strengthen their immune importantly, how can what Ellen White ministry. A key concern is that health systems, and resist sickness and called “the right arm of the gospel” best ministry should reflect the Adventist disease. serve at this time? health/lifestyle message and avoid “It is amazing to think about Southern California Conference’s fads, undue expense, or non-evidence- the possibilities of improving Health Response Steering Committee based presentations. population health in the Los has been made increasingly aware of In Feb. 2015, Lee Berk, associate Angeles metropolitan area with the these needs. The volunteer committee, dean for research at Loma Linda partnership between the churches initiated in 2001 as a public outreach University School of Allied Health and our hospitals. Together, these arm of the SCC Communication Professions, and Bruce Nelson, organizations have the vision to instill Department, includes a mix of administrative director of community the desire for better well-being in the physicians, two hospital chaplains, lay research and mission development at L.A. basin,” he said. leaders, and pastors. Adventist Health Glendale, proposed SCC Executive Secretary and “In my role as Pacific Union health an online certification course. The Ministerial Director John H. Cress ministry director, I became aware committee immediately adopted the agrees. “Health ministry is an of the need to evaluate health proposal. Once completed, the course attractive way to help meet outreach information and speakers presenting was endorsed by the administrative challenges in Southern California,” he materials in our churches,” said committee and Conference Executive said. “It is undoubtedly the ‘right arm’ committee member Lorayne Barton, Committee. of sharing the gospel of Jesus in our “WellChurches.com represents a conference. We believe pastors and unique opportunity to build much- churches will welcome the training needed bridges between church and that they access through the Well health care ministry,” said Nelson. Churches website, allowing them to BETTY COONEY “This training includes many stories encounter some of the best research and examples that explain both how and practices in health innovation— to do it well and how to avoid the which will enhance confidence in our pitfalls.” community outreach.” (Left to right) Lorayne Barton, physician; John Cress, SCC executive secretary/ ministerial director; and Bruce Nelson, Adventist Health Glendale, explore the WellChurches.com website for online evidence-based learning.

28 PACIFICUNIONRECORDER.COM Southern California Conference 30 Lay Preachers Graduate By Lauren Armstrong From Six-Month Evangelism Seminar eminario Adventista Laico (SAL) D.Min., is the Associate Professor were required to submit sermons and is an initiative that began in of Church Growth and Director for were encouraged to support their 2005 at the Andrews University the Institute of Hispanic Ministry at local church by preaching the gospel. Institute of Hispanic Ministry. Andrews University. Norton shared Many of the students had already SIts mission? To equip lay members for the history of the program, recalling preached in their local congregation, ministry in their local congregations. his experience as a pastor when he and some will be preaching in Last year, the Carson Spanish church trained his church. It was at that time the small group conference-wide organized the program at the local he realized that this was a need, not evangelism meetings that will take level with representation from different only for churches here, but all around place this month. churches in the South Bay area. The the world. According to Pastor Jimenez, the six-month program consisted of once- “This training is important because response to this first track was positive, monthly classes, each attended by we believe in the priesthood of all and students were motivated. On about 40 students. believers,” shared Elder John H. Cress, February 18, the church started its This module of the program SCC Executive Secretary, Ministerial second track, this time on leadership. focused on equipping church Director. “We all are called, and one PHOTO COURTESY OF CARSON SDA CHURCH FACEBOOK PAGE members to preach. “Our core study of the main jobs of the pastor is to be was evangelistic preaching,” explained sure the members of the church are Pastor Yonny Jimenez, senior pastor, equipped for ministry, according to Carson Spanish church. “Our goal was Ephesians 4:12.” The central theme of to motivate our students to learn about his challenge to the graduates, taken public evangelism and for the students from 1 Timothy 4:14-16, was this: to practice what they learned.” “Your walk with Christ is the crucial The graduation took place on foundation of your work for Christ.” January 27. Ricardo Norton, M.Div., As part of the curriculum, students

(Right) Pastor Carlos Acosta, senior pastor, Spanish American church, taught the fourth seminar. Here, students are working on an assignment as Pastor Acosta assists. (Below) After successfully completing six months of study, 28 of the 30 graduates are pictured on graduation day with Carson Spanish Senior Pastor Yonny Jimenez and his wife, Dileanny; SCC Executive Secretary and Ministerial Director John Cress; SCC Treasurer Orville Ortiz; and Director for the Institute of Hispanic Ministry Ricardo Norton. TONY GARCIA TONY MARCH 2018 29 Southern California Conference

Once-NICCU Patient Shares Baby Blankets of Love and Hope By Connie Jeffery hat began as one newborn’s struggle to survive in the Newborn and Infant Critical Care Unit (NICCU) of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) more than two decades ago has turned Winto a ministry of love and compassion for the most vulnerable—newborn babies with life- threatening conditions.

Taylor Ligan, Pasadena church Taylor’s father shares a precious member, graduated from SOULS West moment with her during her time in the NICCU. last year and is currently a Bible worker for the Canoga Park church. Through Taylor said. “Parents contact us and tell her Baby Blankets of Love ministry, she us that just the simple act of giving has an opportunity to bring hope and their child a blanket has given them healing to hurting infants and their hope. I know God will continue to families in Los Angeles. use this ministry to help others know Aileen Ligan, Taylor’s mother, recalls interviewed Taylor, telling her story, and about Him.” the time her daughter spent in the more than 200 blankets were collected On Taylor’s Baby Blankets of NICCU at CHLA. “She was admitted at as a result. In addition to churches, Love Facebook page, comments two days old,” she said, “and after four baby blanket manufacturers and other pour in from grateful parents. Nar A months, four surgeries, and one miracle corporations have donated hundreds Hacobiance posted: “Hi Taylor, my son after another, Taylor came home.” of blankets. Pasadena, Canoga Park, just received one of your beautiful In 2013, Taylor was a junior in high Panorama City Spanish, and Highland baby blankets today and it filled my school and wanted to do something for Park Spanish churches have all donated heart with so much joy. He is just 3 CHLA as part of a community outreach blankets. months old and I cannot wait until he program. Her mother immediately Every blanket is given with an is your age and can give back just like suggested baby blankets for the NICCU. illustrated postcard that tells of Taylor’s you are doing now. May God continue She told Taylor of the time she went journey and includes the name of the to bless you and your family. Thank to visit her in the hospital and found a individual, church, or corporation who you for making a tough day a little beautiful handmade quilt draped over donated the blanket. The Pasadena brighter.” her. “It brought such peace and comfort church also includes a GLOW tract and a Taylor will complete her B.A. in to see the colorful blanket instead of the Story Time book with each blanket. education as she continues making sterile, white hospital blankets,” she said. “I never would have imagined the tough days a little brighter for the Taylor’s Baby Blankets of Love kind of impact this blanket ministry newborns and infants of CHLA. ministry was born! That year, KTLA would have on the patients and their Visit Taylor’s Baby Blankets of Love families at CHLA,” on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ TaylorsBabyBlankets) to learn more or get involved.

(Far Left) The Panorama City Spanish church Adventurer Club shared handmade art projects with each of their blanket donations. (Left) Taylor holds up the blanket that was given to her family so many years ago when she spent four months as a patient in the NICCU at CHLA. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY AILEEN LIGAN AILEEN BY PROVIDED PHOTOS

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No Baptistery, By James Dok and No Problem! Lauren Armstrong he Sua Sdei (Welcome) Center—the Cambodian Adventist center of influence—has been serving Cambodian populations in Long TBeach since 2015, supported by the Pacific Union Conference and the Southern California Conference.

During the past three years, the Spirit working in the life of this young hot water. Angelina wanted to continue center has been actively reaching out girl. We thank the Lord for the ability anyway, so Dok baptized her in the cool and introducing the community to to witness such a change! That was water. Jesus in a variety of ways. Through these going to be our very first baptism at the While witnessing her daughter’s efforts, the Lord reunited one family center.” commitment, Sony Pream was inspired in which the husband had stopped The center’s rented building had no and wanted to join her daughter attending church for quite some time. baptismal tank. “The Lord blessed us through profession of faith. “At the end Last year, Korn Men visited the center with a 150-gallon Rubbermaid water of the day, we all rejoiced!” Dok said. for the first time during a Cambodian stock tank brought just in time for the Church members, friends, and family New Year celebration. Since then, he baptism,” said Dok. However, while the gather to rejoice with Angelina continued to attend with his wife, new tank was filling with water, the pipe Somaly Dok after her baptism. who has been a long-time member. from the heater broke, On Sabbath, Dec. 30, he confirmed his and there was no more profession of faith. On that same Sabbath, the center also celebrated the baptism of a young person who has been a great help at Sua Sdei Center—Angelina Somaly Dok, age 14. For two years, she has

been helping the center with technical PHOTOS PROVIDED BY JAMES DOK inquiries including PowerPoint, ProPresenter, and the sound system. While assisting her uncle, Pastor James Dok, she was studying in Bible classes and expressed her desire to get baptized. One Sabbath, in the middle of children’s worship, she was asked to read the story in Acts 8 about the Ethiopian eunuch. As she began to read verses 38 and 39, she stopped reading and bluntly asked: “Why can’t I get baptized here at the center?” “It was somehow surprising and joyful at the same time,” Dok recalled. “It was surprising because of how serious Angelina Somaly Dok is all her question was and joyful because smiles after being baptized in we witnessed the presence of the Holy the unconventional baptistery.

MARCH 2018 31 Hawaii Conference

Experience an Anxious Sabbath Hawaii Church MembersBy Miki Akeo-Nelson

anuary 13, 2018, did not start out During those minutes, many safe. Teachers took the time to review as a typical Sabbath for church prayers ascended—for protection, for safety protocols, ensuring that faculty, members in Hawaii. At 8:07 a.m. deliverance, for peace. As the anxiety of students, and parents knew the plan cell phones sounded the alarm: the morning receded, people continued in case a threat was genuine. Teachers J“EMERGENCY ALERT: BALLISTIC MISSILE to pray. Parents talked with their also took the time to allow students THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK children about what had happened to talk about the emotions they IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A and took the opportunity to stress the experienced, pointing them to a God DRILL.” importance of knowing that Jesus loves who holds them in His hand. Throughout the islands, many them and that He died to save them. Living in paradise is not without people raced around in uncertainty. At churches across the state, pastors peril. In addition to fire drills, students Drivers sped over 100 mph on city led Sabbath services, tending to the practice what to do in the event of a streets trying to get home or to loved hearts of many who were rattled by the missile threat or tsunami. Because the ones. Beachgoers ran from the ocean early morning alarm. Bill Payne, pastor United States Pacific Command Center into the closest building they could find. of the Honolulu Central church and (PACOM) is stationed in Camp Smith, Some desperate parents even lowered director of Hawaii Conference Adventist on the island of Oahu, most islanders their children into manholes, trying to Community Services, was one of them. accept that their home is a significant find some kind of secure hiding place. “As Christians and people of prophecy, target for those desiring to harm the Social media lit up with messages of we anticipate our world getting worse United States. And, of course, no one confusion, fear, and wishes for prayers, before Jesus returns, but we do not has forgotten Pearl Harbor. love, and aloha. Families moved food, live in constant fear or go into crisis Forced to confront unimagined water, and other necessities into the mode each time a warning message possibilities, church members and most protected spots of their homes to comes to us,” he said. “In the Adventist students were brought closer to God prepare for the worst. Community Services department, we and to each other because of that It was not until 8:45 a.m. that the seek to prepare before the disaster unusual and emotional Sabbath. All next text alert arrived: “EMERGENCY strikes.” were reminded that no matter how ALERT: THERE IS NO MISSILE THREAT At schools the following Monday, real the danger, salvation remains in OR DANGER TO THE STATE OF HAWAII. the event presented a teachable the Lord. REPEAT. FALSE ALARM.” It was a very moment to talk about long 38 minutes for the people of the importance of being Hawaii. physically and spiritually

(Right) People across Hawaii received an Emergency Management Alert announcing an incoming missile. (Below) Local alerts tried to spread the word of the false alert.

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HMA and Task Force Volunteers Work Together to Impact Students By Roland Graham

awaiian Mission Academy (HMA) has long recognized the value of inviting task force volunteers to join the team for a year of service. HMA wants to find HAdventist college students who are considering a life of ministry to young people and who feel called to spend a year in mission-minded service.

HMA typically looks for task for incoming task force volunteers. are necessary for learning. The force volunteers to fill the roles Through a process of screening, year at HMA typically provides of assistant dean, cook, assistant mentoring, and motivating, the these task force students with coach, office clerk, teacher’s campus ministries departments help experiences that help to make the aide, groundskeeper, driver, select the best candidates to serve. theory more real and meaningful. and tutor. The students and The most symbiotic task force It is a win-win situation. The value fellow staff at HMA find greater relationships have been with of task force volunteers who are synergy working with task force volunteers who have determined that committed to the mission of HMA, teammates who are passionate they want to be high school teachers, and who truly want God to use about service, education, and coaches, deans, or administrators. them to positively impact students’ ministry. For them, the entire school year at lives, cannot be overstated. Campus ministry departments HMA is a laboratory in which they get at colleges and universities across to apply the theoretical knowledge (Below) Nic Norchik, a task force volunteer from Pacific Union the North American Division are taught in textbooks to real-life College, leads HMA dorm students effective partners in the search situations. Both theory and practice in worship. SUPPARSORN/ISTOCK/THINKSTOCK

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NCC Pastors’ Trip to Israel and Jordan

By Julie Lorenz Provides Inspiration for Their Ministries n mid-January, Pastor Murray Miller. “All the while the Sabbath should always be,” he said. more than still small voice and the realization that Since returning from the trip, Pacific 90 Northern Jesus was here echoed eternally in my Union College church Associate Pastor California mind.” Wendy Witas has created a video and ConferenceI pastors, Visiting the top of Mt. Nebo mini-museum titled “Jordan Adventure” administrators, and in Jordan was an unforgettable for children’s church, and she is spouses took an educational experience for Gresford Thomas, planning more creative ways to share tour throughout Israel and pastor of the Lincoln Amazing Grace/ her experiences. “Children in particular parts of Jordan. Olivehurst/Penn Valley district. “To be are concrete learners, and it helps to Randall able to look out and see what God have something to put into their hands Younker, showed Moses before he died allowed to explore and know that the Bible is Andrews me to connect with the pain he must real, the people were real, and the God University have felt when he was told he would that made promises kept His promises professor of not enter it,” he said. and came to save us,” she said. archaeology and African American Ministries NCC President Jim Pedersen history of antiquity, Coordinator Willie Brown was touched believes the long-term effects of the accompanied the group. by the scene of Jesus’ anguish in the trip will be profound. “I hope this trip He supplemented the Garden of Gethsemane. “I am more was a life-changing one for those who commentary of the convinced as I live out the rest of my went,” he said. “I pray it will have a local guides, providing life, not just my ministry, that the positive effect on their spiritual life as an Adventist perspective. strength He found in that garden I can well as their preaching and teaching.” Most of the travelers had have in my daily walk for and with Him, In addition to strengthening never been to Israel before. although constantly surrounded by evil.” their relationship with God, another “This trip gave me new light Rohnert Park/Rohnert Park Korean goal was to bring the pastors closer on the Scriptures and the district Pastor Donghun Shin’s most together. “Pastoring can be a rather different places we visited,” moving experience was approaching isolating and lonely career,” said said Edwin Brown, Jerusalem, while listening to the Ministerial Director Jim Lorenz, who senior pastor of the famous hymn, “The Holy City.” “It organized the trip. “We hope this Oakland Market touched my heart,” he said. “It was an shared experience will unite them as a Street church. amazing moment to think of the Israeli strong team.” “It taught me people who dearly cherish this holy city.” In the two years prior to the trip, how important Napa Community church three annual NCC pastoral meetings/ context and culture Associate Pastor Glenn Gibson will retreats were canceled. The money are to understanding not forget visiting the Western Wall saved—plus continuing education many of the biblical on Friday evening, where people money and pastors’ own savings—paid stories.” welcomed the Sabbath with singing for the travel expenses. Lorenz believes Each traveler had his or her and dancing. “Seeing the joy and the trip was worth it. “We know that favorite place, where the Bible celebration as Sabbath began was a their churches will be the beneficiaries came alive in a personal way. great reminder to me of the joy that of energized and passionate pastors.” “Standing on the shore of the Sea of Galilee in the “I am more convinced as I live out the rest of my life, not evening and basking just my ministry, that the strength He found in that in the stillness was the garden I can have in my daily walk for and with Him, most meaningful time for although constantly surrounded by evil.” me,” said Anderson church

MARCH 2018 35 Northern California Conference Victoria Wood Appointed Superior Court Judge By Julie Lorenz

ast December, California serve as a Napa County Governor Jerry Brown superior court judge. The announced the appointment first was Richard Bennett. of Victoria Wood to be a Napa She credits her father, LCounty superior court judge. Andrew Barbour, for Wood is a graduate of UC Davis his determination that School of Law, but before that she receive a Christian she was educated entirely in the education. “We didn’t Adventist school system—from first have many means grade through college. “I wouldn’t growing up, but he change a thing about my educational insisted on it,” she said. Napa County Superior Court Judge Victoria Wood upbringing,” she said. Wood appreciates the and her husband, Richard, have two children—Eli and Eden. Then Victoria Deugaw, she work ethic that she attended schools in Fremont, Redding, developed. “My first job was cleaning to an Adventist school, there was and Napa before graduating from PUC bathrooms at the elementary school always an emphasis on public service Preparatory School. Wood spent a year in Napa to help pay my tuition. From and helping others,” she said. “We did at the Adventist college in Segunto, then on, I always worked at least one mission trips to Mexico and Honduras. Spain, before earning her bachelor’s job.” I think that just instilled in me a desire degree from Pacific Union College. She also values Adventist that whatever I was going to do would She is the second PUC alumnus to education’s altruistic focus. “Going be helping people in some way.”

Darwin Forster Retires from the NCC By Julie Lorenz

CC Adventist Community Services driver and health screener Darwin Forster is retiring after 12 years of service. As the driver, Forster visited food banks, stores, and growers to pick up donated food and Nother products and transport them to local church ACS centers. Through the years, he hauled a wide variety of useful items. “It’s satisfying to know that they are going to the right spot,” he said. As health screener, Forster was on call to perform body fat composition analysis and computerized health age for local church health events. “Health screening is the most enjoyable part of my job,” he said. “No matter where I go, I’ve met people I never would otherwise have met.” Forster’s non-judgmental manner eases people’s discomfort when talking about their health and helps them focus on ways they can improve. “It’s very satisfying to offer that kind of help,” he said. “We have greatly appreciated Darwin’s service to our conference for the past dozen years,” said NCC ACS/Health Director Gordon Darwin Forster (right), Botting. “Through his work with community services and health retiring NCC health screener screenings, he’s helped thousands of people enjoy a more abundant and ACS driver, returns his keys to Gordon Botting, life!” NCC ACS/health director.

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More Information Coming Soon! Dr. Kathy Batchelor Dr. Ricardo Graham Sister Imelda Mitchell Guest Speakers HR Director, President, Health Promoter/ IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER Northern California Pacific Union Conference Presenter Conference THURSDAY NIGHT FRIDAY MORNING, SEMINAR PRESENTER SEMINAR PRESENTER Brother Curtis Hall Elder Marvin Clarke Founder, Elder Edward Woods Save the Associate Pastor, Sabbath School Coaching Director, Market Street Church FRIDAY/ Public Affairs SABBATH MORNING SABBATH PRESENTER and Religious Date Liberty, Lake Region URBAN CAMP MEETING Dr. Abraham Jules Conference SPONSORED BY NCC Senior Pastor, SEMINAR PRESENTER AFRICAN AMERICAN MINISTRIES Community Worship Center (in Queens, New York) FRIDAY EVENING, Visit our SABBATH 11AM, website for SABBATH VESPERS seminar information and details about youth & children’s programming.

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Keep Watch, Heed the Call, Speak Up

Little Rock Nine Member Terrence Roberts Speaks at PUC By Becky St. Clair

n 1957, nine courageous teenagers dedication from Roberts’s book, watch for prejudiced, racist, bigoted volunteered to be the first black Lessons from Little Rock, which was thought, heed the call to take action, students to attend classes at dedicated to Roberts’s grandsons: and speak up always. “We want our previously all-white Little Rock “Boys, the world is not yet reshaped country to exemplify the best possible ICentral High School in Arkansas. This in the way I would have it for you, but narrative,” Roberts said in closing. move involved armed guards—first to many of the obstacles that I faced are “By keeping watch, heeding the keep the students out by order of the no longer apparent. May the God of call, and speaking up, we can help governor, then to escort them safely this universe guide your navigation avoid historical repetitions. We can inside by order of President Dwight through this uncertain terrain.” know that when we see X, Y is not far Eisenhower. Their courage left a Martin Luther King Jr. once stated behind.” legacy of determination and standing that some Americans believe racism A question-and-answer session for what’s right and earned them the is a rare occurrence by a few bigoted followed the lecture. When asked moniker “The Little Rock Nine.” men. Roberts, like King, refutes that how someone should approach One of these students was Terrence idea. “Racism is a faith,” Roberts said these issues with those in their circle Roberts, then age 15. In February, 61 in his Feb. 3 lecture. “It is a religion, an who don’t want to listen, Roberts years after he bravely walked up the ideology, and a belief. And it is deeply responded, “Your task is to learn— steps of LRCHS, Roberts presented embedded in this country’s culture at that’s part of keeping watch. Voices the 2018 lecture for the Percy and bone marrow level.” will urge you to do the right thing, John Christian Civil Rights Conference Roberts addressed the high arrest whenever and whatever that might Center at Pacific Union College. rate of young black men in the United be. So speak your truth, and then, Roberts’s presentation was titled, States, pointing out the abbreviation when your truth changes—which it “Keeping Watch, Heeding the Call, “NHI,” long-used in police reports of will, as you continue to learn—speak Speaking Up.” calls to violent situations involving your new truth. There is no guarantee In his introduction of the those Roberts termed “black or brown you will succeed, but you will have the speaker, Eric Anderson, chair of the people.” NHI stands for No Humans satisfaction of knowing you gave your department of history, read the Involved. all.” “Black and brown men are seen The Percy and John Christian Civil as different beings than their white Rights Conference Center, founded counterparts,” Roberts stated. “Black in 2016, is named for father and son children are seen to be older than historians whose lives of dedication to their white counterparts and are Adventist education both culminated therefore held to adult standards. in PUC’s department of history. The This has a serious effect on the life men were deeply committed to the expectancy of young black males.” goal of racial equality. Each year the He also mentioned the wage Center sponsors a lecture with the and wealth gap between white and goal of examining the past, assessing black Americans and its link to unfair the present, and fostering positive employment and labor practices, action so that individuals “will not be unequal budget allocations between judged by the color of their skin, but various school districts—those in by the content of their character.” white-majority suburbs versus those For information about other in the black-majority inner-city—and upcoming campus events, visit puc. issues such as redlining. edu/calendar, email [email protected], or Roberts urged attendees to keep call (707) 965-6303.

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Therapy Llamas Visit Sierra Care Center By Mollie Hawkins

n November, the residents at Adventist Health Sonora’s Sierra Care Center were treated to a surprising visit. While these transitional care and long-term residents—ranging from ages 38 to 103—are Iregularly visited by musicians, storytellers, and volunteer groups, they were not prepared to be so delighted by a visit from an unlikely sort: therapy llamas.

Susan Rinna, the center’s activities livestock trailer. Instead, director, arranged the visit when she they arrived in a large heard that llamas had been there in white van, which made previous years. She contacted George her chuckle. “They Caldwell of Llamas of Circle Home stepped out of this van, to make it happen. Caldwell, who so majestically—but it refers to his llamas as his “speechless was like a circus clown car, brothers,” regularly takes his therapy because there were three llamas to schools, nursing homes, and of them in there!” she said. various events. He has one goal in The llamas walked into mind: to put smiles on people’s faces. the transitional care unit And smiles were bountiful during the as if they knew exactly An unlikely visitor brings smiles to the residents of llamas’ visit to the Sierra Care Center. where they were going Adventist Health Sonora’s Sierra Care Center. On the day of their arrival, Rinna and why they were there. Patients and music, and animals. Each resident’s eagerly waited outside to greet staff were delighted to say “hello” to room at the Sierra Care Center has Caldwell and his llamas, the animals by rubbing their noses. a view of bird feeders outside the thinking they’d Rinna said her heart was filled with window, where hummingbirds and arrive in a joy as she watched the llamas interact songbirds bring a dose of sunshine to large with patients. “We have so many those who are bedridden or don’t get patients that show no emotion or are to leave their rooms often. quiet and non-engaging,” she said. “But “Animals of any kind are really I watched the smiles on their faces as magic,” said Rinna. “Sometimes when these gentle llamas went up to people are ill, they can be angry and them. I couldn’t help but cry!” experience different emotions—but Animal companions have all negative emotion left during this been proven to improve time, and we were all feeling the same quality of life for people, joy. We were still talking about it days especially those suffering afterward!” from certain illnesses. Rinna The llamas will return to visit the wholeheartedly patients of the Sierra Care Center. agrees with this, Caldwell would like to plan another saying there visit in the spring, when the are three things weather is ideal. The visit will that bring joy to confirm what Rinna and others her residents: already know: healing and comfort children, can be provided by more than just medicine—also a few fuzzy farm animals and a hearty sense of humor.

MARCH 2018 39 Loma Linda University Health

School of Public Health to offer Ph.D. in Nutrition Program to emphasize plant-based nutrition By James Ponder

oma Linda University School of Public Health is now offering a Ph.D. in nutrition with an advanced research focus on plant-based nutrition, making Lit the only doctoral program in nutrition in Southern California. Applications are being accepted for the program, which begins this fall.

Sujatha Rajaram, associate than 96,000 subjects from the United Dr.P.H. degrees in health education, professor and program director, States and Canada. Also, multiple preventive care, and health policy said the school is recognized as an human intervention studies (clinical and leadership, as well as a Ph.D. international leader in establishing trials) on plant foods and health in epidemiology, Rajaram said. She and disseminating the benefits of outcomes are underway at the added that all Dr.P.H. programs plant-based nutrition—not only for school. have been revamped to meet the the individual, but also for the health The school is part of a health latest competency requirements of of populations and the planet. sciences university that includes the Council on Education for Public “There are plenty of research seven other schools and provides Health. “The refocused curriculum opportunities,” Rajaram said, noting numerous opportunities for cross- and degree offerings are part of the that the school hosts the largest disciplinary research collaboration. school’s new strategic direction,” research cohort of healthy vegetarians In addition, it has hosted the Rajaram said. in the world: Adventist Health Studies. International Congress on Vegetarian For more information about the The studies date back to the 1960s Nutrition for the last 35 years. new program, visit publichealth.llu. and contain information on more The school will continue to offer edu or email [email protected].

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from University’s STEM Program By Genesis Gonzalez Tools and support from Loma Linda University have boosted STEM instruction in K-12 classrooms

ducational leaders say a STEM instruction initiative hosted by Loma Linda University is helping stabilize enrollment and boosting instructional Eenthusiasm in denominational schools. Nearly 800 K-12 teachers have impact is already visible, even after just “There are still a lot of schools like been trained over the past seven years two years of participation, he said. that, and they are still just as much through the program, called Excellence “Following our conference a part of the Adventist educational in STEM Experiential Education participation in EXSEED, enrollment system as everyone else,” Hart said. (EXSEED). Instructors have taken part in has stabilized in our schools, and “We’re wanting to empower teachers numerous hands-on workshops offering our churches are showing signs of to teach STEM who may not have mission-focused and integrative growth,” Crosby recently told a group that strong of a background in those activities that can be implemented in of university executives, deans, and subjects. their own classrooms. faculty. “Our goal is to have the entire system EXSEED enhances integrated science, Students appreciate the new focus. working together to train our young technology, engineering, and math “It helps me to be a lot more creative,” people,” he added. “Careers in STEM are (STEM) education in Adventist K-12 said one middle school student, developed as early as the sixth grade.” schools by bringing together teachers who talked about the fun she’s been For more information about EXSEED, for one-week training sessions during having with her classmates working visit home.llu.edu/exseed or email the summer. The goal of EXSEED is to on collaborative projects and new, [email protected]. support and empower K-12 educators fun ways of thinking about school to apply the STEM disciplines within a assignments. mission-focused learning environment. Richard H. Hart, president of Loma Gale Crosby, vice president of Linda University Health, said EXSEED education for the Oregon Conference, is a way to integrate the education has worked closely with Loma Linda resources of the Adventist Church University to challenge teachers in the that can benefit a variety of Adventist school system to help prepare schools, such as the two-room their students for careers in the medical, school he attended in Northern science, and technology fields. The Idaho as a child.

Student Brooklyn Scott and her teacher, Heidi Kruger, from Riverside Christian School in Washougal, Wash., explain to Loma Linda University leaders how they have implemented project-based learning in their classroom with fun, successful results. ANSEL OLIVER ANSEL MARCH 2018 41 An Opportune Time By Alan Reinach

he Church State Council has developed widely respected Today, our polarized nation faces a variety of unique Texpertise in litigating religious challenges that provide opportunities for powerful discrimination cases. We started by handling Sabbath discrimination ministry in our communities. matters for Adventist Church mem- bers. God has blessed the ministry, a powerful tool linking constituents members of religious minorities. What and we have expanded our capacity, directly to their elected officials. It is religious freedom challenges do they building a network of attorneys willing found on our website, wwww.church- face? Harassment? Discrimination? to assist persons of any faith. When we state.org, at a link called “Get Engaged.” How can we work together to create a invite leaders of other faiths to share 3. Know Your Rights. Our immi- culture of respect for one another? their experiences with harassment and grant communities are anxious about 6. Public Servant Appreciation discrimination, we can do more than changes in immigration law and policy. Day. Public affairs ministry requires express sympathy. We can help. Know Your Rights seminars conducted us to build bridges of friendship with 1. Human Trafficking. There are by the Church State Council do not local elected officials. Invite them to more human slaves today than at any take sides in policy debates—they church, especially when they are not time in history. Thousands of persons simply educate the community to un- campaigning. Visit their offices. Get are trafficked into California each year. derstand basic rights in areas such as acquainted with their concerns. Find A bill being introduced in the Califor- the Constitution, employment, voting, ways to work together. Engage with nia legislature will provide funding and immigration. Immigrant commu- public servants, showing your appre- to training bus and truck drivers to nities are hungry for this information. ciation for them, regardless of their recognize human trafficking. You can The Church State Council has access politics. We can pray for their successful support this bill and others. Conduct- to many subject matter experts willing public service and for our commu- ing local community programming to share their expertise. This can be an nities. The Church State Council can on topics such as human trafficking important community service outreach assist you in organizing public servant can lay the foundation for effective for our churches, with great evangelis- appreciation day programs. legislative advocacy. The Church State tic potential. 7. Coming Economic Collapse? Council can connect your church with 4. Know Your Rights—Employ- I have been conducting mini evange- subject matter experts to come and ment. One of the ways we can help listic seminars that teach prophecy by train. people of all faiths is by educating connecting it to anxiety over economic 2. Me Too. Our nation is finally them on their employment rights. instability. Recent stock market vola- coming to grips with a culture of abuse Right now excellent laws protect tility is expected to increase interest in by powerful men toward women. I worker rights; however, legal protec- such topics. This modern approach to testified at a special committee hearing tions for workers are being rolled back prophecy looks at the meaning of the in early January exploring changes that at the Federal level. We can serve our prophecies—the spiritual lessons— could be made to strengthen laws con- communities through education about rather than identifying symbols and cerning sexual harassment. Some bills these important issues. After all, people bad actors. will likely help those suffering harass- won’t be very interested in our spiritual The upcoming NARLA Summit in ment on account of their religion, as insights if they are struggling to put Southeastern California Conference, well. Church members have a powerful food on the table. April 27–29, will focus on just these voice if they will only use it, sending 5. Know Your Neighbor. Adven- sorts of issues. NARLA—the North emails, letters, etc. to the legislature. tist fear and suspicion of those of other American Religious Liberty Asso- Even a few can faiths must change! Christ died for the ciation—is the church’s grassroots make a big differ- entire world—it’s time we got to know organization for mobilizing church ence. The Church our long lost family members. The members for effective advocacy in State Council has Church State Council has conducted their communities. Look for more infor- several Know Your Neighbor pro- mation at www.churchstate.org and on Alan Reinach Public Affairs, Religious grams convening panels of leaders of the Church State Council and NARLA Liberty Director other faiths to share their concerns as Facebook pages.

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Info: Music Department, edu or 707-965-7103. www.nccsda.com/prayerretreat Leoni Meadows. Info: NCC ACS [email protected], 707-965-6201. or Lanni Rae Aasen, 530-401- Department, 925-603-5072. Southeastern 1354, artbylanniraeaasen@ Spring Quarter begins California gmail.com. Pacific Union College (April 2). Students begin new Pathfinder Kite Day (March PUC Visual Arts Faculty Show, academic term. Info: www.puc. 4) 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m., San Diego inSpire2018 (March 9-10) LIFE Rasmussen Art Gallery. Open edu/admissions. Mission Bay, Mariner’s Point; church of Berkeley, 2236 Parker Thursday, Friday, Sabbath, and Mariners Way, San Diego. Street. “Bringing Good to Life.” Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. College Days (April 8-10). This event brings parents and Annual gathering of Adventist Runs through March 17. Info: Prospective students are invited Pathfinders together while and like-minded creatives who 707-954-6303. to experience life at PUC. Come creating a kite and enjoying a enjoy springtime in the Napa day of fun. Info: Judi Jeffreys, Valley. Registration required. 951-509-2265, www.seccyouth. Notice of Constituency Session Info: 707-965-6336 or www.puc. com. for the Nevada-Utah Conference edu/admissions. Notice is hereby given that the 34th Constituency Session Advanced Handbell Festival of the Nevada-Utah Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is called to convene at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at the Homecoming Weekend (April (March 9) 7 p.m., La Sierra Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. 20-22). PUC alumni are invited University, 4500 Riverwalk The purpose of this meeting is to receive the quadrennial to a special weekend beginning Pkwy, Riverside. Info: David reports; to elect conference officers, ethnic coordinators, and the with the inauguration of the Longa, 951-509-2321. Executive Committee; and to transact such other business as may 23rd Pacific Union College properly come before the session. According to the constitutional provision, each organized President on April 20. Honored SECC Education Fair church is entitled to two delegates-at-large and one additional classes: ‘40s, ‘58, ’63, ‘68, ‘78, ‘88, (March 11) 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., delegate for each seventy-five (75) church members or fractional ‘93, ‘98, and ‘08. Info: 707-965- Conference office, 11330 majority thereof. 7500, www.puc.edu/alumni. Pierce St., Riverside. Come to the education fair hosted Notice of the Nevada-Utah Association Meeting PacificQuest 2018: Do you by Education and Hispanic Notice is hereby given that the regular quadrennial session of the Nevada-Utah Association of Seventh-day Adventists is know a junior high student ministries for delicious food and called to convene at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at the who loves to learn? Pacific fun games, food booths, live Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Union College’s week-long music, robotic demonstrations, This meeting is called for the purpose of receiving reports from the officers, electing a Board of Directors for the ensuing quadrennial term, and transacting such other business as may Notice of La Sierra University Constituency Meeting properly come before the delegates. The biennial meeting of the constituent membership of All duly elected and accredited delegates at any regular or La Sierra University will convene on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 special session of the Nevada-Utah Conference of Seventh-day at 1:00 p.m. at Hole Memorial Auditorium on the university’s Adventists will be recognized as delegates of any Association campus. 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or lease/rent a space for a new puc.edu/faculty-staff/current- the accounting department, Pacific Union College is mobile home and an organic job-postings. including strategic thinking seeking full-time positions garden to establish a lifestyle for department goals and in our Facilities Management center. Call Irene 805-206-1603 Pacific Union College objectives. Preference Department. Looking for or email edenrejuvcenter@ is seeking a Controller. is bachelor’s degree in positions of Tradesman comcast.net. Responsibilities include Accounting or related field. Supervisor-Painter and leadership and supervision CPA license preferred, as well Tradesman 1-Carpenter. Canvasback Missions needs over the accuracy and as minimum of five years’ Preference is for training and three vehicles to transport productivity of day-to- experience and supervisory applied experience in trade volunteers and supplies as well day financial activities, responsibilities. For more areas of general painting, as pull a food trailer delivering collaboration on annual information or to apply, please and carpentry. For Painter, healthy produce and meals budgeting, provision of call 707-965-6231 or visit experience in color/finish/ on the island of Majuro. Your financial analysis tools/metrics, http://puc.edu/faculty-staff/ application/etc. For Carpenter, tax-deductible donation of a oversight of the operations in current-job-postings. experience in cabinet making/ running or non-running vehicle can help us share the love of God through health and healing! 800-793-7245, info@ canvasback.org. March 2018 Calendar Canvasback Missions is Sunset looking for a part-time City/Location 3/2 3/9 3/16 3/23 3/30 Development Director to help Alturas 5:53 6:01 7:09 7:17 7:24 with their nonprofit work Angwin 6:03 6:10 7:17 7:24 7:30 bringing specialty medical care Bakersfield 5:51 5:58 7:04 7:09 7:15 to the islands of Micronesia. Calexico 5:39 5:45 6:50 6:55 7:00 The position is responsible Chico 5:59 6:07 7:14 7:21 7:28 Death Valley (Furnace Ck) 5:42 5:49 6:55 7:01 7:07 for Canvasback’s fundraising, Eureka 6:08 6:16 7:23 7:31 7:38 including the major gifts Four Corners [E] 6:11 6:17 7:24 7:30 7:36 program, annual fund, Fresno 5:54 6:00 7:07 7:13 7:19 planned giving, special events, Grand Canyon (South Rim) 6:23 6:30 6:36 6:42 6:48 and capital campaigns. For Half Dome 5:52 5:59 7:05 7:12 7:18 Hilo 6:26 6:28 6:30 6:32 6:34 more information visit www. Holbrook 6:16 6:22 6:28 6:34 6:40 canvasback.org/jobs Honolulu 6:36 6:38 6:41 6:43 6:45 Joshua Tree 5:42 5:47 6:53 6:59 7:04 Employment Lake Tahoe 5:53 6:00 7:07 7:14 7:21 OB-GYN and Pediatrician Las Vegas 5:36 5:42 6:48 6:54 7:00 Lodi-Stockton 5:59 6:06 7:12 7:19 7:26 needed for Adventist owned/ Loma Linda 5:45 5:51 6:57 7:02 7:08 operated Rural Health Clinic on Los Angeles 5:49 5:55 7:01 7:06 7:12 the campus of Weimar Institute McDermitt [N] 5:41 5:49 6:57 7:05 7:13 at Weimar, Calif. Competitive Moab 6:11 6:18 7:25 7:32 7:39 pay. Call Dr. Randall Steffens at Monterey Bay 6:02 6:09 7:15 7:21 7:27 Monument Valley 6:17 6:24 7:30 7:37 7:43 615-604-0142. Mt. Lassen 5:59 6:07 7:14 7:22 7:29 Mt. Whitney 5:47 5:53 7:00 7:06 7:12 Pacific Union College is Nogales [S] 6:22 6:27 6:32 6:37 6:41 seeking an Associate VP of Oakland 6:03 6:09 7:16 7:23 7:29 Finance. Responsibilities Paradise 5:59 6:06 7:13 7:21 7:28 Phoenix 6:25 6:31 6:36 6:41 6:47 include strategic financial Provo 6:18 6:26 7:33 7:41 7:48 planning/leadership, financial/ Puuwai, Ni’ihau [W] 6:28 6:30 6:32 6:34 6:38 operational budgets, and Reno 5:52 5:59 7:06 7:13 7:20 working with chief leadership Riverside 5:46 5:52 6:57 7:03 7:08 to develop and implement Sacramento 5:59 6:06 7:13 7:20 7:26 Salt Lake City 6:19 6:27 7:35 7:42 7:49 financial goals/investments. San Diego 5:46 5:51 6:57 7:02 7:07 Preference is for bachelor’s San Francisco 6:03 6:10 7:17 7:23 7:30 in Business/Accounting, San Jose 6:02 6:08 7:15 7:21 7:28 CPA or master’s degree in Santa Rosa 6:04 6:11 7:18 7:25 7:31 Business Administration, Sunset Beach 5:49 5:55 7:00 7:05 7:11 Thousand Oaks 5:52 5:58 7:03 7:09 7:14 3-5 years’ experience in Tucson 6:21 6:27 6:32 6:37 6:41 ! management role, higher education experience. For more [N]=Northernmost [S]=Southernmost [E]=Easternmost [W]=Westernmost point in the Pacific Union information or to apply, please call 707-965-6231 or visit http:// “So there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God.” Hebrews 4:9

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floor coverings/installation/ Southern Adventist students. Must be able to graduate classes, practicum etc. For both, able to be University seeks Director teach Atlantic history, African oversite, and Capstone (MSN) team player, handle multiple of Clinical Education (DCE) history/African-American / or Scholarly Project (DNP) projects. For more information for Physical Therapist Latin American pop culture. guidance. Send CV or inquiries or to apply, please call 707- Assistant Program to hold Ph.D. in History preferred. Two to Dr. Barbara James, bjames@ 965-6231 or visit http://puc. a faculty appointment and openings for this position southern.edu, SAU School edu/faculty-staff/current-job- administrative, academic, (one part-time and one of Nursing, PO Box 370, postings. service, and scholarship full-time professor). When Collegedale, TN 37315. For full responsibilities. Must applying, please indicate description: www.southern. Psychiatrist or clinical demonstrate competence in preference. Send cover letter, edu/jobs. Psychologist, Ph.D. needed clinical education, teaching, CV, statement of teaching for Rural Health Clinic on the and curriculum development. philosophy, and references Southern Adventist campus of Weimar Institute at Primary responsibilities include to Dr. Mark Peach, peach@ University seeks full-time Weimar, Calif. Competitive pay planning, administering, and southern.edu and Dr. Robert faculty to join the School of and benefits. Call Dr. Randall monitoring clinical education Young, [email protected], Nursing to teach core classes Steffens at 615-604-0142. activities in coordination with PO Box 370, Collegedale, TN at the undergraduate and academic and clinical faculty. 37315. www.southern.edu/ graduate level. Doctorate Saipan Seventh-day Send letter of application, jobs. preferred, MSN required. Adventist Dental CV, and three references Requisite qualities include Clinic, located in Saipan, to Dr. Christopher Stewart, Southern Adventist successful teaching Northern Mariana Islands, [email protected], PO University seeks full-time experience, interest in seeking full-time dentist, Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315. faculty to join the School of research, flexibility, and RDH, and lab technician. For full description visit: www. Nursing Graduate Program. commitment to nursing and Modern clinic, paperless southern.edu/jobs. Candidate must be doctorally- SDA education. Send CV or charting, digital x-rays, prepared with an advanced inquiries to Dr. Barbara James, on-site lab. Competitive Southern Adventist practice nursing specialty. [email protected], SAU compensation and benefits. University seeks professor Acute care or pediatrics is School of Nursing, PO Box For more information, please for History/Political Studies preferred; other certification 370, Collegedale, TN 37315. contact: officemanager@ teaching American History, may be considered. Teaching For full description: www. saipansdadental.com. developing courses/advising responsibilities include southern.edu/jobs.

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Southern Adventist to obtain, an unencumbered University seeks full-time Texas nursing license. Send faculty for Fall 2018. Prefer a CV and cover letter to Dr. Amy biology Ph.D. who will teach Rosenthal, arosenthal@swau. upper/lower division courses edu. and coordinate all Anatomy and Physiology courses/labs The General Conference in the department. Desire (GC) of SDA’s Office of General Adventist biologist holding Counsel is seeking a law a short-term interpretation student for an 8-10-week of creation and committed summer clerkship. This position to involvement with is not a full-time, hire-track undergraduate students in the position and is best suited classroom as well as guiding for 1Ls. Duties include legal independent student research research and other projects; projects. Send CV, statement emphasis is on religious liberty of teaching philosophy, and and First Amendment work. 3 references to Keith Snyder, Must be SDA church member. [email protected] Interview and/or relocation Biology Search Committee expenses will be applicant’s Chair, PO Box 370, Collegedale, responsibility. Send resume, TN 37315. www.southern.edu/ writing sample, and transcript jobs. to Jennifer Woods at WoodsJ@ gc.adventist.org. The Education and Psychology Department The General Conference at Southwestern Adventist (GC) of SDA’s department of University invites applications Archives, Statistics and Research for a full-time faculty position. is seeking a Managing Editor for Preferred candidates will hold the Encyclopedia of Seventh- a doctorate in Educational day Adventist. This position is a Psychology or Secondary full-time salaried position with Education and have university full benefits. Duties include teaching experience. Master’s coordinating research, selection degree considered. Must have and work flow, developing or be able to obtain a Texas resources, process, and plans teaching credential. Send CV for guiding the process through and cover letter to Dr. Donna to a successful launch in 2021. Berkner ([email protected]). Must be SDA church member. Applicant must have a detailed Southwestern Adventist knowledge of church structure. University seeks a full-time Editorial experience required Systematic Theology faculty with a background in religion member for 2018-2019. Ph.D. and academia preferred. Send preferred; master’s degree resume to stavenhagenr@ considered. Successful gc.adventist.org. candidates will have teaching and pastoral experience. Send Union College seeks an CV and cover letter to Dr. Amy Adventist OTA Academic Rosenthal (arosenthal@swau. Fieldwork Coordinator. This edu). faculty position is responsible for developing, implementing, Southwestern Adventist and maintaining students’ University’s Nursing fieldwork education, Department seeks a full-time and includes teaching nurse educator. Doctorate responsibilities. An OTA degree desired; MSN considered. with a minimum of three years Experience in medical/surgical of clinical experience required. or critical care nursing required. Send CV and references to Cami Must enjoy working with young Hollins, cami.hollins@ucollege. people who are excited about edu. Further information: www. service. Must have, or be able ucollege.edu/faculty-openings.

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Daniella; Atherley, Charles; 209-484-4723, 530-675-2898. of National City, Committed Austen, De Nisha; Ayala (Winners of NBC’s The Sing- Despirito, Everett Warren – Nathalie; Bailey, Dorothy; Land in the country where Off); Fun Run led by Meb b. April 8, 1971, National City, Barnes, Timothy; Banks, you can grow a garden and Keflezighi (Boston Marathon Calif.; d. Dec. 25, 2017, National Stephen; Baptist-Hernandez, build a home. Two very usable Winner). Info: http://alumni. City, Calif. Survivors: mother, Araceli; Barnes, Mary; acres in the beautiful country sdacademy.com & alumni@ Mary Hill Despirito; brother, Bateman, William C; Blayne, near Kamiah, Idaho. Friendly sdacademy.com. Matthew; sister, Ruth. Raymond; Bean, Melanie; church and a homeschool- Belfon, Aria; Bell, Stephen; friendly area. This parcel and Vacation Dishman, Beverly Ann Berger, Thainiyi; Black, John; others available starting at Opportunities (Petersen) – b. May 7, 1933, Blackburn, Cloddie; Bradshaw, $19,500. Call Victor 541-450- Maui Vacation Condo in Duluth, Minn.; d. Sept. 18, Eric; Brooks, Steven; Brown, 5918, [email protected]. Kihei. Relaxing & affordable. 2017, Willits, Calif. Survivors: Shelley; Browne, Angel; Only a 3-minute walk to the husband, Ross; sister, Verta Burris, Carlotta; Burton, Sale by Owner: Large brick beach! 1-bdrm w/king bed. Johnson. Taught for 40 years in Vernon; Bush, Omalie; 4-bedroom Collegedale, Tenn., Clean, comfortable, well- Adventist schools in Clearlake; Cabrera, Crusita; Cabrera, home with mountain views. maintained. Sleeps 4. Fully- Covelo; Longview, Wash.; Coeur Rosie; Campbell, Cedric; Seculded, private-gate; 6000+ sq. furnished kitchen, washer/ d’Alene, Idaho. Cerna, Sophia; Cerner, Sonia; ft.; rental apartment w/outside dryer & more! FREE parking, Chaisson, Jamie; Chaisson, entrance. Surrounded by SAU Wi-Fi, & calls to U.S./Canada. Eichman, Clyde W. – b. April Morris; Church, Christopher; wooded property. 5-1/2-baths; Friendly Kihei SDA church 30, 1920, Alva, Okla.; d. Sept. 19, Clairborne, Florencia; Clarke, 18í vaulted ceiling/sunken nearby. Visit us at: Email: wife, Alberta; daughters, Contreras, Maria; Cox, Sarah; Large recreation room. (Was [email protected] or Pamela, Jacqueline; sister, Craig, Dana; Crenshaw, listed: $545,000) QUICK SALE: call Mark 909-800-9841. Gloria. Raelene; Cruz, Samuel; $395,000. 423-400-6369.

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Ensminger, Edward Krischen, Joy Ann (Smalley) sister, Ina Hollingsead. Worked former pastor of both Banning Valentine – b. July 7, 1937, – b. April 14, 1935, Santa Rosa, for 40 years serving Loma and Mira Loma bilingual Lockeford, Calif.; d. Nov. Calif.; d. July 7, 2017, Hayfork, Linda University and Pacific churches. 8, 2017, Carmichael, Calif. Calif. Union College as the director of Survivors: wife, Bonnie; sons, audio visual services. Tuazon, James – b. Nov. 14, Richard, Ronald; daughter, Laudenslager, Peter – b. Jan. 1954, Manila, Philippines; d. Jan. Karen Batchelor; sister, Lileen 13, 1958, Allentown, Pa.; d. Santos, Daniel G. – b. Sept. 7, 2018, Redlands, Calif. Survivors: Troutman; seven grandchildren. Dec. 28, 2017, Loma Linda, 7, 1936, Manila, Philippines; d. sons, Michael; daughter, Sheryl; Taught biology and physical Calif. Survivors: mother, Evelyn; Jan. 5, 2018, Redlands, Calif. sister, Janet Leung; brother, Jerry. education at Newbury Park brother, Eric. Survivors: wife, Lolita; sons, Academy. Dale, Raymond; daughters, Turner, James A. – b. May 13, Lentz, Hilbert – b. Oct. 25, Joyce Bailey, Danielle Guinan; 1926, Mountainair, N.M.; d. Dec. Evans, Nelson – b. Sept. 29, 1928, Hamilton, Ohio; d. Dec. 23, six grandchildren; sister, Leonila 31, 2017, Apple Valley, Calif. 1936, Cortland, N.Y.; d. Jan. 1, 2017, Highland, Calif. Survivors: Allen. Survivors: wife, Nellie; daughter, 2018, Riverside, Calif. Survivors: devoted companion, Elsie Vivian; one grandson; brother, daughters, Doreen Richmond McLellan; son, Paul; daughter, Sears-Johnson, Maxine – b. Jesse. Nunez, Naomi Cohen, Silvia Wendi; one grandchild. March 26, 1927, Ada, Okla.; d. Milovich; nine grandchildren; Graduated from the first class of Jan. 8, 2018, Paradise, Calif. Wright Cummings, Melva 19 great-grandchildren. LLU’s dental school in 1957 and Survivors: daughters, Linda Lorraine (Baldwin) – b. Dec. worked as a dental instructor Martella, Shirley Babienco; four 10, 1928, St. Helena, Calif.; Frost, Esther Louise (Funner) there from 1979-2011. grandchildren; three great- d. Jan. 23, 2018, Paradise, – b. Oct. 17, 1931, Wapato, grandchildren. Calif. Survivors: son, Ed Wash.; d. Dec. 16, 2017, McCellan, Bobette Dee Wright; daughter, Linda Phoenix, Ariz. Survivors: (Holmes) – b. July 17, 1945, Silva, Saul – b. Aug. 9, 1943, Becker; stepsons, John daughter Carolyn; son Kenneth; Auburn, Calif.; d. Dec. 28, 2017, Mission, Texas; d. Jan. 14, Loma Cummings, Scott Cummings; one grandson; two great- Roseville, Calif. Survivors: wife, Linda, Calif. Survivors: wife, stepdaughters, Anne Torfasen, grandchildren. Shannon; son, Matthew; four Olga; sons, Saul Jr., Roland, Sharon Streifling, Pam Bietz; grandchildren; brother, Dan Edwardo; six grandchildren. 16 grandchildren; 20 great- Jones, Ethan Elwyn – b. Dec. Holmes; sister, Charlene Rose. Long time LLUMC chaplain and grandchildren. 8, 1923, Long Beach, Calif.; d. Jan. 14, 2018, Yountville, Calif. Oliver, Kathyleen I. (Petersen) Survivors: wife, Fredi Ray; – b. Feb. 28, 1928, Antigo, sons, Larry, Curtis, JonPaul; Wis.; d. Dec. 30, 2017, St. daughter, Linda Reynolds; Helena, Calif. Survivors: sons, eight grandchildren; 17 great- Dan, Ben; daughter, Carolyn grandchildren. Served as Perry; 10 grandchildren; seven Northern California Conference great-grandchildren; brother, ACS disaster response Floyd Petersen. Assisted in coordinator. the production and teaching of curriculum support for the Jutzy, Roy – b. May 4, 1924, Central California Conference Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Education Department. Canada; d. Jan. 4, 2018, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: Pratt, Olive Inez – b. Aug. 4, sons, Ron, Ken, Jay, Tom; 1932, Arbuckle, Calif.; d. Jan. daughter, Carol Veitenheimer; 24, 2018, Loma Linda, Calif. 14 grandchildren; 21 great- Survivors: sister, Lois Hicks; grandchildren. Helped brother, James. establish cardiology services in Greece, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Ranney, Elizabeth – b. Jan. 8, Afghanistan, China, USSR, and 1939, San Jose, Calif.; d. Jan. 1, Rwanda. 2018, Paradise, Calif. Survivors: husband, George; daughters, King, Sharon Lee – b. Jan.3, Cindy Myers, Susan Fields; five 1948, Lacombe, Alberta, grandchildren; four great- Canada; d. Dec. 30, 2017, Loma grandchildren. Linda, Calif. Survivors: son, Brad; daughters, ShariLayne, Rich, Ellis – b. May 13, 1925, DonaJayne King Potts; three Upton, Wyo.; d. Dec. 2, 2017, grandchildren; brother, Escondido, Calif. Survivors: sons, Dean Fisher; sisters, Marlene Ken, Ted, Larry; daughter, Karen Lamming, Dawna Keirstead. Hackett; three granddaughters;

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