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Hawaiian Mission Academy 11 Goes Completely Solar about the cover PACIFIC UNION CONTENTS Hawaiian Mission 18 Adventist Health Academy Principal recorder Roland Graham shows Recorder Staff 32-40 Advertising one of the 700 panels Arizona used to convert the Editor / Layout & Design 28-29 Alicia Adams — [email protected] 8-9 Central California sun’s energy into electricity. Publisher 19-22 ChurchApplied Gerry Chudleigh — [email protected] 10-11 Hawaii Administrative Assistants 23 La Sierra University Sali Butler — [email protected] Sharon Edwards —[email protected] 12-13 Nevada-Utah Printing 4-7 Northern California Pacific Press Publishing Association 30-31 Pacific Union College www.pacificpress.com 24-27 Southeastern California The Recorder is a monthly publication reaching approximately 76,000 Seventh- 14-17 Southern California day Adventist homes in Arizona, 10 Union News California, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah. Our mission is to inform, educate 4 and inspire our readers to action in all areas of ministry. Editorial Correspondents

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s a younge pastor, Well-Dressed I was mindful of the example set by the more Christian senior ministers of our conference in the conduct of their work. I “When we submit ourselves to Christ, the Arecall one pastor who could always be found wearing a black suit, white shirt, and a dark die to every meeting or social occasion. I was heart is united with His heart, the will is surprised to learn that even when mowing the lawn of the parsonage on Sunday afternoons, he could be seen wearing a white dress shirt and merged in His will, the mind becomes one black pants. Although I learned many helpful ministry skills from this minister, I did opt out of his yard work attire. with His mind, the thoughts are brought Choices in clothing and style have been a permanent conversation for into captivity to Him; we live His life.” Seventh-day Adventists. However, nowhere is the well-dressed Christian better described than by Paul in Galatians 3:27 — “For all of you who having been justi ed by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ” (NIV, Jesus Christ” (NKJV). There is peace with God and hope for an eternal emphasis supplied). Paul uses the metaphor of attire to teach spiritual future with Him because of Jesus’ work on our behalf. I recall a long-time lessons for living Christ-like lives in the midst of an unChrist-like culture. pastor who had a heart attack. He con ded that as he lay in the hospital “Clothe yourselves with Christ” reminds us of the amazing gift of Jesus’ bed recovering, he knew that earthly accomplishments, his position righteousness imparted by faith alone. Romans 5:1 declares, “Therefore of leadership in the church, and the titles to which he aspired made absolutely no di erence in his standing before God. He concluded, “Once again, I was clinging to Jesus as the Source of my righteousness — my deed to heaven.” Ellen White writes about this gift: “Only the covering which Christ Himself has provided can make us meet to appear in God’s presence. This covering, the robe of His own righteousness, Christ will put upon every repenting, believing soul” (The Faith I Live By, p. 113). The wonderful thing about Jesus’ clothing is the e ect it has upon us. A supernaturally born desire is awakened to emulate His way of living in our daily discourse and actions. The well-dressed Christian nds in Jesus the pattern for life. In John 13:4 we read, “He rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself.” Here is Jesus clothed in the attire of the servant. He lays aside the honor due Him and humbly serves in a capacity that everyone else in the room deemed beneath their dignity. The well-dressed Christian is the one clothed in the Savior’s attire. Here is the one serving when natural pride is bruised and no recognition is forthcoming. We also see Jesus shod in the simple sandals of the traveler. Those feet walked the hills, towns and villages, and taught in synagogues and the temple. But where did those sandaled feet walk most? It was among the outcast, the oppressed, and those that were looked down upon. In fact, His feet were often found under the tables of feasts and parties where re- spectable Jewish folks dare not appear. Like the Master, the well-dressed Christian is shod with footwear that leads to the locales and people that need His grace most of all. As we consider living as well-dressed Christians, may these words from Ellen White encourage us: “When we submit ourselves to Christ, the heart is united with His heart, the will is merged in His will, the mind becomes one with His mind, the thoughts are brought into captivity to Him; we live His life” (Ibid — emphasis added). Bradford Newton

August 2013 3 Northern California Conference Oakland Rally Presents Bridges

Initiativehe Northern California Conference andto the NCC Church Members Central California Conference have joined JIM LORENZ JIM Ttogether to bring the good news about LEAL STEPHANIE Jesus to the cities of Oakland, San Francisco and other Bay Area cities. Their joint e ort is called Bridges: Bay Area for Jesus. Church members learned about the new initiative at two rallies on Sabbath, June 22 — in the morning at the San Francisco Central church (Central California Conference) and in the afternoon at the Grand Marc Woodson, NCC executive secretary (center), Advent church in Oakland (Northern California interviews Richard Dena, Oakland Spanish church pastor (left), and Kietrich Germany, Oakland Conference). Elmhurst church pastor, about plans for their The afternoon program was preceded by an churches to reach out to their communities. hour of prayer. The rally was designed to inform and inspire church members through music pondered this statistic, they each felt the Lord and the spoken word. Speakers included CCC calling for a joint conference outreach to the Bay President Ramiro Cano, Paci c Union Conference Area. A few minutes later, both walked to the President Ricardo Graham, and NCC President back of the auditorium where the meeting was Jim Pedersen, among others. being held. They began talking and discovered Pedersen and Cano described the genesis they had been given the same idea. “It’s such an of the new outreach plan. Last year, as they overwhelming experience that the Spirit of God attended a meeting at the North American was present in that meeting and a ected us A little attendee gives an o ering for Division, they learned that the Bay Area has the both at the same time,” said Pedersen. Bridges: Bay Area for Jesus. lowest proportion of Adventists of any large During his rally challenge, Pedersen metropolitan area in the US — one Adventist emphasized the importance of unity between in such a di cult mission eld. “Far too long for every 1,004 people. As they individually conferences in order to advance the Lord’s work we have kept ourselves in our little conference boxes,” said Pedersen. “We’re in this together, my friends.” This idea struck a nerve with listeners at the STEPHANIE LEAL STEPHANIE rally. “This togetherness between conferences has been a long time coming,” said Steven Johnson, Antioch church member. “We need to stop the ‘your thing, my thing’ approach,” said Kathy Slater, Immanuel Temple church member. During the rally, NCC administration pre- sented the four phases of the initiative to reach Oakland — a city of 400,000 with only 2,100 Adventists. The phases are sowing (impact the district/community); reaping (help create new believers); keeping (e ectively disciple new believers); and planting. This last phase calls for the presence of Ad- ventists in every district in Oakland. Currently, Adventist churches — Elmhurst, Grand Advent, Paci c Union President Ricardo Graham (background) gives a prayer of consecration over the conference personnel (including conference presidents Jim Pedersen and Ramiro Cano), Immanuel Temple, Market Street and Oakland pastors and church members who will be working on the Bridges initiative. Spanish — are located in four of Oakland’s

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Naomi Parson (left, blue  oral jacket), NCC prayer coordinator, and Joyce Mulligan (right), CCC prayer coordinator (with Carolann De León, wife of the CCC ministerial director, holding the microphone) pray with the congregation during the hour of prayer before the rally. STEPHANIE LEAL

seven districts. Plans are in the works to plant and a multi-use Adventist community service congregations in the other three districts, as center. LORENZ JIM well as “recruit a critical mass of missionaries for Many curious people from local churches had each district.” Other plans in this phase include seen signs advertising the rally and came to see setting up medical clinics, rehabilitation centers what Bridges is about. The audience seemed enthusiastic about the new outreach plan and the way it was presented. “It’s a spiritual inspiration!” said Hayward church member Roy Querol. Leaders and Jeannie Hudgens adjusts the microphone for members realize the her granddaughter, Jaidyn Hudgens, as people daunting challenge of line up to pray in the hour before the rally. reaching such a secu- lar territory for Jesus. They also know that nothing is impossible LEAL STEPHANIE with God, who asks His people to partner with Him. “The work we have been called to do is not for lukewarm people,” said Pedersen. “It’s for people who are on re —passionate for the work of God.”

Julie Lorenz Antioch church member Tina Glenn sings for one of the special musical presentations during the service.

August 2013 5 Northern California Conference NCC Hispanic Congregations

Celebratehis spring, Hispanic churches throughout Growth and Milestones the Northern California Conference Tcelebrated the many ways that God has been blessing them. Here are a few: Caravan Evangelism During the recent Caravana de Fe (Caravan of Faith), 103 people responded to calls to give their lives to Christ. Visiting evangelist Alejandro NCC Hispanic Ministries coordinator Richard Dena (left) together with St. Helena Spanish church Bullón spoke to approximately 2,000 people at member Josué Rosado (center) and Paci c Union six events in ve di erent locations throughout Hispanic Ministries director Jorge Soria display NCC Hispanic Ministries coordinator Richard Dena; a property deed signed by Ellen White. NCC Treasurer John Rasmussen; NCC President Jim the conference. Pedersen and his wife Debi; Chico Spanish company The series of meetings started on May 18 at Pastor José Diáz and his wife Diana participate the Hispanic Convocation in the Lodi Academy conference — a framed deed for the property in the church building’s grand opening. gymnasium. It continued at the St. Helena on which the church is built, signed by Ellen Spanish, Concord International, Santa Rosa White and her son Willie. “That was very special. all aware that we need to be a resource for the Spanish and Hayward Spanish churches, and The whole place just erupted in applause,” said Spanish-speaking community in the area,” said concluded on May 22 at the Oakland Spanish Nancy Jacobo, church clerk and secretary, who Isaias Jacobo, head elder. church. coordinated the weekend’s events. The Whites This “caravan evangelism” is common in sold the property to the conference for $10 in Chico Spanish Company Peru, where Bullón worked for many years. “I 1913, and the deed was recently found in a On Sabbath, June 8, the Chico Spanish com- liked it because the church didn’t depend on an conference vault. pany held the grand opening of its new church evangelist to be there for a week,” said Pedro The St. Helena Spanish congregation traces building. The event followed a whirlwind pro- Trinidad, pastor of the Concord International its roots back to 1958, when Donaldo Thomann, cess of purchasing and renovating the structure. church. “We knew we had to work with the chair of the Paci c Union College Modern Lan- In mid-March, Pastor José Díaz discovered the people who made decisions that night.” guage Department, organized a Spanish club to church was for sale. The building had originally hold religious programs on campus and reach been a Church of Christ, but most recently it had St. Helena Spanish out to the area’s Spanish speakers. After the been used as a Hindu temple. The St. Helena Spanish church — the “moth- group grew to include community members, it By the end of April, escrow had closed on the er church” to many NCC Spanish congregations started meeting for church services. In 1959, the 3,000 square-foot building, located on 1.1 acres. — celebrated its 50th anniversary in May. More group moved from Angwin to St. Helena. When Unfortunately, three days after the sale was than 500 people attended various programs, the church was organized in 1960, with 32 complete, a driver crashed into the front of the which included speakers Elizabeth Talbot, direc- members, Thomann served as the pastor. Since church, tearing down several trees and a pillar tor of the Jesus 101 Biblical Institute; Jose Rojas, then, it has had 10 other pastors, including the in the entrance way. The congregation took the president of MOVEmentum; and Bullón. present one, Tony Ávila. Through the years, the opportunity to do a full-scale renovation of the During the weekend, attendees were church has served as a springboard for many building — including the entrance way, plat- surprised by the presentation of a gift from the other Spanish-speaking congregations, includ- form, sanctuary, garden and more. The church ing the Antioch, Fair- members worked very hard to complete the eld, Napa and Santa renovations before the grand opening. Having Rosa churches and the their own church building is very meaningful Calistoga group. to a congregation that had rented buildings for The congregation 10 years. “You can see it in their faces and the seeks to serve local sparkle in people’s eyes,” said Díaz. “They are so neighbors — many happy to have their own place.” of whom are rst St. Helena Spanish church members, with Pastor Tony Ávila generation Latino- Julie Lorenz and Ralph Escandon (front row, center), celebrate their church’s anniversary. Americans. “We are

6 paci cunionrecorder.com Northern California Conference Churches Team Up for Mission

Tripembers from sixto di erent Guatemalachurches hour away in Chaparrón — the rst Adventist banded together as one mission team to series ever held there, which resulted in a grow- Mminister in Guatemala last fall. Northern ing church. JUAREZ MARK California Conference churches — Antioch, The local people were grateful for the help Palo Cedro and Redding — were joined by the physicians and the medical team were able members from the Carson Spanish, Monterey to give, including prescribing antibiotics and Bay Academy and Palmdale Spanish churches. other medicines and distributing prenatal vita- During their two-week stay, the team held free mins. The team also gave  uoride treatments medical clinics for 800 people and presented to about 200 children, as well as distributing two evangelistic series. toothbrushes and teaching basic oral hygiene. Ron Cook, Redding church pastor, held a Unfortunately, the physicians also saw a series in the city of Jalapa, while Stennett Nash few very sick children, including one boy who (a pastor in New Orleans) held meetings an was found to have a serious heart condition requiring surgery. Physician Candy Jorteg has been working to raise funds for the boy, José, to have the life-saving surgery he needs in his home country. “We thought if we could get José plugged into the system in Guatemala, he would be able to have long-term follow-up care,” said Jorteg, a member of the Palo Cedro A girl from a mountain village holds a bag of church. So far, about $5,000 has been raised for food given to her by the mission team. The mission team was made up of people the boy’s surgery — about half of the necessary from many churches and cities. funds. (Jorteg’s daughter and her friends at MARK JUAREZ

Redding Adventist Academy have been working JUAREZ MARK to raise money for the surgery.) Meanwhile, Cook arranged for a family to take the boy to Guatemala City for medical appointments. The volunteers also served in other practical ways. They arranged for a local family to get tin for a new roof for their makeshift home. They also distributed bags of food to a poor Mayan Stennett Nash presents a message in Spanish village in the mountains and to people living at one of the evangelistic meetings. at the local dump. (Due to poor harvests, many Brock Schalo, from Redding, and Dr. Candy Jorteg, Palo Cedro church member, talk to people are moving from the mountains to the Mission trips to the area are a tradition for a mother with the aid of a translator. Jalapa dump, where they scavenge for food.) Antioch church members, who rst went to Volunteers were deeply moved by what they Jalapa in 2006. Since that time, other churches saw in Guatemala. “The experience changes have teamed up with Antioch and gone on ve

ALICE ALEJOSALICE you, and it changes your entire view on the trips, holding 10 evangelistic meetings, as well world. You really don’t understand what the as medical clinics. Visit www.bc4humanity.com rest of the world is like until you’ve seen it,” said to learn how the nonpro t organization Broken Jorteg. The mission experience “makes you more Chains for Humanity is raising money for the aware and desirous of helping other people.” work there. One long-term goal is to convert re- The spirit of the locals also impressed the tired ambulances and vans into mobile medical volunteer team. “You can see the hardship on or dental clinics so that local church members in their faces, but they always have a smile for Jalapa can continue to minister to others. Redding church member Marilyn you,” said Kaye Juarez, from Redding. Cook looks at a child’s teeth. Ron Cook

August 2013 7 Central California Conference Bridges: Bay Area for Jesus Rally

Launchedour bridges connect the Central and Junepastors, conference 22 and union leaders together focus on our cities,” Ricardo Graham, president Northern California conferences. Though to pray, worship and share the vision. of the Paci c Union Conference, told the congre- Fseparated by water, the combined territory More than 480 people attended the morning gation as worship began. includes San Francisco, Oakland and the rally hosted by the San Francisco Central and “We have voted to support this initiative surrounding communities. Nearly 8 million Philadelphian churches. and have allocated funds. When people come people live in the Bay Area, so sharing the During Sabbath school, teams from San together in unity, God is already there,” Graham gospel message is no small commission. The Francisco Latin American and Mountain View added. As part of the General Conference’s large two conferences have joined together to claim Central churches told of recent evangelistic city initiative, the union selected San Francisco their territories for Jesus. outreaches. And as a personal testimony, Pedro and Oakland for the Bridges initiative. “Bridges: Bay Area for Jesus,” a multi-year Gomez shared his journey to Jesus and thanked “Bridges are built to connect, to be crossed,” initiative, was o cially launched on June 22. the Lord for sending Cynthia Williams and Linda CCC President Ramiro Cano told the congrega- Two rallies — San Francisco in the morning and Capron, members of the Philadelphian church. tion during his sermon. “Jesus is the original Oakland in the afternoon — brought members, He was baptized during the service. Bridge between heaven and earth. He bridged Another highlight the gap of sin. And He is calling His people to was meeting the build bridges to Him.” 24-member volunteer Recounting the story of Peter’s shing team that would train lesson found in Luke 5:1-11, Cano noted that and assist church when Jesus asked Peter, a skilled sherman, members how to to launch his boat into the deep waters to sh reach this community during the day, Peter hesitated. After thinking it for Jesus. through and trying to tell Jesus the best way to “Seventy percent of sh, Peter obeyed the Lord. “Anchored in deep the world’s population waters and not understanding, Peter dropped lives in large cities. If his net.” As a result, he caught more sh than his we are going to reach boat could handle. people, we have to

Presidents Jim Pedersen and Ramiro Cano shake hands. In January, they met to discuss a united strategy to reach their territories for Jesus. A joint leadership team from each conference planned the Bay Area for Jesus initiative rallies.

8 paci cunionrecorder.com Central California Conference Go to www. medical missionaries, and assist in other bayareaforjesus.org church-planned outreaches. “Seeking people or ccc.adventist.org to who are hungry for God inspires growth in their stay connected. own walk with God,” she adds. Minton’s journey toward this initiative began CROSS Trainers in the summer of 2012. She was canvassing “We need workers,” in Oakland when she heard about a team of says Roldan Abello, student literature evangelists working in San associate pastor of the Francisco. “’Student literature evangelists aren’t San Francisco Central e ective in San Francisco,’ I thought. ‘The best church. they’ve ever done is sell two books.’ The summer The rst wave of team in Northern and Central began to pray. workers has ar- They sold 100 books! In my heart, the burning rived. Coordinator to go and reach the cities started.” Jesica Minton, along Later, a two-week mission trip to the city with 30 nationwide convinced her it was time. “I’d never seen God and international lead like that in all of my life.” full-time volunteers, “The volunteers are well-quali ed in evange- will work with the listic and medical missionary work. Some even city’s 14 churches have professional medical backgrounds. They to inspire and train have been trained for this outreach,” says Kelly church members to Morris, coordinator of Operation Blueprint. be involved. “These Operation Blueprint includes a city-wide volunteers stopped evangelistic series planned for April 2014. what they were doing, “Harmoniously merging with a culmination of Pedro Gomez celebrates his baptism during the Bridges rally. quit their jobs and the rst year’s work, there are three priorities,” followed God’s calling says Morris. “One, strategically teach the gospel “Many shared they had never experienced to be CROSS trainers for a year in San Francisco,” of Jesus Christ via the sanctuary message; two, anything like that meeting ever before,” said Minton says. create small groups of 5-9 members to support Cesar De Leon, director of ministerial and evan- CROSS is an acronym for Churches Reaching outreach, discipleship and spiritual accountabil- gelism. “There was something in the air, there Out to Serve and to Save. “Their job is to train ity; and three, sustain a prayer initiative to unite was evangelistic excitement, missionary joy, a and assist church members to be involved, to do members for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.” beautiful sense of community. It reminded me evangelism,” Minton explains. of the transcendental words, ‘They were all with Members learn how to pass out literature, Caron Oswald one accord in one place’” (Acts 2:1). go door-to-door, give Bible studies, become

Twenty-four volunteers are introduced to the congregation. They are from Canada, Korea, the Philippines, South Africa and the U.S.

August 2013 9 Hawaii Conference Behr Family Creates Marlene and Bob Behr Worthy Student Fund

atarlene HMA Ann Behr was born to Eunice in Marlene’sIn Behr’s spare time, she loved to travel. She MemoryTo honor her dedication to Adventist education, and Fred Stevens on Nov. 21, 1931, in made well over 40 trips to Asia, the South Paci c, her family created the Marlene and Bob Behr Wor- Mthe hospital owned by her parents in Australia, and her favorite, Europe. She loved to thy Student Fund at Hawaiian Mission Academy. Oswego, Kansas (the former Kansas Academy). read and keep in touch with her former students Behr believed that  owers are beautiful, yet She graduated from Altamont High School in and friends from all over the country.  eeting, but that an Adventist education lasts for 1949 and attended Union College in Lincoln, Behr had a stroke Oct. 9, 2012, and passed away eternity. Gifts in her name may be sent to Hawaiian Neb., where she earned a two-year degree in in her sleep the evening of May 16, 2013. She is Mission Academy, 1438 Pensacola Street, Honolulu, teaching in a year and a summer. survived by her husband, Bob; their daughter, Hawaii where her daughter currently serves as vice September of 1950 found her employed at Cindy Nylen and husband Bill; a grandson, Billy, principal and history/creative living teacher. Hutchinson Kansas Adventist Junior Academy and his wife Elizabeth; and one great-grandson, where Bob Behr was principal. She taught there Lenny. Cindy Nylen one year. At the end of the year, she returned to Union College. In January 1951, Bob was drafted into the Korean War. He was in the service for two years, returning in January 1953. Marlene was nishing college. While Bob worked, they dated, and on June 16, 1954, they were married in Lincoln, Neb. They have been married for 59 years. A daughter, Cindy, was born in 1958. Marlene spent 51 years teaching in one public and six di erent Adventist academies, as well as teaching early childhood development courses for both La Sierra University and Paci c Union Col- lege. She served various capacities in those years including registrar, secretary, girls’ dean, etc., and taught P.E., history, English as a second language, child development, family relations, and home economics. She impacted thousands of students over the years in the following schools: Oak Park Academy, Campion Academy (where her daughter was born), Golden Gate Academy, Hawaiian Mission Academy (1966-1969 – where she taught her future son- in-law), Orangewood Academy (1969-1983), and returned to Hawaiian Mission Academy in 1983, where she remained until her formal retirement in 1994. During her years at Orangewood and Hawaiian Mission academies, she also taught early childhood development courses for La Sierra and PUC. The Paci c Union courses continued into the 2000s, as well as substitute teaching at both Adventist and Presbyterian schools on Oahu. Marline Behr, respected educator, taught in six di ernt academies over a span of 51 years.

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Goesawaiian Mission Academy Completely contracted in solar energy solutions in 2012. Solar Federal and state to cover 100 percent of the energy needs on 2012 with Sunetric, a local full-service tax programs also encouraged renewable energy. campus. These panels will stabilize the rate of Hrenewable energy rm, to install solar “Nonpro t organizations do not traditionally in ation and eliminate the school’s energy costs. energy on campus. bene t from tax incentives,” said Graham. “But Projected savings are at $3.9 million over the next “We’re trying to be a sustainability-minded we found a federal-backed grant that allowed 25 years. school,” said Roland Graham, principal. “Install- us to work with a nancing vendor in putting “What’s great about our new system,” said ing this system will not only reduce our energy together a lease. This program gave HMA similar Graham, “is whatever power we don’t use gets costs signi cantly, but it will do so with a limited reductions in cost that for-pro t organizations fed back into the grid so our neighbors can use it. impact on the environment.” receive.” It’s neat that we can share this clean energy with The decision was a timely one. Solar technolo- After vetting several companies, administra- our community.” gies have been steadily improving since the proj- tors chose Sunetric, and installation began in HMA will be a fully solar-powered campus by ect was rst considered in 2007. Unpredictable December 2012. the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year. in ation rates from the electric company gave the It took 700 solar panels installed on the roofs school board the incentive to approve pursuing of the gymnasium, dormitory and cafeteria Summer Lee

Workers install the hardware used to mount hundreds of panels on the gymnasium roof.

August 2013 11 Nevada-Utah Conference Castle Valley Church Members Join

Grandhurch members in Castle CountyValley, Utah, Search and Rescue have taken a unique approach to being Cpresent in their community. “When a HABLITZEL RYAN church member suggested that I join the local county search and rescue team, I didn’t know what to think, but the more I thought about it, it just made sense,” shares Pastor Ryan Hablitzel. Grand County Search and Rescue is the busiest search and rescue team in the state of Utah, serving the area out of Moab, with a population of just 9,325. A mix of tourism, severe temperatures, extreme sports and remote terrain creates an environment where individuals often nd themselves in need of assistance. From dehydrated hikers, missing persons, injured mountain bikers, base jumpers and o road enthusiasts, to high angle rope, swift water and avalanche rescue — Grand County Search and Rescue responds to it all. Castle Valley church member Dr. Michael Duehrssen instructs both local students and Grand County Search and Church member Kory Meidell once helped a Rescue members in swift water rescue techniques. Duehrssen is an instructor for Rescue 3 International. motorcyclist in the back country. “The injured man had to leave his motorcycle behind, so I a small evangelistic tract after listening to him While direct evangelism is not usually pos- wrote down the GPS coordinates of his bike on share a desire to make positive life changes.” sible with many of the individuals in need, the caring, positive outlook of church members goes RYAN HABLITZEL a long way to lift the spirits of people in stress- ful situations. It also gives church members an opportunity to integrate into their community and build friendships with other team members they might not otherwise meet. “I have had more than one opportunity to share with other search and rescue members about the Sabbath and healthy living,” says Jerry Harris. The presence of church members on the team has increased the community’s awareness of Seventh-day Adventists. Grand County Search and Rescue has even begun rescheduling some training days to Sunday to accommodate the Adventist members who do not attend regularly scheduled training sessions on Sabbath. Castle Valley church members are also planning to buy an abandoned tram (ski lift) in Moab where they hope to build a creation science museum as a destination point for the millions of visitors that pass by each year. Kory Meidel makes a 400-foot descent o of Parriott Mesa, toward Castle Valley below, during a rope rescue training session. Ryan Hablitzel

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Winnemucca Church Replaces Dusty

Dirtocated in the northern Parking most part of Lot with Pavement the Great Basin in the state of Nevada, LWinnemucca is notorious for its windy weather. Giant billows of swirling dust can create both havoc and a nuisance. Nearly 40 years ago, a tiny band of Sabbath-keepers built a church in town. Green lawns, hedges and trees complemented the facility. However, paving the parking lot was postponed to future The new parking lot still needs the contractor’s generations.  nal touches of striping and curbing. The ne talcum-dust parking lot became a mud pit in the winter and spring. Dirt was con- Head elder Peter Wool and Dr. David Simsek work on the stantly being tracked into the sanctuary. In 1996, retaining wall project in preparation for the asphalt. the members started a fund to pave the lot. For 16 years, members contributed to the following Nehemiah’s leadership in building parking lot fund, raising $66,000. In 2010, Pastor the wall in Jerusalem, several work bees have Robert Roth and wife, Julie, accepted a call to transformed the dusty, sagebrush lot into a work Winnemucca. Under his leadership, a contractor’s of art. A 175-foot retaining wall now de nes the estimate of $75,000 was secured. Believing they rear property line. Utilities, including water and could never reach this goal, members started to electrical power have been installed. Street park- show signs of discouragement. ing lot lights (donated by Todd Rasmussen, an Roth presented a proposal to the Nevada- industrial window contractor from Reno) provide Utah Conference requesting $10,000 from ambiance and security to the 23,000 square-foot Nevada-Utah Conference Advance fund to paved parking lot. complete the facility improvement plan. Last “We have a great vision for our new parking Members and contractors lay the year, the conference awarded the church $7,000 lot,” explains Roth. “Following the striping of the asphalt for the new parking lot. to help complete the parking lot project. asphalt next week, we plan on hosting a com- Work on the property has continued through munity ‘block party’ to welcome our neighbors and FLAG (Fun Learning About God) day camp the summer. Under the campaign “52 Days,” and o er free resources. A Vacation Bible School in August will bene t greatly from this new improvement.” “We wish to thank our Nevada-Utah Confer- ence Adventist brothers and sisters for helping us realize our dream,” said Roth. “The Nevada-Utah

PHOTOS BY ROBERT ROTH ROBERT BY PHOTOS Conference Advance o ering shows what can happen when church members from around the conference band together. Conference Advance proves that dreams can come true.” The monthly Nevada-Utah Conference Ad- vance o ering helps local churches realize their dreams. Conference Advance o erings are dis- tributed to churches and schools: 50 percent for evangelism; 25 percent for church schools; and 25 percent to Nevada-Utah Conference capital improvements (land, buildings, and equipment) like the Winnemucca church’s parking lot dream. The retaining wall and paved driveway come together to create an attractive and practical new entry for the Winnemucca church. Robert Roth

August 2013 13 Southern California Conference Church Celebrates 20 Years

ofhe White Path Memorial Church celebrated ndering “Later, we de-

the 20th anniversary of its Path nder veloped the Adven- ROYO GINA Tand Adventurer clubs on Sabbath, June turer Leadership Team 1. Retired educator Terry Ingram, now retired, Path nders who help was the director when the club started in with the Adventurers,” January 1993. “On opening night, there was a noted Morris. “It start- tremendous rain storm in Los Angeles,” recalled ed when a Path nder Kevin Morris, WMC youth pastor. “We had an had a younger sibling attendance of three Path nders, three sta and in the Adventurers. three parents — attendees who stayed with They would bring the club, in one capacity or another, for years. them to Adventurers, “Sta members’ long-term commitment help where they could has provided stability to our clubs,” Morris and, afterwards, take continued. “Our Adventurer club was a rst for them home. These the church. I initially served as the director, as- Path nders became sisted by my wife, Fely, and Kathie Ingram. Our an important part of children, Marcus Morris and Annie Ingram, were our sta , with at least (L. to r.) SCC President Larry L. Caviness with pastors Kevin Morris and among the original Adventurer members. When one ALT assigned to Ben Del Pozo. Morris received a plaque and a standing ovation for his Irene Martinson joined the Adventurer sta as each teacher. The Teen years of service in leading WMC Path nders and Adventurers. craft director, she really helped us get going. Leadership Training “Jim Oliver, the current Camp Cedar Falls program has helped to keep the interest of Kathy Ingram. “As parents, we were grateful for manager, and his wife, Nove, joined the sta teens. Jim Oliver was our rst TLT director. the experience of working with her in Adven- early on. Jim invited his then-WMMC co-worker “We are also proud that our club was turers. It was like seeing pieces of a puzzle in Robert Torres to join the Path nder sta . Torres responsible for writing, piloting and submit- developing the character of children and con- now directs WMC Path nders.” ting to the NAD the Dutch oven cooking honor,” tributing to their growth as young Christians.” Morris explained. “A young boy named Peter Harry came to “When our sta us,” said Terry Ingram. “His mother, on her GINA ROYO GINA member John Paris deathbed, asked if I would help take care of him became interested in and his brother. I told her I would do whatever Dutch oven cooking, I could. Her husband, who was not a church he experimented at member, was very diligent in bringing the boys our club campout. to Sabbath school, church and Path nders. The club invested in “Peter loved to have fun,” Ingram added. several Dutch ovens. “Whenever we were breaking camp, he would John Paris and Terry disappear to avoid helping, hiding sometimes Ingram wrote the in the bathroom by standing on the toilet so his honor program. Both feet didn’t show when we came looking for him! have taught it locally, Later, when I was invited back to campouts, my as well as at Oshkosh. heart was elated to see him take on a leadership Now, we rarely camp role. Peter currently serves as the Teens Leading out without a cobbler Teens unit counselor for the WMC club.” on Saturday night “Looking back over 20 years, it is very cooked in Dutch rewarding to see all the young people who have ovens.” come through our clubs,” re ected Morris. “Our daughter, (L. to r., back row) Jim Oliver, Terry Ingram, Pastor Kevin Morris, Robert Torres; Annie, loved the Kevin Morris and Betty Cooney (front row) Nove Oliver, Kathy Ingram, Peter Harry, Patricia and Emilio De Luna. Adventurer club,” said

14 paci cunionrecorder.com Southern California Conference San Fernando Valley Academy

Teacheranya Stotz, an elementary teacher Receives at National Award San Fernando Valley Academy, received a Tnational award on Sunday, June 9. Stotz STOTZ MICHELE is among 10 teachers selected this spring by the Alumni Awards Foundation to receive a 2013 Excellence in Teaching Award. The award includes a medallion and $2,000 gift sponsored by Loma Linda University. One of Stotz’s most signi cant teaching experiences noted was the yearly “butter y ex- perience.” Stotz purchases 250 larvae and brings them to school so the students can experience the entire metamorphosis of the butter y with- in their classroom. Like many of her colleagues, Stotz always uses learning tools in addition to the textbook to teach her students, giving them a solid educational foundation. “In addition to her teaching expertise, Stotz’s compassion and commitment to her students is second to none,” said SFVA Principal David AAF board member Robert Summerour, M.D., presents Tanya Stotz with an Excellence in Teaching Award. Branum. Stotz is a dedicated rst- and second-grade outstanding lessons in ways that captivate stu- “Our goal is to make a di erence in this world teacher who works untiringly to present dents and colleagues. Committed to excellence, by getting close to God and by spreading the she has expected gospel message to others, so that ‘every nation, nothing less from her tribe, tongue and people’ may learn of God’s students. love and the soon return of Jesus,” Stotz said. “I MICHELE STOTZ MICHELE “Tanya enjoys want to impact the lives of my students.” exposing her students AAF annually selects 10 teachers from the to new methods Seventh-day Adventist school systems across which will enhance North America. their learning,” said AAF is a nonpro t organization that has Sharon Hairston, fth- awarded grants to Seventh-day Adventist and sixth-grade SFVA schools and teachers totaling more than $2 teacher. million. Since its establishment in 1995, the “My desire for every organization has recognized 115 exceptional young child to experi- teachers with an Excellence in Teaching Award. ence love and support In 2011, AAF refocused and created the Renais- at an early age drove sance Network, an initiative that improves me to become a the level of excellence in Adventist schools by primary teacher,” Stotz providing leadership expertise, vision, resources said. “My desire to and training. AAF aims to awaken the Adventist lead each child into a community to the full potential in Adventist personal relationship education. Learn more at AlumniAwards.org. with Christ drove me to become a teacher at Tanya Stotz with her father, Dr. Hilmer Besel (98). Besel received Kayce Foote an honorary doctorate in 2010 from La Sierra University for his an Adventist school. extensive intellectual contributions to the university.

August 2013 15 Southern California Conference Musical and Ministry Highlight

“ theove at Work,” Ten a multimedia musical Commandments based on the Ten Commandments, introduced a new ministry on May 25 at the Vallejo Drive L MCDANIEL PATRICIA church. The event combined taped narration by Lonnie Melashenko, former Voice of Prophecy speaker; taped personal testimonies of notable Adventists, and live performances by acclaimed Adventist singers. Helmed by Yolanda and Schubert Palmer, M.D., the event and ministry were supported by a team of 30 Bible workers and volunteers from nine SCC churches who dispensed free tickets for the musical. The ministry produces R.E.A.D.Y. Bible studies in song, based on the Ten Commandments, with taped songs illustrat- ing commandments highlighted in the lessons (available online at readysda.org). Christian Berdahl sings with Yolanda Innocent-Palmer, who co-produced the Ten Commandments “The Palmers knew that the Ten Command- musical and READY Bible Studies in Song with her husband, Schubert Palmer, M.D. ments are not only real for people today, they are very important,” said Mike Kim, Vallejo Drive invitation song to myself — and I accepted the As Gardner prayed about how to respond, she church senior pastor. “Their vision is to portray invitation! I was the only one that night.” repeated her plea. the commandments as a medium of God’s love.” “We wanted the musical and the ministry Believing he was led by the Holy Spirit, Gard- On screen, Lonnie Melashenko echoed that that are part of it to inform and inspire,” said ner replied, “In John 14:15, Jesus says, ‘If you theme. “The Ten Commandments is the only Yolanda Palmer. “Ellen White wrote, ‘There are love me, keep My commandments.’ You keep all page of the Bible written by God. It’s a compre- few means more e ective for xing His Word in the commandments but one. God is asking you hensive, concise description of the character of the memory than repeating them in song and to keep the fourth commandment also.” Then he God.” such songs have wonderful power.’”* explained that he had just attended a concert Soloist Neville Peter sang, “If You Love Me,“ as After attending the Ten Commandments based on that very verse. Over the phone, they his personal testimony. “As I sang an invita- musical, David Gardner, assistant for pastoral studied eight Bible verses on the Sabbath. tion song one time, I realized I had abused my care at Grace Community in Santa Barbara, The lady’s spontaneous response was, “I gift of grace that God gave me by living apart spoke on the phone with an individual with will keep the Sabbath from sundown Friday to from Him,” he said. “I decided to nd out what whom he had been visiting. “Saba, who is from sunset Saturday. I won’t go shopping or work on it was really like to live my life God’s way and Ethiopia, shares a rare testimony of God’s grace Sabbath; I will worship God in church, share a found that God has a sense of humor. I sang the and power which sustained her through war, Sabbath meal with others and enjoy fellowship drought, famine, slave in His Word and doing good during Sabbath trade and mass rape afternoons. One day is not too much to give Him in her home country. for all He’s done for me. I love Him so much that BETTY COONEY Grateful for what God if He asked me to I would worship Him seven has done in preserving days a week!” her life and leading Lay Bible workers are o ering the Ten her to “the Water of Commandments Bible lessons across Southern Life,” she pleaded California Conference in response to the 147 re- earnestly, “Pastor, I quests for study that came in from the musical. love God so much, tell *E. G. White, Education, 167 me what I should do.” (L. to r.) Rachel Hyman, Rudy Micelli, Neville Peter, Steve Darmody, Jennifer Betty Cooney LaMountain, Javier Gonzalez, Esther Alonso-Neal and Julie Penner.

16 paci cunionrecorder.com Southern California Conference New Korean Group

Activehe South Bay Korean Group in celebrated Torrance its rst anniversary in Torrance on June 15. The group started out at the South Bay church, Tbut moved six months ago so they could hold Sabbath morning LEE JULIANNE services in addition to Friday evening meetings. Before coming to the South Bay area, the pastor, Hyun Soo Kim, spent 20 years in mission service — in China, Russia, Italy and, most recently, Vietnam. Samuel Lee, SCC Asian Paci c Region director, had sparked the congregation, telling Kim, “We have no Korean church in that area!” On June 2, 2012, the group began with seven family members; on its anniversary Sabbath, more than 28 members and community guests at- tended. In addition to weekend meetings held in a Christian Science church (located at 1759 Manuel Ave., Torrance 90501), leaders and members conduct four small-group Bible study meetings in their homes: one each evening, on Monday through Thursday. South Bay Korean members conduct a community “On Sabbath afternoons, we go to the Korean market nearby,” explained cleanup program in the church neighborhood. Kim. “Our members alternate handing out Signs of the Times magazines, health magazines and other literature.” Kim reported that there are 70 to 80 large Korean Christian churches in BETTY COONEY the Torrance area. “One pastor came to me with a deacon and elder and angrily asked, ‘Why do you worship on Saturday?’ Recently, though, another Christian church pastor and elder came to worship with us. ‘I am 80 percent Seventh-day Adventist,’ he told me,’” Kim reported. “On our anniversary Sabbath, one new member sang a beautiful solo for the service,” said Kim. “She has a doctorate in music; her husband is an attorney.” Grace Jeau, who became an Adventist three years ago, related her spiri- tual journey. “I attended more than 30 big Sunday churches,” she recalled. “My health was not very good. One day, I attended a health program at the South Bay Korean Group. The speaker was Sang Lee. I talked with Dr. Lee The South Bay Korean Group is reaching out to the 50,000 Koreans about our gospel, and he gave me books by Ellen White on health and other living in the area. Pastor Kim is shown at the rear. subjects. His teachings about health brought healing to me. After I read the books, though, I found truth. I love the health message,” she added. “The Adventist Church is closest to what the Bible teaches,” said Jeau. “I BETTY COONEY am very happy attending; my husband, Steve, and our son, Simon, are also attending; and Simon is a student at South Bay Jr. Academy. I am studying the Bible now, too.” Members are preparing for a Daniel and Revelation seminar in October. In addition to the small-group studies and literature handouts at the Korean market, members are going door-to-door sharing literature and inviting people to meetings at the church or in their homes. A dentist, chiropractor, acupuncturist and an internal medicine specialist are among the group’s members. They are planning monthly clinics at the o ce of Joseph Lee, DDS, son-in-law of Pastor Kim. In addition, Lee is inviting friends who are health professionals to join them in conducting the free clinics. When people receive magazines at the Korean market, “We invite them for Betty Cooney Bible studies to learn about the Sabbath and other topics,” said Pastor Kim.

August 2013 17 Adventist Health

News Notes The purpose was to bring together community and hospital leadership to support and pray for local, national and world leaders who carry CHRISTINE PICKERING CHRISTINE heavy burdens of responsibility. The prayer breakfast program included live music and in- spirations from diverse faiths, including Jewish, Buddhist and Christian. The event was attended by city leaders, law enforcement, rst respond- ers, clergy and Adventist Health leadership. St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake Partners to Promote Literacy The goal of a partnership between the California’s Lake County O ce of Education, the Lake County Literacy Task Force and the St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake is to ensure that literacy begins at the earliest possible age. The Amid fanfare at the grand opening of Adventist Health’s new Community Care – Reedley Je erson clinic, Angela Grasser, M.D., cuts the ribbon along with Central Valley rst 175 babies born at the hospital will receive Network leadership, city/community leaders, school sta and students. a book each month through the mail to read, enjoy and keep.

Central Valley Network Partners Canyon Uni ed School District and was made Sonora Regional Medical Center to Provide School-Based Clinic in possible by a $500,000 federal school grant. A Holds Annual Free Dental Clinic Reedley physician, physician assistant and care team Dentists, dental hygienists and others Nearly 100 members of the community, provide primary care services Monday through volunteered their time and skills to provide the school district and students attended a ribbon- Friday. sta , space and equipment for cleanings and cutting in May for the Community Care – Reed- restorative procedures such as llings at a Free ley Je erson school-based clinic, a partnership Glendale Adventist Medical Center Dental Clinic in the foothills community of So- between the Adventist Health’s Central Valley President Named CEO of the Year nora, Calif. The hospital has o ered this service Network and the Reedley School District. The President/CEO Kevin Roberts has been named since 2009, when state budget cuts reduced Community Care – Reedley Je erson clinic is a CEO of the Year by the Glendale, Calif., Chamber dental coverage for Medi-Cal patients. partnership between the network and the Kings of Commerce. Roberts was among a select group of community leaders honored at the Rita Waterman Chamber’s annual State of the City and Awards Luncheon attended by nearly 500 people. Roberts was honored for his many commu- ELLER DEEANNA RICHARD WILLIAMS WILLIAMS RICHARD PHOTOGRAPHY nity involvements. Howard Memorial Hospital Hosts First Annual Prayer Breakfast Howard Memorial Hospital hosted its rst annual Prayer Kevin Roberts, president/CEO of Glendale Breakfast on the Sonora Regional Medical Center employees Cynthia Jones, RDA, and Jeanette Adventist Medical Center. National Day of Prayer. Emery, RDH, work with a patient receiving care at the free dental clinic.

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The childhood rhyme, “Sticks and to introduce a free web tool to help stones may break my bones, but facilitate positive interpersonal words will never hurt me,” is a lie! communication. SpiritRenew.org is a Name calling and gossip traumatizes portal of encouragement and blessing us — sometimes for life. The flipside throughout the Pacific Union and of negative labeling and criticism is beyond. Features offered include a speaking words of positive encour- smartphone app (with over 30,000 members, as well as other church- agement. Proverbs states that “The downloads) that publishes weekly related categories. New cards are words of the godly are a life-giving devotional, health and family life being developed as well. The format fountain ... like sterling silver ...The content, and now SpiritRenew eCards makes it easy to introduce new cards words of the godly encourage many ... to help you commemorate for little cost. [and] The lips of the godly speak anniversaries, baby dedications, The service is free, but to help limit helpful words” (Proverbs baptisms, birthdays, Sabbath events, spam, we do require users to create a 10:11,13,20,21,32, NLT). and more! SpiritRenew’s eCards username and login. Give it a try, and Church Support Services is happy include heartfelt messages for family, let us know what you think! friends, colleagues, missing church Go to: www.spiritrenew.org/ecards StorieS of Faith God is moving upon hearts 24/7 and changing people’s lives. Throughout the Pacific Union, Adventist members are entering into the excitement of sharing God’s healing message with others. What’s your story? View videos: www.vimeo.com/channels/storiesoffaith

www.churchsupportservices.org 1 Evangelism: Why Numbers Matter

We recently interviewed Chad Stuart, lead pastor of the Visalia Seventh-day Adventist in the Central California Conference, and asked him about his vision for outreach and evangelism. — ChurchApplied Editor Editor – There is so much that goes into ministry that people don’t immediately see. How do you measure ministry effectiveness? Stuart – The first personal measure of Newsletters effectiveness for me is found in the question, “Am I being true to the convictions God has laid upon me?” If I can answer “yes” to that effectiveness numerically. I used to go along question, then I find I am able to do my most with the reasoning that “numbers don’t matter,” effective ministry. The times in my life and ministry where I but then I heard Rick Warren say, “Every number represents have had my biggest “fails” are when I have compromised a person, and every person matters to the heart of God, on a decision because I didn’t listen to the Holy Spirit therefore numbers should matter to us, because people convicting my heart, but let another individual or a group’s should matter to us.” So at our church, we analyze all kinds convictions push me in a direction I was not comfortable of numbers. City demographics, guests/contacts/door with. God is our first boss and the ultimate authority, and knocks, literature distributed, baptisms, overall attendance, we must be true to Him above all! Even if it means conflict retention, giving patterns, volunteers, Bible studies, Bible or losing our jobs. study leaders, prayer warriors, etc. The second way I measure ministry effectiveness, and I am Read full article: aware even as I say this that in some eyes this will make www.churchsupportservices.org/stuart me less spiritual, but that is okay; for me, I measure Studying Together

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2 Pacific Union Church Support Services God Spared Weird is OK by Rich DuBose My Life coun·ter·in·tu·i·tive Adjective: Contrary to intuition or to common-sense expectation. Dorothy Stiegler is a renowned The more we try to be sensible and follow conventional wisdom, the less like blacksmith artist who has taught Jesus we are. You may not agree with this, but the evidence is overwhelming that and practiced her craft in many true Christians are “weird” in a good kind of way: locations. Not only does she produce incredible art, but she has “Love your enemies and be kind and do good [doing favors so that someone a powerful conversion story. Listen derives benefit from them] and lend, expecting and hoping for nothing in return to her tell how God protected her but considering nothing as lost and despairing of no one” (Luke 6:35, AMP). from serial killer Ted Bundy. This is not “normal” by today’s standards. Go to: Newsletters www.visitinspire.org/escape “If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two [miles]” (Matthew 5:41, AMP).

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to Create On April 26-28, 2013, a con- “Then God said, ‘Let us make human vergence of songwriters, artists, beings in our image, to be like us’” photographers and creative-types of (Gen. 1:1, 26, NLT). anyone to notice. We can no longer various stripes took place in Berkeley, Sponsored by Pacific Union depend upon bland music, stodgy Calif., to celebrate the arts and share Conference Church Support Services, graphics or 20th century media models how creativity can be used to glorify the idea of an event for creatives was to attract audiences. We need to foster a greater awareness of the God and enrich our lives. One of the auditory and visual stimuli that importance of creative expression in captures people’s hearts with God’s opening messages displayed on the our daily lives, specifically as it relates compelling story; music and art that big screen throughout the weekend to our mission as a church. Because enchants people’s imaginations with read: we live in a media-driven age, we must heaven’s possibilities and promise! “In the beginning God created...” use media creatively if we want Read full article: www.visitinspire.org/inspire

www.churchsupportservices.org 3 Resources Publisher: Pacific Union You Can uSe Church Support Services Editor: Rich DuBose Editorial Assistant: Sharon Edwards No Greater Love, by Karl Haffner – No Greater Love is a compilation Contributing Editors: of timeless stories of human sacrifice and divine love. Full of César De León, Ernie Furness, Walt Groff, inspirational stories of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for Ed Keyes, Bradford C. Newton, others — both known and unknown. Author, Karl Haffner. Published Velino A. Salazar, Larry Unterseher by Pacific Press. Available at: www.adventistbookcenter.com. Design: Palimor Studios ChurchApplied © 2013 Volume 8, Number 3, is published 4 times a year by Church Support Services, Pacific Union Conference, 2686 NewslettersManifest: Our Call to Faithful Creativity, Edited by Nathan Brown Townsgate Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361. Our and Joanna Darby. Manifest is a movement of creatives within the purpose for listing resources and organizations is South Pacific Division of Seventh-day Adventists who are to provide information about products, events, and services that may be helpful for church ministries. responding to God’s call to use their gifts to create redemptive art, ChurchApplied or the Pacific Union Conference music, poetry and literature. Paperback, 181 pages. Publisher: Signs does not accept payment in exchange for listing resources. Some of the items may need to be Publishing. Church Support Services has a limited quantity of adapted for Adventist usage. For more info, call Manifest and is making it available for $25 (includes shipping). Send check to Pacific (805) 413-7372. Union Conference, Church Support Services, P.O. Box 5005, Westlake Village, CA 91359. Please write the word “Manifest” on your check and include your mailing address.

Sharing Scripture – Sharing Scripture is designed for personal reflection by individuals every day of the week, or for groups to use Web as a springboard for discussion in a private or public gathering Round-Up place. The thought questions and real life applications transform ordinary Bible reading into dynamic learning adventures. Sharing Video Blocks Scripture is now mobilized! Take it with you anywhere your www.videoblocks.com smartphone, tablet or laptop has Internet access! Save time, save paper and use it on the go! Visit: www.creativeministry.org/scripture. Living It www.livingiths.org GOandDO: Becoming a Missional Christian, by Don Everts. – We SmartSound are not meant to live safe, happy, successful Christian lives. Jesus www.smartsound.com calls us to something more. Don’t settle for a life that will soon be inSpire forgotten. Mission is not just something for “them.” Mission is for www.visitinspire.org us, here and now. Published by InterVaristy Press. Available at www.ivpress.com. Tech Video Training www.lynda.com Roku Correction – In our Need to Sell Tickets? spring newsletter we www.ticketleap.com stated that you can get Pacific Union 3ABN free of charge TechApplied Webinar Recorder using a Roku box, but www.pacificunionrecorder. we have since discovered that 3ABN The next TechApplied webinar advenitstfaith.org charges $9.99 a month. HOPE TV and Monday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m. Adventist WestPoint Loma Linda Broadcasting are free. We (Pacific Time) www.adventistwestpoint.org apologize for the misinformation. www.churchsupportservices.org/techsupport 4 Pacific Union Church Support Services La Sierra University Business School, Student Band

Partnert began as an entrepreneurship classto assignment Aid in La Sierra Micronesianhe wrote is realistic and viable compared toIslands other plans that made claims University’s Zapara School of Business — develop a viable venture and that were hard to execute. Idemonstrate market acceptance through social media. The Coyote Bandits project embodies the business school’s motto, ‘Cre- Business management and religious studies major Sterling Spence, a ate Value. Make a Di erence,’ Thomas said. It is a university-wide ethos member of the business school’s “Principals of Entrepreneurship” class, that has impacted Spence, his friends and many others. “La Sierra has settled on a path of launching a social venture. Spence, a member of ingrained in me that service to others is so important,” said Spence. “This music band The Coyote Bandits, devised a business plan for a band tour whole project came through Dean Thomas’s entrepreneurship class. He’s that will ultimately become a vehicle for bettering the lives of thousands been very supportive.” of impoverished residents of Micronesia, an area of 3,000 or so islands To see Coyote Bandit’s tour promotional video, visit www.youtube. in the South Paci c. His business plan and YouTube ‘elevator pitch’ video, com/watch?v=Ni5Y0Q-7eb8. made with the help of friends, earned him an A in the class and the sup- port of the business school. Darla Martin Tucker The group is comprised of six current and former La Sierra University students. Spence’s business plan calls for the group to produce a summer

West Coast tour, the Wayfarer Tour, to raise $100,000 for Canvasback Mis- VIGNA NATAN sions Inc. in Benicia, Calif. Established by Spence’s parents 32 years ago, Canvasback Missions provides free medical and dental services, diabetes and nutrition programs and other aid to residents of the tiny islands of the Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of the Marshall Islands. The Bandits kicked o the tour with an appearance June 25 on Loma Linda Broadcasting Network, then hit the road to perform through July and August, ending at La Sierra University Aug. 25. The band will perform in California, Oregon and Washington, at Redwood Camp Meeting, Soquel Camp Meeting, churches and other venues in between. A tour schedule can be accessed at www.thecoyotebandits.com. John Thomas, dean of the business school and professor of the “Principals of Entrepreneurship” course described Spence’s approach as an The Coyote Bandits, left to right, are Scott Wilson, Sterling Spence, “out-of-the box idea worth exploring,” Thomas said. “The business plan Jaylene Chung, Doug Stowers, Michael Aguirre and Christian Liang.

New Environmental Sciences

Majora Sierra University’s biology Launches department adding a few new core courses.in We seeFall this as promote 2013 an environmentally friendly campus. will introduce a new Bachelor of Science an interdisciplinary degree program.” The addition this new academic program Ldegree in environmental sciences beginning California’s Inland Empire has been at the promises to make the campus’s commitment to in the fall 2013 quarter. forefront of society’s push for an environmen- environmental issues even more tangible. “There has been growing interest among La tally sustainable future. “Our location gives our For more information on the new environ- Sierra’s students in an environmental science graduates connections with signi cant learning mental sciences major, go to lasierra.edu/ major,” says John Perumal, professor of biology. opportunities — both real world research and biology. “We have been able to build the new program internships,” explains Perumal. by integrating many of our existing courses La Sierra has been increasingly recognized Larry Becker from several departments on campus, and by the Riverside community for its e orts to

August 2013 23 Southeastern California Conference SECC Conducts Four Presession Meetings to Prepare Delegates for

Constituencys the conference prepares for its Delegates Session also heard from the bylaws com- like to see placed on the constituency meeting quinquennial constituency session, four mittee. The committee presented suggested agenda. Before departing, delegates completed Aarea presession meetings were held for updates to current conference bylaws, and a survey. This survey served as a ranking system delegates. These meetings were intended to be updated the delegates on the committee’s for agenda items presented. informational, as well as a sounding board for progress over the last ve years. “I think it was great to hear from the delegates to ask questions and suggest agenda Those in attendance were also informed constituency and to recognize that there are items. of a major change to the rst quinquennial some needs from within the conference that we The four presession meetings were held in (formerly quadrennial) session. In order to need to pay attention to,” said George King, vice di erent areas of the conference’s territory in consume less paper and be more echo-friendly, president for black ministries. “It is always good order to give all delegates an opportunity to at- the conference moved all information that was to see church members discuss the work of the tend. The rst meeting was held at the La Mesa once printed and handed out to a web-based church. That is exciting to me.” church in San Diego on April 21. The second model. Delegates were encouraged to check the Once all the information from the presession meeting took place at Orangewood Adventist session website, seccsession.org, for updates meetings was collected and organized, it was Academy on April 23. The next one took place on meetings, agendas, departmental reports presented to the conference executive commit- at the Riverside Kansas Avenue church on May and other pertinent information regarding the tee. The executive committee will vote the nal 2, and the last meeting was held at the Loma constituency session. agenda for the Oct. 27 constituency meeting. Linda Indonesian church on May 7. After hearing reports and updates, delegates Each presession meeting started with a were encouraged to ask questions or make Chloë Jacqueline Vander Zwan devotional. Speakers presented a short message comments on the presentations. Delegates and asked for blessings over the meeting and were also invited to present items they would the upcoming constituency session. During the meetings, delegates heard reports from each of the three administrative o cers, Gerald Penick, president; Sandra Roberts, NOTICEotice is hereby given that the executive secretary; and Verlon Strauss, trea- First Quinquennial Session of the surer. The three administrators gave reports on NSoutheastern California Conference of conference happenings over the past ve years Seventh-day Adventists is called to convene as follows: from their respective positions. PHOTOS BY ENNO MÜLLER Conference o cers collaborate before responding La Sierra University Church to a question from a delegate at the Loma Linda Indonesian church. Pictured from left to right: Sandra 4937 Sierra Vista Ave. Roberts, executive secretary; Verlon Strauss, treasurer; Gerald Penick, president; Andy Lampkin, chair of the Riverside, California meeting and member of the executive committee. 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013 The purpose of this meeting is to receive reports; elect conference o cers, vice presi- dents for ethnic minorities, the executive committee and the bylaws committee; and to transact any other business that may prop- erly come before the delegates in session. Gerald Penick, president Delegates at the San Bernardino county meeting, which Julihana Madison, chair of the bylaws took place at the Loma Linda Indonesian church, vote Sandra Roberts, executive secretary committee, shares with delegates at the San on a recommendation of an agenda item for them Verlon Strauss, treasurer Diego county meeting the proposed changes. upcoming conference constituency session in October.

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Buildtudents from Mesa Grande a Academy Hogan and joined with Project La Sierra University designed and built a Pueblo, founded by Smodern-construction Navajo-style hut, alumni of LSU and called a hogan, for a Native American family. U.C. Berkley, and the They began the project in November 2012 and Forgotten Navajo nished in April 2013. People through the Thomasina Nez had been surviving with her Marsha Monistersky large family in Cameron, Ariz., in an inadequate Foundation. trailer. When her husband died in 2010, the During their 2012 family struggled on many fronts, especially Thanksgiving break, nancially. 31 high school stu- Mesa Grande Academy’s principal Alfred dents and eight adult The exterior of the hogan was completed in November 2012. Riddle came across their situation in 2011 while sponsors constructed looking for an opportunity where he could the entire outside shell, leaving a weather-tight direct the Christian Youth Builders’ resources. building ready for interior construction. CYB is a mission service project agency of University students from LSU and U.C. Berke- southwestern Adventist schools. ley nished the interior during spring break this Riddle said, “The Nez family lives 40 miles year. By April 2013, their friends moved into o of dirt roads to nowhere [in] a third-world the new hogan and called it home — and an mission in the U.S.” answer to many prayers. While taking an architectural drawings class, “We have been so worried for the family,” MGA senior Jeremy Noble drew a 3D schematic explained the Rev. Richard Bush of the Cameron Traditional hogans were made from logs and mud. of a hogan on the computer. The school used his Assembly of God church. Shortly before Nez’s This new construction was designed by Jeremy blueprint design for the project and is expecting husband unexpectedly died, he had commit- Noble, a senior at Mesa Grande Academy. to keep it as the standard for future hogan ted his heart to Jesus and become active in projects, an example of how academic class- the church. Riddle and Bush were amazed at to want to do something for someone else. room experience can combine with meaningful how the Spirit of Christ had extended beyond It is something that makes your heart glad,” service. cultural and denominational barriers. admired Riddle. Students wanted to help the Native American “I am completely amazed by the enthusiasm For more information, call Riddle at family and readily adopted the project. MGA and ability of our youth and their capacity 909-855-5193.

Kimberly Grace

Volunteers relied on teamwork to make Students clear the ground before pouring the foundation. the project come together.

August 2013 25 Southeastern California Conference Churches Reach Out to Children and Families rough Vacation

Bibleacation Bible School School is more than a out of the experience fun summer activity for children. It is without falling asleep. Va unique opportunity for learning and “It was something outreach within each church’s local community. we’ve been noticing Throughout Southeastern California Conference, during the past couple coordinators and volunteers are approaching years,” said Ross, “so VBS in unique ways. we tried something The Fontana-Juniper Avenue church may be new. This year, the small, but they take on VBS with enthusiasm youngest kids were each summer. This year, a volunteer team done with their accompanied children through the theme of program by the time “Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for the older ones were God.” Focusing on love and family, the program just beginning their explored new ways of viewing Bible stories. crafts.” At the Palm Springs church, children participate in the program. “Take the story of Esther,” said DeDe Cruz, While both a volunteer from Fontana-Juniper Avenue churches are small, church. “Instead of concentrating on Haman, and don’t yet have the bad man, we considered how Esther’s a heavy presence in uncle Mordecai loved her so much.” This more their communities, interactive, up-close view of positive individual they welcome each characters was not only helpful for the children, family and child that but intrigued the volunteers, as well. Cruz went is brought closer to on to say that even as an adult she “learned a Christ. di erent way to look at the story.” “We’re all blended Angie Ross of the Palm Springs church together in the end,” explained that their VBS session was slightly said Cruz. For her and di erent from previous years. Aside from adver- her family, VBS is tising in their local libraries and boys’ and girls’ also an opportunity clubs, the program was held in the evenings to for personal growth. Children sing interactive songs during VBS at Palm Springs church. emphasize family togetherness. Her son Ryan led the “We provided a light dinner,” said Ross, “so crafts every night, making the entire experience The Colton church shared the theme of “The that parents and kids could come participate interactive. Kingdom Rocks,” making Bible stories that deal together without having to worry about going “It doesn’t really matter how old you are,” with knowing God’s love and experiencing His home to eat.” As they immersed themselves in Cruz says. “You can see them ‘get it.’ You can see power more relatable to children. Colton has the theme of “Athens: Paul’s Dangerous Journey the light bulbs come on when people realize a history of utilizing VBS to reach out to the to Share the Truth,” volunteers hoped that that the Bible stories are applicable to their children in the community. Over the last several parents and children would be able to learn daily lives.” years, they have baptized several young people about sharing the gospel in spite of the feeling When asked if she was disappointed that as a result of VBS. of adversity. The church also held two separate there was not a larger response from the com- This year was no di erent. “We consider VBS segments of VBS, one during the early evening munity this summer, Cruz chuckled. “It’s not ministry to be an evangelistic outreach to the for the young children in kindergarten and about how big the crowd, it’s about what they community,” said Ulisese Mataafa, pastor of the below, followed by another for older children take with them in their hearts when they leave Colton church, as he clari ed what goes into the and preteens. This allowed for the smaller chil- us. It’s about growth. One candle lights another planning each summer. dren who have earlier bedtimes to get the most candle.”

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Children take a short break and have fun together at the Fontana-Juniper Avenue church.

For Colton, like many other churches, VBS is their own family and friends, resulting in a com- While the church members always feel a family activity for the church members who munity function activity. blessed to lead children and their families to participate. Colton also keeps track of how many children Christ and baptism, that is not what drives their “The VBS ministry brings our church family attend VBS every year in order to utilize the VBS ministry. “Our main emphasis is on building close to each other — we feel rewarded to see list for follow-up ministries, such as children’s community relationships so that families with so many children from the community coming church, Sabbath nature eld trips and other children can feel comfortable in claiming that out every year,” said Mataafa. Of the 80 to 100 outreaches. This way, they extend the evange- they belong to our church family,” said Mataafa. children attending this year’s VBS, about 80 lism of the summer program throughout the percent were non-Adventist. Some of these year. Natalie Romero children have attended for years, and invite

At one of the craft stations at the Palm Springs church, children enjoy Children enjoy snacks during VBS at the Fontana-Juniper Avenue church. working with their hands while listening to a spiritual lesson.

August 2013 27 Arizona Conference Gustavo Martin Elected Arizona

Conferencehen former education superintendent Education Secretary Ruben Escalante announced his Wdecision to return to California to DRAPER PHIL full-time pastoring, the conference o cers began searching for his replacement. During his three years in Arizona, Escalante brought many innovations and became a valuable part of the Arizona Conference family. “We considered many highly quali ed people,” says Arizona Conference President Tony Anobile, “but nally realized the right person for the job was already working in the conference and available to take the reins of leadership. I look forward to working with my good friend Gus Martin and truly believe he will continue to make Christian education his focus. Gus loves our kids and will do a great job!” Gustavo Martin was born in Argentina to mis- sionary parents serving in Bolivia at the time. His father, Claudio Martin, pastored the Paradise Valley Spanish and Mesa Spanish districts until his sudden death in March 2011. His mother, Elba, is a member of the Glendale church. “I grew up involved in our denominational education system,” Martin says. “My father became the education superintendent for the Austral Union, part of the South American Divi- sion. Because of this experience, my passion has been to teach and lead young people to serve God and the church.” For his undergraduate studies, Martin attend- ed River Plate Adventist University in Argentina, pursuing a degree in the science of education. Later, when the family moved back to Grand Rapids, Mich., he earned his master’s degree in education. Currently, he is working toward his Ph.D. in educational technology. Gustavo (Gus) Martin was recently elected superintendent of education. Martin’s work experience ranges from elementary level to community education as a teacher and administrator. His past successes become evangelistic centers where our young a heart for students and a strong commitment taught him the value of education and the in u- people can be given the opportunity to accept to Jesus Christ. I am con dent Gus will work ence it can have in society and the church. Jesus and share the good news of His second tirelessly to further the cause of Christ in the “My vision for the Arizona Conference,” coming with everyone around them.” Arizona Conference school system.” he says, “is to see our schools grow and take “I am pleased with the choice made by the Martin and his wife, Heidi, have three boys: advantage of the many technological resources search committee and con rmed by the execu- Kevin, 14, Kenneth, 12, and Nickolas, 7. available to improve, not only academically, but tive committee,” Escalante says. “Gustavo Martin spiritually, as well. I believe our schools should is passionate about Adventist education; he has Phil Draper

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Campastors Myckal Morehouse Meeting and Felix (Phil) later, they began their ministry in the Arizona something didn’t feel right about that career Vecchiarelli were ordained to the gospel Conference where he was associate pastor at path, so he changed his major to history. Pministry during Arizona camp meeting on Litch eld Park Evangelism Center and Paradise Vecchiarelli felt impressed to take a break Sabbath, June 8. Valley church. from college, so he interviewed for a position Both men regularly attended classes Morehouse developed a 40-day devotional at Holbrook Indian School. He was hired, and conducted by Arizona Conference ministerial program, a 10-day evangelistic outreach to moved there in January 2001. There he met his director Ed Keyes for unordained pastors. Keyes non-religious individuals, and led many people now-wife Sharon Dedman. Today, the Vecchi- says, “Myckal and Phil are doing outstanding to Christ through personal Bible studies and arellis have three children: Felix, 10, Eliza, 7, and jobs as pastors, and I’m proud to recommend evangelistic seminars. Titus, 3. They have also opened their home to 24 them for ordination.” He also began a master’s degree program at foster kids during the past 18 months. Southern Adventist Vecchiarelli accepted a call as youth pastor University while Del- at Fresno Central church and served there three

PHIL DRAPER PHIL aney completed her years. degree as a naturo- Eventually, Vecchiarelli felt called back to pathic physician. Native American Ministries in Arizona. He spent Recently More- three years pastoring in Kinlichee and Window house helped facilitate Rock, learning a lot about the Navajo people. the merger of Litch- He then accepted a call to pastor at Holbrook eld Park and YES Indian School. Adventist Fellowship Vecchiarelli loves preaching about Jesus. His churches, resulting in goal is to be in heaven before Felix is a teenager, the new Desert Cove he says. church. The congrega- “Myckal and Phil are uniquely gifted and tion hopes to move have great futures as soul-winners,” says Ari- into its new church zona Conference President Tony Anobile. “Both building by Christmas. men are dedicated to winning men and women The Morehouses to Jesus. We are blessed to have them work in Joshua, Delaney and Myckal Morehouse. have one son, Joshua. the Arizona Conference.” Phil and Sharon Morehouse is the only child of Allen and Rene Vecchiarelli currently pastor the church at Hol- Phil Draper Morehouse. Since an early age he wanted to brook Indian School in become a minister. Holbrook, Ariz. He began his study of theology at Avondale Phil is the oldest

College in Australia. During this time, he says son of Adventist DRAPER PHIL he experienced a recurring vision where he parents who he says saw God using him to preach to thousands the made great sacri ces message of righteousness as a gift obtained by to put him through faith. In this vision, as men and women received Adventist schools. the message, God’s Spirit would fall upon them Growing up in Fresno, and there was a great revival. This vision contin- Calif., Vecchiarelli ued throughout his entire year at Avondale. A decided to stay home year later, he returned to the United States and for college and en- enrolled at Southwestern Adventist University rolled at Fresno State in Keene, Texas. University, studying While preaching an evangelistic campaign to be a physical educa- in Tennessee, Morehouse met Delaney Magee. tion teacher. Though They were married May 28, 2006. Two months he worked hard, Phil and Sharon Vecchiarelli.

August 2013 29 Pacifi c Union College Fifth Annual Maxwell Scholarships Awarded to Incoming

Pacihe Maxwell Scholarship c is UnionPaci c Union the application College process, which includes sharing Freshmen trips to the Philippines and Kenya, Reynolds College’s most celebrated student award personal experiences in formal essays and served as the student association president at Tand its most prestigious scholarship. The demonstrating signi cant Christian leadership Hawaii Mission Academy his junior and senior Maxwell Scholar Program is named in honor of and service experiences. Of the hundreds of in- years, leading the way in several signi cant Paci c Union College’s longest serving president coming freshmen, only ve applicants could be campus renovations, as well as being the varsity and the only alumnus to serve as the school’s selected as outstanding nalists and deserving basketball and volleyball captain for three and top administrator, Dr. Malcolm Maxwell, who recipients of the rst-place award of $15,000 in four years respectively. along with his wife Eileen dedicated his life and annually renewable scholarship funds. For the career to Adventist education and ministry. Each 2013-2014 academic year, the Maxwell Scholar Caitlin Terukina year since 2009, ve scholarship recipients have Program selected as their nalists Armando Caitlin Terukina of Moreno Valley, Calif., is been selected, and their gifts in academics, Camacho-Santos, John Reynolds Jr., Caitlin another academically successful nalist who leadership and service honor Dr. Maxwell’s Terukina, Taleah Tyrell, and Charlene Wang. demonstrated spiritual leadership during legacy from the moment they begin attending her time in high school. In her years at Loma PUC. Armando Camacho-Santos Linda Academy, Terukina ministered to her Armando Camacho-Santos of Concord, Calif., classmates as senior class president, to children achieved success both in athletics and service as a Vacation Bible School leader at Mission during his time as a student at Pleasant Hill Ad- Road Seventh-day Adventist Church, and to the ventist Academy. Before graduating with high honors from PHAA, Camacho-Santos managed to nd time to volunteer to homeless communi- ties in the Bay Area, both play and coach varsity soccer, attend a mission trip to Belize, and serve as a group leader for younger students during a spiritual retreat to Leoni Meadows. Camacho- Santos, who is also a rst-generation college student, felt blessed to receive the scholarship. “In fourth grade, I moved to California after living in Mexico my whole life,” Camacho-Santos recalled. “I came in speaking zero English. I still remember all the hours my teacher Mrs. Sanders spent with me, trying to teach me the regular work plus a new language. So when I was told that I was one of the nalists, all I could do was smile and say thank you, over and over.” John Reynolds Jr. The second nalist, John Reynolds Jr. of Armando Camacho-Santos Kailua, Hawaii, who also goes by JJ, is a newly- minted graduate of Hawaii Mission Academy in The Maxwell Scholars are chosen from Honolulu. Reynolds spent much of high school applicants who must demonstrate academic consciously preparing for collegiate success success throughout high school. The selection and post-secondary leadership scenarios. In committee learns about the scholars through addition to high academic honors and mission JJ Reynolds

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great responsibility and challenge to, by God’s grace, continue to contribute positively to the legacy of the Maxwell Scholar Program.” Charlene Wang Charlene Wang of Redlands, Calif., was awarded the Maxwell Scholarship after demon- strating to the selection committee her excel- lence in multiple areas of academy life including community service, music and drama, ministry and academics. Wang began earning academic credits for college as early as her sophomore year at Loma Linda Academy and continued to do so while being enrolled in four dual credit classes with La Sierra University. During her time in high school, Wang performed as rst soprano for Loma Linda Academy’s Pro Musica singing group, volunteered 173 hours of her free time at a hospital tending to patients’ needs, and taught Bible studies as LLA’s student ministry director. Semi-Finalists The 2013 semi- nalists were Jeremy Brown Caitlin Terukina of Lodi Academy, Brett Dickinson of Newbury Charlene Wang Park Adventist Academy, Ryan Goldring and congregation of the same church as a perform- Daniel Grigore of Mountain View Academy, These runners-up will receive an annually ing member of a contemporary praise band. and Natalie Wolske of Monte Vista High School. renewable scholarship worth $12,000. Terukina is a high achiever in sports also, as she The ve nalists picked up several prestigious awards in high and ve semi- nalists school, including Most Valuable Player in both join hundreds of other varsity girls  ag football and basketball, along incoming PUC fresh- with Loma Linda Academy’s 2012 Athlete of the men in September Year award. for the start of the 2013-2014 academic Taleah Tyrell year, where they will Taleah Tyrell of San Diego, Calif., earned continue to honor the recognition as a Maxwell Scholar in part for her legacy of Dr. Malcolm contributions to American democracy. In addi- Maxwell not through tion to her outstanding academic success and the submission of tireless church involvement while a student at scholarship forms San Diego Academy, Tyrell worked in Washing- and résumés but as ton, D.C., as a page for the United States Senate contributing members where she was required to memorize the faces of a vibrant school and names of all 100 senators and serve as the community and wor- rst point of contact when organizing and pro- shipful student body. cessing bills and amendments. Her experience in government also included volunteering for Martin Surridge the Registrar of Voters in San Diego County by counting ballots, monitoring voting activities, and assisting disabled voters during the 2012 presidential election. “To be named a Maxwell Scholar is a bless- ing,” Tyrell explained. “At the same time it is a Taleah Tyrell

August 2013 31 Pacifi c Union Union Holds First Asian/Paci c

Bibleore than 110 Asian/Paci Conference c pastors and their spouses attended the rst Asian/ MPaci c Bible conference held at Camp Cedar Falls in Angelus Oaks, Calif., April 28-30. Guest speaker and lecturer, Jiri Moskala, Th.D., Ph.D., is a professor of Old Testament ex- egesis and theology, chair of the Old Testament department, and dean-elect of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. The lectures, inspired by the theme, “God, Adventist Identity and Mission: A Fresh Look into the Three Angels’ Messages of Revelation 14:6-13,” earned commendations from the par- ticipants. “Dr. Jiri Moskala hit home the theme of the Bible conference,” said Mark Lastimoso, associate pastor of the Glendale Filipino church. “I appreciated the relevance of his messages in Conference attendees pose with Dr. Jiri Moskala (front row, red tie). my ministry and am so glad to have attended the meeting. Truly, it was worth taking the time say was refreshing. Dr. Moskala brought biblical Paci c Union. “I thank my team — Glenn Sta. o !” perspectives that people sometimes miss on Ana (Arizona), Dan Botabara (Central Califor- “Although there have been many presenta- the judgment, the three angels’ messages, and nia), William Gemora (Northern California), tions on this topic, our presenter cited simple, other important issues. I can de nitely plug Jonathan Park (Southeastern California), Sam practical insights and di erent dimensional some of the shared insights in Bible studies and Lee (Southern California), and Maricel Felarca, understandings of the characteristics of God sermons.” my administrative assistant, for working with that pastors can share with their members,” said “I am looking forward to the next Bible me in making this conference happen. I’m very Jonathan Park, vice president for Asian/Paci c conference,” Park says. pleased with the notable attendance and hop- ministries for the Southeastern California Con- “Besides the fact that Dr. Moskala is a well- ing more will attend our joint West Coast and ference. “We learned to see a God who extends loved speaker, I credit the event’s success to the East Coast NAD Asian/Paci c pastors’ conference His concern and heart for His followers.” leadership and diligence of the Asian/Paci c on Feb. 23-26, 2014.” Music set the mood for each presentation, ministries directors in our conferences,” said Vi- and time for questions followed, to encourage cLouis Arreola III, Ph.D., Asian/Paci c ministries Maricel P. Felarca audience participation and feedback. director for the North American Division and the “The conference was very bene cial to us,” said Naofumi Nozawa, senior pastor of the San Francisco and Mountain View Japanese churches. “It was great to see former seminary friends, spend time with one another, and pray together. Being out in nature listening to what God has to Attendees listen to the speaker.

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grandchildren; one great-grandchild. MELASHENKO, JOSEPH – b. Jan. 10, MORTENSEN, CAROLYN ROBERTA Served as school nurse at Sheyenne 1922, Saskatchewan, Canada; d. June – b. Oct. 10, 1924, Lodi, Calif.; d. April AT REST River and Pioneer Valley academies and 21, 2013, Paradise, Calif. Survivors: sons; 23, 2013, Modesto, Calif. Survivors: also worked at Ventura Estates and St. Lonnie, Joedy, Dallas, Eugene, Rudy; sons, Richard Mahnke, Raymond ADLAON, CANDIDO – b. Sept. 21, Helena Hospital. nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchil- Mortensen; six grandchildren; 10 1922, Oroquita, Philippines.; d. March dren. Served on an evangelistic team great-grandchildren. 29, 2013, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: HARTY, MARIA AHLKUIST – b. in the SECC; pastored Rialto church; wife, Maria; sons, Emerson, Wellie, Les- April 20, 1926, Mountain View, Calif.; d. evangelist for the Voice of Prophecy, MUSGRAVE, LILLIAN BERNICE lie; daughters, Milogine, Vleandy Lou. June 1, 2013, Sonora, Calif. Survivors: Central California Conference, British DEMELT – b. June 7, 1935, Wauke- brother, Lennart Ahlkuist. Columbia, Atlantic Union, and Columbia sha, Wis.; d. June 2, 2013, Camino, Calif. ANAZI, DIANE BETAT – b. April Union conferences. Bass singer for the Survivors: husband, John; daughters, 4, 1960, Santa Monica, Calif.; d. Jan. HEATH, EVELYN EDITH – b. July King’s Heralds Quartet. Judy Shewmake, Lori; four grand- 8, 2013, Mariposa, Calif. Survivors: 23, 1912, Escondido, Calif.; d. June children; two great-grandchildren; husband, Morris; daughter, Jessica; 6, 2013, Redlands, Calif. Survivors: MOODY, EVA CLAIRE (Furber) – b. brother, Clayton DeMelt; sister, Christine two grandchildren; father, Heinz Betat, sons, Lynn, Glenn; daughter, Faye Oct. 28, 1911, Klamath Falls, Ore.; d. Washylyshen. mother, Maria Betat; brother, Olaf Betat. Pitman; six grandchildren; seven May 14, 2013, Brogan, Ore. Survivors: Served as a teacher at Holbrook Indian great-grandchildren. son, David; four grandchildren; 12 NEUFELD ALLEN, JEAN DOROTHY Mission School and as an RN. great-grandchildren. MATHER – b. Jan. 10, 1925, London, HILL, VERN EDWIN – b. Oct. England; d. June 7, 2013, Redlands, BEJENARU, JOHN – b. Jan. 7, 1932, 12, 1930, Salem, Ore.; d. Jan. 19, MOORE, EDMUND WILBUR – b. Calif. Survivors: sons, Roland, Bradley; Romania; d. April 24, 2013, Kihei, Maui, 2013, Bonita, Calif. Survivors: wife, March 15, 1936, Sacramento, Calif.; d. sister, Dorene Buckwalter; four grand- Hawaii. Survivors: son, Sorin; two Kathleen “Kitty”; sons, Victor, Bradley; Feb. 13, 2013, Fresno, Calif. Survivors: children; four great-grandchildren. grandchildren; brothers, Gheorghe, daughters, Michelle DeMott, Sondra wife, Shirley; son, Ed Jr.; daughters Neculai, Pintilie; sisters, Ileana Rusu, Jo Olson; six grandchildren; two Debra Shelton, Denise Judd, Darlene O’NEIL, BRUCE HOLLISTER – b. Aneta Toma. great-grandchildren. Herr; 10 grandchildren; 11 great- Nov. 27, 1936, Oakland, Calif.; d. May grandchildren; sister, Marilyn Venden. 18, 2013, Fresno, Calif. Survivors: BOZZETTI, LEWIS – b. Feb. 7, 1936, HOOPER, DAVID E. – b. May 21, 1956, daughters; Sherilynne; Shelley; brother, Hoboken, N.J.; d. June 15, 2013, Glendale, Calif.; d. March 6, 2013, San MORRISON, BILL EDWARD – b. Doug; sister, Pat Smith. Served as an Redlands, Calif. Survivors: wife, Ingrid; Francisco, Calif. Survivors: wife, Lynda July 25, 1925, Burkburnett, Texas; d. academy teacher in Hawaii, Washing- daughters, Maria Bozzetti-Engstrom, (Winterberg); son, Chase; daughter, May 27, 2013, Citrus Heights, Calif. ton, California, Colorado, Oregon, New Lisa; one grandchild. Gabrielle; mother, Harriet; brothers, Jim, Survivors: wife, Eleanor; son, Bruce; Jersey, Texas; college teacher in Beirut, Dan; sister, Jan Lind. daughters, Lynn Sanders, Susan Mallory, Lebanon. DAY, KENNETH – b. Feb. 25, 1915, Sharyl Tobin; seven grandchildren; one Jacksonville, Ill.; d. June 17, 2013, INMAN, ERMA OLINE – b. April great-grandchild. OWENS, ARTHUR MELBOURNE – b. Plentywood, Mont. Survivors: daughter, 8, 1927, Erie, N.C.; d. June 15, 2013, Sept. 13, 1926, Ocean Falls, British Susan; four grandchildren; six great- Eureka, Calif. Survivors: brother, Clifford; Columbia, Canada; d. May 22, 2013, grandchildren; brother, Robert; sisters, sisters, Gladys Sipes, Mable Hill. Dorothy Kalisch, June Edwards. Served as teacher at Hawaiian Mission and Lodi JACKSON, GARY C. – b. Sept. 6, academies. 1941, Wheatland, Wyo.; d. March 8, 2013, Sacramento, Calif. Survivors: DEACON, IVA – Feb. 24, 1918, wife, Peggy Arthur; sons, Joel Brown, Providence, R.I.; d. March 10, 2013, San Jorma; daughters, Regina Brown, Ziva Clemente, Calif. Survivor: daughter, Brown, Fiona; brother, Ron; sister, Kay Sondra; two grandchildren; one Thomas; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchild. great-grandchildren. GUNABE, CLODUALDO “SONNY” JUTZY, BETTY ROSE SARGEANT – b. ESPINA – b. July 15, 1942, Tacloban Oct. 15, 1924, Kalamazoo, Mich.; d. April City, Leyte, Philippines; d. June 2, 2013, 20, 2013, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: San Francisco, Calif. Survivors: wife: Lily husband, Roy; sons, Ron, Ken, Jay, Tom; TELEVISION THAT Hidalgo; sons; Gideon, Daniel; daughter, daughter, Carol Veitenheimer; 14 grand- CHANGES LIVES Rachel Grace, two grandchildren. children; 17 great-grandchildren. GWYNN, MARY ELIZABETH NOT Correction: KAATZ, AVERILLE TINGHAM – b. Jan. 31, 1919, Ft. SMOUSE – b. Nov. 5, 1931, Hinsdale, Worth, Texas; d. April 9, 2013, Redlands, Ill.; d. March 28, 2013, El Cajon, Calif. Calif. Survivors: son, Cecil Nottingham; Survivors: husband, James; sons, James daughters, Linda Nottingham, Nancy Jr., Jan, Jeffry. Nottingham; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Served as music, choir KUHN, LEVI DONALD – b. June 25, and band teacher at junior academies 1938, Whitemouth, Manitoba, Canada; in Texas and California; organist for the d. May 25, 2013, Roseville, Calif. Survi- Redlands church. vors: wife, Rose Marie; sons, Troy, Mark; four grandchildren; brother, Lloyd Kuhn; HAMEL, HELEN M. – b. Sept. 12, sister, Dorothy Holm. 1922, Green Bay, Wis.; d. May 31, 2013, Waverly, W.Va. Survivors: husband, LEDINGTON, RUTH – b. Oct. 2, 1927, Lyle; daughters, Valerie, Lynette; four Sioux Rapids, Iowa; d. May 23, 2013, Paradise, Calif. Survivors: sons, Stanley, to watch HOPE Channel: John; daughters, Anna-Magdalena 4 Ways Christianson, Rebecca Simmons, PACIFIC UNION DIRECTV Channel 368 www.HopeTV.org• Glorystar Channel 104 Barbara Plubell; 11 grandchildren; Roku • Online at .com 15 great-grandchildren; one recorder great-great-grandchild.

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May 2, 2013, Loma Linda, Calif. in homes by the last Thursday of the Survivors: daughters, Shirley Field, previous month. For more SUNSETS Janet McKeehan; seven grandchildren; information about advertising, two great-grandchildren; two please click on the Advertising tab 8/2 8/9 8/16 8/23 8/30 at www.paci cunionrecorder.com, great-great-grandchildren. e-mail [email protected] Alturas 8:16 8:07 7:58 7:47 7:36 or call 805-413-7280. Angwin 8:17 8:09 8:00 7:51 7:40 WAT, BO YING – b. Feb. 15, 1925, Honolulu, Hawaii; d. April 19, 2013, Deadlines — Calexico 7:38 7:31 7:24 7:16 7:07 Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: wife, September: July 30, 2013 Chico 8:17 8:09 8:00 7:50 7:39 Margaret Lui; son, Michael; daughters, October: August 27, 2013 Eureka 8:29 8:20 8:11 8:00 7:49 Karen Nielsen, Linda Jacobson, November: October 1, 2013 Pamela Caster; five grandchildren; one December: October 29, 2013 Fresno 8:03 7:55 7:47 7:37 7:28 January 2014: November 26, 2013 Hilo 6:56 6:52 6:47 6:42 6:36 great-grandchild. Honolulu 7:08 7:04 6:59 6:54 6:47 WILL, GLADYS S. – b. Sept. 27, 1916, Las Vegas 7:43 7:36 7:28 7:18 7:09 Birmingham, Iowa; d. March 24, 2013, CONTRIBUTIONS Lodi 8:12 8:04 7:55 7:45 7:35 Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: son, Larry; The Recorder pages are assigned Loma Linda 7:47 7:40 7:33 7:24 7:15 daughter, Nyla Kellar; two grandchil- to the local conferences, colleges Los Angeles 7:52 7:45 7:37 7:29 7:20 dren; two great-grandchildren. and health care institutions, and all content comes through the Moab 8:25 8:17 8:08 7:58 7:48 WILSON, BENJAMIN LEE – b. Jan. communication directors in those Oakland 8:14 8:07 7:58 7:48 7:38 19, 1916, Wood River, Neb.; d. June organizations. If you have a news Phoenix 7:25 7:18 7:11 7:03 6:54 13, 2013, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: story/idea, calendar annouce- Reno 8:09 8:01 7:51 7:41 7:31 son, Dennis; daughters, Rhoda Dakin, ment, etc., please contact your Beatta Johnston; 15 grandchildren; 15 local communication director Riverside 7:48 7:41 7:33 7:25 7:16 great-grandchildren. (except Hawaii, contact the editor, Sacramento 8:13 8:05 7:56 7:47 7:36 below). See page 2 for contact Salt Lake City 8:40 8:31 8:22 8:11 8:00 WILSON, JAMES RICHARD – b. information. Want tips for writing Oct. 10, 1935, Neche, N.D.; d. April 11, for us? See www.dailywritingtips. San Diego 7:44 7:38 7:30 7:22 7:13 com/the-art-of-writing-news. San Francisco 8:15 8:08 7:59 7:49 7:39 2013, Folsom, Calif. Survivors: wife, Pat; sons, James, Craig; daughters, E-mail: [email protected] San Jose 8:12 8:05 7:56 7:47 7:37 Kathy, Lynn; nine grandchildren; six Tucson 7:18 7:12 7:05 6:57 6:48 great-grandchildren.

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THE WORLD Name: Jonathon Payne Hometown: Riverside, California Major: Biochemistry/University Honors Program. Why Biochemistry?: Jonathon’s favorite books as a child were those showing cut-away illustrations of skyscrapers and cruise ships. He loved seeing how internal parts contribute to the function of the whole structure. Biochemistry lets him do the same thing with the human body. Summer Plans: Conducting mentored research in the lab of Dr. Sinisa Dovat of Penn State University, attempting to develop specialized treatments and genetic screening for pediatric leukemia patients. Career Goal: Developing a targeted cure for childhood leukemia. Perspective: “La Sierra University gave me the opportunity to find what I am passionate about. My professors then gave me the knowledge and skills to go out into the world and do something meaningful about it.”

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