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Cover photo by Spencer Freeman. ©2007 Adventist Health System. Used by permission. All rights reserved. in this issue... in every issue... he first time I saw the cover photo for this issue, I was drawn to want 3 Editorial by Walter L. Wright, Tto reach out and touch the Healer. This image is part of a series of Lake Union president photographs commissioned by the Adventist Health System to communicate 4 New Members Get to know some new members of the Lake Union family. their mission. 6 Youth in Action These images are reminders to their employees and the 7 Beyond our Borders community that God is the true Healer and that technicians, 8 Family Ties by Susan E. Murray support personnel, physicians, nurses, and administrators are 9 Healthy Choices called to bring His healing touch to the patients who enter by Winston J.Craig their doors. 10 Extreme Grace by Dick Duerksen This issue helps us get better acquainted with those who 11 Adventism 101 by Gary Burns are engaged in this front-line ministry to the community. 12 Sharing our Hope 13 ConeXiones en español por Carmelo Mercado Gary Burns, Editor 22 AMH News 23 Andrews University News 24 News features... 30 Mileposts 14–21 Adventist Midwest Health: 31 Classifieds Extending His Healing Touch 36 Announcements A series of seven articles by Julie Busch about 37 Partnership with God Adventist Health System in the Lake Union. by Gary Burns

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| July 2007 • Lake Union Hera l d The Lake Union Herald is available online. President’s Perspective b y W a l ter L. Wrig h t, Lake Union conference president More Than Just Hospitals

his month’s Lake Union Herald features the Adventist Midwest Health (AMH) region of Adventist THealth System (AHS). In thinking about that I realized some of our readers may not be familiar with just what AMH is. Here is a quick explanation.

AHS is the corporate parent company made up of two divisions, the Florida Hospital Division and the In- terstate Division. It comprises 38 hospitals and nursing homes—the largest not-for-profit, protestant hospital system in the United States. The AMH region is located in the Lake Union. There are other regions located in the Southern Union, the Mid-America Union, and the Southwestern Union, all of which comprise the Interstate Division. The four Union presidents are the Board leadership for the main company located in Orlando, Florida. That gives a little overview of the organization our AMH region is affiliated with.

When I was a young ministerial intern, I was a member of the board of another Adventist health system. It was not a pleasant experience. The “churchmen” and the healthcare leaders were in constant conflict with each other. The church and the hospital seemed to be headed down different roads. I was young and inexperienced, but it didn’t seem right to me, especially since I had heard from childhood that the “medical work is the right arm of the message.”

Let me tell you that it is a blessing to be affiliated with a system that has at its head the “churchmen” who lead the various territories where the hospitals locate. When there are questions, and there are, since none of us are perfect or have figured out the perfect will of God on every issue, they can be cor- rected early on through consultation and prayer. That way, we are able to stay on mission, which is “extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.”

And so, I say they are more than just hospitals because they really are ministry centers that offer healing. Much to my surprise, David Crane, president and CEO of AMH, entered my hospital room. This was not so unusual because David has visited me before, along with the chief of chaplains, John Rapp. But this time they brought with them eight other officials from the region. That included the president/CEO of each hospital, the CFO of the region, the chief of the medical staff of the two largest hospitals, and other vice presidents.

These Christian gentlemen entered my room bearing a card and a large sign with the words: “Blessings to you.” John offered up a most beautiful prayer for me and Jackie. I said to them, “I am not allowed to have flowers in my room, but today each of you is a big bouquet that fills my room with joy.” What a blessing!

I have watched these men. This is what they do. They take seriously the words of Jesus when He said, “Inasmuch as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me.” Amen! With leaders like this, ours are more than just hospitals.

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org Lake Union Hera l d • July 2007 | Indiana As a new member of the Terre Haute Sev- of Revelation. So I started reading, determined to read the enth-day Adventist Church, Sean Newman began to tell his entire book in one sitting. spiritual journey with the words of a familiar song: The book didn’t make a lot of sense to me. But when This is my story, this is my song, I came to chapters 17, 18, and 19, I suddenly concluded: “I Praising my Saviour all the day long! have cracked it! I have figured out what everyone else has I think it was January 30, 2006. I remember the day, missed!” I thought those three chapters were talking about because it was a very unusual 60 degrees outside. A friend September 11. I was on a mission now. I read and reread, of mine called to see if I wanted to ride motorcycles. It matching up facts about 9/11 with text after text. (God sounded like a great idea, so I invited him over. would later reveal to me what those chapters were really talking about.) As I read, a burning desire grew within me to continue studying. I felt, for the first time in my life, that God was communicating with me. I began to watch Christian televi- sion, and searched for any information I could get about prophecy. I prayed earnestly. I told Jesus I knew He had tried to speak to me for years, but I hadn’t listened. “I’m ready to listen now,” I said. “So, here I am. Come in and take over.” When I gave Him control, Immediately after their first discussion with the pastor, the Newman family began to attend church services and prayer He didn’t waste any time! I meeting; and Rhonda and Sean’s son, Aniston, began second grade at the Terre Haute Adventist School. On the day of their baptisms, the church congregation welcomed the Newmans into membership, exclaiming they were already a part of the was at home one day not long Terre Haute Church family. From left: Laura Newman, Rhonda Newman, Sean Newman, and Ernie Peckham, pastor afterward, when, for no ap- parent reason, I cried like a We enjoyed riding as usual, but somehow our time to- baby. It was at that moment that I realized something was gether that day consisted more of conversation than recre- different. Life had taken on a new meaning for me. ation. We talked about how unusually warm it was. I shared My wife, Rhonda Newman, and I began to attend a local how I had always heard that the Bible says the seasons will church. I invited my mom, Laura “Dodie” Newman, to at- change rapidly before Jesus’ return. My friend had heard tend with us. She had attended church at various times in the same thing, but since neither of us had ever studied the her life, but never found one she was comfortable with. She Bible for ourselves, this information was only hearsay. eagerly accepted the invitation, tickled that for a change she Later that day, with the topic pressing on my mind, I wouldn’t be dragging me to church. headed for the only Bible my family owned, a pocket-sized For the next few months, my mom and I studied Rev- edition. I figured that whatever I needed to know about elation together, attempting to link texts with 9/11. As we the end of the world would be found in that “scary” book studied, we grew closer than we had ever been before.

| July 2007 • Lake Union Hera l d The Lake Union Herald is available online. I became infatuated with world events and enjoyed reading world news online. One evening as I read, I came across an ad for free information regarding end-time prophecy. I jumped at the chance and obtained the information. The article explained how church leaders had changed Sabbath observance to Sunday, contrary to scripture, and how the books of Daniel and Revela- tion together give answers for our times. I proceeded to research documents and study the Alana Rupert’s parents and her brother, Gerald, encouraged her during some tough times when she needed peace prophecies. The more I found, and comfort. From left: Gus Laslett, Sally Laslett, Alana Rupert, and Gerald Laslett the more it all made sense! I had been deceived all this time! The seventh day was the Sab- bath. It was time to take my stand for God! By then it was April, and I began to research Sabbath- keeping churches online. I discovered the website for the Terre Haute Seventh-day Adventist Church. I called the local pastor listed, Ernie Peckham. We discussed the things I had learned, and he invited me to attend church the following Sabbath. We did just that, and immediately felt right at home. We began to study the Bible with the pastor and with members of our new church family. We have been amazed at all we have learned. My mother, my wife, and I were all baptized November 4, Now that she has been baptized, Alana Rupert is happy and says she wants to serve her church community. 2006. Since then, my dad, Jim Newman, has begun to attend church and is studying the Bible with us. We thank Alana’s life began to change. She learned that she should God for His many blessings, for our new church family, and pray about everything, and that God answers one way or most of all for leading us to the truth. another, but He always answers. So, Alana began to pray “a

Sean Newman, Terre Haute Church member, as told to Karen Peckham, Terre lot,” and God responded. Haute Church communication secretary Studying with Sandi allowed Alana to satisfy her many questions. As she studied and prayed, Alana’s faith grew stronger, and she knew this was the path the Lord wanted Michigan Alana Rupert began to attend the Metropoli- her to take. After a year of studying and learning to love tan Church in Northville, Michigan, with her parents, Gus Jesus more and more, she was baptized on November 11, and Sally Laslett, in 2005. Alana was going through a rough 2006. time in her life and needed peace and comfort. She had Alana is so happy and wants to serve her church com- seen a change in her brother, Gerald Laslett, whose bap- munity. “The Metro Church congregation is wonderful,” tism she had witnessed in September 2005. Gerald was so Alana said. “The people, especially the ones in the prayer much happier and loved studying his Bible. Alana wanted group, are so welcoming and warm and friendly; it just that kind of experience. She, too, wanted to be baptized. makes you want to be a member of this church.” Alana’s parents introduced her to Sandi Stewart, Met- ropolitan’s Bible worker. Soon Bible studies began, and Joy Hyde, Metropolitan Church communication leader

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org Lake Union Hera l d • July 2007 | YOUTH in A ction Bending Over Backward for God b y A r l ene Leavitt

he Great Lakes Adventist Academy Aerokhanas (Aeros) gymnastics team performed the play “Who Is He?” for audiences all year. “Our Friday night play is the most important part of every tour we’ve done. We experienced God working through this play in amazing ways this year. People have been touched for Him. It’s also touched Tthe team members, and fiveAeros were baptized at the end of the year as a result,” said Jessica Weaver, GLAA ‘07.

Not only do the Aeros Jessica said that at do flips in the air and one of the shows a little complex routines, they girl yelled, “Hey you! I are a powerful witness- wanna be just like you! ing team. They like to Yes, you!” These mo- say, “We’re a witnessing ments helped them real- team that happens to do The Aerokhanas received medallions for their participation in the Listen America tour. ize that even when they gymnastics.” Aeros presented 18 shows last school year and couldn’t tell the kids directly about Jesus, they could still let traveled as far as Arkansas, where their powerful Week of His love shine through them. Prayer series sparked a spiritual revival at Ozark Adventist The Aeros were honored with a Certificate of Achieve- Academy. ment from the State of Michigan for their participation in The team saw God work in mighty ways this year. Ex- Listen America. Each team cept for the Homeshow, some team members were absent member received a me- at each of their performances due to illness or other reasons. dallion from Listen Amer- Brock Willey, GLAA ‘07, remarked, “We would say, ‘God, ica and a Certificate of we can’t do this! It’s going to be all You.’ And we’ve learned Tribute from Michigan’s that when our strength is at its lowest, God can bring His Governor, Jennifer M. glory out in amazing ways.” Granholm. The Aeros do a Listen America tour every year, to help pro- The team’s capable mote a drug-free lifestyle. This year they presented eight leadership shapes its spiri-

exhausting shows in three days. Through skits, emcee acts, tual tone. “The two things Ashleigh Jardine, GLAA ‘08, enjoyed visiting with audience participation, and gymnastic routines, the stu- that made me the happiest some nursing home residents. The Aerokhanas gymnastic team visited several nursing homes, dents encouraged kids to live clean and take care of their this year were the amaz- where members sang and brought cheer to the bodies. “This tour is the most tiring, but we look forward ing Week of Prayer series residents. to it the most,” said Brock. “At one show, an autistic child at Ozark and the fiveAeros was brought onto the mats. He wasn’t smiling; but, when who were baptized at the end of the year. God has been so we lifted him up into an elevator, his face lit up good,” says Tedd Webster, coach. with the biggest smile! Later, his teacher told me The Aeros were blessed as they told others about Jesus, with tears how much that meant. Even though and the question “Who is He?” was answered firmly in their we’re not allowed to mention our faith, we are own lives. able to make an impact that is not only a blessing Arlene Leavitt is the assistant alumni/development director, Michigan to them, but also to us.” Boarding Academies Alumni Association, Great Lakes Adventist Academy.

| July 2007 • Lake Union Hera l d The Lake Union Herald is available online. BE|OND our BORDERS Maasai Mara Mission Trip Yields Unforgettable Memories b y N o r b e r t S c hw e r

oshua shook violently against the hard wooden pew as a grand mal seizure powered through his small frame. His breathing had stopped, his jaws clamped down like a vice, and his heart was racing, pounding against his chest wall. JI earnestly lifted him up in prayer to the Almighty God. Almost immediately, the tension in his body started to wane. Joshua’s jaws relaxed and let some air pass into his lungs, and the convulsions gradually subsided. Now we were free to help his dad understand the situation better and get him in touch with a qualified physician in Nairobi.

Joshua was just one of those and trust of some a bit stretched. we were privileged to touch dur- Because of God’s bountiful love ing our stay in southern Kenya. and generosity, and because of Curt DeWitt and his wife Kim Kim’s careful preparation, we led a group of 30 across the ocean all slept and ate to the Maasai people. After a well, traveled safely, brief rest at Maxwell Academy, and brought back and a visit to the Elephant Or- many unforgettable phanage and Giraffe House, we A short-term mission team of 30, led by Curt and Kim DeWitt, memories. spent Sabbath with our Maasai brought back unforgettable memories from their trip to Kenya. We saw more than 3,000 brothers and sisters in Loadariak. patients, freed about 12,000 of They welcomed us with “Enchipai Esabato!” (Happy Sab- their parasites, extracted more than 500 decaying teeth, bath!) Later, we served them and their neighbors in a very matched 350 with glasses, cleansed busy afternoon clinic. and bandaged wounds, and dis- The next four days we held clinic in Kajiado at our pensed thousands of dollars in school for “rescued girls” whose fathers sometimes angrily medicines, toys, school materials, demand their release so they can trade them in for a few and dental supplies. Lay workers more cows. were trained, and adults and chil- On Thursday, we traveled to the Maasai Mara. Sta- dren taught about the saving love tioned just outside the game park in tents and rickety huts, of our Lord. we spent about two hours each morning and evening view- We thank all who gave gener- ing the beautiful creatures who make this magnificent place ous support in prayer, time, and their home, as we traveled to and from the clinic site. funds to accomplish this impor- Maasai mothers brought their children to the clinics for treatment. More Our second Sabbath was filled with worship, a picnic by tant mission. It is a privilege, not than 3,000 individuals were seen and the Mara river, and a drive to the hippo pool and the Tanza- taken for granted, to be part of treated by the mission team. nian border. We saw many splendid animals, including the such a loving and giving church “Big Six” (elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah, and rhi- family. Pray with us that through this ministry many Maasai no), some of which even visited our camp during the night. might find the way to eternal life. Praise God! No one was harmed or became seriously ill, Norbert Schwer is a surgeon and a member of the Stevensville Church in although some GI tracts were a bit out of sorts, and the faith Michigan.

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org Lake Union Hera l d • July 2007 | FAMIL| TIES Thinking About Thinking [part 1] by Susan E. Murray

hinking is a skill, and one you can always get better at if you take the time to think about your thinking! The brain is incredible in its ability to take in information, but what it does with this information is a unique process that, in part, results from your own thinking. For example, if you are thinking about some- Tthing at one level and someone else is thinking at another level, do you think you will end up with the same results? The answer is “No,” because each person processes information very differently. Thinking along that same line, what if you take current information you have and change the way you are thinking about it, could you come out with a different result? The answer is “Yes!”

I invite you to think about six levels of thinking skills. Thinking is very important to individuals, and within Which do you use the most? families. Do you want to build your own thinking skills? Do Knowledge—This is basic fact or word gathering. We do you want your children and other important people to be fact gathering all our lives, but especially when we are young. involved in thinking to the best of their ability? You can set Understanding—Facts don’t mean much unless you un- the stage. An idea to improve thinking is to imagine. Imagi- derstand what they mean. nation is a high-level thinking skill that requires cre- Analyze—This is pushing into high-level ativity, analysis, and in some cases evaluation, if thinking. It requires the knowledge, under- what you are imagining is also to have a practical standing, and the risk of applying this knowl- application later on. edge. Many quit thinking at this level because Brainstorming can be great fun and an impor- it takes great effort. It involves making choic- tant step in problem-solving. Think about how to es, comparing one to another, and the realiza- do this for yourself or at home. For example, with tion that more than one choice is possi- your family at the dinner table, come up with ble. This confusion of what choice to ideas to keep the house cleaner that you can all make often shuts down our thinking work on together. Remember—there are process. many okay ways to do things! Bored at Creativity—New thinking! Cre- work? Take time to brainstorm ideas to ativity requires you to take old facts change how and what you do at work; you’ve understood, and come up find ideas that are more stimulating for with a whole new way to use them. you and better for the business. Evaluating—This is the tough- Next month, join me as we consider est level. One has to place value the impact of positive thinking versus or judgment on an object or idea. negative thinking, and what God de- Sometimes, we have to reject our sires for us, His children. current way of thinking, and with that Sue Murray is an associate professor of family studies comes different ways to do things. who teaches behavioral science and social work at Andrews University. She is a certified family life educator How creative! and a licensed marriage and family therapist.

| July 2007 • L a k e U n i o n H e r a l d The Lake Union Herald is available online. HEALTH| CHOICES

Pomegranate juice can inhibit tumorPlease growth. Pass the Pomegranates by Winston J. C r a i g

omegranates have been valued since antiquity. They were found in ancient Egyptian tombs, and the medical papyri of 1,500 B.C. indicate that pomegranates were used in herbal medicine. Their astringent properties were utilized to treat diarrhea and sore throats.

PPomegranates were prominent in the life of early Near Pomegranate trees grow well in the dry conditions of East residents and were associated with a long and healthy California and Arizona, where the pomegranates are grown life. In Palestine, pomegranate flowers and fruits were em- commercially for their juice. Products available include broidered on the bottom edge of the high priest’s robe. The 100 percent pomegranate juice and juice blends containing capitals atop the pillars on the porch of Solomon’s Tem- blueberry or red cherry juice, all anthocyanin-rich juices. ple were each adorned with 200 carved pomegranates. In Pomegranate juice was recently shown to retard the Greece, pomegranates are considered a symbol of abun- growth of highly aggressive prostate cancer cells. Men with dance, fertility, and good fortune. prostate cancer who consumed one cup of pomegranate In the Koran, pomegranates are mentioned three juice per day experienced an increase in the times—twice as examples of good things that God has death of tumor cells, and a significant inhi- created, and once as a fruit found in the Garden of bition of tumor growth. Other studies Paradise. The name pomegranate means “apple have shown that the juice inhibits the with many seeds,” which refers to the proliferation of breast cancer and co- many clear, ruby-colored seeds. Ac- lon cancer cells. cording to Jewish tradition, the perfect The potent flavonoids in pome- pomegranate has 613 seeds, one for granates significantly inhibit the devel- each commandment of the Torah. opment of atherosclerotic lesions, lower A medium-sized pomegranate LDL cholesterol levels that are ele- is 80 percent water and only 105 vated, and reduce heart disease risk calories with less than one-half a factors. Elderly individuals drink- gram of fat. Its rich content of potas- ing pomegranate juice also experi- sium helps lower blood pressure levels. enced a small drop in their sys- The juice is a good source of vitamin C, tolic blood pressure levels. folic acid, ellagic acid, and phytosterols. The seeds and reddish pulp Their taste depends upon the variety of of the fruit are edible and can be pomegranate and its state of ripeness. Some made into a jelly or sauce. In Turkey, are sweet, while others are tangy due to their pomegranate sauce is used as a salad dress- high tannin content. Pomegranates possess very high ing and pomegranate seeds are used in salads levels of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances. and desserts. In Greece, pomegranates are used in salads, in These polyphenolic compounds include the health-pro- avocado dips, fruit salads, mixed with yogurt, or made into moting anthocyanins, and occur in levels higher than that jams or ice cream toppings. of blueberries and grapes. Winston Craig, R.D., Ph.D., is a professor of nutrition at Andrews University.

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org Lake Union Hera l d • July 2007 | EXTREMEGRACE

Showers of Blessing b y D i c k d U e r k s e n

ocelyn (Jocy) is an Adventist Health System chaplain, a woman in love with her job and with the people she serves. And that’s despite the odd hours, the intense emotional roller coaster, and the high demands for her full attention Jat all times. Like all hospital chap- came over to the bed, took lains, Jocy lives on the the patient’s hand, and edge of the unexpected, asked, “How has today knowing that an adven- been special for you?” ture in extreme grace “I was really sick awaits behind every at home,” the patient door. began, “so I called my Jocy opened the door friends and asked them to to Room 212 that Friday bring me to the Emergency Room. When night, just as she opens the we arrived, there was a nurse—a beautiful young door of every hospital room. Christian nurse—who saw my need and treated all three of First: meet with the nurse to learn as much as possible about us as if we had been sent straight from God’s throne room. the person you will be visiting. Second: pause outside the She cared for me. She told me what was happening. She room and pray for God to guide your visit. watched to be sure everything was okay. And when I hurt Room 212 is on an oncology unit where all of the pa- the most, she came over and prayed for me.” tients have cancer, and where many are learning to live with “Her prayer was so beautiful,” one of the other women the word “terminal.” interjected, “that I cried!” Three women looked up when Jocy opened the door— “And now we’re here in this room praising God for that two from beside the bed, and one who was lying on the edge nurse, for life, and for this wonderful place. Would you like of the mattress with one arm hooked up over the railing. All to join us? We were about to sing Mama’s favorite hymn.” had been talking excitedly. Jocy choked back her tears, and joined an impromptu “You’re so happy!” oncology choir for an, “every verse and many choruses,” ver- “Oh, yes,” the woman in the bed answered Jocy. “This sion of “There Shall Be Showers of Blessing.” has been a very good day!” Dick Duerksen is the “storyteller” for Maranatha Volunteers International. “Good day” and cancer deemed a bit dissonant, so Jocy Readers may contact Dick at [email protected].

10 | July 2007 • Lake Union Hera l d The Lake Union Herald is available online. ADVENTISM Adventist Health System b y G a r y b U r n s

edical pioneers of the Seventh-day Adventist Church established an innovative healthcare program in Battle Creek, Michigan, in 1866, looking to the healing ministry of Christ for inspiration. Part of this worldwide network, Adventist Health System was founded in 1973 to support and Mstrengthen Seventh-day Adventist healthcare organizations in the southern and southwestern regions of the United States. It quickly became the largest not-for-profit Protestant healthcare provider in the nation.

Today, Adventist Health System organizations provide 36 The pursuit of excellence and promise of compassion hospitals, totaling more than 6,000 licensed beds, care for that formed the foundation of Seventh-day Adventist nearly 4 million patients each year in inpatient, outpatient, healthcare continue today in the largest hospitals and the and emergency room visits, and employ almost 43,000 mem- smallest clinics. bers of their communities in full- and part-time positions. Within our region, Adventist Midwest Health oper- Many Adventist Health System hospitals offer home ates four hospitals as part of the Adventist Health System health and other services to meet community needs. Seven- with a fifth under construction. In addition, they provide teen extended-care centers provide more than 2,000 beds hospice and care at home programs, and operate a medical for patients who need long-term medical or rehabilitation clinic. services. Adventist Care Centers, Adventist Health Sys- In the Adventist tradition, Adventist Midwest Health tem’s long-term care connection, contracts with 16 of these provides more than acute health care. Part of their heal- facilities. As recognized leaders in the delivery of skilled ing ministry is leading the community to better health. care, these sites provide specialized services including re- Through a number of health education programs and ser- spiratory therapy, cardiac care, and others. vices, many are led to a better and more abundant life. To best meet the exact needs of their communities, ev- When Seventh-day Adventist healthcare began, phi- ery Adventist Health System entity operates independently losophy was translated into life-saving and life-enhancing in hiring employees and delivering care and services. The service when mission was put into action. Today, our mis- corporate office reinforces these efforts by sharing- man sion of extending the healing ministry of Christ depends agement and clinical expertise, providing access to a greater not only on our commitment to Christian ideals, but on our number of managed care plans, and making available a wide efforts to provide nothing less than extraordinary compas- range of additional resources and services. sionate care. Although separated by geography and as unique as the Gary Burns is the Lake Union Conference communication director. varied communities we serve, Adventist Health System organizations will always be united in their efforts to improve Portions of this article are from the Adventist Health System and Adventist Midwest Health websites. every aspect of life.

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org Lake Union Hera l d • July 2007 | 11 SHARING our HOPE Computer Connection b y R a y Y o u n g

n February 20, the Detroit Better Living Center (BLC) offered its first six-week computer class series. Held every Tuesday evening from 7:00–8:30 p.m., the eight computer stations were not Oenough to accommodate all who responded to the first call for sign-up. It was somewhat of a surprise that there was such a high interest from residents in this Better Living Center computer class students listened dilapidated neighborhood. intently to instruction given by Mark Ruffin.

The BLC is locat- announcement posted on the BLC marquee sign. Then ed in one of Detroit’s we prayed that God would send people to the BLC who poorest areas. Owned needed this help. To our amazement, the response was and operated by the overwhelming. Lake Region Confer- People from every walk of life called to register—ex- ence, the goal of the prisoners, housewives, the unemployed, the employed, and BLC is to make a posi- youth of various ages. One parent registered her three boys, tive difference in a and another family asked if they could just stand and watch community ravaged by when they were told the first class was full. Eight students crime, unemployment, attended faithfully—the youngest ten and the oldest 65. and drug infestation. One had recently been released from prison. He was anx- Despite the over- ious to turn his life around and knew that computer skills whelming poverty and would be an asset. Reuben Mitchell displayed his certificate of completion. The computer class helped him seeming hopelessness, On graduation night, April 10, the celebration included complete assignments for school. we are planning pro- pizza and the presentation of certificates of completion. As grams to meet the needs of the community. The comput- graduates of the class, they are now welcome to use the BLC er class was one of the first, following the philosophy of a computers anytime, if needed. Other programs are planned popular Chinese proverb, “Give a man a fish and you feed for the near future. Substance abuse counseling, a clothing him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a bank, a food pantry, a soup kitchen, dental clinic, and mo- lifetime.” bile health screenings are on the horizon. The BLC is using For several years, Comcast has provided the BLC with Christ’s method to share His love with a community who free high-speed Internet connection for educational pur- needs Him. “Christ’s method alone will give true success in poses. Four computers were donated by Wayne County. reaching the people. The Saviour mingled with men as one Our contacts netted a donation of four more comput- who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ers. While sharing our dream for the computer class with ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then Ypsilanti (Michigan) Church member, Mark Ruffin, we He bade them, ‘Follow Me’” (The Ministry of Healing, p. 143). were thrilled when Mark volunteered his time to teach Ray Young is the Lake Region Conference communication director and newly the class. The dates were set, fliers distributed, and an appointed Better Living Center director.

12 | July 2007 • Lake Union Hera l d The Lake Union Herald is available online. CONE IONES Xe n e s p a Ñ O L Unidos en Misión p o r C a r m e l o M e r c a d o

“El argumento más convincente que podemos dar al mundo acerca de la misión de Cristo se encuentra en una unidad perfecta. La unidad que se encuentra entre el Padre y el Hijo debe manifestarse en todos los que creen la verdad. Los que están unidos de esta manera en una obediencia implícita a la palabra de Dios serán investidos con poder”.1

n el mes de mayo de este año la División Norteamericana auspició un programa de entrenamiento en el campamento de la Asociación de New Jersey, para formar entrenadores de grupos pequeños. Más de 400 pastores y laicos de toda la División asistieron al evento, cuyo propósito fue ayudar a los líderes de las iglesias Elocales a organizar grupos pequeños, para cumplir la gran misión que nuestra directiva hispana tomó como su lema para este quinquenio–Dilo al mundo–dilo a tu mundo.

El programa estuvo bien en contra del espíritu de Cristo organizado y hubo buena y creo que es la razón principal instrucción de parte de los por la cual no se ha terminado la maestros. Hubo una variedad de obra. recursos que se distribuyeron a Un pastor que trabajaba los asistentes. La predicación de en New Jersey me contó la parte de nuestro dirigente hispano siguiente historia. Al salir de su de la División Norteamericana, auto alguien lo asaltó sin razón Ernie Castillo, fue sin duda alguna y comenzó a golpearlo inspirada por el Espíritu Santo. en forma agresiva. Las heridas Pero lo que más me impresionó fueron tales que una ambulancia fue la asistencia de hermanos Delegados hispanos de la División Norteamericana en New Jersey tuvo que llevarlo al hospital. La provenientes de diferentes países responden al llamado de Cristo. policía arrestó al agresor pero el y culturas hispanas que ahora viven en diversas partes de pastor decidió no presentar cargos en su contra. Le pregunté los Estados Unidos. También noté que había una variedad por qué no lo hizo y él me respondió: “Yo pensé que en la de edades entre los asistentes, tanto jóvenes como adultos. cárcel se echaría a perder aún más. Me pregunté qué haría Pero a pesar de las diferencias de edades y culturas reinó un mi Salvador en tal caso. Decidí perdonarlo e invitarlo a espíritu de unidad en misión, que me tocó el corazón. asistir a la iglesia.” Como dijo la señora White en el párrafo citado arriba, Al escuchar este testimonio pensé, cuán pronto Dios está esperando que su pueblo esté unido para poder terminaríamos la obra si todos tuviéramos ese mismo darnos el poder que necesitamos. Pero la realidad es que espíritu. Mi deseo es que no sólo hablemos de amor pero vivimos en un mundo fracturado en donde no se ve esa que también lo pongamos en práctica en la vida diaria para unidad. Desafortunadamente este espíritu de fractura ha así cumplir la misión de Cristo. penetrado la iglesia en varias formas - hermano contra Carmelo Mercado es el vicepresidente general de la Unión del Lago. hermano, hermano contra pastor, pastor contra pastor, y hasta asociación contra asociación. Este tipo de espíritu está 1. Bible Training School, 1 de febrero de 1906, pár. 6

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lthough she lacks wings, Lisa Grigsby, program director of Adventist GlenOaks Therapeutic Day School in Glendale Heights, Illinois, is considered an angel. In February, Lisa received the Angel Award for community service at the Adventist Health System AConference on Mission, for her generous contributions that have improved the quality of life within the community.

“The Therapeutic Day it is highly recognized by the School was created to fit our State Board of Education,” hospital’s mission of giving Brinsley said. “At the begin- and caring for those who ning of each year, school dis- need it the most,” Lisa said. tricts quickly reserve slots to “I was honored to be selected guarantee placements. Some for this award, and I feel it schools bus students as far as is a wonderful reminder to an hour and a half to attend all of us about the meaning this fabulous school.” and significance of teaching, Students benefit from a with the future of our youth three-to-one student-facul- in mind.” ty ratio. The school is staffed Lisa’s dedication dates back by caring teachers, nurses,

12 years ago, when she identi- Lisa Grigsby, program director of the Adventist GlenOaks Therapeutic Day social workers, therapists, fied a program needed to serve School, received the Angel Award for community service at the Adventist clinical psychologists, and a students with learning dis- Health System Conference on Mission. Presenting the award were (from left) psychiatrist. Brinsley Lewis, CEO, Adventist GlenOaks Hospital; Walter L. Wright, Adventist abilities and/or emotional dis- Health System board chairman; and Donald Jernigan, president and CEO, “We look at students’ orders. Developed under her Adventist Health System. needs and create an indi- leadership and in conjunction with school leaders, the Thera- vidualized program to [offer] hope,” said Lisa. “Our wish peutic Day School is thriving and serves a five-county region. is that they will learn new coping skills, utilize some of the “We have seen first-hand how lives have been changed,” therapy methods we offer, have more academic success, or said Brinsley Lewis, Adventist GlenOaks Hospital CEO. pursue an aspect of life that they have not tried before.” “Lisa and her team give students the tools they need, like Lisa is also an active member of the local police youth confidence and problem-solving skills, so they can re-enter commission and a valuable resource to the police depart- the community school setting.” ment. She has supported the community’s Character Counts! The Therapeutic Day School stretches across three cam- coalition since the school opened its doors, and is instru- puses with an average daily enrollment of 200 students rang- mental to the community’s annual health and safety fair. ing from the lower grades to college prep. “Lisa’s leadership Lisa founded the Parents Day Out program at her church, and has enabled this fully accredited and licensed educational she tutors underprivileged children. program to become the premier program in Illinois, and Julie Busch is a public relations specialist at Adventist Midwest Health.

14 | July 2007 • Lake Union Hera l d The Lake Union Herald is available online. The Power of Prayer b y J ul i e b U s c h

dventist Midwest Health (AMH) hospitals recognized and celebrated America’s 56th annual National Day of Prayer on May 3. “National prayer has been a part of our history since the Pilgrims landed 400 years ago,” said David ACrane, president and CEO, Adventist Midwest Health, as part of his devotional. “Prayer comes to prominence during crisis; for instance, at Valley Forge, during the Civil War, on D-Day, or September 11th, and today the need for prayer is as great as ever. Our nation again faces international challenges, violence, moral confusion, and social strife. Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Reagan never underestimated the power of prayer. Neither should we.”

Adventist GlenOaks Hospital Mis- composed the following prayer that was sion and Ministries department was a shared with all AMH hospitals: community sponsor of a special breakfast at a local golf club. Community lead- 2007 Prayer for our Nation ers came together to pray for the nation Almighty God, and its future, and Larry Hartwig, the we pause to reflect on Your character mayor of Addison, Illinois, was the guest as we seek wisdom for such a time as this. speaker. In these unsafe days, Adventist La Grange Memorial Hos- You remain all-powerful and able to protect; pital hosted four complimentary meals In these uncertain times, You remain throughout the day, and Rich Hynes of all-knowing, leading us aright; St. John of the Cross Church in Western In the unprecedented events we’re facing, Paul Martinez Paul Springs spoke and prayed at each. Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital employees You remain absolutely sovereign. Adventist Hinsdale Hospital served Michael McGarvey and Frieda Bertello led a Our times are in Your hands. prayer in honor of National Day of Prayer. three complimentary lunches, and at Therefore, our dependence on You each, Ron Schultz, senior pastor of Hinsdale’s Seventh-day is total, not partial. Adventist Church, offered prayer and a brief talk. Our need for Your forgiveness is constant. “Everything we do in Christian healthcare at Adventist Our gratitude for Your grace is profound. Midwest Health ultimately serves our mission, which is to Our love for You is deep. extend the healing ministry of Christ into the 21st century,” We ask that You guard and guide our President said John Rapp, regional vice president, Ministries and Mis- and all who serve the people of these United States. sions. “Ultimately, our hospitals are not healthcare institu- May uncompromising integrity mark their lives. tions which are religious, but religious institutions that do We also ask that You unite us as truly “one nation, under God.” healthcare.” May genuine humility return to our ranks. Charles R. Swindoll, preacher, author, seminary president, And may that blend of integrity and humility heal our land. and honorary chair of the 2007 National Day of Prayer, Julie Busch is a public relations specialist at Adventist Midwest Health.

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org Lake Union Hera l d • July 2007 | 15 Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ to Bolingbrook b y J ul i e b U s c h

hroughout Illinois, hospitals have expanded and been renovated. But Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital has the distinction of being the first new hospital in Illinois in 25 years. “We are proud to be the vehicle God chose to extend the healing ministry of Christ to Bolingbrook, TIllinois,” said Isaac Palmer, chief executive officer of the hospital. “Everyone is highly anticipating our grand opening this December.” Construction will be completed green colors to signify plants and in early October, followed by ap- trees, and the upper floor is blue proximately two months of infor the sky. spections, moving in, training, and “Just walking through the hos- mock patient drills. pital will connect patients and “We’re working on one of the visitors to the beauty of God’s most exciting aspects of our fu- creation,” Isaac said. ture—building the medical staff The hospital recently benefit- and recruiting for key manage- ed from the generosity of Forest ment positions,” Isaac said. “To City Enterprises, which opened a be able to build a new facility and new retail center in Bolingbrook. then fill it with the best physicians A special grand opening event and staff is truly rewarding.” took place, and the developer, The new hospital will focus on along with Macy’s department women’s, emergency, and surgical store, donated all the proceeds, services, and the hospital’s surgi- more than $400,000, to support cal suites will be the most state- a new children’s emergency de- of-the-art in the area. A medical partment. office building will open in April Roger Claar (left), Bolingbrook mayor, and Isaac Palmer, CEO “When our first patient is ad- 2008, and will house the hospital’s of Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, made clay tile handprints mitted on December 2, we’ll that will be displayed at a new retail center in Bolingbrook. The physician specialists as well as the center’s developer, Forest City Enterprises, donated all proceeds know the power of His hand will Women’s Center with mammogra- from its grand opening events, about $400,000, to support a be felt in the touch of ours,” Isaac new children’s emergency department at the hospital. phy, bone density, and ultrasound. said. “Christ focused on the needs The hospital’s exterior will appear modern, but the inte- of people who were desperate for a healing touch. We’ll use rior will showcase colors and patterns from nature, which whole-person care and spiritual encouragement to revolu- have been shown to be warm and soothing. To further the tionalize healthcare and continue His mission.” idea of “natural” design, the ground floor materials are Julie Busch is a public relations specialist at Adventist Midwest Health. browns and tans to indicate the earth, the middle floors use

16 | July 2007 • Lake Union Hera l d The Lake Union Herald is available online. New Emergency Department Enhances Adventist GlenOaks Hospital b y J ul i e b U s c h

henever Brinsley Lewis speaks of Adventist GlenOaks Hospital’s newly opened, 21,000-square- foot Emergency Department (ED), he mentions the high patient satisfaction scores the depart- Wment has consistently earned for its short wait times. “In fact, wait times were so require individualized behavioral short in our former space that the health treatment. new facility does not even have a “With school violence in the waiting room,” said Brinsley, the forefront of the news, it is essen- hospital’s chief executive officer. tial to identify at-risk students,” “Patients are escorted directly to a Brinsley said. “We have students treatment area and are registered who have been unable to cope un- at the bedside.” der normal circumstances, and we The new ED also has larger found that many had undiagnosed treatment rooms. Family members or misdiagnosed conditions. The can now accompany the patient to kids tell us they felt unheard, the bedside which, of course, is of anxious, and overwhelmed in the tremendous importance to the traditional school setting. Here, well-being and stress level of the with the proper therapy and at- patient and the family members. tention, they have a good chance The behavioral health care of- of restored mental health.” fered at Adventist GlenOaks The hospital is meeting the Hospital is also a source of pride. needs of a growing community in A department of 56 beds offers a Adventist GlenOaks Hospital CEO Brinsley Lewis (right) discusses another way—with an expanded plans for the hospital’s new Emergency Department with Joseph full range of inpatient services in- Shanahan, M.D., medical director, ED. The new ED opened to the cardiology program that includes cluding a separate geriatric unit. public in June. interventional procedures. It’s an “With three levels of care avail- important service to provide to able, we tend to the wounds of the psyche,” Brinsley said. the residents of Glendale Heights and surrounding area. “We always have the goal, with the guidance of our Lord “In all things we do, we serve a higher power,” Brinsley Jesus Christ, that we can be an instrument to help to heal said. “Above all, we are a Christian healthcare provider the broken hearts and dashed dreams of these patients.” partnering with communities, physicians, and employees to For students challenged with emotional and/or behavioral provide excellence in healthcare while extending the heal- problems, the Adventist GlenOaks Therapeutic Day School ing ministry of Jesus Christ.” has proved enormously successful. With three campuses, Julie Busch is a public relations specialist at Adventist Midwest Health. the fully-accredited school meets the needs of students who

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he impact of Adventist Hinsdale Hospital (AHH) can be measured in the numbers of procedures performed, babies born, and patients discharged. But the real impact is measured in terms of the lives touched Tand healed at the spiritual level, said Todd Werner, chief executive officer. “People come to us injured or ill, pledged the entire amount, an en- and it is our responsibility to pro- deavor that, to date, is more than vide quality medicine,” Todd said. half realized. “And we do. But we also care deeply “Women in the community need about spirit, healing, prevention, the best technology today, not a year and comfort. Said more simply, it is or two from now when funding was about taking good care of people. In complete,” Todd said. the bed is a child of God.” The hospital’s Level III Neona- In 103 years of healing service, tal Intensive Care Unit—the high- AHH changed, improved, and est designation available—serves transformed time and time again children of God at the very earliest to become today an extraordinary stages of life. center of excellence. For three con- “Christ’s fondness for the little secutive years, AHH was named ones is well documented, and we by U.S. News and World Report one of are so pleased that we can care for the Top 50 hospitals in the nation the most vulnerable babies in a for neurology and neurosurgery. In community hospital setting close to addition, HealthGrades found Hins- home and family,” Todd said. dale a “distinguished hospital,” a Adventist Hinsdale Hospital CEO Todd Werner speaks with In cardiac care, a top program has designation reserved for the top ten Bill Burt, a volunteer at the hospital for the past nine years. been in place for many years, and it percent of hospitals. For a hospital that is not part of a uni- keeps getting better. Most recently, a comprehensive elec- versity setting, such tributes are humbling, Todd said. He trophysiology program has been created that allows patients gives full credit to the nurses and physicians who deliver to have advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to outstanding patient care. address malfunctions of the heart’s electrical system. In partnership with the community, Hinsdale Hospital “I know that God leads this organization,” Todd said. “I Foundation took a substantial step in support of the hos- see many committed, hard-working people each and every pital’s mission with a $3.2 million digital mammography day. As a result, immeasurable good is accomplished.” initiative. With the equipment now available for patient Julie Busch is a public relations specialist at Adventist Midwest Health. use at AHH’s DuPage Imaging Center, the foundation has

18 | July 2007 • Lake Union Hera l d The Lake Union Herald is available online. Balancing Business and Mission at Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital b y J ul i e b U s c h

ertainly healthcare is a business, and Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital (ALMH), agrees that it is, but he prefers to view his work as a mission. “Yes, we have to deal with all those other things,” Tim said, “but at the heart and essence of this, we Cwant to extend God’s healing touch.” In June 2006, ALMH An interdisciplinary team opened its new Patient Care approach in oncology in- Center to replace the 50- cludes a Tumor Board at year-old structure that had which oncologists, radiation been a community mainstay oncologists, radiologists, pa- to the mature population of thologists, and internists meet La Grange, Illinois, and sur- together regularly to discuss, rounding suburbs. decide, and coordinate the “We deal with a unique best treatment options for situation in that we serve a each oncology patient. distinct segment of the pop- “When you think about ulation,” Tim said. “That our mission and who we rep- means we look to take care Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital CEO Tim Cook anoints the hands of resent—the Creator Him- of the people in the com- nurses with oil during a Blessing of the Hands ceremony for nurses and staff at self—you can’t escape the the hospital. munity with the specific importance of clinical qual- needs of aging: cardiac, cancer, and orthopedics.” ity,” Tim said. “Poor clinical quality does not bring glory to With superior technology and a strong infrastructure God. In all we do, we want to pursue excellence, in service in its cardiac and cancer services, ALMH is adding or- and in quality. thopedics to its roster of superior service lines. By late “Our team here at ALMH is built on many values and summer, the hospital will be a national showcase for principles, and we regularly summarize them this way: Brain Lab, a medical navigation company, featuring a ‘One Mind, One Heart, One Spirit.’ The concept of ‘One state-of-the-art ortho-navigation system. This technol- Mind’ is the power we possess each moment to choose. We ogy assists surgeons in aligning joint implants with great as a team choose to be part of the solution even in difficult sophistication, enhancing the quality outcome of the and stressful times. ‘One Heart’ is our acknowledgment surgical procedure. that this is more than a job but a noble calling to a minis- The hospital’s cancer program recently received three- try. And ‘One Spirit’ is the unified and consistent way we year approval with commendations from the Commission approach our healthcare ministry.” on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons. Julie Busch is a public relations specialist at Adventist Midwest Health.

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ive your life with integrity and make a difference in the lives of others. It’s a poetic statement, one we should all live by. But for David Crane, president and chief executive Lofficer of Adventist Midwest Health, the message is the core of his personal mission statement. Meet a person’s physical needs fluence here in North America. first, and then you can serve them Heidi and I hope our sons grow spiritually. Maybe even change their up with a sense of responsibility lives. As in Proverbs 3:27, when a to others.” neighbor asks for help, you deliver. Christ reached out to touch all “We are God’s hands,” David said. in need, and Adventist Midwest “Two thousand years ago, Jesus was Health’s nurses and employees here in person. But today, we’re His will reach more than 500,000 hands doing His healing, with the patients this year alone. “I believe guidance of the Holy Spirit.” each one of us has a responsibility Since joining Adventist Midwest to open doors to our patients to Health in October 2006, David meet Jesus personally,” David said. has combined his love of business “We will create opportunities for and helping people into a mission lives to be changed. of changing patients’ lives through “I came from Littleton Adven- compassion and healing. tist Hospital in Colorado,” Da- As the son of a missionary, Da- vid said. “There is a housekeeper vid grew up with the “give-back” there named Maggie who comes Brian Westbury Brian mentality. Packing mules to deliver David Crane is the new president and chief executive officer in to clean the patients’ rooms. for Adventist Midwest Health. medical supplies in Guatemala was Almost always, she prays with nothing unusual. He enjoyed the servant approach to life, them. She feels empowered to do that. We can make a dif- he said. ference in patients’ lives no matter what our role is in the Today, his family, including wife Heidi, and sons Andrew, organization.” 17, and Zachary, 15, continue to take mission trips to far- David’s first order of business for Adventist Midwest away places such as Nepal, Peru, Rwanda, and Tonga. Health is to revisit the strategic plan and make sure that “I can remember as a child in the mission field, someone each hospital meets the “Mom test.” knocking on our door asking for permission to go through “I want to make sure I can admit my mom to any of our our trash for food,” he said. “That has left a permanent hospitals for any service, day or night, and have confidence impression on me, because we live in such relative af- that she will receive the best care possible,” he said.

20 | July 2007 • Lake Union Hera l d The Lake Union Herald is available online. Perhaps one of the most exciting undertakings with- our ambassadors, and in AMH is the new Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital in through word of mouth, Bolingbrook, Illinois, scheduled to open in December. the kind of care we’re de- “My whole life I’ve wanted to be a part of building a hos- livering here will continue pital from scratch,” David said. “This is the closest I’ve got- to spread throughout the ten. The facility is just the beginning. We have the opportu- community.” nity to re-design healthcare and the type of experience our With more than 100 patients will have.” years of history, Adventist The Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital executive team has Hinsdale Hospital (Hinsdale, Illi- created a declaration of the kind of hospital they will strive nois) is truly a legacy hospital. Through its strategic to be—offering patients a personalized, unique experience planning process, the hospital is continuing to focus on its not found in any other area hospital. clinical excellence and centers of excellence. The idea revolves around the realization that we’re not “We need to continue to tell our stories of tertiary excel- human beings having a spiritual experience; we are spiritual lence,” he said. “Our Neuroscience program has ranked in beings having a human experience. “Because of this, we will the Top 50 Hospitals in the country for the last three years dispense peace with our procedures, solace with our surger- by U.S. News and World Report. That’s just one of our amazing ies, and meaning with our medicine,” the declaration reads. stories here that we need to tell patients within the com- All of the Adventist Midwest Health hospitals are be- munity.” coming more efficient to free the time needed to make the Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital (La Grange, extraordinary more possible. New technologies, such as Illinois) is more aesthetically beautiful than ever, with the iConnect, an electronic medical record, and PACS, a pic- opening of its new patient care center last year. And like ture archiving and communication system for medical im- Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, a strategic plan is under way aging, are in place or will be by the end of the year. Both to best determine its focus. One potential area: orthope- systems will advance this goal, David said. dics. “It’s becoming an area of promising growth that we “Time is a precious resource,” he said. “These systems will will continue to explore,” David said. “The hospital has a re-define the way we deliver care. We’ll enhance quality, be wonderful culture, full of giving, inspiring employees.” more efficient, and will be able to anticipate the needs of Chippewa Valley Hospital (Durand, Wisconsin) con- the patient in a way we’ve never been able to before.” tinues to serve its rural community with a 25-bed critical Efficiency is a good way to describe Adventist GlenOaks access hospital and an attached 58-bed skilled care nursing Hospital’s (Glendale Heights, Illinois) new Emergency facility licensed for Medicaid and Medicare. Department, which opened to the public June 11. The $7 “Chippewa Valley is providing critical access to healthcare million project tripled the size of the Emergency Depart- within this community,” David said. “It’s the only hospital ment and includes private treatment suites and a unique in the area and meets an essential community need. As the concept—no waiting room. community grows, we’ll be there to support that growth.” Patients are immediately triaged and treated in a private As Adventist Midwest Health strives to alleviate pain room, with bedside registration and enough room for loved and suffering in every community it serves, it will continue ones to remain with the patient. to focus on its primary strength—its employees. “This is a whole new level of service that will enable us “Within the heart of every person is compassion and a to become the best Emergency Department in the area,” power to heal,” David said. “Before we can change patients’ David said. “It’s an amazing transformation.” lives, we must be inspired to great things. Once we see our- The hospital is expanding clinical services, offering car- selves as healers, regardless of what specific job we have with- diac catherization and interventional radiology procedures, in the hospital, we can offer hope through the touch of com- and excelling in many quality indicators. passion. This allows us a perfect opportunity to introduce “We have the opportunity to be an excellent provider our patients to the ultimate Great Physician—Jesus Christ.” in the Chicagoland market,” he said. “Our employees are Julie Busch is a public relations specialist at Adventist Midwest Health.

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org Lake Union Hera l d • July 2007 | 21 New Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital Begins Hiring Process Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, Illinois’ first new hospital in 25 years, has begun the process to hire high- quality, compassionate staff members. “From the laborers to nurses to the office staff, we are building a very strong team, and I feel wonderful about the progress we’re making,” said Isaac Palmer, chief executive officer of the hospital, which will open in December. The hospital will employ approxi- mately 600 area residents. Senior leadership and key management positions are currently being recruited, followed by interviews for front line staff such as nurses, technicians, and pharmacists. “We’re looking for employees who em- brace their role as stewards and healers and can touch the lives of our patients and visitors,” Palmer said. To date, more than 200 physicians have applied to join the team of nearly 2,000 system-affiliated physicians. The hospital offers a great opportunity for physicians to work in a state-of- This artist’s rendering shows the design for the interior of the new Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, which will the-art facility, which will be equipped open in December. with the technology physicians desire, including electronic medical record “I’m looking for candidates who “We are going to treat each day of and PACS digital radiology systems. demonstrate compassionate care and our healthcare work as sacred, because As positions become available, help fulfill our mission of whole-per- it has been given to us by God, to use they will be posted on the Adven- son wellness,” Mitchell said. “We not as we choose,” Palmer said. “What we tist Midwest Health Web site, www. only advocate whole-person health to do today is important because we are keepingyouwell.com. Simply click on our patients, but we do that for our exchanging a precious day of our life Careers and select Adventist Boling- employees, too. I strongly believe that for it. When we treat every day not brook Hospital. More information we have to take care of ourselves first as the best time or the worst time, can be found on the hospital’s page in order to be effective in serving our but as the only time we have, we will under Facilities. Visitors may sign up patients, their families, and our guests.” leave a distinct and indelible mark on to receive hiring updates and physi- The 138-bed hospital will include healthcare.” cians can download a pre-application 106 medical/surgical beds, 20 obstet- For more information about work- form. ric beds, and 12 intensive care beds, ing at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital’s along with a Level II trauma center. please contact Audra Treacy at 630- chief nursing officer, Kathy Mitchell, Private patient rooms will include a 856-3016 or by e-mail at audra.treacy@ is hiring key nursing staff for both sleeper sofa for overnight family stays, ahss.org. the clinical inpatient and outpatient a flat screen TV, and wireless Internet Julie Busch, public relations specialist, programs. access. Adventist Midwest Hospital

22 | July 2007 • Lake Union Hera l d The Lake Union Herald is available online. the local community and Andrews Receives provide a focal point for $8.5 Million Gift future campus develop- Andrews University recently ment.” received its largest gift—$8.5 million. The new milking parlor The donors were an Adventist couple, will allow for a more ef- whose names are not being released at ficient milking operation this time. in several ways, including This gift will transform the campus computerized data tracking in several ways. Per the donors’ request, and a reduction in milking the money will be disbursed as follows: time and equipment main- 1. Construction of the new en- tenance. It will also increase cow comfort-level and trance on Old US 31 Elementary and high school science enthusiasts from across the 2. Two endowed chairs: one for provide a modern visitors’ country gathered at Andrews University for the Adventist Robotics the Marketing department, School of viewing area. League’s second annual Adventist Robotics Challenge. Business Administration; the second in “Andrews University the Seventh-day Adventist Theological is preparing to meet the educational Teams were judged on robot Seminary’s Christian Ministry depart- challenges it faces in the 21st cen- performance, teamwork, technical ment tury, challenges of educational quality, precision, and a research project based values, diversity, and a world on this year’s theme: Nanoquest. The perspective,” stated Andrews students designed and programmed University president Niels- robots to navigate through an obstacle Erik Andreasen. “Andrews course, engaging various Lego contrap- must develop its resources tions. Although technical difficulties and facilities to meet these were few, Wolfer insisted that, “These challenges. The Legacy of robots are not as easy as they look.” Leadership campaign is Cloud Nine team members, from designed to accomplish that, Lansing, Mich., were excited to use and this latest major gift will their scientific skills on their research give both the campaign and project. “We are working on a device the university a significant that could cure cancer,” said Tamara push forward. We are deeply Naja. While the project is still in de- Niels-Erik Andreasen, Andrews University president, addressed the grateful for the support of velopment, Naja offered that, “we have media at a press conference just after announcing the $8.5 million these special Andrews friends worked on the areas where scientists gift at a special chapel. and to God for His blessings.” went wrong.” Chad Bernard, Cloud Nine team 3. A new milking parlor for the Beverly Stout, media relations coordinator, Andrews Dairy University Relations, Andrews University coach, said, “These kids have been 4. Refurbishment of the kitchen highly motivated, and working with and dining facilities in the Campus them has been a real blessing.” Center Andrews Hosts The excitement reached its peak at 5. Support for the Aeronautics Adventist Robotics 4:00 p.m., as the contestants awaited department’s educational program the presentation of the Lego Cup. The largest portion of the gift is Challenge Three teams, including Cloud Nine, designated for the refurbishment of the On May 14, elementary and high were awarded the prize. top floor of the university’s Campus school science enthusiasts gathered at ARL director Mel Wade expressed Center, which includes an expansion of Andrews University for the Adven- satisfaction with the event: “It’s fun the Terrace Café. tist Robotics League’s (ARL) second watching kids come together to get real Construction of the new university annual Adventist Robotics Challenge. life experiences—experiences you can’t entrance, scheduled to begin this sum- Andrews coordinator and engineering get out of a book.” mer, will help the campus “recapture professor Bill Wolfer said, “These are Robert Moncrieff, student news writer, University its physical connection and visibility to the best of the best.” Relations, Andrews University

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org Lake Union Hera l d • July 2007 | 23 News [E ducat i o n ne w s ] knelt in prayer. Brian Yensho, South- side pastor, asked the Lord to clear the Wisconsin Academy way for the church to come up with the Yearbook Receives God Answers Prayers necessary money. Award of Excellence for New School The next morning Lavon Siador, one of the members, reminded her Wisconsin—The anticipation and Indiana —Southside Church mem- husband Abe about a Christian school excitement of a school yearbook full of bers have always believed in Christian that closed four years earlier. She won- pictures recounting the year cannot be education, and they have faithfully dered what had been done with all its measured. On Wednesday, May 2, the helped their children attend an Ad- school equipment. So Abe and Lavon yearbook staff introduced the newest ventist school. Most of the members investigated. When they arrived at the yearbook by showing a video they had live near the church, which is located closed school, the very person in charge made. on the very south side of Indianapolis. of the equipment was there, It has taken true dedication to carpool and he invited them in. They the children more than 16 miles one told him about the school way to have access to an Adventist their church was starting and Christian education, but they have asked if he had anything left done so for many years. that could be donated to their The members have always dreamed school. He was most cordial, of having their own church school. and immediately gave them As the parents with young children desks, chairs, shelves, black- pursued the possibilities, excitement boards, bulletin boards, and library tables. There is even a possibility they will receive some play- The Wisconsin Academy yearbook staff received an Award of ground equipment. Excellence from Walsworth Publishing Company. From left: As they talked, the Yenifer Sosa, Tera Brandenburger, Brennan Hallock, Marcia Sigler man said he now knew (sponsor), Jessica Stotz (editor), and Marlyn Santiago why he had kept all the school supplies for four years. Then, to the surprise of the year- He then asked Abe and Lavon if book staff, the Walsworth Publishing they had books for their school. Company representative that they had As he spoke, he opened a door worked with all year appeared and where they saw a complete said he had a special presentation that library filled with books, includ- he wanted to make. He called all the God provided many of the items Southside Church needs for its staff to the front and told them that new church school. ing many written by Adventist authors. “You can have the their 2006–2007 yearbook would be began to mount! Much discussion and whole thing,” the man said. entered into the Gallery of Excellence many, many prayers ascended to God. In 24 hours, God had affirmed as a showcase of the best yearbooks A study to see how many school-age Southside members’ decision to open published by Walsworth. “Gallery children were possible students was a school! He had provided nearly ev- books are outstanding examples of a presented at a church business meeting. erything they needed to have a school! yearbook’s purpose—to provide thor- The results were encouraging, and the Lavon said, “We serve an amazing ough coverage of the school year with vote was unanimous. Everyone wanted God! Before we called, He had already intriguing stories, superior photogra- a school. answered! Praise God!” phy, and innovative design.” Members wondered where money The school will open for the In a letter from Jim Pinney, vice would come from for the initial school 2007–08 school year! For additional president for sales and marketing, he set-up. The church had a large room information, contact Joseph Stoia, stated: “Induction of your yearbook that could serve as a classroom, but not school board chairman, by e-mail at recognizes your staff’s dedication to one thing to put in it. They would have [email protected] or call 317-894- producing a high-quality publication.” to raise money for desks, chairs, library 2450. Congratulations to the Wisconsin books, and other basic education Academy Badger staff. materials. Trusting God wanted them Judith Yeoman, Indiana Conference correspondent, to open a school, Southside members as told by Lavon Siador, Southside Church member Marcia Sigler, Wisconsin Academy yearbook sponsor

24 | July 2007 • Lake Union Hera l d The Lake Union Herald is available online. News This weekend event was started unsure of how we would be received. Great Lakes Adventist to bring together friends, alumni, Many of the youth who live there Academy Receives and supporters to recognize quality have had very unfortunate previous Adventist education and re-connect home lives, abuse, and more. We were Award for Excellence graduates with their schools. During warned that this was an especially dif- Michigan—Great Lakes Adventist the last twelve years, this organiza- ficult day for the girls in this building. Academy (GLAA) received the Acad- tion has awarded grants totaling more But that didn’t put a damper on our emy Award for Excellence from the than $800,000. The foundation has spirits. As the children filed into the Alumni Awards Foundation at a week- honored and rewarded individuals who gymnasium, students, church mem- end event Feb. 23–25, in Scottsdale, demonstrated compassion and com- bers, and teachers greeted them with Ariz. A $25,000 check was presented mitment to Adventist education. smiles, and we quickly made some new to the staff and students who came to friends. The looks on the faces of these represent GLAA. Arlene Leavitt, assistant alumni/development director, Michigan Boarding Academies Alumni children when their names were called “It was an honor to be chosen to Association, Great Lakes Adventist Academy to pick up their carefully wrapped gifts represent our school. I enjoyed being a part of the weekend activities,” said senior Ryan Williams. Seniors Brooke Oakwood Blankets Durst and Erick Olteanu, and junior Chett Clayton, were also chosen to at- Community tend the weekend event. The sponsors Michigan—Can tying knots help who attended were Ray Davis, princi- keep a person warm? The ladies at pal; Skip Hann, development director; Oakwood Church in Taylor, Mich., Arlene Leavitt, assistant development certainly seem to think so. These director; and David Carter, science women came together on January 11 teacher. with one goal in mind: to make a dif- The Alumni Awards Foundation ference in the lives of children. During exists to inspire and reward excellence this women’s ministries meeting, fleece in Adventist K–12 schools, educa- material was turned into two-sided tors, and alumni. The Alumni Awards blankets, tied together with small knots Blankets and scarves made by students and church members were given to the young people at New Foundation was born in 1995 when a around the edges. These blankets were Directions Teen Home in downtown Detroit. group of alumni envisioned an inde- created to cover a specific group of pendent organization that would help young men and women without homes. was something we will remember for revitalize quality Seventh-day Adven- They were lovingly made for the New quite a while. Such a simple act will tist Education. Directions Teen Home help these children know they are in downtown Detroit. As loved and that someone cares for them. fingers, young and old, The idea for this service project flew around the fringes of came from Dora Cupp, a long-time these warm, fleece blan- member of the Oakwood Church. She kets, Christian fellowship explained that she felt a calling to help was enjoyed by all. the children of New Directions, and Even the children at this was something she knew she could Oakwood Academy were do. Many women commented that this involved in this project. was an especially meaningful women’s Arlene Leavitt, Gary Randolph, Ryan Williams, David Carter, Chett Students in Lynnette ministry project because it was ser- Clayton, Brooke Durst, Erick Olteanu, Ray Davis, Duane Roush, and Skip Jefferson’s classroom vice-orientated. Oakwood’s recent Hann were present to accept the $25,000 check awarded to Great (grades 4–6 ) decided women’s ministries events were also Lakes Adventist Academy. to use extra material to service minded; the ladies created cards Carter also received the Excellence create more blankets and scarves. Then for shut-ins, sick, and others. What a in Teaching Award and was honored they helped students in grades 7–10 blessing it is when God’s church can with a $1,000 check. He has taught design cards, which were attached to come together and reach out to blanket at GLAA since 1993, and is known by the blankets to encourage these youth the hearts of others. teachers and students as an outstanding and share the love of Christ with them. teacher, as well as someone who truly Sarah Canada, Oakwood Junior Academy Upon arriving at New Directions K–3 teacher, and Julie Woolf, Oakwood Church cares about his colleagues and students. to deliver the handmade gifts, we were women’s ministries leader

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org Lake Union Hera l d • July 2007 | 25 News also helped by planting School and Parents flowers around the school, Combine Efforts to organizing a silent auction fund-raising event, and writ- Benefit Students ing about the great things at Indiana—Indianapolis Junior Acad- the school for publication on emy (IJA), a pre-school through 8th our website at www.great- grade school for the Greater Indianap- schools.com. olis area, is completing a very success- After hearing that we ful year. The school serves the families could not find enough driv- of at least seven local Seventh-day The weekend of May 4–6, Fairhaven Church members celebrated 75 ers to take our students on years of Christian education at their school. Adventist churches, as well as families a field trip, another one of from the community who are dedi- our parents arranged to borrow a bus starting a Christian school for their cated to seeing their children receive a from a nearby church. The church was young people. H.T. Saulter was the first quality Christian education. so willing to help, they also offered to teacher and principal. His salary was $5 The parents of IJA students have supply the driver and the gas for the per week; $20 per month. He roomed become very involved in the education- bus. Sharing the dilemma with the vice with one of the church members. The al program, making school an en- parents of the students paid no tuition, joyable experience for all. Recently, but they gave of their time and efforts following the Education Sabbath at the school to help out. service at the Glendale church, Saul For 75 years, the school thrived Alonso, a parent and the owner of and continued to train students for the Tuscany Italian Grill, offered service for God. To commemorate its the use of his establishment to help 75-year existence, Fairhaven Seventh- raise money for IJA. A portion of day Adventist School supporters held the proceeds from the selected IJA a Diamond Jubilee Homecoming night were donated to the school. Students from Indianapolis Junior Academy performed a pantomime rendition of “Because of Who You Are” during Celebration, May 4–6, at the Fairhaven Invitations the recent Education Sabbath program. Church. The theme for the weekend were sent events was “We’ve Come this Far by out to ensure principal of the public school where Faith.” the restaurant she works produced another bus and There were musical selections by a was full. This driver from her church as well. Now reunion choir, Fairhaven’s youth choir, was a win-win IJA has the use of two small buses, a program with reflections of former endeavor for complete with drivers and gas for the students, and a basketball game where everyone—a end-of-the-year field trip. the “old school” alumni challenged “fun” evening God has blessed in so many ways. the “new school” students. Fairhaven out for many of What a joy to partner with Adventist Church member Esther Mattox cre- the church and parents, as well as parents from the ated a wonderful display of old and A retired General Motors community, in educating their children employee, Connie Waters school families, current pictures in the school’s hallway, for eternity. continues her mother’s and a “fun”d- which literally was a “Walk Down legacy of volunteerism by raising event for Memory Lane.” helping at Indianapolis Wanda Lee, Indianapolis Junior Academy principal and teacher Junior Academy three days our school. a week. She has passed Another on this legacy of helping important way others to her daughter, the parents have Fairhaven Church Karen Waters, who also contributed her time and banded together Members Celebrate talents to the school this to help is with year. volunteer sup- 75 Years of port. At least Christian Education three days a week, one of our grand- Lake Region—The year was 1932. parents, Connie Waters, spends time The place, a small building located at the school answering the phone, at 810 Gillespie St. in Flint, Mich. A Founded in 1932, the Fairhaven Seventh-day grading papers, and assisting visitors to small group of Seventh-day Adventist Adventist School continues to be operated by members committed to Christian education. the school. Connie’s daughter, Karen, believers put their faith into action,

26 | July 2007 • Lake Union Hera l d The Lake Union Herald is available online. News Looking back, it is clear to see that the Fairhaven Church members have had an enduring commitment to keep Christian education alive at the church. They have come this far, 1932–2007, by faith, and it is certain they will go on until the Lord comes. In-depth news and video of the weekend’s events are online at Fairhaven’s website: www. fairhavensda.org.

Trevor Schluter, Fairhaven Seventh-day Adventist Jerome L. Davis presents Theodore “Ted” Brown Church communication leader to the delegates who just voted overwhelmingly to return him to office. Lake Region Conference delegates registered their [ uni o n ne w s ] votes for recommendations brought forward from the Nominating Committee. the LRC territory, and this video Lake Region report was one of five produced to their deportment and attitude of def- recount the success of those efforts. A erence, with her final comment that Conference Holds second video featured Peterson-War- she was proud to be a member of the 25th Constituency ren Academy in Inkster, Mich. LRC. This was the overall sentiment As the Nominating Committee expressed by attendees. Session was seated to begin its deliberations, Ray Young, Lake Region Conference Lake Region—At 10:50 a.m. on reports and presentations were given communication director Sunday, May 20, George C. Bryant, to the delegation. It wasn’t until after secretary of the Lake Region Confer- the lunch break that the Nominating ence (LRC), called to order its 25th Committee returned with recommen- Executive Committee Constituency Session. “Mr. President, dations. Returned to office by vote of Jerome L. Davis, president, chairman we have 1,025 delegates on hand to do the constituency were Jerome L. Davis, Donald Bedney, executive secretary business.” The Session was held at the president; Theodore Brown, trea- Theodore Brown, treasurer Milwaukee YMCA facility across from surer; and Eddie Allen, vice president Eddie Allen, vice president the Sharon Seventh-day Adventist for multilingual ministries. Donald Karen Allen Church in Milwaukee, Wis. Bedney, director of stewardship, trust Leon Bryant (pastor) services, public affairs and religious The devotional was presented by Shawna Campbell the LRC communication department liberty, was elected executive secretary, Robert Casey replacing George C. Bryant, who had indicated a desire to return Joyce Coffee to pastoral work. Gerald Coleman The Session concluded by Ray Daniel voting into office the LRC Ex- John Grier (pastor) ecutive Committee, with plans Michael Horton (pastor) to elect departmental directors Phillip Jenkins (pastor) at a later date. William Joseph (pastor) The tone and atmosphere Larry Key of this constituency session was Lawrence Logan (pastor) best described in the com- Edgar Lopez (From left): Returning to serve as vice president for ments of one delegate who, in multilingual ministries, Eddie Allen is seated next to newly Wendell Martin her mid-20s, identified herself voted executive secretary, Donald Bedney. Famous Murray (pastor) as probably one of the younger Zebron Ncube and focused on evangelism and educa- delegates. She articulated with passion tion. A 15-minute video production her experience as a delegate at the Curtis Taylor highlighted the prison outreach of the previous session, reflecting on her dis- Richard Washington (pastor) Sharon Church, the host church for appointment with the behavior then Irish Williams the Session. There have been signifi- displayed. This year was different. She Vacancy—to be filled with a teacher cant evangelistic efforts throughout commended her fellow delegates on

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The Lake Union Conference Executive Committee Lake Union Executive Committee Convenes Walter L. Wright, Lake Union president, greeted Lake Union Execu- tive Committee members at the May 10 meeting with a message of hope and thanksgiving. Those who are members of the Executive Committee by reason of their position include the Lake Union officers, and officers of the Illinois, Indiana, Lake Region, Michigan, and Walter L. Wright expressed appreciation to Myrna Wisconsin conferences. The balance of Earles for eight years of service as Lake Union women’s Walter L. Wright, president, calls the Lake Union ministries coordinator. the membership is comprised of people Executive Committee to order at the May 10 chosen from each conference, includ- meeting. ing laypersons and church employees, Passionate Leadership training, encouraged to represent the broad interests of the working capital/surplus share adopted hundreds of women’s retreats that have nearly 80,000 Lake Union members. for future calendar year-end cycles, and been friendship-building opportuni- The Executive Committee meets at appointments to the audit committee. ties with women from the community, three regularly scheduled meetings in The actions taken at the May 10 and provided Hope for Hurting Hearts, a February, May, and November each year. meeting included personnel decisions weekend for survivors of abuse. In addition, the committee may convene regarding worker’s credentials, ordina- Earles has seen women’s ministry for specially called meetings at the Lake tion, retirement, and a remuneration as a redemptive ministry. Through Union Headquarters, some other desig- audit. the Heart Call program, many women nated location, or through the means of from the community and those who Gary Burns, Lake Union Conference find themselves distanced from the emerging technology where all are able communication director to hear and participate. church have received gift subscrip- The Executive Committee serves tions to Women of Spirit magazine as as the governing body for the mission Women’s Ministries well as personal attention from caring of the Seventh-day Adventist Church members eager to help the hurting and within the Lake Union territory and Coordinator Retires disenfranchised. In addition, a number of women functions between constituency sessions At the May 10 Executive Commit- have been encouraged to conduct evan- held every five years. tee meeting, Walter L. Wright accepted gelistic meetings with positive results. One of the tasks of the Executive the resignation of Myrna Earles, wom- We are grateful for Earles’ vision Committee is to guide the planning and en’s ministries coordinator for the past and leadership, and she will be missed. funding of the overall evangelism plan eight years, and presented her with an Kathy Cameron has been a strong for the Union. expression of appreciation for her valu- supporter and will be taking up Earles’ Reports from Treasury included able service. Earles has provided posi- responsibilities for women’s ministry. the December 2006 and March 2007 tive leadership that has helped advance financial statements, the proposed2 007 women’s ministries at all levels within Gary Burns, Lake Union Conference budget, capital expenditures, a plan for the Lake Union. She has provided communication director

28 | July 2007 • Lake Union Hera l d The Lake Union Herald is available online. News [ N A D ne w s ] we launched a magazine that directly addressed their con- cerns and needs—that helped Adventist Rodders them with the particular issues they face, such as planning for Club Invite Others to retirement or raising grand- “Get on the ARC” children. We also wanted to The Adventist Rodders Club launch a magazine celebrating (ARC) has celebrated its tenth anni- the Adventist lifestyle. We versary. A handful of couples founded feel Renewed & Ready is just the the club in June 1997 during Wash- resource our church needs to ington Conference Camp Meeting. support mature Adventists in Adventist Rodders Club members Brenda Pierce and Mary Little living their life to the fullest,” They desired to network Seventh-day enjoy Mary’s ‘68 Camaro RS at an ARC event. Adventists and other Christians to says Dale Galusha, president provide a way to share their hobby The ARC message reaches around of Pacific Press Publishing Association. of special interest vehicles, such as the world with an extensive website The premiere issue of Renewed & street rods, classic cars, motorcycles, or found at www.adventistroddersclub. Ready, which is currently available at convertibles, and God’s love. The club com. There is an impressive photo your local Adventist Book Center, fea- membership has now grown to more gallery of club members’ vehicles and tures a guest editorial by Lake Union than 450 families in ten countries. many of the past ARC events. Join the president, Walter L. Wright, and an An ARC flier encourages readers club free at www.adventistroddersclub. article by Healthy Choices columnist and to consider that just like a car enthu- com and follow links to the “Get on Andrews University professor, Win- siast recognizes value in a rusty piece the ARC” section. For more informa- ston J. Craig. Mark Bond, art director of junk, Christ sees their potential and tion, you may e-mail info@adventist- and designer of the Lake Union Herald, wishes to “restore” them to His image. roddersclub.com. was hired as the art director and de- “Christ Restores” is the club’s motto, signer of Renewed & Ready. Bond will be Donn Leiske, Adventist Rodders Club president derived from 2 Cor. 5:17 which says, working with Ginger Church, former “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new editor of Kids Ministry creature ... behold all things are become Ideas, who was hired as new.” The flier also includes the basic Pacific Press the editor of Renewed & beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Ready. Church and an invitation to join the Launches New Representatives of ARC club. Members often provide Magazine for Pacific Press and the Christian fellowship for those who feel Adventist Book Center they do not really belong because they Adventists 50+ will hand out compli- are car enthusiasts or ride Harleys. Pacific Press Publish- mentary copies of the ARC events bring together inter- ing in Nampa, Idaho, is premiere issue at camp ested members to a central location. launching a new magazine meetings through- Sometimes the events dovetail with for Adventists 50 years and out North America. a major car show such as the NSRA older called Renewed & Ready. Complimentary copies Street Rod Nationals, Goodguys, or It will be a 64-page monthly maga- of the premiere issue of Renewed & Ready regional car shows. Since these secular zine designed to celebrate the best of may also be obtained by contacting Ni- events usually overlap the Sabbath, mature Adventist living. Topics will cole Batten at [email protected]. ARC events provide fellowship off-site include spiritual life, service, health, To learn more about the magazine, go for Sabbath-keepers on Sabbath. Often relationships, travel, finances, encour- online to www.RenewedandReady.com. ARC members attend a local Seventh- aging stories, humor, and more. The The first official issue ofRenewed day Adventist Church, where they magazine will also highlight prominent & Ready will be mailed in September. offer to provide special music, teach Adventists and share their inspiring To subscribe to Renewed & Ready, call the Sabbath school lesson, give the stories. Renewed & Ready is the first print 800-765-6955 or go online to www. children’s story, or preach the sermon. magazine to be launched by the church AdventistBookCenter.com. There is a Local churches are often willing to in more than a decade. special introductory offer of $14.99 a coordinate a visible parking area for “With the over-50 demographic year to subscribe to the magazine. making up a significant portion of our their cars so passersby are drawn to the Nicole Batten, director of publicity, Pacific Press church service. church membership, we felt it was time Publishing Association

Visit www.LakeUnionHerald.org Lake Union Hera l d • July 2007 | 29 MilePOSTS Within the Lake Union, the officiating pastor or church communication leader 2007, in Seymour, Ind. He was a member Indianapolis, Ind. He was a member of the is responsible for submission of information to this column. Forms are available of the North Vernon (Ind.) Church. Anderson (Ind.) Church. in print format, or they can be filled out and submitted directly online. Mile- Survivors include his son, Eric M.; Survivors include his father, Robert; post forms are available at www.lakeunionherald.org. Conference addresses and daughter, Ellen N. Bentley; mother, Laura mother, Bonnie (Patton); brothers, Owen phone numbers are in the masthead on page 39. (Rector); brother, Richard; and four grand- and Brent; stepbrothers, Michael and Lar- children. Amber is the daughter of Sue and Frank ry Head; sister, Regina Lee; and stepsister, Birthdays Funeral services were conducted by Elder Rosenbaum of Fortville, Ind., and Richard Mary Jane Head. Aubrey Bessenger, and interment was in Du- Memorial services were conducted by is the son of Richard and Peggy Merrill of pont (Ind.) Cemetery. Elders Peter Neri, Joe Spillman, and Paul Noblesville, Ind., and Rosemary and the Yeoman, and William Menshausen, and in- late Tubby Chamberlain of Anderson. HOPKINS, Mabel M. (Christensen) Hosford, urnment was in Vinson Memorial Cemetery, The Merrills are making their home in age 98; born Feb. 15, 1909, in McBride, Summitville, Ind. Anderson. Mich.; died Feb. 27, 2007, in Grand MARTIN, Ruth A. (Foster), age 71; born Francis Gardner celebrated his 100th Rapids, Mich. She was a member of the July 24, 1935, in Harris, Mo.; died Mar. birthday on Mar. 25, 2007, by a gather- Obituaries Sparta (Mich.) Church. 14, 2007, in Moline, Ill. She was a mem- ing of family, friends from Ind., and church Survivors include her sons, Ralph Jr. ANDERSON, Susie B., age 73; born Dec. ber of the Moline Church. friends from the Spartanburg (S.C.) Church and Theron B. Hosford; stepson, Norval 14, 1933, in Henderson, N.C.; died Mar. Survivors include her brother, Kenneth at Colburn Hall in Spartanburg. He was a Hopkins; stepdaughter, Shannon Ansley; 14, 2007, in St. Joseph, Mich. She was a Foster. member of the Cicero (Ind.) Church from sisters, Irene Williams and Hilda Giles; member of the Fairplain Church, Benton Funeral services were conducted by An- 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 1970–1998, and has been a member of Harbor, Mich. thony Hunter, and interment was in Greenview and 34 great-great-grandchildren. the Spartanburg Church since 1998. Survivors include her sons, Howard An- Memorial Gardens Cemetery, East Moline. Francis was married to the late Myrtle Funeral services were conducted by Elder derson, and Wayman and Marcus McGill; Paul Pellandini and Pastor Ron Mills, and in- Ann Amen. MCCLARY, Mary E. (DeArmond), age 89; daughters, Carol Richardson and Evette terment was in Chapel Hill Memorial Garden Francis was a State of Indiana employ- born May 11, 1917, in Knoxville, Ind.; died McGill; sister, Mary Etta Terry; and two Cemetery, Grand Rapids. ee, working for the Indiana State Board of Apr. 3, 2007, in Sheridan, Ind. She was a grandchildren. HULSE, Mary L. (Hammersley), age 90; member of the Anderson (Ind.) Church. Accounts from 1955 until his retirement Funeral services were conducted by Pas- in March 1977. He also served in the mili- tor Dan Rachor, and interment was in Mitch- born Dec. 26, 1916, in Vermillion, Ind.; Survivors include her daughters, Betty tary during World War II, serving in South ell Baptist Church Cemetery, Louisburg, N.C. died Mar. 30, 2007, in Columbus, Ind. L. Spiker and Nancy J. Head; brother, Wales and Germany. If you visit the Spar- She was a member of the North Vernon Thomas DeArmond; seven grandchildren; BLIESATH, Robert L., age 90; born Jan. tanburg Church, on almost any Sabbath (Ind.) Church. ten great-grandchildren; and nine great- 26, 1917, in Napoleon, Mich.; died Feb. you will find Francis enjoying his Sabbath Survivors include her sons, Sam and great-grandchildren. 25, 2007, in Napoleon. He was a member Funeral services were conducted by Pastor school class and visiting with friends after Mark Hulse; stepson, David Hulse; five of the Jackson (Mich.) Church. Paul Yeoman, and interment was in Anderson church in the foyer. grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; Survivors include his wife, M. Arlene Memorial Park Cemetery. Francis has three children: Valerie and several great-grandchildren; and three (Moore); daughters, Joe Smith of Spartanburg; Charles and great-great grandchildren. MICKELSON, Opal M. (Hand), age 96; born Maris K. Hodges, Roberta A. Litchfield, Marge Gardner of North Port, Fla.; Kathy Funeral services were conducted by Pastor June 23, 1910, in Delong, Ind.; died Mar. Sheila K. Bliesath, Carol A. Bostedor, and Manuel Ojeda and Elder John Thornton, and Tamayo of San Antonio, Texas; and one 18, 2007, in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. She was Marti S. Weiss; 11 grandchildren; and interment was in Vernon (Ind.) Cemetery. grandson. a member of the Edmore (Mich.) Church. nine great-grandchildren. KITSON, Georgia D. (Smith), age 90; born Survivors include her five grandchil- Weddings Memorial services were conducted by dren; seven great-grandchildren; and Pastor Gene Hall, with private inurnment. Aug. 21, 1916, in Dighton, Mich.; died Tracy A. Tate and Marvin J. Lewis were mar- Mar. 14, 2007, in Edmore, Mich. She was three great-great-grandchildren. ried Mar. 5, 2007, in Indianapolis, Ind. BRUMFIELD, Olivet (Atwood), age 83; born a member of the First Flint Church, Flint, Funeral services were conducted by Pas- tor David Gotshall, and interment was in The ceremony was performed by Pastor Nov. 27, 1923, in Brush, Colo.; died Jan. Mich. Vinewood Cemetery, Edmore. Charles M. Willis II. 27, 2007, in Evergreen, Colo. She was a Survivors include her sons, Lewis, Clair, Tracy is the daughter of Walt and the member of the Madison (Wis.) and Rock- Lyle, Leonard, Larry, and L.D.; sisters, Ger- PETERS, Judith L., age 59; born Dec. 17, late Betty Winder of Indianapolis, and ford (Ill.) Churches. aldine Lundbom, Loralli Samuelson, and 1946, in Vallejo, Calif.; died Oct. 18, 2006, Marvin is the son of the late Wallace and Survivors include her husband, Bill; Verna Snowden; 21 grandchildren; 54 in South Bend, Ind. She was a member of Doreatha Lewis. son, John; daughter, RaeNell Mittleider; great-grandchildren; and several great- the Niles (Mich.) Westside Church. The Lewises are making their home in and two grandchildren. great-grandchildren. Survivors include her father, Walter Pe- Indianapolis. Funeral services were conducted by Pas- Funeral services were conducted by Pas- ters; mother, Dorothy (Buttisbach); and tor Kenneth Mittleider, and interment was in tor Leonard Kitson, and interment was in Flint brothers, David and Harold Peters. Amber D. Shepherd and Richard D. Merrill Riverside Cemetery, Ft. Morgan, Colo. Memorial Park Cemetery. were married Dec. 17, 2006, in Anderson, Funeral services were conducted by Ind. The ceremony was performed by Pas- FEIDER, Charles M., age 59; born July LEE, Barry G., age 40; born Nov. 7, 1966, Pastor John Abbott, and inurnment was in tor Clinton Meharry. 17, 1947, in Madison, Ind.; died Mar. 10, in Waukesha, Wis.; died Mar. 5, 2007, in Chattanooga, Tenn., cemetery.

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Indiana information, contact Julie Loucks at the Indiana Conference office at 317- Enroll at Indiana Academy: If you want to attend an Adventist academy with 844-6201; or Shari Blackburn, Indi- a strong spiritual emphasis and an ana Conference women’s ministries excellent academic program, IA is director, at 260-450-2534. the place for you! Unique work opportunities, such as Certified Nursing Lake Union Conference Assistant training and a year-round Offerings: Magabook program, help to make an Adventist education at IA affordable. Jul 7 Local Church Budget Visit our website at www.iasda.org, or Jul 14 Women’s Ministries call Bill Hicks, development director, at Jul 21 Local Church Budget 317-984-3575 ext. 228, to learn more Jul 28 Local Conference Advance about IA or to request an enrollment Special Days: package and consultation. Jul 7 Home Study International Promotional Day Canoe Trip: Join the youth of Indiana on a summer canoe trip down the Cur- Addictions Conference: Want to learn rent River in South-Central Missouri how to better build your ministry skills Aug. 9–12. For information regarding as you deal with those struggling with this trip, which is sponsored by the In- addictions in your church, school, or diana Conference youth department, community? Attend the Addictions Convention, Aug. 1–4, at Louisville off to a public college or university. For go to www.trcamp.org and click on Conference at Andrews University July (Ky.) International Convention Center. nearly fifty years similar kits have been youth events. Dynamic speakers, member testimo- 12–15. This Conference is sponsored presented to Adventists entering mili- by the North American Division Min- nies, music, seminars, exhibits, fel- Home School Outdoor Education Week is tary service. The NSO Kit has helped isterial Association, Office of Educa- lowship, youth programs for all ages. Aug. 20–24 at Timber Ridge Camp. For sustain links between the member in tion, and Health Ministry Department. For additional information, visit www. additional information or to register, asiministries.org. uniform and the Church. The Student contact Dean Whitlow at dwhitlow@ It is for pastors and church leaders, church members and community Bible Kit consists of a full Bible, New hughes.net or 812-829-2507. Pine Tree Academy (Freeport, Maine) 2007 friends, health professionals and Living Translation version, bonded- Hispanic Family Retreat is Aug. 31–Sept. counselors, teachers, educators, and Alumni Weekend will be Oct. 26–27. Honor leather with matching color nylon car- 3 at Timber Ridge Camp. For infor- students. Register now online at www. classes: 1977, ‘82, ‘87, ‘92, ‘97, 2002. rying case, a modern version of Steps mation, contact Sheri DeWitt at the plusline.org/events.php. For more details, visit the alumni sec- Indiana Conference office at 317- to Christ, a small book on the Sabbath tion of www.pinetreeacademy.org. 844-6201. A Stewardship Seminar for Pastors, by G. and creation, a Bible Textionary, a card Edward Reid (North American Division Student Bible Kit. Many academy or Elders’ Prayer Conference is Sept. 14–15 on how to obtain a complimentary at Timber Ridge Camp. For registration stewardship director), will be held Dec. high school graduates will be attend- subscription to Dialogue magazine, information, contact Sheri DeWitt at 2–4 in Pioneer Memorial Church, Ber- ing public colleges and universities and information on Adventist Christian the Indiana Conference office at 317- rien Springs, Mich. Persons interested this coming Sept. Recently, a Bible Kit Fellowship (ACF). The Student Bible Kit 844-6201. in attending should contact their local for Adventist students attending public is available from AdventSource (www. Women’s Ministries Fall Weekend Retreat conference stewardship director. secular colleges or universities was adventsource.org) in limited quanti- is Sept. 21–23 at the Abe Martin Lodge North American Division developed as a pilot project. Pastors ties. A small charge to cover handling in Brown County State Park. Guest may wish to have a special recogni- and shipping fees will be assessed Tell the World. Tell Them Now! Experience speaker will be Carla Baker, wom- tion/dedication service for those stu- per kit. For further information, con- the 60th Anniversary Celebration of en’s ministries director for the North Adventist-laymen’s Services and In- dents in their church and present the tact Chaplain Gary Councell at e-mail: American Division. For registration dustries’ (ASI) Annual International kit as a gift to the young adult heading [email protected].

36 | July 2007 • Lake Union Hera l d The Lake Union Herald is available online. PARTNERSHIP here is something healing about a humanity, He reached out and touched their with GOD Tloving touch. In fact, without a lov- lives—sometimes with dramatic and instanta- His Healing ing touch we die. My association with REACH, neous physical healing, sometimes a healing International began in 1990, and I was able to of the soul, and sometimes, both. That same Touch observe firsthand the conditions that had re- Jesus mingles with us today through the lov- by Gary Burns sulted in the most dramatic evidence of that ing and healing touch of those who bring His claim. It happened in Romania under the op- abiding presence into the hospital room, the pression of a dictator’s agenda. Thousands of surgery suite, or the clinic. babies were displaced from traditional families The Adventist Health System institutions to state orphanages. The babies received food, take the responsibility of sharing the heal- water, and shelter, but no loving arms to hold ing touch of Christ as their primary reason and caress them were provided. The mortal- for existing. Together, they are committed in ity rate was staggering. Scientists learned by a partnership with God to bring His healing studying this tragic experience that we need touch to all.

loving touch to survive. Gary Burns is the Lake Union Conference As Jesus mingled with hurting and broken communication director.

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y story of hope, inspiration, and challenge begins when I embarked on my first summer of literature evangelism in San Francisco, California. It was an unlikely way to spend my summer, but through a num- Mber of closed doors and God’s divine intervention, I went knowing it was what God wanted me to do. I was 15 years old and incredibly money-driven. No to “fail” me; and that, despite every effort, I didn’t make doubt, I did want to tell others of the love of Jesus and any money. In fact, the day I left I broke even! His plan for their life, but more than that, I wanted to set Suddenly, a thought ran through my head. I remem- a record for sales. bered that I had a copy of the book, The Great Controversy, It didn’t take long for me to realize that God had dif- with me, and I wanted God to give me the opportunity to ferent plans for me that summer. For the first seven days, I reach someone even without the pay. Upon my arrival at the sold nothing! Week after week, I struggled from door to terminal, I realized I had seven hours to wait. Then, door in the hot California sun only to receive rejec- two hours later, a man walked in and sat down at tion after rejection. Every week, I called my father the same gate. He was in his mid-50s. Suddenly, I to book a plane ticket back to Michigan, because I felt a surge of confidence to go and talk to this was starting to think that I had misinterpreted the gentleman. To make a long story short, our con- call of God. But every week there was always versation lasted five hours. He curiously tookThe a small experience, letter in the mail, or Great Controversy from me, knowing that it special encouragement from other lit- was a religious book, while not even erature evangelists in my group that believing in God! kept me going. My perspective of that summer But, at the culmination of had instantly changed. I believe the fifth week, I had become so the gentleman in the airport might burned out with the most un- have been my true purpose for going derwhelming sales record in my to California. I hope one day we’ll group that I was consequently meet again in a terminal for the flight asked to leave. bound for Heaven. On the ride back to the Dushime Gashugi (19) is a freshman at the airport, I was so mad that God University of Chicago. He is majoring in mathematics and economics. Dushime is a member of the Hyde would bring me out to Califor- Park Seventh-day Adventist Church. He will receive a nia—3,000 miles from home—just $100 scholarship since his article was selected for publication.

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ty, Michigan. She is the daughter of Michael Caston and Valerie Official Publication of the Lake Union Conference Hawkins, and JaQuese attends the Burns Seventh-day Adventist of Seventh-day Adventists Church in Detroit. www.LakeUnionHerald.org A junior at Peterson-Warren Academy (PWA), JaQuese plays July 2007 Vol. 99, No. 7 the clarinet and piano. She also enjoys singing, and is a member T HE LAKE UNI O N H E R A L D S T AFF JaQuese Hawkins of the school choir, youth choir, and Adventist Youth Choir. Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103; (269) 473-8242 Publisher...... Walter L. Wright [email protected] JaQuese says the most important thing she learned from PWA was “to be a Editor...... Gary Burns [email protected] Managing Editor/Display Ads. . . Diane Thurber [email protected] leader, and to not let anyone but God tell me where I need to go or [what to] do.” Circulation/Back Pages Editor. . . Judi Doty [email protected] Her most memorable experience at school was helping repair and paint a Art Direction/Design...... Mark Bond [email protected] Habitat for Humanity house as a part of the Helping Hands group. Proofreader...... Candy Clark JaQuese’s favorite class is Bible because “Mrs. Shaw gives me a better under- CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Adventist Midwest Health...... Julie Busch [email protected] standing of the people and events in our history.” Andrews University...... Rebecca May [email protected] Illinois...... Ken Denslow [email protected] Nettie Gray, PWA counselor, said, “JaQuese is a born leader, organizer, and Indiana...... Gary Thurber [email protected] all-around student. When she speaks, her classmates listen. She is a no nonsense Lake Region ...... Ray Young [email protected] Michigan...... Michael Nickless [email protected] young lady. She is helpful and an academic achiever. Aside from the Helping Wisconsin...... James Fox [email protected]

Hands group at school, she also works in the soup kitchen. JaQuese is a coopera- CORRESPONDENTS tive young lady.” Adventist Midwest Health...... Julie Busch [email protected] Andrews University...... Beverly Stout [email protected] JaQuese aspires to be a social worker and to one day build her own organiza- Illinois...... Rachel Terwillegar [email protected] tion. She also would like to travel to China to widen her horizon and become Indiana...... Judith Yeoman [email protected] Lake Region ...... Ray Young [email protected] acquainted with another culture. Lake Union...... Bruce Babienco [email protected] Michigan...... Jody Murphy [email protected] Wisconsin...... Kitty Crary [email protected] Christopher “Chris” Keith Holloway (16) was born in LAKE UNION CONFERENCE DEPARTMENTS Detroit, Michigan. He is the son of Nola and Ronnie Hol- Box C, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 | (269) 473-8200 loway, and Christopher attends the City Temple Seventh-day President...... Walter Wright Secretary...... Rodney Grove Adventist Church in Detroit. Treasurer...... Glynn Scott A junior at Peterson-Warren Academy (PWA), Christopher Vice President...... Carmelo Mercado Associate Treasurer...... Douglas Gregg enjoys playing basketball, reading, and listening to music—es- Associate Treasurer...... Richard Terrell Christopher Holloway ASI...... Carmelo Mercado pecially classical. He plays the piano, trumpet, and trombone. Communication...... Gary Burns Nettie Gray, PWA counselor, says, “Christopher has always been an aggressive Education Associate...... Garry Sudds Hispanic Ministries...... Carmelo Mercado student who challenges himself to achieve. He is active in church, serving as an Information Services...... Harvey Kilsby usher and youth elder, and helping with Pathfinders. Christopher is the pia- Ministerial ...... Rodney Grove Native Ministry ...... Gary Burns nist for the school choir, and a member of the National Honor Society and the Religious Liberty ...... Vernon Alger Trust Services ...... Vernon Alger Helping Hands group.” Women’s Ministries...... Kathy Cameron Christopher says attending PWA for 11 years has taught him to be responsible LOCAL CONFERENCES AND INSTITUTIONS and to be a leader. He said, “I have constantly been encouraged by my teachers Adventist Midwest Health: David L. Crane, president, 120 N. Oak to do community outreach and to glorify God in a positive light.” St., Hinsdale, IL 60521; (630) 856-2010. Andrews University: Niels-Erik Andreasen, president, Berrien Springs, MI Christopher’s ambition is to be a neurologist or cardiologist. This summer he 49104-0670; (269) 471-7771. will participate in the MITHS (Minority Introduction to the Health Sciences) Illinois: Ken Denslow, president; Kyoshin Ahn, secretary; Duane Rollins, treasurer; 619 Plainfield Rd., Willowbrook, IL 60527-8438; (630) program at Loma Linda, California, to gain further insight into the medical 856-2850. profession. Indiana: Gary Thurber, president; George Crumley, secretary/treasurer; street address: 15250 N. Meridian St., Carmel, IN 46032; mailing address: P.O. Box 1950, Carmel, IN 46082-1950; (317) 844-6201. Lake Region: Jerome Davis, president; Donald Bedney, secretary; Ted Brown, Address Correction treasurer; 8517 S. State St., Chicago, IL 60619; (773) 846-2661. Members of the Lake Region Conference and paid subscribers should contact the Lake Union Herald office with Michigan: Jay Gallimore, president; Fred Earles, secretary; Leroy Bruch, their address changes. Members from the Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin conferences should now contact treasurer; street address: 320 W. St. Joseph St., Lansing, MI 48933; their local conference membership clerks directly for all Lake Union Herald address changes. Contact phone numbers mailing address: P.O. Box 19009, Lansing, MI 48901; (517) 316-1500. are listed below for your convenience, and addresses are listed to the right. Wisconsin: Donald Corkum, president; Roger Driver, secretary/treasurer; street address: 3505 Highway 151 North, Sun Prairie, WI 53590; mailing Lake Union Herald: (269) 473-8242 address: P.O. Box 7310, Madison, WI 53707-7310; (608) 241-5235. Contributors: All submitted copy must be channeled through your local Illinois: (630) 856-2874 Indiana: (317) 844-6201 ext. 241 conference or institution’s Herald correspondent. Stories submitted online Michigan: (517) 316-1568 Wisconsin: (608) 241-5235 ext. 113 at luc.adventist.org are automatically e-mailed to the local conference communication director. When submitting stories by direct e-mail, copy your Members outside the Lake Union may subscribe by sending a check for $8.50 (per year) to P.O. Box C, Berrien local conference correspondent into the address. Writers’ Guidelines are Springs, MI 49103. Note: If you are a member of a church in the Lake Union but are not receiving the Lake Union available online.

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