NORTHWEST ADVENTISTS IINN AACTIONCTION

FEBRUARY 2012 Vol. 107, No. 2

Our Sisters’ House:

“I grew up in a family with a mindset of service. For me, church and community always go together. It’s who I am as a fourth-generation Adventist.” BETTYE BLAKENEY IMAGES OF CREATION

ow great is God — beyond our understanding! ... He draws up Hthe drops of water, which distill as rain to the streams.” Job 36:26–27 (NIV) ‘Droplets and Pads’ by Dean Huggins of Otis Orchards, Washington. 4 FYI

EDITORIAL 5 Where Do You Want to Go? FEATURE ACCION 6 10 Una Experiencia Maravillosa NEWS 11 Alaska 12 Idaho 13 Montana 14 Oregon 19 Upper Columbia Conference 23 Washington Our Sisters’ House: 26 Walla Walla University 27 Adventist Health PERSPECTIVE 28 J. Willard Marriott Story 30 FAMILY

33 ANNOUNCEMENTS

34 ADVERTISEMENTS

LET’S TALK 42 Silence

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Archive photo that ran in the December 2011 GLEANER. Remembering Norm Klam Letters Memorial services were Remembering the Campgrounds held January 14 at the Meadow Looking at the [December archive photo], I believe it’s taken Glade Church in Battle Ground, next to the old Chatauqua building on the Gladstone (Or- Washington, for former North egon) Campgrounds. I remember the Chatauqua building. Pacific Union Conference The first year my folks and I attended Gladstone Camp Meet- (NPUC) and Oregon Confer- ing was 1954. I was 2 1/2 years old. I also remember the bell ence treasurer Norman W. tower and the bell that rang announcing each adult meeting. Klam. He died Sunday evening, Those were the good old days! It’s sure not the same now. January 1, from complications I was able to locate the site of our tent this summer, how- following an auto accident on ever, #371. It was just back of the Cradle Roll building and Monday, December 26, 2011. between it and the Kindergarten building. My folks had that Klam leaves his wife, Marlene; tent for probably 20 years or so. Wonderful memories! daughter, Cheri, a physician in Alice Ray, Oregon City, Oregon Vancouver, Washington; son, Jeffrey, assistant treasurer for Is the Sunset Schedule Legalistic? the Northern California Con- I would like to pose a simple but respectful question which ference; and several grandchil- might provoke genuine discussion. Do the average readers dren. He was 66. of the GLEANER still need to rely on the published Sun- Canadian by birth (and set Schedule in order to “properly” observe the Sabbath? I proud of it), Klam graduated am one who thinks and hopes the Seventh-day Adventist from Walla Walla College in Church has matured beyond the necessity of continuing 1968. He began his work for the such a practice. I have concluded that legalism destroys rela- Norman W. Klam, 1945–2012 Adventist Church as assistant tionship between us and God and between us and our fellow auditor for the Canadian Unionn church members. I am very pained when I see any institu- Conference in 1971. In 1976, he took over the treasurer posi-si- titionalonal practicepra that in any way might encourage legalism. I tion for the Alberta Conference, assuming the same role foror would like to seesee a wellwe thought through article theologically the Canadian Union Conference in 1981. dedefendingfending why you mimightght ulultimatelytima stop the practice of Klam joined the Oregon Conference as treasurer in 1986,986, pupublishingblishing the Sunset Schedule. then transferred to a similar position for the Lake Unionn John W. Vornholt, Clarkston, WWashingtonashing Conference in 1992. Klam moved back to the Northwest in 2002 as NPUCUC treasurer, working in that capacity until 2008. Throughout his long career in church financial leader-ader- ship, Klam served on numerous health system and ununiversityiversity boards. He was instrumental in developing Beyond tthehe Bot- tom Line, the highly successful training seminar forr churcchurchh financial workers and leaders. “Norm was a great friend and mentor to so manyany of our GLEANER church workers,” says Mark Remboldt, NPUC treasurer.easurer. 5709 N. 20th St. “He is greatly missed by his church family throughoutughout the Ridgefi eld, WA 98642 North American Division and around the world.”d.” Se nd let too t teers alk@ , stor 4 GLEANER • February 2012 glea ies, nero pho nlin tos e.org. EDITORIAL

Where Do You Want to Go?

What Would You Like to Do? more than once to speak to the young Samuel, but “Hello Gordon, what would you like to do?” A Samuel didn’t realize that God would want to speak “Th e Samuel computer-generated voice asks me that question to just a boy! every time I turn on my “smart” phone. If I don’t Th e Samuel story is a great example of how young story is a great answer immediately, the persistent mechanical voice and old NEED each other. If you are an older leader continues, “Are you still there, Gordon? What would in the church, God might be asking you to remind example of you like to do? I didn’t hear your response.” the children, youth and young adults that sometimes Recently the North Pacifi c Union Conference God will have a message for the church that only how young (NPUC) Executive Committee asked me to focus they can fully understand. and old NEED on stewardship, leadership and innovation. In the last eight weeks, I have been asked frequently, So Gordon, What Has God each other.” “Sooooooo Gordon, what would you like to do?” I Asked You to Write? have lots of personal ideas, but the most important Stewardship — God has a message and a task thing I can do is ask the question, “Lord, what do for everyone. He entrusts YOU with the care of His YOU want us to do?” church and message. Just listen for HIS Word! Leadership — Church leadership is not con- Word of the Lord Was Rare fi ned to people with a leadership title. When a child A re-study of the familiar story of Samuel and listened, God used him to lead the leaders! When Eli has reminded me that God has BIG plans for youth and age team together, our direction will be us, if we are willing to LISTEN. Th e text 1 Samuel made clearer. Just listen for HIS Word! 3:1 tells us that “the Word of the LORD was rare in Innovation — I am inspired by the words of Joel those days; there was no widespread revelation.” But as quoted by Peter on the day of Pentecost ... “God that changed when a seasoned church leader gave will give visions to young men and women, and the young boy Samuel instruction on how to listen older leaders will have dreams.” Just listen for HIS directly to the voice of God. Word. God’s plans were revealed when a faithful child said,sa “Speak Lord, for your servant is listening” (1 Lord, What Do You Want to Do? SamuelSamuel 33:10).:10). As director of stewardship/leadership/innova- tion I am listening to see what God will have me HasHas God Spoken to YOUYOU lately? do in 2012. But for TODAY, He has given me an When word from God is rarare, it usually indicates important assignment to remind you to LISTEN for that we are nonott listening. God wants HIS VOICE. God has a word for you. Join with me to speak to alalll of us. He had tried to in beginning 2012 by saying, “Speak Lord, for your cocommunicatemmuni to Eli ... He had tried servant is listening.”

GORDON PIFHER North Pacific Union Conference stewardship, leadership and innovation director

February 2012 • GLEANER 5 FEATURE Our Sisters’ House:

6 GLEANER • JanuaryFebruary 2012 2012 FEATURE

An Our Sisters’ House facilitator conducts a New Directions evening session for parents.

ome people retire with visions of sandy shores and days of leisure. BettyeS Blakeney’s eyes were on a different target.

Blakeney had taught nursing students for more than 30 homes — running away each time. years, when she decided to retire — “while they “She ran away from us too,” says Blakeney. “But still liked me,” she says with a smile. But rather we always went aft er her and brought her back.” than stepping away from challenge, this long- In many cases their hard work paid off , including time member of the Mount Tahoma Church in a 10-year-old girl who, through the help of Our Tacoma, Washington, stepped even further into Sisters’ House, went back to school, eventually the fray. married and became a positive part of her com- Along with her sister-in-law, Sharon Manier, munity. she had observed the needs of girls in trouble. Th ose who became incarcerated and then A BROADER HORIZON released were oft en thrust back into society Aft er a couple of years, Our Sisters’ House ex- unprepared to follow a diff erent course than that panded its focus to work primarily with girls ages which got them into prison in the fi rst place. 16–18 who were transitioning from the prison Manier had also recently retired from American system. Th ey established three important ground Airlines. Together, Blakeney and Manier decided rules: Th e girls had to 1) go back to school; 2) to establish a home as a place of transition where become employed at a part-time job; and 3) do girls could learns lessons of etiquette and respon- some sort of regular community service. Th e sibility before moving back into the community average stay for each girl was between six and on their own. eight months. With the help of a friend, they purchased a Between 1998 and 2003, Our Sisters’ House home in Tacoma and began Our Sisters’ House helped transition more than 300 girls to success- in 1995, initially working with runaways. Monier, ful lives beyond prison walls. Blakeney’s daugh- who now serves as executive director, and ter, Kelli Robinson, joined the staff in 1999 as a Blakeney, now assistant director, remember their program specialist and development director. initial naiveté with wry humor. “We were going to Th e mission was growing too. In working with dress ’em up and make them all pretty,” Blakeney teen girls, they had discovered patterns of sexual chuckles. and physical abuse. Demand for domestic vio- But soon they realized the real work lay on a lence services for women of color had increased much deeper, more fundamental level. One of so dramatically in the previous decade that, in their fi rst girls had already been in and out of 2004, the Our Sisters’ House board decided to

February 2012 • GLEANER 7 FEATURE OUR SISTERS’ HOUSE: NEW DIRECTIONS OF HOPE IN TACOMA

The New Directions teen girls spend part of each weekly meeting in their own session, apart from the boys and parents.

Bettye Blakeney, Our Sisters’ House assistant director, is shown here with a sculpture that depicts the human struggle to rise from relational oppression to abundant living.

eliminate the group home DSHS FAMILY and focus entirely on support ADVOCACY services to domestic violence A contract with the Washing- victims. ton State Department of Social Our Sisters’ House now pro- and Health Services (DSHS) vides services for four unique funds two paid advocates from programs, in partnership with Our Sisters’ House to help do- city and county agencies. mestic violence victims receive safety planning and support in CONFRONTING becoming self-suffi cient. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE In collaboration with Taco- STEPPING STONES ma’s Crystal Judson Family Jus- Our Sisters’ House uses this tice Center, Our Sisters’ House eight-week series of evening provides two victim advocates sessions to help families in- who help serve approximately crease parenting skills, address 500 women each year. Th ey give the needs of both the non- domestic violence advocacy, off ending parent and children, provide funding assistance for and decrease the eff ects of post- some who need relocation and violence stress. present domestic violence train- All of these eff orts are depen- ing to police offi cers. dent upon proper staffi ng and, of course, funding. Our Sisters’ NEW DIRECTIONS House employs 10 full-time and PROJECT four part-time staff members, Funded by the City of in addition to four volunteers Tacoma, local foundations and three interns working in and corporations, Our Sisters’ the various programs. Robin- House provides facilitation for son spends her time each day this ongoing family violence writing grants and seeking the prevention program. Families essential funds for the all-im- meet once a week with a cur- portant, ongoing support. Past riculum that focuses on anger and current eff orts have been management, confl ict resolu- underwritten by such diverse tion, eff ective communication sources as Pierce County, the and family management. City of Tacoma and the Gates Foundation. Even the North- west Muckleshoot, Tulalip,

8 GLEANER • February 2012 FEATURE WATCH THE VIDEO Don’t just take our word for it. Get the story directly from Our Sisters’ House and the agency professionals they work with. See and hear parents and teenagers share their own testimonials. Watch this month’s Salt in Our Communities video at www.gleaneronline.org.

Quinault, and Puyallup tribes Susan Adams, Crystal Sisters — is an outgrowth of provide an annual subsidy for Judson Family Justice Cen- this philosophy. It eff ectively these services. ter director, sees Our Sisters’ answers the dilemma of James Th e proof is, as they say, in House as a critical partner on 2:15–16: “If a brother or sister the pudding. Parents and teens this upward road. “Th ey are is naked and destitute of daily involved in the evening New right there on our frontlines, food, and one of you says to Directions sessions express ex- the most fantastic advocates for them, ‘Depart in peace, be citement and gratitude for the those who come for help,” she warmed and fi lled,’ but you do growth underway. One parent says. “Th ey’ve been our part- not give them the things which says, “Th e parents come into ners since the very beginning.” are needed for the body, what this program thinking it’s the Roland Bautista, who does it profi t?” children who need to be fi xed. supervises the Pierce County In the end, what is given Watch this month’s Salt in I teach adults all the time about domestic violence unit, agrees. oft en returns as a blessing. Our Communities video at problem solving and listening “We work right alongside of Blakeney muses: “Th e experi- www.gleaneronline.org. skills, and it was a rude awak- each other, with one common ences I’ve had while providing ening that I wasn’t using those goal in mind — to give people these services to our commu- same skills at home. Aft er the with little hope a vision of what nity have equipped me to face fi rst session, I told the facilitator could be and how to get there.” challenges in my personal life that she gave me my son back.” Some days, Blakeney, Manier with confi dence, knowing that Another mother says, and Robinson look up and the Lord is in charge and He “You’re not preaching to us. ask, “Lord, where are we going always provides a way.” You’re with us, and I like that.” to get the resources to help Our Sisters’ House is a daily Th e needs are growing each all these people?” Our Sisters’ investment in the currency of year. Robinson says they have House has made signifi cant hope for so many in Tacoma seen an overall deterioration inroads because of the com- and beyond. Bettye Blakeney, in family health. “Where there munity partnerships they have Sharon Monier and Kelli was mischief before, now we’re developed. But the bottom line Robinson are fully invested seeing violence. And parents rests in a solid faith that they and examples to us all that true are scared of their own kids.” are ultimately doing the Lord’s Christianity, true Adventism, is When she submits a grant work. best expressed out in the com- request, it is with a very clear “Th is is not an option for munities we serve. picture of what’s at stake. me,” Blakeney says. “I grew up “When we get them, they’re in a family with a mindset of Steve Vistaunet, at the bottom,” she says. “But service. For me, church and GLEANER editor it is so rewarding to see them community always go together. gain personal victories along It’s who I am as a fourth-gen- the road to a more healthy and eration Adventist.” Our Sisters’ productive life.” House — Sisters Helping

February 2012 • GLEANER 9 Una Experiencia Maravillosa

más fueron bautizadas en un y preparando el terreno para solemne acto. el confl icto fi nal, según las Un caso que es digno de palabras de Teresa que contaba compartir con la iglesia para impactada al pastor de la iglesia que seamos edifi cados es el de cuando fue visitada en su hogar. Teresa Navarro, quien guarda En realidad cada alma que amistad con los esposos Ana fue bautizada es una historia de y Gamaliel Galeano la cual las victorias para el cielo, trofeos fue invitada a la campaña y para Jesús como el caso de al asistir después de la tercera Alejandro que solicitó permiso reunión su vida fue atraída de Wal-Mart para asistir a las al precioso amor de Jesús. reuniones y le fue concedido Ella proviene de una familia un período de tres horas en evangélica de mucho tiempo, medio de su horario de trabajo con la cual tuvo que romper y fi nalmente se le conceda el nexos fuertes y con la ayuda Viernes y Sábado libre al tomar El Pastor Fajardo toma el voto bautismal a los candidatos al de Dios fue aceptando cada su decisión de aceptación al bautismo en la campaña con el Pastor Canals. verdad que le era presentada cada noche de reunión y de omo resultado de la quien fue el orador invitado. manera particular el penúltimo Capertura de dos nuevas Después de una intensa tema que fue presentado congregaciones (Keizer e jornada, fueron bautizadas en torno a la obediencia y Independence) en el área 16 personas, dejando otros fi delidad del pueblo de Dios de Salem, la hermandad, interesados que aceptaron versus las otras enseñanzas de comprometida con la misión tomar su decisión más adelante. iglesias tradicionales. El tema de la Iglesia durante los últimos Hecho que resultó días más trajo relevancia al traer con años, se ha lanzado nuevamente tarde en medio de la Caravana claridad cómo la Corte Superior con un programa desafi ante de la Vida que se llevó a cabo de Justicia de Los Estados y agresivo de evangelización. en la primera semana de Unidos ha ido cambiando Con la fi nalidad de crecimiento Noviembre, y 11 personas en su composición religiosa tanto interno como externo, el Gamaliel y Anita Galeano comparten su fe con la hermana concepto de evangelismo en la Teresa, quien aceptó a Jesús y fue bautizada. iglesia Hispana no sólo trata Teresa Navarro feliz de haber del período de la cosecha sino sido bautizada en la Iglesia de que se anticipa con la siembra Salem. y se extiende a la permanencia por medio de un programa Señor y sus preciosas verdades. denominado el seguimiento. Al Hoy ellos y como las más de concluir cada fase, la feligresía 70 personas que se han unido se concentra para celebrar un a la iglesia durante este año del festival de fe, el cual comienza distrito asisten con fi delidad al con la campaña de evangelismo. templo y alaban a Dios por su Para esta ocasión la iglesia fue gracia y su poder. honrada con la visita del pastor Ramón Canals, vicepresidente Luis Fajardo, pastor de de la Unión del Pacífi co Norte, la Iglesia de Salem

10 GLEANER • February ALASKA CONFERENCE NEWS

Refl ections of the Harvest

n a time of fi nancial chal- revival spread throughout the Ilenge, and despite being church family and financial between pastors, the Hillside troubles disappeared. This gave O’Malley (Anchorage, Alaska) members a new understanding Church board decided they of what Jesus said: “Do you not needed to hold an evangelistic say, ‘There are yet four months, series. Brian McMahon, Rev- and then comes the harvest?’ elation Speaks Hope seminar Behold, I say to you, lift up speaker/leader, was invited your eyes and look at the fields, to speak, and Don Barnt, a that they are white for harvest,” layperson from Wasilla, Alaska, (John 4:35, NASB). came to lead the organization Paul Jones, a retired Alaskan judge, is welcomed into the church by Brian McMahon, the main speaker for the Hillside and conduct preparation for O’Malley Church’s evangelistic meetings in Anchorage, Alaska. Quentin Purvis, Alaska the meetings. Th e outcome was Conference vice president of phenomenal. secretariat Out of hundreds of visitors Katie Daniel wasn’t sure how she had learned. The knowledge that filed into the sanctuary, 30 to have a devotional life, which of Jesus went from her head to made decisions for Jesus and suggested her decision was her heart! 25 fully surrendered their life more mechanical than from the Hillside O’Malley Church to Him through baptism or by heart. She was given a copy of board members are so thankful profession of faith. Mark Finley’s Studying Together they listened to the prompt- Paul Jones, a retired judge along with a Bible and was ing of the Holy Spirit to reach who served in Alaskan courts shown how to use these. Soon out to the community through for years, always wondered why her face glowed with excite- evangelism. Not only did people didn’t keep the Sabbath ment. She had written page af- the church experience a rich since it was clearly mentioned ter page in a notebook of things harvest of souls, but a spiritual in the Ten Commandments. He enjoyed reading Liberty magazine and for years watched It Is Written and 3ABN. All this exposure to God’s Word prepared him to go to the Rev- elation Speaks Hope seminar when the brochure came to his mail. Jones was baptized at the end of the series. Young people came every night with their Bibles in hand to listen to McMahon’s message. Three teenagers made decisions to be baptized: Andrew Wagner, New members are welcomed to the Hillside O’Malley (Alaska) Church family following Amber Daniel and Katie Daniel. evangelistic meetings.

February 2012 • GLEANER 11 IDAHO CONFERENCE NEWS

Baker City Celebrates a Harvest

host of new members — boast of it in a godly way to all A24 to be exact — are the who will listen.” result of a two-year sowing and In order to ensure that the reaping process at the Baker new members are growing in City (Ore.) Church under the their relationship with Jesus leadership of Tony Brandon, and are integrated into the pastor. congregation, a weekly Sabbath The process started in Janu- School class, Walking with ary 2010 with Tim Roosenberg’s Jesus, is being conducted. This Islam and Christianity seminar, class, crafted especially for new a 10-day series that drew a Adventists, covers areas such as packed house. Long-time Baker discipleship, Sabbath-keeping, City Church members com- stewardship, prayer, Bible study, mented that there had never witnessing and the history of Tony Brandon, Baker City pastor, stands (at left) with members before been such a response. recently baptized as a result of a two-year sowing and reaping the Adventist movement. Many new friends were made, process at the church. and follow-up Bible studies Eleanor Brandon, Baker City were conducted. Secrets of Revelation. The But as they attended, they real- Church member attendance was excellent and ized the Bible-based teachings included community mem- made sense. They began to see bers, many of whom had also answers to questions that had attended the earlier Islam always puzzled them. Kotz says, and Christianity seminar. An “We came to that seminar and in-depth, six-month, chapter- never left. We are excited to by-chapter study of the book be part of this movement and of Revelation was conducted by Brandon as a follow-up to the 10-day series. Every non- member who attended the Astonishing Scenes seminar also faithfully attended the six- month follow-up. Then in October 2011, Lyle Albrecht’s Prophetic Signs seminar led 24 individuals to commit their lives to Jesus — 16 by baptism and eight by profes- sion of faith. The Baker City (Ore.) Church One new member, Linda reaps another for the Lord Kotz, initially attended the through baptism. Roosenberg meetings with her husband, Ed. They had previ- In October 2010, Bran- ously been impressed by several don held a 10-day prophecy It Is Written DVDs but still series, Astonishing Scenes of had to overcome concerns that The Baker City Church adds more members to its family the Apocalypse: Unlock the Adventism was a cultic religion. through baptism.

12 MONTANA CONFERENCE NEWS

Kalispell Station Moves to Church

lathead Adventist Radio remotely. They found that as the F(FAR) moved from a Lord closed the door on their rented county location to the location, He opened another Kalispell (Mont.) Church, al- by triggering the opportunity lowing the station to off er local to move the radio station to programming as well as 3ABN the Kalispell Church, a more broadcasting to a potential central location in the Flathead audience of nearly 30,000. Valley with a higher elevation, increasing the station’s range. The task was not easy and included dealing with govern- ment and state agencies, which created its own frustrations. From left, Mark Bowman II, Grant Buehler, Robert Davis, Lisa However, the new tower and Buehler (background) and Pete Kierstead prepare the Flathead antenna are now in place and Adventist Radio antenna for its move to the Kalispell (Mont.) broadcasting. Church. Members are looking for- The three-year undertaking tenna and expand KANB-FM’s ward to implementing local culminated on Nov. 2, 2011, broadcast began when Flathead programming and are excited as Grant Buehler and Mark County commissioners notified at the prospect of spreading the Bowman II, Kalispell Church FAR of their plans to demolish gospel to an ever-increasing members, dismantled the the building where the antenna number of listeners. antenna and prepared to move was located. Many members The crew watches Grant Buehler and Mark Bowman it to the church, where its tower had desired to have facilities to Louise Atkinson, Flathead II, Kalispell (Mont.) Church replaced the steeple. conduct their own broadcast- Adventist Radio president members, dismantle the The plan to move the an- ing and not just run programs antenna from the grain elevator. Re-dedication in Stevensville

he fi rst snowstorm of the “The Holy Spirit had been Now Harrison is radiantly Tseason howled outside but speaking to me for quite some happy, and the entire congrega- inside the Stevensville (Mont.) time,” Harrison says. “The cares tion of the Stevensville Church Church a warm glow fi lled the of this life together with too welcomes her with open arms sanctuary as Carol Harrison many outside influences had and joyful hearts. re-dedicated her life to Jesus on caused me to fall away from the third Sabbath of November the close walk with God I knew Virginia Davis, Stevensville 2011. while growing up. I attended Church communication leader Three of Harrison’s 13 [the] Prophecies Decoded evan- grandchildren perched on the gelistic series with Ron Clouzet. edge of the baptistery watching Toward the end of the meetings lovingly as Bill Whitney, pastor, the Holy Spirit’s pleading be- lowered her beneath the waters came so loud I knew I couldn’t of baptism. wait any longer.”

February 2012 • GLEANER 13 OREGON CONFERENCE NEWS An Oil Spill, a Match and an Emergency Phone Call

hile removing the old Two anonymous donors WColumbia Adventist offered to match all donations Academy (CAA) boiler build- and pledges given during the ing in the summer of 2009, the evening, up to $100,000. The fuel storage tanks were exposed, event was held Nov. 8, 2011, in and workers discovered that the beautiful CAA forum, with kerosene and diesel had over- guests seated at tables decorated fl owed sometime in the past, by table captains, who provided contaminating the surrounding a welcoming and comfortable soil. Unexpected and therefore atmosphere. Testimonies, be- unbudgeted, the contamination fore and after dinner from Mac nevertheless had to be removed, Ford, CAA junior; and Steve at a cost of approximately Hockett, parent, local dentist, $200,000. Two years later, the and keynote speaker; spoke to The Stratton Half Brothers provide entertainment and ground was restored to health, the value of Adventist Christian lots of laughs at the annual Columbia Adventist Academy but the debt remained. education, specifically at CAA. Thanksgiving celebration. Petey (Pete McLeod), Marky (Mark Holm) and Milford (Doug Mace), had the audience in stitches. That is, until last November’s The wonderful meal provid- fourth-annual Thanksgiving ed by Randy and Debbie Givens by the Stratton Half Brothers, bringing the total for the eve- celebration: A Time for Family and company was first-class, Petey (Pete McLeod), Marky ning to $80,000. and Friends. and the entertainment provided (Mark Holm) and Milford But God wasn’t finished yet. (Doug Mace), had the audience As Butte was locking the in stitches as Petey and Marky building before heading home, tried to provide a serious, he received a phone call. The worthwhile concert while con- person on the other end, after stantly being upstaged and in- hearing about the final count terrupted by their half brother, for the evening, wanted to make Milford. If “laughter doeth good sure the school didn’t miss out like a medicine,” — then many on the full match and would be overdosed that night! writing a check for the balance. After the entertainment, This brought the total for the Holm, Loma Linda Academy evening to $200,000! vice principal, and Mace, youth The CAA family continues pastor for 16 years, shared the to marvel at God’s grace and importance of Christian educa- miracles and at how He uses tion, adding their personal testi- clay vessels to accomplish His monies to those shared earlier purposes. It truly was and is an by Ford and Hokett. occasion for thanksgiving. The appeal by Matthew Butte, CAA principal, to retire Larry Hiday, CAA GLEANER the debt for the environmen- correspondent tal cleanup found a positive response. After donations and School family and friends enjoy time with each other while raising funds to retire Columbia Adventist Academy’s pledges were counted, $40,000 unexpected debt. was available for the match,

14 GLEANER • February 2012 OREGON CONFERENCE NEWS Crowds Turn Out for Journey to Bethlehem his year marked the 15th from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Tyear the Kelso-Longview On the way they came across (Wash.) Church off ered their three magi and their camel, production of Journey to spent time in a Jewish family’s Bethlehem. Th e event, which tent, were held up by a Roman takes community members on a guard, experienced a Bethlehem journey through which they can marketplace, begged for lodg- see, hear, smell, taste and feel a ing at an inn, paid their taxes, Bethlehem experience, attracted witnessed an angel, and found more than 8,500 people. a family huddled together at a manger. Every person taking the jour- ney ended the trip at a large, Visitors to the Journey to Bethlehem at the Kelso-Longview lighted wood cross where they (Wash.) Church meet Curley the Camel. were instructed: “Tell everyone This year’s production tending animals and fires, and you see, anyone you meet, that involved nearly 220 volunteers, providing security. The newest the Messiah, our Savior has most from the Adventist con- cast member this year was been born.” gregation but some from other Curley the Camel. He replaced churches. These volunteers the church’s camel, Gizmo, who Linda Wilson, Kelso-Longview worked together like a well- died suddenly last spring. Church communication leader oiled machine in areas such as At the start of their journey, costumes, set design and setup, participants were met by two parking, greeting, directing, “cousins” who guided them Brother and Sister Baptized at Gladstone Park Church

rother and sister Joe and the same time, so being bap- BAbby Azrak were baptized tized on the same day seemed a at the Gladstone Park (Ore.) natural choice. Church during the Sabbath Joe, 16, is a sophomore at worship hour Nov. 19, 2011, Columbia Adventist Academy by Bob Uhrig, Gladstone Park (in Battle Ground, Wash.), and Church pastor. Abby, 12, is a seventh-grader at “I would like to know more Rivergate Adventist Elementary about the judgment,” Joe told School (in Gladstone). Uhrig during their studies Mark and Lori Azrak, Joe together. This inspired the pas- and Abby’s parents, planned a tor to do some in-depth study, full day with family and friends and he even preached a sermon, to celebrate the commitment providing the answer. their children made. Joe and Abby each met with Uhrig for baptismal studies Richard Cook, Gladstone Park during the spring of 2011. They Church communication leader Joe and Abby Azrak celebrate their baptisms with Bob Uhrig, made personal decisions near Gladstone Park (Ore.) Church pastor.

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God’s Closet Launches New Chapter

he Seventh-day Adventist the community living without TCommunity Church of adequate clothing. Vancouver (Wash.) opened The team’s goals became their doors to more than 100 threefold: to be the hands of family units from the surround- God in their community; to ing community on Nov. 11, direct people to the love of God 2011. Each unit received two and an invitation to fellowship shopping bags to fi ll with qual- through church programs or ity clothing items for children Bible studies; and to model to newborn to 18. “Shoppers” their own children and engage expressed appreciation for the them in acts of service that friendliness of church volun- God’s Closet was developed undeniable affirmation trans- glorify God. teers, and 15 people signed up three years ago by an Adventist pired that demonstrated God’s Each setup day requires for Bible studies. foster mom, Merryl Tschoepe, leading. more than 100 volunteer hours, of Spokane, Wash., who saw Inspiration to open a chapter and an increasing number of a need in her community for of God’s Closet in Vancouver families are anticipated to arrive access to free clothing. The arrived in the form of a little at each quarterly event. The Vancouver team, comprised of girl attending both Vacation team and church family look six moms, began work in Sep- Bible School and FLAG (Fun forward to meeting these needs tember to open a local chapter Learning About God) Camp and witnessing the Spirit work- of God’s Closet. Relationships wearing the same sweatpants ing on the hearts of community were established with consign- and T-shirt daily. Although two members. The next free shop ment stores, support received moms compiled clothing for the for God’s Closet will be Feb. 10. from local Adventist churches child, a heart-burden developed and schools, and many divine for identifying and meeting Jayne Kack, God’s Closet encounters and moments of the needs of other children in team member

‘Trashion’ Show Held at HVJA

ood View Junior Acad- to cheers and camera flashes. Faith Caudell, Gage Quiett, Ethan Unruh, Anique Gruia and Hemy (HVJA) in Boring, First-, second- and third-place Christian Unruh model their recycled creations. Ore., is proud of their Oregon contestants were awarded prizes Green School status. However, for creativity. students took it to a new level “This was a great event. It for Recycling Awareness Week really forced the kids to think Nov. 14–18, 2011. outside the box and gave them Students in preschool an opportunity to express them- through eighth grade created selves,” says Glenda Jones, HVJA fashions out of trash, display- secretary. ing their costumes in a special Hood View plans to make ‘Trashion’ Show attended by this an annual event — after all, parents, students and staff. With green really is the new black. the spotlight shining the way, students walked the red carpet Holley Bryant, HVJA principal

16 GLEANER • February 2012 OREGON CONFERENCE NEWS PAA’s International Program Expands

oth international and such a success, plans for next BAmerican students at Port- school year are already being land Adventist Academy (PAA) made. “We’re looking to expand benefi t from a new Smart Start to three weeks,” says Bibb. “And Program. we hope to accommodate pos- Organized by Maria Bibb, in- sibly 20 international students.” ternational director, Smart Start pairs new international students Liesl Vistaunet, PAA GLEANER with American students before correspondent the school year begins. The pairs spend two weeks attend- ing educational and recreational MARIA BIBB fieldtrips, learning about the Portland Adventist Academy’s Smart Start international students are paired with American students for sightseeing, practicing English and ins and outs of PAA life, and learning about student life.

practicing English. gives a financial advantage to Bibb’s concerns for her the American student mentors, students were the catalyst for who are paid for the weeks they Smart Start. She noticed that spend helping the international more and more of her students students with their English. By were starting school before the time the two weeks are up, familiarizing themselves with they have each earned a month their host families, the new cul- of tuition. ture and the school. Smart Start “It’s a win-win,” explains takes care of those problems Bibb. “It provides employment while giving Bibb the chance to for PAA students while giving assess their abilities for proper a big advantage to our new academic placement. international students.” MARIA BIBB The Smart Start plan also This year’s Smart Start was MARIA BIBB Wednesdays in Gresham

ednesdays at the Gresh- 15–18 other members to enjoy Wam (Ore.) Church are a prayer meeting that includes very busy. A small group arrives reading a spiritual book, sharing early and works diligently to experiences and special prayer tie pre-assembled quilts to be requests. Another project of shared where needed. A neigh- these prayer warriors is to circu- bor with cancer uses one quilt to late a box to collect dollars for an keep warm following chemo- ADRA project — helping Thai therapy, while seven quilts, plus girls attend an Adventist school an additional 16 knitted caps to avoid being sold for child traf- are shipped to a Navajo Indian ficking in Asia and America. reservation in Arizona. Following the quilting bee, Lorraine Miller, Gresham Seen here are Harriet Christensen, Betty Hiebert, June the women come together with Church communication leader Iseminger, Evelyn Dickman and Sylvia Demaline.

February 2012 • GLEANER 17 OREGON CONFERENCE NEWS Rivergate Elementary Celebrates Centennial junior-high classrooms, lockers and showers, a staff workroom, chapel, and Pathfinder club space on the lower level. To help complete the project, which began in 2009, the school board created the Centennial Capital Campaign to solicit the commitment of 100 families raising $2,011 in 2011 as part of KRISSY BARBER the school’s centennial celebra- The Rivergate Adventist Elementary School and the Gladstone Park (Ore.) Church broke ground tion. in 2009 on an expansion project to benefit both the school and the church. The Rivergate School com- munity is thankful for com- lumni, friends, parents, presented the sermon: When preschool moved next door to munity and church support Astudents and staff gath- Duct Tape and Basketball Held the Gladstone Park Church. as they continue the work of ered at the Rivergate Adventist the World Together. A permanent expansion was the early pioneers of Adventist Elementary School (in Glad- After church, guests shared necessary once again, so the education. stone, Ore.) Sept. 23 and 24 as an outdoor potluck on the Riv- Gladstone Park Church and the school celebrated 100 years ergate campus and toured the Rivergate School teamed up Debbie Stanton, Rivergate of Christian education. new school expansion project to add space to the church for Adventist Elementary staff The centennial included Sab- while visiting with friends. a fellowship hall upstairs and bath morning services featuring A band of Adventist Chris- alumni, students and staff. Kim tians opened a small church school on Harrison Street in Oregon City, Ore., in 1911. They CHIP Graduation soon outgrew their allotted space. In 1930, he Clark County CHIP In addition to words by the school moved to the T(Complete Health Im- Ciraulo, the evening included Gladstone campgrounds provement Program) Associa- introductions, participants (now Gladstone Park tion is proud to announce the visiting and telling tales of Conference Center), graduation of 86 new CHIP “the rest of the story,” and an where it became known participants at the Meadow inspiring presentation To Live as the Campground Glade Church in Battle Ground, is to Give by Diehl. The Philpot School. They offered 10 Wash., in 2011. Th eir gradu- Trio of Lindsey, Stacy and grades in two class- ation was a celebration with Kelly sang, and Diehl presented rooms. family and friends, with nearly CHIP graduation certificates. Five generations of the When another expan- 165 present for a banquet and Other leaders presented CHIP Ruud family have attended sion was needed, a four-class- ceremony. pins and knives. Wayne Alaraz Rivergate. room building was constructed A number of distinguished closed the evening with a prayer Huey, local historian, recited adjacent to the campgrounds, guests came to the commence- of dedication. the school’s history, and Warren and the school became the ment, including: Michael J. The church plans to conduct Minder, Oregon Conference Rivergate Adventist Elementary Ciraulo, Battle Ground mayor; ongoing CHIP trainings. special assistant to the vice pres- School. Harold O. Burden, national ident for education, presented With continued growth, CHIP director; and guest Carlene Will, Meadow Glade a plaque honoring 100 years the upper grades moved into speaker for the evening Hans Church CHIP leader of teaching excellence. Jonny modular buildings in the A. Diehl, Lifestyle Medicine Moor, pastor and alumnus, early 1990s and, in 2006, the Institute director.

18 GLEANER • February 2012 UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE NEWS Radio Station Post Falls and KEEH Holds Otis Orchards First Children’s Christmas Party Churches he sounds of giggles and Patzer, KEEH-FM station man- Welcome New Pastor Tlaughter fi lled the air at ager) and receiving Christmas the fi rst It’s a Kid’s Christmas gifts. wen Bandy recently Party, an event sponsored by “It’s a Kid’s Christmas shared Oreturned to the Upper Positive Life Radio KEEH-FM what Christmas is about ... Columbia Conference and be- (in Spokane, Wash.) and hosted loving each other and sharing it gan serving as the new district at Palisades Christian Acad- with those who God brings into pastor for the Post Falls (Idaho) emy (PCA) for disadvantaged our lives,” says Stephanie Gates, and Otis Orchards (Wash.) children ages 4–10. PCA principal. churches. Bandy has been in The children enjoyed face the ministry for almost 30 years painting, decorating cookies, Michelle Weslotsky-Stanfill, and served in Upper Columbia making crafts, taking pictures KEEH-FM public relations Conference as the Stateline with Mr. Snowman (Darin coordinator Church (Milton-Freewater,

Ore.) pastor from 1997 through POST FALLS CHURCH 2004. He was then called to Owen and Cyndee Bandy pastor the Calistoga (Calif.) enjoy a social event for the Church in the Northern Cali- Post Falls Church in the fornia Conference. district they now serve. Bandy graduated with a theology degree from Pacific five children and four grand- Union College and master of children. “We are happy to be divinity degree from Andrews back in [the] Upper Columbia University. He is the author of Conference,” Bandy says. “We The Glory and the Covenants, feel we are in the right place at offered through the Adventist the right time.” Book Center and Amazon.com. JOE STANFILL He enjoys geocaching and Maritess Robles-Branson, Post Darin Patzer, KEEH-FM station manager, reads a story about walking. He and his wife, Cyn- Falls Church communication Jesus to the children. dee, are the proud parents of leader Abundance of Outreach At the Northport Church he Northport (Wash.) Heart spoke to God’s power for of Northport’s outreach, the TChurch reached the emotional healing. church is remodeling a neigh- community with a variety of These seminars were fol- boring house to serve as a com- programs and innovative ideas lowed by 10 weeks of Open 7, a munity services location. The this past year. concept of opening the church church’s community services A natural remedies work- doors at 7 p.m., seven days a distributed 6,477 articles of shop held in August included week, to present topics ranging clothing and served 1,646 vegan a three-hour presentation on from prayer and Bible study to meals this past year. hydrotherapy and other natural health and family time. Another remedies that can be adminis- outreach, the women’s tea party, Ruth Davis, Northport Church tered at home. The following brought 26 visitors this year. communication leader week, a series called Healing the And in another extension NORTHPORT CHURCH

February 2012 • GLEANER 19 UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE NEWS

UCA Foundation Thrives in 2011 friends, and alumni of Upper partners and provides con- tion newsletter, watch videos, Columbia Academy (UCA), venient opportunities to give view photos and communicate who brought a vision of full- online, subscribe to the founda- with the UCAF. The founda- time staff , a new website and tion is also found on Facebook, increased funding for students where fans receive news and to reality. updates regularly. Using funds gifted to UCAF The foundation’s mission is for development, the foun- to continue building funds for dation’s board hired UCA the sole purpose of providing alumnus Susan Davis to direct grants and scholarships for stu- the foundations’ goals and dents wishing to attend UCA. Alumni Steve Wallace, Nolan initiatives. The year’s events Because of the generosity of Kinne, Jordan Kattenhorn and Justin Davis team up for a fun included the seventh-annual many giving hearts, the UCAF 18 holes in the seventh-annual UCAF golf tournament and the is positioned as a vital connec- Upper Columbia Academy second-annual Peach Fun Run tion between those who love Foundation golf tournament. held during UCA’s homecom- UCA and those who desire to ing weekend in October. Kevin Molander and his have the UCA experience. he Upper Columbia Acad- The foundation’s new website daughter, Samantha, run Temy Foundation (UCAF) at www.ucafoundation.org together in the second- Shari Krall, UCA Foundation annual Peach Fun Run during was greatly blessed in 2011 offers an interactive experience Upper Columbia Academy’s communication director with the generosity of partners, for site visitors and foundation homecoming weekend. Upper Columbia Women’s Retreat Shares Hope and Happiness “ merry heart doeth good UCC Three grandmother-mother- Christian Women’s/Young Alike a medicine,” came to daughter groups attended as Women’s Retreat Oct. 26–28, life for listeners of Carla Gober well as many more mother- with special guest Gail McKen- who attended the fi rst Upper daughter combinations. On the zie. For more information, con- Columbia Conference (UCC) return trip, one group reports, tact Patty Marsh, UCC women’s Christian Women’s/Young Wom- “we had so much fun taking ministries director at Pattym@ en’s Retreat, entitled Share the turns telling our stories, ac- uccsda.org or 509-242-0621. Hope and held Oct. 28–30, 2011, tivities and re-living the retreat. at Camp MiVoden in Idaho. The many hours of our return Patty Marsh, UCC women’s Retreat guests experienced trip flew by!” ministries director rich blessings as they learned Plan to attend next year’s biblical principles wrapped in Carla Gober speaks at the Edyn-Mae and Ruth are two daughters who attended the laughter from Gober’s Windows Upper Columbia Conference Upper Columbia Conference women’s retreat with their moms. of the Heart presentation. In Christian Women’s/Young Women’s Retreat. the process, many discovered healing and courage for their cian for the retreat with her daily walk. daughter, Edyn-Mae. Steven- Thirty-three young women son’s topics included Everyone enjoyed their own track with Has a Story: What’s Yours?, special guest Kristie Stevenson, Royalty Training, and True

who also served as guest musi- Love Waits. UCC

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Journey to Bethlehem Via Spokane, Wenatchee and Yakima Wenatchee had 3,529 guests in in Yakima was a planted “tax this, its second year. evader” who was hauled off to After taking her children jail from the tax collector’s tent. through Spokane’s Journey to Spokane added the story of Bethlehem the first time, Sara* the wise men at the beginning joined another group that was of the journey, and halfway just beginning and journeyed through guests saw the widow through again. After the second searching for her lost coin in

time through, she walked to the her little house. JACKIE STONAS DEBBIE GILBERT church and asked to speak to Journey to Bethlehem also The manger scene brings Three wise men greet visitors the pastor’s wife. Shelley Blake blesses beyond those who the Nativity story to life in at the Yakima, Wash., Journey was summoned, and Sara said, attend. A donation box at Wenatchee, Wash. to Bethlehem. “I’m looking for a church to join hurches in Spokane, where my children are taught A vendor sells produce to Yakima’s event allowed people CWenatchee and Yakima, about Jesus.” the crowds surging into to donate to the Union Gospel Bethlehem via Yakima, Wash. Wash., each host a huge event Blake reports that probably Mission. In Spokane, a Second every December called Journey half of the people who came Harvest Food Bank container to Bethlehem, a living presenta- through this year were brand received donations from thank- tion of the Nativity that touches new, and many said they came ful guests who felt it a privi- many lives and changes them because they saw the huge, lege to be a part of this yearly forever. bright star hovering over the re-enactment of the time when The churches offer this event re-created Bethlehem. Jesus was born. free to their communities. The excitement in the *This is a pseudonym. More than 4,800 followed the churches just before the event is star (actually a searchlight) to electrifying as hundreds of cast Kathy Marson, Upper Columbia the Yakima Church’s Journey. and crew members perform a Conference communication Spokane had 4,978 guests, and dress rehearsal. New this year DEBBIE administrative assistant GILBERT A Half Century as a Librarian for the Lord

umble as she has always academies. Later she went on to Hbeen, Mary Oliver Pick of work with Our Little Friend and Sandpoint Church in northern Primary Treasure magazines for Idaho recently went past the the Pacific Press. half-century mark as a librarian Nearly 30 years ago, Pick for the Lord. And at age 92, she founded the Sandpoint Junior is still going strong. Academy library and, in her After completing graduate 80s, founded the Sandpoint work in library science at the Church library, which she still University of Southern Califor- operates. nia, Pick served as a librarian at Mary Oliver Pick of the Sandpoint (Idaho) Church passes the Walla Walla College, Pa- Jack Staff, Sandpoint Church half-century mark as a librarian. cific Union College and several communication leader

February 2012 • GLEANER 21 UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE NEWS

JON DALRYMPLE

Wayne Hicks, Upper Columbia Conference Pathfinder director, and Allan Williams, Bible worker, share in baptizing Trina Whorely of the Spokane (Wash) Linnwood Club during the Pathfinder camporee. Many Request Baptism at UCC Pathfi nder Camporee Camp Meeting Speakers: ore than 110 young number of baptismal requests.” John Bradshaw Mpeople made requests to The three-day event, This is Speaker/Director, It Is Written be baptized while attending the My Fathers World, featured Ken fall Upper Columbia Conference Rogers, pastor and Walla Walla Bob Folkenberg, Sr. Pathfi nder camporee. Th e camp- University vice president for Director, Share Him oree, held at Farragut State Park student life and mission, who near Athol, Idaho, was attended told stories that taught how Jesus Dwight Nelson by more than 700 Pathfi nders would relate to people if He were Senior Pastor, Pioneer Memorial from clubs across the conference in the world today. Church, Andrews University and even one club from Canada. “I really appreciated the rap- Camporees are fun and excit- port that Pastor Ken had with Mike Ryan ing events for Pathfinders to kids and the spiritual applica- Adventist Mission Committee Chair attend, but they are also designed tions he made with his stories,” and General Conf. Vice President to be highly spiritual events. “We says Lisa Malakowsky of the have been averaging around 60 Pend Orielle Valley (Newport, Seminars: to 70 requests for baptism at Wash.) Pathfinder Club. This year we’re featuring seminars that will camporees and fairs in the last Pathfinders enjoyed presenta- help equip you to Share the Life and get you few years,” says Wayne Hicks, tions by several wildlife experts excited about what matters most to Jesus. Upper Columbia Conference as well. “I wouldn’t have changed Pathfinder director. “So we were a thing about the weekend,” surprised to see such a high says Dottie Gleed of the Othello June 13-16, 2012 Outreachers Club. “I’m just glad JON DALRYMPLE our Savior was included in the UCA Campus, Spangle, Wash. whole thing.” Registration Opens: Jon Dalrymple, Upper Columbia February 1, 2012 Conference communication assistant Register online at: www.uccsda.org/campmeeting Ken Rogers challenges Pathfinders to follow Jesus no matter what it takes.

22 GLEANER • February 2012 WASHINGTON CONFERENCE NEWS Emerald City Reconnects With Members s part of its strategic plan attend regularly (defined as Afor ministry, the Emer- attending church at least twice ald City Community Church a month). And this number is (ECC) in Seattle, Wash., identi- growing as the team continues fi ed a goal to reconnect with to labor and pray. missing and inactive mem- Through on-the-job training, bers who for various reasons praying and studying together, stopped attending. team members discovered how The reclamation ministry to work effectively and carefully team, led by Alonzo S. Wagner, in this ministry of love. Rela- who has pastoral experience, met tionship building is the key. HEIDI MARTELLA with Paul Richardson, from the From their experiences, the The Emerald City Community Church has an active reconnect Center for Creative Ministries, reclamation ministry team put ministry led by church ministry leaders, who plan events and Mike Jones, an expert with together a manual of guidelines throughout the year and visit inactive and former members in the community. personal experience in recon- for sharing this ministry of necting with former Adventists, compassion with churches that The sounds of laughter, events and continues in its for a time of training. Team have a commitment to seeing the sight of hugs, the warmth commitment to reconnect with members also participate in an missing sons and daughters, of greetings and the spirit of members. on-going Sabbath School class for brothers and sisters, and fathers games gave clear signals that To request ECC’s Reclama- training and to report on weekly and mothers come home. relationships were being estab- tion Ministry Guidelines, email visits to non-attending members. lished, repaired and deepened. [email protected]. “ECC is going through a A TIME OF CELEBRATION Church attendance the follow- process by which it looks for The Emerald City Church or- ing week was bolstered because Alonzo Wagner, Emerald City opportunities to extend love to ganized a fall picnic to celebrate of time enjoyed together outside reclamation leader guests and returning members,” God’s blessings in reconnecting of church at the picnic. says EuGene Lewis, senior with members. More than 200 The church is continuing pastor. “The church family is attending members and non- its focus on evangelism and the intentional in how members attending members showed up, reclamation. The church’s BIG respond to those who are some for the first time in many leadership team recently returning home.” years, to play, pray, fellowship developed a monthly cal- PICTURE and eat together. endar of reconnect-friendly A YEAR OF GROWTH In a little over a year, the 2012 prayer reclamation ministry has initiatives: church grown from thought to reality. growth, fi nancial Emerald City is one of the few stewardship, spiritual churches across the North American Division that has gift application, a reclamation ministry, a school enrollment reclamation ministry director, and the Holy Spirit’s a reclamation ministry team of outpouring. 12, and a reclamation ministry strategic plan. From the ministry’s start until now, 83 members have DISCOVER MORE: HEIDI MARTELLA come home (defined as an inac- WASHINGTONCONFERENCE.ORG tive member attending church James Ellerbee Sr. is one of the reconnect team members at at least twice), and 36 of those the Emerald City Community Church.

February 2012 • GLEANER 23 WASHINGTON CONFERENCE NEWS Volunteers Rebuild Hope in New Orleans ighteen people from the This was the third Katrina on three houses with a team express their appreciation for ENorth Pacifi c Union Con- rebuilding trip hosted by the from Northeastern Conference the commitment and service of ference (NPUC) participated Adventist Community Services to give residents hope of return- the volunteers who made it pos- in a homeland mission trip in (ACS) Washington, with previ- ing to their homes. sible for them to return home November 2011 to rehabilitate ous trips in 2007 and 2009 to Sixty percent of the rebuild- and rebuild their lives. homes destroyed by Hurricane New Orleans, La. ing in New Orleans has been A ceremony on Nov. 12 at Katrina in 2005. Volunteers this year included accomplished by volunteers the Caffin Avenue Church members from the Oregon, from various organizations. marked the end of the Adventist Upper Columbia and Wash- ACS focused on helping elderly five-year rebuilding response ington conferences, several of or fixed-income homeowners to Hurricane Katrina. ACS- whom had volunteered in New who don’t have the means to Washington and Washington Orleans previously. Northwest otherwise repair their homes. Conference volunteers were volunteers worked side by side Some had hired contractors recognized for their multiple who then left town with the years of helping the people of Northwest volunteers gear repair money. New Orleans. up in protective clothing in During a tour of homes preparation for rehabilitating worked on by Adventists Colette Newer, Katrina mission homes destroyed or compromised by Hurricane throughout the five years, trip volunteer Katrina in 2005. homeowners had a chance to BYRON DULAN Church Planting Thrives in Western Washington congregation begins as Pacific Union Conference vice Aa group, grows into a president for multicultural af- company and fi nally becomes a fairs, who presented a building full-status church. Th is process fund donation. “It’s always a can take a short or long period pleasure to attend a church of time. organization.” “We have a church-planting This Kenyan-rooted church committee that works with peo- first submitted their proposal ple interested in starting a new in September 1997 to reach the Seventh-day Adventist Church,” North Seattle-Everett area. They says Doug Bing, Washington were organized into a company Conference vice president for on March 14, 2009. Members of the Lighthouse Christian Fellowship in Lake City, administration. “We take a look The fledgling congrega- Wash., a suburb of Seattle, celebrate God’s blessings as the at the proposal and see how the tion defined over time their congregation becomes a full-status church. plans fit our strategic plan for core values as soul winning, growth.” multicultural worship, advocacy dedicated group can accom- In all, Washington Confer- Lighthouse Christian Fel- ministry for troubled families plish without the support of a ence has 110 church organiza- lowship in Lake City, Wash., and spiritual growth. These val- full-time pastor or a mother tions: 85 churches, 13 compa- reached full church status on ues helped to define their active church,” says Byron Dulan, nies and 12 groups. Dec. 17, 2011. involvement in the community. Lighthouse church planter, “This is a historic occasion,” “In a sense, Lighthouse is an who works with David Churu, Heidi Martella, Washington says Alphonso McCarthy, North experiment to see what a small, volunteer pastor. Conference communication director

24 GLEANER • February 2012 WASHINGTON CONFERENCE NEWS Auburn Focuses on Community During Holidays uburn (Wash.) Adventist children in need a memorable for a local family who had no AAcademy focused on the and special Christmas. Students money for Christmas gifts. The community during the holiday collect gifts to give, decorate school community wholeheart- season as a way to give back and cookies with the children, and edly responded to this need by make a diff erence. gain a Christmas blessing of showing up in support of the The academy has partnered their own watching the little, event. with the Auburn Academy smiling faces enjoy some holi- Photo archives from these Church for the last six years to day cheer. events are available at www. bring the Nativity story to life at The giving-back theme on facebook.com/auburnacademy. Journey to Bethlehem, a four- campus at Christmas included night outdoor interactive drama. well-attended holiday concerts. Jessi Turner, AAA GLEANER

Each year, students audition for CALEB RISTON The jazz band benefit concert, correspondent parts in the story, join their fami- for example, raised money Auburn Academy’s lies in the Bethlehem market or Associated Student Body participate behind the scenes. officers including Jordan “Journey to Bethlehem is a Stephan, president, and Hannah Roberts, vice free, community outreach event president, organized the that focuses on engaging with annual Christmas party for our community and facilitating children in need. an experience to meet Jesus,” says Wilma Bing, Auburn Additionally, each year

Academy Church associate pas- Auburn’s Associated Student HEIDI MARTELLA tor and Journey to Bethlehem Body (ASB) turns an all-school Journey to Bethlehem, a multi-partner community ministry on producer. “We had nearly 6,000 Christmas party into an op- the campus of Auburn Adventist Academy, brings the Nativity guests attend this year.” portunity to give community story to life through an outdoor interactive drama. Skagit Academy Gives Christmas to the Community kagit Adventist Acad- primary Sabbath School class munity resource that fosters Semy (SAA) in Burlington, assembled goodie bags for each and advocates self-sufficiency Wash., invited 150 low-income child. among low-income families. community families to a special Church members donated This is the second year the Christmas party in early Decem- children’s clothing and toiletries agency asked SAA to host the ber 2011. so the parents could “shop” for annual party, and the school is Academy students, parents, free at the end of the evening. proud to be a component of 35 faculty, and church members Not to be left out, elementary anti-poverty county programs. prepared a complete Christmas students participated for the Students are learning there dinner, provided games and fourth year in the Adopt-a- are many ways to partner with planned personalized gifts for Family program to provide gifts the community to make a the 38 children who attended. for each member of six com- difference in people’s lives and Skagit Adventist Academy hosts a community Christmas Evening entertainment in- munity families. they are already making plans dinner and children’s party cluded a cake walk, interaction The community Christmas for future activities. for a second year. They also with the Timberwolf school event was in partnership with have been a part of the Adopt-a-Family program for mascot and photos with Santa. the Skagit County Community Cindy Hartley, SAA volunteer four years. The North Cascade Church’s Action Agency, a leading com-

February 2012 • GLEANER 25 WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY NEWS Industrial Design Takes off at WWU

onathan Ive. Michael products,” Cawood says. “When JGraves. Hella Jongerius. given the opportunity, I excel in Even if these names don’t ring a taking a client’s idea and bring- bell, there’s a good chance every ing it to life. Accomplishing household has products created these tasks is greatly satisfying.” by these designers (iPods, kitch- Industrial design combines enware, Ikea furniture) or, at the fields of art, business, social the very least, products inspired science and engineering to by these legends. Increasingly, design products used by busi- industrial designers are adding nesses and consumers. These improved usability and design designers are responsible for aesthetics to products ranging the style, function, quality and from cars to can openers. safety of manufactured goods. Life-like renderings, like cups and saucers designed by senior The growing field of industri- To accomplish this work, industrial design student, Laura Riley, require mastery of al design prompted Walla Walla designers must have a back- Rhino3d and VRay programs. University (WWU) to launch ground in both technical skills an industrial design program and creative aptitude. Required developed an information kiosk his new job working for Bush- in 2007, the only program of its classes include 3D modeling, for a commercial company. wacker, a leading manufacturer kind within Adventist higher computer-aided drafting, fine Cawood reshaped the kiosk of vehicle fender flares and education. More than 30 stu- art, metal fabrication, photog- design, adapting its shape for truck accessories. He is a prod- dents are enrolled as industrial raphy, consumer behavior and a more pleasing visual appear- uct designer for the Portland, design majors, including Joseph conceptual physics, among ance and applied company Ore., company. Cawood, senior. others. branding specifications. Industrial design graduates “We apply the human aspect “Joseph’s experience will are poised for the job market

LAURA RILEY to product design,” says Bill be invaluable when he enters equipped with knowledge, con- Lane, associate professor of the job market,” says Lane. cepts and skills for making the technology. “Classic schools “Our students are immersed world a more useable, environ- of design focused only on the in hands-on projects that give mentally friendly place. aesthetics, whereas today we them work experience in the emphasize the manufactur- classroom.” Rosa Jimenez, WWU ability, the usability and the Damian Donesky, a 2011 GLEANER correspondent aesthetics.” industrial design graduate, is Lane’s background has been using his wide range of skills at an invaluable asset in develop- ing the program. The Canadian Joseph Cawood, senior student, is already native has an undergraduate working on professional-level projects as part of his studies. Laura Riley, senior industrial degree in industrial design as student, created a pocket well as a master’s degree in watch design. engineering. In most cases, industrial designers work hand Cawood’s route to studying in hand with engineers and industrial design included a other corporate professionals in year as an engineering student product development teams. before he realized his true Cawood is already collabo- interest was in design. “Being rating with engineers on one of an industrial designer gives me his design projects. He served as the flexibility and creativity to the design manager for a WWU design the next generation’s engineering student team that

26 GLEANER • February 2012 ADVENTIST HEALTH NEWS Northwest Physicians Win Mission Awards

dventist Health physicians Center in Portland, Ore., for who listens to his patients. A Adedicate their lives to more than 40 years. recent letter from a patient states healing others. Providing care, He is a well-known as a physi- that Underhill and his staff are leadership and guidance to the cian who has a heart for service “amazing.” The letter goes on to community is no easy task, but and love for outreach. say that the team was “timely” in these physicians make it their His desire to help improve a way that seems to be “unheard life’s work. quality of life for others is of these days.” To recognize this accomplish- evident. He is the co-founder of This type of devotion to high- ment, Adventist Health chose 15 the Portland Adventist Com- quality, timely care is central to physicians from around our sys- munity Services Health Clinic, a Underhill’s practice of medicine. tem that exemplify the mission medical clinic meeting the needs As the emergency department’s in every aspect of their work. of those without adequate health medical director, he has led ini- These individuals were recently insurance. tiatives that have improved pa- honored with the Physician of Physicians and community tient throughput and enhanced the Year Mission Award. Three leaders have often remarked that patient experience. of these doctors practice at this wise physician has a heart of Adventist hospitals in the Pacific gold. Through the years, he has Mark Bowman, is an Northwest. kept his priorities in order: faith, emergency medicine physician at Tillamook County With a smile on his face and a family, patients and community. General Hospital in Oregon. spring in his step, Dick Gingrich Mark Bowman, an emergency is often heard reciting, “Rejoice medicine physician at Oregon’s His faith reaches out to others in the Lord always!” His pas- Tillamook County General Hos- in the community and around sion for God, coupled with his pital since 1994, personifies the the world. As a physician pro- genuine interest in his patients, Adventist Health mission with a vider, Bowman has traveled with has made him an integral part of Christian faith that defines both Medical Teams International the mission at Adventist Medical his personal and professional life. (MTI) to Indonesia in 2004 and more recently to Libya, in spite of the dangerous situation, say- ing, “God has it all in control.” Loving care guides his ap- proach with patients. Occasion- ally asking questions, he mostly just listens. When he reaches G. Thomas Underhill, is chief out to offer comfort and prayer, of staff and emergency department medical director the reassurance his patients gain at Walla Walla General is visible. And while Bowman Hospital in Washington. readily shares his Christian faith, he respects each individual’s In addition to his role in the right to express their faith in emergency department, Un- their own manner. derhill has been a strong leader G. Thomas Underhill has within the medical staff, where been a member of the Walla he recently became chief of staff. Walla (Wash.) General Hospital medical staff for many years. His Brittany Dobbs, Adventist enthusiasm for life is legendary Health GLEANER — he works hard and plays hard. correspondent Richard Gingrich, a physician at Adventist Medical Center in In the emergency department Portland, Ore., is pictured here with his wife, Gwen. he is a compassionate leader

February 2012 • GLEANER 27 NORTHWEST NEWS

Pictured here is J. Willard ‘Bill’ Marriott Sr. in front of the hospitality change which bears his name. Marriott on the Move photo from Blogs.Marriott.Com.

e was born to a poor Mormon Hsheepherder. By age 14, his father trusted him to move sheep between states, and complete tasks daunting to even grown men. Like most Latter-day Saint (LDS) males, he went on a mission. When he returned home, he found his family entirely bankrupt. Quickly, he assessed his only window out of poverty was education. But he had missed so much school, hadn’t earned a high-school diploma, and lacked tuition. By sheer wit, he talked his way into community col- lege and agreed to teach theology Whatever 1 classes in exchange for tuition.

HE TALKED HIS WAY INTO COLLEGE Thy Hand J. Willard “Bill” Marriott then transferred to the University of Utah, and worked his way through college selling woolen underwear to lumberjacks. His marketing was Findeth simple: Locate the two “meanest- looking” lumberjacks, dare them to tear the cloth apart; if they couldn’t, they had to buy it. Always, the strategy worked. to Do ... Nearing graduation, Marriott became mesmerized by A&W root-beer stands. Soon fl ashbacks of his time traveling through hot, muggy Washington, D.C., while on mission came to mind.4 “So on May 20, 1927 — the day Charles J. Willard ‘Bill’ Marriott — Lindbergh launched his transat- lantic fl ight — Marriott launched Famous Tithe-payer a nine-stool, root-beer stand in the nation’s capitol.”4 Summer heat brought booming business; winter cold halted soda

28 GLEANER • February 2012 NORTHWEST NEWS

“Growing up Marriott” meant while doing a job — any job — “perfection was one notch below the desired result.” 3 sales. Marriott and his new bride, inspected. Over 300 menu items his company had more than ployees, and others the highest of Alice Sheets, stood to lose every- were scrupulously prepared and 1,400 restaurants and 143 hotels standards. thing. What’s more they couldn’t monitored. One day Marriott and resorts around the world, Four principles he lived by aff ord to take the winter off like asked for oatmeal and was told which together earned revenues were: 1) clean living; 2) hard other stand owners did. his store was out of the item. in excess of $4.5 billion.”1 Mar- work and prayer; 3) staying out Relying on wits again, “Oatmeal is not negotiable!” he riott is an international chain of debt; and 4) the golden rule. Marriott boarded a train and told the employee, since it was today. Additionally, the top-end He also believed if he took care traveled to beg Roy Allen (the clearly promised on the menu. Ritz-Carlton Hotels are a subsid- of employees, they would take A in A&W) for permission to An early Marriott trademark iary of Marriott International. care of customers and the money change his menu. (“Hot eats/cool depicts a uniformed serviceman, According to LDS Church would take care of itself. His treats” weren’t yet the norm.) in full sprint ready to serve. records, Marriott remained the paternalistic policies are studied Simultaneously, Mrs. Marriott Quickly, one store became highest tithe-payer within his models of business schools befriended the cooks at the two, then three, then four... denomination. He neither drank today. Th ese classes always un- nearby Mexican embassy and Before long, the hard-working nor smoke and remained an avid derscore Marriott’s “impossibly” they loaned her their recipe for Mormons were running a “small philanthropist throughout his high standards and his relentless spicy tamales. empire” of Hot Shoppe drive-ins life. attention to details. Rather than yank their shingle despite the Great Depression Th e driving belief of this down in failure, the two Mar- around them. GROWING UP MARRIOTT former sheepherder from Utah riotts reworked the franchise, One day an airline passenger But it is said the Marriotts “to stick with any job until it is forming a new display sign1 and stopped at the Hot Shoppe to did not take their success for done right is cited today as the served up “warm” foods with buy a boxed lunch before fl ight. granted. Th ey taught their ‘recipe’ for taking “a small nine- root-beer. By day they watched Quick-witted again, Marriott children success was NEVER stool root-beer stand in 1927 ... stand, by night they washed began boxing up lunches for fi nal. In Spirit to Serve: Marriott’s [and turning it] into one of the syrupy nickels and took them to travelers. Th is spotted “gap” in Way, J. Willard Marriott Jr. cites largest hospitality hotel chains the bank. the food market caused him to “growing up Marriott” meant and food services companies in diversify his food niche within while doing a job — any job — the world.”2 NO DETAIL TOO SMALL airline catering, cafeterias, and “perfection was one notch below Sloppy at nothing, no detail institutional food service.”2 Later the desired result.”(1997)3 Mar- Cindy R. Chamberlin, too small, Marriott watched at the insistence of his son, Mar- riott principles were exacting. GLEANER managing editor his holdings from dawn till riott hesitantly entered the hotel Th e younger Marriott remem- dusk. Employee uniforms were industry — the hospitality chain bers polishing his father’s Sunday starched and regulated — down which today bears his name. shoes for hours in order to pass to one’s stockings. Equipment “Upon his death in 1985, one “grueling inspections.” Marriott was turned upside-down and month short of his 85th birthday, expected from himself, his em-

SOURCES: 1 ^ a, b, c, d, Carmichael, Evan. “From Sheep to Sodas: The Early Years of J. Willard Marriott.” Famous -Entrepreneurs. 2010. Motivation and Strategies for Entrepreneurs Evan Carmichel.com. (April 22, 2010). www. carmichel.com/famous entrepreneurs/johnwillardmarriott.html 2 ^ a, b, “Marriott, J. Willard Marriott.” Encyclopedia of World Biography. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (April 22, 2010). www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-2506300113.html. 3 ^ “Marriot Jr. Bio. Growing Up Marriott.” J. Willard Marriott Jr. — Biography. 1932/1997. Growing up Marriott. (Web April 2010) www.referenceforbusiness.com/biography/M-R/Marriott-J- Willard-Jr. 4 ^ a, b, “Marriott Culture - Company Heritage | J. Willard Marriott.” Hotel Rooms and Hotel Reservations from Marriott. Web. 19 Jan. 2012. Cited “J.W. Marriott - Full Episode - J. Willard Marriott Videos - Biography.com.” Famous Biographies & TV Shows - Biography.com. Web. 19 Jan. 2012.

February 2012 • GLEANER 29 MILESTONES

grandchildren and a great-great- Spear in Discovery Meadow Park in Mc- grandchild. Wedding- Minnville, Ore. Th eir celebration ton, Ark., included a potluck, cake, and a Fellows 70th on Aug. 28, Mary Margaret Rogers slideshow of 65 years of family Milo and Mae Fellows cel- 1911. When photos. Friends, family and ebrated their 70th anniversary she was 5 years old, the family church members joined them in with friends and family at their moved to a small farm in Em- thanking God for His 65 years of home in Eugene, Ore. mett, Idaho. blessings. Mazie and Dean Bunker Milo Fellows married Mae During World War II, Mary Hunt on June 20, 1941, in Battle was looking for a community Bunker 70th Ground, Wash. Th ey spent most where she could pray for her Dean and Mazie Bunker of of their married life in Bandon, husband, who was overseas. Willow, Alaska, celebrated their Ore. Following a logging ac- She attended meetings at the 70th wedding anniversary on cident, Milo worked in account- Adventist church where she June 28, 2011, with an open ing for a lumber business. He is found the truth she sought. And house at the Willow Community still quite good with computers, though her husband did return Center, hosted by their children. enjoys playing the piano and safely from the war, the couple Ruth and Melvin Slayter Family and friends attended practical jokes. separated shortly aft erward, and from as far away as Jackson, Between raising children Mary stopped attending church Melvin Slayter met Ruth Mich. and making them practice their for awhile. Ainsworth in August 1945 at a Dean Bunker met Mazie Mary then met and married branch Sabbath School in Jeff er- Rogers in Michigan more than Ed Rogers, another soldier who son, Texas. Th ey courted by mail 72 years ago when Dean saved returned home from the war. aft er Melvin returned to school Mazie from drowning. Dean She returned to church and in Portland, Ore. Plans for mar- likes to say, “She grabbed on brought Ed with her. Soon aft er, riage began when he returned to me and never let go.” Due the couple moved to Hermiston, for a visit over the Christmas to their age and concern about Ore., where Ed found work at holidays. Following Melvin’s parental consent, they eloped to the Umatilla Army Depot. In graduation, they married on Ohio. Th ey lived, worked and 1958, Ed and Margaret, as she June 12, 1946, in Burea, Texas. raised their family in Michi- Milo and Mae Fellows was known then, adopted two Th ey honeymooned by return- gan Center, Mich., until 1960, boys from Korea, Rob and Phil- ing to Oregon, where they made when they moved to Alaska to piano, Mae worked for a time lip. Th e little family became a their home. Melvin worked in homestead. Th ey “caravanned” in billing at a medical clinic in fi xture at the Hermiston Church. many diff erent occupations, to Alaska with family and Bandon. Mae now spends time Ed worked at the Army from sawmills to dairy farms to friends, driving a semi-truck cultivating her garden and writ- Depot until 1972, when the manufacturing. Ruth primarily loaded with a tractor, Jeep and ing letters. Th ey both relish visits family moved to College Place, was a homemaker and mother, other necessary equipment and from all their friends, children, Wash., where Rob was attending but also worked in nursing supplies. Th ey homesteaded grandchildren and great-grand- Walla Walla College. A few years homes and a laundry service. in Willow, and Dean became children, who love to come over later, aft er living in Stateline Melvin and Ruth have been a school bus contractor and and hang out with them. and Weston, Ore., the couple active members of the Sheridan commercial fi sherman, which he Milo and Mae have three returned home to Emmett. Th ey (Ore.) Church and community is still actively doing. Dean and children: Michael Fellows of served faithfully at the church in for 21 years. Mazie are charter members of Eugene, Ore.; MariLlyn Fellows Emmett until Ed died in 1988. Th e Slayter family includes the Sunshine Church (Talkeetna, of Puyallup, Wash.; Marcia and Today, Mary lives at an as- Darlene and Harold Snow of Alaska), which they attend. Byron Roberts of Eugene, Ore.; sisted living center in Boise. She Hillsboro, Ore.; Diana and Th eir family includes fi ve chil- 5 grandchildren and 12 great- still loves to sing hymns, to hear Phillip Adams of McMinnville, dren and their families: Terry grandchildren. the gospel and to have someone Ore.; Iris and James Frogge of and Juanita Bunker of Willow; read to her from her Spirit of Aurora, Neb.; Allen and Sharon Bob Bunker of Wasilla, Alaska; Rogers 100th Prophecy library. Slayter of Spanaway, Wash.; Diana and Joe Walker of Trapper Friends and family of Mary 13 grandchildren, 10 great- Creek, Alaska; Gloria and Doran Margaret Rogers gathered in Slayter 65th grandchildren, and a great-great Lee of Willow; Phyllis and Tom Boise, Idaho, on Aug. 28, 2011, Melvin and Ruth Slayter grandchild. Symmonds of Longview, Wash.; to celebrate her 100th birthday. celebrated their 65th wedding 15 grandchildren, 22 great- She was born Mary Margaret anniversary on June 12, 2011, at

30 GLEANER • February 2012 BIRTHS AT REST

ARIAS FRAILE — Lino Osvaldo MCELVAIN — Simon Paul was BURMAN — Robert “Bob” Ore. Surviving: wife, Shirley was born Sept. 22, 2011, to Eric born June 19, 2011, to Jon and James, 85; born June 12, 1926, (Tiff any); son, Steven, Talent, Arias Lopez and Sonia Fraile Rachel (Taber) McElvain, Port Tacoma, Wash.; died Oct. 14, Ore.; daughter, Debbie Eisele, Jimenez, Salem, Ore. Orchard, Wash. 2011, Glendale, Calif. Surviv- Washington, D.C.; brother, BONSON — Cyrus Steven was ROWLAND — Kate Lindsey was ing: wife, Marilyn (Scott); sons, Fred, Beaverton, Ore.; sister, born Aug. 21, 2011, to Adam born Nov. 1, 2011, to Jeff and Robert, Glendale; Erik, McKin- Betty Lou Coe, Milton-Freewa- and Brittany (Stebbeds) Bon- Sara (Keszler) Rowland, Mount leyville, Calif.; and a grandchild. ter, Ore.; 3 grandchildren and 2 son, Travis AFB, Calif. Vernon, Wash. COLVIN — Cliff ord “Cliff ” great-grandchildren. DILLON — Emmalia Eileen SHIPOWICK — Olivia Emma Norman, 69; born Dec. 1, 1941, FETROE — Pearl I. (Foulston), was born March 26, 2011, to was born July 26, 2011, to Justin McMinnville, Ore.; died July 14, 99; born Nov. 8, 1911, Tugaske, Robert and Taryn Dillon, Sedro and Adriana (Gutierrez) Shipo- 2011, Portland, Ore. Surviving: Saskatchewan, Canada; died Wooley, Wash. wick, Orting, Wash. wife, Phyllis (Hegney); son, Lar- Sept. 24, 2011, Walla Walla, ry, Bend, Ore.; daughter, Linda Wash. Surviving: son, Dale, HERMENS — Austin Joshua was STEAHLY — Evangeline G. was born Dec. 1, 2011, to Joshua born June 2, 2010, to Derek and Sue DeClue, Portland; father, Tri-Cities, Wash.; daughter, and Rosanne (Sargeant) Her- Melissa Steahly, Central Point, Norman, Grandview, Wash.; Sherry Anthes, Walla Walla; mens, McMinnville, Ore. Ore. sister, Beverly Neil, Grandview; brother, Roy Foulston, Central and 2 grandchildren. Butte, Saskatchewan, Canada; HILTON — Morgan Dashiel was THORNTON — Joshua James CRAIG — Marion Carrie 5 grandchildren and 3 great- born Oct. 20, 2011, to Forrest was born May 16, 2011, to grandchildren. “Hughes” and Laura (David) Eric and Tina Th ornton, East (Heisler), 81; born April 5, Hilton, Beaverton, Ore. Wenatchee, Wash. 1930, Collingwood, Nova GILBERT — Margaret Elaine, Scotia, Canada; died Oct. 8, 98; born July 24, 1912, Portland, KISSER TILBY — Abigail Rose was — William Russell was 2011, Enumclaw, Wash. Surviv- Ore.; died July 21, 2011, Craw- born July 6, 2011, to Shaun born Oct. 7, 2011, to Brandon ing: husband, John Jr., Buckley, ford, Neb. Surviving: daughter, and Brooke (Reiswig) Kisser, and Michelle (Retzlaff ) Tilby, Wash.; sons, Jack, Aptos, Calif.; Elaine Saxton, Crawford; 5 Burlington, Wash. Eugene, Ore. Wayne, Tujunga, Calif.; daugh- grandchildren and 8 great- KUGEL — Addyson A. was WHITE — Ryleigh Ann Paige ters, Brenda Parker, Buckley; grandchildren. born Sept. 28, 2011, to Adam was born Sept. 2, 2011, to Jason Sheryl Craig, Enumclaw; Carol HASSELL — Robert C., 86; born and Julie Kugel, Chehalis, Wash. and Tasha White, Medford, Ore. Craig, Auburn, Wash.; brother, Jan. 18, 1925, Aberdeen, Wash.; LEMON — Audrey Evangeline WILSON — Eli Gregory was Edward Heisler, Dallas, Ore.; 9 died Sept. 28, 2011, Walla Wal- was born Aug. 31, 2011, to born April 27, 2011, to Corey grandchildren, 4 step-grand- la, Wash. Surviving: wife, Mari- Th omas II and Michelle (McFer- and Stephanie Wilson, East children, 3 great-grandchildren lyn J. (Gilroy); son, Larry, Eagle on) Lemon, Weiser, Idaho. Wenatchee, Wash. and 4 step-great-grandchildren. Point, Ore.; daughters, Marilyn DUTY — Chirls “Charly,” 82; Mayne, College Place, Wash.; WEDDINGS born Dec. 20, 1928, Pauls Val- Sherry Nally, Walla Walla; sister, Vivlan Black, College Place; and ESQUIVAL MOSCARDO-WENNER Coos Bay, Ore. Th ey are making ley, Okla.; died July 31, 2011, — Jessica Esquival Moscardo their home in Milton-Freewater, Farmington, Wash. Surviv- 5 grandchildren. and Abel Cameron Wenner Ore. Jennifer is the daughter ing: wife, Couleen (Wagner); HURLEY — Steven E., 37; born were married Sept. 22, 2011, in of Darwin and Nancy Knight. son, Chirls, Spokane, Wash.; Dec. 17, 1973, McMinnville, Manzanita, Ore. Th ey are mak- Matthew is the son of Mike and daughter, Tanya Th ygeson, Ore.; died Sept. 9, 2011, Mc- ing their home in Salem, Ore. Patty Stacey. Farmington; 4 grandchildren, Minnville. Surviving: wife, Leah 12 great-grandchildren and a Jessica is the daughter of Fidel PETERSON-KACK — Jayne (Jackson), Sheridan, Ore.; and great-great-grandchild. and Maria Guadalupe (Moscar- Peterson and David Kack were father, Raymond, McMinnville. do Avila) Esquival. Abel is the married Dec. 5, 2010, in Ridge- FEATHERSTON — Olive R. KRAMER — Miriam Ruth son of Douglas S. and Melanie fi eld, Wash. Th ey are making (Munsey), 95; born June 6, (Ditzel) Darnall, 83; born April A. (Mahan) Wenner. their home in Vancouver, Wash. 1916, Meridian, Idaho; died 13, 1928, Takoma Park, Md.; HILDE-SPRAGUE — Lauren Jayne is the daughter of Steven Nov. 11, 2011, Walla Walla, died Sept. 24, 2011, Colville, Hilde and Dylan Sprague Peeler and Caroline Manown. Wash. Surviving: sons, Daniel Wash. Surviving: husband, Len; were married Aug. 7, 2011, in David is the son of Donovan P., Sagle, Idaho; John, Sonora, son, Dennis, of Massachusetts; Auburn, Wash., where they are and Suzanne Kack. Calif.; daughter, Carolyn Hod- daughters, Sherilyn Booth, Ket- making their home. Lauren is SEVISON-WILL — Ruth Sevison gen, Pendleton, Ore.; brothers, tle Falls, Wash.; Shonna Frietas, the daughter of Jeff and Dena and Nick Will were married Frank T. Munsey, Nampa, Ida- Chico, Calif.; 5 grandchildren (Gilbert) Hilde. Dylan is the July 3, 2011, in Nampa, Idaho. ho; Jay Munsey, New Meadows, and 3 great-grandchildren. son of Kim and Lisa Berg and Th ey are making their home Idaho; 7 grandchildren and 9 LIPPINCOTT — Alvin Lloyd, Wayne Sprague. in Loma Linda, Calif. Ruth is great-grandchildren. 93; born May 16, 1918, Bend, KNIGHT-STACEY — Jennifer the daughter of Les and Linda FEIGNER — Donald, 84; born Ore.; died Aug. 3, 2011, Eugene, Knight and Matthew Stacey Sevison. Nick is the son of Brian Feb. 2, 1927, Fruitvale, Ore.; Ore. Surviving: wife, Emma were married July 27, 2011, in and Carlene Will. died Oct. 16, 2011, Portland, (Ellingson) Jones; son, Alvin L.

February 2012 • GLEANER 31 AT REST

Lippincott, Ridgefi eld, Wash.; NELSON — Alice (Emick), John Leeson, Ocean Shores, David Sones; daughters, Kathy stepsons, Jack Jones, Arling- 94; born July 15, 1917, Brush, Wash.; a grandchild and 8 step- (Kelley) Elmendorf; Peggy ton, Mass.; Charles J. Jones, Colo.; died Nov. 19, 2011, Walla grandchildren. (Kelley) Eichner, Sandy, Ore.; Cottage Grove, Ore.; daughter, Walla, Wash. Surviving: sons, ROUHE — Shirley I. (Rosen- 6 grandchildren and 3 great- Shari (Lippincott) Woolman, Elsworth, Moscow, Idaho; thal) Carle, 87; born Feb. 14, grandchildren. Yoncalla, Ore.; stepdaugh- Jim, College Place, Wash.; 5 1924, Detroit Lakes, Minn.; STAFFORD — Joan (Field) ter, Susan (Jones) Lansdon, grandchildren, 14 great-grand- died July 31, 2011, Harrison, Bechtold, 71; born Feb. 5, 1940, Eugene; 11 grandchildren, 8 children and 5 great-great- Idaho. Surviving: son, Ste- Gillette, Wyo.; died Oct. 10, step-grandchildren, 29 great- grandchildren. phen Carle, Punta Gorda, Fla.; 2011, Walla Walla, Wash. Sur- grandchildren, 10 step-great- NELSON — Enid M. (Ben- stepsons, Edward Rouhe and viving: husband, Orval, College grandchildren and 11 great- son), 88; born April 26, 1923, Richard Rouhe, both of River- Place, Wash.; and son, Floyd great-grandchildren. Danville, Ill.; died Oct. 28, 2011, side, Calif.; daughters, Suzanne Bechtold, Phoenix, Ariz. MAAS — Genevieve, 86; born Central Point, Ore. Surviving: Hansen, Myrtle Creek, Ore.; TERRY — Iris H. (Rea) Allen, June 19, 1925, Grand Junc- husband, Gordon, Medford, Cathy Keyes, Harrison; step- 75; born June 16, 1936, Taren- tion, Colo.; died Sept. 19, 2011, Ore.; sons, Grant, Medford; daughter, Suzanne Nelson, San tum, Pa.; died Oct. 6, 2011, Midvale, Idaho. Surviving: son, Todd, Sandy, Ore.; daughters, Luis Obispo, Calif.; 6 grand- Walla Walla, Wash. Surviving: Frank, Midvale; daughters, Jyl Sundquist, Madras, Ore.; children, 8 step-grandchildren, son, Larry, Walla Walla; 12 Mariam Morehead, Boring, Lorna Belboda, Manton, Calif.; 12 great-grandchildren and 10 grandchildren and a great- Ore.; Sharon Goltry, Boise, and 7 grandchildren. step-great-grandchildren. grandchild. Idaho; 8 grandchildren and 9 NELSON — Marjorie B. (Car- SANTRY — Florence (Clark), VENABLE great-grandchildren. — Howard J., 94; penter), 86; born Feb. 16, 1925, 98; born May 16, 1913, Santa born Aug. 5, 1917, Burley, Ida- MASKULE-CARLSON — Lois N. Tomahawk, Wis.; died Aug. 10, Ana, Calif.; died July 12, 2011, ho; died Nov. 12, 2011, College (Wilson), 94; born May 3, 1917, 2011, Portland, Ore. Surviv- Portland, Ore. Surviving: son, Place, Wash. Surviving: stepson, Minkler, Wash.; died Sept. 30, ing: son, Dan, Conrad, Mont.; Daniel Santry, Portland; daugh- Lorence “Lindy” Hiebert, Boise, 2011, Clancy, Mont. Surviv- daughter, Kay Nelson, Portland; ter, Nancy Youker, Boring, Ore.; Idaho; stepdaughters, Marlys ing: son, Craig Luton, Clancy; and 2 grandchildren. 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grand- Leeper, Walla Walla, Wash.; 3 grandchildren and 7 great- PARKHURST — Irvin Edgar, 81; children and 2 great-great- Vaughn Krieger, Goldendale, grandchildren. born March 25, 1930, Molalla, grandchildren. Wash.; sisters, Ann Boschert MCELVAIN — Frances M. (Eg- Ore.; died Sept. 2, 2011, Elmira, SHULTZ — Elizabeth Ann and Velma Daughters, both of gers), 86; born Nov. 4, 1924, St. Ore. Surviving: wife, Beverly (Dameron), 63; born Feb. 1, Portland, Ore.; and Vera Jacobs, Louis, Mo.; died Sept. 29, 2011, (Osborne), Roseburg, Ore.; 1948, Avalon, Calif.; died July 8, Vancouver, Wash. Kettle Falls, Wash. Surviving: sons, Gary, Drain, Ore.; Tery, 2011, Medford, Ore. Surviving: WARD — Patricia L. E. (Ward) son, Donald, Polson, Mont.; Elmira; brother, David, Prinev- husband, L. Charles, Brook- Vaira Cockerham Hodgson, 61; daughters, Donetta Utt, Tur- ille, Ore.; 3 grandchildren and 6 ings, Ore.; son, Nathan C., San born April 4, 1950, Richmond, lock, Calif.; Dale Sanderson, Las great-grandchildren. Diego, Calif.; daughter, Rebekah Calif.; died Sept. 14, 2011, Vegas, Nev.; 7 grandchildren PRITEL — Betty E. (De Merice) E. Colby, Denver, Colo.; and 2 Silverton, Ore. Surviving: sons, and 7 great-grandchildren. Leeson, 92; born Jan. 11, 1919, grandchildren. Stephen Vaira, Puyallup, Wash.; MEIDINGER — Lee J., 93; born Havre, Mont.; died Aug. 2, SONES — Merna E. (Meckler) Roderick Vaira, Bellevue, June 20, 1918, Schuler, Alberta, 2011, Vancouver, Wash. Sur- Kelley, 90; born Nov. 27, 1920, Wash.; Phillip Vaira, Silverton; Canada; died Sept. 28, 2011, viving: son, Th omas Leeson, Lodi, Calif.; died Oct. 14, 2011, Brandon Vaira, Redding, Calif.; Walla Walla, Wash. Surviving: Vancouver; stepsons, Ira LeRoy Gresham, Ore. Surviving: Justin Ward, Medford, Ore.; wife, Mary (Weatherby); sons, Leeson, Bend, Ore.; Norman son, Richard Kelley; stepson, Preston Cockerham, Silverton; Dennis, Enumclaw, Wash.; Don, and 3 grandchildren. Battle Ground, Wash.; Dan, WESEMAN — Russell Lee, 81; Sunnyvale, Calif.; Duane, Col- born April 5, 1930, Mountain lege Place, Wash.; 8 grandchil- View, Calif.; died July 17, 2011, dren and 4 great-grandchildren. Nampa, Idaho. Surviving: wife, MUNDT — Gary L., 71; born Joan (Kriner); son, James, Puy- April 17, 1939, Yakima, Wash.; allup, Wash.; daughter, Kathy died Feb. 12, 2011, Seattle, Opp, Boise, Idaho; brother, Wash. Surviving: wife, Kay; Wellesley, San Jose, Calif.; sister, son, Greg, Kuwaite, A.E.; Brad, Gloria Carlee, Los Banos, Calif.; Puyallup, Wash.; daughter, and 2 step-grandchildren. Melissa Brauer, Puyallup; stepdaughter, Lenna, Olympia, Sign up online at Wash.; 6 grandchildren and 5 www.gleaneronline.org. step-grandchildren.

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North Pacifi c Union Conference rides are available for all. Cost is $75 per person until March 4, and then the price increases by $10. Your fee includes a 5:30 Offering p.m. snow cat ride in from the Ray Benson Snow Park (snow Feb. 4 — Local Church Budget; park permits are required for the weekend), fi ve meals and two Feb. 11 — Adventist Television Ministries World Budget; nights lodging. Your check is your reservation. Make checks Feb. 18 — Local Church Budget; payable to Jerry Walter, marked for Big Lake. Mail to Big Lake Feb. 25 — Local Conference Advance. Weekend, c/o Jerry Walter, 92395 Territorial Hwy., Junction City, OR 97448. For more information, call Jerry at 503-789- Walla Walla University 8911 or Gary at 503-936-7211. Feb. 2–4 — February U-Days. For details and reservations, call Free Concert 800-541-8900; March 18 — The Oregon Sinfonietta with Donald Appert, Feb. 4 — Total Praise: A Festival of Choirs, 4 p.m., University director/conductor, be at 3 p.m. at the Sunnyside Church, 10501 Church. For details email [email protected]; S.E. Market St., Portland, Ore. For more information, call 503- 252-8080. Feb. 7 — Senior Recognition, 11 a.m., University Church, with speaker Greg Dodds, professor; Tillamook Adventist School Alumni Weekend Feb. 9–10 — Friendship Tournament; May 18–20 — Tillamook Adventist School will celebrate 75 years of Christian education. Past students, faculty and friends are Feb. 23 — Egg Drop Contest. For details, go to engr.wallawalla. invited to attend the weekend events. For more information, edu/eggdrop; email [email protected]. Check us out on Various dates — Women’s and men’s basketball, go to athletics. Facebook (Tillamook Adventist School Alumni) or at www. wallawalla.edu; and How to Pay for College Workshops, go to tillamookadventistschool.org. sfs.wallawalla.edu/workshops. Upper Columbia Idaho SAGE Annual Banquet Idaho Conference Women’s Retreat March 11 — The SAGE annual banquet will be held at 5:30 p.m. March 2–4 — Elizabeth Talbot is the speaker at the Idaho at the College Place Village Church fellowship hall, featuring the Conference women’s retreat. For more information or to Walla Walla Valley Men’s Chorus. A small fee will be charged. register, call Cheri Gatton, 208-965-0157, or Leanne Strickland, Must receive RSVP by March 5. For more information and at the Idaho Conference, 208-375-7524. For room reservations, reservations, call Larry or Jacque Goodhew at 509-522-2387. contact Courtyard Marriott directly at 208-888-0800. Ask for Missing Members “Idaho Conference women’s retreat” group rates. Book early to The following members are missing from the Sandpoint Church, guarantee your spot. in Sandpoint, Idaho: Ada Davis, Tim Fort, Larry Cooper, David Oregon Hackney, Tim Herrmann, Torri Lynch, Mark Norton, Jason Rivers and Teresa Thornton. If you have any information on these I Love Lents Centennial Celebration members, please contact Lynda Bailey at 208-263-3648. Feb. 11 — The I Love Lents Centennial Celebration begins at 9:45 a.m. A homecoming dinner will be served. All past members Washington and friends please join us. Bring or send any written memories and/or copies of pictures you have to share to: I LOVE LENTS, Hearts of Gold Feb. 26 — Everyone is invited to a live and silent auction 8835 S.E. Woodstock Blvd., Portland, OR, 97266; email digital benefi ting Auburn Adventist Academy and students. Also, materials to [email protected]; or call 503-774-7290. items you would like to contribute toward the auction are Columbia Adventist Academy Events greatly appreciated. Thank you for prayerfully considering Feb. 10–12 — Fountain of Youth weekend at 1500 Canal Rd., being part of this event. The cost is $50 per person. The event Niland, Calif.; will be from 4–8 p.m. at Auburn Adventist Academy, 5000 March 30–31 — Alumni Homecoming Weekend will honor the Auburn Way S., Auburn, WA. For more information, contact Honor Trailblazer Group of those who graduated before 1962, Gordon Onsager, email [email protected], or call as well as honor the graduating classes of 1952, 1962, 1972, 253-468-9767. 1982, 1987, 1992 and 2002. If you are interested in helping to SAGE Seniors St. Patrick’s Banquet coordinate your class reunion, please contact Larry Hiday at March 11 — At the La Quinta Inn in Tacoma, Wash., from noon 360-687-3161 or [email protected]. to 3 p.m. Be wearin’ of the green whilst enjoying a festive Irish Forks Over Knives buffet, whilst being entertained by traditional Irish music played Feb. 19 and 21 — Forks Over Knives, a fi lm that can save your on fi ddles, pipes, pennywhistles, cittern, guitar and bodhran, life, will be shown at the Castle Rock Elementary School, 700 along with Irish singers and dancers. The cost is $35 per Huntington Ave. S., Castle Rock, WA. The public is welcome. ticket. Call 253-681-6018 or email [email protected]. Our The fi rst showing will be on Feb. 19 at 4 p.m., and a second website is: washingtonconference.org/sage. showing will be on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. For more information, call Wanda at 360-967-2165. World Church Annual Big Lake Snow Weekend Washington Adventist University Alumni Weekend March 16–18 — Come and enjoy a winter weekend at Big April 13–15 — Washington Adventist University celebrates Lake Youth Camp. Bring snowmobiles, skis, snowshoes, sleds, alumni weekend. Join us for the grand opening of the Leroy snowboards and clothes for playing in the snow. Don’t forget to and Lois Peters Music Center on April 14 at 8 p.m. Visit www. bring your Bible, sleeping bag, pillow and personal items. Place wau.edu/alumni for a list of events and activities or call 301-891- all items in an easily identifi able, snow-proof bag. Snowmobile 4133 for more information.

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February 2012 • GLEANER 37 Impact Your World

Annual Retreat March 30 - April 1, 2012

Preparing our world for Jesus’ return....One friend at a time!

Prayer Seminar Keynote Speaker Lay Bible Worker Seminar

Mike & Gayle Tucker Craig Newborn Steve Rogers

--EMPOWERING-- ---ANOINTING------TRAINING--- Mike Tucker, Speaker/Director for Faith Craig Newborn, Director of the Gift of Steve Rogers, Bible trainer Upper for Today, and his wife, Gayle, will work Prophecy and Sabbath School Depart- Columbia Conference will work with with the prayer warriors during break- ments of the South Central Conference, those desiring to share their faith out sessions throughout the weekend will draw us to the Holy Spirit on Friday, more effectively during breakout ses- on Sabbath and Sunday...more than six Sabbath worship and Sabbath evening, sions throughout the weekend on Sab- hours of developing a deeper under- to be anointed with His power that will bath and Sunday...more than six hours standing of prayer for God’s people to empower us to live and work each and of training and learning the truth of be anointed and empowered to work every day, knowing God Himself leads us. the Gospel and God’s empowering for surrendered to God as He draws many You won’t want to miss this very special those willing to share His love with into His kingdom. time of refreshing in the Lord. their world.

From Friday evening through Sunday noon...come for a weekend of training with our special speakers, anointing by the Holy Spirit to serve and be empowered with confi dence as the Lord sends us into His abundant harvest. This weekend is intended to provide ministry specifi c training combined with a spiritual atmosphere that is unsurpassed. If we, the present day disciples, will heed Jesus’ injunction given to His personal disciples to “tarry together” we will be endued with power from on high for the purpose of witness in all the world. May you Impact Your World for Christ with the tools given at this Retreat as you enter your world.

New for 2012 ... Children’s program for ages 3-10 (Friday night and 3 breakout sessions) Registration Fees WA Conf. Individuals Out of WA Conf. Children 3-12

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