EDITORIAL PERSPECTIVE JUST LIKE JESUS THE SCHOOL OF CHRIST IT'S ALL ABOUT THE NASTY MAN DESTINATION

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FEATURE PERSPECTIVE CONFERENCE NEWS 4 EDITORIAL 8 Speak Freely 58 It's All About 22 Acción 5 INTERSECTIONS 9 A Personal Faith the Destination 24 Alaska 49 FAMILY 60 Servants of the 26 Idaho 10 A Path of God's Love Sanctuary, 28 Montana 51 ANNOUNCEMENTS 11 Loved for Me Part 1 30 Oregon 52 ADVERTISEMENTS 12 A Flower, Not a Weed JUST LIKE JESUS 35 Upper Columbia 62 Nasty Man 13 Safe Place to Grow 40 Washington 14 Caring Heart Award 47 Walla Walla University Winners for 2019 48 Adventist Health 44 18 School List

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piritual checklists have tank that resulted in a simple, walk with Christ helps to correct S gotten a bad reputa- yet effective solution — a pilot problems before they become tion — and for good checklist. Aircraft technology crises. reason. Our standing was developing so rapidly that Relationships are built with God is established, not by planes were becoming too when we allow someone to our performance, but by Jesus’ complex for a pilot to remem- know what is on our heart. sacrifice on the cross and His ber all the steps needed to fly When I trust you enough to ministry in our hearts through them safely. speak truth into my life, our the Holy Spirit. But let me With the flight checklist relationship deepens. In this share why checklists have not protocol in place, Boeing’s plane way, I believe checklists have only become important but won the contract. It became helped, not hindered, my rela- essential for me. known as the B-17 “Flying For- tionship with Jesus. They have tress,” which aided the Allied reminded me to not neglect the Spiritual checklists are not cause during World War II. processes that open my heart to our Savior, but they can be a Pilots have been using the Spirit and allow the divine, flight checklists ever since. spiritual healing that I so des- helpful tool that opens us to the Every pilot is required to perately need every single day. work of the Holy Spirit. visually check each item on This divine guidance cuts the checklist. “Putting eyes through my human limitations. In 1935, the U.S. Army on” a potential problem on the After all, as Jeremiah observed, Air Corps held a competition ground can help a pilot correct “The heart is deceitful above all to determine which aircraft the problem before it becomes things … who can know it? I, company would build the next life-threatening in the air. the Lord, search the heart …” generation long-range bomber. Since then, the world has (Jer. 17:10). I am grateful the Boeing was confident it become increasingly more Holy Spirit looks deep within would win the contract with a complex with technological ad- my heart to read my motives new airplane that was not only vances. We hold exponentially and leads me to hunger for Jesus. faster, but capable of carry- more computing power and As I’ve prayed and listened for ing five times more than the access to worldwide knowledge His guidance in the daily school required payload. in our mobile phones than my of Christ, I’ve been amazed at But on the day of com- dad had in an IBM computer what He reveals. petition, with two of the that took up most of the wall in Spiritual checklists are not army’s best test pilots in the his classroom. our Savior, but they can be a cockpit, the plane went out of With everything that clamors helpful tool that opens us to the control seconds after takeoff for our attention, it is increasingly work of the Holy Spirit. I have and crashed. Both pilots were easy for us to forget essentials found these important remind- instantly killed. in our daily journey. Checklists ers position me where the Spirit An intensive investigation can help us form good habits, can keep my spiritual life alive revealed the habits that aid us in developing and growing in an increasingly AUTHOR John Freedman crew simply spiritual disciplines such as Bible complex world. I pray this can forgot to dis- study and prayer. As a student, a be your experience too. engage the “gust locks” on the pastor and administrator, these plane’s control surfaces. With habits have not only helped me John Freedman, North Pacific those engaged, the pilots had identify areas that need adjustment Union Conference president very little control of the plane but have also strengthened my in the air. spiritual relationship with Jesus. Respond to any Gleaner topic by In the aftermath of this Allowing the Spirit to “put eyes emailing [email protected]. tragedy, Boeing formed a think on” potential problems in my

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ANTHONY WHITE RD NPUC HOLDS 43 Pattric Parris, share heartfelt thanks to the entire convo- cation planning committee, REGIONAL CONVOCATION including: Linda Dulan, Louis undreds of Adventist Other key presenters included and Deborah Turner, Jefferson members and guests Carmela Monk-Crawford, ed- Butler, Elwood Reid, Derrick itor of Message magazine; Ran- Foxworth, Clarene Mitchell from the Pacific dy Maxwell, senior pastor of and Lorna Wright, Donna Northwest and beyond the Renton (Wash.) Church; Manier, David Henry, Ed and Antonia Simons, speaker and Sara Johnson, Jeanine Good- gathered May 16­–19 in recording artist; Adrian Mar- win, Joed Ngaruiya, Kevin Gladstone, Ore., for the ston, Walla Walla University McCray, Terrance Taylor, 43rd North Pacific Union associate chaplain; and Pedrito Gesele Thomas, Starr Franklin Maynard-Reid, Walla Walla and Nubien Dupree, Garth Conference (NPUC) University assistant to the Dottin, Alison Francis and Regional Convocation. president. Adina Wright, Tina Cooper, Daryl Hunt, Grammy James Boyd Sr., and Alphonso Hosted by the Holden Con- Award-winning producer, McCarthy, in addition to a vention Center on the grounds combined efforts with Mark host of volunteers. of the Oregon Conference, Francis and others, including The 2020 Regional Convo- more than 500 adults, 85 youth the Orion Chorale, Sharon cation will be held once again and 60 children received a Church choir and praise team, in the Holden Convention bounty of inspiration in spoken and the Convocation Mass Center in Gladstone. Watch word and music. Choir to bring a wealth of for additional details as plans Benjamin Jones, musical talent throughout the are formed. South-Central Conference weekend. president, provided the Thurs- Bryon Dulan, NPUC vice Steve Vistaunet, Gleaner editor day evening keynote and Sab- president for regional affairs, bath divine service messages. and his administrative assistant,

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7 july/august 2019 WhyAdventist Christian n is important to me ... educatio speak freely SOMETIMES I FEEL I HAVE OVERLOOKED THE GREAT BLESSING OF ADVENTIST EDUCATION. I FORGET I HAVE THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND Recently the Gleaner THOUGHT TO TALK OF GOD AND REALIZE HIS LOVE FOR US. BUT THEN I invited Northwest REMEMBER THIS ENVIRONMENT PROVIDES COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES Adventist academy TO PREPARE MYSELF FOR A LIFE DEVOTED TO BRINGING OTHERS TO CHRIST, AND I AM EXCITED TO REALIZE I HAVE A WHOLE SCHOOL OF students to share why PEOPLE WHO WANT TO AID ME IN THIS TASK. Adventist Christian In my classes, I do not have to education has been keep my opinions to myself. I can talk with other peers and teachers Faith Pepple important to them. about the life of Jesus. I can pray before most of my classes and start From the essays the periods with the presence of God in my classroom. I love being submitted, six winners able to speak about the truths of were selected for the Bible and how they directly relate to us today. printing in this issue. The validity of the Bible’s ac- counts fills me with motivation to Each also received a answer the challenging questions $500 award. Additional that arise in my life. In biology class this year, my classmates student essays are and I had a section about the origins of the universe. Instead available to read at of approaching this topic from a strictly humanistic point of view, gleanernow.com. As our Seventh-day Adventist teacher helped us begin our search with you read the thoughts an open mind. After studying in the next few pages, differing points of view and other theories, we found God to be the we invite you to pray most plausible answer. I believe the incredible complexity of the for these students universe could only have been formed by the hand and the voice and their continuing of a divine Designer. journeys with Christ. My classmates and I have been able to share our opinions freely. This freedom has revealed how each of us interprets concepts dif- ferently and how even two people

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Beverly Talakua a personal faith

PRIVATE SCHOOLS. EWW. I BELIEVED PRIVATE SCHOOLS — THE ONES WITH THE FANCY CAMPUSES, THE PREPPY UNIFORMS AND THE LEMON SLICES IN

from the same church can see THEIR WATER — WERE ONLY FOR THE the same topic in varied light. RICH AND PRIVILEGED AND DEFINITELY In history class, we discuss NO PLACE FOR A CHILD COMING FROM A how Christianity has affected people through the ages. Our LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANT FAMILY. AND teachers’ questions spark avid YET, HERE I AM, SITTING AT MY DESK discussions about how each of us views various topics relat- TYPING THIS AS A JUNIOR ATTENDING ing to Adventism and other UPPER COLUMBIA ACADEMY, AND IT’S denominations. Not everyone at my school is an Adventist, NOT AT ALL WHAT I HAD IMAGINED. OH, but it’s promising to know I THE IRONY! might be able to impact them through showing Jesus’ love and talking of His life and our In 2016, when my mom intro- Bible classes, student week of all your life from pastors, future with Him. duced the idea of me going to prayer or being surrounded by from your parents, from older Adventist education is a tool in a boarding school 2,000 miles people of the same faith, but church members … but never God’s plan that helps draw His away, I just knew that she was all those things quickly began from your friends. Never from children into the light and re- going completely insane. Hon- to grow on me. Praying at the the classmate who seems to veal the truth to those who are estly, I was a little concerned beginning of class, whether have it all or the ones who are searching. Being able to speak she just didn’t know how to for tests, personal well-being, hesitant, doubtful and unsure freely at my Adventist academy crack a joke, so I didn’t take family members or a silent about this so-called God. I was about God and His sacrifice her seriously. But she WAS request — and knowing that inspired to hear from those is something I will forever be serious, and I found myself the class is supporting you people. So when I was chosen grateful for. Ellen White says standing in front of a smiling through your struggles — is a to be a student week of prayer in her book Education, “It is staff member waiting to take feeling on a whole other level. speaker, I knew the opportuni- the work of true education to my registration papers and It’s that warm, tingly feeling ty was coming from God too. develop this power, to train the hand me my schedule. And that spreads from your chest to Coming to an Adventist youth to be thinkers, and not that was when my transforma- your fingertips and toes. The Christian academy was the mere reflectors of other men’s tion started. feeling of family. push I needed to get me to thought” (page 17). God had never really been At my public school, there start searching. Because even My goal is to maintain this MY God. He was my parents’ was no place to talk openly though I know I’m not where ability to think and speak of God. The church congrega- about God, so student week I’d like to be, I know this isn’t God. I’m grateful Adventist tion’s God. The pastor’s God. of prayer was one of the most where it’s going to end. I’ve education is helping to prepare But not my God. I didn’t inspiring events here. Listening got people who support me me for life forever with Christ. know who my God was, and I to friends being vulnerable on and a God that won’t give up didn’t care to look. There was stage, friends opening their on me, so I better not give up. nothing to push me to look hearts, sharing their struggles Faith Pepple, Cascade Christian for Him, read His Word or and the place God has in their Beverly Talakua, Upper Columbia Academy student from Wenatchee, get to know Him. Coming as lives was an experience no Academy student from Spangle, Washington a student from public school, TED Talk or motivational Washington I was never used to praying speech can beat. It involves before class. I wasn’t used to the God you’ve heard about enjoy! 9 july/august 2019 ANNUAL EDUCATION ISSUE WhyAdventist Christian education is a path of important to me ... God‘s love IT IS IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE TO RECEIVE AN EDUCATION IN THEIR LIFE. TIME THAT STUDENTS SPEND IN SCHOOL GREATLY SHAPES THE WAY THEY LIVE AND BEHAVE, FROM EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES TO CONTROVERSIAL THINKING. WHEN STUDENTS GO TO AN ADVENTIST SCHOOL, THEY ARE EXPOSED TO ADVENTIST CHARACTER AND KNOWLEDGE. IN MY LIFE, ADVENTIST EDUCATION HAS SHAPED ME INTO WHO I AM TODAY. IT’S A BLESSING THROUGH AND THROUGH, WHETHER I HAVE RISEN OR FALLEN.

When I first entered an Ad- in the ways of battle against ventist school, I did not know sin. When I fall, I am shown how to behave in life or how how to rise up and grow so I to interact with others. But as I may not fall again. Through advanced through my educa- Adventist education, I have tion, I learned the rules for my learned of God’s ways and life on how to live and treat grown closer to Him that other people. For example, I may be more like Him I was noisy and obnoxious, through body, mind and soul. bothering others’ personal Despite falling away from Him peace and quiet. But now I time and time again, I find know I should be respectful to myself drawing closer back to those people by being silent. Him as His child. Through Through Adventist education, Him, I learn how to be blame- I have also learned other neces- less, loving, happy and strong sities for living among society. in Him. No matter what I Already mentioned, one of face, whether it is good or bad those necessities is how to treat in my life, it is a blessing from others. What I’ve learned is God. The experiences I have you should respect everyone’s in life are more opportunities different views, beliefs and to grow and value what I have thoughts and treat them just as been given. you would treat yourself. Through the Adventist ed- But most importantly, Adven- ucation system, I have been tist education and its system shaped into a new person has influenced me through its through learning about God help with my battle against and the new friends I have met myself. Constantly I encoun- along the way. From God, I ter countless temptations and have been blessed with trials trials where I must battle with and experiences, from the rules myself to do what is righteous of life to the persecution of and not sinful. Through the strife. Adventist education has school system, I met many influenced me by guiding me friends who have helped me along the path of God’s love. and comforted me, by being Brian Harris with me and talking with me Brian Harris, Rogue Valley about my troubles. Adventist Academy student from Medford, Oregon Furthermore, I had encoun- tered the Bible, whose Word gives me lessons of insight

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done this week and truly care about our well-being. They loved challenge me academically and for me spiritually. Because of them, I Christian education has helped to foster within me a giving SMILING FACES STARE. GLANCES TELL A STORY. I have learned to push myself to achieve my full potential. I do and helpful spirit. HOPE THEY LIKE ME. I KNOW WORRYING DOES ME NO not have to worry about what The acceptance and love I have GOOD — SOME PEOPLE WILL LIKE ME; SOME WILL NOT. life will throw at me because I received through Christian know now I can handle it with education has brought me to BUT, I STILL HAVE OFTEN YEARNED FOR ACCEPTANCE. God’s help. where I am today. I am sur- Some of the most memorable rounded by people who care Attending a Christian school they listen and give me advice. moments of my life have been about me and want the best for has changed my life for the I feel comfortable praying on trips with my school. Our me. Teachers have encouraged better. I no longer crave love for my friends and debating trips to camp have brought me me to excel. Opportunities and and acceptance because I difficult topics with them. closer to nature and God. They experiences made possible be- know I already have it from When I pass people in the hall, have helped me form new cause of my school have helped my friends, teachers and God. they smile and ask how my day relationships. People who were to shape my character. And, in I know working hard toward was. In Christian schools, I do acquaintances became close the midst of it all, I don’t have my goals is a must, but, no not have to worry about being friends. While helping with to worry about fitting in. I can matter how many times I fail, made to feel inferior. outreach programs such as free be me. I will still be accepted and My teachers make Christian medical clinics, I have met loved by my friends, teachers education worthwhile and dif- so many people who thank Jenae Rogers, Gem State Ad- and acquaintances. ferent. I know they care about me endlessly for my time and ventist Academy student from I have met so many friends my future, and I feel comfort- kindness. They have told me Caldwell, Idaho in Christian schools. They able talking with them about stories about their lives; some have all changed my life for anything school-related. Sev- even shared conversion stories the better. No matter what eral of my teachers start their with me. We make a bigger situation I am going through, class by asking what we have impact when we help others.

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a flower, not a weed

“MY GOODNESS YOU’VE GROWN UP SO MUCH SINCE I LAST SAW YOU. YOU’RE GROWING LIKE A WEED!”

From the time I was a child me from the songs they have I have heard this statement. picked for us to play and sing Always, I reply the same way: to the attitude they have. Their “I hope I’m growing like a positive attitudes and flexibility flower and not a weed.” No have taught me to relax and be one wants to be compared to happy. a pesky weed! The last thing The teachers at my schools I want you to imagine when have always used the Bible in you see me is pulling me out their everyday curriculum. of your garden. I want to grow Whether it’s math or English, up to be something of beauty the teachers often start off and worth. with a little worship thought, This crazy world makes it a favorite Bible verse or at least more difficult to make good prayer. This has helped me decisions. As a teen, there in my daily spiritual life and are many challenges I face walk with God. Although on a daily basis which could at one point I struggled with easily turn me into a “weed.” understanding how the Bible However, something in my life was personally relevant, my has remained constant. I have teachers have helped me to see been in Adventist education for how it applies it to my life in nine years. Through these nine all circumstances. years I have learned that I have Probably the biggest thing I a love and talent for music, have learned is how to make how to apply the Bible to my good decisions I won’t regret. Linda Kirby daily life and how to make As a teenager there are many good decisions. things I could choose that lead Though the impact that music to terrible consequences, but my life for the better. All of has had on me may not apply being in an Adventist school- these things have helped me to to everyone in Adventist ing system has influenced my grow stronger in my faith and education, it has made a big choices. The teachers help me in my walk with Jesus. He has difference to me. Most of our understand there are conse- a plan for my life, and I know schools have amazing music quences for my actions and He wants to help me grow into programs. From the time I was provide a clear set of guidelines the flower He has intended all in third grade, I have loved to to help me choose good things along. sing and play a large variety of instead of those that will ulti- instruments. My music teach- mately be hurtful. ers throughout the years have My recently found love for Linda Kirby, Gem State Adventist encouraged me to pursue my music, ability to apply the Bi- Academy student from Caldwell, love for music and turn it into ble to my daily life and making Idaho a career. They have influenced good decisions are changing

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ADVENTIST EDUCATION HAS GREATLY AFFECTED MY LIFE IN MANY WAYS INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR MY OWN SEARCH FOR A PERSONAL BELIEF IN GOD. MANY STUDENTS GROW UP BELIEVING THEIR PARENTS’ FAITH BY DEFAULT. RESOURCES ARE NOT ALWAYS READILY AVAILABLE FOR THEM TO PROVE FOR THEMSELVES THEY HAVE A LOVING GOD WHO CARES FOR THEM AND WANTS TO GIVE THEM ETERNAL LIFE THROUGH HIM. I BELIEVE IF WE DO NOT SOLIDIFY OUR FAITH AS YOUNG PEOPLE, IT WILL BECOME HARDER TO RESIST THE SOCIAL PRESSURES OF SOCIETY AS WE GET OLDER.

I believe Adventist is incredibly valuable. Adventist choral group, education provides the It also is very difficult you never run out of perfect environment to keep the Sabbath in things to sing about. for students to do this a public school envi- So, I believe Adventist by having numerous ronment where not education can provide staff members who everyone else does. the tools and mentors are always available Having friends who you need to find the for any student who respect this belief and God you believe in. It has questions about practice it themselves teaches ways to worship their faith. I have had makes it easier to stay Him that you may not multiple conversations true to yourself. experience on your with different mentors Finally, Adventist edu- own. I know it has for who are always willing cation has given me the me. to discuss anything I gift of music. I believe question. They give me no music is as powerful valuable insights and as music that is written Molly Ahola, Upper tips that have consis- to glorify God. Music Columbia Academy tently strengthened my provides a way of wor- student from Spangle, faith. ship that is more mov- Washington My life has also benefit- ing than any sermon ed from the social aspect to me. The harmonies, of the Christian envi- chords and melodies are ronment provided by prayers sent up to God Adventist education. I without words. Wor- was educated in a public ship can seem difficult school for all of my ele- and empty to some, but mentary schooling and I have never thought witnessed firsthand the that when I am singing way bullying, judgment in a choir or playing in and unnecessary prej- a band or orchestra to udice is present within worship God. Pub- that arena. Those lic schools may have elements may not be sophisticated music completely gone in an programs, but they have Adventist environment, nothing to sing or play but they are substantial- about. They can play ly lessened. Being able classical music, which in to practice your beliefs itself is wonderful, but it around people who do becomes very difficult not harass you for them with choral music. In an Molly Ahola 13 july/august 2019 CARING

CARING HEART AWARD WINNERS FOR 2019 Ezekiel Lemma Devyn Hill AUBURN ADVENTIST CASCADE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY ACADEMY FOURTEEN NORTHWEST academy AUBURN, WASHINGTON WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON Ezekiel Lemma has created a Over the last few years, Devyn students received the $500 Caring reputation of excellence since Hill has become the person both his first day on campus three students and teachers depend on Heart Award scholarship made years ago. He shines quietly as a to answer technology needs. He beacon of kindness, compassion also serves on the media team at possible through three-way funding and integrity. Bryce Sampsel, the Wenatchee Church. science and math teacher, Devyn is a hard worker in from the North Pacific Union speaks highly of Ezekiel not everything he sets his mind to only as his student but as his do. While on two mission trips Conference, local conferences and employee: “He is an absolutely to Belize, he never shirked the exceptional worker, self- heavy labor projects he was motivated, always trustworthy.” assigned to, yet he still always academies. Students were selected His inspiring character is seen seemed to have the energy to in humble and subtle ways all play basketball with the older by their schools for exemplifying over campus. Administrative boys at the King’s Children’s assistant Suzette Maxwell Home, where he served. the spirit of the Caring Heart — a describes Ezekiel as “a young The Cascade Christian Academy man of integrity. He navigates staff believe Devyn’s pleasant willingness to serve others. The North socially with a sense of honor personality, willing spirit and genuinely representing Christian positive attitude while helping American Division provided each education.” others qualify him to receive the Auburn Adventist Academy’s Caring Heart Award. Without student with a plaque and an engraved motto reads, “That students a doubt Devyn has been an may become of Christ convicted, asset on campus and will be Bible. The scholarships may be used to Christ committed, and for missed tremendously. Devyn Christ compelled.” Ezekiel will be attending Walla Walla toward tuition at an Adventist school exemplifies these qualities, University in the fall, majoring in portraying excellence not only information systems. or on a short-term mission trip. academically and socially but, most importantly, spiritually.HEART CARING

Mitchell Powers Anna Stone Nathalia Palafox Xavier Alarid COLUMBIA ADVENTIST GEM STATE ADVENTIST LIVINGSTONE MILO ADVENTIST ACADEMY ACADEMY ADVENTIST ACADEMY ACADEMY BATTLE GROUND, WASHINGTON CALDWELL, IDAHO SALEM, OREGON DAYS CREEK, OREGON With a caring heart for people Junior Anna Stone is a young Nathalia exemplifies what it Xavier Alejandro Alarid, has and a love for sharing God, woman who is devoted to means to have a caring heart. been involved in music and Mitchell exemplifies the serving her church and her Livingstone Adventist Academy sharing his care and concern principles represented in the fellow man with kindness. has been blessed to have her as for others through his work as a Caring Heart Award. Anna regularly leads worship a student since her fourth-grade resident assistant in the men’s “Can I pray with you?” is a and music at her home church year. Throughout that time, she dormitory, where he mentors question he asks frequently and volunteers at Caldwell has been a stellar student and younger students. He enjoys that shows his ultimate care for Adventist Elementary School. a leader both in and out of the witnessing, selling Christian others goes beyond the physical She spent last summer working classroom. She is involved in books and reading to children. and the mental/social aspects to as a colporteur with Oregon choir, our music ministries group Everyone appreciates his their spiritual health. Youth Rush and has been on two and sports varsity teams. cheerful demeanor and words Mitchell intentionally uses his mission trips to Guatemala and Nathalia is a Pathfinder leader, of encouragement. His positive God-given gifts to bless others. the Philippines since becoming a a church deaconess and attitude is uplifting to students While maintaining stellar student at GSAA. volunteers in outreach activities and staff. Xavier was honored grades, he is active in a host of Anna is a talented writer and like feeding the homeless. at Milo’s spring concert with a community projects and has artist who enjoys using her band award for his outstanding Nathalia has not waited to be “old achievement this year. regularly been responsible talents to serve God. She is the enough” to demonstrate God’s for planning special Sabbath first to reach out to new students love. She lives Jesus’ love every Because he is a good listener programs at his church. and to offer a kind word to day. We are thrilled she will be and problem solver, Xavier has This summer Mitchell is at Big someone having a bad day. Her returning to Livingstone for her chosen to study social work at Lake Youth Camp as the student English teacher, Kim Mitchell, senior year. Not merely a student Walla Walla University. chaplain, and we are sure that says, “She is always helping leader, Nathalie is a role model Xavier’s family — Jamie and many young people, as well as other students — no one asks and example of what young Tracy Alarid and Matthew his coworkers, will be impacted her to. I am so proud too of how disciples are capable. and Dianna Austin, all of by his mentorship and caring hard she works at everything Grants Pass, Oregon — are heart. she does.” very proud of Xavier and his accomplishments. HEART AWARD

Elennie Ramirez Katie Kemmerer Dakota Arnold Katherine Wong MOUNT ELLIS ORCAS CHRISTIAN PORTLAND ADVENTIST PUGET SOUND ACADEMY SCHOOL ACADEMY ADVENTIST ACADEMY BOZEMAN, MONTANA EASTSOUND, WASHINGTON PORTLAND, OREGON KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON Senior Elennie Ramirez is a true Katie’s ability to care for others In a world that often rushes Showing genuine care for others leader with a caring heart. She has shown through many past the “least of these,” Dakota is something senior Katherine is always ready to lead or serve different aspects throughout her Arnold stops to hold the door Wong does with ease and grace at a moment’s notice, whether academic career. In school, Katie for a stranger, smiles and on our campus. Every fall, Katie by giving her testimony, leading has been captain for volleyball offers an encouraging word. can be observed welcoming music, or sharing her amazing and basketball, a part of the “Kind, respectful, honest and and making new friends with talents in graphic design and student association, and a junior brave” — these are just some underclassmen and maintaining photography. staff member on mission trips. of the words teachers echo those relationships throughout During her high school years, Through every activity, Katie about Dakota. He is the first to the year in a role of support. Elennie has held leadership leaves no person behind. volunteer for a job, no matter Katie has grown as a spiritual roles, most recently serving As a member of student how messy, and finds the fun in a leader on campus, both in as associated student body association, Katie advocates for difficult task. leading worship and in speaking chaplain, yearbook editor and her fellow students’ desires, Dakota’s refreshing authenticity with honesty and compassion. class representative. MEA even when they may not align is a result of wholehearted living. Music is an avenue that brings faculty and students describe with her own. She is good to her He faces life with optimism and her joy, which she shares in her as creative, caring and word and shows up to see each sincere faith. He brightens the various school groups and area helpful. She never seems weary project through to the end. corner where he is. With inner churches. of giving of her time, energy and Having gone on two mission strength and wisdom beyond his Katie’s care and shared talents talents. trips, Katie shows compassion years, Dakota holds remarkable were expressed in a vivid way Elennie graduated this spring, for her community not only courage through uncertainty during Puget Sound Adventist and the MEA campus won’t feel locally but internationally as well. and remains a quiet source of Academy’s spring mission trip to the same without her. However, hope for others. His kindness, the Dominican Republic. Katie displays kindness to honesty and concern for others we are excited to see how she those she is familiar with and to Katie plans to study social work uses her artistic talents, her is sincere. Dakota Arnold fully strangers. She leads by example embodies a caring heart. at Walla Walla University, and leadership skills and her caring and has a heart for leaving no we know she will go far in this heart to touch the rest of the person behind. profession, blessing many with world. Jesus’ love for others. WINNERS AWARD

Brian Harris Elijah Fautheree Kerianne Kruger Alex Engels ROGUE VALLEY SKAGIT ADVENTIST UPPER COLUMBIA WALLA WALLA VALLEY ADVENTIST ACADEMY ACADEMY ADVENTIST ACADEMY ACADEMY MEDFORD, OREGON BURLINGTON, WASHINGTON SPANGLE, WASHINGTON COLLEGE PLACE, WASHINGTON Brian Harris joined the Rogue Elijah Fautheree demonstrates Anyone who knows Kerianne Alex Engels of Milton-Freewater, Valley Adventist Academy family great leadership as this Kruger will tell you she is a Oregon, has been a quiet but his junior year of high school. year’s senior class pastor ray of sunshine. The Upper mighty influence for good on Brian is very committed to and associated student body Columbia Academy family has our campus. Wise beyond his community service. He attended president. been blessed these last three years, Alex has overcome many both RVAA mission trips, the first Elijah’s strong sense of years by her caring disposition challenges, which enabled to Costa Rica and this spring in leadership and spiritual maturity and her growing love for Jesus. him to do well academically Paradise, California. has led him to be consistently She is an exceptional student and endear himself to others. He has been a great help to involved in feeding the local leader, participating in a mission His powers of observation and the local community service homeless and in various trip to Cambodia, serving as the empathy make him a sincerely center when stocking shelves community outreach activities. junior class chaplain, speaking caring friend to everyone. for student week of prayer and with food to distribute to those Skagit Adventist Academy A true self-starter, Alex often in need. Brian always has a coordinating UCA’s Youth Church takes it upon himself to act on has been blessed with Elijah’s program. pleasant smile and a kind word musical talent, spiritually rich the needs around him that God for everyone. We think Brian worship talks and his team spirit Students and staff appreciate her places on his heart. Instead embodies the true meaning of a on our sports teams. positive presence and her ability of attending a large church caring heart. to engage in real conversation nearby with others of his age, he Elijah has also had the Brian is the son of Melissa Haas about important things. chooses to attend a small church opportunity to demonstrate “Kerianne leaves a lasting where his contributions make a from Grants Pass, Oregon. He his love for missionary work plans to attend Walla Walla impression of positivity and big difference. He has shared his through mission trips to Idaho kindness,” says Julie Hagele, gifts by working regularly at the University this fall and has a and Puerto Rico. The last two keen interest in all things to do UCA registrar and Kerianne’s SonBridge community center. years, students have selected work supervisor. with technology. him for the student-led week With plans to attend Walla Walla of worship. He is heading to Kerianne’s parents are Tim University in the fall, Alex will Walla Walla University to study and Heidi Kruger. She plans to major in elementary education. physical therapy. Elijah’s parents continue her education at Walla are Aubrey and Jan Fautheree. Walla University. WINNERS NORTHWEST ADVENTIST SCHOOLS All Seventh-day Adventist schools in the North Pacific Union Conference, including Walla Walla University, admit students of any race to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school and make no discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnic background, country of origin, or gender in the administration of education policies, applications for admission, scholarship or loan programs, and extracurricular programs.

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

SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE PRINCIPAL GR. Amazing Grace Academy 2238 Inner Springer Loop, Palmer, AK 99645 907-745-2691 Dane Bailey K–10 Anchorage Seventh-day 5511 O’Malley Rd., Anchorage, AK 99507 907-346-2164 Katie Richmond K–10 Adventist School Dillingham Seventh-day Adventist School 446 Windmill Hill Rd., Dillingham, AK 99576 907-842-2496 Sueal Cunningham K–8 Golden Heart Christian School 1811 Farmers Loop Rd., Fairbanks, AK 99708 907-479-2904 TBD K–8

Juneau Adventist Christian School 4890 Glacier Hwy., Juneau, AK 99801 907-780-4336 Cynthia Lewis K–8 Sitka Adventist School 1613 Halibut Point Rd., Sitka, AK 99835 907-747-8855 Kallie McCutcheon 1–8

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

SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE PRINCIPAL GR. Gem State Adventist Academy 16115 S. Montana Ave., Caldwell, ID 83607 208-459-1627 Marvin Thorman 9–12 Baker Valley Christian School 42171 Chico Rd., Baker City, OR 97814 541-523-4165 Boyde Hosey K–8 Boise Valley Adventist School 925 N. Cloverdale Rd., Boise, ID 83713 208-376-7141 Ken Utt K–8 Caldwell Adventist Elementary School 2317 Wisconsin Ave., Caldwell, ID 83605 208-459-4313 Laura Springer K–8 Desert View Christian School 2425 American Legion Blvd., 208-580-0512 Sharon Canaday 1–8 Mountain Home, ID 83647 Eagle Adventist Christian School 538 W. State St., Eagle, ID 83616 208-938-0093 Jessica Davidson 1–8 Enterprise SDA Christian School 305 Wagner St., Enterprise, OR 97828 541-426-8339 Julie Corson 1–8 Hilltop Adventist School 131 Grandview Dr., Twin Falls, ID 83301 208-736-5934 Roberta Crenshaw 1–8 La Grande Adventist Christian School 2702 Adams Ave., La Grande, OR 97850 541-963-6203 Melissa Akers K–8 Salmon SDA School 515 Upper Fairmont St., Salmon, ID 83467 208-756-4439 Dan Tyler 1–8 Treasure Valley SDA School 305 1/2 S. 9th St., Payette, ID 83661 208-642-2410 Valerie Iwasa 1–8

18 july/august 2019 Montana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 175 Canyon View Rd. · Bozeman, MT 59715 · 406-587-3101 Superintendent: Renae Young

SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE PRINCIPAL GR. Mount Ellis Academy 3641 Bozeman Trail Rd., Bozeman, MT 59715 406-587-5178 Doug Schmidt 9–12 Blodgett View Christian School 119 Westbridge Rd., Hamilton, MT 59840 406-363-0575 Ruth Merrill K–8 Central Acres Christian School 3204 Broadwater Ave., Billings, MT 59102 406-652-1799 Autumn Paskell PK–8 Five Falls Christian School 2930 Flood Rd., Great Falls, MT 59404 406-452-6883 Arlene Lambert K–8 Glacier View Adventist Christian School 36332 Mud Creek Lane, Ronan, MT 59864 406-676-5142 Bonnie Feese K–8 Highland View Christian School 2504 Grand Ave., Butte, MT 59701 406-221-7044 Kathy Edwards K–8 Libby Adventist Christian School 206 Airfield Rd., Libby, MT 59923 406-293-8613 Patsy Iverson PK–8 Mount Ellis Adventist Elementary 3835 Bozeman Trail Rd., Bozeman, MT 59715 406-587-5145 Kaila Johnson PK–8 Mountain View Adventist School 1010 Clements Rd., Missoula, MT 59804 406-543-6223 Sandra Webster 1–8 Trout Creek Adventist School 3020 MT Hwy. 200, Trout Creek, MT 59874 406-827-3099 Maurita Crew 1–8 Valley Adventist Christian School 1275 Helena Flats Rd., Kalispell, MT 59901 406-752-0830 Dawn Peterson 1–8 Valley View Adventist Christian School 264 Hwy. 200 S., Glendive, MT 59330 406-687-3472 Joyce Freese 1–8

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

SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE PRINCIPAL GR. Columbia Adventist Academy 11100 NE 189th St., Battle Ground, WA 98604 360-687-3161 Gene Heinrich 9–12 Livingstone Adventist Academy 5771 Fruitland Rd. NE, Salem, OR 97317 503-363-9408 George Personius PK–12 Milo Adventist Academy 324 Milo Dr., Days Creek, OR 97429 541-825-3200 Randy Thornton 9–12 Portland Adventist Academy 1500 SE 96th Ave., Portland, OR 97216 503-255-8372 Mechelle Peinado 9–12 Rogue Valley Adventist Academy 3675 S. Stage Rd., Medford, OR 97501 541-773-2988 Ann Campbell PK–12 Canyonville Adventist Elementary School 712 NW Frontage Rd., Canyonville, OR 97417 541-839-4053 Kim Bowlby K–8 Central Valley Christian School 31630 Highway 34, Tangent, OR 97389 541-928-7820 Les Kelley K–8 Cottage Grove Christian School 820 S. 10th Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 541-206-0385 Dianna Mohr 1–8 Countryside Christian School 88401 Huston Rd., Veneta, OR 97487 541-935-6446 Angela Walter 1–8 Emerald Christian Academy 35582 Zephyr Way, Pleasant Hill, OR 97455 541-746-1708 Nelita Crawford PK–10 Gold Coast Christian School 2175 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420 541-756-6307 Megan Hall 1–8 Grants Pass Adventist School 2250 NW Heidi Ln., Grants Pass, OR 97526 541-479-2293 Richard Rasmussen K–8 Hood View Adventist School 26505 SE Kelso Rd., Boring, OR 97009 503-663-4568 Kim Conette PK–8 Journey Christian School 96 Garden St., Kelso, WA 98626 360-423-9250 Bethany Edmundson PK–8 Klamath Falls Adventist Christian School 2499 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR 97601 541-882-4151 Melody Osborne PK–8 Lincoln City Adventist School 2126 NE Surf Ave., Lincoln City, OR 97367 541-994-5181 John McCombs 1–8 Madras Christian School 66 SE H Street, Madras, OR 97741 541-474-7545 Brian Iseminger 1–8 Madrone Adventist School 4300 Holland Loop Rd., 541-592-3330 Laura Bowlby 1–8 Cave Junction, OR 97523 McMinnville Adventist Christian School 1349 NW Elm St., McMinnville, OR 97128 503-472-3336 Elizabeth Fish PK–8 Meadow Glade Adventist 18717 NE 109th Ave., 360-687-5121 Ric Peinado K–8 Elementary School Battle Ground, WA 98604

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Mid Columbia Adventist Christian School 1100 22nd St., Hood River, OR 97031 541-386-3187 Peter Hardy PK–10 Portland Adventist Elementary School 3990 NW 1st St., Gresham, OR 97030 503-665-4102 Brandon O’Neal PK–8 Rivergate Adventist Elementary School 1505 Rivergate School Rd., 503-656-0544 Sharilyn Smith PK–8 Gladstone, OR 97027 Riverside Adventist Christian School 463 N. Shepherd Rd., Washougal, WA 98671 360-835-5600 Tymi Wright PK–8 Roseburg Junior Academy 1653 NW Troost St., Roseburg, OR 97471 541-673-5278 Jeff Jackson K–8 Scappoose Adventist School 54287 Columbia River Hwy., 503-543-6939 Girlie Aguilar PK–8 Scappoose, OR 97056 Shady Point Adventist School 14611 Hwy. 62, Eagle Point, OR 97524 541-826-2255 Connie Allred 1–8 Shoreline Christian School 4445 Hwy. 101, Florence OR 97439 541-997-5909 Karen Nelson 1–8 Sutherlin Adventist Christian School 845 West Central Ave., Sutherlin, OR 97479 541-459-9940 Karie MacPhee 1–8 Three Sisters Adventist Christian School 21155 Tumalo Rd., Bend, OR 97703 541-389-2091 Jenny Neil PK–8 Tillamook Adventist School 4300 12th St., Tillamook, OR 97141 503-842-6533 Matthew Hunter PK–8 Tualatin Valley Academy 21975 SW Baseline Rd., Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-649-5518 Christina PK–10 Orozco-Acosta

Upper Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 3715 S Grove Rd · Spokane, WA 99224 · 509-838-2761 Superintendent: Brian Harris Associate Superintendents: Archie Harris

SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE PRINCIPAL GR. Cascade Christian Academy 600 N. Western Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801 509-662-2723 Stephanie Gates K–12 Upper Columbia Academy 3025 E. Spangle-Waverly Rd., 509-245-3600 Eric Johnson 9–12 Spangle, WA 99031 Walla Walla Valley Academy 300 SW Academy Way, 509-525-1050 Erik Borges 9–12 College Place, WA 99324 Beacon Christian School 615 Stewart Ave., Lewiston, ID 83501 208-743-8361 David Gage K–8 Brewster Adventist Christian School 115 Valley Rd., Brewster, WA 98812 509-689-3213 Doug Hartzell 1–8 Colville Valley Adventist School 139 E. Cedar Loop, Colville, WA 99114 509-684-6830 Lewis Stanton K–8 Cornerstone Christian School 513357 Hwy. 95, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 208-267-1644 Brittany Parker 1–8 Crestview Christian School 1601 W. Valley Rd., Moses Lake, WA 98837 509-765-4632 Melissia Wallen K–8 Goldendale Adventist School 47 Bickleton Hwy., Goldendale, WA 98620 509-773-4156 David Robinson K–8 Harris Junior Academy 3121 SW Hailey Ave., Pendleton, OR 97801 541-276-0615 Shannon Whidden K–8 Hermiston Junior Academy 1300 NW Academy Ln., Hermiston, OR 97838 541-567-8523 Jordan Lindsay K–8 Lake City Academy 111 E. Locust Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814 208-667-0877 Adam Weeks K–8 Milton-Stateline Adventist School 53565 W. Crockett Rd., 541-938-7131 Jeanne Goodhew K–8 Milton-Freewater, OR 97862 Omak Adventist Christian School 425 W. Second Ave., Omak, WA 98841 509-826-5341 Jennifer Hoffpauir 1–8 Palisades Christian Academy 1115 N. Government Way, Spokane, WA 99224 509-325-1985 Monte Fisher K–10 Palouse Hills Christian School 3148 Tomer St., Moscow, ID 83843 208-882-0350 Ben Pflugrad K–8 Peaceful Valley Christian School 32084 Hwy. 97, Tonasket, WA 98855 509-486-4345 Henry Buursma 1–8 Pend Oreille Valley Adventist School 33820 Hwy. 41, Oldtown, ID 83822 208-437-2638 Angela Fleck 1–8 Rogers Adventist School 200 SW Academy Way, 509-529-1850 Holley Bryant K–8 College Place, WA 99324 Sandpoint Junior Academy 2255 W. Pine St., Sandpoint, ID 83864 208-263-3584 Robyn Featherstone 1–8

20 july/august 2019 Spokane Valley Adventist School 1603 S. Sullivan Rd., 509-926-0955 Darla Shupe K–8 Spokane Valley, WA 99037 Tri-City Adventsit School 4115 W. Henry St., Pasco, WA 99301 509-547-8092 Spencer Hannah K–10 Upper Columbia Academy Elementary 2810 E. Spangle-Waverly Rd., 509-245-3629 R. Ryan Irwin 1–8 Spangle, WA 99031 Yakima Adventist Christian School 1200 City Reservoir Rd., Yakima, WA 98908 509-966-1933 Denise Carey K–10

Washington Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 32229 Weyerhauser Way S. · Federal Way, WA 98001 · 253-681-6008 Superintendent: Craig Mattson Associate Superintendent: Michelle Wachter

SCHOOL NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE PRINCIPAL GR. Auburn Adventist Academy 5000 Auburn Way S., Auburn, WA 98092 253-939-5000 Peter Fackenthall 9–12 Orcas Christian School 107 Enchanted Forest Rd., 360-376-6683 Terry Pottle K–12 Eastsound, WA 98245 Puget Sound Adventist Academy 5320 108th Ave. NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 425-822-7554 Ron Jacaban 9–12 Skagit Adventist Academy 530 N. Section St., Burlington, WA 98233 360-755-9261 Aubrey Fautheree K–12 Buena Vista SDA School 3320 Academy Dr. SE, Auburn, WA 98092 253-833-0718 Mark Griffin K–8 Cedarbrook Adventist Christian School 461 Kennedy Rd., Port Hadlock, WA 98339 360-385-4610 Greg Reseck 1–8 Cypress Adventist School 21500 Cypress Way, Suite A, 425-775-3578 Frances Robinson K–8 Lynnwood, WA 98036 Forest Park Adventist Christian School 4120 Federal Ave., Everett, WA 98203 425-258-6911 Lucille Nelson K–8 Grays Harbor Adventist Christian School 1216 US Hwy. 12, Montesano, WA 98563 360-249-1115 Adria Hay 1–8 Kirkland Adventist School 5320 108th Ave. NE, Kirkland, WA 98033 425-822-7554 Ron Jacaban K–8 Kitsap Adventist Christian School 5088 NW Taylor Rd., Bremerton, WA 98312 360-377-4542 Becky Rae K–8 Lewis County Adventist School 2104 S. Scheuber Rd., Chehalis, WA 98532 360-748-3213 Karen Carlton K–10 Mountain View Christian School 255 Medsker Rd., Sequim, WA 98382 360-683-6170 Michelle Noonan 1–8 Northwest Christian School 904 Shaw Rd., Puyallup, WA 98372 253-845-5722 Carisa Carr K–8 Olympia Christian School 1215 Ethel St. NW, Olympia, WA 98502 360-352-1831 Sharron Schwartz K–8 Poulsbo Adventist School 1700 NE Lincoln Rd., Poulsbo, WA 98370 360-779-6290 Judelle Johnson 1–8 Shelton Valley Christian School 201 W. Shelton Valley Rd., Shelton, WA 98584 360-426-4198 Rita Callahan K–8 Sky Valley Adventist School 200 Academy Way, Monroe, WA 98272 360-794-7655 Melissa Hammond K–8 Whidbey Christian Elementary School 31830 SR 20, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-279-1812 Byron Schurch 1–8

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INICIATIVA “DAME5” v DEL DEPARTAMENTO HISPANO EN OREGON ¿ ué sucedería si resucitáramos un concepto de evangelismo Qgenerado por laicos llenos del Espíritu Santo y apasionados W por compartir a Cristo? Esta es la pregunta que se hizo el pastor David Paczka, director de Ministerios Hispanos de la conferencia de Oregon en 2017. Como respuesta a esa pregunta nació la iniciativa “Dame5.” El concepto fue sencillo: motivar y animar a miembros laicos en las iglesias Hispanas de Oregon a ser líderes de grupos pequeños de discipulado. Dame5 fue la oración coordinada, “Señor dame cinco personas que el Espíritu Santo puede dirigir a Tu Reino a través de mí.” Un año después, seguir “los pasos de Jesús.” Este intencionalmente empoderados Dame5, puede recibir 40 miembros laicos del enfoque siguió hasta el 17 de a bautizar a sus nuevos entrenamiento a través del movimiento Dame5, viajaron noviembre del 2018, cuando miembros de iglesia. Durante departamento de ministerios a la Tierra Santa donde fueron ancianos de iglesias hispanas los últimos dos meses del 2018, Hispanos. inspirados e instruidos al de la conferencia fueron como fruto de la iniciativa El corazón de esta Dame5, 53 personas fueron iniciativa evangelística es una aceptadas como miembros de oración sencilla que cualquiera iglesias en Oregon y aún más de nosotros puede orar. “Señor, se esperan durante este año. dame cinco personas que el La iniciativa Dame5 Espíritu Santo puede guiar a continuará como el ancla de Tu reino a través de mí.” la estrategia evangelística de largo plazo para el ministerio Jonathan Russell, Oregon hispano en Oregon. Cualquier Conference assistant to the persona laica que desea formar president for multimedia parte del equipo evangelístico communications en su iglesia local y desea ser incluido en la iniciativa

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hat if we were members, “GiveMe5s,” to recapture traveled together on a tour of the idea of the Holy Land, experiencing evangelism driven training and inspiration while by passionate, spirit-filled lay walking in the “footsteps of Wpeople?” This is the question Jesus.” The theme continued posed by David Paczka, on Nov. 17, 2018, when Oregon Conference Hispanic Hispanic churches across the ministries director back in conference celebrated special 2017. From that question, the baptismal services in which GiveMe5 Initiative was born. local elders were intentionally The concept was simple: empowered to baptize new motivate and encourage lay believers. In the last two members in Oregon Hispanic months of 2018, 53 people Interested lay people who want any of us can pray: “Lord, give churches to take the lead in local joined the Adventist Church in to become a GiveMe5 can me five people that the Spirit evangelism by leading small Oregon because of GiveMe5s receive training through the can lead into Your kingdom groups in discipleship. GiveMe5 with many more to come this conference Hispanic ministries through me.” became the coordinating prayer, year. department to be an active part “Give me five people that the The GiveMe5 initiative of their church’s evangelism Jonathan Russell, Oregon Spirit can lead to the kingdom will continue as a cornerstone team. Conference assistant to the through me.” of the long-term evangelistic Yet at the heart of the president for multimedia A year later 40 lay strategy of Hispanic ministries. initiative is a simple prayer that communications

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ALASKA CONFERENCE // NEWS

Read more online at glnr.in/114-04-ak_sitka SITKA ADVENTIST SCHOOL KIDS DESCRIBE THEIR YEAR v his spring I tasked my When: Friday, March 15 students with writing Why: Raining every day and a news article to tell we wanted to do something Twhat has been happening in fun. our class lately. My little cher- How: A parent [who] came ubs jumped right in, pencil in and Mrs. McCutcheon drove hand, to eagerly complete their their cars filled with children. assignment. When we got there we played different games on our own. Sitka Adventist School RUSSELL, EIGHTH GRADE Games We Played: find cool stuff. Matt. 18:3 states that What: Science Center »» Basketball; How: Going on the beach “unless you change and When: Three to four weeks »» Mat-Kart (invented and just looking and climbing become like little children, you ago game); rocks and looking under rocks. will never enter the kingdom Why: Because it’s educational »» Maze Run (also an of heaven.” Maybe it is a child’s and really fun. invented game); LILLY, FIFTH GRADE basic directness that Jesus How: We did a scavenger hunt »» Many other different What: When the class got all coveted for us (sometimes) at the science center and then things. new Bibles. nuanced, complicated adults. went to the park. When: March 18 TRISTEN, SEVENTH GRADE Why: Because Mrs. Kallie McCutcheon, Sitka JUANITA, SEVENTH What: Beach time McCutcheon is kind and Adventist School teacher GRADE When: Over the school year awesome. What: Hames Center visit Why: Because it is very fun to How: She bought them.

More photos online at glnr.in/114-04-ak_native Many tears were shed and many smiles were seen on PASTORS BAPTIZE AT THE this beautiful Sabbath. The Arctic Adventist Company TOP OF THE WORLD welcomed one more person through baptism in June. The he Arctic Adventist warm 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Lord greatly blessed. There Company in Utqiagvik Multiple people made were multiple opportunities for T(formerly known as Barrow), decisions for baptism and kept outreach and good connections Alaska, held an evangelistic the evangelist and local pastors made with Native people from series that went by the name Celesta and Zack Babb busy the community as well. It is “Angels Seminar.” Evangelist giving Bible studies. During exciting to see the things the Monte Church, a Native evan- church services on April 13, Lord is bringing to pass in this gelist in the Adventist Church, eight people were baptized small town of about 4,000 traveled north of the Arctic because of attending the people in the far north of the Circle to the northernmost mu- Angels Seminar. Four of those United States. nicipality in the United States baptized were youth who to lead the meetings. It was a decided they did not want the Monte Church, NPUC Native The Angel Series developed 15-night series that ran from way of the world and wanted ministry assistant, and Celesta many candidates for baptism March 23 to April 12, where to follow the way of Jesus and Babb, Alaska Conference Arctic above the Arctic Circle. the average temperature was a make Him their Lord. Adventist Company pastor

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ALASKA NEWS // CONFERENCE A LITTLE CHILD WILL LEAD THEM v nchorage Junior Academy pre-K and kindergarten students made a Apoint this school year to con- nect with God through prayer. So it was no surprise for me to hear the small voice at my desk, “But I don’t know how to pray!” The first week of school was coming to a close, and the little face looking into mine was earnest and concerned.

Anchorage Junior Academy pre-K and kindergarten students made a point this school year to connect with God through prayer.

from listening to God’s them as they practiced for our for me to see the little face, little ones learn to talk to spring program. I have never once again peering earnestly their friend, Jesus. The heard such heartfelt singing into mine. My battles, his faith, the honesty of sharing out of little bodies. Their battles … they all came in what mattered to them, the enthusiasm knew no bounds, to focus. We stood there for sweetness of their trust … it and it would break out at a heaven-blessed, full-circle changed me. When one of our surprising times of day: lunch moment, soaking in the truth students moved to a remote time, recess, free-choice time. that Jesus has us firmly in “Prayer is just a way to talk to village in Alaska, her friends One day, I heard the song hand. We talk to Him, and Jesus, Johnathan,” I said. “We at Anchorage Junior Academy coming from the bathroom. He fights our battles. Amen, will learn together!” And over faithfully brought her needs After a lengthy handwashing Johnathan! the weeks, we did. to Jesus. Although my pre-K/ session, Johnathan came to Soon Johnathan was kindergarten students are me and said, “Ms. Darla, do Darla John, Anchorage Junior joining our class prayer young, they know that life isn’t you know something? Did Academy teacher meetings with prayers of his always easy — it’s a battle. you know that ALL the battles own. When a classmate was Perhaps that is why the belong to God?” hurt, he lifted them up to the song “Joshua Fought the Battle It was as though time Lord. When his dog was sick, of Jericho” hit a chord with slowed in that busy moment God heard about it. When Notre Dame was burning, he requested God send a big wind to blow it out or at least remind the firemen to bring the biggest fire truck to “blast that fire out, OH LORD!” Going to the v My prayer life and Pathfinder Camporee? spiritual understanding grew USE #2019ChosenNW IDAHO CONFERENCE // NEWS

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or the first time, Camp favorites were first aid and Ida-Haven in McCall, snow science. Sixth grader hosted Outdoor Orion Chavez stated, “Playing School for the Boise in the snow was my favorite FValley Adventist School sixth part, even when I fell, and graders. Known as the place making fire was amazing.” “where the fun never ends,” Boise Valley Adventist Camp Ida-Haven will now School sixth grade students also be known to Boise Valley have fond memories of Out- Adventist School students as door School at Camp Ida-Ha- the home of their memorable ven. Though they were sad Outdoor School experience. to leave, they couldn’t wait Five students and six to share the experience with parents, along with teacher Si- their fifth grade friends, so mon Chung, were greeted on they could anticipate a similar Tuesday, April 16, by directors experience next year.

Camp Ida-Haven staff joined Boise Valley Adventist School sixth grade students and their teacher, Simon Chung, at the fireplace.

and each other before leaving gretfully forget to listen for His for home Friday, April 19. response. Multiple worships Douglas Roe and Jenks focused on kindness to others. shared morning and evening The days consisted of worship thoughts that included orienteering, meeting Merlin input and activities with both the Owl from the Snowdon students and parents. One wor- Wildlife Sanctuary, first aid, ship highlighted how critical it fire building, hikes, snow is to listen for God to answer. science, outdoor survival skills, Generally we pray, but then crafts, games, ice skating and move on so quickly and re- relaxation. Students say their

Buckets of snow were carried Before learning how and why into a controlled warmer snow melts, the students had environment to better to shovel their way down the understand the melting snow pile. process.

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ophomore Nicole Batten, GSAA think being at GSAA is help- Gabriela Liebelt, development and alumni ing you grow in your relation- known as Gaby director, recently sat down ship with God? to the staff and with Gaby to find out more Gaby: The dorm chapels students at Gem about what makes Gem State every night along with the State Adventist so special to her. chapels during the day are Academy (GSAA), GSAA: How do your super-nice, and Bible class recently completed her peers make you feel supported with Pastor Perez is one of my first year at Gem State. From at school? favorite classes. I have learned come to peers and teachers Sthe moment she and her mom Gaby: My peers are how to apply certain principles about almost anything and feel visited the campus in Caldwell, always willing to help me to my personal life that have comfortable. I feel loved and Idaho, they fell in love with accomplish certain tasks, and strengthened my walk with valued by everyone here. the school, says Marvin Thor- I really appreciate them. I also God. man, GSAA principal. have some really awesome GSAA: How is Gem Nicole Batten, Gem State Ad- Gaby says, “I felt loved friends that I can talk to about State different from other ventist Academy development and and accepted from the very first literally anything. It feels nice schools? alumni relations director moment. I knew Gem State to know someone cares. Gaby: I love the family was where I wanted to be.” GSAA: How do you spirit of Gem State. … I can

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What students are saying about GSAA… “I love that Gem State challenges my mind and my beliefs. It pushes me to ask hard questions like: why do I worship the way I do and what do I believe is my purpose on this earth? GSAA has given me a new perspective on God and my own life.” - Kelton Turner “I love the family I have providing a safe haven for found at Gem State. I have found staff members who act Idaho and Eastern more like parents, aunts and Oregon’s young people to: uncles, and friends that act more learn like cousins and siblings. Like a typical family we have drama and grow disagreements, but with God’s love as the & experience the focus, we work together to grow.” - Karalee Sutton unconditional love of Christ.

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ACADEMY ontana’s nickname EDUCATIONAL is the Treasure MState. Five Falls Christian MISSION School (FFCS) is one of the state’s educational treasures in Seventh-day Adventist he crystalline air iconic feature of Mount Ellis education. Located in Great condenses into quickly Academy. Falls, the small school has Tdisappearing clouds of white The concept of helping two teachers and about 25–28 vapor. The mountain air students discover themselves in students. The school offers threatens to burst your lungs, the context of God’s creation kindergarten through eighth and the wild beauty all around is a foundational part of what grade, providing multigrade, explodes into view. These guides the school’s program. family-style classrooms with The ski hill represents an impressive teacher-to-student ever-present opportunity for ratios due to the strong support Mount Ellis’ students to dis- from parents, families and connect from their electronic church members. devices and an all-consuming One of the parents shared, digital world and plug into the “The small class size creates trees, the snow and Montana’s a supportive community of pure mountain air. Additional- friends and parents that love to ly, the ski hill provides students donate their time and talents to in the academy’s work-study enrich my children’s learning program an opportunity to experiences. We wouldn’t Classrooms take part in develop important skills and trade it.” community service activities such as singing, playing games habits. Another parent shares, and reading to residents at a This year, the school is “My daughter was two years local nursing home. running an initiative to replace behind in reading, and the the ski hill’s lights. Since the teacher worked with her in building a solid spiritual other ski resort in the area and brought her up to grade foundation in early childhood, does not offer night skiing, level — a three-year growth one that will keep children this constitutes an excellent in one year. We are extreme- steady and unmoved as they The ski hill provides Mount Ellis opportunity for Mount Ellis ly happy with the education grow. They strongly trust this Academy students in the work- Academy to serve its surround- our children are receiving at biblical wisdom from Prov. study program an opportunity ing community. FFCS.” 22:6, which says, “Train up a to develop important skills and habits. From discovering God’s As part of this education, child in the way he should go, creation to developing a both classrooms take part in and when he is old he will not surroundings call out to ski the healthy work ethic and serving community service activities depart from it” (KJV). “cold smoke” on Mount Ellis the community, Mount Ellis once a month. These activities Five Falls Christian Academy’s hill in Bozeman. Academy’s ski hill symboliz- include reading to the dogs and School is only one example of Before the academy man- es what makes this school so cats at the local animal shelter; the exemplary Seventh-day aged the property, Bozeman special. sorting donations at St. Vincent Adventist education taking residents skied at what was de Paul; and singing, playing place in Montana. known as the Bear Canyon Ski Matthew Lukens, Mount Ellis games and reading to residents Area. Since the 1950s, how- Academy English and Spanish at a local nursing home. Kami Berry, Five Falls Christian ever, the ski hill has been an teacher School supporters believe School parent

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// MONTANA NEWS After college and univer Thank for your you action.” sity scholarships were awarded and the well-earned diplomas were handed out, the proud 13 and excited graduates marched down the aisle of the MEA chapel into the beautiful Mon tana spring The teachers day. breathed a sigh of relief, know ing they had done their best to help launch these students into the next phase of their life. Ellis Mount Harris, Larissa assistant Academy administrative Mount Ellis Curtis Academy. tied those memories to their class aim, which was a quote by Seuss, Dr. “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until becomes it a and theirmemory,” motto, “Bridge the distance between dreams and reality through continued support in the life-changing gift of Christian education. Jason Rogers, Mount Ellis Academy Bible teacher and dean boys’ Christian education continues to be of utmost importance at Mount Ellis Academy. - - -

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It isIt our hope and prayer After an intense and july/august 2019 Fischer, a senior, poignantly sang the song “Time to Say Goodbye,” choly atmosphere that pervad ed the chapel. Curtis sent the graduates off with a com mencement address punctuated with pictures and anecdotal stories from the seniors’ time at report that another six years of accreditation has been granted. The six-year term will have a midterm review. The high marks are testament to the dedication given by faculty and staff who choose to work in the beautiful state of Montana. the highest standard of thorough evaluation, Mount Ellis Academy is thrilled to 29 GRADUATION - During the commence On class night, there was Every six years an to parents and students were given. The graduating class announced their class gift of a new water fountain for the administration building. Hannahment ceremony, laughterand tears as tributes directors, teachers and academy principals braved the Montana weather to do the assessment. and overall school operation improvements. evaluation committee, formed by the North PacificUnion Education department, visits the Mount Ellis Academy campus and reviews all aspects of the educational program. In April, a team of education - - - -

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CELEBRATES CELEBRATES infrastructure improvements students and staff. Additionally, the campus is looking great, and there is a plan in place to keep moving forward with an amazing that one saw growthmuch with both the has just finishedyear 117th its of operation in the Montana Conference. Sunday. UPDATE 2019 ACCREDITATION former Mount Ellis Academy Church pastor, rounded out the weekend and gave the commencement address on Kirk, Montana Conference vice president of finance and administration. Barry Curtis, study was presented Elden by Ramirez, Montana Confer ence president, and Matthew and history teacher Jonathan Schwarz spoke for the bacca laureate sermon on Sabbath. The Sabbath School lesson art spoke for the Friday night consecration service. Bible Bozeman. All were blessed by the messages given during the programs.weekend’s

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n all departments and tions to real-life challenges. at every level, teachers Smartphones and laptops are at Portland Adventist resources and tools. Students Academy are introduc- share ideas freely, teach each Iing students to project-based other, and learn to work in and learning (PBL). out of teams. “We’re working for On the last day of class, NASA,” says Courtney Clark, Clark proudly sports a NASA a PAA junior in her last week jacket and smiles widely as she of school. She sits backward in holds up her final cylindrical her chair facing classmate Aus- prototype. Ulloa shows off the tin Ulloa as he carefully draws tetrahedron he was so carefully a tetrahedron. “We’re supposed measuring earlier that week. to create containers that can While neither Clark nor Ulloa In a project-based learning classroom, students become a have any goals to work for community of learners. Together, they seek solutions to real-life NASA, they see value in this

challenges. Smartphones and laptops are resources and tools. PBL assignment. v They share ideas freely, teach each other, and learn to work in and out of groups. Ulloa plans to work in health care as either a nurse understanding of precalculus mathematics (STEM) subjects. or an imaging technician. “I by solving problems scientists He has seen his classes come to know I will have a lot more at National Aeronautics and life for many students who may classes in math and science Space Administration (NASA) typically dislike math or feel ahead,” he says. might actually need to solve uninterested in it. Clark is enthusiastic. one day. Modern learners like “I really love working with Transporting food long Clark and Ulloa thrive on numbers, graphs, budgeting, distances through space may PBL. They’re intelligent, finance and all that kind of soon become a reality as they’re excited to learn, they’re stuff,” she says. “Even though humans explore the possibility social, and they have all the I don’t use precalculus in In all departments and at every of traveling to Mars. That is answers to all of life’s ques- my everyday life, I know it’s level, teachers at PAA are exciting to students because it tions on their smartphone or getting me ready for all the introducing students to PBL. could happen in their lifetime. laptop. They’re excited to apply other things I still have to learn Bob Johnson (right) has been Johnson has been teaching the answers to solve real-life for what I really want to do teaching math to teens for more than 30 years. He sees PBL math to teenagers for more problems. someday.” and STEM as ideal classroom than 30 years. He sees PBL as In PBL classrooms, stu- companions. an ideal companion to science, dents become a community Liesl Vistaunet, PAA Gleaner technology, engineering and of learners who seek solu- correspondent transport food long distances through space. It’s a PBL.” Bob Johnson, Clark and Ulloa’s precalculus teacher, is a veteran teacher and is Going to the excited about PBL. He asked Pathfinder Camporee? students to demonstrate their USE #2019ChosenNW OREGON IT'S ALL ABOUT JESUS // CONFERENCE

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entral Ore- updates were needed to com- is slotted for a new surface this gon is packed ply with new safety laws. summer as well. with gorgeous God provided an abun- The energy and ex- mountain peaks, dance of miracles to pave the citement for the upcoming breathtaking land- way for improvements. Many school year are palpable. The Cscapes, amazing food, great community professionals do- teaching staff, students and jobs and top-notch schools. nated thousands of dollars and their families, local churches, The world is taking notice, and many volunteer hours to see and community have all been cities like Bend and Redmond this dream become a reality. incredibly instrumental in this are rapidly expanding as people The school’s beautiful process. God is moving in move in every day. new entrance is secured with time and materials. incredible ways at Three Sisters Three Sisters Adventist safety doors and cameras. Throughout the rest of the Adventist Christian School. Christian School (TSACS) was The vaulted entryway opens school fresh flooring and rich built in 1972 in an area that into a new school secretary’s new paint decorate the sur- Karla Toms, Three Sisters was centrally located for all office and workroom. Hickory faces. The students play safely Adventist Christian who wished to attend. But the cabinets have been custom de- and freely on large expanses School board member schoolhouse has been aging, signed and finished by experts of lawn protected by lovely and it became apparent major who generously donated their new fencing. The parking lot v

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31 july/august 2019 v OREGON IT'S ALL ABOUT JESUS // CONFERENCE TOM EVANS TO BECOME OREGON CONFERENCE Milo’s One Voice performed a concert at the Sparks Church in the Reno, Nev., area. OUTREACH MILO SINGS AT MINISTRIES DIRECTOR More online at HOOVER DAM glnr.in/114-04-or_evans More online at glnr.in/114-04-or_milo he Oregon Conference Seventh-day Adventist Chris- ilo Adventist really was a treat not only for executive committee tians, the church grows.” Academy’s top the tourists and bystanders T“unanimously and enthusias- Evans and his wife, Mara, Mvocal choir, One Voice, that were there to witness tically” voted June 4 to invite as well as their two boys, Lu- went on a weeklong tour in the performance, but for the Tom Evans to become the next kas, 15, and Andre, 13, are ex- April 2019 through Nevada, students,” says Laberinto. outreach ministries director of cited to be joining the Oregon performing at churches and “Sometimes we do great the Oregon Conference. He Conference family. Coming schools in Reno and Las Vegas. at connecting with our own enthusiastically accepted the to Oregon is a homecoming of These 20 students performed churches and schools here in role and will begin his duties sorts for Evans. It was at Glad- at the Sparks, Riverview and Oregon, but there is also a in Oregon on Aug. 1. stone Camp Meeting he first Abundant Life Seventh-day bigger community not too far Evans comes from the made a decision to be baptized, Adventist churches. They also out there that Milo can step North New South Wales at the age of 10. spent a day with students at the out into in order to serve and Conference in Australia, where Evans is a graduate of Riverview Adventist School. do something nice for,” says he has served as president since Walla Walla University as The students also gave a Randy Thornton, Milo Acad- 2017. Before that, he was the well as of Andrews Univer- private performance at a Riv- emy principal. sity, including with a Doctor erview teacher’s home, where of Ministry degree focused she was housebound after Aaron Nakamura, Milo Adventist on evangelism and church breaking her ankle. Academy vice principal for growth. “We anticipate God The highlight perfor- marketing and advancement doing significant things,” says mance was when the group Linrud, “through the new visited the state’s historic partnership that Tom will have Hoover Dam, where they sang One Voice performs “The Star- working with our churches, “The Star-Spangled Banner” Spangled Banner” at Hoover schools and other ministries to at the American flag posted Dam in Nevada. become even more effective in there. In flash-mob fashion, Tom and his wife, Mara, as well serving and sharing Jesus with the students simply showed up as their two boys, Lukas and others.” unannounced, assembled at Andre, are excited to be joining Watch Evans’ acceptance the base of the flag and began the Oregon Conference family. video and learn more about singing under the direction of his connections to the Pacific Alvin Laberinto, the group’s associate director at the North Northwest at glnr.in/114-04- assistant director for the tour. American Division Evange- or_evans. About 50 to 60 tourists lism Institute for six years. He standing in the immediate brings a wealth of experience Jonathan Russell, Oregon vicinity of the surprise in church planting, outreach Conference assistant to the performance stopped in and evangelism, coaching, and president for multimedia their tracks — some across church health. communications the street — to listen. Many “I believe the most effec- asked what school — and tive church-growth strategy is subsequently what church — ‘word of mouth,’” Evans notes. the students were from. “It “When we are contagious as

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usic trip: noun sharing the quality music that 1. reward for hours of practice brought and, hard work put in addition, share the focus into practices of giving instead of getting. and performances by band/ Complaints from previous trips choir members, often entailing were about the lack of food a few performances and lots of and entertainment time, but entertainment (e.g. Six Flags, you know that every person Disneyland or somewhere on this trip experienced the in- exotic); 2. an enticement by a credible blessing of sharing and school to convince students to serving when the only com- join band and/or choir classes. plaint was about not getting 3. a service-oriented trip, to return the following day designed to use God-given to the place where they had CAA students unload and organize truckloads of supplies at the talents of music and a love for served and felt needed. In the Hope Center’s Oroville, Calif., warehouse. people, to make the lives of end, many more people were others better. rewarded — both students and my first sermon reduced to a grateful for teenagers willing This year Nita Yuros, community members — and pile of rubble caused my heart to help them. One relief work- I’d do it again in a heartbeat … to ache. I am thankful we were er in the community told the or maybe even a drumbeat.” able to bring encouragement students they revived his hope Chad Carlton, staff and hope to people I know in their generation. member and boyhood resident and care about,” he says. He CAA’s musical mission of Paradise, participated in the expressed joy in witnessing was a partnership between the trip. “Seeing the church where students providing relief and school and constituent church- I was baptized and preached assistance to victims incredibly es who helped fund the trip, including hundreds of dollars There is no running water in Paradise, Calif., so CAA students distributed up to five cases per resident through a partnership with in gift cards from Paradise businesses for Camp Fire vic- the Paradise Irrigation District and the Hope Center. v tims. David Smith, Meadow CAA students share hope through music while traveling to Glade Church youth pastor, Paradise, Calif., to minister to helped organize the trip and victims of the Camp Fire. was impacted by “the victim’s stories of devastating loss and Columbia Adventist Academy miraculous survival.” (CAA) music director, chose In addition to the work the third definition and headed performed in the community, to Paradise, Calif., with the several students interviewed band and choir to help victims victims. They plan to release of the Paradise Camp Fire. a short film with stories and “This year I wanted to begin testimonies on CAA’s website, a new tradition of service on CAAschool.org. our music trip,” she explains. “Students would still have the Larry Hiday, CAA Gleaner opportunity of performing and correspondent

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ow do fresh eggs, students. Grades six through teacher: “No matter what we baby bottles and eight learn to bottle feed the did, Mr. Olson would still help power tools fit goats and care for them daily. us.” into the school The industrial arts pro- Harris Junior Academy Hcurriculum? During Harris Ju- gram is in its 10th year and is plans to add a home education nior Academy’s industrial arts taught by retired veteran teach- class next year. “We value re- and agriculture programs, they er Al Olson. He introduces al-world learning and practical take center stage in Pendleton, students to woodworking and skills for our students,” says Ore. welding. Whidden. In the agriculture pro- A spacious building with gram, students in kindergarten state-of-the-art tools provides Becky Caswell, Harris Junior through second grade proudly an ideal setting for hands on Academy secretary care for the school’s flock of learning. Step inside, and you’ll Kenny Cook bottle feeds a chickens. Chores include feed- find students using the jigsaw, goat as part of the agriculture ing the hens, providing fresh drill press, sander, nail gun, program. water and collecting their eggs. welder and more. learned “patience and perse- The older students take care of Projects for the fifth verance” during his time in the cleaning the specially designed through eighth graders range shop. red coop. from cat climbing-trees and “We get to build with all In the spring, Shannon stools to games and other toys types of machines and learn Whidden, principal, brings such as boats, planes and a how to use them,” Sergio Alva in baby goats from her hobby pull-along rabbit. Owen Easley remarked when asked about farm. They are introduced to appreciates “the opportunity shop class highlights. their new home: a barn and to do things that you can’t do Khoda Brown recalls Al Olson works with the sixth fenced enclosure hand-built by in other classes” and notes he the importance of a dedicated grade students.

Read more online at glnr.in/114-04-uc_treasurer v people will be a blessing as UPPER COLUMBIA ELECTS we continue to equip and empower ministries that reach NEW TREASURER our communities with the ALLEE CURRIER has the departure of David Freed- Christ-centered Seventh-day accepted the invitation of the man to the Southern Union in Adventist message of hope and Upper Columbia Conference February. She hopes to make a wholeness.” (UCC) executive committee full transition to the new role In addition to a deep pas- and nominating committee sometime this summer. sion for ministry, Currier brings to become the organization’s “I am so grateful to a wealth of experience to her next vice president for finance. have Allee joining our new role, including accounting Currier, who has served as administrative team here at work for two businesses and North Pacific Union Con- Upper Columbia Conference,” financial roles at the Oregon ference (NPUC) Association says Minner Labrador Jr., Conference and NPUC. treasurer since 2016, will fill conference president. “Her

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More photos online at glnr.in/114-04-uc_msas MILTON-STATELINE BUDDY PROGRAM CONNECTS KIDS Sophomore Brooke Vickrey, one of the high school week of prayer ilton-Stateline Thanksgiving was spent speakers, gets assistance from some volunteers. Adventist School making and eating a feast; at Min Milton-Freewater, Ore., has Christmas they baked and a unique and rewarding buddy decorated cookies; and on Val- program. For several years, entine’s Day they crafted many SPRING STUDENT- third and fourth graders get Valentines. The classroom together with the preschool- groups go together on field LED WEEK ers and kindergartners once trips and discover it is more fun a week to read together as a with your buddy. OF PRAYER Older students enjoy CHALLENGES connecting with the younger ones, and the younger ones CCA STUDENTS have someone to look up to as they grow from year to year until they graduate from ascade Christian The high school students eighth grade. The teachers Academy (CCA) closed their week with a spiri- have noticed this encourages Cin Wenatchee, Wash., held tual retreat with their teachers the younger students, making their annual student-led week at nearby Lake Wenatchee for reading more exciting, and it of prayer during the week of some worship and outdoor fun. April 22–26. Both junior high The elementary students Classroom buddies make crafts volunteer speakers and high also enjoyed week of prayer together. school class chaplains chose with their teachers and guest “reading buddies” group. their themes: “In the Eye speaker, Diana Hernandez, Seventh and eighth grad- of the Storm” for grades six who is serving as the middle ers escort the preschool and through eight and “Connect- school teacher’s aide. “Mrs. H,” kindergarten students to class ing with God” for grades nine as she is fondly called, retired in the mornings. These times through 12. three years ago from CCA but of interaction help younger Each speaker chose an as- came back to lend her expertise students feel more comfortable pect of the theme and present- to the middle school students. talking to the older kids. ed stories or ideas about how Their theme was on persever- This year teachers have Third and fourth graders get God is always there to help ance. Hernandez related stories expanded these programs with together once a week with their and ways to develop a closer of Bible heroes who exhibited preschooler and kindergartner “classroom buddies.” The fifth reading buddies. relationship with Him. The perseverance in their lives. and sixth graders meet every students enjoyed hearing their Many hands working Thursday to read with first and has given them self confidence peers share what was on their together provided a wonder- second graders. They also work in interacting with children hearts, as well as share some of ful week of prayer for CCA together with buddies to do in other grade levels. It helps their favorite songs to enhance students that will surely be activities at least once a month. nurture the family atmosphere the messages. remembered. For example, the fifth at Milton-Stateline Adventist At the end of the week, and sixth graders made paper School. the middle school students met Julie Savino, Cascade Christian crowns with their buddies, with Stephanie Gates, Cascade Academy vice principal and while learning about the kings Kristin Fry, Milton Stateline Christian Academy principal, chaplain in the Bible. They also do fun Adventist School mom for a pizza lunch, games, and activities for major holidays. reflection and prayer session.

36 july/august 2019 UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE // NEWS ROGERS ADVENTIST SCHOOL OPENS INNOVATIVE PROGRAM More online at glnr.in/114-04-uc_rogers n a world in which it feels The opportunity for like our kids are pushed both kindergarten and prefirst Ito grow up faster than ever programs ensures each child before, teachers and admin- is placed in the appropriate istration at Rogers Adventist learning environment. One School (RAS) in College of the advantages of prefirst is Place, Wash., are trying to give how it offers a curriculum and students the opportunity to pace geared to the individual Rogers Adventist School progress at their own individ- child’s development. Students ualized level. Next year, RAS who need a challenge are is starting a prefirst track for offered accelerated activities in Pre-1st Grade eligible students. reading, writing and math. New academic option for Prefirst at RAS is a Parents are on board unique, hands-on program too. “I love this option for 6–7 year old designed for the child who my child to be challenged if requires a challenge beyond he’s not quite ready for what Pre-1st at Rogers Adventist School is a unique, hands- traditional kindergarten is expected in first grade,” on program designed for the child who requires a programs. shares Shoshanna Ordelheide, challenge beyond traditional Kindergarten programs. Every child develops kindergarten parent. It is a distinctive option for children who are ready for differently. There are all types As more and more more than Kindergarten. of intelligence: academic, students enter school at varying Pre-1st is perfect for students who: social, emotional and physical. levels of readiness, it’s so • Will benefit from an extra year of development Respecting that each form of important schools be willing to prior to entering first grade. intelligence develops different- meet the students where they ly means sometimes you slow are and provide individualized • Need more time to mature, even though they are down to allow one facet of the instruction to help them be as academically capable of going to first grade. child to catch up. The RAS successful as possible. • Are not academically ready to go to first grade. prefirst program offers a blend • Are academically capable of going to first grade, of kindergarten and first-grade Holley Bryant, Rogers Adventist but are not old enough to enroll in first grade. elements. School principal Visit our website to learn more: rschool.org/student-life/pre-1st-grade or email [email protected]

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Academic rik Borges will serve Distinction UCA EXPANDS as the next principal Eof Walla Walla Valley Acad- for DUAL-CREDIT emy in College Place, Wash. Borges most recently served as OFFERINGS FOR principal and athletic director 2019–2020 at Highland View Academy in Hagerstown, Md., since 2016. Borges earned his Bachelor of pper Columbia students, allowing them to take Science in elementary educa- Christ Academy (UCA) in advantage of exciting academ- tion with minors in physical USpangle, Wash., is expanding ic opportunities while still education and special edu- Community its dual-credit program for the participating in an Adventist cation and holds a Master of Connection 2019–2020 school year. The academy experience. Business Administration from Erik Borges; his wife, Kirsten; staff is pleased to welcome Lau- In addition to new history Utah’s Western Governors and their two children are & Service joining the Walla Walla Valley ra Pierce to the faculty team. classes, dual-credit classes of- University. Academy family. Pierce earned her doctor- fered at UCA include anatomy At the beginning of May, ate in U.S. history from Cal- and physiology as well as music outgoing principal Brian Bay Academy (MBA) in La ifornia’s Claremont Graduate theory. UCA also offers ad- Harris transitioned to his new Selva Beach, Calif., for the past University, and she has taught vanced placement (AP) classes, position as Upper Columbia 12 years. While there he taught at several universities in the including AP language and Conference vice president for marine biology, anatomy and years since. Pierce has a passion composition and AP calculus. education while also finishing physiology, earth science, and for making kids and adults ex- UCA has plans to con- out the school year at WWVA. health. cited about history. She will be tinue working with Walla Bob Nobuhara will be Nobuhara has a Bachelor teaching U.S. history, the West Walla University to grow the joining the WWVA science of Science in chemistry and and the world, and American dual-credit offerings in coming department for the 2019–2020 a biology minor from Union Teamwork & government. Students will years. “We are excited about school year. Nobuhara most College in Lincoln, Neb. He receive credit through Walla the future and the opportunity recently taught at Monterey earned his master’s degree Collaboration Walla University. we have to continue to provide in biomedical science from An increasing number of an excellent, Christ-centered Colorado State University. high school students enroll in education to our students,” says Nobuhara is also the current Running Start programs for Eric Johnson, UCA principal. Adventist Science Educator’s college credit. While this has “We are committed to making Association president. definite advantages, many of Upper Columbia Academy a While the WWVA family those students are sacrificing place to grow — spiritually, will miss Harris, they look the privilege of attending an emotionally, physically and forward to the impact Borges Adventist school in order to academically.” and Nobuhara will have at Walla Walla accelerate their college educa- WWVA and are excited about Culture of tion. Recognizing this trend, Kris Dalrymple, Upper Columbia the 2019–2020 school year. Valley Academy UCA has partnered with Walla Academy administrative assistant Walla University to make Bob Nobuhara, pictured with Dena Garrett, Walla Walla Valley Gratitude dual-credit courses available to his wife, Ruth, is joining the Academy assistant to the principal WWVA science department. 300 SW Academy Way | College Place, WA 99324 509-525-1050 | wwva.org | [email protected] 39 july/august 2019 WASHINGTON CONFERENCE // GROWING SPIRITUALLY, PRAYING CONTINUALLY GOD STILL ACTS: 2019 WASHINGTON CONFERENCE CONSTITUENCY SESSION JONATHAN BAUMGARTNER JONATHAN

Doug Bing shares how God rayer provided entreating the Holy Spirit to REELECTIONS is working through churches, the spiritual be present. It was, in fact, an What is typically the schools and ministries to fulfill bookends to invocation of the very theme main order of business — the the mission. the 60th Con- of the session, “God Still nominating committee re- stituency Session ACTS,” even in the midst of a port — took place early in the the Holy Spirit in conference of the Washington constituency business session. day. All officers, administrators mission. He recalled the aged Conference. Delegates and departmental directors were prophet Elisha’s admonition came from across the con- WELCOME TO NEW returned to office with a clear to be persistent in defeating Pference to participate in the CHURCHES mandate by delegates to keep the enemies of God’s peo- session, held April 28, at the As the delegates progress going forward. Each of ple. “What battles are being Auburn Adventist Academy were officially seated by the four administrators — Doug fought outside the windows Church in Auburn. Craig Carr, vice president Bing, president; Craig Carr, vice of our homes, our schools and In his opening devotional, for administration, four president for administration; churches that are ravaging the congregations received official Jerry Russell, vice president for people of our communities?” affirmation as new churches: finance; and Craig Mattson, vice Bing asked. “Total member Ethiopian Church in Seattle, president for education — was involvement means each of Kenmore Spanish Church, reelected by more than 90 per- us allowing the Holy Spirit Kent Spanish Church and cent of the votes. to help us look out beyond Maple Valley Church. For the our own windows, to make first time, these churches had PRESIDENT’S REPORT us a positive influence in our representative delegates at the In his report, Bing re- neighborhoods until Jesus constituency session. flected on the central role of comes.” STEVE VISTAUNET At the beginning of the He highlighted several business session, delegates examples of churches turn to prayer in small groups reaching their communities throughout the auditorium. through creative gospel work — Auburn City Church John Freedman, North Pacific hosting birthday parties for Union Conference president, underprivileged neighborhood called on delegates to make it children, Tacoma developing a session of prayer. “You can’t a halfway house to assist do church business unless you those in transition back to worship first,” he said. “We normal community life, Port need wisdom that comes from Orchard and Everett churches the throne of God.” hosting free medical clinics, And so they did, in music Puyallup Church beginning and in prayer circles around a deaf ministry … and the list the meeting sanctuary — 300 The delegates engage with the topic at hand during the session, goes on. They are part of the people in small groups, which lasted from 9 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m. conference encouragement

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Much more online at glnr.in/2019waconstituency BIG PICTURE OF MINISTRY STUDENTS SERVE AT FOOD BANK “We need wisdom Several times each year, that comes from Olympia the throne of God.” Christian School sixth through eighth grade stu- to join the world church supported Sunset Lake Camp show their age. dents volunteer at the Thurston emphasis on Total Member evangelism to more than 3,500 The other highlighted County Food Bank to help with Involvement. campers — 1,062 of whom project, approved in concept by daily tasks of check in and check accepted Jesus for the first a vote of the delegates, will re- out; work the shopping aisle; and FINANCE REPORT time; and 3) Adventist educa- place the current Hillside cab- work behind the scenes to stock, Jerry Russell could have tion, with 102 teachers serving ins at Sunset Lake Camp with sort, measure and package bulk spent a lot of time detailing 1,284 students in 20 schools. new units once funds have quantities for families. Read more at glnr.in/114-04-wa_ocs. financial statements, but instead been raised. David Yeagley, he too was reflective with PROJECTS camp director, says the total RODRIGUEZ ORDAINED TO specific examples of how God Delegates affirmed the project is currently pegged at GOSPEL MINISTRY has answered prayers during the need for renewing facilities and just under $2 million, includ- Victor Rodri- past quinquennium. Improved infrastructure for conference ing a 15 percent contingency. guez held just employee health has resulted schools and other programs. about every church office in $600,000 in health care Jay Coon, Auburn Adventist CENTRAL THEME from deacon expense savings. In 2017, the Academy vice principal for The central theme of and Sabbath tithe gain surpassed 5 percent. growth and development, “God Still ACTS” illustrates school teacher It nearly doubled that in 2018, noted the $1 million goal of the four key points of vision in to youth director and Pathfinder with a 9.43 percent gain. Restore Auburn, of which conference ministry: instructor, director and area co- Russell thanked members $200,000 has been raised. »» Adventist Christian ordinator, and more. But it wasn’t education enough to satisfy the calling God for their generosity in fund- This fund will eventually help had placed in his life. Read more ing evangelistic efforts that 1) upgrade the facility’s infra- »» Coaching leaders at glnr.in/114-04-wa_rodriguez. brought in nearly 2,900 new structure and other areas of the »» Total member EMERALD CITY CHURCH church family members; 2) campus that are beginning to involvement »» Spiritual growth PROVIDES OUTREACH The newly reelected administrators, along with their spouses, are This vision seeks to create This past presented to delegates. March, six an environment that encour- nonprofit ages the reflection of Christ organizations in every member ministering provided valu- together to reach Northwest able health communities with the everlast- information ing gospel of Jesus Christ and and services to church members His soon return. and the public in the Emerald City Community Seventh-day Adven- For a more complete tist Church. Read more at glnr. report, including a list of in/114-04-wa_emeraldcity. personnel and committee members elected, go online to glnr.in/2019waconstituency.

Steve Vistaunet, Gleaner editor STEVE VISTAUNET

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cross the coun- inception of the LLU Excel- try, educators lence in Experiential STEM are increas- Education (EXSEED) Confer- ingly turning ence. With a goal of raising the Atheir attention to STEM ed- science and competencies of its ucation. STEM is educational medical school applicants, LLU Skagit Adventist Academy students try out their new virtual programs focusing on science, EXSEED brings in Adventist learning tools. technology, engineering elementary and secondary and mathematics. In the past school teachers each summer and Buena Vista Seventh-day Adventist Schools have decade, STEM concepts have to receive training in STEM Adventist School built indoor also seen a national movement seen an increased popularity teaching methods. tower gardens. in Lego Robotics. This year with programs popping up in Washington Conference Skagit Adventist Acade- Grays Harbor School, Kirkland schools across the country and schools are also implementing my has added 3D immersive Adventist School and Shelton around the globe. STEM projects and programs technology to its science Valley Adventist School Seventh-day Adventist with great success. This year, curriculum allowing students competed at the regional schools have embraced the five Washington Conference to literally step inside their Walla Walla Lego Robotics STEM movement and have teachers have secured grants content. Auburn Adventist competition and advanced to begun implementing unique to implement STEM projects Academy continues to be a nationals in Orlando, Fla. and creative programs of their in their classrooms. Forest leader in STEM education “Maker spaces” are pop- own. In 2009, Loma Linda Park Adventist School has with a recent campuswide ping up in several of the lower University (LLU) developed built a butterfly garden, Orcas technology upgrade, including grades in our schools. Stocked a systemwide emphasis on Christian School has devel- an audio-visual center with a with a wide variety of STEM STEM education with the oped a video production class, green room. resources, maker spaces allow younger students to engage Grays Harbor School, Kirkland Adventist School and Shelton Valley Adventist School participate at in broad STEM concepts of this year’s national Lego Robotics competition in Orlando, Fla. designing, building, solving and analyzing with hands-on applications. A cousin to the maker space concept is the “breaker space.” In a breaker space, students have the opportunity to literally pull things apart to learn as they go. Teachers are becoming increasingly excited about STEM education, and as a result educators continue to grow their own competencies and professionalism in STEM fields.

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IN THE PHILIPPINES More online at glnr.in/114-04-wa_aaa

nyone who has growth and development, ing, and the staff are excited been on an in- joined his family in partnering to share God’s grace and care ternational mis- with IHSA to recruit medical through medical attention. sion trip knows students for mission work. In Athat it can have a profound the past 20 years, 680 high STUDENT IMPACT impact on one’s life. During school and college student mis- AAA students helped spring break, 32 Auburn sionaries have dedicated their long-term student missionaries Adventist Academy (AAA) time to building a mission serve the Pagudpud communi- students journeyed more than there and have helped IHSA ty by serving in mobile clinics, 30 hours by bus and plane build three Adventist churches, leading Vacation Bible School to the small northern city of an Adventist Wellness Center, programs, visiting community Pagudpud, Philippines. a clinic and much more. members, helping in building Today, the clinic sees projects and much more. took one bottle of medicine. A MISSION STORY 20 more than 1,000 patients each Students returned from Kennedy turned to her dad YEARS IN THE MAKING month, is fully self-sustain- mission service ready to share and asked if the mother could The city of Pagudpud, their stories. get more. The mother was able located at the northern point of “During a community to return home with medicine the Philippines, is a beautiful visit, we met a woman whose for her whole family. By Sab- tourist city but is difficult to child was sick with fever and bath, her baby was well and the get to. The journey itself to the her family in poor health. whole family came to church. city is a mission, with many She didn’t have the money to Because of this visitation, hours of travel including a long buy medicine,” says Kennedy, Kennedy saw the importance flight and a 10-hour bus ride. AAA junior. “So, a group of of visiting her own community After a family mission trip students, my dad and I pulled members at home. with In His Service Amianan money together and took (IHSA) and seeing a need in her to a local market to buy Katie Henderson, Washington the community, Jay Coon, medicine.” Conference communication intern now AAA vice principal for At first the mother only

Sound Adventist Academy and players. It’s fantastic,” says PSAA BASKETBALL (PSAA) Sharks basketball team Dave Augustavo, PNBOA has continued their tradition basketball official, during the PROGRAM AWARDED of starting their games with presentation. “The adminis- prayer. During the game, trative support and everything SCHOOL OF THE the students reflect good you have here makes a real sportsmanship toward both positive difference for the ref- YEAR he gym is filled with the school they are playing eree’s standpoint, and you are the noise of basketballs with and the referees. For this well-deserving of this award.” Tbouncing and the crowd excit- attitude, (PSAA) was award- “We are proud of our edly taking their seats to cheer ed School of the Year by the sports culture,” says Ron on their school’s team. As Pacific Basketball Officials Jacaban, PSAA principal. “Let’s

the referees prepare to start, a Association (PNBOA) for all strive to repeat it!” v coach pulls their team together WIAA classification (1B–4A). and begins to pray. “Your behavior expands Katie Henderson Before each game, Puget at the table to the coaches v

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s a fire was burning Rick McEdward (’83), whose the newly built family has five generations of Western Wash- connections to the academy (as ington Missionary students or staff) and who now AAcademy in 1921, the bell serves as a church administrator from the tower fell to the in the Middle East and North ground. The bell survived and Africa, was honored Friday through the years signaled to evening. During his Sabbath scholars. sermon, he highlighted stories On May 4, and 100 years of service and showed the later, the sweet tones of the impact each person can have original school bell opened for God’s kingdom. the Sabbath morning centen- Following the theme nial celebration for Auburn “100 Years: A Legacy of Ser- CALEB RISTON Adventist Academy (AAA). vice,” the weekend included Academy,” Fackenthall told the defeated three consecutive Two additional artifacts — a recognition of former princi- audience. teams of current students) and phonograph from 1919 and the pals, a roll call of honor classes The church service ended class reunions. original cornerstone — graced and a positive update on the with the annual tradition of The 50-year class extend- the stage beside the bell. state of the school by Peter past and present Sylvan Cho- ed their alumni celebration Fackenthall, AAA principal. rale members singing “Lord with 62 people departing the “Whatever brought you Make Me an Instrument,” Port of Seattle for an Alaskan back, whether the foundation conducted by retired director cruise. Cruise organizer Pat of seeing friends and family or John Neumann. Mundy (’69), says the cruise a ping on your phone telling Additional weekend went beyond everyone’s expec- you it was your honor year, services included Friday eve- tations and allowed classmates we are very happy to welcome ning vespers with the 50-year to continue celebrating their back our alumni to celebrate class, Sabbath School with friendship. 100 years of Auburn Adventist the 20-year class and Sabbath The alumni golf tour-

CALEB RISTON sundown worship with the nament raised more than Two original artifacts grace 40-year class. Each of these ser- $20,000. The Alumni Endow- the stage at AAA Alumni vices highlighted personal tes- ment Scholarship Fund helped Weekend — the original cornerstone and bell. timonies of the amazing things 18 students, who expressed God has done in the lives of their gratitude by serving din- “A lot of people came alumni, including the inspiring ner at the alumni banquet. In together from all over the story of Mike Aufderhar (’79), all, alumni, donors and friends world to pay tribute to the 100 a pastor battling and surviving of the academy contributed years of service that Auburn brain cancer. $765,000 throughout the year Adventist Academy has given The weekend concluded to “Restore Auburn” for future to humanity,” says Rich Tyler with a 600-pound cake created generations. To be a financial (’89), president of the 30-year by school chef Zuzana Rachel partner in “Restore Auburn” class. “It was truly an honor to commemorate each decade visit auburnacademy.org. to be able to take part in this CALEB RISTON of the school’s history, the AAA alumni enjoy the annual

celebration.” annual alumni basketball Ryan Wilson, AAA v golf tournament, which raised The alumnus of the year, more than $20,000. tournament (where alumni alumni president

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KEELE AWARDS INSPIRE INNOVATIVE LEARNING

rincipal Karen desired to integrate Sphero bees,” Taber shares. “They also tried the lettuce they grew and Carlton asked BOLT robots — each with an became conscious of the need liked it. The students learned her teaching staff, eye-catching, programmable for conservation among other you aren’t limited to a plot of “What would you do eight-by-eight light matrix species that are endangered.” ground to have a garden. You with an extra $1,000 or $1,500 offering an endless array of “This garden is important can have a garden in a small Pfor your classroom?” It was a coding and gaming capabil- so that God’s creatures have a space.” simple question that sparked ities — into her classroom. place to live and grow,” says In a joint application, Ron imaginations at Lewis County Both teachers’ funding requests Michael, FPACS student. Claus and Andy Rivera, high Adventist School (LCAS) in were granted. “It is important that we school teachers at Orcas Chris- Chehalis and resulted in three At Forest Park Adventist help the insects survive and tian School, received funding of the eight Don Keele Awards Christian School (FPACS) in help plants,” adds Dylan, an- to plan and produce TED-style given to Washington Confer- Everett, Linda Taber, grades other FPACS student. interviews of inspirational ence teachers in the last two three to five teacher, and her Urban gardens and a hy- Orcas Islanders for live online years. students learned about the droponic tower garden became broadcasts and media posts. Don Keele Awards, dwindling butterfly popula- a hot topic for fifth through In the final example of funded by seed money from tion caused by loss of habitat eighth grade students at Buena academic innovation in action, memorial gifts for a respected and host plants. Their award Vista Seventh-day Adventist science teacher Zach Mason Northwest education leader, funded a butterfly sanctuary School in Auburn. “The stu- at Skagit Adventist Academy recognize excellence in teach- and pollinator garden. dents were enthralled at how (SAA) in Burlington received ing, encourage professional “Through this project, the quickly the plants grew,” re- funding for Oculus Go virtual growth, promote innovation students appreciated and valued ports Connie Mitzelfelt, eighth reality (VR) headsets for inter- and creativity, and demonstrate the work of butterflies and grade teacher. “The students active learning in science class support for educators. topics ranging from astronomy Donna Meador, LCAS Skagit Adventist Academy students try out their new virtual to oceanography. “The use learning tools. kindergarten through second of VR does not replace real ex- grade teacher, saw how tradi- periences, but it enhances and tional desks weren’t working enriches what the students are for wiggly young scholars. already doing,” says Mason. With her new flexible seating, “We learn best visually,” each day students choose from says Leili, SAA student. exercise balls, wiggle chairs, “Vague information such floor mats, standing desks and as equations, anatomy and traditional desks — a surpris- theories becomes easier to ing favorite for some students. comprehend when one can see Lisa Davis, LCAS grades it and interact with it.” three to five teacher, saw learn- ing potential in adding Lego Michelle Wachter, Washington Robotics kits to the school’s Conference education associate STEM program. Meanwhile, superintendent, and Heidi Doylene Cook, LCAS grades Baumgartner, Washington six through eight teacher, Conference communication director v 46 july/august 2019 v WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY NEWS // UNIVERSITY Read more online from Walla Walla University at gleanernow.com, including the personal experience of WWU student Dennis Herrera tutoring high school math at glnr.in/114-04-wwu_lifeandmath. And Tips for Teaching Mathematics from Benjamin Jackson at glnr.in/114-04-wwu_mathtips.

RESEARCH EXPLORES USING WRITING, DRAWING TO INCREASED LEARN MATH STUDENT s a young girl, Deb- might be an effective method TEACHING bie Muthersbaugh for teaching math. Awas full of wonder, curiosity Using Journals in Elementary HOURS BOOST and confidence. “Although I Mathematics, which is available enjoyed school and the many at Amazon.com, provides CONFIDENCE, things I was learning, some- elementary teachers with tools SKILL thing peculiar and confusing and ideas for implementing slowly unfolded when I began math journals in their own trying to solve certain math classrooms. Muthersbaugh’s he number of student represents implementation of a problems,” wrote Muthers- recommendations can help teaching hours required yearlong teaching practicum. baugh in the introduction to teachers boost mathematical Tfor education majors at Walla Teacher candidates are placed her new book, Using Journals in confidence and develop Walla University has increased. in a district school part-time Elementary Mathematics: Writing mathematical thinking in their This increase represents valu- during fall and winter quarters and Representing for Understand- students by helping them solve able experience for education and full-time during spring ing. “I noticed that some story problems while articulating majors and for their future quarter. problems and calculations and reflecting on their own students and meets require- Students will experience a didn’t even makes sense to me. thinking and learning. ments set by the Washington full year in the same classroom It wasn’t until years later early Administrative Code (WAC) and will be able to participate in my college career that I Kim Strobel, of the Office of Superintendent in multiple class activities, such realized that I could learn more WWU univer- of Public Instruction. as academic fairs, field trips and effectively by visualizing, ana- sity relations “More time under the other extracurricular activities. lyzing and communicating.” supervisor mentorship of a seasoned class- “Teacher candidates As a result of this insight room teacher means more time also benefit from a loop of and after many years of teach- to learn multiple strategies, preparing and implementing ing in elementary and middle work with a wider variety of lessons, supervisor and mentor grades, Muthersbaugh, who student needs, and gain con- feedback, and self-assessment is now dean of the School fidence in their own ability to during the yearlong student of Education and Psychology teach and manage a classroom teaching experience,” says at Walla Walla University, once they enter their career as a Muthersbaugh. decided to pursue gradu- teacher,” says Debbie Muthers- To learn more about ate research in how using baugh, professor of education studying education at WWU, representation through and dean of the WWU School visit wallawalla.edu/ed-psych. drawings and symbols, of Education and Psychology. as well as writing skills, The number of hours Makena Horton, WWU required has increased from university relations student writer 250 to 450. ­­This increase Debbie Muthersbaugh v 47 july/august 2019 v ADVENTIST HEALTH NORTHWEST // NEWS LIVING GOD’S LOVE

dventist Health is manager; and Jenni Glass, on a bold journey to mission identity manager. Aestablish sustainable signifi- The spiritual care team cance with a vibrant mission of works with local chaplains, living God’s love by inspiring pastors and community leaders health, wholeness and hope. to engage with patients, The organization’s goal is families, caregivers and the to create a lasting impact in communities it serves. The ADVENTIST people’s whole lives and effect mission identity team is profound improvement in working to tell the collective HEALTH PORTLAND the well-being of the entire Adventist Health story through community. Mission integra- the Center for Mission Identity ANNOUNCES tion at Adventist Health is led and Seventh-day Adventist by Dustin Aho and includes faith community relations. NEW HEALTH mission identity, spiritual care Recently the team hosted and community integration. its annual Mission Integration PLAN PRODUCT The team is working across Summit for Adventist Health Adventist Health in California, leaders. The summit provided PARTNERSHIP Oregon and Hawaii to serve inspiration, education and a cel- local communities. ebration of Adventist Health’s dventist Health Region president. “People are Alex Bryan mission and the theme of “Love Portland is introduc- learning about our faith and Matters.” Visit AdventistHealth. Aing a new health plan product culture through the expansion org/podcast to listen to the To- for employers in the Portland, of our business relationships, gether Inspired podcast, which Ore., metro area, to begin in enabling us to care for more recently featured episodes 2020. This is the organization’s patients.” recorded live at the summit. latest effort to extend the reach Cost-effectiveness for To learn more about the of the Adventist Health mis- employers is a critical part of mission integration work at sion in Portland, which began the new health plan. Employ- Adventist Health, visit more than a century ago. ers provide health coverage AdventistHealth.org/about-us. Through a clinical part- for nearly 1 million of the nership with Oregon Health Portland area’s employees. The Jenni Glass, Adventist Health & Science University (OHSU) new health plan partnership mission identity manager and in collaboration with Leg- will benefit both small and acy Health and PacificSource large employers as well as their Dustin Aho Health Plans, Adventist Health employees. Employees will Alex Bryan oversees Portland is building a network have more opportunities to mission identity and spiritual that increases how many peo- get high-quality care while care. His team includes Terry ple can get care. employers can manage their Johnsson, administrative direc- “By helping launch health costs more easily. tor of spiritual care for North- this part of the health plan Additional details about ern California, Oregon and throughout the Portland this exciting expansion of ser- Hawaii; Sam Leonor, admin- metropolitan area, Adventist vices will be shared with em- istrative director of spiritual Health is furthering our ployers in upcoming months. care in Central and Southern mission of living God’s love California; Japhet De Oliveira, by inspiring health, wholeness Judy Leach, Adventist Health administrative director of the and hope to Portlanders,” says Pacific Northwest Region vice Center for Mission Identity; Joyce Newmyer, Adventist president of strategy activation and John Schroer, global missions Health Pacific Northwest communication

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history and biology teacher at Linda Academy in 1946. She Columbia Adventist Academy married Les Smith in 1949 and in Battle Ground, Wash., and moved to Myrtle Point, Ore., as dean of boys. finally settling in Coquille in Subsequently, Adolph 1953. She assisted her husband served 18 years as dean of men as a bookkeeper for his paint- at Pacific Union College. He ing business for many years. served as chair of the mem- She also worked in several bership committee at Pacific dental offices in the area over Union College in Angwin, the years, only recently retiring Calif., as well as elder or head at age 89. Les died in 2011. Paul and Olive Beihl elder at every church he held A devoted member of the membership, until he “retired” Coquille Church since 1953, Beihl 60th felt the desire to live in the from holding church office at Twyla has served in many Paul and Olive Beihl country and prayed for God to the age of 90. capacities, including working celebrated their 60th wedding lead them. The Lord opened Adolph’s family includes as assistant treasurer for more anniversary on Sept. 25, 2018, up a path to Arlington, Wash. than 20 years. Twyla’s favorite with a whole-family retreat, In the years that followed they activities include beachcomb- including five grandchildren, started their own company and ing and watching the ocean at at a resort in California. asked God to be its CEO. Ev- Bandon and Shore Acres near Olive S. Barranoik was ery day they thank Him for the Coos Bay, Ore. born in Boyle, Alberta, Can- blessings He’s bestowed upon Twyla’s family includes Jer- ada. She attended Canadian them throughout their lives. ry and Karen (Bullion) Smith Union College and obtained The Beihls are loving and of Vallejo, Calif.; Martin and her Bachelor of Science in generous to everyone they Judy (Smith) Casper of Star, nursing at Loma Linda Uni- know. They have faithfully Idaho; David Smith of Gresh- versity in 1957. served their church in many am, Ore.; 3 grandchildren and Olive met Paul A. Beihl at leadership roles, on mission 3 great-grandchildren. a wedding in Lafayette, Ind., trips and behind the scenes. that same year. Paul picked up Olive at the airport, and it Grams 100th was love at first sight. He was On Feb. 24, 2019, the FAMILYBIRTHS Adolph Grams a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Yakima 35th Avenue Adventist and was attending Purdue Church celebrated the 100th son David Grams of Rap- WILL — Logan Christopher University. He graduated with birthday of Adolph Grams idan, Va.; daughter Cindy was born on April 5, 2019, to a Bachelor of Science in elec- with a reception. Adolph and (Grams) Tutsch and son-in- Chris and Erin (Buchanan) trical engineering the follow- his wife, Jean, were the first law Ulli Tutsch of Yakima, Will, Battle Ground, Wash. ing year. Seventh-day Adventists in Wash.; 6 grandchildren and 6 They married on Sept. Lincoln County, Wash., to our great-grandchildren. 25, 1958, at the Chapel of the knowledge. FAMILYWEDDINGS Roses in Pasadena, Calif. Olive Adolph G. Grams was Smith 90th worked at White Memorial born Feb. 24, 1919, in Ralston, Twyla Smith celebrated her CASAS-PARSONS Hospital, and Paul secured Wash. He served as a U.S. 90th birthday with family and Patricia Paola Casas and Daniel employment as an engineer. Army officer in Europe during friends at Edgewater Restau- Mack Parsons were married They made their first home in World War II and returned to rant in Bandon, Ore., on Jan. May 11, 2019, in Vancouver, La Habra and soon their family ranching after the war. 31, 2019. She celebrated again Wash., where they are making was complete with sons Gary In 1954, Adolph and at the Coquille (Ore.) Church their home. Patricia is the in 1959 and Ken in 1961. Jean, and their two children, on Feb. 2 with her church daughter of Juan Ignacio Olive’s prayers were moved to Upper Columbia family. Gutierrez and Patricia Casas. answered when God sent a Academy in Spangle, Wash., Twyla Weilage was born Daniel is the son of Mack and colporteur to their home. After where Adolph served as farm Jan. 31, 1929, in Sprague, Neb. Betty (Holleran) Parsons and studying they were baptized manager. Adolph graduated She graduated from Loma Joan (Mayo) Parsons. and joined the Fullerton Ad- from Andrews University ventist Church in 1962. They in 1961. He then served as a OURFAMILY 49 july/august 2019 FAMILYATREST

ABDELFADI — Najat Girgis JOHNS — William “Duke” Surviving: wife, Beth (Bosser- Hagerstown, Md.; daughters, (Samaan), 76; born March 13, Vernon, 71; born Jan. 18, 1948, man); sons, Bill and Pierre, Renee Mackin, Walla Walla; 1942, El Rawda, Syria; died Philadelphia, Pa.; died March 8, both of Granada Hills, Calif.; Elaine Smith, Smithburg, Md.; Dec. 28, 2018, Astoria, Ore. 2019, Tillamook, Ore. Surviv- stepdaughters, Heidi Zellerhoff, brothers, Dean Rouse, Lynden, Surviving: husband, Adel; ing: a son. Clarkston, Wash.; Holly Ro- Wash.; Dennis Rouse, Forest daughters, Esther Stamos, JORDAN — Raymond Eugene urick, Lewiston, Idaho; 2 grand- Grove, Ore.; 3 grandchildren Camas, Wash.; Nancy Banek, 75; born Oct. 24, 1943, La children, 5 step-grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Oregon City, Ore.; Margaret Crosse, Wis.; died Jan. 20, and a step-great-grandchild. Ramberg, Portland, Ore.; 2 2019, Portland, Ore. Surviving: TRAPP — Barbara Jean (Riley) The Gleaner also accepts brothers, 3 sisters and 2 grand- wife, Joyce (Tall), Fairview, Zelka, 90; born Sept. 4, 1928, expanded obituary children. Ore.; daughter, Lisa Senton, of Kennard, Ind.; died Feb. 16, announcements with BLUE — Betty L. (Krieger) Michigan; mother, Myrtle (Van 2019, Walla Walla, Wash. short bio and photo. For Spainhower, 79; born Jan. 10, Syckle) Jordan, Goodlettsville, Surviving: daughters, Dawn submission and cost info, contact info@gleanernow. 1940, Billings, Mont.; died Feb. Tenn.; brothers, Richard “Bud,” Hainey, Arlington, Wash.; com or call 360-857-7043. 10, 2019, Nampa, Idaho. Sur- Philadelphia, Pa.; John, Good- Janice Husted and Bev Noldner, GleanerNow.com/ viving: sons, Kevin Spainhower, lettsville; Jim, Berrien Springs, both of Walla Walla; Tammy Go to contribute to submit family Caldwell, Idaho; Tod Spain- Mich.; and a grandchild. Lynch, Federal Way, Wash.; announcements. hower, Eagle, Idaho; daughters, LADD — Kenneth Eugene, stepdaughter, Carol Meier, Se- Kris Fosness, Kuna, Idaho; Kelly 83; born Jan. 12, 1936, Siloam quim, Wash.; 7 grandchildren, a The North Pacific Union Conference Gleaner accepts Northouse, Eagle; 7 grandchil- Springs, Ark.; died March 10, step-grandchild, 6 great-grand- family listings as a service to dren and 7 great-grandchildren. 2019, Burlington, Vt. Surviv- children and 2 step-great-grand- members of Adventist churches BRUNS — Jilleta Lynn (Wil- ing: wife, Jacqueline (Esteb), children. in the Northwest. While this liams), 74; born Dec. 2, 1944, Williston, Vt.; son, Michael, WORDEN — Bonita Carol information is not intended as Seattle, Wash.; died Feb. 5, Spokane, Wash.; daughter, Lisa (Rouse), 84; born June 15, an endorsement of any facts 2019, Walla Walla, Wash. Comeau, Williston; brother, 1934, Grand Junction, Colo.; or relationships represented, the Gleaner does not knowingly Surviving: husband, Gene; sons, Robert R., La Crosse, Kan.; died Feb. 22, 2019, Walla print content contrary to the Mike, College Place, Wash.; sister, Dorothy Kromrei, Boise, Walla, Wash. Surviving: sons, biblical beliefs of the Seventh- Jeff, Yakima, Wash.; David, Idaho; 6 grandchildren and 7 Duane, Walla Walla; Brian, day Adventist Church. Pasco, Wash.; daughter, Jannelle great-grandchildren. Bruns, College Place; sister, PARK — Della May (Blakely), Judy de Chantal, Port Angeles, 74; born Sept. 10, 1943, Cowley, 1933–2019 Wash.; and 14 grandchildren. Wyo.; died Sept. 9, 2018, Port- CISMAS — Ilie “Eli,” 89; born land, Ore. Surviving: husband, July 19, 1929, Arpas, Romania; James Park, Salem, Ore.; daugh- ZOE ELAINE (HINER) MATTSON died Jan. 12, 2019, Medford, ters, Yolande Waters, Seattle, Zoe Mattson the truth. Zoe loved Ore. Surviving: daughters, Wash.; Ciciley Michelle Moore; passed away after a to volunteer at her Victoria, Dallas, Ore.; Doina, and 3 grandchildren. short illness on Palm local hospital after Eagle Point, Ore.; and 2 grand- PRICE — Kyle Wayne, 28; Sunday, April 14, retiring. The last day children. born Nov. 29, 1990, Portland, 2019. her son David spent HAMMOND — Alice Joanne Ore.; died Jan. 1, 2019, Seattle, She was born Dec. with her at the hos- (Stotts), 89; born June 6, 1929, Wash. Surviving: sons, Trystan, 5, 1933, to Harry and pital, the verse of the Minot, N.D.; died Jan. 25, 2019, Buckley, Wash.; Judah, Walla Esther Hiner. Zoe day on his cell phone Poulsbo, Wash. Surviving: sister, Walla, Wash.; parents, Bruce was the oldest of four Bible app was Prov. Barbara Jean Stratton, Carmi- and Teresa (White) Price, Buck- children: Kay (died at 9 years 3:15–18: “She is more precious chael, Calif. ley, Wash.; grandparents, Glenn old), Ann and Jon. than rubies: and all the things HARRIS — Harold Jack, 94; and Sandy (Haughey) White, Zoe grew up in Ellens- thou canst desire are not to be born Oct. 9, 1924, Wall, S.D.; Keizer, Ore.; and Roy and burg, Wash. She married compared unto her. Length died Jan. 28, 2019, Long Beach, Chris (Lewis) Price, Vancouver, George E. Mattson on Sept. of days is in her right hand; 4, 1953. They raised four chil- and in her left hand riches and Calif. Surviving: son, Lance, Wash. dren — Carol, Eddie, Eric and honour. Her ways are ways of Portland, Ore.; daughter, Karyl — William “Bill” SHIRLEY David — in Renton, Wash., pleasantness, and all her paths Harris Dupée, Garden Grove, Henry Jr., 71; born March 15, since the mid-1960s. are peace. She is a tree of life Calif.; 5 grandchildren and 4 1947, Los Angeles, Calif.; died The Lord truly blessed to them that lay hold upon great-grandchildren. Sept. 8, 2018, Clarkston, Wash. them and, through the power her: and happy is everyone that of the Holy Spirit, led them to retaineth her.” Amen. OURFAMILY 50 july/august 2019 ANNOUNCEMENTS

NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE the Sabbath morning service. Location: Reserved area on the Offering campground at the corner of Main and Plaza, across from the July 6 — Local Church Budget; locations building. Bring your own chairs. If it rains, we will July 13 — NAD Women’s Ministries; meet at the Rivergate Adventist School, 1505 Rivergate School Rd., next to the campgrounds. July 20 — Local Church Budget; July 27 — Local Conference Advance; The 17th Annual Bobby McGhee and Friends Vespers Aug. 3 — Local Church Budget; Aug. 31 — The 17th annual Bobby McGhee and Friends Aug. 10 — World Budget: Oakwood/Andrews/Loma Linda Vespers at 6 p.m., will be held at Sunnyside Church, 10501 SE Univ.; Market St., Portland, Ore. Musical inspiration and a special Aug. 17 — Local Church Budget; guest speaker, Fred Cornforth, are just part of a special evening. Aug. 24 — Local Conference Advance; Plan now to attend this remarkable event and reconnect with Aug. 31 — Local Church Budget. friends from near and far. Suggested attire is country Western. Oregon Adventist Singles Adult Ministries IDAHO CONFERENCE Convention Sept. 6–7 — Join us for the Oregon Adventist Singles Adult Nominating Committee Ministries Convention with special guest speakers James The Nominating Committee will meet on Sunday, Aug. 25, and Risë Rafferty. The convention includes food, speakers, 2019, beginning at 10 a.m. Mountain Time, at the Meridian music, activities, and a special breakout session with Gary and Adventist Church, 1855 N. Black Cat Rd., Meridian, Idaho. Shelly Park. Theme: “This Is Us.” Location: Holden Center, The Nominating Committee will make recommendations to Gladstone, Ore. For more information and to register, go to the delegates of the constituency session regarding the officers glnr.in/2019oregonsingles or contact Angelica Dull at and departmental directors of the conference, the membership 360-600-9212. of the Board of Directors, the Board of Education, and the Missing Members Articles and Bylaws Committee. The Shady Point Church is looking for the following missing Regular Quadrennial Session of the Idaho members: Jolene Coy, Valerie Coy, Xinia Donnelly, Abigail Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Inc. Reese, Clarence Smelcer, Muaryiyah Ferguson Tynan and Graham Notice is hereby given that the 54th Regular Session of the Wilkins Jr. If you have contact information for any of these Idaho Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is called to individuals, please email Sandy Brown at [email protected]. convene on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at Gem State Adventist Academy, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Mountain Time. The purpose UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE of the meeting is to elect the Board of Directors members, North Idaho Regional Camp Meeting Articles and Bylaws Committee members, Board of Education Aug. 7–11 — “Faithful Families in the Final Days” is the theme members, officers, departmental directors, review bylaws for the North Idaho Regional Camp Meeting in Sandpoint, changes, and for the transaction of such other business as may Idaho. Seminars and speakers will all focus on supporting properly come before the session. Delegates for this session will families in their love for Jesus by providing practical instruction be appointed one for each church and one additional delegate in living our lives based on biblical truth as well as providing for each twenty (20) members or major fraction thereof. time for parents and children to create memories by keeping David Prest Jr., president all afternoons free for fun activities. Speakers will include Eric John Rogers, vice president Walsh, Jamey Houghton and Maureen O’Kane. Also special seminars for youth, parenting, marriage, natural remedies and OREGON CONFERENCE biblical money management, led by Gordon McGhee, Cinda Cowboy Camp Meeting Osterman, Merlin and Cheryl Knowles, Magda Ciocazan, and July 2–7 — Attention ATV enthusiasts and horsemen! Celeste Issa, respectively. Camping and RV sites available. For You are invited to participate in Cowboy Camp Meeting more information, go to sandpointcampmeeting.com. at Corral Flat, Ochoco National Forest, 29 miles east of Instruments Needed Prineville, Ore. Sponsored by the Adventist Horseman’s The China Union Mission is needing gently used band and Association since 1983. For directions and other details, go to orchestra instruments to start an instrumental music program adventisthorsemanassociation.com. at Hong Kong Adventist Academy this next school year. If Filipinos of Oregon and Washington you have woodwind, brass, string or percussion instruments July 20 — Filipinos of Oregon and Washington, you are you would like to donate, please contact Dean Kravig at dean. invited to camp meeting Sabbath lunch during the Gladstone [email protected]. Donation letters for tax purposes will be Camp Meeting. Plan to have lunch, potluck style, following given upon request.

51 july/august 2019 ADVERTISEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS Classes nutrition, led by a diverse SOUTHERN ADVENTIST faculty with research-based UNIVERSITY OFFERS MASTER’S expertise. We provide a unique WASHINGTON CONFERENCE DEGREES in business, computer approach to open pathways to science, counseling, education, a rewarding career opportunity. 25 Years of SAGE For more information on the nursing, religion and social MPH program, email us at Sept. 28 — Join Seniors in Action for God with Excellence work. Flexibility is provided [email protected]. (SAGE) for a 25th anniversary of service. Program runs 10 through some online and a.m. to 5 p.m. at Washington Conference Office in Federal many on-campus programs. Way and will feature a Kenya mission report, thrilling Financial aid may be available. Employment LAURELBROOK ACADEMY presentations by Steve Chavez and Ralph Watts, and more! For more information, call 423- 236-2585 or visit southern.edu/ Looking for a new ministry? Call 253-681-6052 to reserve your seat and box lunch. graduatestudies. Available positions: electrician, European Reformation Tour grounds, auto mechanics, auto LAURELBROOK ACADEMY Aug. 6–17, 2020 — Attend the world-famous body teacher, cooks, teachers, Learning Through Doing. CNAs, CNA instructor, nurses Oberammergau Passion Play (only held every 10 years) and Training missionaries using and more. Visit laurelbrook.org/ participate in a reformation tour of Germany with SAGE Madison model. Academics, positions/ or call 423-244-5430. vocational training, mission trips. seniors. Few places left. Call 253-681-6052 for cost and to PACIFIC PRESS PUBLISHING reserve your place. Boarding high school located on a 2,000 acres property in ASSOCIATION is seeking a human Dayton, Tenn. Most affordable resources director. The HR WORLD CHURCH academy. Call 423-244-5430 or director develops and maintains programs for recruitment, PAA, SRA and DAA Alumni Weekend visit laurelbrook.org. retention, benefit administration, Oct. 4–5 — Plainview Adventist Academy, Sheyenne River THE MASTER OF PUBLIC compensation, wellness and staff Academy and Dakota Adventist Academy Alumni Weekend HEALTH (MPH) PROGRAM at development. Candidates must at Dakota Adventist Academy, 15905 Sheyenne Circle, Andrews University prepares possess effective communication Bismarck, N.D. Come and renew your friendships. Honor highly competent public health skills and demonstrate professionals with knowledge classes are 1945, 1950, experience in leadership. A of preventing disease and bachelor’s degree in human 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, restoring health in local, national resources management or SEASON 2 1980, 1990, 1995, 2000, and global communities. Our related field is required. SPHR or 2005, 2010 and 2015. For emphasis is on vegetarian SHRM certification preferred. To more information, call 701-751-6177 ext. 210, or visit our website at dakotaadventistacademy. org. Spanish-American Seminary and Sandia View Academy Alumni Weekend Oct. 10–12 — Alumni weekend for Spanish- American Seminary and Subscribe via your favorite Sandia View Academy in podcast platform. Corrales, N.M. Honor fillingthegap.transitor.fm classes are years that end in 4 or 9. Theme this year is “Always Welcome. Always Family.” Festivities begin Thursday evening with dinner and karaoke in the SVCS gym at 6 p.m. Go to sandiaviewacademyalumni.org for information about speakers, lodging, Balloon Fiesta and the schedule for weekend activities. If you have questions, email [email protected].

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52 july/august 2019 ADVERTISEMENTS apply contact Robert D. Hastings, contact Michelle Sinigaglio, HR strategic direction to graduate Qualified applicants will be vice president of finance at 208- director at Michelle.Sinigaglio@ studies. For a complete list of committed members of the 465-2536 or Robert.Hastings@ pacificpress.com. responsibilities, requirements Adventist church and have a pacificpress.com. ARE YOU A MEDICAL and qualifications, visit master’s/doctorate degree PACIFIC PRESS is seeking PROFESSIONAL desiring a career southern.edu/jobs. or significant experience and willingness to pursue a master’s a director of marketing for rich with mission and passion? SOUTHERN ADVENTIST degree. Find more information at the trade book segment of Providing a unique opportunity UNIVERSITY seeks website ucollege.edu/faculty-openings operations. Candidates in the breathtaking Palouse development manager. The or contact Lisa Forbes at should have a strong record region of Washington State and website development manager [email protected]. of collaboration and proven Idaho, Total Health Physician works closely with the director organization and communication Group is seeking a progressive, of marketing and university STALLANT HEALTH RURAL skills. Experience in sales conscientious and lifestyle- relations to create and implement HEALTH CLINIC in Weimar, Calif., preferred. Bachelor’s degree focused physician, physician’s the strategy and goals for the is accepting applications for a in marketing, communications, assistant or nurse practitioner. university website, digital nurse practitioner or a physician business or public relations Prioritizing the optimal health advertising and social media assistant, as well as a licensed or an equivalent in work of our patients and providers, efforts. As a full stack developer, clinical social worker. Please experience a must. To apply Total Health Physician Group this position requires a high contact Marva at marva@ is innovatively developing a level of website design and stallanthealth.com for further digital health platform and development proficiency. For a information. insurance system to focus on complete list of responsibilities, MISSION CREEK ADVENTIST value-based outcomes. To requirements and qualifications, Solutions learn more about this exciting CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, a small with YOU in mind visit southern.edu/jobs. Reverse Mortgage mission and opportunity, go Adventist boarding school in Trustworthy Education tototalhealthphysicians.com/ LOOKING FOR CERTIFIED South Bend, Wash., seeks Gayle Woodruff jobs or email Jayne Peterson at TEACHER to join us in Christian a Christ-centered teacher Reverse Mortgage Specialist Online Education, grades 3–12. for grades 8–12. Salary/ Certified Senior Advisor® [email protected]. Lending in all 50 states Work part-time from home, room/board/benefits. Call NMLS #69559 SOUTHERN ADVENTIST tutoring “live” in a Skype-like 360-875-6050 or 360-942-9068; [email protected] UNIVERSITY seeks dean environment. If interested, please missioncreekchristianschool.com. of graduate studies. Dean call us at 817-645-0895. Call 888-415-6262 candidate will assume a ANDREWS UNIVERSITY SEEKS leadership role in all aspects of UNION COLLEGE invites FACULTY-DISCIPLESHIP and graduate education and provides applicants for an accounting religion education. The academic, administrative and teaching faculty position. individual will hold a faculty

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o many people have shared time we decided to stop at a food S with me the phrase, “It’s not establishment, the service was about the destination, it’s about slower than a line at the DMV. the journey.” My guess is those Just outside of Utah we people have not moved halfway stopped at an A&W because across the country with three kids it — and the gas station it coex- and three pets in one minivan in isted with — seemed to be the two days. After having completed only signs of life for 100 miles. such a journey, I would suggest Our careful explanations of food a reversal of that adage: “It’s not choices not only rang on deaf ears, about the journey, it’s about the but, in yet another slothful line, destination” — absolutely about we spotted the window attendant the destination! Allow me to illus- leaning leisurely out the window, trate with a few highlights from chatting aimlessly as if on prophet- our journey. ic time. Our mission could not First, we have two cats who wait, so we abandoned the line and enjoy vocalizing their displeasure drove off — subsisting on goldfish at being brought on a two-day, crackers and trail mix until we 14-hours-a-day road trip. Even arrived in Salt Lake City late that with a medicinal cocktail for them evening. by the vet, they were determined There I braved the only to sing lamentations all the way Walmart in the area, which was to Lincoln, Neb., where I am set to close soon. As I raced against embarking on a new teaching role the clock to find sustenance for as professor of communication at the children, the store closed the Union College. Adding to our self-checkout option and placed menagerie in the a lone cashier to handle a line of AUTHOR Seth Pierce car was our Alaskan 15 increasingly restless people. A malamute, Winston, man who had likely had a worse tipping the scales at more than 100 day than the rest of us confronted pounds. Like most of us, he just the manager who, oblivious to couldn’t get comfortable, sitting on mounting crisis, was restocking the cats in their carriers or the kids cigarettes. I couldn’t make out before he found a way to lay on everything he said, but I did the floor. pick up a reference to the place Second, we had bad luck with opposite of heaven and a synonym food service. We had prepared for donkey. Two more registers snacks along with several food miraculously sprung to life, and gifts from our generous Puyallup we all got through. Church members for the trip, so There is more to tell (like we didn’t starve. However, each some of the dis-stink-tive aromas

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emanating from the feedlots intentionality, in a manner that in cattle country), but the brings them to a clear destina- Perhaps God bottom line is, in this case, I tion. Paul says there are times might have gladly foregone the to focus on the prize, to arrive is helping us journey in order to reach the at the goal, to finish the road destination. The Apostle Paul trip, to (thankfully) get out of understand that tell tells the Corinthian believ- the overcrowded minivan, take ers, “Do you not know that in a deep breath and know “this is destinations and a race all the runners run, but where I will be planted.” journeys are only one receives the prize? When the children of So run that you may obtain Israel arrived (the first time) all wrapped up it” (1 Cor. 9:24). Everybody on the borders of the Promised runs, but not everyone runs to Land, they panicked, lost trust together. arrive. Some people wander in the One who sent them off the track and never arrive. and then had to wander 40 Everyone is on a journey, but years in the wilderness. While not everyone journeys with that wandering period taught much better would have been that direction. Perhaps at some them some important lessons if all those families been pre- point, I’ll look back and realize (and killed off a generation), pared to arrive at the Promised how many iconic memories it was not God’s original plan Land together, if the vision of the journey seem rosier in for them. Because they lacked of a new life outweighed the retrospect. As our family gets the focus and faith needed to challenges of the unknown! settled into this new place and trust God with their destina- I admit, many journeys project, perhaps God is helping tion, they spent an additional are important. Journeys teach us understand that destinations four decades in training. How us critical lessons we would and journeys are all wrapped never comprehend without up together. As the Apostle them, if we never understood Paul says, “Not that I have hardships or inconveniences. already attained, or am already In some cases (backpacking, perfected; but I press on, that I taking a college degree, etc.) may lay hold of that for which the journey is the destination Christ Jesus has also laid hold or part of it. As I prepare to of me.” (Phil. 3:12) defend my Ph.D. dissertation this summer I am grateful for Seth Pierce, associate professor of the coursework and expe- communication at Union College riences that have led to this in Lincoln, Neb. opportunity. I’m thankful our trip to Lincoln didn’t take 40 years, although at some moments the trend seemed headed in

59 july/august 2019 SERVANTS OF THE SANCTUARY, PART 1

N obody should ever die alone. carpet, close to the small circle of Yet it happens all the time. congealing blood. A veteran policeman in Within reach of John’s pillow, town suffered a serious drinking in plain sight, was a Gideon Bible. problem. He kept it quiet for fear John couldn’t have missed seeing of losing his badge. it when he entered the room and Meanwhile at home, life was switched on the bedside lamp. falling apart. Officer John yelled at I reached for the Bible, the kids and their friends, causing flipping through its pages of chaos. As for his marriage, “for printed notes offering self-help better or for worse” became worse from God: verses for when you’re than imaginable or acceptable. lonely, verses for overcoming Tough love was his wife’s last addictions, verses for coming to resort. She warned John that, if Christ. All of them bore testimony he came home drunk again, she for God in cold black type. wouldn’t let him in the door. If only John had reached for He did, and she didn’t. that Bible instead of his pistol. Homeless now, John resorted That was a chilling thought. Then to a cheap motel with a bright another possibility, even more yellow sign that belied its bleak haunting, suggested itself: Maybe environment. Retreating to his John did reach for that Bible, private panic room, John lay on scanned a few verses and put it the bed to contemplate his future. down, hopeless as before. He didn’t bother For some who seek it, God’s AUTHOR Martin Weber to get beneath grace seems like candy on top the sheets. About of the fridge — tantalizing and midnight he sat up on the side desirable but far beyond reach of of the bed, pulled out his service a toddler. Sometimes you need revolver and shot a bullet through a friendly human boost to grasp his tortured heart. the gift. People yearn for a human The gunshot announced word to understand the written John’s death. Now he was beyond Word. help. By the time I arrived as the police chaplain on call that GOD’S HUMAN TOUCH night, his body was gone and the Too bad nobody was there for room was empty. Too late for John the policeman as he reached ministry, I knelt on the faded blue past the Bible to grasp the gun. I’m

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not blaming anybody. His wife had talked to the world many had done everything she knew times in various ways. Finally People yearn for to save her husband and their He Himself came, up close kids. There was a Pentecostal and personal, in Jesus. And the a human word to church around the corner world has never been the same where I prayed every Thursday since “the Word became flesh understand the morning with the pastor, a and dwelt among us … full of fellow chaplain. Like Phillip, grace and truth” (John 1:14). written Word. we both would have hurried to It was our living, loving the side of someone in crisis. In God who wiped the tears of fact we did it all the time. I just worried mothers and gave human race called the church. proclaim the excellencies of got there too late for John. gleeful children horsey rides Jesus arose and ascended him who called you out of God alone can judge on shoulders muscled by hard to become our heavenly darkness into his marvelous John, so I’m not blaming labor. He slept on the lakeshore high priest. And we are His light” (1 Peter 2:9). him either for what he did with snoring disciples and community of priests on Earth, in that lonely motel room. showed skeptical fisherman servants of the sanctuary. As it Martin Weber, retired from Nor am I excusing anything how to catch human souls with is written: “You are a chosen denominational service, is a hospice he did — either to his family love more than bait on a hook. race, a royal priesthood, a chaplain. through the years or to himself It wasn’t long before the holy nation, a people for his that last dark night. But world was fed up with the own possession, that you may obviously help seemed too far living bread from heaven. away, even help from God. Only by a miracle did Jesus Sometime our minds are survive the wrath of organized just too confused to get much religion long enough to be out of ink on paper — even nailed to a cross. But He didn’t though it’s the Word of God in let that happen before creating print. We need the Word made and commissioning a new flesh.

THE LIVING WORD When Jesus walked this weary wasteland, He came as the fountain of God’s living word — refreshingly personal. The spoken word hadn’t accomplished enough in Old Testament times. Yahweh JUST LIKE JESUS

NASTY MAN

J ose was a nasty man. son, ladder, poster and all fell hard to get him deep enough. Anybody in town would into the next door neighbor’s They finally made it, and the tell you that. No one wanted to yard. Jose’s yard! pastor prayed and tipped the be near him. Not even his wife. Jose was furious, scream- wheelchair over backwards as Jose’s damaged legs and ing at Nelson and calling him Jose insisted he do. Somehow, back meant he couldn’t get “crazy!” Jose landed on his feet and around without a wheelchair. Nelson extricated himself slowly felt strength coming into He moved from his house as best he could and invited his useless legs. The onlookers along the broken sidewalk, Jose to come to the meetings. gasped as Jose stood taller and turning the wheels while curs- You would not want to hear taller and then slowly walked ing his legs, the neighbors and Jose’s response. out of the river onto the sandy God. Especially God. On the first night of the bank. One evening, on the other meetings, Jose played loud “God’s legs,” Jose said. side of town, Nelson dreamed music, flashed lights, made his That day a small, 20-per- God was asking him to go to dogs bark and shouted like a son Seventh-day Adventist the far side of town and hold a mean old man. church was established in Jose’s series of Bible meetings. Nelson The next night he rolled community. Nelson and his argued with God. Holding Bi- his wheelchair into an open wife came twice a week, able ble meetings would likely ruin space on the back row. to do so because God had his home business. “Welcome, Jose,” Nelson tripled the size of their home “Why do you want me to greeted him. “Why did you business. fail?” Nelson asked God. come over tonight?” Jose? Today he’s known God reminded Nelson that “Maybe the music will as the “kind man” who often the Bible meetings needed to sound better if I can see the plays games with the kids in begin soon. faces of the singers.” the park — while sitting in his Nelson told his wife about Jose came every night. His wheelchair. the dream, and she agreed with wife came too. And his dogs “Sure, I still use my God. So, they began planning, stopped barking. wheelchair,” Jose would tell “God’s Disaster.” When Nelson asked if you. “I can walk OK, but this Nelson located a vacant anyone wanted to be baptized, way I always have a comfort- lot where he could pitch a tent Jose raised both hands. able seat! Especially at church.” and hold the “I want to be a different AUTHOR Dick Duerksen meetings. He man,” Jose said. “And I want to Dick Duerksen, Oregon Confer- ordered fold- be baptized in the river in my ence storycatcher and storyteller ing chairs and printed posters. wheelchair.” One afternoon, while The next Sabbath after- Nelson was nailing a poster to noon an Adventist pastor joined a telephone pole in the vacant Nelson, Jose, their wives and lot, his hammer slipped. While many others at the river. The reaching for the hammer, Nel- river bed was rocky, making it

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