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18 22 8 ?6 COVER FEATURE ARTICLES DEPARTMENTS EDITORIALS 18 100 Years of Care 14 The Heart of Worship 4 Letters 6 Lael Caesar and Healing Eliezer Gonzalez Questions As it celebrates a signifi- It’s not just a couple hours 7 Page 7 cant milestone, the White on morning. 7 Kimberly Luste Maran Memorial Medical Center 8 World News & Driving Distracted Perspectives looks boldly to the future. 2 2 The Fight of Faith Ellen G. White 13 Give & Take We’ve all been conscripted; but none of us fights alone. 17 Transformation Tips

2 4 Alternative Adventist 2 9 Dateline Moscow Education Christian education 3 0 Ask the Doctors for those who’ve been marginalized 31 Reflections

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www.AdventistReview.org | February 28, 2013 | (163) 3 “natural remedies” as a cure article, but thank you so for cancer what it really is, much for printing it and namely, “dishonest, negli- bringing comfort to those of inbox gent, . . . and dangerous.” us “in the middle” who Letters From Our Readers Jonathan Peinado sometimes see shades of gray via e-mail rather than viewing every-

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What’s a Body to Do? My thanks for Nicholas P. America,” by Nicholas P. How not to panic Hen tHe doctor »» w says, “it’s cancer.” Miller’s article “Religious Miller (Jan. 17)! Miller’s his- Tried and True Freedom in America” (Jan. torical look at the religious »»I really enjoyed Sandra 17, 2013). Miller has given us heritage of American politics, Blackmer’s editorial regard- a third option between the and his explanation of ing change (see “Tried and secular left and the religious “’s true birth- True,” Jan. 24). It’s like a Head Scratchers and right. right,” was outstanding. It modern-day parable that one an Inspiring Story In that same issue, I thor- was refreshing to have some- can draw from to bring home »»A couple of things in the oughly enjoyed reading Mar- one articulate so well what I a point. Jesus used many January 24, 2013, Adventist tin Proebstle’s “Divine have been feeling for a long parables, and I like the way Review may have left readers Assassin.” I would like to see time—that there really is a Blackmer did the same. scratching their heads. Gina more articles along these middle ground politically, Regarding change, many Wahlen’s article “What’s a lines, which will exegetically that there is a difference humans think they have to Body to Do?” quoted Fred tackle difficult texts. The between “spiritual morality” have the latest gadget, car, Hardinge, M.D., as saying, donkey motif Proebstle and “civil morality,” and we etc., when the one they have “Further, we know genetically pointed out was quite do not have to espouse all of still functions. It’s good to that the choices of our parents insightful. the views of the far Right in see that Blackmer’s car still and grandparents . . . may be And thank you for print- order to be a Christian, even runs with all those miles, and impacting us and causing suf- ing Gina Wahlen’s article an Adventist Christian. it looks mighty pretty since fering today.” To my knowl- “What’s a Body to Do?” (Jan. Miller is correct in realizing her husband had it detailed

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Religiously Unaffiliated 8 Swell Worldwide 26 that is, we do not genetically Divine Assassin? isfy the extremists on either always need the latest model know anything. I believe that end of the spectrum fully, or up-to-date gadget. Religious Freedom in Hardinge meant “we know the United but would provide at least a Our 1991 Honda Civic has that genetically the choices States common language for dis- 420,000 miles on it, and it’s IS one of . . .”; i.e., the “that” was mis- the most cussing moral concerns. still going strong. Our fundamentalS freedom placed, which changed the unde r attack? It’s unfortunate that mechanic told us that they meaning. Richard M. David- extreme elements seem to don’t build Hondas today son’s article, “And There Was 24), in which she shared with have taken over our coun- the way they did back then. Gossip in Heaven,” referred to us her bout with cancer. The try’s government, and our So a word to Blackmer: hang a table of “insights on Eden as historical survey of Ellen leaders in Washington are on to your Honda Prelude! It sanctuary,” but the table was White’s counsel regarding unlikely to take Miller’s has served you well and will not included in the article. drugs and modern medical advice (even if they were to probably continue to do so Just a couple of glitches in treatments was refreshing. actually read the article), but for a long time! two otherwise-fine articles. I also enjoyed Allan R. I don’t see that changing. Judy Winkle Also, I especially appreci- Handysides’ “Coping With There are so many signs that Hedgesville, West Virginia ated C. D. Brooks’ KidsView Cancer” (Jan. 24). The dis- our earth’s history is rapidly story, “Who Finished the tinctions he made between drawing to a close. The politi- Another One of Building?” What an inspiring alternative therapies, pre- cal landscape of America is God’s Peddlers account of God’s faithfulness ventative, and curative mea- just one more indication of »»Jan Malan’s article “God’s in fulfilling His promise: sures were very helpful. I the times we are living in. I Peddler” (Jan. 10, 2013) “those who honor me I will would also like to thank expect the Review will take caught my attention and honor” (1 Sam. 2:30). Handysides for having the some heat for publishing this awakened some dormant Curtis Wiltse courage to stand up and call cells in my memory bank. I Bloomington, Indiana this renewed appeal toward had been working as a rocket

4 (164) | www.AdventistReview.org | February 28, 2013 his mother to read some sto- international deliberations.” ordination. In the Adventist ries to him, and he said, I had the privilege of Church there is the need to “Yes.” The surprised mother attending the ordination of change the policy so that bought a set on the spot. four ministerial candidates leadership positions of What a lift to know that Bible at the Loma Linda University church organizations can be stories trumped TV! church in California this past open to everyone who is John Mc Connell year, when the ordained min- qualified, not only to Citrus Heights, California isters in the congregation ordained pastors. Our orga- were invited to come to the nization should lead pastors Theology of platform and be part of the and laypersons together. Our Ordination ordination prayer and dedi- organization is not Catholic, y crews Committee cation. With the other and this structure has been »»Thank you for printing the ordained ministers, I took around for 150 years. We list of the Theology of Ordi- part—it was an honor and need the change and refor-

© terr illustration nation Study Committee sacred privilege for us. Two mation. I hope the TOSC con- (TOSC; see Mark A. Kellner’s of the four ministers are siders this. scientist at the California “Theology of Ordination women—each with unique Jason Kim Institute of Technology dur- Study Committee Names gifts and all four with mov- Berrien Springs, Michigan ing World War II. Then the Released,” Jan. 10). Now I’m ing testimonies of their call war ended in 1945 and the hoping and praying that the to ministry. My concern is Correction project folded, so I was with- General Conference, in two the line in the article that »»In Richard M. Davidson’s out a job. I got married and years, will not have a repeat states, “At present, the article, “And There Was Gos- started looking for a teach- of the spiritual condition of church does not ordain sip in Heaven” (Jan. 24), we ing job, but there were none the conference of 1888. May women to ministry.” neglected to include a table available. I needed a job, and the Lord prevail! Does this mean that the two displaying insights on Eden in desperation decided to try Virginia E. Myers women ordained in Loma as sanctuary. We regret the my hand as a literature evan- Lincoln, Nebraska Linda are not ordained as error. Please visit www. gelist. Door-to-door selling ministers of the Adventist adventistreview.org/issue. is rigorous work, and it was »»I read with interest the Jan- Church? I believe that a clear php?issue=2013-1503& often discouraging, then uary 10 report publishing definition of “the church” is in page=22 to read the article something would happen to the names of the individuals order and must be considered and see the table. encourage me to keep going. who are charged with the by the members of the TOSC. I vividly remember one of responsibility of giving Daniel C. Robles those events. At the time I study to the issue of ordina- Simi Valley, California was selling The Bible Story, by tion to ministry without “Uncle” Arthur Maxwell, and regard to gender in the Sev- Your concern is valid. The as I approached a humble enth-day Adventist Church. I Pacific Union, in whose territory We welcome your letters, noting, cottage, I prayed that God am confident that they all you attended the ordination, is as always, that inclusion of a letter would give me a sale. I love the Lord and they all one of two unions within the in this section does not imply that knocked on the screen door, love the church deeply. And North American Division that the ideas expressed are endorsed by and when the lady of the I’m sure they are committed have recently taken actions that either the editors of the Adventist house appeared, I explained to the mission of the church differ from decisions voted by the Review or the General Conference. to her that I was selling chil- worldwide. world church in 1990 and Short, specific, timely letters have dren’s Bible stories. She The last paragraph of the 1995.—Editors. the best chance at being published informed me that her son article left me with a degree (please include your complete was so addicted to TV that he of concern, particularly the »»Women’s ordination is not address and phone number—even wouldn’t listen to a Bible line that reads: “At present, a biblical teaching, but with e-mail messages). Letters will story. I asked if I could read a the church does not ordain women could become lead- be edited for space and clarity only. story to her, and she agreed. women to ministry, following ers as the prophets, judges, Send correspondence to Letters to So I started reading to her votes at General Conference etc., did in the past. In our the Editor, Adventist Review, 12501 through the screen door and sessions in 1990 and 1995 on church, leaders have to open Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD pretty soon the boy was lis- the question, where the issue their eyes. Women can be 20904-6600; Internet: letters@ tening right beside her. was a major focus of the president of the GC, divi- adventistreview.org. When I was through reading, sions, unions, and confer- I asked him if he would like ences, but not through

www.AdventistReview.org | February 28, 2013 | (165) 5 Editorials Questions Respecting God’s questions makes the eternal difference: “Where are you?” (Gen. 3:9). “Where is your brother Abel?” (Gen. 4:9). Instead, Cain tried sidestepping, or brushing God aside, with a question of his own: “Am I responsible for Abel?” It was a rather inauspicious beginning to human asking. Inauspicious, but not inconsequential, as in: “How’s things?” “Do you want fries with that?” Triviality is no prerequisite for human tragedy: “Who is [Yahweh] . . . ?” (Ex. 5:2). “Is it I?” (Matt. 26:25, KJV). “What is truth?” (John 18:38). Major, tragic questions, posed by Egypt’s pharaoh, Jesus’ CFO, Rome’s Judean procurator, all characters of major tragedy destined to become memo- rials of disgrace, because of arrogance and stupid genius and cowardice: undertaking responsi- bilities no human need shoulder—playing God in Yahweh’s place; believing human beings can outwit God—by making a profit on the sale of Jesus; seeking to escape an inevitable decision—a Lael decision on the question What shall I do with Jesus? Caesar Last December Paul Young told National Public Radio’s [NPR] All Things Considered that losses “in the face of evil . . . ask some of the best questions—questions about why” “if God is good and powerful, why didn’t God stop this.”1 One example of tragic loss: a parent losing a child. True, parents are not supposed to bury their children. It is a disorder of nature. Young could not know how many would be asking just those questions for just that reason in two weeks’ time. His book, The Shack, that made him famous, is a novel that had sold 18 million copies by the time of his interview. Thirteen days after NPR broad- cast his interview, the world heard of Sandy Hook Elementary School, Newtown, Connecticut: 20 innocents, 6 and 7 years old, slaughtered all at once, shot multiple times one morning at school. Men wept in public; the world groaned (in travail?); mothers and fathers, first responders and first-graders, asked why. Why? Guns in America? That very day 22 children were attacked by a knife-wielder at another school 8,000 miles away in China. Why? Knives in China? “The formulation of a question,” Karl Marx has optimistically said, “is its solution.”2 How much more horribly, miserably, tragically wrong could Marx be about the particular question he thought he could solve in 1843—the ques- tion of the German Jew? While optimistic—and cynical—American and Chinese, ancient, modern, and postmodern talking heads blunder, flounder, and stumble in the search for constitutional and uniquely national answers, unthinkable evil forces questions we fail to solve again and again, proving Marx and the world of intellect incapable of saving answers. And while we cogitate, legislate, medicate, and fail, God, whom we would sidestep, outwit, avoid, or defy, puts His question: “Why, why, why do you want to die?” (see Eze. 18:31; 33:11). Marx was so pathetically, wretchedly wrong about humans. He would have been so right if he had been thinking of God. For when God formulates a question, He knows its answer. Why will you die when you can live forever? Why die when you can have Jesus? The question is put for our sake. We need answers because we are creatures. Divine inquiry is different from creaturely ques- tioning. God never asks because He is uninformed. He asks because we need His questions. He asks because His questions can help. He asks so we can get answers. He asks so we can get Jesus. When He asks, we should pay attention. Not try to sidestep, or browbeat, or wash our hands in hope of avoidance; or defy. Respecting God’s questions makes the eternal difference. n

1 http://m.npr.org/news/Books/166026305. 2 http://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1844/jewish-question/.

6 (166) | www.AdventistReview.org | February 28, 2013 Driving Distracted Exercise was important to 55-year-old Dave Muslovski, who was out for his nine-mile morning walk. Whitney Yaeger, 19 years old, looked down for about 10 seconds while driving. Texting, she hit Muslovski, who later died from his injuries. “Why would you take your eyes off the road?” Muslovski’s wife, Denise, asked.1 According to the Rock Center report, people know that they’re gambling with their safety. In a Kansas University study they shared, 97 percent of students admitted to texting while driving— and they said it was about the most dangerous thing to do while driving. Yet they do it anyway. Texting while driving is a dangerous and deliberate choice, not an accident. “We fool ourselves into thinking maybe it’s not so bad,” says Kansas University cognitive psy- chology professor Paul Atchley. Bing, goes the alert, and “someone wants to talk to [you] . . . it gives you a little rush of dopamine.”2 The need for that good feeling overrides the knowledge that doing this is unsafe. Kimberly Common sense should tell us it’s not a good thing to do. But it seems that we need to be con- Luste nected—and feel validated—and we’re trying to do more with the same amount of time. Our “needs” have blinded us to the dangers of using devices to communicate while driving. More than once driv- Maran ers have swerved, almost hitting my car. I’ve looked over to see fingers tapping keys—and their eyes focused on a phone screen. I’ve done it before—but even typing those two characters “OK” wasn’t. Consider this editorial a public service announcement. Please don’t text while driving. Don’t drive distracted. Spiritual application? Quotes above apply. n

1 Information from the “Fatal Distraction,” January 10, 2013, segment of NBC’s Rock Center news show. 2 Ibid.

This month we remember the words from Say It Again! some Adventist African-Americans.

G. E. PEtErS “I am not a radical. I am not an agitator. Nothing is accomplished without God. Pardon my personal reference, but I have, through the help of God, brought in about 3,000 souls. In one meeting I baptized 145 without stopping. At the close of the meeting 250 souls were won to Christ. God has given me the ability to lead. I suppose that I have erected more churches than any of the brethren, but yet I am standing for progress today. . . . Who am I to say that we should have Colored conferences? What- ever it is that it takes to bring classes of Negroes into this message, that is the thing that I am after.” —On the possibility of regional conferences, April 8, 1944

E. E. ClEvElAnd “I have seen God, for so long, do so much, with so little, I now believe He can do anything with nothing—meaning me.” —Pastor, Evangelist, and Former Associate Ministerial Director for the Ministerial Association (1954-1977)

BEn CArSon “Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give.” —Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital

Photos and quotes are courtesy of www.blacksdahistory.org. Visit the site for more information on African-American Adventists. World News & Perspectives /IAD tevens y L ibna S b I mages standing in commitment: Israel Leito, president of the IAD, stands with union and regional leaders as Inter-America’s Holy Convocation begins, January 21, 2013.

■■INTER-AMERICA for the past two years, explained Abner De Los Santos, an IAD vice president in Adventist Church Leaders Renew charge of overseeing member retention Commitment to Spiritual Revival and spiritual revival and reformation. “Our goal is to continue maintaining At Holy Convocation, year of lay action celebrated the healthy spiritual leadership we need By Libna Stevens, assistant director of communication, in studying the Word of God daily, set- Inter-American Division, reporting from Miami, Florida ting aside time for prayer every day and to monitor a good orientation toward Top Seventh-day Adventist leaders another meeting full of seminars, nor God, family, church and community that overseeing the fast-growing member- another picnic,” said Israel Leito, IAD will help us witness in the best way pos- ship throughout the church in Inter- president, as he spoke to the more than sible,” said De Los Santos. America gathered to pray, review 250 church leaders gathered. “We are Speaking via videoconference, Ted strategies, and renew their commitment here to help you help the church, to N. C. Wilson, president of General Confer- to spiritual revival and reformation dur- come together in dedication to the Lord, ence of Seventh-day Adventists, thanked ing a program called Holy Convocation, to recommit our hearts to be led by Him, IAD leaders for their committed work in which took place January 21-23, 2013, at and serve so the church can progress revival and reformation and their role in the Miami, Florida, headquarters of the with greater zeal toward the work of the continuing to focus on reaching the cities Inter-American Division (IAD). The meet- Lord in readiness for His coming.” “leading others to the foot of the cross ings set in motion a year dedicated to The convocation aimed at furthering and the Lord’s soon coming.” celebrating the work of thousands of lay- spiritual leadership in an atmosphere The three-day event reminded people throughout the region. of revival and reformation, an atmo- regional and local church leaders to “This is not a new gathering, nor sphere the church has been fostering continue to nurture a spiritual revival

8 (168) | www.AdventistReview.org | February 28, 2013 guez. “Your long experience as an administrator will never be enough . . . you will need every moment of your work to be in communion with God.” Rodríguez reminded leaders that prayer is vital in leadership and as God’s appointed leaders, they must see

themselves as empty vessels so the Lord emphasis on the word: Evangelist can do the work He wants to do through life of prayer: Ángel Manuel Rodrí- , assistant to the president of them and in others. guez, formerly of the Adventist world the Adventist world church, stressed the Evangelist Mark Finley, a special church’s Biblical Research Institute, spoke need for leaders to be saturated with the assistant to the General Conference to leaders on the importance of making Word of God as they motivate church prayer a lifestyle. members to study the Bible daily. president, spoke about leaders being fed daily with the Holy Scriptures. “You will find many challenges as an mance and ways of keeping the spiritual environment among the 3.6 million administrator,” said Finley, “but if you revival and reformation emphasis fresh members through a number of special want to be filled with the Holy Spirit, throughout the territory in the coming messages focused on prayer, the study saturate your mind with the Word of months and years. of the Bible, and testifying of the gospel. God, saturate your mind with the les- “We must keep the church focused on Ángel Manuel Rodríguez, former sons of Christ.” spiritual revival and reformation, the director of the Adventist world church’s “The pulpit must be a place that vision of a constancy in prayer, that Biblical Research Institute, spoke to inspires our members to read God’s vision of the Word of God, to prepare a leaders reflecting on the important les- Word,” added Finley. people for His coming, because the sons found in the book of Samuel: Finley pointed out methods of study- fields are ripe,” said Leito during a dis- dependence on God’s guidance through ing the Bible coupled with prayer to cussion segment. prayer when facing challenges and guide laypeople and others to see farther Attendees were able to see the growth problems in leading God’s people. in carrying out the mission of the church. of the church numerically and finan- “In order to be an effective leader, Top IAD church leaders led several cially through special reports by the top prayer has to be a lifestyle,” said Rodrí- panel discussions on evaluating perfor- three executive administrators of the aniel /IAD amaar D y J b I mage division delegates: Church leaders packed the Bender Archbold Auditorium at the Inter-American Division headquarters in Miami, Florida, during the Holy Convocation event.

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church in the Inter-American Division. work of setting aside time with church members in the eastern portion of Pana- Church leaders from Inter-America’s leaders every first Wednesday of the ma’s capital, Panama City. 22 unions, or regions, reported on the month away from the headquarters De Gracia explained that the commit- progress and activities surrounding office to pray and study the Word of God ment of laypeople involved in spiritual revival and reformation and their for three hours since 2011, according to revival has been instrumental in plant- impact during the past two years. James. ing some 32 congregations in Panama The event was highlighted with sev- “It has brought us to become better City in just the last year. eral daily prayer sessions focusing on spiritual leaders and has resulted in a “Our leaders and members are pursu- the ministry of the family, youth, chil- visible response to this spiritual revival ing a closer relationship with the Lord, dren, and laypeople, or active members. among our membership,” said James. and that has led them to engage more For Richard James, president for the He is heading a new plan to set aside actively in sharing the gospel in their church in Guyana, the convocation was time to pray for church administrators communities,” De Gracia said. the inspiring push he was excited to every Monday, as well as mobilize Previous to Inter-America’s Holy Con- take home as he headed back to his team department and ministry leaders to visit vocation, church leaders met for a spe- of leaders overseeing the church there. police commissioners, community lead- cial consecration Communion service With some 35 district pastors shep- ers, schools, and hospital patients to for a committed and spiritually revived herding more than 180 churches and pray with them every month. membership across the territory. congregations, corporate prayer and For José De Gracia, president of the The coming weeks and months will study of the Word of God has been key church in East Panama, the convocation include territory-wide activities geared to successful revival and reformation in was an opportunity to see the unity toward a spiritual revival and reforma- a membership of more than 58,000 in among church leaders, departments, and tion during the Year of the Laity celebra- Guyana, James explained. ministries all under joint efforts toward tions, including a virtual council for “It was clear with this event that as spiritual revival and reformation. thousands of church elders, evangelistic leaders, we must model a life of prayer “This was an extraordinary event that deployment, discipleship celebration, based on faith and confidence in a God tunes us with the world church, moving and more. who hears and answers prayer,” James forward in the same direction,” said De For additional information on activities said. Modeling Christian spiritual lead- Gracia, who heads a team of 33 pastors during Inter-America’s 2013 Year of the ership to church members has been a ministering to some 35,000 church Laity, visit http://2013.interamerica.org. n

10 (170) | www.AdventistReview.org | February 28, 2013 ■■PAPUA NEW GUINEA Prayer and Support Flood In for Burned Engineer

By Jarrod Stackelroth, South Pacific Division Record, reporting from Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia

Linden Millist, the Adventist Avi- respond to each personally, but I ation Services (AAS) engineer who have passed on comments to Lin- received burns over 50 percent of den and let him know you are pray- his body when a fuel tank exploded, ing for him; it means so much.” is in stable condition after receiving Linden’s younger brother, Jared, his first skin graft operation. arrived in Brisbane from Norway, At deadline Millist was still being where he is serving as a student dean heavily sedated, but some of the at an Adventist high school. Provi- swelling to his face had gone down, dentially, Jared had already sched- and he had had skin graft opera- INJURED WORKER: Screen capture of video inter- uled a trip to Australia for a friend’s view featuring Linden Millist, an Adventist Aviation tions on his lower legs. His doctors wedding. Services (AAS) engineer, who received burns to 50 are reportedly positive about his percent of his body when a fuel tank exploded. He Jorge Munoz, president of the progress so far. is currently recovering from his injuries. South Queensland Conference, vis- Prayers and messages of support ited the hospital to pray with and have flooded in from around the world on the South Pacific show his support of the family. Division’s Record magazine Web site, as well as on the Face- The family has set up a GoFundMe account (www. book page “Prayer for Linden Millist & Bri Norton—His gofundme.com/1wssao?) to receive donations. The money fiancé & family.” (www.facebook.com/PrayerForLindenBri). will go toward medical bills and rehab, lost wages for Lin- A message posted on the page expressed appreciation at the den’s caregivers, car hire, food, accommodation, and other overwhelming response. “Thank you so much for all of your costs over the next few months. So far they have had more prayers and support; I’m sorry I haven’t been able to than A$12,300 pledged online. n

■■UNITED STATES Adventist Hospital Staff, Volunteers Provide Medical Care in Honduras From Hinsdale unit came basic, emergency, care, along with witnessing By Julie Busch, regional director, public relations, Adventist Midwest Health, writing from Hinsdale, Illinois

More than 30 people representing the January 20-27, 2013. The team four hospitals of Adventist Midwest partnered with Hospital Adven- Health traveled to Honduras to provide tista Valle de Angeles (Valley of

medical care and assistance to the resi- the Angels Hospital), a 30-bed photos H ealth A dventist dents there. facility located in the town of PATIENT CARE: Team member Jennifer Orde The hospital representatives from Valle de Angeles, which is about wraps a patient’s foot to protect her skin ulcers Adventist Bolingbrook, Adventist Glen- an hour from Honduras’ capital from infection. Oaks, Adventist Hinsdale, Adventist La city, Tegucigalpa. The hospital has been The group was made up of several Grange Memorial hospitals treated one of the Global Partners of Adventist teams. The clinical team consisted of phy- more than 1,200 patients in Honduras Health International since 2005. sicians, nurses, and other staff, who

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her, and she would pray for them. “It wasn’t two minutes later that some- one was tapping me on the shoulder,” Bowers said. “Every time I did a blood pressure, someone was coming to get me.” So Bowers started asking people sitting on her triage bench, “Do you want prayer?” “Every single person said yes,” she said. “So after lunch we added the ques- tion ‘Do you want prayer?’ to the bot- tom of the intake sheet. The Spirit was moving and guiding us.” Adventist Midwest Health has taken part in an annual mission trip since 2006, traveling to such places as Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ghana, and Honduras. “These mission trips provide much MISSION TEAM: Staff nurses and physicians from Adventist Health Hinsdale in Illinois, needed help to people and allow us to along with volunteers, spread health and healing in Honduras. extend the healing ministry of Christ internationally,” said John Rapp, vice treated and listened to each patient’s con- As the team set up the clinic one day, president of ministries and mission for cerns. The pharmacy team provided vita- Sharon Bowers went over to the repre- Adventist Midwest Health. “None of mins and other medications to the sentatives from the local Seventh-day that would be possible without the patients. The Kid’s Camp ministry team Adventist church and told them that if dedication and commitment of the kept the children, who were on summer they found anyone who had any spiri- people who volunteer to take this trip vacation, entertained by painting their tual needs, they should come and get every year.” n nails and applying Christian tattoos that said “Jesus Loves Me” on almost every child. The team passed out crayons and coloring pages, jump ropes and yo-yos, and helped children put puzzles together. Two of the physicians on the team— Dr. Ted Suchy, an orthopedic surgeon, and Dr. Lanny Wilson, an obstetrician/ gynecologist—were able to perform surgeries at the hospital. Wilson said he felt a God moment just before his first surgery began. In the U.S., doctors and staff begin a procedure with a “time out,” a patient safety tool during which the team verifies the patient and proce- dure they are about to perform. But in Honduras, Wilson learned, the team began with a prayer, and they prayed for Wilson that he would help the patient, and that she would recover fully. “I felt empowered by the prayer and was able to relax and do the procedure bet- ter,” he said. “God was on our side. We VITAMIN DISTRIBUTION: The mission team delivered bottles of vitamins to children in weren’t just doing it by ourselves.” a local orphanage.

12 (172) | www.AdventistReview.org | February 28, 2013 share with us y crews We are looking for brief submissions in these categories: © terr Sound Bites (quotes, profound or spontaneous) Adventist Life (short anecdotes, especially from the adventist life world of adults) My daughter, Kaydin, not wanting to be left alone to take Jots and Tittles (church-related tips) her nap, kept asking me to stay to protect her. I said, “Let’s Camp Meeting Memories (short, humorous and/or pro- say a prayer to God asking for His protection.” found anecdotes) After the prayer Kaydin asked, “Where does God live? How Please send your submissions to Give & Take, Adventist long will it take Him to get here?” Review, 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904- —Ausma Kinney, Catonsville, Maryland 6600; fax: 301-680-6638; e-mail: [email protected]. Please include phone number, and city and state from which A guest speaker at our church, Pastor Al Azevedo, recently you are writing. spoke on Daniel 3, the story of the three Hebrews who would not bow down to Nebuchadnezzar’s golden statue. As Aze- vedo repeated the story, he gave his opinion on how Jesus came to be in the furnace, saying that as heaven was watch- photo ing the proceedings, Gabriel offered to go down and help the It was November 1984 that this sign grabbed my attention, three Hebrews. “At first Jesus said, ‘OK,’ ” described Azevedo, and I snapped a photograph of it. Consider it an ongoing chal- “but on second thought He said, ‘No, wait, I’ll handle this lenge still, in 2013! Myself!’ ” Praise God that He did! —Herb Pritchard, Ocala, Florida —Peter Peabody, Riverside, California

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I saw this on a church marquee in Chattanooga the other day: “Jesus built your bridge to heaven with 2 pieces of wood and 3 nails.” —Lamar Phillips, Ooltewah, Tennessee

February 28, 2013 | (173) 13 Biblical Studies

TheHeartof Worship

How Paul clarifies the issue

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orship is an important their contemporaries a religious associ- Romans 12 and Paul’s concept in the Bible. In ation without cult center, without Idea of Worship fact, it is such an priests, without sacrifices, must have Romans 12:1 has been described as important concept that seemed a plain contradiction in terms, “the hinge between the doctrinal and the Bible consistently even an absurdity.”6 Yet Paul’s “use of ethical portions of Romans.”11 The Wpresents it as one of the key factors that language shows that he was deliberately chapter is carefully constructed,12 and, separate God’s true followers from the breaking with the typical understand- from a thematic and structural view- rest of humanity.1 For this reason it is ing of a religious community dependent point, verses 3-8 are closely related to important for Christians to understand on cult center, office of priest, and act of verses 1, 2. Indeed, verses 3-8 are an what true worship is. We tend to focus ritual sacrifice.”7 amplification of the “living sacrifice” on the external manifestations of wor- For Paul, all work on behalf of the gos- (the worship) that is appropriate as a ship: what we can hear, see, and feel; so response to divine grace. Trying to issues around worship style naturally understand what Paul is saying in these tend to form the focus of much of the For Paul, verses helps us to understand better understanding of worship for many peo- all work what worship is all about. ple. However, what did the apostle Paul on behalf It is significant that John Ziesler notes understand the heart of worship to be? that verse 9 is the focus of the entire In Romans 12:1 Paul exhorts believers: of the gospel passage, so that “the exhortation to love “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by was priestly is the centre point of the whole passage; the mercies of God, to present your bod- ministry for its centrality has been implicit since v. 1, ies as a living sacrifice, holy and accept- all believers. and what now follows can naturally be able to God, which is your spiritual seen as love’s outworking both within worship.”2 The Greek phrase translated the Christian community (vv. 9-13) and as “spiritual worship” is a difficult pel was priestly ministry for all believ- beyond its boundaries (vv. 14-21).”13 In phrase to translate into English. The King ers.8 Although the Temple ministry had this regard Romans 12:5-8 should be James Version translates this as “reason- been limited to a special order of priests, seen as a summary of what Paul had able service.” Both of these the gospel ministry was a privilege and a written earlier in 1 Corinthians 12-14. are reasonable attempts. Douglas Moo responsibility for all believers. The con- Paul’s discussion of spiritual gifts in his suggests that it could also be translated cept of sacrificial worship is central to First Epistle to the Corinthians is a as “true worship.”3 In reality, that is what Paul’s thought, although the process description of the practical outworking this passage is dealing with. and the nature of the offering are now of Paul’s understanding of worship. In Romans 12:1-3 Paul uses a cluster understood differently.9 Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12-14 are of words that his readers would imme- Paul continues his argument in closely connected, and what Paul wrote diately have associated with worship. Romans 12 and defines what it means in Romans 12 should be understood in This marks the passage as one of Paul’s to worship as a Christian. He argues the context of what he had earlier writ- most in-depth discussions of worship. that true worship does not necessarily ten in 1 Corinthians 12-14. James Dunn notes that “the opening of mean substituting the Jewish Temple Romans 12 makes a stunning impact. cult with something else. Paul does not Romans 12 and For Paul deliberately evokes the lan- criticize the priesthood or the Temple, 1 Corinthians 12-14 guage of the sacrificial cult.”4 and he does not condemn the rituals of The instructions that Paul gives to the the Temple. We may even say that he church at Corinth are, in Paul’s words, Literal or Metaphorical? views the Temple cult positively in the for “when you come together” (1 Cor. Many scholars have interpreted sense that it “supplies a model for 14:26), and they are clearly instructions Paul’s language in Romans 12:1 as Christian forms.”10 However, this does that have to do with how the church merely being metaphorical.5 However, not mean that Paul saw the Temple cult should worship. Paul’s idea of worship Paul was not merely describing the itself as the appropriate form of wor- in 1 Corinthians 12-14 is based on the appropriate mental and spiritual atti- ship for the believers in the churches he notion of the church as the body of tudes that should accompany worship; established. Paul uses the concepts of Christ (1 Cor. 12:12-19). Similarly, when nor was he simply drawing spiritual the Temple cult to redefine what it Paul discusses worship in Romans 12, lessons—Paul was creating something means to worship as a Christian. he again grounds it in the concept of the new. As Dunn observes: “For most of body of Christ, reminding the believers

www.AdventistReview.org | February 28, 2013 | (175) 15 love (1 Cor. 13) lies at together with Christ. Prayers, exhorta- the heart of Paul’s descrip- tions, and talk are cheap fruits, which tion of worship in 1 Corinthians 12-14. are frequently tied on; but fruits that are As 1 Corinthians 13 indicates, without manifested in good works, in caring for in Rome that “as in love, worship is meaningless. the needy, the fatherless, and widows, one body we have many are genuine, and grow naturally upon a members, and the mem- What Is Worship? good tree.”17 bers do not all have the Service, motivated by love, using the Perhaps it is time for us as well to same function, so we, though spiritual gifts that the Holy Spirit has embrace an understanding of what true many, are one body in Christ, given to each believer, is at the core of worship really is. The heart of worship and individually members one Paul’s understanding of worship. Wor- is the life submitted to Christ in loving of another” (verses 4, 5). ship is both active and interactive. This service. This is what it means to truly Paul emphasizes in 1 Corinthians 12:13 is rather different from the passive idea worship God. n the unifying power of the Holy Spirit. It is of worship that some Christians have. 1 See Rev. 14:6-12. this Spirit that forms us into one body. Some people think that worship is the 2 Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations This idea is linked to 1 Corinthians 3:16: act of listening to a sermon, closing the in this article are from The Holy Bible, English Standard “Do you not know that you are God’s eyes while someone prays, singing in Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway , a divi- sion of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in church, and maybe simply attending rights reserved. you?” Here the Greek word for “you” is in church. While these things can be part 3 Douglas Moo, The Epistle to the Romans, The New the plural; so Paul is referring to the com- of worship, they are not ultimately what International Commentary on the New Testament (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1996), p. 750. munity of believers itself as the temple of worship is about. Indeed, the New Tes- 4 James D. G. Dunn, The Theology of Paul the Apostle God. In Romans 12:1, when Paul appeals tament concept of worship goes far (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998), p. 543. to believers to present their bodies to God beyond what happens in church ser- 5 Maria-Zoe Petropoulou, Animal Sacrifice in Ancient Greek Religion, Judaism, and , 100 B.C. to A.D. as a living sacrifice, he is not referring to vices. It has to do with presenting our 200 (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008), pp. 240- Christians merely as individuals, but bodies to God to be used by Him to 244. It is important to note that many Roman Catholic rather as members of the community of bless and to serve others, both within theologians take Romans 12:1 literally, as referring to the sacramental offering of the Eucharist; however, it believers, as members of the body of the body of Christ and also as His repre- seems better to compare the sacrifices mentioned in Christ, which is the temple of God. sentatives in the communities in which Romans 12:1 with the bloodless thanksgiving offer- We can here learn two important we live. This is not the result of wor- ings of the Old Testament than with the burnt and sin offerings that atoned for sin. things. First, while worship is an experi- ship—it is worship. 6 Dunn, p. 548. ence that can be entered into individually, While the New Testament empha- 7 Ibid. it is never an isolated experience; it is sizes the importance of the believers 8 Ibid., p. 546. See also Rom. 15:16. 9 Ibid., p. 544. always based on the foundation that we gathering together (Heb. 10:25), it does 10 W. D. Davies, The Gospel and the Land (Berkeley: are members of the community of believ- not limit worship to what happens at University of California Press, 1974), p. 191. ers in Christ. Second, it also tells us that those gatherings. In Paul’s understand- 11 R. A. Bryant, “Between Text and Sermon: Romans 12:1-8,” Interpretation 58, no. 3 (2004): 287. we primarily engage in worship because ing, worship also has to do with life— 12 Ernst Käsemann, Commentary on Romans, trans. we are filled with the Holy Spirit, and not wherever we are. Ernst Käsemann Geoffrey W. Bromiley (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1980), necessarily the other way around. expressed it well when he wrote that p. 323. 13 John Ziesler, Paul’s Letter to the Romans (London: In Romans 12, having established the “Christian worship does not consist of SCM, 1989), p. 301. importance of being part of the one what is practiced at sacred sites, at 14 Of course, this is the Reader’s Digest version of the body, Paul then mentions the impor- sacred times, and with sacred acts. . . . It extended discussion in 1 Corinthians 12-14. 15 Käsemann, p. 329. tance of the use of our different spiri- is the offering of bodily existence in an 16 Ellen G. White, in Youth’s Instructor, Dec. 31, 1896. tual gifts (verses 6-8).14 The appropriate otherwise profane sphere. As some- 17 Ellen G. White, in Signs of the Times, Feb. 17, 1887. use of spiritual gifts lies at the very thing constantly demanded this takes heart of worship. The reason the place in daily life.” 15 “appropriate” use of spiritual gifts is Ellen White’s understanding of wor- Eliezer Gonzalez lives on the important is that they are to be used in ship agrees with that of Paul. She also Gold Coast in Australia with his love. For this reason the principle of defines “true worship” as that which is wife, Ana, and their two love is at the heart of both Romans 12 neither “spasmodic” nor “reserved for children. He holds an M.A. in and 1 Corinthians 12-14. Just as at the special occasions.”16 She writes that theology and has completed an center of Romans 12 is the exhortation “faithful work is more acceptable to God M.A. and Ph.D. in early Christian history. Eliezer to “let love be genuine” (verse 9), so too than the most zealous formal worship. has a passion for evangelism and for the an exhortation to pursue the purity of True worship consists in working growth of the kingdom of Christ.

16 (176) | www.AdventistReview.org | February 28, 2013 Transformation Tips Tips for BEST Balance Most people travel from the United States to Canada by a road or bridge. On June 15, 2012, aerialist Nik Wallenda, of the famed Flying Wallenda family, made a dramatic tightrope crossing over Niagara Falls in the dark of night; the first of its kind. Millions of people around the world marveled as the 33-year-old Wallenda walked 1,800 feet on a two-inch cable in a televised event. All the way across the raging water he prayed to God in heaven and talked to his biological father, who coached him from a distance.* Unlike others who have traversed Niagara, Wallenda was the first to walk directly over the treach- erous waters and rocks of the actual falls. It took him slightly more than 25 minutes. Arriving on the Canadian side of the falls amid the cheers of crowds, Wallenda hugged his family and called his grandmother to assure her he was all right. In a subsequent press confer- ence Wallenda was asked why he did the dangerous feat. What was his motivation? “Faith plays a huge role in what I do,” he said. “I believe that God has opened many doors for me in my life, and this is one of them.” Then he wryly added, “Praise God here I am in one piece.” Asked what he wanted to accomplish, he replied, “I did it to inspire people around the world that the impossible is not so impossible if you set your mind to it and reach for your goals.”

BEST Principles When we think about our lives and personal trials in light of Wallenda’s crossing, the lessons become obvious. From the perspective of a believer, we are reminded of what God said when speaking through Isaiah: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you” (Isa. 43:2). The challenge is how we can part- ner with God in being successful in keeping balance in life. The following lessons will help us as we go through the trials of life. B—Balancing skills: Wallenda, like all great aerialists, depends on his essential skill to maintain bal- Delbert W. ance. Likewise, the foundational support of Christians is their ability to maintain the balance of a life Baker characterized by consistent connection with God, buttressed by healthful habits and unselfish love for others. E—Encouragement: Throughout the walk Wallenda repeated Bible principles and faith promises that kept his confidence strong in God. During this dangerous walk he was heard saying, “Thank You, Jesus,” and “Praise You, Father.” Additionally, he remained in phone contact with his dad at a remote location, who could see and coach Nik’s advance from multiple angles. The strength of a believer is the ability to bring to mind Bible promises and stay in constant contact with God through prayer. S—Sustaining habits: The aerialist’s success secrets are the courage to initiate action, to move from dream to action, focusing on the end goal, and visualizing strengths versus potential weaknesses. Christians also need to be hearers and doers of the Word, depend on a trustworthy God, watch where they are going, and remind themselves that their country is a heavenly one. T—Triumphant attitude: In 1978 Karl Wallenda, Nik’s great-grandfather, died while crossing a tightrope between two buildings in Puerto Rico. With that in mind, to prepare for the Niagara crossing Nik trium- phantly repeated the Puerto Rico walk with his mother. In honor of his family and God, he purposed to exhibit a victor’s persona. Christians, also, have a proud heritage of those who died in full confidence of the ultimate triumph of good over evil.

What Next? Nik Wallenda is now preparing for a tightrope walk over Arizona’s Grand Canyon, roughly three times longer than the one over Niagara Falls. “I just happen to have a permit,” he said during an interview on ABC. What is your next move of faith for God? Can He depend on you to maintain your balance in life? n

* Sources: Danny Hakim and Liz Leyden, “Daredevil Takes a Successful Walk Across a Popular Void,” New York Times, June 15, 2012, nytimes. com; Rick Hampson, “Daredevil Nik Wallenda Crosses Niagara Falls on Tightrope,” USA Today, June 16, 2012, usatoday.com.

Delbert W. Baker is a general vice president of the General Conference.

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he year was 1913, and the tions as it celebrates its 100-year his- White bustling neighborhood of tory—a story defined by challenges and Boyle Heights in East Los grace, hard work and hope. Memorial Angeles was a harbinger of things to come. Ellen White’s Living Legacy Hospital TPeople from this booming region The hospital proudly bears the name were often poor immigrants who found of Ellen G. White as a living memorial to celebrates hope in a modest storefront medical the woman who advocated for the dispensary that offered free medical establishment of a medical school and century care to anyone in need. launched the building of hundreds of Few of them probably understood that Adventist hospitals and clinics world- milestone. this little clinic was the beginning of a wide. These places, she believed, could bold idea by the Seventh-day Adventist offer a unique kind of medical care that BY CMBELL COMPANY Church to train doctors in the healing attended to both physical and spiritual work of Christ—or that the clinic was needs—and could introduce patients to opened to provide hands-on training to new ideas about healthful living. earnest young doctors under the watch- Although she died before she could ful eye of their professors from the newly actually visit the hospital, White’s son formed College of Medical Evangelists W. C. White was able to tell her that Mrs. (CME), or Loma Linda University, which Lida Scott had offered to make a liberal simply didn’t have enough patients to gift to CME to establish a students’ provide broad training. home and hospital in Los Angeles. Even the early founders probably The news so moved her that she .

couldn’t imagine that this one-room trembled with emotion as she replied: o clinic in East Los Angeles would some- “ ‘I am glad you told me this. I have been day become White Memorial Medical in perplexity about Loma Linda, and y of CMB ell C Center (WMMC), a comprehensive med- this gives me courage and joy.’ After a ical campus and one of the highest- little further conversation, I knelt down ranked hospitals in California. And by her side and thanked the God of

today, it likely exceeds their expecta- Israel for His manifold blessings, and courtes A ll photos

18 (178) | www.AdventistReview.org | February 28, 2013 WHITE MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER: In the heart of the underserved community of Boyle Heights, WMMC remains true to often meant moving out—of El Sereno. its mission of caring for the health of its But not Silva. community while training physicians. “I wanted to serve my community, not abandon it. I studied medicine, and then I looked for a medical residency to equip me with skills to care for my com- munity,” he says. “And that led me to White Memorial.” True to his intentions, Dr. Silva returned home to El Sereno and founded the Mosaic Family Care Medical Group, where he practices with a class- mate from WMMC’s residency program. “A special brand of doctors is drawn to our programs,” says Dr. Luis Samaniego, director of the family medi- cine residency program. “The family residency program is regarded as the best in California for attracting socially aware students and placing them in the areas of greatest need.”

Where Dreams Begin WMMC sits just east of the glimmering skyscrapers of downtown Los Angeles— prayed for a continuance of His mercies. for WMMC’s residency programs. the only private, not-for-profit hospital Then Mother offered a very sweet But instead of training doctors in serving the people of East Los Angeles. prayer of about a dozen sentences, in specialty care, WMMC now offers five Since the day it was founded, it has which she expressed gratitude, confi- medical residency programs: internal served a neighborhood on the move. dence, love, and entire resignation.”* medicine, OB/GYN, pediatrics, family Boyle Heights is known as a place where In keeping with her vision to help cre- medicine, and podiatric medicine—a generations of immigrants first put ate a launching pad for medical evange- shift in emphasis that reflects their own down roots in the United States. lism, hundreds of doctors trained at community’s needs for primary care. Decade by decade, people from differ- WMMC have since that day served in In addition to learning to be medical ent ethnic backgrounds have made this Adventist hospitals and clinics around the practitioners, doctors come because they area their home: first Russians and Ger- world—and this mission to care for the have a special interest in serving people mans, then later a large Jewish commu- underserved still defines WMMC today. who are in need. WMMC’s unique focus nity followed by Koreans and Japanese. “Since our beginning, ‘the White’ has on training doctors to care for under- Today about 80 percent of the com- existed to be of service,” says WMMC served populations draws students who munity residents are Latino, and many president and chief executive officer share this commitment, and when it’s have come here from Mexico to build a Beth Zachary, herself a daughter of a time for them to go into practice, 65 per- better life for themselves. People such missionary family—her father a teacher cent choose to work in areas where good as Jesse Velasquez, who in 1968 crossed and her mother a nurse. medical care is scarce. the Mexican border into El Paso, Texas, “As a child, one of the most deeply held Juan Silva is one such example. with 1,200 pesos in his pocket and a big values in our family was helping others,” A gifted student who consistently dream in his heart. Zachary says. “It is one of the abiding made the honor roll, Silva grew up Back home, in the dusty town of gifts from my family, and it is one reason about four miles from WMMC in El Durango, Mexico, his father’s barber- I feel so at home at the White.” Sereno. During his high school years, he shop barely took in enough to keep the watched his once diverse, dynamic com- large family afloat, so Velasquez made A Magnet for Physicians munity undergo change. the 1,470-mile trek to Los Angeles in the Who Feel Called to Serve Those with money moved out, and hopes of finding work to earn money Just as at the beginning, physicians still gangs moved in. and help out. come here to develop their clinical skills Many of the other top students in his To this day he believes it was Divine and reinforce the strong ties to Loma class saw excelling academically as a providence that led him to WMMC, Linda University, the university sponsor stepping stone to moving up—which where he found his first job as a janitor.

www.AdventistReview.org | February 28, 2013 | (179) 19 There he met people such as Drs. Sherif Azer and Miguel Martinez, who took an interest in him and fostered his curios- ity for medicine. Dr. Martinez’s interest in Jesse evolved out of his own experi- ence working his way through medical school with so little money he some- times went hungry. Velasquez’s interest in medicine grew as he worked at WMMC. “I would look into the operating room and watch in fascination as the team performed sur- geries with smooth, choreographed pre- cision,” he says. He decided to study nursing—a deci- sion that turned into a 13-year journey that included juggling jobs, studying, and earning money that he faithfully sent back to his family every month. WMMC has developed a residency pro- economy through wages, purchases Three days a week he’d attend classes gram for registered nurses and seeks made in the local community, dona- until 1:00 p.m., rush to work by 2:00 out promising candidates from their tions, and uncompensated care. p.m., work until 11:00 p.m., and study area in an effort to create jobs and edu- into the early hours of the morning. cate nurses who understand the cul- A New Campus With When he confided to Dr. Azer, a tural needs of their patients. Recently Faith at Its Center respected surgeon at WMMC, that he graduated nurses get on-the-job men- Motorists on Interstate 5 today can was in a nursing program, the doctor toring and quickly acquire a sense of see an impressive, eight-story structure said: “Complete your degree, and I’ll hire confidence and ease working in a com- rising above the roofs of the modest you. We can work together.” plex hospital setting. To date, more than bungalows as they near Boyle Heights. Today, Velasquez is a respected surgi- 100 people from their community have The structure is WMMC’s modern cal nurse and member of the heart team completed the program. 353-bed, state-of-the art hospital, at WMMC, where he’s served as a shift Besides its role in patient care and equipped with the latest technology supervisor of the five-member evening education, White Memorial anchors the and built for patient comfort, safety, crew of nurses and technicians. community as its largest employer, and efficiency, and sensitivity to their com- Since Velasquez became a nurse, contributes significantly to the area’s munity’s unique cultural needs. It stands as the centerpiece of a $250 million building project that upgraded FIRST STREET or replaced aging facilities in a project DISPENSARY: called “The New White Memorial,” which White Memorial’s was launched in 2001 and completed a first patients decade later—largely through govern- received free ment funding and private donations. treatment at the First Street clinic, As a critical access safety net medical which began as a center essential to the region, WMMC place to train must be built to withstand the region’s doctors studying at very real threat of major earthquakes. the fledgling The rebuilding made possible an entire College of Medical Evangelists, now earthquake-resistant campus that meets Loma Linda the most current safety standards. University. The “This is God’s hospital,” Zachary clinic was equipped says. “And throughout our history, He with secondhand has always supplied our needs, often in medical instruments that ways that we could never imagine. were delivered in a “We’ve always had an exceptional med- wheelbarrow. ical team and committed and talented staff,” she adds. “And now we have a facil-

20 (180) | www.AdventistReview.org | February 28, 2013 outside of the industry. U.S. News and hope that the early founders would be JESSE VELASQUEZ: Velasquez, a nurse World Report ranks it high on their Best gratified if they could see us today,” and a member of the heart team at Hospitals list—number 12 among 140 Zachary says. White Memorial, came to America with the dream of finding work. His first job hospitals in Los Angeles, and number 20 To learn more about WMMC and its as a janitor at WMMC ignited his desire among 430 hospitals in California. upcoming centennial events, go to White to become a nurse—a 13-year endeavor. Memorial.com/centennial. n An Unshakable * CME Board of Trustees, Minutes, June 15, 1915, p. Foundation and a Broad 4; W. C. White, “The Los Angeles Hospital,” Review and ity that matches their level of expertise.” Vision for the Future Herald, Sept. 28, 1916; Arthur L. White, Ellen G. White: WMMC’s newest addition—their With the campus makeover com- The Later Elmshaven Years, vol. 6, p. 429. third medical office building, which will pleted, WMMC sits on a foundation house physician offices and a diabetes designed to withstand earthquakes. But CMBell Company, Inc., assists businesses and center—opens in 2013, a testimony to it has always had a philosophical foot- other organizations with communication, their continued growth. ing that gave it an equally strong base. marketing, and branding. But WMMC’s leaders will be quick to “We are stewards of a work that say that new, modern buildings tell only started long before we joined, and will part of their story. As one of Adventist continue well after we are gone,” Zach- Health’s 19 West Coast hospitals, this ary says. “We are stewards of a sacred entire medical campus reflects the sys- trust that traces its roots back to the tem’s approach to care that mirrors forward-thinking ideas of Ellen White Christ’s example of healing. Regardless and to the origins of our church, which of their ability to pay, patients experi- was grounded in service and in promot- ence care that is grounded in the Ad- ing health. And it gives us all a sense of ventist health-care mission—a belief satisfaction to be here as we pass the that God Himself is the ultimate healer, 100-year mark in its history.” that caregivers are agents of His desire For WMMC, the past proves to be the to help people flourish, and that God bedrock on which they’ll build their offers hope even in the face of suffering. future—one characterized by finding The new facility—along with devoted new ways to live out their mission doctors and staff and a rigorous approach among a changing population. to constantly improving quality—has Being located in one of the most CARING STAFF: The hospital not only serves earned WMMC recognition inside and highly populated Latino communities, as the area’s largest employer, but plays a for example, offers a great key role in educating doctors and nurses— opportunity. “The Hispanic many of whom choose to stay on and care for members of their own community. community is one of the fast- est growing in the United States. We are in an ideal location to conduct research Boyle Heights: and pioneer new ways to The Neighborhood enhance the health of this WMMC Serves population and embark on ways to help them build • Almost 1 million people live in a healthier communities,” five-mile radius of WMMC. Zachary says. • 80 percent of the community is Adapting to change— Latino. while staying true to their • 35 percent of households earn founding mission and mak- less than $25,000 annually. ing faith a centerpiece of • 31 percent have less than a their work—is what WMMC ninth-grade education, and only 5 has always been about. And percent of residents 25 and older on this, their 100th anniver- have a four-year degree. sary, they’re taking time to • 21.1 percent of families are reflect deeply on their mis- headed by a single parent. CHAPEL: Since its beginning, White Memorial has sion, their past, their faith, been a hospital that prays. and their future. “I would

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By Ellen G. White very one who shall be found with the wedding garment on will have come out of great tribulation. The mighty surges of temptation will beat Eupon all the followers of Christ; and unless they are riveted to the eternal Rock, they will be borne away. Do not think you can safely drift with the cur- rent; you must stem the tide, or you will surely become a helpless prey to Satan’s power. You are not safe in placing your feet on the ground of the enemy, but should direct your path in the way cast up for the ransomed of the Lord to walk in. Even in the path of holiness you will be tried; your faith, your love, your patience, your constancy, will be tested. By diligent searching of the Scriptures, by earnest prayer for divine help, pre- pare the soul to resist temptation. The Lord will hear the sincere prayer of the contrite soul, and will lift up a standard for you against the enemy.

22 (182) | www.AdventistReview.org | February 28, 2013 Jesus left His home in heaven, and upon Himself the form of a servant. We Him to seek and to save the lost. The came to this dark world to reach to the cannot harbor pride, and follow Christ, Christian is ever to realize that he is very depths of human woe, that He since He humbled Himself until there bought with a price, to stand under the might save those who are ready to perish. was no lower place to which He could blood-stained banner of Prince Imman- He laid aside His glory in the heavenly descend. Be astonished, O heavens, and uel, to fight the good fight of faith, and lay courts above, clothed His divinity with be amazed, O earth, that sinful man hold on eternal life. He is to reveal Christ humanity, and for our sakes He became should make such returns to his Lord in to the world. The self-denial, the self-sac- poor, that we through His poverty might formality and pride, in efforts to lift up rifice, the sympathy, the love that were be rich. He came to the earth that was all and glorify himself, when Christ came manifested in the life of Christ are to seared and marred with sin; “and being and humbled Himself in our behalf reappear in the life of His followers. In found in fashion as a man, he humbled even to the death of the cross. order to do this, we must put on the himself, and became obedient unto Christ came to teach us how to live. He whole armor of God; “for we wrestle not death, even the death of the cross” [Phil. has invited us to learn of Him to be meek against flesh and blood, but against prin- 2:8, KJV]. He submitted to insult and and lowly of heart, that we may find rest cipalities, against powers, against the rul- mockery, that He might leave us a perfect unto our souls. We have no excuse for ers of the darkness of this world, against example. When we are inclined to mag- not imitating His life and working His spiritual wickedness in high places” [Eph. nify our trials, to think we are having a works. Those who profess His name, and 6:12, KJV]. If we do not overcome, we lose hard time, we should look away from self do not practice His precepts, are weighed the crown; and if we lose the crown, we to Jesus, who is the author and finisher in the balances of heaven, and found lose everything. Eternal loss or eternal of our faith, “who for the joy that was set wanting. But those who reflect His image gain will be ours. If we gain the crown, we before him endured the cross, despising will have a place in the mansions which gain all things; we become heirs of God, the shame, and is set down at the right He has gone to prepare. and joint-heirs with Christ. hand of the throne of God” [Heb. 12:2, The redemption that Christ achieved Christ is coming in a little while. He KJV]. All this He endured that He might for man was at infinite cost to Himself. has been our brother in suffering; and if bring many sons and daughters to God, The victory we gain over our own evil we overcome through His grace, we shall to present them before the universe as hearts and over the temptations of Satan see Him as He is. We shall suffer here but trophies of His victory. will cost us strong effort, constant a few days longer, and then enter into an Will man take hold of this divine watchfulness, and persevering prayer; eternity of happiness; for there is sweet power which has been placed within his but, gaining the victory through the all- rest in the kingdom of God. For those reach, and with determination and per- powerful name of Jesus, we become heirs who fight the good fight of faith, there is severance resist Satan, as Christ has of God and joint-heirs with Christ. This reserved a crown of glory, a palm of vic- given example in His conflict with the foe in the wilderness of temptation? “For we wrestle not against flesh and God cannot save man against his will blood, but against principalities, from the power of Satan’s artifices. Man must work with his human power, aided against powers, against the rulers of by the divine power of Christ, to resist the darkness of this world, against and to conquer at any cost to himself. In short, man must overcome as Christ spiritual wickedness in high places.” overcame. Christ was a perfect over- comer; and we must be perfect, wanting could not be the case if Christ alone did tory, an inheritance incorruptible, unde- nothing, without spot or blemish. all the overcoming. We must be victors filed, and that fadeth not away. Let the In order to be overcomers, we must on our own account. Then we shall not determination of every soul be “I must heed the injunction of the apostle: “Let only reap the reward of eternal life, but run the race; I must overcome.” n this mind be in you, which was also in shall increase our happiness on earth by Christ Jesus” [Phil. 2:5, KJV]. He is the the consciousness of duty performed, This article was first published Pattern that we, as His disciples, must and by the greater respect and love that in Bible Echo, January 1, 1893. follow. We cannot cherish selfishness in we shall win from those about us. Ellen G. White, its author, was our hearts, and follow the example of He who is a child of God should hence- one of the founders of the Christ, who died to make an atonement forth look upon himself as a part of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. for us. We cannot extol our own merits, cross of Christ, a link in the chain let Her life and work testified to the special and follow His example; for He made down to save the world, one with Christ guidance of the Holy Spirit. Himself of no reputation, and took in His plan of mercy, going forth with

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ADVENTIST EDUCATION

Youth are a priority among Seventh-day Adventists. Their spiritual growth, physical and emotional health, educational opportunities, and personal relationships hold great impor- Help and tance. The church expends tremendous effort and resources to ensure that its children are pro- vided safe and healthy environments in which to grow. But what about the youth with special hope for needs, such as those recovering from childhood traumas and abuse that have resulted in such conditions as reactive attachment disorder or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder? Or those who are exhibiting extreme negative behaviors resulting from various other causes? Can par- at-risk ents find answers and help from within the church? The administrators and staff of the following three Adventist-run alternative-education facilities—Miracle Meadows School, Project Patch, and Advent Home and Learning Center— youth say yes.—Editors.

Miracle middle and high school for at-risk boys lished by Gayle and Bill Clark in 1988. Its and girls located in Salem, West Vir- program is designed for children ages Meadows School ginia—Josh knew the Lord had 8-17 who are experiencing such behav- By Sandra Blackmer answered his prayer. So that day he ioral problems as dishonesty, defiance, pending the night in a crack determined to keep his promise to God. school truancy, trouble with the law, house with the police and FBI More than a decade later Voigt, now poor social skills, destructive and Strailing him was not the Christ- an Adventist pastor serving in the Ches- aggressive tendencies, and alcohol and mas Eve Josh Voigt had planned. apeake Conference, marks that experi- drug abuse. The staff currently is under- Voigt, barely 17, and a friend had sto- ence as the turning point in his life—the going training in reactive attachment len a car—an event that evolved into a beginning of his journey back to God. disorder (RAD), a condition in which weeklong crime spree. The FBI had been “I began reading the Bible from Gene- infants and young children don’t estab- chasing the young men up and down sis to Revelation,” Voigt says, “and the lish healthy bonds with parents or care- the East Coast for days before finally school supported and facilitated the givers, typically as a result of neglect or catching up with them. Realizing that change process. They provided the tools I abuse. This may permanently change the he had hit rock bottom, Voigt sent up a needed to turn my life around and helped child’s growing brain, hurting the abil- prayer promising God, “If You save me to put me back on the right track.” ity to establish future relationships.1 from this, I will turn back to You.” “Most of the students here have expe- When offered the choice of possibly School Program rienced neglect, abuse, trauma, and loss serving 40 years to life for his crimes or Miracle Meadows School, a boarding before the age of 3,” Gayle Clark, who returning to Miracle Meadows—a Sev- institution situated on 200 acres in the holds a master’s degree in nursing and enth-day Adventist self-supporting rolling Appalachian hills, was estab- is executive director of the school,

24 (184) | www.AdventistReview.org | February 28, 2013 explains. “That affects them neurologi- Student life director Jerrilyn Fabien, about the problems. They’re taught how cally. About 70 percent have been who has a master’s degree in rehab coun- to work and do a good job. They’ve also adopted, and the abuse occurred prior seling and has worked at Miracle Mead- grown spiritually,” Susan says. to the adoptions.” ows for five years, admits that not every Susan believes that every child has a story ends well, but that “the more you right to an education that meets their Academics understand the child’s background and particular needs. “These kids require a Enrollment at Miracle Meadows fluc- the reasons they’re acting the way they Christ-centered, structured school set- tuates between 20 to 40 students. Ele- do, the greater the success of the inter- ting that can work with these issues and mentary through secondary courses are vention process.” not give up on them,” she says. taught using a self-paced mastery curric- Conference tuition subsidies and local ulum. The state of West Virginia recog- Spiritual Emphasis church worthy student funds generally nizes Miracle Meadows as a parochial Miracle Meadows is not only a Christian are not available to those who attend alternative school, meeting state require- institution but also distinctly Seventh-day schools not officially owned and operated ments for exemption K-12 schools. Adventist—and spirituality, staff mem- by the Adventist Church. Susan’s local Principal Patrick Johnson concedes bers say, is their number-one priority. conference as well as fellow church mem- that challenges exist there that other “The staff here is committed to God and bers, however, do provide some tuition schools don’t routinely deal with, and to the Seventh-day Adventist Church,” assistance, but not everyone receives such that he had misgivings when he first development director Bruce Atchison support. Nancy and Bill’s experience with arrived. His initial assessment of the stu- notes. “We strive to help the kids grow in their church family regarding their dents, however, has altered significantly. “I said to myself, ‘What we have is a group of physically aggressive, rebel- MIRACLE MEADOWS: The school lious students who don’t want to listen is situated on 200 acres in Salem, to authority.’ But as I looked into their West Virginia. situations, I’ve come to understand them better, and have grown closer to them as individuals,” Johnson notes. “I now see these kids as among the bright- est you’ll find anywhere.” Five teachers, most of whom hold master’s degrees, instruct students in grades 2 through 12. y B lackmer L arr Focus on Behavior Although scholastics play a vital role their relationship with Jesus.” at Miracle Meadows, a more intentional Worship is held various times focus is given to behavior change and throughout the day, Atchison explains. social adjustment. Many of the students also praise the Lord “Many of our children have depres- in music by singing in the school choir, sion and anxiety; they’ve experienced a which performs throughout the U.S. lot of trauma from both physical and emotional abuse,” says social-emotional Is It Working? learning coordinator Carmen Kleikamp. Susan and Steve’s2 13-year-old adopted “We encourage and educate them on the triplets are at Miracle Meadows because effects of trauma, and why it’s hard for their behaviors “were out of control,” them to trust and to connect with the often resulting in police involvement, parents they now have.” Susan explains. “We knew that if these Kleikamp, a licensed clinical social behaviors continued, our children would worker who holds a master’s degree in end up in jail.” The children also had social work, interacts with the students in problems bonding with their adoptive both personal and group sessions. Coun- parents. After about a year at the school, seling sessions that include the parents Susan sees significant progress. y B lackmer L arr focus on strengthening family relation- “They now accept responsibility for STAFF-STUDENT BONDS: Staff strive ships and exploring causes and alterna- their behaviors. They can identify their to help the students grow spiritually, tives regarding their at-risk behaviors. issues and know what they should do academically, and socially.

www.AdventistReview.org | February 28, 2013 | (185) 25 authority—everything was called into question in her mind,” Ron says. Although they tried other avenues of help, y B lackmer Bill and Nancy reached the point at which L arr they felt no effective help was available. They PRAISING THE LORD: The Miracle Meadows School choir performs throughout the U.S. then learned about Miracle Meadows. 16-year-old son John, whom they adopted support from the church.” “We praise the Lord that there’s a at age 6, was very different. Bill and Nancy’s appreciation for Mira- facility like this, connected with the When John’s negative behaviors cle Meadows and the efforts they’re mak- church, so our child can continue to reached the point where his parents felt ing for their son, however, is evident. learn about the values and biblical there was no option but to enroll him in “They don’t give up on the kids here,” teachings we believe in. . . . It’s helping alternative education, they asked their Bill says. “The heroic efforts that these us to regain our child.” local church and conference for help— folk make are extraordinary.” To learn more about Miracle Meadows but no funds were provided. Bonnie and Ron’s 14-year-old daughter, School, go to www.miraclemeadows.org, or The couple says they did receive emo- Trisha, has been at Miracle Meadows for call 304-782-3630. n tional support from fellow church mem- about a year, and is on track to go home 1 Mayo Clinic, “Reactive Attachment Disorder: Defi- bers, but sometimes, Bill notes, “keeping soon. When Trisha was born to Bonnie nition,” www.mayoclinic.com/health/reactive-attach us in their prayers isn’t enough.” and Ron, they didn’t envision their daugh- ment-disorder/DS00988. Accessed November 29, 2012. “These broken kids appear forgot- ter’s “downward spiral that turned into 2 Names of parents and students are pseudonyms. ten,” Nancy adds. “They don’t feel val- rebellion” in her early teen years. ued or loved, and they struggle with “Her Adventist upbringing, the love sandra backmer is FEATURES EDITOR OF their spirituality. They need help and of her parents, the love of her family, all ADVENTIST REVIEW.

says. “I completely gave up.” important, a relationship with Christ. When Irving failed the eighth grade, “The staff really worked with me on PROJECT his mom searched for options and dis- self-worth through God,” Irving says. covered Project Patch, a residential “It’s because of Him that I’m worth PATCH behavioral treatment facility in the something, and that core concept By Becky St. Clair mountains of Idaho. helped me realize I need to rely on His rving hated authority. As a seventh strength and not my own.” grader, he was defiant, depressed, Tackling the Tough Stuff Each teen at the ranch is assigned to Iunfocused, and suicidal. He didn’t care Project Patch is a Christian nonprofit one of Patch’s five therapists, all of about school or learning, nearly failing organization focused on helping hurt- whom have master’s degrees in therapy- all his classes. Summer classes allowed ing teens and building stronger families. related fields. In both one-on-one and him to continue into eighth grade. It was founded in 1984 when Tom San- group settings, counselors help them “My life was awful,” he recalls. “I ford, an Adventist pastor, became over- deal with physical, emotional, and sexual hated my parents for even bringing me whelmed by the needs of hurting teens abuse, divorce, attention-deficit disorder into the world, and I told them on a reg- and felt called to care specifically for (ADD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity ular basis how I felt.” them. Tom and his wife, Bonnie, started disorder (ADHD), terminal illness, loss of Although it happened when he was 7 a foster-care placement program, which a family member or friend, rape, and years old, Irving blamed himself for his developed into Project Patch Youth innumerable other traumas. parents’ separation, and he struggled Ranch for youth ages 12-17. It’s located During Parent Weekends, ranch ther- with accepting criticism, even when it on 170 forested acres about an hour apists equip parents to be more effec- was constructive. “I felt the world was north of Boise, Idaho. Since then, Project tive with their kids. They see the against me and that my life wasn’t Patch has helped nearly 1,000 teens like positive changes in their child, partici- worth living,” he says. Irving find direction, respect for them- pate with their teens in trust- and com- Then his good friend and classmate died. selves and others, healthy ways to han- munication-building activities, and “That sent me over the edge,” Irving dle life’s challenges, and, most attend workshops where they learn the

26 (186) | www.AdventistReview.org | February 28, 2013 Strengthening Families and Communities In 2003 Patch received a donation of 500 acres of wooded property near Gold- endale, Washington. Built by Maranatha International and other volunteers, the Project Patch Family Life and Conference Center, home to the Family Experience program, opened in 2011, providing a resortlike environment for families to learn to thrive despite their challenges. Here, over a long weekend, families enjoy experiences such as a ropes course, crafts, and hiking, and together they learn about facing and weathering challenges. “Serving teens and families doesn’t stop at home,” says Hagele. “To truly help kids thrive, we need churches and the WOODWORKING: Patch gives teens the opportunity to learn skills beyond those taught in a classroom or therapy session by offering woodworking, automotive mechanics, gar- community at large to support the fami- dening, cooking, and more. lies and teens we work with individually.” To this end, Patch has developed a basic skills their children are learning. positive future for themselves.” seminar and workshop program “The parents we work with are doing In addition to regular recreation, addressing issues such as parenting, their best to help their children,” says Patch teens complete daily chores and raising grandchildren, technology in the Chuck Hagele, Patch executive director. participate in the ranch’s community home, outreach to youth in the church, “We’ve found great success in teaching service program to learn responsibility, and more. Presenting information parents how emotions work and spe- the importance of helping others, and gleaned from more than 24 years of cific skills to help their teens.” how to be part of a local community. working with teens and families, Patch After an average of 14 months at the reachES out to community and church Every Moment Counts ranch, returning home is not easy. Teens members, providing educational mate- Patch is a safe, high-quality, and effec- come into the Patch program angry, rials and other helpful resources. tive program based on the Bible. Very hurt, bitter, and confused. They leave To learn more about Project Patch, visit few treatment programs are both confident, determined, and more projectpatch.org, call 360-690-8495, or accredited by the Joint Commission and mature than they arrived. The transition e-mail [email protected]. n provide solid biblical discipleship. Proj- is still difficult, but Patch equips teens ect Patch is also licensed and accredited with the skills they need to handle it. Becky St. Clair is director of communication by the Idaho Department of Education, “When I got home, I had to find out for Project Patch. the Northwest Association of Accredited who I was, what I believed, and how I Schools, and the Idaho Department of could have a meaningful Health and Welfare. relationship with God for Utilizing individualized coursework to myself,” Irving says. “I accommodate each student’s ability and gained wonderfully helpful experience, the licensed education pro- tools at Patch, but it was gram at Patch enables students to keep still a challenge.” up with or catch up to their school grade Irving completed high atch level and, when necessary, attain their school and in 2011 graduated GED. The school’s personalized program from Walla Walla University propels students to succeed where they in College Place, Washington, P y of P roject have failed in other environments. with a degree in industrial “Patch uses every moment for teach- design. Currently he works courtes P hotos ing,” Hagele says. “Whether they’re for a custom-cabinet shop, BIBLE STUDY: Situated on 170 forested acres near Boise, playing, working, in a therapy session, designing and building cabi- Idaho, the Project Patch Youth Ranch offers many oppor- or doing community service, the kids nets for both commercial and tunities for outdoor communion with the Creator God as are learning skills they need to create a residential clients. part of its Christ-centered behavioral treatment program.

www.AdventistReview.org | February 28, 2013 | (187) 27 Advent Home and their families healing and restora- ter a minimum-distraction environ- tion through a more healthful lifestyle ment in a rural setting with no TV or By Blondel E. Senior and a growing relationship with Jesus other electronic equipment, a vegetar- immy Hawkins* was 6 when his Christ. The various methods used ian diet, and a highly regulated sched- parents separated. His dad left sud- became part of the home’s Maturation ule. They spend time working and Jdenly and seldom contacted him. Therapy Program. In 1995 the home tran- playing outside, and receive both formal Jimmy’s knowledge of his father came sitioned to serving at-risk boys who had and informal counseling in one-on-one from old photos and hearing his mother been diagnosed with ADHD. Boys with and group sessions. They are encour- describe how abusive he was. ADHD have emotional problems and fre- aged to talk freely during these ses- Years later Jimmy began blaming his quently “act out” by expressing negative sions, openly expressing their feelings. mother for breaking up their home. He attitudes and behaviors. They don’t As their bodies, minds, and hearts begin became defiant, aggressive, and con- adjust well to traditional classroom or to heal, some discover Jesus, and their trolling. His mother was afraid of him. home settings. Their hyperactivity and lives are transformed. He stayed up late, and then overslept impulsiveness—often misunderstood— and missed school. His grades dropped frequently result in their dismissal from Family Training and from B’s to F’s. public or church schools. Reconciliation “I was losing Jimmy,” Mrs. Hawkins Like Jimmy, many ADHD students Learning respect for parents and admits. “And he was a negative influ- have out-of-control anger problems. other loved ones is a priority at Advent ence on his little sister.” Although academically bright, they gen- Home as well as an important aspect of Jimmy was diagnosed with attention- erally are one to four years behind in the healing and growth process. Family deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) grade levels. They develop such behav- forums take place each quarter on cam- and placed on medication that doctors iors as stealing, lying, cheating, manip- pus. During these special weekends, thought would help; instead, Jimmy ulating, avoiding close family relations, students and their families come became more unmanageable. Then one shoplifting, experimenting with smok- together for worship, spiritual renewal, of his teachers told Mrs. Hawkins about testimonies, and family training semi- Advent Home Learning Center and its nars in which they discuss family issues, program for boys with ADHD and ask forgiveness when needed, and are behavior problems. Jimmy was enrolled. emotionally reunited. Jimmy, now 14, has spent 13 months at Spiritual activities and the impor- Advent Home and is slowly making prog- tance of a growing relationship with ress. He works off pent-up anger running God are also emphasized at Advent on the lap field, weeding and watering Home, and baptisms often result. plants, and playing basketball. Counsel- DORMITORY: Advent Home and its dormi- tory are equipped to accommodate 32 boys. ors are teaching him ways to deal respon- A Lasting Difference sibly with his anger and to resolve ing cigarettes and marijuana, and run- In the past five years Advent Home conflicts with others in healthy ways. ning away from home. has ministered to more than 318 at-risk At school the teachers are caring but These boys are at risk of failing not students. Since 2009 the teachers and firm, and Jimmy is taught to accept con- only in school but also in life, and need counselors have assisted approximately 25 sequences for negative behaviors. In the serious interventions to reverse their students to enroll in Adventist boarding dorm he’s learning habits of tidiness and downward spiral. Their inadequate aca- schools. Some students have gone on to organization, as well as how to get along demic skills, poor interpersonal skills, become college and graduate students, as well with others and be part of a team. broken family relations, poor work well as career professionals. Others His mother is noticing the change; skills, and determination to drop out of entered other vocations. The Lord has she says he is now calmer and more school before graduating reveal their richly blessed Advent Home with success- respectful. He also wants to attend an lack of readiness for the future. ful intervention in the lives of many Adventist boarding academy when he Most of the students at Advent Home families. leaves Advent Home. are Seventh-day Adventists, but about To learn more about Advent Home, call 423- Jimmy is turning around. 20 percent are not. There is a wide range 336-5052 or visit www.adventhome.org. n of ethnicity among the students, who * a pseudonym Its Mission come from many regions of the United Twenty-eight years ago Advent States and other countries as well. Blondel E. Senior, Ph.D., is founder/director of Home—situated on 225 acres of rolling Advent Home Learning Center. Barbara Graham, hills and forests in Calhoun, Tennes- Special Interventions with Advent Home’s Development Office, also see—began ministering to delinquent Advent Home is equipped to house contributed to this article. teen boys ages 12 to 18, offering them 32 boys. When they arrive, they encoun-

28 (188) | www.AdventistReview.org | February 28, 2013 Dateline Moscow Spies Like Us Over the past decade five United States ambassadors have graciously invited me to Spaso House, an elegant mansion off the traffic-congested Garden Ring Road, where U.S. ambassadors have lived since the United States established diplomatic ties with the Soviet Union in 1933. But a recent visit marked the first time I was accused of being a spy. Twice. A throng of military men wearing smart uniforms in various shades of green greeted my eyes as I entered the main hall of Spaso House for a welcoming reception for several new defense officials to the U.S. embassy. Shiny medals dangled from the chests of the officers from several dozen coun- tries, while some also sported golden braids and other decorations. Accompanied by fashionably dressed wives, the officers mingled with other guests around a snack-laden table. At one end of the table I spotted an old friend, a Russian defense analyst. After exchanging hellos, I confided that this was my first time to attend such an event and asked, “What can I expect to learn here this evening?” My friend gestured toward the uniformed officers and laughed. “What do you think?” he said. “We’re standing in a room filled with spies.” He was right, of course. But I hadn’t considered this reality in accepting the invitation, and surprise must have flickered across my face. My friend chuckled again and said in all seriousness: “What’s wrong? Aren’t you one of them?” Later that evening I caught up with a Russian diplomat whom I had met earlier at the Singapore ambassador’s residence. Yury told me that he wanted to write opinion pieces about the Russian armed forces—but with a catch. He said the newspaper where I work would have to cover his travel and lodging expenses as he toured military bases for the articles. Andrew Seeing Yury’s sincerity, I explained that our budget could not absorb such a cost. McChesney Unsmilingly, Yury responded, “Can’t you just call your friends at the CIA for extra money?” I suppose both comments might have been jokes. But there’s a saying in Russia, “Every joke contains a kernel of truth,” and I had encountered spying suspicions previously. Once as I was signing an apartment lease, my new landlord asked about my nationality and reason for living in Moscow. Learning that I was an American journalist, he said matter-of-factly, “Oh, you’re a spy.” Bewildered by his reaction, I related it to an old Russian friend. “You know,” he replied, “I have wondered the same thing. Are you a spy?” For the record, I’m not a foreign agent employed by a government to secure secret information about the enemy. But I am a foreign agent. I work for a country I have never set foot in, and I eagerly share open-source information that the enemy of all souls wants to keep classified. My motivation is simple: I love the greatest foreign agent, Jesus, who, in coming to earth gave everything so that I, who had nothing, could have everything. “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, that you through his poverty might become rich” (2 Cor. 8:9). I represent a government that will topple all the world’s regimes one day soon. The upheaval won’t be an Arab Spring or a Rose, Orange, or Tulip revolution, leading to further unrest and instability. No stealth fighters will be deployed, no nuclear missiles launched. Jesus, with great power and majesty, will swoop down in the sky with billions of angels. He will bring with Him a capital city whose transparent gold streets are traffic-free and lined with elegant mansions that He personally built for His foreign agents. He will establish a kingdom that no worldly leader can match: a place with “ ‘no more death’ or mourning or crying.” His promise is unequivocal: “I am making everything new” (Rev. 21:4, 5). It’s risky, perhaps even dangerous, to admit to being a foreign agent. But the information I possess is too important, too exciting, to keep to myself. I’m not afraid to be recognized as a foreign agent. Are you? n

Andrew Mc Chesney is a journalist in Russia.

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Alopecia, or Hair Loss

By allan r. handysides and peter n. landless

y grandmother became rather called “alopecia.” A coin-shaped patch lone, may achieve up to 65 percent M bald in her late 70s, and I have baldness is typical of a condition called improvement. Systemic steroids are noted that my adult daughter has a alopecia areata. This latter type of alo- usually avoided because of their side bald patch that is the size of a quarter pecia is different from the male-type or effects. An older treatment with an irri- on the top of her head. Is this the begin- age-related hair loss. It is, in fact, an tant called dithranol may also be used. ning of early baldness? And do I have to autoimmune disturbance. Minoxidil, advertised widely as Rogaine, worry her about this? If I take her to the Alopecia areata is loss of hair in a spe- has also been used, but clear-cut bene- doctor about it, she may become very cific area, usually on the scalp or in the fits have not been demonstrated. self-conscious, and so far she has beard in a male. The loss can take place The condition tends to relapse and hardly noticed it. rapidly. Sometimes there is progression remit, and because the hair follicle is to several patches, or even total hair loss not totally destroyed, the condition is air loss actually occurs in all of us, on the scalp. The most common variant, theoretically reversible. H because our hair follicles undergo however, is that of patches of baldness How your daughter will react to this cyclical changes that extend over the in coinlike areas. condition can be a reflection of your entire life. They go through active own attitude. An accepting and unemo- growth phases that alternate with peri- tional response will encourage the same ods of inactivity. This cycle of on-and-off Don’t dismiss attitude in her. The patch may well dis- growth leads to little change in the over- this as simply appear and be a single event. all pattern of hair distribution, because Do be sensitive to the anxiety and not all hairs are involved in the same a cosmetic potential damage to self-esteem, but phase at the same time. problem. also don’t dismiss this as simply a cos- As we age, however, the hair follicles metic problem. n lose their full regenerative capabilities. Careful examination may reveal less It is actually stem cells that help the obvious additional findings. There may Send your questions to Ask the Doctors, regeneration of the hair follicles. There be pitting in the fingernails, and short Adventist Review, 12501 Old Columbia are two main cells in the follicle that are hair may be noted to be narrower Pike, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904. Or involved in the hair growth: keratinocyte toward the roots, sometimes called e-mail them to [email protected]. and melanocyte. As the melanocytes “exclamation mark hair.” While this column is provided as a service to decrease in number, hair becomes Diagnosis is relatively easy, and it our readers, Drs. Landless and Handysides depigmented and turns grey or white. As would be wise to visit the doctor for a unfortunately cannot enter into personal and keratinocytes become fewer, so does the checkup. Treatment, however, is not private communication with our readers. We production of hairs. Some baldness is easy, because there is a lack of well-con- recommend you consult with your personal called male-type baldness and is related ducted trials to guide the physician. physician on all matters of your health. to the effects of testosterone. This can be Even if the condition becomes pro- genetic. It’s very common, however, for gressive—and many do not—some doc- allan r. handysides, a both men and women to produce fewer tors will suggest waiting for the natural board-certified gynecologist, hairs on their head as they age. remission that very frequently occurs. is THE director of the Health The normal cycle of hair growth can Ministries department of the be influenced by the general health of Immunosuppressant General Conference. the individual. Thyroid disorders, for Therapy example, are often associated with The therapy generally preferred peter n. landless, a changes in the quality, thickness, and involves potent topical steroids, which board-certified nuclear texture of one’s hair. Pregnancy also can may be applied with an occlusive dress- cardiologist, is an associate affect a woman’s hair. ing. Improvement may be expected in 25 director of the Health What you are describing in your percent of cases so treated. Intradermal Ministries department of the daughter sounds like a type of balding injections of another steroid, triamcino- General Conference.

30 (190) | www.AdventistReview.org | February 28, 2013 Reflections

The Letter What if you received a letter like this? What would you do?

Dear [Insert Your Name Here]: I was going to stop thinking of you as my friend. We have had many great times, exchanging our problems, enjoying lunch together, visiting in each other’s homes, and helping each other with our problems. I really thought of you as one of my best friends. I have very few, but I counted you as one of my closest. You have always been hard to contact, and lately it has become even harder. There have been times I have really needed to talk to you. I have been experiencing a lot of problems, and I needed to talk with you and get your valuable input. People have stabbed me in the back and twisted the knife. I needed your help, but you were not there. This was especially bad during the time I was experiencing the dark days of despair overtaking me. I needed your counsel, advice, and especially your friendship. But you would not talk to me. Not answering my phone calls, returning the messages I left for you, or responding to text messages I sent to you for months at a time is not talking to me. I have waited for you when you asked me to, for more than an hour, only to have you tell me that you had not told me to wait (you had). You said you would call me the next day, but the call never came. When you asked me to stay, there were things that I really needed to do and work that needed to be finished. But friends come first, and I have always believed that you should put your friends ahead of yourself. At other times, when I put myself in your way, you promised to meet me at a specific place at a specific time, but you never showed up. It has become apparent that you are only doing what is necessary to keep up the appearance of friendship, but you do not really care. Therefore, I have decided to mentally scratch you from my list of friends—best or otherwise. As I was thinking this, Jesus spoke to me and said, “I understand what you have put up with. [Insert your name here] does not deserve to be your friend, and I know they have disappointed you enough. However, what [insert your name here] has done to you is nothing in comparison to what My children have done to Me. But if you wish to follow in My footsteps, keep talking to [insert your name here], and make yourself available to them. When they brush you off or don’t keep their promises, remember that is their problem, not yours. Please, My child, do not write off My child. Please give them another chance.” So, my friend, please forgive me for my impatience. I need more patience. I need more toler- ance. I need more faith. I need to become more like Christ.

Sincerely, Your friend

* The author wishes to remain anonymous.

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