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® *Check listings for times. Copyright © 2017, It Is Written, Inc. ® 3ABN All rights reserved. President’s Perspective Thoughts on Faith aith is central to the Christian life. It is the currency of our spiritual experience. Faith in God and in His work is the foundation for all that we do. Our entire Frelationship with God is based on our faith. Our world is changing drastically. All around us we find problems, obedience to God. That is why Paul tells us that, “Without faith, it is challenges, and difficulties. They are increasing even as I write these impossible to please God.” words. Jesus asked the disciples a question in Luke 18:8: “Nevertheless, Additionally, Paul wrote in Romans 14:23: “For whatsoever [is] not of when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?” faith is sin.” We can attempt all manner of good works, but unless they Apparently, there is a danger that we who await the second coming of are motivated by faith in God, they will not be acceptable to God. Only the Lord may grow faithless. We may forfeit our faith as we capitulate, that which is motivated by faith pleases Him. If we are motivated by fear give in, and surrender to the allurements of Satan. He appeals to our or anything else, our obedience is not meaningful. Without faith, it is fallenness. impossible for an imperfect human being to please a holy, perfect God. The word “faith” comes from the Greek pistis, which means “trust” or Faith is the transaction which makes us acceptable to God. Faith, “confidence.” To have faith is to trust and to have confidence in and to rely invested in God, secures an accounting of on God. Hebrews 11:1 says it is “the substance of things hoped for, the righteousness. When God sees that we have evidence of things not seen.” faith in Him and his promises, He gives Faith — an attitude of the mind resulting in a pattern of conduct. us credit where none is due. He gives us Substance — the “essence,” or “nature,” or “actual being” or the reality righteousness for the faith that we have. of a thing. It is what makes one thing different from another thing. Romans 4:3: “For what saith the Saving faith never exists in a vacuum. It is not a blind faith. God does scripture? Abraham believed God, not call us to believe in Him and trust Him without cause. Genuine faith and it was counted unto him for always rests upon sufficient evidence to warrant confidence in what is righteousness.” not seen. Faith is the substance of our hope for a heavenly home and the James 2:23: “And the scripture vindication of God’s name. My faith is the reality of my promised eternal was fulfilled which saith, Abraham life. My faith is the reality, the nature and the essence of my over-coming believed God, and it was imputed victory in Jesus Christ. unto him for righteousness: and he Faith is also evidence. Evidence is proof or conviction. You see, faith is was called the Friend of God.” not an abstract idea or belief, it is a settled assurance based on confidence When we take God at His word that God will fulfill His promises. I have never seen the generator that and act in faith, God responds in produces the electricity which powers the lights in our office. But when I many ways, one of which is that flip the switch, the lights come on. The presence of the light proves there He will account us righteous. Let us is electricity in the building, which is evidence that there is a generator, not confuse belief and faith. James somewhere, providing power. 2:19 tells us “the devils believe and I have never seen God. But when I fall on my knees and plead for tremble.” strength, I get stronger. When I prayerfully open the Bible and study it, I Paul is talking about a faith that goes gain wisdom and insight. beyond intellectual acceptance of the fact All of this and more leads me to believe that there is a prayer-hearing, that God exists to faith of a committing prayer-answering God Who is providing power for me to live by. We can’t nature. It causes us to be committed to a see Him, but we know, by faith, He sees us. The Bible tells us that the proposition bigger than we are. elders, by faith, gained a good report. It is faith working in us, stimulating Jesus asked the question in Luke 18:8: us to good works, that results in a good report, or a good report card, in “Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, the eyes of God. shall he find faith on the earth?” How will True faith always results in obedience. Don’t tell me you love God and we answer the question? have faith in Him, and yet live a life of disobedience and doubt. Faith, when it is mature and fully operational, always results in unyielding Ricardo Graham, D.Min.

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students to campus this fall, it celebrated VIGNA NATAN Aa key milestone reached during the latter portion of the past academic year — the university received a full five-year period of accreditation from the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities (AAA). The accreditation period ends Dec. 31, 2021. The university credited this significant achievement to the diligent efforts of numerous faculty, staff, and students over many months. AAA rendered its decision on April 5, 2017. In its official notification letter, AAA informed the university that an interim team will visit the campus midway through the accreditation period to assess progress made in fulfilling the recommendations of the AAA site visitation team that visited the campus this past February. The team’s report contained 42 La Sierra University Vice President for Student Life Yami Bazan (right) baptizes student Johannah Macy, one of 11 to commit their lives to Christ during the university’s annual June commendations and 11 recommendations baptism. The university was commended in a recent Adventist Accrediting Association report for related to the following evaluation areas: demonstrating God’s love and placing Adventist beliefs at the forefront of instruction. • Mission and Identity and for “introducing students to the joy of three partially fulfilled. “It is evident to the • Spiritual Development, lifelong service to others as part of a balanced visiting committee that good progress has been Witness and Service development of the whole person.” made in addressing recommendations in a • Governance, Organization, Examples of this include, among others, number of areas, and the committee applauds Administration the biology department’s introducing the these efforts and accomplishments,” it states. • Programs of Study knowledge of science and an understanding of Specific acknowledgements of fulfilled origins/creation from an Adventist perspective; prior recommendations include the team’s • Faculty and Staff [and] the English department’s discussions recognition of the Chaplain’s Office, the H.M.S. • Educational Context of the Seventh-day Adventist worldview as it Richards Divinity School, and the Division • Pastoral and Theological Education relates to literature.” of General Education for the launch of the Among specific commendations, the Service Religious Life Insight Assessment Survey Commendations included recognition of Learning Office was recognized for a “rigorous” (RLIAS) which documents the positive spiritual the “Board of Trustees for its commitment to program involving 52 service-learning growth in students’ lives and understanding of [ensuring] that the Seventh-day Adventist courses and 24,414 service hours carried out the SDA mission and message. mission is sustained through its careful policy in 2015. The university was also applauded La Sierra University expressed its deep formulation [and] self-evaluation.” for continuing the Zapara School of Business- gratitude to the members of the AAA The visiting team commended university based Enactus economic empowerment site visitation team for their significant administration, faculty, staff and students program, “which has enhanced the profile of contribution and dedication to the work for engaging in “creative and vibrant the University and the Seventh-day Adventist of ensuring excellence in Adventist ways” of “demonstrating God’s love in their Church,” the report states. education. Further information about the unique and diverse environment.” And The report specifically cited the visiting AAA accreditation processes is available at they lauded administration and faculty for team’s observations that of the 27 adventistaccreditingassociation.org. placing “Adventist beliefs and practices at recommendations made as a result of the 2010 the forefront of instruction for all students” accreditation visit, 24 had been fulfilled, and Darla Martin Tucker

OCTOBER 2017 5 Central California Conference Miracles Abound at Camp Wawona amp Wawona is one of Central California Faith members and other campers is something I Conference’s oldest evangelistic initiatives “I love Camp Wawona,” explains longtime haven’t experienced before. I was encouraged to Cand continues to be a source of fond teen camper Jana Fritz. “It’s a place that feels pray openly and read my Bible more often, and I memories for the hundreds that reside within like home — like heaven on earth. By the thought that was an amazing thing.” its borders each summer, one week at a time. end of the week, there is a strong spiritual Nestled in the forest of Yosemite National Park connection you have with camp. Words cannot A Flood along the Merced River, Camp Wawona has describe it.” Teen Camp was in full swing. Campers in been able to retain a sense of nostalgia while Of all the miracles at camp this year, the Tioga Cabin, like the others, woke to clean and evolving to meet the ever-changing times. miracle of transformed lives is the most get ready for line call. Running late, and with God has preserved the camp in miraculous incredible. This summer, more than 200 two minutes to go, the counselors decided ways since it was established in 1929 to ensure campers gave their lives to Jesus at summer the boys should stop cleaning and head down its continued ministry. This year has been no camp, and pastors throughout California are the hill. “One minute and 45 seconds went by exception for the 477 campers. working to make sure each of these campers has when we heard a terrifying sound, kind of like This year’s theme, “Alive,” was weaved into a church family who will support and disciple a car crash,” explains Jasmanny Castaneda, a spiritual lessons in each weeklong program. them in their relationships with Jesus. One of counselor from Dinuba, Calif. Camp Wawona’s As each week drew to a close, campers had an those campers is Steven, a teen camper from main water tank, located right next to their opportunity to dedicate their lives to Christ and Selma, Calif. “The power of God is very visible at cabin, had burst. They started running as water write their names in a symbolic Book of Life. Camp Wawona,” he says. “The love of all the staff and debris chased them down the hill. PHOTOS BY ELENNIE RAMIREZ

A father helps his son get ready to fire during the first week of family camp.

A camper enjoys a watermelon-shaped pool toy in Camp Wawona’s swimming pool.

6 PACIFICUNIONRECORDER.COM Central California Conference Norma Villarreal EXECUTIVE CAMP DIRECTOR

early two years ago, Norma Villarreal was named Camp Wawona’s new executive director in addition to her duties as NJunior Youth and Hispanic Youth Federation (FeJA) director. (As part of a restructuring of the youth department in May, the junior youth position was re-titled youth director.) Villarreal joined CCC almost 10 years ago from the corporate world. Pictured here are teen campers with their counselors on at Camp Wawona. She quickly demonstrated her various business skills in the youth department, establishing a new workflow that served constituents more efficiently. Her effect and response times were quickly noticed in the field. Additionally, the Pathfinder Supply Store expanded. It wasn’t long before administration realized that her experience and passion for God’s work made Villarreal a perfect candidate to serve as assistant youth director and then associate director. Everything she set out to do, God blessed. When the Junior Youth and Pathfinder director position opened, Pathfinder area coordinators felt there was no need to look elsewhere and unanimously recommended Villarreal for the position. Once again, the ministry in her charge flourished. Villarreal’s history made her the natural choice for her current appointment as executive director of Camp Wawona, along with directing the Junior Youth, Pathfinder, and FeJA ministries. She is responsible for the summer camp program and for Three young campers participate in a camp council skit during family camp week. providing leadership to the facility throughout the year. “Norma Villarreal, as Central’s youth director, continues to After ensuring the campers’ safety, Norma Villarreal, executive camp positively influence the young for the kingdom through the director, and others made their way to Boys Village to assess the damage ministries of Pathfinders, Adventurers, Hispanic Youth Federation, and realized that they had experienced a miracle in God’s perfect timing. and Camp Ministries,” says Cano. “Her profound dedication to the “The water tank could’ve exploded at night while everyone was asleep ministry of the young is an inspiration and a blessing to the Central or while the boys were near the cabins,” reflects Castaneda. California Conference youth.” “In a lot of different aspects and many situations, where a lot of trivial activity seems to get in the way, God has come through with the vital Sue Schramm solutions just in time,” says Matt Morgan, camp ranger. A Fire Shortly after the summer camp season ended, the South Fork Fire began about a mile upstream from Camp Wawona. It continued to grow and shift with weather patterns, coming within a quarter mile of the camp. Evacuations were lifted Aug. 23, with the 4,430-acre fire at 44 percent contained. “We consider Camp Wawona sacred ground, God’s cathedral in the woods, and a gift from heaven. Over the past 88 years, the Lord has — and continues to — affirm camp ministries through a myriad of providential miracles in the lives of young, impressionable hearts,” says Ramiro Cano, CCC president. “Many parents and grandparents today can trace back their spiritual decisions at Camp Wawona, their names personally hand-written in the camp’s Book of Life. Angels are standing guard, as sentinels, safeguarding that aging facility.” Norma Villarreal, CCC Executive Camp Director. Timmy Baze and Sue Schramm

OCTOBER 2017 7 Nevada-Utah Conference

Reno’s AMEN Clinic SEPULVEDA CHRIS Serves 112 Patients he word AMEN took on a new meaning for the 40 volunteers who came to help at a free medical clinic in July. T The Adventist Medical Evangelism Network, together with THRIVE, a ministry based in Ogden, Utah, and the Nevada-Utah Conference, hosted the city’s AMEN Clinic patients line up outside the first AMEN medical clinic at the Adventist Center of Influence on July 30. Adventist Center of Influence. Among the volunteers were 15 medical staff, which included two dental hygienists, three dentists, six nurses, a medical doctor, an optometrist, a physician’s assistant and a medical technician. “We had about 40 volunteers from all three Reno-area churches come help,” said Debra Waggoner, assistant community services coordinator. SEPULVEDA CHRIS Daphne Alvarado, a coordinator for THRIVE, spearheaded recruitment for the clinic. She had two weeks to enlist the help of medical professionals to staff the clinic. “Between myself and two Bible workers, we went to dentist offices, universities, and hospitals, recruiting dentists, dental hygienists, basically any medical profession for the clinic,” Alvarado said. “We also went to all the churches in the Reno area to find general volunteers for the clinic.” Alvarado had help advertising for the clinic from Nwanyi Ukegbu and Maharani Lumban-gao, two Youth Rush program students. “We passed out flyers about the AMEN clinic as we went door-to-door inviting people to come,” AMEN Clinic volunteer Colby Johnson assists dental said Ukegbu. “It was exciting when we saw people we personally invited show up.” Ukegbu had hygienist Susan Pellanbini with a cleaning. never heard of AMEN, and felt it was a great experience that she would love to do again. Alvarado shares her enthusiasm.“I saw the willingness of the volunteers to help last minute, and many of them felt so blessed by being able to help meet people’s needs,” said Alvarado. For Alvarado, this wasn’t the only blessing she witnessed while helping out with AMEN. She also SEPULVEDA CHRIS experienced an answer to prayer while recruiting. With less than two weeks to enlist a medical doctor, she had little hope of finding a willing physician. After praying with members of her team, Alvarado remembered that Weimar Institute was only an hour and a half away. She made a call, and a couple of hours later received confirmation that Dr. Rick Lukens could help. “He came on such a short notice!” Alvarado said. Lukens works as a staff physician at Weimar Institute’s NEWSTART program, and educated clinic patients with type 2 diabetes about the eight laws of health. “As always, when we have a chance to help it’s rewarding,” said Lukens. The opportunity to help others drew volunteers from around the city. Colby Johnson was one Nwanyi Ukegbu and Maharani Lumban-gao, of them. Johnson, a Reno resident, was recruited through a pamphlet in his church bulletin. “I Youth Rush participants, provide lifestyle have helped with two AMEN clinics previous to the one here in Reno,” he said. “I helped with one coaching and Bible study opportunities. in Eugene, Ore., and that is where I really fell in love with medical missionary work.” Johnson volunteered as a dental assistant. “It’s amazing to think that there is less pain in the world today than there would be if that clinic had not taken place,” Johnson said. Brian Evans, local dentist and fellow volunteer, feels the same way. Evans, who spent that ALVARADO DAPHNE Sunday performing fillings, extractions and cleanings, says that spending a day together helping others grows one’s relationship with God and bonds friends together in a strong way. “AMEN has the system dialed. Everything was so organized and well set up,” Evans said. “We worked hard and saw a ton of very appreciative people.” The clinic served 112 patients on a first-come, first-served basis from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services for community members included efficient triage, complete general dental care, primary medical care, optometry, pediatric care, preventative medicine education, and medical massage therapy. Each patient was given the opportunity to connect with a wellness coach and Bible workers from the local churches. Additionally, they were all invited to attend a 12-day evangelistic campaign, Dr. Ryan Falke looks over the dental equipment. which began the day after the clinic. At the end of the day, 20 patients had signed up to receive Bible studies. Faith Hoyt

8 PACIFICUNIONRECORDER.COM Nevada-Utah Conference VBS Held at Reno Center of Influence For Second Year s many church members in the Nevada- the rest of the week. An enthusiastic team can reach more inner-city kids with information Utah Conference already know, the of approximately 10 youth from the church about God’s love. Aconference sponsors an Adventist Center volunteered to serve as helpers, and about a Each evening, the children started the of Influence in the heart of Reno. The Center runs dozen adults assisted in making the program program with joyful songs, filling the Center a thrift store, offers recovery classes, provides a success by telling stories, providing healthy with music. “‘Oh, Happy Day’ and ‘I Have a senior services, a food pantry, and many other snacks, and supervising children during outdoor Friend,’ were the songs I liked best,” said one valuable services for the community. This activities at a nearby park. of the younger students. “And I also liked the summer, during the week of July 17-21, it was The basement of the Center of Influence was snacks a lot.” the site of a Vacation Bible School program transformed into a “little piece of Peru,” complete “The games at the park were my favorite hosted by the Reno Riverview church. with a simulated waterfall that the kids loved activity at VBS this year,” said another. “I can’t This year’s theme was “Passport to Peru — to walk through, colorful parrots everywhere, wait to come again next year!” Discovering God’s Good Gifts.” Each evening, and a cardboard llama watching over all the children came to sing songs, play games, hear proceedings from the front of the room. Judy Barcelo Bible stories, eat snacks, and watch videos April Evans, VBS director, who has coordinated to learn about how children live in the South the program at the American country of Peru. Center of Influence for Forty youngsters, ranging in age from the last two years, says EVANS APRIL less than 4 years old to 12, came on Monday one advantage of this night, and attendance remained high for location is that they

Volunteers supervise Bible-related games for children. APRIL EVANS EVANS APRIL

Volunteers share Bible stories in the story corner. APRIL EVANS APRIL

VBS volunteers Maddie, Kaya, and Hannah stand by at the city park where some of the activities took place. Stretching helps with the wiggles.

OCTOBER 2017 9 Northern California Conference Campers Find Blessings at Redwood JULIE LORENZ or many, Redwood camp meeting is a source of wonderful memories. “As children, my cousins, siblings, and I grew up playing in the dry Fcreek beds surrounded by fern jungles and redwood trees towering above,” said Farah Fernandez. “The smell of the forest and the shade of the trees and the sound of the breezes passing through are like the proverbial light on in the window; they feel like home.” Redwood is also special to those who just discovered it. “This was my first time ever coming to camp meeting, and it was amazing!” said Teenuh Diane. “It was so amazing to be surrounded by fellow Christians and immersed in prayer, praise, and study. … I wish I could just stay forever, but at least I can count on coming back next year!” It’s no accident that people receive a blessing. “The goal of Redwood is Campers attend Sabbath school in Pepperwood Pavilion. to provide a mountaintop experience where the Holy Spirit can infect us JULIE LORENZ to share God’s love and to bring our neighbors, family, and friends to the cross,” said Harry Salvini, assistant camp director. For the third year in a row, the camp meeting theme was “Christ’s Method Alone,” with the emphasis this summer on “Serving Others.” In Pepperwood Pavilion, the main speakers were Dave Osborne, retired NAD ministerial director and NCC pastor, and Ty Gibson, co-founder and speaker for Light Bearers ministry. In Adult II, the speaker was Roy Ice, pastor for resource development at the Loma Linda University church. Perris Spanish church Pastor Raúl Hernández spoke for Campestre Hispano. In addition to the main meetings, programs were available for every age group — from babies to young adults. Campers also attended a variety of seminars on topics ranging from cooking to outreach. Many Kids and their pastors sing together in the junior division. participated in the third annual community service day, working at schools, non-profit organizations, and homes in nearby areas. If you’d like to share your love of Redwood camp meeting with others, Redwood organizers are already planning for next summer. “I invite write to [email protected] to learn how. Also, tell your friends about the everyone to come, be blessed, and take that rejuvenation of their spirit Redwood Camp Meeting Facebook page: facebook.com/redwoodcamp. back to their churches to last them throughout the year until they come back,” said camp manager Will Bowlby. Julie Lorenz JOHN KIDBY KEVIN MILLER GORDON BOTTING

A large family group enjoys the Physician Ted Hoehn presents a Redwood Fun Run/Walk. The Emmanuel Quartet sings in Pepperwood Pavilion. seminar in the Health Pavilion.

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Redwood Camp LEALROMAN Meeting Needs You! or decades, Northern California Conference church group that wants to have a retreat,” church members have been the driving said Will Bowlby, camp manager. “They can Fforce behind Redwood Camp Meeting. rest on Sabbath and have a couple of days for Now, more than ever, Redwood organizers recreation and a few days of work.” are counting on volunteers to maintain and Upcoming projects include a large plumbing improve the campground for next summer. upgrade for sections of the camp, painting and “Volunteers are what make Redwood Camp installing lights in restrooms, and repairing Meeting work,” said Ed Fargusson, assistant to the shop roof, among many other tasks. For the NCC president. those who aren’t manually skillful, a number Organizers especially need volunteers in the of organizing projects are waiting. “Most of the early summer, but they can use help almost any time, if you have a willing head and hands, I can time throughout the year. “We invite people use you for a necessary task,” said Bowlby. Musicians play in Sequoia Grove during to come with family and friends,” said Dudley Willard encourages people to invite their Campestre Hispano (Hispanic Camp Meeting). Willard, camp director. “They can do their friends to come help, even the ones who have sightseeing, along with doing a project with us.” never been to camp meeting. “Once they get If you are interested in volunteering, please Larger groups would be especially welcome. a taste of what the area is like, they will want call Will Bowlby at 707-946-2302 well in Volunteers can bring their RVs and tents, or to come back and get the spiritual renewal, as advance of the time you’d like to come. other accommodations can be worked out well,” he said. with the organizers. “I would love to have a Julie Lorenz

OCTOBER 2017 11 Southern California Conference Hovik Sarrafian Retires After 60 Years of Ministry n Aug. 5, Hovik Sarrafian, M.Div., Dr.P.H., and presented weekly health and spiritual

retired from 60 years of ministry that messages on the area’s Armenian-language AZALIMARK Obegan in Armenia shortly before the work television station. His messages regularly drew closed there due to political conditions. Most scores of phone calls from his audience. of his ministry was carried out in the U.S. “This “You did all of this for more than 60 years, is a special day for the Glendale City church,” pastor,” Salazar observed. Noting from Numbers said Velino A. Salazar, president of Southern 8:23-26 that Levite priests served in the California Conference. “The Armenian group has sanctuary from ages 25 to 50 and then retired, been meeting in this church for many years, Salazar affirmed Sarrafian’s lengthy ministry. under the leadership of Dr. Sarrafian. “When you started,” he said, “some who are “In 1957, Pastor Sarrafian began a ministry here today were not born yet. All those years, The week following Dr. Sarrafian’s retirement, Glendale City church Pastor Todd Leonard, left, in Iran with a congregation of three members. Christ gave you the strength.” welcomes Pastor Vigen Khachatryan, right, his After conducting seminars and evangelism Emeritus Pastor Rudy Torres traced the history wife Inga, daughter Noemi, and son Daniel. there, Alice Bahranian became a member of the of Armenian in Glendale and the part church, and then his wife [also joined].” Pastor that Sarrafian played there. “Around 1985, a Sarrafian faithfully ministered for 60 years. group of Armenian people came to the Glendale AZALIMARK In addition to his years of leadership of the City church,” he said. “They didn’t speak English, Armenian congregation, since 2000, he prepared and church members weren’t sure what their language was. After the church service, the group congregated under a tree on the church

BETTY COONEY patio. Barbara Abrahamian, a lady I had met Pastor Vigen Khachatryan and his daughter Noemi earlier, was visiting with her husband Henry, an perform for the pastoral introduction service. Armenian. She told me about the group.” Henry Abrahamian, it turned out, was engaging Armenian Pastor Malcolm Gasparian. related to most people in the group. They He was followed by Sarrafian, who ministered were Adventists who had fled their country to the group for 32 years. during the Iranian Revolution, combined with “Thank you, God,” responded Sarrafian. “I the Iran–Iraq War. Conditions there triggered am not so pleased that I’m leaving, but we Following numerous tributes from church an exodus of about half a million people mean, truly, thanks and praise to our God. We and conference leaders, Dr. Hovik Sarrafian from the Middle East, largely from Iran. Since appreciate it so much. I thank God that He speaks to the congregation of his zeal for the Armenian work and his gratitude to God, his that time, there has also been an exodus gave us supporters — members and other church, and the conference for their support. of many non-Muslims, including Armenian families. My wife, Alice, was faithful. I thank Christians, because of her for her companionship and support, and I persecution. However, thank my family.”

BETTY COONEY after arriving in the “Besides one small group in Russia, our U.S., they found that Glendale Armenian group is the only Armenian- “they had no place speaking group in the world,” he continued. to go to worship in “There is no way I could let it go untended. I’m their own language,” grateful that they have a new pastor who is he said. young and energetic.” City church leaders “Stay close to Jesus, to His church,” Sarrafian responded quickly. urged, “stay in the boat, because Jesus is in “Someone ought the boat.” A few weeks later, though enjoying to start a Sabbath a well-deserved rest, Sarrafian mused, “I am school for them,” thinking of ways I can do more.” Velino A. Salazar, SCC president, left, and Gerard Kiemeney, L.A. Metro Region director, at mic, offer a prayer of dedication with Armenian was a suggestion leaders for their beloved pastor during his retirement service. that eventually led to Betty Cooney

12 PACIFICUNIONRECORDER.COM Southern California Conference Community Celebrates Fifth Annual National Night Out at Eagle Rock Church agle Rock church held its fifth annual National Night Out block party on its campus this summer. The national event is a chance Efor community members and vendors to get acquainted with one another and with the church. MEL AFENIR AND VIRNA CHAN VIRNA AND AFENIR MEL The Target store in the local mall was the official location in the city of Eagle Rock for several years; now they’re one of Eagle Rock church’s valued partners for the annual event. Eagle Rock church became the official National Night Out location for the city of Eagle Rock in 2015, which senior pastor Danny Chan considers “a big honor.” Tina Juarez, Eagle Rock church member and NNO Community Partners Liaison, remembers when Councilman Jose Huizar asked if a church with a big enough space would host it. “The goal was to bring businesses and community together to establish good relationships,” she recalled. From 20 booths the first year to 31 this year, and 250 attendees to 400-plus, the event has experienced consistent growth. As a result, the services available to community members also grow every year. “The community gets to hear the benefits available to them, and our This year, L.A. County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis attended the event for the first partners get to promote their services to the community,” Chan said. “We time, presenting the church with a commendation on its 5th year anniversary of hosting law enforcement and the community on National Night Out. (L to R): found it’s a really great partnership.” This year, organizations like Glendale Associate Pastor Pono Lopez; CHP Officer Tiffany Hoff; Solis; Senior Pastor Danny City church’s Communitas Initiative exhibited at the event for the first Chan; LAPD Senior Lead Officer Fernando J. Ochoa; and CHP Officer Chad Guin. time. Longtime partners, like Adventist Health Glendale, Walgreens, and Sprouts, continued their support and participation. Police all about. From Pathfinders and Adventurers, to Women’s Ministry, church Department and California Highway Patrol representatives were on site ministries for the community were well represented. The Community for the fifth year in a row. Classroom, which debuted at last year’s National Night Out, offers classes Many of the partners have much more than a one-day relationship on depression recovery, reversing diabetes, and more through the year. with the church. Sprouts donates food to the church twice per week for Tracy Harder, Eagle Rock church member and history and English use in its weekly soup kitchen or other outreach. Walgreens initiated a teacher at Newbury Park Adventist Academy, presented the idea for free flu shot expo at the church last year. hosting the event to Chan five years ago. Harder coordinates the food For a church with a large portion of the membership who commute, booth at the event, which this year provided free homemade and store- the event is a great way for the church to get to know its neighborhood bought veggie burgers to guests. “Anyone can do it — just come up with and introduce itself at the same time. At the NNO event, many of the an idea of what the community might like, and bring the community to church ministries have the chance to show the community what they are your church to see what’s going on,” Harder continued. “I encourage it. To me, it’s the perfect outreach to get people on your campus, whether church or school.” As Krishna Nair, Eagle Rock head elder, put it, gesturing to the guests and church members

MEL AFENIR AND VIRNA CHAN VIRNA AND AFENIR MEL filling the campus, In the September issue, an article featuring “This is where we Conejo Adventist Elementary School incorrectly build relationships.” stated that the school had a WASC evaluation. What actually happened was that CAES Lauren Armstrong received a six-year accreditation renewal by the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools and the National Council for Private Schools. We regret the error. Attendees and volunteers fill the parking lot as the event kicks off.

OCTOBER 2017 13 Southeastern California Conference Curriculum Coaches Work to Improve Adventist Education he Office of Education is placing four implement the program throughout the entire Desert Adventist, Victor Valley, Murrieta Springs, new curriculum coaches throughout six elementary school. and San Antonio Christian schools. Tdifferent schools this school year after an Other impacts include increased “While one of the goals is to help boost experimental year with Amy Cornwall proved collaboration and consistency among the enrollment and retention, the fact is when kids successful in improving Adventist education. teachers. “Now, there’s a lot more excitement are excited to be at school and are showing Cornwall, director of curriculum coaching, about how they can help their kids,” explained growth in their learning, this attitude transfers served as the curriculum coach at Mesa Grande Zurek. “Because of how much this has helped, to their parents,” she said. “Hopefully, this will Academy during the 2016-2017 school year. this school year we’ve now expanded from one lead to positive word of mouth. The ultimate This position was part of the office’s new coach to five coaches.” impact, however, is focused on the students — education initiative. A curriculum coach After being trained by Cornwall, new coaches we want them to be engaged in their learning.” collaborates with teachers and administrators to Deborah Curbelo, Aime Cuevas, Jan Leigh, provide resources, both individually and within and Rachel Romero will work with Redlands Natalie Romero groups, to introduce changes in practice that Adventist Academy, Orangewood Academy, will improve student learning. “Our schools have needed people to inform the faculty as to the latest in education,” said Stephen Zurek, associate superintendent. “Even Michael Jordan, the greatest basketball player PHOTOS BY AMY CORNWALL of all time, had a coach!” Coaches like Cornwall do a variety of things. “We support teachers with the ultimate goal of increasing student achievement,” Cornwall said. “However, we also analyze data, teach model lessons, help with short-term and long-term planning, collaborate with administration, Kindergartener Chelsea Carlson (left) reads ensure that the school curriculum is aligned her piece of writing to her reading buddy, with the standards, and more.” fifth-grader Phoebe Sanders (right). At Mesa Grande, Cornwall researched what teaching methods would work best in various scenarios, and then spent time in the classroom and met with teachers and the principal. “Ideally, coaches are a resource for teachers. Second-grader Michael Armendariz (right) They’re there to provide a teaching partnership,” shares his lab report results with ninth-grader said Zurek. Ivan Ramos (left) at Mesa Grande Academy. Cornwall agreed, saying, “My goal is to help the teachers and administration to reach their goals. I am there to serve.” Although Mesa Grande does not yet have test score data, Zurek mentioned that there are several noticeable differences on campus. One such change in student performance took place after Cornwall helped implement the writing program. Students became more enthusiastic about projects, started to think of themselves as authors, and happily took part in peer coaching Second grade teacher Tara Pierce (far right) helps Third-graders Chloe Long (left) and Josslyn with classmates. This year, Mesa Grande will Katie Mracek (left) Erika Novotny (middle), and Parker (right) read their writings to each Victoria von Helf (right) in their writing process. other during their writing class.

14 PACIFICUNIONRECORDER.COM Southeastern California Conference SECC Ordains Four So Far this Year our ordinations took place in the Beverly Maravilla Southeastern California Conference so far was ordained at La Fthis year. Sierra University GRIMESKENNETH Tyler Stewart was ordained at Loma Linda church on June 24 University church on April 1 and is serving as and is serving as the the associate pastor for young adults. He and his associate pastor for wife, Vonnette, and their two children, Judah children’s ministries. and Sahalie, moved to California from Andrews Her Catholic parents University in Michigan. His current project is joined the Seventh- running a young adult ministry called Praxis, day Adventist church which focuses on putting faith into practice. when she was in “The mission of our church is to make junior high after they disciples. My hope is that through our ministry, were invited to an we can disciple a generation on our campus Adventist couple’s Beverly Maravilla, left, holds her certificate, which was just given by SECC who are deeply rooted in the gospel and house for vespers. President Sandra Roberts, right, at La Sierra University church on June 24. transformed into passionate, engaged followers Maravilla later studied of Jesus,” he said. psychology at La Sierra University but then

Stewart thanked his parents for their models decided to pursue professional ministry. She has MÜLLER ENNO of love, grace, and inclusion. worked at LSUC for the past six years. ENNO MÜLLER “It seems impossible to express the love, the gratitude, and the appreciation I have for all of you for extending me an invitation to join you in this community,” Maravilla said during her ordination service. Joshua Bae was ordained at Riverside Korean church on July 8. He and his wife, Jasmine, have served at the church for the past five years. They have two children, JJ and Ashley. Growing up, Bae thought his talents were not in ministry, but God kept pursuing him. After Joshua Bae speaks during his ordination at teaching in Korea, he completed his Master of the Riverside Korean church on July 8. Divinity degree at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary in May 2012. He and Aug. 19 and works as the associate pastor for Tyler Stewart prays with his family, elders, and church members during his ordination at Jasmine then joined this conference. family ministries there. Loma Linda University church on April 1. He credits his parents and church family for Webster’s path into pastoral ministry this milestone during involved God’s leading through a variety of his journey as a pastor. twists and turns, taking her through work “Thank you to the in education, disaster relief, and community JONATHAN PARK JONATHAN Riverside church and organizing. But pastoral ministry is a vocation the conference for with deep roots in her family story. Her father guiding me to do was ordained as a pastor in South Africa in God’s work here,” Bae 1978, her grandfather in 1954, and her great- said. grandfather in the 1920s. Her cousins are also Rochelle pastors in SECC. Webster, a La Sierra “It is an honor to follow God’s leading into University Master of this next chapter of life and ministry,” Divinity graduate, Webster said. Rochelle Webster joins in prayer during her ordination was ordained at the at the Redlands church Aug. 19. Redlands church on Jessica Anzai Permaul

OCTOBER 2017 15 Pacific Union College

PUC Seeks 5,000 Drops Toward Ending Water Poverty his summer, Pacific Union College transparent water drops. Each drop represents presentations, and workshops. Participants will embarked on a creative, yet ambitious a Central African Republic family who lacks safe have the opportunity to explore the Tesla, too. Teducational initiative to raise awareness and reliable water access — water poverty “We want to start conversations about clean and funds about the global water crisis and affects an estimated 667 million people around water access and sustainability,” says Fabio water poverty. The college is partnering with the world. Maia, PUC’s director of missions and service. Water for Good and private donors to launch the For the next two years, PUC staff and “An estimated 667 million people around the 5,000 Drops campaign. students will be touring the world drink contaminated water. We hope to Private supporters donated an in the Tesla, offering presentations on water use this project to provide an innovative way for environmentally-friendly Tesla Model-X to serve poverty and accepting donations for “drops of people all over the country to become involved as the foundation of the project. The electric water.” The team’s schedule is already filling in a sustainable project in the Central African vehicle has been custom wrapped with 5,000 with requests for assembly programs, class Republic.”

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For the next two years, PUC staff and students will be touring the United States in the Tesla, offering presentations on water poverty and accepting donations for “drops of water.”

PUC Seeks 5,000 Drops Toward Ending Water Poverty For a donation of $25, a donor receives a right inside the Wi-Fi enabled Tesla by plugging impact they can make through their generosity,” water drop shaped decal to place atop the in their GPS coordinates, and immediately see says Maia. transparent placeholders on the Tesla. On each the well they have supported.” For more information about the 5,000 Drops drop, there is unique GPS location. Donors As donations increase, the blue water drops project or to schedule a presentation for an can go online to 5000drops.com, plug in the will cover the Tesla. By the end, this campaign organization, contact Fabio Maia at 707-965- coordinates, and monitor the status of the wells will have raised over $125,000 to provide 7190 or by email at [email protected]. To follow their specific donation supports. 20,000 people with a year of clean water. the campaign progress or to make a tax- “We’ve purposefully designed the campaign “Ultimately, the goal is to improve lives in deductible contribution, visit 5000drops.com. to engage supporters with the project from the the Central Africa Republic and build more moment they decided to contribute,” explains connections between young people and the Jennifer Tyner Maia. “Individuals can even make donations

OCTOBER 2017 17 Arizona Conference Melanie Cruz Joins Camelback Church as Family Life Pastor astor Melanie Cruz joined the Camelback church in Phoenix, Ariz., as its Family Life GARY WILSONGARY Ppastor on Sabbath, Aug. 12. The position is a direct answer to her prayers, she says. “Growing up, I vividly remember one of the first times God directly answered my prayers,” recalls Melanie Cruz. “I was around 4 years old and playing with a piece of plastic, which I made into a toy. Suddenly the toy vanished. I searched and searched but to no avail. Then I came up with a bright idea. Why not pray about it? I did, and no sooner than I had opened my eyes, I found the lost toy!” Cruz realized there was something to this prayer thing. God really does listen, and it made a lasting impression. “That was pretty easy!” she thought. “Just ask, and you get what you want!” Over the years, Cruz learned that God takes our prayers very seriously — therefore, we should be careful what we pray for. God has gently shown her His ways are not always her ways, and His thoughts are not necessarily hers. She recently came to better understand this concept through a life-changing career choice. Camelback pastors Lou Fitting and Mark Sulger surround the Cruz family in a prayer of dedication for Melanie Cruz, the church’s new associate pastor for Family Life.

Cruz has always enjoyed supporting her Ariz. Her many years working as assistant pastor husband, Manny Cruz, in ministry. director for Children’s Ministries for the North Three years ago, Manny accepted a conference American Division will be invaluable experience position that would have the family traveling as she begins her new role. away from their home church most weekends. Melanie says 1 John 5:14 gave her the Eventually, Melanie grew anxious and missed courage to accept the call: “This is the having her very own church family. “I felt like a confidence we have in approaching God: That if church orphan,” she says. “Something needed to we ask anything according to his will, He hears be done!” us.” Remembering her answered prayers — now Manny, Youth Ministries director for the a whole lifetime of them — Melanie went to Arizona Conference, is excited about Melanie’s the One she knew could help. She prayed, “Dear call. Their four daughters, Carmen, Caryn, Father, my family and I need to serve you at our Carolina, and Christen, could not be happier to own church. Please give my husband a job as see both parents heavily and heartily involved a local church pastor so we can have a home in ministry. church. Amen!” “We should take very seriously what we pray A few months later, God answered that for,” says Melanie, “because God does!” prayer — but not in the way she expected. Instead of Manny being called to a church, Melanie Cruz recently accepted the Phil Draper invitation to join the Camelback church in Melanie received an invitation to be the Family Phoenix, Ariz., as Family Life pastor. Life pastor for the Camelback church in Phoenix,

18 PACIFICUNIONRECORDER.COM Loma Linda University Health Officials Celebrate Medical Center’s 50th Anniversary hospital building’s impact on a development. Over 40 years, researchers Loma Linda University Health is now community and on the world was the have moved from relatively simple constructing a new medical complex to meet Atheme of a 50th anniversary celebration theories to now looking at genetic the community’s needs and feature the best in of the opening of Loma Linda University modification ideas. seismic safety. Medical Center’s current cloverleaf structure. While the cost difference between the The program took place in the Loma Linda • Fetal heart monitoring — Edward two projects is striking — $22 million for University church, Sunday, Aug. 27. Hon, M.D., began a residency at White the current building and $1.5 billion for the “The decision to construct the current Memorial Hospital in 1961 after study at new construction — the goal for Loma Linda hospital building and consolidate medical Yale University. His work in developing University Medical Center remains the same: to education on this campus is one of the most technological solutions to monitoring continue the teaching and healing ministry of significant events in this institution’s history,” fetal heart rates has led to dramatic Jesus Christ. said Richard Hart, M.D., Dr.P.H., president of improvements in obstetrical care around “Vision 2020 – The Campaign for a Whole Loma Linda University Health. the world. Tomorrow” is a comprehensive campaign that In the early 1960s, Loma Linda University was launched to support a transformational faced demand from accrediting bodies that • Infant heart transplantation — vision for education and research, wholeness the medical school combine the two years of Leonard Bailey, M.D., was searching for and clinical care including the new adult science education and the two years of clinical transplantation techniques that might be hospital and expanded Children’s Hospital education onto one campus. At the time, Loma used to save babies lives. Bailey’s research construction project. “We are blessed by the Linda University had taught science courses included the concept of cross species outpouring of support for Vision 2020,” Hart on the Loma Linda campus, while the clinical transplantation, which was ultimately said. “In just a short time we have raised over rotations took place in Los Angeles. The Board attempted in the Baby Fae case. With $267 million toward our $360 million goal. of Trustees settled on combining the two the support of the institution, Bailey To view a video of the anniversary program programs in Loma Linda. transplanted a baboon heart into an infant and learn how to get involved with Vision 2020, The cloverleaf-shaped towers have become girl known publicly only as Baby Fae. visit lluhvision2020.org. a Loma Linda icon. But as important as the About a year later, Bailey performed the building itself has been, clinical treatment first infant-to-infant heart transplant. Larry Becker innovations developed at the Medical Center have gone on to change how health care is delivered internationally. Those developments include:

• Proton therapy for cancer treatment — The vision of James Slater, M.D., to find a way to minimize damage to healthy tissue while attacking cancer sites with radiation.

• Coronary — Melvin Judkins, M.D., developed the tools and techniques to revolutionize the approach to cardiac medicine. Judkins invented three types of catheters that are now used by coronary care physicians internationally.

• Perinatal research — Lawrence Longo, M.D., brought together researchers from Richard Hart, Loma Linda University Health president, interviews people who were children of faculty various medical and scientific disciplines members involved in medical center building opening in 1967. From left, next to Hart, are Richard Chinnock, to study hypoxia and its effect on fetal Patti Smith Catalano, Jeffrey Thompson, David Hinshaw Jr., Jay Jutzy, and Robert Rosenquist Jr.

OCTOBER 2017 23 Loma Linda University Health Loma Linda University Health Receives Honors Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital Recognized for Patient-Centered Care

Helen Hrdy (left), senior vice president of client service at NRC Health, celebrates with Anette Nunn, director of patient care at Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital, and Jonathan Jean-Marie, vice president and administrator of Surgical Hospital.

Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital received three 2017 Excellence and Improvement Best Practice Awards during a ceremony at the 23rd Loma Linda University employees are the reason the Annual NRC Health Symposium for Patient-Centered Care, Aug. 6, in Boston. organization was named a great college to work for. The hospital was honored with a Patient-Centered Care Dimension Award in each of the following three categories: continuity and transition, Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine physical comfort, and respect for patient preferences. The awards Center Recognized as a Top Workplace recognize the hospital’s exceptional commitment to understanding Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center earned a place individuals’ complete care journey. on the 2017 “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” list, an annual Modern “It is a tremendous honor to be recognized for the amazing care we Healthcare magazine recognition program that honors workplaces provide to our patients and their families,” said Jonathan Jean-Marie, throughout the health care industry for empowering their employees to MHA, vice president/administrator of LLU Surgical Hospital. “It highlights provide patients and customers with the best possible care, products and our team’s incredible work and commitment to patient-centered care.” services. The award was presented during the 2017 Best Places to Work Awards Dinner, Sept. 28, in Las Vegas, Nev. Loma Linda University Named a “Our commitment to whole person care at Loma Linda University ‘2017 Great College to Work For’ Health applies not only to our patients, but to our employees as well,” said Loma Linda University garnered a place on the 2017 list of great Kerry Heinrich, J.D., CEO of Loma Linda University Medical Center. “The colleges to work for, with results released July 17 as part of The Chronicle Behavioral Medicine Center team serves with dedication and compassion of Higher Education’s 10th annual report on “The Academic Workplace.” as they support The results are based on a survey of more than 45,000 people from 232 patients facing critical colleges and universities. Of that number, 79 institutions were named moments in their “Great Colleges to Work For.” lives. This survey LLU received honors in five categories: confidence in senior leadership; reveals our employees job satisfaction; professional/career development programs; supervisor/ value their respectful, department chair relationship, and work/life balance. team-focused “Our entire university team shares a strong commitment to extending workplace.” the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ,” said Richard H. Hart, M.D., Dr.P.H., president of Loma Linda University Health. “I am grateful for James Ponder the passion, excellence and the commitment to our values each of them and Larry Becker Loma Linda University Behavioral exhibits. Their devotion to sharing their knowledge and expertise with Medicine Center employees celebrate the our students inspires me.” award from Modern Health Care.

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Loma Linda University Researchers Find Links Between Meal Frequency, BMI study by researchers from Loma Linda hours; eating breakfast instead of skipping it; Adventist Health Study-2,” the study was University School of Public Health and the and making breakfast or lunch the largest meal co-written by Gary Fraser, MBChB, Ph.D., a ACzech Republic has found that the timing of the day. Making breakfast the largest meal professor at Loma Linda University schools of and frequency of meals play a role in predicting yielded a more significant decrease in BMI than Medicine and Public Health, and director of weight loss or gain. did lunch. AHS-2. Using information gleaned from more than The two factors associated with higher BMI 50,000 participants in the Adventist Health were eating more than three meals per day — James Ponder Study-2 (AHS-2), the researchers discovered snacks were counted as extra meals — and four factors associated with a decrease in body making supper the largest meal of the day. Researchers have found that timing and mass index (BMI): eating one or two meals per Titled “Meal frequency and timing are frequency of meals play an important day; maintaining an overnight fast of up to 18 associated with Body Mass Index in the role in predicting weight gain or loss.

OCTOBER 2017 25 Adventist Health

Volunteers Make Mwami Adventist Hospital Mission Trip a Reality

wami is a rural village, 30 kilometers from Chipata in the Eastern • 317 dental services Province of Zambia and eight kilometers from the Zambia/Malawi • 204 cataract and glaucoma surgeries border.” That’s as much information as you’ll get if you search for M • 220 breast examinations Mwami on the internet. Mwami is also home to the Mwami Adventist Hospital, a 150-bed • 80 cervical cancer screenings / pap smears facility with only two physicians on its staff to treat malaria, pneumonia, • 250 OB/GYN consults and exams diarrheal disease, HIV/AIDS and OB/GYN complications, and much more. • Donated 500 sunglasses and 500 reading glasses This summer’s Adventist Health Southern California Region medical mission to the Mwami Adventist Hospital served more than 5,000 people, far exceeding the target numbers and expectations of what could be Hospital Projects accomplished. • Pediatric isolation ward renovation, including toilets and shower tub “To be part of a global outreach in Africa was an amazing opportunity and we will forever be touched by the warm and gentle people of • New pediatric malnutrition and burn unit Mwami,” says Jeanine Maurer, RN, Director of Aspen Surgery Center at • Donated sets of vital signs machines, including stethoscopes, Adventist Health Simi Valley. “I feel so blessed to have been part of a BP apparatus, pulse oximeter, height scale, body surgical team comprised of individuals from multiple AH facilities that composition scale thermometer and waist calipers functioned seamlessly, as if we had been together for years. All the team members from Simi Valley have given their personal commitment to any Community Projects future trips to Mwami and would love to be part of a sustainable surgical • Gifted 94 cows to 94 families program there.” Below are a few highlights from the trip: • Donated two boreholes and water pumps in two villages, positively impacting over 2,000 people Clinical Services • Fed 475 people in the village of Maoluao • 1,689 medical consultations • Donated vitamins and flip-flops for children and adults, toys for children and used clothing for adults • 75 major surgeries • Wheelchair donated for polio patient • 74 minor surgeries

26 PACIFICUNIONRECORDER.COM Adventist Health Other • Donated 40 sets of wooden tables and chairs to Mwami Adventist School and renovated two rooms in the school • Provided children’s programs for 856 kids and women’s programs for 309 mothers at Mwami Adventist Church • Renovated four rooms, donated new bed frames, mattresses, bedding, mosquito nets, hygiene kits and supplies at the Mwami Leprosarium Center

This mission work was made possible by 82 volunteer physicians, medical staff, executives and employees from the Adventist Health Southern California Region (AHSCR) — Adventist Health Bakersfield, Adventist Health Glendale, Adventist Health Simi Valley and Adventist Health White Memorial. Of the volunteers, only seven had been to Africa before; for 85 percent of the volunteers, this was their first medical mission abroad. Local women and children wait to visit with doctors and nurses. “This [trip] gave me a chance to be able to help people I do not come in contact with on a usual basis,” says Veronica As the first AHSCR mission trip abroad of this size and magnitude, the Shake, RN, Labor & Delivery, Adventist Health White Memorial. “That trip included profound successes as well as challenges and lessons learned. is what I like most about working for Adventist Health,” she adds. “No Volunteer physicians and staff received the blessing of giving for the sake matter what your background is, what religion you are, we come together of giving, and learned lessons about the mystery of service — of not ever and bring God into what we do … I think this makes a huge difference.” knowing how an effort like this pays itself forward or lives out in the people and the community upon whom the gifts and efforts were bestowed. “I am so proud of our physicians and employees from all of the Southern California region,” says John Raffoul, President & CEO of Adventist Health White Memorial and Regional Chair of Mission for the Adventist Health Southern California Region. “They worked very hard and gave endlessly and lovingly under very harsh circumstances. May God bless you for building your treasures in Heaven.”

Dana Gorbea-Leon John Raffoul, president and CEO of Adventist Health White Memorial, shows local residents their new well.

OCTOBER 2017 27 Pacific Union Adventist Single Adult Ministries Hosts Cruise to the Bahamas ver the Labor Day weekend, some 180 adults from across the North American ODivision (plus two from Australia) sailed from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to the Bahamas on the Adventist Single Adult Ministries cruise themed “Plugged In.” NAD ASAM directors Pamela and Claudio Consuegra planned the cruise to provide an opportunity for single adults to find spiritual renewal, to meet people with whom to develop new relationships, and to do activities together, says Pamela. “Sabbaths can be lonely if you go to church alone, sit in a pew alone, and go home alone for Sabbath dinner,” she says. “A sense of loneliness or isolation is one of the top issues of singles in the church.” Many churches are not singles-friendly places, with many well-intentioned church ASAM cruise participants take a break in the Bahamian sunshine for a group photo. members who don’t know how to reach out to single adults, says Frank Bondurant, a vice president at the Columbia church, and I feel as though if we can come together with activities, we Union and the union’s ASAM director. “Some members think their role is can support each other.” match-making when really it would be more helpful just to invite singles In a workshop, Claudio encouraged attendees to get involved in over for a meal or family social activity.” ministry at their local churches. “The cruise is a wonderful thing, but if Reneé Mobley, director of Family Ministries for the South Central you depend only on an annual cruise or convention, it isn’t enough,” he Conference in the Southern Union, added that non-single members should said, and added that there needs to be an ongoing ministry on a regular ask singles what their needs are, then plan activities for and with them. basis — once a week or month. Malela Rozier, a member of the First church in Dublin, Ga., attended During his worship talks, Mike Tucker, speaker/director for Faith for the cruise in hopes of meeting and mingling with other singles during Today Television, encouraged attendees to not wait for the church to the worships and other activities. “We have a lot of single people in the create ministries and connections for them, but to get plugged into a true source of fulfillment — Jesus Christ. “You make connections by choosing to be of service to others rather than saying, why isn’t the church doing this for me?” said Tucker. Find out about ASAM activities around the North American Division by following them on Facebook (facebook.com/ASAMNAD) or their website, adventistsingleadultministries.org.

V. Michelle Bernard

In the September issue, we misspelled the name of one of the Union Teacher Education Scholarship recipients. The correct name is Andrew Loh (not Andrew Lee). We regret the error. Sorry, Andrew! Singles from the Pacific Union stop their activities long enough for a group photo.

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“The whole natural world is designed to be an in- in charge had managed to fit everything but two pans terpreter of the things of God. To Adam and Eve in of brownies, a container of cut up fruit, and six-dozen their Eden home, nature was full of the knowledge homemade cookies into the trailer. They stuffed the rest of God, teeming with divine instruction. To their of the food into the back of the Tahoe. attentive ears it was vocal with the voice of wisdom. The kids had tossed their pillows, sleeping bags, and Wisdom spoke to the eye and was received into the blankets on top of the bicycles in the trailer that I would heart, for they communed with God in His created pull with the bus. Everyone settled down and we had works.” prayer before leaving Holbrook Indian School (HIS) Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students, 186., E.G. White and heading to Kodachrome Basin State Park for a week of school outdoors. I should have known when I passed the sign that said, “Unmaintained Road.” And we should have just turned Twenty miles down the road the check engine light around when I blew by the sign that said, “Road Im- came on in the bus. I pulled over with a silent groan. passable When Wet.” The mechanics had just replaced the water pump the day before. No sooner had I hit the emergency blinkers But it had been a long day. After a late night wrangling than smoke started to spew out the front of the bus. The the final details for outdoor school, I had arisen at four. kids groaned good-naturedly, and the more mechanical I had to finish packing and load my stuff and shepherd minded men got off the bus to investigate. everyone aboard for our Outdoor School adventure Two hours later, the mechanic finally arrived and deter- When we started within thirty minutes of my planned mined that the water pump had a crack in it. My mom departure time, I gave myself a pat on the back for happened to be headed out of town, and she stopped to my planning acumen and cheerleading skills. I waved help. She took one of the CDL drivers back to pick up goodbye to the three staff members in a Tahoe pulling a smaller bus, and someone volunteered to bring our a U-Haul trailer full of food and luggage. They would other small bus out as well. Thirty-four students and six have no problem reaching camp in plenty of time to staff members wouldn’t fit on either of the other busses, prepare supper for the rest of us. Shoot, they might even so we resigned ourselves to continuing with two busses have time to string up their hammocks and relax for a instead of one. few hours. Our mechanical woes set us back almost three hours, so Through judicious packing and rearranging, the men we had to forego our guided (Cont’d on center page.)

A Special Edition of Holbrook Indian School News 4th Quarter 2017

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Adrian testing out a hammock. (Anita Ojeda)

About HIS Outdoor School When students spend time outdoors, their technology can’t distract such as dissolved oxygen, Ph, presence of phosphates and nitrates, them. As they unwind from the overwhelm of modern society, they temperature, BOD, fecal coliform, turbidity, and total dissolved solids in begin to appreciate the wonders of creation and discover new things order to assess the safety of the water. about themselves and their Creator. Students also calculated and assigned a water quality rating from very (As faculty and students interact throughout the week, social, tribal, bad to excellent for each source, and discussed the reasons for the and racial barriers break down as students realize that we need each rating. other in many different ways. The curriculum teaches students to work together to solve problems and find solutions.) Preparedness and Survival By teaching students how to prepare for unforeseen challenges in the Faculty plan two trips a year. One trip, a three-day camping trip which wild, teachers hope to build confidence in the students and create a includes all of the students, grades one through twelve, takes place scaffold for conversations about surviving in real life when faced with nearby. Activities focus on team-building and learning to get along in peer pressure and difficult decisions. In addition, students learned a multigenerational setting. The second Outdoor School, which lasts about proper trail etiquette for hiking, birding, and mountain biking. a week, separates the students according to age group. First through During the hikes, birding adventures, and mountain biking trips, seventh graders stay on campus the majority of the time with a shorter students demonstrated proper trail etiquette and consideration for the camping trip at the end of the week. Eighth through twelfth graders environment. travel to a different ecosystem—usually found within a state or national park. More Than Just a Camping Trip Faculty plan the learning objectives ahead of time, and create special This year’s Outdoor School program for the upper grades focused Outdoor School planners that include not only the daily schedules, on three key objectives: geology, water ecology, and preparedness but a customized list of objectives for each class that students take. for survival. The spiritual theme for the week, ‘Where the Wild Things At the end of each class section, students take oral tests to review the Are,’ tied in with the academic objectives by highlighting characters objectives. from the Bible and how they survived difficult situations in a variety of circumstances and ecosystems. Each teacher plans a variety of classes that fit within the theme and general objectives for Outdoor School. This allows teachers to cus- Geology tomize classes to fit their interests and skill sets—and allows students This year staff chose to hold outdoor school at Kodachrome Basin to see a different side of their teachers. By working with students in a State Park with side trips to Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. relaxed setting, teachers learn more about their students and can then Although the three parks lay within a hundred mile radius, each has use that knowledge to draw students in to the formal education that unique features for students to study, compare, and contrast. happens back in the classroom.

Water Ecology When students experience learning in a fun environment and apply For science classes, students analyzed the chemical and biological what they learn to every day life, it creates in them a deeper desire for properties of Lower Calf Creek near Kodachrome Basin and the learning. Being in nature also opens them up to God as their Creator waterfall at Weeping Rock in Zion National Park, using the Water and of the world in which they live. It makes God more tangible to Quality Index system. Students performed nine qualitative tests them.

HIS Special Edition 4th quarter 2017.indd 2 7/20/17 9:18 AM (Cont’d from front page.) tour of Glen Canyon Dam. As rocks, screwdrivers) trying to unbury the hitch. Other we passed through Page, AZ, I told Siri to “Navigate to boys started carrying rocks to shove under the back Kodachrome Basin State Park,” and kept on driving. wheel. I hit the ‘Go’ button and glanced down at our arrival time, shocked that we wouldn’t arrive until 5:30. “This is so much fun!” one of the boys exclaimed. Bless him. I laughed and smiled and prayed that we’d actually I had forgotten about the time change in Utah. When make it to camp before dark. No one had eaten since we Siri told me to turn right on Johnson Canyon Road, I distributed an afternoon snack two hours earlier. Our obediently did what she suggested. I had to pull over supply of drinking water wasn’t that great, either. because the other bus lagged behind. When they blew by me, I flashed my lights and honked until they turned With the students’ help, we tried backing out of the sit- around. uation. Didn’t work. One of the other teachers found a giant metal crowbar, which worked wonders for loosen- Odd that Siri had us turn on a road that didn’t have a ing the dirt and rocks wedged under the hitch. (Note to sign about Kodachrome Basin. But the kids had lan- self, all school vehicles should carry a shovel). guished in the bus all day and I wanted to arrive at our destination. When Siri told me to Newslettersturn right on to Finally, we tried pushing the trailer and bus forward— County Road, I should have turned around. wonder of wonders, it worked!

For some reason, I figured that perhaps since Koda- It seemed as if we had lost hours trying to get unstuck. chrome Basin didn’t have any cell service, perhaps no I started to fantasize about a hot meal, AND the other paved roads lead into it as well. And those kids must be staff members setting up the kids’ tents for them. tired of traveling by now—even though not a single one had asked me, “Are we there yet, Mrs. Ojeda?” As we rumbled down the remaining seven miles of dirt road, I couldn’t (Cont’d on back page.) Which leads us to our current predicament. Some thirty miles down a washboard gravel road, we started cross- ing small streams. “Good thing it hasn’t rained recently,” I quipped to one of the other teachers. At mile 36, the stream crossing the road looked deeper and wider than the previous four trickles.

I carefully angled the bus (a 14-passenger affair about the size of a Class C RV) across the stream and hoped that the trailer wouldn’t bottom out. Unfortunately, I couldn’t see over the rock under the right side of the bus, and when the back wheel dropped dramatically, I knew we had a problem.

We piled out of the bus, using stones to step on to avoid soaking our shoes up to our ankles. I had basically buried the trailer hitch in the road. When I saw the sign for Willis Creek Trail across the road, I knew that if we went forward (IF we could get unstuck), the busses should make it the rest of the way.

A ranger had assured me just the week before that a bus could easily make it from Kodachrome Basin to Willis Creek. Funny that he hadn’t mentioned the 44-mile- long dirt road extravaganza leading into the park. I had crafted my plan so carefully, and despite our good start in the morning, everything seemed to go wrong.

Some boys went to work with all available tools (sticks, Linfred and Delreed testing water. (Anita Ojeda)

HIS Special Edition 4th quarter 2017.indd 3 7/20/17 9:18 AM (Cont’d from center page.) help but think of the difference between GPS and maps. Sure, GPS services claim to keep a driver informed about road conditions and the fastest route. But getting stuck in a creek and wasting valuable day- light hours didn’t seem like a faster route to me.

When we arrived at a second expan- sive creek crossing, I stopped before we started across and we all got off the bus to assess the situation. The students carried rocks and filled in the drop offs BEFORE we drove over. Two hundred feet from the Newsletters creek, we could see a paved road.

The thought that Kodachrome Basin State Park really DOES have a paved road leading all the way into it niggled at the back of my mind. I vaguely remembered pass- ing it when we moved to Arizona four years ago. I felt resentful that some GPS program had routed us through a so-called short cut that Matthew. (Anita Ojedal) National Park. turned out to waste time and put our group in danger of spending a The whole situation made me think cold night on the road without food. about the difference between the To read part two of Anita Ojeda’s Bible and books about the Bible. If I If I had just looked at a map when I HIS Outdoor School Adventure and rely on the map—the Bible—I won’t made my plan, I would have known for more information about the mis- have questions about the right route that Johnson Canyon Road lead to and how to get there. And that, after sion of Holbrook Indian School visit an unmaintained dirt road. I would all, is the whole point of Outdoor have chosen the logical route along HolbrookIndianSchool.org School. Teaching kids to read the Highway 12 past Bryce Canyon Map that leads to heaven.

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’m writing this from Phoenix, Ariz. where the the snow kept coming down not giving the streets enough temperatureI reached 120° this year. It’s hard to time to get dirty again. picture snow ever getting close to this place! But I believe it’s like that with God’s amazing grace. He from childhood through early adulthood in New promises to cleanse us if we confess our sins. He also Jersey, I remember snow very well. says He will never leave nor forsake us. When we live Jersey always had a few good snowfalls, but in a right relationship with Him every day, He doesn’t I especially remember one year when it started just make us as white as snow, He keeps us that way. snowing early in October, again in November, and Actually, as the verse says, “whiter than snow.” That’s This newsletter is almost all through December and the rest of the pretty amazing. I believe when we live our life with this stitched into the winter. knowledge, it frees us to do courageous things for God. Recorder and is only The thing I remember most about a snowfall I am so glad for His cleansing grace. Stay close to available to Arizona in the inner city is that it seemed to have a way of Him daily and you will always experience the great joy as Conference members. quieting the loud, constant city noise. It also had a described in Psalm 51. Each conference way of making the dirty streets and sidewalks of the I have only shared a few statements from the within the Pacific city look sparkling clean. Each snowfall would bring passage. I challenge you to take out your Bible right now Union provides a a sense of cleansing to the city. and read the entire Psalm. As you do, pray that God will newsletter such as this in the Recorder However, it wouldn’t take too long before it was change your life into what He really wants it to be. every-other month. dirty again. The snowplows would push the fresh snow to the side of the streets and it would turn greasy black in just a few days making it look worse Arizona than it did before it snowed. But that particular year NEWS The Joy of Giving By Jeff Wilson

arefree, Ariz. resident Doreen Wurts for Japanese Satsuma art marriedC and started her family at a young had fallen off and prices had age. It wasn’t until her children were dropped dramatically. Wurts older that she went to college where she called a dealer in San Diego majored in elementary education and from whom she and Richard became a teacher. had purchased several pieces. After their children were raised, she and He flew out and surveyed her her husband, Richard, regularly traveled scores and scores of pieces. across Europe and Asia for extended “The market is not what periods each year, roving through at least it was a few years ago,” he two dozen countries. They even stopped at warned. “I’m sorry, but I don’t remote Pitcairn Island on two occasions. think it would be worth my After their travels slowed down, they while to attempt to market your turned to collecting. Their interests were collection.” diverse, and they acquired unique pieces Despite this professional of fine art, such as Japanese and Chinese advice, Wurts still believed God vases, German steins, Native American had a plan. Wilson contacted hand-carved walking sticks, and more. Jim Friend, an estate appraiser Doreen Wurts surveys some of her collection given to Wurts began donating frequently to and dealer in Scottsdale, benefit Adventist World Radio. Adventist World Radio in 1987. In 1990 Ariz. He said, “The market is she invited her Camelback Seventh-day souring, but let’s work with God Adventist Church Sabbath School class on this and see what we can do.” home where her treasured artwork – each to embrace AWR as a mission project. Friend promoted the collection through piece a reminder of an exotic destination For more than two decades, Wurts felt professional contacts, the Internet, and she and Richard had visited – had been a growing conviction that someday she unexpected clients who just happened displayed for 20 years. wanted to give her art collection – which to drop in to his studio. The first man to “Absolutely not,” she replied firmly. by now was decorating virtually every room come in unannounced purchased $40,000 “I vowed before God that if I outlived of her home – to further the finishing of worth of Doreen’s art pieces. Richard, I would give our lifelong God’s work through AWR. Eventually Friend presented AWR two treasures to God’s work. These were Just before Richard died in June 2015, checks totaling $80,450. In addition, two only things. Now that they have been Wurts began discussing her dream with shipments of Pitcairn artwork – including transformed into cash, I am excited to Jeff Wilson, Assistant to the AWR President a replica of the Bounty and a nail from know the money will be winning souls all for Planned Giving. “AWR reaches into so the original ship – were shipped to the over the world. I look forward to meeting many countries that can’t be reached with Adventist Heritage Centre & South Sea those saints in God’s kingdom who found the gospel in any other way,” she said. “I Islands Museum at Avondale College in Jesus through my gift!” want everyone to have the opportunity to Cooranbong, New South Wales, Australia. know and accept Jesus.” Wilson asked Wurts if she was sad as © [2017] Adventist World Radio. Reprinted with Unfortunately, the interest and market she looked around the bare rooms of her permission. For more information, visit awr.org. Arizona NEWS Kingman’s VBS – Mighty Fortress By Tish Bedford

fter several John Wesley and Erick Liddell monthsA of prayer, were presented by Sandy Smith planning and hard work, in the Reformation Village where Vacation Bible School the children learned about church for children ages four history. Games in the gymnasium through 12 years of age were planned and conducted by was held at the Kingman Amber Tefft with assistance from Arizona Seventh-day Josh Tefft, Zachary Kidd and Eddie Adventist Church from Buelna.VBS would not be complete June 26-30, 2017. The without snacks served by Pat theme, Mighty Fortress, Disney in the Knights Feast Room. with emphasis on On Sabbath VBS leaders and a victory in Jesus Christ, number of children took charge blessed both members of the worship hour. The program and visitors from the included a detailed report of community. VBS leaders Ethel Shepherd and Marie Munoz stand before the Mighty Fortress stage. activities by Boowie Teft, an Director Boowie Tefft animated video on Martin Luther, and her team did an outstanding job The program was divided into several and a slide show. The children sang several planning, organizing and conducting the parts and conducted in different rooms songs with sign language directed by Tami event. Team members included Sandy decorated appropriately to emphasize the Kidd and Sandy Smith. Certificates of Smith, Ethel Shepherd, Tami Kidd, Pat theme. Prayers and worship were given completion were presented to the children Disney, Kathie Sturtevant, Marie Munoz- in the sanctuary with Tami Kidd leading and special recognition was given to all Russell, Linda Flynn and Victor Powell, plus and Victor Powell operating the sound who worked so hard to make the VBS such youthful members Amber Tefft, Josh Tefft, equipment. In the Lord’s Room, Bible a blessing to so many. Zachary Kidd and Eddie Buelna. stories were taught by Kathie Sturtevant. Many of the children who attended Average attendance was 19. Nearly The children enjoyed different crafts VBS expressed a desire to return to the half were non-Adventist children from the emphasizing the theme in the Royal Craft church and are looking forward to VBS next community. One Adventist family drove over Room organized and conducted by Marie summer which is already in the planning 120 miles roundtrip from Needles, CA with Munoz-Russel. Animated Videos on the stages. As a result of the VBS, one family their three young daughters. great reformers and martyrs Perpetua, who had been absent from church for Martin Luther, John Tyndale, several years expressed a desire to come back to church and encourage their children to be actively involved in the children’s ministry.

Arizona NEWS Summer Harvest in ChinleBy Dale Wolcott

hree and a half years ago the Chinle Then Evangelist Wyatt SDA T church, in the heart of the Navajo Allen returned to Chinle for a second Indian Reservation, sat derelict. Rain from consecutive summer for a Prophecy occasional thunderstorms soaked through Seminar tent meeting. It was time for the tattered shingles, dripping rainwater onto Harvest. Seventy people filled the Native the empty pews. Ministries tent on opening night, July Today the roof is solid, the walls 28. More than half of the attendees had are freshly painted, the pews are often learned about the seminar through JA. A filled with eager worshippers, and the baptism on the very first Sabbath evening fellowship hall frequently overflows with gave promise of the harvest to come. More baptisms are planned along with laughter, singing and the mouthwatering Nightly JA meetings were held for one discipleship training and future outreach fragrance of healthy meals. hour preceding each seminar session. events. The most recent development is Shortly after the church reopened in After two weeks, the seminar moved into an invitation for Don Krimmer to present March 2014, a visiting mission team the church sanctuary, with attendance a daily one-hour musical recovery concert from Shasta Lake, Calif. envisioned an holding at 35-45. On the final Sabbath, at the annual Navajo Nation Fair in addiction recovery ministry to address August 26, over 20 attendees graduated Window Rock, the tribal capital where two of the Navajo Nation’s most pressing from the concurrent Bible School, having a church is currently being planted. A problems: alcohol and drug abuse. Short- completed at least 20 of the 24 Bible weekly JA meeting in the Window Rock term seminars gave promise, but were lessons used by the evangelist each night. area is scheduled to begin after the Fair. clearly not enough. Most of those requested baptism, along Co-leaders will be Bryson and Raberta Then God placed a mission to the with several others who have not yet Parrish, Chinle JA participants, joyfully Navajo Nation on the heart of a retired completed the lessons. Six including three sober, just married, just baptized and on substance abuse counselor from Texas. JA participants were baptized at nearby fire for Jesus! Don Krimmer moved to Chinle in early Tsaile Lake on August 26. 2016 and began a Twelve-Step ministry nicknamed not AA nor NA, but JA – “Jesus And me” – also known as “Jesus Anonymous” where Jesus Christ is openly confessed as the Highest Power for victory over enslaving habits. By early 2017, 30-50 people were meeting each Monday evening in the fellowship hall. JA for Women was meeting on Sunday afternoons. People were staying sober. Many began attending a Tuesday night family Bible study called “Plug into Power.” Some even brought their kids. People began complaining that the fellowship hall was too small. Pastor Dale Wolcott and Evangelist Wyatt Allen present the newly baptized Chinle members. Arizona NEWS CENTRAL NEWSLETTER FOR CENTRAL CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAYActs ADVENTISTS October 2017

FROM THE PRESIDENT What's It Worth?

att. 13:45,46 “Again, the How much is a life worth? The answer kingdom of heaven is like is whatever someone is willing to pay for it, Munto a merchant man, just like real estate. seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had The Son of God gave His life, therefore, Upcoming found one pearl of great price, went and the worth of a human life to God is Infinite! Events sold all that he had, and bought it.” What’s It Worth to you? What is the What is the value of a dollar? How about worth of that same life that Jesus died for to OCTOBER $100 dollars, $1,000—how about $10,000 you and I? or more? We should come face-to-face with that 14 | Hispanic Churches I guess it all depends on what you question every time you have the blessed Officers Training at Bakersfield are buying. One dollar would be privilege and opportunity to of greater value if it would dig into your pocket, purse, 21 | Hispanic Churches buy a gallon of gasoline. check book or billfold at Officers Training at Fresno One thousand dollars The Son of church, camp meeting, or, would be expensive every week when you God gave His life, NOVEMBER for a dinner plate. Ten receive the blessing of thousand dollars would a paycheck. 3–5| Singles Ministry Fall therefore, the worth be nothing if it bought Today, there Rally at Central California you a house, or would of a human life to doesn’t seem to be Conference Office be much if it was required God is Infinite! any regard for human 10–12 | Prayer Ministries for your monthly rent. life, as we witness Training at Tenaya Lodge How do you determine the ravaging, brutal and the value of something? It all senseless killings in many depends on what someone is willing to communities around the globe. give for it! Through our consistent sacrificial giving INSIDE You hear many stories of people buying we get to be part of the life-saving conduit a used item in a yard sale or a flea market to reach others for the kingdom. 2 President’s Message The Value of a Blessing – for $5, and when they take it home and Let us pray as we ponder the solemnity Evangelism Offering Conduit have it evaluated find out that is worth and seriousness of the times we are living hundreds of thousands of dollars. One in …Soon money will be worthless. ■ time, I heard of an individual buying an old picture, but inside of the backing was an original artwork of the great painter, Van Gogh.

1 CENTRAL CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE | Visit us online at CentralCaliforniaAdventist.org. FROM THE PRESIDENT As of The Value of a Blessing – 9/11/17 Evangelism Offering Conduit 2017 Pledges Where does an offering to the Life Hope Centers $363,846.00 Soquel Camp Meeting Evangelism Life Hope Centers' events impact Offering go? How does the dollar communities throughout the impact a life? How can it enable Central California Conference 2017 Received Central’s strategic plan? (CCC). Inspired by CCC's strategic $222,281.47 plan, this initiative has expanded For 16-year-old Jasmine Kincaid, its reach with a large-scale mobile Jesus is primary in her life because clinic which houses six new Offering Total of your evangelism offering. Those dental stations and chairs, eye- $586,127.47 dollars helped send a Souls West* care equipment, and other items student to knock on her family’s necessary for the operation of the door. Captivated during family clinic. This allows volunteer dentists, Bible studies, Kincaid began optometrists, physicians, health going to vespers with other Souls professionals, and community West graduates. Visiting a local volunteers to provide a host of Adventist church, she was invited health-related services at no and attended Teen Bible Academy*. charge. Local churches present She now longed for a high-school health fairs and clinics to serve Adventist education, but the cost their surrounding communities, made it impossible. The solution: impacting their area for the Kingdom Join California Youth Rush* and earn of Heaven. the money. That year Kincaid was Annual funds needed: $120,000 able to enroll at Fresno Adventist which includes administration, Academy and was baptized. The equipment, and events. following year, she received the new-member scholarship* to New Evangelism Work financially assist. Once graduated, Unique and non-traditional outreach she enrolled in Souls West* and projects fall into this category. served her practicum at Templeton This work reaches a new group of Hills. Today, 20-year-old Kincaid people, a new geographical area, Ramiro Cano continues serving as a health-force or uses an alternative method of President worker with the Visalia Bilingual evangelism. While funding is based Church. on a one-time amount, the project is part of long-term strategic goals Below you’ll find other evangelism established by CCC and the local initiatives that reflect the mission church. of Central: Reflecting Christ, Annual funds needed: $135,000. Transforming Communities. Every dollar makes a difference.

2 CENTRAL CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE | Visit us online at CentralCaliforniaAdventist.org. GLOW planting. One of CCC’s six new thriving church FROM THE PRESIDENT After 10 years, the GLOW (Giving Light to Our World) congregations is in Patterson, Calif. This community ministry realizes over 88 million tracts printed for embraces the new church as members continually every corner of the earth in over 60 languages. reach the various needs of their neighbors. This The Value of a Blessing – Seeing the activity of churches and schools around congregation has partnered with Wal-Mart to hold CCC, other conferences and divisions around the health fairs. world continue to realize GLOW's impact. With 1.6 Annual funds needed: $85,000. Evangelism Offering Conduit million tracts going out monthly, CCC continues to inspire and empower members to share their faith Adventist Education through distribution of these short, topical tracts. Adventist educational scholarships impact families. Many lives have accepted Jesus and been baptized One recipient’s mother explains, “I have seen my through these sermons with shoes. son grow spiritually so much in the past years. Annual funds needed: $63,000. He has even preached at the school and local Adventist churches. He truly moves the people California Youth Rush with his words, his passion for the Word; God is This summer, 75 young people visited over inspiring so many. I have invited fellow employees 300,000 homes to distribute literature around the conference. This program allows for God to show his face one door at a time, in His time. Bible-study requests appear from those doors, allowing for CROSS trainers or health- force workers to step in to give those studies. Annual Funds Needed: $11,000.

Health-force Workers Graduates of Souls West focus on health evangelism through health ministries. The eight health-force workers provide health coaching, plus are trained to find and develop spiritual interests, using health as the introduction. Annual Funds Needed: $83,000.

CROSS Trainers CROSS trainers can be found working with 12 of to hear him. They were so moved, they wanted to CCC’s churches, companies, groups, and church send their children to the same school. If you had plants, facilitating upwards of 150 ongoing Bible told me eight years ago that my son would be the studies since last camp meeting. When not giving young man he is today, I would never have believed Bible studies, CROSS trainers are leading members it. Now, he intends to go on to an Adventist through specialized classes on how to give studies, university because he wants God to be a part of his and become spiritual friends. CROSS training education. Now, even I have requested (formerly known as Bible work) is an acronym: Bible studies.” Churches Reaching out to Serve and Save. Annual funds needed: $43,000. Annual funds needed: $165,000. Teen Bible Academy Church Planting Teen Bible Academy (TBA) is a three-week Outreach ministries also take the shape of church discipleship and evangelistic training program

Sign up for our eNews at: CentralCaliforniaAdventist.org. | CENTRAL CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE 3 for teens based on the elements local service in the Bay Area. of solitude, study, and service. This Annual funds needed: $35,000. summer, 40 students spent time learning how to have a personal Public Meetings relationship with Jesus, how to Fifty-seven public evangelism study the Bible for themselves, and meetings were funded by the how to share Jesus within their own evangelism offering in 2016 which communities. Teens are not the only contributed to over 855 baptisms. ones that benefit. TBA intentionally In the first quarter of 2017, we were mentors TBA staff, equipping them blessed with an additional 146 EDITOR to become leaders in their local baptisms. Meetings were held by Cindy Chamberlin churches. associate and guest evangelists such COPY EDITOR Annual funds needed: $40,000. as Anil Kanda, Antonio Cano, Ivor Sue Schramm Myers, Nathan Renner, Robert Clouzet, DESIGN Seminary of Adventist Laity and Eddy R. Perez. Sergio Cano Valerie Thomas Seminary of Adventist Laity (SAL) is a Annual funds needed: $280,000. Rachel Ortiz three-year, lay evangelism program designed to educate, equip, and Registration Subsidies train church members to engage Subsidies are made available Contact Us Central California for retreats and Conference of leadership weekends Seventh-day Adventists to offset the expense P.O. Box 770 of registration for Clovis, CA 93613 potential attendees, 559.347.3000 even for those of Visit Us Online at other denominational CentralCaliforniaAdventist.org faiths. The ability to pay registration fees should not prevent attendance. Funds provide for women’s and men’s ministries, Hispanic women’s and men’s retreats, prayer conferences, teen retreats, summer in evangelism. Students take five camp, and more. classes each year from Andrews Annual funds needed: $18,000. University professors, requiring them to implement what they've learned. The first year focuses on small groups, the second focuses on preaching, and the third emphasizes health outreach where they organize a fair in their local community. Over 350 students have graduated and are engaging in active

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PAGE 2 | The NAD is in the process of rolling out a new PAGE 3 | The Love Reality Tour is coming to a location near PAGE 4 | When look for child care, doctors, pilots, etc., do elementary-age Bible curriculum for Adventist schools, and you. Mark your calendars and check theloverealitytour.com for you prioritize cost over quality? No? We want people who are Hawaii educators recently attended a training. more details. more than nominally invested in their fields, and so does God. An Encounter with Jesus As I write this, we are just a few days away from the beginning of a brand new school year here in Hawaii. In anticipation and preparation for this new beginning, Miki Nelson, superintendent of schools, scheduled an in-service for all Hawaii Conference elementary teachers to be trained in the NAD’s new Encounter Bible curriculum.

“The teaching of Bible should have our freshest thought, our best methods, and our most earnest effort” (Ellen White, Education, Ralph S. Watts III, p. 186). Hawaii Conference President “Before anything else, above all else, beyond everything else, God loves me. God loves me extrav- agantly, ridiculously, without limit or condition. God is besotted with me. God yearns for me. God does not love me ‘in spite of who I am’ or ‘for whom He knows I can become’ — God loves me, the very person I am — and not only that, but even against Encounter is a fresh approach to teaching Bible in the classroom. what I sometimes find plausible, God likes me’” (Roberta Bondi). The goal is to help each student experience what spirituality is “One of our primary goals must be to inspire our students to have and how it is demonstrated through knowledge (head), attitudes an encounter with Jesus Christ. In other words, we are not merely (heart), and actions (hand). It also helps students develop a sense transmitters of information or experts in various specialties. We of self-worth through a life-long relationship with Jesus. are also evangelists, and our target audience is the group of stu- We were blessed to have Lanelle Cobbin, the principal writer of dents in our classroom. Our ultimate goal, like that of the Master the elementary Encounter curriculum, meet with us for the train- Teacher Himself, is to see the lives of our students transformed ing. Cobbin has invested her career in the ministry of Adventist so that they become agents in advancing the kingdom of God on Education, and her passion was contagious. Both pastors and earth” (Greg King, “Religious Teaching in Adventist Schools,” teachers attended, and seeing them fellowshipping together and Journal of Adventist Education, 2006) focusing on learning this new path for reaching our children was Finally, here is a promise for each of us as we focus on our 20/20 very gratifying. vision: “He will not forget the work you did and the love you During the two days of training, Cobbin shared several quotes that showed for Him by helping His people” (Hebrews 6:10). deeply impacted and inspired me. I’ll share three that I found pro-

found and poignant: Aloha in Him, Ralph S. Watts III

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A typical school year starts with some As for the new grades 1 kind of professional development for the to 8 version, the site says, conference education team. Sometimes, the “Consider a Bible class in-service focuses on a specific teaching where every students’ technique, while other times it prepares relationship with Christ educators to use new curriculum. While is nurtured, based on learning, the time together allows the their solid knowledge of statewide-team to network and pray together. Scripture, so that they can It is a blessed way to start a school year. be challenged to make an eternal difference The 2017-2018 school year started in in our world.” Learn more at encounter. August when the #808AdventistEducation Several pastors joined the training, too. adventisteducation.org. team came together for two days of They worked shoulder-to-shoulder with training on the brand new Encounter “The Encounter Training that we received teachers to learn the new curriculum. “The Bible curriculum for Adventist elementary was the second time around for me,” said Encounter training opened up a world of schools. (The curriculum has been in Allen Lipps, principal/teacher at Kohala possibilities — ways to share the gospel place for grades 9-12 for a few years; Adventist School. “I attended the Train the with different type of learners,” said Tim the elementary version is brand new.) Trainer Seminar in April. It solidified in my Nelson, pastor of Kaneohe church. “I will mind the utmost importance of designing be implementing many of the techniques According to the North American Division ALL of our curriculum and delivery systems in my own classes and feel blessed for Adventist Education site: “The primary so that they are as engaging and personal having been a part of this event.” purpose of the Adventist Encounter as the Encounter curriculum is written, and Curriculum is for our students to have a From the scope and sequence of the also of the need to make sure that my whole solid, deep, and personal knowledge of the curriculum to content delivery and activities, focus and aim is constantly on the target truths of the Bible (Seventh-day Adventist students in Adventist schools are led to draw of winning my students to Christ. I need to fundamental beliefs); to respond to Christ’s from His Word the lessons and plans God be that disciple Andrew who was always invitation to live in a lifelong, vibrant has. Please lift up our students, teachers bringing people to Jesus and putting them at relationship with Him; and be passionate and pastors as they lead students to Christ his feet. That is my goal and standard!” about the salvation of others.” through the Bible this school year.

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Aloha, Hawaii Conference Ohana,

I decided to have LASIK surgery on my The Book of Revelation strongly implies eyes many years ago, so I went searching that God does not consider a nominal for an ophthalmologist. I was surprised church to be acceptable. Here is God’s to find a number of eye surgeons offering message to the church in Laodicea: “I discounted prices. I love a good deal as know all the things you do, that you are much as the next guy, but when it comes neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were to my eyesight, bargain-hunting isn’t my one or the other! But since you are like top priority. I did not want to entrust my lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I eyes to a cut-rate surgeon. I feared that a will spit you out of my mouth” (Revelation marked-down, budget price might indicate 3:15-16, NLT). We may want to look for a lesser-qualified professional. idols in our lives if our Christian experi- ence seems to be lukewarm. You and I don’t trust nominal individuals when it comes to things we value. I suspect What might a nominal relationship with you would disembark an airplane with God look like? We could each describe me if it were revealed before take-off that it differently but it would, likely, include and despised in our society. I appreci- both pilots had nominal skills. We don’t half-hearted worship, a mediocre prayer ated his boldness and doing it in such a eagerly consign our lives or freedoms to life, unenthused Bible study, insincere non-threatening, tactful manner. The pilot under-qualified pilots, physicians or law- giving, and indifference when it comes to was neither nominal nor indifferent about yers. sharing our faith with others. his faith; he, in fact, was a phenomenal Nominal. What does this word mean? My wife and I recently toured the Garden witness! Pretty much the opposite of phenomenal. Island of Kauai by helicopter. The pilot Being a nominal Christian is not enough. Words like half-hearted, mediocre, unen- was far from nominal — he had logged Jesus said: “Not everyone who calls out to thused, insincerity and indifferent come to 25,000 hours flying helicopters. As the me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom mind. Nominal literally means “in name pilot pointed out the magnificent beauty of Heaven. Only those who actually do the only;” it’s a word so bland that it’s difficult of the island, he surprised us when he will of my Father in heaven will enter’” to get excited about it. Nominal quality attributed the island’s unique features to a (Matthew 7:21, NLT). restaurants, mechanics or workers do not massive worldwide flood with only eight generally get good reviews. On a personal people survivors. The pilot, in a low-key If our service to God is nominal, with lit- level, I do not want to be a nominal hus- manner, shared in two or three minutes a tle meaning, why would it mean much to band, father or Christian. biblical message that is largely disbelieved Him?

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2017-10_HOIKE.indd 4 8/31/17 11:15 AM MATTERS Kingdom NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE NEWSLETTER I’m So Glad I’m a Part of the Family of God! by Jim Pedersen ecently, I’ve been browsing understand not only who they were, President through some old family but also who I am. Northern California Conference Rphotos – on both my father’s “By faith these people overthrew and mother’s sides. My new interest kingdoms, ruled with justice, and has been encouraged by some of my received what God had promised cousins who have been doing research them. … Their weakness was turned to Northern California Confer ence into our genealogy, and the Pedersen strength. … But others were tortured, of Seventh-day Adventists family now has a private Facebook refusing to turn from God in order to 401 Taylor Boulevard • P.O. Box 23165 page for us to learn about the various be set free. They placed their hope Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 branches of our family tree. We’ve been in a better life after the resurrection (925) 685-4300 • Fax (888) 635-6934 posting photos and other items that (Hebrews 11:33-35, New Living www.nccsda.com • [email protected] help us see our family connections and Translation). www.facebook.com/NorCalAdventistsinAction learn a bit more of our history. Learning about those who President, Jim Pedersen It’s fascinating to see photos that came before me helps me see the Executive Secretary, Marc Woodson I’ve never seen before – particularly of importance of remembering my Treasurer, John Rasmussen my father, his parents, and his siblings. family identity and history. It helps VOLUME 15 • ISSUE 5 • October 2017 Some of the photos are cute, some me be appropriately proud of my funny, some wistful. Seeing that family family connections – and gives me an on the bleak prairie of South Dakota, added focus for the future. The author or living their very simple life in Idaho, of the book of Hebrews puts it well: helps me understand more about who “Therefore, since we are surrounded they were, and also who I am and how I by such a huge crowd of witnesses to am connected to my relatives. the life of faith, let us strip o every As I read Scripture, particularly weight that slows us down, especially Hebrews 11, I see that I have the sin that so easily trips us up. And connections in my spiritual history, as let us run with endurance the race God well. Great people of faith have been has set before us” (Hebrews 12:1, New examples of how to live a life with God. Living Translation). Their lives have encouraged people I hope that you, too, will  nd your through the ages, and they continue place in the family of God, learning to inspire us today – people such as from the past as well as looking to Abraham, Isaac, Joseph, Moses, and the future. Members of God’s family Rahab, too. The lineage includes judges are called to live lives of faith and and prophets, kings and rulers, men integrity, of honesty and boldness. and women. They’re all part of God’s And it’s all made possible by the family and are therefore part of my beauties of God’s love and the great family, too. Learning about them in sacri ce of Jesus for each one of us. the pages of God’s Word helps me Peace.

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Kingdom Matters Newsletter • Page 1 e Granite Bay Church Reaches Out on July 4 Reported by n July 4, Granite Bay church members Shemeka Bruton distributed thousands of copies of the Obook Hero of Hacksaw Ridge at seven Independence Day parades in the region. The book tells the story of Desmond Doss, the Adventist conscientious objector who won “People were really happy to the Medal of Honor. get the book. It was awesome Many people are familiar with Doss’s to be out there sharing with story after seeing my church family!” last year’s feature Granite Bay church Senior Pastor Doug Batchelor film, Hacksaw Ridge. The book is a specially gives parade goers copies of designed “sharing book” containing a section Hero of Hacksaw Ridge. describing Doss’s Adventist beliefs. It comes with so to give them a book with a recognizable front an invitation to sign up for the free Amazing Facts cover of a recent movie is an almost sure in,” said online Bible school. church member Vicki Nakabayashi. “Only once Most community members were interested were we turned down when we o ered the book. in the book. All others were eager to receive it.” “Our society The church members enjoyed spending the is a movie- holiday in a welcome outreach activity. “People going society, were really happy to get the book,” said teenager Ethan Dee. “It was awesome to be out there sharing with my church family!”

Church members distribute books at parades in Auburn (right) and Rancho Cordova.

Happy 71st wedding anniversary to June and Bill Jamerson! ow retired and living in Paradise, “For a successful marriage, we believe our the Jamersons served as the commitment before God and to each other Npastoral couple at a number of until death separates us is an awesome and Northern California Conference churches. responsible vow to be honored. Our advice to They also worked for the Southeastern a young couple contemplating marriage would and Southern California conferences be to earnestly pray that God guides you in and the Inca Union, where they served choosing your life’s companion, that His will in three South American countries. be accepted. It is extremely important to daily Together they raised three sons. They ask God to be present in your lives and in your have three grandchildren and two great- interactions with each other and to help each grandchildren. other to grow spiritually. Determine to study What suggestions would the Bible truths each day and follow them. Find they give to young people a ministry in serving others, taking the gospel for a long-lasting marriage? to people who do not know the Savior and the plan of redemption.” The Jamersons at their Know someone you’d like to see in our pro le space? Send details to wedding in 1946 and at their [email protected] with their names, and why you are nominating 70th anniversary party in 2016. them for the Recorder.

Page 2 • Kingdom Matters Newsletter Palo Cedro Church Distributes Backpacks and School Supplies hanks to the generosity Tof Palo Cedro church members, dozens of kids received free backpacks and school supplies at the church’s Vacation Bible School program, held this Ti any Keeney, Bridgette Graack, Kaitlin Williams, and spirit summer on the Kylei Gonzales get the supplies ready for distribution. campus of Redding (Photos: Shana Lyons) Adventist Academy. At least 22 community kids attended the program because they had heard about the giveaway. GIVE. SHARE. Church members provided the backpacks, crayons, glue, scissors, and much more! “My church family stepped up amazingly,” said Shana Lyons, who CARE. leads the church’s children’s ministries team, along with her daughter Kaitlin Williams. Ready to talk now? Please give us a call. Families appreciated the extra help in getting the kids ready to go back to school. “Parents were so excited and so relieved,” said Lyons. “One mom The best year-end giving plans came up to me—almost in tears. She said: ‘It was make a di erence in the lives of such a blessing. We weren’t sure how we could others and can improve your own a ord to even buy school clothes, let alone the  nancial and/or tax situation— supplies.’” Many Christian churches hold their VBS often right away. Consider an programs in June, but the Palo Cedro church immediate gift, a gift Palo Cedro church scheduled theirs for the  rst week in August— from your individual retirement members provided the two weeks before local schools started. They account, or a charitable gift school supplies and advertised in a parenting magazine, on a radio annuity. backpacks for the kids. station, and with 400  iers, which the Path nder club distributed to the community. Emma Gruber, Niko Visit our website to research the The church has a burden Norman, and Kaylee ways you can help Share Our to reach the kids in their city. Faxon pose with Spirit with a year-end gift during “Evangelism to the children is a huge “wanted” poster in keeping with this season essential today because many of the VBS program’s of giving. the children in our communities western theme. have no connection to any faith,” Together said Senior Pastor Kevin Kuehmichel. “And we can the sooner we connect with them, the better make a chance we have to draw them to Jesus.” di erence. In the weeks following VBS, several community families attended the church’s worship service. Lyons hopes to establish Copyright © 2017 Crescendo Interactive, Inc. Used by permission. 17TH36 Inc. Used by Interactive, © 2017 Crescendo Copyright relationships with all the families whose kids attended. She gave out her telephone number and invited NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE them to call her. “We’re not there for the week; we’re there for the year,” she PLANNED GIVING AND TRUST SERVICES said. “My ultimate goal is to bring more kids to Jesus.” www.SDALegacy.org • (888) 434-4622

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Kingdom Matters Newsletter • Page 3 10+10 Education Endowment Helping Worthy Students Today & Tomorrow

Each year the 10+10 Education Endowment provides scholarship money for worthy students in the Northern California Conference. The gift you give today will continue making a di erence for years to come! 2017 FALL Ultimately, 10+10 aims to put an Adventist education within CAMPAIGN reach of every student in the Northern California Conference. Double our 2017 Fall Campaign Donors! Right now, approximately 300 donors contribute $10 per month EVERY month, and the endowment is already worth more than $400,000! This fall, we are campaigning to double our donors from 300 to 600. While $10 a month (or more!) may not seem like much, when each of us gives a little, we can make a big di erence! With each new donor, we are one step closer to making an Adventist education a ordable for every student in our conference!

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October 2017 Focusedon the Good Work all is here, and in the Bible. It was all across our wonderfully ingenious. conference Following my visit Fterritory there are to Las Vegas I had the many wonderful pleasure of joining opportunities for our Reno literature ministry taking place. evangelists at one Allow me to share some From le to right: Pastors Daniel Walter, Arturo of their morning highlights. Gonzalez, Raul Maldonado, NUC President worship services. I On July 29, I was Leon Brown and Elder Mike Calvo meet enjoyed listening as able to preach and assist together at the Duck Creek campsite. they sang with guitar by Elder Leon Brown, in an ordination service (Photo credit: Julie Brown) accompaniment and NUC President at the Maranatha SDA Church in Las Vegas. preached from the Word of God. I was also in When I arrived in the Sanctuary I saw a mock attendance at the evangelistic meeting airplane fuselage.  e ingenious and skilled men that accompanied the work of the of the church planned and built this amazing and literature evangelist at the Center of realistic backdrop. I soon learned why it was there. In uence in Reno. It was great to see Vacation Bible School was in full swing. young people preaching powerfully In the a ernoon I was able to observe the from the book of Revelation. Vacation Bible School program.  e leaders were I want to praise God for all the dressed as  ight attendants and pilots and the young people who served this summer children were dressed as Bible characters.  ey in the Youth Rush and THRIVE were all prepared to take a journey to a Bible Land. programs around the Conference. May All week long the children had taken several trips God continue to bless you for your as di erent Bible characters to di erent places commitment and dedication to His Cedar City Red Cli s District Hispanic work. SDA Church gather for their camp meeting at Duck Creek. (Photo credit: On the weekend of Aug. 11-13, Leon Brown) my wife and I had the opportunity to attend the Red Cli s/ Cedar City district church camp in Duck Creek, UT. We had a wonderful time worshipping and praying with those in attendance. I was told we had attendees from as far away as Arizona. It was an inspiring call to prayer and to worship God in nature. Friends, pray for love, pray for oneness, pray for the outpouring of God’s Spirit upon the Nevada-Utah Conference. Pray for your pastoral leadership or the selection of God’s VBS leaders and participants pose next to the leader for your church. Please pray for your local and airplane built by Deacons Vicente Mendez and Conference leadership. Most importantly, pray that God gives Jose Luis Muñiz at the Maranatha SDA Church each and every one of us a vision to  nish this work in our in Las Vegas. (Photo credit: Dan Hilasaca) local communities so that He can come to take us HOME.

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in alphabetical Brent Benedict and teachers. We are trusted to develop higher- order by last Las Vegas Junior Academy minded students on the edge of innovation, and name rent Benedict joined Las Vegas Junior that is what I am committed to fostering in all of BAcademy this school year as the new 9th and my students.” Blot says that success is within all 10th grade homeroom teacher. He is originally people, and he enjoys being a part of bringing that from Tennessee. Benedict will assist LVJA potential to the surface for all students. in the school’s plans to develop into a full K-12 program. Benedict speaks Japanese, Benjamin Carbajal Korean and Mandarin. He comes to Las Vegas Junior LVJA all the way from China, where he Academy worked as the assistant director and college enjamin counselor for the Kunshan International BCarbajal joins School. Benedict has experience in ESL the Conference as instruction, curriculum development, the new   h grade policy design, social studies, science, teacher for Las Vegas technology business instruction, as well Junior Academy. as math and language arts. He adds to his wealth Carbajal, a California of experience, musical talents such as guitar, native, graduated La Sierra University with keyboard and voice. He is also experienced as his Masters of  eological Studies in 2015. a single-engine airplane pilot and is adept at Prior to attending La Sierra, he attended Allan Taekwondo and Aikido martial arts. Hancock College, the Adventist University of the Philippines, and Kaplan University, where Samuel Blot he earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. Abundant Life Christian Carbajal has worked in a variety of positions, Academy including working as an environmental amuel Blot joins Abundant restoration specialist, but felt drawn to teaching. SLife Christian Academy as He says he enjoys seeing children succeed. the new teacher for grades three “ ere is no better feeling than seeing the light through  ve. Blot graduated bulb go on in a child’s mind,” Carbajal said. He La Sierra University with a and his wife, Yang, moved to Las Vegas in early Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies August. “I believe with all my heart this is where and an Associate of Science in God has lead me to serve,” he said. “I thank Pre-Medical Radiography in 2011. He has worked God every day for not only the opportunity to eight years in education and has experience in teach but the ability to move where God calls.” “I thank God special needs education. Blot attended Garden State Academy in New Jersey.  ere, a teacher Chanda Castaneda everyday for helped him see his potential. Now, Blot wants Las Vegas Junior not only the share his passion for education with every student Academy he meets, and believes that “it is the work of true handa Castaneda opportunity education to develop this power, to train the youth Ccame aboard to teach but to be thinkers, and not mere re ectors of other the teaching team men’s thought.” (Ed. 17. EGW) “I was brought to at Las Vegas Junior the ability to the school where I am currently working by the Academy as the new dedication and enthusiasm of the administration,” seventh and eighth move where Blot said. “ ey showed me how much they grade homeroom God calls.” care and believe in the success of the students teacher. She graduated Summa Cum Laude

Nevada-UtahViews www.NUCadventist.com from Mountain View College in the Philippines, earning her Bachelor’s in Secondary Education (major in English, minor in religion). Castaneda moved from La Crescenta, California to teach Sheila Reeves language arts, social studies, pre-algebra, algebra, Summit Christian Academy science, Bible, P.E., art and technology at LVJA. heila Reeves joins Summit Christian “I enjoy using academics as a tool to inspire SAcademy as the pre-kindergarten and motivate young people into action for teacher. She grew up in the state of themselves, others, and God,” Castaneda said. Washington, and obtained her education She is  uent in conversational Spanish, as well degree at Walla Walla University. Reeves is currently working on her as Tagalog and Bisaya, two Filipino dialects. In Master’s in Special Education from Andrews University. Her  rst job addition to teaching classes, she also serves as the in education was at Battle Creek Academy in Battle Creek, Michigan charge nurse and wound care nurse. Castaneda where she worked as the kindergarten through second grade teacher is currently in a Ph.D program with Walden for  ve years. “I learned so much through that experience about University studying global and comparative teaching, God, and life,” she said. Reeves was drawn to SCA for education. “I’ve seen what Adventist education multiple reasons. “I love how accepting everyone in the community does for young people, and I love it!” is, the positive atmosphere at the school, and the wonderful teachers at Summit.” Reeves was also excited to come back to the western Steven portion of the US to teach. “It is my goal to help students understand Champion that Jesus wants to be their very best friend and loves them more than Susanville Adventist anyone else could!” Christian School teven Champion Dan Tyler Sis the new Riverview Christian Academy teaching principal an Tyler is the new principal of the Susanville Dand   h through eighth grade Adventist Christian teacher for Riverview Christian School in Susanville, Academy. Tyler started his to- California. Champion received his Bachelor of date, 30+ year teaching career by Science degree in Elementary Education with graduating from Walla Walla College an emphasis in science and mathematics from (now University) with a Bachelor’s in University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, and has 15 Elementary Education and a m inor in years of teaching experience in a multi-grade, History. Tyler has spent much of his career as an upper grade single classroom setting. He currently holds a head-teacher. His experience has included teaching grades 9 NAD teaching certi cate and continues to pursue and 10, and public school teaching. Tyler holds a current NAD excellence in teaching through ongoing education Professional Certi cate, as well as a Washington State teaching and study. “Teaching is both challenging and certi cate. He has served on various committees for conferences rewarding for me,” Champion said. “My greatest and the Education Committee for the North Paci c Union. Tyler satisfaction as a teacher has been to watch has a passion to help young people know Jesus as their personal children develop and grow physically, mentally, savior. “I desire to help students be fully prepared with the skills emotionally, and especially spiritually. A marvel they need to be life-long workers for the Lord,” Tyler said. “Only that has God’s signature emblazoned upon it.” by being fully committed to a relationship with Jesus, can a Champion looks forward to what God will do in person truly  nd happiness!” His style of teaching focuses on Susanville during the 2017/18 school year. “We hands-on learning and is life-skill based. Tyler and the school believe that under the direction and guidance board at Riverview Christian Academy have begun to design of the Holy Spirit some great things will take plans to grow the school to eventually include kindergarten, place.” ninth and 10th grades.

Nevada-Utah www.NUCadventist.com Views  e plaque and watch awarded to Pastor Emslie for his dedicated service to the West Jordan SDA Church in Utah.

Pastor Martin Emslie “Retires”

by Pam Mertz lad in a Hawaiian shirt and khakis, Pastor God arranged circumstances to where Martin Martin Emslie delivered his “last” sermon was le with no other choice. God told him, “It’s as pastor on July 1, 2017. Doug Reeves, time for ministry.” He felt reluctant, but he was CNevada-Utah Conference treasurer, presented him also convicted that he had been called—called to with a watch. Gary Fisher, elder at West Jordan prepare others. In all of the years since accepting Church presented him with a that call he has had but one single purpose: As he clock. puts it, “When I stand in front of God’s people, I  e following Sabbath have a heavenly mandate to remind them that this found Pastor Emslie in a suit world is not their home.  ey need to focus their conducting the communion life on Jesus’ teachings and be ready for His soon- service at West Jordan. During coming kingdom.” the rest of July, Pastor Emslie  roughout his ministry he has kept a spent some time relaxing in  nger on the pulse of theological and doctrinal Montana with his sister and issues. Any given Sabbath, whenever he has brother-in-law although he taken his place in the pulpit, his congregation admitted that he preached on two has gotten updates on what’s happening in the Sabbaths while there. And then, on world and how it ties into prophecy, and, even August 5, joy of joys, he was back more importantly, how every person ought to be in the pulpit at West Jordan! preparing daily, giving their hearts and lives to So...it’s possible the word God. He not only says it; he lives it. Even through “retirement” the dark and di cult days of isn’t really in his “I am here by the caring for his beloved wife vocabulary.  at grace of God and I Dianne and watching her lose comes as no surprise. try, by that grace, to the battle to cancer nearly two It also turned out be His transparent years ago, his faith deepened to be a blessing, for, rather than wavered. He a er retiring from medium.” became even more earnest and the Idaho Conference 11 years ago adamant about the necessity of staying close to and taking a brief three-year break, Jesus, about keeping a tight grip on faith. (Top) Pastor Emslie he had accepted a call to West Jordan (Utah) SDA With Pastor Emslie, what you see is what you receiving his plaque. Church where he has spent these past eight years. get. Whether he speaks one-on-one with someone (Above) Pastor Martin Martin Emslie wasn’t raised a Christian. He or addresses an entire congregation, whether Emslie poses for the was converted when he was 25. He says that at he is in suit and tie or blue jeans and t-shirt, he camera during his age 35, he was told by God go back to school. He is the same humble, God-loving, God-serving retirement party did, taking classes in both business and theology man.  e space between him and his listener(s) luncheon at the West Jordan SDA Church in at Walla Walla College. He wasn’t seeking the is sacred space. He acknowledges, “I am here by Utah. (Photo credit for ministry; he just had a deep thirst for the Word of the grace of God and I try, by that grace, to be His all photos: West Jordan God.  ere was so much he wanted to learn about transparent medium.” SDA Church) God. When the West Jordan Church members In his senior year, his professor urged him to struggled to adjust to the news of Pastor Emslie’s go for an interview for the ministry. His response? impending retirement, it warmed their hearts to “ anks, but no thanks!” He didn’t feel that hear him say that this church would continue to was the direction for him. Instead, he went into be his home church. He cannot stop ministering Adventist Book Center management for 12 years. any more than he can stop being a friend, and this  en came that moment, though, when little group of believers is all the richer for it.

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Be the Best Neighbors e are talking a lot about among these was being the “best person’s journey, honoring what is “growing young” these neighbor.” Being the best neighbor good, and working to improve the Wdays in our conference means “knowing and graciously world around us. as we work on implementing our loving our neighbors” as well as 5. Partner up with each strategic initiative’s action steps cherishing Scripture’s call to other across generations and of engaging the next generations. holiness (Growing Young, pg. 237). intentionally train young people to We are an aging church in North One of the things we learned be the best neighbors by modeling America and it is our desire as a about the churches who are the selfl ess mercy taught and conference to reverse that trend. growing young is that they are exemplifi ed by Jesus. Engaging youth and young training young people to navigate My prayer is that the post adults in helping the church to the complexity of both loving assessment will show that our love and shape our world is critical and shaping their world around churches have indeed all become to a local church’s ability to grow them. What can we do to be a the best neighbor in our fi ve-county across generations. We have been better neighbor for the sake of the territory. As we mentor our youth using the book “Growing Young” by kingdom of God as a sisterhood of and young adults to discover their Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad churches in our conference? calling to serve Griffi n at Fuller Youth Institute According to chapter seven in the in the world, as a guide to help us in six core book “Growing Young” we can do begin with commitments to a thriving and this best by: engaging them engaging church of all age groups. 1. Ask “Who Is My Neighbor?” in the local The institute conducted research and get to intimately know community for of churches throughout the the neighborhood around your the sake of country that are engaging with churches. the kingdom and maintaining young people in 2. Diversify contact with of God. their congregation. They identifi ed all people in the ethnic and six common factors in these socioeconomic diversity congregations, later becoming present in your the six core commitments. We are community. using their study to participate in 3. Brush up on the growing young concept. current culture through We, as a conference, did systematic listening. assessments across our churches 4. Tackle diffi cult to fi gure out what our strengths problems in your church and weaknesses were among the and community with six commitments. The lowest score grace, respecting a seccadventist.org • October 2017 Smart Investing: SECC Helps Us Protect What We Treasure

What are the benefi ts of this family or complex portfolio of conference-provided service? assets, some opt to assign a neutral It’s free. While it’s common to pay party as trustee to carry out their fees for a lawyer to prepare these wishes. This way the family can hile examining the documents, SECC members with at avoid probate, along with the risk of stewardship of our least a 10 percent charitable intent— tension in family relationships. By Wfi nances, we can’t leave directed toward an SECC ministry or remembering a conference entity out the all-important process of entity of your choice—can have this with a minimum of 25 percent, planning for the future even after done with no out-of-pocket legal SECC can serve in this role and we’re gone. Discussing death or costs. ensure the requests of the trustor incapacitation is not pleasant, but Peace of mind. It can be easy to put are met and all legal requirements the careful preparation of wills, trusts, off these preparations, but especially are followed. powers of attorney, and planned gifts if you have minor children, this service Have you made your will or trust helps avoid confusion, feuds, or court helps you rest assured that a plan is yet? Are your documents up to date? involvement during an already diffi cult in place to protect and provide for Have you moved from out-of-state to time. those you love. Additionally, in the our territory and need to make your SECC’s Planned Giving and Trust unexpected case of incapacitation or documents compliant with California Services Department is one of the rapidly failing health, details for your law? Contact Planned Giving and largest in the North American Division, care, life support, and management of Trust Services at (800) 491-4441 or providing a resource for administering, assets will already be established. [email protected]. You may preserving, and protecting your A neutral party to ease a trying also visit www.secctrust.org. assets. time. When dealing with a large By Amy Prindle

Be a Part of the Conversation!

ontinuing our emphasis attending church, events, and volunteer and support a ministry on faithful giving and meetings for ministries you believe in, but want to do more, check the Csupport, here are several you are part of what’s happening and “Church Manual”. Listed inside ways you can take part in the your support is needed and noted. are many different committees church and be an advocate for 2) Join small groups. Ministry that oversee certain ministries. If your local faith community. is all about people. Building you are convicted to serve in this relationships with those sharing capacity and help with strategic Actions speak louder than similar convictions for service or planning, feel free to approach dollars. study allows discussion of ideas your ministry’s leadership While society often makes it and collaborating to plan their or contact a conference feel like the one who holds the fruition. representative for that ministry. dollars has the power, the truth is 3) Volunteer. It can be 5) Pray! You may want that genuine, faithful dedication invigorating to serve a cause you a ministry to succeed, but of members like you make the love alongside people who also sometimes things slow down or most difference in the growth care. At the same time, by being fall apart. God still has a plan, and effectiveness of ministry. involved you become acquainted and He welcomes you into it. How can we demonstrate this with a ministry’s leadership and can Throughout the New Testament, kind of committed involvement? have a chance to play an active the Apostle Paul offered specifi c, 1) Be there. You’ve heard the part in its progress. fervent prayers for churches he adage that 80 percent of life 4) Express interest in a visited. What a great example to is just showing up. In regularly committee or board. If you already follow. seccadventist.org • October 2017 SECC Youth Rush Summer Program Turns 10 “ ay, fi nally! and effectiveness to that with energy and enthusiasm.” After two literature ministries During the past 10 years, the Yyears, you had demonstrated program has continued to expand guys are back!” since the earliest from 18 students the fi rst year, to exclaimed a woman days of the nearly 100 every summer. So far, at the door to Adventist Church. over 500 students have taken part in Elizabeth Rosales, A new program, SECC Youth Rush. They have placed a youth church Youth Rush, quickly more than $4 million worth of health, member from gained momentum, children’s, and message books in Anaheim Spanish as it utilized soft- people’s homes. We look forward to church. cover, attractively one day meeting many others with The woman illustrated, and their dog-eared and underlined books pulled out a dog- more affordable that pointed them to Jesus. eared, heavily Jaira Luna, left, canvases a book with books slightly by Teddy and Susan Knapp underlined “Steps Jared Napod, far right. thicker than a to Christ” she had received from magazine, called “magabooks,” with another Youth Rush student two a suggested donation range of $10 summers ago. She had shared the to $20. “Steps to Christ,” “Christ book with her friends, who had Object Lessons,” “Desire of Ages,” Upcoming shared it with their friends, and it and “The Great Controversy” books Events had just recently made its way back began to go out in unprecedented to her. numbers. Character of God Conference (Oct. 12- “I’ve been praying and waiting In 2007, Youth Rush was chosen to 15) Garden Grove church, 12702 9th St., for you guys to come back so I reignite literature ministries in SECC. Garden Grove. This year the conference could see what else you have. I want “When we selected this model, will be about the character of God and to read more books like this,” the there were a number of things that a non-violent atonement at the cross. woman said. Rosales was thrilled to stood out to us,” said Teddy Knapp, Speakers include Herb Montgomery, Dan be able to leave three more books, assistant director for student Smith, and more. Info: 714-534-1987. knowing they would not only be literature evangelism. “We loved that Register here: www.goo.gl/WLYQsx. eagerly read, but shared. it allowed This is just one of many of for a team Azure Hills Church Fall Camp Meeting (Oct. 13-14) Azure Hills church, 22633 testimonies that have been taking approach— Barton Rd., Grand Terrace. Come and listen young place in Southeastern California to this year’s speaker, Ty Gibson, author Conference during the past people have and international speaker. He will speak on 10 years. Previously, literature responded “reimagining God.” Info: 909-825-8611. ministries across most United Yajaira Sebreros, States conferences and unions left, and Joel Victorville Church 50th Anniversary Batista, right, Celebration (Oct. 21) 10 a.m., 16070 were largely shut down. Church go door-to-door leaders from across the country selling books Lorene Dr., Victorville. Join with current during the SECC and former pastors and members in looked for a new approach that Youth Rush would help recapture the power program. celebrating the 50th anniversary at the church’s current location. There will be a Sabbath school and worship followed by a potluck and afternoon program. Info: Ricki Ricketts, [email protected]; or church offi ce, 760-245-3620.

SECC Community Service Retreat (Oct. 19-22) Pine Springs Ranch, 58000 Apple Canyon Rd, Mountain Center. Come and enjoy daily devotions, disaster relief training presentations, vespers, Sabbath services, creative workshops, and much more. Transportation is available from the conference offi ce. Registration deadline: Oct. 6. Info: 951-509-2298. PHOTO BY SUSAN KNAPP SUSAN BY PHOTO The 2017 SECC summer canvassing program gathers at iShare Aug. 18-19 in Ontario, California. seccadventist.org • October 2017 Eight people prepare to be baptized on May 13 at the Escondido Spanish Entire Family Joins church. Escondido Spanish Church

ne Tuesday in July 2016, other congregation,” said Aracely Benitez Leon Gilbert Vega, pastor at Owalked into the Escondido Escondido Spanish church. Spanish Seventh-day Adventist But around October of last church expecting to be greeted by year, Vega learned that fellow members of her Pentecostal Benitez Leon had turned congregation. Instead, she walked into in her membership at the an evangelistic outreach program put Pentecostal church, so he on by the Adventist church. asked if he could host Bible The Escondido Spanish studies with her and her congregation, which rents out the family. The Leon family stands in the Escondido Spanish church before their baptism on May 13. Left to right: Jennifer Leon, Aracely building to a Pentecostal group on “She told me, ‘Let Benitez Leon, Pastor Leon, Emmanuel Leon. Jennifer was Sundays and Tuesdays, had set me talk to my husband, received on profession of faith. aside this particular week for an he’s very anti-church,’ and he was fi rst stumbled upon in July. Thinking it evangelistic campaign dedicated to agreeable to the idea but did not would be an ideal setting for receiving reaching out to members of the local totally embrace it,” Vega said. the membership of the Leon family, community. Benitez Leon was unable So a few weeks later, Vega began Vega extended the invitation for to make it to church the previous leading Bible studies with Benitez baptism. Sunday, so she was unaware that her Leon and her children. Her husband, On May 13, 2017, Jennifer Leon, church had canceled their normal Pastor Leon, did not attend. who had previously been baptized, Tuesday meeting because of the About three weeks in, however, was received on profession of faith, campaign. Feeling that God could be Pastor Leon began attending and while Emmanuel was baptized leading, she stayed anyways. studying about prophecy, the life of alongside their father. After the week-long campaign Christ, and the gift of salvation with Although Benitez Leon had also ended, Benitez Leon began attending the rest of his family. He also began been baptized before, she chose to Wednesday- attending church services get re-baptized in solidarity with her night prayer on Saturdays, accepting the husband, a man who had previously meetings with invitation to special events, been against religion and church. her daughter, such as Communion. “I feel blessed to be part of this Jennifer, 18, and Several months later, the church,” Pastor Leon said. “I am son, Emmanuel, Escondido Spanish church growing in Christ. Recently, I asked a 14. began planning another coworker for forgiveness regarding an “We were evangelistic campaign similar issue we’ve had for a long time. We pleasantly to the one that Benitez Leon made up and I feel at peace.” surprised, yet Benitez Leon feels the same way. The Leon family pose after their wondering, baptisms. Left to right: Gilbert Vega, “God has answered my prayers and because she pastor at Escondido Spanish church; I am where God wants me to be,” Emmanuel Leon, Aracely Benitez Leon, belonged to the Pastor Leon. she said. By Juliette Lee

Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-day Ad ven tists 11330 Pierce Street • Riverside, CA 92505-3303 • 951.509.2200 • www.seccadventist.org Sandra Roberts, President • Jonathan Park, Secretary • Verlon Strauss, Treasurer Conference Priorities • Enno Müller, Editor seccadventist.org • October 2017 In This Issue October 2017 In In Transition Transition

God Performs Healing Miracles in the Lives of Two SCC Children Public Affairs Religious Liberty/ Community Services Update ASPIRATION + VALUES Greg Hoenes West Region Director

We have a new website! Visit https:// creatively engaged scc.adventist.org, and you’ll see clean churches and schools. aesthetics, living colors, vibrant images We see this … with moving banners advertising mission in terms upcoming events or reporting on past of a Christ exalted ones. These novelties are just above through our “diverse buttons that explain who we are in our communities” of relationship to Jesus, the Sabbath Jesus “networked & creatively kept, prophesies about Jesus’ return, engaged churches and and other major areas on interests for schools.” (I’ve marked Adventists. Scroll down and you get the revolutionary terms stories, events, and our address and with italics.) Imagine! In a telephone number. It’s a work of beauty! fractured world, what might it Added buttons suggest a new look like to have diversity that’s actually commitment to a social media interconnected and engaged with the presence and contemporary approach world — a world “God so loved”? What Our extended leadership team to communications. You can now give would it look like to use tools creatively prayed for God to breathe on us — online at the click of a button. (Seek, forged to solve problems? Can an for inspiration. We spent what — at and you’ll even find my picture on the institutional church engage creativity moments — felt like unproductive hours website!) Hit the “Learn More” tab, and in ways that enhance the beauty and listening, writing, debating, revisiting. you’ll quickly get to newly minted words drawing power of the gospel we’re And so the God-breathed movements of that breathe Spirit life into a millennia- called to present? what comes next continue to bless and old mission. In the beginning, when God astound me. If you take time to read our The Southern California Conference breathed, it was life-giving! His Word “Core Values,” you’ll find that there’s a of Seventh-day Adventists exists to remains generative, and His breath tiny little “A” by three of these that isn’t exalt Christ by serving its diverse bears life. The Spirit moves, and we explained. It stands for “Aspirational.” communities through networked & don’t know where it will take us. cont. on page 2

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE • ASPIRATION + VALUES , cont. from page 1

God inspires…we aspire…. Aspiration + We aspire to organizational “Integrity Values isn’t new. With Transparency,” “Engagement,” But it may prove and “Stewardship.” Note the language regenerative under the “Engagement” value: “We for church will do anything short of sin to reach life. When did people who don’t know Christ.” That’s you last see a not safe. That’s not familiar territory. Seventh-day That’s revolutionary! So unless you’re a Adventist entity person who sees the face of the devil in admit they everything, these words offer freedom value – to the to pursue God’s boundless love for very core – that humanity in our own relationships of which they have service in ways I’ve never seen published not yet achieved before. or fulfilled? God has breathed a liminal space into which Similarly, under the “Stewardship” we can move – knowing what we want in value: “We are spiritual contributors not We aspire to the now, and yet living with the not yet.1 spiritual consumers.” (emphasis mine). May what is now aspirational become. organizational “Integrity Our world would be turned upside And may “we live and move and have down if this were universally true. Your With Transparency,” our being” in Him.2 involvement and commitment matter. As “Engagement,” and one of the values we think we’ve done 1A nod to Pastor John Brunt, whose book title “The “Stewardship.” quite well with (“Unity in Diversity”) Now & Not Yet” inspired these words. reflects, “the local church is the hope of 2Acts 17:34 the world.”

In Transition (Voted July 27, August 24, 2017)

New Employees (Voted 8/24/17) (Voted 8/24/17) (Voted 8/24/17) (Voted 07/27/17) Don Krpalek Doo-Pyo Hong Donna Gohr Laura Williams From Teaching Principal, West Pastor, L.A. Central Korean, as of From SCC, Secretariat, as of October 1, 2017. Principal, Los Angeles Adventist Covina Hills School; to Teacher, August 31, 2017. Los Angeles Adventist Academy, Academy, as of July 1, 2017. (Voted 8/24/17) (Voted 8/24/17) as of August 15, 2017. (Voted 08/24/17) Andrew Jaewook Huh Abel Lopez Rahshan Wall (Voted 8/24/17) Associate Pastor, Glendale Korean, From Pastor, El Monte Spanish, San Gabriel Valley Spanish, La Puente Associate Pastor, Tamarind Ave., Donald Shelton as of July 31, 2017. Spanish, as of November 1, 2017. as of August 20, 2017. From Teacher, White Memorial School; to Asst. Principal-Teacher, Retirements (Voted 8/24/17) West Covina Hills School, as of John McCoy July 1, 2017. (Voted 8/24/17) Changes Within the David Bentley From Pastor, Compton Community, Conference From Past Principal, White as of January 1, 2017. (Voted 8/24/17) Memorial (Inactive), as of May 1, Mike Kim Leaving Conference 2018. From Senior Pastor, Vallejo Drive; Employment to Assoc. Pastor, Glendale City, as (Voted 7/27/17) (Voted 8/24/17) of August 15, 2017. Jerlene Johnson-Thorne Betty Cooney Principal, San Fernando Valley From SCC, Communication, as of Academy, as of June 30, 2017. November 1, 2017.

• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE God Performs Healing Miracles in the Lives of Two SCC Children By Donald McPhaull and Lauren Armstrong

While riding their bicycles on Doctors treating him informed Wednesday, July 5, Azarie Cook and his mother that he faced several three friends used a crosswalk to additional operations on his long road safely cross the street at the corner to recovery. of 51st St. and Normandie Ave. in That’s when God truly went Los Angeles. The first two boys made to work. Six days after entering it across safely. Azarie was number Children’s Hospital, Azarie was three in the line of four making the discharged. Only 10 days after being crossing, when suddenly a van plowed hit, Azarie walked into church without through the crosswalk, striking Azarie the aid of a crutch. According to his and dragging him and his bicycle a full doctors, the young man would heal block before witnesses chased down nicely without the need for any more the van’s driver and forced them to operating room visits. Doctors now stop. say that Azarie should make a full Azarie with his mother Nachcika Hall and sister Anaiah. Azarie was rushed to Children’s recovery. Photo by Donald McPhaull Hospital, immediately placed on a Azarie, his mother, Nachika, and ventilator and put into a medically sister, Anaya, began attending church after worship service on July 15. In response induced coma. His list of injuries was they were met, befriended, and ministered to the appeal of the morning, Azarie jaw-dropping, literally: a broken jaw, to by a local elder from Ephesus church, walked to the front of the sanctuary and two broken ribs, a punctured lung, a Anthony Scott, and his wife, Jiena, during asked to be baptized. Azarie loves the fractured right hip, a possible broken the Pathway to Health ministry outreach Lord. And, now, at the tender age of right arm, and enough scratches and held at the Los Angeles Convention Center nine, when he tells of that love, he also bruises to share with a school full in April 2016. has a testimony. of active boys. His first 48 hours in Incidentally, God had one more miracle the hospital included two surgeries. to perform with Azarie, at the close of the

A t nine years old, Nolan named Jonathan Smith. Smith did Brandy, University church, also has not survive. Nolan was rushed a miracle story. He was shot during to the hospital, and his road to an attack on North Park Elementary recovery looked long. But God School in San Bernardino that was had another plan for him. After reported on by national news outlets. two weeks at home recovering, According to San Bernardino he was able to attend church. City Unified School District Numerous mainstream media articles spokeswoman Maria Garcia in a spotlighted his quick and unexpected People Magazine article, the .357 recovery. Magnum bullet left a “through-and- “He is 100 percent healed today,” through” wound but missed every said Nolan’s mom Rachel Brandy. vital organ and major artery, leaving “He’s back to jumping and running; Pastor Lawrence Dorsey, Sr. lifts Nolan’s hand in victory Nolan with only a cracked rib. doing crazy boy things.” during a special church service following his recovery, where Nolan also received a medal of courage from Greater The shooter was his teacher’s “I always love to share this Los Angeles Region Director Royal Harrison. husband, and Nolan was standing story,” she continued, “because Photo by Joelyn Nwagbara near her when the attack took people should know how good God place, as was one other student is.”

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE • Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Community Services Update By James G. Lee, Jr. SCC PARL director Getting Engaged on Religious Liberty Issues Immigration Information Religious Liberty secretaries in our churches need Ministry Launches to be prepared to respond — and to urge fellow To assist immigrant members and members to respond — to what may be an community friends with the many increasing number of Legislative Alerts coming perplexing questions they are facing to conferences regarding current religious because of their undocumented status, liberty issues coming before state and federal SCC has launched an Immigrant legislatures. Information Ministry as a branch When these alerts are sent to pastors and any of its Public Affairs Religious Liberty Religious Liberty secretaries for whom we have email Department. SCC PARL is working with addresses, going to Churchstate.org and clicking on the Sergio Infanzon, a community leader who has “Get Engaged” button on the right will enable them to been assisting with immigration information training in learn the names and contact information for the elected the Los Angeles area for 20 years. “Our goal is to assist officials in their church’s area. those who are undocumented to get work permits if they Religious Liberty secretaries can are eligible, and to become citizens,” said Elder Lee. then either call their office or write a “The training sessions also help those letter to them sharing their concern who cannot qualify for documentation to regarding their vote on the issue connect with lawyers who can assist or described in the Legislative Alert. “In counsel them. We are grateful to have this country, we are privileged to have Infanzon’s leadership experience with this such direct access to our legislative ministry, and together, we want to help as many as possible through this new officials,” said James G. Lee, Jr., Sergio Infanzon PARL director. “Be sure to use that ministry.” access to help preserve religious Heads Up for Community Services Thanksgiving liberty in our country.” Eve Celebration on Skid Row! Veterans’ Day Event Planned for On November 22, volunteers will again bring a November 11, 2017 Thanksgiving meal, warm blankets, backpacks with To show appreciation to those who have served this personal-care items, clothing and other items to the country in the military, a Veterans’ Appreciation Day homeless population on Skid Row. This outreach, which is planned for November 11, which is the official U.S. was initiated by the Greater L.A. Region, has expanded to a commemoration of Veterans’ Day. In addition to special conference-wide event for all who would like to participate. speakers and presentations, films about Desmond Doss, For those planning to get involved, please gather materials the Adventist Medal of Honor medic, will be shown. to give out and bring them to the SCC Community Services office. If you plan to go to the area and help out, please call Information will also be shared about PTSD and veterans’ Barbara Hart, 818-546-8405 to sign up as a volunteer. benefits for those who may need this information. Special recognition will be given to veterans who attend the afternoon sessions. To receive this, veterans need to send the following information by Nov. 2: • Last name • First name, middle initial • Military ID if remembered + branch or branches of service • Blood type if remembered • Religion Veterans should send this information to [email protected]. If any questions, please call Chaplain Roger Rustad at 949-295-9671.

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