How Far from Home? Ellen White and Others on the Blessed Hope

PACIFIC UNION JUNE 2019 Recorder

How Far From Home? Ellen White and Others on the Blessed Hope

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4 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER t took me by surprise. I was refueling my car at a gas station in a town Iwhere I had once been a pastor. I usually stand outside of my car, watching the pump’s gauges turn as the fuel flows into the gas tank. On this particular occasion, I saw, in my peripheral vision, a vehicle pull up to the pumps at an island adjacent to where I was standing, but I didn’t really look in the direction of that motion. Then it happened. I heard a female voice behind me call, “Pastor Graham!” I turned to look, but I didn’t recognize the young lady. She came over to me and told IN THE me her name, and I was able to connect her to a prominent family in that church. “Pastor Graham,” she said. “I am so glad to see you.” Then she related the story of how I had visited her when she was a substance abuser, addicted to drugs. She told me that during this visit I had talked with her and prayed, reminding her of God’s love for her and His mercy, grace, and forgiveness in Christ. She told me that this had been the beginning of her liberation from Satan’s clutches. I praised God! Lord In all honesty, I could not remember the visit. However, the fact that I don’t remember the visit or what I said to her is not important. What she remembers is. Something I said pointed her to Jesus, and with the hope of victory, she moved forward. All glory to God for rewarding

4 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER JUNE 2019 5 those who trust and hope and have faith in Him. steadfast love. Hoping in love. What an idea! God As the psalmist states: “But the Lord takes takes pleasure in our hoping in His steadfast love pleasure in those who fear him, in those who for us. God’s love is amazing, simply amazing, hope in his steadfast love” (Psalm 147:11, NRSV). and we can give God pleasure by focusing on His God takes pleasure in those who hope in his love for us. Hope is a powerful commodity that God has provided. Hope propels people forward in faith. Many who are in dire situations use hope to hold on to faith and are able to strive to achieve what God holds in trust for them. Hope taps into our God-given mental resources, moving us forward to achieve what may appear to be, in casual observation, unachievable. The precious Word of God is filled with hope: hope that a better day is coming; hope that our children will be kept safe in an unsafe world; Portrait of Hope hope that some day we will once again see our departed loved ones who rest in their graves. At Rio Lindo Adventist Academy, Hope leads us to firm convictions—convictions the Introduction to Christianity that our sins are forgiven and that Jesus will class uses participation in the “faith come again as He has promised. walk” to introduce topics like choice, forgiveness, and hope. Students listen What is the source of our hope? Certainly not to their partner while walking around in government or our leaders. Nor is it in our blindfolded. After the activity, the class finances or our educational achievements. Our debriefs and then goes over the story hope is in Jesus. As Paul wrote, “To whom God of the great controversy—ultimately would make known what is the riches of the learning about God’s character of love. glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which Nina, an international student at Rio is Christ in you, the hope of glory” (Colossians Lindo, chose to be baptized after being 1:27, KJV). touched by the story of the Second Coming and the hope of seeing loved The only hope that we have in this world is our ones in heaven. hope in Jesus. And Ellen G. White reminds us in the story of Peter’s vision that this hope is meant for the whole world. “Then to that company of attentive PACIFIC UNION hearers the apostle preached Christ—His life, CONFERENCE His miracles, His betrayal and crucifixion, His

6 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER resurrection and ascension, and His work in While our love may not yet be perfected, God heaven as man’s representative and advocate. accepts our faith and trust in Him, and He will As Peter pointed those present to Jesus as the lead us to the day of our perfection. sinner’s only hope, he himself understood more I have come to accept the fact that fully the meaning of the vision he had seen, and wherever there are people there will be his heart glowed with the spirit of the truth that problems and imperfection. We carry our he was presenting” faults, frailties, and (The Acts of the Apostles, While in this world, we failings with us. But pp. 138-139). must hope for the promise our hope remains As Peter learned, steadfast in the Lord, our hope is found to be fulfilled—the who takes pleasure in in Jesus and His life, our hope in Him and crucifixion, resurrection, promise of Christ’s second the faith we have in and work in heaven as His ability to fulfill His our representative and coming. promises, despite the advocate. ruin and decay we see Jesus is our only hope, and by surrendering to all around us. Him and following in His footsteps we find the A preacher turn politician, Jesse Jackson, pathway from this life to the next. was heard to say, “Keep hope alive.” While not While in this world, we must hope for everyone agrees with his particular theology the promise to be fulfilled—the promise of or social practices, I think he made a good Christ’s second coming. I find one of the most point with that statement. encouraging of modern hymns to be We Have This We must keep our hope alive by continually Hope, written by the late Wayne Hooper. going back to the Source: Jesus Christ the Righteous. I will paraphrase the late Seventh- We have this hope that burns within our hearts, day Adventist evangelist C. D. Brooks, who Hope in the coming of the Lord. once said something like this: “When I look We have this faith that Christ alone imparts, at myself, I don’t see how I can make it. Faith in the promise of His Word. But when I look at Jesus and what He has We believe the time is here, sacrificed for me, I don’t see how I can fail.” When the nations far and near By looking to Jesus, we will succeed. Let’s Shall awake, and shout, and sing take our eyes off this world and its failed Hallelujah! Christ is King! policies, practices, and programs and look to We have this hope that burns within our hearts, Jesus, the Hope of the World! n Hope in the coming of the Lord.

Just reading these words re-stimulates my Ricardo Graham is the president of the Pacific Union Conference. faith and hope in the Lord whom we love.

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n 1914, British explorer Sir Ernest Each morning Shackleton’s second in Shackleton and a group of men command, Frank Wild, told the men: left England seeking to be the “Lash up and stow! Roll up your first expedition to cross the bags, boys, the Boss may come Icontinent of Antarctica. He today.” Every day, the men and his men had to give up packed up their belongings in on their quest after their ship, preparation for rescue. Endurance, became trapped Four and a half months in ice. Nine months later, later, Shackleton did come they abandoned the ship as it back for them, telling a began breaking up. Hoping they harrowing story of two weeks would drift to land, they camped battling stormy seas, of climbing on ice floes for about five months, but more than 30 miles over uncharted eventually they boarded their lifeboats and mountainous terrain, and of three failed headed for Elephant Island, about 70 miles away. attempts to reach the men on Elephant Island After seven terrible days at sea, they landed—the before finally succeeding. Incredibly, not one first time they had been on solid ground in 497 of the expedition members lost his life. Their days. Days later, Shackleton and a small crew set hope—their confidence—in Shackleton had been off in a reinforced lifeboat to try and reach help, well founded. promising to return for the rest of the men. Nowadays, we tend to use the word hope as a Since Shackleton’s men knew him well, they synonym for wish, such as: “I hope I can visit the believed that he would do everything within his South of France,” or “I hope my team wins the power to save them. No matter how difficult championship,” or “I hope I will be able to catch the journey, they knew he wouldn’t give up that next sale.” When we read hope in the Bible, until he found help and came back for them. we assign this same meaning to the word: “We

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The Promise of Hope

BY LEON B. BROWN, SR.

wish the Lord would come” or “We wish that we could see our loved ones again.” However, the Greek word for hope in the New Testament—elpis—means something very different. From a Christian perspective, elpis indicates that we have a confident expectation Portrait of Hope of something that hasn’t happened yet, but it will. It’s not a wish; it’s a certainty. It’s not desire; When he was young, Noe Lopez Wilberg’s grandmother donated it’s confidence. The Apostle Paul said: “But if we land for Adventists to build a church hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for on. Years later, this memory of his grandmother’s church prompted Noe it with perseverance” (Romans 8:25, NKJV). to search YouTube for an Adventist Like Shackleton’s men, our hope is not wishing Hispanic congregation in Oakland. Noe listened to recorded and live messages on a star or keeping our fingers crossed. It’s a on Sabbath and then decided to visit firm faith in the word of Someone we know. The in person. Inspired by the explanation explorers put their trust in a man, who could for the plan of salvation he heard, Noe felt called to give his life to Jesus have died on his journey and never returned. and be baptized. His hope is in the But we trust in a God who will certainly do what assurance that Jesus paid it all—for Noe and all of us. He has pledged. He will come again and rescue us! “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23, NKJV). n PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE Leon B. Brown, Sr. is the president of the Nevada-Utah Conference.

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10 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER We Still Have BY CONNIE VANDEMAN JEFFERY

hen all hope is gone, sad songs say so much,” sings Elton John in his classic “W“Sad Songs.” His song is way too sad for me. When I’m feeling hopeless I gravitate toward hopeful songs. “My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.” And, “We have this hope that burns within our hearts.” These are the songs that “say so much” to me. How very blessed we are to have this “Hope” with a capital “H”—the kind of Hope that can come from Christ alone. Even though I was born with an abundance of hope and joy, I’ve been from hope to hopeless and back to hope a number of times, like a mini rollercoaster of hope. When prayers weren’t answered the way I thought they should be, I’d lose a bit of hope. From the age of six, I prayed for my brother Ron to be healed of schizophrenia, the chronic paranoid variety of the disease. From a complete nervous breakdown at the age of 21 through to his death at 68, he remained a very sick man. His illness was unpredictable, often scary, and always a complete mystery to me. Our family “hoped and prayed” for decades for the miracle of healing that never

10 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER JUNE 2019 11 happened. We “hoped against hope” because Who hopes for what they already have? But if we “hope springs eternal.” I learned all the “hope” hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it quotations and acronyms (Having Only Positive patiently” (Romans 8: 24-25, NIV). We waited ever Expectations or He Offers Peace Every day). And so patiently. I especially learned the verses of Scripture about My parents never lost hope. But I did. There hope, like this one: “For in this hope we were were breakthroughs, new therapies, setbacks, saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all. some improvements, and more setbacks along the way. It wasn’t until a few years before Ron died, and many years after our parents had passed away, that I came to the life-changing realization that Ron’s once-beautiful mind, which had become so tortured and twisted with mental illness, would be made beautiful again in the earth made new. Hope began to stir anew and took root once again in my heart. We had a conversation a few years before he passed away that was completely lucid on his part and ultimately healing for me. We almost never spoke of spiritual things. And yet, Ron asked me Portrait of Hope that day if I’d read the Gospels. “Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John,” he said eagerly. “Have you ever The Navajo reservation in Kayenta, Ariz., ranks among the counties read them in one sitting, beginning to end?” with the highest rates of food “Of course I’ve read them,” I said, “but not in insecurity. When Pastor James Crosby one sitting. Why do you ask?” spearheaded a vegetable garden on “Because the ‘Story’ is in there and it’s so the Kayenta church property, member simple,” he said. Lorraine Whitehair was quick to get “And what’s the ‘Story,’” I asked hesitantly. involved. “I hope that our church can “Jesus took our pain!” he declared triumphantly. have a flourishing garden so that the “Jesus took our pain,” I repeated, completely church members and the surrounding community can be provided with fresh dumbstruck that my mentally ill brother could produce,” Lorraine said. “I hope this can grasp the essence of the gospel story in just be a part of our church’s outreach.” four words. I told Ron that even our dad, great preacher that he was, could never have “And what’s the ‘Story,’” I asked PACIFIC UNION hesitantly. “Jesus took our pain!” CONFERENCE he declared triumphantly.

12 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER explained the gospel as eloquently as he just hope. Let’s never stop singing it! n had. Ron liked that. Connie Jeffery is an associate director of the communication and I know I’ll see my brother again, with his mind community engagement departement of the Pacific Union Conference. and body restored, because I’m holding onto “this hope that burns within my heart.” This article appeared on the Living God’s Love My favorite HOPE acronym is Hold On—Pain blog, a weekly blog published by the Pacific Union Ends. I know Ron would like that one, too. Conference on its website: adventistfaith.com/ blog/living-gods-love/ It was 57 years ago that my brother Ron had a nervous breakdown that launched our family into a four-decade journey into the unknown world of schizophrenia. It was also 57 years ago this month that “We Have This Hope” was introduced as the theme song for the 1962 General Conference Session in San Francisco. Wayne Hooper of the Voice of Prophecy wrote the song specifically for the session, the theme of which was also “We Have This Hope.” The song was used again as the theme song for the General Conference sessions of 1966, 1975, 1995, and 2000. It remains an Adventist classic that we sing at camp meetings, in churches, at memorial services, and anywhere Adventists gather to praise God. For me, it’s my personal anthem of hope that fills me with assurance and faith. We still have this

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BY RANDAL WISBEY have spent much of my life surrounded by university students. And I have loved it. While there are many parts of the academic year I always Ianticipate, none is more exciting than graduation. To those of you who are graduating this year, I congratulate you and join your professors and family in rejoicing as you celebrate this significant milestone in your formal education—a moment that serves as a gateway for all that lies ahead. Graduates, I am particularly delighted in your accomplishment as I imagine that you long to serve the world with optimism and commitment. And oh, how

14 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER the world needs this today. Everywhere one looks there is trouble and turmoil, unrest and fear. It does not matter where you go in the world, people are uncertain about A vocation…is a calling. It is the future. This is why your church is so grateful for your what you are passionate about, achievement—for we know that you have been prepared to make a significant contribution to your communities what you love to do. It is what and to your world. keeps you up late at night

The Boundaries of Time working; at times it doesn’t even If you do an Internet search for “30,000 days,” you’ll feel like work. find a myriad of information about the life expectancy of people around the world. While there are variations based upon where you live and how you live, and while in nearly your vocabulary: vocation. Unfortunately, it is a word that every country women live longer than men, the average we rarely hear or use today. Instead we tend to talk about life expectancy of a human being living today is 82 years, our work or job. about 30,000 days. Yet vocation is deeper than a mere job or a task we If you are 22 when you graduate from university, this routinely perform. It comes from the Latin vocare, to call, means you have already used up more than 8,000 days—a and it means the work God calls us to accomplish. Thus bit more than a quarter of all the days you will live. How vocation does not mean a goal that I pursue. Rather, it will you choose to live those remaining days? As you means a calling that I hear. Our vocation comes from imagine your future, what will be the impact of your life? listening. While at university you have been introduced to ideas As you prepare to graduate, let me ask: Who will you that have changed the world. Your hearts and minds listen to? have been awakened to the countless possibilities available to you. From a Job to a Calling Yet some of you don’t know what you’re going to do Another of my favorite authors, Frederick Buechner, next. And you are concerned. Will you go to graduate provides a magnificent definition of vocation: “The place school, will you head into the work force, will you get God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness married and begin a family? And, if this were not enough, and the world’s deep hunger meet.”2 I love this definition you are beginning this next stage of your life at one of the because it reminds us that God can best use our work most uncertain times in our modern history. Everywhere and our influence when we find our greatest joy in serving we look people are struggling, concerned, and captivated others. by innumerable issues that appear overwhelming. One of the treasured books in my personal library As I think about these important questions, I am has a unique connection to the campus of Middle East reminded of the words of Parker Palmer in his book, Let University in Beirut, Lebanon. G. Arthur Keough was the Your Life Speak: first president of Middle East University from 1939-1944. “Before you tell your life what you intend to do with it, He returned to serve, again as president, from 1961-1965. listen for what it intends to do with you. Before you tell When Keough died some years ago, his wife invited me your life what truths and values you have decided to live and several other professors to come to their home and to up to, let your life tell you what truths you embody, what take some of her husband’s books. One that I chose was

1 values you represent.” The Prophet, written by the Lebanese poet Kahil Gibran I invite you to think about the truths you embody, and and published in 1923. Keough clearly loved this book, to imagine the direction your life will take as a result of and it is wonderful to see the passages he underlined and your education. commented upon. One of these highlighted passages is As you do this, I encourage you to add a new word to very short: “Work is love made visible.”3

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In a recent survey of people working in the United Live out the truth of Kahil Gibran’s assertion—“work is States, only 51 percent report that they are satisfied love made visible.” with their jobs.4 This isn’t much of a surprise, as one A university education—and most certainly a Christian often hears people say that they dislike their jobs. university education—is far more than facts and figures That is why, as you prepare to transition from and dates. It is a journey that has helped you move university, it is so very important to think about from information to meaning as you have studied and vocation. discussed, questioned and grown. Now you are ready to A job is something you do, and you use it to get by leave and begin the next phase of your journey. and to pay the bills. You may or may not be actively And while this is your journey, you do not take it or fully engaged. A vocation, on the other hand, is a alone. As the prophet Jeremiah asserts, “For surely I know calling. It is what you are passionate about, what you the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your love to do. It is what keeps you up late at night working; welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope” at times it doesn’t even feel like work. (Jeremiah 29:11, NRSV). Don’t settle for a mere job. Instead, listen to what Jeremiah, writing to Israelite captives in Babylon, God is calling you to do, then do it with all your heart! reminds the people of God that they are not forgotten.

16 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER Though they will experience exile for 70 years, they will have have touched your life, who have challenged you to a future—one that is full of hope. The beauty of this promise dream, who have instilled in you a sense of right and is that it is for all of us. You, your classmates, your family and wrong, who have awakened your compassion—all of these friends, your professors, the university community, and the will continue to make you who you are. larger community beyond. Graduates, the good news of this Go forth prepared to do great things, secure in the passage is that God has a plan for you! knowledge that you are ever in God’s presence. Live all your I love the privilege of having students stop by my office. days with kindness, with passion, and with gratitude. n It is an honor when I am invited to think with them about an important decision, when I can offer a prayer for their Randal Wisbey is president of La Sierra University in Riverside, California. well-being. I often take the opportunity to encourage them to do all that they can to ensure that their life journey is an extraordinary one. I would do the same for you who are reading this: Dare mighty things, and yes, even risk failure—in order that you might join those who live with passion and with purpose. Do not forget the lessons you have learned on your journey thus far: • That each of us, as followers of Christ, are called to expend our lives in service to others. • That great joy comes when we serve wholeheartedly. • That to live with great hopefulness and with passion provides meaning that nothing else can fulfill. • That God calls us to take risks, and that at times we will be successful and at other times we will fail. But we will never forget that we are always to remain focused on serving God and to allow Him to live through us in order that He might transform the world through our Portrait of Hope faithfulness. Recently, Adventist Health Lodi Facing the Unknown Memorial took a day to celebrate their Not one of us knows what the future will bring. Some young patients who had “graduated” will go from success to success. For others, the path will from their new neonatal intensive be more difficult. But please remember this: God loves care unit—a unit that helps keep Lodi you, God created you for a wonderful work, and God will babies close to home. This graduation reveal His will through your faithful living. ceremony honored both the patients 30,000 days. The thing about living 30,000 days is that and their parents, whose fears for they go by faster than we would ever imagine. Recognize their children’s future have been how precious these days truly are—and how significant replaced with hope. their impact can be when we live them with courage, conviction, and commitment. You are called to live your life wide awake to the promise that is all about you, secure in the knowledge PACIFIC UNION that God is before you and behind you. His dream for your life is far bigger than you can imagine, and all who CONFERENCE

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Adventist WestPoint Brings Pacific Union Leaders and Members Together

ver 200 pastors and church members from across the Pacific BY FAITH HOYT Union Conference and beyond traveled to Reno, Nev., in mid- OApril for the 10th annual Adventist WestPoint. The event—known for its premier training—brings pastors, chaplains, evangelists, departmental leaders, administrators, students, and church members together for three days of workshops designed to encourage, educate, equip, and empower. This year, Adventist WestPoint’s theme of “Reaching My Community for the Kingdom” had participants reimagining the look of community engagement. “WestPoint fed my soul and reenergized my passion for ministry,” said Barry Curtis, senior pastor of the Wasatch Hills church in Salt Lake City, Utah. “The overall focus on Christ’s method of mingling, engaging in our communities, and involving and training our members was so helpful.” Each morning before the seminars began, attendees visited

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experience that transformational moment,” said Bradford Newton, executive secretary and ministerial director of the Pacific Union Conference and co-director of Adventist WestPoint with Jennifer Newton. “It can come during a seminar, during a plenary presentation, or in a conversation with someone new. The light bulb goes on and they realize that this can help them make a difference in their local church when they go home.” The speakers at Adventist WestPoint came from across the North American Division and included Dave Gemmell, associate community, challenged to be director of the North American community. I was challenged, in a Division Ministerial Association; good way.” Mike Tucker, speaker/director for Ernest Furness, ministerial Faith For Today Television; Leon director for the Southeastern B. Brown, Sr., president of the California Conference, remarked, Nevada-Utah Conference; and “It is significant any time a group Kara Johnsson, associate pastor comes together to interchange for the Sunnyside church in with people, to share, to be Portland, Ore. together, to celebrate the Johnsson shared messages goodness of God.” on the book of Esther during with each other over breakfast Seminar topics included Monday and Tuesday’s Morning and worshiped together during “Becoming a Community Asset,” Manna devotionals. During her “Morning Manna.” In just a “Principles of Innovation,” seminar, titled “The Blessing short time, Adventist WestPoint and “How to Win Friends and of Cultural Hospitality,” she participants became a community Influence People for Christ.” spoke of the increasing value whose mission and purpose for During the seminars, attendees that cultural hospitality has attending bonded, inspired, and were invited to share their for evangelism. “The changing challenged them. experiences and respond to the nature of our society gives even “I was really challenged,” said strategies presented. greater impetus for us to engage Pierre Steenberg, ministerial “Each year, Adventist WestPoint in multicultural ministry,” said director for the Central California is designed for participants to Johnsson. “Breaking down walls, Conference, summarizing his experience at Adventist “...the instructors shared many ways we can WestPoint. “Challenged to be improve our evangelism and the best way we can better for God, challenged to grow church, challenged to engage approach people about God and the truth.”

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giving people, all people, a seat at the community about God, and the table, is a central part of the coming here gives me a lot that gospel. Jesus lived it for us. And I need to bring back home and in our increasingly multicultural share with the church,” he said. society, it is something that we “In the seminars, the instructors would do well to lead the way in.” shared many ways we can The discussion of multicultural improve our evangelism and the ministry during the seminar best way we can approach people was enriched by the culturally about God and the truth.” diverse group in attendance. Though participants WestPoint attendees represented represented a wide range of conferences across the Pacific leadership roles, the seminars Union and the North Pacific at Adventist WestPoint provided Union—and even as far away as practical tips and strategies the Northern Mariana Islands. for individuals in every area of Ray Aldan serves as an ministry. executive committee member For Jeanie Jones, elder, Sabbath When Ray Aldan, elder of the Saipan for Guam-Micronesia Mission, School superintendent, and church in the Marianas, learned about Adventist WestPoint from his pastor, a layman for the Northern Pathfinder director for the Elko he decided to take a 16-hour flight in Mariana Islands, and an elder church in Elko, Nev., Adventist order to attend. “I want to do my best to go out and share with the people in at the Saipan church. When WestPoint gave her a list of the community about God, and coming Aldan learned about Adventist ways her church can reach her here gives me a lot that I need to bring WestPoint from the pastor of community without a big budget. back home and share with the church,” he said. his church, he booked a 16-hour “During his Morning Manna talk flight in order to learn more about the last morning, Elder Brown said how churches in the Marianas that ‘we need more walk and less can reach their communities for talk,’ so that means getting out Christ. “I want to do my best to go into the community,” she said. “We out and share with the people in can reach people by loving them.”

Join us for the 11th annual Adventist WestPoint, coming to Newport Beach, Calif., April 12-15, 2020. Learn more about Adventist WestPoint by visiting adventistwestpoint.org.

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lose the door of the heart to who realize this, it is, day by day, a the trial of your faith, being much distrust, and throw it open source of infinite comfort. more precious than of gold that Cto the heavenly Guest. Put Every act of consecration to God perisheth, though it be tried with away all fretting and complaining, brings us joy; for as we appreciate fire, might be found unto praise and for this is the snare of the devil. Let the light He has given us, more and honour and glory at the appearing of us make a pledge before God and greater light will come. We must Jesus Christ, whom having not seen, the heavenly angels that we will not banish the spirit of complaining, and ye love; in whom, though now ye see dishonor our Maker by cherishing open the heart to the bright beams Him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with darkness and unbelief, by speaking of the Sun of righteousness. There is joy unspeakable and full of glory; words of discouragement and peace in perfect submission. Peace receiving the end of your faith, even mistrust. Let every word we utter, follows grace. the salvation of your souls” (1 Peter every line we write, be fraught with They work in perfect harmony, 1:3-9). encouragement and unwavering and are multiplied in progression. Open the windows of the soul faith. If we live faith, we shall talk When the hand of faith takes hold heavenward, and let the rays of faith. Think not that Jesus is the of the hand of Christ, the expression the Sun of righteousness in. Do not Saviour of your brother only. He of the heart is: “Blessed be the God complain. Do not look on the dark is your personal Saviour. If you and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, side. Let the peace of God reign in entertain this precious thought, which according to his abundant your soul. Then you will have strength you will beat back the clouds of mercy hath begotten us again unto to bear all suffering, and you will despondency and gloom, and make a lively hope by the resurrection rejoice that you have grace to endure. melody to God in your soul. It is our of Jesus Christ from the dead, to Praise the Lord; talk of His goodness; privilege to triumph in God. It is our an inheritance incorruptible, and tell of His power. Sweeten the privilege to lead others to see that undefiled, and that fadeth not away, atmosphere which surrounds your their only hope is in God, and to flee reserved in heaven for you, who are soul. Do not dishonor God by words to Him for refuge. kept by the power of God through of repining. Praise Him with heart and “Forasmuch then as Christ hath faith unto salvation ready to be soul and voice. Look on the bright suffered for us in the flesh, arm revealed in the last time. Wherein side. Praise Him who is the health of yourselves likewise with the same ye greatly rejoice, though now for a your countenance and your God. mind.” Stay your soul upon God. We season, if need be, ye are in heaviness Sept. 24, 1900, are saved by faith in Christ. To those through manifold temptations; that in “The Bible Echo”

For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ (Titus 2:11-13, NIV).

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Going the Extra Mile for Love

By Cici Winiger

dventist Health Howard Memorial in Willits, Calif., has always had a culture of going above and beyond for patients. So when a patient in the ICU told one of his nurses that he wanted to get A married, the staff sprang into action and stopped at nothing to make it happen. Steve and his partner Shilynne had and he even drove down to Ukiah and wedding was underway. been together for over 10 years but back to pick it up so that it would be It wasn’t the fanciest of weddings, had never married. ready in time for the wedding. Thanks but it was perfect in every way. Two days earlier, Steve had learned to everyone’s efforts, what would have In front of friends and family and that he had a brain tumor. Fearing he normally taken weeks came together hospital staff, and amidst overflowing would run out of time before he could in a matter of hours. joy and tears, Steve and Shilynne make his lifelong dream come true, Everyone went beyond the call of professed their undying love and he told the staff of his wish. His nurse duty to honor the patient’s wishes sealed it with a kiss. then called the hospital chaplain, and the occasion. The staff secured Thanks to the dedication and who is also an ordained minister. a beautiful bouquet for the bride, initiative of the staff, they were able to The chaplain worked with another matching outfits, wedding rings honor the patient’s story and courage. hospital employee who is a notary from a local store, and a wedding What a great testament of love all public to get the marriage license, cake—and within three hours the around! Indeed, love conquers all.

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24 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER JUNE 2019 25 Nevada-Utah Conference

Desirae King: Mother, Former Drug Trafficker, and Motivational Speaker

By Faith Hoyt

hile sleeping on her gray mat in a New Mexico jail, Desirae King heard a still small voice in her heart say, “I’m not trying to take anything from you. I’m trying to give something to you!” She knew Wit was the voice of God. “I thought it was a joke,” she Vegas, Nevada, for drug trafficking will never leave us again.” And she admits. “Here I am, in prison, and God charges. During this defining time prayed, “God, as long as you put air in is telling me it’s for a purpose?” All in her life, King experienced God my lungs, I will speak, because I don’t King could think about was her three changing her heart and opening want people to go through what I am children and what might happen to doors as she began a journey of going through.” them. inspiring others. Soon King began finding After some time in jail, King was Her 5-year-old son asked if she had opportunities at local homeless released on a three-month temporary gone to jail, and she nodded as tears shelters to speak to those who probation to spend time with her welled up in her eyes. He responded, were facing difficult circumstances. children, pending her trial in Las “Well, Mommy, just promise me you Eventually, she started teaching

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“Only Christ could do that! My case was one in a million!”

(Right) Every month, King speaks to the young people who attend the Real Talk Youth Impact Program. She encourages the youth to believe in themselves and make good choices. “It’s so important for me to help them because I know what it’s like to not have parents, I know what it’s like to consistently operate in survival mode, and I know what it’s like to stand before a judge,” King said. “I first relate to the kids, then I enlighten them on the fact that there is a better way. They do have the power to make better choices and not to be limited by their environment.”

self-help classes at the shelter and only on survival and putting food partnered with local organizations to on the table for her family. Then she inspire adults and at-risk youth. was arrested, followed by temporary King’s background enabled her probation in Las Vegas. to connect with her audience. She Her trial was delayed several times. grew up in Cleveland in a rough King kept busy motivating others and environment. Her father was making connections with those in murdered a few months before her need of encouragement, expanding birth. Her mother’s drug addiction her horizons with more invitations meant King spent her early childhood and larger venues. When King’s bouncing between family members, attorney learned of the work she was until her great aunt took her in at age doing, he recommended she request 7. When King turned 18, she moved written feedback from her listeners. from Cleveland to Atlanta for better After an 18-month wait, King work opportunities. For almost 10 finally saw a judge. The roughly 300 years, she found success in the rental letters from those she had worked Las Vegas Abundant Life church. car industry. Then, while pregnant with inspired the judge to give her Though skeptical, she allowed herself with her third child and living as a a reduced sentence of several years to be mentored by Pastor Madden single mom, King was laid off from of probation. “Only Christ could do and accepted his challenge to look at her sales job—leaving her without that!” King said. “My case was one in a her work differently. any means to support her family. “I million!” King recalled Madden’s words: went back to what I knew,” she said. Roen Higgins, a member of one “You can either entertain people King began trafficking drugs, focusing of the several Facebook groups King or you can bring them to Christ so participated they can begin to change their lives in, began a forever.” King realized she could be conversation with doing something greater. She and her her. After learning children took Bible studies and were King was in Las baptized on March 3, 2018, officially Vegas, Higgins joining the Adventist faith. encouraged her Though King will tell you she to meet Oneil isn’t a theologian, God uses her in Madden, an remarkable ways. “The inspiration inspirational that I feel she provides is resilience speaker she and hope,” said Julie Brown, wife of knew. Intrigued, Nevada-Utah Conference president, King drove to the Elder Leon B. Brown. “Her testimony is (Left) A then 7-year-old Desirae King poses for a photo in her aunt’s home in Cleveland, Ohio. (Right) King now address Higgins a witness that when you follow God’s shares her story as a motivational speaker. gave her—the lead in your life, anything is possible.”

26 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER JUNE 2019 27 Hawaii Conference Hawaiian Mission Academy Celebrates Alumnus

By Nani Elm

n Sunday, March 31, the Hawaiian Mission Academy (HMA) gym was transformed into a celebratory banquet hall, bringing people from all over O’ahu and the neighbor islands to honor HMA alumna OMary Kawena Pukui. Mary Kawena Pukui (1895-1986) named a “Living Treasure of Hawai`i” program, learned that Pukui had was a Hawaiian scholar, dancer, and being inducted into the Hawaiian been a graduate of HMA, and she composer, translator, and educator. Music Hall of Fame. said she would like to work with the She published over 50 scholarly works The idea to honor her was first school to honor their distinguished and wrote more than 150 songs. She discussed last school year at HMA’s alumna. is most well known for co-writing the May Day program. Hawaiian Music When the new school year Hawaiian dictionary. She received Hall of Fame inductee Ku`uipo began, the brainstorming started to numerous awards, including being Kumukahi, who performed for the become actual plans. It was decided

Guests enjoy Hawaiian food and music. (Above left) Hawaiian music legends serenade the more than 300 guests. (Above right) Principal Joe Lee thanks everyone for supporting HMA, alongside emcee Lina Langi. PHOTOS: DAVID JOHNSON DAVID PHOTOS:

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(Above) Guests walaàu (talk story) throughout the night. (Right) HMA Alum Grant Kono and Ei Nei start off the night of incredible Hawaiian music. (Below) Hula dancers gracefully tell the story of Hawaiian music. that the evening would include a Opening the vegan Hawaiian dinner, a musical evening with concert with songs written by Pukui, Hawaiian music and a silent and live auction. was Ei Nei, a Kumukahi reached out to people group led by HMA alumnus Grant who graciously provided 30 banquet in the community who had been Kono. Lina Naipo Langi, a musician, tables and 300 chairs. connected to Pukui, her work, or her entertainer, and radio personality Donors sponsored two tables music. for a local radio station, was asked to for kūpuna (the Hawaiian word for Pukui’s granddaughter was a emcee the evening’s festivities. the elderly) from Lunalilo Home, consultant throughout the process. Leah Pualahaòle Caldeira, from which was established by the trust Upon receiving her blessing, the Library and Archives of the of King William Charles Lunalilo, the the entertainment was finalized, Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, sixth reigning monarch of Hawai‘i, consisting of musicians who have was asked to give a presentation to provide care for all kūpuna of numerous Na Hoku Hanohano about the life and works of Mary Hawaiian ancestry. Kawena Pukui, including her After months of preparation, many years of service to the reaching out to alumni and Bishop Museum, a museum community members, and obtaining celebrating the history, arts, items for the auctions, the event and culture of the Hawaiian was a huge success. The goal was for people. 300 people to attend, but over 350 Other HMA alumni were people were at the event, including brought in to participate in performers and volunteers. Everyone the event. Former first lady of in attendance commented on what a Hawaii Lynne Waiheè served joyous occasion it was. awards (known to many as the as an event consultant, and former At the end of the evening, when Hawaiian Grammy Awards), lifetime governor John Waiheè volunteered the kūpuna were leaving to go back achievement awards, and are in the to do the live auction—and did an to Lunalilo Home, one of the residents Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame. Karen amazing job keeping the audience who had graduated from HMA in the Keawehawaiì, Haunani Apoliona, entertained with his humor and 1940s proudly sang the HMA Alma and Jerry Santos all agreed to charm. Mater. It brought tears to everyone’s headline the concert with Kumukahi. Marshall Freitas, HMA alumnus eyes. Several times during the Also performing was Halau and current parent of an HMA evening, this woman had declared, Hawaiì Aloha, under the direction of student, was flown in from Hawaii “This is my school!” Her memory has Kumu Karen Aiu, daughter of Maiki Island to lead out in the preparation been deteriorating over the years, and Aiu Lake, an influential figure during of the vegan Hawaiian dinner. Auntie it was moving to see this event trigger the Hawaiian Renaissance who had Kuùipo reached out to Teri Orton memories of her youth and bring such worked closely with Pukui. of the Hawaiì Convention Center, happiness to her and to others.

28 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER JUNE 2019 29 Pacific Union College Connect: Students Share PUC’s Worship Experience

By Becky St. Clair

ast year, junior social work major best lead for the situation, shares the churches, Connect has expanded to Annaleslie Mata went with a information, and the lead then compiles include churches and schools several Lstudent group to Peninsula a team and works directly with the hours away. The leads match their Adventist School in Seaside, where church or school. Some leads, as well worship style with the places they they answered teens’ questions about as Jimenez herself, are bilingual, which visit, selecting music, stories, and college. The experience led her to means Connect Ministries is able to speakers who will provide what each envision connecting high school work with Spanish churches as well. church or school needs. Jimenez students with students at PUC on a “We want to share worship with says she has also found it helpful to regular basis in spiritual encounters churches in our area and inspire other identify PUC alumni who can partner such as chapel or vespers. young people to become much- with Connect to coordinate a program “I wanted to bring PUC’s worship needed worship leaders,” Jimenez with their local churches. culture to academies,” Mata says. “We’re explains. “Our alumni are speaking positively passionate, motivated, and progressive, Connect groups generally conduct of their worship experience here at always striving to encounter Jesus in entire worship services, from music to PUC,” says Jimenez. “They know we’re different ways.” children’s story to prayer and sermon. here to worship God, and they’re It was when Mata brought her idea Working with Connect has solidified giving us opportunities to do that to the admissions office that she learned for Mata that she wants to continue to with their home churches.” about Connect Ministries. Through this work with youth in her career. Mata says Connect is a key program, churches and schools can “I want them to know there are component in building relationships request a group of students from PUC young adults here who are passionate with people she may not otherwise to lead worship services, retreats, youth for Jesus and enjoy worshiping,” encounter. events, or other programs where teens she says. “When teens worship with “Community is super important,” are the target audience. college students, it becomes a more she says. “And if these students decide “We have talented students who meaningful experience for them, and to come to PUC, they’ll already have a want to engage with young people helps them begin to recognize their community here, centered around the through music, speaking, or youth own ability to lead worship.” authentic worship experience they events,” explains Mayte Jimenez, Though they began at local want and need.” admissions counselor and Invite a Connect Ministries group coordinator of Connect to your church or school by emailing Ministries. “We simply plug [email protected]. Experience worship them into churches where live at PUC by scheduling a campus visit: they can be of service.” puc.edu/visit. Jimenez manages a team of five “leads.” When a request comes in, she identifies the

(Top) Various groups of ministry-inclined students regularly visit academies, churches, and camps by request, providing music, sermons, prayer, and more. (Above) Specially selected PUC students offer a chapel service at Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy earlier this year. (Right) Some students involved in Connect Ministry are bilingual, as is the program’s coordinator, making requested visits to Spanish-speaking churches possible as well.

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La Sierra Sophomore’s Research Poster Wins Prize at San Diego Conference

By Darla Martin Tucker

s research poster prizes were to interact with graduate students and announced during a conference postdoctoral fellows, providing her a Ain San Diego this spring, La window into the worlds of graduate Sierra University sophomore Rhiannon school and research careers. Abrahams was shocked to receive an Abrahams is a research assistant award for her work. in the lab of Associate Professor Abrahams’ poster was deemed the of Biology Arturo Diaz, where she best in the genetics category during conducts research on positive the 44th Annual West Coast Biological strand RNA viruses. Abrahams’ Sciences Undergraduate Research work integrates yeast genetics, Conference at the University of San biochemistry, and molecular biology Diego. It depicted her analysis of the to identify and characterize the role role that host proteins and lipids play that host cell proteins play in helping and engage in complex genomics in the life cycle of positive-strand the virus multiply. Gaining a better studies. RNA viruses, which is the largest understanding of the molecular Freshmen SEA-PHAGES participants genetic class of viruses and includes mechanisms used by viruses to also have the unique and career- pathogens such as Zika, Dengue, and replicate will provide a way to design enhancing chance to publish their hepatitis C. Abrahams was among interventions for more effective and findings in peer-reviewed scientific 13 undergraduate students from diverse antiviral therapies. journals. In April, the journal 10 universities and colleges whose She was introduced to virus Microbiology Resource Announcements research in various subject areas was research as a freshman through published an article produced by honored. The group included students a program called SEA-PHAGES in La Sierra’s 2018 SEA-PHAGES class, from Loyola Marymount University, UC which students identify new viruses which included Abrahams, describing Riverside, Cal State Sacramento, and that infect bacteria, also known as the genomes of KaiHaiDragon and Scripps College. bacteriophages. SEA-PHAGES is a OneinaGillian, two bacteriophages that “I was actually kind of surprised program of nearly 160 colleges and students recovered from soil samples because there were so many people universities around the country that in the Riverside area. there with so many different posters, is jointly administered by the Howard “The opportunity to do research not just about cells and [microbiology] Hughes Medical Institute and the with undergraduate students is but about macro stuff, conservation lab of Graham F. Hatfull, professor of incredibly rewarding,” Diaz said. of jaguars and such,” Abrahams said. biological sciences at the University of “Although they don’t have as much “When they actually acknowledged Pittsburgh. experience as Ph.D. students, if they are me and the work I’ve done, it was Diaz initiated SEA-PHAGES in properly mentored and motivated they something really honoring.” La Sierra’s biology department in are capable of generating data that is Abrahams, a native of Phoenix, 2017. Each year 20 eligible freshmen as good, and in some cases better, as Ariz. and a Seventh-day Adventist, is are accepted into the program, that produced by graduate students. considering pursuing a doctoral degree which replaces general core biology Our students have been able to present in biology once she graduates from requirements. The students engage their research at regional, national, and La Sierra. She was accepted into the in hands-on scientific research at international conferences. It’s exciting SIGNALS summer research program at a level traditionally reserved for to see when other scientists recognize the University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate students and professors with the quality of our students’ work, as where she will have the opportunity opportunities to discover new viruses was the case for Rhiannon.”

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(Above) The Santa Rosa Spanish church prepares candidates for baptism. (Top right) The Lodi Spanish church welcomes 10 new members into their congregation. (Bottom right) Stockton Spanish church Pastor Ruber Alvarez baptizes Sandra Alcauter Salvador, along with her son Gerardo and daughter Kimberly.

Hispanic Evangelism Effort Results in 117 New Believers

By Julie Lorenz

n April, the Holy Spirit blessed a mass evangelistic effort among Northern California Conference (NCC) Hispanic congregations, resulting in 117 baptisms and professions of faith. In addition, 77 other people Iindicated they were interested in learning more about the Adventist Church. “We praise God for the progress of His Kingdom!” said Roman Leal, Hispanic ministries coordinator.

Officially, the evangelistic effort from the Llanos Orientales (Eastern Seven were baptized into the Ukiah lasted for 15 days, but pastors and Plains) Conference—part of the South Spanish group, which had recently laypeople worked for three months Colombian Union in the Inter-American experienced the baptisms of nine ahead of time to start small groups in Division—held meetings in almost people after a previous evangelistic their communities. During the first week every NCC Hispanic congregation. campaign in January. After several of the campaign, 66 small groups met “Contact with pastors who work in years with no baptisms, the Lodi throughout the NCC territory, with an different conditions to ours mutually Spanish church congregation happily average of four non-church members in enriches our ministerial effectiveness,” welcomed 10 new members through each one. said Leal. baptism. Students from the NCC’s Instituto As a result of the campaign, 22 Molina looks forward to Laico Adventista de California (ILAC) people joined the Stockton Spanish nurturing the faith of the newly served as preachers and preachers’ church through baptism, followed by baptized brothers and sisters in his assistants in the groups. “The purpose of the Santa Rosa Spanish and Oakland congregation. “We are all excited to ILAC is to give tools to our lay members Spanish churches with 14 baptisms see the spiritual growth of our new to fulfill the mission of the church and each. “I saw the Lord blessing our believers,” he said. “They are already preach the gospel,” said Leal. “Last evangelistic campaign in a special participating in the small groups year, we trained the lay students to do way,” said Marco Molina, pastor of the of the church, and they are also neighborhood evangelistic campaigns.” Oakland Spanish church. “Almost all the attending the post-baptismal class During the second week, pastors members got involved.” each Sabbath.”

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FOLLOWING JESUS CHRIST'S METHOD ALONE

Redwood Camp Meeting JULY 18-27, 2019 www.nccsda.com/redwood

Steve Allred Ruber Alvarez Sasa Andelkovic Josie Asencio Roger & Helen Cain Leandro Carralero Larry Chu Angeline David Del Dunavant Concerts by Cyiza Ed Fargusson Music MinistryTrio Dan Freedman Alberto Ingleton andThe Emmanuel Michael Kontes Quartet Roman Leal Ron Mellor Marco Molina Jim Redfield Eric Williams Roger Williams Gary Venden

Marc Woodson • Ben Maxson Dan Smith • Kent Rufo Jose Marin

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Blessings Go On and On

By Deloris Trujillo

id you attend Soquel Camp Meeting last summer? If so, Dyou might like to know that you made a difference in the lives of those who attend the Visalia Central Bilingual church. Because of you, two people were baptized recently, with five more soon to follow and dozens more who recommitted their lives to Jesus Christ. During the meetings at Soquel, those who attended gave of their means to advance the gospel in The Visalia Central Bilingual church is sharing the gospel and the love of God. There a variety of ways. If you were there, were 29 visitors who attended the recent series, “Come Back to God,” and many more than likely that is what you did more were watching at home every night. as you experienced the blessings and As Gouveia described his experience, Sharing the everlasting gospel saw the need in the Central California “From the very first Sabbath morning and love of God had its results. There Conference (CCC). sermon on March 2, I was immediately were 29 visitors who attended the In one of these opportunities, surrounded by warm, loving, and series, but many more were watching the “Fish Bowl Challenge,” churches caring people who love Jesus and want at home every night, through a social were able to present their creative to see Him come soon. But not only media account with roughly 500-600 ideas for evangelism. The Visalia that, the Lord has blessed this church viewers. group, under the direction of Pastor with a pastor who loves and embraces It is hard to know at this point Justin Aguilar, won the first prize of everybody, and Vargas is a committed, what will be the result of such a $6,000 to work on bringing more proactive, and competent leader.” venture. However, it should be young adults to their congregation. Gouveia was also impressed with the evident to those who give for However, this has also led to several young people who came to help with evangelism at camp meeting or additional blessings for this church. the preparation and implementation of at their local church that they can They worked hard to improve the series. He felt they were “wonderful praise God for using them to spread their church facility so that it was young people who aspire to a life of the gospel. As Gouveia remarked, “I possible to include young adults, and service in the work of Christ and had pray that God may lead us to make they also decided to hold a major a very positive influence in this event. the gospel more relevant, not only evangelistic outreach in their area It was an amazing blessing for me to in local congregations but on web from March 2–16. preach in this church.” platforms and social media as well.” God more than blessed their efforts. Daniel Gouveia, the associate Tithe Teaser: pastor of the Fresno Central church The history of this tithe-paying entrepreneur goes back to 1903, and Area 7 coordinator for CCC, was when with $65 he rented a wagon and a horse named Paddy and the featured speaker for the series, started up an industry. He became successful in placing his product which was entitled “Come Back to in tins and selling it to clients. Today, this brand’s portfolio is one of God.” Assisting him were Aguilar, the the finest in the world and includes more than 70 major brands. local pastor and translator; Stephanie Vargas, the local Bible worker; and Who was this tithe-paying entrepreneur? six young Bible workers from SOULS To find out, go to https://www.centralcaliforniaadventist.com West, who helped for ten weeks.

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By Cynthia Mendoza

n March, after six months of study, Caleb Jara (right), Santa Ana Spanish 205 Hispanic Bible workers from church pastor and SAL coordinator Orange County graduated from for Orange County, speaks during the I graduation service for students who Andrews University’s SAL program completed the six-month Seminario (Seminario Adventista Laico, or Laico Adventista (SAL) training Adventist Lay Seminary), which equips program. On his left is Ricardo Norton, laypeople for personal discipleship as a SAL program director and associate means of supporting their local church professor of church growth at Andrews University. in sharing the Adventist message. The cap and gown ceremony was held at to share the gospel, 19 people have course on health and nutrition, which Orangewood Academy. been baptized. He added that all SAL is also available through SAL to grow SAL is just one way that several graduates are actively involved in their health ministries. Hispanic pastors in the Southeastern local churches. Yohalmo Saravia, vice president for California Conference territory have Alfonso Valenzuela, pastor of the San Hispanic ministries, said he is excited by been actively equipping their members Bernardino Spanish church and SAL what he has seen so far and what future for personal ministry. coordinator in San Bernardino, is also efforts will yield. “There is need to engage and inspire passionate about building the kingdom “We are hoping to see church laypeople to get involved with their of God through lay training. members with a clear vision for pastors and churches, and to make “A pastor’s number one job is to train mission and able to share the gospel. disciples as we wait for Jesus to return,” the laity so they in turn can help grow Discipleship is a central component in said Caleb Jara, pastor of the Santa Ana and strengthen the church,” Valenzuela the life of the Christian church,” he said. Spanish church and SAL coordinator said. “In our conference territory we are “Even though we are in the early stages, for Orange County. “We are thankful also blessed to have access to so many we are already witnessing growth in we have the full support of the Pacific qualified instructors.” churches that are participating in the Union and Southeastern California On Sabbath, April 27, Valenzuela’s SAL program. Overall we are hoping to Conference. Everyone is working group of SAL students completed the have disciples that are preparing others together as a team.” Funding for the final class in the pastoral theology to be ready for the second coming of Orange County area SAL was made certification course. Though not a Jesus.” possible by a grant from the Pacific program requirement, many in this For more information on how to Union. group drove to Andrews University enroll in the SAL program, contact The 24-month program was divided at the end of May to celebrate their Caleb Jara, [email protected], into four six-month stand-alone graduation. or Alfonso Valenzuela, components, including discipleship, Valenzuela hopes to begin a new [email protected].

biblical preaching, Adventist church PHOTO: YOHALMOSARAVIA history, and youth ministries. According to Jara, as a result of SAL training and students’ heartfelt desire Over 200 Bible workers from Orange County celebrate their graduation from the Seminario Laico Adventista program (SAL). This program teaches and empowers them to support their local churches more effectively in sharing the Adventist message.

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(Far left) The staff at Well-One Health Inc. are passionate about serving the community through healthcare. (Left) Well-One Health Inc. provides free healthcare to the people of Perris through a partnership with the Lake Perris and Perris 5th Street churches. Perris Churches and Clinic Come Together for the Community

By Natalie Romero

n 2014, Tracy Dawes had what most full of faith and persistence. Before provide the people of Perris with a people around her called a crazy she even had a fully formed plan, she doorway to spiritual health. As a result Iidea. Today, the clinic she founded knocked on the office door of Wade of various outreach efforts by the brings free health care to the people Forde, district pastor of the Perris 5th Adventist churches in Perris and the of Perris. Thanks to a partnership Street and Lake Perris churches, asking work of the clinic, Forde has noted with Perris 5th Street and Lake Perris if she could use one of his churches as more visitors in his churches and an churches, Dawes was able to keep a base for a clinic. He agreed without increase in the number of people the promise she had made to God hesitation, creating a relationship that baptized. “We see our outreach as a during her years as a public health and has benefited the Perris community for way to love people,” he said. “This is nursing student—that she would use the past five years. our best attempt at evangelizing our her skills and knowledge for His glory. “There is a great deal of overlap,” community.” Well-One Health Inc. primarily Forde said, explaining church “Ultimately, this project is God’s serves uninsured Hispanic women participation in the clinic. The work creation, not mine,” Dawes insisted. between the ages of 30 and 80. The of the clinic relates directly with the Now a board-certified family nurse clinic offers adult acute and chronic mission of his parishioners, as both practitioner, Dawes is the only clinician care, women’s health services, and congregations strive to make an at Well-One Health. She hopes that will some pediatric care. These services impact on their community. “Health change by the end of this year. have a strong focus on preventive care is one of the greatest needs,” he “With so many health care health. With various other partnerships, said. “We support this ministry because professionals in our churches, we can Dawes also runs regular dental clinics, we believe in bettering our community help make health care more accessible diabetes classes, and more. and making man whole.” to the most marginalized in our “This ministry is a collaborative The clinic recently moved from population,” she said. “We are simply effort between many people,” said the Perris 5th Street church to the an instrument in God’s toolbox that He Dawes, founder of Well-One Health. Lake Perris church to allow for greater can use to bring healing to His people.” “I have the support of my husband, access to community members, as the If you would like to have more my friends, past professors, advisors, medical clinic is now open every Friday information or would like volunteer students, other Adventist churches, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., when the Lake for the Lake Perris church’s food bank, colleges, and volunteers.” Perris church food bank is also open. please contact Lily Garnder, 909-361- Recalling how the clinic got its Apart from physical health, the 2676, or Tracy Dawes, 610-858-7145, start, Dawes said she was naive but presence of the clinic has helped for Well-One Health clinic.

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Rosemead Korean Church Celebrates 50 Years of Ministry

By Araya Moss

he first Sabbath in April To recognize its immigrant Salazar delivered the message, which marked a special day of history, the church opened with was translated into Korean by Elder Tcelebration for the Rosemead a special ceremony including a Samuel Lee, SCC Asian-Pacific director, Korean church as its congregation commemorative video, a short current member and former pastor of commemorated 50 years of ministry. concert giving glory and thanks to Rosemead Korean church (1999-2007). “We welcome you with open God, and dedication of a handwritten As a first generation immigrant, hearts,” said Choon Soo Kim, pastor of Bible—transcribed by members of the Salazar related to the church’s story, Rosemead Korean church, to those in church. Orville Ortiz, SCC treasurer/ reminding the congregation that attendance. “Today you are witnesses CFO, then presented the church with a they have overcome many hardships: to how God led us here.” check for $5,000 for evangelism. learning a new language, adapting to A wave of Korean immigrants Members of the Choi family, who a new lifestyle, and even experiencing arrived in Los Angeles between have attended Rosemead Korean embarrassment, yet, “in spite of this, 1950-1970 and started establishing church for 49 of the 50 years of the the Lord has been good to us.” Adventist churches in the area. The church’s history, were also honored. “Paul says we are no longer Rosemead Korean church began in “Elder Zun-Sik Choi is in his mid-80s,” strangers in this land but citizens of the 1969 with a small group led by Elder said Kim. “However, he had been Kingdom of God,” Salazar continued, Bass and Elder Park. Families from serving God every Sabbath as an sharing Paul’s message in Ephesians San Gabriel, Monterey Park, and organist until February 2019. His wife, 2:19. “He made us citizens because Temple City worshiped together in the Deaconess Soon-Ai Choi, is also in her we have accepted Him as our Father, Chantry Flat Recreation Area within mid-80s but is still an active Sabbath Creator, and Savior.” the Angeles National Forest. School teacher.” As Rosemead Korean church looked The church and its members SCC President Elder Velino A. back, Salazar gave members hope for moved throughout the San Gabriel the next 50 years, Valley, from Monterey Park to as they continue Alhambra, and from Rosemead to to spread God’s San Marino, before relocating back to word. “We Rosemead at their current building. also have a responsibility to be a light in other places and to reach others,” he stated. “We need to let them know there is a place for them in the Kingdom of God. Jesus who died on the cross is ready to accept them.” (Above) Salazar (left) delivers a message as Lee (right) interprets. (Left) Kim (left) receives the handwritten Bible, which was written by

PHOTO: WOON-SUK IM members of Rosemead Korean church.

38 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER Southern California Conference

(Far left) The congregation streams forward in a show of expectant faith in response to the divine worship appeal, singing “Turning Around for Me.” (Left) Peeler reminds the congregation that even when it seems as if there is not enough in our limited resources, God’s resources are unlimited. PHOTOS: DONALD L. MCPHAULL L. DONALD PHOTOS: Participants Commit to Re-focus on the Family at 52nd Annual GLAR Convocation

By Araya Moss

LAR (Greater Los Angeles Peeler’s sermon, entitled “We Have events concluded with sports, food, Region) convocation is the More Than Enough,” was inspired games, and family fun. Gone time a year pastors and by 2 Kings 4:1-3 and implored the “The music was inspiring; the lay members from 19 churches in congregation to give what little they evening programs were just as this region gather for a weekend of have to God, knowing He can use what inspiring,” Harrison reflected. “Overall, dynamic worship. they have to turn their situation around. the convocation was a great time for “Our theme again this year was ‘Re- “Whatever little bit of faith you have is fellowship, spiritual enlightenment, focus on the Family,’” said GLAR Director more than enough,” Peeler emphasized. and a look toward the future.” Royal Harrison. “We are intentional Brooks spoke to the youth and about equipping and strengthening young adults with a message NOTICE OF SOUTHERN our families, which in turn, we believe, centered on Jesus calming the storm CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE will strengthen our churches and help in Mark 4:35-41. “Sometimes we face REGULAR CONSTITUENCY SESSION impact our communities in spreading situations that we thought we were Please take notice that the 65th the gospel of Jesus Christ.” in control of,” Brooks said. “We have to regular Constituency Session of the The weekend began Friday night trust Him when we don’t know, and Southern California Conference of with an opportunity for attendees even when we think we’re experts in Seventh-day Adventists is called to to show off their Bible knowledge an area.” convene as follows: during GLAR’s annual Quiz-a-Rama at Brooks ended with both an appeal Place: White Memorial Los Angeles Adventist Academy. The and a challenge: Think about what Seventh-day Adventist Church event continued Sabbath morning at you’re afraid to give to God, then write 401 North State St., Los Angeles, CA White Memorial church with programs down what you are giving up to God Date: Sunday, September 22, 2019 geared toward children, youth, young daily and watch the transformation. Time: 7:55 a.m.–1 p.m., adults, and adults. The Sabbath afternoon and evening or until business is completed

Emil Dean Peeler, pastor at programs were equally moving. The purpose of this session is to Capitol Hill church in Washington, Edward Woods III, minister/director receive reports, to elect conference D.C., and S. Eliot Brooks III, pastor at of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty officers, the Superintendent of Schools, City Temple church in Dallas, Texas, for the Lake Region Conference, the Executive Committee, and the Bylaws were the guest speakers for Sabbath led a community impact seminar. Committee; and to transact any other morning worship. Donavan Childs, Professional gospel saxophonist Mark business that may properly come before associate pastor at University church, Bunney, whose performance Harrison the delegates in session. coordinated the children’s church described as “simply breathtaking and Delegates are invited to join the SCC program that included singing, crafts, spirit lifting,” gave a special concert. The Prayer Team for prayer from 7–7:50 a.m. games, storytime, snacks, and a wild Skit Guys showed the gospel through Velino A. Salazar, President John H. Cress, Executive Secretary science show. humor and relevancy. The weekend of

38 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER JUNE 2019 39 Loma Linda University Health PHOTO: WAGNER CASSANDRA PHOTO: Athletes of All Abilities Triumph at 17th Annual PossAbilities Triathlon

By Cassandra Wagner

Annual athletic event is part of Loma Linda University Health’s outreach to community with disabilities.

early 1,000 athletes of all community program was originally 2011. The triathlon has served both abilities triumphantly ran, created to serve as a continuum of as part of Barbieri’s journey to the Nwalked, wheeled, biked, and care for the patients. Paralympics and as an opportunity to swam their way through the 17th “Today we had many challenged support the program he cares about. annual PossAbilities Triathlon, 5K, & athletes participate who had been “PossAbilities has given me so Kids’ Triathlon held at Loma Linda recent patients, and it’s incredible to much,” Barbieri said. “What little I University’s Drayson Center, Sunday, see them post-injury, through rehab, can do to give back I will, because April 28. The event included both an and now thriving,” Williams said. “It’s the program has helped me become adult and children’s triathlon, 5K run, empowering to see how the mission an elite athlete and I’ll be forever fun activities, and vendor booths of Loma Linda University Health ‘to thankful for that.” for families to explore. All athletes make man whole’ is evidenced in an The event is hosted each year received official finish times and a event like this.” by PossAbilities, a free community finisher medal. The annual triathlon sets out outreach program of Loma Linda Cotie Williams, interim to bring together athletes of University Health that offers program director of Community all abilities and ages in friendly disabled and challenged individuals Development and Outreach at Loma competition and serves as a sense of community and a healthy Linda University Health, noted that preparation for some PossAbilities social network. some participants are members of members who are professional For more information about PossAbilities and former patients athletes and Paralympic hopefuls. PossAbilities, call 909-558-6384, at Loma Linda University’s Medical Andre Barbieri has been email [email protected], or visit Center East Campus and that the participating in the event since the website teampossabilities.org.

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Plant-based Diets are Linked to Lower Obesity, BMI among Hispanic Adventists

By James Ponder

lant-based diets are associated with lower body mass index P(BMI) among Hispanic members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, according to a new study. The results of the study, published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, found that Hispanics who eat a plant-based diet generally weigh less and have lower BMI. Excess weight was associated with high rates of inflammation in the study. “The study demonstrates that plant-based diet choices can help maintain healthy weight in the Hispanic population,” said Pramil N. Singh, DrPH, director of the Center for Health Research at Loma Linda • The lacto-ovo vegetarians ate Promotion in February. University School of Public Health and eggs and dairy, but not meat, fish, or While the two studies took lead author of the article. poultry. different approaches, Singh noted While previous studies have found • The pesco-vegetarians added fish three major trends from the findings. that plant-based diets help prevent and to their otherwise vegetarian diet. “First, plant-based eating control obesity and metabolic disorders • The semi-vegetarians occasionally is associated with BMI in the in largely non-Hispanic subjects, ate meat, fish, or poultry. recommended range. Second, those researchers from Loma Linda University, • The non-vegetarians regularly ate who ate meat had a BMI in the UCLA, and White Memorial Medical meat, fish, and poultry. range of overweight and obesity. Center wondered if similar results might “Vegetarian diet patterns were Third, higher BMI was associated apply to Hispanics. associated with significantly lower with significantly higher levels of To find out, they enrolled 74 BMI, waist circumference and fat mass inflammatory biomarkers, such as Adventists from five Hispanic churches as compared to non-vegetarians,” the interleukin-6,” he said. within a 20-mile radius of Loma Linda study reported. Funding from the Center for University into a cross-sectional study Singh and other researchers Hispanic Health at White Memorial of diet and health. The 74 were chosen recently conducted a larger study of Medical Center will enable the team because they lived close enough to 3,475 Adventist Hispanics. Singh’s to conduct further investigations come in for lab tests, weighing, and BMI colleague Karen Jaceldo-Siegl, DrPH, into how plant-based eating can help analysis on a regular basis, and because MS, published findings of that study U.S. Hispanics maintain healthy body many Adventists are vegetarians. in the American Journal of Health weight. Researchers categorized participants according to their eating patterns: See the latest news and Health & Wellness stories • The vegans in the study did not eat from Loma Linda University Health at news.llu.edu. meat, dairy products, fish, poultry, or eggs.

40 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER JUNE 2019 41 Holbrook Indian School

A Seventh-day Adventist Boarding Academy Serving Native American Youth Since 1946 PHOTOS: JOSEF KISSINGER, AMY LOREDO, ALYSSA WILLIAMS ALYSSA LOREDO, AMY KISSINGER, JOSEF PHOTOS:

Summer Leadership Program: A Safe Haven

By Kelly Williams

wo years ago, Holbrook Indian School stepped out in faith to begin the Summer Leadership Program (SLP). The purpose of this program was to continue to provide a safe haven, which many of our Tstudents depend on, through the summer months. Rather than regressing or risking new traumas, they would be provided with a place where they could continue to grow and learn.

The best part about the program, time to talk and learn from each other. worker. Many of our students have according to deans Ben Ingersoll and A family feeling is what gives the not learned these skills prior to this, Alicia McGuire, is the bonding that summer program a special tone. which is a challenge. By the end of the happens between students and staff. The summer program is set up summer, students have gained a work Close relationships develop due to the so that the students can have a ethic and experienced the rewards of time spent together in a small group job and pay part of their tuition a job well done. setting. They do everything together, by working on campus. There is a Our students love the yearly including making all their meals, surplus of work opportunities, and trek to the Arizona camp meeting. going on outings, and participating all involve a solid work ethic. This is They spend the entire week there. in activities and worships. Mealtime is an excellent teaching opportunity in For Shawnewa, one of our SLP a favorite. Students have fun learning which our staff can demonstrate the participants, these meetings are her to cook their meals and enjoy having expectations for a strong and reliable favorite part of the summer program.

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Summer Program Insider’s Scoop

Class opportunities: • Life skills: budgeting, menu planning, healthy relationships, communication skills, personal prayer, and devotions • Spanish • Math Shawnewa is the only Christian in her and struggle with depression as a • Photography family, and she is actively pursuing result. Providing counseling opens a • Horsemanship opportunities to grow in her walk. wide door for all of our students to • Survival skills These meetings allow her to worship qualify for the program and benefit and learn with others who are looking from continued mental health Paid work opportunities: for God, just like she is. Our students support. • Development • Maintenance have shown much interest in spiritual “Participating in the [summer] • Front office knowledge, and camp meeting program was the best choice I • Grounds provides an excellent opportunity for made for my summer break,” said • Barn spiritual growth and to meet peers Adrienna, a student at HIS. As summer • Farm who are searching as well. approaches this year, our students are It is amazing how God molds this already excited about the plans being Week-long trips: • Arizona Camp Meeting program each year so that we can be made. We started with just eight • Tween Camp His hands and feet to our students students our first summer and are • Teen Camp and community. This past summer, hoping, in this third summer, to take our students led a VBS program on 30 students! Extra activities: the Navajo Reservation. Classes on • Bonfires campus this summer will expand, and • Town trips we are developing student leaders • Park • Bike rides either through their work, their • Swimming participation in campus offices, or • Camping their influence on campus culture. • Night hikes This summer our counseling • Volleyball department will be available to the • Basketball game SLP students. The majority of our • Holbrook town events students carry traumatic memories

Holbrook Indian School (HIS) is a first-through twelfth-grade boarding academy operated by the Pacific Union Conference of the Seventh- day Adventist Church. HIS also manages a Seventh-day Adventist first- through eighth-grade day school on the DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Navajo reservation in Chinle, Arizona. Eighty P.O. Box 910 percent of funding comes from individuals Holbrook, Arizona 86025-0910 who have a desire to support Native American (928) 524-6845 (Ext. 109) ministries and Christian education. Your [email protected] generosity makes a difference in the lives of our HolbrookIndianSchool.org students, their families, and the communities they serve. Thank you for your support.

42 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER JUNE 2019 43 NEWSDESK Blythe Church Aids in Riverside County Humanitarian Crisis By Faith Hoyt

Responding to the need created by the sudden influx of homeless migrant families in Riverside County, Adventist believers from the Blythe Spanish church are providing help in the form of food, lodging, and clean clothing.

ccording to an article published by the Desert A Sun in April, “On March 28, Yuma sector Border Patrol officials started releasing migrant families from their custody, because their three processing centers—including one in Blythe—were overflowing with recently apprehended migrant families.” Jesus Jacquez, pastor of the Blythe church, reported that his congregation first got involved in providing help to local homeless in the spring of 2018 when the church was approached by Riverside University Health System’s “HHOPE” program about providing aid. The church responded by inviting homeless people to their facility to take showers, to get clean clothes during the weekdays, and to eat a hot meal. This year, the church expanded their outreach ministry to include (Top) Blythe church members Maria Arenas, Marta Hernandez, and Silvia providing a place for homeless Samaniego serve an evening meal to migrants. (Bottom) Church members tend a migrants to stay overnight, access to booth with free books and magazines in Spanish for migrants. on-site social workers, and free Bibles and copies of Steps to Christ (El camino outreach expenses. For the Blythe church, now is the a Cristo). For now, the congregation time to apply the words of Leviticus The church’s outreach efforts provides various services for an 19:34: “The foreigner residing among are made possible solely through average of 70 people each day. you must be treated as your native- donations from church members “The primary reason the church born. Love them as yourself” (NIV). and the local community, which became involved was because we Learn more about the Riverside have included funding, clothes, food, wanted to become active in the County humanitarian crisis at: www. and volunteers. Jacquez shared that community,” Jacquez said. “The desertsun.com. his small congregation has stepped migrant crisis is an opportunity to To learn more about how you can up to help even though the church help. We have the facility, so we went support the Blythe church outreach struggles to cover their growing forward by faith.” efforts, call 760-922-0644.

44 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER NEWSDESK Loma Linda University Health Announces Passing of Leonard Bailey, MD By Ansel Oliver

eonard Bailey, MD, the His work also propelled Loma renowned Loma Linda Linda University Health to become University Health surgeon who the world’s leading pediatric garnered international media heart transplant center and led to Lattention in 1984 for transplanting a innovations that enable surgeons to baboon’s heart into a human infant repair certain complex congenital heart known as “Baby Fae,” the research defects instead of patients having to from which spawned human-to- undergo a transplant. human infant heart transplants Bailey served as a distinguished and other cardiac treatment professor of cardiovascular and breakthroughs, died on Sunday, May thoracic surgery and of pediatrics 12, at the age of 76 following a battle at Loma Linda University School of with cancer. Medicine and surgeon-in-chief at Bailey’s pioneering and Loma Linda University Children’s controversial procedure became Hospital. He served at Loma Linda one of 1984’s biggest news stories, University Health for a total of 42 teenagers and adults. At least one drawing daily attention of national years. went on to medical school. news networks to the case in which Though widely recognized for “When we operate on these babies, the patient died 21 days later. He transplantations, they were only the hope is that they will live longer went on to transplant hearts in 376 a small part of his practice, which than us. It’s nice to know that’s playing infants and became an authority consisted of all types of pediatric and out,” Bailey said in 2017 after a 36-year- on congenital heart surgery and a infant open-heart surgeries. old former patient visited him. “Often consultant to physicians around the Many of his infant heart-transplant when we start a case we thank the world. patients came back to visit him as Almighty that He has put us in this position to help and that the outcomes will be according to His will.” “Our colleague and friend, Len Bailey, served this institution and the world beyond with dignity and courage,” said Richard Hart, MD, DrPH, president of Loma Linda University Health. “Despite his fame, he was always part of our own faculty family and stood tall in later years as one of our senior statesmen. His humble demeanor and quest for quality exemplified the best of our core values.” Bailey is survived by his two sons, Brooks and Connor. His wife Nancy, MS, a graduate of the Loma Linda University School of Nursing, preceded him in death on April 7. Read this article in full at: https://news. llu.edu/clinical/iconic-baby-fae-surgeon- bailey-dies-age-76

44 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER JUNE 2019 45 NEWSDESK Pacific Union Hosts NAD Asian-Pacific Pastors’ Convention By Faith Hoyt

astors from across North convention is to gather America, Canada, Guam- the pastors in the North Micronesia, and Bermuda American Division and gathered in Ontario, Calif., fellowship together,” Pfrom May 13-16 for the North said Bernard Castillo, American Division Asian-Pacific administrative assistant Pastors’ Convention. for Asian-Pacific Ministries About 400 pastors and spouses in the Pacific Union, registered for the convention, which “as well as continuing was hosted at the Ontario Airport education for all the Hotel & Conference Center. pastors.” “The convention brought our Pastors who attend pastors a renewed passion for study of the convention earn five Dan Jackson, president of the North American the Bible and helped them embrace continuing education Division, shares a morning devotional on Tuesday the relevance of planting and growing units through attendance healthy churches,” said VicLouis at various sessions titled “Each and Every Action.” Arreola, director of Asian-Pacific hosted by professors from Andrews foundational studies, interpersonal Ministries for both the Pacific Union University Theological Seminary ministry, outreach in the community, Conference and the North American and the HMS Richards Divinity applied pastoral skills, and concepts of Division. “This gathering was an upper School at La Sierra University, as well church growth. room experience that prepared them as other guest presenters. Pastors Sessions were also offered for to meet the challenges of these end attended courses on New Testament the spouses of pastors and were times and finishing the work.” theology, Old Testament theology, coordinated by Imelda Arreola. Topics According to Arreola, this is the archaeology, pastoral care and by guest presenters included “How third NAD-wide Asian-Pacific pastors’ counseling, systematic theology, to Thrive in the Journey of Ministry,” convention to be hosted. As the host and church growth and evangelism. “Serving with my Spiritual Gifts,” and of conventions in years past, the Course curriculum included SDA “The Pastor’s Wife and Healthy Self- Pacific Union extended invitations Worth.” to other unions. Now, NAD Asian- This year’s convention was themed Pacific conventions bring Asian-Pacific “Redeeming the Time.” Guest speakers pastors together once every three included Dan Jackson, president of years, and Pacific Union conventions the North American Division; Ricardo continue to be hosted yearly. Graham, president of the Pacific For Arreola and his team, who work Union Conference; and Randy Roberts, to provide this opportunity for those senior pastor of the Loma Linda in ministry, the NAD convention is University Church. a time to celebrate the diversity of The pastors in attendance and ministry to 33 different cultural represented many of the 820 language groups. The convention is Asian-Pacific churches across the also an opportunity for the Asian- U.S., Canada, Bermuda, and Guam- language advisories to meet, plan, Micronesia. For these pastors, the and renew their mission and vision Ricardo Graham, president of the Pacific fellowship, continuing education, and for reaching the communities in this Union Conference, delivers his talk time for spiritual renewal make these division. based on Isaiah 57:15 for session one on conventions both a professionally and “One of the goals of having this Monday evening. spiritually significant event.

46 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER NEWSDESK Pacific Union Launches Quarterly Recorder en Español By Faith Hoyt

t the beginning of the year, Communication and Community communication. These members the Pacific Union Recorder Engagement works with Pacific Press hold leadership positions such as launched the first ever to drop ship the magazine directly to elders and departmental directors, quarterly edition of the the Hispanic churches in the Pacific and a Spanish magazine helps us magazineA in Spanish. Southwest. Currently, Recorder en español connect to the leaders in our Hispanic The Recorder en español features reaches an estimated 20,000 Adventist churches.” Ingleton shared that part editorials, news from Hispanic homes in Arizona, California, Hawaii, of the connection includes being able ministries in the seven conferences, Nevada, and Utah. to share events, news, and projects and information about events of According to Alberto Ingleton, with members that, through their interest to Spanish-speaking members. director of Hispanic Ministries for the involvement, help to fulfill the mission In January of this year, the Union Pacific Union Conference, a regularly of the church. launched the winter (invierno) edition produced magazine in Spanish With an estimated 15 million of the magazine, followed by a spring shows care and meets an important Spanish and Portuguese-speaking (primavera) edition in April. The need in the Pacific Union Conference people living in the five states in the summer (verano) edition is expected to territory. “We have a large community Pacific Union region, the Pacific Union go to press in late June. of first generation Hispanics,” recognizes the need to offer more “The membership of the Pacific Ingleton explained. “Their native multi-lingual resources. Union includes Spanish-speakers, language is Spanish, and a magazine Read the latest edition of the and we want to acknowledge them in Spanish will allow for greater Recorder en español by visiting: as part of our fellowship,” said Alberto understanding and more effective adventistfaith.com/recorder

Valenzuela, editor of the magazine and PHOTO: CONNIE JEFFERY associate communication director for the Pacific Union. “A Recorder in Spanish provides a good way to share the news that is coming from a large part of our community here in the Pacific Southwest.” Prior to producing the Recorder en español, the Pacific Union Hispanic Ministries department produced En Contacto. Following departmental changes, production of En Contacto paused, and ultimately the goals and vision of the publication transitioned into the production of the Recorder en español. “Since we stopped the old magazine, En Contacto, it is a good time to send this!” shared Jorge P. Soria, vice president of the Pacific Union. “The new magazine includes great articles that can be shared with those who are studying the Bible. It is good for churches to have it on hand to share with visitors.” Alberto Valenzuela, editor of the magazine and associate communication director The Pacific Union Department of for the Pacific Union, presents the second quarterly edition ofRecorder en español.

46 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER JUNE 2019 47 NEWSDESK Sabbath School and Personal Ministries Department Seeks to Train Leaders for Greater Effectiveness By Jim Park

he Sabbath School and the participants, and strengthen the and other topics upon request. Personal Ministries relationship between PUC and SOULS Personal ministries is the heart of Department actively West. true conversion and centers around participates in the education Using the experience of the meeting people’s needs rather than Tof young people. It is now focusing leadership and advisors to the a program-oriented approach. on enhancing the potential of Personal Ministries department, Sabbath School is a unique and the SOULS West program. In this services available to Pacific Union on-going ministry opportunity that, two-year program, with about 50 churches include in-person or video if properly conducted, can both current participants, students just conference seminars on topics such improve and expand the church. The out of high school or currently in as understanding the dynamics purpose and mission of the Sabbath college are instructed in Bible work. of growth for the local church, School and Personal Ministries The department is now working developing a wholistic Sabbath Department of the Pacific Union with Pacific Union College (PUC) to School program, how to give Conference is to inspire, instruct, accredit the program and offer 12 conversion-oriented Bible studies, and consult pastors and leaders on to 15 transferable academic units— how to be a dynamic preacher, how the wholistic growth of the local which will deepen the relevance to to conduct wholistic small groups, church.

Native American Ministries Serves Unreached Communities in the Pacific Southwest By Nancy Crosby

he Pacific Union Conference on supporting the Kayenta Mission is home to over 1.2 million in Arizona as it reaches out to share Native Americans, the the gospel with the Navajo people. largest population of Native The fruits of these efforts are now TAmericans residing within any of being harvested. Kayenta Mission has the unions in the North American begun a women’s brunch ministry Division. Yet this population is the and has held two successful events so least reached by our church. We far. The ladies enjoy fellowshipping are called to witness to all nations, together at these brunches. Also, but Native Americans have been the mission received needed repairs neglected. Native American Ministries thanks to missionary supporters from is currently working to reverse this Daystar Academy, who helped with problem. Children from a summer day camp The Nevada-Utah Conference pick green beans at the Seeds for Life decided early in the year to focus community garden.

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ministry for the mission. Don that the station will reach the majority Krimmer, an Adventist Alcoholics of the Navajo Nation. Through this, Anonymous volunteer abuse we pray that many Native Americans counselor at Chinle Mission, is will have the opportunity to hear another integral worker in witnessing the gospel and that as the work about Christ’s love and forgiveness. moves forward many souls can be At least one precious soul is currently harvested for the kingdom. receiving Bible studies as a part of a Together with North American journey to become an Adventist as Division Community Services, a direct result of the help, love, and the Nevada-Utah Conference is acceptance felt from the church. exploring other opportunities to In Page, Arizona, volunteer connect with Native Americans. Bible worker Milika Saafi is doing They have begun using American door-to-door work and giving Bible Indian Living Magazine—an Adventist studies. Moreover, the Page Mission lifestyle publication that encourages community garden, Seeds for Life, healthy living. Over the next few added several new plots thanks to years, the Pacific Union will supply A local Girl Scout troop tours the Seeds Pacific Union funding. Interest from churches with this magazine to for Life community garden in Page, Ariz. the community is growing, and with distribute to tribal offices and clinics the largest coal-powered plant west of in their area. landscaping work, painting, and fence the Mississippi closing in December, There is still a need for short- and building. the hope is that the garden will help long-term missionaries. If you, your Southeast of Kayenta, Chinle provide for those in need. church, or your school would like to Mission is sharing the gospel with Preliminary planning stages for experience the life-changing and many whose lives are filled with an Adventist World Radio station gratifying experience of serving addiction, abuse, and pain. Walla in the Navajo Nation are in motion. on a mission, please contact Walla student Rebekah Fink is All conferences involved are very Nancy Crosby at 217-322-2516 or currently leading the children’s supportive of this project. We hope [email protected]. PHOTOS: NANCY CROSBY

(Left) Volunteers from the Valley Center, Calif., church work on building a block wall fence in Page, Ariz. (Right) Community members gather for a women’s brunch hosted at the Kayenta Mission.

48 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER JUNE 2019 49 NEWSDESK Women’s Ministries Events, Programs, and Study Materials Provide Encouragement and Support By Dorothy Means omen’s Ministries was of each March. The theme for the End It Now is a global initiative to first established in 2019 Women’s Day of Prayer was raise awareness and advocate for the 1898 at the urging of “Walking with Jesus.” Program packets end of all forms of physical, sexual, and Ellen G. White. She with activities, Sabbath School emotional abuse. It seeks to increase wrote,W “The Lord has a work for women programs, workshops, handouts, personal awareness, responsibility, as well as for men. They may take and PowerPoint slides for seminars and involvement to effectively help their places in His work at this crisis, are available in English, Spanish and end violence in every family and and He will work through them. If French. community. they are imbued with a sense of their The 2019 Women’s Ministries duty, and labor under the influence of Emphasis Day is June 8. The Bibles Studies by Women for Women the Holy Spirit, they will have just the sermon resource packet, written by • Journey of Joy: Healthy Emotions self-possession required for this time. Raquel Arrais, associate director of and Holy Hearts, by Carla Gober The Savior will reflect upon these women’s ministries for the General • Surprised by Love: From Genesis to self-sacrificing women the light of Conference, is titled “The Call to Arise Revelation, by Elizabeth Talbert His countenance and will give them and Shine,” and it urges us all to be a • Pursued: Stories of the Relentless a power that exceeds that of men. shining light in all we do. Love of God, by Lola Moore Johnston They can do in families a work that The North American Division Our purpose is to teach women men cannot do, a work that reaches Women’s Ministries Offering will the importance of having a personal the inner life. They can come close be July 13, 2019. The women of the relationship with Jesus as they touch to the hearts of those whom men church make a significant difference the lives of those around them. cannot reach. Their labor is needed” in their communities and their For more information about (Evangelism, p. 464). congregations, and this offering women’s ministries, contact Dorothy The Pacific Union Conference helps to affirm their work and Means, 916-505-0928, dot.mns@ Women’s Ministries Department is ministry. sbcglobal.net dedicated to using every opportunity available to promote the gospel of Jesus Christ. In order to be effective soul winners for Christ, we much first establish a solid relationship with the Lord. To support and encourage women, we provide several ongoing programs and events, as well as inspirational study materials.

Programming and Events Since 1990, Adventists have promoted a special day when women have the opportunity to In April, more than 100 people attended the third annual NCC Young Women’s strengthen their spiritual bonds Ministries Recognition Banquet, held at the Sacramento Central church. Nineteen as they pray for and with each young women received “Fruit of the Spirit” awards for their ministries in their local other. The International Women’s churches. The banquet was coordinated by Mari Ditgen, young women’s ministries Day of Prayer is the first Sabbath chair for the Northern California Conference’s Women’s Ministries Advisory Board.

50 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER NEWSDESK Pacific Union Creative Evangelism Grant Enables Press Together Juice Bar to Open in Ogden By Faith Hoyt

ith help from a Pacific Union grant, a new ministry-focused juiceW bar in Ogden, Utah, opened their doors for business in mid- May. “This 500-square-foot business located on historic 25th Street in downtown Ogden, Utah, provides a sustainable platform for young people to minister in their context and is a new approach to church that is focused on reaching (Left) Pastor and Director Ryan Hablitzel with two Press Together team members, Abel millennials,” said Ryan Hablitzel, and Jazmin Alvarado. Not pictured: Debra King, accountant for Press Together. (Right) pastor of the Ogden church and This 500-square-foot business, located on historic 25th Street in downtown Ogden, Utah, director of Press Together. isn’t going to be your average juice bar, as its director, Pastor Ryan Hablitzel, will tell you: The inspiration for opening “Press Together is a new approach to church that is focused on reaching millennials.” a juice bar came in 2016 when Hablitzel noticed how when presented with meaningful he started working with the Nevada- young people gravitated to each opportunities to get involved. In Utah Conference on the purchase other and to engaging in ministry order to create more opportunities, of Press Together, a then Atlanta- based business being sold by the two Adventist men who founded the company. With the help of a creative evangelism grant from the Pacific Union, as well as funds from the NUC and the North American Division, they secured the purchase of the business. “We are excited to see how Pastor Ryan and his team—Debra King and Abel and Jazmin Alvarado—have worked to make this ministry a reality,” said NUC President Leon B. Brown, Sr. To learn more about Press Together and how you can get involved, visit: presstogether.com. Look for Abel and Jazmin Alvarado bottle fresh cold-pressed juice. For the Alvarados, the an upcoming episode of All God’s juice bar is a catalyst for developing relationships with the community—ultimately People featuring this ministry at: leading to a relationally focused, New Testament form of discipleship in which Bible Adventistfaith.com/all-gods-people. studies are given in people’s homes.

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Life Center, 9025 West Lane, Registration: lluc.org. Info: 909- Southern California CALENDAR Stockton (Fri. and Sabbath). 558-4570. Conference Habitat for Humanity project Eagle Rock Church Women’s La Sierra University (June 17-20). Theme: “Time Sizzling Summer Kick-off Retreat (June 7-9). Explore La Sierra University’s to Engage.” Programs for (June 14) 3-9 p.m. Coronado the biblical account of Ruth Commencement Weekend children and youth. Info: NCC Beach, San Diego. Join youth and Naomi in a welcoming (June 14 - 16) Info: www. African American Ministries ministries in kicking off the mountain lodge inspired lasierra.edu/graduation. Department, 925-603-5047, summer season with fun experience. Arrowhead Ranch, www.nccsda.com/FITtoIgnite. afternoon activities followed by 480 Cottage Grove Rd., Lake The Academy of Visual and vespers. Info: Judi Jeffreys, 951- Arrowhead 92352. Cabin Performing Arts at La Sierra Church Treasurer Training 509-2265, [email protected]. reservation: 909-337-7265. University annual summer (June 23) 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. music camp (June 17-28) for Carmichael church, 4600 Vacation Bible School at Second Saturday Series youth in kindergarten through Winding Way, Sacramento. Waterman Visayan Fil-Am Concert (June 15) 5 p.m. *3rd grade 12. Tuition is $380 plus Bring your laptop computer. church (June 17-22) 4:30-7:30 Saturday. Sunset ChamberFest a $35 registration fee. Info: Lunch provided. RSVP. Info: p.m. 882 S. Waterman Ave, Strings. Admission is by free- avpamusic.com/summer- NCC Treasurer’s Office, 888- San Bernardino. Theme: “Jamii will offering, reception to music-camp, 951-785-2086, or 434-4622, ext. 209. Kingdom: Where We Were All follow. Glendale City church, [email protected]. Part of God’s Family.” Info: Maria 610 E. California Ave., Glendale Prayer Ride (July 13) 3 p.m. Ejurango, 909-567-7728. 91206. Info: 818-244-7241. La Sierra University offers two Redwood Area Camp, 2437 science camps: GameMaker Dyerville Loop Road, Redcrest. Vacation Bible School at Los Angeles Adventist Science Camp (June 17-21) and Meet in the security area at the Azure Hills church (June 24- Forum (June 22) 3 p.m. World of Worms Science Camp main entrance. Participants 28) 6-8:30 p.m. 22633 Barton All are welcome. Glendale (June 24-28). Tuition is $200. will ride on the camp shuttle Rd, Grand Terrace. Theme: City church chapel, 610 E. Info: 951-785-2105, or email and pray at each meeting area. “Roar: Life Is Wild but God Is California Ave., Glendale [email protected]. Info: email, nccinfo@nccsda. Good!” Registration: azurehills. 91206. Info: 818-244-7241. com. org. Info: 909-825-8611. Robotics Summer Camp for Community Health Fair ages 9 and up (June 17-21) Redwood Camp Meeting Vacation Bible School at El (June 22) 1-5 p.m. Free health and (July 8-12) 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (July 18-27) Redwood Area Cajon church (June 24-29). screenings, information Participants will build their own Camp, 2437 Dyerville Loop 1630 E. Madison Ave, El Cajon. booths, giveaways, plant- robots for a robot competition Road, Redcrest. Meetings for all Info: 619-444-0763. based food tasting, and capping each camp. Tuition is ages, Summer on the Run kids’ spiritual counseling. Free $290 and includes an Arduino activities, various seminars, PSR Family Camp (June 26- and available to all ages. microprocessor kit. Info and Community Service Day! 29). Time to enjoy outdoor Valley Crossroads church, registration at RobotsForFun. See the ad on page 33 in the family fun at our annual family 11350 Glenoaks Blvd., com or [email protected]. Northern California Conference camp at Pine Springs Ranch, Pacoima 91331. Info: section of this issue. Info: 58000 Apple Canyon Rd, https://valleycrossroadsca. Nevada-Utah nccsda.com/redwood. Mountain Center. Registration: adventistchurch.org. Conference www.psr.camp. Info: Savannah FEJA Youth Congress Pacific Union College Ault, 951-509-2266, sault@ Whittier Church “Blood 4 Life” (June 28-30) hosted at La Fall 2019 Registration seccsda.org. Blood Drive (June 30) 10 a.m.-4 Sierra University. Bible Bowl, (ongoing). Incoming and p.m. Up to three lives can be volleyball, basketball, and returning students can register Vacation Bible School at San saved with one donation. Pre- soccer tournaments. More for the ideal Fall quarter Marcos church (June 26-29). register at www.redcrossblood. information at: perosino.info. schedule as they prepare for 363 Woodland Pkwy, San org/giveand use sponsor code: career or graduate school. Marcos. Info: 760-744-9777. WHITTIERSDA. Walk-ins the Tahoe Camp Meeting (July 29- Applications still being day of the event are welcome. Aug. 3) “Building the Kingdom.” accepted, and scholarships are Pacific Union FEJA Congress Whittier church, 8841 Calmada A yearly Seventh-day Adventist available. Info: 707-965-6336 or (June 28-30). La Sierra Ave., Whittier 90605. Info: 626- summer retreat in the serene puc.edu/admissions. University gymnasium, 4500 536-7769 or email donatelife@ forests of South Lake Tahoe & Riverwalk Pkwy, Riverside. cproject.org. Reno. Visit: tahoecampmeeting. Southeastern The speaker at this event will com California Conference be Andres Peralta, associate Second Saturday Series Vacation Bible School at youth director at the General Concert (July 13) 3 p.m. Quinta Northern California Loma Linda University church Conference. The weekend Essentia Recorder Ensemble. Conference (June 9-13) 6-8:30 p.m. 11125 includes Bible Bowl and Admission is by free-will Urban Camp Meeting (June Campus Street, Loma Linda. sports activities. Registration: offering, reception to follow. 20-22) Stockton Mayfair Theme: “Farm Fresh Faith.” perosino.info. Info: Magbis Glendale City church, 610 E. church, 6940 El Dorado Street, Petting farm will be held on Leonora, 951-509-2333, California Ave., Glendale 91206. Stockton (Thurs.); Christian Sunday, June 9 from 4-6 p.m. [email protected]. Info: 818-244-7241.

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Director/Producer, Public Pacific Union College is campus and church. VP will Advertising Relations Director. Visit www. hiring! Please visit www. also direct team members Advertising is accepted as a service vop.com/jobs to learn more. puc.edu/careers for more in the Chaplain’s office by to Seventh-day Adventist church information or to apply. motivating, developing, members in the Pacific Union. The The School of Education at and integrating skills for Recorder management reserves the La Sierra University is inviting Stallant Health Rural Health strategic goals and meeting right to refuse any advertisement, especially ads not related to the applications for the position Clinic in Weimar, Calif., is departmental objectives. needs and practices of the church of Dean of the School. To accepting applications for Qualifications: Vibrant personal, membership. Acceptance of any apply, please go to: https://bit. a Nurse Practitioner or a growing relationship with advertising shall be considered ly/2V9dISJ Physician Assistant, as well Jesus Christ; Ability to partner a matter of accommodation and as a Licensed Clinical Social and collaborate across all not a matter of right, nor shall it be Pacific Union College is Worker. Please contact Marva campus disciplines; Minimum construed to constitute approval of seeking candidates for at [email protected] five years’ experience with the product or service advertised. Associate or Assistant or Full for further information. student personnel, collegiate Payment in advance must accompany Professor of Nursing with Adult chaplaincy, pastoral ministry, or all classified advertisements or Clinical Focus, Leadership- Southern Adventist comparable experience, with they will not be published. Display Preceptorship, and Associate University seeks Vice President natural capacity to relate well ads for known advertisers will or Assistant or Full Professor of for Spiritual Life who will with young adults; Master of be billed. To pay by credit card, Nursing- Adult Clinical. Master’s oversee all areas of spirituality Divinity or equivalent required. please call 805-413-7280. degree or Doctorate preferred. on campus. This leader will For full description of position: How to Submit Advertising California RN license by provide spiritual mentoring www.southern.edu/hr. Send Classified ads must be sent with expected start date, preference and programming for students, resumes to presidentoffice@ payment to the Recorder office for candidate with experience in spiritual support for employees, southern.edu. ([email protected]). teaching. For more information and spiritual guidance for Display ads should be arranged with or to apply, please call Human campus decisions. This role Southern Adventist the editor ([email protected]). Resources at 707-965-6231 or involves collaboration with University seeks candidate Classified Rates visit https://www.puc.edu/v/ the university church and its for Associate Director of the $70 for 50 words; campus-services/human- pastoral staff, to foster Christian Center for Teaching Excellence 75 cents each additional word. resources/current-job-postings. growth and fellowship between and Biblical Foundations of Faith and Learning. For Display Rates (Full Color Only) full job description, which Back cover, $4,200; full page, $3,800; 1/2-pg., $2,200; 1/4-pg., $1,200; 1/8-pg., includes responsibilities and $700; $160 per column inch. qualifications, visit www. southern.edu/jobs. Information Circulation is approximately 76,000 Southern Adventist homes, and magazines are scheduled University seeks Dean of to arrive in homes by the last Thursday of the previous month. For more Graduate Studies. Candidate information about advertising, will assume a leadership role please click on the Advertising tab at in all aspects of graduate www.pacificunionrecorder.com, email education and provides [email protected], academic, administrative, and or call 805-413-7280. strategic direction to Graduate 2019 Deadlines Studies. For a complete list of These are the advertising deadlines responsibilities, requirements, for the Recorder. Your local conference and qualifications, visit www. news deadlines will be earlier. southern.edu/jobs. August: July 3 September: August 5 Southern Adventist Contributions University seeks Website The Recorder pages are assigned to Development Manager. the local conferences, colleges, and The Website Development health care institutions, and all content Manager works closely with comes through the communication the Director of Marketing and departments in those organizations. If University Relations to create you have a news story/idea, calendar and implement the strategy announcement, etc., please contact your local communication department. and goals for the university See the masthead for contact website, digital advertising, information. Want tips for writing and social media efforts. As for us? See www.dailywritingtips. a full stack developer, this com/the-art-of-writing-news. position requires a high level of website design and

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development proficiency. responsibilities, requirements, teaching faculty position. from TEACH Services, 800- For a complete list of and qualifications, visit www. Qualified applicants will be 367-1844, or visit us at www. responsibilities, requirements, southern.edu/jobs. committed members of the LostArkSeminar.com. and qualifications, visit www. SDA church and have master’s/ southern.edu/jobs. Southern Adventist doctorate degree or significant Missing Members University seeks Curriculum experience and willingness to Beaumont church, 1343 Palm Southern Adventist Development Specialist (CDS). pursue a master’s degree. Find Avenue, Beaumont, CA 92223, University seeks Director Candidate will oversee the more information at www. 951-845-2366, secretary@ of Records and Advisement. design and development of ucollege.edu/faculty-openings beaumontsda.com. James The Director of Records online learning initiatives at or contact Lisa Forbes at Anderson, Shirley Aikens, and Advisement has direct Southern Adventist University. [email protected]. Rachel Anaya, Alicia Angulo, supervisory responsibility For a complete list of Erica Angulo, Jesus Angulo, for management of all responsibilities, requirements, Events Gena Atkinson, Joe Atkinson aspects of the Department and qualifications, visit www. Save the Date (August 2-4) Jr, Alida Betts, Millea Betts, of Records and Advisement. southern.edu/jobs. United4theCause 5th Annual Dwight Bishop, Sharon Bishop For a complete list of Conference in Loma Linda, (Shamell), Aldo Bustillo, María responsibilities, requirements, Southern Adventist Calif. “Celebrating Survivorship: Bustillo, Darius Burks, Susan and qualifications, visit www. University seeks to fill A Time for Us.” Breast Cancer Brumley Castillo, Dorothy southern.edu/jobs. a faculty position in the patient and survivor support. Cole, Andrew Collins, Debra School of Journalism and Info: United4theCause.org. Collins, Robin Conrad, Melissa Southern Adventist Communication. Candidate Ensley Crimwell, Dennis Darin, University seeks Director of will bring his or her creativity, For Sale Rod Desso, Jerry Espinoza, Online Learning. The Director energy, and academic and Excellent Sanctuary Study Rita Finney, Madeline French, of Online Learning and professional excellence to Guide, “Secrets and Mysteries Fatima Aparecida Frisanco, Academic Technology serves as the SJC. For a complete list of of the Lost Ark,” for individuals, Leonard Frojd, Alisi Fuimaono, a leader in distance education responsibilities, requirements, prayer meetings, study groups, Amelia Fuimaono, Amsiniasa initiatives as well as the and qualifications, visit www. new members, even public (Asi) Fuimaono, Fusi Fuimaono, selection, integration, training, southern.edu/jobs. seminars. Basic, conservative, Sione “Api” Fuimaono, Sonatane and support of instructional highly recommended. Quantity Andrew Fuimaono, Toreka technologies campus- Union College invites discounts. Available in English, (Dorcas) Fuimaono, Alexis wide. For a complete list of applicants for an Accounting Spanish, or Portuguese. Order García, Elisa García, Jesse

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García, Rosie García, Joshua Sofia Quirez, María De Jesús Angeles, Lilibeth Angeles, Jae Su, Jeah Telebrico, Jesah Gomez, Pamela Grubb, Donna Quiroz, Susie Randolph, Salvador Angeles, Sung Eun Telebrico, Sandallo Telebrico Jr., Hall, Floyd Hanzlik, Mark Harris, Donna Rasmussen, Ralph B. Bae, Carolyn Brand, Steve Ashely Tone, Michael Topping, Albert Heidinger, Natalie Rosas, Heather Scriven, Mark Brand, Carmen Cabrera, Andy Tuny, Yong Ja Tupas, Ann Hernandez, Ladonna Herrera, Allen See, Allison Small, Lance Cheryl Cabrera, Cora Cabrera, Wilensky, Sun Chin Yi, Sun Sook Angelina Dawn Hollida, Small, Winsome Small, Aaron Emmanuel Cabrera, Erwin Yi, Delmy Zamora. 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[N]=Northernmost [S]=Southernmost [E]=Easternmost [W]=Westernmost point in the Pacific Union Shim, Moon Ja Son, In Hong Honolulu, Hawaii in Nu’uanu, Song, Jin Sup Song, Kang Hoon relaxing and affordable. “So there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God.” Hebrews 4:9 Song, Min Hee Song, Yunni Minutes to beaches, Chinatown, Song, Chun So Soon, Soon and hiking! Clean, comfortable,

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like new. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Linda University Children’s Jan. 5, 2019, Villa Park, Calif. Neb.; d. March 22, 2019, Furnished kitchen; washer/ hospital for a total of 42 years. Survivors: husband, Junichi; Redlands, Calif. Survivors: wife, dryer and more. Free parking. sons, Raymond, Dean; Kathryn (Stuart); son, Brent; Visit honcentralsda.org and/or Bailey (Schroder), Nancy daughter, Leanne. daughters, Chana Tollefson, call 808-989-4910. Ann – b. May 18, 1946, Sheila, Terrie, Heather Gray; Jamestown, N.Y.; d. April Gates, Ralph E. – b. Feb. six grandchildren; five Israel Tour with Pastor Jim 7, 2019, Loma Linda, Calif. 18, 1924, Stockton, Calif.; d. great-grandchildren. Served Gilley & Friends (Nov. 17-25) Survivors: sons, Brooks, Dec. 9, 2018, St. Helena, Calif. as hospital administrator, $3,295. Includes air, breakfast, Conner; two grandchildren. Survivors: wife, Beverly; son, missionary to Marshall Islands, and dinner buffets daily, all tips, Jeffrey R.; daughter, Barbara; started the SDA educational taxes. From New York, Chicago, Bock, Raymond Kenneth – four grandchildren; nine great- work on Ebeye, and worked or Los Angeles; other departure b. April 24, 1951, Walla Walla, grandchildren. Taught at San with Maranatha and the Quiet cities available. Call Maranatha Wash; d. April 9, 2019, San Fernando Junior Academy. Hour. Tours at 602-788-8864. Diego, Calif. Survivors: wife, Penelope; stepsons, Ronnie, Gregoroff, Dolores – Mohr, June – b. Dec. 10, 1942, Maui Vacation Condo in Rodney, Royce Williams; four b. March 26, 1929, Atlanta, Wichita, Kan.; d. April 9, 2019, Kihei. Relaxing and affordable. step-grandsons; sisters, Patti Ga.; d. March 25, 2019, Sonora, Beaumont, Calif. Survivors: Only a 3-minute walk to the Schimke, Linda Cannon. Calif. Survivors: daughters, husband, Ted; son, Daniel beach! 1-bdrm w/king bed. Jean Joyce, Bonnie Peterson; Charles; daughter, Tamara A. Clean, comfortable, well- Coffman, Esther Brent – one grandchild; one great- Shaw. She and her husband maintained. Sleeps 4. Fully- b. Sept. 4, 1919, Kilmarnock, grandchild. Served as served as missionaries in furnished kitchen, washer/ Va.; d. April 9, 2019, Loma administrative assistant in the Venezuela, and she was dryer and more! Free parking, Linda, Calif. Survivors: son, education departments of the administrative secretary at Wi-Fi, and calls to U.S./Canada. William Brent; daughters, Southern California, Hawaii, Campus Hill church for over 20 Friendly Kihei SDA church Joni Cowgill, Mary Ann and Northern California years. nearby. Visit us at: Email: grandchildren; 12 great- Olson, Ellis – b. Feb. 28, [email protected] or grandchildren. She was an Guhl, Keith Allen – 1925, Stockholm, Sweden; d. call Mark 909-800-9841. active member of the Loma b. Aug. 16, 1932, Lymen, April 5, 2019, Redlands, Calif. Linda Lopers for many years. Sunriver, Central Oregon. Welcome Home to... Four-bedroom vacation home Crabb, Milton – b. Feb. 5, on the North Woodlands golf 1940, Richmond, Calif.; d. course. Two master king suites, Dec. 13, 2018, St. Helena, Silverado Orchards two queens, one bunk set, Calif. Survivors: wife, Judy; Retirement Community hot tub, loft, Jacuzzi bath, gas daughters, Brenda Holmes, log fireplace, BBQ, W/D, bikes, Becky; stepsons, Tom Affordable, All-Inclusive Monthly Rent all resort amenities, sleeps Stetson IV, Peter Stetson; No Lease, Buy-ins or Add-ons 10, no smoking, no pets. For four grandchildren; one • Three Nutritious Meals Every Day rates, photos, and reservations, great-grandchild. Served at • Delicious, Fresh Salad Bar • Vegetarian or Clean Meat Options call: 541-279-9553, or email, Adventist Health St. Helena • Activities & Excursions • Housekeeping • Transportation [email protected]. and worked on several • Health & Wellness Program • Hope Channel, LLBN and 3ABN Maranatha mission trips. • Beauty Salon • Guest Rooms • And Much More... AT REST Dern, Judy – b. Oct. 26, 1939, South Bend, Ind.; d. Feb. Bailey, Leonard – b. Aug. 28, 2019, Loma Linda, Calif. “We’re 28, 1942, Takoma Park, Md.; Survivors: son, Chad Dern; d. May 12, 2019, Loma Linda, daughter, Tracy Dern; one Calif. Survivors: sons, Brooks, granddaughter. all about Conner; two grandchildren. He was a pioneer in heart Evans, John Dave – b. July transplant surgery. He became 22, 1934, Clarksville, Tenn.; d. Family!” world renowned on Oct. 26, March 28, 2019, Placerville, 1984, when he and his team Calif. Survivors: wife, Bonnie; transplanted a baboon heart sons, David, Mark; daughter, into “Baby Fae.” He served as Collette Sutterfield; eight a professor of cardiovascular grandchildren; six great- and thoracic surgery and grandchildren. Family Owned Since 1978 of pediatrics at Loma Linda (707) 963-3688 University School of Medicine, Funada, Yoshiko – b. June www.SilveradoOrchards.com and as surgeon-in-chief at Loma 19, 1933, Chiba, Japan; d. 601 Pope Street, St. Helena, CA 94574

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Survivors: wife, Mary; son, Bakersfield and at St. Helena Monument Valley Mission; grandchildren; five great- Eric; daughters, Elizabeth, Hospital. pastored in Arizona and grandchildren. Ellen Rood; brother, Leonard Oregon. Olson; six grandchildren; Reed, Krisha Shalom Teichman, Janelle (Shaw) – b. many nieces and nephews. He (Raymond) – b. July 25, 1977, Sumaraga, Elmor “El” – Dec. 24, 1963, Escondido, Calif.; was a member of the Loma Napa, Calif.; d. Nov. 20, 2018, b. Jan. 25, 1944, Antique, the d. March 19, 2019, Napa, Calif. Linda University church for 40 Napa, Calif. Survivors: husband, Philippines; d. March 29, 2019, Survivors: husband, Michael; years. Richard; parents, Leland Stockton, Calif. Survivors: wife, son, Alex; daughter, Hanna and Judy Raymond; sisters, Merly; son, Brent; daughter, Pridmore; parents, Wynton Osborn Gordon, R. – b. July Shannon Raymond, Tara Davis. Amiee Dizon; brothers, and Darlene Shaw; brother, 5, 1927, Takoma Park, Md.; d. Doug, Ed; sisters, Estrella Robert Shaw; sisters, Doreen March 23, 2019, Palm Desert, Rose, Carl Wendle – Long, Betty Jean Moore; five Wentland, Dyanne Cogley. Calif. Survivors: wife, Mary b. Nov. 8, 1933, Okanogan, grandchildren. Former Chapel Ann; son, Gordon Robert Wash.; d. March 28, 2019, Records artist known as “the York, Edna Leone – (Bob); daughters, Jeannie Hillsboro, Ore. Survivors: Tenor.” b. Jan. 13, 1916, Garland, Tillay, Barbi Kalua-Mena; daughter Sherrill Rose Maine; d. Feb. 12, 2019, stepsons, Steve Shearn, Chuck Hawley; son Howard; five Taylor, Eugene Rolland – Calimesa, Calif. She served in Shearn; stepdaughter, Kathy grandchildren; four great- b. Oct. 26, 1926, St. Helena, Nuzvid, India, and Karachi, Decker; 15 grandchildren; grandchildren; sister Myrtle Calif.; d. Dec. 22, 2018, Mesa, Pakistan, as dean of the one great-grandchild. Served Age. Served as principal, Ariz. Survivors: wife, Evelyn; schools of nursing and chief as a physician/surgeon in teacher, and pilot at sons, Lyndon, Marvin; three nursing administrator.

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nnie Rebekah Smith (1828-1855), the sister of Uriah Smith, was a writer, teacher, editor, artist, and poet in her own right. Her life was a sad one, not only because A of her early death from tuberculosis but because she was in love with J. N. Andrews and thought he loved her too. But he turned his affections to Angeline Stevens and married her. It is thought that she disguised herself in masculine pronouns in the third verse of her hymn The Blessed Hope. The lines could well have read “When asked what buoyed my spirits up, Oh this! I said: the blessed hope.” Her hymn How Far From Home was adapted from a popular song of the day, Tis Midnight Hour. From that song the words “then sleep no more, tho’ round thy heart, some tender dream may idly play,” were elevated to Annie’s words: “Then weep no more, but speed thy flight, with hope’s bright star thy guiding ray.”

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