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4 The Oldest Adventist Church in the West Celebrates 140 Years 10 Camp Wawona to Begin Outdoor Education Program 25 LSU Students Meet the Firms CONTENTS RePACIFICco UNIONrder Inside www.pacificunionrecorder.com LOCAL CONFERENCE NEWS Recorder Staff 22-23 Arizona Editor / Layout & Design Alicia Adams 8-11 Central California [email protected] 20 Hawaii Publisher Gerry Chudleigh 21 Nevada-Utah [email protected] Printing 4-7 Northern California Pacific Press Publishing Association 12-15 Southeastern California www.pacificpress.com The Recorder is a monthly publication 12 16-19 Southern California reaching nearly 80,000 Seventh-day Adventist homes in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah. Our mission is to inform, educate and inspire our readers to action in all areas of ministry. KEEPING YOU INFORMED Editorial Correspondents 26-27 Adventist Health Arizona 480-991-6777 32-40 Advertisements Phil Draper, [email protected] 25 La Sierra University Central California 559-347-3000 Caron Oswald, [email protected] 24 Loma Linda University Hawaii 808-595-7591 Teryl Loeffler, [email protected] 21 3 Pacific Union College Nevada-Utah 775-322-6929 29 Sunset Calendar Connie Hall, [email protected] Northern California 925-685-4300 29-31 Union News Stephanie Kinsey, [email protected] Southeastern California 951-509-2200 Jocelyn Fay, [email protected] Southern California 818-546-8400 Betty Cooney, [email protected] Adventist Health Shawna Malvini, [email protected] La Sierra University 951-785-2000 Larry Becker, [email protected] Loma Linda 909-558-4526 22 Richard Weismeyer, [email protected] Dustin Jones, [email protected] Pacific Union College 707-965-6303 Julie Z. Lee, [email protected] ABOUT THE COVER Postal Regs: The Pacific Union Recorder (ISSN 0744- 6381), Volume 110, Number 2, is the official journal of the Riley Sumida shows off the lungs Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, and he will glue on the paper model is published monthly. Editorial office is at 2686 Townsgate of himself during the Northern Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91361: 805-497-9457. Periodical postage paid at Thousand Oaks, CA, and additional mailing California Conference Family Fun offices. Subscription rate: No charge to Pacific Union Adventist Adventurer Weekend at Leoni church members; $12 per year in U.S.; $16 foreign (U.S. Meadows. Photo by Brenda Harper. funds); single copy. $0.85. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Circulation Department, Pacific Union Recorder, Box 5005, Westlake Village, CA 91359.

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PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE Students Bring Faith and Service to Varsity Sports Lainey S. Cronk

he scoreboard is important to your players towards any team that’s practiced hard our residents. It felt that Tand played hard, and Pacific we’d known you for a Diana Klonek Union College’s varsity teams (the long time, instead of Pioneers) have taken satisfaction just a few short hours.” in some excellent scores during But the players ben- current and recent seasons. But efitted, too. “I felt like the members and coaches of these we got much more out cross country, volleyball, basketball, of it than what we put and soccer teams say that there’s a into it,” says freshman lot more to a team than winning Lacy Jaymes. scores. The experience also In November, the women’s fits perfectly with the basketball Pioneers traveled to program’s dedication to Southern California for a Thanks- making a difference in giving tournament. Between the the community. “It is four games in four days (they won so important to teach Members of the six varsity teams find that sportsmanship at two), the team took holiday spirit our student-athletes the PUC means more than just doing well on the court or field. to a senior living facility in Rancho value of giving back,” says Cucamonga. Wilson. “We hope to do For more than two hours, the much more of this.” But strong playing was only part players and coaches mingled with Another team that found vari- of the story. The team also showed the residents, playing chair volley- ous forms of enrichment was the up as a group in places off the field, ball and other games and singing men’s soccer Pioneers, who had a such as taking up the offering for a songs. “The atmosphere was filled turnaround season and ended in church service or praying together with energy, laughter and smiles,” second place in the conference. before practices. Team member assistant coach Doug Wilson says. They started the season with several Jonathan Groschel, looking to cre- The students helped residents beat changes, including head coach Jesus ate a more spiritual college experi- their “total hits” record in chair Medina being joined by supporting ence, started the practice of praying volleyball by over 200, and team coaches Carlos Medina and Hernan together, and he felt that these member Vanessa Felder sang a solo Granados; the addition of a key times of prayers even had an impact to a couple celebrating their 50th player, freshman Randy Castanaza, on sportsmanship. wedding anniversary. who had the most saves in PUC Working together, the Pioneers The visit ended with hugs and history; and four “vocal defenders” teams hone their skills and their even tears. “It was evident the who led by instructing teammates game — and also build school spirit impact the basketball team made from across the field. With these (a midnight meet-the-teams event on the residents,” says Wilson. The support structures, the team felt brought out 600 students), give director of the home, Carol War- more confidant. “It took a lot of their members opportunities for boys, told the team, “There was work, but it’s been a pleasure see- service, and build faith and com- such friendliness, good-natured ing ourselves becoming what we’d munity as teams pray, serve and humor and love shown by each of hoped to be,” says Medina. learn together.

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The Oldest Adventist Church in the West Celebrates 140 Years Kathie Morgan

member since birth, told how much Northern California Conference the church family had meant to President Jim Pederson and NCC her through the decades, especially Adventist Community Services Fed- during her times of loss. Describing eration President Fredi Jones were

Photos by Kathie Morgan Kathie Photos by how God had brought joy through on hand to honor Virginia Wright, one of those tragedies, Leesa Gomez who recently retired from her posi- revealed that two years ago she had tion as Santa Rosa ACS director visited the church for the first time after 40 years. — to attend the funeral of Hol- Pacific Union President Ricardo Graham mes’s husband Danny. While there, Amy and Kate Monette help preaches the Sabbath morning sermon. Gomez heard God’s call in her own prepare the anniversary lunch. life, and soon she was studying for baptism. anta Rosa Seventh-day Sabbath morning, the pews were Adventist Church — the oldest full by 9:30 when church mem- SAdventist church west of the ber Gary Quackenbush presented Rockies — celebrated 140 years on a slide program of the church’s Nov. 20 and 21, 2009. “We didn’t history. Santa Rosa Vice Mayor wait for the 150th anniversary, Marsha Vas Dupre read a proclama- because Jesus may come before tion from the City of Santa Rosa then,” said Senior Pastor Ron recognizing the church’s 140 years Aguilera. of service to the community. The event began with a Friday evening program, moderated by Aguilera, featuring reminiscences from former pastors Tracy Baerg, Del Dunavant, Duane Grimstad, Gil Labrucherie, Chris Estay and Don Lane. The men talked about the church’s physical plant changes, new ministries, mission projects and the congregation through the years. “If I had to choose my greatest memory, I’d have to walk down these pews and choose you all,” declared Dunavant. The program also featured testimonies from those whose lives were changed through the church’s ministry. Dorothy Holmes, a

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Dorothy Holmes (left) and Leesa Gomez spoke on Friday night about the way God brought joy out of a tragedy.

Pacific Union President Ricardo Graham delivered the sermon, “What to Do Until the Messiah Comes.” “The powerful sermon created a sense that the entire congregation was rapt and we were one, feeding on spiritual truth,” said Peggy Fleming (left) and Mary Ann church member Alice Selivanoff. McPheeters reminisce as they look “He told us to wait, watch and through church directories. work, and he explained what those words mean to one looking for the return of Jesus.” baptism during the morning’s After lunch, the Heritage Singers Church member Nicole Pin- program. presented a concert at the church. ney was moved by the altar call as Following the service, the huge Church member Brandon Verzosa Graham closed his sermon. “It was group moved to a nearby veterans’ was touched by Max Mace’s parting a surprise, like all altar calls, as no auditorium for a lunch prepared speech about there being enough one knows whom God will call by dozens of volunteers. Present room at the table. “It brought to forward.” Four Santa Rosa youth — members met former members, my mind what Christ and Christi- Janae Crosby, Jeremy Lanier, Nicole some of whom remembered attend- anity are all about — family built Neumann and Adam Woosley — ing services at two of the church’s on love, trust and care for each joined the church family through former locations. There was much other.” handshaking, hugging and prayer. A Brief History of the Santa Rosa Church Ron Aguilera

dventists have been worshipping in Santa Rosa sick, bury the dead and teach the survivors to care for since 1869, just 19 years after California became themselves. Athe nation’s 31st state. The Adventist outreach ministry formally began in The Seventh-day Adventist Church first sent mis- Santa Rosa on April 22, 1869. Later that year, a church sionaries to California in 1868. The funds for this was constructed at Second and B Street, a few blocks pioneering venture came from an appeal that church from the old courthouse. This 30 by 60 foot structure co-founder James White published in the Review and was dedicated on Nov. 21, 1869, the first Seventh-day Herald, asking for $1,000 in donations as seed money to Adventist church west of the Rocky Mountains. The finance western expansion. building survived the 1906 earthquake, but was sold The missionaries, early church leaders J. N. Lough- when the congregation moved to a larger building on borough and D. T. Bordeau, traveled throughout Orchard Street. Sonoma County visiting the small settlements of Peta- In the 1940s, the former Presbyterian church on luma, Windsor, Santa Rosa and Healdsburg, meeting Johnson Street was purchased. However, as the church the people and sharing the Adventist message. continued to grow, it became necessary to find a still Some people gave them warm, gracious welcomes, larger meeting place. For about four years in the 1950s, but they also had to face obstacles, including a smallpox the Odd Fellows Hall on Pacific Avenue was used for epidemic that broke out in the village of Bloomfield, Sabbath services while plans were made to build a spa- near Santa Rosa. While half of the villagers fled, Lough- cious new church building near downtown. The current borough and his coworkers stayed behind to care for the church on Sonoma Avenue was built in 1961.

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NCC Adventurers Attend Family Fun Weekend Julie Lorenz

lmost 40 families attended During the weekend, parents the eighth annual Northern and children worked together to ACalifornia Conference complete the requirements for two Adventurer Family Fun Weekend at NCC Adventurer awards (similar to Leoni Meadows, Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. Pathfinder honors) — the Discover- Photos by Brenda Harper Brenda Photos by The weekend was designed for ing Our Body award and the Safety Riley Sumida shows off the lungs he will Adventurers (ages 4 through 9), award. glue on the paper model of himself. their parents and siblings to foster Friday night and Sabbath, family interaction, according to through hands-on experiments, Alice Merrill, NCC associate direc- crafts and demonstrations, families “At Safetyville, I learned about tor of family, children’s and Adven- learned the wonderful ways God smoke alarms,” said Alexis Kroll, a turer ministries. created the human body. Wearing member of Pleasant Hill Adventur- “I see so many families who are plastic “hard hats,” kids and parents ers. “I learned to run out of the totally disconnected,” said Merrill. constructed life-size models of house and not come back to get “Often technology — such as cell themselves, complete with colorful your toys.” phones, iPods and DVDs — makes internal organs. On Saturday night, “The activities this year — like them miss so much of what they families participated in games and putting together a model of the could be doing together. To see a an old-fashioned Grand March. On body — really called for families to family seem to the way home on Sunday, cooperate,” said Michelle Manthe, really enjoy each they stopped at Safetyville director of the Sacramento-Central other’s presence USA in Sacramento to Armor Bearers Adventurers, who — that’s a huge learn many ways to keep came with her family. “There were reward.” themselves safe. different skill levels involved, but “I liked everything we were all working together to one about the weekend, even final goal.” the driving [to and from Leoni Meadows], but I Alexis Im and her mother Lilian work together to earn the liked learning about the Discovering Our Body award. body the best,” said Mark Felarca, a member of the Vallejo Central Lighthouse Adventurers. “Our favorite parts of the week- end were the Grand March and Safetyville,” said sisters Emelia and Sylvia Fiess, members of the Carmi- chael Cubs Adventurers.

LEFT: Adina Myles and her kids, Jadon-Lee and Valencia, display the model of the body they made. ABOVE: Family members take turns listening to each other’s hearts.

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Stockton-Mayfair Church Hosts a Modern Tent Revival Kimber Dailey

ast summer, the Stockton- Mayfair church hosted a Lweeklong tent revival and got a dose of that old time religion designed for today’s generation. Marilyn Williams-Jerrels “In the Storms of Life, There is an Anchor” was the theme for the meetings, which were held in a red and white, 40 by 80 foot tent on the property where Mayfair’s new church will soon stand. “Mayfair is committed to using every method available to reach souls for Christ,” said Pastor Lan-

ston Sylvester. “We conducted a People participate in the tent meetings from the nearby parking lot. tent meeting to try to cast out a net instead of fishing with poles.” Neighbors came from their Williams. “I watched a young boy, a Vacation Bible School program houses and sat in their yards to see about 10 or 12 years old, ride up led by Lily Lusk and presentations the services — full of lively music, on his bike and sit on his bike and from Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace joyful praise and heartfelt wor- listen to the whole service. People University seminar. “I no longer ship. “My favorite part of the week felt free to stop and listen without envy others, because I see what the was to see people outside of their the pressure of commitment.” material things in life cost ... our homes, sitting in their lounge chairs Speakers included Sylvester, NCC family, freedom and mental well listening and participating in the Ministerial Director Ivan Williams, being at times,” said Althea Keever, service,” said church member Stella Oakland-Grand Avenue church As- who attended the seminar. sistant Pastor Dex- Nurse Stephanie Walton present- ter Thomas, NCC ed the nightly “Health Spotlight,” Executive Secretary which focused on diabetes and high Notice of Constituency Meeting of the Marc Woodson and blood pressure. On Sabbath morn- Northern California Conference NCC President Jim ing, Walton and others offered free Pedersen. health screenings. otice is hereby given that a regular session of the Northern California NConference of Seventh-day Adventists is called to convene at the Pacific Union The week was The week ended with a grand College Church in Angwin, Calif., on Sunday, May 16, 2010, at 9 a.m. filled with pro- finale as four people were baptized The purpose of this meeting is to receive from the officers and department directors of the Conference reports pertaining to the work carried on within its grams and activities in a portable pool. territory since the last conference session; to elect for the ensuing session officers, designed to make “God’s Word never returns to department directors, the Bylaws Committee, and the Conference Executive Committee; and to transact any other business that may properly come before the a positive impact Him void,” said Sylvester. “I believe delegates in session. Each church is entitled to one delegate for the organization and one additional and bridge the gap the meetings were a blessing to both delegate for each one hundred members or major fraction thereof. between the church the community and the members of James E. Pedersen, President Marc Woodson, Executive Secretary and the community. the church.” Activities included

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CENTRAL CALIFORNIA Chowchilla Church Gets an Extreme Makeover Through Prayer Caron Oswald

“ s long as I can remember I had attended Janet Page’s seminar on But then new people started struggled with glossophobia — prayer. coming. “We would tell the guests, Afear of public speaking,” said “She took one look at me and ‘We’ve been praying for you to Ed Walker. “I would break out in said, ‘You don’t want to be here, come,’” said Walker. Each new face a cold sweat, my heart would race do you?’” said Walker. Then, with had an amazing story. like a tiger was chasing me. It felt a smile, she gave him a pad and “The first was a couple in like I was going to stoke out at any pencil and told him to pay atten- their mid-60s, she a former minute.” tion and take notes. “I thought, Adventist, he a Catholic,” For years, pastors encouraged ‘Fine, I’ll listen, but I’m not taking remembered Walker. Walker to become a local church notes!’” “Next, a commercial elder, but he always declined, con- During the seminar, Pastor pilot and his wife vinced that wasn’t his gift. But one Kenny Fraser shared stories of came. They’d been day while he was knee deep in dirt, people who walked into his church invited to our church working on a piece of farm equip- as a result of prayer. Walker felt by a friend in Oregon. ment, Elmer Koronko, pastor of the inspired. They are now baptized Chowchilla church, stopped by. “Lisa already had a small prayer members. Another new “’I need you to be head elder group that met Sabbath after- member has given out this coming year,” he said, matter noons,” he said. “We decided to literature to every resi- of factly. “If it wasn’t for your own move the group to Wednesday dence in Chowchilla foolish pride and your worry about night and have a prayer meeting four times.” what people will think, you would that really was a time of prayer. We Many others start- do this.” prayed specifically for the Holy ed coming without With fear and trembling, Walker Spirit, for revival, for new people invitation. Attendance accepted. “I was on the platform to come, for those who were not is now between 80 every Sabbath,” he said. “I kept tell- attending, and for workers for the and 100. ing others ‘I can’t do this.’” People harvest.” He also restructured the Members decided tried to convince him that being up Sabbath service to include signifi- that every visitor front would get easier, but it didn’t. cant prayer time. should get at least one One Sabbath, the phobia was so invitation to lunch bad that he prayed “Lord, I’m sick Congregation Doubles at a member’s home. and tired of this. You either fix this, The once thriving Chowchilla On potluck Sabbaths, or I quit!” Instantly, the fear was congregation, then 150 members, visitors are personally gone. had dwindled to 40 regular at- invited to come and sit tendees. “When we started praying, with members. Members Real Mid-Week Prayer Meeting some members didn’t like the new also give Bible studies. In 2005, Walker’s church pastor direction and moved their member- “The nurture part of moved, and, as head elder, he had ship, decreasing our regular attend- this whole thing is really to take on more responsibility. Lisa, ees by almost one-sixth,” explained an important issue,” said Ed’s wife, suggested they attend Walker. “It’s like a war, you take a Walker. “It takes time and a leadership training program at step forward and the devil punches effort to keep them. The the conference office. There they back. It’s a real battle.” Lord cannot bring someone

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into the church if the members are “It is so easy to doubt,” admits for us to grow,” said Walker. “It’s not ready to care for them.” Walker. “But we remained faithful the same with the church, too.” — to PUSH (Pray Until Something Walker says that the recipe for School Enrollment Doubles Happens).” Their persistence paid personal and corporate prayer is Chowchilla’s two-teacher church off. For the past three years, the found in 2 Chronicles:7:13-14: “If school was the next prayer target. school has had 35 to 40 students my people, who are called by my Enrollment had been holding at enrolled. name, will humble themselves and 20 students for years. The church “When I look back, I can see pray and seek my face and turn began to pray that God would that during that time, God had to from their wicked ways, then will I bring 30 students, but the numbers change some things at the school hear from heaven and will forgive weren’t coming. their sin and will heal their land.”

Forty students fill the two-teacher Chowchilla Adventist Elementary School this year. Enrollment had been steady at 20 for years until the church members began to pray together for new students.

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Camp Wawona Set to Begin Accredited Outdoor Education Program Caron Oswald

he first time Elden Ramirez, our own camp,” said Ramiro Cano, Handal, year-round programming CCC youth ministries director, conference executive secretary. director, and Derek Wright, out- Tvisited Camp Wawona, he was Three significant changes were door education director, were the awed by the beauty and the endless necessary to develop an accredited first hired. ministry opportunities. outdoor education program. “Outdoor education strives to “Camp Wawona, in the midst of First, all camp ministries, includ- connect students with their Creator Yosemite National Park, was the per- ing programming, facilities and hir- through the natural surroundings and fect place for an outdoor education ing for both year-round and summer hands-on experience,” Wright says. program,” Ramirez says. “We were camp would be under the umbrella Third, supplementing the remain- lacking structure and certified staff.” of the youth department. The youth ing camp staff needs without altering While historically Camp Wa- ministries director would also be- the existing budget was essential. wona was a popular destination for come the executive director of Camp “We were going to need more help school groups, camp staff did not Wawona. Ramirez became executive and instructors,” Ramirez says. They provide educational programming. director in December 2008. contacted Adventist colleges and Conference leaders embraced the Second, the year-round staff universities to request that Camp vision and the advantages of Camp would need degrees in outdoor Wawona be on the list for student Wawona offering a nature-based education and had to be certified externships. Students usually select curriculum. to teach, as well as be willing to those destinations a year in advance. “Developing an accredited perform the traditional staff duties, By August 2009, four student outdoor education program would including house-keeping, laundry, missionaries had signed up. “Every offer a unique experience within grounds maintenance, etc. Anthony employee has the certified training to assist teaching in the outdoor Camp Wawona year-round and outdoor education staff are pictured left to right: Ashley Angelo, education program, along with all Derek Wright (standing) Kristen Malerek, Ryan Kloosterhuis, Rachel Keele, Anthony Handal (kneeling), Donnie Keele, and Mary Ellen Barlow. Patricia Bair, head cook, is not pictured. the other programs and needs at camp,” Ramirez says. The new state-accredited program begins in March 2010. Ten schools have already registered for the four- day sessions that include subjects ranging from math to land naviga- tion. Lesson plans are designed according to the California State Education Standards. “How better to take the heart of the child to the very throne of God than through nature,” Cano says. “Through the sounds and sights of God’s creation, His majesty and power become real.” For additional information, visit www.campwawona.org.

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CENTRAL CALIFORNIA Keele Joins CCC as Associate Junior Youth Director Caron Oswald

onnie Keele’s mission as Central Keele discovered his love for outreach and Bible studies with California’s new associate junior youth ministry during college. A them. When he returned to SAU, Dyouth director is simple: lead Communication major at Southern he knew his calling. Reaching our young people to be disciples Adventist University (SAU), he young people for Jesus had become for Jesus Christ. “Every program took a year out as a student mis- his new passion. we do is simply an excuse to build sionary. God sent him to Gem During the summer of 2007, he relationships with our youth and State Academy as assistant chaplain. worked as camp videographer at make into disciples of Jesus,” he says. He hung out, led vespers and did Camp Wawona. After graduating in He recognizes this 2008 with a degree is no easy task. “So in Mass Commu- many things compete nication and Media for young people’s Production, and a attention. We have to minor in Religion, capture their hearts Keele worked at and minds so they SAU as assistant see a true Christian chaplain for a year. walk as a serious In May of 2009, option for life.” he married his Keele is respon- college sweetheart, sible for assisting Rachel Hopkins. To- with the Adventure gether they prayer- and Pathfinders fully considered two Clubs, and a variety calls and felt God of other junior youth leading them to ministries. As a Camp Wawona. Ra- member of the lead- chel serves as Guest ership team, he will Services director. also help with sum- “I’m young and mer camp program- inexperienced, but ming and various I’m ready to learn,” youth events. says Keele. “I’m “It’s fascinating excited about where working with people God’s leading and who are still growing amazed that He’s and alive,” says Keele using me in ways of teens and pre- I never thought teens. “I love the age possible.” group. I love their vibrancy, joy and the way they live life to the max.” Donnie and Rachel Keele

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SOUTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA SECC Youth Serve in Arizona and on the Gulf Coast Jocelyn Fay

our groups of academy students Approximately 50 percent of the on a mission trip before, it was from Southeastern California travel funding and some project exciting to see them learn how to Fconference went on mission funding for those who went to the pound a nail without bending it trips in November, according to Gulf Coast came from the confer- over,” Silvestri said. Rick Silvestri, associate youth ence’s Katrina relief fund, accord- On Sabbath, the group partici- ministries director. ing to Thomas Staples, conference pated in the worship service at the Three groups went to New treasurer. campus church. That afternoon Orleans to assist with Hurricane “There is something special about they explored and hiked in the Katrina cleanup; the fourth group going on a mission trip just before Petrified Forest National Park, 18 drove to Holbrook Adventist Indian Thanksgiving,” Silvestri said. “The miles from the school. Mission School in Arizona to build contrast between serving those in “Sunday and Monday were long a garage. need and then seeing the abun- work days,” said Silvestri. “Some of At Thanksgiving break during dance on our Thanksgiving table our students also did painting proj- the previous five years, Silvestri heightens our sense of gratitude for ects, helped assemble Thanksgiving explained, the conference youth God’s blessing in our lives.” baskets, and spread gravel. After ministries department has organized breakfast on Tuesday the groups a mission trip to Mexico. Participa- Arizona loaded up and headed home.” tion had grown to as high as 250 Thirty people from San Diego students and sponsors. Because of Academy and the Loma Linda In- Mississippi safety concerns, the planning team donesian and San Diego South Bay Seventy-five students from Loma looked for an alternative location churches went on the Holbrook Linda Academy and Redlands for the 2009 trip. Unable to find trip. They settled in on Thursday, Adventist Academy traveled to one that could accommodate such Nov. 19, after a drive of more than Mississippi to help provide relief to a large group, the team organized a 500 miles. Friday morning they victims of Hurricane Katrina. With trip to Holbrook, while four schools joined the school’s students and fac- the help of local individuals and found locations for their students in ulty for brunch, then went to work organizations, student work teams Louisiana or Mississippi. on a four-car garage for the school’s learned about the crushing devasta- faculty to use. The foundation had tion that still lingers four years later; been poured the week about the hospitality and resilience before, so it was ready to of people who have lost nearly be framed up. everything yet continue on; and “Since many of the about working hard in construc- students had never been tion, cleaning up and helping a survivor finally move into her new apartment. La Sierra Academy student The students put finishing Maggie Matye takes “house guts” from apartments to touches on the home of a woman waiting dumpsters. Her attitude named Doris, pouring concrete and of cheerful service typified the mood of the entire group. “We completing ramps and siding. Clau- saw that we made a positive dine Malimban, a sophomore at difference,” she shared. LLA, recalled: “A memory that had

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the most effect on me was when I The group that went to Holbrook worshipped in the mission school’s church on Sabbath saw our group carrying Doris in her morning, then went hiking in the Petrified Forest National Park. Photo by Jesse Silvestri. wheelchair up the stairs to see her house because the cement was still wet. I walked into the house and Louisiana: La Sierra Academy apartments had been given to the saw her looking around. That really “We usually go to Mexico, but local Baptist church to create transi- touched me.” this year, we chose to help with tion housing. The bottom floor, Another project was Theo’s house. Hurricane Katrina cleanup, where flooded and mildewed, needed Theo had lost almost everything, help is still desperately needed,” materials hauled out. The second including his wife, as a result of Ka- shared Steve McClain, La Sierra floor hadn’t been damaged, but the trina. Jordan Harris, a sophomore Academy science teacher and co- occupants had left and never re- at RAA, was impressed with Theo’s ordinator for the school’s annual turned, leaving behind personal ef- Southern hospitality: “We built a mission trip. fects. Although looters had trashed lean-to, cleared brush out of a back For six days, 58 students and 13 the rooms, there were still poignant yard, and built a cement walkway. adult supervisors helped clean a reminders that humans had lived Theo and his sister were filled with flood-damaged 20-unit apartment there and left in haste. joy and thankfulness.” complex adjacent to the canals. The “When I walked into the aban- Students recounted learn- doned apartments, I was ing new attitudes toward moved by the personal life, such as the importance belongings left behind,” of appreciating the things Jesse Silvestri shared senior Gabriela Bo- they have and not com- livar. “I was moved specifi- plaining. As LLA junior cally by the pictures. These Vernée Norman put it, “I learned from [a woman we 1 Cont. on next page ... met] that things weren’t im- portant and that we should treasure things that last, like Rick Silvestri and Chip Gifford relationships, especially our work on the garage at Holbrook relationship with God.” Adventist Indian Mission School.

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Loma Linda and Redlands Adventist academy students helped a woman who lost her home during Hurricane Katrina move into her new apartment. Standing are Elizabeth Rempel, Stephen Lawson, Shandelle Lasta, Andrew Kim, and Ryan Elssmann; seated are Jenny Clegg, Jaci Shultz, and Chris Lawrence.

people left not only their belong- ings behind, but the evidence of memories and happier times.” “Before coming here to New Orleans, the hurricane was only a statistic to me,” said sophomore Sarah Lancaster. “But I got to meet the people and realize there is a human side to this disaster.” “Our group’s stated mission, our Chris Dudley purpose, was to assist in cleanup,” affirmed McClain. “But we want Louisiana: Escondido Adventist Navarrete continued, “My friend most of all to create a mission Academy Karissa and I finally got a man to mind-set in our students. And if we “I knew this was an experience in agree to get some lunch. When we don’t create that service-oriented which I would witness God to oth- gave him the sandwich, he imme- mission mind-set now, they’ll think ers. Little did I know that I would diately started to share with others. of disasters on the other side of be the one who would be wit- He explained, ‘If I share with oth- the world, or even in the States, as nessed to, and by the people I least ers, I’m doing something good. And someone else’s problem. But our expected,” said Amanda Navarrete. if I do something good, that will students worked hard, found their She is an Escondido Adventist come back at me. It’s a cycle.’ This personal source of strength, and Academy student who went to New blew me away. in so doing, came back to LSA Orleans with 51 other students and “After we said our goodbyes, as changed.” nine adults. we were walking, a man called out, Jesse Silvestri “For the first day, I went through ‘U.S. veteran, homeless. Please the motions. Tape up walls. Paint. help.’ Enter witnesses number two Tape up more walls. We were paint- and three. These two men had been ing the New Orleans Seventh-day on the streets for a while and were Adventist K-8 school. The day extremely grateful for the sandwich seemed endless, and I questioned and our company. After telling about why God led me there. their tragedies, they started talking “My turnaround came on Sun- about God and how we need to put day, the third day on the mission all our trust in Him. They strength- trip. We were sent to downtown ened my faith so much more than I New Orleans with $5 to spend on would have thought possible. I saw lunch. But the lunch wouldn’t be God working through them. I saw for us. It’d be for a homeless person the other side.” that we asked to lunch. We were to For information on future mis- hang out with them and talk.” sion trips and to see a video of the Holbrook trip, go to seccyouth.com and under the Ministries tab click Many of the students on the Holbrook trip Power Mission Trip. had never been on a mission trip before and had never learned to pound nails. These Doug Herrmann, Rick Silvestri, Ju- young women are nailing siding in place dith Nelson, and Amanda Navarrete on the garage their group constructed. contributed to this article.

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SOUTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA LLA Fifth-Graders Aid Tsunami Victims Shawna Campbell

uesday morning, Sept. 29, clothing, towels, shoes, blankets, 2009, was the beginning of an food, money, and of course, prayers. ordinary day in Loma Linda. The students were awed as their T Mia Santiago holds the poster she But that morning, many miles away prayers were answered. With the made that asks for donations to help in the Samoan Islands, tsunami help of church members Meshach the Samoan tsunami victims. waves struck, taking many lives. and Linda Soli, from the Yucaipa One student in Fabiola Guz- Samoan church, Guzman’s class man’s fifth-grade classroom at Loma gathered enough items to fill a 40- willing to give their things to help Linda Academy learned that family foot container that was shipped out people they didn’t know. I truly friends were missing on one of the October 15 to the Samoas-Tokelau enjoyed this activity.” islands. This heightened all the Mission in Apia, Samoa. Meshach and Linda Soli have students’ concerns for the Samoan “It felt so good to be able to help helped provide feedback and com- people. The children prayed with someone we don’t even know,” said munication to Guzman’s class from Guzman; then they brainstormed fifth-grader Sidney Puni. “I was family and friends connected with how to help provide the children of happy that so many things were the mission office in Samoa. They Samoa with clean clothes, comfort- collected to help my people, the Sa- discovered that the mission itself able shoes and new toys. moans. This service learning project was spared from any major damage; Guzman contacted the parents helped me to learn that we might however, many people who work or of her student, and with their help not have silver or gold, but we do attend there or live nearby suffered they planned an emergency collec- have clothing and other things that severe losses. tion to take place in only 48 hours people need more than we do and The mission developed a method — a challenging, but not impos- we should share.” of fair distribution when the con- sible, task for one teacher and 26 The students wrote in their Bible tainer from LLA arrived along with students. journals how they felt about what two other containers. The apprecia- The children quickly created they had learned from this project. tion and thanks were overwhelm- more than 50 posters to put up on “We began by telling other people ing and were passed on to the class all three LLA campuses, requesting our plan,” wrote Alexa Zuti. “Then through the Solis.

Photos by Shawna Campbell we passed out “Service learning projects are such notes and put a big part of what we do and who up posters with we are here at LLA, especially when all the infor- the students come up with the idea mation. It was and make things happen them- nice that people selves,” said Datha Tickner, vice really cared principal. “This will be an experi- about Samoa, ence this fifth-grade class will never and they were forget.”

Fabiola Guzman (second row, red shirt) with her fifth graders from Loma Linda Elementary show some of the posters the class made and a sample of the bags of clothing and toys they collected for the Samoan Adventist mission.

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Congregation Celebrates Jewish Holidays Alan Reinach

C. Elwyn Platner ongregation Beth Ohavey Torah celebrated Hanukkah Cin December at the Thousand Oaks church with a party, traditional foods, music, stories and games. In retelling the Hanukkah story and the miracle of the restoration of the temple, the speaker reflected on how Adventists are called to restore God’s name and His true Temple today. Congregation Beth Ohavey Torah (“the house of those who love the Torah”), a ministry of the church in Thousand Oaks, follows a tradi- tional Jewish liturgy to provide op- portunities for Jews and Christians to worship together and learn from one another. This past year, services conducted for Passover, Rosh Hashana and (L. to r.) Danielle and Elizabeth Dexter, Rachel Hyman and Eli Reinach enjoy a dreidel game at the 2009 Hanukkah party. Hanukkah brought Adventist members and their Jewish friends to enjoy deeply spiritual worship services, together with gourmet to review our prophetic calling and and the sense of openness and ac- Jewish cooking courtesy of Christa ministry, and to teach our children ceptance for people who have ques- Reinach. what we believe.” tions. The ‘please come as you are’ For the Feast of Trumpets, the Consistent with Adventist attitude is a nice experience when blowing of the shofar occurred doctrine and policy, the Congrega- visiting a church.” four times during the service, with tion Beth Ohavey Torah does not The congregation began 2010 worship leader Reinach noting advocate that the biblical feasts be eager for the arrival of Paul Lippi that each blast corresponds to the “kept” or “must” be observed in a from New York to lead out in four final messages of the angels legal sense. Instead, the feasts be- weekly services. Recording artist of Revelation 14 and 18. As Rosh come opportunities for fellowship, Rachel Hyman will assist as cantor Hashana calls Jews to repent before spiritual insight and blessing. for the congregation by combin- an annual Day of Atonement, so “I have enjoyed attending some ing music ministry and Bible work too, the antitype calls on the whole of the services at Beth Ohavey and (www.racheljoyhyman.com). world to repent in anticipation of theHigh Holiday celebrations,” said To join the group’s email list and Judgment Day. Thus, the speaker Nancy Vargas. “I appreciate the receive notices of scheduled ser- concluded, “This holiday is a won- Sabbath happiness and calmness vices, e-mail [email protected]. derful opportunity for Adventists that this congregation has shown,

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Church Marks 50th year and a Pastor’s Passion for Evangelism Betty Cooney

he Valley Crossroads Church “As this church moves more to- site. “The Lord directed us to this celebrated its 50th anniversary ward being an evangelistic center,” strategic corner,” noted Davis. Twith joy — and with tears for said personal ministry director “No doubt we are in the midst of the loss of beloved senior pastor, Edly Atherley, “we pledge that this a battle,” McPhaull reflected when Reginald Robinson, who recently church will do His work in this introducing the morning speaker. passed away. “Though our hearts neighborhood.” “This week, as many of us had a de- are heavy,” said Pastor Benjamin Head elder Richard Davis, Sr., sire to lay down our weapons, Elder McPhaull, “we have the blessed provided a historical overview, from C. D. Brooks — a four-star general hope that one day we will see our the church’s start in a rented pink in battle — reminded, ‘Jesus has pastor and others who have died in church. “We needed a place on our already won the battle!’” Christ.” own,” he said, “but we were a small “Plans were made for the Rev- Morning presentations mingled group. Pastor Robert Andrews was elation seminar held just before fond recollections of the church’s able to purchase and build. Then this anniversary celebration,” said history with looking forward in the State of California had to have Brooks. “After our pastor’s death, mission; quotes reflected Robinson’s that property. ‘The Lord is lead- it was suggested that we could put passion for evangelism. “Our pur- ing — there’s a cloud over Israel,’ these plans off. Pastor Robinson was pose for being in the neighborhood he said. When it lifted, the people already planning a spring campaign for 50 years is not simply to come moved. When it settled over a pas- two weeks before his illness. We to church,” he had said. “I want to ture, what were we going to do?” must celebrate that by accepting make this church into an evangelis- Pastor James Middleton led the that mission and carry on the work tic center.” church in purchasing its current that he began.” That determination resounded throughout the day, with members (L. to r.) Local elders Howard Cush and David Perkins; Interim Pastor Benjamin and leaders accepting the theme as T. McPhaull; C.D. Brooks, evangelist and founder, Breath of Life Television; Adolphus Garnett, Greater Los Angeles Region director; local elders Mark Minor, their calling. Cesar Cerna and Timothy Simpson; Frederick Settle, director of music. Betty Cooney

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Burbank Church Invites Community to Centennial Events Betty Cooney

Jan Kaatz carnival-type games, food, prizes and free school backpacks to the first 100 kids arriving. Successive events announced to the commu- nity addressed various community concerns: personal safety, health, marital relationships, jobs and more. “A church neighbor came to the festival and other events with her three children,” said Ellen Kaatz. “She also has visited our church a few times. She told me, ‘I like the feeling I get at your church. No one minds when my kids are being kids, and I appreciate that when I come to church, the whole church is friendly to me.’” As outreach coordinator of a community-oriented congregation, LaViva Primm is heavily involved in A Burbank resident shows off the free backpack she received at the Fun Family Festival. the anniversary events. “The Family Fun Festival drew the largest at- tendance ever, including about 100 he Burbank church held its the Burbank community, and to be children,” she said. “One family had 100th anniversary celebration able to connect with city officials, such a good time they didn’t want Tservice Nov. 21, 2009. Pastor has been a very rewarding experi- to go home! Jan Kaatz and the centennial ence,” said Kaatz. “I am grateful to belong to a committee leadership planned the Brad Newton, Pacific Union ex- church that is celebrating its an- centennial with an outreach focus. ecutive secretary, spoke at the anni- niversary with the community. It is “We did not want to look back,” versary service. “There was a social a gift to be able to help people from said Kaatz. “We wanted to take impact of the gospel. The message so many different walks of life.” this opportunity to forge ahead of the Good Samaritan story - that “Many people from the com- and bring this gospel message to we are all one - challenges us today,” munity accepted the glow sticks we the city of Burbank.” The church he added. “No place on earth can handed out for Halloween,” said is celebrating with monthly this be modeled better than in the Rhoda Arriola, “and returned later community service events for its church. We won’t do it perfectly, for the Christian magician show Burbank neighborhood between but we strive.” we sponsored as a safe alternative August 2009 and July 2010. The anniversary year kicked off activity.” “To make the connections in in September 2009 with an out- planning and hosting 12 events for door Family Fun Festival, offering

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Santa Clarita Evangelism Focuses on Children Greg Hoenes

anta Clarita church children’s children’s needs with age-appropri- months meeting weekly with ministry director Debbie Hittle ate programs from birth to youth families. VBS programs appeal to Slaunches the children’s ministry has made our church connected and families struggling to attach to a section of the church’s website complete as it grows.” church, with tangible benefit to (santaclarita.adventistfaith.org) by From four to eight leaders per youth volunteers.” affirming the church’s commitment Sabbath school division were Rebekah Cassell and Melody to the spiritual development of recruited to improve supervision Cardenas co-lead the Adventurer children. “Based on the realization and elevate security, reducing class program added to complement that parents are the primary cancellations and increasing teacher Santa Clarita’s strong Pathfinder spiritual mentors for their children, diversity. club. “Parents involved teach what our children’s ministry programs The church engaged childcare we know. Instruction is God- minister to families as well as providers, creating “Jesus’ Kids centered and so integral to our children,” she said. Daycare” for ages 1 to 5, allowing growth,” explained Cassell. “We are “With Barna’s research finding parents to focus on the worship an active Adventurer club to keep that 93 percent of 13-year-olds service. Biweekly, a “Children’s our church going.” identified themselves as Chris- Sanctuary: Hands-On Church” for “The church has grown from 243 tians*,” said Pastor Greg Hoenes, ages 4 to 6 and 6 to 9 offers a Bible to 304 in five years,” added Hoenes. “the church agreed our time and story, hands-on material and more. “Our children virtually are all being evangelistic dollars would be best “I teach an annual baptismal prep baptized before age 14, staying spent evangelizing children.” class and Kids in Discipleship, a through as involved youth. This is The church hired Hittle half- preparatory program focusing on definitely working for us!” time, updated nursery/mother’s parent mentoring for children’s facilities, and invested time to spiritual formation,” the pastor *“Transforming Children into Spiritual develop programs for children. noted. “Our current cycle involves Champions,” page 33, George Barna. “Seeing families with young chil- a parent-training course and nine dren become active as members and Rebekah Cassell helping with the ministry is gratify- ing,” Hittle said. “Non-Adventist spouses have gotten involved. “With the church’s long-term commitment to children’s min- istry, many teens in high school and college help with children’s ministry when they are home. This shows continuity of effect. We believe commitment to provide for

Adventurer Jacob Scotto calls 911 to aid victim B. Scott Cassell, and Linda Scotto receives triage during a class teaching children how to respond in an emergency.

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HAWAII Samoan Evangelism on Oahu Impacted by Lavea’i Ministries Faatupu Roe & Lorilynn Laupola

avea’i Ministries, a newly formed evangelism ministry team based Lin Sacramento, Calif., plans to take an active role in evangelism among the Samoan communities in North America and potentially the South Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Pastor Fred Toailoa founded and directs of Lavea’i Ministries. One of the group’s first areas of focus is Hawaii. “The members of Lavea’i Ministries are deeply Candidates prepare for baptism. inspired by the growth potential in the Samoan communities in Hawaii,” explains Toailoa. “We Workers use materials translated The ministry hopes to break the are confident that God is using into the Samoan language to reach barriers of subcultures, generation Lavea’i Ministries in a powerful the Samoan communities through gaps and changes within the Sa- way. Lavea’i Ministries are primar- Bible studies and public evangelism. moan culture itself, says Toailoa. ily made up of lay men and women who have dedicated their lives to changing lives and winning souls for the kingdom.” Lavea’i Ministries, in coopera- tion with Pastor Siaosi Tolai of the Waipahu Samoan church and Notice of Constituency Meeting of the Hawaii Pastor Mike Asuega of the Samoan- Tokelau church, has led 49 people Conference of Seventh-day Adventists to commitment through baptism. otice is hereby given that the Regular Quadrennial Constituency Meeting “We come out to a church, or some Nof the Hawaii Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is called to convene at other location, ahead of time in 9 a.m. Sunday, April 25, 2010, at Hawaiian Mission Academy, 1438 Pensacola order to provide evangelism and Street, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. training for church members,” ex- The purpose of this meeting is to receive reports, to elect conference officers plains Sue Viko, Lavea’i Ministries and the Executive Committee, and to transact other business as may properly Bible worker. “We then participate come before the constituency meeting. in home visitations to meet and Each organized church shall be represented by one (1) delegate and one (1) additional delegate for each forty (40) members, or major fraction thereof. greet, build relationships, and pro- vide Bible studies with community Ralph S. Watts III, President members with the hope of building Robert H. Lloyd, Executive Secretary trusting relationships.”

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NEVADA-UTAH SSAS Students Volunteer at a Tahoe Wildlife Center Claritza Karry

n Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, The students learned about the the students of Silver State shelter, which takes in abandoned OAdventist School in Reno and hurt animals, rehabilitates had the opportunity to participate them, and eventually releases them in their first community service back into forest. The center invited project at Wildlife Center, Inc. the students to come back twice Staff and parent volunteers a year. “It was really cool help- drove the students about an hour ing out,” said fifth-grader Bryana to North Lake Tahoe where the Bustillos. shelter is located. There students “We want the community to cleaned animal cages, improved the know that SSAS is a lighthouse on grounds, cleaned cabins, changed top of the hill shining for Jesus,” signs and held different animals. said Claritza Karry (principal/ “It felt great knowing that I helped teacher). some animals for the winter,” said Tasks included cleaning inside and out. seventh-grader Julie Beckett. Sparks Commits to Family Ministry for 2010 David Solomon Hall, Sr.

he Sparks, Nev., church has a marriage to God. Couples came to “Thank you for a marvelous new Family Ministries director, participate in a prayer and dedica- program and for encouraging us to Tand with her comes a renewed tion service with the focus being to commit our marriages to the Lord,” focus for those needs. “When I was commit their marriages to God in said Mayra Lindberg. asked to serve as Family Ministries 2010. “Commit your plans to the “We are very excited,” said Leah director, before I could even Lord and they will be successful,” Dupree. “In 2010, Leah and Kenny respond, ideas for the upcoming the verse commands. Dupree Jr.’s marriage is going to year began to flood my mind,” says The service began with a wel- win.” Connie Hall. She chose “2010: Our come, prayer, singing and a reading Marriages are Going to Win!” as the from a book about doing the right theme for the year. thing. “Last night, my wife and I Hall has scheduled date nights, went home smiling,” reported head book clubs, seminars and much elder Kenneth Dupree, Sr., dur- more for the year. The January ing church the next day. “What a event, held New Year’s Day, attract- wonderful experience!” ed 14 couples. The prayer and dedi- cation service, based on Proverbs Russell and Mayra Lindberg brought 16:3, focused on committing each baby Lucas to the event.

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ARIZONA

Telethon Raises $86,000 for MAS-TV Phil Draper

hoenix airwaves are now saturated with the gospel Phil Draper Pmessage in both English and Spanish through two new Adventist television stations. The 150,000 watt MAS-TV (Mas Alla Del Sol Television) reaches 150,000 Hispanics in the greater Phoenix area via cable. Financial donations from members and view- ers keep these stations on the air. Currently, programming consists of content from 3ABN, HOPE TV and LLBN, plus some local programs. Future plans call for having recording capabilities in the Chandler church and another Jose Marin, Hispanic coordinator for the Arizona Conference, in one of the west churches where prepares for the telethon that raised $86,000 for MAS-TV. local programs can be featured. During recent economic down- turns, budgeting has been challeng- prayerful consideration, the board take care of the children, and see ing, and management is looking for said, “Let’s go for it!” that crowd control was in place. creative ways to attract new, regular A special committee was commis- Valeria Estrada and Dr. Carlos donors for the stations. sioned to work on the telethon for Lopez; Isabel Fritzler and Fernando Pastor Giovanys Quintero pro- the Spanish station, which began Dominguez; Daylin Ruiz and Tony posed to the MAS-TV television broadcasting in August 2009. The Avila; and Cinthia Riffel and Pastor board that they host a telethon to Dec. 12 event, uplinked live via Giovanys Quintero hosted the pro- raise money for the station. After satellite, attracted 1,000 people to gram. One pair worked each of the the Phoenix Central four hours. While one person intro- Spanish church. duced the guest singers, the other

Phil Draper More than 100 promoted and tracked donations. people worked as Guest performers included Jose volunteers. Path- O’Campo from California, Tony finder clubs helped Avila from California, Evidence to facilitate parking, from Texas, Junior Kelly Marchena from Florida and Marissa Martinez from Arizona. Local churches also Singers for the telethon provided talent. included Marissa Martinez (center) and Jose Marin, Arizona Hispanic co- many nationally known ordinator, was excited as he watched and local performers. the telethon hosts telling real stories

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Co-hosts Giovanys Quintero and Cinthia Riffel encourage viewers to call in their pledges.

of how people’s lives had been in, and a woman exclaimed, changed because of the stations, as “Yes, I am that lady!” well as the mission of the stations. A viewer called in wanting “There is so much work to be done, to give a laptop computer to and people are eager to support this be sold for the telethon. Two television outreach, even in these people donated automobiles. troubled economic times,” he said. An elderly lady decided to Marchena challenged the view- give $5,000. “I don’t know ers: “Who wants to donate $1,000? how I am going to reach this Bring your offerings to God who promise,” she said. “Work is gives us everything, and we give not good. This promise will Him so little in return.” As a result, help me have more faith and several viewers who were watching be closer to God.” the telethon called in to donate By the close of the tele- $1,000 each. thon, more than $11,000 He then challenged, “I need seven was donated in cash and Marta Gervasio people who want to give $5,000 to $75,000 in pledges. Jesus!” Eight people accepted his Some feel their donations had an mental, social, spiritual and family invitation. immediate, tangible return. After life.” Marchena used some very direct the telethon, a member who owns Local programs will cover the appeals. He told how God im- an auto repair shop in Phoenix following topics: customs, culture, pressed him in a California meeting attended a special dinner hosted by sports, education, spirituality, geog- that there was a lady who was about MAS-TV for Hispanic profession- raphy, history, Christian research, to enter the church. She had $7,000 als. At the dinner, he decided to youth, women, crafts, motivation, and would bring all that money to give an additional $1,000. Christian music, kids programs, God at that telethon. A call came A few days later, the Hispanic healthy lifestyle and more. ministries department of the con- “The new programs are in their ference received a phone call from beginning stages,” Marin continues. Gabe Romero lends his technical expertise to both Hispanic and English-speaking someone at a large English-speaking “The scripts are being planned and Adventist television stations in Phoenix. church asking for the name of the the human resources and needed Phil Draper mechanic. They were looking for an equipment are being put in place. honest mechanic to recommend to The production equipment is work- their members. ing with very limited resources and “In these times, it is unsafe to the help of volunteers. As a non- leave our children alone in front of profit organization, our channel is the television,” explained Marin. supported by gifts. We hope viewers “MAS-TV reaches Phoenix Hispan- will want to make a difference in ics with reliable, educational, varied their community by helping with and inspiring programming suited this outreach.” for all ages. We provide a respect- Programming is also available ful Christian approach to physical, online at www.masalladelsol.tv.

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LLU LO M A L I N D A

LLU School of Nursing Professors Research Diabetes Management in Local Community Dustin R. Jones

ew research conducted by According to Ramal, the escalat- information of participants other Loma Linda University ing rate of diabetes among Latinos than general data, such as venue of NSchool of Nursing professors is alarming. focus group, date, total number of is helping to uncover the growing “The incidence of diabetes is women and men, age range, and burden of diabetes in the United increasing dramatically in the com- number of classes attended. States. munity of San Bernardino,” she Ramal hopes that their research Edelweiss Ramal, Ph.D., R.N., says. can improve diabetes education for assistant professor of nursing, Latinos represent the largest this at-risk group. School of Nursing, presented the ethnic group (46 percent) in San “Our findings show me that we initial findings of her research, Bernardino (U.S. Census Bureau, need to dig deeper and continue titled “Barriers to Diabetes Self- 2006). A group of master of public this research,” she says. Care Management in Latinos in health degree students conducted a Previously, the clinic offered San Bernardino, California,” at the needs assessment at a local clinic for individual education for adults and Global Conference on Health and this at-risk group. This was followed children as part of its health educa- Lifestyle in Geneva, Switzerland, in up with observations made by the tion services. These services include July 2009. investigators while conducting information on hypertension, lipid Ramal’s study qualitatively identi- diabetes classes among this popula- management, weight management, fied barriers to lifestyle changes that tion. Both interactions indicate the and general nutrition. The educa- promote self-care management in need for a contextualized lifestyle tion classes help to improve the Latino diabetic persons. These are approach to diabetes management. level of diabetes self-care related to individuals who have been referred “We want people to learn to con- lifestyle. The group is also currently to and/or attended part or all of the trol their diabetes,” says Ramal. “It in the planning stages to begin diabetes classes at SACHS-Norton requires a change in lifestyle that is teaching courses at La Escuelita, a Clinic in San Bernardino. often difficult. This includes build- project of the LLU Community-Ac- ing a support group and ademic Partners in Service program, Lead investigator Edelweiss Ramal, Ph.D., R.N. (standing, other activities so that in order to benefit members of the right), assistant professor of nursing, School of Nursing, they don’t feel isolated.” community who may not be clients listens as Raquel Garcia leads one of the test groups in Data was obtained of the clinic. food preparation. Also pictured is Kathie Ingram, M.S., R.N. (sitting, second from right), associate professor of nursing. over 12 months by The educators have also added audio taping focus meal planning and food demon- group discussions of two strations with a high-fiber, low-fat, to eight participants per plant-based diet as part of the group, with a total of 30 program.

LLU SchoolLLU of Nursing to 40 participants. The Ramal is excited about the future discussions were guided of this program and is currently by a theory-based pro- working on an article about the tocol and moderated by findings, in addition to a research the investigators. The grant. data was transcribed “I have always had a passion for for analysis without educating others on diabetes and associating personal diabetes management,” she says.

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LA SIERRA UNIVERSITY LSU Businesses, Students Mix It Up at Meet the Firms Darla Martin Tucker

usiness graduate student Patricia Health System, Northwestern Green handed out résumés Mutual, FMC Financial Manage- Bto three different prospective ment, Milan Capital Management, Natan Vigna employers on Oct. 29, 2009. But she Sunbelt Business Brokers, Riverside didn’t have to travel far. Habitat for Humanity, the City of Accounting firm Eadie and Payne, Riverside, Enterprise Rent-A-Car LLP, investment firm Edward and Paychex. Adventist Health Jones, and payroll outsourcing firm from Florida and Kettering Medical Paychex, whom Green approached Center each held separate meet- for possible employment, were all and-greet events for the students in represented at the La Sierra Univer- the days following Meet the Firms. sity School of Business event called Adventist Health from Northern “Meet the Firms.” The annual affair California held a recruiting event is a business mixer for students Nov. 18 for accounting majors, Nearly 100 business students converged where they can learn the ropes of seeking to fill full-time positions on the LSU Alumni Center last October to mingling with the corporate world and summer internships. meet representatives from approximately 37 and where companies seek candi- The School of Business requires companies. The students used the annual Meet the Firms event to hand out résumés dates for jobs and internships. juniors and seniors to attend Meet and hone their business networking skills. Green, who is studying general the Firms. Freshmen and sopho- management, law and policy, at- mores may attend to earn collo- tended Meet the Firms “to hopeful- quium credits, said Cheryl Bauman, Todd C. Landry, a partner with ly seek employment and to become student services coordinator for the the Ontario office of Redlands- knowledgeable of the opportunities School of Business. based accounting firm Eadie and that are out there,” she said. “I haven’t done this before so it’s Payne, LLP, fielded questions and She was among roughly 100 stu- real world experience to meet peo- collected resumes from eager young dents from the university’s School ple who might be your employer,” students. Landry was looking to fill of Business who converged on the said Alexandre Schmidt, a junior two or three staff accounting posi- event held at the LSU Alumni Cen- political economy and marketing tions that pay approximately $21 to ter. They arrived dressed in their major. $22 an hour, he said. business best, résumés in hand, “It’s a little overwhelming. But it’s It was the company’s first experi- hoping to land jobs or internships. a great experience talking to pros- ence recruiting at Meet the Firms. In all, about 37 companies in pects. Being able to network helps “It’s very nice. This is a nice event,” accounting, finance, management you out,” said sophomore Ricky Landry commented. Landry is and other fields sent representatives Kim. He’s majoring in religious one of seven partners at the In- to talk to La Sierra students during studies and pre-dentistry, but is land Empire firm of Eadie and Meet the Firms, providing a chance considering switching out pre-dent Payne. The accounting organiza- for students to brush up against the for a marketing degree. He’s looking tion learned about Meet the Firms world of business, build conversa- for summer internships “out in the through one of La Sierra’s business tional skills and network. real world” and discovered possibili- school graduates, Liam Pillay, who Businesses and organizations ties at Loma Linda University and works at Eadie and Payne as a staff represented included Adventist Adventist Health System. accountant.

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ADVENTIST HEALTH Community Members and Employees Support Adventist Health Hospitals Shawna Malvini

n times of economic uncertainty, when some families has logged more than 3,500 hours at St. Helena Hos- are faced with the decision to put food on the table pital, most recently managing the Northern California Ior pay bills, it is hard to think about charity. And hospital’s Volunteer Project Center. But she wanted to yet, from food to health care, many of America’s non- do more. profit organizations provide vital services for their And so, in the latter part of 2009, Johnson and her communities. Adventist Health is no different. Every late husband, Wayne, made an $8 million gift to the year, the company and its hospitals provide millions of St. Helena Hospital Foundation. The Johnsons’ gift, an dollars in free and reduced-cost health care, more than irrevocable trust to benefit St. Helena Hospital, repre- $310 million in 2008*. sents the largest charitable contribution in the hospital’s While charities across the country are seeing reduced history. giving, as much as 10 to 20 percent according to The “My late husband, Wayne, and I cherish this commu- Chronicle of Philanthropy, Adventist Health has been nity, which has been home for more than 80 years,” said blessed by many gifts, large and small. Every dollar Johnson, a volunteer at the hospital since 1996. “There given and every minute spent volunteering represents are not many organizations that can benefit everyone, resources that help further the company’s mission. but St. Helena Hospital is one that can. Providing this gift was an ideal choice for us because the hospital is so St. Helena Hospital Receives central to the lives of so many residents.” Largest Donation in History “Having an excellent hospital is a huge advantage, not Some people just love to help out and have volunteer- only for our local community, but for the whole region ism deeply ingrained. One such person is St. Helena as well,” she said. resident Mabel Johnson. A long-time volunteer, Johnson The Johnsons’ commitment to the community is to help maintain the most advanced technology at St. Hel- ena Hospital through the future purchase of new medi- Mabel Johnson seals her commitment to an $8 million gift to the cal equipment and information technology, explained SHH Foundation. Pictured from left, Chuck McMinn, chair, SHH Foundation; Mabel Johnson; Elaine John, president/CEO, SHH Elaine John, president/CEO of the St. Helena Hospital Foundation; and Terry Newmyer, president and CEO of SHH/SHC. Foundation. “Mabel and Wayne’s extraordinary gift will help ensure that patients and families continue to experience the high quality health care rarely seen in a community of our size,” John said. “We owe them a great deal for their vision, planning and articulate giving.” In recognition of their generosity, the hospital is naming its newest building the Johnson Pavilion. The 24,000-square-foot structure houses the Martin-O’Neil Cancer Center and the Pavilion Surgery Center. “We are overwhelmed and forever grateful,” said Terry Newmyer, president/CEO, St. Helena Hospital. “The Johnsons’ exceptional generosity will benefit our com- munity for many years to come. Their spirit of commu- nity involvement is a model for us all.”

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SJCH President and CEO Bob Beehler speaks at the grand opening celebration for the Aera Clinic, the outpatient portion of the Grossman Burn Center.

San Joaquin Community Hospital Receives Major Donation for Burn Center Committed to providing burn care for Kern County residents, in 2009, San Joaquin Community Hospital partnered with the Los Angeles-based Grossman Burn Center to develop state-of-the-art inpatient and out- patient treatment facilities in the Bakersfield hospital. With a fundraising goal of $1.5 million to support the project, the hospital team was overjoyed when Occiden- tal Petroleum Corporation offered a gift of $200,000 in Caruthers and Selma Central clinics provided more early November. than 700 Thanksgiving meals to patients in need this SJCH Vice President Jarrod McNaughton thanked holiday season. the oil company for its generosity, noting the gift brought the hospital development fund to $1.2 million, • On Oahu, a single mother and her family enjoyed a just shy of its target. safer and more comfortable holiday season, thanks “It’s really huge for our community,” McNaughton to Castle Medical Center associates and the facility’s said. “A world-class burn center will help families of community service Kahiau Project. Thirty-five hospi- burn victims avoid frequent and expensive trips to dis- tal associates, friends and family members gave many tant facilities and also provide immediate, top-level care hours of their time and talents to make much-needed for patients.” repairs to the family’s home. The inpatient burn center, a permanent five-bed • Employees, physicians and volunteers at Feather River facility, is already up and running on the third floor of Hospital made sure that Paradise, Calif., families were the hospital’s south tower. The Aera Clinic, an outpa- well stocked over the holidays. The hospital’s annual tient facility, provides necessary follow-up treatment. Gift of Giving Campaign funded approximately 240 Previously, patients would travel to either Fresno or Los meal boxes, each containing supplies for a complete Angeles to receive care. Thanksgiving dinner. • Simi Valley Hospital and other local businesses joined Mission in Action forces to provide ingredients for a Thanksgiving meal Community members and organizations aren’t the for more than 1,000 needy families. Hospital employ- only ones helping to continue the mission of Adventist ees also helped prepare and distribute the meals to the Health. Every day employees, physicians and volunteers Southern California residents. band together to give back to their communities. Want to get involved? All 17 Adventist Health hos- • Sonora Regional Medical Center staff donated more pitals appreciate volunteers! Check out their respective than 24,000 pounds of food to Sierra foothill food web sites by visiting www.adventisthealth.org. banks as part of the Food for Families holiday drive. * Facts taken from the 2008 Adventist Health Annual • White Memorial Medical Center Foundation Board Report, the most recent information available. To see members and volunteers collected more than 5,000 the report, visit www.adventisthealth.com. toys for the Los Angeles hospital to give to local chil- • Adventist Health Central Valley Network employees dren and children treated in Cleft Palate, Pediatrics, and physicians from the Community Care Dinuba, Emergency and NICU during the holiday season.

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND RELIGIOUS LIBERTY — PERSPECTIVE Ed Fargusson Joins PARL as Associate Director Alan J. Reinach

he Pacific Union Department relationship with Christ. “My passion of Public Affairs and Religious is to build up God’s kingdom,” says TLiberty formally welcomed Ed Fargusson. “Earthly governments are Fargusson as its newest member temporary, but God’s kingdom is Ed Fargusson Dec. 1, 2009. He’ll serve as associate forever. I hope that in the work I do director for the department and at California’s capitol, I can make a legislative affairs director for the kingdom impact for God. and especially religious liberty. I am Church State Council. “Religious Liberty is too often excited to have the opportunity to Fargusson holds a Master of seen as a cause unto itself. This be involved in this critical work at Divinity degree from Andrews work is about the freedom to lift up this hour of history.” University and a B.A. in theology Jesus as the answer to our world’s In addition to monitoring legisla- from Pacific Union College. He problems. Look at countries that tion in the five states of the Pacific began working for the Northern lack our basic rights. How is Jesus Union, Fargusson will be working California Conference in 1981 as a to be shared without freedom?” to build a grassroots response ability pastoral intern in Hayward. After “These are important times that could effectively impact both completing his degree at Andrews, regarding the erosion of freedom state and national legislation. he worked in evangelism in Chicago and Sacramento. He has served as pastor in the Alturas/Surprise Valley Church State Council Launches New Website District, Alameda, Tracy and most recently Roseville. While serving in Ed Fargusson Alameda, Fargusson worked with lay people to establish the East Bay he Church State Council has launched its Chinese church and the San Leandro brand new website, designed to be a gateway to Fil/Am church. In 2001, Fargusson Tall things related to religious liberty. Need help became the assistant to the president with a Sabbath work problem? Want the latest of Northern California Conference. news on legislative initiatives? All this and more is Fargusson has been married to available online at www.churchstate.org. Anne (Hoellig) for 28 years. They Through the website, visitors can catch up on have identical twin sons, Michael the latest developments in religious liberty legislation, download and Joseph, who are graduates of podcasts of Freedom’s Ring Radio broadcasts, or read blogs by leaders in the Pacific Union College with plans to field. They can also see a calendar of upcoming events or schedule a speaker begin Loma Linda Medical School for a church or community. Sample letters are available for pastors or church next fall. Anne is a retired nurse. members dealing with Sabbath work problems. The Urgent Actions Re- The Fargussons make their home in quired section explains how to get involved with religious liberty initiatives. North Natomas near Sacramento. Visitors may sign up for Liberty Bell, the e-mail newsletter of the Church In his spare time, Fargusson loves to State Council. And they can join the North American Religious Liberty explore back-roads and hiking trails. Association. The website also has an extensive resource area where visitors Fargusson says he is determined can purchase books, DVDs, brochures and other materials for their own that in every interaction with people, education or to share with others. There is even a section dealing with urban they will be encouraged to a closer legends about religious freedom issues.

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“Just Claim It!” NAD World Youth Prayer Conference Scheduled for April NAD Youth Ministries Department

he Seventh-day Adventist homes, communities, schools, and Church in North America even churches. “The purpose of this Twill host its second World prayer congress is two-fold,” said Youth Prayer Conference April 7 James Black, Sr., director of youth through 11 in Columbus, Ohio. ministries for the Seventh-day Ad- Themed “Just Claim It: Experience ventist Church in North America. the Power of Prayer – Claiming “First it will draw serious attention Communities for Christ,” youth to the challenges of senior youth from all over the world will by reintroducing them to a love presentations focusing on biblical participate in the event designed to relationship with Christ. Second, prayer encounters, biblical floats help them claim the power of God it will empower them to reclaim parade, and a music festival with in their lives. their cities through service to others a special feature of the 300 voices Crime, violence, drugs, and sex- while bringing a message of hope.” JCI Mass Choir accompanied by a ual immorality have plagued many This spiritual experience is ex- 250 piece orchestra and recreation. pected to draw Translations will be provided for more than international attendees. SUNSETS 15,000 attend- To ensure the JCI impact in every FEBRUARY 2010 ees. They will community, special invitations have participate in a been sent to the President of the Feb 5 Feb 12 Feb 19 Feb 26 five-day prayer United States, his cabinet, members Alturas 5:24 5:33 5:42 5:50 journey to “Just of Congress, the Senate, governors, Angwin 5:37 5:45 5:53 6:00 Claim It” in the state legislatures, mayors, city coun- Calexico 5:19 5:26 5:32 5:37 name of Jesus. cils, community activists, and world Chico 5:33 5:41 5:49 5:57 Eureka 5:40 5:49 5:57 6:05 In addition to leaders of every nation. “We want Fresno 5:30 5:37 5:44 5:51 the 120 hours leaders to come and have our youth Hilo 6:16 6:20 6:23 6:25 of organized lay hands on them and pray for Honolulu 6:24 6:28 6:31 6:35 prayer, orga- their leadership,” said Black. “Also, Las Vegas 5:12 5:19 5:26 5:33 nizers have delegates are encouraged to bring Lodi 5:33 5:41 5:49 5:56 coordinated non-Adventist relatives and friends Loma Linda 5:24 5:31 5:37 5:43 15 workshop to JCI - this voids the ‘it’s just for Los Angeles 5:28 5:35 5:41 5:48 Moab 5:44 5:52 6:00 6:07 tracks (180 us’ mentally. It’s time our youth Oakland 5:37 5:45 5:53 6:00 workshops), a know that their prayers can literally Phoenix 6:04 6:10 6:17 6:23 special com- impact the entire world.” Reno 5:25 5:33 5:41 5:49 munity mission To raise seed funds, organizations Riverside 5:25 5:31 5:38 5:44 project called have established a donation initia- Sacramento 5:33 5:41 5:49 5:56 “Just Make- tive called Dreamers 100. Salt Lake City 5:51 5:59 6:08 6:16 Over,” speaking For more information on the San Diego 5:25 5:32 5:38 5:44 San Francisco 5:39 5:46 5:54 6:01 opportunities conference, registration, schedule San Jose 5:37 5:45 5:52 5:59 for teens called details, or to be a volunteer, visit Tucson 6:01 6:07 6:13 6:19 “Youth Preach- www.jci2.org, e-mail [email protected] Out,” drama or call 301-680-6420.

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EndItNow Continues to Gain International Support Against Violence Nadia McGill/Adventist News Network

alawian national and regional leaders and thousands Mof community members participated in a 15-day campaign to end gender-based violence this month. The campaign is part of the Sev- enth-day Adventist Church’s global anti-violence campaign, EndItNow, coordinated by the Women’s Minis- tries Department and the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA). The campaign’s closing ceremony reached 20-plus villages in the Mu- lanje District of Southern Malawi and included awareness-raising poems, songs, dances and dramatic presentations. “The campaign has helped to sensitize people to understand their rights,” said ADRA’s Women’s Em- working to empower women, and the elimination of violence powerment Project (WEP) Manager promote health and basic rights, against women. Andiyesa Mhango. “There are laws and help establish personal means ADRA Programs Director Mi- in place to protect those rights, and of income. chael Usi commended the represen- [a] need to Representatives from the Mala- tatives and community members for report any wian Ministry of Gender, Child their efforts to curb gender-based abuses of Welfare and Community Ser- violence, promising that ADRA those rights vices, the National Initiative for would continue to work with local to the Civic Education, and the Mulanje organizations and communities in relevant District Police attended the closing order to reduce violence in the sur- authori- ceremonies. rounding areas. ties.” Gideon Mothisa, guest of honor EndItNow was launched in Octo- The and district labor officer for the ber 2009, and is currently collecting WEP Mulanje District, thanked ADRA 1 million signatures from support- has been for its leadership in the campaign, ers in 200 countries and territories, active in urging fellow representatives to which will be presented to the Mulanje make a stand against violence. United Nations. since Participants also took part in a Learn more about EndItNow, April mile-long march, carrying banners visit www.enditnow.org. 2007, and signs promoting human rights

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Bert Beach Looks Back on the Evolution of Adventist World Church Sessions Ansel Oliver/Adventist News Network

ert Beach, 81, is tied for holding the record for a ANN: How does the Adventist Church’s world session living world church officer who has attended the compare to meetings of other denominations? Bmost Adventist Church World Sessions. Now held every five years, the gathering is a business Beach: It’s a very big meeting compared to other de- session for the General Conference of Seventh-day Ad- nominations. First of all, most churches around the world ventists. The 2010 Session will occur in Atlanta June 23 are not world churches. Obviously the Roman Catholic through July 3. Church is a world church, the Seventh-day Adventist Beach, former director for the church’s Department Church, so is the Salvation Army, but most churches are of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty, has attended 14 national churches. Let’s say the United Church of Cana- sessions. Former church President Neal Wilson has also da, the Church of England, the Southern Baptist Con- attended 14. vention, these are not world churches in the full sense of Beach was 17 years old when he served as a pageboy at the word. They form alliances with other churches of the his first session in 1946, held at a church in Takoma Park, same belief. Md. At the time, there were about 600,000 Adventists worldwide. By comparison, there are now some 16 mil- ANN: What people or discussions over the years stand lion members, and this summer’s session in Atlanta will out in your mind? be held in a football stadium. Beach: We had some colorful people speaking at General Adventist News Network: How has the atmosphere Conference Session sometimes. … We had the meeting changed since sessions have transitioned to being held in about the ordination of women, I think it was in Utrecht basketball arenas and now in football stadiums? [Netherlands in 1995]; two sessions actually dealt with it. I still remember long lines of people. They had to line up Bert Beach: The atmosphere is different now in the sense at two different microphones. One was for those who had that there’s much more professionalism you might say, announced that they were in favor, and those at the other the way things are more organized. It must be because it’s microphone who had announced they were against, so much larger and we have, of course, much more expe- they could balance. The chairman would ask [a represen- rienced people when it comes to communication, for tative] from one microphone and then from the other. example -- people who really are professionals. I’m not so sure those speeches were that helpful, really, because I think most people had made up their minds. ANN: What other roles have you had at General Confer- Things are debated really at Annual Council and at the ence Sessions? meeting of the officers even prior to Annual Council.

Beach: Beginning 1954, I was a delegate at the General ANN: What is the real business that takes place at Conference Session and participated rather actively. ... session? I did a lot of translation. I would translate for people because I knew Italian, German, English, French, and Beach: Many think in terms of elections as the important so delegates would come and they didn’t know English thing. And that is important. ... The Church Manual can in those days. They know more English now. ... At later only be edited or revised, amended at a General Confer- sessions, I was the official at the General Conference ence Session. At session it takes hours of discussion to who was in charge of protocol for the guests from other deal with the Church Manual. churches and from the government.

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