The North Pacific Union Gleaner for 2016

EDITORIAL PERSPECTIVE LET’S TALK ENCOUNTER JESUS, FOUR THINGS CHURCH APPEARANCES EXPERIENCE EXCELLENCE MEMBERS DO …

NORTHWEST ADVENTISTS IN ACTION

2016 CARING HEART AWARD WINNERS JUL 2016 VOL.111, Nº7 4

Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I … .” Isaiah 58:9 CONTENTS july 2016

NORTHWEST ADVENTISTS IN ACTION 14 30

FEATURE CONFERENCE NEWS 4 EDITORIAL 8 Caring Heart Awards 13 Accion 5 INTERSECTIONS PERSPECTIVE 14 Alaska 56 Four Things Church 6 PICTURE THIS 16 Idaho Members Do ... 47 FAMILY 58 Circus of Grace 18 Montana YOU SAID IT 20 Oregon 48 ANNOUNCEMENTS Should I Go Back to Church? 60 30 Upper Columbia 49 ADVERTISEMENTS LET’S TALK 38 Washington 62 Appearances 44 Walla Walla University 4 46 Adventist Health

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3 july 2016 ENCOUNTER JESUS, EXPERIENCE EXCELLENCE

I have been to many alone who are easily confused the homogeneous student body Adventist academies about quality and quantity. spoke the same language, ate in recent years for school Most of us immersed in con- the same food, completed the evaluation visits. The highlight temporary American culture same assignments, held the of every visit is a group make the same mistake. The same beliefs, kept the same Sab- interview with randomly media is quick to reinforce bath and looked forward to the selected students. We want the idea that school quality is advent of the Savior. From this to know what they, as the measured by the breadth of school they excelled beyond “primary customer,” like about programs, depth of available all others, and a foreign king their school and what they resources and height of student recognized their excellence in think could be improved. Here test scores. learning. is what I’ve heard: Can Adventist schools, When our students in »» “I like my school because even small schools, be Christian Seventh-day Adventist schools it’s like a family.” and excellent too? The answer encounter Jesus, they will »» “Our school is not big, so is yes! In fact, I would propose experience excellence. We can we know everyone and we that only in an education where trust that when our students look out for each other.” Jesus Christ, the Creator God, encounter Jesus, they too will »» “At our school you can is central to the school’s daily be recognized for excellence be involved in lots of lessons and weekly activities in learning even in the foreign activities.” can true excellence be found. land of worldly ideas and the »» “I know my teachers care We must stop confusing size competitive marketplace of about me. They help me with success. When we seek the profit and loss. God will honor outside of class Source of excellence, whether their Christian education in a AUTHOR Dennis Plubell time.” in large or small schools, we way that will bring others to Students recognize that will find high-quality scholar- believe on His name and be Christian faith and Adventist ship. When we encounter Jesus, saved. values are core to the Adventist we experience excellence. As Ellen White pointed academy and visible in the cam- From Genesis onward, the out, “In the highest sense the pus culture. When you ask the biblical record proclaims with work of education and the students what they would like David, “O Lord, our Lord, work of redemption are one, for to see changed to improve the How excellent is Your name in in education, as in redemption, school, someone will invariably all the earth!” (Ps. 8:1, NKJV). other foundation can no man respond, “I wish there were If the school is “Christian,” lay than that is laid, which is more students so that we had there is no excuse for shoddy Jesus Christ” (Education, p. 30). a bigger school.” The incon- study. gruence of this response always Daniel and his friends illus- Dennis Plubell, North Pacific makes me smile. trate excellence. They came out Union Conference vice president for But, it is not adolescents of Israel from a school where education

4 july 2016 PFLUGRAD TO JOIN NPUC EDUCATION TEAM LETTERS

olda Pflugrad has accepted the invi- Generational Translators? tation to serve the North Pacific Union Silliness abounds in our labels of G people groups. Now it’s something Conference (NPUC) as a full-time coordinator called “generational translators” [May for early childhood education and care (ECEC) 2016, “Leaders Learn to be Generational and K–12 education projects. Upon joining the Translators”]. What religio-babble that is! … Yes, we have historical examples of NPUC Office of Education team in July, she will younger would-be leaders being mentored fill vacancies left by the retirements of Sue Patzer by experienced older ones; i.e. Timothy and Paul, Elisha and Elijah. But the younger and Carol Dodge. ones took the initiative to follow a teacher/ Pflugrad comes to this position highly leader. They let the Holy Spirit work in qualified through education and ex- them. They didn’t need — what’s that perience. She holds a Master of Arts in phrase? — “generational whatevers.” We early childhood education and has spent see how our early SDA church was founded nearly two decades as a teacher of young and nurtured by mostly young people. How children, including seven years as director could they do this without “translators”? of an ECEC center in California. She has Because these young people took the been teaching primary elementary grades initiative, led by God, gave their all to their within the Upper Columbia Conference mission — of course they didn’t have all for the past six years, most recently at those electronic gadgets, coffee bars, modern Upper Columbia Academy Elementary music and movies to take up their time School in Spangle, Wash. and resources. … For anybody of any age, Most importantly, Pflugrad comes there are groups and resources abounding highly recommended for her capacity to Golda Pflugrad in Christian organizations for you to deeply connect and collaborate with colleagues learn about culture, communication and and for her passion to extend quality Christian education for mentoring. You have no valid reason in the youngest of God’s children. excusing yourself by blaming the lack of “I am excited to be joining the NPUC educational team as “generational translators” in your life. Take a leader in the field,” she says. “Early childhood education lays the initiative, be fully grateful for what the the foundation for each child’s educational journey, and the older generations have brought into your life quality of this foundation depends on the quality of the young and quit dividing the church into groups. child’s learning environment. Quality Christ-centered early “There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor childhood centers are so valuable and essential. I look forward free, male nor female, for you are all one in to visiting our Northwest centers and meeting the directors Christ Jesus” (Gal. 3:24). and staff.” Robert Natiuk, Battle Ground, Wash. The NPUC Office of Education plans to increase its ECEC emphasis with Pflugrad’s arrival. She will spend two-thirds of her time on ECEC leadership. The remainder of her efforts Valid Observations will be focused on coordinating specific programs and projects I just finished the article by Mackenzie for K–12 education such as the Don Keele Award and Caring Thompson [May 2016, “Stepping Over the Heart Award programs, publishing projects, and other similar Barbed Wire”]. She is gifted in her writing assignments. ability. Her concerns are very relevant to our “We are delighted to welcome Golda Pflugrad to our team,” church today. I hope she works someplace in says Dennis Plubell, NPUC vice president for education. “Her the Adventist Church organization. Thank presence and passion will help us immensely as we seek to ef- you for the article. fectively manage the mission of Adventist education through- Kerry Arnott, Vancouver, Wash. out the Northwest.”

5 july 2016 Mount Ellis fosters new leaders. SEE PAGE Milo plants with a purpose. SEE PAGE 19 27

6 july 2016 Solidarity Wall connects with U of O. SEE PAGE 22

Reckless but right. Read online at Medical mentoring in Walla Walla. SEE PAGE glnr.in/111-07_reckless Read Online 46

7 july 2016 CARING HEART AWARD WINNERS

FOURTEEN NORTHWEST ACADEMY STUDENTS EACH WERE RECIPIENTS OF THE $500 CARING

HEART AWARD SCHOLARSHIP, MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THREE- WAY FUNDING FROM THE NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE, LOCAL CONFERENCES AND ACADEMIES. STUDENTS WERE SELECTED BY THEIR SCHOOLS FOR EXEMPLIFYING THE SPIRIT OF THE CARING HEART — A WILLINGNESS TO SERVE OTHERS. THE NORTH AMERICAN DIVISION PROVIDED EACH STUDENT WITH A PLAQUE AND AN ENGRAVED BIBLE. THE SCHOLARSHIPS MAY BE USED TOWARD TUITION AT AN ADVENTIST SCHOOL OR ON A SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIP.

8 july 2016 CARING HEART AWARDS // 2016

COLUMBIA ADVENTIST ACADEMY Brooke Thompson AUBURN ADVENTIST ACADEMY She’s quiet, soft-spoken, involved, positive, encouraging, big-hearted and caring, espe- Kamryn cially about people’s spiritual well-being. The “quiet” and “soft-spoken” changes once Klingstrand CASCADE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Kamryn Klingstrand, a Brooke Thompson gets to junior at Auburn Adventist know you, but the other traits Academy (AAA) in Auburn, remain constant. Her smile Wash., is the daughter of Hannah brightens the halls of Colum- current staff members Nathan bia Adventist Academy (CAA) and Yamileth Klingstrand. Stonas in Battle Ground, Wash., and A starter for AAA’s Falcons Hannah Stonas, a junior at the lives of those she touches. women’s varsity basketball Cascade Christian Academy Her caring heart extends be- team, Kamryn has mentored (CCA) in Wenatchee, Wash., yond the walls of CAA, where her teammates with encour- has spent most of her academic she fills the role of student GEM STATE ADVENTIST ACADEMY agement and has always led years at CCA, where she has leader for the spiritual minis- by her example of displaying shown strong characteristics tries. She is often seen leading Christian sportsmanship. of a Christian young lady. On Bible study groups, planning She has been involved in campus, Hannah can often be Youth Ignite activities for her Luke Jansen student-led week of prayer pre- seen smiling, chatting with church and helping on mission Luke Jansen demonstrates sentations at AAA and Buena everyone, encouraging peers trips. She is a National Honor a genuinely kind and caring Vista Adventist Elementary to be involved and helping out Society member and has led lifestyle every day in the halls School in Auburn. Always where needed. As the student blood drives, sock drives and and classrooms of Gem State willing to lend a hand to any- association president for the other community service Adventist Academy (GSAA) one needing help, Kamryn’s past two years, she actively activities. in Caldwell, Idaho. Whether positive attitude is appreciated encourages all students to be Brooke’s love of God is greeting by name everyone by all. This summer, Kamryn a team, join in activities and shown in her consistency of he sees with a cheerful “good has been selected to participate build wonderful high school character and spirituality. morning,” noticing a need and in the MultiCare Nurse Camp memories. She will be greatly missed on asking how he can help, or dis- in Tacoma, Wash., and plans Her God-given positive the CAA campus and in the playing friendly sportsmanship on a career as a labor and deliv- outlook on life draws students community, but her smile will on the field, Luke is a continu- ery nurse. She hopes to attend to her. Her friendliness and go with her and brighten the al example of caring, kindness, Walla Walla University in the leadership have been shown world wherever she is. respect and helpfulness. fall of 2017. on sports teams and in mission Luke has a heart for God and work. She is a daily blessing notices Him in the everyday and role model to CCA and to things. He stated he has never those with whom she interacts, felt better about helping people which includes all of the K–12 than when on a mission trip to students and staff. Appalachia this year with his Off-campus, Hannah is family. actively involved at church and GSAA is proud to honor is known in the community as Luke with this year’s Caring a responsible, positive and car- Heart Award. ing young woman. She is also involved with the Wenatchee High School tennis team, where her talents and uplifting characteristics reach others.

9 july 2016 MILO ADVENTIST ACADEMY ORCAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Katelynne Elliott Claus The Caring Heart Award ‘Katie Beth’ recognizes a sense of empa- thy, compassion and service Miller and goes to a student of Orcas Katelynne Elizabeth Miller Christian School in Eastsound, is a senior at Milo Adventist Wash., who shows a compas- Academy in Days Creek, Ore. sionate spirit through service LIVINGSTONE ADVENTIST and leadership. ACADEMY She plans to major in biology at Walla Walla University with Mission trips were an opportunity for this student to an ultimate goal to work with MOUNT ELLIS ACADEMY animals. be actively engaged in helping Kaitlyn The daughter of Milo those surrounding him with alumni and staff Jeff and Kim Kenneth whatever needs to be done, Young Miller, Katie Beth has been a in both the more obvious Kaitlyn Young is a kind Pathfinder and has helped with international opportunities and and caring young lady who Vacation Bible School multiple Jones the sometimes subtle opportu- demonstrates her caring heart times. She has been actively Mount Ellis Academy in nities closer to home. In either in diverse ways. She plays bas- involved in Apostles’ Outreach Bozeman, Mont., is proud to context, Elliott Claus is always ketball and never fails to give and always looks forward to nominate Kenneth Jones for willing to lend a helping hand. her best. She shows her caring Milo’s Neighbor Days because the 2016 Caring Heart Award. A positive student leader, heart by putting the team first she enjoys working outdoors Ken has helped to run the Elliott’s service and activi- and always staying positive. and helping the older folks in school’s basketball camp held ties identify him as a servant She is the junior class presi- the community. in other towns in Montana. leader now and for the future. dent and is constantly coming Katie Beth’s love of horses As the basketball team captain, Throughout all four years up with ideas to help her class led her to become a wrangler he encourages the players in a of high school, Elliott has grow and bond. She looks out leader in Milo’s equestrian loving and kind manner. He is maintained a 4.0 grade point for those that are struggling program, where her ded- passionate about sharing Christ average in addition to caring and takes steps to end hurt ication, dependability and with his peers as the student for his fellow students. and frustration. She acts in the positive work ethic are a model body chaplain. Elliott, we wish you the way Christ taught us to share a for younger students. With her Ken also has a passion for blessings of God’s grace as you caring heart to all people. ready smile and her cheerful mission trips and will do any continue to serve and change And because Kaitlyn has willingness to lend a helping task he is asked to do. His pre- to world in which you live. such a caring heart, she hand to anyone in need, Katie sentation of Christianity is very probably never saw this award Beth lets Jesus’ love shine thoughtful and inviting. Ken is coming. She would give it through her every day. continually looking for ways to to her friends and classmates connect fellow students with if she could. Well, Kaitlyn, the church community. He is you already have. Thanks for quick to support students with sharing your caring heart with a word of encouragement or Livingstone Adventist Acade- with a hug. my in Salem, Ore. As Ken transitions out of high school, he plans to pursue a career in the art world.

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PUGET SOUND ADVENTIST SKAGIT ADVENTIST ACADEMY ACADEMY Aaron Bless Ashlyn Habenicht Mumu Skagit Adventist Academy Aaron Bless Mumu was (SAA) in Burlington, Wash., is selected unanimously by the pleased to announce one of its staff of Puget Sound Adventist seniors, Ashlyn Habenicht, as Academy (PSAA) in Kirkland, PORTLAND ADVENTIST this year’s Caring Heart Award ACADEMY Wash., for his exceptional recipient. Ashlyn possesses a spiritual leadership and dedi- vivacious personality and has cation to others on campus. As served as senior class president, pastor of the senior class and junior class vice president Adam campus ministries leader, all ROGUE VALLEY ADVENTIST and student body social vice while maintaining academic ACADEMY president. Nakamura excellence, Aaron also takes Her caring and thought- Adam Nakamura is a senior the time to uplift his classmates ful spirit has her involved in at Portland Adventist Acade- on a daily basis. Joseph feeding the homeless and other my in Portland, Ore. He has a This year, Aaron put togeth- community outreach activities. heart for service demonstrated er a prayer room for week of William In addition to her creativity, by his participation in several prayer, which was a blessing to which she has shared on the mission trips during his high many. He has made a notice- yearbook staff for four years, school years, both locally and ably constructive impact on Katzenbach Ashlyn has a passion for music abroad. More importantly, PSAA and his fellow students, Joseph Katzenbach has been and has led a variety of singing Adam cares deeply for his and his teachers know he will a student at Rogue Valley groups in her school and fellow students. Adam takes continue to do so wherever he Adventist Academy (RVAA) church. She has played on the seriously the challenge to love goes. For this reason, we are in Medford, Ore., since the SAA volleyball, football and as Christ loves. For this reason, pleased to recognize Aaron fifth grade and is the son of basketball teams and enjoys his PAA family is honored to Mumu as this year’s Caring Jerry and Kathy Katzenbach. intramural sports. nominate Adam for the 2016 Heart Award Recipient. Joey loves the great outdoors Ashlyn demonstrated her Caring Heart Award. Aaron plans to work with and anything associated with missionary spirit through trips Adam plans to attend Walla SOULS Northwest in the wilderness living. to Kenya, Belize and, most Walla University this fall and future and pursue a college This year he has been the recently, Plummer, Idaho. will likely apply his award degree. His parents are Teddy physical education teacher’s Twice, her peers have selected scholarship toward his tuition and Johanna Mumu. aide for the young students in her to speak for student-led as he pursues a career in child first through fourth grades. week of prayer. psychology. These younger students love She plans to attend Pacific him and can’t wait to see him Union College in Angwin, every day. Calif., and take nursing. Her Joey has participated in the parents are Dave and Nerida RVAA mission trips far from Habenicht. home, but also gives of his time to others close to home. He is currently looking into continuing his education at Walla Walla University, but wherever he decides to go he will be a light to all those who come in contact with him.

11 july 2016 CARING HEART AWARDS // 2016

WALLA WALLA VALLEY ACADEMY Loanna Mora Loanna Mora joined Walla Walla Valley Academy (WWVA) in 2013 for the last two years of her high school experience. From the moment she arrived on the WWVA campus in College Place, Wash., she connected with the UPPER COLUMBIA ACADEMY staff, students and visitors. Her generous and caring spirit have brightened their days, com- Charles forted and inspired her peers, and impressed her teachers. Buursma She shares her smile and Charles “Charlie” Buursma, positive attitude through- a junior at Upper Columbia out her community through Academy (UCA) in Spangle, service projects with her Wash., was selected to receive classmates, through her church the Caring Heart Award for and through her work at Son- exemplifying a missionary Bridge Community Center. spirit on campus. We are delighted to recognize In addition to making a Loanna and celebrate what difference on campus, Charlie God is doing in her life. served with the Upper Colum- bia Conference Youth Rush team this past summer, going CARING HEART AWARD door to door to give community members the opportunity TEACHING YOUNG PEOPLE TO MAKE WITNESSING AND to purchase religious and SERVICE A CENTRAL PART OF THEIR LIVES IS ESSENTIAL health books. As a residence assistant, he TO THE EDUCATIONAL GOALS OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVEN- is an example in his conduct and love towards others. Many TIST SCHOOLS AND TO THE MISSSION OF THE CHURCH. look up to Charlie, as was EACH YEAR THE NORTH AMERICAN DIVISION SPONSORS demonstrated recently when he was chosen by the student THE CARING HEART AWARDS — GIVING RECOGNITION body to be one of their student TO SECONDARY STUDENTS WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED week of prayer speakers. Ton- akset (Wash.) Church mem- A PERSONAL COMMITMENT TO MAKING THE WORLD A bers are also proud of Charlie, BETTER PLACE AND SHARING THE LOVE OF GOD. as are his parents, Henry and Lorilee Buursma.

12 july 2016 ACCION NEWS // NORTHWEST

VIVID: LA NUEVA IGLESIA MULTIETNICA DE LA CONFERENCIA DE OREGON

resentar a un Dios real, en una iglesia relevante, con Ppersonas relacionables son los fundamentos sobre los cuales la nueva Iglesia Adventista llamada Vivid fue lanzada. Desde agosto del 2015, un grupo de líderes con los que me he gozado trabajando, nos hemos reunido para planificar el lanzamiento de esta nueva iglesia patrocinada por el ministerio hispano de la Conferencia de Oregon. Después de mucho estudio y oración, se descubrió que el área de Keizer, Ore., está muy saturada con universidades núcleo de 25 líderes que serían puertas, la nueva iglesia ha sido Sabática, presentada de una y colegios, y es una el fundamento de esta nueva bendecida con un promedio forma diferente. Tendremos comunidad que está creciendo iglesia. de 40 a 50 almas que llegan comida con el propósito rápidamente. Descubrimos que Durante 6 meses este a adorar cada semana. El de alcanzar a la comunidad para poder alcanzar esta área núcleo se fue preparando con servicio comienza cada Sábado joven de Salem, Keizer y efectivamente, se tendría que entrenamiento en liderazgo, a las 10:30 a.m. con un rico Woodburn más efectivamente. plantar una iglesia multi-étnica además de preparar el terreno desayuno que es abierto para Les invitamos a que visiten la enfocada en alcanzar a los de las ciudades de Woodburn, toda la comunidad, seguido página de Facebook de Vivid jóvenes adultos y millennials Keizer y Salem. En Febrero por el estudio de la Biblia a en fb.com/vividadventist para que viven allí. Debido a que de este año se tuvo el primer las 11 a.m. Al terminar los más información. También no había una Iglesia Adventista Open House en Woodburn estudios, comienza el servicio les pedimos sus oraciones de habla inglés en la ciudad con una asistencia de 115 de adoración. La iglesia por esta nueva iniciativa de de Keizer, la conferencia personas interesadas en también ha sido bendecida por presentar a un Dios real, en aprobó apoyar este nuevo la iglesia de Vivid. En los un buen grupo de visitas cada una iglesia relevante, con gente proyecto. No mucho tiempo próximos meses se tuvieron semana, que han conectado relacionable. después se descubrió que éste dos open houses más en las muy bien con el mensaje tipo de iglesia multi-cultural ciudades de Salem y Keizer, presentado en Vivid. Samuel Moreno, Iglesia Hispana beneficiaría también a las mientras tanto el núcleo seguía Con la ayuda de Dios, de Keizer pastor ciudades vecinas de Salem y creciendo. Finalmente en Abril se estará lanzando un nuevo Woodburn. Fue allí donde se 2, de 2016 se lanzó el primer programa presentado por les pidió a las iglesias locales su servicio de Vivid Adventist Vivid los Viernes por la noche, ayuda y logramos reunir un Church. Desde que abrió sus donde se tendrá la Escuela

13 july 2016 v ALASKA CONFERENCE // NEWS

AMAZING GRACE ACADEMY GOES TO PANAMA

pring break seems to be to be used for Sabbath School The Amazing Grace Academy group stands in front of the newly the right time to take and evangelism, painting their painted church, happy to have been of service to the people of S Panama. a mission trip. That is doubly existing church building, true when the mission trip and holding a Vacation Bible degrees, in order to complete fill up their church in a few participants are from Alaska. School for the local children. the structure nearly a day months. After a long, cold winter, it is All the participants ahead of schedule. Besides The Alaskan group a blessing to be able to travel worked hard, in temperatures working hard, everyone had returned home via Panama somewhere warm and sunny to that regularly exceeded 95 the opportunity to swim and City, where they spent a day help others. relax each day at the small sightseeing before boarding the This past March, 21 hotel where they were staying plane for the long flight home. students and 20 adults from in the town of Chitre, a few Every participant felt blessed Amazing Grace Academy minutes from the job site. to have been able to participate (AGA) and the adjacent Palmer On the final Sabbath, in this mission adventure, Church traveled to Panama members of the local and most of them are already on a mission trip supported congregation were joined by making plans to go on the next by Maranatha Volunteers the Chitre Church members, AGA mission trip in 2018. International. who had planted the Los The group spent nearly Hatillos congregation, for a Rick Jordan, Amazing Grace two weeks helping the joyous celebration of song and Academy teacher members of the Los Hatillos prayer. The local congregation The AGA group hard at work congregation by building a adding walls to the One-Day is already involved in outreach One-Day Church structure Church. endeavors that they hope will

TOK OFFICIALLY BECOMES CHURCH

t was a celebratory high Highway during World War ISabbath for the members II. It is now considered the hub of the Tok Church when Ken of the eastern interior and the Crawford, Alaska Conference entry town for traffic coming president, and several friends up the Alaska Highway. from other interior Alaska The Seventh-day Don Lee Jr., Tok Church pastor, addresses the congregation. church groups came to orga- Adventist work started in Tok nize the congregation into an in 1990 and has continued Bivocational pastor Don If you get to Alaska, join us official church. to grow and reach out to the Lee states, “This congregation for a Sabbath and hear our The town of Tok community. Thirty-seven loves Jesus and knows what He testimony.” originated as an Alaska Road charter members signed the has done for us. We are excited Commission camp for the official document organizing to see what He has planned Ken Crawford, Alaska Conference construction of the Alaska them as a church. for us and our community. president

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PROPHECY SEMINAR MAKES ALASKANS FISHERS OF MEN

With tears of joy, Mariano and laska’s Bristol Bay As Howard Williams, On one Sabbath Kristy were baptized. supports the world’s Dillingham Church pastor, led afternoon, he decided to cut largest salmon in prayer and claiming God’s up some firewood in the long enough for Lincoln and fishing runs, which promises, members witnessed mountains. To his surprise, he family to attend the seminar Aattract fishermen from all people from the community couldn’t find any wood laying and gladly accept the truths over the world. Many flood excited to be coming to the around anywhere. He then they were hearing. After their the small town of Dillingham series night by night. thought, “Is God showing me baptism, Lincoln said, “There during the summer months to Patty Jones came opening that I shouldn’t be out here on are no Seventh-day Adventists take advantage of the abundant night to learn more about His holy day?” in my village; we will be the fishing opportunities. The Dil- Revelation and how to prepare The next day, he went first to take the Three Angels’ lingham Church decided to do for the soon coming of Jesus out again to find wood, and, Messages home to our people.” some different fishing of their Christ. Though Jones never sure enough, he found more At the conclusion of own, following the Savior’s call received a handbill, a church than he needed. Mariano and the series in March, the to be fishers of men. member, Nancy, met Jones on his family decided, no matter Lord blessed the Dillingham a morning walk the day the what, they would keep the Church with 21 baptisms. If meetings began and decided Sabbath to honor the Lord. we are willing to work and to muster the courage to invite With tears of joy Mariano do our part, God is more than her. At the conclusion of the and Kristy were baptized and willing to use us in taking the series, Jones was baptized. happy to join others as well. everlasting gospel into all the Mariano and Kristy Noah Lincoln, a resident world. Just ask Noah Lincoln. attended nightly. When the of a remote village, flew with Sabbath message was present- his family to Dillingham Jason Morgan, North Pacific ed, Mariano couldn’t shake the to pick up a plane he had Union Conference evangelist The Amazing Prophecies conviction he and his family purchased. To his surprise, Revelation Series was held by needed to be keeping the the plane wasn’t ready to fly Jason Morgan, NPUC evangelist, at the Dillingham Church. Lord’s Day. until another three weeks, just The Lord blessed the Dillingham Church with 21 baptisms following the evangelistic series. As the saying goes, there’s never a perfect time to do public evangelism because the devil will compete with you every single time. Prior to the opening night of the Amazing Prophecies Revelation Series, held in March by Jason Morgan, North Pacific Union Conference evangelist, the handbill mailing was distributed two weeks earlier than expected. Would the community forget about the meetings? v 15 july 2016 v More online at IDAHO glnr.in/111-07-id_nampa CONFERENCE // NEWS

NAMPA CHURCH HOSTS DISCOVER PROPHECY SEMINAR

The 13 new members of the rom Feb. 20 to March After confirming the date, event. There were 22 different Nampa Church receive gift bags 12, the Nampa Church the Nampa Church members job designations, each with and stand with Brian McMahon F (front left), NPUC evangelist, hosted the Discover Prophecy participated in weeks of prepa- a leader(s) and many helpers, and Chris Evenson (back right), Seminar with speaker Brian ration and planning for this who faithfully fulfilled their Nampa Church pastor. McMahon and his wife, Heidi, individual tasks each night. who shared her gift of music The opportunity to meet and with attendees most nights. fellowship with guests face- Nampa Church pastor. “Sev- The series was a well-attend- to-face was coordinated by eral small groups have been or- ed, powerful three weeks of the church’s social committee; ganized to nurture these new exploring God’s Word. food for the six planned meals members, as well as provide a The McMahons are was provided by members. place for those wishing to con- North Pacific Union Con- Each fellowship meal averaged tinue studying. We sincerely ference (NPUC) evangelists. 120 attendees. thank the McMahons for their In addition to holding yearly “God blessed abundantly, ministry.” seminars in the larger NPUC and on Celebration Sabbath, areas, they conduct seminars in Heidi McMahon shares her gift March 19, 13 precious souls Shirley Maxwell, Nampa Church of music, as she did many of Montana, Idaho and Alaska on the nights during the prophecy chose to be baptized into God’s communication leader a three-year rotating basis. seminar. family,” says Chris Evenson,

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16 july 2016 v IDAHO CONFERENCE // NEWS VISION IMPROVES More online at AT BVAS glnr.in/111-07-id_bvas

either bifocals nor a night and expanding the music prescription have been program. needed to improve the Additional areas such as Nvision of Boise Valley Adven- marketing the school logo, tist School (BVAS). All that developing key learnings, was needed was a concept and incorporating life skills and in- a passionate school board. The creasing project-based learning vision in reference is not con- activities are being developed. nected with eyesight but rather This process will be ongoing an ideal or image of something for the next five years, with the better: a desire to target areas ultimate goal of seeing growth within the school, in need of in enrollment. improvement, to promote the The vision process has success and growth of BVAS. been and will continue to The idea began with a be instrumental in creating a concept proposed by Troy facility and atmosphere that is reflective of the school’s phi- Students actively involved with each other in the learning process is an important step. losophy and mission. The term “vision” means “to imagine,” and church family and lead Accomplishments include and that’s exactly what the these groups in selecting areas improving the registration vision group has done: imagine of greatest need, then develop a process, incorporating an open a school that’s spiritually sound, plan to accomplish or improve house, updating the aesthetics academically excellent, aesthet- those areas. of the school library, increasing ically appealing, financially sta- In the few short months school exposure during church ble and bursting at the seams. since the vision committee services, increasing communi- began this process, many areas ty service awareness, creating Melanie Lawson, Boise Valley have already been addressed a tag line, adding a preview Adventist School teacher and have had a spiritual impact on the school atmosphere. Project-based learning is an CORRECTION important element of the new Our camp meeting article in the May Gleaner unintentionally caused BVAS vision. confusion by referring to language groups with terms that seemed instead to denote ethnic groups. Our references to “Anglo” or Haagenson, Cloverdale “Hispanic” meetings should have been “English-language” or Church pastor, that targeted “Spanish-language” meetings. five key areas of education. We greatly appreciate those who have called this oversight to our Those areas included spiritual attention. It was not our intent to exclude any group of people from any growth, marketing, financial of our meetings. We apologize for using words that did not accurately stability, academic excellence convey our intention to be inclusive rather than exclusive. We have and facility maintenance. adjusted the words of our camp meeting information in print and in Haagenson then challenged online and social media content to reflect these important changes.

board members to assemble v Eve Rusk, Idaho Conference communication director committees from the school

17 july 2016 MONTANA CONFERENCE // NEWS

MONTANA PRAYER MINISTRIES HOLD 2016 CONFERENCE ROLLIN HIXSON

he Montana Conference testimonial, “Goosebumps prayer ministry With My Tears,” which had coordinator, Donna moved many to tears with Wagner, organized his message of what God can Tthe 2016 Prayer Conference, do and how He can bless us themed “Unprecedented” through circumstances we may and held May 6–7 at Mount not understand and how God’s Ellis Elementary School love for us is without limits. in Bozeman. Attendees Maxwell next spoke of represented more than a dozen “Revival for One” and the churches from around the state. importance of praying and Each participant received communing with our Lord. an extraordinary packet He shared the way to know containing the DVD The War Jesus is by spending time and Randy Maxwell speaks on the power of prayer during the 2016 Room, a prayer journal, the talking with Him, learning Prayer Conference. book The Lord’s Prayer Through about Him through His Word, Primitive Eyes and two other communing with Him and Next Maxwell spoke form churches into a powerful prayer resources. trusting Him. Maxwell also of the “Awesome Things” houses of prayer. The guest speaker was mentioned how he has used that await us if we have faith. The 2016 Prayer Confer- Randy Maxwell, pastor of prayer journaling most of his Everything has been made ence offered an enormous Washington’s Renton Church. life and how it’s blessed him to available to us through His amount of beneficial informa- The family group Ron and speak with Jesus as his Friend Holy Spirit, just as in the early tion. In addition to the Sonia Birnel and their two as well as his Savior. church. He quoted several welcome packets, Maxwell

daughters, Krystal and Shelly, BARRY TAYLOR Scriptures to remind us how provided several handouts and from Billings, provided beauti- our own doubt and fear slow material for attendees to take ful worship music. The Mount our faith and hinder His to their own churches and help Ellis Academy seniors cooked power, which was freely given create houses of prayer with and served two delicious meals to us. Maxwell asked a very the power the early churches for Sabbath. poignant question: “What received: “It is written, ‘my The prayer conference have we done with His Holy house shall be called a house of began Friday evening with Spirit?” prayer’” (Matt. 21:13). See you Maxwell’s message of The Prayer Conference next year at the 2017 Prayer “Unprecedented” miracles that concluded as Maxwell gave Conference. occurred through Jesus and the examples of how to have early church because of fervent a “power house” of prayer Lanette Hetrick, Great Falls prayer and unprecedented as he laid out “A House of Church prayer ministries leader faith. Prayer Blueprint” and the Sabbath morning Nathan nine essential elements of More online at glnr.in/111-07-mt_prayer Shaw, Montana Conference Nathan Shaw offers his churches that are houses of associate treasurer, offered his testimonial. prayer and how to trans-

18 july 2016 v MONTANA NEWS // CONFERENCE

More online at glnr.in/111-07-mt_truewind TRUEWIND LEADERSHIP CLASS SPREADS TO MEA

he TrueWind leadership No one gets cheat codes which she makes a strong case Tprogram has been in leadership class. It’s not a that individuality is the stuff of changing lives for decades, formula, and Ellis doesn’t tell “true education.” ROLLIN HIXSON and now it’s making an impact students to lead like he leads. Kailey Lambert, a Mount Ellis Academy students on students at Mount Ellis Everyone is there because they graduating MEA senior, put it are gaining important insights Academy (MEA) in Bozeman. want to make a difference; this way: “I always liked to stay through a new leadership class. TrueWind started at they just don’t know what that in a small place. I didn’t like to Blue Mountain Academy looks like yet. leave my little circle. I was very destinations, add value to in Pennsylvania, then the Few people feel inspired much also [one to] follow the the lives of everyone in their founders took TrueWind by the thought that “I want rules and avoid being blamed. crews and express one of the Leadership to Highland View my life to bring sameness Now I’m learning to sail.” powers that make us most like Academy in Maryland, where in the world.” But in many In TrueWind Leadership God — individuality. MEA teacher Seth Ellis first schools and churches, sameness class, “sailing” is not a hobby encountered it. He, in turn in thought and action is the or leadership position. It’s Seth Ellis, Mount Ellis Academy brought it to MEA and hopes whole picture — the driving the tide of permission. In math, computers and leadership to see it continue to spread as force. Ellen White talks about this program, kids learn to teacher his students graduate. this in her book Education, in read the winds, chart unique

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19 july 2016 v OREGON CONFERENCE // CALLED BY GOD TO GO, MEMBERS IN MINISTRY

CALLED TOGETHER . . .

v that camp meeting, White had a vision of the vast extent MEMBERS IN of God’s mission for the Adventist Church — a mission that continues today and can be achieved only because we MINISTRY have all been “Called Together ... Members in Ministry.” God’s abundant blessings on this theme await all who OREGON CONFERENCE CAMP MEETING 2016 attend Oregon Conference Camp Meeting July 19–23 in Gladstone, Ore. The adult meetings will feature worship Since the first Oregon Camp Meeting in 1878, in music and word, highlighted by gifted musicians and pastors and church members have practiced inspired presenters. Early morning messages will be shared this year’s camp meeting theme — “Called by conference leaders — Al Reimche, Dave Allen and Dan Linrud. Together ... Members in Ministry.” That first Morning study hour will be led by Carl Cosaert of camp meeting, Adam Stephens offered the use Walla Walla University. A wide range of seminars will be of his farm near Salem, Ore., for the gathering. available Wednesday through Friday. Evening messages Pastors and members volunteered to clear and will feature Mike Tucker of Faith for Today. prepare a meeting place, where they were The Sabbath worship message will be proclaimed inspired by the messages of Ellen G. White, by Ron Halvorsen Jr., Ohio Conference president. The J.N. Loughborough and A.T. Jones. During Sabbath afternoon concert features Jennifer LaMountain. Sabbath evening service concludes with music by Oregon Adventist Men’s Chorus. The children’s ministries department invites all children to enjoy Son Creek Junction, a western gold mining town set in the 1800s. Children will have a great time with music, Bible stories, crafts and skits. Every day they will discover a new nugget of truth for growing up in God’s family, drawn from the book of Acts. Each day they will learn a Son Creek sayin’. Themes include “Start Up,” “Listen Up,” “Open Up,” “Look Up” and “Speak Up.” The youngest children will spend their time “On the Farm With Jesus.” Youth and young adult groups will feature engaging social interaction, inspiring music and impactful messages. It is sure to be a meaningful and memorable experience! Whoever you are, there is something exciting for you at Oregon Conference Camp Meeting 2016. See you there!

Dan Linrud, Oregon Conference assistant to the president More online at glnr.in/111-07-or_campmeeting

UPCOMING EVENTS

JULY 14–16 JULY 19–23 JULY 21–22 JULY 21 JULY 22 JULY 23 JULY 23 Oregon Spanish Gladstone Camp Red Cross Blood Education Day 5K Fun Run/Walk Big Lake Youth Jennifer Camp Meeting Meeting Drive Camp at Camp LaMountain Meeting Concert

20 july 2016 OREGON CALLED BY GOD TO GO, MEMBERS IN MINISTRY // CONFERENCE

More online at SHARING GOD MAKES glnr.in/111-07-or_rvaa THE DIFFERENCE FOR RVAA GIRLS’ TEAM

he basketball season praying with each willing for high school starts team, making it to the district way before the school playoffs and going to the state year begins. There are tournament. Tsummer practices, summer They did, and to watch as basketball camp and maybe these girls joined hands with even a tournament or two to another team in the center of keep the players conditioned. the gym, during the Ore- This year was no differ- gon State 1A Championship ent at Rogue Valley Adventist Tournament, and bow their Academy (RVAA) in Med- heads in prayer was an awe- ford, and a fairly typical season some sight to see. They placed was expected. Each year, the fourth in the state and were RVAA girls have worked hard also given the Sportsmanship but usually fall a bit short of The Lady Hawks placed fourth in the State 1A Championship and Award — an achievement that were given the Sportsmanship Award. successful. made their coach, Marlene This season would change approaching the other girls and more comfortable sharing their Slagle, proud. all of that. asking if they would like to Christian values. For these girls, mak- As in other years, Mike pray with them. Some might think the ing this one change — to Glasgow, RVAA athletic direc- To their surprise, the perfect ending to this season actively share their love of tor, began the high school bas- other team responded in a would be if the Lady Hawks God — made all the differ- ketball season with a spiritual positive manner. The girls made it to and won the state ence. bonding retreat on the Oregon made a circle in the middle of championship tournament. But Coast. As a team, the girls de- the gym, joined hands and said for this team, the perfect season Cynthia Ward, Rogue Valley cided they were tired of always a simple prayer. was accomplishing all the goals Adventist Academy registrar and losing and made the conscious As the season continued, they had set out for themselves: secretary decision to make changes and the real surprise was how much The girls accomplished their goal for the season: praying at the end really work together as a team. the girls grew in their own of each game with each team they played. Through this process, the girls spiritual walk. They took their decided to step up their spiritu- commitment to each other al practice and established the seriously, and each girl felt her team goal of praying at the end being on the team was as im- of each game with each team portant as the person working they played next to her. As part of the local sports By the time the Lady association, Oregon School Hawks had played each team at Activities Association (OSAA), least once, they were pleasantly not all the teams they would surprised when, at the end of play are from Christian a game, the other team was schools. After winning their waiting expectantly for the first game of the season, the prayer time. Girls were asking RVAA girls felt a bit awkward about Jesus, and some felt v

21 july 2016 OREGON CONFERENCE // CALLED BY GOD TO GO, MEMBERS IN MINISTRY

DISCIPLESHIP STUDENTS BRING SOLIDARITY WALL TO U OF O

t’s called the Solidarity shared the letter, they invited woman might be threatened. Wall. “The point of the students to visit the Solidarity “The reasoning behind project is to allow students Wall and write their messages calling it ‘The Solidarity Ito openly express healing to survivors of sexual assault. Wall’ is that language is broad words of encouragement to Testimonies and spoken-word enough that other walls can victims of sexual assault and poetry were also performed at be installed on other cam- outrage against the perpetra- the wall during the week. puses to promote awareness tors,” says Ty Gibson, co-di- One in five females on on a number of different rector of Light Bearers and lead university campuses across the social justice issues,” explains pastor of Storyline Church in U.S. is sexually assaulted. In 85 Gibson. “This creates a me- Eugene. percent of these incidents, no dium in which anyone can Light Bearers runs a repercussions are experienced have a voice on various cru- discipleship school called by the violators — not to men- cial issues. Violated individ- ARISE, led by a group of tion the fact that many young uals can encounter beautiful educators who are passionate men are sexually violated as encouragement from the about Jesus and want to equip well. community, and potential others for everyday ministry. The Solidarity Wall proj- violators can come away ARISE interns constructed a ect is getting massive attention, with a sense of conviction large wall, covered it with a not only on the U of O cam- that they are being watched surface upon which messages pus but also at Princeton Uni- and that their actions are could be written, and placed versity and a university in the repulsive.” it in a prominent spot on the United Kingdom. Some girls Find us University of Oregon (U of O) responded by bursting into Gary McLain, Oregon Confer- in familiar places campus in Eugene. tears and telling their stories ence communication director A love letter, sealed with about being violated. Young a solidarity seal, was distrib- men were encouraged to be instagram.com/gleanernow uted on campus for the week more willing to intervene twitter.com/gleanernow More online at facebook.com/gleanernow of April 18–22. As the interns in situations where a young glnr.in/111-07-or_rvaa

22 july 2016 OREGON CALLED BY GOD TO GO, MEMBERS IN MINISTRY // CONFERENCE

GROUND BROKEN AT LIVINGSTONE

round has broken at Livingstone Adventist Academy as a new Gbuilding project takes shape. Excavators, bulldozers and roll- ers are busy making noise and moving dirt and gravel. The first building under construction will be an indus- trial arts building, where students will learn auto mechan- ics, woodworking and other hands-on technical skills. That building will be finished before the next school year begins. The elementary school teachers and kids will use the entire facility during

School board members, pastors and conference officials participate in the groundbreaking. ings, planning meetings and the interior, but a school’s ex- say that you should dress for alumni weekend. terior can have a big impact on success, and, by Livingstone’s The model was built out everything inside. It has given standards, they’re are putting of plywood, two-by-fours, the Livingstone staff and facul- on their formal wear. sandpaper, spray paint, card- ty new energy to invest in the board and a variety of other quality of their program and to Keith Bowman II, Livingstone things. The model showed capitalize on the powerful gift Adventist Academy chaplain and the students have a very clear God has brought them. They teacher Students check out their 3-D picture in their minds of what replica of the new Livingstone the school will look like and campus. how excited they are to see it the year as the main part of the come together. school is completed. Livingstone teachers and Students in various math- staff feel tremendously blessed ematics courses helped the to have this project coming to project by applying their math the campus. It is an incredible knowledge to wood. They way to shake things up. Just built a miniature model that when it begins to feel like approximates what the future things are never changing, school will look like. Quite a God sends this incredible bless- bit of time and effort went into ing and everything changes. creating the model, which was It may be true that an on display for business meet- exterior isn’t as important as v

23 july 2016 OREGON CONFERENCE // CALLED BY GOD TO GO, MEMBERS IN MINISTRY

SUNNYSIDE YOUTH REACH OUT IN LOS ANGELES

rom the day his mother The youth help with distribution enrolled him in Little of boxes of surplus and donated Dribblers basketball food. Fat age 4, the sport was the Students were glad for first love for Colby Maier of their experience. “It was great Kelowna, British Columbia to really help people and not be (B.C.), Canada. While attend- just a tourist,” one offered. ing Kelowna Christian School, “We would like to do his skills steadily improved. He more for people, especially the won awards and started getting homeless, here in Portland,” scholarship offers. another added. However, a severe injury Has your church taken its to his right ankle between youth on a mission trip lately? grades 11 and 12 gave Mai- If you ask them, you may find er time to think about the many are ready and eager to direction his life was headed. go. What are you waiting for? Leaders from Sunnyside Church lead a group of 12 Portland-area academy students on a mission trip to Los Angeles. Blessings and inspiration await. (now Burman University) in a group of 12 Portland-area Warren Rushold, Sunnyside Lacombe, Alberta, Canada, academy students on a mission Church communication team leader Maier went on a mission trip trip to the Dream Center to the Dream Center in Los March 18–28, which included Angeles, Calif., sponsored several major activities in Los by the Kelowna Menno- Angeles. nite Church. He was greatly During Adopt-a-Block, touched by the ministry to the the youth would walk around poorer sections of Los Angeles, the assigned streets picking especially the many homeless up trash and doing whatev- When students asked if they people in the city. er they could to make the could pray with the people, more than 90 percent said “yes.” This trip solidified in environment look better. This Maier’s mind the determina- was greatly appreciated by the During four months of ankle tion to do this full time. He neighborhood. rehab, his Adventist grandpar- kept in the back of his mind The youth also helped ents invited him to church and the wish to take another group with food distribution. Surplus an evangelistic series. During of youth to the Dream Center and donated food in boxes was his 12th-grade year, he was so they could see the ministry taken to government-spon- baptized into the Adventist and receive the inspiration that sored housing projects and Youth from the Portland area get ready to distribute food Church. His first love now was had so deeply touched his life. distributed to low-income resi- boxes. Jesus Christ. He got that chance. dents. When the students asked Between high school As assistant pastor at if they could pray with the graduation and enrolling at Sunnyside Church in Portland, people, more than 90 percent More online at Canadian University College Maier and two other adults led appreciatively said “yes.” glnr.in/111-07-or_sunnyside v

24 july 2016 OREGON CALLED BY GOD TO GO, MEMBERS IN MINISTRY // CONFERENCE

TUALATIN VALLEY ACADEMY INTEGRATES STEAM

ntegrating science, tech- engineered their slides. creation and music editing. Inology, engineering, art Third-graders put on a Middle school students also par- and math (STEAM) in school Christmas Bible play that taught ticipated in a Working Models curriculum has generated a lot them memorization, public class, which integrated science, Art Smart teaches students of interest recently. Tualatin speaking skills and teamwork. technology, engineering and about other cultures through art. Valley Academy (TVA) in Fifth- and sixth-graders math. After-school programs Hillsboro is steadily working studied animals in science class emphasized STEAM as well. prepares them for college and toward STEAM integration last fall and then used their Next year, TVA is offering beyond. This focus has not in all classes, from preschool art skills to make models of a class called Project Integration gone unnoticed, and TVA’s en- through ninth grade. This year, the animals they had studied, for high school students. The rollment is growing, including TVA students participated in increasing their understanding class focuses on helping students an expansion to ninth grade several unique projects on the of how and why the animals understand how the skills they this fall. STEAM front. function the way they do. are learning in their core cur- Preschoolers worked Seventh- and eighth-grad- riculum classes can be integrat- Rachel Blackburn, Tualatin Valley in teams to create a slide for ers participated in communi- ed into real-world projects. Academy Gleaner correspondent pompoms using paper towel cation technology, a class that Tualatin Valley Academy tubes and tape. Their creativity, brings communication and is focused on providing students More online at communication and teamwork technology together via pho- with a high-quality, relevant glnr.in/111-07-or_tva skills were put to the test as they tography, photo editing, video education that adequately

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25 july 2016 26 july 2016 OREGON CALLED BY GOD TO GO, MEMBERS IN MINISTRY // CONFERENCE

JEFF BIRTH MILO DEVELOPS ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PROGRAM

n all-organic and hours before getting to eat non-GMO agricul- breakfast. That farm made men ture program is being out of a lot of boys. I still use Adeveloped at Milo Adventist what I learned working there Academy in Days Creek. The on my farm and with my own two primary goals of the new herd. I for one was disappoint- program are to give the stu- ed when they closed it. I am dents an experience cultivating thrilled that there is a renewed fruits and vegetables and to put interest in getting the farm good, wholesome food on the going there again.” table in the cafeteria. Tours of the agriculture Jeff Birth, agriculture di- department gardens and green- rector, and his student workers houses will be available during have labored tirelessly this year Alumni Weekend on Friday, to increase the cultivatable land Sept. 30. by clearing two acres of wild JEFF BIRTH The first year of operation was donor-funded. If you Junior Nyton Fullmer and sophomore Noahnna Fullmer transplant Swiss chard. have a heart for agriculture, contact Jeff Birth at jeff.birth@ Ten pounds of Swiss chard could every school be so situ- miloacademy.org for more and 20 pounds of spinach have ated as to afford the pupils land information. been served in the cafeteria for cultivation, and access to so far this spring. Other crops the fields and woods” (p. 211). Kathy Hernandez, Milo Adventist growing in the greenhouses Milo students are enjoying Academy teacher and recruiter include green beans, summer the opportunities their rural squash, romaine lettuce and location affords to follow this JEFF BIRTH JEFF BIRTH radishes. In addition, the herb counsel. garden behind the cafeteria has “The thing I like the Senior Zabidel Brigido turns the compost pile. been replanted and is providing most,” says Yulemi Hernandez, a variety of fresh herbs to the a junior, “is working outside, blackberries to be enclosed chefs. among nature.” She also re- inside a new deer fence sur- The agriculture depart- ports that she has learned “how rounding the orchard gardens. ment is collaborating with the to follow orders and that even Birth and his team also cleaned equestrian center and cafete- if no one is watching you, you up the orchards and applied ria to create compost for the have to work.” donated fertilizer. gardens. The program can “When I’m up there The agriculture team now make its own mulch by sometimes in the silence, I Milo’s first crop of Swiss chard removed debris from the old running downed tree limbs, think how God has provided a this season has already yielded greenhouses and built planters twigs and branches through bunch of lessons for our lives,” 10 pounds for the school and heated propagation tables the recently acquired wood says Zabdiel Brigido, a senior. cafeteria. for germinating seeds. Germi- chipper. Alumnus Dan Santee, nation next year will start in Ellen White wrote in the ’71, says, “I remember having More online at

January thanks to the heated book Education, “It would be a to get up before daylight and glnr.in/111-07-or_milo v tables. great aid in educational work moving irrigation pipe for

27 july 2016 OREGON CONFERENCE // CALLED BY GOD TO GO, MEMBERS IN MINISTRY

GRANTS PASS STUDENTS CHALLENGED TO ‘BE LIKE JESUS’

inth-grade students While at BARM, the students at the Grants Pass sorted donated clothing. This Seventh-day Adven- particular task might not have tist School accepted been everyone’s favorite, but Na challenge to “be like Jesus.” the youth remained fully en- They gave several days of ser- gaged and completed the task. vice in the San Francisco Bay They also prepared a meal at Area recently. the Society of Saint Vincent de The Center for Student Paul of Alameda County. Missions (CSM) provided op- Each student was asked portunities to work and learn if they would pursue mission in urban areas. It has been work again, if asked. Unan- called an “eye-opening” expe- imously, the answer was, rience by those who participat- “Yes!” Autum Rose said she ed. Philip Ermshar, principal would highly recommend

and teacher, referred to the trip Students prepare a meal for those staying at the Bay Area Rescue others complete mission work v as “a blessing.” He noted that Mission. through CSM. in Oakland’s crown.” explains Gonzalez. “Right at Friendships were estab- In this child development that moment, his face lit up lished, and current ones were center, each student assisted with joy. He mentioned a good strengthened. Mission work with a classroom. “When it place to eat nearby. We took helped give these students a was my turn to go out to the him there and bought food.” closer walk with Jesus. This playground and play with the The ninth-grade class group will, no doubt, continue kids, I had them all chasing brought enthusiasm and en- to serve while preparing for me,” says Stevan Crary. “After ergy to each destination. The the soon return of our Savior. the chase, I was mobbed, it felt students prepared a meal for like, by hundreds of kids.” those staying at the Bay Area Jennifer Burkes, Grants Pass While in the Tenderloin Rescue Mission (BARM). Church communication leader District, food was delivered to Grants Pass students helped the sick, disabled and elderly Saint Vincent’s Day Home in West Oakland, Calif., which has through Project Open Hand. served the “poorest of the poor” “I was kind of scared when I Grants Pass for more than 100 years. approached them. After I got Seventh-day prayer and discussion sur- started, it wasn’t that bad,” says Adventist School rounded each activity. Spiritual Rebekah Crary. K–10th Grade 2250 NW Heidi Lane bonds were strengthened. The class also broke up Grants Pass, OR 541-479-2293 Saint Vincent’s Day Home into groups, praying for and as- gpsdaschool.org in West Oakland, Calif., has sisting anyone who might have h Centennial • Certified and dedicated teachers served the “poorest of the a need. Jhovy Gonzalez had Celebrating Celebration April 28-30, 2017 • Quality, accredited education poor” for more than 100 an encounter with a homeless 100 Years • Low student-to-teacher ratio • Beautiful, safe environment years. California Governor person at a bus stop. “We sat of Excellence • Christ centered Jerry Brown referred to the down, talked to him and asked Students at Grants Pass Seventh-day Adventist 1916–2016 School score, on average, two grade levels above nonprofit as “one of the jewels if he wanted anything to eat,” the national average on achievement test.

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MSAS BRINGS LEARNING TO LIFE

arents and friends Pflocked to the Milton- Stateline Adventist School Bell ringers perform at the Christmas concert last December. (MSAS) gymnasium in Milton-Freewater, Ore., on a Thursday evening in April while students dabbed their YACS CONTINUES final makeup and practiced the lines of speeches. The Wax STEADFAST MISSION Museum and Science Fair was represented by the entire n a world of change and services, outreach to neighbor- student body, from preschool adversity, Yakima Adven- ing areas and nursing homes, through eighth grade. Mackenzie Davis as a World I War I nurse. tist Christian School (YACS) plus collaboration with peers History came to life in Yakima, Wash., offers a during weekly school assem- when fifth- through eighth- and spreading diseases, with steadfast mission to teach blies and worship. grade students, varying from pictures of students touching students about Christ and His YACS also affords a fun George Washington to Oprah different things with clean will in their lives. Our mission environment for students Winfrey, put on their shows. hands and then again with is, in fact, to enable students to through in-house school events Costumes were detailed, and dirty hands. It was clear by develop a vibrant relationship coordinated by an active home props were flawless. Lewis and the amount of mold on bread with Jesus Christ. We encour- and school team, before-school Clark donned furs and skins which hands had been sani- age an environment where stu- and after-school care, and with a journal documenting tized and which had not. dents feel safe to grow spiritu- exciting summer day camp their most recent discoveries. Elizabth Yaw’s first- ally, academically, emotionally, programs. The Learning Tree and second-graders hatched socially and physically in order This fall, YACS is wel- Kinderschool displayed a baby chickens from eggs and to be equipped with the skills coming Alyson Atwood as the trifold poster about germs displayed the life cycle of the for life and eternity. This is a new music teacher. She will birds. Many were thrilled to tall order, but our deeply combe teaching classroom music, see the live babies hopping mitted teachers, from preschool beginner band, concert band around the cage. through 10th grade, strive each and concert choir. In the third- and fourth- day in fulfilling that mission. If you are interested in grade corner, Raymond The YACS community a school that focuses on the Hall and his class challenged is thankful for teachers who important mission of provid- families to build the tallest enhance the overall program ing a biblically based, holistic, paper tower and to see who by providing educational mission-driven educational could beat the kids who had experiences through outdoor experience, please contact been working away at theirs all school at Camp MiVoden, Yakima Adventist Christian week. weeklong science and history School at 509-966-1933 or visit Fun can be had while trips, and backpacking trips. In yacsschool.org. learning at the same time, and addition to stellar academics, history lives on for all ages. YACS offers many opportu- Kelly Kwon, Yakima Adventist nities for students to embrace Christian School marketing Crystal Oltman, Milton-Stateline a life of service to others. This department Eighth-grader Wyatt Randall Adventist School teacher is evidenced in mission trips, and his display of the Barbary Wars. participation in local church More online at More online at glnr.in/111-07-uc_yacs glnr.in/111-07-uc-msas

30 july 2016 v UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE // NEWS PALISADES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SENDS STUDENTS TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Team Terabyte proudly displays their first-place award at the regional tournament at Walla Walla Valley Academy. group of 42 students dental assistant saw well over Aand sponsors from 70 patients per day combined, TEAM TERABYTE Palisades Christian Academy including many Haitian refu- (PCA) in Spokane, Wash., gees or poor with no medical DISCOVERS learned a lot during their two- help available. week mission trip to the Do- The fifth team, a Vacation TECHNICAL minican Republic in March. Bible School crew, conducted “I will never again doubt two VBS programs per day at SUCCESS that I am very privileged,” says two different churches for the Abigail Pedersen, a student at community children. t has been an amazing invited to the presentation. Palisades Christian Academy “This trip has taught Iyear for Team Terabyte Those who came thought the (PCA) in Spokane, Wash. “I me many things,” says Joelle from Omak Adventist students had a great idea. knew the people in that coun- Townsend, a PCA student. Christian School in Omak, Team Terabyte participat- try were going to be poor, and “The people in the Dominican Wash. This is these students’ ed in the Adventist Robotics at first it was a little shocking.” Republic were happy with third year working on a robot League (ARL) regional tour- The group tackled five little things. I have been truly and challenge for First Lego nament in April at Walla Walla major projects. The block crew humbled.” League (FLL). Valley Academy in College built a Sabbath School addition Another student, Rafael After purchasing a new Place, Wash. There they shared onto an Adventist Maranatha Grigoryan, adds, “I think that EV3 Lego robot, the team their project and took home a church in Barharona, while on this mission trip I felt God’s planned their project and first place, with an invitation the foundation crew built the presence a lot more and truly programmed their robot, to the national competition foundation for a church that understood how much God Evie. This year’s challenge held at California’s Sacramento members had awaited for more cares about us.” theme was “Trash Trek.” The Adventist Academy in May. than 25 years. team’s goal was to come up Thanks to many generous A paint crew painted the Ruth Lenz, Palisades Christian with a real-world problem sponsors, Team Terabyte was Fidelidad Church, recently Academy teacher related to trash and find a able to fly to Sacramento and built by another Maranatha solution to fix it. bring home a second place for team. A medical crew of three More online at At the local landfill, team their project. doctors, one dentist and one glnr.in/111-07-uc_palisades members learned about the It has been an exciting landfill’s most annoying prob- learning experience for this Vacation Bible School ends with learning about heaven and lem: the pesky plastic bag. The small, one-room school. The heavenly crowns. team then came up with the students look forward to more idea of a vending machine that fun and learning with FLL, would take the sacks, vacuum Adventist Robotic League and press them and bundle them Evie. for recycling. A cardboard prototype Jennifer Hoffpauir, Omak was constructed, and a skit Adventist Christian School teacher was planned to promote its use. Local merchants and More online at the county landfill staff were glnr.in/111-07-uc_terabyte

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ri-City Adventist School presidential facts and figures. (TCAS) in Pasco, Wash., Mugisha claims TCAS as has undergone and is her school and Betty Villarreal Tundergoing some significant as her teacher. She can not only transformations. The halls and jump rope but also excels at walls have been given a face-lift tag, math, reading, and written with new paint and carpet. and oral language. She has also The library now has a well- taught herself to play “Jesus appointed room of its own after Loves Me” and “Ode to Joy” some partitions were moved. on the piano and is working to The office had a face-lift, and expand her repertoire. a redesign and refurbishing of TCAS is fortunate to the kitchen was included. have students with a variety of Another change comes gifts and talents they willingly with the retirement of Verna share with others — from Canaday, who has served filling shoeboxes for Operation the school in a number of Christmas Child through capacities during her 31 years. Samaritan’s Purse to special Spencer Hannah will be music, nursing homes visits assuming the reins as principal and regularly working in the for the coming year. As an local church community center experienced administrator and packing boxes of food and teacher, he brings fresh ideas assisting patrons. Last year, the and great leadership to the seventh- and eighth-grade class school. opted for service work at the The school has an annual school and in the community, talent contest open to all Keziah Mugisha knows a lot about U.S. presidents and much more. while the ninth- and tenth- students from kindergarten For the first time, with a bell-tone voice, earned graders included the cleanup of through 10th grade. For this fourth-grader Alex Irvine second place with her rendition several parks in the Portland, year’s contest, 11 students ventured into the competi- of “Jesus Take the Wheel.” Ore., area. landed a spot on the program, tion with some slight-of-hand And Keziah Mugisha, who is in addition to those who tricks and was awarded the new to the school this year as a Sharon Hibbs, Tri-City Adventist displayed beautiful art and third-place spot. Mayumi kindergartener, placed first for School administrative assistant incredible crafts. Evangelista, a second-grader her incredible knowledge of

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MUSIC OFFERS LIFELONG BLESSING TO UCA STUDENTS Students expand their talent as part of the 2015–16 UCA band.

he gift of music is a Anderson recalls. “I wanted to the UCA orchestra for the past participate in music including powerful tool to reach bring that to UCA.” three years. “I like pushing my band, brass choir, choir, Cho- hearts and minds in Anderson helps the playing ability and learning raliers, flute ensemble, orches- Tways the spoken word cannot. vocal octet members learn the different aspects of music, as tra, sax quartet, symphony The music program at Upper music and then allows them to well as bonding with other orchestra, vocal octet and wind Columbia Academy (UCA) determine the musical aspects students,” she says. ensemble. Other ensembles are in Spangle, Wash., encourages like dynamics, tempo and text Contract teachers round arranged based on the instru- students to develop their talents interpretation. “My goal is to out the strong music program. mental strengths of that year. for lifetime involvement in challenge my best singers to Krista Dalrymple brings piano “This life is like a dress music, whether in their local another level,” Anderson adds. expertise, while Julia Salerno rehearsal for heaven,” Kravig churches or community music Because of UCA’s teaches violin and viola and says, “and our talents need to groups. long-standing tradition of Denika Kleinmann focuses be developed and fine-tuned “Music is a gift that can excellence in music, about 70 on cello. Approximately 50 here for God’s use and for His be a lifelong blessing to the percent of the students are in- percent of the students are glory.” performer and listener alike,” volved in some aspect of music involved in either private voice says Dean Kravig, band and each year. or instrument lessons. Tamara Michalenko Terry, orchestra director. Within the Ronnie Anderson, senior, UCA offers many op- Upper Columbia Academy past eight years, Kravig devel- has played the trumpet for portunities for the students to communication coordinator oped a string orchestra and full six years in the UCA band, symphonic orchestra. They starting with two years while perform in various venues in a student at UCA Elemen- addition to accompanying tary School, and joined the many of the choral groups. vocal octet his junior year. He Curtis Anderson, choral enjoyed playing with Walla and voice director, has been Walla University’s honor band at UCA since 1999. When his junior year, but feels “the he arrived, he added a vocal best part of the vocal octet is octet to the voice options. “I singing with the best musicians was so impressed when I heard in the school.”

La Sierra University’sv octet Raina Hernandez, senior, under the direction of William has worked for Kravig for the The 2015–16 UCA orchestra brings together students with Chunestudy in the ’90s,” past two years and played in instrumental skills and interests.

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More online at glnr.in/111-07-uc_ucaes UCAES STUDENTS USE 3-D PRINTER TO GIVE A HELPING HAND

or almost a year, students Beast, to fit her. They also at Upper Columbia customized the hand’s F The recipient tries out her new piano hand, which UCAES students Academy Elementary School appearance based on her designed and 3-D printed. (UCAES) in Spangle, Wash., favorite colors and sports team waited for the day they could by 3-D printing the parts in Even though this process early May, the moment came. make a 3-D printed prosthetic purple, pink and glow-in-the- tried the students’ patience It was a powerful moment to hand for someone who wants dark and adding a Seahawks and seemed overwhelming at witness the recipient put on the one. That day finally came. logo. times, they persevered until hand and pick up an object for During a district spelling they had created the best hand the first time. Later she tried bee in January, a UCAES UCAES’s recipient shows off they possibly could for the girl. playing the classroom’s electric her prosthetic 3-D printed father happened to meet a hand and her new doll with a But the project didn’t end piano. “I did it!” she said. girl without one of her hands. matching prosthetic hand. there. A fifth-grade girl offered The school hopes to con- The UCAES parent told the to donate a doll that not only tinue to use their 3-D printer girl’s mother about the school’s looked like the recipient girl, and talents to lend a helping Helping Hands Project and but also had the same name. hand, keeping in mind that “it gave her the teacher’s cell The students designed a small- is more blessed to give than to number. er version of the recipient’s receive” (Acts 20:35). A month went by without prosthetic hand and put it on To view a video of the hearing anything. The teacher the doll to a match. recipient receiving “handful” prayed to find someone who The final feature was a of gifts, visit glnr.in/111-06_ needed a prosthetic hand. A few prosthetic hand that would handsvideo. days later, the mother texted. help the girl play the piano. Learn more about the For the next couple A fifth-grade boy ended up Helping Hands project at months, the students used creating the best design, which glnr.in/111-07-helpinghands. a mold and pictures of the included two fingers that were girl’s hand to carefully size spaced to be able to play thirds Chris Duckett, Upper Columbia a predesigned hand from on a piano. Academy Elementary School fifth- e-Nable, called the Cyborg Finally, on a Friday in through eighth-grade teacher GRANDMAS SUPPORT More photos online at BREWSTER READERS glnr.in/111-07-uc_brewster

rewster Adventist mas from the local church. helpful in the multigrade class- BChristian School, Each day of the week, Monday rooms, which have varying a small prekindergarten to through Thursday, one of the reading abilities. eighth-grade school with a grandmas comes in for one familylike atmosphere in cen- and a half to two hours to Tanya McCombs, Brewster tral Washington, has recently volunteer her time listening Adventist Christian School teacher been blessed by the volunteer to children read in groups and time of four amazing grand- individually. This is especially

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eacon Christian School was a deeper meaning. The Bin Lewiston, Idaho, students were able to experi- celebrates a tradition each ence this lesson with the help spring, and this year was no of Dave Crockett, Lewiston Paula Oltman shares her love for violin with Hermiston Junior different. Students in grades Church pastor. Academy. three through eight attended As Crockett unfolded the an agape feast to celebrate the scene from the Upper Room feast of the Passover. for the students, he shared RETIRED TEACHER To help set the scene, the with them that we wash feet room was darkened and lit today to remember we are all CONTINUES only with oil lanterns. Fruit, servants. If Jesus was willing bread, cheese, olives, hummus to serve, we, His followers, TO INSPIRE and juice adorned the lamp-lit must also be servants willing to table. Each seat was marked serve in any way that glorifies hen Paula Oltman performance was the Christ- with the name of a disciple. God. Wretired, she had mas program. It was amazing “We want to help students Listening to Crockett, a dream of sharing her love to see 40 students standing in experience the Bible first- students learned how the ordi- for violin with the students of rows playing together. hand,” says Terry McGarvy, nance of humility is a special Hermiston Junior Academy in After each performance, homeroom teacher for grades time to search our hearts and northeast Oregon. She wanted new music was introduced three through five. make everything right with to teach violin and develop the requiring new skills to learn, This year’s agape feast God and with everyone else. students’ skills so they could with greater difficulty. Some focused on the ordinance of It is a time to be humble and play for church. students were hungry to learn humility. Many believed that follow the example Jesus gave The first year, nearly all more, and their parents sup- the reason Jesus washed the us and willingly serve others. the students took the violin ported their desire with private disciple’s feet was because classes. Oltman bought the lessons. The advanced group they wore sandals on dusty Jay Wintermeyer, Upper instruments in various sizes continued through the summer roads and their feet were dirty. Columbia Conference assistant to and rented them out to the months. While this was true, there the president for communication students for a very affordable With the second year fee. Her dream was that the of violin complete, Oltman’s students could change sizes of accomplishments are evident. instruments as they grew and Many students love violin finish school owning their and work hard at this difficult own instrument to take with instrument. The school is them as they entered academy alive with the sound of music, orchestra. thanks to a retired teacher with Violin classes started from a passion for inspiring children kindergarten. It was difficult to learn. to coordinate the bow, fingers and music and watch the lead- Susan Mizushima, Hermiston er. But with weeks of practice, Junior Academy kindergarten and it began to come together. first-grade teacher An after-school advanced class, open to all ages, was More online at started by October. The first glnr.in/111-07-uc_hermiston

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BIG PICTURE PSAA STUDENTS OF MINISTRY SHOW CHARACTER There are myriad options ning. Begun several years ago when it comes to receiving an education these days. One by English instructor Anika of those options, of course, is Zebron and thanks to the Don our own Seventh-day Adven- Keele Excellence in Education Legendary physics, engineering tist school system. However, Award, the show consisted of and woodworking teacher Tom projects conceived by students Allen is retiring from Auburn with the competitive spirit of Adventist Academy after 32 current society, the question on this year’s theme, “Vocabu- years. His Research Physics persists, “So why Adventist laries: Multiculturalism in Our class, with a field trip to Loma education?” Why choose a Community.” Linda University, served as a catalyst for many students to smaller educational environ- The annual Spring Concert Students created works of pursue a career in medicine. ment? Why pay tuition prior and Student Art Exhibition is art personal to their heritage. to college? Why choose the a highly anticipated event at With the diverse student body PSAA. local Adventist school out of of PSAA, it proved to be a the many other schools nearby? students, staff and parents colorful and inspired show. The staff of Puget Sound alike had been anticipating the Students also supplied personal Adventist Academy (PSAA) in show. In the words of parent rationales to accompany their Kirkland believe these very as- Troy Perry, “This is always the art. Freshman Dariana Badillo pects are what present students best!” wrote, “One of my dreams is with unique opportunities to Featuring musical selec- to live in a world with equality learn, to interact on campus tions from classical, gospel, for all people ... . My piece In 40 years of Adventist education, Doug White has and to serve their community. modern and world genres, shows kids from seven different congratulated 39 graduating To illustrate, the annual it was an evening that dis- nations in their native cloth- classes in Washington Spring Concert and Student played the students’ dedica- ing being happy together as Conference. His education Art Exhibition on May 25 was tion throughout the year to friends.” career includes 32 years at Kirkland Adventist School a special evening on campus achieve exceptional sets. More So, why Adventist edu- and Puget Sound Adventist when these character traits profoundly, the concert also cation? At PSAA, the answer Academy, one year in Spokane, were vividly shared. demonstrated the spirit of is found in what is done there. and seven years at Skagit Through the hard work community and creative talent This year’s Spring Concert and Adventist Academy. of directors Craig Mohr and inherent to PSAA. Student Art Exhibition is a Elton and Anika Zebron, This same spirit and cre- reminder that “smaller schools” PSAA’s music program has be- ativity were made all the more mean more interaction and come one set apart locally and evident by the Student Art Ex- personalized programing, beyond. With this in mind, hibition, also a part of the eve- setting them apart and making them worth the investment. Freshman Dariana Badillo with her piece, Joyfully United. When one night helps answer “why Adventist education?” it validates what staff and The written and artistic students work to accomplish creativity of Washington Conference elementary together and is truly something students continues to be to celebrate. displayed in the double award-winning “The Wave” Anika Zebron, Puget Sound student newsletter. View the 13-issue archive at www. Adventist Academy teacher washingtonconference.org/ education. v WASHINGTON LIVING GOD’S MISSION // CONFERENCE

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LOREEN DOUGHERTY hanks for listening, and ommon sense Tthanks for supporting Cdictates there OCS.” That’s the sign-off for is a connection between Olympia Christian School’s exercise and better health, biweekly podcast recorded and educators are very by the students in grades six aware of the positive cor- through eight. relation between exercise The podcast began two and student performance. years ago as a way of keeping Ten years ago, the constituent churches of following suggestions Lacey Church, Transformation Isaac Roy tries his hand at made by the U.S. Life Center in Olympia and recording a OCS podcast. Department of Health, the Olympia Spanish Church Cypress Adventist School informed about school happen- “in the know” about what is (CAS) in Lynnwood, ings. Gerry Lindsay initiated happening at the school, and it Wash., became involved The Feelin’ Good Mileage Club the podcast, having previously keeps staff focused on market- in North America’s pre- participants from Cypress Adventist started a podcast at Guam ing the school. The podcast is a mier running/walking School are staying fit while enjoying Adventist Academy. great opportunity to highlight program for school, the camaraderie. The podcast is in English student life at OCS and keeps Feelin’ Good Mileage and Spanish. The students the church members informed Club. During the 2015–2016 »» A large thermometer dis- about upcoming events. school year, 15,000 schools (2.5 played in the main hallway Jonathan Fetrick, Trans- million kids) participated in tracks the combined miles formation Life Center pastor, this activity. and students excitedly says his church members enjoy Three times weekly, for watch their progress as the the podcasts because they are 10 minutes of the 20 minute “temperature rises”; very informative and help morning recess, pre-K through »» Individual “toe tokens” church members recall what it fifth-grade students walk or (key chain size colorful was like to be in grade school. run on a prescribed quarter plastic feet that can be at- Students say they are mile course around the field. tached to shoes, backpacks proud to be involved and look They have the option to con- or zippers), with 5 miles forward to recording the next tinue walking for the final 10 earning one token; podcast. Sixth-grader Kaitlin minutes or have free playtime. »» The camaraderie that (From left) Kaitlin Sowers, Emily Sowers says the podcast is a Each child has an indi- develops while walking Odgen and Madison Hayes good way to keep everyone in- vidual mileage card on which and talking with friends, make last-minute revisions formed, and fellow sixth-grad- their laps are recorded. This simultaneously achieving before recording a podcast. er Emily Ogden adds that, year, pre-K student Ethan Rae goals together, promoting while recording, she is learning chalked up 40 miles, and sec- teamwork and building review and suggest revisions about what’s going on in the ond-graders Hiyab Gabrehiwet self-esteem. to the scripts before the record other classrooms. and Andrew Santos recorded This program will contin- button is pressed. Search for “podcasts” at 90 miles each. Together all ue this August for an eleventh According to OCS prin- ocssda.org to listened to the the pre-K through fifth-grade year. cipal Sharron Schwartz, the archived recordings. participants compiled a total of podcast has been a very effec- 1,500 miles. Marilyn Jordan, volunteer and tive tool in a couple of ways: It Gerry Lindsay, Olympia Student motivation comes retired Cypress Adventist School keeps the constituent churches Christian School volunteer from three sources: teacher

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wo large black and red research that followed to iden- trunks arrived at Skagit tify the owner. Adventist Academy’s his- The curriculum included Ttory classes in Burlington last Skagit students researching life winter, and the students were in the 1940s and conducting curious. What was in them? personal interviews with peo- They soon found out. ple who lived back then. They Each trunk contained learned about the daily life and teaching curriculum from the the impact that the war had on Holocaust Center for Human- people’s lives. ity in Seattle to help students “Interviewing people grasp the enormity of the who lived during World War Holocaust. II made what we learned more For three weeks, students personal and believable,” says in grades seven through 10 Makena VonBergen, sixth- watched short videos, read grade student. “It has helped short excerpts, and used pic- me connect and relate better tures and replicas to learn how with older people. I see them Hitler developed his “Final more as brave now.” Solution” and what people like Skagit students held British humanitarian Nicho- discussions over deeper, val- las Winton did to help rescue ue-forming issues that were hundreds of children. raised in the books and articles One of the most impactful they read. They read the story assignments centered on short of the Ten Boom sisters who biographies of children who were committed to helping the were part of the Holocaust. Jews. Corrie ten Boom chose Each student received a dif- to lie about having a radio in ferent child. Their task was to the house and was able to help summarize the participant’s life many Jews. Her sister chose and then predict an outcome. not to lie and was also able to Through interviews, Skagit students learned how World War II Some were discouraged to help many Jews. The fifth- and affected people’s lives in the 1940s. find that their person had not sixth-grade students held a de- survived the war, while others bate over the ninth command- the love, kindness and forgive- Tami Rowe and Rachel were pleased to find that theirs ment to not bear false witness ness they showed towards the Mountain, Skagit Adventist had indeed survived the hor- and whether there was a time Nazis.” Academy teachers rors of the Holocaust. when it was okay to lie — such Through these in-depth In the fifth and sixth as when you are saving a life. studies of the Holocaust in fifth grades, students learned similar “I see the courage people through 10th grades, Skagit Forest Park Seventh-day themes as they read the book like the Ten Boom sisters students were able to lay life Adventist Christian School K–8 Grades in Everett, WA Hana’s Suitcase, a story of a showed through the difficult foundations to understand the modern-day teacher receiving situations they went through,” value of service and the value

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utong “Kevin” Tan Auburn’s wide range of class Grays Harbor alumni (from left) Allison Cushing, Syrene Stopsen, arrived from Beijing, offerings, proximity to family Cami Clevenger and Emily Cushing return to dig up a time capsule Y they buried as elementary students. China, with a determination and the allure of the Pacific that would allow him to have Northwest were among his a great experience at Auburn reasons for choosing the Adventist Academy (AAA). school. However, he did not GRAYS HARBOR While attending AAA, want to have unreal expecta- Tan has improved his English, tions. “Honestly, I expected STUDENTS DIG UP shined with his math skills and the school to be impersonal participated in the basketball and cold, but it ended up being TIME CAPSULE program. He is taking a perfect just the opposite,” says Venn. SAT math score of 800 with Within three weeks n February 2013, sisters a plastic toy, a ribbon. The him as he graduates this year. Venn knew everyone and was IAllison and Emily Cush- four friends wrote notes to put He says his strict study happily surprised at the warm ing, along with their friends inside, sealed the tin shut and schedule and determination are welcome he received from Cami and Syrene, made a time buried it outside. what allowed him to achieve both students and staff. He has capsule out of an empty choc- Because the Cushings are his goals. “I have a goal to participated in student week olate sampler tin. They let all moving this year, and because study at a top college,” Tan of prayer and served in student 18 kids at their school, Grays they were all impatient, the explains. “I want to learn, and leadership positions, all while Harbor Adventist Christian girls’ original plan to uncov- in order to achieve the goal maintaining a 4.0 GPA. er the time capsule after five I need to be dedicated.” Tan Even though it is difficult years was discarded. So three will begin his undergraduate to watch the seniors graduate years after it was buried, they study at Franklin and Marshall and leave campus, it is returned to the school on May College in Lancaster, Penn., rewarding to see them grow 19, 2016, to dig up their time this fall. and exciting to think of all capsule. When Joshua Venn chose God has in store for them. The girls and the cur- to come to AAA, he wasn’t rent Grays Harbor students quite sure what to expect. Stacy Tejel, AAA English teacher surveyed the tin’s contents. Waterlogged papers required Digging up the time capsule deciphering. The kids took provides a special moment of interaction between Grays pictures of all the items. Harbor alumni and current In the end, it wasn’t so students. much the things as the cher- ished memories of their old School, put something in the school that made digging up time capsule if they wanted to. the time capsule worth it for Kids put in random things these girls. they had on hand: a fuzzy pencil, a couple markers, a few Emily Cushing, 17, who attended erasers, a rubber toy, a beaded Grays Harbor Adventist Christian trinket, a penny, some liquid School for fifth through eighth glue, colored pencils, a Bible grades Yutong “Kevin” Tan and Joshua Venn are two examples of Auburn Adventist Academy students who are demonstrating determination lessons notebook, a KidsView magazine, a picture of Jesus, and dedication in their academic studies. More online at glnr.in/111-07-wa_capsule 42 july 2016 .

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orthwest Adventists some patients wonder why have a long history there is an extra person in the Nof providing quality higher exam room. “But the more education in southeast Wash- they talk, the more patients ington. Walla Walla General realize this is a collaboration Hospital (WWGH) has joined between patients and medical that educational legacy by students,” McMurtry explains. providing clinical education Because the medical students for third-year medical students are especially focused and from the Pacific Northwest eager to learn, their questions University (PNWU) College often flesh out helpful informa- of Osteopathic Medicine in tion — like lifestyle complica- Yakima, Wash. tions — early in the examina- This program, which tion and diagnosis cycle. began in 2013, benefits both Emergency medicine physician Elizabeth McMurtry (left) talks with the medical students and their Priya Panneerselvam, a medical student gaining clinical experience patients at WWGH. During at Walla Walla General Hospital. their clinical rotations in the Walla Walla Valley, the maintenance and disease pre- walking into the hospital and medical students are paired vention start with diet. being greeted by banners with with physicians in the area to PNWU medical student the mission of restoring peace, gain experience in pediatrics, Priya Panneerselvam chose hope and health.” internal medicine, emergency Walla Walla for her clinical Cindy Tran, another medicine and more. rotation site because she knew PNWU medical student, chose For some, the Adventist she’d get a lot of hands-on Walla Walla because of its rural Pediatrician Joseph Wren Health mission and healing experience directly with setting and clinical oppor- (left) guides medical student environment have been a new physicians. She hasn’t been tunities. Once she arrived Cindy Tran through her clinical and unique experience. disappointed. at WWGH, she discovered experience in treating some of WWGH’s youngest patients. Elizabeth McMurtry, who “Being one of four medi- a hospital filled with kind- practices emergency medicine cal students at this hospital has ness — “from the CEO and These medical students at WWGH and previously been a huge blessing. WWGH CFO to the staff and volun- help WWGH provide person- coordinated the PNWU has provided me with numer- teers,” she says. alized care to patients, while program in Walla Walla, points ous opportunities, including “The hospitality that the hospital gives the students a out Adventist Health’s assisting with surgeries and I’ve experienced made it feel glimpse into Adventist Health’s understanding of preventive procedures,” says Panneer- like home,” Tran adds. “My unique focus on whole-person health care and how diet selvam. preceptors are all excellent health. This partnership is an- impacts health fits well with She’s also been delighted physicians, great in both medi- other way WWGH is demon- osteopathic medicine. with the culture surrounding cine and as individual persons, strating the human expression “The focus on vegetari- her work at WWGH. “The whom I would like to become of the healing ministry of Jesus anism is unique in medicine,” hospital has welcomed us with when I ‘grow up.’” Christ. says McMurtry. The PNWU open arms, keeping us in the The hospital also benefits medical students appreciate loop about holiday parties and from the addition of medical Laurel Rogers, Adventist Health v learning about how health fun events,” she says. “I love students to its staff. At first, writer

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BLISS — Ellen Mae (Payne ville, Ky.; 7 grandchildren and Clair, Apple Valley, Calif.; Surviving: husband, Gregg, Rose), 89; born Feb. 16, 1926, 5 great-grandchildren. daughter, Fairy St. Clair-Coo- Bonney Lake, Wash.; sons, Jon Chelan, Wash.; died Dec. 21, SLAYTER — Melvin Merle, per, Chehalis, Wash.; stepsons, Mark, Puyallup; David, Bon- 2015, Walla Walla, Wash. 88; born July 27, 1927, Lasiter, Bill Wibberding, Moses Lake, ney Lake; daughter, Jan Elston, Surviving: son, Donal D. Bliss, Texas; died Feb. 23, 2016, Wash.; Lonnie Wibberding, Pe Ventura, Calif.; brothers, Chugiak, Alaska; daughter, Sheridan, Ore. Surviving: Ell, Wash.; Gary Wibberding, David Sherman, Wilder, Ida- Thora L. Bliss, College Place, son, Allen, Spanaway, Wash.; Wapato; Mark Wibberding, ho; Jonathan Sherman, Athol, Wash.; brother, Carl Rose, daughters, Darlene Snow, Salisbury, N.C.; stepdaughters, Idaho; and 2 grandchildren. Colville, Wash.; sister, Myrtle Sheridan; Diana Adams, Mc- Carol Howard and Judi Kautz- WHEELOCK — Merrill G., (Rose) Age, Colville; 8 grand- Minnville, Ore.; Iris Frogge, man, both of Yakima, Wash.; 89; born July 5, 1926, Detroit, children, 21 great-grandchil- Aurora, Neb.; 12 grandchil- Lindy Hicks, Rio Linda, Ca- Mich.; died March 7, 2016, dren and 2 great-great-grand- dren, 10 great-grandchildren lif.; Gloria Powell, Bend, Ore.; Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Sur- children. and 4 great-great-grandchil- Janet Scheller, Lake Havasu viving: wife, Betty (Briggs); BORING — B. Ruth (Dole- dren. City, Ariz.; Debbie Wibber- sons, Robert, Post Falls, Idaho; man), 91; born July 30, 1924, ding, Farmington, N.M.; Richard, Las Vegas, Nev.; ST. CLAIR-WIBBERDING- sister, Ruby Ruth Griffin, Portland, Ore.; died April 1, JONES — Naomi Hazel daughters, Becky Zimmer, 2016, Portland. Surviving: Portland, Ore.; 8 grandchil- Venice, Fla.; Sharon Proctor, (Sulzie), 97; born July 29, dren, 21 step-grandchildren, daughters, Susan Colburn, 1918, Rockyford, Alberta, Coeur d’Alene; 7 grandchil- Portland; Jodie Schimke, 9 great-grandchildren and 38 dren and 11 great-grandchil- Canada; died Aug. 20, 2015, step-great-grandchildren. Kingston, Wash.; 3 grandchil- College Place, Wash. Surviv- dren. dren and 6 great-grandchil- ing: sons, Leo St. Clair, Yucca WAHLSTROM — Mary Alice WITCOMBE — Charles Mor- dren. Valley, Calif.; Dale St. Clair, (Sherman), 74; born Feb. 21, gan, 94; born July 10, 1921, DAVIS — Shirley Ann Wapato, Wash.; Lamont St. 1942, Peoria, Ill.; died Feb. Seattle, Wash.; died Dec. 27, (Ruffcorn) Clark, 90; born 25, 2016, Puyallup, Wash. 2015, Lewiston, Idaho. Surviv- March 18, 1925, Minneapolis, ing: wife, Judith Karen (Ad- Minn.; died Feb. 28, 2016, ams); sons, John Witcombe, Billings, Mont. Surviving: 1929–2016 Grants Pass, Ore.; James Wit- sons, Michael Alan Clark, combe, Lockeford, Calif.; Dar- Montana City, Mont.; Charles RICHARD WILLIAMS ren Musgrave, Seattle, Wash.; David Clark and Douglas Lee daughters, Julie (Witcombe) Knoche, both of Billings; McGhee, Oak Hills, Calif.; Daniel Jay Clark, Lakewood, A resident of McMinnville, Ore., Rich- Janet (Witcombe) Remitz, Colo.; brother, John Ruffcorn, ard “Dick” Williams passed away on Feb. Heron, Mont.; 5 grandchildren Grand Terrace, Calif.; 8 grand- 18, 2016, at the age of 86, surrounded by his and 11 great-grandchildren. children and 6 great-grand- family and friends. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Doris Elaine (Jauch) Williams. He children. The Gleaner also accepts expanded is also survived by his children, Celene (Wil- obituary announcements with short JONES — Mavis E. (Baty), liams) Cross and Grant and Cecily (Williams) 93; born Aug. 15, 1922, Eag- bio and photo. For submission and Geschke; his grandchildren, Sydney Cross, leville, Calif.; died March 5, cost info, contact info@gleanernow. Joel Cross and Annika Geschke; his brother- com or call 360-857-7043. 2016, Roseburg, Ore. Surviv- ing: son, Melvin, Cherry Val- in-law and brother-in-law’s wife, Bob and Virginia Jauch; and GO TO GLEANERNOW.COM/ ley, Calif.; daughter, Bonnie many nieces and nephews. Dick was preceded in death by both CONTRIBUTE TO SUBMIT Barnhart, Days Creek, Ore.; of his parents, his brother Bob Williams, and his sisters Mildred FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS. sister, Margaret Bobst, Loma Hurst and Frances Maxwell. The North Pacific Union Linda, Calif.; numerous grand- Dick was born in El Centro, Calif., and resided in the state Conference Gleaner accepts children and great-grandchil- until moving to Sandpoint, Idaho, in 1979. He attended high family listings as a service to dren. school at San Diego Union Academy, attended college at La members of Adventist churches Sierra University and graduated from Pacific Union College. in the Northwest. While this RAINES — Kenneth, 94; born He served in the U.S. Army from June 1953 to May 1955. He information is not intended as Jan. 20, 1922, Forest Grove, received his master’s degree in education from San Jose State an endorsement of any facts or Ore.; died Jan. 22, 2016, relationships represented, the Boise, Idaho. Surviving: wife, University in 1970. Gleaner does not knowingly print Diane (Brandt); sons, Scott, Dick retired after 43 years of teaching and administrative content contrary to the biblical Ferndale, Wash.; Greg, Boise; work in both private and public schools. After his grandchildren beliefs of the Seventh-day daughters, Catherine Haney, were born, Dick and Doris moved to McMinnville, Ore., where Adventist Church. 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NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE to receive reports and transact such other and food at Rivergate Adventist School, business as may properly come before the 1505 Rivergate School Rd., Gladstone, Offering meeting. OR 97027. Services will begin with July 2 — Local Church Budget; Max Torkelsen II, NPUCA president Sabbath School at 9:45 a.m. and continue July 9 — NAD Women’s Ministries; into the afternoon until 4:30 p.m. Lunch July 16 — Local Church Budget; Kimberley Schroeder, NPUCA secretary will be potluck style, so bring your favorite July 23 — Local Conference Advance; entrée and salad or dessert for 12. Bring July 30 — Alaska Conference. QST QST QST All Amateur Radio Operators. your friends, appetites, both spiritual and physical. For more information, call NPUC and WWU Constituency Aug. 5–7 — Northwest Adventist Sessions Amateur Radio Association invites you Ardina Wang at 503-255-0075. Official notice is hereby given that the to the annual retreat at Upper Columbia Laurelwood Academy Class of twenty-eighth regular constituency Academy in Spangle, Wash. Come join us 1976 40-Year Reunion meeting of the North Pacific Union for technical talks, disaster response forums Sept. 16–18 — Starting off with golf on Conference (NPUC) of Seventh-day and spiritual refreshing. Ham radio license Friday, please call Robert Danielson 503- Adventists and Walla Walla University classes Aug. 3 and 4, if enough candidates 260-3000 or email robertdanielson4@ will be held at the Sunnyside Seventh- register. Following the classes, take the gmail.com for more details. Sabbath day Adventist Church, 10501 SE Market license exam to qualify for your first School at 9:30 a.m. and church at 11 a.m., St., Portland, Ore., on Sept. 25, 2016, at license or upgrade your current license. at the Laurelwood Church, 39200 SW 9 a.m. The purpose of the constituency Registration forms are at naara.org. For Laurelwood Rd., Gaston, Ore., followed meeting is to present reports covering the further information, contact Keith at 509- by potluck next door at Laurelwood five-year period ending Dec. 31, 2015; to 540-0544 or [email protected]. Elementary. A guided tour of the campus elect officers, board and committees for the is scheduled. Also planning an evening ensuing quinquennial period; to consider More events listed at GleanerNow.com/events. of sharing the past 40 years of our lives and act upon recommended changes to and getting reacquainted at Ernesto’s the constitution; and to transact such other OREGON Italian Restaurant, 8544 SW Apple Way business as may properly come before the Portland, Ore., at 6 p.m. Find us and constituents. The present constitution 3ABN coming to Albany Adventist register on our Facebook page, Laurelwood provides that the voters of this meeting Church Academy Class of ’76 Reunion. For more shall be the duly appointed delegates from July 9–10 — Shelley Quinn and C.A. information, call Dean Moreno at 503- the local conferences within the Union Murray of Three Angels Broadcasting 706-0548 or email Bev (Lutz) Betts at and certain ex officio and other delegates. Network (3ABN) will be at the Albany [email protected]. Registration of delegates is scheduled to Church starting Friday at 7 p.m. and take place at the Sunnyside Seventh-day continuing through Sabbath, with the Laurelwood Academy Class of Adventist Church from 8 to 9 a.m., Sept. church providing the Sabbath meal. For 1966 25, 2016. All duly accredited delegates more information, call 541-928-9555 or go Sept. 17–18 — We want all of our class are urged to be in attendance at this to albanyadventist.org. together for our 50 year reunion. Please constituency session. call Jerry Meyer at 503-655-9097 or Union College Alumni Gathering email [email protected]. Looking Max Torkelsen II, NPUC president and July 23 — Alumni, family and friends of forward to seeing you in September. WWU board chairman Union College are invited to attend this John Loor Jr., NPUC executive secretary year’s Gladstone Union College Alumni Impact Your Health Eugene 2016 Gathering on July 23 at 5 p.m. in Zull Oct. 15–16 — The local Eugene Adventist North Pacific Union Conference Hall, on the grounds of the Gladstone churches are partnering with Adventist Association Park Conference Center, during Gladstone Medical Evangelism Network (AMEN) Official notice is hereby given that a Camp Meeting. The meeting will feature a to organize a free medical, dental and regular membership meeting of the North special guest from Union College and will vision clinic from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Pacific Union Conference Association offer a chance to catch up and reconnect Lane County Fairgrounds Performance (NPUCA) of Seventh-day Adventists is with friends and old classmates. A light Hall, 796 W 13th Avenue, Eugene, OR called for 3:45 p.m. on Sept. 25, 2016, and meal will be provided. Donations will be 97402. Volunteers are needed in the will be held at the Sunnyside Seventh- accepted to help with expenses. For more medical, dental and vision fields, as well as day Adventist Church, 10501 SE Market information, call Jeremy or Krissy Barber general volunteers like translators, greeters, St., Portland, Ore. The membership is at 971-208-5741. registration workers, barbers/hairstylists, comprised of the Board of Trustees of massage therapists, food coordinators, the NPUCA, the appointed ex officio Filipino Rally security and crowd control specialists, members and other delegates to the Sept. Aug. 20 — Filipinos of Oregon and prayer warriors, and foot-washing 25, 2016, NPUC Constituency meeting. Washington: Let us all come together for ministry partners. 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