November 4, 1985 Voisante So Number 21 food for our gift to a family instead of buy- From the ing presents for each other . regularly 1111!:.;1 1 and enthusiastically performing sacred sing- .1 ing programs at Camlu Retirement Center iii=iii Teacher's and the constituent churches . hearing a student say at our Passover Celebration, Side "It's like teacher is Jesus and we're the ,(. disciples" . reading in a student's jour- t,41, nal, "When I grow up, I want to be a teacher like you so I can teach children about 1:11011111,11 Jesus." -"4.1 P2:h'11111:—.-1-1 01 gat These memories left no doubt in my mind. .:;4: - My first year of teaching was worth far more / 'V than the cost of my $40,000 WWC educa- • tion and all the long hours spent at school without overtime pay because I gained a sup- portive, loving classroom family and that relationship was priceless! Our relationship still continues even though I no longer teach those children. But beyond this family relationship on earth, the By Sandy Finch real "what's in it?" for me as a Christian teacher is knowing that those 20 students are truly members of my family for eternity because we share the same Father, God, and the same Big Brother, Jesus, and we plan to be together in heaven. Therefore in my Throughout the past few months I've read panied by a kaleidoscope of memories: the opinion, the greatest fringe benefit of several articles in various church journals first day of school when 20 students and I teaching in a Christian school is getting a about the value of a Christian education. became the Care Bear Family . sharing head start on the family reunion God's plan- These articles stressed the benefits of a hugs and handshakes at the end of each day ning for all of us in heaven. Christian education for the students, the . celebrating a special theme day each P.S. A note to my school family present parents, and the church. But these articles month and developing a tradition of bobbing and future: When you look for my house in didn't mention much about "what's in it?" for something like apples, oranges, corn on heaven, look for a huge mansion because I for the teachers. After reading these educa- the cob, or boiled eggs . students com- plan on having a room for each one of you! tion articles, I'd think about a conversation ing to my home to celebrate their birthdays I had with a friend near the first of the . the surprise birthday party for me com- summer. plete with Care Bear-shaped cake and ice We were discussing my first year of cream and the gift of a Care Bear quilt made teaching, which had just ended the week by the students. North Pacific Union Conference before, when my friend leaned forward and But the memories didn't stop there. In- with a searching look asked me, "Was it stead, sharing the most important part of my worth it?" Without hesitation, I em- life came into center focus with memories Gleaner phatically responded, "Yes!" as a warm, of: holding hands in a circle and singing happy feeling flooded through me accom- "Family" and Side by Side" as a part of (USPS 394-560) worship every morning . sharing prayer Member Associated Church Press requests and rejoicing in the answers for Address all correspondence to: GLEANER Sandy Finch taught grades 3-4 at Liv- everything from pet cats and rabbits to North Pacific Union Conference ingstone Jr. Academy in Salem, Ore. , last parents needing a job . writing and per- P.O. Box 16677, Portland, OR 97216 year. She is currently working on a Master's forming our own play about Elijah . (503) 255-7300 November 4, 1985 Vol. 80, Number 21 Degree in Reading at Portland State shopping during Christmas time at • University. Waremart with all 20 students to purchase Editor, Morten Juberg Assistant Editor, Ed Schwisow Published by the North Pacific Union Conference •• of Seventh-day Adventists Please Note — Every reasonable effort is made to screen both editorial and advertising materials and to avoid error in this publication. But the About the Cover North Pacific Union Conference GLEANER does not accept responsibility for categorical or typographical errors, nor for advertiser's claims. Photographer Gary Lackie, Anchorage, Alaska, writes the cover was taken in Denali Park in the mountains above Polychrome Pass. Second-class postage paid at College Place, "1 had spent most of the day hiking two other mountain ridges looking for sheep, bear and caribou. Washington. Published semimonthly at Color I hadn't seen any and I returned to the road and saw this caribou on a mountainside not far way. Press, except one issue in December. Subscrip- I climbed up and spent several hours taking pictures. He didn't seem to mind and I was able to get tion, $7.00 per year. Litho U.S.A. CP37110 within 25 feet of him. I used to put my camera away when it rained, but you can miss a lot of good pictures that way . " POSTMASTERS: Send form 3579 to North Lackie, who is a foreman in a printing plant, uses a motordrive Canon FIN with Kodachrome 64 film. Pacific Union GLEANER, P.O. Box 397, Col- lege Place, Washington 99324. 4 GLEANER November 4 1985 page 2 VBS Materials substantial drop nationwide in this endeavor. However, the loss between 1984 and 1983 Another Vacation Bible School is over and again the same thought plagues me. How can I was only $32,463. Letter6 get a collection of inexpensive craft ideas for next Ingathering is still going strong and is a years' program? Surely with all the VBS programs viable program that results in hundreds of held in the Pacific Northwest there must be a personal contacts each year. Many respond Letters are welcomed for publication. The wealth of ideas available. editor reserves the right to reject letters and I would be interested in compiling such a col- to the invitation to receive Bible studies. where necessary, to edit for continuity and lection if interested persons would just type or North Pacific members are urged to have space requirements. Letters must be signed print out the instructions and maybe include a and should not be over 250 words in length a part again this fall in this important con- sketch to go along with each craft. I would like tinuing program of the church. except, where, in the editor's discretion, more to get this put together as soon as possible so we space is available. Address letters to Editor, can start collecting needed items ahead of time. Box 16677, Portland, OR 97216. If others are interested in this project they could Davenport Recovery write to me at: Bobbie Oetman, Route 1, Box Program Continues I85C, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Funds continue to return from the Daven- A Response I would be happy to share copies of this com- port Loan Program. Distribution to the In response to a letter criticizing church pilation with others for the cost it will involve to members in the Walla Walla Valley, may I pre- put it together. various entities in the Union Conference is sent a few facts. Bobbie Oetman being made as quickly as possible. Walla Walla, Wash. Regarding not being "involved in civic af- Since last November $1,016,252.03 has fairs," here are a few points: been received. The detail is as follows: 1)College Place has always reached its United Counting Mosquitoes Way goal, and gone over, too. One person has Bankruptcy dividend $678,667.51 served on its campaign team for 27 years, on its I've enjoyed reading the GLEANER since I Insurance 162,588.28 Board of Directors and as its president. learned to read. Love the cover pictures and en- Collections on collateral 155,380.58 2) College Place meets goals for the Heart, joy the whole magazine, except bitter letters. Interest (less expenses) 19,615.66 Cancer and other drives. Did you count the mosquitoes on the fawn — 3) College Place City Council and mayors April 1, 1985? These figures do not include what local con- strongly supported the Valley Transit bus system And on Aug. 5, 1985, the little "tree toad" ferences may have received directly. from its beginning and has two members on its didn't have to jump. He has feet to climb with. Our previous report indicated returns of Board now. (A thankless job if ever there was Thanks! $4,179,295.77. It is estimated that we will one.) Elinor Stewart 4) Our Helpline serves many community needs. Pendleton, Ore. collect $1,144,000 on remaining collateral. (One Walla Walla citizen said it was the best thing We also anticipate another bankruptcy divi- ' our church ever did.) dend but we do not have an accurate estimate 5) College Place cooperates in a Dress a Liv- A Student Speaks at this time. ing Doll effort and for toys at Christmas. (One The sad but true decision to close Laurelwood of our members has been treasurer for their group A comprehensive report will be ready by in Walla Walla for many years.) Academy was made final on Aug. 18. Up until mid-summer 1986. then there were still several students from 6) College Place residents support the Walla Walla Rescue Mission with food and other items. Laurelwood who hadn't made a decision to go to 7) Although College Place is about 60 percent school elsewhere, because prayers of faith and non-Adventist, it supports the Walla Walla Sym- hope to keep Laurelwood open were continuous.