November Outlook

Table of Contents Mid-America Union November 2010 Editorial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 "Producing Citizens of the World". . . 3 Union College Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 "God Sent Me to Union". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 "Compounded Camaradarie". . . . . . 6 "What? Me? A Leader?". . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 "Boredom Can't Exist Without a Fight". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 "Embarking on a New Enterprise". . . 9

Central States News . . . . . . . . . .

Dakota News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Iowa-Missouri News. . . . . . . . . .

Kansas-Nebraska News. . . . . .

Minnesota News . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rocky Mountain News . . . . . . .

Adventist Health System. . . . . .

Mid-America Union News . . .

10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 "Farewell to Roscoe J. Howard III" . 24 "New Associate VP for Finance". . . . 24 "Changes in MAU Communication".25 Farewell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Sunset Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Find individual conference reports on the following pages...

Dakota Conference

Iowa-Missouri Conference

14 Central States 10 Conference

Rocky Mountain Conference

Note: Central States is an ethnically diverse regional conference encompassing the entire Mid-America Union territory.

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Union College 4 Kansas-Nebraska 16 Conference

In This Issue ...

These days many young adults seem aimless and disoriented, but Union College is educating and mentoring students to become purposeful disciples of Jesus Christ.

North America has many fine Adventist colleges.

I’ve been to them all, either as a student or a guest speaker. Long before moving to Mid-America, I discerned at Union College something special.

Students are empowered to take ownership of their faith and life in a way that I’ve not seen on any other campus, in the community and in overseas ministry.

Kenny Mapp is a student at Union who discovered his love for chemistry.

With the foundation of well-rounded education he enjoys at Union College, he plans to one day become a pharmacist.

Photo by Steve Nazario.

OUTLOOK, (ISSN 0887-977X) November 2010, Volume 31, Number 10. Outlook is published monthly by the Mid-America Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 8307 Pine Lake Road, Lincoln, NE 68516; Telephone: 402.484.3000; Fax: 402.483.4453; E-mail: info@maucsda.org. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Outlook, PO Box 6128, Lincoln, NE 68506. E-mail: outlook@maucsda.org. When possible clip name and address from a previous issue. Printed at Pacific Press Publishing Association, Standard postage paid at Nampa, ID. Free for Mid-America church members and $10 per year for non-Mid-America subscribers. ©2010 Mid-America Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. All Rights Reserved.

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Union College faculty and staff don’t babysit young adults, trying to keep them out of trouble.

They inspire and mentor them into spiritual maturity, to serve with passion and integrity in the real world.

I don’t think I’m imagining this. Union College has the longest-running volunteer community service program of any religious or secular college or university in America.

See for yourself as you enjoy the testimonies in our special annual focus on Union College, crown jewel of Mid-America.

Unless otherwise noted, all photos are stock photography.

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campus.They live out their faith and lead with it on

On the Cover:

Minnesota Conference

Martin Weber, editor

Outlook Staff Editor: Martin Weber Managing Editor/Ad Manager: Amy Prindle Layout Designer: Amy Prindle Classifieds/Subscriptions: Brenda Dickerson Copy Editor: Brenda Dickerson News Editors Central States: Roger Bernard Dakota: Jacquie Biloff Iowa-Missouri: Michelle Miracle Kansas-Nebraska: John Treolo Minnesota: Jeff Wines Rocky Mountain: Karen Cress Union College: Ryan Teller

Mid-America Union Conference President: Roscoe J. Howard III VP for Administration: Thomas L. Lemon VP for Finance: Elaine Hagele Associate VP for Finance: Troy Peoples

Local Conferences CENTRAL STATES: 3301 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS 66104; 913.371.1071 www.central-states.org DAKOTA: P.O. Box 520, 217 North Grand Ave., Pierre, SD 57501; 605.224.8868 www.dakotaadventist.org IOWA-MISSOURI: P.O. Box 65665, 1005 Grand Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50265; 515.223.1197 www.imsda.org KANSAS-NEBRASKA: 3440 Urish Road, Topeka, KS 66614-4601; 785.478.4726 www.ks-ne.org MINNESOTA: 7384 Kirkwood Court, Maple Grove, MN 55369; 763.424.8923 www.mnsda.com ROCKY MOUNTAIN: 2520 S. Downing St., Denver, CO 80210; 303.733.3771 www.rmcsda.org

Editorial

Union College:

Producing Citizens of the World by Lauren Schwarz

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think it would be a good idea."

—Mahatma Gandhi, when asked what he thought of Western civilization

I spent my first 18 years in a small Midwestern town. And while it was a great place to grow up, diversity wasn’t exactly part of the experience.

So who would have guessed that I’d learn how to be a better world citizen in Lincoln, Nebraska?

Diversity was exactly what I found when I stepped on Union’s campus. I was surrounded by students from other states, countries and continents who looked, sounded and thought differently, including my Brazilian roommate. Events such as Project Impact and student groups like Amnesty International fostered outreach and understanding. Caring professors opened my horizons and broadened my worldview.

Preconceived ideas and old prejudices weren’t good enough reasons to hold an opinion.

Professors like Chris Blake. I was fortunate to take many courses from Mr. Blake during my years at Union. And from the start, it was clear that his classes were about deeper understanding. Rote memorization and fill-in-the-blank answers were out; opinion and thoughtful debate were in.

Engaging books and relevant articles took the place of boring outside reading.

According to the course bulletin, Mr. Blake taught reading, writing and communication. But in classes he also embraced a wider subject matter—how to be a better lover of humankind. That meant preconceived ideas and old prejudices weren’t good enough reasons to hold an opinion. He encouraged us to dig beneath the exterior and ask the real questions that enabled us to see the underlying reasons individuals acted the way they acted, believed what they believed and said the things they said.

Through Mr. Blake and Union College, I embraced the fact that there is a big world out there, and that I am not at the center of it all. Not even my family, my state or my country could claim that position. Everyone deserves understanding and deeper consideration. And most of the time, taking a moment to hear the whole story and look at a situation from someone else’s point of view makes the difference between blindly dismissing someone and truly understanding who that person is.

One thought that has stuck with me since I sat in Mr. Blake’s classroom is this statement by Gandhi when he was asked what he thought of Western civilization: “I think it would be a good idea.” Underneath the wit lies a deep message. As world citizens and residents of a country that values freedom and personal choice, it is our duty to treat others civilly even if they aren’t exactly like us. And what better way to do this than to value diversity and see each of our neighbors, both in our communities and throughout the world, as individuals?

I graduated in 2004, and although that wasn’t long ago, the world is a different place now. War rages on declared and undeclared battlefields. Natural and manmade disasters crowd the front pages and overwhelm governments and aid groups. The news is filled with heartbreak and tragedy. At home, fear, anger and partisan politics seem all-encompassing.

And I can’t help but think everything would run more smoothly if we all just had a little more understanding for each other and respect for diversity.

Whether the topic is terrorism, immigration or the driver who cut me off in traffic, I’ve found that a little understanding goes a long way. And I credit Union College for giving me the experience and the

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tools to value diversity and differences, and for helping me become a better world citizen.

Lauren Schwarz is a 2004 graduate of Union College, with a degree in communication. She and her husband now live in Northern California.

Photo courtesy of Lauren Schwarz

Now I live near San Francisco, 3,000 miles from the small town I grew up in; yet I rarely realize how fortunate I am to be surrounded by such a diverse community of people. The food, the languages, the traditions and the cultures blend together here, creating a unique and irreplaceable culture.

We may have different histories, different political and social views and different aspirations for the future. But all of us are trying to thrive and do the best for ourselves and our families.

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Union College Feature

God Sent Me to Union

Student Experiences a Transformation at Union College.

by Cassi Fitzpatrick

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stood in a long line at vespers one Friday night, waiting for my turn to speak. As I gazed out into the congregation, I could see students in rows of pews fading off into the darkness toward the back of the sanctuary. This isn’t a small town church like the one I’m used to. Union College has a large community of faith that has changed my life.

Photo courtesy of Cassi Fitzpatrick

Cassi taught elementary school in Kenya as a student missionary—an experience that further enriched her Christian transformation experience.

I had planned my little speech of thankfulness about God sending me $1,000 in the mail from an unknown benefactor. He had answered my prayer and sent me the exact amount I needed to go to Africa last year. My dream to be a missionary came true. It was the first of many miracles during my African adventure, but standing on the platform and remembering my journey with God, the realization of where I started really hit me for the first time.

My passion for ministry was something new.

Ministry hasn’t always been a burden on my heart. The last college I went to didn’t have worship, or even utter the name of God. How did I get here? The only explana-

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tion is that His working in my life began long before the miraculous check arrived.

I grew up Adventist, but attended public schools my whole life. That’s right—the place your parents don’t want to send you unless they don’t have money for church school. My teachers taught evolution; talk of Christianity could mean kissing their jobs goodbye. And Christian schools may have problems and peer pressure, but not like public schools. I found it easy to get stuck in a rut that I could not escape.

To be fair, public high school wasn’t all bad. The small school size made it easy to get to know my teachers and they went the extra mile to help me learn. But something was missing and I couldn’t put my finger on it. I knew about God, but I was used to doing what I wanted to do. I didn’t know Him as a friend. Besides, I had all the friends I needed. Why get another one that seemed impossible to please?

After graduation, I applied at a college down the street.

It was public, too. But after a year, I could not handle life in that small town any more. Through little events in my life, God prepared my heart for something new, something that would change my world forever.

I never embraced my religion, so Union College had never even been an option in my mind. But at the end of 2006, I needed to try something else and decided to visit Union’s campus. Everyone seemed nice, so I enrolled.

Almost from the moment I arrived on campus in January 2007, my life began to transform. I joined Matchbox Ministries, a group of students who traveled Mid-America holding church services on weekends. My passion for ministry started to grow.

When the summer camp directors came to recruit workers shortly after I arrived on campus, I got hired on the spot (much to my surprise). That summer God used me in ways I never imagined possible. I began to see perfection isn’t a requirement of God. He wants our hearts and lives devoted to Him, and He will do the rest. I felt I could become friends with a God like that, so I decided to be baptized that summer.

I came back from camp on fire for God and decided to go as a student missionary. In 2009, I left for Kenya to work as an elementary school teacher at Maxwell Academy. I still cannot believe all the ways God worked in my life that school year through my wonderful students and the many

miracles I experienced. I remember a woman on campus suffering from several tumors. She did not have the money to pay for surgery, so my students helped cover the costs by selling more than 1000 cookies, which we made all in one night. I believe that was a miracle.

My time in Africa holds so many experiences demonstrating the power of God that I could write many volumes to share them all. But that year did bring trials— being a missionary isn’t always easy. Union taught me that life isn’t about avoiding the problems; it’s about trusting in God. Elder Case, one of my religion professors, always inspires me to turn to God in prayer and to be passionate about what I believe. This kept me going during those tough times.

But Union’s encouragement didn’t end with memories of my friends and teachers. My whole Greek class took the time to write notes of encouragement, which I discovered on top of the care packages I received every two weeks from Campus Ministries. The notes and goodies always provided a boost when I needed it most. Best of all, they reminded me of the people and the college who loved me and couldn’t wait till I came back.

Now it’s 2010 and that year in Africa has come and gone. I’m back at Union College studying my two pas-

sions—journalism and religion. I am leading a new small group of seven students as we embark on a spiritual journey together, and I can’t wait to see what God has in store. I pray He will continue to transform the people on this campus in an amazing way, just like He did for me.

I know I would not be at this point in my life without God leading me to Union College. The caring teachers, the prayers in the classroom and seeing peers with a heart for Jesus helped change me into the God-fearing woman I am today. I am so glad that Union is a place where I can grow and thrive spiritually, where the sky is not the limit and God is my best friend.

On the stage at vespers, I was jarred back to the present by a nudge from the person behind me in line. My turn had come, and I stepped forward to the microphone to share one of the many miracles I’ve experienced in my time at Union.

It may be my turn now, but there is always a spot at the end of the line. Don’t worry; we’ll wait for you. We can’t wait to see how Union will change your life, too.

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Cassi Fitzpatrick is a junior communication and religion major from Iowa.

Cassi Fitzpatrick (second from left), a junior communication and religion major, spent a year teaching in Kenya after experiencing a change of heart at Union.

Photo courtesy of Cassi Fitzpatrick

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Compounded Camaraderie Union Student Finds a Career on the Macroscopic Level

by Kenneth Mapp

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Photo by Steve Nazario

efore entering college, I felt terrified. I knew college would be difficult and wondered if I had what it would take to succeed. Now that I’m a senior, I see that even though the coursework can be intensely demanding, with the help of great professors here at Union, anyone can succeed.

Upon arriving at Union College, I really didn’t know what I wanted to study. Something in the medical profession sounded interesting, so I decided to try a chemistry major with an emphasis in biochemistry. Although I didn’t fully un- Kenneth Mapp, a senior chemistry major, derstand everything it would involve at the time, I think God discovered he wanted to be a pharmacist while experimenting in Union’s laboratory. led me into a field that grew more exciting for me as I learned.

My freshman years was filled with general classes and only tions. Similarly, ideas from different fields interact, so I’m one science class, so it wasn’t until organic chemistry during glad I’ve received a broad education outside the laboramy second year that I really started to get excited about my ma- tory. In personal finance class, we learned about handling jor. I’d expected each period to be filled with lectures, but that’s money by playing a real life Monopoly game. I explored my not Dr. Wolfe’s style. Instead, we solved problems in teams and artistic side in a pottery class by crafting several modern developed critical thinking skills. Skeptical at first because pre- art pieces. But outside of chemistry, I think I enjoyed most vious teachers had always lectured, I soon realized I enjoyed learning how the economy works in macroeconomics. teaching myself new concepts, and I retained more, too. It was I know I’ll be able to take the knowledge that I’ve gained here I first became enamored with the world of hydrocarbons from my general education courses and be better equipped to handle the life God has in store for me. (carbon and hydrogen-containing compounds).

Union isn’t a huge university, and I think smaller is With each science course, I gained a greater understanding and passion for chemistry. I particularly enjoyed learn- better. A low student-to-teacher ratio means my profesing about metal complexes and nonorganic substances in sors give me more one-on-one time. My teachers have advanced inorganic chemistry class, and the real-world an open door policy and have done their best to help me applications we studied in analytical chemistry and instru- succeed. I can’t say that any one professor stands out mental analysis. Each course I’ve taken has its own obsta- more than the rest—they have all inspired me to take cles, but one message has remained consistent: any hurdle advantage of every opportunity to learn. “Don’t look at a class just to get a grade,” says Dr. Madhiri, one of my can be overcome with God’s help.

Biochemistry is a lot of hard work, but I really enjoy it. Every chemistry professors. “Look at it as part of your career.”

I came to Union without a profession in mind, but now day, I experience the world below the macroscopic level—a realm the average person rarely sees. People think I’m bril- I know my path. Next year, with God’s help, I’ll be in pharliant because my major sounds difficult. In reality, I’m just macy school. Because of my experiences here at Union, I an average guy who works hard like everyone else. I work on feel ready to take on whatever my graduate studies throw campus as a teaching assistant, and while setting up for labs at me. The professors helped me find my passion for chemand helping with classes I not only get additional experience istry, and have prepared me for life in so many ways.

God knew I needed direction as He helped me set the mixing chemicals, I also learn in the best possible way—by course for my life. And that’s why He brought me to Union. helping others.

As a chemist, I know studying a single chemical is not nearly as interesting or enlightening as observing interac- Kenneth Mapp is a senior chemistry major from Florida.

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What?

Me?

A Leader?

Union Student Discovers her Leadership Potential

by Tori Hudgins

aybe God is calling you to be a leader, Tori.”

Moms say those sorts of things, but we’re not always ready to hear them.

I had started becoming a leader in high school, but I’m shy. Even there, surrounded by people I knew, it had been hard for me. Here in a new environment at Union College, I could be anyone I wanted to be. But being a leader meant I would have to be bold, outgoing and confident.

I’m not naturally any of those things. I didn’t know who I would be, but a leader? Definitely not.

Fast forward to spring of my sophomore year. I was playing in the band, had a lead part in the spring drama, worked in the math department and was progressing through the education program with flying colors. But a spiritual leader? No. My friends were the ones who led Bible studies. My friends got up front during vespers. My friends served in the community. Me? I was too afraid.

So when a friend asked if I would serve as a dorm pastor for Rees Hall, I know it was God who nudged my heart. I agreed and spent the summer excitedly planning for the following year. But when I came back to school last fall, I began to realize the gravity of what I’d agreed to.

Up to this point in my college life, I had avoided spending much time in Campus Ministries. I already knew several of my co-workers, but I had never seen them like this.

They were so excited about Jesus! So excited about sharing what they had with others. And me? I wanted to reach out to the girls on campus, but I didn’t know how, and I didn’t even know why. Who was I to share? What could I share?

But God had it under control. Rees Hall has two dorm pastors, and He paired me with one of the most on-fire-for-Jesus people I have ever met. At first I fought the spiritual focus she helped bring to my life, but I soon looked forward to prayer time with Heather more than almost anything else in my day.

I’m a practical person, and I learned that prayer is the most important part of planning. Heather and I usually spent 40 minutes praying before an event and prepared for only 10, but we witnessed miracle after miracle. An agape feast turned into a spiritual high for 120 girls. A talk about the power and dangers of media held the group spellbound—you could have heard a pin drop. A secret sisters program connected girls across the dorm. Prayer meetings lasted all night. And the list goes on.

I felt good because our events made a difference, and we were involving girls all over campus. But I also discovered

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being in a position of spiritual leadership meant I had to make sure I was equipped to lead. How could I encourage others to share about Jesus in their lives if I wasn’t sharing what He was doing in mine?

Toward the end of last school year, I was asked to be programming team supporter this school year. I wondered why.

What did I do to show that I was capable of leading the people responsible for planning the biggest programs on campus?

“You are a leader, plain and simple,” my friend told me.

“Your honesty and faith in God allows others to have complete confidence in you.” Then I realized what leading like Jesus meant—not about being the best, but realizing that you can always do better and dig deeper because knowing God never ends. It’s about admitting you can’t do everything, but having faith that God will enable you to do whatever He asks.

My journey as programming team supporter this year has just begun, and I don’t know what God has in store for us. But with Him as my leader, I’ve learned I have nothing to fear.

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Tori Hudgins is a senior mathematics education major from Maryland.

Photo by Steve Nazario

Tori Hudgins, Rees Hall dorm pastor

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Union College Feature Photo by Steve Nazario

Teddy Griffin (center) , a sophomore communication major, discovered that friends and fun contribute to success in college.

Boredom

Can’t Exist Without a Fight

g e n u i n e F r i e n d s h i p s a n d a n i n n ovat i v e s o c i a l c a l e n da r Help a Student Adjust to College Life

by Teddy Griffin

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n spring of 2009, I left my Maryland home and boarded a plane for Nebraska, destined for a preview visit to Union College. I had never been to Nebraska, and horror stories of barren cornfields and frigid winters swam through my head. But upon arrival, I discovered that whatever Union may lack in terrain and weather patterns, it makes up for with the most import natural resource: people.

An old friend greeted me at the airport and I immediately discovered students who embraced and accepted me and took time to show me around campus and the town. The atmosphere is relaxed and open to all who visit. People genuinely want to know your name, where you come from, what you enjoy and even your favorite food. That interest didn’t end at the preview visit, but continued when I arrived at Union to enroll.

I took pre-calculus with 25 other students during my first semester. For our first assignment, the professor had us divide into groups of four and solve the problem on the board.

The students in my group exchanged names, places of residence, and laughs before time ran out and the problem remained an unsolved mystery. But my classmates were no longer a mystery, and I believe that was the point all along.

I realized then that not only do students at Union College build relationships, but faculty and staff take advantage of small class sizes to help us build those relationships.

Getting to know everybody is great—developing deep, lasting friendships is what makes life meaningful. I found that kind of friend in Sean Kirk, with all his California slang, styles and swagger. Quality time meant trying to figure out the atomic weight of periodic elements. Down time meant wrestling around the room until one or both of us were too tired to move.

I love Union because boredom can’t exist without a fight. Fliers

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announcing events sponsored by classes, clubs, organizations and associations cram the campus bulletin boards. Every weekend the Associated Student Body hosts events featuring anything from the fun and food of the Amazing Pizza Machine to cheering for fellow students from our native country in the Union World Cup soccer tournament. It’s easy to just watch a movie. But a movie cannot compete with a dodge ball tournament/costume contest where one of the teams recreated characters from the game Clue. Each event promotes both action and interaction.

Many schools rely on location to provide for social needs of students, but Union actively creates community through never-ending opportunities to be involved in campus life.

But it’s not just about events. Cooper’s Corner, the campus snack shop, breathes a coffee shop-like atmosphere into the student center where students mingle and finish homework.

The Student Services office offers free Panera bread on Tuesdays on a first-come first-served basis, often creating mobs that may rival Black Friday. One staff family, Buell and Kathy Fogg, bakes hundreds of cinnamon roles every Friday night for the host of students who invade their home, while many more faculty and staff have students home for dinner nearly every Sabbath.

Looking back at my first year, the most meaningful memories are of students looking beyond themselves and the campus. In the wake of the earthquake in Haiti last January, Union sent international rescue and relief majors to Haiti to support recovery efforts.

Those left behind banded together to raise money, pray unceasingly and comfort Haitian students on campus. I found myself part of a community that always looks out for fellow students, our city, our world. When you’re at Union, it’s about the people.

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Teddy Griffin is a sophomore communication major from Maryland.

Embarking on a New

Union Student Gains Skills Through Real-World Experience

by Heather Lang

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could feel the excitement build as I walked through the job fair at the University of Nebraska here in Lincoln. I had already made a list of the companies where I hoped to find the summer internship required by my degree program. Now I moved from booth to booth talking with the various hiring representatives.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car® wasn’t on my list, but as I walked by the booth, a friendly woman struck up a conversation and convinced me to sign up for an interview. Why not, I thought. I could use the practice.

The first interview went very well, and as I better understood the company, I started to think that it would be a good fit for me. Three interviews later, Enterprise offered me one of 10 internship positions available in the Lincoln and Omaha area.

My business classes at Union helped prepare me for a realworld job by giving me a fundamental understanding of business terms and how companies operate. This foundation helped me understand Enterprise’s business model and the importance of my role in the company. My professors prepared me for the interview process by helping me create a good resume and discussing what to wear, what to say and how to act in an interview.

I was assigned to work at one of the Enterprise branches in Lincoln. After a week of learning from the other employees and doing my share of vacuuming, washing and preparing cars for rental, I drove to Iowa in a rental car for a week of training in sales, customer service and vehicle prep. I discovered that Enterprise, a family-owned business, wants employees to focus

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on building relationships with each customer and providing the best customer service experience possible. I also learned something that proved extremely valuable later—how to deal with an array of people under all types of circumstances.

Back on the sales floor in Lincoln, one of my first customers returned very upset. The rental car had sustained hail damage and the customer didn’t want to pay for it. I had not dealt with conflict before, and my manager stepped in to demonstrate how to handle the situation. He calmly sympathized with the customer and then went back to the rental contract to explain the situation.

When the customer eventually left satisfied, I learned that the best way to deal with a difficult situation is to be confident in my ability and always sympathetic to the customer’s point of view.

Near the end of the summer, I made a presentation about what I had learned and outlined some suggestions for making the business better. It felt good to know that company management listened to my opinions. After the presentation, the area manager asked me to continue to work part-time while I finish my schooling. I am thankful to work at a company that has so much support for its employees and tries to put the customer first.

This internship has given me a practical perspective on what I am learning in class. During Barry Forbes’ Conflict Management course this fall, we discussed how to approach conflict at work. Just the week before, I had to calm down an upset customer by applying the skills we talked about in class.

I learned that no matter at what level the conflict occurs, I need take care of the issue before it grows.

I graduate this May with a degree in business administration and an emphasis in management. I have enjoyed working for Enterprise Rent-A-Car, a very large, yet family-owned company that feels like a small business. I am a small town girl, and I enjoy the camaraderie, personal touch and teamwork a small business provides. Maybe I’ll own my own business someday.

Whatever happens, I believe Union has equipped me for my future career by giving me quality training and helping me get practical, real-world experience. And who knows? Maybe some day I will get the chance to offer a summer internship to a student wandering through a job fair.

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Union College senior Heather Lang learned a lot about conflict management during her summer internship with Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Heather Mekelburg Lang is a senior business administration major at Union College.

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Mid-America Union News Central States News New Conference Treasurer Brings a Blessing—Her Husband

by Roger Bernard

Photo courtesy of Roger Bernard

Photos courtesy of Roger Bernard

Central States Conference is hon- been published in the North Ameri- dren—the other four being girls. He ored to welcome Tonya and Mi- can Division women’s devotional then served in the U. S. Armed Forces as a Marine, stationed in chael Anderson to the headCalifornia and Japan. quarters staff. Newly arrived Andersen has held posifrom Ohio, they each bring a tions ranging from warewealth of experience. house worker, quality control Tonya L. Brown-Anderson monitor, receptionist and an is the new conference treasuradministrative assistant to er. Born in Cleveland, she was freight specialist. raised in Michigan, where she Andersen is committed to earned her Bachelor of Busiserving Jesus Christ in whatness degree in accounting from ever capacity he is asked.

Davenport University. She then He values his ministry as a received her Master of Science church deacon and loves to Administration degree from sing. His beautiful tenor voice Andrews University, with em- Tonya L. Brown-Anderson, Michael Anderson, facilities director of can be heard any time of the phasis in business and a minor treasurer of Central States Conference Central States Conference day. He testifies, “I have a dein education. sire to help people know there is a Brown-Anderson’s experience cov- book. She also enjoys connecting God who loves us so much that He is ers a wide range, including teaching with youth and making people laugh. willing to take time every day to foron levels from preschool to college, as Brown-Andersen’s desire is to use give us, cleanse us, and guide us to a well as mentoring youth. She served her talents according to God’s will better future with Him.” as business manager/instructor for and purpose for her life. Her prayer Michael and Tonya have three Peterson-Warren Academy in the is that as she serves others, they will children: one daughter, Jordan; two Lake Region Conference and as as- be drawn to the love of Christ that sons, Jonathan and Justin. sociate treasurer for the Ohio Con- motivates her. ference.

Michael E. Anderson is the new Tonya loves spending quality fun facilities director for Central States time with her family. She enjoys Conference. He was born and raised Roger Bernard is secretary of Central States creative writing, some of which has in Detroit as the oldest of five chil- Conference and communication director.

Lighthouse Celebrates Community Guest Day The Lighthouse Seventh-day Adventist Church in north St. Louis recently held its annual Community Guest Day. A packed facility heard Pastor Joseph Ikner II proclaim the church’s theme for ministry—"Living the Light to Share the Light"—to more than 50 guests, 46 of whom were not Adventists.

Since health outreach is one of the congregation’s core ministries, Sabbath school featured a health

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seminar. Health and temperance leader Nordia Ikner, RN, and assistant leader Ladell Farrar, moderated a round table discussion titled “Secrets of Wellness,” featuring renowned lecturer Christine Salter, MD DC. During divine worship, Lighthouse honored the congregation from which it rents its facility, Greater Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church. Lighthouse members have a strong relationship

with that congregation, evident in how many accepted the Adventists’ invitation on Community Guest Day. Lighthouse presented the Baptist pastor, Nathaniel Griffin, with a recognition award.

For outstanding community service, Lighthouse honored Kim Jones, director of Angel Tree Ministries. Also recognized was Captain James Scott of the Salvation Army Harbor Light Center.

Highlighting the worship hour

Central States News “We see ourselves as a body of transformed Christian believers who embrace, nurture, and provide refuge for all.”

Located in the inner city by choice, Lighthouse members each Sabbath affirm their covenant and mission by reciting Matthew 5:16: “Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father, who is in Heaven.”

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was a rousing message Purpose in Life?” from Pastor Ikner enThe Lighthouse is a titled “An Encounter ministry-driven conwith Jesus,” which ingregation with a sinspired many to rededgular focus, says Pasicate themselves to tor Ikner.

“The Christ. Members and mission of our church Lighthouse members and guests shared a felis to disciple and emguests celebrate Christian lowship lunch. Then fellowship. power our members came Kids Space, a to be ministers who pre-school program directed by lead others into a meaningful reNordia Ikner, themed “What’s Your lationship with Christ.” He adds,

"Experiencing Your Breakthrough" Bible Conference Seventh-day Adventist pastors of Kansas City area churches led their members in impacting the metropolis with the gospel of Jesus Christ. “We realize that God has sent us to the same vineyard, although we worship in different locations,” said Pastor Cryston Josiah. The evangelistic effort not only reached out to the community but fostered unity among local Adventists— honoring Christ’s prayer in John 17.

Before embarking on their mission, pastors and their churches came together for joint prayer meetings, evangelism rallies, and a communion service. This set the tone for collaborative ministry, pooling resources and talents as one body in Christ.

Linwood Temple Church hosted the city-wide four-week evangelistic series, titled “Experience Your Breakthrough Bible Conference.” Pastors Williams, Bernard, Josiah, Webb, White, and Ross preached 22 powerful messages. As a result, 24 souls were baptized, along with many members rededicating their lives to the Lord.

“There was no concern about which church would reap the most, since we as pastors believe in kingdom growth,” reports Pastor Josiah. “Therefore, when people are baptized into the body of Christ, we all have grown.”

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Kansas City Adventists Unite for Evangelism

Personal breakthroughs resulted in baptisms.

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Campus Outreach in Fargo

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student center building, close to the and Darrel Lindensmith 701.391.9131. coffee shop, bookstore and cafeteDarrel Lindensmith is pastor of the Fargo ria. The church hopes to operate the Church. booth two Fridays each month, featuring new themes.

Another possibility is a True Step event, with Cheri Peters sharing her testimony of victory over addictions.

Fargo Church would appreciate names and contact information of Adventist students attending NDSU or other area colleges.

Call pastors Loren Nelson 701.400.6298 NDSU student at Campus Ministries table Photo by Karen Lindensmith

One goal of Fargo Adventist Church is to begin Christian fellowship meetings on the campus of North Dakota State University (NDSU) as an outreach to its 14,000 students. The church wants to collaborate with other ministries to sponsor speakers and programs. They have a campus ministries table where students can stop to talk, pick up free literature and sign up for a newsletter.

The most recent topic was intelligent design versus evolution, with free books and DVDs available. Forty students stopped by the booth one Friday, and 14 signed up for the newsletter. Some students requested an apologetics Bible study group.

The charge for the booth is $51 per day. It has an excellent location in the

Dakota News Baptism Rewards Decades of Prayer by BJ Woll

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Proof that it’s never too late to be res, a member of the Bowdon Country tized alongside her husband. reborn in Christ came to Bowden, congregation for 73 years and a fourth Adding to the high sentiment of generation Ad- the day was the fact that Randi SucNorth Dakota when ventist, recom- kut, the couple’s son and head elder 91 year-old Bob Sucmitted her own of the Bowdon Country Adventist kut was baptized. Bob’s life to Jesus by Church, baptized his father. Simulwife of 68 years, Dolobeing re-bap- taneously, Pastor Terry Pflugrad res, had prayed for and dreamed of the day he baptized Dolores. Applause, would publicly give tears of joy and singing sponhis heart to Jesus. That taneously erupted from famdream came true on a ily and friends as the bornsunny Sabbath afteragain couple emerged from noon at Pelican Lake. the water.

Through the years, this little Dolores’ advice is to never lake in the middle of a pasture has quit praying for your loved been a special place for the Suckones. “Pray for each other... uts to enjoy family time. Bob’s four The fervent prayer of a righchildren and many grandchildren teous person has tremendous and great-grandchildren, along power” (James 5:16, parawith local church members and phrased in The Clear Word). community friends, stood along Bob and Dolores Suckut (center) emerge from the the sandy shore on July 17 to wit- waters of baptism supported by their son Randi (left) BJ Woll is communication secretary for the Bowdon Country Church. ness the answer to prayers. Dolo- and Pastor Terry Pflugrad (right).

Wahpeton Church Hosts Archaeology Seminar by Dragos Profir

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North Dakota State College of Science. They studied civilizations and cultures of the past while being inspired with hope and meaning for life’s challenges in the 21st century.

Moore is an ardent explorer and archaeology enthusiast whose experiences and insights illuminate the history of some of earth’s greatest civilizations. His artifacts from the times of Abraham, Moses, David, Daniel and Jesus make ancient stories come alive. Moore’s DVD series, “In the Footsteps of Paul,” followed Tony Moore, explaining artifacts up the live archaeology seminar.

Among numerous free gifts and Wahpeton Church is planning resources provided all attendees, other innovative evangelism events every community guest was of- to reach their community. fered a free subscription to Signs of the Times. So far, 30 have signed up. Dragos Profir is pastor of the Wahpeton Church.

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Tony Moore pulled back the curtain of time in Wahpeton, North Dakota one September Friday by launching a fascinating series of community presentations: Amazing Discoveries in Biblical Archaeology.

An audience of 135 came to Stern Cultural Center on the campus of

Mirella Profir helping with electronic sign-in

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Mid-America Union News Iowa-Missouri News Youth Pilgrims Make Progress in Ministry by Katie Bull verses we put with it— that they are not alone in their struggles.”

The reenactment of Pilgrim's Progress contained 25 acting parts.

With just seven youth and the help of three other church members, each actor portrayed as many as four different characters in the play.

Presenting an adapted version of Pilgrim's Progress “God was really there for us,” Megan Bull remarked. “When with us to remember our lines and have it was getting down to the end we were a good time—while not forgetting why worrying about getting all the lines and we were doing this. And I felt God was props and costumes, but it all fell into really there with us.”

The group was ecstatic for the turnplace. God provided it all. In the end we were able to present this to our church, out and is already making plans for a and a lot of people got a blessing out of it.” sequel performance.

Joyce Pink remembers: “The night before the performance, our pastor Katie Bull is a member of the Mason City came down to the church and prayed Church in Iowa.

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What do delectable fruit, a couple of ruffians, and quirky neighbors all have in common? They were all trying to mislead Christiana, her children and their young friend Mercy on their journey to "Celestial City." When the youth of the Mason City Church accepted the challenge to present the worship service one Sabbath, they knew immediately what to present to their church family. Having just finished studying the book Pilgrim's Progress in Sabbath school, they determined to reenact Bunyan’s story. Their passion was intensified from also having recently read Ellen White’s Steps to Christ.

“I think people today are like the people in Pilgrim’s Progress, because we all have different trials in our life,” remarked Chelsea Bull. “But if we put our faith in Jesus He will help us through our journey. We wanted to show people that through the story—and Bible Photo courtesy of Katie Bull

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Iowa-Missouri News A Member's Extra Effort Inspires Children by Beverly Wombold Following Jesus book on Adventist doctrines in addition to Doug Batchelor’s “Amazing Adventure” DVD series. After many weeks of study, five

children were baptized.

Beverly Wombold is a member of the Golden Valley Church.

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Eileen Korth, member of the Golden Valley Church in Clinton, Missouri, wondered how she could help others find Jesus in the context of her busy life. Then Iowa-Missouri Conference president Dean Coridan proposed a plan for churches to begin home-based small groups for prayer and study of last day events.

Eileen began leading an adult group in Osceola two years ago. Since children were attending, she adapted the agenda to include them.

Eileen decided to go the extra mile with the children and offer them an extension study on Fridays after school. The group included kids from the church as well as the community. They completed the

Eileen Korth (left) with the children she prepared for baptism by Pastor Alan Harvey (right).

The Sedalia Church has a clear mission: “to prepare people to meet Jesus in order to magnify God’s name and expand His family.” Pastor Al Oetman and the Sedalia members focus on evangelism, at home and abroad. Earlier this year they formed a “Church and Rescue Team” after Angie Joseph, conference lay evangelism co-director, presented them with an effective action plan for sharing Christ with their community through mail and inperson Bible studies.

The Sedalia Church and Rescue Team operated a booth at the Missouri State Fair this past summer.

Members enjoyed sharing their personal testimonies and Jesus’ love with fairgoers. “God has used this evangelistic team in a mighty way over this past year,” said Pastor Oetman. “At present the group has nearly 50 Bible studies going, and they are planning a Revelation Seminar in Tipton."

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Sedalia Expands “Church and Rescue” Outreach by Michelle Miracle

The Sedalia Church and Rescue Team in their well-stocked Missouri State Fair booth this past August.

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Mid-America Union News Kansas-Nebraska News Adventist Students Launch Public Campus Witness by Thomas Whitson Adventist Christian Fellowship (ACF) has come to the major research universities of Kansas. Both the University of Kansas (KU) and Kansas State University (K-State) now have a registered ACF group on campus. These groups are part of the North American Division ACS network, a joint effort of the Young Adult Ministries Department and GC Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries. The goal is providing guidance, ideas and creative resources to Adventist students who want to fellowship and communicate the Good News on their public college campuses. Following is a personal report by Thomas Whitson.

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Fair, more than 50 students had signed up to receive e-mail updates about ACF. The first meeting of ACF@KU was the night after Info Fair. Adventist and non-Adventist students gathered to praise God and share in His word.

What a fun first meeting! I think it speaks of great things to come. In addition to Wednesday night worship and Bible study, ACF@KU is planning movie and pizza nights as well as community service opportunities.

ACF@K-State hosts Praise ‘n’ Worship jam sessions in the Upper Room every Friday night. Plans call for a retreat at Broken Arrow Ranch where the two Kansas ACF groups will meet to worship God and enjoy a little friendly competi-

tion. It may not sell as many tickets as when KU and K-State face off in basketball, but it’s still going to be a lot of fun!

If you’re attending college in Lawrence or Manhattan, get involved with the ACF group on your campus.

Find out more about K-State’s ACF group at www.k-state.edu/acf/ or by emailing acf@k-state.edu. Learn about ACF@KU and view pictures from Info Fair at groups.ku.edu/~acf, or e-mail acf@ku.edu. Outside Kansas-Nebraska, locate the nearest ACF group at ACFlink. org/grouplist or en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Adventist_ Christian_Fellowship.

Thomas Whitson is in the pharmacy program at Kansas State University.

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University students are uniquely positioned to reach the world for Christ. We don’t have to go “into all the world”—because all the world comes to us. In the first week of school, I personally talked about my faith with people from four different continents without ever leaving campus.

God’s leading has been evident every step of the way. ACF@KU probably would not have been started except for the encouragement of a visiting pastor. K-State’s ACF group exists through the vision of a young researcher who has since moved on to post-doctoral studies. The two groups discovered each other by “accident” through the Internet. Now they are partners in public campus ministry.

To me, all this testifies of God’s ability to bring together the right people to do His work. ACF@KU began the current semester in a big way by joining KU’s largest student involvement event of the year: Beach ‘n’ Blvd Info Fair. Students chalked sidewalks, made fliers, and painted signs in preparation for the big event. The morning of the fair, meteorologists predicted a 90 percent chance of rain. But several prayerful hours later, the sky was dry and Info Fair proceeded as scheduled. Several thousand students attended.

ACF members handed out 400 fliers with information about the group, plus 200 fliers listing basic Adventist beliefs and 20 correspondence Bible study cards. We dialogued with 200 or so students about the group, explaining to 50 of them what it means to be a Christian and an Adventist. By the end of the Info

Robby Willer and Sarah Whitson, both freshman attending Kansas University, stand by to answer questions about Adventist Christian Fellowship.

Kansas-Nebraska News Hispanic Bible Workers Earn Certificates by John Sweigart

John Sweigart is ministerial secretary of the Kansas-Nebraska Conference.

Dr. Ricardo Norton, who founded the Seminario Adventista Laico program for Hispanic lay members.

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pleted six classes of seven hours each to earn their certificate. Beyond receiving classroom instruction and doing research, students performed field assignments and submitted reports. In all, each student invested between 80 and 100 hours to complete the program.

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As the sun set over Tuttle Creek Reservoir, more than 200 members of KansasNebraska Hispanic churches gathered at Broken Arrow Ranch for a special graduation. Some 50 of them had completed the Seminario Adventista Laico (SAL) training program. (SAL in Spanish means “salt.”) According to Roberto Correa, conference Hispanic coordinator, SAL equips lay members with basic theoretical and practical knowledge to serve as Bible instructors.

Officiating with Correa were Dr. Ricardo Norton, who designed SAL on behalf of Andrews University’s Institute of Hispanic Ministry. Helping coordinate the event was John Sweigart, conference ministerial secretary. Pastors Ezequiel Gonzalez, Bolivar Tejada and Jose Luis Argumedo also assisted, having taught portions of SAL classes.

Other participants at the graduation event included Jorge Zalaya and Joel Nieves. Oscar Morales gave the class response to the challenge presented by the speakers. All SAL graduates com-

SAL graduates after receiving their diplomas

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Heaven's Bells Holds CD Release Concert

Heaven’s Bells, a handbell choir from Lincoln’s Piedmont Park Church, performed in a concert to showcase their new CD release.

The group was among the featured musicians at last year’s North American Division Pathfinder camporee.

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Students blessed the attendees with music.

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Pamela Consuegra is director of education and superintendent of schools for the Minnesota Conference.

Students from Minnesota K-12 schools participated in SchoolWorks and also gave testimonies about how Adventist education impacts their lives.

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Conference’s own students shared powerful personal testimonies about how receiving an Adventist education impacts their lives.

Church leadership teams then Larry Blackmer, vice president for educastrategized about tion for the NAD, conhow to meet spe- tributed his expercific educational tise at SchoolWorks. needs in their own district by developing a local master plan. A compilation of these districtwide plans may be viewed on the Minnesota Conference website: www.mnsda.com.

SchoolWorks marks a new beginning of dialogue and strategic implementation that will continue.

It sparked a flame for Adventist education that, under God’s blessing, will ignite a fire that spreads throughout Minnesota.

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In September, 300 pastors, teachers, and lay leaders throughout Minnesota convened on the campus of Maplewood Academy for “SchoolWorks”— an Adventist education initiative.

Every church district in Minnesota was represented. Participants engaged in interactive sessions that focused on five major challenges within Adventist education: mission, finances, enrollment/marketing, church/ home/school relationships, and current issues/trends/technology.

Presenters from across the North American Division addressed each of the identified challenges. The Minnesota

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SchoolWorks: a Tranformative Educational Initiative by Pamela Consuegra

Representatives from throughout Minnesota participated in the SchoolWorks dialogue at Maplewood Academy.

Minnesota News any quilt—it is made especially for a friend or neighbor in need of encouragement.

Rita Tasche is the angel who started Brainerd’s prayer quilt ministry. She works behind the scenes and orchestrates the cutting, sewing, tying and praying over each quilt. Tasche has a retinue of assistants who work in their own time and space to assemble the pieces. Some cut squares, while others sew together the mini-blocks of cloth that decorate the center of each quilt. Tasche has 10 prayer warriors who will take home a quilt and, as they tie each knot, quietly pray for the individual to whom the quilt will be given.

Tasche gets many heartfelt thanks from those who receive these unique quilts. What takes a few hours of sewing can brighten the life of a suffering soul with warmth and gladness.

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Walking into the Brainerd Church, the first thing to greet a visitor’s eye is a quilt on a nearby table, complete with needle and thread. There will probably be someone bending over it, tying a knot in the blanket or signing the card beside it. This isn’t just

Gail Schauer is one of the prayer quilt ministers.

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Brainerd's Prayer Quilt Ministry

Rita Tasche finds joy in the prayer quilt ministy of Brainerd Church.

Outlook readers are invited to visit Brainerd Adventist Church on Oak Street and, while there, tie a knot in a quilt and say a prayer.

In June, Doug and Susan Inglish accepted a call from the Minnesota Conference to the Minnetonka Church, where Doug will serve as senior pastor. He had previously been pastor of the Sunnydale Church in Missouri. Prior to that, Doug and Susan worked in Michigan and Indiana.

Pastor Inglish holds a bachelor’s degree from Andrews University and a master’s from the University of Arkansas. He was a teacher before entering pastoral ministry, serving in both secondary and elementary Adventist schools. Susan has been teaching at Sunnydale Academy.

Doug and Susan have two grown children. Chelsea works for Upper Columbia Academy in Washington, and Joshua is a junior at Southern Adventist University.

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New Pastor at Minnetonka

Susan and Doug Inglish

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Rocky Mountain News One beautiful September Wednesday, children from the Boulder Church paraded around the track of Vista Ridge Academy to raise money for ADRA (Adventist Development and Relief Agency). The Bike/Trike-AThon involved kids and their parents from cradle roll, kindergarten and primary Sabbath school classes.

Sarah Ramirez, children’s Sabbath school outreach coordinator, came up with the idea while visiting ADRA’s website and realizing all the good the organization does around the world.

The event was enjoyable for everyone involved and raised more than $1,800.

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Kids Raise Money for ADRA by Craig Carr

Craig Carr is lead pastor of Boulder Church.

Boulder Church kids and their parents enjoy raising funds for people in need during their Bike/Trike-a-Thon.

ACS-DR Responds to Fourmile Fire by Cathy Kissner

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Adventist response to the devastating Fourmile wildfire totaled more than 1,200 volunteer hours at the Community Collection Center, reports Cathy Kissner, Rocky Moun-

tain Conference director of Adventist Community Services Disaster Response (ACS-DR). By day 13, the Emergency Distribution Center had served 82 people, with more coming by each day.

“The Lord has been so wonderful to us,” Kissner testified. “One night a volunteer brought in a donation on her way to work.

She hadn’t realized her keys had been dropped at some point during the evening. I made an announcement to the room of volunVista Ridge Academy students helped out at the collection center. teers and silently

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sent up a prayer. Within 10 minutes another volunteer had found the keys.”

The Fourmile blaze began Sept. 6 and destroyed nearly 6,400 acres of forest and 166 homes, also damaging numerous other properties. One Denver TV station called it “the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history” (John Romero, KDVR News, Sept. 22, 2010). Rehabilitation efforts have begun, but more than a year is needed to rebuild homes and reseed landscaping.

Cathy Kissner writes from Colorado's Western Slope. Along with giving volunteer leadership in disaster response to ACS-DR for Rocky Mountain Conference, Kissner also donates her time to head Adventist Community Services, which provides ongoing help for the needy.

Rocky Mountain News Celestial Retreat Inspires Rocky Mountain Women by Ginger Bell to experience God personal testimoin nature. Saturday ny, “Battered to night Jill Anderson, Blessed,” and her DeeAnn Bragaw eventful journey of and Ardis Stenforgiveness. bakken presented The story had a silent auction of a powerful healover 100 items that ing impact on atattendees themtendees. Sunday selves had donatmorning Brenda ed. Proceeds went shared the amaztoward scholaring story of how ships for women God opened the in need to attend way for her to future retreats, and share the love of also for a Thailand Jesus in a womproject. DeeAnn en’s prison. The Pam Taylor, retreat music director brought joy, huretreat also inmor, and a spiritual message with cluded seminars on various subjects “Whispers From the Wild World of by great presenters and inspiring Purseville. ” After the final session music led by Pam Taylor and Becky many lingered, not wanting to leave.

Hansen.

Participants enjoyed tremendous food prepared by a five-star chef Ginger Bell is women’s ministries director and served in the King James Dining for Rocky Mountain Conference and for Room. They also had an opportunity Brighton English SDA Church.

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“Becoming Who God Wants You to Be” was the theme throughout the women’s retreat at beautiful Glen Eyrie Christian Conference Center in Colorado Springs. The 225 attendees at the September event reported being drawn into a closer relationship with Jesus with a zeal to share Him. Upon arrival, the women entered a tranquil atmosphere of beautifully landscaped grounds and the sights and sounds of wild turkey, deer, bighorn sheep and red rock formations against the blue sky. Meetings were held and meals were served in an enchanting castle on the campus.

Brenda Walsh started the weekend by presenting her “Recipe for Faith” on Friday night. Sabbath morning she related “Divine Appointments” that God brought to her life, encouraging her listeners to seek their own appointments with Him. Because of a divine appointment with a couple staying at the castle on Friday night, Brenda felt impressed to share her

In thankfulness to the more than 1,000 firefighters who worked to save many homes in Fourmile Canyon, children in cradle roll, kindergarten, primary, juniors and youth put their personal touches on a banner now on display on 4th and Mapleton Streets in Boulder. Sarah Ramirez, children’s Sabbath school outreach coordinator, quickly brought this project together so kids of all ages could show their appreciation to those who served so faithfully during the Fourmile Canyon blaze. Many Boulder church members had to be evacuated, but none lost their homes.

Craig Carr is lead pastor of Boulder Church.

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Boulder Children and Youth Thank Firefighters by Craig Carr

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Church and Hospital H e a l i n g

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by Jessica Wahaus

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hawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC) appreciates can help make a difference in a patient’s recovery process. the importance of local churches and spiritual centers Through educational wellness programs and interacto its patients and community members. A strong, tion between church leaders and hospital caregivers, collaborative relationship with these churches provides the community has a stronger foothold on the path of whole person wellness and total healing for parishioners. healing. By combining care for the body and support for “Churches and hospitals are partners in health care,” the spirit, the community can be healed in every aspect said SMMC’s Vice President of Spiritual Wellness and Hu- of their lives and receive guidance for living a healthier man Development, Peter Bath, DMin. “Both the church life. SMMC and area churches work together to provide and hospital focus on making people whole and well.” whole-body wellness that each patient or member needs “Every hospital is a congregation and every church is a in order to live a life that fully glorifies God. clinic. We meet people at their greatest time of need, when “We, the church and the hospital, want to help humanspiritual and physical health is challenged,” said Bath. kind find restoration in God’s image,” said Bath.

This partnership is what allows patients to find true SMMC knows that wellness goes beyond the physical healing and wellness for the mind, body and spirit. aspect of life. The hospital ensures that each patient reSMMC has built valuable relationships with area church- ceives the care and support needed to heal the body and es by interacting with community members on different the spirit. By working together, SMMC and local churchlevels. The hospital sponsors health education seminars es provide healing and comfort to the community, suphosted by a local church and led by medical professionals porting whole-person wellness and bringing people the to address specific health issues in which the church com- chance to live a full life. munity may be interested. This Congregational Health Network provides opportunities for church members to learn vital information about their health in an environment where they feel comfortable, safe and close to God. Church leaders can also connect with SMMC at “Lunch & Learns,” interactive sessions that acquaint them with the hospital and our health care providers. “Pastors then become first responders,” said Bath. “Church leaders who have built a relationship with SMMC can help their members find access to the health care they need.”

The Clinical Pastoral Education program at SMMC trains spiritual caregivers in a clinical setting, allowing them to reach those who need spiritual support and strength the most. Physical illness significantly affects well- Shawnee Mission Medical Center’s Clinical Pastoral Education program trains spiritual ness of the mind and spirit, and caregivers to support people in clinical settings. Pictured: Victor Wilson, CPE Supervisor spiritual care is frequently what (standing) with students Greg Creek, Tony Kilgore and Travis Sisson.

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For Avista Physician R. Scott Daarud, Union College Offered a Defining Experience

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aybe it was the allure of the mysterious black medical bag his father carried. Or the excitement of traipsing after him on hospital rounds and house calls. Or perhaps it was just the endless free hot chocolate and donuts in the physicians’ lounge.

But one way or another, seven-year old R. Scott Daarud started thinking about becoming a doctor. An Adventist doctor.

He prayed about it all through high school, but the defining experience came during his first year at Union College, where his father, Dr. Richard C. Daarud, had also graduated. “I was at the age where I was gaining independence and stepping out on my own, and Union really helped bring focus to my life and plans,” he says.

“I felt the Lord was leading me into medicine, and the doors continued to open.”

After earning a degree in natural sciences, Scott completed medical training at Loma Linda University. In a rewarding, full-circle twist, he returned to Boulder and was able to practice side-by-side with his physician father for eight years until his retirement. Both were closely involved in the building of Avista Adventist Hospital, for which Richard was honored as the recipient of a Founder’s Award in 2008.

The spirituality that is at the heart of Scott’s practice at Avista Family Medicine owes much to his college experience. Though he’d attended Adventist schools since the second grade and was baptized at age 12 by Pastor Ernest Lutz in the Boulder church, his time at Union prompted some serious soul-searching. “Where do I and the Lord stand?” he remembers asking himself. “I had to own up and define my vision.”

In the years since, Scott has seen firsthand how spirituality contributes to whole person health. He chose to partner with Avista primarily because its mission—to extend the healing ministry of Christ—is in complete alignment with his own. As he treats hurting and fearful patients, he’s watchful for opportunities to share the hope and strength available from God. “In our society, a lot of people think you shouldn’t wear your Christianity on your sleeve,” he says. “But I’m just allowing the Lord to use me to reach out and help people.”

Outside his practice, that calling to be of service has also driven Scott’s active involvement with Boulder church.

Along with other members, he and his wife, Dr. Suzy Bralliar, participated in a mission trip to the Marshall Islands, where he helped build a church and provide medical care. He reports that it was an energizing and inspiring experience, and he hopes to soon join Avista staff on an upcoming Global Health Initiatives project.

As he considers the needs of the worldwide Adventist church and the health care system to which he’s dedicated his career, Scott feels the Christian mentorship of young people through higher education is vital. “There’s so much secularism and progressivism in the world today,” he says. “It’s more important than ever that schools like Union are teaching the values of service and faith to a new generation of leaders.”

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Dr. R. Scott Daarud, a graduate of Union College, believes spirituality is integral to healing, a philosophy that is at the heart of his practice at Avista Family Medicine.

This article was submitted by Stephen King, senior vice president for mission and ministry for Colorado’s Adventist hospitals, and written by CMBell Company.

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Farewell to Elder Roscoe Howard M i d - Am e r i c a U n i o n p r e s i d e n t t o l e a d Ad v e n t i s t H e a l th S y s t e m m i s s i o n s a n d m i n i s t r y

by Martin Weber

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oscoe J. Howard III, president of the Mid-America Union since 2008, has accepted the invitation of Adventist Health System (AHS) to become vice president of mission and ministries. Beginning this December, he will oversee the spiritual mission of AHS as expressed in its motto, “extending the healing ministry of Jesus.”

“It was a difficult decision,” says Howard. “All my ministry I have served within the mainline organization of the Seventhday Adventist Church, first as a pastor and then in administrative leadership. But this is a unique opportunity to facilitate closer collaboration between Adventist healthcare and the church’s overall organization. The ultimate goal is building up local congregations in doing selfless service for the Savior, expressing His ministry of healing.

This has been a longtime passion of mine.”

Howard’s most immediate responsibility will be overseeing AHS chaplains in their ministry to 55,000 healthcare employees and more than four million patients annually.

After assuring that the caregivers themselves are cared for spiritually, Howard will strategize with fellow AHS administrators in further developing their mission and vision within

the context of holistic Seventh-day Adventist outreach.

AHS president/CEO Donald L. Jernigan is committed to achieving closer cooperation between Adventist healthcare and the larger denominational structure.

He believes that Howard is particularly qualified to facilitate synergy among all Adventist entities. Previous to his presidency in the Mid-America region, Howard was secretary of the North American Division, responsible for implementing denominational policy throughout the United States and Canada.

Howard is a certified diversity trainer, which adds another dimension to his service for AHS. He recently completed requirements for a doctorate in ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary in California, with an emphasis in Christian diversity.

Founded in 1973, Orlando-based Adventist Health System is the largest not-for-profit, Protestant healthcare organization in the United States. It comprises a network of 43 hospitals, 17 affiliated skilled nursing facilities and more than 20 home health care agencies within its 10-state territory.

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“We are pleased to have Troy join our Mid-America team,” says Elaine Hagele, vice president for finance. “His integrity, Christian commitment and calm leadership will be a blessing here.”

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of the new Seventh-day Adventist accounting software. His experience and expertise with that initiative will be helpful as local conferences and academies continue its adoption.

Troy’s hobbies include photography, auto mechanics/body work, woodworking, metal working, visiting state parks and studying history. He and his wife, Karen, have one son, Brian. The family is excited to call Mid-America their new home.

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Amy Prindle For six years, Amy Prindle has served the communication department of the Mid-America Union. First she was a student intern for Outlook magazine while attending Union College. Upon graduating in 2005 with a degree in communications, she became a full-time employee. As her experience grew, she was placed in charge of layout and design for Outlook, as well as managing advertising for the publication. Under her leadership, ad revenue nearly tripled.

As Amy progressed professionally, she came on salary as assistant communication director, expanding her responsibilities as managing editor of Outlook. In 2009, the executive committee of the Mid-America Union elected her as associate communication director. Among her responsibilities has been conducting a strategic threephase demographic study of the entire Mid-America Union territory.

This year, an even more important responsibility entered Amy’s life. She became the mother of Vincent Isaiah Prindle (a.k.a. VIP). He is now the focus of a new career for Amy as a “domestic engineer” and mother.

She will leave salaried employment on Nov. 8 to build a part-time freelance career in writing and graphic design, while staying home with her family.

Chris McConnell Replacing Amy Prindle is Chris McConnell, no stranger to the Mid-America Union. As a freelance web designer, Chris reinvented the Mid-America Union website two years ago, transforming it into a model emulated by other Adventist entities. During his predecessor’s maternity leave this year, Chris provided layout and design for the March and April issues of Outlook.

As a designer and media entrepreneur, Chris and his wife, Candice, have served clients across North America. As an author, Chris has written articles for some of the web’s largest design magazines reaching a combined audience of more

than two million viewers. Chris donated his web design skills to launch the website www.sdaforme.com, collaborating with Outlook editor Martin Weber (who provided the content) to defend Seventh-day Adventist fundamental beliefs.

The McConnells have a vision for connecting with fellow Adventist young adults, inspiring them to become financially involved in global missions and to provide micro-loans to entrepreneurs in the developing world, along with disaster relief. (See October’s issue of Outlook, p. 7.)

Chris Smith For the past three years, Chris Smith has served in Mid-America Union’s communication department as editorial assistant. He will be greatly missed as he and his wife, Trina, relocate to Las Vegas, Nevada to be nearer to family.

Chris invested creative skill in Outlook magazine, as well as many departmental initiatives. He possessed a positive and collaborative attitude, and daily amused co-workers with his unique sense of humor. Along with editorial know-how, Chris is an accomplished writer and illustrator, recently completing his Master of Fine Arts in creative writing.

Brenda Forbes Dickerson Brenda Dickerson is the new editorial assistant for Mid-America’s communication department.

Raised in Tennessee, she attended Union College and graduated with a BA in English and emphasis in writing. Among many professional responsibilities, she has most recently been freelancing for the North American Division on behalf of AdventSource and the Center for Creative Ministry. Brenda is involved with prayer ministries at the College View Church.

She loves to read, sew and garden.

Brenda’s husband, Gary, is associate professor in the division of business and computer science at Union College, where their daughter Kelti is a first-year student. Their son James is a student at College View Academy.

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Information Information Farewell Burton, Irwin Barry, b. May 28, 1929, in Zimbabwe Rhodesia, Africa, d. Dec. 7, 2009, in Littleton, CO. Member of the Golden Church. Alumnus of Heldeberg and Emmanuel Missionary Colleges.

Served the Church for 40 years, including 13 years as a missionary in Africa. Also pastored in New Mexico and served as departmental director for Texico and Rocky Mountain conferences. Survived by wife, Thelma; son, Irwin: daughters, Alice Weakley and Grace Burton; brother Gordon; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by parents; son, Terry; sister, Patricia Findley; and brother, John Haifley Jr. Survived by husband, John; sons, Larry and Ron; sister, Charlotte Prusia; brother, Bob Haifley; daughter-in-law, Sheryl; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Dodds, John Barker, b. April 22, 1924, in Keosauqua, IA, d. Sept. 7, 2010, in Lincoln, NE. Member of College View Church. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Jean; son, Terry; brother, Keith; and sister, Jerri Yenter. Survived by sons, Larry and Ron; daughter-in-law, Sheryl; sister-in-law, Ruth; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Deal, Kent, b. Dec. 23, 1942, in Council Bluffs, IA, d. June 15, 2010, in Denver, CO. Member of the North Platte Church in NE. Army veteran.

Preceded in death by parents, Lester and Carrie Petersen; and brothers, Ivan and Maynard. Survived by son; daughter; and sister, Jerine Deemer.

Enders, Jack Edwin, b. Dec. 26, 1919, in Colorado Springs, CO, d. August 13, 2010, in Peru, KS. Member of the Colorado Springs South church. Survived by wife, Norma; sons Clyde Webster, Jr., Robert Enders, Jack Enders and Timothy Enders; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Dodds, Elva Jean, b. June 19, 1926, in Fairfield, IA, d. Sept. 6, 2010, in Lincoln, NE. Member of College View Church.

Gee, Norbert, b. April 12, 1930, in Covington, KY, d. Sept. 6, 2010, in En-

glewood, CO. Member of the Denver South Church. Preceded in death by wife, Helen Miller Gee. Survived by daughters, Cindy Rapp and Caren Gee; son, Chuck and son-in-law, Todd Rapp; and two grandchildren.

Petersen, Deal K., b. Dec. 22, 1942; d. June 15, 2919 in Denver, CO. He was a member of the North Platte Church. Survivors: daughter, Denise; son, Darrel.

1928, in Fowler, CO, d. September 7, 2010, in Pueblo, CO. Member of the Pueblo First church. Preceded in death by husband, James O. Morgan. Survived by daughters, Nadine Oldenburg and Carol Reynolds; son, John; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Simons, Allen Lee, b. June 27, 1928, in Tohomh, OK, d. July 18, 2010, in Grand Junction, CO. Member of the Palisade Church in CO. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Hazel; stepdaughters, Jenny and Theresa McCready; step-son, Glen McCready; six step-grandchildren; and eight stepgreat-granchildren.

Ollenberger, David L., b. Apr. 19, 1947,

Turner, Mary Martha, b. Aug. 18,

in El Dorado, KS., d. Aug. 31, 2010.

Member of the Wanamaker Church.

Survived by wife, Marva; daughters, Liz Drennan and Wendy Parmenter; sons, Jay and Ben Ollenberger; brother, Ralph Ollenberger; 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

1923, d. Sept. 4, 2010. Member of the Columbia Church. Preceded in death by husband C. Henry, and parents, John Moses Denison and Edna Davis Denison. Survived by daughter, Ann Turner, one grandchild, and four great-grandchildren.

Morgan, Mary Caroline, b. Aug. 22,

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Southern Adventist University seeks two professors for an expanding Biology/Allied Health department. Searching for PhDs with strengths in Genetics/Cell and Molecular biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Origins. Desire Adventist scientist holding a short-term interpretation of creation and committed to involvement with undergraduate student research and learning.

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Southwestern Adventist University seeks PhD prepared biologists for Spring 2011. Looking for talented, committed SDA creationist who is able to inspire students in classroom and in research. Teaching assignments are negotiable in a five-person department. Contact Dr. Suzanne Phillips, Chair, Biology.

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