Pacific Union Recorder - June 2006

Connecting the Pacific Union Adventist Family

June 2007

8Dunk Teachers

Conejo Students Read 40,000 Pages to

6 GAA Students Share Hope in Peru 12 LLU Seeks Missing Members 33 Choosing Peace in a Violent World

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Recorder PACIFIC UNION

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Adventist Health Advertising Policy Classified Advertising La Sierra University Letters to the Editor Loma Linda Pacific Union College Vice President’s Perspective Sunset Calendar Union News ViewPoint

Recorder Staff Alicia Adams, Editor, alicia@puconline.org MCM Design Studio, Layout & Design Pacific Press Publishing Association, Printing Gerry Chudleigh, Publisher, gerry@puconline.org

The Recorder is a monthly publication reaching nearly 60,000 Adventist homes in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and Utah.

Our target audience is Adventists within our territory.

Our mission is to inform, educate and inspire our readers to action in all areas of ministry.

Editorial Correspondents Arizona

Phil Draper, phildraper@azconference.org

Central

Caron Oswald, coswald@cccsda.org

Hawaii

Deloris Trujillo, DelorisTrujillo@cs.com

Nevada-Utah

Lisia Latu, llatu@nevadautah.org

Northern

Stephanie Kinsey, skinsey@ncc.adventist.org

Southeastern

Kit Watts, wattski@secc-sda.org Edna Maye Gallington, GallingtonEM@secc-sda.org

Southern

Betty Cooney, bcooney@sccsda.org

Adventist Health

Shawna Malvini, MalvinSK@ah.org

La Sierra University

Larry Becker, lbecker@lasierra.edu

Loma Linda

Richard Weismeyer, rweismeyer@llu.edu Dustin Jones, djones@llu.edu

Pacific Union College

Julie Z. Lee, jzlee@puc.edu

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Stacy Doyle, who planned the Readers’ Emphasis Week at Conejo Adventist Elementary School, took her turn at being dunked. Doyle teaches fifth and sixth grades.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letters to the Editor Crude Disgusting Photo

As a long-time Seventh-day Adventist and an African American, I was shocked to see the portrayal of an African American on the cover wearing a bone through his nose [April 2007]. Not only was this jewelry, but it resupports a negative stereotype of African Americanity.

Please do not print again such a crude disgusting photo that both violates our standards and supports a negative racial stereotype.

Francine McDonald Lancaster, Calif.

Eds. Note: The man on the cover of the April issue is neither African nor American. He is a Papuan (Indonesian) tribal chief who, in the photo, smiles because the missionary he requested had finally arrived to teach his tribe about Jesus and health principles. We hope most readers didn’t find that joy, expressed in colorful Papuan tradition, inappropriate.

Dangerous Photo

The cover of the March 2007 Recorder was colorful, eyecatching and dramatic. And it had DANGER written all over it. Your magazine targets 60,000 Adventist homes in which there are thousands of restless youth, bored with the message of self-denying, humble service to others and uncertain about their spiritual futures. The cover is a breath of fresh but tainted air, inviting them to consider a life of dare devil, risk taking, life threatening adventure on the road to fame and public adulation.

When we use worldly attractions to call attention to our work, we do not reform the world, we deform the Church. No created being is more committed, disciplined and goal oriented than Satan.

James R. Richmond, M.D. Via e-mail

Pomegranate Juice

A friend in Florida told me (in Maryland) about this article [“Pomegranate Juice May Reduce Alzheimer’s Disease Risk” Feb. 2007] and I was thrilled to be able to find it on the WWW. Thanks for information like this. I have a friend who is in stage three AD. This is something we can try without worrying about side effects.

Joan Silver Via e-mail

Math in Majuro

Right on, Sean! Majuro was lucky to have Sean as part of it’s history! [“Life Adds Blessings for Math Major in Majuro” Feb. 2007] And, in this experience he has learned what so many teachers have discovered: that by teaching we discover more of who we are and often learn as much (or more) than we teach. Our good Lord knew what He was doing when he told us to go ... teach. It is good for us, as well as those we guide.

Barbara Clough-Larson Via e-mail

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VICE PRESIDENT’S PERSPECTIVE

Prepare for Prayer Initiatives Dear Pacific Union Member,

Are you an Adventist? By that I mean, are you someone who is anxiously looking for and seeking to hasten the second Advent of Jesus? As I visit the churches of our union, I find many Adventists who want to know what they can do to live out the Great Commandment (“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another,” John 13:34).

Our prayer warriors, motivated by a deep love for all of us, sense our great need for the power of the Holy Spirit to fulfill the Great Commission.

I also find that many want to know what they can do to complete the Great Commission (“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,” Matthew 28:19-20). I want to share how some members are living the Great Commandment and helping to finish the Great Commission.

There are a number of members, both clergy and laity, who are leading two major prayer initiatives in 2007. The first one is Operation Global Rain, a pastor- and lay-led initiative based in the Central California Conference, that’s scheduled for June 27 to July 7, shortly before Soquel camp meeting. The second is the Call To United Prayer from Oct. 12-14.

In Luke 11:9-13, Jesus said, “So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. If a son asks for bread from any father among you, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish? Or if he asks for an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? If you then, being evil,

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know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” Did you notice how willing our heavenly Father is to give us the Holy Spirit? We are invited to ask, seek and knock. Our prayer warriors, motivated by a deep love for all of us, sense our great need for the power of the Holy Spirit to fulfill the Great Commission.

They are claiming God’s promise and have organized these two initiatives as a result.

Please visit the website, www.operationglobalrain. com, for more information on Operation Global Rain, and the Pacific Union website, www.puconline.org, for more information on the Pacific Union-wide Call To United Prayer.

Conference administrators and prayer ministries coordinators are making plans for personal and group activities in which all can participate. Begin today to claim the promise of Jesus for the Holy Spirit’s presence in your life. Watch your conference newsletter for the details of activities in your conference, and plan to be personally involved in these special times of united prayer for the Holy Spirit.

Yours for a finished work now, Arnold Trujillo Vice President

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L A S I E R R A U N I V E R S I T Y LSU

Two La Sierra University Students Receive BALL Scholarships C

assandra Lewis, an MBA student in the School of Business, and Nerissa Kellyman, a freshman pre-nursing/pre-law major, received scholarship awards from the Black Alumni of Loma Linda and La Sierra University organization. Their award announcements were part of the 24th annual BALL Scholarship Banquet held in February 2007 in Los Angeles.

After carefully exploring her graduate education options, Lewis decided to attend La Sierra after completing her undergraduate studies at Northern Caribbean University. “I chose La Sierra because of its Seventh-day Adventist affiliation and learning environment that recognizes Christ as the Master Teacher, the School of Business’s curriculum in human resource management, and the financial assistance available through a variety of scholarships,” says Lewis.

She plans to become a certified professional in human resources and is currently being mentored by Prudence L. Pollard, an associate professor at the School of Business.

Lewis’s goal is to own her own human resource consulting firm.

She also plans to develop a trust fund in her home country of Jamaica, which will partner with educational institutions to provide greater educational opportunities for Jamaican students at all levels.

Kellyman believes LSU offers a wealth of unique characteristics.

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Dr. Prudence LaBeach Pollard (left), La Sierra University associate professor in the School of Business, congratulates Cassandra Lewis and Nerissa Kellyman for their scholarship awards at the 24th annual BALL scholarship banquet.

Sierra promised an atmosphere of constant awareness of God,” she says. “La Sierra is also a melting pot of different races and cultures from around the world. This diverse community promises to broaden not just my education, but my awareness and acceptance of different people and cultures.

I desired to be a part of that community!”

She hopes to combine her passions for health care and service to achieve her goal of becoming a medical attorney. “Many people living in poverty in the U.S. and

around the world cannot afford health care,” Kellyman says. “My objective is to display human dignity by fighting to ensure these people get proper medical treatment, and are respected regardless of their social class, educational background or skin color.”

BALL is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting academic excellence for black students at both Loma Linda and La Sierra universities.

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GAA Students Share Hope in Peru Katrina Arafiles, Leanna Wonoprabowo and Melissa Radlein (seniors, left to right) sit in an Inca ruin at the Sacred Valley in the southern part of Peru.

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ope is necessary in every condition. The miseries of poverty, sickness and captivity would without this comfort, be insupportable.” With this single quote, Samuel Johnson accurately described human nature. Christians should be making the lives of others more bearable by spreading hope.

A group of 21 Glendale Adventist Academy students, faculty and parents delivered a glimmer of hope to the people of Peru in March 2007.

The group arrived in Iquitos, Peru, not knowing what to expect. In a five-day stay filled with activities and memorable moments, the group held vacation Bible school for the children. They seemed amused by stories of David and Goliath, Noah’s ark and Daniel in the lion’s den.

As the group taught the children about God, the children, in turn, gave lessons of simplicity and contentment. The students also had the opportunity to spend the night in the jungle, and to be witnesses to the village children.

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“Being in Peru opened my eyes to how easy it is to witness for Christ,” Melissa Radlein said.

“People there were surprised by our actions in small things that we did, like playing a soccer game with the local kids.

Everyone said they could see a difference in our actions because we were Adventists. My experience in Peru helped me to realize that no matter what I do, I can use my actions to let God’s light shine through.”

The GAA group also helped People of Peru, an Adventist organization.

They dug trenches, scraped paint, and did a little housekeeping around the organization’s headquarters.

In addition, students helped at a medical and dental clinic.

After five days in Iquitos, the group had an opportunity to sightsee in Cuzco. This amazing history lesson came via Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Learning about new cultures and seeing what is outside one’s community broadened their picture of God. “What I learned was something more valuable than any treasure found,” said Marc Vizurraga. “It is to love my family like there’s no tomorrow, and to not take everything that I have for granted. The families in Peru didn’t have that much to provide for their kids, but they still had a lot of love for each other.

That is the one characteristic that I learned, and I want to go back to Peru in the future.”

Leanna Wonoprabowo

Johanna White, M.D., worked on a patient, aided by Nelly Silva, Chadwick Young and a local nurse and translator.

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CVAS Students Sponsor ADRA Projects

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hat can you give up for people in need? What will you do with the blessings God has given you?” The students at Crescenta Valley Adventist School listened and watched a brief video depicting the relative wealth of middle class America compared to those in need in other countries.

classmates,” said Shelley Higgins, sixth grade teacher.

In the weeks to follow, the campus came alive with fundraisers of all sorts. The first grade held a walk-athon, second grade opted for a read-a-thon, third and fourth grades sold treats at a bake sale, and sixth grade sold muffins, fruit and juice at a breakfast event.

At the end of their week of prayer in March, each class presented its total earnings and the projects they chose to sponsor. The students’ dedication resulted in gifts that included 62 loaves of bread, one pedicab, six (l. to r.) VivianLee Posner, Meghan Henry and goats, 20 pairs of shoes, Justin Weekley display the ADRA project’s a flock of chickens and 20 topped-out thermometer. hot lunches. Additionally, classes raised enough money to sponsor five children’s dental In all, CVAS students raised visits, two birthing kits for $2,500. “The students really pregnant women, clean water exceeded all of our expectations for for families in Thailand, 15 this project,” said Leukert. “I’m so immunizations, a year’s worth of proud of how hard they worked and tuition for 20 students, Christmas what they gave up in order to make presents for another 20 children a difference to strangers around and three months’ worth of the world. We’re thrilled that our medicine for a village of 1,000. students have learned to celebrate Some funds were also supplied to the joy of giving to others.” refurbish a school cafeteria and plant 500 trees in Brazil.

Betty Cooney and Aimee Leukert

“I’m so proud of how hard they worked and what they gave up in order to make a difference to strangers around the world.”

During a school-wide chapel, Aimee Leukert, principal, presented the CVAS students with the idea of giving and sharing — specifically through the annual ADRA gift catalog. The students learned about different project possibilities and were encouraged to work as a class to pick a goal and work toward it over the next month. There would be no limitations on how little or how much a class should raise; the goal was simply to motivate students to look beyond themselves, recognize the needs of others and make a difference.

The students’ enthusiasm for the project was immediate and palpable. “My students spent all their free time in class flipping through the catalog and discussing different project ideas with their www.pacificunionrecorder.com

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Conejo Students Read 40,000 Pages, Dunk Teachers E

very year the teachers and administration of Conejo Adventist Elementary School challenge students to read as much as they possibly can. During Readers’ Emphasis Week, students all work extremely hard to read extra pages.

This year, students were challenged to read 32,000 pages.

They were required to keep track of all pages read at school and at home, with parents and teachers confirming the work. Daily prizes

were given out for the top readers for each class. Each day, special quiet times were given at school for the students to read.

The excitement of the final prizes kept a lot of students reading during recesses and lunch times. A book fair accompanied the week, with opportunities to purchase new books after school. At the conclusion of the week on Thursday evening, students attended Starlight Story Night. They arrived wearing their favorite pajamas to listen to stories narrated by guest readers. Milk and cookies followed, with the announcements of all the top readers who received a $50 gift certificate for the Scholastic Book Fair and a “Limo and Lunch” date with the principal.

Students who reached their reading goals were also given a chance to put the teacher of their choice in a “dunk” tank the day before spring break started. Teachers reportedly were good sports as they got their dunking, because they knew the young people had worked very hard to reach their goals.

Stacy Doyle, who planned the Readers’ Emphasis Week, took her turn at being dunked. Doyle teaches fifth and sixth grades.

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The old CAES school building has been torn down and the pad readied (shown) for the new school site. Temporarily, seventh and eighth grade classes are held in the Newbury Park Academy building; grades K-6 meet in the Thousand Oaks church. The new facility is projected to open in January 2008.

The goal of 32,000 pages was shattered when the students read a little more than 40,000 pages. This also meant that the principal had to dye his hair completely blonde, since he had made a deal to do so if the students beat last year’s record.

Referring to the principal’s hairdye requirement, eighth-grader Madeline Plesh said, “Mr. Hudema should have known better and made our goal harder. It serves him right for underestimating us!”

“I was motivated by the limo ride—and the fact that I had a lot of books that I wanted to read” said Mark McCulley, an eighth grade student who read just over 2,600 pages during the week.

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Antelope Valley Hosts 2007 Gymnastics Clinic tudents from Antelope Valley Adventist School’s gymnastics clinic recently performed for parents in their annual Home Show. The school has run a gymnastics clinic for the past four years, and it has proven to be very popular.

“As a former assistant coach and a team member in both academy and college, I direct the program,” said Principal James Smith, “but the first week in March other coaches come to help.” Phil Hudema, prinicipal of Conejo Adventist Elementary School and a former gymnastics coach; Ken Gotmer, former gymnastics member both in college and academy and now assistant coach at Conejo and Newbury Park Academy, assisted.

Karyn NeSmith, a freshman at Southern Adventist University, came to work with the girls without pay for

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The Antelope Valley gymnastics team poses during the 2007 Home Show.

the training week and the week of the Home Show.

“When we started this program, we had 50 students in our entire school,” said Smith. “Four years later, we have 90 students. Some families have moved to the Antelope Valley to have their students be part of this educational fun.”

“Participating in gymnastics has made my granddaughter very confident,” noted Barbara Pekarek,

AVAS fifth and sixth grade teacher, adding that granddaughter Rolanda Martinez “feels successful about what she can do as a second-grader.”

This year, 60 students were involved and almost 300 people attended the Home Show.

Betty Cooney

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The new Antelope Valley school building is under construction. It is projected to open in October 2007.

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Adventist Preschool Ministers to Dying Child Posing in their favorite western hats, Lucky Hughes holds his son, Jason.

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ust one month before his fourth birthday (May 12, 2006), Jason Hughes, a student at the Children’s Discovery Center, was diagnosed with astrocytoma, a fast-growing brain tumor. Teachers, parents and preschoolers at the center, sponsored by the Riverside Community Adventist Church, enveloped Jason and his family with love and flooded them with gifts and cards.

Within three days, Jason underwent his first surgery at UCLA Medical Center to remove the tumor. More surgeries followed.

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therapy at home and chemotherapy at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.

To help him celebrate his fourth birthday in the hospital, his preschool teacher Denise Savala and his friends recorded a video of “Happy Birthday” and sent messages and get well wishes.

“This fun-loving, little boy was such a happy child and brought so much joy to us. He seemed to know everyone,” Laura Parker-Gervais, center director, commented.

Local floral shop employees, touched by Jason’s story, created a special care package for him that included flowers and a book made by his friends. The preschool parents, Riverside Community and La Sierra Spanish churches raised a significant amount of money to help the Hughes family with expenses. A preschool client mailed encouragement packages each week at her own expense from the preschoolers to Jason.

The Discovery Center is now in its 25th year. Eleven teachers

minister to the 98 children, 70 percent of whom are not Adventist, including Jason. “You are going to turn our kids into Adventists, they love you so much,” said one mother.

“I’m blessed to have the staff I have,” says Parker-Gervais. “We witness to the families about who we are by the loving way we treat their children.”

On Sept. 19, the school hosted a party, “Jason’s Roundup.” Two hundred people arrived to show their support. The Southeastern California Conference office of education donated cowboy hats for the Western theme, and Eric Brown, pastor of the Riverside church, brought his horse to entertain the children. Jason got the first ride.

Even though all the attendees were smiling and laughing, their hearts were aching for the boy so willing to love and be loved. “You’ve touched a lot of lives, little cowboy, ‘Be strong and of a good courage,’ (Joshua 1:9) We’ll meet you in heaven.”

Jason passed away on Nov. 11.

The center is finishing a portfolio about Jason with his drawings and art work to give to his family. “As a result of our loving experience with Jason, parents here seem to look at their children a little differently now and draw closer to them,” says, Parker-Gervais.

Christine Byrne

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SOUTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA

“Kids in Discipleship” Sparks Spiritual Dialog and Service “I

n many church services we’re separated. We like [the K.I.D. ministry] because our family is together,” says Obed Ferrari, father of 8-year-old Laura. His wife, Lupita, nods agreement. They are among the families at the Paradise Valley church in San Diego who are committed to actively mentoring their children spiritually through Kids in Discipleship.

K.I.D. focuses on three things.

First, it asks the local congregation to support children up front by using them in public worship, ministry and mission.

Second, it helps parents themselves become disciples of Jesus during a 12week training program. Finally, K.I.D. provides a place and time for parents to interact with their children about spiritual values using the Bible over 32 weeks. At PVC, about nine families meet Sabbath afternoons for 60 to 75 minutes, led by pastors and trained lay leaders.

The program was developed by Don MacLafferty in the Georgia-

Cumberland Conference and is endorsed by the North American Division. MacLafferty’s uncle, Harry Bennett, is a pastor at PVC. MacLafferty noticed that children were routinely taught biblical doctrine, baptized and then left to themselves. “They were not being discipled,” he said.

K.I.D. helps parents mentor children for eight months. It’s time enough to develop the habit of daily prayer and Bible study, to identify spiritual gifts, and to learn how to bring others to Jesus. Though K.I.D. is not a baptismal class, 10 PVC young people have chosen to be baptized so far.

How do families make such a long-term time commitment? “Our children do not like to miss the group meeting on Sabbath afternoons,” says Flor Williams, mother of three. “They say, ‘Mom, we have to get there!’”

K.I.D. also develops children’s spiritual gifts through service. “They race from Sabbath school to the deacons’ room to get their Sabbath

“We like Kids in Discipleship because our family is together,” reports the Ferrari family — Obed, Lupita, and 8-year-old Laura.

assignments,” says Peggy James, pastor’s wife. At least once a month at PVC, young people lead praise time, hand out bulletins, make and send cards to shut-ins, and visit the sick.

Trimee and Ric Santos, parents of four, have joined the second K.I.D. group. Trimee highlights the value of the experience: “Our boys have been different people since we began starting the day with Jesus.”

Patricia Maxwell

Senior pastor Will James congratulates nine families, made up of 14 parents and 16 children, as they graduate from the 32-week Kids in Discipleship course.

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Loma Linda University Seeks Missing Members

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eing a crossroads for Adventists around the world, the Loma Linda University Church (LLUC) has a large, diverse and mobile membership. The church

is seeking up-to-date addresses or other contact information for the individuals listed below. If you can assist the church in this search, please contact Irene Spencer, church clerk.

Address: Irene Spencer, Church Clerk Loma Linda University Church 11125 Campus Street Loma Linda, CA 92354-3227.

Phone: 909-558-4570.

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Walter’s Children’s Charity Classic Donates $240,000 to Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital

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n Thursday, March 22, Walter’s Children’s Charity Classic presented a check for $240,000 to Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.

Over the past 11 years, the Walter’s Children’s Charity Classic has successfully raised more than $1.9 million for LLUCH. This year’s donation came from the organization’s 11th year celebration on Oct. 16, 2006, at Victoria Country Club in Riverside. Guests enjoyed a fun day of golf and a Monte Carlo night during the evening.

This year’s proceeds will go to the Child Protection Center/Child Abuse Prevention Program, a hospitalbased effort that is shaped by the

real-life tragedies (Left to right) Kelly Jackson, Children’s Hospital marketing specialist; Melissa King, Children’s Hospital Foundation representative; Tiffany Hoekstra, Children’s that clinicians Hospital Foundation representative; Steve and Cathy Kienle, owners of Walter’s encounter. The Mercedes Benz; Clare Sheridan-Matney, M.D., chief of the division of forensic pediatrics at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital; Rachel Gosnell, WCCC program has also planning committee member; Patti Cotton Pettis, Children’s Hospital Foundation been significantly representative; and Zareh Sarrafian, MBA, administrator of the Children’s Hospital, inspired and pose for a picture with the check for Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. influenced by successful prevention programs donation will help expand the program operating in other states which have to other community hospitals.” seen a 50 percent decrease in abusive While the current program head trauma. focuses primarily on infant abusive “There is not a shadow of a head trauma, the goal is to reduce doubt that we will be able to make the incidence of all types of child a difference,” states Clare Sheridanabuse, first in the Inland Empire, Matney, M.D., chief of the division and eventually spreading to other of forensic pediatrics at LLUCH. counties throughout southern “Our program has given more than California, as well.

1,900 presentations at the Children’s Hospital. The Walter’s generous Preston C. Smith

LLU Reaches Out to Spanish-Speaking Diabetics

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or diabetics, healthy lifestyle choices can mean the difference between wellness and illness. But local diabetics who speak only Spanish have more limited access to health education.

That’s why Loma Linda University is offering free diabetes education classes for up to 100 Spanishspeaking adult diabetics.

Participants undergo free initial blood and body composition tests, as well as follow-up tests at the end of the study. In the interval between, participants attend approximately four evening classes, taught in Spanish by an LLU professor and students. The www.pacificunionrecorder.com

culturally sensitive classes will focus on using proper nutrition and exercise to manage blood sugar levels and prevent diabetes complications, such as kidney failure, blindness and limb amputations. Participants also receive a $25 incentive for joining the program.

This program is led by Zaida Cordero-MacIntyre, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Public Health’s department of nutrition. LLU public health students are assisting.

“This is an outreach to members of the Hispanic community who don’t have access to health education,” says Dr. Cordero-MacIntyre, who already

conducted one study like this in 2005.

The study’s results—which were favorable—are currently being written for publication. Participants learned to change their dietary intake and physical activity in order to manage blood sugar.

The current study is funded by an award from the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities, of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and is sponsored

by LLU’s recently-established Center for Health Disparities and Molecular Medicine.

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Project LifePath Presents Christ via Health S

onora resident Catherine Allen began 2006 with a spinal injury and two back surgeries. In the following months, her health declined, her weight ballooned and she began to have chest pains. “I prayed and prayed,” says the former nurse. “I was looking for a church, anything that I could hold onto for some hope.”

Then Allen picked up a flyer for a CHIP (Coronary Health Improvement Project) program hosted by the Sonora church as part of an innovative new health outreach. With a family history of heart

disease, she knew she had to attend the 30-day lifestyle course.

“It’s the best thing I ever did,” Allen says. “It saved my life. My cholesterol was 316 — totally out of control. I went on the CHIP diet immediately and started exercising.

My cholesterol came down 100 points in six weeks without drugs.

It has changed my life!”

Health improvements are not the only benefit Allen received. “One thing led to another, and I began studying the Bible with one of the

gals in the program. Now I’ve been attending church for about a month and a half. I love it. It’s scripturally-sound, based on Bible truth. The church members are wonderful people.”

Project LifePath

A one-year health initiative led by the Sonora church in partnership with Sonora Community Hospital, its physicians, and other local organizations, Project LifePath is funded by the camp meeting evangelism offering, the Consortium of Adventist Physicians, the local church and participant fees. The project is designed to create friendship evangelism opportunities by offering a variety of health education courses for area residents.

Courses offered include CHIP programs, stop smoking classes, a wellness maintenance program, weekly exercise classes, support groups and a monthly newsletter. A twiceyearly depression recovery seminar offered at the hospital cooperates with Project LifePath.

Charmaine Daniels, right, director of Project LifePath, teaches a cooking class during a recent health outreach. Assisting is Susan Lamb, a Sonora community member who is now attending church.

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Catherine Allen, left, says that Project LifePath “has saved my life!” She and her husband are taking Bible studies with Debbie Nord, a wellness partner, and Nord’s husband. Allen is preparing for baptism.

Community organizations provide support and credibility to Project LifePath. Physicians refer patients to programs, and the hospital distributes promotional flyers with employee paychecks.

CHIP classes are held at the local Delta Blood Bank. The Sierra NonProfit Resources Center sends flyers to their contact list.

“I know this is of God,” says project coordinator Charmaine Daniels. “Everything seems to be in harmony. It’s like a big puzzle, and all the pieces are just fitting effortlessly into place. People came forward who have the same burden [for health evangelism] to support me and the program.” Daniels’ background includes a master’s degree in public administration and experience in running corporate wellness programs.

Daniels and her team of church volunteers make sure the health courses build bridges to friendships and evangelism. “I believe fully in the health message and its ability to reach people,” says Daniels. “It’s the burden that God has placed on my heart. I have to do it.”

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Wednesday night Soup for the Soul — a light supper and classes such as quilting, computers, prayer, Adventures, WIRED (for youth), Sabbath services, Bible studies and an upcoming youth-led evangelistic series.

“Project LifePath is working fabulously!” says Pastor Jim McMurry. “People are coming to classes like crazy, then they are coming to church and taking Bible studies.”

Bible worker Connie Allen teaches church members how to give Bible studies during an eight-week class. These ministryminded volunteers knock on many doors inviting people to the health programs and are doing follow-up with participants interested in Bible studies.

Long-term plans for Project LifePath include health programs for children, wellness retreats and developing a training program for other churches. “I want people to come learn what we’ve done and see how they can replicate it in their own community,” explains Daniels.

Her dream is that many more people like Catherine Allen will be reached as other churches learn from Project LifePath’s creative approach to health outreach. “I know God put [Project LifePath] in my path to save my life and to save my soul,” says Allen.

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Details of Project LifePath Health Outreach: • Collaborative effort between Sonora Seventh-day Adventist Church, Sonora Community Hospital, local physicians, the Delta Blood Bank and other community organizations.

• Offers a variety of wellness programs designed to educate individuals regarding healthy lifestyle choices and assist them in making, and maintaining, those changes.

• Church member volunteer program allows long-term friendships to form with community participants.

Four Tiers of Volunteers: 1) Prayer Partner Commit to praying with, and for, Project LifePath participants.

2) Wellness Volunteers Attend health programs and assist in various capacities.

3) Wellness Partners Act as mentors to CHIP participants during the program and for at least 12 months following.

4) Health Ministry Coaches Individuals who have participated in Project LifePath programs and received additional training commit to facilitating a 10-month support group for health program alumni.

• Existing church outreaches and Bible studies with church members provide spiritual growth opportunities.

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Students Preach Evangelistic Campaigns in Guatemala W

orld evangelists expect hardships like cancelled flights, equipment malfunctions, car problems, health issues, and other challenges. They also expect to have amazing and miraculous experiences as the Lord opens the way, sends the right person at the right time, repairs equipment, and makes all things work together for good.

For 16 days in March, 13 students and staff from Central Valley Christian Academy in Ceres, Calif., preached God’s Word in Guatemala. “I thought it would be a good opportunity to see God work and to experience unconditional dependence,” says Jennifer Pettengill, who teaches Bible and algebra.

“The first night, I didn’t have a translator, and my projector didn’t work, and I thought, ‘What have I gotten myself into?’” says 11thgrader Karen Grimaldi. Grimaldi, who speaks Spanish, preached her first sermon from her notes.

“I was so nervous,” reports Matt Bloyd, a ninth-grader, about his

opening night. “At the hotel, my computer and projector weren’t working. Mr. Krpalek and I prayed over them, and when I set up [at the meeting], they starting working.”

Preparation

It was at the conference-wide youth prayer conference at Fresno Adventist Academy, when a group of people began regularly praying for God to work specifically in each student’s life. “That brought kids to know Him, and once a kid crosses that line, when they are walking with God, you can’t stop them,” explains Pettengill. “Kids minister to kids.

Peer ministry is God’s work.”

In the past few years, CVCA has hosted two youth prayer conferences led by the youth evangelism team.

“That’s where they step over the line, because they are in the Bible, in prayer and in service,” Pettengill says.

Spontaneously, student-led Bible studies, spiritual retreats and outreach projects began to spring up.

This past fall, the youth evangelism team spent two months at the academy, training and mentoring students in their spiritual walk.

A local rodeo stadium served as a campaign site and also for a mass baptism the last Sabbath.

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A group from CVCA conducted a youth prayer conference at Rio Linda Academy this spring, too.

Unseen, a public evangelistic series for Adventist teens and their friends was perfect preparation for Guatemala and for more local outreach. Now, a student-led Wednesday night prayer and Bible study meeting for teens and their friends is growing as more Adventist teens in public school come and bring their friends.

Share Him

Since 2004, members from Central California Conference have traveled with Share Him (formerly Global Evangelism) around the world preaching and assisting with evangelistic campaigns (www. sharehim.org).

Preaching 19 sermons in 16 days, guest evangelists borrow or buy computers and projectors, pay or raise funds for their own expenses (flights, hotel and food), and sacrifice time to participate in the Gospel Commission. The sermons and graphics are provided by Share Him. “I knew it would strengthen their relationship with Jesus, and they’d never be the same again, not only spiritually but in their priorities,” says Principal Don Krpalek. He served as mentor, photographer and last-minute speaker for four of the evening meetings.

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Karen Grimaldi prepares for her evening sermon as some children watch.

Growing the Church

buildings and outside locations, including an amphitheatre. Loud speakers sounded the messages beyond the walls and streets. Shaina Herman’s sermons were broadcast on radio. Attendance grew at every site as the Holy Spirit spread God’s Word.

“A maturity beyond their years,” is how Modesto Central Pastor James Scarborough describes the students.

He went as pastor/mentor and to preach his own campaign. “They met their appointments on time, didn’t complain, faced the challenge of restructuring and adapting the daily sermons. They conducted themselves excellently!”

“My favorite thing was hanging out after the meetings, connecting with people and being able to help them come closer to God,” says Nick Kreitzer, a 10th-grader.

Megan Tresenriter loved visiting the people in their homes. “My pastor spoke English, so I could connect one-on-one. We visited everyone from the wealthy to the very, very, poor.”

Two mass baptisms on the final Sabbath marked the end of the campaign. “It was such a powerful and wonderful day,” says Jessica Aguiar, a 10th-grader. More than 200 people joined the Seventhday Adventist Church that day. And many, many more are studying.

“We weren’t going to see these people again until heaven,” says Aguiar about saying goodbye.

“When people hugged me goodbye, they’d say ‘In heaven,’” says Bloyd. “It hurt so bad.”

Back home, solidly rooted in their faith, their beliefs and their

confidence in sharing Jesus, priorities and attitudes have changed. “I want to be involved in any evangelistic work,” says Sean Nation. “Now I have a personal experience to share. I want everyone to catch God’s glory.”

“We could see them grow, could see it in their walk, how they prayed,” says Krpalek, as his team became unified in purpose.

Watching the generosity of the Guatemala members inspired them, too. “They are so willing to work for their church. Even the youth work,” says Grimaldi who plans to be more involved in her local church. “The spirit of evangelism is not taught, it is caught,” says Tresenriter. “It’s living life with a purpose.”

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Back Row: Megan Tresenriter, Shaina Herman, Karen Grimaldi, Jessica Aguiar. Front Row: David Hernandez, Donald Krpalek, Matthew Bloyd, Jennifer Pettengill, Nick Kreitzer, Kristine Barker, Robyn Reeve, Sean Nation, James Scarborough.

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Rio Lindo Adventist Academy Students Experience the Power of Community Service Students spoke with a community member who had her car washed for free to demonstrate God’s free gift of grace.

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his year, students at Rio Lindo Academy wanted something different for their student week of prayer, something beyond special; they wanted something life-changing. The spiritual life committee at Rio, which is chaired by the campus pastor and the two student association spiritual vice presidents, consists of 12 student members.

As they met in the weeks leading up to the March 2007 week of prayer, they began to pray and discuss what God might want them to do. They finally came up with the theme for the week: POWER — Prayer, Outreach, Worship, Effort and Revive.

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instead of only talking about the power of outreach, they should actually do outreach, and experience the power firsthand. The organizers got permission from the principal to have a half-day of classes and have the rest of Tuesday for outreach and service in the community.

There were many outreach options for the students, including a free carwash, several mini home and yard makeovers, and the Santa Rosa soup kitchen/homeless shelter. Others participated in a prayer ministry in the downtown Santa Rosa area. There

were also two Random Acts of Kindness groups that spent $5 on random people they found in the local mall. Another group prepared and served lunches to homeless people. A group of girls went to the Healdsburg Convalescent Hospital to give manicures. Every group handed out cards that read, “Remember, God loves you!”

“My favorite outreach activity was the Random Acts of Kindness in the mall,” said one student. “It was fun to go to the mall and do something for someone I didn’t know and make them smile.”

“It was fun praying with random people in the downtown area of Santa Rosa,” said another student.

“It was kind of scary at first, but then it got fun as people shared with us stuff to pray for.”

Students saw that service and outreach can be life-changing, fulfilling and fun.

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Rio Lindo Academy students prepared and distributed sack lunches to homeless people in the Santa Rosa, Calif., area as part of their community service day.

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El Dorado Adventist School Teacher Wins Excellence in Teaching Award J ohn Facundo, the sixth grade teacher at El Dorado Adventist School in Placerville, Calif., was recently honored with a 2007 Excellence in Teaching Award from the Alumni Awards Foundation.

The Alumni Awards Foundation recognized Facundo, along with 11 other teachers and administrators from North America, as well as notable Adventist alumni, at an awards weekend that was held Feb. 23-24 in Arizona.

Looking back, Facundo recognized God’s hand in guiding him to Pacific Union College after his work with the Migrant Education Program revealed both a talent for teaching and the need for credentialing. In the spring of 1977, he was hired as a teacher at Sierra View Junior Academy, where he worked for 20 years. A call to Placerville in 1997 brought him to his current classroom.

Facundo’s students are exposed to a lifetime of wisdom and spiritual experience, along with the typical subjects of a sixth grade curriculum.

He teaches his students to treat people with the dignity and respect that he models in his own treatment of others. “You learn respect in Mr. Facundo’s class,” said former student Christopher Helms. “He also has a really fun atmosphere in his classroom and prepares students well for the next year.”

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the mouse mobile project; and the Yosemite outdoor education week. Physical education takes a place of importance with Facundo. He capitalizes on his students’ natural love of play and uses it to build relationships, develop physical skills, and cultivate Christian sportsmanship. High school students in his Spanish class benefit from Facundo’s firsthand experience with the language, as well as his strong sense of Hispanic heritage and human rights issues.

“His deeply spiritual nature is demonstrated in the methods he employs to reach his students and inspire them to John Facundo, who teaches grade six at El Dorado achieve higher academic Adventist School, won a 2007 Excellence in Teaching levels. This same quality Award from the Alumni Awards Foundation. enables him to inspire his students in many other ways,” said Principal Larry Ballew. friendship. “He was more Fellow teacher Nancy Schoonover personable. He seemed more like considers Facundo “the kind of a friend.” teacher who causes you to reflect on Facundo has a special place in his your own teaching, which makes heart for his teaching colleagues and you a better teacher.” their children, the “TKs” (teachers’ Former students have many kids). He and his wife, Alice, have fond memories of their sixth grade raised four “TKs” themselves, teacher: “He’s funny and helped us and share the wisdom of finding with our work,” says seventh-grader a balance between family and Laura Helms. teaching with others.

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Ukiah Junior Academy Students Participate in Creative Outreach Projects

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hen Sharon Roscoe assigned a community service project to her fifth and sixth grade students at Ukiah Junior Academy in February 2007, she had no idea how productive the projects would be.

Jordan Craver, a sixth grade student, made more than 60 Valentine’s cards by hand. He then attended an assisted-living facility’s Valentine’s party and personally distributed the cards, spending time talking to each person he gave a Valentine to. “I had planned to go to two other facilities, but I had so much fun talking to everyone at the first place, I ran out of time,” said Craver.

Connor and Cameron Smith, twin brothers and fifth grade students,

worked on two separate projects.

Connor prepared a box to collect personal items, such as soap, shampoo and toothpaste, for the homeless and placed it in the lobby of a local motel.

“We prayed that people would donate items to help others,” said Connor.

“When my mom and I went to check on the box, it was full to the top and the hotel staff had found two bags of supplies they could no longer use.”

Cameron made a care package to send to a military hospital for wounded soldiers with no personal items or clothing. He included a letter, a shirt, candy, some personal items that Connor had collected, and a Steps to Christ. In his letter to the wounded soldier, Cameron explained,

Connor Smith, Cameron Smith and Jordan Craver (left to right), were three of 14 students in the fifth and sixth grades at Ukiah Junior Academy who participated in a community service project.

“No matter what your situation is, Jesus can help you.”

The students really enjoyed Roscoe’s assignment and learned some important things as well. “Doing this project was a lot of fun,” said Connor.

“It made me feel good to be able to help a lot of people.”

Cameron agreed, “I had fun putting the box together, but I may never know who received it or how it helped them.”

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on’t think that this conference-wide convocation will just be for adults. With an incredible program planned for the youth, they will be able to put into practice the convocation theme “Be Bold for God.”

Morning Program • Powerful drama skits • Great music • Messages given by six youth from Northern California

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Afternoon Program • SpiritQuest (like a spiritual treasure hunt) • Outreach opportunities – a prayer walk, feeding the homeless, and more.

So come, spend the day with your friends, make some new friends, and get to know God a little better at the Northern California Conference Convocation!

Check out www.ncc.adventist.org for more information.

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Woodland School Wins First Place in Food Drive Contest S

mall schools usually have difficulty challenging larger schools in competitions. Even though Woodland Adventist Christian School only has 14 students, they were not only able to compete, but they won a countywide food drive contest during the 2006 holiday season.

Four-hundred twenty schools participated in the annual Kids Can food drive, sponsored by KCRA 3, a local television station in Yolo County. Woodland’s 14 students were able to collect a total of 1,445 pounds of non-perishable food, which was more food per student than the other 9,969 students that took part in the contest. “I felt proud and very happy to have a chance to participate,” said Melinda Villar, a third grade student.

For almost two months, the students at Woodland collected the food by going door-to-door throughout their community. The students put their math skills to use counting all the cans and boxes, and then multiplying the ever-increasing piles of food. “I enjoyed knocking on doors, asking for cans, because I met new people and made new friends,” said fifth-grader Bianca Trejo.

With their first place finish, the students at Woodland received special recognition. They were invited to take a tour of the Yolo

County food bank. The school was also given a $1,000 gift certificate for Costco. Additionally, they were interviewed on KCRA 3. “The greatest reward is that we were able to give back to the community that supports us,” said Val Kampf, principal and only teacher at Woodland school. “It is fun to do and be rewarded, but we would still do it even if there was no prize.”

Woodland first became involved with KCRA’s food drive in 2004. The students placed second in the 2004 contest, though it was limited to the local county of the participating school and there was no prize money involved. Woodland also won second place in 2005, for which they received a $500 Costco certificate.

They plan to use this year’s Costco prize for school supplies, groceries for their hot lunch program, and other

special things they would not be able to do otherwise.

The Kids Can drive is not the only thing that the students at Woodland do to help others. In addition to their annual food collecting, they are participating in a math-a-thon to help raise money for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Through these activities Kampf wants to instill a spiritual and social responsibility in her students that will last longer than the excitement of a first place finish or an appearance on television.

“There are a lot of needy people in the world, and I want my students to realize the opportunities to help when their paths cross,” said Kampf. “I continue to encourage my students to do it in as many ways as they can.”

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The students at Woodland Adventist Christian School collected 1,445 pounds of non-perishable food, for which they won first place in the 2007 Kids Can food drive.

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Bishop Christian Elementary Celebrates 100 Years “It is our belief that true education develops the spiritual, mental and physical powers of each student.We’re preparing them for the joy of service in this life and for the joy of the life to come.”

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elebrating a century of Christ-filled and personalized education, Bishop Christian Elementary School, is expanding its 2007-08 school year enrollment.

The K-8 school, located in northeastern California, is starting its second century next year, and hiring a second teacher for lower grades in order to accomodate more students. The three-room school will have two full-time teachers, several part-time teacher aids and a supportive core of church members and parent volunteers.

“Who says there isn’t prayer in school? We’re praying more than twice a day,” said Jeff Jackson, 26, who is looking forward to his third year as the school’s principal and serving as one of the two teachers.

“Although we’ve been here in Bishop since 1906, not many locals know much about us. So this spring we’re inviting local parents to tour our school.”

The school board is actively promoting the elementary school’s assets to the local community, targeting their efforts on parents from local Christian churches. “Our neighboring pastors have been very receptive because they agree with our moral mission,” added Jackson.

Choosing the Right School Jackson believes that parents are facing a real dilemma. “Parents are concerned about the killing, crime and immoral behavior being reported in schools across the country. The nightly news is truly

alarming,” he said. “Parents realize that teaching Christian values in education matters. In these troubled times Christian education is more important than ever. America’s 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt, said, ‘To educate a child in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society.’ Consider the tragedies in Columbine and Virginia Tech, and it’s clear, Christian values learned from the Bible are an important part of education.”

Karen Nelson, who teaches a close-knit group of five first-graders and one kindergartener, believes there are unbeatable benefits to a small class. “The small numbers gives me a chance to spend much more time with each child.” said Nelson. “And we have time for many extras that larger classes can’t accommodate.”

Teacher’s aid Nancy Routt brings her own Christian experience to her students in a personal way. Along with learning how to read, spell and count, the students learn Bible stories and how to pray.

Church Members’ #1 Mission

“It is our belief that true education develops the spiritual, mental and physical powers of each student,” said Michael Wolford, pastor of the Bishop church. “We’re preparing them for the joy of service in this life and for the joy of the life to come. Our church members believe local Christian education is their number one June 2007 Recorder

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Faith in Academics and Activities

At Bishop Christian Elementary, hands-on learning is a priority.

This year, the kindergarten/first grade class has taken 10 local field trips and has several more to look forward to. “We’ve discovered tufas at Mono Lake, toured a hydroelectric plant, hunted fossils and explored the lava tubes,” says Nelson. “We’ve toured local businesses and shared our love for Jesus with the folks at the nursing home who loved the choir chimes and songs the children performed.

Our science class is not only hands-on, but closely incorporates Bible teachings related to each topic — an element I love in the Christian school environment.”

In addition to the typical academic subjects, the

school offers fascinating guest speakers presenting topics on health, nature and science, many hands-on classroom projects, lots of educational field trips, classroom music, plus a creative slate of seasonal plays and performances.

Parents are also invited to join in the weekly winter skiing/snowboard trips to nearby Mammoth Mountain.

The official 100-year school celebration will take place at noon, June 1, at the Bishop campus on Home Street. The ceremony is open to the public and will include current students and teachers, alumni, local dignitaries, neighbors, media and a special guest from the Nevada-Utah Conference.

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mission. The church subsidizes about half of the actual costs. We want to show parents that tuition is a great investment — it is really priceless.”

Wolford explained that the heart of their mission is helping young people find a personal relationship with Jesus Christ — “to find that special friendship that will last an eternity. Our goal isn’t to convert students to a religion,” he said. “We truly want to show children Jesus.”

Fifteen of the 17 elementary school students are not Adventists.

However, all are Christians — some brand new Christians.

Dustin and Corrie del Giudice, non-Adventist parents of a current student, say they love the Bishop school for their daughter in first grade. “We couldn’t be more pleased with the loving family environment and education,” said Corrie. “We look forward to sending our next three kids there. If more families knew about this school, I know they would send their children here, too. It is exactly how we want our children raised.”

Bishop Christian Elementary School, located in northeastern California, is starting its second century next year, and hiring a second teacher for lower grades in order to accomodate more students.

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Maui School Holds African Fair T

Students work at the African coloring table.

“I feel it helped them to want to become life-long learners about the world around them.”

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eaching children who live on a small island about a continent as large as Africa isn’t easy. Africa is more than 16,000 times bigger than the 729 square miles of Maui. This was the dilemma for Alisha Jensen, the teacher in charge of social studies in fifth through eighth grades at the Maui Adventist School.

“When I picked up the book to teach them about Africa, I knew I needed to find a creative way to get the students engaged in the material about a continent full of culture, spirit and turmoil,” said Jensen. She remembered her own schooling, when sometimes “learning” was nothing more than taking turns reading aloud, one paragraph after another. How much better it was when she learned about Egypt by mummifying her Barbie doll and building a cardboard sarcophagus.

She still remembers how her sixth grade teacher taught her about writing and speaking skills through project-based learning.

She also recalled one of her favorite events, the Festival of Nations, at La Sierra University.

Jensen felt she owed it to her students to inspire them to learn more about other cultures and

the need for mission service — and thus was born the idea of holding an “African Fair” in Maui.

Jensen presented the idea to her students. “They became motivated and self directed,” she said. “They took control of the learning and did more work than I would have ever asked of them. I feel it helped them to want to become life-long learners about the world around them.”

The classroom divided into four groups with each assigned to a different region. Jensen decided that the fair could be a golden opportunity for her students to include the 27 students in the lower grade classroom next door. They would be thrilled to attend a fair put on by the “upper graders,” and, of course, the most effective way to learn is to teach.

On the day of the fair there was an Egyptian art gallery and coloring center; African music; a

Martha Havens, Pacific Union associate director of education, interviews German about his ADRA booth and makes a donation.

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Loeffler Named Superintendent Children play African games.

game center about geography and flags; stories about African animals and Nelson Mandela; fresh fruit smoothies bought with “African” money; and an African game called Cobra. “The African fair was a very fun experience, because we got to do different activities instead of just reading from the textbook,” said Deanna, a student.

Jensen had mission awareness as one of her main goals. Therefore, she asked a sixth grade student, German, to be in charge of an ADRA booth. Not only did he explain the program to all of the students using some mission video clips, but he also decided to collect donations to help Namibia with its dirty water crisis.

“From this fair I learned so much about the people and places in Africa,” said Marina, who donated $10. “I donated to the ADRA booth as well as other people. It felt good to help the people in Africa.

I think that people should always give money to people in need.”

“Student-centered learning is so thrilling,” said Jensen. “I will want to continue to use projects to help students succeed.”

“The African Fair was very exciting,” said a student. “It was also a good learning environment, because kids like to have fun in learning.”

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he Hawaii Conference will officially welcome Teryl D. Loeffler as the new superintendent of schools on June 4.

“Because of his passion for Adventist education as well as his teaching and administrative experience in both secondary and elementary schools, we are grateful that God has guided through this process and impressed the heart of Teryl Loeffler to accept this position,” noted President Ralph Watts III. Loeffler began his educational experience in 1975 and has served in a number of different places from California to Tennessee.

More importantly, he is already well-known to the educators in Hawaii, because he has been the principal of Hawaiian Mission Elementary and Intermediate School in Honolulu since 2002.

Loeffler was named superintendent after the resignation of Deloris Trujillo because of her transition to the mainland. “On behalf of our entire Hawaii Conference, I want to extend a heartfelt word of appreciation to [Trujillo] for

Teryl Loeffler works at this desk.

the tireless leadership she has provided for almost eight years,” said Watts. “However, we can be very confident that God will continue to bless our schools in the years to come under the direction of Teryl Loeffler.”

“It is my desire to assist the teaching staff throughout the conference to find ways to help our young people realize the futility of what the world has to offer,” Loeffler commented. “I hope our teachers will model a lifestyle that will encourage our children to develop and expand their relationship with Jesus Christ so they can experience a more fulfilling and abundant life.”

Eileen Kakazu Once in a while, Teryl Loeffler takes a break from paperwork to play kickball with the kids.

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Arizona Schools Benefit from Project “4 in 24” A

rizona education is one of the first to benefit from “Project 4 in 24” — a threepart plan to raise $4 million in 24 months to provide for land acquisition, church and educational facilities expansion/endowment, and evangelistic outreach, made necessary by the huge membership growth in the conference.

Every school and church in the Arizona Conference is eligible to receive resources for facility, equipment, literature and other improvements. Teachers and pastors were given a “Projected Needs/ Wants” form which they submitted to the committee.

In addition, the plan calls for providing seed money for a longterm educational endowment fund for students attending Arizona Conference schools.

At a recent Arizona Conference executive committee meeting, it was voted to begin the distribution of these funds to some of the schools and churches. More than $50,000 was allocated for specific church and school projects. As more money comes in, more of the educational and church needs throughout the conference will be met.

The first six educational recipients are: • Adobe Adventist Christian School, Apache Junction/Mesa – $1,950 – to purchase a school sign to enhance curb appeal and create community awareness for the school.

• Glenview Adventist Academy, Glendale – $1,000 – to purchase the fifth octave of bells for the “Morning Star Ringers,” a hand bell choir, under the direction of secondary teacher, John Ward.

• Prescott Adventist Christian School, Prescott – $1,500 – to purchase additional playground equipment.

• Safford Adventist Christian School, Duane McKey presents “4 in 24” award money to TCE students Nana Bonah and Cody Blake as TCE Principal Lori Lane looks on.

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Safford – $3,500 – to purchase a playground platform and slide for the school.

• Thunderbird Christian Elementary School, Scottsdale – $2,000 – for electrical wiring and lights for the flagpole and sign to enhance curb appeal and create community awareness.

• West Valley Adventist School, Litchfield – $1,000 – to enhance their music and art curriculum.

Arizona Conference President Duane McKey presented the first check to students of the Thunderbird Christian Elementary School. “I hope our constituents will catch the vision of what ‘4 in 24’ will do for our conference,” says McKey. “Growth in Arizona is expected to increase at a tremendous rate over the next few years. We need to be ready for the influx of new members and students by providing land for churches, schools and evangelistic programs. When we all pull together in giving — and prayer — this can truly be the Arizona family miracle we’ve all prayed for.

Meeting the needs of our schools, and sometimes providing for the ‘extras’ like playground equipment and school signs, will bring much joy to our Arizona classrooms, students and teachers.”

To learn more about and to become involved in “Project 4 in 24,” visit www.azconference.org.

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Child Preachers Deliver the Gospel in Scottsdale Pastor Benjamin Lundquist (rear) and student preachers Nana Bonah, Aaron Jewitt, Zachary Sharpe, Jonathan Scott and Cody Blake discuss plans at their tent venue.

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eventh- and eighth-graders at Thunderbird Christian Elementary School had a dream of reaching their fellow elementary students and their parents with the life-saving message of Jesus.

Some of them had been inspired by hearing stories of the tremendous experiences Thunderbird Adventist Academy students had while preaching ShareHim evangelistic sermons in various parts of the world and at home in Arizona.

They thought, “Why not us?”

So five young evangelists and their support team began studying and preparing for the evangelistic series which would be held in the heart of affluent Scottsdale in a tent pitched on the parking lot of their school.

Jeff Forgey, a college student from the Camelback church, designed a colorful banner under the direction of Pastor Benjamin Lundquist. The theme, “In Tents Hope for Kids,” played on the fact that the meeting was held in a large, outdoor event tent together with the intense hope for the kids of the school and community. www.pacificunionrecorder.com

On Friday night, April 20, lights in the white party tent came on and the dream became a reality.

Students ran the sound equipment, led the worship and praise music, wrote and performed nightly skits, provided the special music, and preached with energy, enthusiasm and great power.

Youthful pianist for the series was Javier Lopez, who had recently gone on a ShareHim trip to the Dominican Republic with his father, Dr. Carlos Lopez, where they each preached their own separate series.

Seventh and eighth grade student preachers were Nana Bonah, Cody Blake, Jonathan Scott, Zachary Sharpe and Aaron Jewitt.

“The young preachers were able to captivate the hearts and minds of fellow-students and their parents in a way that no adult preacher could probably do,” Lundquist says.

“Through these meetings, many students and their parents discovered what Jesus could do for them, and as a result, gave

their lives to Christ. Evangelism has transformed the TCE school and a new enthusiasm for Jesus pervades the campus.”

Blake, told fellow preacher, Scott, about the “HS” button. “When you’re getting ready to preach, you’re all nervous and your mind is racing,” he explains. “You’re going over what you’re going to say and you’re really scared. Then you step on the platform and you step on the ‘HS’ button. The Holy Spirit comes into your body, and you preach with a power not your own.”

Many of the students have made decisions for baptism. Some, not from Adventist homes, have been encouraged to discuss their newfound relationship with Jesus with their parents who are of different faiths — or of no religious background at all.

“We have encouraged all our students who made decisions to follow the convictions of their young hearts,” says Lundquist.

“The teachers are praying that these parents will also be led to Christ as a result of the faith of their children.

Young people preaching for Jesus — it really works!”

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A colorful banner advertises tent meetings where TCE child preachers presented the Gospel.

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Project IntelliCare: Revolutionizing Adventist Health I

magine visiting the hospital and not having to repeat your health history more than once. Or seeing your doctor and knowing that the latest in medical research is at his or her fingertips. Or receiving medication and feeling assured that your pharmacist’s expertise is backed up by an extensive system designed to prevent drug interactions or other mistakes.

That’s where Adventist Health and its 19 hospitals are headed— thanks to Project IntelliCare, a clinical information system.

Project IntelliCare is a multimillion dollar project aimed at bringing Adventist Health to the forefront of medical information technology. When completed, caregivers will be able to access patient records, lab results, pharmacy support and more—all electronically.

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“By leveraging the power of technology, we will be able to provide even safer, more effective and efficient care to those we serve,” said project director Lee Ann Shearing, RN, MPA.

Starting with the End in Mind After extensive planning, Project IntelliCare kicked off four years ago at Adventist Medical Center in Portland, Oregon. Following that success, it rolled out at all other Adventist Health locations, completing the first two phases of the project late last year.

“It was such an honor to be involved in the process. It’s been fun to see the Project IntelliCare in action,” said surgeon Wes Rippey, M.D., board member at both AMC and Adventist Health.

“This exciting new technology gives the hospital system a real

advantage in an increasingly complex and competitive health care environment.”

Transforming Workflow

In a hospital department traditionally dependent on paper charts, such as case management, Project IntelliCare can greatly streamline work.

“As more and more of the medical record go online, case managers can do their jobs better and better,” said Tom Harris, RN, continuum of care director at Glendale Adventist Medical Center.

“They can prep for the day and hit the ground running, allowing them more face time with physicians, instead of chasing after patient charts.”

The Project IntelliCare team is comprised of hundreds of people throughout Adventist Health. To learn more, visit www.adventisthealth.org.

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Mark Ueeck, operations manager, stands in the Creekside Data Center computer room in Roseville, Calif. Among the hundreds of servers housed there is the mainframe computer which supports Project IntelliCare. Project IntelliCare currently maintains more than 19,000 gigabytes of storage. That’s equal to four million MP3 songs, or the entire printed text of the Library of Congress — twice.

In more practical terms, that digital storage saves one million trees from being made into paper.

At GAMC, it’s estimated that up to 70 percent of patient records are available electronically, and that percentage increases as time goes on.

“My staff spends at least half of their workday using Project IntelliCare or information directly from the system,” stated Harris.

“Another great element is that it creates a direct link between clinical departments and financial departments—in real time,” he added. By taking a C.O.W. (computer on wheels) to a patient’s bedside, case managers can answers patient questions immediately.

Care in Any Location

Another outgrowth of the system is satellite pharmacy, which allows pharmacists from larger hospitals to fill orders at smaller facilities that are unable to staff pharmacies around the clock.

After 40 years as a pharmacist at GAMC, John Scoggins, PharmD, is a big fan of Project IntelliCare.

Thanks to the cutting-edge technology, he has immediate access to information that helps him do his job more effectively.

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“Thanks to Project IntelliCare, I can do my job better, safer and easier,” he said.

Physician Focus

The joke about doctors having poor handwriting isn’t just a matter of penmanship. Handwritten orders and notes allow opportunity for miscommunication and pose potential safety problems. So, a major goal for Project IntelliCare is to build a platform for physicians to document and plan care online.

While this goal will take some time to realize, future phases of Project IntelliCare will focus on creating tools for physicians to use within the system. The first step is to embed best practices into the system, including a recognized reference database that allows physicians to find the latest medical research in their field.

“It’s the ultimate dream,” said Kathy Buckner, RN, assistant vice president of clinical information systems. “All of the patient’s information is integrated. The physician enters orders online and is guided with the latest and greatest information.”

Awards

While there is still much work to be done before Project IntelliCare

is complete in 2012, the system already has been lauded. In late 2006, Adventist Health received a Distinguished Achievement Award from Cerner, the vendor for Project IntelliCare’s software.

Neal Patterson, founder and CEO of Cerner, met with Project IntelliCare leaders to commend Adventist Health for the complicated implementation of so many applications throughout its facilities in a short period of time.

Customarily, hospital systems may introduce a piece of the software, but not the entire system such as Adventist Health has done.

Patterson said, “Although many organizations are working to achieve what Adventist Health accomplished, they are part of a select group and in many ways are leading the way to providing the quality patient care we have all come to desire and expect.”

“Project IntelliCare is revolutionizing the health care experience for those we care for as well as those who deliver it,” said Buckner. “This is a natural extension of our mission. From the smallest facility to the largest, all of our hospitals benefit in terms of satisfied patients and quality care.”

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Students Receive Awards for Film Projects Eyer and Milbert Mariano, chair of the PUC visual arts department.

“The film and television program is an important part of the future of media, and our students are committed to creating positive change within the Adventist church and the world-wide media industry,” said Mariano. “Our commitment and love of the craft of storytelling through film and TV has been validated by our achievements and awards at SONscreen.”

In addition to film and television, the visual arts department of PUC offers majors in fine art, photography and graphic design, and minors in art history and fine art. It is one of the largest programs on campus, and the film and television program has 27 students this year. The program continues to develop its resources and emphasizes hands-on experience for students. One recent project, headed up by Rogers and Cantrell, was creating a mobile broadcast trailer for multi-camera and offcampus shoots.

Ten PUC students and three instructors participated in the 2007 SONscreen Film Festival, with four student films receiving top awards.

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Jackson Boren and film and television instructor Stephen Eyer to write, edit, design and produce the film.

The SONscreen Film Festival is a destination for established and upand-coming Christian filmmakers to share their creative work, gain exposure and network with other media and film professionals. The festival encourages the work of young adults who have a passion for using film and video for the purpose of creating timely and relevant productions for social awareness, outreach and uplifting, creative entertainment. Since the festival debuted in 2002, a number of PUC students have received prizes for their dramas, public service announcements, documentaries and comedies.

Ten PUC students attended this year’s festival, along with instructors Terry Cantrell, Stephen

our Pacific Union College students came away from the annual SONscreen Film Festival in Simi Valley, Calif., April 12 to 14, with top awards for their films.

Uly Mostrales, Brian Bazemore, TJ Gleason and J.R. Rogers won Best Music Video, Best Drama, Best Documentary, and Best of the Fest (grand prize), respectively.

J.R. Rogers’ grand prize film, titled “Three Courses,” is the story of three different couples who find, lose and re-establish love over the course of dinner in an elegant restaurant. It is not only a love story dedicated to the different paths that relationships take, but is also a love letter to the art and food culture and the role that it plays in the most important moments in our lives. Rogers worked with students Eryck Chairez, Brian Bazemore and 32

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A student works at an edit bay in the PUC film and television program, which continues to develop its resources. The SONscreen awards brought $3,750 in prize money for the four student winners, with matching funds to the PUC visual arts department.

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Choosing Peace in a Violent World A

s I write, the news media is still overwhelming us with information about the tragic killings on the campus of Virginia Tech University. A professor at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University was recently attacked in his office by a student.

What would I do if a crazed gunman were to burst into my office or one of my classes and begin shooting? What would be an appropriate Christian response in such a violent situation? Should I counterattack and try to stop him?

Or should I wait for security and hope they can help?

Scripture provides some guidance on this matter, but it is painfully obvious that the various streams of Christianity throughout history have interpreted its teachings in different directions. In fact, Christians have killed Christians (more recently, Adventists have killed Adventists) in armed conflict throughout our history. Christian ethicists have written a great deal on this issue and developed some helpful ways of thinking about it.

What is an appropriate position for Adventists to hold on the use of violence in situations of conflict?

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the “neighbor” and neighborlove demands that we protect the neighbor from that harm by stopping the aggressor.

Self-Defense

In addition to stopping the would-be shooter from hurting your neighbor, many Christians through the years have argued that the principle of neighbor-love and its attention to love of self also provides good reason to stop the aggressor from shooting or hurting you.

Just War Theory

Many Christians believe that the teaching of the gospels that calls us to love our neighbor extends to national and international levels of conflict. If Greenland were to attack Canada, for instance, it may be appropriate for us to stop Greenland’s aggression by using violent means. If absolutely all other possible means of stopping the aggressor have failed — if all political negotiations have failed, then perhaps violent means would be appropriate. “Just War Theory” is not an excuse to turn to violence hastily; it is a reluctant realization that it is the last possible means available to stop the violence of another.

Non-Violent Resistance

Although some call this “pacifism,” there is nothing passive about it. There is a decided effort to stop violence and make peace in

any and all situations that are or might become violent. This resistance, however, must never use violence as a means to stop violence.

In all of this, responsible ethicists have attached a necessary condition — the principle of proportionality.

This principle demands that you do not harm the aggressor beyond what is necessary to stop the aggression. Whether on a personal or national level, it would be absolutely immoral to do more than is necessary to end the assault.

So, for instance, if the aggressor is attacking your neighbor with a baseball bat, it is immoral for you to take a gun and shoot him dead in the name of neighbor-love.

That would be completely out of proportion with what is necessary to stop the attack.

What should Adventist Christians do in situations of violent conflict?

I think the life and teachings of Jesus, our Christ, push very strongly in the direction of nonviolent resistance. Resisting those who would do us or our neighbors harm is appropriate. If we resort to violence in that effort, we had better be prepared to give good reasons why.

Mark F. Carr, Ph.D. Theological co-director Center for Christian Bioethics Loma Linda University

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Union ASI Funds Projects Norman Reitz, left, general vice president of the Pacific Union chapter of ASI, interviews Eric Nelson, right, and Mark Teh. Nelson, a recent LLU Medical School graduate, with other students, held an evangelistic series in Loma Linda last year, then inspired Teh to start evangelism at the University of California at Sacramento.

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he annual Pacific Union ASI Convention looks like a miniature version of the national ASI convention: fewer people, fewer exhibits and fewer seminars. But the 300 people who gathered at the Sacramento Radisson Hotel April 26-29 were no less enthusiastic about using their time, talents and money to take the gospel to the world.

Perhaps the most tangible evidence of that commitment was the contributions on Sabbath, totaling $15,000. The money will fund three projects. Though the exact division of funds is somewhat flexible, according to Lorayne Barton, president of the Pacific Union chapter of ASI, about

$5,500 will go to youth evangelism based at California State University at Sacramento. Another $6,500 will pay for subscriptions to Creation Illustrated, a magazine published

by Tom Ish, an ASI member in Auburn, Calif. The magazines will be mailed to every teacher and library at Seventh-day Adventist elementary and secondary schools in the Pacific Union. And the final $3,000 will pay for the taping and editing of a DVD of all the presentations from the convention (to order a set, go to www.asipacificunion.org). Barton says income from sales of the DVDs will provide additional funds for the youth evangelism project.

But collecting the offering took only five minutes of the three day event. The rest of the time was devoted to attending workshops (Dr. Clarence Ing on health, and Max

Janelle Guthrie, part of the Guthrie Family musical group, from Mt. Shasta, Calif., plays her violin at the 2007 ASI Convention in Sacramento.

Ocon on evangelism), visiting the exhibits, and listening to music and preaching. The featured speakers were Herb Larsen, a businessman from Toronto, Canada, who told about witnessing to people he meets everywhere, and Doug Batchelor, speaker/director of Amazing Facts ministry, based in Roseville, Calif.

Batchelor assured those in attendance that the title for his final remarks, “Late Breaking News,” had been chosen before plans to merge Amazing Facts and 3ABN were hatched, but that didn’t keep him from talking about the merger and inviting everyone to pray for God’s guidance and blessing as the details of the merger are worked out.

The national ASI convention will be held in Louisville, Ky., Aug. 1 to 4.

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Doug Batchelor, speaker/director of Amazing Facts and pastor of the Sacramento Central church, speaks to more than 300 ASI members and friends at the ASI convention.

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Camp Meeting (June 8-16) “Sharing Him – Far and Near.”

Camp Yavapines, 2999 Iron Springs Rd., Prescott. Presenters include Bill Knott, Jim Nix, James Black, Rob Lloyd, Debbie Young, and many others, plus music with Charles Haugabrooks and Christian Wolman. Info: 480-991-6777.

Swim Camp (June 10-15) Camp Yavapines, 2999 Iron Springs Rd., Prescott. Available to kids 8-16 whose parents are attending camp meeting. Info: Carol, 480991-6777.

Treasure Seekers Summer Camp (June 24-July 24) Camp Yavapines, 2999 Iron Springs Rd., Prescott. A full-color brochure, map and application are available through Carol, 480-991-6777.

Three Angels Prison Ministry (June 23) South Mountain Church, 200 W. Southern Ave., Phoenix. Info: Shirley, 480-9916777.

Campestre Hispano de Arizona (July 16-21) Camp Yavapines, 2999 Iron Springs Rd., Prescott.

Main speaker is Frank Gonzalez, Director-Speaker of La Voz de la Esperanza. Info: Carolina, 480991-6777.

Central California Pre-Camp Meeting Prayer Walk at Soquel (July 7) 10-1 p.m. & 3-6 p.m. Casual dress, bring your own lunch and Bible. Info: Onalee Showalter, 559-347-3198 or e-mail oshowalter@cccsda.org.

Soquel Camp Meeting (July 12-21) For tent space or camper reservations, call Wanda Driver at 831-460-9811.

Yosemite Sabbath Services (May 26-Sept. 1, except July 21) Lower River Amphitheater. Sponsored by the Central California Conference. Info: Edie and Ray DeFehr, 209-586-4325 or e-mail rayandedie@mlode.com.

Hispanic Youth Camp (June 29July 1) Rio Lindo Academy. Info: Claudia Portillo, 559-347-3150 or e-mail cportillo@cccsda.org.

Parenting Seminar (June 23) Central Valley Area with Dr. K.S. Wiggins. Pre-registration required.

Info: Florina Morales, 559-347-3176, ministries@cccsda.org.

Senior Citizen Seminar (Aug. 25) Dr. K.S. Wiggins. Preregistration required. Info: Florina Morales, 559-347-3176, ministries@cccsda.org.

La Sierra University Observatory (June 1, 15) Gaze at the stars, weather permitting, 7:30-11 p.m. Info: 951-785-2273.

Wind Ensemble Spring Concert (June 2), Hole Memorial Auditorium, 8:30 p.m.

Faculty Recital (June 3) Vadim Serebryany, piano. 7:30 p.m., Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951785-2036.

Graduating Seniors Art Show (June 4-17) Brandstater Gallery, M-Th. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday

2-5 p.m. Opening reception June 4, 6-8 p.m. Info: 951-785-2959.

Cello Studio Recital (June 10) Hole Memorial Auditorium, 4 p.m.

Graduation Weekend (June 15-17) 6/15: Consecration, speaker Jonathan T. Runnels, LSU church, 8 p.m. 6/16: Worship, speaker Yamilet Bazan, LSU church, 10:45 a.m.; Educator Dedication, LSU church, 4 p.m.; Commencement Concert, Hole Memorial Auditorium, 6 p.m. 6/17: Conferring of Degrees, speaker Randall Wisbey, Founders’ Green, 8 a.m.

First Service Worship. Fridays at 7:45 p.m. at the LSU Church.

Info: 951-785-2090.

Northern California Sabbath School Training for Adult and Children’s Divisions (June 9) Lodi-Fairmont church.

Info: Family and Children’s Ministries Department, 925-685-4300.

Rio Lindo Academy Graduation (June 10) Info: Linda Martella, 707-431-5100.

Pacific Union College Graduation (June 17) Info: 800-862-7080.

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ADVERTISEMENTS Hispanic Camp Meeting (June 22-24) Rio Lindo Academy. Info: Hispanic Ministries Department, 925-685-4300.

Urban Youth Outreach Federation Rally (June 30) SacramentoCapitol City church. Info: AfricanAmerican Ministries Department, 925-685-4300.

Hispanic Youth Federation (July 8) Northern California Conference office. Info: Hispanic Ministries Department, 925-6854300.

Pacific Union College For more info about these events, call 707-965-6303 or e-mail pr@puc.edu.

Choral Concert (June 2) Featuring the Pacific Union College chorals. PUC Church, 4 p.m. Info: 707-965-6201.

Evensong (June 9) Evensong happens monthly and is a contemplative way to conclude the Sabbath with music and readings.

PUC Church, 7:15 p.m. Info: 707965-6201.

Graduation Weekend (June 15-17) Weekend events include consecration service, baccalaureate, and special receptions and recognition programs. Commencement takes place Sunday at 9 a.m. Info: 707-965-6303.

Albion School of Art (June 17-29) This year’s summer art session in watercolor, oil and acrylic painting features special guest lecturer Vernon Nye in celebration of the program’s 40th anniversary. Info: 707-937-5440.

Southeastern California Sabbath Evening Vespers (June 9) St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble; (June 16) The Master’s Plan, Men’s Vocal Ensemble; (June 23) Miclen Pang, violinist; (June 30) Honoring Dr. Lawrence Geraty, LSU president. LLU Church; 5 p.m.

Youth Worship at Corona Del Mar Beach (June 22) Info: 951509-2265.

Camp Meeting (June 23-30) “New Beginnings—Building for the Future” Activities: speakers, youth camp meeting, pre-teen, children’s church, Gospel Jubilee,

and Marketplace 2007. Sponsored

by Black Ministries Department of the Southeastern California Conference. Info: 951-509-2331/2298; www.seccblackmin.netadventist.org.

Vacation Bible School (June 25-30) LSU Church. Kids 5-12 will take a wild ride through God’s Word at “Avalanche Ranch” via actionpacked songs, Bible adventures, games, cowpoke crafts, and chuck wagon chow. Info: 951-354-7095 or jlittle@lsuchurch.org.

Youth Lay Evangelist Certification Training (July 3-Aug. 23) Equip SCC youth to assist in upcoming conference-wide evangelistic series and personal soul-winning. Los Angeles Adventist Academy. Registration/info: End Times Like These Ministries, 805-531-9718; www.endtimeslikethese.org.

Pathfinder/Adventurer Minicamp (June 27-July 1) Summer Camp, Pine Springs Ranch. Info: 951-509-2266.

Discovery Week (July 1-8) Summer Camp, Pine Springs Ranch.

Info: 951-509-2266.

Southern California Berean’s 8th Annual International Kaleidoscope of Nations program (June 2) An all-day event featuring representatives from various countries.

An international cuisine will be serverd. Culminates with a festival of music at 5 p.m.

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Adventist youth. Business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, inventors, call Larry @ 800-3463515, e-mail overtonle@yahoo. com. We have the labor force and the space to work for you.

Paradise Elder Care, a nonmedical home care agency, enables your loved ones to stay in their homes, keeping their dignity and comfort. We provide temporary and long-term care in Paradise, Oroville, Chico and the rest of Butte county. 530-872-1142, www.ParadiseElderCare.com.

Bulletin Board San Diego Forum (June 9) Dr. Ivan Blazen, “Submission, Silence, and Baby-making: Tough Texts on Women.” Tierrasanta Church, 11260 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, Calif. Info: 858576-9990 or 619-561-2360. E-mail ak-jk@cox.net.

Free mission aviation stories. Contact Adventist World Aviation for a free quarterly newsletter. Write Adventist World Aviation, Box 251, Berrien Springs, MI 49103; e-mail info@flyawa.org; or register online at www.flyawa.org.

If you are an Adventist legal professional, lawyer, judge or law student, check out and register at the website provided for you by the GC office of General Counsel: www.adventistlawyer.com. Looking for an Adventist lawyer? This site may be helpful for you.

Just $25 a month can send a child in India to an Adventist school. It pays for tuition, housing, food, clothes and medical care. This is an official project of Southern Asia Division of Seventhday Adventists. Choose a child: www.adventistchildindia.org. Call 888-ACI-TELL (224-8355). E-mail childcare@sud-adventist.org.

Employment The following positions are immediately available at Weimar Institute of Health and Education: executive chef for culinary arts program, cafeteria afternoon supervisor, clinic physician, baker or baker trainee, male massage therapist. Contact Weimar Institute of Health and Education: 530637-4111, ext. 7010.

Walla Walla College seeks applicants for teaching position in communication with emphasis in drama. Qualifications include experience in play direction, technical theater, costuming and stagecraft, writing for stage and screen, speech instruction, classical drama and drama history, managing facilities and groups. See additional details at www.wwc.edu. Contact Nancy Semotiuk, Chair, Communications Department, Walla Walla College, 204 S. College Ave, College Place, WA 99324; 509-527-2843; semona@wwc.edu.

Feather River Hospital is located in Paradise in the beautiful foothills of Northern California just 90 miles north of Sacramento.

We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits in a friendly, supportive environment. Search for available positions online at www.frhosp.org or call 530-8763102 for more information.

Feather River Hospital, located in Paradise in the beautiful foothills of Northern California just 90 miles north of Sacramento is seeking a Director of Health Information Management.

Requires 5 years experience at a supervisor level with a RHIT or RHIA certification. We offer competitive wages and excellent benefits, in a friendly supportive environment. Apply on-line at www.frhosp.org or call 530-8763102 for more information.

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Glendale Adventist Medical Center seeking a Director of Critical Care and Emergency.

Opening June 2007: new patient care tower including a 36-bed ED, additional 12 ICU beds, dedicated cardiac interventional and neuro step-down beds. Will help with relocation. Apply online: www.glendaleadventist.com. For more information, please contact 800-576-3113.

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Practice dentistry in rural southern Washington, the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Seeking younger dentist to share our busy practice. K-10 Adventist school and churches nearby. Country living with opportunities for service, unlimited outdoor recreation, and a great climate. For more info, phone Dr. Mathisen at 509-4931463, evenings.

Pacific Union College seeks FT Security Officer/Sergeant. Related experience and/or California Security Card Registration and PC832 training preferred and high school Urgently seeking mission- or general education degree; valid ary-minded Equine Veterinarian California driver’s license with for full-time position at Morning clean record. Night shift college Star Therapeutic Riding Center. property patrol, maintain security Room and board, as well as state after evening lockup; assist local, of the art equine hospital pro- state/federal law enforcement; vided. Contact Joan M. Blech, parking enforcement; investigate/ blsmh5455@aol.com or call 760- document accidents. Apply www.

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Southern Adventist University School of Nursing seeks two full-time nursing professors beginning June 1, 2007. Job description includes classroom teaching, with flexibility for undergraduate or graduate teaching assignments, advising, professional and departmental committee responsibilities.

Preference given to candidates with earned doctorate and those with maternal-child, pediatric, or theory and research teaching experience.

MSN is the minimum degree considered. Send curriculum vitae to: Dr. Desiree Batson, search committee chair, drbatson@southern.edu or School of Nursing, Southern Adventist University, P.O. Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315-0370.

Pacific Press Publishing Association has a variety of production jobs available in prepress, pressroom, and bindery.

Requirements include mechanical aptitude, ability to frequently lift up to 40 lbs, ability to stand for long periods, computer familiarity. Contact Ms. Alix Mansker, HR Director, P.O. Box 5353, Nampa ID 83653; 208-465-2567; aliman@pacificpress.com.

Electronic Technician with two years electronic education

and preferably some experience in this field. Better Life Television needs you. Come to beautiful southern Oregon and use your talents working for the Lord.

Send résumé to KBLN, P.O. Box 766, Grants Pass, OR 97528 or call KBLN at 877-741-2588.

Events Alabaster Box Women’s Conference (July 13-15) “Speak Life.” New Otani Hotel & Garden, 120 S. Los Angeles, downtown Los Angeles, Calif. Speakers, Esmie Branner, Imelda Mitchell, Olufawatoyin Teen Track: Under Construction. For more information, visit www.abwc.org.

Sunset Lake Camp in Wilkeson, Wash., invites former staff members, managers and directors to celebrate its 50th anniversary (June 23) with programming at Auburn Academy and Sunset Lake. Bring memorabilia to share. Call 253-681-6008 or visit www.sunsetlake.org for details.

Sabbath Keepers Motorcycle Ministry is proud to host its second annual Emmaus House Charity Ride. Come join us in

The Pacific Union MINISTERIAL COUNCIL • Ontario Convention Center, August 19-22, 2007 A Ministerial Council is designed specifically with Pastors in mind—to empower, to encourage, enriching and assisting them to grow toward excellence. Over forty breakout sessions covering a wide-range of topics of interest to Pastors and their associates, including: • Clergy family issues • A study in the Book of Acts • Christian Stewardship • Handling attacks on the Spirit of Prophecy

• Meeting the Muslim mind • Pastoral-evangelism • Reconnecting with inactive members • Religious Liberty and the Gospel

• Theological issues • Mentoring • Preaching . . . plus much more!

Keynote speaker: Author Dr. George Knight Devotional messages presented by: Hyveth Williams, Randy Roberts and Chris Oberg.

Other selected speakers will include: Bill McClendon, Herb Larsen Jr, Mike and Brenda Aufderhar, Walt Williams, Ivan Williams, Leo Ranzolin, John Webster, Alan Reinach, Paulo Peshada, and Sandy Wyman Johnson.

Come for an unforgettable time of fellowship and study beginning at 6:45 p.m., Sunday, August 19, 2007.

Featured musicians: Christian Edition Male Chorus.

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ADVERTISEMENTS Hollister on July 8 to support this newly-opened women and children’s shelter. Sign in from 9-10 a.m. at 2121 Sunnyslope Rd. $20 per rider, $35 per couple. E-mail sabbathkeepers_secretary@ yahoo.com; 831-638-1608.

Lake Tahoe Camp Meeting (July 30-Aug. 4) On the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe. Speakers: Dr. Ivan Blazen, Dr. Hans Diehl, Tom and Judy Shewmake, Pastor Al Tilstra.

Sabbath concert: AHmen quartet. Reservations: 916-967-5932, tahoecampmeeting@juno.com, www.tahoecampmeeting.org.

Missing Members Berean: Peggy Dobson, clerk, 4211 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018; 323-7350228; lepedo@msn.com. Antonio Duncan; Teresa Duncan; Howard Ferguson; David Follings; William Flowers; Dana Flowers; Virgil Flowers; Lula Frazier; Joyce Freeman; Lorene Manjarrez; Sheanette McDonald; Jessie McIntyre; Tommie McMillan; Franklin Gordon; Gale Gordon; Angelica Greensword; Gertrude Harold; Jean Hartfield; Cynthia Hutchinson; Kiel Johnson; Theodora Johnson; Allen Johnson Jr; Carla Jones; Damon Jones; Robert Jones; Kahsay Yohannes; Jasmine Kellum; Marjorie Knight; Jeron Lee; David Lewis; Dr. Ned Lindsay; Evonne Mason; Linda McCall; Donna McLilly; Patricia Moman; Carol Morse; Ernest Mozia; Kofi Mpiani; Nimoh Kingsley; Judea Northern; Lydia Nxumalo; Eliece Oard; Kukland Oard; Joseph Oard; Nicholas Olmedo; Laura Osei; Sharell Osman; Jack-

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Living Stones (formerly La Crescenta): 6235 Honolulu Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214, 818-249-2492.

Carmen Bermudez, Alan Bilbao, Ricardo Candiotti, Charlanne Castenares, Thelma M. Hill, Pamela S. Loomis, Angelina Miller, Fatima Padilla, Maria Luisa Padilla, Mark Peters, Henry Sanchez, Jr., Tracy Wasmer, Angelina Yamzon, Rafael Yamson.

Loma Linda University Church: See the Southeastern California Conference news pages in this issue.

Susanville: Lora Smith, clerk; 3035 Johnstonville Rd., Susanville,

CA 96130; 530-257-2283; 707-6967333. Sheila Buckingham; Angel, Katherine, Kimberly, and Lucia Corletto; Eric Edman; Mark Evans; DeAnn Fairman; Karla Gomez; Beatriz & Miguel Gueraca; Constance Hanley; Janie Guiterez; Pamela & Vincent Hawkes; Alejandro Hernandez; Ashley, Bruce & Joshua Hoag; Cathleen Jeffries; Deborah Jones; Robert & Sherrie Knight; Kevin Kurtz; Hazel Lang; Jennifer, Julia, Lauren & Shannon Marquard; Nellie McGowen; Pamela Mosher; Salina MuroRamirez; Ed Peterson; Dayton Post; Mary Merle Stewart; Marcie Powell Stone; Cynthia Wilkin; Jerry Wilks.

Real Estate Charming, unique, family home for empty-nesters or bed/ breakfast or two rentals on 2.25+ acres. Five/six bedrooms, three baths bordering Ozark Academy, Gentry, Ark.; plus two bedroom house. $275,000. Free brochure, call 479-238-3307 or e-mail owner: jeanette.pettey@coldwellbanker.com.

Cool country living. 2 acres, 6,400 ft. elevation, 1/2-hr. NE of Show Low, Ariz. Flat with lots of trees. Septic OKd, power 1/2 mile. Haul water, RVs OK & hide in trees. 5 lots available; buyers must sign a pledge to abstain from alcohol/smoking/drugs. $8,900/lot. Call 818-648-1420; see www.C21sunshinerealestate.com.

Senior Mobile Home Estates have 10 doublewide, modern, like-new mobile homes sale from $45K to $68K. Financing available with low down payment, low rents; near church, hospital, shopping center with mountain lake, river and golf and skiing sports nearby. 661-827-0512 or e-mail jdunbar@bak.rr.com.

35 Acres on the Applegate River.

Privacy plus, watch the wildlife from the spacious deck overlook-

ing a large pond; well-maintained grounds plus irrigated fields for pastures, deer-proof garden area with a variety of fruit trees. A designated picnic area set up for entertaining and weddings. All this plus an elegant 5,600 sq. ft. home; 4 bdrm, 5 bath on two levels w/master suite on the ground level; tastefully decorated with spacious ceilings and grand stairways. Let the quietness of nature fill your senses and enjoy the tranquility and forests of Southern Oregon. Just 15 minutes form Grants Pass in the Applegate Valley. Call 541-846-1172 or e-mail wdrmd@cyberpc.com.

Summit Ridge Retirement Center needs you. 15 miles from Oklahoma City, operated by the Oklahoma Conference. There are several homes, duplex units, apartments and mobile home sites to choose from. A friendly church is located on campus and many new friends await you. Call Bill Norman, 405-454-6538 for details.

Dental practice in Sacramento, north area, for sale. 1,045 sq. ft.; 3 operatories. Beautiful, recently rebuilt office with all cash and insurance patients. Contact Jim Giroux: 530-218-8968.

Riverside home for sale. Lovely custom, $25,000 under appraisal; 3/4-bedroom, 2-1/2 bath, over 2,600 sq. ft. Large pool and spa and entertainment area on 0.6 of an acre. Title roof, 3 car garage, central air, 2 fire places and master suite, tile floors. Call 951-789-8244.

Looking for a new home, investment, or vacation home in beautiful San Diego, Calif.? Full service brokerage company including residential and commercial property. Contract Laura Reindel, realtor at Coldwell Banker, 858-761-1917 or e-mail laura.reindel@camoves.com.

1993 Guerdon manufactured home, 1,800 sq. ft., 4 bdrm/2 baths on 5 acres of rural land located in north Idaho, 40 miles southwest of Sandpoint; 4 miles from Adventist school (grades 1-9); 10 miles from Adventist churches. Price: $200,000.

Please call 650-591-5467 or e-mail Jacqui.m@sbcglobal.net.

Country property in Northern California. Ten shaded acres in Shasta County, 27 miles from Redding with nice creek running through. One of a kind, dream property next to developing lifestyle center and spiritual Adventist retreats. $99,000. 530-585-2490 or 707-2871465.

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Cheap Hawaiian getaway at Kolapa House of Charity in forgotten Hawaii. Your vacation supports this mission. Thank you so much $500/14-days. 808-553-9906.

Maui ocean view condo. 1 BR/BA, fully-equipped, sleeps 5, washer/dryer, great pool and tennis court! Faces west with beautiful unobstructed ocean and sunset views. The property is about 100 feet from the Pacific Ocean.

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Maui oceanfront studio condo for rent on 10th floor. Sleeps four. Well-equipped kitchen.

Queen bed and queen hide-a-bed.

Almost all comforts of home. Wonderful whale watching in season. $130 per night plus tax. Go to: www.sdamall.com to view property.

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Mount Shasta home available for vacation rental. 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6 comfortably. Home is fully-equipped, wood-burning stove (with firewood provided), kitchen and all the pertinent uten-

sils, DVD/VHS, CD stereo, washer and dryer, all linens. Color brochure available. Situated on nearly 3 acres, views of mountains and close to hiking, fishing, golfing, snow sports, shopping and restaurants. Church is 10 minutes away.

Call 888-805-6361 or visit website: home.earthlink.net/~lelaleong.

Sunriver, Ore. Four-bedroom executive home. Overlooks North Woodlands golf course. Two master king suites, two queens, one bunk set, hot tub, TVs, VCRs, DVDs; D/W, M/W, W/D, loft, Jacuzzi bath, gas log fireplace, BBQ, bikes, all “lodge amenities,� sleeps 10, no smoking, no pets, includes housekeeping. Contact Wayne Schultz: days, 541-475-7188; evenings, 541475-6463.

Tropical Island Paradise.

Beautiful coral reefs. Adventistowned resort on private island.

Single occupant, $75; double occupant $85. Includes breakfast.

For 3 meals, single occupant, $90; double occupant $120. Guanaja, Bay Islands, Honduras, Central America. Please contact Terry Zapata (English-speaking); e-mail terryzapata@yahoo.com; telephone: 011-504-453-4119 or 011504-453-3565.

Vacation in beautiful Utah mountains. Exclusive Seventh-day Adventist RV park with hook-ups.

Eight miles from stores, 12 miles to church; 15 miles to boating and swimming, one mile to outstanding 18-hole golf course. Cool, grassy, tree-covered lots near stream.

Hiking and biking trails. No cell phone or TV reception. Children and small pets welcome. Call 801491-0666 for more information and for reservations.

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ADVERTISEMENTS At Rest Atkinson, Leona – b. Oct. 26, 1908, Carmen, Okla.; d. March 4, 2007, Ripon, Calif. Survivors: son, Everett; daughter, Joan Curtis; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren.

Beeman, Ida Ellen – Jan. 9, 1918, St. Johnsbury, Vt.; d. March 8, 2007, Riverside, Calif. Survivors: sons, Earle, Raymond, Jonathan; daughters, Brenda Beeman, Sandra Grossich; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild. Served as a pediatric nurse for more than 20 years at Loma Linda Hospital.

Brizendine, Dorothy Eloise – b. Jan. 24, 1910, Marshall, Texas; March 17, 2007, Modesto, Calif.

Survivors: son, Farrell; daughter, Sharon Hampler, Elaine Van Overbeek; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild.

Christensen, Virginia A. – b.

Feb. 19, 1931, Burma; d. March 15, 2007, Napa, Calif. Survivors: sons, Daryl and Ed Rodemeger; daughters, Kathy Vance, Valerie Jackson, Ruth Posey; 15 grandchildren;

19 great-grandchildren. Born in Burma to missionary parents and worked as a nurse.

Betty Jane Anderson; 41 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren.

child. Taught at Adventist schools in Redwood City, Porterville and Fresno.

Christensen, Wanda (Mae) – b. Aug. 22, 1927, Oakland, Calif.; d. March 23, 2007, San Lorenzo, Calif. Survivors: daughter, Claudia Antonucci; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Decker, Tillie – b. June 25, 1917, Manfred, N.D.; d. March 20, 2007, Lodi, Calif. Survivors: sons, Lawrence, Donald; 12 grandchildren.

She worked as a line worker at a cannery for many years.

Cottrell, Leland – b. Jan. 28, 1913, Glendale, Calif.; d. April 12, 2007, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: wife, Dale; daughters, Janice Thomlinson, Patty Grant; son, Robert Cottrell.

Dumas, Gloria – b. Feb. 4, 1928, San Antonio, Texas; d. Feb. 26, 2007, San Jose, Calif. Survivors: sons, Audwin Stansbury, George L. Stansbury Jr.; daughter, Gloria Brown; six grandchildren.

Hall, Charles – b. April 17, 1919, Watertown, Mass.; d. March 18, 2007, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: wife, Earlaine; sons, Charles; daughter, Cathleen Babcock.

Served as chaplain at Glendale Adventist Medical Center for many decades.

Darnell, Roy – b. March 24, 1924, Cottage Grove, Ore.; d. Nov. 9, 2006, Deer Park, Calif. Survivors: wife, Ruth; daughters, Lorna Miller, Shirley Allen; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Worked in the dry cleaning business for 39 years at St. Helena Hospital and Pacific Union College.

Empson, Martha Jean – b.

June 1, 1925, Mount Vernon, Ohio; d. April 9, 2007, Downey, Calif. Survivor: husband, Russell. She was a member of the Downey-Florence church.

De Vera, Serimoda – b. March 15, 1919, Carcar Cebu, Philippines; d. April 2, 2007, Lancaster, Calif.

Survivors: sons, Marcelo, Joseph, Freddie, Dennis, Darrell, Bobby, Ronnie, Frankie, James; daughters, Frances, Virginia Marcos, Rosalinda Quinata, Jasmine Kealoha,

Fairburn, Earl – b. Aug. 31, 1924, Fresno, Calif.; d. March 22, 2007, Fresno, Calif. Survivors: wife, Ruby; daughters, Pam Rhodes, Marsha Klipp; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Gash, Evonell – b. May 12, 1944, Scotia, Calif.; d. Feb. 15, 2007, Chico, Calif. Survivors: husband, Fred; daughter, Elizabeth Herrin.

Habenicht, Della H. – b. Dec. 22, 1915, Chowchilla, Calif.; d.

March 22, 2007, Carmichael, Calif.

Survivors: four children; eight grandchildren; one great-grand-

Hanna, Mary F. – b. June 15, 1920, Baghdad, Iraq; d. March 13, 2007, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: sons, Khalid, Shawki, Nash, Ganim; daughters, Layla Thomas, Bitool Skaf; several grandchildren.

Hanson, Dorothy – b. Aug. 5, 1913, Long Beach, Calif.; d. March 5, 2007, Healdsburg, Calif. Worked as a court reporter and stenographer for HMS Richards, Sr. Harris, James H. – b. Dec. 31, 1923, Concord, Calif.; d. March 19, 2007, Sonora, Calif. Survivors: wife, Dorothy; daughters, Barbara, JoAnne Lynch; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Served as pastor, youth director and personnel director in Southern, Northern and Central California conferences; Colorado Conference; Central Union Conference; South Pacific Division; General Conference.

Hartman, Lahoma June – b.

June 18, 1915, Tulsa, Okla.; d. Feb. 19, 2007, Costa Mesa, Calif. Survivors: son, David; daughter, Lahoma Jean Schultze.

Hochhalter, Erma Eileen – b.

Dec. 13, 1919, Boyd County, Neb.; d. March 8, 2007, Santa Monica, Calif. Survivors: sons, Rickie, Lanny; daughter, Donna Richards; three grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren.

Hoewing, Aucha Louise – b.

Feb. 21, 1921, San Joaquin, Calif.; March 17, 2007, Modesto, Calif.

Survivors: sons, Timothy, David; daughter, Lori, Paula; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Iverson, Lena “Lee” (Bellaman) – b. Aug. 26, 1920, Modesto, Calif.; d. Nov. 23, 2006, Modesto, Calif. Survivors: sons, Dale, Edwin; daughter, Donna Redder.

Jespersen, Carl – b. Dec. 8, 1924, Paso Robles, Calif.; d.

March 15, 2007, Morro Bay, Calif.

Survivors: wife, Connie; daughter, Janice Rineldi; one grandchild; three great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren.

Served in the Navy, WWII; as

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Worked for Veterans Home of California in Yountville as well as Sonoma State Hospital and Napa State Hospital.

Johnson, Eugene D. – b. Sept.

26, 1926, Calif.; d. March 13, 2007, Eureka, Calif. Survivors: five sons; one daughter.

Salvini, Lida G. – b. April 7, 1924, Kabala, Salonika, Greece; d. April 14, 2007, Grass Valley, Calif. Survivors: husband, Charles; son, Harry; five grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren. Worked at Laguna Honda Hospital in San Francisco 26 years, eventually becoming assistant nursing director and had dual master’s degrees in nursing and music.

Khan, Yaqub – b. Sept. 29, 1929, Dhudianwalla, Pakistan; d. April 5, 2007, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: wife, Zanab; sons, Wesley, Philip; daughter, Gloria.

King, Robert A. – b. Feb. 19, 1939, Alhambra, Calif.; d. April 2, 2007, Paradise, Calif. Survivors: wife, Alice; son, Robert; two grandchildren.

Kubrock, Daniel V. – b. Feb. 27, 1913, Yale, Va.; d. Dec. 1, 2006, Angwin, Calif. Survivors: wife, Gladys; sons, Charles, Tim; daughters, Martha Natiuk, Esther DuBosque, Edee Torossian; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Served as a missionary in the Middle East; as pastor in Pennsylvania; and as caretaker at the Elmshaven house.

Lainchbury, Darlene – b. June 27, 1927, Melville, Canada; d.

March 4, 2007, Hanford, Calif.

Thomas, Brian – b. Aug. 22, 1966, Deer Park, Calif.; d. Feb. 10, 2007, Hayfork, Calif. Survivors: wife, Karla Rae; sons, Tyler, Kyle.

Worked as a cook, tow truck driver, and was an accomplished auto mechanic.

Thompson, Robert F. – b. Oct. 7, 1918, Westport, Ind.; d. Jan. 5, 2007, Placerville, Calif. Survivors: son, Hollace; daughter, Linda Judd; one grandchild. He was home missionary secretary of the Northern California Conference and had pastored several churches.

West, Stanley J. – b. Aug. 9, 1917, Peoche, Nev.; d. Aug. 15,

Lehmann, Violet M. – b. Jan. 24, 1919, Manfred, N.D.; d. March 15, 2007, Lodi, Calif. Survivors: daughter, Lisa.

Mauldin, Edmund – b. April 4, 1936, Martinez, Calif.; d. April 2, 2007, Napa, Calif. Survivors: sons, Mark, Phil; daughter, Julie; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. A highly respected master carpenter and cabinet maker who leaves behind a legacy of his workmanship in Napa Valley.

Nelson, Elsa – b. April 13, 1923, Redlands, Calif.; d. March 19, 2007, Paradise, Calif. Survivors: sons, Gary, Ken, Alan; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Pobursky, Shirley – b. Dec. 30, 1930, Compton, Calif.; d. March 10, 2007, Napa, Calif. Survivors: sons, John, James, Jeffrey; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

2006, Dubuque, Iowa. Survivors: wife, Phyllis; daughters, Carol Johnson, Jacqueline Peterson, Margaret Krussow, Janice Crandall; 10 grandchildren, 19 greatgrandchildren. He served as a pastor for 33 years in the Southern, Southeastern, and Northern California conferences.

Willard, Morris C. – b. May 16, 1918, Provo, Utah; d. Aug. 11, 2006, Provo, Utah. Survivors: wife, Johnnie; five sons, three daughters; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Wimer, Ken – b. Oct. 5, 1919, Saskatchewan, Canada; d. March 9, 2007, Chico, Calif. Survivors: daughters, Robbin Wimer-Baumbach, Wendy Stultz; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Ken’s secret to success was his belief that you never burn bridges and you never spread rumors unless you have pictures.

Wimer, Mary Ruth – b. Jan. 18, 1919, Gordonville, Va.; d. Feb. 12, 2007, Chico, Calif. Survivors: daughters, Robbin Wimer-Baumbach, Wendy Stultz; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Mary Ruth was a lieutenant in the Army Nursing Corp during WWII.

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