Pacific Union Recorder—October 2022 by Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

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HOW CAN STUDENTS SERVE WITH LOVE AT PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE?

Returning to Kenya each year. To us, it’s more than just a mission trip. It’s a commitment to a community. A commitment to serve people.

Lead in worship, education, and Bible studies on campus and overseas.

“In addition to the personal joy and blessings received, mission trips make students more sensitive to the needs of others and more willing to commit time and energy for service. We are very proud of our students and inspired by their willingness to serve others.”

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Volunteer at the Angwin Community Food Pantry founded by PUC students and faculty.

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Assist in school and church building projects in developing countries.

Aid medical and dental professionals in providing healthcare around the globe.

– Floyd Hayes, professor of biology and mission trip organizer

On campus, serving with love might mean mentoring a fellow student. It might mean leading out in a small group Bible study in your dorm. In our surrounding community, it might mean volunteering at the local food bank. Beyond our own borders, it might mean building a school or providing healthcare services in the mission field.

God is love. God’s love, agape, is more than just a feeling. More than words. Agape is a love that moves. At Pacific Union College, when we say Serve With Love, we are talking about God’s great love that motivates us to care more for our neighbor than ourselves. We become the hands and feet of Jesus.

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We should plead with God for his blessings, as Moses pleaded with him in the mount. We have no time to wait. Our Lord is coming, and it is time to set our house in order. There is a great work to be done, and if you go to your neighbor with your heart all warm and glowing with love, do you not think that you can find the key to unlock your neighbor's heart? The trouble with our work has been that we have been content to present a cold theory of the truth. We have not let our hearts melt down before those with whom we work. O that the Lord might quicken our understanding, and give us a realization of the time in which we are living! Many have walked in the sparks of their own kindling, but we should plead with God as did Moses, advancing step by step until we can say, “Show me thy glory.” Moses was in earnest in the matter, and the Lord put him in a cleft in the rock, and let his goodness pass before him. Have you thought of that? He let his goodness pass before him. O my brethren, what will not the Lord do for us, if we will but seek him with all the heart?

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LoveMayerYourself to Love

By Stephen

here has the year has gone? I know we still have a couple of months left before those New Year’s resolutions expire. Perhaps you’ve disappointed yourself by not keeping many of them. Maybe you resolved to lose weight, exercise regularly, tithe, stay within a budget, stay in touch with your family, or take a Facebook vacation for a week. Or maybe your resolutions had to do with work or your spiritual life. Or maybe you’re like one of my coworkers, who resolved not to make a resolution!

And now we are already approaching Thanksgiving. It’s time to think about what we are thankful for. The time to gather with family and friends for a meal and show thankfulness. But really, any month of the year, any week of the year, any day of the year, is a good time to think about thanksgiving—about appreciating how the Lord has led us thus far, about how we have beenManyblessed.ofus can look back over our daily experiences and be thankful simply for the fact that we have a loving family. Every day we are given the opportunity to love and show love to those around us, both those within as well as those outside our immediate family.

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I want to venture that to love ourselves is only the first step. Only by loving ourselves are we capable of loving our neighbor. The second step is closely related. We need to respect who we are. We need to develop a sense of self-respect. There was a meme some time back that said something like, “I know I’m somebody because God don’t make junk.” Perhaps the language used in that meme was rather crude, but the message matters. God made you, and He doesn’t make junk! It is only as we respect ourselves that God can use us to help develop self-respect in

The living God is who we must put our trust

I want to venture that to love ourselves is only the first step. Only by loving ourselves are we capable of loving our neighbor.

others. "If we wish to do good to souls, our success with these souls will be in proportion to their belief in our belief in, and appreciation of, them. Respect shown to the struggling human soul is the sure means through Christ Jesus of the restoration of the self-respect the man has lost" (Ellen G. White, Fundamentals of Christian Education, p. 281).

As we realize that one of our strongest needs is to love and to be loved, we must also realize that we all have a need for genuine self-acceptance and a sense of rejoicing in ourselves. We can be thankful for our accomplishments both as individuals and as members of a community.

What we struggle with is the ingrained JudeoChristian concept that to put ourselves first—to love ourselves!—is egotistical, selfish, arrogant, and shows a lack of true Christian character. We feel guilty when we think of ourselves first. That, in turn, leads us to consider ourselves unworthy and undeserving. We are conflicted by our inner need to feel loved and the request to love our neighbor first. But wait—did Jesus say to love your neighbor first? Did He say you should not love yourself? I don’t think so. And check what Ellen G. White also wrote: "The great plan of mercy from the beginning of time is to have every afflicted soul trust in His love. Your safety at the present time, when your mind is tortured with doubt, is not to trust in feeling, but in the living God. All He asks of you is to put your trust in Him, acknowledging Him as your faithful Saviour, who loves you, and has forgiven you all your mistakes and errors" (Ellen G. White, Letters and Manuscripts, vol. 19, Letter 299, 1904).

We often hear the words of Jesus quoted left and right that we must love our neighbor as ourselves (Matthew 22:39). But how do we love ourselves? Are we able to love others if we lack love toward ourselves? There is a need inside all of us to do precisely that. We must adequately meet the need to accept who we are and love the unique creature created in God’s image that we are. We need to resolve to be able to say: “I'm glad to be who I am. I am unique. I am a treasure from God. There is a reason for my being, a plan that includes me!”

In the end, I pray you will be able to say, “I’m thankful to be alive; I’m thankful to be unique; I’m thankful to be treasured by God. There is a reason for my existence. I’m thankful for being who I am. I’m thankful for having the opportunity to love my neighbor as I love myself.” I pray that we are able to look at our neighbors, regardless of the ways they are different—especially as related to

Stephen Mayer is the treasurer of the Pacific Union Conference.

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in, not in our feelings that we are undeserving. If Jesus loves me, and if this I know, why do I resist loving myself? Jesus wants me to love myself—but not in an egocentric way, not in a boasting way, not in a “first me and then who cares” way. No, He wants me to love myself the way He loves me, so that I may in turn show love for my neighbor. So that I may see my neighbors through the eyes of Jesus and show the same love that is willing to put their interests first. And, if needed, so that I may be willing to follow Jesus’ advice showing “the very best way to love. Put your life on the line for your friends” (John 15:13, The Message).

race, ethnicity, language, or gender—and say with Christ’s love, “I’m thankful you are you! I’m thankful I am me! We are children of God!” Now that’s something to be thankful for!

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hirty-five-year-old Aaron Yoder knows all about this as he practices his love of running. He delights in this sport so much that he coaches the cross-country and track team for Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. But what makes Aaron special is his Guinness World Record for retro running. In 2020, while many of us were hunkered down at home, learning about something called Zoom or thinking up a new hobby, Aaron ran the mile in 5 minutes and 30 seconds— backward! If the sport of running backward grabs your interest, there are international meets every year. Success in retro running comes by remembering one important thing—even when running backward you need to see where you are going.

The HomecomingGreat

We have many ways to look to the past even as we work in the present and strive for the future. Wedding anniversaries are one of those wonderful ways that we remember and cherish. But there are so many other milestones we can mark annually: birthdays,

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The ability to look backward while moving forward is a talent, a gift, and a calling.

work anniversaries, the date of one’s baptism, to name just a few. There can be a special dinner, presents, a cake, our friends and family gathered around us. As we get older, anniversaries mark a time to remember us “back then,” when times were different and seemingly simpler. Some of these anniversary moments bring out feelings of reflection, regret, or a desire to still reach our hopes and dreams of yesterday. Anniversaries have a power to impact us in often surprising ways.As a community of faith, we Seventh-day Adventists remember October 22, 1844, as a significant date in our church history. Although our denomination did not organize officially until almost 20 years later, we still reflect on this date in October—the Great Disappointment—as a foundational moment in the creation of who we are today. Out of this crisis of faith and very public embarrassment emerged a group of “Adventists” who clung to the idea that this unprecedented spiritual experience meant something more than a misreading of Daniel 8:14. I hope that if you have not done so recently, you will read one of the excellent books available through the Adventist Book Center that recounts this period of our early history. The struggle to discover the meaningful path forward is inspiring and forms the theological foundation of what it means to be a 21st century Adventist.Thereis a power in looking back while at the same time keeping one’s eyes fixed on the forward horizon of our destination. One of those early Adventists was used by God to help guide the “Little Flock” to alight again upon the upward path of faith. Ellen White penned these words filled with hope: “We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history” ( Christian Experience and Teachings of Ellen G. White , p. 204). I would remind us that what is true for a movement of trembling believers looking

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But looking backward is not the whole story. I like the way the Apostle Paul puts it in Philippians 3:12-14. While under house arrest in Rome and facing an uncertain future, he tells us to forget the past. “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (NKJV). Paul declares that we must do two things at the same time as believers and as a church. We must remember to forget but not forget to remember as we pursue “the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”

for light amidst despair is true for us in the daily challenge and struggle of faith. There is a power in remembering what God did for you yesterday, a year ago, and the last time your back was up against the wall. Ellen White was so right when she reminded us to look backward to see how God had led in the past. I do that a lot when I am facing tough decisions today.

But then Paul adds that he is, “Reaching forward to those things which are ahead.” The Christian life is about looking forward with

First Paul is “Forgetting those things which are behind.” What must we forget? Too often we become fixated on our mistakes and failures in life that function like emotional goo, keeping us from moving forward. I remember visiting one of Los Angeles’ most memorable attractions—the La Brea Tarpits. Living animals would become stuck in that sticky tar and become immobilized. Their preserved bones are on display there. In the same way we can become stuck and entrapped by our past, so we become unable to move forward. Paul tells us that in Christ we can seek forgiveness, restoration, and healing and move into God’s great future for us.

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hope, optimism, and faith. Why can we do this? Because Jesus never stops walking with us and working upon our lives to transform us into His great ideal. And where does this all end? Paul calls it the “prize of the upward call of God.” This is the amazing life of walking day-by-day with Jesus in our lives today. And ultimately meeting Him when He returns in the clouds of heaven. This is how we remember to forget but not forget to remember what matters most in life.

There is a great homecoming awaiting us when, forgetting what is behind and reaching forward, all come to their ultimate fulfillment by our own very literal upward call of God. This is the call

I invite you to join me in recommitting yourself to the great divine work of remembering to forget but never forgetting to remember. We have a God-sized love to share with our communities and families. What a day it shall be when one day soon we will rejoice together as Jesus returns and time becomes eternity.

Bradford C. Newton is the president of the Pacific Union Conference.

There is a great homecoming awaiting us when, forgetting what is behind and reaching forward, all come to their ultimate fulfillment by our own very literal upward call of God.

that literally lifts us off this earth into the clouds accompanying our returning Savior and King. What our pioneering brothers and sisters hoped for will become our lived reality by the grace of God.

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e has come to church, this old, frail man. He doesn’t miss a service, even though he is so weak it seems a gust of wind could gather him up and whisk him away.

All the church people love this old gentleman. He’s a saint, a man of God. He knows so much, has so many stories to tell. Especially the big one—the story of his life. It’s a fascinating tale. It’s a love story. His mind is still sharp, bringing back the words and events that have meant so much to him.

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Time for church to begin. They carry him into the gathering of friends, men and women who worship the Jew, Jesus of Nazareth. This church is a very simple building, a private home. It has no cross, no steeple. In this city you don’t see a cross or steeple anywhere. The Christian religion isn’t recognized—it has no legal

By Bill Johnsson

He can’t walk anymore—his legs are useless. The only way he gets around is by having someone carry him. That’s how he got to church this day: carried.

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Carried! His mind goes back to the days when his body was strong and tall, when muscles bulged from arms and chest, when he worked hard day after day without a problem. That’s when the Love Story began.

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Dear friends, I am not writing a new commandment for you; rather it is an old one you have had from the very beginning. This old commandment—to love one another— is the same message you heard before. Yet it is also new. Jesus lived the truth of this commandment, and you also are living it. For the darkness is disappearing, and the true light is already (1shining.John2:7-8, NLT)

No doubt about it, Ephesus had it all—beautiful natural surroundings, the broad thoroughfare, wealth, prosperity, and above all, the magnificent temple dedicated to Artemis. This indeed was the first, a city to be desired.

bigger and better than ever. They called the city Ephesus, first or attractive.

Artemis is a black, female figure. As the goddess of fertility, her body has many breasts. Unable to bear a child? Come to Artemis—ask her to help you get

For the old man and his flock, however, Ephesus was a different story. The followers of Jesus did not—could not—join in the religious festivals focused on Artemis.

What chance does the worship of Jesus of Nazareth have in this city dominated by Artemis? Here the temple business provides a livelihood for thousands of craftsmen who make the silver figurines.

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For the old man and his flock, however, Ephesus was a different story. The followers of Jesus did not—could not—join in the religious festivals focused on Artemis. They found no pleasure in attending the immoral performances in the theater or joining the bloodthirsty crowd in its vicious sports

Ephesus had become his city. How often he had walked down the hill from the gateway to the north, along the marble-paved boulevard that ran all the way to the harbor. Along the way he passed the stores and public latrines on the right, looked left to the sloping suburb where the big shots lived in luxurious homes decorated with marble and frescoes. Then down the hill, and the amphitheater came into view. Cut from the hillside, its row upon row of stone seats rose sharply from the stage.

Christiansspectacles.inEphesus marched to the beat of a different drummer. And the old man, the

So the followers of Jesus have to be careful. They keep a low profile, check out people before they invite them to join for worship. Spies are out there, ready for an opportunity to report them to the authorities.Inthiscity,

Artemis is the object of worship. This city is, in fact, the center of her worship. People come here from near and far to pay homage. They come away with little silver replicas for their home shrines.

Its acoustics were amazing: a person could speak in a regular voice on stage and 25,000 people heard every word.

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located just outside the city perimeter, is huge. Its tall marble columns touch the sky. This temple is so grand that people call it one of the wonders of the world.

standing. You worship Jesus of Nazareth at your own risk. You can find yourself arrested, thrown into jail—or worse. It could cost you your life.

The old man has lived here a long while. He isn’t from around here; he grew up far away. But the Love Story that changed his life brought him here many years before.

This city doesn’t need the Jew. This city is prosperous and proud. Built near the mouth of the Cayster River and on the main road that stretches east, all the way to the capital, this city is ideally placed for business and trade. It’s an old town going way back into history. Ages ago an earthquake leveled it, but it sprang back to life,

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revered one they called “the Elder,” had been their pastor for many years. Not only for the believers in Ephesus—congregations in the nearby cities of Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea had looked to him for spiritual leadership.Heisgreatly loved. His whole being radiates love. His face shines with love. He is like love embodied.Although his body is weak, his eyes glow with an unquenchable light. He can’t preach much these days, but on occasion he consents to give a message. Today is one of those days. They’ll prop him up and gather close to catch every word.

“Elder, what’s your topic today?” someone asks.

This story comes from an ancient Christian Williamtradition.G.Johnsson,

“Love, beloved, love.”

“I know, I know. I always preach on love—God’s love and how we should love one another, because that’s what it’s all about. That’s what our Lord Jesus taught us—God is love, and when we love we dwell in God.”

“But that’s what you spoke on last time. In fact, it seems that’s what you always preach about.”

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former Adventist Review editor, writes from Loma Linda, California. This article is taken from Living in Love, a soon-to-be-released book by Oak & Acorn Publishing.

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As a young man, my faith development was impacted significantly by working at Leoni Meadows summer camp under Larry Caviness and Don Livesay. They trusted me and empowered me to use the skills that God had given me, even when I was too young to really understand what was happening.

By Eddie Heinrich

I attended Redding Adventist Academy and am a graduate of Rio Lindo Academy, and Pacific Union College. I obtained my master’s and Doctor of Divinity degrees from Andrews University. My wife, Tammy, and I are the parents of two teenage boys.

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have had the privilege of serving as coordinator for Pathfinder, Adventurer, and Youth Ministries for the Pacific Union since 2012. For the last 16 years, I have also served as youth director for the Northern California Conference.

When I was 18, I showed up at Leoni Meadows to work at camp, and when I walked in the door all Caviness said was, “Here's a California DMV book. On Friday you're going to go take your bus driver’s test so you can drive a bus all summer.” I was too naïve to understand what that meant, so I went ahead and did it. I spent the rest of the summer driving kids around in buses, and then that progressed to ski boats.

Eventually, when I became a summer camp director and a director in Pathfinders, I realized that our kids rise only to our expectations and often we don't expect enough of them. I learned that you have to give them the tools to do the job. I hope to make the same kind of meaningful difference in the lives of young people by empowering them to do the same.

As youth director for the Northern California Conference, I run a summer program called On the Run, a traveling summer camp. As director, I train and empower my staff to run the program. I supervise them, but I empower them and allow them to make a lot of decisions.

Friendships,

In the Pacific Union alone there are more than 8,000 Pathfinders, with many more adult leaders and volunteers. I believe the Pathfinders program is important because it brings kids together where they can learn about Jesus, learn about nature, and learn life skills while making new friends. Pathfinders is an amazing ministry because it brings adults and youth together in a way so that they can learn from each other.

We are really looking forward to the Pacific Union Pathfinder Camporee that will be held October 5 through 8 at Lake Skinner in the Southern California region. We are excited about this event because it brings together young people from all over the union, enabling them to make friends, learn new skills, and deepen their relationship with Jesus. This year’s theme is “Identity,” and the featured speaker will be Damian Chandler from the Capitol City church in Sacramento, California.

Future Pathfinder events include the Believe the Promise Camporee in Gillette, Wyoming, in August of 2024 where there will be more than 50,000 Pathfinders from all over the world.

October 5-9, 2022

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For more information on the upcoming camporee at Lake Skinner, visit puccamporee.org. For more information on Pathfinder and Youth Ministries in the Pacific Union Conference, email Eddie Heinrich at eddie.heinrich@nccsda.com.

Eddie Heinrich is the coordinator for Pathfinder, Adventurer, and Youth Ministries of the Pacific Union Conference.

Leveraging the Power of Memory

n my lifetime there are three defining memories that have irreversibly shaped who I am. One was moving at age 15 to a foreign country where I did not speak the language and had to adapt to a new culture. Number two was meeting my future husband in my senior year of high school—it was the same year 9/11 happened. Finally, number three was sitting in a doctor's office and hearing the words “You have cancer,” just 4 months after getting married at the age of 22. It is impossible to look back on my life and imagine those experiences gone.

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as a phone number or some letters in a name.

Why are these scientific facts important to understand? As a Christian psychologist, I believe science and faith can coexist. But is memory even mentioned in God’s inspired Word? The words remember, do not forget, did not remember are often found there. In my initial search, I found over 50 verses, but there are more. Here are a few examples (with emphasis added):

As a professor of psychology, I find the study of the brain fascinating. It is in this amazing organ where neurons communicate and create our thoughts and memory pathways that makes us intelligent beings with the ability to reason. Cognitive psychology is the area of psychology that studies the way people acquire, retain, transform, and use knowledge. As children, our memories start developing after age two or three, when language appears. Also, by two years of age, our brain has achieved 80% of its adult size. 1 During childhood, the brain continues to evolve by forming synapses between neurons in a process called synaptogenesis. The more connections a child has, the more his or her ability to learn grows. By adolescence, this activity levels off; during adulthood, changes in the brain are very gradual until about 50 years of age, when brain activity starts declining. 2 This research seems to indicate that the time before a child is 12 years old is crucial in the ability to develop the brain of a human being.

“ Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, ‘I have no pleasure in them’” (Ecclesiastes 12:1).

2. Short-term memory: It is longer than sensory memory but still relatively short—just seconds or minutes—and restricted to a few elements, such

Why are these scientific facts important to understand? As a Christian psychologist, I believe science and faith can coexist.

When you think about your life, what memories define you? Why is memory so important for us human beings? Why is memory an important part of our spiritual walk?

3. Long-term memory: It is relatively permanent and it can last minutes, hours, days, or decades, depending on reinforcement. 3

“You shall not be afraid of them; you shall well remember what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all Egypt” (Deuteronomy 7:18). 4

Clearly it is important to God that we remember and keep our memories alive of Him and His

Scientists have classified brain memory in three categories:1.Sensory

“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive’” (Acts 20:35).

“So remember what you have received and heard; and keep it, and repent. Therefore if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come to you” (Revelation 3:3).

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“ Remember the former things long past, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me” (Isaiah 46:9).

memory: Categorized as a short period of time, mere seconds in which you perceive the stimuli from your surroundings.

Have evocative and realistic examples when preaching or applying the lessons learned in a practical manner to our lives. 2) Provide messages that are relatable or remember personal experiences that make the Word of God easier to remember. This is how Jesus preached, right? 3) Memory is best served when you have spaced repetition. It is the same for tests, which sometimes my students forget. Don’t cram—study a little bit here and there and the knowledge will stay with you for a long time. 4) Engage in the learning process by participating in group discussion, and explain the information in your own words. 5) Finally, take action and apply it to your life in some way or another. Pastors can give examples of how to apply their sermons to their parishioners' lives. As a professor, I find that students remember more and their learning attitude changes when they take action in class and participate in the teaching and learning themselves.Godwants us to use our knowledge of the Bible and take action. Sharing your testimony with others is the most powerful memory provoking

In my physiological psychology class, we had a discussion about why it is important to attend church. Is it worth it? Does it help with our spiritual walk? Myers and Jeeves, the authors of the best-selling book Psychology Through the Eyes of Faith , 5 cited a study of Thomas Crawford from the University of California. Crawford found that sermons in church sometimes have an insignificant impact on our lives. Does that mean we should not go to church? No! That is not what I’m saying at all. It means that pastors, professors, teachers, and all of us need to be more intentional in the way we teach/learn and transfer information from sensory memory to long-term memory.Some good examples of how we can retain information are given by Myers and Jeeves: 1)

word. Since He created us, He understands that as humans we forget about spending time with Him, we forget to study His Word, we forget to teach our children about Him. God is saying remember , remember !

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So how can we as Christians do a better job of keeping Christ's memory alive in our lives?

Music is also a very important part in the process of creating memories. In a study by Clark and Warren in the Journal of Neurology , 6 it was found that music sets free memories and cognitive abilities lost in Alzheimer patients. It is a source of hope and comfort for people going through life with this disease. The study of the brain in relationship with music and memory is fairly recent but extremely encouraging.

refined. We shall become more like our Savior” ( The Desire of Ages , p. 70). One of the goals my family and I decided to pursue was to memorize Scripture. It is a legacy my parents instilled in me, and I want to pass it on to my children.

If you are a parent, how can you instill God’s memory in your children while they are young?

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It is such a big responsibility to be a godly parent. Here is a Bible verse that promotes action as a parent to increase memory: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6). Another verse: “You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise (Deuteronomy 6:7). Technology is playing such a big role in our children’s education, and we must be vigilant and make Christ a priority in our children’s memories.

tool. “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:19-20).

I remember that when I was a child my parents played a Christian radio station almost every day. As a musically inclined individual, I find that I can still remember songs and memory verses that I learned as a child through music. Those songs have helped during periods of discouragement in my life.

2. C.S. Tamis-Lemonda, Child Development: Context, Culture, and Cascades (Oxford University Press, 2022).

3. N.W. Carlson, Foundations of Behavioral Neuroscience , 10th ed. (Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon, 2014).

5. David Myers and Malcom Jeeves, Psychology Through the Eyes of Faith , 2nd ed. (San Francisco: Harper, 2003).

6. C.N. Clark and J.D. Warren, “Music, Memory and Mechanisms in Alzheimer’s Disease,” Brain: A Journal of Neurolog y, vol. 138, no. 8 (2015), pp. 2122–2125. https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/awv148

4. All Scripture quotations are from the 2001 English Standard Version. ESV Online. https://esv.literalword.com/

Ellen G. White says: “Every child may gain knowledge as Jesus did. As we try to become acquainted with our heavenly Father through His word, angels will draw near, our minds will be strengthened, our characters will be elevated and

My defining teen and young adult memories were a mix of adventure, excitement, and companionship, but they also involved pain and suffering. I’m sure that your own memories also have those components. We live in a sinful world, and we seem to not escape bad memories. However, there is hope for us and healing is coming. A beloved author wrote, “We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history” (Ellen G. White, Selected Messages , Book 3, p. 162). God in His Word promises that “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away” (Revelation 21:4). God will take our painful memories and give us a new and redemptive life in heaven. We will be new, and we will not suffer anymore. Let's never forget but always remember what an amazing hope we have.

Libna J. Arroyo is assistant professor in the psychology and social work department at Pacific Union College.

1. A.E. Lyall, P. Savadjiev, M.E. Shenton, and M. Kubicki, “Insights into the Brain: Neuroimaging of Brain Development and Maturation,” Journal of Neuroimaging, Psychiatry, and Neurology 1 (2016), pp. 1019.

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Remembering Dr. Alfonso Valenzuela

Born in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, on March 6, 1954, Valenzuela and his immediate family were not raised Adventist. By a stroke of divine providence, an Adventist pastor moved in next door when he was a teenager. The pastor noticed the Valenzuela brothers, Alfonso and Alberto, dribbling the ball on their way back from playing basketball, so he asked them if they’d like to play basketball with their church team. Turned out that the church team, including the pastor himself, did not play basketball well at all, but a meaningful connection was made, and the Valenzuela family heard the gospel. Both Alfonso and his brother Alberto were baptized into the Adventist church on February 2, 1972. In September of that year, Alfonso began his studies at Montemorelos University.

Thursday, September 1, 2022, longtime pastor, professor, and author Alfonso Valenzuela passed to his rest after a long illness. Valenzuela is survived by his wife, Jeanine; their two children, Veruschka and Alan; four beloved grandchildren; his brothers, Abdiel and Alberto; and his sisters, Alma and Adriana.

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“On the path of life, he sowed the seeds of love, friendship, and service. He leaves us the legacy of knowledge and inspiration of faithful and self-sacrificing pastoral ministry.”

He lectured throughout the world—including Russia, England, Africa, South America, Puerto Rico, and Mexico—and all over the United States. In addition to the dozens of articles he wrote, he was also the author of several books on marriage, family, and preaching. He was a pastor and youth leader for several years in Los Angeles and taught counseling and marriage and family studies at

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Andrews University for almost 20 years. He served as vice chairman of the Tulare (California) County Mental Health Board and was nationally certified in Family Wellness, and he also pursued a license in Marriage and Family Therapy in the state of California. At the time of his passing, he was serving as pastor of the Yucaipa Spanish church in the Southeastern California

He received his bachelor’s degree in theology from Montemorelos, an M.Div. from Andrews University, and a master’s in psychology from National University. He also attained a D.Min. and a Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary and went on to become a highly sought-after speaker for his expertise in the area of marriage and family life.

ThroughoutConference.hismore than 50 years of ministry and service, Valenzuela forged numerous lifelong connections. The following are remembrances from just a few of the many he touched through his friendship and mentorship.

Arnold Trujillo (Retired) Vice President, Pacific Union Conference 2006-2016

I first met Alfonso when I was the senior pastor at the Spanish American church in East Los Angeles. Even though I was the senior pastor and older, I looked to him as a colleague and as a friend. Even after we went our different directions, we always kept in touch. He always said that I was his mentor, and I feel honored to have had the opportunity to work with him in his early formative years in pastoral work. He was just a giant in the Adventist world, especially in the Adventist Hispanic world. I was extremely proud to have had the opportunity to know him and be his friend. I think his legacy will be that he was someone who used his gifts to help congregations, to help students, and as an example of what individuals of humble beginnings can do with their lives for the betterment of society and the church. He left an incredibly powerful example of how a person who dedicates their life to God can be utilized by Him to serve others.

I had the privilege of being Alfonso’s student when I was doing my doctoral studies. He personally inspired me to academic excellence. My friendship with Pastor Valenzuela transcended our professional relationship. Our favorite place to meet was the Pancho Villa restaurant in San Bernardino to enjoy good food and talk about life and ministry. I am honored to have called him a friend. His life was multifaceted—he served this church as a college professor, pastor, writer, mentor, and counselor. He will be remembered for his integrity and transparency. For now, I simply await the fulfillment of the promise of the glorious resurrection morning.

I first met Alfonso in the early 80s when we were both at the Southern California Conference. He was very down-to-earth. I was still a student, so I was very respectful, always addressing him as Elder Valenzuela. He would say, “Call me Alfonso. I’m going to call you Pastor Anobile until you call me Alfonso.” A few years later, he pointed out a young lady named Lisa and said, “I think she’s going to be your wife.” Lisa and I eventually got engaged. When we got married, Alfonso said to me, “I’ve only worn a tuxedo twice, at my wedding and yours. I don’t do this for just anyone, but I’ll do it for you.” The last time I saw him was in April 2022. The legacy he

Vice President for Church Ministries, Southwestern Union Conference

Communication Director, Pacific Union Conference

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Our friendship began when Alfonso and I were both working in the Youth Department in Southern California in the early 1980s. We both loved reading, arguing about theology, the Beatles, and street tacos. We hung out at work, met each other’s families, and traveled together. We became brothers. When I became the Youth Director and assigned him to directing the Pathfinder program, he took me out for tacos. He could eat more tacos than anyone I ever knew. Alfonso succeeded in every endeavor to which he turned his brilliant mind and endless energy. He was respected as a scholar, teacher, counselor, writer, and pastor. I preached at his church recently, and he was too ill to sit through the service, but we still went to lunch afterwards, and he was still stealing food off my plate, as always. I am devastated by his loss. I will miss him more than I can possibly say. May his rest be peaceful.

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Yohalmo Saravia Vice President for Hispanic Ministries, Southeastern California Conference

leaves is that he has impacted so many lives around the world and probably saved many marriages. When he called me in April, I canceled all my plans and flew out to see him. This is just huge loss for me personally, as well as for the church. He made an impact at Andrews University and around the world through his books and his work in family and marriage counseling. He was a great soldier of God.

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“I can’t believe it. I still have so much to give!” Alfonso said upon being put on medical leave in July of 2022.

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Even in his last difficult days, Alfonso Valenzuela longed to connect with people. He taught his last class on Zoom two weeks before his passing. He stayed in contact with his Yucaipa Spanish church family. He attended church one last time two weeks prior to his passing, despite the physical challenges of getting to church.

Thosethrive.whose lives were impacted by him anxiously await the day of resurrection when they will be reunited with their husband, father, grandfather, brother, mentor, and dear friend Alfonso Valenzuela once again.

Pastor Alfonso Valenzuela's legacy will defy the passage of time, for what he sowed will continue to bear fruit for years to come (Revelation 14:13). On the path of life, he sowed the seeds of love, friendship, and service. He leaves us the legacy of knowledge and inspiration of faithful and selfsacrificing pastoral ministry.

It is with deep pain I offer these words in memory of Dr. Alfonso Valenzuela, who was a friend, counselor, and teacher but also my cousin. He leaves a great legacy as a teacher and spiritual mentor to multiple generations of pastors at Andrews University, where he taught for so many years. I remember him with great affection in the different classes and activites that I had with him. We carry what he taught us far beyond the classroom to our work as pastors. He impacted so many lives around the world. A soldier has fallen, but we also remember the glorious coming of our Lord Jesus, when we will meet again and where there will be no more separation from loved ones.

A life of service

Vice President for Hispanic Ministries, Pacific Union Conference

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Ramon Verduzco Cousin, and Pastor of Maranatha Spanish Church, Las Vegas, Nevada

I first met Alfonso when I was a student at Andrews University. He was a professor who spoke with great authority and was very knowledgeable. He longed to see his students grow and learn in their respective professions. I came to greatly respect him as a professor and a pastor. Later, when I was vice president for Hispanic Ministries at Southeastern California Conference, I invited him to pastor a church in Indio. He had a passion for souls, and he took a keen interest in the family welfare of our brotherhood of pastors. He shared with many of us practical principles for a healthy home. I believe his greatest legacy was a longing to see happy marriages. I was very saddened to learn of his passing. Amongst the Adventist Hispanic community, a prince of Israel was called to rest.

He once confided to a sibling that as a young man he had always seen himself speaking to large multitudes. Throughout his life he did that—not just on Sabbath mornings as a pastor but through numerous books, courses, and the ripple effect of his words, friendship, and heartfelt longing to see others

he U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023

Pacific Union College and La Sierra University Listed in U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Guide

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• The Social Mobility category compares graduation rates of Pell grant recipients to nonrecipients. According to U.S. News and World Report, economically disadvantaged students

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• A Best Value School is indicated by the best deal overall for students who want a college with high-quality programs while also relying on need-based financial aid.

• #6 in Best Value Schools

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La Sierra University

La Sierra University President Joy Fehr expressed immense pride. “We are so pleased to see La Sierra University’s hard work recognized in this manner,” she said. “These strong rankings reflect the underlying values and deep commitment that guide this institution as we serve our amazing students and help them achieve beyond their expectations.”

“Being recognized as the Best Value college in California’s western region highlights our academic quality and our efforts to make college affordable,” he continued. “We’re also proud of our campus’ ethnic diversity. We want PUC to be known as a place where all of God’s people feel welcome. Ultimately we are preparing students to

are less likely than others to finish college, even when controlling for other characteristics. But some colleges are more successful than others at advancing social mobility by enrolling and graduating large proportions of disadvantaged students awarded with Pell Grants.

• #19 in Regional Colleges West (tie)

What the rankings mean

Pacific Union College President Ralph Trecartin said, "We are pleased with our recognition in the new U.S. News & World Report college rankings and the level of excellence we’ve achieved. They point to our endeavors to better serve our students and families.”

Best Colleges guide was released September 12, and we are proud to announce that both Pacific Union College (PUC) and La Sierra University were ranked in the top 50 within the western region.

How they ranked

• #8 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)

• #50 in Regional Universities West (tie)

• The Regional Universities West and Regional Colleges West categories rank institutions within 15 western states according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.

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Both Pacific Union College and La Sierra University can take great pride in these rankings, and both expect to move higher in ranking within the next few years as graduation rates go up and the nation’s colleges and universities recover from the pandemic.

• #20 in Best Value Schools

Clinic evacuated from Kyiv, they set up temporary operations in the southwestern city of Chernivtsi, Ukraine. Dr. Yurii and Dr. Serhi adapted to the needs of the country and transformed their clinic into mobile medical vans, which allowed them to deliver medical care to Ukrainian cities devasted by war.

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ar to this generation is distant—an event that occurs on foreign soil. Once, not too long ago, Ukrainians felt the same. But now Ukrainians have been abruptly awoken to the evil realities of war, and millions of refugees have evacuated their homes.

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Medical Aid to Ukraine

Recently, a group of American physicians worked side by side with native Ukraine healthcare professionals from the Angelia Clinic, a Loma Linda University partner that

had evacuated the Ukraine capital, Kyiv. We went to offer any humanitarian medical assistance we could, even while being distracted by missile air raid sirens in the distance.Thiswas our second mission to Ukraine in two months. Our first mission’s goal was to deliver critical food and water to the refugees on the roads and assess where we could help medically. The second mission was solely medically focused. When I arrived back from the first mission, I contacted Loma Linda Health President Richard Hart and alerted him to the medical needs of the crisis. Dr. Hart directed me to Yurii Bondarenko, the director of the Angelia Clinic, and Chief Medical Officer Serhi

The American team of physicians who were part of the second mission trip included Orson Anderson and William Guthrie (family practice), John Mason (emergency medicine), and myself, Troy Anderson (neurology and sleep medicine specialist). We worked side by side with the Angelia clinic’s physicians, who included Tatiana Zubkova (gynecology) and Serhi Serdenyuk (family practice and chiropractor). In addition to the physicians, the medical team included nurses, laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, ultrasound technicians,

By Troy Anderson

By lowering our own walls and taking a risk, we created a ministry for both the community and our church—primarily for those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction and secondarily for our own members to not only be able to reach out and share Christ but also to have a safe haven where they are able to share some of their own silent struggles.

Beyond medical care, we gave the people we met the greatest medicine of all: validation, friendship, warm hugs, and prayer. Just letting them know they weren’t alone and that they had friends across the ocean who cared about them brought comfort to many. The medical diagnoses varied from one patient to another, but the toll of the stress of the war on the human soul was common to all patients we met: insomnia, panic attacks, depression, anxiety, mood outbursts, and posttraumatic stress symptoms. Added to the strain of war was the separation of families. Most families were split apart as men were ordered by the government to stay in the country and wives and children left for the safety of other countries.

Our team is challenged by the idea that we are ambassadors of Christ who are called to love our fellow man just as Christ loved us and called us to act to help the weak. As Christian physicians, we are called to use our gift of healing to help the suffering. Evil will exist until Christ’s second return. Until then, may we be inspired to help each other through life’s suffering no matter the risk, just as Christ acted in love for us.

By Mark Sulger

For years we've been trying to get past the doors of our neighbors on the hill surrounding the church with pamphlets for evangelistic meetings. But the “walls” were too high. Imagine our surprise as the expensive cars started pulling up to the church at noon each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The room slowly started to fill on a weekly basis. Five years later, we have 30 to 40 people in attendance each meeting, every week, every month.

pastors, administrators, translators, drivers, and other miscellaneous volunteers. As a team, we provided 1,076 medical services throughout the cities of Chernivtsi, Kremenents, Zhytomir, and Vinnitsya.

On Sabbath, 13 people answered my altar call to baptism. It brings me joy to think that perhaps there were countless other souls who were equally touched by the medical team throughout the week. That afternoon

we toured the countryside and saw the evidence of war all around us in the destroyed apartment buildings, demolished tanks, and car graveyards. We took time to pray for the victims and for the country, praying that the war would come to an end according to God’s will.

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ive years ago, we started a free Alcoholics Anonymous meeting at the PhoenixCamelback church. It began simply with signs out in front of the parking lot advertising free open meetings Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon.The goal was to reach the community. What surprised us the most was that the community included not just those individuals who were driving past our church but also our wealthy neighbors living in the mansions around the church.

Ministry Tears Down the Walls

Amazing ministries can begin in places that we may not have fully comprehended. As Christ told us, "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me" (Matthew 25:40, NIV). This AA outreach has become one of the most successful ministries we have had at the church. We believe that if other churches opened their doors to the unknown and served their communities in a way they never dreamed possible, the walls in their community might also come crashing down.

As I ponder the unforgettable bonding experiences I had with my new brothers and sisters in Ukraine, I realize we share a common bond deeper and more special than anything I’ve experienced before. This was evidenced by the many tears shed when we departed and the WhatsApp messaging that has occurred since. We are planning another mission next summer.

Villarreal partnered with three schools in the conference: Fresno Adventist Academy in Fresno, Central Valley Christian Academy in Ceres, and Mountain View Academy in the Bay Area.

hen Norma Villarreal learned that the Central California Conference wouldn’t be able to hold summer camp at Camp Wawona this last summer due to the continued issues caused by the coronavirus, that didn’t stop her. As youth and camp ministries director for the conference, she understands her purpose is spreading the church’s message, regardless of where it takes place. As a result, she proposed taking summer camp on the road. This proposal was given to the president of the conference and quickly made a reality.

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bring evangelism to children between the ages of 7 and 14 while introducing them to Christ. They based the camp on the conference’s theme “Arise & Go,” taken from Isaiah 60:1, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you” (NIV).

Due to limited space in the schools, the camp was limited to 50 campers per location. Each camper received a backpack and water bottle to bring with them

Camp Wawona Takes Its Mission on the Road

The goal of the summer camp day program was to

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Villarreal and her team were able to move forward with their mission despite the many difficulties and challenges, including the coronavirus. “God worked through the young adult staff to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the youth and children that attended our day camps,” Villarreal said. “I was blessed to see campers give their lives to Jesus, and I look forward to seeing God at work as we prepare for summer camp 2023.”

Fifteen staff members came on board and traveled as a team from location to location. Most of the staff had been a part of Camp Wawona in the past. Getting staff members proved to be a challenge, so it was a huge help to have some of the previous staff. Traveling together as a team quickly turned the group into a family.

each day, which put smiles on their faces.

"Camp ministry is an effective evangelistic tool that continues to reach children and their families through nature and outdoor activities,” explained Villarreal. “Even though the Camp Wawona facilities were not available this year, the Lord made it possible for us to bring camp to three communities in the Central California Conference territory.”

By Brennan Hallock

A handful of the campers weren’t Adventists, and it was exciting to reach a group that may not have otherwise had access to camp evangelism. At the end of the week, each camper was sent home with GLOW tracts in English and Spanish, along with information about their local Adventurer and Pathfinder clubs.

Each morning began with a service and a play, similar to the standard schedule followed at Camp Wawona. A different local pastor was invited each day to lead the devotional. After the devotional, the kids jumped right into fun camp activities like arts and crafts, giant hamster balls, board games, sports, and a bounce house. They were able to cool off outside while playing on water slides.

“My kids cannot stop talking about it,” explained Elda,

The plan is for next year’s summer camp to return to the Camp Wawona facilities. Even so, Villareal would love to see the schools continue similar programs in the future.

one of the parents. “I'll keep you and your team in my prayers so you can impact other kids and bring them closer to our Savior!”

After the camp ended, parents quickly reached out, hoping to reserve spots for their children next year. Parents expressed their desire for the program to continue in the future because their children gained so much while learning about Jesus.

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This summer, Camp Wai’anae had a total of 300 campers—a number that has doubled in the last eight years and a testament to God’s blessing over this

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n the shore of the Jordan River, after God miraculously led Joshua and the Israelites through its waters, a pile of stones began to grow. One after another, each stone from the riverbed attested to the powerful act of deliverance God had displayed that day. There, they would remember that God had moved for His people.

ministry, especially coming out of the past few summers affected by COVID-19. One camper was baptized in our pool, surrounded by campers and staff who sang and celebrated their decision, which would not only change their own life but inspire those around them to also consider a lifelong relationship with Christ. Our hope is that beyond camp, that commitment is fostered in their local church and school community.

And it doesn’t end there. It’s always our hope that our campers leave knowing that the God they meet at camp is the God who journeys with them everywhere they go. The God whose presence they feel at campfire also dwells within them in math class and at soccer practice. The God they learned about from their counselor is the God who knows them intimately and loves them deeply. They can remember that He’s always faithful to move in their lives.

At a summer camp in Wai’anae, Hawai’i, a pile of rocks began to grow as campers placed them one by one on a stone table. Their counselors prompted them to think about how they had experienced God’s love that week. With each rock, the campers marked this place as significant. Special. This was a space where they learned truth and gospel, a place where they heard God’s voice and felt His love. There, they would remember that God had moved for His children.

Camp Wai’anae is a camp that facilitates the gospel of love, hope, and freedom through relationships and programs. The beautiful thing about summer camp is that an activity such as basketball has the same witnessing power as the evening message. Campers learn firsthand that God comes alongside them in every moment: archery tag, the morning show, pool time, and every second in between.

In his last message as camp director, Pastor Erik issued the promise to the teen campers that “our conference has a place for young people like you.” This was eagerly received by the group of campers who had just placed their stone at the table the night before, signifying that God was real to them and that He had shown up in a powerful way during their week at camp.

By Casey Williams

Kiarra was in the 11th grade and was loved and admired by her family and her classmates. The entire campus community regarded her with affection.

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The following is a modified version of the Holbrook Indian School (HIS) blog, “HIS Nation.”

BOTTOM: Several board members were on campus to share words of comfort andwithencouragementourstudents and staff.

“I am finding it difficult to find the right words to express our grief on the loss of our dear student Kiarra,” said Pedro Ojeda, principal of Holbrook Indian School. “She brightened our world. I continue to pray for our students who were injured and for all the students and staff who were on the bus.”

Kiarra Alma Gordon

Three other students were treated at Little Colorado Medical Center and were released after medical evaluation, and another three were admitted to Flagstaff Medical Center. Two of those students are still on the road to recovery.

TOP: Former HIS student and pastor, Charlie Whitehorse, anoints the girls’ and boys’ dorms among other places on campus at the suggestion of Native representatives of the board, being mindful of Navajo beliefs regarding the deceased.

Visit HolbrookIndianSchool.org for more on this incident or about Holbrook Indian School.

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very September issue of the Holbrook Indian School monthly newsletter is dedicated to featuring photos of the students registered for the school year. “We enjoy seeing their lovely smiles arrive on campus after the summer break,” reads the front page of last month’s issue. It is an extended invitation to supporters of HIS to become acquainted with the new and familiar faces. By the time the September 2022 issue, Faces of the New Year, hit mailboxes at the beginning of last month, supporters across the nation were simultaneously hit with the heavy reality that one of those smiling students had passed away.

On August 28, 17-year-old HIS student Kiarra Alma Gordon was killed and six others were injured during an accident involving a bus from the Holbrook Indian School. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the bus had slowed down in traffic near a rollover crash when it was struck from behind by a semi-truck. The bus was transporting a group of staff and students on a field trip to Window Rock, New Mexico.

A Sad Week, Remembering Kiarra

The beginning of healing

In the days and weeks following the accident, trauma therapy counselors and chaplains assisted students and staff at HIS. On the day of the accident, the school held a prayer service involving all students, staff, and the board of directors who were present that evening. The following day, students, staff, and board members came together to anoint several places on campus, including the girls’ and boys’ dorms. This was suggested by Native representatives of the board, being mindful of Navajo beliefs regarding the deceased.

quarter, students have scheduled extended weekend breaks called home leaves. The timing of this terrible accident just happened to occur the weekend before our first home leave of the school year. Many of our students understandably went home early. The students who were impacted the most went home that same day or a few days after the accident; many of them were on the bus, and others were close friends of Kiarra.

“Students, you can go home and tell your parents you have nothing to fear,” said former HIS student and pastor Charlie Whitehorse. “You can let them know your school has been anointed, and you have nothing to fear. Jesus will protect you.”

also around this time that students were looking forward to their first Faculty Family get-together. This is a time, once every three to four weeks, when students get to experience quality time with teachers and staff outside of the classroom, visiting their homes to share a meal together. This time around, due to the few students remaining on campus, several faculty families pooled together to host students.

LEFT: The students that remained on campus gathered with staff at our school gate on Monday following the accident to see flowers and balloons left by our Holbrook community neighbors. RIGHT: Balloons and flowers left at our school gate.

Although we are a boarding school, our students are able to go home any weekend they want to. Once a

Other members from the board spoke words of encouragement and hope to the students, while members of the surrounding Holbrook community gave their own silent yet heartfelt condolences in the form of flowers and balloons left at the gate of the school.

For the students who remained on campus after the accident, the school administration thought it was best to maintain their schedule as closely as possible to help students with a sense of structure. It was during this time that on-site chaplains and licensed clinical counselors, in collaboration with external trauma therapy counselors, were able to help students and staff process the traumatic loss and injuries to their friends and loved ones.Itwas

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A sad home leave

The director of horsemanship, Allison Newhart, created a space of healing with horses for students still on campus. On the Thursday following the accident, those remaining students left for home leave.

Thoughts on the school life of Kiarra

Kiarra was a bright young lady who was academically determined and physically talented. She always wanted to improve in the classroom and on the volleyball court. If you were to meet her for the first time, you might say she

“The first time Kiarra was in our faculty family, she was pretty quiet, but when we started talking to her and joking around the kitchen table, you could tell she was amused. She would smile a lot.

“She would pull me aside and say, ‘Hey, Mr. Tabo, where do I hit the ball when I am doing this overhand serve?’ Then this year, she pulled me aside again and said, ‘How do I spike really hard?’ She always wanted to improve her game; she always wanted to get better.”

Another one of Kiarra’s interests was photography. As the school's storyteller and photographer, it was refreshing for me to watch and help her explore that. My first memorable interaction with Kiarra involved her approaching me last school year to ask what kind of camera I used. She was interested in getting a camera for herself. I remember telling her that the camera I was using (at the time) was really old, so I offered some more recent budget-friendly options to her.

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TOP LEFT: Kiarra # 26 on the Lady Eagles volleyball team. MIDDLE LEFT: Kiarra (right) and close friend Aralyn look at a photography exhibit at the Navajo Museum, Library, and Visitor Center. BELOW FAR LEFT: Kiarra (left) and Kimberly shaping their fry bread during a Navajo Language class field trip in Window Rock. BOTTOM RIGHT and OPPOSITE PAGE: Kiarra had a budding love for the hobby of photography.

In reference to Kiarra’s athletic abilities, Mr. Tabo also highlighted her skill and drive to improve.

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Mr. Tabo

was quiet and reserved, but as you got to know her, you would find out she had a refreshing sense of humor and a budding love for the hobby of photography.

“I have three boys of my own, and my oldest likes to pick on the faculty family girls because they are much older than him. They are in junior high and high school, and he’s in elementary. I remember him just going to her and playing tag, saying, ‘You’re it,’ and she would smile and try to reach after him.”

One of the things Kiarra wanted to improve on last year was how to do an overhand serve.

I asked Kiarra’s faculty family teacher, PE teacher, and volleyball coach, Arbee Tabo, to share some of his thoughts about Kiarra.

“She was an excellent player. Her IQ in volleyball was pretty up there. She knew how to move on the court, and she was able to read the defense well. One of the things that really struck me was her willingness and her wanting to learn. Whenever I would give instructions pointing out things to the girls on how they could improve their game, she had her eyes focused, her attention was given to me. She wanted to know; she wanted to learn.”

There are many other memories from countless experiences and numerous people she spent time with that will forever be in our hearts. As I write, it is still unreal that Kiarra is no longer with us. We, at Holbrook Indian School, cannot feel as deep a chasm as that of Kiarra’s family in the loss of their Shiyazi (little one), yet we mourn with them. For our other students who were injured physically and emotionally, we feel their pain. Were it not for the hope of life beyond the grave, of life beyond pain and sorrow and tragedy, this reality would crush us. We carry this hope—a hope of eternity. Or it

As Mr. Tabo mentioned, Kiarra could seem quiet and reserved, at least that's what I’d thought whenever I’d spoken with her before this moment. As I was attempting to (very poorly) shape my fry bread, Kiarra wasted no time cracking jokes about the appearance of my fry bread. I was conflicted. On the one hand, it felt good being able to see that side of her and seeing her open up like that, but it was also at the cost of my dignity.

Later that year, I was hosting a photography field trip for one of our MAPS Sunday activities. Ten students signed up for it, and I was delighted to see Kiarra’s name on the roster. It was fun watching her and the other students unlock their creative eye, given the techniques and challenges I had shared with them.

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It felt like I leveled up in getting to know her, even at my own expense. I'll take it.

The hope that carries us

Holbrook Indian School (HIS) is a first- through twelfthgrade boarding academy operated by the Pacific Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. HIS also manages a first- through eighth-grade day school on the Navajo reservation in Chinle, Arizona. Eighty-seven percent of funding comes from individuals who have a desire to support Native American ministries and Christian education. Your generosity makes a difference in the lives of our students, their families, and the communities they serve. Thank you for your support.

As we were packing up to leave, and the sun was getting low beyond the famous Window Rock formation, I was helping Mr. Hubbard gather all the students when Kiarra asked to use my camera to take a picture. I obliged, but I was too busy gathering the other students to focus on what she was taking a photo of or what her creative process was like. It wasn't until after we had all settled on the bus and I had my camera back in hand that I could look at the photos she’d taken. That was a proud moment for me. The image of the golden sunsetlit Window Rock formation that she had captured was aesthetically calming yet graceful, very much like her.

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The Pacific Union Conference made a gift to the family of Kiarra Gordon to cover funeral expenses. The funeral was held on September 3, 2022, and was conducted by Holbrook Indian School at the request of the Gordon family. Holbrook Indian School established an Accident Assistance Fund to assist all HIS students affected by this tragic event. Gifts for this fund can be made at: HolbrookIndianSchool.org/donate.

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The last and most memorable interaction I had with Kiarra happened on the Navajo Language class field trip with Mr. Hubbard. I was there to take photos of the trip, and it was my first time visiting the Navajo Museum, the capital, and Window Rock. In the park near the capital, Mr. Hubbard led our students in making a common Navajo delicacy—fry bread. After taking photos, I thought of joining in and learning how to make it with the students. That is when I discovered that Kiarra’s sense of humor flew under the radar.

might be better said that this hope carries us.

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For the ranking of western regional universities, La Sierra University moved up the roster to No. 50, 17 points higher than last year’s placement. Within that list, the university jumped up three spots over last year’s results to eighth in the western region for social mobility, which measures a school’s capacity to enroll and graduate economically disadvantaged students who qualify for Pell Grants.

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The U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023 Best Colleges guide offers much-anticipated annual rankings of 1,500 colleges and universities across 17 measures of academic quality and in multiple specialty rankings for categories such as Social Mobility, Best Value, Innovative Schools, Undergraduate Teaching, among others. The guide divides colleges and universities around the country into four main groupings. La Sierra is listed in the Best Regional Universities West sector, which covers 15 western states and includes 117 ranked universities this year.

a Sierra University moved upward in three categories in best colleges rankings published Sept. 12 by U.S. News & World Report, including a jump to eighth place among western universities for social mobility.

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The university’s high placement in the social mobility category this year marks a continual move up the roster and reflects La Sierra’s ongoing effort to aid those in need of financial assistance. During the 2021-22 school year, just under 51% of La Sierra University undergraduates were eligible to receive Pell Grants. Students’ eligibility for this aid is identified by the government based on the information in the student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA.

By Darla Martin Tucker

Additionally, the university ranked 20th among western universities for best value, a metric that looks at a school's academic quality as indicated by its primary ranking and the previous year’s net cost of attendance for an out-ofstate student who received the average level of need-based financial aid. La Sierra University is also the only Inland Empire university on the western regional list to land among the top 20 in this category.

Best Regional Universities West is a category that includes those schools with a wide range of undergraduate programs, some master’s degree offerings, and a few doctoral programs. Regional universities lists are also created for multi-state regions in the Midwest, North, and South. Other main classifications for universities and colleges include lists for National Universities and National Liberal Arts Colleges.

Students participate in La Sierra University orientation activities in September 2021.

• Persistent coughing

What about COVID-19?

If your child is experiencing any of those symptoms, pediatricians recommend having your child stay home from school. Additionally, if your child seems too ill to focus properly and have a productive day, consider keeping them home, Lima said.

"If their symptoms are mild and improving, they may return to school," she said.

My Child FromThemShouldSick—WhenisIKeepHomeSchool?

• A new rash

Reach out to your pediatrician

See the latest news and Health & Wellness stories from Loma Linda University Health at news.llu.edu.

The bottom line is illness during this season may be challenging to navigate, but remember to trust your gut because you know your child's health needs and seek guidance if you have questions or concerns about their health.

• Diarrhea

She recommends visiting a pediatrician to address ongoing health concerns. And suppose your child has continued symptoms of illness even after resting at home. In that case, Lima recommends contacting your pediatrician for further evaluation and possible testing, such as testing for COVID-19, influenza, strep throat, etc.

So, when should sickness keep my child home from school?

Lima says some of the symptoms to look out for include:•Fever in the last 24 hours

By Sheann Brandon Edelbach

Also, consider if your child has a history of allergies, asthma, or eczema, as these conditions may appear as signs of illness. "Kids may attend school if their symptoms

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"It's important to keep your child home so they may recover," Lima said. "We also don't want to continue to spread viral illnesses that may jeopardize the health of their classmates, teachers, and friends."

are not worsening or are not different than their baseline," Lima said.

The continued circulation of COVID-19 has only complicated illnesses for school-aged kids. "It's difficult to know how to handle 'routine' childhood illness and sick days now that we are trying to determine if it's COVID-19," Lima said. "This is hard for parents, teachers, and school administration."

• Vomiting

What if their symptoms are mild? And when should they be tested?

Since many COVID-19 symptoms overlap with other common illnesses, Lima recommends that parents keep a small supply of rapid tests handy. "If your child is having symptoms of COVID-19, they should be tested," she said. "If they are negative and feel up to it—due to mild symptoms—they could go to school."

s kids adapt to their routines at school, the last thing parents want is for sickness to keep them home. However, according to Kathleen Lima, DO, a pediatrician at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, it's important to recognize when to keep your child home from school if they're sick. Kids may be better off missing a day or two to rest and mend than potentially missing multiple days because of a worsening illness.

BOTTOM RIGHT: The Moab community quickly rallied to offer help to victims of the mobile home park fire.

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“Hello! We heard about the fire and want to know how we can help.” The representative for Victims Services answered without hesitation: “There are already people calling to donate money for the victims. We need someone to manage the funds.” As soon as Mary McElhaney, the church treasurer, heard about the need, she said, “I can add that to our web portal on Adventistgiving.org and it will be live in five minutes!” Mary swiftly set it up, and five minutes later a URL had been sent to Victims Services.

people could give to the fire victims. The local pastor, as part of the meeting, suggested that other community leaders help manage the disbursement of funds. The coalition named a panel of community members to provide stewardship along with the Adventist pastor and treasurer.

The little Adventist church in town felt the pain of a neighbor’s loss and wanted to help. But what could they do? How could they make a difference? They had been praying about serving their community, but what could be done in this crisis? It started with a phone call to the fire department. “Hello! This is the Moab Seventh-day Adventist Church. We heard about the fire. How can we help?” The fire department was still busy mopping up the mess, and they suggested that the church contact the local Victims Services Office.

$25,000 was donated, and a rather unlikely team of a Latter-Day Saint accountant, a secular aid director, a local Sunday pastor, and two Adventists made prayerful, careful decisions about how to honor donors’ requests and disburse the monies to the affected parties.

Ultimately,media.

Now this little church has richer community friendships. They were able to become well acquainted with multiple families at a time of great need and loss. They are praying for wisdom to help with the next crisis thatSometimes,comes.

ABOVE: The Adventist Giving app used to assist community giving to victims of the recent fire. TOP RIGHT: The Moab church assists victims of the mobile home park fire, which destroyed six homes and damaged four more.

Within hours, the local sheriff’s office, Fox news, and other significant media outlets were contacting the church, asking for interviews about how to help the fire victims and promoting the URL in their reporting and social

Moab Church Fills Urgent Need

ith their sirens screaming, the fire trucks raced to respond to a devastating emergency at a mobile home park. Fire! Several structures were fully engulfed, and ultimately six trailer homes burned. In recent years, this has become a familiar refrain in the West, and with this loss Moab, Utah, just wrote its own stanza.

Later that day, the local faith-based coalition held an emergency meeting. As soon as they learned about the Adventist church collecting funds, they embraced it and promptly broadcast to all their affiliates how

service is best conducted when we realize that God has placed us in the right place at the right time with the right questions. What does your community need your church to do for them?

For more information on the fire and relief efforts, see https://ksltv.com/495335/faith-leaders-communityorganizations-helping-moab-mobile-home-park-firevictims/amp/

By Nathan James

As one young adult commented, “It seemed like God hit the pause button and wanted everyone to focus on His creation.” And Laionda from Reno added, “It’s amazing to see young people getting together, discussing the good news of God. I learned a lot about what it means to be called. I cannot wait to embrace the calling that God has placed on my life.”

NUC Young Adult Retreat

uring the summer young adult retreat held July 21 to July 23, the Nevada-Utah Conference (NUC) Youth Department set out to create an experience where young people had the opportunity to connect with Christ more fully. Only the young adults were brave enough to weather the 104-degree heat in Moab, Utah!

Sabbath was a special day that afforded the group an opportunity to serve the local Moab community. The group members partnered with Community Rebuilds, assisting in the construction of homes for low-income families. It was an honor to be able to stain the wood, clean up the wood shavings and dust, and participate with an organization that focuses on bettering living conditions for individuals in the community. What a great reminder of “The Calling” Jesus has for us to minister to those in need.

FAR LEFT: Abraham from the Provo church sands boards as part of the community service project of the Young Adult retreat recently held near Moab, Utah. LEFT: A group of NUC’s young adults gave up their Sabbath afternoon nap to help build homes around the community.Moab

The theme for this retreat, held at Castle Valley Academy, was “Your Story. Your Journey. The Calling.” Its emphasis was on how each story and life journey is unique, but everyone is called to Christ. NUC Youth Director Rudy Alvir focused attention on Ephesians 4:1-7, reminding attendees to walk worthy of their individual calling, through the One God that is in all. “This camp was an awesome opportunity to spend time with God in such a beautiful place,” exclaimed Javier from Utah. “I made many new friendships and heard a powerful message from Pastor Rudy. I’m looking forward to future summer camps.”

The retreat concluded with a beautiful yet difficult hike to the world-famous Delicate Arch. After muchneeded rest and photoshoots, the young adults thought it was a great opportunity to continue witnessing to the community through song. Familiar songs such as “Amazing Grace” and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” caught the attention of other hikers. What took place next was inspiring; as the songs echoed across the valley, the Holy Spirt seemed to touch hikers’ hearts. People stopped, listened, and instead of focusing on taking pictures of the arch, they reverently recorded the worship service.

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By Delberth Castillo

Unlike most retreats, this was unique in the sense that there was not a solo guest speaker. Each one of the young adults in attendance became the speakers, with each one of them sharing their testimonies, struggles, frustrations, joys, and their hope and expectations for the future. The participants walked away refreshed and knowing that God continues to be in control. Teresa from Reno said, “The vespers discussion and activity opened my eyes to other opinions and other people’s experience as Seventh-day Adventists. It was incredibly impactful and inspiring.”

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By Ken Miller and Laurie Trujillo

And how true that was! If not for a group of thirdgraders at Sacramento Academy and a brilliant plan, cowboy camp could have been scrubbed. Sacramento Academy third-grade teacher Janine Harrington, along with her husband and students, approached both the Sacramento Woodside and Carmichael churches to ask them to financially support the rebuild of Cowboy Camp.

early a year ago, Leoni Meadows was front and center of the Caldor wildfire. It burnt several buildings and key areas, including thousands of trees surrounding the camp. The cleanup and rebuild has been never-ending in the months leading up to this summer’s camp schedule.

Leoni Meadows Summer Wrap Up

As a longtime customer, Harrington also approached Craig and DeeDee Lyman, the owners of Douglas Feed, for support. Little did she know that Craig had attended Leoni Meadows when he was a kid. The Lymans agreed to not only replace the tack items at cost but to also start a “Round Up” campaign with their customers! All told, the third-grade class presented Heinrich and the camp with a check for over $23,000 and helped pick products from theAtstore.camp, Darci Miller, a “cowgirl” from Sonora and first-time camper, was thrilled with living in the temporary canvas bivouac, harkening back to visions of the Wild West. She said, “I know we couldn’t make the long trail rides due to the burnt trees and blocked trails, but being part of the camper rodeo was the best part of the week!

Craig Heinrich, camp director, looks back on a camp season once in jeopardy with an air of incredulity. “We had a phenomenal summer,” he said. “Regardless of the intermittent problems like continually finding water pipes that the fire damaged, including sewer backups at times, and incredible pressure of cleanup and construction, we may have seen the best staff, volunteers, and campers ever!”

Yet, beauty has sprung up in ferns and undergrowth that is quickly winning the war on gray ash and red soil. Heinrich pointed out, “God brought the spring and summer, reminding us He can make all things new.”

According to Heinrich, “Cowboy Camp was the most affected by the fire as it ripped through our barn, wagons, stables, and trails. It was the one camp that almost didn’t happen!”

As you look out from the lodge, the wall of Douglas firs, several feet in diameter and hundreds of years old, are gone. Left in their place is a grayish picket fence of ghostly survivors.

"I am humbled by the grace and mercy that God has shown me in my spiritual journey,” Verazas said. “I am also extremely grateful for those who have mentored me along the way."

By Ken Miller

When asked, Verazas reflected, “My favorite part of ministry is giving Bible studies and preparing children of God to be baptized.”

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Miguel Verazas Ordination Miguel and his wife, Ashley,

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Verazas has served the northern territory as a youth pastor since 2014, beginning at the Napa Community church, and since 2016 at Pleasant Hill. He earned a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from Andrews University.

According to James Lim, Asian Pacific coordinator, “It was a very meaningful milestone for this group to organize, serve, and grow to company status, even during the pandemic.”

iguel Verazas was ordained at the Pleasant Hill church on Sabbath, August 13.

n August 6, the North Bay Korean Group in Fairfield was organized as a church company. Originally a home-based worship service under the guidance of retired pastor Dewey Rhoe, the small group grew quickly and moved into a space at the Fairfield church in 2016. This mission-hearted group is connecting people to an abundant life with Jesus Christ and preparing them for His soon return. Currently, with pastor Joseph Shon, members provide regular community health programs, cooking classes, and musical outreach.

Fairfield Korean Company

By Ken Miller

Both Ukraine and PUC are close to Klingbeil’s heart. Jennifer’s mother, Adventina Shiwotenko, was Ukrainian. Remarkably, she started the country’s first Seventh-day Adventist school in Kyiv. “Christian education was not available under Communism,” Klingbeil said, “but once the Iron Curtain came down, she was determined to make sure Ukrainian young people had the opportunity to learn Christian morals and values at school.”

“The opportunity to have these courageous Ukrainian students, who have been through so much, find support and refuge on our campus will be a gift for everyone,” LindKlingbeil,said. who attended PUC and met her husband while going to school there, is a real estate agent for Sotheby's in Napa. A portion of all her sales goes to Esther Ambs Worthy Student fund at PUC. A beloved teacher at the college for many years, Ambs was also the aunt of Klingbeil’s husband.

For more about this mission and ways you can support Ukrainian students, please visit puc.edu/mission-ukraine.

The college will cover 50% of tuition and fees for these 10 pre-selected Ukrainian students. The organization and generous donors will fund the remaining balance.

“I hope we all take this opportunity to reach out to these young people and show them our Christian love and support by welcoming them into our community and country,” Klingbeil said. “What a great learning experience it can be for us as well!”

Over 70 students have already applied to this program and have gone through a rigorous selection process. The chosen group will start school here in Napa Valley this fall.

Mission: Ukraine has many levels of sponsorship. “On the program’s website, one can download a booklet that shows all the items that can be purchased to help these students—a simple $75 welcome bag, dorm room bedding, a bike to ride once they get to campus, all the way up to sponsoring tuition for a student for the school year,” Klingbeil said.

Klingbeil felt like it was “a sign” since she had been thinking about PUC. She talked with Lind about her fervent desire to help Ukrainians. Perhaps they could workTheirtogether.ideablossomed into an initiative—Mission: Ukraine. Through the program, 10 Ukrainian students displaced by war will travel to the United States to attend Pacific Union College.

“Mission: Ukraine” Helps Bring 10 New Students to Pacific Union College

The Mission: Ukraine project continues that tradition of service.

Those who donate a complete tuition package and would like to be involved with the students directly can also apply to be a host.

The program will last 12-18 months for these students. Since the outcome of the war in Ukraine is uncertain, some students might consider continuing to finish a four-year degree within the safety of the Pacific Union College campus.

ennifer Klingbeil read and watched the news in February about the war in Ukraine with both shock and compassion. Like many of us here in the United States, she felt moved to action, wanting to help the Ukrainian people but not sure how.That changed after Klingbeil received a call from Kellie Lind. Lind, Pacific Union College’s vice president of advancement, was reaching out as a friend to offer her home as a place to stay for any of Klingbeil’s relatives who might have fled Ukraine.

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Lind said PUC has a long history of service. It is integrated in the college’s curriculum and demonstrated in the large number of students embarking on mission trips each year.

By Laura Gang

Schroer’s Global Mission team works to nurture physical, mental, and spiritual well-being by partnering with local communities and international health organizations. Their focus is on inspiring sustainable change, supporting community-led development, and providing opportunities for better health and access to healthcare for medically under-resourced communities. Through strategic partnerships and the power of the Adventist Health community, Global Mission works to strengthen and empower at-risk communities in order to create a better world.

John Schroer, manager of the Adventist Health Global Mission department, said that facilitating connections like the one between HCRN and AHSV is one of the most rewarding parts of his job. “It’s wonderful to be able to reach out and provide a resource that will be used throughout the state to help hurting communities,” said Schroer.

During the last six years, more than 1.7 million families in California have had to evacuate from their homes because of wildfires alone. When disaster strikes, life can change in an instant, leaving people in need of even the most basic services—food, restrooms, showers, medical care, pet supplies, emotional support, and more.

hospital’s COVID-19 command center. “Our mission is to live God’s love,” said AHSV President Jennifer Swenson at the dedication event, “and I can’t think of a better way to do so than to be a part of something so meaningful.”

command center trailer donated to the Hope Crisis Response Network (HCRN) by Adventist Health Simi Valley (AHSV) will be used as an operations center during statewide disaster response.

To help during these times of crisis, HCRN mobilizes their Hope Disaster Resource Village to provide services for individuals, families, and communities. Since 2015, HCRN staff and volunteers have helped communities near more than 50 major wildfires in California. HCRN will use their new command center trailer to organize and deploy equipment, volunteers, and a variety of targeted resources, including information technology.

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A special event was held at AHSV on August 11 to pray for the work of HCRN and to officially hand over the keys to the trailer, which was previously used as the

By Kim Strobel

Command Center Trailer to Support Disaster Response in California

An event to bless the donated trailer featured a team of leaders from AHSV and HCRN, including John Schroer, Adventist Health Global Mission manager (center in blue); Jennifer Swenson, AHSV president (in pink); and Taylor Laurie, AHSV director of mission and spiritual care (in green jacket).

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A New Thing: God Moved Mightily at PSR

When asked what the highlight of the summer was, Ibañez said, “Many come to mind, but baptizing with other female pastors and being part of a first baptism for one of my colleagues was so incredible to see.” It was a very emotional Sabbath at PSR that day—one that many will not forget.

The following week, there were seven additional baptisms! Two campers and five staff members were baptized. Some of the staff who were baptized were inspired by the declaration of faith their campers made. Many were also inspired by that week’s camp pastor, Meshach Soli.

campers flooded the stage declaring their acceptance of Christ as their Savior. Carmen Ibañez, PSR executive director, Alexy Montenegro, PSR assistant summer camp director, and Adams baptized a total of 11 campers that week!Itwas an incredible win for God that day and a milestone in ministry for Montenegro, as she got to baptize for the first time.

This past summer, the people at PSR were able to see God’s hand in everything. They saw Him through the staff, the campers, the weather, and the health and safety of everyone. They saw God working as people gave their hearts to Christ, and they saw His hand in simply getting through the camp season. It is only by God’s grace that the summer turned out the way it did. A new thing was done, and PSR is excited to see what plans God has in store for summer 2023.

This summer’s theme was centered around Isaiah 43:19, “I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland” (NLT). Although the anticipation and excitement about the summer grew more each day, a few curveballs were thrown PSR’s way and worry started to grow. But God promised He was going to do something new!

The summer was filled with joyous laughter, fun activities, skits, and special encounters with God. Over the course of Junior Camp Week, many children expressed their interest in knowing more about Christ. On that Friday night, campers watched a pageant play put on by the staff showcasing themes about young people’s struggles. Elizabeth Adams, camp pastor for that week, made an altar call, and with tears in their eyes,

For more information about PSR Summer Camp, visit Bypsr.camp.AlexyMontenegro

TOP FAR LEFT: Ibañez smiles as Adams baptizes a Kelly.baptizesLEFT:BOTTOMcamper.FARMontenegroAnabelleLEFT:PSR

Camp staff alum Wills Groth hugs his Levi,brother,afterhe is baptized.

ine Springs Ranch (PSR) was happy to host its first full summer camp session since 2019. During the pandemic they held a virtual camp and a family camp, but this year they were excited to welcome back campers to all their sessions.

Robert Edwards, vice president of Black Ministries,

“During this year’s SHIFT, I witnessed God renew people that endured a global pandemic over the past two years,” said Edwards. “My favorite part of SHIFT was seeing our congregants fellowship and worship together.”TheBlack Ministries Department oversees 17 churches with predominantly African American congregations in the Southeastern California Conference. For more on the Black Ministries Department or the annual SHIFT conference, please visit the newly launched website, seccblackministries.org.

By Danni Thaw

LEFT: Attendees enjoy fellowship together. RIGHT: Olivier swaps shoes for a sermon illustration.

n mid-July, the Southeastern California Conference (SECC) Black Ministries Department held the fourth annual SHIFT Conference (formerly camp meeting)—a yearly gathering of SECC African American churches to fellowship and worship God. The Mt. Rubidoux and Kansas Avenue churches hosted the two-day conference and drew more than 800 attendees.

led the effort to plan this year’s conference in partnership with a select committee of pastors and laity. “This year’s attendees were excited,” said Edwards. “We aim to challenge each person to make shifts in purpose and in Reportedpower.”by several attendees as the best SHIFT to date, the conference featured events and programs for children, youth, and adults alike. Wade Forde, pastor of 16th Street church, and Edwin McBride, youth pastor at Kansas Avenue church, led the work with youth attendees and hosted a pancake breakfast. Jeremiah Green, associate pastor for children at Mt. Rubidoux church, led the children’s program. Jerrold Thompson, pastor of the San Bernadino Community church, hosted SHIFT school.

More Than 800 Attend SHIFT Conference Hosted by SECC Black Ministries Department

This year’s theme centered around upgrading or “going to another gear.”

“Every year, millions of people upgrade their phones, computers, cars, and more,” said Baron Sovory, pastor at Valley Fellowship church. “But during SHIFT, we explored how to upgrade spiritually. How can we encourage and enable our attendees to upgrade their faith, hope, and vision for what God can do in and through us?”

The keynote speaker on both days was Paula Olivier, youth director for the Northeastern Conference and sought-after speaker and author. On Sabbath, she discussed the story of Samuel selecting David as the next king. Olivier highlighted how David was overlooked and forgotten, but God “upgraded” him from the field to the throne. Her message resonated with attendees who may have felt overlooked or marginalized.

In a memorable moment, Olivier swapped her high heels for running shoes to illustrate her point, drawing a chorus of laughs and excitement from the audience.

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CLEMENTSTEVEPHOTOS: 48 Pacific Union Recorder Southern California Conference

“A Century of Sharing God’s Love” Eagle Rock Celebrates 100 Years

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oday, as we review the history and the story of the Eagle Rock Seventh-day Adventist Church (ERC) for 100 years, we can say, ‘God was here,’” shared Southern California Conference (SCC) President Velino A. Salazar at the 100-year anniversary celebration at ERC this summer.

Throughout the past 100 years, God called 24 senior pastors to lead the congregation in serving the community. Membership continuously grew, with an

“There are evidences that He has been here and He is still here,” Salazar continued. “Praise be to Him. He has been the cornerstone of this spiritual building, His people—this is His church.”

Many of the youth also reflected on their experience at the church. “Everyone just seems so close together,” Victoria Santos shared. “Even though we’re not related, we feel related and we feel at home.”

View livestreams of the weekend’s programs on the Eagle Rock church YouTube channel at https://www. youtube.com/c/EagleRockSDAChurch.

SCC L.A. Metro Region Director Danny Chan shared the message for Friday night vespers.

By Lauren Lacson

Brad Newton, Pacific Union Conference president, shared the morning’s message, entitled “The Great Homecoming.” Newton anchored his message in Philippians 3:12-14, focusing on the importance of both remembering and forgetting. “God has had His hand in leading this congregation—I don’t have any doubt about it and neither do you,” he noted with a smile. “Anniversaries have a power to fill us with purpose as we look from the past and look toward the future.”

During the Sabbath morning program, Dr. Herb Harder, ERC’s longest living member, told of his memories since joining the church in the fall of 1950. Harder’s woodworking handiwork can be found throughout the church, including the offering plates that are still used today.

LEFT: Pastors and leaders from different periods throughout the history of the Eagle Rock church gather for a photo Sabbath morning. RIGHT: Musical group BINHI sing in the “Worship in Music” program on Sabbath afternoon.

unwavering focus on families and youth. By hosting a soup kitchen, the annual National Night Out, and many more such events, ERC has lived out its commitment to serving the community.

“The Eagle Rock church has been a lighthouse in this community, providing hope to those without hope, giving love to the marginalized and the underserved people in this community,” Salazar noted.

The church celebrated the milestone anniversary this August. The packed weekend kicked off with an interactive Friday evening vespers program. Sabbath was filled with activities, beginning with Sabbath School, followed by the worship service and an afternoon worship in music program, featuring songs from Eagle Rock Quartet, Jaime Jorge, BINHI, Christian Edition, and more. After the close of Sabbath on Saturday evening, members and friends gathered for a vespers and social. The weekend concluded with an international food fair presented by the Eagle Rock Pathfinder Club.

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By Araya Moss

Velino A. Salazar, SCC president, visits with students during the summer to encourage them in their ministry.

me this summer, I would do the work that needed to be done in our territory,” Topete said. “God worked miracles not only in the community but, more importantly, in our own hearts as we struggled.”

“God did wonderful things this summer,” Topete shared, “but my personal favorite has to be what God did in each of these missionaries. So many stories in the community, but so many hearts changed at home base as well. God is a miracle-working God.”

“I can’t believe this happened this year,” shared Marco Topete, SCC Literature Ministries coordinator. “This is the first time going door-to-door with our missionaries since 2019, and it was an incredible experience.”

SCC student evangelists gather on stage at the iShare Conference, the culmination of the summer for all Youth Rush participants in the Pacific Union.

Tierra was canvassing people in a business when the owner asked her to wait to speak to him until after his meeting. While waiting, several employees suggested she leave since the owner seemed unlikely to finish soon. Troubled, but not discouraged, Tierra was impressed to continue waiting. Finally, the owner finished his meeting and invited her to speak with him. As soon as she showed him the first book, he was interested. He asked to see all her books and ultimately received a “dump bag,” the term for when a student empties their bag at one door.

or the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, student literature evangelists spent 10 weeks this summer sharing their faith and spreading God’s word through Christcentered literature in the diverse Southern California Conference (SCC) territory.

A Small but Mighty Team Returns for Youth Rush 2022

Still, the team faced hardships unique to this summer early on, such as low recruitment despite many invitations given.

Princess and Sammy were meeting people at shops in East Los Angeles. When they entered a business, they saw a husband and wife behind the counter. The first book they shared was called Peace Above the Storm. As soon as the woman saw the book she exclaimed, “How did you know!” She couldn’t believe God sent these two canvassers to her in a time of deep need and was grateful for their visit.

“I told myself that no matter how many God gave

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San Francisco Junior Academy Alumni Homecoming (Nov. 11-12). Come enjoy fellowship, food, and fun at SFJA's First Annual Alumni Homecoming. Current students, plus alumni and faculty from all years are welcome. Festivities begin on Friday, Nov. 11, with vespers and supper at 7:00 p.m. and continue on Sabbath, Nov. 12, at 11:00 a.m. with worship, food, and other activities. For more information, email SFJAhomecoming@gmail.com. We hope to see you!

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The Center for Near Eastern Archaeology will host the 14th Annual Archaeology Discovery Weekend on Nov. 12-13. Learn about the ancient pharaohs of Egypt, including the iconic King Tut, from international scholars. Enjoy a Kids’ Dig and other family activities. Presented in person and online. Info: archaeology@lasierra.edu, 951-785-2632, or https://lasierra.edu/cnea/discovery-weekend/

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Sunday, 3 p.m.-Wednesday 3 p.m. Presented by Hebrew Bible Institute. Speakers: Reinaldo Siqueira, Ph.D., General Conference director Jewish Ministries and Sasha Bolotnikov, Ph.D., Hebrew Bible Institute director. Glendale, CA. Registration and info, 805-680-9660.

On the Rock Hispanic Men’s retreat (Nov. 18-20). Men! You won’t want to miss a moment of this event featuring guest speaker Dr. Efrain Duany Jr. The conference is presented by the CCC Hispanic Ministries team and will be held at Camp Wawona. For more information, go to CCCAdventist.org/events.

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Sobre La Roca Retiro de hombres hispanos (Nov. 18-20). ¡Hombres! No querrá perderse ni un momento de este evento con el orador invitado Dr. Efrain Duany Jr. La conferencia es presentada por el equipo del Ministerios Hispanos de la CCC y se llevará a cabo en Camp Wawona. Para obtener más información, visite CCCAdventist.org/events.

Fit for the Kingdom Men’s Retreat (Oct. 28-30). Men! You won’t want to miss a moment of this event featuring guest speaker Joe Kidder. The conference is presented by the CCC Ministries team and will be held at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Fresno, Calif. For more information, go to CCCAdventist.org/events.

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a.m.; and "Our Church in Dedication" at 2:00 p.m. All programs will be live-streamed. 19554 N. Papago Drive, Surprise, Arizona 85374.

Praying With Purpose Prayer Conference (Nov. 5). You won’t want to miss a moment of this event featuring Pastor Ricardo Graham, plus Pastors Rob and Sandi Colon. The conference is presented by the CCC Prayer Ministries team and hosted at the Sunnyvale church, located at 653 W. Fremont Ave in Sunnyvale, Calif. Childcare and Sabbath lunch will be provided.

Orchestra Concert. The La Sierra University Orchestra under Maestro Dean Anderson will present a performance on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. in Hole Memorial Auditorium. For further information, email music@lasierra.edu or call 951-785-2036.

Southeastern California Conference 107-Year Anniversary will be held at the Crestline church on Sabbath, October 22, 2022. We will be having our own President Jonathan Park present the Sabbath message. Food will be provided. We hope all former members can attend. Come and share God’s love with us: 22972 Waters Drive, Crestline, California 92325. Please see our website for any updates: crestlineadventist.adventistfaith.org. RSVP to: ClerkCrestlineSDAChurch1@gmail.com.

Adventurer Leadership Training (Oct. 16) 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration: Youth Ministries department, 818546-8439. White Memorial church, 401 N State St, Los Angeles, CA 90033.

World Museum of Natural History. The World Museum of Natural History is open the third Sabbath of the month, 2-5 p.m. View amphibians, birds, mammals, gems, American Indian artifacts, and many other items, including one of the largest collections of mineral spheres. Free. Up to 10 guests at a time. Information: Advancement@lasierra.edu, 951-785-2500, or lasierra.edu/world-museum-of-natural-history/https://

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Latin American Music Festival. La Sierra University’s music department, with composer and Director of Wind and Percussion Studies Dr. Giovanni Santos, will present a Latin American Music Festival on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. in Hole Memorial Auditorium. For further information, email music@lasierra.edu or call 951-785-2036.

Temple City Church Community Health Fair (Oct. 23) 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This health fair provides free access to: Health Screenings, Exercise, Mental Health, Reversing Diabetes, Chiropractic Care, Massage Therapy, Diet Guidance, Elder Care, Fall Risk Screening, Grief Counseling, Cardiovascular Health, Naturopathic Remedies, Insurance/Medicaid/Medical Counseling. Registration and info: https://www.templecitysdachurch. org/health-fair.html. Temple City church, 9664 Broadway, Temple City, CA 91780.

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World Economic Forum consultant lecture. The Zapara School of Business will offer a free lecture Tuesday, Nov. 1, by Akhilesh Srivastava on “Digital Transformation and the Future of India.” Mr. Srivastava is a consultant to the Indian government and the World Economic Forum. The lecture will be at 5 p.m. Information: 951-785-2464; email business@lasierra.edu.

Pacific Union Pathfinder Camporee (Oct. 5-9). The theme of the camporee will be “Identity in Jesus.” To register, visit www.puccamporee.org. Lake Skinner (near Temecula), 37701 Warren Rd, Winchester, CA 92596.

Country Living: Properties available in California. Call Soonyoung Park 707-312-3635 or email soonyoungnapa@gmail.com. Country properties and all real estate needs. CA BRE Lic #01421077.

SDA Immigration Attorney: We handle family and employment-based immigration cases for clients throughout the United States and around the globe. We also provide free immigration law seminars for churches and other groups. Please contact Jason Mustard at 831-249-9330 or Jason@surowitz.com.

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Pathfinder Leadership Convention (Oct. 21-23). Tracks will be offered for new directors, master guide candidates in both English and Spanish, and master guide certification. Registration: Youth Ministries department, 818-546-8439. Camp Cedar Falls, 39850 CA-38, Angelus Oaks, CA 92305.

The La Sierra Report. Stay in the know and sign up to receive The La Sierra Report, a monthly e-newsletter of the interesting news and events of La Sierra University. To subscribe, send your email address and subscription request to pr@lasierra.edu.

Do you like to read books that are rooted in the three angels’ messages and written from the perspective that we are now living in the last days? Do you enjoy peeling back the layers of the words in the Bible to discover hidden meanings? Visit our website: www.comingkingpublications.com.

AdventistEmploymentMediaMinistries is seeking a full-time Human Resources Director to develop, update, administrate, and communicate Human Resources policies and programs. For more information you may email hr@sdamedia.com or apply at adventistmediaministries.com/available-positions/.https://www.

Central California Conference is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant in the Hispanic Ministries/ Religious Liberty Department. The Conference's vision priorities expect that the Administrative Assistant maintain a spiritual environment, contribute in loving fellowship and unity not only with coworkers but also with constituents and/or visitors. Responsibilities include strong computer (MS Office) skills; must be accurate, detailed, and efficient in data entry, processing paperwork, and setting up events. This person must also be courteous in dealing with external and internal customers. Must have personal management and motivation skills to work toward goals. Must be bilingual in Spanish and English. Benefits include healthcare, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, sick, vacation, and holiday pay, 403b. Schedule: Mon.–Thur. 7:30–5:30 (38 hours). Must be a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in regular standing and maintain consistent, active church attendance. Send cover letter, application, and résumé to Human Resources. By e-mail: lbarron@cccsda.org or mail 2820 Willow Ave., Clovis, CA 93612. Position open until filled. Link for application: https://www. centralcaliforniaadventist.com/human-resources

Adventist Media Ministries is seeking a full-time IS Department Director to oversee the daily operation of

Would your organization like to use its information more effectively? Sphere Analytics & Design specializes in helping mission-driven organizations remove barriers to becoming more data driven. Founded by two Adventist college graduates with two decades of multi-industry experience. Connect with us at info@ sphereanalytics.us and visit us at www.sphereanalytics. us today!

Central California Conference is seeking a fulltime Auditor. Responsibilities include all aspects of accounting and bookkeeping. Prefer a bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting. Must be able to communicate comfortably and interact well with people. Benefits include healthcare, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, tuition assistance, vacation, sick time, holidays, workers’ compensation insurance, free stay at camps, continued education, among others. Must be a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in regular standing and maintain consistent, active church attendance. Send cover letter, application, and résumé to Human Resources. By e-mail: lbarron@cccsda.org or mail 2820 Willow Ave., Clovis, CA 93612. Position open until filled. Link for application: human-resourceshttps://www.centralcaliforniaadventist.com/

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You can help the Lord’s ministry of healing in Micronesia by donating your car, boat, bike, RV, or truck. All proceeds go to provide free medical services to the island peoples of Micronesia. Canvasback Missions, a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization, has been serving since 1986. Visit our website for more info: www.canvasback.org or call 707-746-7828 to arrange your donation.

Adventist realtor serving North Georgia and Southeast Tennessee. If you want to buy land or a home in this beautiful area, call me. Pierre @ Remax REC 423-987-0831 (cell) or 423-664-6644 (office).

the Lord to send us a kind, healthy, strong woman with a good sense of humor who has experience caregiving for the very feeble elderly requiring 24/7 care; who knows proper body mechanics to prevent self-injury; who is looking for a place to live out of the city; who is interested in working for room and board plus $2,500 a month, with 10 days off a month; who feels called to provide spiritual care along with caregiving for an elderly Adventist couple so they may have their wish to die in their own home. If this is you, please call Lalita Brinckhaus at 707-671-5086 or email: amanecer.rl@ gmail.com.

Caregiver needed, as soon as possible: We are asking

Camp Cedar Falls positions available immediately. Assistant cook, general kitchen worker—full time. Cafeteria, weekend staff—part time. Please visit the Southern California Conference website (www.scc. adventist.org) and click on Human Resources (under the “Departments” tab) for information and job descriptions. Please contact Jesse Guardado, camp manager, at campcedarfalls@sbcglobal.net or call 360-823-3932 or 909-805-4104 for more information.

Delta Eye Medical group in Stockton, Calif., is looking for an ophthalmologist to join thriving practice. 209334-5886.

Marketing & Communication at Pacific Union College is seeking a part-time Front-end Web Developer to assist the webmaster. Duties include general website updates, preparing analytics and SEO reports, and building HTML emails. This person should have proven experience in web development, including in-depth knowledge of HTML, CSS, and javascript. They should be skilled in modern responsive design practices, know SEO and accessibility, have graphics skills, and have a marketing mindset. Position open until filled. Apply at puc.edu/current-job-postings or contact webmaster@puc.edu.Community

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) at Loma Linda University Health. Also called a Patient Care Assistant

Indonesian-American church in Azusa, Calif., is seeking a full-time associate/youth pastor who is spiritual, mission-minded, friendly, and passionate about working with children, youth and young adults, and young families to guide them in developing a personal relationship with Jesus. A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Bachelor’s degree in theology/religion from an SDA college/university is required; a master's in divinity is preferred. Minimum of two years’ experience as a youth or associate pastor. Detailed job description available upon request. Please submit a cover letter and résumé to iasdacazusa@gmail. com.

(PCA). Hiring on all units for all shifts. Performs designated direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Utilizes interpersonal skills to maximize customer service in a manner that supports excellence in safe patient care and professionalism. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Requires a high school diploma or GED, successful completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program or completion of School of Nursing Fundamentals, and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association.

Assistant Professor Nurse Practitioner at Loma Linda University School of Nursing. Responsibility encompasses education, research, and/or service. Demonstrates loyalty to the mission, policies, standards, and regulations of his/her department, school, and the University, and follows the administrative policies set up by the University and the individual school. Requires a Nurse Practitioner degree from an accredited institution, two years post-master’s teaching experience or closely related professional experience, and a nationally certified Acute Care Pediatric NP.

Stallant Health Rural Health Clinic is accepting applications for full-time NPs, PAs, or physicians at our Weimar and Crescent City, Calif., locations. Competitive pay, benefits, and ministry opportunity. Send CV to Marva at: marva@stallanthealth.com or call 530-637-4025, ext. 263.

Director of University Records for Loma Linda University. Responsible for maintaining the academic records of students, including those concerned with admissions and registration, and for coordinating the registration process. The director also cooperates with the individual schools in carrying out functions of a joint nature for which the schools are primarily responsible. Position requires a bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of related work experience. Apply at selectminds.com/jobs/director-university-records-27376.https://lluh.referrals.

Pacific Union College is seeking a full-time Housing Coordinator. Major duties include coordination of PUC faculty/staff housing, moving arrangements, and monitoring of commercial leases/ master leases and utility charges for all Collegemanaged leases. Must be customer-service oriented and able to multi-task with numerous projects. Must be able to maintain organization and be team player. Salary position. For more information or to apply, please call Human Resources at 707-965-6231 or visit our website at human-resources/current-job-postings.www.PUC.edu/campus-services/

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Clinical Nurses at Loma Linda University Health. Hiring on all units for all shifts—20k sign-on bonus with 2 years of recent, relevant experience for all bedside RN positions! Join us as we continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ to make man whole! https://bit.ly/32CM8Gt

the Information Systems Department and support the IS functions of the various ministries served by AMMSS. For more information, you may email hr@sdamedia.com or apply at available-positions/.https://www.adventistmediaministries.com/

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Creations Northwest, a regional construction company of multi-family housing and commercial space. We are looking to hire talented and motivated individuals for the following positions: Construction Superintendents, Project Managers, Project Coordinators and Project Engineers. We are hiring for projects located in Central Oregon; Eugene area; Medford; Salem; Vancouver, Washington; and Auburn, Washington. Projects average from $20 to $50 million in size. Compensation based on experience. Benefits: health and dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, employee assistance program. Projects are located close to primary and secondary Adventist education. For more information, please email HR@htipllc.com.

Looking for certified teachers to join us in Christian online education (grades 1–12). Work part time from home tutoring “live” in a Zoom environment. If interested, please call us at 817-6450895.

The General Conference is looking for individuals with work experience at all levels in Human Resources, software development and technology, and TV and social media. Must be an Adventist church member in good standing. For additional information on current openings, go to https://tinyurl.com/gcjobpostings or contact Johanna Prestol-Dominguez at prestoljd@ gc.adventist.org.

Manton, country living: 10-acre property, 3-bdrm, 3-bath, 2,100 sq. ft., solar, well and gravity mountain spring ditch water, big garden area, good soil, grape and fruit trees, barn, chicken coop, greenhouse, woodshed, quiet Adventist neighborhood, ideal place for county living or retirement. Call 530-4743162 email nhutor@yahoo.com.

Great opportunity in Idaho for $275K. Do you want to experience country living while operating an outpost/ ministry or operate your own business? Here is your opportunity to own an 8,000 sq. ft. 2-story building featuring: large open country-themed banquet area, renovated separate living space/office with bathroom/ shower, 180-seat auditorium, stage, baby grand piano. SDA church 20 minutes away. 11 S. Main St., Kooskia, ID 83539. Price reduced to sell. For information: bit. ly/3iiG47R or Theresa Reynold 208-798-7822.

ConferenceKentucky-Tennesseeisleasing a free-standing building ideal for squareandwaspractices.dentistry,medical,orcounselingThebuildingrecentlyrenovatedmeasures3,000feet.Itislocated immediately off the interstate exit in a highly

Pacific Union College is seeking a full-time Associate Vice President of Finance for Financial Administration. Major duties include provision of leadership and guidance for all financial aspects of PUC and Howell Mountain Enterprises, ability to develop and implement long- and short-term financial goals consistent with the mission of PUC, budget and balance analysis, and development of strategic tools and systems for critical financial and operational goals. Also must work in conjunction with the Vice President of Financial Administration in engaging the Board of Directors and other members of cabinet in matters of finance, auditing, and investment issues. For more information or to apply, please call Human Resources at 707-9656231 or visit our website at services/human-resources/current-job-postings.www.PUC.edu/campus-

Choice mountain land inside Cherokee National Forest in beautiful East Tennessee. Four tracts ranging in size from 10-50 acres. Large creek, cleared land, mixed forest, mature trees. On county-maintained road, utilities on site. 50 miles to Southern Adventist University. 60 miles to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Near scenic rivers, lakes, trails. Ideal retreat, country living, retirement. Call, text, email for info and pictures. 301332-8237 or Kathyrr777@gmail.com.

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IMPACT HOPE is seeking an enthusiastic Development Director with expertise in fundraising and major donor relationship-building, who can bring creativity and resourcefulness to the fundraising operations of a mission-driven nonprofit that supports refugee youth in Rwanda. Email liz@ impact-hope.org. Impact-hope.org

Settle into your own beautiful mountain cabin retreat. In the heart of nature on 9 acres near the Salmon River in Siskiyou County. Awesome scenery, hiking, rafting, swimming. Supplies w/wood heat and hydroelectricity. Sleeps 8 comfortably (3 bdrm), shop building, orchard, and garden. Less than 1 hr drive to active SDA church. $258,000. Wanda, 707-445-1156.

For Sale: Amazing California land with water; Incredible Hawaii land; House in mainland; 36' Islander sailboat in Waikiki. Due to COVID and Paradise Camp Fire we are interested in exploring options. Facing tax foreclosures. Call us at 209-507-9686, email us at: health. by.choice.120@gmail.com, or text me at 530-353-5561.

Office building for lease in Nashville.

6+ acres of beautiful land that is attached to our homestead. We’re located rurally, 1 mile north of the Prescott National Forest in north-central Arizona. The land is a mix of native grasses and juniper and pinion pine trees. Several super building sites give 80-mile views of the San Francisco Peaks, north of Flagstaff, AZ. The property is completely fenced. Good soil, and unlimited water (30 GPM natural hydrostatic pressure) from an underground aquifer, make it an extremely valuable location in terms of growing gardens, fruit trees, or keeping animals. Our 5,300 ft. elevation and low humidity give you 4 seasons that are very livable! We’re offering you off-the-beatenpath seclusion and safety! So if you’re ready to act on the counsel given to us by Sister White, give us a call! Mike and Karen Craig, 928607-4674, livingforHim@ gmx.com.

Sunriver, Central Oregon. Four-bedroom vacation home on the North Woodlands golf course. Two master king suites, two queens, one bunk set, hot tub, loft, Jacuzzi bath, gas log fireplace, BBQ, W/D, bikes, all resort amenities, sleeps 10, no smoking, no pets. For rates, photos, and reservations, call: 541-279-9553, or email: schultz@crestviewcable.com.

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Steps of Paul and Egypt Bible Tours with Dr. Carl Cosaert, New Testament Professor at Walla Walla

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4-bdrm, 3-bath home in the foothills of Central California, in Coarsegold, 60 miles south of Yosemite. Almost 20 acres. Greenhouse, chicken coop, canning/ craft room. 74 GPM well. Established fruit trees (apricot, apple, pear, peach, nectarine, plum, pomegranate, olive, and lemon) and various types of berries. Second residence on the property—2 bdrm, 1 bath—needs TLC. Horse friendly. $498,000. Johnny & Darlene Herr, REALTOR®Associates 559-760 8141, darlene@herrsrealestate.com. CalBRE#02081978 & CalBRE#02071769. Broker: Bass Lake Realty.

Costa Rica country property with two homes on 16 acres. Several water sources, including a year-round creek, spring, and a well. More than 100 fruit trees, 2 greenhouses, and many additional structures. $595,000. 760-305-9929.

Baldwin 7’ ebony concert grand with adjustable artist bench. Exquisite condition. Meticulously maintained by professional technician. Looking for a loving home— church, academy, etc. Retailed new 5 years ago for $68,400. Asking $32,900. Contact Andre van Niekerk @ 949-338-8865 or email docandrevan@gmail.com. Serious inquiries only, please.

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etc. Can sleep 20 in sleeping bags. Twin engine power and Sea-Doo personal watercraft. $110,000 for 1/3 ownership, plus monthly dues of $375 to cover slip rental, insurances, taxes, and routine repairs and maintenance. Call: Dan García 209-968-7979. Leave a message and I will return your call.

Angwin home: Five-bedroom, three-bathroom vacation home 2 miles from PUC. Fully furnished, large kitchen, dining room, living room, family room, piano, vineyard views, WiFi, washer and dryer, BBQ, sleeps 10. Call for rates, photos, and reservations: 415-539-7980 or email nroger1965@gmail.com.

trafficked upscale commercial area, and it is only 30 minutes from Nashville—a growing city with a booming economy. For more information, contact Terri Jenks at 615-859-1391, ext.1006.

Piano for sale by owner: $29,999 or best offer. 1926 Steinway Model M 5'7" ebony with original ivory. Completely restored in 1990. 2005 appraisal for $25,000. Looks brand new. Please call 209-931-9619. Email: bhbmbm1959@gmail.com.

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SDA Physical Therapist in western WA selling practice. Small (1.5 FTE) but with growth potential, if motivated. Longstanding, solid reputation. Broad referral base. Consistently profitable (even through COVID). Turn-key business. Training provided. Local K-12 SDA school and active SDA church. Small town with mountains and ocean nearby. Inquire: sdanwptclinic4sale@gmail.com.

For HouseboatSale at Lake Don Pedro, Fleming Meadows, 35 minutes east of Modesto, Calif. Master bedroom with bathroom and shower, guest bathroom, living room with hide-a-bed and two recliners, TV, gas fireplace, full kitchen with two coveredrefrigerators/freezersupperdeckfor family, Pathfinder events,

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Bonapartian Ask Heinz, Grace – b. Nov. 7, 1925, Long Island, N.Y.; d. March 6, 2022, Lodi, Calif. Survivors: sons, Mickey Ask, Ron Ask; daughter, Gail Ask; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

Phoenix 6:04 5:55 5:47 5:40

Eureka 6:09 5:01 4:55 4:51

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Hilo 6:03 5:57 5:52 5:48

Tucson 6:00 5:52 5:44 5:37

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Loma Linda 6:24 6:15 6:07 5:59

Lake Tahoe 6:32 6:22 6:12 6:03

Bakersfield 5:58 4:52 4:47 4:44

Calexico 5:48 4:43 4:39 4:36

Salt Lake City 6:20 5:12 5:06 5:02

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Riverside 6:25 6:16 6:08 6:00

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Salt Lake City 6:59 6:48 6:38 6:28

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Frye, Elgin Dale – b. May 3, 1929, San Jose, Calif.; d. July 18, 2022, Paradise, Calif. Survivors: wife, Jane; daughters, Marna Carli, Peggi Hopper; son, Wayland Frye; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. He

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Sunset Beach 6:41 6:31 6:22 6:14

Honolulu 5:53 5:50 5:48 5:48

Oakland 6:07 5:00 4:55 4:52

Four Corners [E] 6:50 6:40 6:31 6:22

San Francisco 6:07 5:01 4:56 4:52

Holbrook 5:23 5:17 5:13 5:10

Sacramento 6:39 6:28 6:19 6:10

Napa 6:06 4:59 4:54 4:50

Bakersfield 6:31 6:21 6:13 6:05

Santa Rosa 6:07 5:01 4:55 4:52

Mt. Whitney 5:54 4:49 4:45 4:42

Grand Canyon (South Rim) 5:29 5:23 5:18 5:15

Reno 5:54 4:47 4:41 4:37

Sunset Beach 6:06 5:00 4:55 4:52

Tucson 5:30 5:25 5:21 5:19

Mt. Whitney 6:25 6:16 6:08 6:00

Half Dome 6:31 6:21 6:12 6:03

Napa 6:42 6:32 6:22 6:14

McDermitt [N] 6:22 6:10 5:59 5:49

[N]=Northernmost [S]=Southernmost [E]=Easternmost [W]=Westernmost point in the Pacific Union

Chaffin, Martha – b. March 12, 1927, Hillsboro, Kan.; d. June 26, 2021, Lodi, Calif. Survivors: son, Steven; daughters, Marcia McKennee, Rhonda Romstad; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; siblings, Esther Belchunus, Ida Caine, Fred Harder.

Chico 6:39 6:29 6:19 6:10

Monterey Bay 6:42 6:32 6:23 6:14

San Jose 6:41 6:31 6:22 6:13

“So there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God.” Hebrews 4:9 !

Fandrich, Ruth Charlotte (Haux) – b. Aug. 19, 1933; d. Sept. 10, 2021, Sacramento, Calif. Survivors: son, Bryan Fandrich; daughters, Cynthia Mize, Carol Belleau; eight grandchildren.

Truckee cabin at Donner Lake: Three bedroom, 2.5 bath cabin at Donner Lake. Perfect for retreats, family time, reunions, or relaxing. Access to private beach on lake. Fully furnished, can sleep up to 10 in beds with loft for kids. Email for rates, photos, and availability: jake@jscheideman.com.

Reno 6:31 6:21 6:11 6:02

Half Dome 5:56 4:49 4:44 4:41

Lodi-Stockton 6:02 4:55 4:50 4:47

McDermitt [N] 5:40 4:33 4:27 4:22

“So there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God.” Hebrews 4:9

Death Valley (Furnace Ck) 6:22 6:12 6:03 5:55

San Diego 7:44 7:37 7:30 7:21

Santa Rosa 6:44 6:33 6:24 6:15

Los Angeles 5:57 4:51 4:47 4:44

Riverside 5:54 4:48 4:44 4:41

Joshua Tree 5:49 4:43 4:39 4:36

Phoenix 5:33 5:28 5:24 5:21

Honolulu 6:13 6:07 6:02 5:57

Pu‘uwaiau, Ni’ihau [W] 5:46 5:43 5:41 5:41

Lodi-Stockton 6:38 6:28 6:18 6:10

Calexico 6:18 6:10 6:01 5:54

Dodson Hall, Doris – b. Sept. 6, 1934, Atlanta, Ga; d. June 20, 2022, St. Joseph, Mich. Survivors: sons, Kells Hall, Kenley Hall. Doris worked as church secretary for the Garden Grove church for 16 years to help pay for her sons’ Adventist education. She established the Seminary Promise Fund Endowment at Andrews University to help support the Adventist education of children of seminary students.

San Jose 6:06 5:00 4:55 4:51

Los Angeles 6:28 6:19 6:11 6:03

Death Valley (Furnace Ck) 5:47 4:41 4:36 4:33

Paradise, CA 6:39 6:28 6:18 6:09

Hilo 5:44 5:41 5:40 5:39

Paradise, CA 5:41 4:35 4:30 4:27

University. Follow Paul’s journey in beautiful Greece and Turkey, April 18-May 5, 2023, or experience an Egypt Bible Tour Dec 11-23, 2022. For more information, email Carl at info@adventtours.org or visit www.adventtours.org.

Eureka 6:48 6:37 6:27 6;17

Pu‘uwaiau, Ni’ihau [W] 6:04 5:59 5:53 5:49

Monterey Bay 6:07 5:01 4:56 4:53

Sacramento 6:02 4:55 4:50 4:46

Elston-Hurdle, Hazel – b. Sept. 25, 1930, Coddenham, England; d. July 12, 2022, Redlands, Calif. Survivors: sons, Kevin, Lynton, Andrew, Philip; daughters, Vanessa Long, Janine; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Hazel was the wife of a minister and teacher serving in England, Australia, and the U.S. She was also a Bible instructor for Faith for Today at the Media Center in Thousand Oaks.

Angwin 6:06 4:59 4:54 4:50

Harris, Carole (Grist) – b. Dec. 14, 1941, Healdsburg, Calif.; d. July 4, 2022, Porterville, Calif. Survivors: husband, Bill; son, Jonathan Bobst; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Carole was a registered nurse who worked at Adventist Health in St. Helena, Calif.

Perry, Darlene Julia – b. March 19, 1946, Seattle, Wash; d. June 28, 2022, Menifee, Calif. Survivors: husband, Allen Perry; daughter, Nicole Thompson; sibling, Brenda Mcquire; three grandchildren. Darlene was a faithful and loving wife; she passed away peacefully at home.

Nelson, Richard – b. March 2, 1920, Tokyo, Japan; d. Sept. 11, 2022, Redlands, Calif. Survivors: wife, Carol; daughters, Carol Rae Kettner, Shirley Wheeker; son, Jerry; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren. Served as surgeon in Tokyo, Japan, and Corona, California. He was the first English-speaker to pass the Japanese medical boards in Japanese. Served in WWII in the Signal Corps, translating Japanese intercepted messages.

Nakata, Shelton – b. Oct. 21, 1950, Kamuela, Hawaii; d. March 6, 2021, Yucaipa, Calif. Survivors: wife, Patricia; brothers, Roland, David; sister, Georgette. Celebration of life: www.SheltonNakata.net

Stout, Helena – b. March 12, 1934, Rybie, Poland; d. Aug. 14, 2022, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: husband, John; son, Ron; daughter, Lynn Reichert; four grandchildren; sister, Lydia Bojanek. She worked with the Lake Union Conference in support of Literature Evangelism and at Andrews University’s Student Success Center, and she volunteered at Adventist Community Services. As she lived in life, her final days dealing with pancreatic cancer were filled with a spirit of grace, faith, and love.

Valcárcel, Dorothy Ellen Hardin – b. Aug. 21, 1954, Tempe, Ariz.; d. July 8, 2022, Cottonwood, Ariz. Survivors: husband, James; mother, Ellen Hardin; sister, Sheryl Parfitt; nieces, Aimee Murray, Bethanie Wilson. Her book, The Women Who Met Jesus, was published by Baker Revell Publishing. Her daily devotionals at TransformationGarden.com have inspired people all over the world.

grandchildren. Edward was dedicated to the support of missions and served on the Navajo Nation, at Castle Valley Academy, and assisted in building many church properties through the years.

Long-Stickney, Ruth – b. March 6, 1929, College Place, Wash.; d. Aug. 8, 2022. Survivors: five children; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Her work experience was diverse, including academy dean, homemaker, babysitter, home economics teacher, typing teacher, choir director, hospital food service manager, conference librarian, bookkeeper, health-van director, seamstress, and event coordinator.

Velasco, Alfonso – b. May 28, 1936; d. Aug. 6, 2022, Castaic, Calif. Survivors: wife, Carmen; sons, Alfonso, Jr., Ricardo, Antonio.

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Rupert, Shirley Ann – b. Feb. 13, 1944, Tillar, Ark.; d. Aug. 28, 2022. Survivors: children, Jethro Jr., Yolanda, Nathan; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Shirley worked as a seamstress, cafeteria worker, and bus driver for Bakersfield Adventist Academy while pursuing her education and becoming a registered nurse. She enjoyed her 20+ year nursing career, working in pre/post-op, labor/delivery, and ER. She served in numerous roles at Southside church, as an elder, Bible study lesson teacher, and Pathfinder/youth leader.

Correction: Greek, Pamela – b. March 15, 1952, Sacramento, Calif.; d. May 12, 2022, Redlands, Calif. Survivors: husband, Jim; son, Jeff Bivens; daughter, Jennifer Douglass; siblings, Scott Heiser, Debra Murphy; five grandchildren.

was a medical missionary in Ethiopia for eight years and was a Korean war veteran.

Raynes, Rusell E. (Gene) – b. Feb. 24, 1941; d. Aug. 5, 2022. Survivors: wife, Janis; daughter, Vicky; son, Randy. Gene loved every role he was asked to serve in. This included deacon for many years, Pathfinder counselor and camp cook, as well as helping with many improvement projects on the Glendale church and school grounds.

Gabrys, Peter – b. July 12, 1926, Alberta, Canada; d. May 12, 2021, Lodi, Calif. Survivors: wife, Rose Gabrys; daughter, Tammi Gabrys; sons, Kory Gabrys, Marc Gabrys; sister, Cecile Shavoley.

Zane, Dorothy – b. Nov. 7, 1932, Guangzhou, China; d. Aug. 10, 2022, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: spouse, Ernest; sons, Ryan, Alan, Steven; daughter, Sandra; seven grandchildren.

Nickel, H. Elaine – b. Aug. 31, 1933, Lewistown, Mont.; d. Aug 29, 2022, Granite Bay, Calif. Survivors: son, Ronald Mann; daughters, Terri Coronado, Debra Evans, Cynthia Nickel; six grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren.

Philpott, Edward Allen – b. July 6, 1933, Windsor, Calif.; d. Aug. 31, 2022, Yountville, Calif. Survivors: sons, Kelvin, Brian, Craig; brother, Glenn; six grandchildren; 13 great-

Luksan, Eugene C. – b. June 27, 1930; d. June 10, 2022. Survivors: wife, Donna; son, Duane; daughter, Desire'e; brother, Virgil. Eugene was a Korean War veteran and a special education teacher.

PUC ranked No.1 for Ethnic Diversity in western regional colleges. PUC Academic Dean Milbert Marino pointed out that PUC has a great history as one of the most diverse and inclusive campuses, not only among other Seventh-day Adventist institutions but nationally, too. “Diversity is in our DNA, and that makes us a stronger institution all around,” he said. “While I believe there is still work to be done, we can still celebrate this recognition.”

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Adventist education, from Pre-K to graduate school, is an invaluable resource for spiritual growth, academic excellence, and preparation for a successful transition into successful careers and meaningful adulthood experiences. These rankings show that our institutions of higher education are doing just that.

According to U.S. News and World Report, these rankings provide a good starting point for students trying to compare schools. The four overall rankings—National Universities, National Liberal Arts Colleges, Regional Universities, and Regional Colleges—are based on factors that indicate academic quality, such as graduation rates and faculty resources.

be positive influences wherever God may lead."

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—William G. Johnsson, editor, Adventist Review (1982-2006)

Seeing our colleges and universities being recognized in this way builds trust in the realization that the Lord is leading in a tremendous way. While our educators work to enrich the minds of young people, we know that they are doing so with Christ at theBestforefront.Colleges

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—James J. Londis, Ph.D., evangelist, pastor, professor, college president (retired)

2022-2023 is U.S. News and World Reports’ 38th edition since its rankings began in 1983. The rankings evaluate colleges and universities on a host of measures of academic quality. Areas include retention and graduation rates, class size, faculty, per-student spending, peer universities’ assessments, and the average federal loan debt of graduates.

PUBLISHING MINISTRY

“In Ostriches and Canaries, Coping with Change in Adventism 1966-1979, Gilbert Valentine turns his spotlight on the Pierson presidency of the Adventist church. The years 1966-1978 were tumultuous in American society and also for the church, as ingrained fundamentalism faced the progressive ideas that came with the recently established universities in Loma Linda and Berrien Springs. Pierson could only react to the changes all around by attempting to return to a comfortable past. Suspicion and witch hunts became the order of the day; many of Adventism’s finest minds were purged. It was not the church’s finest hour. I highly recommend this book: in important respects the struggles of the Pierson years are still with us.”

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Old, But New

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