Mid-America Outlook May 2010 by Lindsay Peterson

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Minnesota Conference

Dakota Conference

Editorials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 "Where Amazing Change

Iowa-Missouri Conference

Happens". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 "Discipling the MySpace Generation". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Summer Camp Spotlight. . . . . . 6 Women in Touch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

14 Central States 10 Conference

Rocky Mountain Conference

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

Union College 22 Kansas-Nebraska 16 Conference

Central States News . . . . . . . . . . 10 Dakota News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Iowa-Missouri News. . . . . . . . . . 14 Kansas-Nebraska News. . . . . . 16

In This Issue ... Kids come to summer camp for fun, and

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they certainly get as much of it as can be

Rocky Mountain News . . . . . . . 20

packed into a week. They also learn how to

Union College News . . . . . . . . . . 22 Adventist Health System. . . . . . 24 Farewell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Sunset Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

live for God and worship Him. I’ve met many adults who first gave their hearts to Jesus at camp. Read the testimony and exhortation of Elder Neil Biloff (page 6 and 12), Dakota Conference president. I believe you’ll also enjoy reading about Women In Touch, a ministry by two of the most amazing people I know: Pastor Angel Bock and Nancy Buxton. Nancy also does a

On the Cover: Colorado's Glacier View Ranch offers one of Mid-America’s beautiful opportunities for kids to learn and grow while having fun at summer camp. Photo courtesy of CMBell Company, supplied by Kirk King. OUTLOOK, (ISSN 0887-977X) May 2010, Volume 31, Number 5. Outlook is published monthly by the Mid-America Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 8307 Pine Lake Road, Lincoln, NE 68516; Telephone: 402.484.3000; Fax: 402.483.4453; E-mail: info@maucsda.org. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Outlook, PO Box 6128, Lincoln, NE 68506. E-mail: outlook@maucsda.org. When possible clip name and address from a previous issue. Printed at Pacific Press Publishing Association, Standard postage paid at Nampa, ID. Free for Mid-America church members and $10 per year for non-Mid-America subscribers. ©2010 Mid-America Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. All Rights Reserved. Adventist® and Seventh-day Adventist® are the registered trademarks of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

lively blog on www.midamericaadventist.org. As always, we bring you news from each of Mid-America Union’s six local conferences. You’ll find contact information for your own conference news editor in the column to the right of these words. She or he is always looking for inspiring reports of what God is doing in local churches. Communicate directly with them, and they will decide what to send to me for publication. I pray you’ll be inspired by what we’ve prepared for you in these pages.

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Martin Weber, editor

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

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

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

Editorial Where Amazing Change Happens

by Kymone Hinds

y first experience leading summer camp was quite exciting. I drove up to the campsite and met my staff of three teenage counselors, received a proposed scheduled and keys to a van. I had never had the opportunity to attend summer camp growing up, and this was certainly diving in at the deep end. Those teens turned out to be amazing counselors, and even though our camp was small, we still saw amazing change happen in the lives of our campers. A few years have passed. Our camp has grown (thankfully) and staff has expanded, so we have transitioned to a larger campsite. One of the highlights of my year is seeing the growth that occurs in the lives of children and youth during the weeks that they are engaged in the ministry of camp. I must add that we also see the growth in parents, many of whom anxiously drop their precious ones off, and then return to find them in one piece. Beyond their sigh of relief, these dear parents gain a greater confidence in their children.

Camp allows God access to the minds of the youth and grants them opportunities to see who Jesus is.

Many times when we minister to youth, we do not have the opportunity to see the growth evident over a short period of time. At camp, God has blessed me to see life change happen over the course of a week or weeks. Here are just three areas where this change happens: Team Building

In a world that constantly says “You are the center of the universe,” “Look out for number one,” “Get all you can,” camp is definitely an environment than runs counter-cultural. Young men and women are put into a confined space of a cabin with people from different churches, cities and backgrounds. For a week, these other youth are family. They eat together, play together and worship together. Our camp has had awesome counselors who have emphasized team spirit. From simple cheers, cabin signs and other means, they have made their campers take pride in the unit over the individual. The message is clear—one for all, all for one. Personal Responsibility Let’s just admit it: Youth come to camp to have fun. One of the things that they find out is that even while having fun, they must take responsibility for their personal property, behavior and environment. There’s no such thing as a “chore-less” camp. Every day, campers practice basic household duties such as making their beds, sweeping and mopping floors, doing dishes and wiping tables. The first few days can be described as challenging at best. Some complain about too much work, while others just don’t get it right or leave jobs undone. But by the end of the week, not only do we see campers doing the jobs admirably but also embracing a strong work ethic, pride in their work and even having fun doing it. Every day at camp, youth endure the dreaded cabin inspection, where rooms are checked for cleanliness and order. These become more fierce by the end of camp, and I am blown away each year by how much our campers strive for excellence in what they do. Spiritual Growth More than anything else, camp allows God access to the hearts and minds of youth, and grants opportunities to see who Jesus is. It reminds me somewhat of the Zacchaeus story. Many youth are hindered from seeing who Jesus is in their daily lives because He’s crowded out. Camp is like that sycamore tree, allowing them to get above the crowd and see Him clearly and hear Christ call them by name. Simple practices like daily cabin worship, camp worship and Bible classes allow our children to focus their minds and hearts on God. It’s interesting to me that the songs we sing are not regular Sabbath morning songs, and some of the worship activities are not divine hour elements, but in this child-friendly worship, their praise and devotion pour out to God in authentic ways. We have jumped, sang, prayed and cried in camp worships. At the end, it was clear that the campers had “been with Jesus.” Every year, decisions are made to follow Christ, to serve Him more deeply and to witness for Him.

Beyond the arts and crafts, water activities, bug bites, line calls and inspections, youth falling in love with Jesus is what camp is all about. It’s where amazing change happens. Kymone Hinds is youth director for the Central States Conference.

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Discipling the MySpace Generation by Maurice Valentine

hile just an earliteen growing up in the church, I noticed a mass exodus of virtually all the older youth. It was sad to see most of a youth choir, 20–30 strong, prematurely replaced by their younger brothers and sisters because the older siblings decided to leave. As I approached the close of my teenage years in the same church, virtually all the youth stayed. What was the difference? In retrospect, I’ve distilled it down to one thing—engagement. Several adults in the church took special interest in the youth, but they did something that shocked the church. In addition to getting us involved, they also encouraged us to nominate each other during the nominating committee process. It was high drama that day as youth stood at the same time as older members and elected their contemporaries to be on the large committee. Key shakers and movers in church polity had to share the highly honored and coveted church nomination. This was our first step toward engagement. Over the years I’ve come to appreciate engagement on four ever-deepening levels and have attempted to incorporate them into youth ministry of the churches I’ve been privileged to pastor. They are rooted in how God made us and apply to everyone, youth included. A basic principle of engagement is that all of us are more likely to stay in church if we feel we are appreciated for who we are and are given meaningful ways to contribute. First, let’s address appreciation for who I am. The generation that stayed was no different than today’s Facebook generation or those who came before. Because we are all wired the same way, we have universal needs. When those needs aren’t addressed, we vote with our feet. Youth leave more readily because their needs are most neglected due to the fact that though our needs are universal, the way we meet those needs must be contextualized to an ever changing society. Also, we are often slow to respond to their needs because they often aren’t represented at the decision making level of church governance. History records mass exodus of youth from church, going back to the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. With that in mind, consider the way God engaged Adam. Fresh from the hand of God, he was given true ownership of a world he didn’t create. Adam could fill his chest with the fresh air of Eden and say, “This is my space.” Jesus, the chief architect of social engineering, gave Adam ownership because He designed in Him the need to belong. Once the youth know that the church is truly their space, they can move to the next level of engagement.

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The next level of engagement is being given something meaningful to do. Over the years we’ve done a good job at integration by providing Pathfinders, summer camps and youth groups. But this is where ministry ends for many of our youth. And the older they get, the less we have to offer at a time when it’s critical to offer even more. By this point, we should let them try on many ministries as you would try on various shoes at the department store. If the first one isn’t comfortable, like a salesperson, we must tirelessly go back to the store room until we find a good fit. And if we don’t, as craftsman, pastors and youth leaders working together must be willing to create the shoe that engages them. Jesus, after sharing with Adam how important he was, proved his importance by sharing ownership with him and giving him something that was very meaningful for him to do: name the animals. From that small beginning, Adam’s opportunities for growth were to be honed in the test bed of Eden, but they weren’t just for Eden. The third level of engagement might best be illustrated. Last month I was at an evangelistic meeting conceived by youth, run by youth and targeted at youth. An average of 80 people filled the seats each night as Lincoln-area youth used innovative approaches, such as letting the youth in attendance submit questions that were then answered by the youth leaders. Though young, wisdom beyond their years was displayed as they asked several local pastors to give them advice and moral support, but they were fully in charge and provided great answers to the submissions. Additionally, a short message was provided each night by one of three young men. By the time you believe in your cause enough to publicly share it, you have reached a deeper level of engagement that retains you. Hence, I call this third and deeper level of engagement, retention. Over the years I’ve attempted to engage for retention by having the nominating committee appoint youth to function on a youth board where they plan in-reach and outreach activities. But engagement for retention can just as easily be accomplished by simply having meaningful one-on-one conversations as you drive them home from youth group, basketball practice or join them during flying lessons. With some coaching, youth can do just about anything they set their minds to. The final layer of engagement-—deployment-—helps them find a sense of satisfaction that is a natural consequence of knowing “I'm making a difference in my world, not just my church.” Remember Adam? Eden was his proving ground, a veritable church or place of sanctuary, but the world was given him to impact for an eternity. Likewise, when the youth know you are developing them, not just to fill a church position but that your interest is in every area of their life, from education to vocation, they will appreciate you all the more. Paul coached many youth and young adults through this process. Ministry is most satisfying when it is aimed at developing others. In fact, if it’s not developing others, it’s not ministry. As we work to win the world, let’s not forget to disciple our youth. Basic discipleship is simply allowing people to be engaged with their church by letting them be moved:

•by ministry – Retention. •through ministry – Integration. •into meaningful ministry within the church – Employment. •into meaningful ministry in their world – Deployment.

It’s easy to blame those who leave by saying they weren’t converted. But an art gallery is most interesting when you can see yourself in the pictures. If you can’t find your history as represented by all the things that together describe your contribution to the world, it will probably be a boring experience. With brave leadership and sacrifice of time and energy on your part, your church can move from a boring walk through the art gallery to a church where the youth see themselves in the pictures. Moreover, it can become a place for spiritual formation that prepares them to go out into the world and make a difference for Christ. In just a short time, the church where the youth left became the church where the young people became youth elders, deacons, deaconesses and Sabbath school teachers. We created many youth groups and even had representation on the church board! Gallup research shows that the most important factor to staying in church is rooted in how you feel about your church. We were engaged—and boy did we feel good! In an age of post-Christian moral relativism, we must teach our doctrines. Yet more than ever, having the right stuff requires more than having it right on paper. As with Adam, there are no guarantees that youth will always make the right decision regarding church, but engaging youth through integration, retention, employment and deployment, this biotic Biblical model kept the next generation that would most likely have left. Thanks to an engaging church, I’m still here!

Maurice Valentine is ministerial director for the Mid-America Union.

The Spectacularly Spiritual

Summer Camp Ministries of

The school year is drawing to a close, and kids have but one things on their mind: summertime! Freedom, fun, relaxation and outdoor recreation. Summer camp is the ideal compliment to a perfect summertime experience, and it also adds the component of spiritual rejuvenation for kids. Mid-America’s youth camps are carefully and prayerfully planned so kids not only enjoy great activities and make friends, but also experience God in new ways. Enjoy these testimonials of individuals who have experienced significant spiritual inspiration from their experiences at camp.

Worth Pulling Weeds

Finding My Mission

t the ripe old age of 11, I knew I wanted to go to Northern Lights Junior Camp. The kids in my church kept telling me about all the fun they were having every summer. They also came back with Pathfinder honors in rocks, trees and swimming. Swimming! I loved the water. If I could only get to camp, I could do all those things too. It was then that I began the strategy that so many children use on their parents—begging. It can also be defined as using the fine art of guilt to get your way. “Oh Dad, all the other kids are going…” You know the routine. The amazing thing about all of my scheming was my father’s response. He didn’t say no or yes. He said, “You really want to go? I will make you a deal. You remember those two rows of sweet corn we planted about a quarter mile long? If you keep the weeds out of those rows, I will pay the $35.00 so you can go.” Without even thinking about how much work that would be, I said, “Yes!” Reality of the work soon set in, but truth be told, it was worth every hour I spent out in the corn. When camp came, not only was I ready to hang up my hoe, but I was also ready to appreciate the value of camp. It was there I sat around the campfire and heard the most amazing stories of faith, hope and love; of missionaries who put it all on the line for Jesus. I heard about a God so big He ruled the whole world and yet He cared for a kid like me. Yes, I learned to swim and I got honors in rocks and trees and all those wonderful creations of God, but the most important thing about camp was the fact that I met Jesus there. And yes, the next year during camp I waded out into Lake Metigoshe, just out from the boathouse, and was baptized.

ou’re like the older sister I never had,” my camper told me as we neared the end of another day. Being the new counselor and trying to get used to the routine of camp, that comment was like a revelation to me. While some feel called to go on mission trips, colporteur or preach, my mission is clearly right here at camp. In this sinful world, children need to see Kelly enjoyed helping campers at North Star Camp, like these girls, Jesus. have an enriching experience. Today’s children often come from homes that are broken in some way. Each child is carrying the burden of this sinful world. Sometimes all it takes is a good game of capture the flag and a silly camp song to show someone that there still is hope. I've also found that blessing to go both ways. Every day when I watched the sun sparkle across the lake, I saw God smile. In the midst of games and laughter it seems as if the angels were laughing with us, too. Through the creativity and energy of the staff, I felt supported—like we were all part of a family. The challenges and hard work of camp suddenly seem insignificant when you see a child’s heart touched by God.

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by Kelly Phipps

Photo courtesy of the Minnesota Conference

by Neil Biloff

Kelly Phipps is a camp counselor at North Star Camp and is also a student at Union College.

Summer Camp Experience the Mid-America Union

A Winning Combination

How Blind Camp Helped Family Camp See Jesus by Clayton Hart

risten was excited. She couldn't wait to let the other camp staff know how glad she was that Blind Camp was returning to Glacier View Ranch (GVR). Junior Camp was coming to a close, and as the group of staff members gathered around on Sabbath evening, Kristen was smiling from ear to ear. “I just love working at Blind Camp and watching how blind campers have learned to see beyond their physical limitations," she shared. "They are still so positive as they talk about their unique challenges, and how they find strength with Jesus' help. They are so appreciative of what is being done for them and are always smiling. I think that because they have lost something we take for granted, they seem to find the good in things the rest of us cannot.” Many other staff members also chimed in with similar responses. At Glacier View Ranch, located high in the mountains of Colorado, we are blessed to host a week long Blind Camp sponsored by Christian Record Services, National Camps for the Blind. After skipping one year in 2008, we were all excited to host Blind Camp again last summer. The one thing different was that we were planning on having Family Camp at the same time as Blind Camp. We discussed the unique challenges that running the two camps would bring our way, never realizing the blessings would far out-reach those challenges and that it would turn out to be the most successful camp week ever. When we contacted Peggy Hanson and Fred Herrera, camp coordinators with Christian Record Services, and made the proposal of joining the camps, they were thrilled at the new opportunity. As we made the final plans, we were hardly aware that God had an ultimate blessing in store for the camp. At the end of summer, Peggy reflected that “Joining the two camps was such a great experience for the blind campers. We should do it the same way every year." One of the most touching experiences was the praise and worship. The entire service was run by blind campers, including prayer, testimonies, singing and playing the instruments— even guitar, piano, bass guitar and kettle drum. One mother from Family Camp responded, “My children have received such a blessing in seeing how something as major as blindness has not caused then to miss a beat. They now know that when they have problems, Jesus will never leave them alone to deal with the issues.” The combined camps also had a fantastic amateur

Group programs and worships engage GVR campers of all ages.

night, where blind and family campers came together for fun and festivities. There were also plenty of opportunities for horseback riding, canoeing, ropes, archery with balloons, swimming and yes, even go-karts, together with the blind campers. They had a sighted person driving while they rode as a passenger. This year Family Camp and Blind Camp will run all week long, with campers doing all activities and programming together. Blind/Family Camp will be hosted from June 27– July 4. We cannot wait to see what lessons in love, trust and healing God has in store for us. Outlook readers are invited to join us at Blind/Family Camp and witness the powerful love of Jesus at GVR. “Persuading yourselves to be a guide of the blind, a light to those in darkness” (Romans 2:19). Clayton Hart is youth director for the Rocky Mountain Conference.

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t seemed like a crazy idea 19 years ago, and it really seems crazy now—but it works. I am speaking of Women in Touch (WIT) at College View Church (CVC) in Lincoln, Nebraska. Pastor Angel Bock, women’s ministries leader for CVC, had the God-given idea of getting women together for a friendship evangelism event. About 60 attended the first meeting. We were delighted. Each month the number of women has grown—we now have 350 ladies, and more than half are guests from the community. Through the years, our party with a purpose has resulted in baptisms and reclamation. One CVC mom had been praying for a long time that her son would come Photo courtesy of Nancy Buxton

back to church. Then she invited her daughter-in-law to WIT—who soon decided to start coming to church. She wanted her husband to come, too. One Sabbath they were both baptized and remain faithful members today. All because a mother never gave up on her son and had a safe place to bring her daughter-in-law! Along with helping individual attendees, this program has done so much for CVC. Women love to get together, and WIT provides a venue to do just that. It’s important for women to hear about Jesus from other women. This has proved to be a special way to reach out to the community—and an easy way to reclaim ladies who have stopped coming to church. With all the trouble in this world, WIT is a safe place to which the ladies can come and have a fun-filled, spiritual evening planned just for them because they are special. The evening consists of a light supper, devotion and a special feature. To help the ladies feel special, we have lovely decorations and greet attendees at the door. Ladies from 18 to 108 are invited to come and share an eve-

A Women in Touch meeting in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the College View Church

by Nancy Buxton ning of devotion, fun and food. Preparations begin on Sunday morning, when the decorators transform Heartland Hall into a wonderland of loveliness. They provide centerpieces for 38 tables and favors for 350. (WIT is funded by selling the centerpieces, along with generous donations from church members and other attendees.) We have a cooking crew who get busy on Monday morning. We may roll 750 enchiladas, make six large bowls of salad and bake brownies for 350. When the evening rolls around, we are ready to greet our guests at the door with a smile. The program starts at 6:30 p.m., but several ladies are waiting at the door by 5:00, ready to claim the perfect seat. When you have attendees lining up an hour and a half early, you know you’re doing something right! WIT has enjoyed success for several reasons. We continually evaluate the program and talk about what we can do better. We plan programs that appeal to all age groups. We have a variety of special features. We have had a Christian comedian, a ventriloquist, fashion shows, talks

on prayer and many other special features. We ourselves pray over everything we do; in fact we pray over each table. We provide a friendly atmosphere. We love the ladies who attend. We go out of our way to accommodate each and every woman. We try to have everything the best we can make it: food is delicious; decorations are lovely; and speakers are top-notch. We don’t settle for a mediocre evening. Our party is Christ-centered, friendly, non-judgmental and not a time for preaching doctrine. We just want to be planters of good seeds and leave the final outcome to Jesus. We never know the impression we are making on the ladies from the community and the ladies from our own church. However, I do know that there will be some fun surprises in heaven, and I can’t wait to discover them.

If you are interested in learning more about how to do WIT, or if you would like to have a training seminar in your area, please contact Nancy Buxton at nancybee47@yahoo.com. She is women’s ministries leader of the Mid-America Union.

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Mid-America Union News Central States News From Racism to Brotherhood The candid confession and testimony of one man’s spiritual journey implemented in the 1960s and 1970s. During the summer of 1988, I was doing sales and service for the mining industry in South Africa and Namibia. Looking back, I would have considered myself a “benevolent racist”—not hating or even disliking black people, just not understanding them for lack of interracial interaction. But suddenly I witnessed racial segregation up close and personal—in fact, I even experienced its bitterness firsthand. When the South Africans learned that I am part Blackfoot Native American, they looked down upon me as just one step above the blacks. At a mine in Namibia, I was asked to solve an ongoing technical problem that had baffled the mine’s management. (Some background: due to the apartheid system, all managers and supervisors were white, skilled workers such as mechanics were multiracial, known as “colored,” and the main work force was entirely black.) I first

Photo courtesy William Foster

At age 12 I saw a black person for the first time. While my friends and I were playing one Saturday morning at our neighborhood swimming pool, a black teenager ventured into the pool area. All of us white children immediately evacuated the pool. We thought the intruder’s color was going to wash off and somehow get on all of us. During my teenage years in the late 1950s, there was a lot of tension between whites and blacks, complete with gang fighting. My high school was segregated. After graduating, I enlisted in the Air Force and entered its security dog handler/trainer program. I am ashamed now to admit this, but I was tasked with training dogs to hate and attack blacks for law enforcement duties. At the time, I did not know any better and regarded it as just another assignment. My late 40s found me still fairly ignorant about race relations, despite all the civil right demonstrations and laws

(Left to right:) Bill Foster and his wife, B.J., Shula Perkins and Pastor Marlon Perkins

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by William Foster

Mr. and Mrs.William Foster encourage you to come to Calvary Church to experience salvation and true brotherhood.

interviewed the white supervisor to get basic information, then inspected the equipment. Next I wanted to interview the mechanics and workers (coloreds and blacks) to see what else I could find out. Management told me this would be a waste of time, because the mechanics and workers were too ignorant to provide information. Besides, interviewing them would stir up problems by making them think they were more important than they really were. Nevertheless, I insisted, and the management finally let me talk to the coloreds and blacks. With information obtained from all sources, I designed a plan to resolve the problem—which had been troubling the mine for two years. The next morning I proposed my solution to top management. Excited, they told me to implement the fix immediately. I responded that fixing the technical problem was easy, but that to keep similar problems from recurring, I would need to train the colored and black employees as well. Somehow my suggestion upset

Central States News them, and they turned it down. Something told me not to accept this answer, so I informed them that if they wanted me to fix their problems I had to train all their workers. The problem at hand was so serious that they finally agreed—reluctantly, fearing this set the stage for serious future issues with colored and black employees. In doing the training, I discovered that the supposedly ignorant workers already had basically figured out the problem. They only lacked the credibility and technical jargon to communicate it to management. As it turned out, the management was right about my causing them issues. When I returned to the mine a couple of years later, I found quite a different place. It was profitable and productive. Why? The biggest change was in the management’s now-inclusive mindset. Their mine now had colored and black people involved in technical and supervisory positions. They had even hired a colored man to be chief engineer of the mine. I did not know it at the time, but God had led me to insist on involving all the workers so that they could evolve in their employment and their lives. Fast forward to the year 2002. I was back in the United States, suffering a dark time in my life. My wife of 42 years had died the year before, and both my parents had passed away just a few months previously. I was in deep depression. Looking for comfort in what God might have in store for eternity, I became curious about Bible prophecy. My interest increased while reading the Left Behind series. Then came an invitation to attend a seminar on the book of Revelation at the local library. The Holy Spirit drew me to attend. Not only did I learn the truth about final events, but I found a deeper relationship with the Lord. Amid that spiritual awakening, it dawned on me that it was Jesus who had inspired me to defy apartheid at the Namibian mine. And now people of color were helping me—the life-changing Revelation seminar was sponsored by a local Seventh-day Adventist congregation that was 98 percent African-American. They welcomed me into God’s family, and I responded in baptism. You see, at this church I am not merely their white brother and they my African-American brothers and sisters; we are all brothers and sisters in Jesus. Recently, I took the final and most important step in my journey from racism to brotherhood. I fell in love with a black woman who also fell in love with me. Our life together in Jesus is a witness that love is not a matter of color. It is truly colorblind. William Foster serves as a deacon at Calvary Seventh-day Adventist Church in Davenport, Iowa.

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Mid-America Union News Dakota News The Blessing of Summer Camp by Neil Biloff

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faith do the same for hundreds more children to come. I met Jesus at summer camp; maybe they will too.

Dakota campers enjoy outdoor activities such as rock climbing, horseback riding, archery and much more. Camp is also a great place to make new friends.

Photo courtesy of Loren Nelson

Neil Biloff is president of the Dakota Conference.

Photo courtesy of Loren Nelson

Dakota Conference has two wonderful summer camps: Flag Mountain and Northern Lights. These camps have created programs over the years that have set the course for spiritual leadership—not only in the Dakotas but even around the world. I want to thank all the visionaries who long ago believed that youth camps were possible for Dakota young people. Many of those fine folk have gone to their resting place, perhaps not seeing the full fruition of their dreams. But they will one day, by God’s grace. As Dakota Conference president, it is my desire today to keep their dream alive and growing. Let us work together to improve our camps—physically, spiritually and in attendance. Let us who have been given so much by our forefathers and mothers in the

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Mid-America Union News Iowa-Missouri News Gladstone's Goodies for Meals on SunnydaleWeek of Prayer is Elementary Wheels Sunnydale Church had a unique week of prayer in February. At the invitation of church elders and Pastor Doug Inglish, Sunnydale Elementary students led, presenting “Jesus and Me.” Each evening the young people greeted attendees at the doors. They began by leading song service and a student's own presentation of “Jesus and Me.” A student then called for prayer requests, followed by group prayer and a benediction. Encouraged by the attending adults, students volunteered to serve wherever Photo by Pam Roney possible: taking up offerings, telling the children’s story, singing and playing piano or guitar. Climaxing the week of prayer on Sabbath, students presented Students leading the entire church service. week of prayer

Photo by Retha McCarty

By Pam Roney

The women’s ministries group at Gladstone Church, Missouri has been helping with Northland Meals on Wheels program for the past two years. Each holiday season the women get together and make a craft item or sweet treat to be given to each client. Earlier this year the women made jelly bean goodies for Easter.

Come to Camp Heritage! Have you ever felt tied down? Trapped? You want to be FREE, but don't know how? Jesus knows how to set you free! "So if the Son sets you free, you will be FREE indeed" (John 8:36)

Camp Heritage Dates June 6-13 Cub Camp

June 13-20 Tween Camp

June 20-27 Great Adventure

June 27-July 4 Teen Canoe

July 4-11 Junior Camp

July 21-25 Oasis Camp

For more information and to register online visit www.campheritage.com

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Mid-America Union News Kansas-Nebraska News Shoplifting Shrimp Leads to Baptism by John Treolo deferral program, David noticed the name “Martha Maddux, New Haven Seventh-day Adventist Church.” He had never heard of Martha and knew little about Adventists, yet he chose this church for his community service. Sentenced to 82 hours, he did yard work, cleaned inside and painted the interior and Michael Halfhill, New Haven associate pastor, officially welcomes David and Marta Ruby following their baptism. exterior of the church. “Dave always had a good attitude. came forward first,” Halfhill recalls with He's a good worker, very outgoing,” a smile. “I knew it would be a little more Maddux, a longtime member of New difficult for David, but later I saw him Haven and coordinator for this pro- walk down to the front. He whispered to gram, recalls. “He didn’t have much of me, ‘I’m scared, man.’ I told him I una spiritual background.” derstood.” That lack of spiritual background was After Bible studies with Halfhill, David about to change, thanks to New Haven and Marta were baptized into New Haven members who befriended David and Mar- Church. To this day, David still chuckles at ta. Accepting an invitation to attend a Cos- the fact that it was shrimp that brought him mic Conflict evangelistic series conducted and Marta to the church in the first place. by associate pastor Michael Halfhill, they For the Rubys, the old adage, “crime attended each meeting, even though they doesn’t pay,” just doesn’t fit. His shoplifthad to commute one hour each way. ing shrimp has brought them into a loving “The most exciting thing was after my relationship with the One who is Judge testimony when I had an appeal. Marta and offers pardon to all who ask for it. Photo by John Treolo

David Ruby has a unique conversion experience: a misunderstanding at a grocery store over unpaid shrimp eventually led him and his wife, Marta, to become Seventh-day Adventists. Married less than three years, the Rubys work together as massage therapists in Overland Park, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City. Their home is an hour drive away in Missouri. Following work and before the long commute home, they formed a habit of food shopping and then dining on their favorite entrée: shrimp. One afternoon they forgot to pay for their meal. They were headed for their car when a manager came after them. “Excuse me, you didn’t pay for the shrimp!” David apologized and offered to pay for it, but she had already called police. To complicate matters, the store was located in Kansas, while their home is in Missouri. As a registered nurse, David knew he could lose his license if accused of shoplifting. In court, he was offered a deferral program, which cost $680, or he could do community service to work off the amount. He chose community service. Scanning through a four-page listing of organizations participating in the

Conference Calendar May 14-16 Women’s Leadership Training Weekend Broken Arrow Ranch Contact: scarlson@ks-ne.org May 28-31 Nebraska Hispanic Camp Meeting Camp Arrowhead Contact: botejada@netzero.com

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June 4-6 Camp Meeting — Lincoln, Nebraska Speaker: Bill Liversidge Concert: Angela Bryant-Brown Feature: Sur viving Flight 122, as told by the Mosiers

June 13-18 Science Camp Camp Arrowhead Contact: lindahunt28@gmail.com June 18-19 Cowboy Camp Meeting Crawford, Nebraska Contact: ckwyatt@bbcwb.net

Kansas-Nebraska News Hutchinson Spanish Company Gets a Home by John Treolo

Photo by John Treolo

In a memorable Sabbath experience last February, members of Hutchinson Spanish Company officially opened their new place of worship. Once a temporary rented facility, it is now the permanent home to this group, organized less than three years ago. According to Pastor Jose Argumedo, purchasing this building was an answer to many Pastor Jose Argumedo, at pulpit, is surrounded prayers—and a dream come by the Hutchinson Spanish Company during his true for the 14 members listed in dedicatory prayer. Jim Glass is on the right. treasurer, assisted with the purchase and the conference directory. Counting all the guests they invited, nearly 60 delivered the inaugural sermon. He challenged the group, “You are positioned attended the official opening. Their new sign was installed the day here to do a special work for the Lord. May the community come to know this place before the special event. Jim Glass, Conference Association where love and acceptance abounds.”

SPECIAL CONSTITUENCY SESSION KANSAS-NEBRASKA CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS Notice is hereby given that a special Constituency Session of the Kansas-Nebraska Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is called to convene at College View Church, Lincoln, Nebraska, on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., Central Daylight Time. The purpose of this special Constituency Session is to hear reports and recommendations from the Conference Executive Committee concerning the future of Adventist secondary boarding education in the Kansas-Nebraska Conference. Delegates for this session will be appointed for each church and one additional delegate for every 50 members or fraction thereof. Ron Carlson, president Don Stricker, vice president

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Mid-America Union News Minnesota News

Minnesota Camp Meeting 2010

"Sharing Jesus" June 11 - 20

First Weekend

Robert Folkenberg, Sr.

Second Weekend

Director of ShareHim, a ministry of the Carolina Conference

Jim Ayer VP for Advancement Adventist World Radio/ Producer and Host "Making Waves"

Closing Presentation – D. Edward Barnett, MN Conference President Mid-week Plenary Session and Breakout Presenters include: Dr. Merlin D. Burt Founding Director of the Integrated Center for Adventist Research at Andrews University; Director of the Ellen White Estate Branch Office and Research Center; Professor of Church History at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary Presenting “Ebenezers of Help: Spiritual Lessons from Ellen White and Adventist History” Hubert Cisneros Youth Director and Church Ministries Director of the Mid-America Union presenting “The Six Stages of Faith” and “The Journey” Dr. Sean Pitman Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist presenting “The Science of Faith – Seeing God through His Creation,” and “God’s Signature: The Devil’s in the Details”

Young adult meetings on weekends. Youth and children’s meetings throughout. Second Sabbath in the Hispanic Tent Dr. Joseph Kidder Associate Professor of Church Ministry at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, will share bi-lingual presentations on Spiritual Formation.

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Rocky Mountain News Summer Camp 2010 Is Waiting for You at Glacier View Camp At 8,972 feet in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, you can come experience Jesus. He “Died 4 U” is this year’s theme. Plan on a week of fun at the base of the Continental Divide as you fellowPhoto courtesy of Clayton Hart

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ship with other campers, ages 7 – 17. Come play and worship together in drama, music, activities, games, sports, teen outposts and have some good old fun. We are also continuing Blind Camp with Christian Record Services this year. Family Camp is a big success and is continuing to grow. Bring the entire family to experience all the activities and fun of Glacier View Ranch. We are also sponsoring Wyoming Junior Camp at beautiful Mill Springs Ranch on top of Casper Mountain. We make Jesus the center of everything we do at summer camp. From Cub Camp to Teen Camp, our program is focused on scriptural themes in Galatians 5:22-23. We pray that all campers will experience the character of Jesus and, in turn, build their own characters.

The camp staff is excited about this year’s camping experience. Everyone can hardly wait to serve. Register online at: www.glacierviewranch.com and click the link to Summer Camp. There you can sign up, select activities and make a store deposit. Junior Camp I: June 6–13 Teen Camp: June 13–20 Cub I Camp: June 20–27 Blind/Family Camp: June 27–July 4 Wyoming Camp: June 27 – July 4 Junior (Tween) Camp II: July 4-11 Cub II Camp: July 11–18

Rocky Mountain News Twenty-five students in the boys’ dorm at Campion Academy signed up for a discipleship training course by Joe Martin, director of student literature evangelism. After careful thought and prayer, 12 boys were chosen to participate for a three month, once-a-week 6:00 a.m. gathering. Not one of the student disciples has dropped out; instead, their number increased with 14 young women joining the program. The goal is to make disciples for Jesus Christ who turn around and make more disciples, both on and off the campus. Joe’s vision is to have 48 students begin next school year in the program. Is it making a difference? One woman reported her friend saying, "What has Joe Martin done to my boy? He’s different now. He reads his Bible on his

Photo courtesy of the Rocky Mountain Conference

Campion's Disciples by Ardis Stenbakken

Campion Academy's discipleship course participants

own—even at home." "The majority of the kids had no devotional life of their own. They have not been taught," Pastor Martin observes.

It is easy to talk about discipleship, but Campion students are actually being discipled—and the spiritual attitude on campus is changing.

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Mid-America Union News Union College Union College Teaching Learning Center Offers Life Coaching I entered the Teaching Learning Center (TLC) ready to report on the department’s new life coaching service and left with a newfound motivation for my own work. For more than 30 years, the TLC has helped students overcome difficulties to succeed in college—whether physical disabilities, learning differences or academic apathy. I’m usually a good student, but I confess I sometimes fall into that final category. During the course of my interview, Debbie Forshee-Sweeney and Elizabeth Anderson helped me change that. For both Anderson and ForsheeSweeney, life coaching certification from the International Coaching Federation is only one of many qualifications. Both are experienced academic coaches and tutors, and are trained in disability testing. As a social work graduate from Union College, Forshee-Sweeney has a particular interest in the success of the TLC. She later attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and earned her Master in Education Administration with emphases in Higher Education and Special Education. In 2001, she returned to Union to earn an education degree and was offered the job as TLC director. Jennifer Forbes, the former director, had been impressed by Forshee-Sweeney throughout the years and was certain she would be an asset for the program. Anderson’s path to the TLC started when Forbes spoke at her church about Union’s learning programs. She was impressed with the strategies and assistance offered, and later applied for a position. With a degree in speech-language pathology and audiology, along with a Master in Special Education, Anderson has been a vital part of TLC for the past 13 years. The power of life coaching is most eas-

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by Tiffany Doss

Debbie Forshee-Sweeney, director of Union’s Teaching Learning Center, now offers life-coaching services to Union College students. She and fellow TLC coach, Elizabeth Anderson, recently earned life-coaching certification from the International Coaching Federation.

ily understood by experiencing it, so during the course of my interview, ForesheeSweeney led me through a mock session. It turned serious when I divulged my apathy toward writing a 2,000-word paper that was due the next day. “What do you want to get by completing this task?” Forshee-Sweeney asked. “A good grade,” I replied. She looked at me skeptically, and with a shake of her head and a raised eyebrow, she leaned in, “Really?” I sighed. “No. I have to complete the paper in order to prove myself competent.” Smiling, she relaxed in her chair. With two simple questions we had discovered the real goal and the drive that would allow me to finish the assignment. She began jotting down a list of what I felt was necessary in order to achieve my goal. The paper became filled with words and lines as she pointed me in a new direction. Then, we discussed what I could realistically accomplish in the given time frame.

She sent me out the door confident in my new action plan: eat supper, go to the library, eliminate distractions by turning off the Internet on my laptop, type for an hour, then take a 10 minute break, repeat. The plan was simple, but having addressed the issue and knowing why I needed to accomplish the dreaded task made all the difference. The first coaching session covers goals and an action plan best suitable for the student’s personality. Campus Tool Kit, an online assessment program, is then used to monitor stress, personality, learning and communication styles, which help indicate an individual’s strengths and weaknesses. This assessment is taken at the beginning and again near the end of a student's work with a coach to gauge improvements. Life coaching differs from counseling by sorting out information a person already knows, rarely focusing on the ‘why’ behind a problem. It concentrates on asking the right questions, which

Union College leads students to a solution and action steps on their own. According to their research, ForsheeSweeney and Anderson are the only on-campus academic coaches in the nation who are also life coaches. Many higher education facilities hire outside marketing companies to do life coaching on their campuses. “Our students are so important to us, and we both want to be better coaches for them,” said Forshee-Sweeney. “After working here for so long, it felt like we were still missing something. We think life coaching will help bridge that gap and allow us to better prepare them.” “Life coaching will help us to better focus our efforts on the needs of our students,” said Anderson. “Our training has already helped us ask better questions and create more effective action plans that steer the student in a clearer direction. Everyone should have the opportunity to achieve their goals, and we hope to continue giving insight and support to accomplish them.” If you know of a college student who could benefit from both academic and life coaching services offered at the Union College Teaching Learning Center, visit www.ucollege.edu.

Education Department Accreditation Call for Comments

Campus Calendar

The Education Department at Union College is hosting an accreditation visit by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) October 24-26, 2010. We invite interested parties to submit third-party comments for review by the visiting team. Please note that comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of any professional education programs offered, and should specify the party’s relationship to the institution (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates).

May 7-9 Graduation Weekend May 11 Summer school begins June 7-11 Summer Math Workshops for Teachers "Numbers, Operations and Elementary Algebra" June 21-25 Summer Math Workshops for Teachers: "Geometry and Measurement" Aug. 2-6 Summer Math Workshops for Teachers "Numbers, Operations and Elementary Algebra"

We invite you to submit written comments to: Board of Examiners NCATE 2010 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20036-1023.

Union College Collaboration with Mid-America Summer Camps

Or you may e-mail comments to: callforcomments@ ncate.org.

Last summer, 105 Union College students worked at summer camps around the North American Division. Nearly 15 percent of the campus population, these students take advantage of Union’s scholarship matching program for earnings from Adventist summer camps. Union has introduced a new financial matching plan starting this summer. The college will provide a scholarship match of $0.75 for every dollar a student applies to his or her Union College account from summer camp earnings. As bonus to staff who are loyal to Mid-America summer camps, Union will raise the match to $1 for every dollar applied to the Union College account from summer camp earnings for students who have worked two or more summers at the same MidAmerica summer camp.

Copies of all correspondence must be received by NCATE no later than Aug. 24, 2010, and will be sent to the institution for response. NCATE will not consider anonymous comments.

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Adventist Health System Photo courtesy of Shawnee Mission Medical Center

SMMC associates working on one of many Habitat for Humanity projects.

Making a

Worldof Difference

n countless ways since its founding more than 45 years Helping Out Much Closer to Home ago, Shawnee Mission Medical Center (SMMC) has conEarly in 2009, Heartland Habitat for Humanity contacted tributed to the greater Kansas City community. But Shaw- Leslie Mackey, manager of life dynamics health and wellnee's spirit of service goes far beyond its neighborhood, extend- ness, about an opportunity for SMMC to help build three ing to such faraway places as the Philippines, Peru and Belize. new homes for single moms and their children. Interestingly, Peter Bath, SMMC vice president of spiritual wellness they also requested that the hospital recruit only female voland human development, has been organizing medi- unteers for the effort. It’s part of Heartland Habitat’s commitcal missions for more than 15 years. “Finding recruits for ment to have one women’s build per year. these trips is remarkably easy,” Bath said. “Fundamentally, “The response was overwhelming,” reported Mackey, also a everyone is desirous to give help. It’s a blessing to be able single mom. “We needed a maximum of 30 volunteers a day to share medical expertise where the need is so great.” for three days, and more than 120 women offered to help.” Many who go on these 10-day missions become regulars During the three-day summer build, volunteers received onand want to go again and again. In Belize, along the Guate- the-job training from a Heartland Habitat field supervisor so they mala border, Bath has led visits for more than a decade. He could work safely and effectively. Despite the extreme heat— reports finding it immensely rewarding to go back and see which reached 105 one of the days—the volunteers worked tirewhat a difference the missions have made. lessly and without complaint. Side-by-side with them were the “We constructed a hospital dormitory there, which ac- single moms themselves, more than happy to contribute huncommodates up to 40 people. So dreds of hours of "sweat equity" now medical and religious worktoward their new homes. ers from around the world have “It was very rewarding to be a place to stay when they come at the house blessing when to help. There’s also a church we the homes were given to the helped build, along with a new moms. We could see the joy medical office facility.” that the owners felt when they As part of the orientation for took possession,” said Mackey. each mission, Bath poses a quesThis summer’s build went tion to volunteers. “Who is richer so well that SMMC staff also and who is poorer?” arranged a fall build, in which “By the time they’re ready the participation was just as ento come back home, our volthusiastic and the results just as unteers understand that these rewarding. wonderful people have commuThe next effort in 2010 will nity. They have family. They have be another Heartland Habitat so little—yet they have so much,” Deb Ohnoutka (left), administrative director of women's build in Merriam, even closer he said. to home for SMMC associates. and children's services, examines a child in Belize.

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Photo courtesy of CM Bell Company

Campers eagerly participate in the Sabbath activities that conclude each Friendship Camp.

A Good Dose of Jesus

olorado Adventist hospitals sponsor children at summer camp, opening doors to fellowship and faith. Sheri Clark was nervous. Any parent would be. Through a generous program offered by her employer, Porter Adventist Hospital, she was preparing to send her daughter to summer camp for the first time—at Glacier View Ranch. She knew 11-year-old Rachael needed to spread her wings, but still it was difficult. A talk with the hospital chaplain helped set her mind at ease, and she liked the idea of young people experiencing God in the great outdoors. Though Clark is not a Seventh-day Adventist, the Porter patient care manager is devoutly Christian, and she was excited that Rachael would get “a good dose of Jesus.” For the past nine years, Colorado’s four Adventist hospitals— Porter, Avista, Littleton and Parker—have subsidized 80 percent of the cost for children of employees like Clark to enjoy a week at Friendship Camp. “It’s a fantastic partnership between the hospitals and the Rocky Mountain Conference,” says Kirk King, who coordinates the hospital side of the program. From the array of activity options to the all-encompassing spiritual focus, many parents feel Friendship Camp is one of the most important benefits the hospitals provide. “In these tough economic times, camp is a luxury we wouldn’t have been able to afford,” says Clark. “It’s huge that Porter does this.” Through exciting daily activities like horsemanship, arPhoto supplied by Kirk King

Horseback riding is just one of the many exciting summer camp activities available.

chery, rock climbing and canoeing, young people develop important life skills. “It gave my son, Shane, the confidence to try new things in a safe environment,” says Julie Guy, Porter’s director of physician services. From the daily worships that start the day to the campfires that end them, children grow spiritually as well. “At Friendship Camp, they do a great job of having fun and incorporating Jesus and His principles,” says Clark. “The love of Christ is woven throughout the programming every day, and the camp counselors become spiritual mentors—and even lifelong friends,” adds King. “There’s no pushing, but we make no apologies for sharing Jesus either.” Each week concludes with campers experiencing the joy of the Sabbath—often for the first time. “Our family is Catholic, so Shane had never heard of Sabbath,” says Guy. “But he loved the camaraderie and fellowship.” King estimates that more than half of the employee children and teens who attend are from backgrounds that are not Seventh-day Adventist—or sometimes not even Christian. “Shane made friends from a mix of faiths,” says Guy. “It taught him to appreciate people of other religions.” At the end of the experience, when the surveys and pencils come out, the campers write things like “Awesome!” and “Tons of fun.” But while the parent responses are more subdued, they’re no less grateful to the organizations that made it possible. “This is a priceless benefit,” wrote one. “Thank you SO much,” said another. “We couldn’t have done it without you.” Most importantly, the Friendship Camp program extends the healing ministry of Christ, believes Greg Hodgson, director of Global Health Initiatives for the four Adventist hospitals. “We’re sharing His love with children, and helping their families discover the unique values of Adventism,” he says. This article was submitted by Stephen King, senior vice president for mission and ministry for Colorado’s Adventist hospitals, and written by CMBell Company.

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Information Information Farewell Adams, Eleanor Evelyn, b. July 7, 1923, d. March 9, 2010, in Moberly, MO. Member of Moberly Church. Survived by husband, Charles Eugene “Gene” Adams; daughter, Nikki Adams Lear; and one grandchild. Amaya, Michelle Diane (Rush), b. June 21, 1961, in St. Helena, CA, d. March 13, 2010, in Shepherdsville, KY. Member of Worland Church. Survived by husband, Raymond; daughters, Jilian Weamer, Cynthia Quintana, Kathleen Amaya, Antonia Amaya and Dominique Amaya; sons, Michael Weamer, Jaden Quintana and Andy Weamer; parents, Dr. Richard and Barbara Rush; and two grandchildren.

Baker, Virginia, b. Nov. 28, 1922, in Eageville, MO, d. Feb. 18, 2010, in Lincoln, NE. Member of Piedmont Park Church. Survived by husband, Howard; son, Arthur V. Allen; daughters, Alice Jean Pester, Nancy Eggerling, and Deborah Griffin; nine grandchildren; 16 stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and 26 step-great-grandchildren.

Conway, Elsie May, b. Feb. 23, 1919, in Roanoke, IL, d. Feb. 19, 2010, in Charles City, IA. Member of Charles City Church. Survived by step-daughter, Dorothy Crandell; sisters, Violet Klassen, Grace Waddell, Myrtle Albrecht, Freida Hart and Arlene Carr.

Davis, Karen Sue, b. Jul. 25, 1946, in Scranton, KS, d. March 6, 2010, in Eureka, KS. Member of Eureka Church. Survived by daughters, Vicky Sutton, Vriginia Davis, Jodi White and Angela Zornes; son, Robert; brothers, Donald and Robert Jones; 28 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Esquibel, Helen, b. June 7, 1926, in Trinidad, CO, d. Feb. 15, 2010, in Pueblo, CO. Member of Pueblo First Church. Preceded in death by husband, Alfonso. Survived by daughters, Mary Ruth Esquibel, Judy Lidberg, Betty Jean Esquibel and Kathie Martinez; sons, Bill, Daniel Sr., Lonnie, and Josh Esquibel, and Jamie Tapia; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Fischer, Ruth, b. June 12, 1920, in rural Manfred, ND, d. Feb. 11, 2010, in Peoria, AZ. Member of Manfred Church. Served as leader for the Dorcas Society. Survived by husband, Arthur; daughters Delores McKinven, Gloria Pake, and Phyllis Nedd; six grandchil-

dren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Hulett, Audrey, b. Nov. 5, 1927, in Aurora, IL, d. Feb. 24, 2010, in Olathe, CO. Member of Cedaredge Church. Served the denomination for 33 years as a teacher in Florida, Colorado and Wyoming. Preceded in death by husband, Frank; brother, Alfred Bergmann; and parents, Minnie and August Bergmann. Survived by daughter, Wanda Kaiser; sisters, Vera Bergmann and Ina Haugen; and two grandchildren. Editor’s note: We would like to extend our heartfelt apologies for a misspelling in our March issue of Outlook magazine, regarding the notice for Clifford Kahler. His name appeared incorrectly as Clifford Kayler. Again, our deepest apologies go out to the Kahler family and friends for any hurt and confusion this misspelling may have caused.

King, George L., b. Oct. 3, 1922, in Macon Co., MO, d. Dec. 23, 2009, in Des Moines, IA. Member of Wintersent Church. Survived by wife, Genevive. Served as a teacher at Enterprise Academy, director for Lariat Boys Ranch, a pastor throughout Missouri and Iowa, and globally in Tanzania. Metzler, Alma Jean, b. Feb. 22, 1938, in Fort Collins, CO, d. Jan. 29, 2010, in Cheyenne, WY. Member of Cheyenne Church. Survived by daughters Suzan Dowell, Katy Kamarad and Amanda Pruneda; sons, Greg and Eric; 11 grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. Olson, Alice Mildred (Thompson), b. Jan. 14, 1922, in Colman, SD, d. Feb. 25, 2010, in Clarkston, WA. Taught at Sunnydale Academy and at H.M.S. Richards Elementary School for 13 years. Served for 17 years in Lebanon and Iraq, as well as teaching at Battle Creek Academy in Michigan. Preceded in death by husband, Wayne; and daughter, Ronda Ferguson. Survived by sisters, Lela Cronk and Marteena Bakke; three children, Ronnalee Netteburg, David Olson and Rebecca Gardner; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Postlewaite, Tempa, d. Mar. 2, 2010, in Eureka, KS. Member of the Eureka Church. Survived by one son and one daughter.

Reeves, Mavis Naomi, b. Mar. 28,

Werner, Fred, b. July 15, 1916, near

1926, in Sherburn, MN, d. Feb. 18, 2010, in Lincoln, NE. Member of Piedmont Park Church. Survived by husband, Donald; sons, Rog, LoLand and Perry Moutray; and five grandchildren.

McClusky, ND, d. March 16, 2010, in Bismarck, ND. Member of Bismarck Church. Preceded in death by wife, Christine. Survived by daughter, JoAnn Arnold; sister, Ellen Walz; two granddaughters; and three greatgrandchildren.

Rodie, (Bessie) Lenora, b. July 15, 1936, in Cedaredge, CO, d. Nov. 12, 2009, in Lakewood, CO. Member of LifeSource Adventist Fellowship (formerly Denver First/ Denver Central) for more than 60 years. Served as the Rocky Mountain Conference Assistant Treasurer for many years. Survived by sons, Tim and Scott; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; brother, Duane Ready; and sisters, Roberta Dutcher, Mary Boyd and Regina Lawry.

Trotter, Jeff, b. Nov. 20, 1968, in Lincoln, NE, d. Mar. 9, 2010, in Lincoln. Member of Piedmont Park Church. Survived by wife, Sylvia; daughter, Estelle; son, Jack; sister, Brenda Herrick; brother, Wes Trotter; and parents, Bud and Ruth Trotter.

Williams, Mary Jo, b. Nov. 11, 1970, in Kansas City, KS, d. Feb. 14, 2010, in Kansas City. Member of Chapel Oaks Church. Survived by husband, David; daughter, Victoria; father, Larry Edwards; mother, Rosie Graham; motherin-law Patricia Webre; and grandmother, Ardis Lautenschlager.

Zarek, Lizzie, b. June 23, 1915, in rural Butte, ND. Member of Butte Church. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Nick; and two infant daughters. Survived by daughters, Adeline Hudz, Carol Berg, Lynn Zarek Scott; sister, Mary Williams; sister-in-law, Margie Demchuk; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

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ings for students in grades K-8. Our two-classroom school promotes individualized learning and close student/teacher/parent relationships. For more information, call 660.263.8600 or visit moberlymaranathaschool.org.

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Move With an Award-winning Agency. Apex Moving & Storage partners with the General Conference to provide quality moves at a discounted rate. Call us for all your relocations needs! Adventist beliefs uncompromised. Contact Marcy Dante' at 800.766.1902 for a free estimate. Visit us at www.apexmoving. com/Adventist.

Need Help with Care? Try Griffin Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. SDA family owned & operated. SDA Chaplain. Opening for man, woman or couple. Skilled Care Facility. Quality 24/7 Nursing Care. Odor-free Environment. Physical, occupational & speech therapy. Medicare & Medicaid approved. 641.842.2187, Knoxville, Iowa. See us online at: www.griffinnrc.com.

Need K-8 Church School? Muscatine SDA Christian School, in Iowa, stresses spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical development—tuition $95.00 per child. Significant scholarships available. Call Pastor Ray Kelch at 563.260.6008; 563.890.3362 or Carol Swayze at 563.260.5286.

Newly Constructed, Adventistowned, Adult Senior Care Facility in a lovely rural setting. Furnished bedrooms are spacious with large closets and a single or double bed. Bathroom is handicapped accessible with grab bar and seated shower. Artfully furnished, the home presents itself with an atmosphere of warmth, safety and hope. Newsom Adult Senior Care Services in Onamia, MN. 320.532.3843

Planning an Evangelistic Series or Health Seminar? Have questions? Need affordable, professionally prepared handbills, brochures, signs, banners and mailing services? Call free, 800.274.0016 and ask for HOPE Customer Service or visit www.hopesource.com. You deserve

Single and Over 40? The only interracial group for Adventist singles over 40. Stay home and meet new friends in the USA with a Pen Pal monthly newsletter of members and album. For information, send large, self-addressed, stamped envelope to ASO 40; 2747 Nonpareil; Sutherlin, OR 97479. Watch SAFE TV® NOW! We invite

Purchase online at www.internationalbibles.com, a secure, fully

you to view our family programming with “no violence, immorality nor profanity” on Sky Angel IPTV,

functioning online Christian bookstore available 24/7 for your convenience; providing church supplies, Bible reference books and foreign language Bibles.We also offer SDA publications, SS quarterlies, study guides, the latest in Gospel music and much more. You may also order by phone 402.502.0883.

RVs! RVs! Motorhomes and trailers! Adventist owned and operated RV dealership has been helping SDAs for nearly 40 years. Huge inventory, courtesy airport pickup and on-site hookups. Call Lee Litchfield toll-free 1.888.933.9300 or email. Lee’s RV Oklahoma City. Visit our website www.leesrv.com or e-mail lee@leesrv.com.

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StarGenesis satellite systems 1 room system $199 Free: shipping Free: install kit Free: tech support Free: 50+ Christian channels Call 1-877-687-2203 Mid America satellite dealer Burkett Satellite Sturgeon MO See us at IA/MO campmeeting KSDQ radio booth or on the web at www.stargenesis.tv

Information Information on Streaming Faith or TVUNetworks.com. See how on www.safetv. org. God willing we will also rejoin Glorystar on Galaxy 19 pending funding! Please donate online or call 888.777.9392.

Wellness Secrets in NW Arkansas, 5 Day Live-in Health Program, $495 special. A power-packed program that will change your life physically, mentally and spiritually. Also health seminars at your church. Call 479.752.8555; wellness.secrets@ yahoo.com; www.wellnesssecrets4U. com.

Employment Andrews University is in need of an individual to join the Department of Social Work as a ¾ time faculty member. This individual must have an MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program and a minimum of two years post-master’s social work practice experience. For more information and to apply please visit: www.andrews.edu/HR/emp_ jobs_faculty.cgi.

Andrews University is searching for a qualified candidate to join our School of Education as a Leadership & Educational Administration Professor. Must have an earned doctorate degree and demonstrated leadership skills. For additional information and to apply please visit: www.andrews.edu/HR/emp_ jobs_faculty.cgi . Andrews University is seeking a Psychology Professor. Preferred applicants must have an earned PhD from an APA accredited school with strong training in research methods and teaching experience. For more information and to apply please visit: www.andrews.edu/hr/emp_ jobs_faculty.cgi Christian Record Services is seeking a recording engineer. Requirements: computer skills, experience with recording studio software/ hardware, produce audio books/ magazines, work with volunteer narrators, involvement in digitizing books. Contact Alicejean at 402.488.0981 ext. 222, e-mail prhr@

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San Joaquin Community Hospital seeks a full-time Employee

Christian Record Seeks Chief Development Officer. Requires

Health Nurse (EHN). Qualifications and Requirements: You must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, and Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred. A current California RN license is required, Education preparation in Workers’

positive leadership. Experience in a development program: identifying, cultivating, soliciting major donors, ability to work as a team player, etc. Contact Alicejean 402.488.0981 ext. 222 or prhr@christianrecord.org.

Christian Record seeks recording studio technician. Requirements: technical knowledge of studio hardware and software, studio procedures, attention to detail, need minimum supervision. Contact: Alicejean at 402.488.0981 ext. 222 or prhr@christianrecord.org.

Macedonian Call—Adventist teacher (newly certified, experienced, retired), teacher’s aides, and cook to come as volunteers, or for a nominal salary, to The Master’s Vineyard Mission School. We serve primarily inner-city, non-Adventist children in Niagara Falls, NY. Contact Chris Webber at 716.725.4497 e-mail: truevine10@yahoo.com

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Creative Tools for Mentoring Teen Girls Real Beauty and Real Friends Seminars

By Tamyra Horst Real Beauty will help teenage girls discover self-esteem through living as the beautiful women God created them to be. Real Friends will help teenage girls discover how to be a good friend, recognize the traits of a good friend, and become friends with God. Each leader’s guide includes step-by-step instructions, a complete leader’s script, a PowerPoint presentation and sample participant’s journal on CD, sample schedules, activities, ideas for decorations and giveaways, recommended resources, and more. These seminars are ideal as a one-day or weekend seminar or as a mother-daughter event. Real Beauty Leader’s Guide with CD Participant Journal (Pack of 10)

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Find more women’s ministries resources at www.adventsource.org or call 800-328-0525.

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Information Compensation is desired and Certification in Occupational Health Nursing is preferred. Visit our website at www.sjch.us for more information or to apply.

Southern Adventist University, Department of Biology/Allied Health, Fall 2010. Prefer biology PhD with strengths in ecology and field biology. Desire scientist holding a short-term interpretation of creation and committed to involvement with undergraduate student learning and research. The successful candidate must be a member in good and regular standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Send CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and 3 references to: Keith Snyder, Biology Search Committee Chair, Southern Adventist University, Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315; Phone: 423.236.2929; FAX: 423.236.1926; e-mail: kasnyder@ southern.edu.

Southern Adventist University, Department of Biology/Allied Health, Fall 2010. Prefer biology PhD with strengths in the cellular and mo-

lecular areas. Desire scientist holding a short-term interpretation of creation and committed to involvement with undergraduate student learning and research. The successful candidate must be a member in good and regular standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Send CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and 3 references to: Keith Snyder, Biology Search Committee Chair, Southern Adventist University, Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315; Phone: 423.236.2929; FAX: 423.236.1926; e-mail: kasnyder@ southern.edu.

Southern Adventist Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Education and Psychology seeks full-time faculty beginning June, 2010. Earned doctorate degree (ABD considered) in psychology preferred. Responsibilities include teaching introductory and advanced undergraduate courses and faculty-student research. Applicant must be a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in good and regular standing. Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, at least three references, and evidence

of effective teaching to Dr. John Wesley Taylor, Dean (e-mail: sep@ southern.edu; fax: 423.236.1765; P.O. Box 370, Collegedale, TN 373150370).

Southwestern Adventist University seeks Ph.D. prepared Biologists for Fall, 2010. Looking for two talented, committed S.D.A. creationists who are able to inspire students in classroom and in research. Teaching assignments are negotiable in a 5-person department. Contact Dr. Suzanne Phillips, Chair, Biology. SWAU, Keene, TX 817.202.6274 or suzannephillips@ swau.edu

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is known for its natural beauty, and our Conference Youth Camp is just 90 minutes awayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;located deep in the Ouchita Forest . If you are looking for a simpler way of life, and quality, affordable Christian education for your children, please come visit us. You may decide to stay. Contact Pastor Dan: 870.642.5024.

Travel/Rentals

Completely Furnished turn-key apartments in quiet New England home on peaceful farm at edge of woods near ocean. Peaceful solitude for time to commune with God, nature and your own soul. Available for few days to few months. Elizabeth Boyd at 207.729.3115 for brochure, rates.

A Great Place to Live: Beacon Hill Adventist Academy , in DeQueen, Arkansas is a 10 grade school with certified Christian teachers. We are blessed with a high standard of education and a very low tuition. Our church supports Conference youth programs and has an active Pathfinder Club. Located in a slow paced country setting, the area

Steamboat Springs, CO: Exhilarating year-round vacation spot. World-class skiing, summer fishing, hiking, mountain biking, backpacking, rafting. Kids under 12 ski free. Large condo, sleeps 9-11. Two bedroom loft/two bath. Fully furnished, fireplace, hot tubs, pool. Call 763.506.0436. E-mail: rdleach@aol.com.

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Vacation on Kauai, Hawaii—“The Garden Island”—Kahili Mountain Park is a scenic mountain getaway located at the base of Kahili Ridge. Just minutes from popular Kauai attractions, the park has an assortment of 1-4 room cabins with sleeping for 2-6 persons. See pictures and rates at www.kahilipark. org. Info: info@kahilipark.org or 808.742.9921.

For Sale For Sale: Large shop with two car garage, including two bd. house on State paved road on five acres of land. Great for horse or farm animals. This property is only s miles from Sunnydale Adventist church school and academy. Price: $83,000. For more information, call 573.268.8045, or email to slescanec@hotmail.com.

Homeschoolers, awaken the bookworm in your child with the familiar Bible stories in the A Reason For Guided Reading® curriculum. These ability-based leveled readers teach

kids reading strategies for success. Now available at your local Adventist Book Center, online at www.adventistbookcenter.com, or by calling 800.765.6955.

Immune Ammunition—a unique blend of five herbs to fight virus, bacteria, fungus, infection and inflammation. Also vegan Vitamin D & supplements. Buy online or by phone. Credit cards accepted. Bonnie Mattheus 423.238.7467; Bon Herbals and Wonderful Things, Inc., PO Box 1038, Collegedale, TN 37315, e-mail: bonnie@ bonherbals.com, website: www. bonherbals.com

SAVE $4.50 May 1-31, 2010! ABC Deal of the Month: Witness, by Jack Blanco. Regularly $17.99, SALE $13.49. This fresh, unified narrative arranges the fascinating stories and heartfelt letters of the apostles in chronological order. Available at your ABC, at www.AdventistBookCenter.com, or by calling 1.800.765.6955.

Events

The Madison College Alumni Homecoming, June 18-20, honor-

Amateur Radio Operators: The

ing classes of 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, and 1960, and those attending, Friday evening, Sabbath and Sunday breakfast, all at the Madison Academy Campus. Jim Culpepper, Sec/Treas. 615.654.3311.

quinquennial business and fellowship meeting of the Adventist Amateur Radio Association International will be held June 27, 2010, at 2:00 p.m., in room B-317 (building B), in connection with the General Conference session in Atlanta. All radio amateurs are welcome to attend. Visit us during the session in the exhibit area, booth 1738, Adventist World Aviation. Submitted by Jim Hoffer, KW8T, secretary-treasurer, www.aarai.org.

“Libraries 2020: Visioning and Planning for the Next Decade." Association of Seventh-day Adventist Librarians 2010 Conference, June 16-21, 2010, Oakwood University, Huntsville, Alabama. Librarians of all specialties are invited to visit http://www.asdal. org for conference information. Contact Joel Lutes (jlutes@puc. edu or 707.965.6674) for more information.

M.I.A. Boulder Junior Academy Alumni: Many students passed through the doors of BJA (Boulder, CO), over the years and we have lost touch with some of you. Vista Ridge Academy (formerly BJA) wants to re-connect with our history. If you attended BJA, please contact us. E-mail cindym@vrak12. org with your name/address and when you attended BJA. We would love to see you at the next Alumni Weekend!

Ray and Mabel Waterhouse will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary in Redding, California, on June 17. Please join us (their children) in celebrating this occasion. Please call Bonnie for any other information at 818.953.9209.

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