Pacific Union Recorder - March 2007

Recorder Connecting the Pacific Union Adventist Family

March 2007

10Big Air Kids Fair

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8 Worship is a Verb 14 Kailua Church Burns the Mortgage 27 Filmmakers Change the World One Story at a Time

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

Our target audience is Adventists within our territory.

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

Editorial Correspondents Arizona

Phil Draper, phildraper@azconference.org

Central

Caron Oswald, coswald@cccsda.org

Hawaii

Deloris Trujillo, DelorisTrujillo@cs.com

Nevada-Utah

Lisia Latu, llatu@nevadautah.org

Northern

Stephanie Kinsey, skinsey@ncc.adventist.org

Southeastern

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

Southern

Betty Cooney, bcooney@sccsda.org

Adventist Health

Shawna Malvini, MalvinSK@ah.org

La Sierra University

Larry Becker, lbecker@lasierra.edu Tamara Fisher, tfisher@lasierra.edu

Loma Linda

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

Pacific Union College

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Julie Z. Lee, jzlee@puc.edu

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A Glance Behind the $cenes U

nion conferences, such as the Pacific Union, are the level of church administration between local conferences and the North American Division. Unions were introduced in the early 1900s to help with church administration in smaller geographical areas of the country, because travel was difficult and limited. As travel and technology have changed, so has the role of the union.

Part of the Pacific Union’s operating philosophy is to avoid duplicating functions of the local conference. This has streamlined the operation tremendously over the past 20 years and led to specialized leadership in areas of finance, education, communication and religious liberty.

One of the union’s most visible roles involves distribution of money.

Let’s look behind the scenes at a few of the special funds that allow growth, advancement and innovation within the Pacific Union territory.

to balance conference budgets. This fund is available to make sure that obligations are met.

Economic Recovery Fund

Income Fund

Previous administrators had the desire to assist the conferences and colleges in times of financial hardship. The Economic Recovery Fund was developed and has become a source of funds when a conference is struggling because of a downturn in the economy. During the summer months, there can be teacher payrolls to meet when funds are not coming in from tuition.

There have been several years when the economy has made it difficult

The Income Fund was designed to allow the pooling of conference and institution specific purpose funds.

By creating larger investment pools, there are larger returns. Funds are placed in conservative investments that have been screened for Seventhday Adventist values. A portion of these funds are also available for loans to churches, schools and institutions. Churches and schools are allowed to deposit funds in the Income Fund.

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Evangelism Endowment Fund Funds have been given and designated to create an endowment for evangelism. The earnings from this endowment are used to fund creative evangelism projects in the conferences and churches. If you are interested in how your church might take advantage of this fund check out http://evangelism.puconline.org.

Church and School Loan Fund This fund was previously known as the Revolving Fund. It is difficult for churches to get loans from banking institutions because the title to the property is held by the conference association. This fund allows churches and schools to borrow money for building or refurbishing projects at lower rates and less paper work than might be required from a commercial lending institution.

Education Endowment Fund The earnings from the Education Endowment Fund continue to grow and provide scholarships for many students from elementary school through higher education.

Check with your conference office of education to learn more about scholarship funds that are available.

These are just a few examples of what is provided to assist the conferences, churches and schools.

There are many challenges that face the church today. Leadership and the executive committee are constantly evaluating our operation to make sure that the mission of the work in this union is on track.

If there is a particular question or topic that you like to see covered in the future, feel free to contact me by e-mail at treasurer@puconline.org.

Ted Benson, Treasurer

Perspective

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

Vive Mejor!

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“Our perfect Creator created a perfect owner’s manual for the human body, and by following it, we will be healthier, feel better, look better, and our relationships will be healthier, as well.”

ive Mejor! And who wouldn’t want to “live better,” which is the translation for a new, innovative outreach hosted by the San Jose Hispanic church. Now, hundreds of community and church members are living better physically, mentally and spiritually.

The idea was born while three women — Rachel Chavez, Carolann de Leon and Norma Vargas — were brainstorming creative ways to evangelize their community and invigorate their own members.

Chavez’s recent experience in learning to live healthier was the inspiration.

“When I was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago, I went back to the basics with diet, sunlight,

fresh air, and exercise,” says Chavez.

“I’ve been a Seventh-day Adventist for 26 years, and the health doctrine was what really attracted me to the church.”

Learning more about healthy eating, cooking and nutrition was a byproduct of her lifestyle change.

She was a natural to provide nutrition and cooking expertise to Vive Mejor. Norma brought great organizational abilities, and Carolann, a family counselor and gifted speaker, team-taught a seminar on healthy relationships with her pastor husband.

Add at least 40 church-member volunteers, a financial green light from the church board and a successful advertising campaign, and the outreach began. Weekly classes from 6:30 to 9 p.m. were composed of three components: weighin, nutrition and cooking classes, and education in creating healthy relationships.

Carolann de Leon, Rachel Chavez, and Norma Vargas brainstorm creative ways to evangelize their community.

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Carolann de Leon (far left) and Pastor Cesar de Leon (far right) are all smiles for new member Maria de la luz Pardo.

She was baptized after attending the one-week evangelism meetings and the weight-loss program. Her daughter Anttonela Pardo is also pictured.

A prayer team prayed for the participants during each meeting.

The free, 12-week program began in August. “Our initial attendance was 40, then it went to 60, then 80, and for a while, we had more than 100. Most of them were from the community,” de Leon says. Total enrollment reached 250.

Weigh-in was an opportunity for experts to give advice about how to naturally lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and how to exercise safely.

Next came an hour about how to live better through nutrition. Tasting new recipes was a highlight. The evening concluded with a session on relationships and their importance to health and happiness. “‘Healing Our Relationships’ was what we called the third session.

That’s where we were connecting how all of our diet, the kinds of food we eat, how much and when, affects our moods,” de Leon explains. “We shared that our perfect Creator created a perfect owner’s manual for the human body, and by following it, we will be healthier, feel better, look better, and our relationships will be healthier, as well.”

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process,” Vargas reports. “Many were more interested in the nutrition and lifestyle portions of the program.” At the end of the 12 weeks, those who participated in the weigh-in had lost a total of 229 pounds.

“Every night, I demonstrated at least two recipes and sent them home with those recipes, plus a few more,” Chavez says. “When I served fettuccine alfredo without using milk or cheese, they were surprised it was so good.”

At first attendees were given small tastes of the recipes. But soon Chavez was serving a complete meal — sometimes for as many as 150 people.

The final evening featured a potluck with class members bringing their favorite new recipes.

And they received invitations to learn more about how to live better — a one-week evangelism outreach with Pastor Carlos Solozabel. Eight people were baptized after the meetings.

In February, de Leon began another relationship class by popular request and 21 women

are attending, most from the community. Chavez has been invited to nearby churches to offer information about nutrition and healthy cooking.

“Our church member gained a deeper awareness of the intricate interaction between the food we eat, our health, and how, in turn, these affect our emotions and behaviors, thus impacting our relationships,” says Pastor Cesar de Leon.

And that’s not all they are learning. “Our pastor and his wife are leading us to relearn Jesus’ ministry concept of doing more acts of kindness rather than just words,” Vargas says. “We have big plans for this coming year!”

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Alex and Eva Avina are two of the newly-baptized members. Not only did they change their diet, but they also decided to begin walking together everyday to increase their weight loss. As they walked, they talked, and by the end of the 12-week course, they reported that their marriage had significantly improved, too.

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elping Adventist young people has become the most beautiful experience for my wife Vanessa and me,” said Pastor Pablo Gaitan, youth pastor for the San Fernando Spanish church. “When we see youth making good decisions in God’s direction, our hearts jump ‘from the inside out.’ We love it that Jesus is our real Lord and the Lord of my young people at the San Fernando Spanish church.”

Since the church implemented the new youth ministry led by Gaitan, youth attendance has zoomed from 30 to more than 100 each week in the past year.

The ministry has involved prayer and a vigorous plan to visit both attending and non-attending young people in their homes. Scheduling

John Paul Castro

I used to play in a rock band. Now I am playing for God.

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San Fernando Hispanic Youth Respond to the Church’s Call varied, Spirit-filled programs involving the youth has been another key factor. Plays, projects, youth rallies, talent programs and community service have attracted and involved young people. All day rallies topped off by sports activities have filled the church’s youth chapel.

Gaitan went online on MySpace, drawing some Adventist and nonattending youth to rallies. Youth Pastor Pablo Gaitan attending the rallies came from area Spanish churches and from Las Vegas. The youth Now I am playing for God. Velasco pastor also conducted a week-long also conducts a workshop offering evangelistic series for the youth. free guitar lessons and bass lessons, When young people expressed and the worship leader offers voice a desire to attend the 2007 NAD lessons. Between them, they teach World Youth Prayer Conference 24 students Christian music for in Dallas, Texas, the church hired instruments or voice. them to clean the sanctuary to help “The church has supported the with their travel costs. youth, despite any differences that Juan Carlos Velasco, a sophomore may arise,” Velasco added. “I was communication major at California skeptical until the church hired State University at Northridge and a youth pastor. From the very a part-time production assistant beginning, he and his wife have at a Spanish TV station, returned gotten involved with youth on a to the church, though at first one-to-one basis.” “By developing deciding to stay inactive. “But, little a youth ministry, our young people by little, God started working,” now have their own church and he said. “The Sabbath school,” noted Carlos biggest impact Ramirez, senior pastor. “Once was spiritual. a month they have an English I used to play Sabbath school, and once a month in a rock band. they have an English sermon, joining with adults for worship.

The Lord has blessed.

Rallies drew area youth to the youth chapel.

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Ordination Services Held for Pastor Glenn Gibson

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astor Glenn Gibson was ordained on Sabbath, Jan. 6, at the West Covina Hills church.

The ceremony included a homily by SCC President Larry Caviness. Tony Anobile, executive secretary of the Arizona Conference and previously senior pastor of the Eagle Rock church, with whom Gibson began his ministry, gave the call to the ministry.

Gerard Kiemeney, LA Metro Region director, welcomed Gibson to the ministry. After a prayer and laying of hands by commissioned and ordained ministers, the service

culminated with Gibson’s emotional acceptance of his call to ministry.

Gibson earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in theology with an emphasis in youth ministry from Andrews University. Following graduation, he taught Bible at Portland Adventist Academy in Oregon.

Two years later, he felt God calling him to ministry in a church, which brought him to Southern California, where he ministered to youth at Eagle Rock Church.

Gibson is currently the associate pastor of the West Covina Hills church while completing his Master

(L. to r.) Gerard Kiemeney; Danny Chan; Melissa and Glenn Gibson; Tony Anobile. (Back) Larry L. Caviness.

of Divinity degree from Andrews University Theological Seminary.

Gibson and his wife, Melissa, have two sons, Garrett and Gavinn.

Though he acknowledges that he has a passion for many things, including camping, cycling and spending time with his family, he affirmed, “My greatest passion is sharing my love for God and what Christ has done for me.”

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Peter Knudsen Ordained

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ourth-generation Adventist Pete Knudsen was ordained to the gospel ministry Jan. 19 at the Long Beach church. Knudsen came to Southern California from Michigan by way of Florida, where he met and married his wife, Karen.

Throughout his life, Knudsen,

whose 6’11” height gives him a unique vantagepoint, had sensed God’s call to ministry even while working as a hospital engineering mechanic.

The Knudsens relocated to California for their education, attending La Sierra University for both undergraduate and graduate work. In August of 2003, the couple traveled to China, returning with one of their greatest joys, their daughter Lin. Gerard Kiemeney, LA Metro The ordination bulletin featured photos of Pete and Karen Kudsen with daughter Lin, arranged in a cross formation, reflecting the pastor’s love for Christ, his family and his church family.

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Region director, presented Knudsen as a candidate for ordination, affirming him for his ministry to families and children, adding that he is “a ‘no nonsense’ pastor who tells the truth as he sees it.”

Responding to the call to ministry and ministerial charge presented by pastors Tony Anobile and Jim Pedersen, respectively, and to the homily given by SCC President Larry L. Caviness, Knudsen reflected that “Pastors are called to share a dream for ministry, for Christ.”

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Worship is a Verb

Healdsburg Encourages Kids to Actively Praise Nicolaus Baumbach and Brenna Richards model popcorn kernels after learning how kernels in a popcorn popper are just like kids filled with the good news of God’s love.

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ike most churches, the Healdsburg Seventh-day Adventist Church endeavors to help families with children feel at home. With vacation Bible school already a summer success, children’s programming leaders are searching for more ways children can participate in worship and grow their experience with God. On Sunday, Nov. 5, author, songwriter and singer Jennifer Jill Schwirzer presented a musical program dedicated to children and families. After seeing Schwirzer’s presentation at the NAD teacher’s convention in Nashville the previous summer, church member Jill Richards invited her to Healdsburg.

With kids sitting center-aisle on blankets, Schwirzer told stories and emphasized her points with her kid-friendly compositions.

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encouraging them to sing with her into the microphone.

The weekend after Schwirzer’s musical program, Healdsburg’s children’s church kicked off its first Sabbath program on Nov. 11.

The kid-centered service was the brainchild of Richards, a co-leader in the kindergarten class and mother of two young daughters. It was Richards’ own interest in seeing more multigenerational participation in church that encouraged her to start the quarterly children’s program.

“I know what a struggle it is to have young children in church,” said Richards.

“I felt the children’s church program would support families, especially families new to our congregation, if they could focus on the service and their children were Sisters Emily and Hannah Barnhart watch the video “Come Meet Jesus,” the Healdsburg Children’s Church opening song.

worshiping in an age-appropriate program.”

With both new and traditional songs, the congregation of kids and parents warmed up for a morning of fun and learning. After introducing each child through song, the program followed the basic outline of an adult service, with time for a Scripture reading, announcements and prayer.

Kimberly Baumbach thrilled the children with a story likening popcorn kernels in a hot air popper to kids bursting with excitement over the love of Jesus. Each child received a bag of popcorn to take home as a reminder to share the good news.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The final activity was a drama presentation by Redwood Academy’s Michelangelo Players.

After their sketch, the group teamed with the children to create skits portraying something for which they were thankful.

The goal of children’s church is to introduce children to Jesus by highlighting, in simpler terms, different parts of the regular church service and how those activities relate to a personal relationship with God. Richards and other leaders hope kids will

With a little help from the Michelangelo Players, Simeon acts the part of Jesus while other children gather around him.

The rest of the group tried to guess what the actors were thankful for based on what scene they were portraying.

develop a better appreciation for weekly church services and, by participating, will understand how active worship supports an active relationship with Jesus.

“Worship is a verb,” said Richards.

“It is an action, and I do not believe it is only a privilege of adults.”

Lauren Schwarz

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“The hymn writers have translated precious bits of scripture into poetic verse. They set it to music that transports us into the very throne room of God.” Don’t miss this We hope that you make plans to join thousands one-of-a-kind event! of other Adventists from across northern California on September 15, 2007, for this one-of-a-kind convocation. It definitely will be an event not to be missed.

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Big Air Kids Fair O

n Wednesday, Jan. 17, some of the biggest names in Supercross racing joined patients, parents and staff on the front lawn of Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital to watch freestyle motocross riders perform a ramp-to-ramp demonstration of heart-stopping tricks.

Now in its fifth year, the appropriately named “Big Air Kid’s Fair” is the most highly anticipated event on the hospital calendar. At 1 p.m. in front of Children’s Hospital, Steve Bauer, co-founder of Wonder Warthog Racing, introduced a group of visiting riders, including seven-time Supercross champion Jeremy McGrath, Team Honda’s Andrew Short, Sobe/NoFear’s Kevin

Windham, and Josh Grant. Also attending was Miss Supercross, Brittney George, who handled some of the announcing duties.

Jeff Tilton and Ronnie Renner, two of the most talented freestyle riders in the world, again dazzled the crowd as they performed incredible tricks while hurtling through the air, mere feet away from the wide-eyed faces of patients and staff watching from the second floor viewing area.

After the jump demo, the riders split into two groups and toured the hospital, distributing loads of shirts, hats, pajamas, toys and other products generously donated by motorcycle industry leaders such as FMF, NoFear, Smooth Industries,

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Visits LLU Children’s Hospital

Participants in the “Big Air Kid’s Fair” put on an aerial show in front of Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.

Live Nation, Pro-Circuit, Troy Lee Designs, AlpineStars, Thor, O’Neal, and many others.

This year’s event was dedicated to the memory of Marty Moates, who passed away on Dec. 7.

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Champion Motocross Rider Visits LLU Children’s Hospital

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n Jan. 3, champion motocross rider Nathan Ramsey, from Lake Elsinore, visited Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.

Sponsored by San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, Ramsey signed autographs and took pictures with patients on his motorbike.

“Nate has shown how personal commitments, discipline and setting goals have enabled him to reach the top in professional motorcycle Christopher Grant, a 5-year-old patient from Hemet, sits on Nathan Ramsey’s bike outside Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.

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racing. They are great role models for today’s youth,” says Jacob Coin, director of tribal communication, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. “When we found out that he would be in the area, we thought, what a wonderful gift to provide to the Children’s Hospital.”

Ramsey won the 1999 Western Region Championship in the 125 class. He competed at the opening round of the 2007 Amp’d Mobile AMA Supercross Series on Jan. 6 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim.

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Beanie Baby Collection

Brings Comfort to Children in Afghanistan

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arie Hodgkins had been collecting Beanie Babies for more than eight years. When the collecting urge had diminished, she was eager to recapture the space that 2,000 Beanie Babies occupied in her home.

Hodgkins, now the director of patient care services at Loma Linda University Medical Center, had heard of the Wazir Akbar Khan Hospital (WAKH) project that Loma Linda University was working on in Kabul, Afghanistan.

She thought that sick children at WAKH might benefit from her Beanie Babies.

On the morning of Sept. 30, 2006, a suicide bomber detonated near the Afghanistan Interior Ministry offices. At least 12 people were killed and more than 42 injured. The injured men, women, and children were taken to several area hospitals, one being Wazir Akbar Khan Hospital.

Although WAKH is primarily an adult hospital and rarely has pediatric patients, 15 patients were sent there, including several children. Twyla Gimbel, nurse educator at WAKH, remembers the staff busily creating more patient rooms for the casualties. “I can only imagine what was going through their minds, having gone through such an experience,” says Gimbel.

“I was hoping and praying that

they would find our hospital a safe oasis, after having experienced such trauma.”

Gimbel suddenly remembered the box of Beanie Babies that had recently arrived from Loma Linda.

She picked up an armful and went around the wards handing out Beanie Babies to the children.

“One little girl was about to have her dressing changed and did not want to cooperate,” Gimbel recounts. “But it was then that I walked in with the Beanie Baby.

She gladly took one of the stuffed animals.” Since September, Gimbel has continued to bring smiles to children’s faces as she has found new homes for the Beanie Babies.

Recently, a young boy was admitted for a hernia repair. After asking permission from the father, Gimbel collected a Beanie Baby from the storeroom. “Before I went into his room, I was standing in the hallway talking with someone,” says Gimbel. “But the little boy spotted me and had the biggest smile on his face. When he got the little rabbit, he snuggled it up to his face and looked so pleased.”

When Hodgkins heard of

Twyla Gimbel, MPH, nurse educator at Wazir Akbar Khan Hospital, Kabul, Afghanistan, poses for a picture with two young patients after giving them Beanie Babies.

how the Beanie Babies were used at WAKH, she said, “I do believe this is what Beanie Babies were designed for!” She plans on sending more beanies when a container is next sent to Afghanistan.

Loma Linda University began managing WAKH through a USAID grant in April 2005.

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The main hospital building at Wazir Akbar Khan Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. Loma Linda University began managing the hospital in 2005.

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“M-Powering Parents” Triples Attendance “A

s more and more families are fragmented, leaders need to help parents bring back the family’s intentional moments together,” pointed out Manuel Vitug, director of children’s ministries for the Southeastern California Conference.

This was the focus of the Children’s Ministries Convention at Pine Springs Ranch on Nov. 1012, 2006. A capacity crowd of 252 adults and 94 children on Sabbath participated in breakout sessions and listened to speakers on the theme, “M-Powering Parents.”

In informal surveys, Vitug says his children’s leaders have discovered that the greatest need of parents today is how to better mentor and disciple their children. The convention attracted children’s ministry directors, pastors and Sabbath school teachers from 49 churches in the Southeastern California Conference and 11 from the Southern California Conference, triple the attendance of the first one held last year.

Breakout sessions covered many topics. Will James presented “Kids in Discipleship,” a program adopted by the Paradise Valley church where he is pastor, and endorsed by the North American Division. Families meet as a group initially, then Edith Pereda demonstrates techniques for break off as individual families children’s church to a live audience at the for worship and Bible study.

Children’s Ministry Convention at Pine Springs Ranch last fall.

This hands-on experience puts worship back into the family.

Another workshop, presented by Division; Bill Keresoma, associate Debbie Hittle, focused on helping superintendent of education, children create and enjoy quiet time Southeastern California Conference; as worship. She illustrated a biblical and Vitug. story, then allowed each child space During Sabbath vespers, Vitug for reflective thinking, art or writing. encouraged parents to put their Other sessions covered puppet children first and spend one-on-one ministries, positive class discipline, time with each. “It’s like ‘dating’ your gracelink, learning styles, and making child,” he said. “One time the parent church service meaningful for can select the activity; next time children. Plenary speakers included the child selects. We must treat the Denise Kasischke, children’s pastor appointments with our children as for the Glendale City church; sacred as other appointments. Parents Phyllis Washington, new children’s are surprised to find that their director for the North American times together tend to break down communication barriers between them and their children.”

SECC’s next convention will be Nov. 8-11, 2007, in conjunction with the NAD Children’s Convention. The theme, “Go Fish,” will focus on how to reach children in and outside of the church.

Edna Maye Gallington While adults took classes in “M-Powering Parents,” children enjoyed an evening hayride.

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Escondido Academy and Local Church to Rebuild A

Lexus car dealer offered to buy Escondido Adventist Academy’s current property at 1233 West 9th Street if it were willing to relocate and rebuild.

Lexus wanted to occupy the school site in January 2007. The parties agreed on a $9.35 million sale price in early 2005.

Then, unforeseen problems and changed circumstances delayed the project. Construction material costs, for example, skyrocketed 15 to 20 percent after Hurricane Katrina.

The best place to rebuild the school proved to be a portion of 14.55 acres purchased by the Escondido church for a new worship and ministry complex. The site on Deodar Road lies just west of Interstate 15. The congregation celebrated paying off the land in

More than 30 pieces of heavy equipment move dirt and level hillside land for buildings, parking lots, and playing fields on the 14.5-acre site.

1998 for a total of $899,000, but it lacked funds to begin a new church.

Today, the two projects are related but separate. The school, which enrolls 240 students (K12), needs financial support from its 14 constituent churches. The 650-member Escondido Englishspeaking congregation, which sold its sanctuary at 331 West 4th Street last year and now worships in the academy gymnasium, needs a home.

The overall cost of the two projects is estimated at $23 million.

Of this, $7.5 million is for the church, $8.5 million for the school, and $7 million is for on-site preparation such as grading, parking lots, and landscaping, and off-site costs such as permits, utility hookups, and street improvements.

A financial plan for sharing costs appropriately is still being developed. “We think we can shave off some expenses,” said Wayne Herling, chairman of the building committee. “But we also have to cover unexpected costs.”

“It’s an exciting time and a stressful time,” added Kris Fuentes,

Jon Ciccarelli, Escondido senior pastor, stands with Carl Watts (left), former pastor who began the congregation’s search for land in 1984, and Gary Tabor (right), recent senior pastor, who led the congregation to choose the Deodar Road acreage in 1990.

academy principal. “We very much want to be in our new school by September.”

In January, more than 30 pieces of heavy equipment were on site.

“We are pushing hard,” said Jon Ciccarelli, Escondido senior pastor.

“Sunday construction work is prohibited, but, thank God, the city made a temporary exception. We’re trying to make up lost time.”

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Kailua Church Burns the Mortgage I

f you were sitting in church and the overhead light fixture fell on your daughter, what would you do about it? It did not take Norm Dickerson long to decide to join the building committee of the Kailua church.

Almost eight years later, Serina Dickerson and her father would be pleased to know that she does not have to worry about falling lights anymore. Although major renovations were completed in 2003, the church had one more milestone to go before considering the project totally complete — the last payment on their revolving loan. On the last Sabbath of 2006, President Ralph Watts III and Secretary-Treasurer Ron Lindsey helped the Kailua church celebrate the burning of the mortgage as everyone praised the Lord for their debt-free house of worship.

It had been almost 50 years since any major renovations had been done. The original committee of Dickerson, Ron Trautwein, Don Bieber, Jon Larrabee, Naomi Yamashiro, and Pastor Rob Lloyd, decided in 1999 to fix that light fixture and a lot of other things. The Island breezes flow through the newly-remodeled Kailua church. city and county of Honolulu had already condemned the out-of-date electrical system. In addition, the roof leaked, the upholstery on the

“This has been a journey of faith and much prayer as well as volunteer labor, but the final outcome is a beautiful house of worship.”

The Kailua church includes a new entrance.

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pews was shredded in too many places, the carpet was very stretched and wrinkled, and it was anyone’s guess when the next light fixture might come crashing down.

In the beginning, the cost of the repair of the electrical system and roofing were so great that it looked like it may be more cost effective to just build a new church somewhere else. Even though they would have to leave the existing walls and floor intact, some new zoning laws finally convinced the committee and church that they would do better by remodeling the existing structure.

“We realized this whole project would require large sums of money which we did not have,” explains Yamashiro, head elder. “We only had about $18,000 in our building fund when we started. Because we knew it was going to require all of us to sacrifice, we took the matter to the Lord in prayer. We voted to take out a revolving loan of $220,000 from the Pacific Union in August of 2000, and the Hawaii Conference gave us $200,000 in funds from Mission Hawaii. We are grateful for those funds.”

The church had to sacrifice in other ways in order to pay for this project that ended up costing $1.1 million. They went without a church secretary for several years and decided to rent the facility to a church that met on Sundays to help pay for the project. In addition, they believe the Lord blessed their project in many ways. One person anonymously gave $100,000, and March 2007 Recorder

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Hawaii Conference SecretaryTreasurer Ron Lindsey watches as the mortgage burns.

many others consistently donated very significant amounts.

When the project was completed in 2003, a complete renovation of the church had been done. Not only were all of the repairs done, but a complete turn around was done with the old entrance forming

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the back of the church and a new entrance opening to the parking area, In addition, a second story was added that provides Sabbath school rooms, a pastor’s study, a PA booth, a church secretary’s office, and full restrooms. The sides of the sanctuary now almost fully open via folding glass doors to a wide lanai with tropical plants, which ushers in the island breezes.

“This has been a journey of faith and much prayer – as well as volunteer labor, but the final outcome is a beautiful house of worship,” said Pastor Rob Lloyd.

“The Kailua members are truly blessed to worship God in a sanctuary that glorifies Him.” Deloris Trujillo

Church leaders hold the banner announcing the mortage has been paid: (l. to r.) Charles and Naomi Yamashiro; church treasurer Shawna Northrup; Hawaii Conference President Ralph Watts III and Secretary-Treasurer Ron Lindsey; and Pastor Rob Lloyd.

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Arizona Conference Welcomes Four New Team Members

Jose Marin, Hispanic Coordinator Jose Marin recently accepted the position of Hispanic Coordinator for the Arizona Conference, replacing Omar Grieve, who moved to the Washington Conference last year. Prior to his call to Arizona, Marin was an evangelist for the Texas Conference. He has also pastored in Austin and Brownsville, Texas, in both Hispanic and Englishspeaking congregations.

As Hispanic Coordinator, Marin will do lay-training with the 5,000plus Hispanic members in the Arizona Conference. He will also oversee the work of 20 Hispanic churches in the conference, working with Ministerial Director Ed Keyes in training and providing resources for Hispanic pastors. A seasoned evangelist, Marin also plans to conduct five evangelistic campaigns in Arizona annually.

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Marin’s stated ministry objective is “to serve the Lord in His call to evangelism and to reach first, second and third generation Hispanics with the good news of Christ.”

Born in Los Angeles, Calif., Marin graduated from San Diego Academy, then received his bachelor’s in theology from Montemorelos University. He is presently working on completing his master’s from Andrews University. Marin was ordained to the gospel ministry in June of 2000.

He and his wife, Cynthia, have been married for 14 years and have three children, Geovanni, 10, Nephtali, 9, and Josemiugel, 7.

Vince Onkoba, Literature Evangelism Director Vince Onkoba was born in Kenya, Africa, where he lived until he was 10. He and his family moved to the United States in 1986.

He is fluent in French, Spanish, Kiswahili and English.

Onkoba studied chemistry and French at Missouri Western State University prior to beginning his work in literature evangelism in 2003

in the Iowa-Missouri Conference where he worked in the Magabook program. In 2004, he worked as a Bigbook student colporteur.

He transferred his studies to Souls West here in Phoenix and graduated from that program in 2006. At that point he became actively involved in the Arizona State University evangelism project for the conference.

While a university student in Missouri, Onkoba met a fellow student who didn’t know who Jesus was. He found this to be totally amazing — in America — that this person had no clue as to who Jesus was, not from radio or even television. Since she had little money, he gave her a small Steps to Christ. That experience had a profound effect on his life.

He determined that there was much more to life than education

Vince Onkoba, left, director of Literature Evangelism, works with Souls West student Faith Sparrow.

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David and Dana Hakes

and prosperity — the most important thing was bringing people to a knowledge of Jesus. He opened his heart to God’s will and followed the admonition found in Revelation 3:20, “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”

“My most important focus is proclaiming the eternal gospel message,” Onkoba says. “God is waiting for us to dedicate ourselves to Him, spending our time and energy leading people to Christ.”

His family lives in St. Joseph, Mo. His hobbies include sports, outdoor activities, reading, snowboarding, wakeboarding, mountain biking, back packing, basketball, volleyball, and reading.

David Hakes, Pastor in Flagstaff and Sedona Pastor David Hakes and his wife, Dana, are coming to the Flagstaff and Sedona district from the Chicago, Ill., area.

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piano and organ and has directed handbell choirs in her ministry.

Married for 32 years, the Hakes are happy to be working near their son, Scott, who is pastor of the Southeast Adventist Fellowship for Evangelism (SAFE) congregation in Mesa. They were present at Scott’s ordination service this past summer during camp meeting. The Hakes also have a daughter, Karri, who lives in the Chicago area with her husband, Bryan, and the Hakes’ only grandson, Joshua, age eight months.

Hakes has been active in evangelism and has been blessed to baptize hundreds during his years of ministry. He has also been instrumental in establishing several new church and school building programs.

David and Dana graduated from Southern Missionary College one day, got married the next, and started their ministry the same month of 1975. “I’m looking forward to leading the Flagstaff and Sedona churches as they become more involved in their community,” says David. “Our desire is to help our churches become more effective in showing the world the truth about God and preparing people to meet Jesus when He comes.”

Renato Valenzuela, Pastor of Casa Grande English, Chandler and Gilbert Spanish Churches Renato Valenzuela and his family are not new to the Arizona Conference. He has been completing his Masters of Divinity at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Mich., as a sponsor of the conference.

Before going to the seminary, Valenzuela pastored the Marana and Northwest Tucson churches. He returns to pastor the Casa Grande English church and the Chandler and Gilbert Spanish churches.

Renato’s wife, Alba, is pursuing a master’s degree in administration from Andrews and will graduate in June. They have two children, Susi, 13, and Alden, 9.

In his spare time, Renato loves doing home repair — carpentry, tile, painting and all sorts of “Mr. Fix-it” projects.

Phil Draper

Renato Valenzuela

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Nomoto Named to Women’s Dean Position M

eet the newest assistant women’s dean at La Sierra University, Harumi Nomoto. Of Mexican and Japanese heritage and the youngest of four sisters, Nomoto was introduced to Adventist education in the seventh grade when she began attending Calexico Adventist Mission School.

After high school graduation, while living with her sister because her mother died in 1998 and her father in 1995, Nomoto’s best friend told her that she had to attend La Sierra University. She came and earned a bachelor’s in International Language Studies, Spanish and French. Her first campus job was residence hall housekeeping, and throughout college she worked her way up, serving in many residence hall positions including resident

assistant, secretary, desk worker and community assistant.

Coming from a Catholic background, Nomoto didn’t attend church on a regular basis, but

spoke and acted like an Adventist, kept the Sabbath, participated in our worships and spiritually mentored those with whom she came in contact,” says Sue Curtis,

“I felt more welcome here, like a family. I always felt like I was Adventist in my heart.”

Tamara Fisher

starting going with a friend while at La Sierra University. “I like church,” says Nomoto. “I felt more welcome here, like a family. I always felt like I was Adventist in my heart.”

She was also dating a guy whose family had a big influence on her.

“Every Friday night we would have a service at his house,” says Nomoto. “They would play a game, pray, his dad would read the Bible and we would sing. It really influenced me.”

“I never really thought of being baptized until I came to La Sierra,” says Nomoto. After a campus Spiritual Emphasis Week she made the decision to be baptized and talked with the campus pastor, Sam Leonor. Conflicts in schedules kept many Bible studies from taking place. But at the beginning of this school year, Nomoto and Leonor began Bible studies again, and Nomoto was baptized Jan. 13.

“Harumi came from Calexico,

La Sierra University vice president for Student Life. “She wanted to be baptized last spring, but because she wanted to be well grounded in her beliefs, took additional Bible studies. She is an excellent dean and is making a very positive impact in our residence hall.”

“She is a real motivation to me.

I was a maintenance worker,” says Elizabeth Vasquez, sophomore psychology worker and residence hall assistant. “It is a real blessing to see someone moving on in life.

Regardless, with God’s help, He will lead us in different directions.”

Nomoto’s job entails planning worships, coordinating housing, and working with student discipline issues. She also takes graduate courses in the School of Education.

“I am really surprised that I could consider doing this job for a very long time,” says Nomoto. “God has plans for us.”

Tamara Wolcott Fisher

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PUC Faculty Premiere ix years ago, after years of misdiagnosis, Darlene Akers was diagnosed with fibromyalgia.

She was relieved to have a name for her widespread fatigue and pain, but frustrated to discover that little information existed not only on the illness but also on how to live with fibromyalgia.

Daneen Akers, a graduate of Pacific Union College, watched her family hunt for good information and struggle with the implications of her mother’s chronic illness. The situation convinced her and her husband, Stephen Eyer, to make a documentary about fibromyalgia.

They sold their home in San Diego to finance the project, moved to a small studio in San Francisco, and spent the next two years researching, filming, and in production.

On Nov. 28, 2006, the couple premiered their documentary film, “Living with Fibromyalgia,” at Chapman University’s Folino Theatre in Orange, Calif. More than 150 people attended the showing, which was hosted by the National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA).

The film features Akers in her journey to clarify her mother’s oft-misunderstood illness. She interviews her mother and six other patients, as well as doctors and health-care providers.

Lynne Matallana, president and founder of the National Fibromyalgia Association, who is interviewed in the film, is happy to finally have a story about fibromyalgia on film. “‘Living with www.pacificunionrecorder.com

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Fibromyalgia’ is the first documentary to explore the most intimate feelings and life-altering experiences of seven individuals living with the daily challenges of fibromyalgia,” said Matallana.

Since the premiere, Akers and Eyer, who both currently teach at PUC faculty members Daneen Akers and Stephen Eyer produced a documentary on fibromyalgia.

PUC, are receiving a steady stream of correspondence from those who have difference in people’s lives,” says watched the documentary. “People Eyer, a film and television instructor. thank us for telling their story and It’s a value that they now want to for allowing their family members instill in their own students. “Going to finally see their condition in a through this experience has allowed new light,” says Akers. “They feel me to understand the importance of validated, empowered, and inspired service, and I’ve tried to incorporate by the stories in the film... Watching this concept and the intangible it has given them new purpose and rewards of doing worthy work into vision.” my classes,” says Akers, who teaches The documentary has also given English classes. “I want my students the couple a new sense of purpose in to think about what positive impact their own lives. As filmmakers, they they can have on the people in their are committed to creating projects lives, no matter what their chosen that will make a positive impact and profession.” give a voice to those who need it The film is available on DVD, most. Their service-oriented purpose and part of the proceeds from sales is a value that Eyer feels was instilled will go to the NFA. It’s estimated in him while attending PUC. that as many as 8 to 10 million “The values of service and Americans suffer from fibromyalgia. compassion that you learn as a For more information on “Living student stick with you throughout with Fibromyalgia,” visit www. your career. My experience as LivingwithFM.com. a student made me want to do something that will make a

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The NARLA Connection W We believe it is critical to revitalize religious liberty ministry at the local church level, and we are doing all we can to provide training and incentive for such ministries to thrive.

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ould you like to shake hands with the next president of the United States, courtesy of an expense paid trip to Washington, D.C.? Next year, five participants in “The NARLA Connection” may have this opportunity.

Every year, Liberty magazine and the North American Religious Liberty Association sponsor an annual Liberty Banquet on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The past three keynote speakers are all expected to be candidates in the upcoming presidential election: Sen. Sam Brownback has already announced his candidacy, and Senators John McCain and Hillary Clinton are expected to run. Future banquet speakers have not yet been determined, but they, too, could be future presidential candidates.

This year, the North American Religious Liberty Association-West has begun an exciting and fun incentive program. Those who are active in religious liberty ministry will accumulate points, and the five highest point-getters will be sponsored to go to Washington, D.C., for next year’s banquet. We call this “The NARLA Connection.”

In addition the banquet, NARLA hosts an entire weekend of exciting activities, including lobbying Congress on pertinent bills, such as the Workplace Religious Freedom Act, and a bill to give the Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate tobacco as a drug.

The NARLA Connection is designed to focus the interest and energy of committed religious liberty leaders so that they will be more effective in their ministry. The point system directs them to specific activities they can do. Along the way, all those who participate will win incentive items such as T-shirts or polo shirts, mugs and gift cards.

We believe it is critical to revitalize religious liberty ministry at the local church level, and we are doing all we can to provide training and incentive for such ministries to thrive.

Those who are interested are encouraged to do two things. First, contact Pat Silvia at 916-446-2552 or cscparl@pacbell.net for more information. Also, you can check our website at www.churchstate. org. Second, check our schedule of training events which will be conducted throughout the Pacific Union this year, and plan to attend one of them.

Meanwhile, those who want to attend this year’s Liberty Banquet also need to do two things. First, you must be a member of NARLA to attend, so make sure you have paid your membership dues for 2007. Second, contact Pat Silvia for information and to get on the list. Space is quite limited, and only a few NARLA members from the Pacific Union will be able to attend.

Each year, demand for seating increases as the event grows in popularity and importance.

Alan J. Reinach, Esq. March 2007 Recorder

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Good Cholesterol for a Healthy Heart G

ood cholesterol? We hear so many negative messages about cholesterol, it seems strange to hear about “healthy cholesterol”—one that is actually good for the heart!

In actuality, cholesterol is an essential nutrient necessary for many functions of the body. It is when cholesterol levels in the blood rise that there are dangerous consequences. Cholesterol is considered healthy when it is attached to what is called high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Lipoproteins are the transportation vehicles that carry cholesterol and other fat molecules through the blood stream.

Most of the information about the effects of cholesterol on the body are concerns about the lipoproteins that carry the cholesterol around in the body.

There are several different kinds of lipoproteins, divided into categories based on their size and density (how compact they are). Low density lipoproteins (LDL—often called “bad” or “lousy” cholesterol) are the major carriers of cholesterol.

High density lipoproteins (HDL— referred to as “good” or “healthy” cholesterol) are smaller and very compact—hence the name high density.

Healthy carriers of cholesterol (HDL) act as your blood stream’s garbage truck, hauling excess cholesterol to the liver where it can then be sent out of the body. HDL actually removes cholesterol from the walls of the arteries and returns www.pacificunionrecorder.com

it to the liver. It helps keep arteries open and reduces the risk for heart attack.

Research data has also strongly indicated that healthy carriers of cholesterol can actually induce plaques within the arteries to regress and reabsorb, thus reversing the process of atherosclerosis. Research has shown that high levels of these healthy carriers are as important for a healthy heart as low levels of the bad cholesterol carriers (LDL).

The higher the level of HDL in the blood, the greater the decrease in the risk of coronary artery disease. Low levels of healthy cholesterol carriers (HDL) have been shown to increase the risk for coronary artery disease and early damage to arterial walls, even when the levels of the unhealthy cholesterol carriers (LDL) are low.

In a research study, low levels of healthy cholesterol carriers had three times more of an influence on the incidence of coronary artery disease than high levels of bad (LDL) cholesterol carriers. Low levels of HDL cholesterol in the blood are associated with increased incidence of heart attacks, sudden death and stroke.

To determine your blood level of cholesterol, you need to have a blood test that includes all lipoprotein categories: total cholesterol; LDL

cholesterol (the bad stuff ); HDL cholesterol (the good stuff ); and triglycerides (another category of lipoprotein). Tests for home use and in public locations (such as shopping malls and pharmacies) usually only measure total cholesterol. A full lipid profile needs to be done by a laboratory.

Women should try to push their healthy cholesterol carrier levels to above 50 mg/dl. Men should aim for above 40 mg/dl. Scientists have determined that every 1-point increase in HDL cuts heart-disease risk by 1 percent.

The first action to raise your healthy cholesterol level is to make changes in your lifestyle. You can lose weight, take part in aerobic exercise, and eat a heart-healthy diet. It goes without saying, but not smoking is very important. In our next column, let’s talk more about diet and exercise to increase your HDL cholesterol.

Dynnette Hart, DrPH, RN, associate dean of nursing, Loma Linda University, and Kenneth Hart, M.D., medical director, community clinics, Loma Linda University

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A D V E N T I S T H E A LT H

Doram Pilots the Course to Quality Dr. Keith Doram enjoys time with his wife, Cecile, and children, Jasmine and Jonathan.

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eith Doram, M.D., MBA, is a man of many passions.

A devoted husband and father, he relishes family time. An involved church member, he enjoys Bible topic discussions and outreach activities. A commercial pilot and award-winning flight instructor, he is an accomplished aviator. Today Doram brings these passions, and his accomplished medical career, to his new position as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and vice president of Clinical Effectiveness at Adventist Health.

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“It’s important to have a physician on board when collaborating on patient safety and quality initiatives,” added Dodds.

One of Doram’s first objectives is to enhance physician leadership at every Adventist Health campus—physicians dedicated and passionate to ensuring quality care for all patients.

“Is there anything more important than quality of care?” he asked. “Our goal is to make sure that Adventist Health is known not only for its compassion, but also for excellence in quality care and safety for every patient, at every facility, in every community it serves.”

“Safety is first doing no harm.

Quality is doing the right thing, the right way, all the time.” But, he said, “You can’t consistently achieve high performance without great organizational teamwork.”

To Doram, that teamwork is the daily collaboration of doctors, nurses and the entire health care team.

“Patients, physicians and nurses are the three most visible components of health care.

Without all three, the safest quality care is not possible,” he said. Using an aviation analogy, he relates the relationship of passengers, pilots and flight attendants. “It’s the primary purpose of pilots and flight attendants to ensure passenger safety,” he added, referencing the similar mission of doctors and nurses.

One element Dr. Doram stresses is the importance of relationships. “Everyone is important,” he said. “You don’t accomplish anything noteworthy by yourself. It’s about leadership development and the mutual respect of the health care team.”

After many years as a clinical professor of medicine at Loma Linda University Medical School, Doram went back to school to study business. “Health care is a very important business—one of the largest industries in the United States,” he said. “I wanted to get my MBA to help me understand the world and language of business to effectively apply those principles in health care.”

“I was delighted to join the Adventist Health team,” he said.

“We have a high and honored calling in fulfilling our mission of ‘Sharing God’s love by providing physical, mental, and spiritual healing.’”

Shawna Malvini March 2007 Recorder

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Filmmakers Change the World . . .

One Story at a Time I

t’s not often that people laugh, cry and even cheer... all in one night? At the SONscreen Film Festival, attendees have been known to experience a range of emotions while watching films made by young Adventist filmmakers.

Now in its fifth year, the SONscreen Film Festival will be held at the Adventist Media Center in Simi Valley, Calif., April 12-14. Films screened are by students as well as by Christian professionals.

Attendees also have an opportunity to network with industry professionals, attend seminars and fellowship with other Christians all with one common goal — to minister through film.

Festival organizers include new Executive Producer George Johnson Jr., Producer and Founder Stacia Dulan of the North American Division, and Adventist industry professionals Jonathan Dulan, Stephen Eyer, Paul Kim, Nathan Nazarrio, April Rushing and Rik Swartzwelder.

Entries are being accepted until March 13, 2007. Cash prizes are awarded and range from $250 to $3,000 for the SONNY, Best in Festival award.

For more information, visit www.SONscreen.com.

George Johnson

NAD News Notes Ministries Convention Media

DVDs and CDs from the Adventist Ministries Convention are still available. If you missed the convention or haven’t ordered recordings of your favorite keynote speakers and devotionals yet, you still can. You can get them by the set or by the day. Visit www. adventsource.org to order.

Adventist Search Engine

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of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Instead of searching the entire Internet, users can search only Adventist sites, including Adventist ministries, businesses, and organizations.

Adventist organizations, supporting ministries, and ASI members with businesses may submit their web site information to be included. Individual member sites may also be submitted.

Contact http://search. adventsource.org to try it out.

Festival of the Laity

Festival of the Laity 2007 will be held Sept. 26-29 in Orlando, Fla.

The convention will offer training, motivation and networking for empowering ministry, and will provide 45 specialized training seminars and eight general sessions.

Visit www.FestivaloftheLaity.com for more information.

Bible Study Radio Spots

The Voice of Prophecy has Bible study radio spots for Discover that can be localized with a church phone number, mailing address, website or e-mail address. You can immediately have the names and addresses of those who respond.

Contact 805-955-7633 for information.

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Pacific Union Introduces New Language Arts Program I

f you can read this issue of the Recorder, you can thank your first grade teacher! If you love reading, that teacher should be your hero. In spite of centuries of teaching children to read successfully, educators are becoming even more aware of how to approach the teaching of language arts so that children can become better readers.

Because knowledge about cognitive development and brain research is now providing very useful insights in teaching strategies for classrooms, the North American Division Department of Education has embarked on an ambitious project to introduce a totally new language arts curriculum in all Adventist schools.

First and second grade classrooms will introduce the program — called Debra Fryson, the new associate director of elementary education at the North American Division, encourages teachers to meet their students in heaven.

Pathways — this coming fall in the Pacific Union. The other elementary grades will begin using it over the next five years.

It was certainly time to update the reading program. The present reading curriculum in Adventist schools has been used since 1983.

The basal reader and workbooks will be replaced by a much more interactive approach where children will enjoy choosing to read lots of actual trade books and doing plenty of writing.

“Developed by the NAD Reading Committee in conjunction with the Kendall-Hunt Publishing Company, Pathways is a comprehensive literacy program that teaches the language arts as integrated subjects,” explains Debra Fryson, associate director of education at the NA. “English, spelling, handwriting, phonics, vocabulary/word study are taught in the context of reading and writing.

This approach makes instruction more relevant and meaningful.

More importantly, Pathways integrates faith and learning.”

During the first week of January, approximately 175 first and second grade teachers in the Pacific Union gathered in Ontario with the superintendents and/or associates from all seven conferences to be inserviced. About 14 presenters and five exhibitors schooled educators on the changes that will be coming to their classrooms starting in the 2007-2008 school year.

Students and parents should start to see significant differences in the ways their teachers will teach reading. Martha Havens, associate director of elementary education for the Pacific Union, planned the two days of intensive workshops.

“It is our desire that teachers will be able to explore the teaching of reading in a different way, a way that will continue to ignite the natural curiosity of the young mind,” she said. “The wonders of reading should allow the discovery of an awesome God who has given us a wonderful universe to learn from, to care for, and to share with others.”

First and second grade teachers enjoying a moment to share with one another.

Denine Matsuda from La Sierra University presents an overivew of the new program at a breakout workshop.

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Martha Havens begins the two-day inservice session to first and second grade teachers in the Pacific Union.

UNION NEWS Connie Torkelson, second grade teacher at Antioch Christian School, introduces one of her students, Natalie Splaine, to her breakout session group.

A teacher admires a classroom book published by a student at San Diego Academy.

Teacher Connie

One of the special presenters was Torkelson (left) and second-grader Natalie Splaine from second-grader Natalie Splaine (pink) demonstrate how the Antioch Christian School in the new classroom instruction works.

Northern California. Along with her teacher, Connie Torkelson, Splaine demonstrated how Two teachers look over some of the new this new program materials available for the new language arts program. will work in the classroom. “I like reading because I get to read interesting stories,” explained Splaine.

“I like writing because it’s fun to make Teacher up stories.” It was clear to the Connie Torkelson and her second-grade student Natalie group watching this young Splaine work together on their breakout Lynal student that she will be presentation.

Ingram from thanking her teacher someday Pacific Union College makes a for her love of learning. embrace the many components presentation to a breakout group about the new series.

Another surprise guest was of the new reading program and Michael Ratcliffe, a young man to foster a love of reading and with cerebral palsy whose story writing in their students. However, specific invitation when she asked inspired a reading book for children it was Debra Fryson who perhaps them to meet her on the second called Michael Never Gives Up, by captured the essence of why all it Sabbath at the fourteenth palm tree Marcy Munsterteiger and published is so important. With tears in her on Silver Street and right after the

by Concerned Communication. eyes, Fryson impressed upon the worship service.”

Although his story will be featured teachers that leading children to Fryson went on to say, “I am in another Recorder article, teachers Jesus is their primary task. hoping that every Adventist teacher were thrilled to meet the “man She recounted reading an will make the same appointment behind the story.” article written by a teacher about with their students — that is truly Throughout the session, the one of her teachers in Women of the real reason why we teach presenters encouraged teachers to Spirit magazine(published by the reading or any other subject to our Women’s Ministry Department of students. And, how about if we the NAD). “This teacher asked her make sure our students know to Cameras snap the picture of two teachers students at the end of the school meet at the exact same palm tree on with their autographed copy of year to make an appointment the same street!” the book about Michael Radcliffe (center). to meet her in heaven,” recalled Fryson. “However, it became a very Deloris Trujillo

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Adventist Urban Congress

Black Preachers Make Up Latest DVD Set “The Collected Works of Renowned Black Preachers” is the latest Adventist Preaching set, volume 16, and is now ready for sale. It is a three-DVD set which is larger than usual, and has sermons by eight preachers — Barry Black, Benjamin Reeves, Ben Carson, Walter Pearson, Charles Brooks, Charles Bradford, Richard Barron and E. E. Cleveland.

Contact www.acn.info or call 800-ACN-1119 for complete information or to order this and other Adventist Preaching sets.

The Adventist Preaching Subscription Plan 2007 for pastors and churches is available for $59.95 per year, saving 40 percent off the retail value. Call your conference ministerial secretary to enroll.

Two Nets for 2007 The “NET 2007” series will be Oct. 19 to Nov. 3.

Mike Tucker, Speaker/Director of Faith for Today, will present it with the theme, “Heart Quest: Finding the One Who Has Loved You All Along!”

Shawn Boonstra, Speaker/Director for It Is Written, will present a five-night direct-to-church series Sept. 28 to Oct. 2, entitled “Out of Thin Air,” which will address the creation/evolution debate.

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By 2015, 60 percent of all people in the world will live in metropolitan cities. Now is the time to prepare for urban church growth. Plan now to attend the Adventist Urban Congress at Oakwood College in Huntsville, Ala., July 22-27. It is cosponsored by the Bradford-Cleveland-Brooks Institute for Continuing Education in Ministry (BCBI), Oakwood College, Columbia Union College, NAD Evangelism Institute, Philanthropic Services for Institutions, Ministerial Association and Adventist Community Services.

The Adventist Urban Congress will attempt to engage church leaders, pastors and laymen in urban ministry by providing tools that can effectively satisfy the many needs in urban areas. It hopes to encourage Adventist members to become actively involved with realizing the goals of “Tell the World.”

Contact www.plusline.org/events.php for more information and to register.

First Singles Convention Set for July Approximately half of the Seventh-day Adventist Church membership is made up of singles. When an Adventist couple gets divorced, 70 percent will leave the church within one year. Adventist singles need attention and encouragement from their church, with opportunities to meet and to network.

This year Adventist Single Adult Ministries (ASAM) will hold their first division-wide convention July 5-7 in Orlando, Fla. Powerful plenary speakers, networking opportunities and lots of seminars that will challenge and encourage attendees in their spiritual journey will be offered.

Encourage your churches to start promoting this information now since many singles will need to budget as far in advance as possible.

Contact www.plusline.org and www. pursueyourpassion2007.com for more information and to register.

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Annual Coronary Health Improvement Project (CHIP) program (through March 22) Paradise Valley Church, 2727 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix. Info: Donna, 602-971-6010.

Women’s Ministry MiniRetreat (March 11) “God Knows You’re Stressed,” with Tracy Haney, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Paradise Valley Church, 2727 E. Cactus, Phoenix. Includes fellowship, inspirational talks, music and a Victorian Tea Buffet luncheon. Info: Kim, 928-7793840; Margaret, 928-774-1628; flamingomargee@yahoo.com.

Phoenix Area Community Services Center Board (March 14) 10 a.m. at the Community Services Center, 1320 N. 15th St., Phoenix. Info: Florence, 480991-6777.

Circle of Life Seminar (March 16-17) Lake Havasu church with Jeff Wilson. Info: Ed or Betty, 480-991-6777.

Pathfinder Fair (March 18) Thunderbird Academy in Scottsdale. Info: Carol, 480-991-6777.

Three Angels Prison Ministries Meeting (March 24) 3:30 p.m. at South Mountain Church, 200 W. Southern, Phoenix. Info: Shirley, 480-991-6777.

ABC Open House and Sale (March 25) Adventist Book Center, 13405 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. Info: Max, 480-991-6777.

Guatemala Evangelism Trip (March 14-31) with Souls West group. Info: Kathy, 480-991-6777.

Arizona Evangelism Campaign (March 30 - April 21) with Thunderbird Adventist Academy students. Info: Kathy, 480-991-6777.

Dominican Republic Evangelism Trip (March 14-31) Info: Kathy, 480-991-6777.

Thunderbird Academy Alumni Weekend (April 6-8) 7410 E. Sutton Dr., Scottsdale.

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La Sierra University “Women in Printmaking” (March 1-April 5) Opening reception March 5, exhibit at the Brandstater Gallery in the Visual Arts Center, open M-Th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday 2-5 p.m.

The exhibit celebrates the 30year anniversary of Women in the Arts Movement and is curated by the Riverside Art Museum.

Closing reception April 5. Info: 951-785-2959.

“Twilight: Los Angeles 1992” (March 1-5) Written by Anna Deavere Smith and directed by Dahlie Conferido, director of drama, created by verbatim interviews with those involved in the shooting of a black teenage (alleged) robber.

Matheson, Thur/Sat/Sun/Mon. at 7:30 p.m. and Friday at 2 p.m. Info: 951-785-2241.

Student Recital, Rrian Patterson, soprano (March 1) 7:30 p.m., Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951-785-2036.

Observatory (March 2) Gaze at the stars, weather permitting, 7-10 p.m. Info: 951-785-2273.

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Newsletter via e-mail at shwarren@thunderbirdacademy.org or website at www.thunderbird academy.org. Info: Sherrie, 480991-4833.

Jack Krumbein, violin (March 3) 7:30 p.m., Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951-785-2036.

Faculty Recital, Richard Hofmann, trumpet (March 4) 7:30

p.m., Hole Memorial Auditorium.

Info: 951-785-2036.

Prayer Labyrinth (March 7-9) A prayer experience, Matheson.

Info: 951-785-2090.

Alumni Vespers (March 9) 7:30 p.m., Hole Memorial Auditorium.

Info: 951-785-2578.

LSU Homecoming 2007 (March 9-11) “A Time to Remember.” Special invitation to honor classes 1927, ‘37, ‘47, ‘57, ‘67, ‘77, and ‘82.

Church speaker: Jan Paulsen, GC president; LSU Church. Pre-register for all activities at lasierra connect.net. Info: 951-785-2578.

Concerto Concert (March 10) 8 p.m., Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951-785-2036.

Taylor String Quartet (March 11) 7:30 p.m. Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951-785-2036.

Jazz Ensemble (March 17) 7:30 p.m., Hole Memorial Auditorium.

Info: 951-785-2036.

Mission Trips. Kenya, Africa, March 21-April 2; Amor, Mexico, March 22-31; New Orleans, Louisiana, March 22-31. Info: 951785-2090.

Spring Recess (March 23-April 1) Info: 951-785-2000.

First Service Worship.

Fridays at 7:45 p.m. at the LSU Church. Info: 951-785-2090.

Northern California Conference English New Believers Retreat (March 2-4) Leoni Meadows. Info: Ministerial Department, 925-685-4300.

NCC Band Festival (March 811) Pacific Union College. Info: Coreen Hicks, 925-685-4300.

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ADVERTISEMENTS El Dorado Nature Club (March 9-11) Skyline Park in Napa. Info: Henry Herman, 707965-2660.

Prayer Retreat (March 16-18) Leoni Meadows. Info: Naomi Parson, 916-721-1586.

Hispanic Women’s Retreat (March 23-25) Leoni Meadows.

Info: Hispanic Ministries Department, 925-685-4300.

Urban Youth Outreach Federation Rally (March 31) Info: African-American Ministries Department, 925-685-4300.

Hispanic New Members Retreat (April 13-15) Leoni Meadows. Info: Hispanic Ministries Department, 925-685-4300.

Adventurer Fun Day and Pathfinder Bike-a-thon (April 15) Info: Youth Department, 925685-4300.

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

Orchestra Concert (March 3) The PUC chamber orchestra performs in Paulin Hall Auditorium, 7 p.m. Info: 707-965-6201.

Choral Concert (March 10) PUC choirs perform their spring concert in the PUC Church, 4 p.m.

Info: 707-965-6201.

Albion Whale Watching (March 16-18) This annual whalewatching weekend at the Albion Field Station is family-friendly and features the thousands of California Gray Whales traveling along the Mendocino coast on their migratory journey. Info: 707-937-5440.

Evensong (March 17) A contemplative way to conclude the Sabbath with music and readings. PUC Church, 6:30 p.m. Info: 707-965-6201.

Pathfinder Kite Day (March 4) San Diego. Info: 951-509-2265; seccyouth.com.

Adult Sabbath School Seminar (March 10) 2-5:30 p.m., Southeastern California Conference office, 11330 Pierce St., Riverside. J. Alfred Johnson, II, speaker. Info: 951-509-2200.

Prison Ministries Seminar (March 11) 9 a.m. to noon. J. Alfred Johnson, II, speaker.

Southeastern California Conference office, 11330 Pierce Street, Riverside. Info: 951-509-2337.

Handbell Festival (March 16) 7 p.m. La Sierra University Pavilion. Nicholle Martin-Andrews, clinician. Info: 951-509-2313.

ICU Youth Leaders’ Training (March 24) Southeastern California Conference office. Info: 951-509-2265.

Pathfinder/Teen Reward Colorado River Trip (March 29April 1) Info: 951-509-2265.

Preaching Seminar (Friday, March 30) “What Am I Doing When I Preach?” with Dr. Fred B. Craddock, Chandler School of Theology, selected by Newsweek as one of the 12 most effective preachers in the English-speaking world. Sponsored by the LLU Church. Azure Hills Church, 9 a.m.; 22633 Barton Rd., Grand Terrace. Info: 909-558-4570.

Disabilities Ministries Seminar (March 31) 2-5 p.m. Charlotte L. V. Thoms, speaker. Southeastern California Conference office, 11330 Pierce St., Riverside. Info: 951-509-2200.

Hispanic Women’s Camp (April 6-8) Pine Springs Ranch.

Info: 951-509-2333.

Women of Spirit Family Day (April 21) Campus Hill Church.

Sponsored by Women of Spirit Magazine. Speakers, music and food. No charge for the seminar, but donations accepted to place Women of Spirit magazine

in women’s prisons, abuse shelters, etc. Order meal tickets before April 1. Info: 909-797-8659 or carole.wos@hotmail.com.

Southern California Conference Adrian Pressley Concert (March 3) 7 p.m. at the University Church, 1135 W. Martin Luther Jr., Blvd., Los Angeles. Benefit for Los Angeles Adventist Academy, presented by Operation Reach Back. Info: 323-766-9889.

Camerata of Los Angeles Concert (March 17) with chamber orchestra and organ. 7:30 p.m., Vallejo Drive Church, 300 Vallejo Dr., Glendale. H. Vincent Mitzelfelt, conductor. Bach’s “Lutheran Mass in F” and Handel’s “Psalm 112,” with Laura Sage-Ruiz, soprano, and other soloists. Info: 818-487-2821; 818246-2476.

Benefit Concert (March 17) 7:30 p.m. at Cal-Poly University Arts and Theater Auditorium in Pomona, sponsored by Hacienda Heights Chinese Adventist Fellowship. Benefits HHCAF’s outreach ministry. Info: 626-217-5782 or hhcsda@yahoo.com.

“Islam, Israel and Armageddon” (March 23-24) Four-part series presented by author-speaker Steve Wohlberg. West Covina Hills Church, 3536 East Temple Way, West Covina. Fri., 7 p.m.; all day Sabbath. Info: 626-915-7819; wchsdachurch.com.

“Current Developments in Church/State Relationships in the U.S.” (March 30-31) Speaker, Lincoln Steed, editor, Liberty Magazine. West Covina Hills Church, 3536 East Temple Way, West Covina. Fri., 7 p.m.; all day Saturday. Info: 626915-7819; wchsdachurch.com.

SCC Men’s Ministry Retreat (March 30-April 1) Camp Cedar Falls, 39850 State Hwy 38, Angelus Oaks. Keynoter (adults) Ronald Smith, editor, Message Magazine.

Special features/speaker for ages 15-23. Fathers welcome to bring sons age 13+. Info: 818-546-8406.

Youth Service Day 1 (March 31) MacArthur Park, Los Angeles.

A conference-wide call to senior youth and young adults to join in community service and a health rally for youth in the community.

Info: Pastor Ronald Pollard, chair, SCC Senior Youth & Youth Adults Council, 818-482-9545; Pastor Carlos Acosta, 818-334-9261.

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Southeastern California Conference Calexico Mission School 70th Anniversary Celebration (March 3) Info: 760-357-3711.

Christian Edition Men’s Chorus (March 3) 5 p.m. Paradise Valley Church, 2701 East 8th St., National City. Info: 619-267-8990. www.pacificunionrecorder.com

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ADVERTISEMENTS Classified Ads Alumni Central Valley Christian Academy Alumni Homecoming Weekend (April 21-22) Guest speaker, Louis Venden ‘47. Lunch provided.

Sunday, fundraising golf tournament. Honor Classes: ‘07, ‘57, ‘67, ‘82, ‘87, ‘97. Info: Lisa Nuss, Director of Development, 209-537-4521, ext. 213.

Columbia Union College Alumni Weekend (April 13-15) Washington, D.C., and campus tours, concerts, banquets, great memories. Honoring classes of ‘97, ‘87, ‘82, ‘77, ‘67, ‘57, ‘47, ‘37.

Reserve your place: alumni@ cuc.edu or 301-891-4133.

Homecoming Weekend (April 6-7) Bakersfield Central Church invites you to its 40th Anniversary celebration. Info: 661-832-2620.

Monterey Bay Academy Alumni Homecoming (April 27-29) Info: www.montereybayacademy.org, and click on alumni; call Gina Jett, alumni office, 831-728-1481, ext. 1222, or e-mail alumni@montereybayacademy.org.

Newbury Park Academy Alumni Day (April 14) Registration 8:30 a.m. Services begin 10:30 a.m. Honor classes: ‘57, ‘67, ‘77, ‘87, ‘97 and ‘82. Potluck for all. Info: Martha Johnson, 805-559-1919, libbynow@hotmail. com; NPAA, 805-498-2191 or www.npaa.info.

Ye Olde CLA Alumni Reunion (June 7-10) Cedar Lake Academy Alumni. Welcome schoolmates of 1957 and earlier on the campus of Great Lakes Adventist Academy (formerly CLA). Honor classes: ‘37, ‘47, ‘57. Info: GLAA Alumni Office, 989-427-5181, or visit www.GLAA.net.

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Seventh-day Adventist Private Investigator will assist you in locating a past friend, relative, child, parent, war buddy, adoptive parent, missing heir, or anyone else, for a reasonable fee. Please call Howard Swenson at 209-5266244 for more information and a quote as to cost or write with full request to Swenson Investigations, P.O. Box 3363. Modesto, CA 95353. (CA Lic. #24813).

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Bulletin Board Donate your car, boat or RV to Canvasback Missions.

Serving the medical and dental needs of the Pacific Islands.

Donations are tax deductible. Restrictions apply. For more info: 877-793-7245 or visit www.canvasback.org.

Exclusively for Home Schoolers: You are personally invited to preview Union College in Lincoln, Neb., during Home School Sneak Peek (April 26-29). It’s free (call for details). Experience Union’s unique spirit. Reserve your place today. Call 800-228-4600 or email gofar@ucollege.edu or visit www.ucollege.edu/sneakpeek.

Free Mission Aviation Stories. Contact Adventist World Aviation for a free quarterly newsletter. Write Adventist World Aviation, Box 251, Berrien Springs, MI 49103, or e-mail: info@flyawa.org, or register online: www.flyawa.org.

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

San Diego Forum (April 7) 3 p.m. Ron Fritz & Quint Nicola, “Caribbean Caries: Dental Health in Tobago.” Tierrasanta Church, 11260 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, Calif. Info: 858-5769990 or 619-561-2360. E-mail ak-jk@cox.net.

Employment Adventist Medical Center in Portland, Ore., is looking for a full-time Microbiology Supervisor. Must be ASCP registered

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Assistant manager, part time for Colonial Park Inc., a 190 space senior mobile home park in Sonoma County. Light maintenance duties in exchange for living accomodations. Fax résumé to 707-575-4162.

Help Needed. Lifestyle Education wants to join a naturopath or a medical doctor in a lifestyle center or to establish one together. Please call 530-872-3779.

Help Needed. Looking for a person who is willing to assist with Detox and Rehab program for an elderly man. Please call 530872-3779.

Mathematics and Physical Sciences Department of Southwestern Adventist University announces search for a mathematician to fill position opening in mathematics beginning July 2007. Must have Ph.D. in mathematics, commitment to

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For information about making a gift that will impact the lives of many individuals, you may contact a planned giving advisor at the organization of your choice named here.

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Oakwood College seeks fulltime faculty member for Communication Department to teach classes in the following areas: electronic media, broadcasting, communication law and nonfiction writing and production. Doctorate or ABD preferred. Send CV to Human Resources, Oakwood College, 7000 Adventist Blvd., Huntsville, AL 35896.

Practice Dentistry in rural southern Washington, the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Seeking younger dentist to share our busy practice with. K-10 Adventist school and churches nearby.

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Seeking mission-minded director for a new daycare facility. West Plains, Mo. Come be part of impacting children for the kingdom. Parents bring you their children and PAY you to teach them about Jesus!. Join a team with a GOD-sized vision. 417-372-1875; cwiles@townsqr.com.

Pilots and aircraft owners. Alaskan adventure. NADwide Alaskan Fly-in camp meeting, July 2007. Convoy with others as you follow the historic Alaska Highway to our camp at Palmer, Alaska. Then, join mission flights to remote villages after camp meeting. Info: www.alaskaconference.org.

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Aiea (Hawaii) Adventist Church 60th Anniversary (July 7, 2007) Featured Speaker: Richard Stenbakken. Reunion Choir under the direction of Dr. Ben Lau. Afternoon musical concert and history of the church in pictures.

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Prepaid Telephone Cards for domestic and international use ranging from 1/2-penny per minute (small connection charge) to 3.8 cents per minute (no connection/access fee). Also, new World Talk Card has no surcharges.

Contact L. J. Plus: 770-441-6022 or 888-441-7688.

HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (March 10) 2-6 p.m., Lorenzo Paytee Pavilion, 846 E. El Segundo Blvd., Los Angeles, Calif. An awareness event for women and girls featuring, panelists, display booths, free screenings and the “Women Like Me,” video

Missing Members Berean Church. Contact: Calvin Lloyd or Peggy Dobson, 4211 West Adams Blvd. Los Angeles 90018 or call 323-735-0228 or 909-

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Real Estate 4 Miles From Southern Adventist University and Collegedale Academy. Wooded 5 acre tract. Great hillside views, flat land, and a creek; $119K; For more information, see http://saddlezone.com/land or call 423-236-4637.

2003 manufactured home in Auburn, Calif., in over-55 mobile park. Home has two bedrooms, two baths, covered carport, full redwood deck, vaulted ceilings, central heat and air conditioning.

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Country Living. Brick 5-bedroom home on 4+ acres, mostly wooded, just 12 minutes from Southern Adventist University. 3,000 square feet, great view, large kitchen w/hardwood floor, gas fireplace, new energy efficient windows, new HVAC system, good well, low taxes. Offered at $298,000.

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For Rent. Are you a couple or family looking forwarded to leaving the large cities? We offer a full 2,000 sq. ft. daylight basement dwelling between Lewiston and Orofino, Idaho. Mountain scenery, fresh air, pure water, nut and fruit trees, garden area, wood and electric heat. Furnished or unfurnished. Also, acreage for sale. Call 208-486-7470.

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For Sale. Hillside home on 1.89 acres, friendly rural community near the Umpqua River in southern Oregon, one mile from Milo Adventist Academy and Elementary; 3 bdrms, 2 baths, den, rock fireplace in family room, vaulted ceiling in living room, 1,700 sq. ft. plus garage. $245,000. 541825-3405.

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House for Sale in Beautiful Milo, Ore., 1-1/3 acres, quiet wooded setting, near Milo Adventist Academy, deck, view, 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-car garage, RV parking, good well, good neighborhood, clean, $225,000.

541-825-3046.

Quality dental practice for sale. 1,045 sq. ft., 3 operatories in Sacramento’s north area. Contact Jim Giroux: 530-218-8968.

Senior Mobile Home Estates has 3 doublewide, modern, likenew mobile homes. They are priced from $55,000 to $75,000.

Financing available with 10% down; low rents on lot. Near church, hospital and shopping center. Mountain air, lake, river rafting, golf and skiing sports nearby. Call 661-827-0512 or email jdunbar@bak.rr.com.

Summit Ridge Retirement Center, 15 miles from Oklahoma City and operated by the Oklahoma Conference, needs you.

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Time share for sale in the beautiful Marriott Desert Springs Resort and the Lawrence Welk Resort in Escondido. Phone 909794-9676.

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March 2007 Recorder

ADVERTISEMENTS At Rest Boone, Shavan Kimberly – b.

Aug. 16, 1984, San Francisco, Calif.; d. Nov. 4, 2006, San Francisco, Calif.

Survivors: son, Sir-Don; mom, Victoria Boone-Morgan; brothers, Donnie, Darius; sister, Regina McGee. Correction: Brizendine, Alvin Fred – b. Jan. 10, 1948, Ceres, Calif.; d. Sept. 11, 2006, Ceres, Calif.

Survivors: son, Sharnon; two grandchildren.

Correction: Czajkowski, John Stanislaw – b. Aug. 3, 1917, Holyoak, Mass.; d. Nov. 5, 2006, Sonora, Calif. Survivors: sons, John Jr., Marlin, Paul; two grandchildren.

Davidson-Whitney, Bernice Faye – b. Dec. 25, 1915, Brawley, Calif.; d. Dec. 4, 2006, Sonora, Calif.

Survivors: son, Frank; daughters, Jeanine, Eileen, Marguerite Hergenrader; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Davis, Janice – b. Oct. 4, 1913, Cambridge, Wis.; d. Jan. 1, 2007, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: husband, Larry; son, Mark; daughter, Carrie Reid.

Duncan, Fred – b. Sept. 22, 1942, Bristo, Calif.; d. Nov. 1, 2006, Carmichael, Calif. Survivors: wife, daughter, son and grandchildren.

Elliot, Doris L. – b. Oct. 27, 1923, Marilla, N.Y.; d. Dec. 29, 2006, Las Vegas, Nevada. Survivors: son, Bob; daughter, Elaine Hough; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. She was a children’s physical therapist for many years.

Fox, Marguerite H. – b. March 26, 1900, New Harmony, Ill.; d. Dec. 4, 2006, Auburn, Calif. Survivors: son, Kenneth; daughter, Martha Geist; six grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild. Served as a teacher and helped found what is now Pine Hills Adventist Academy.

Freitas, Robert V. – b. Dec. 18, 1931, Honolulu, Hawaii; d. Jan. 3, 2007, Sacramento, Calif. Custodian at Sacramento Adventist Academy for nine years in the 70s and 80s.

ligoss of almost 60 years preceded him in death January 1992.

Hawkins, Beth (Atkinson) – b.

July 26, 1909, Hagerman, N.M.; d.

Dec. 10, 2006, Chowchilla, Calif. Survivors: sons, Jim, Bill, Tom; daughter, Judy Roff; 13 grandchildren.

Worked for Seattle and Glendale conferences.

Little, Helen (Foreman) – b. Nov. 8, 1907, Moline, Ill.; d. Dec. 15, 2006, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: brother, Walter Foreman. Taught English a total of 41 years at Union, Walla Walla and La Sierra colleges.

Mascorro, Mary (Jesus) – b.

July 2, 1943, Corcoran, Calif.; d. Dec. 19, 2006, Corcoran, Calif.

McMillin, Katherine Sekella – b. June 1, 1919, Bellower, Alberta, Canada; d. Dec. 27, 2006, Modesto, Calif. Survivors: son, Vannie; one grandson.

Ochs, William Roger – b. June 16, 1917, Portland, Ore.; d. Aug. 19, 2006, Sonora, Calif. Survivors: sons, Roger, Peter; daughter, Fair Fuschetti; nine grandchildren.

Olmstead, Geraldine (Dodge) – b. Nov. 29, 1918, Parks, Ariz.; d.

Oct. 25, 2006, Lake Isabella, Calif.

Survivors: son, Tom Kuhn; daughter, Kim Swett; two grandchildren.

Taught first grade at Loma Linda Elementary School.

Pedersen, Jacob A. – b. Feb. 26, 1913, St. Helena, Calif.; d. May 13, 2006, Hamilton, Montana. Survivors: son, Richard; daughters, Esther Poli, Patti; eight grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren. Attended the original little San Pasqual School.

Phelps, Donald Edward – b.

Jan. 5, 1934, Los Angeles, Calif.; d.

Dec. 15, 2006, Barstow, Calif. Survivors: wife, Shannen; son, Donald; daughters, Karen, Colleen, Lynette Caruso, Denise Lopez.

Piwen, Lydia – b. March 7, 1915, Chortza, Ukraine; d. May 29, 2006, Lynnwood, Wash. Survivors: son, Victor.

Gibson, Milton James – b. Oct. 27, 1919, Cambridge, Idaho; d. Dec. 17, 2006, Spokane, Wash. Survivors: wife, Patricia; son, Steven; daughters, Jeanie Bair, Sherie Molander, Dianne Brody, Debbie Grable; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren.

Served for many years as head deacon of the Arcata-McKinleyville Church, Calif. Former wife Ruth-Hilwww.pacificunionrecorder.com

Ramirez, Daniel P. – b. July 31, 1904, Santa Catarina, Mexico; d.

Nov. 11, 2005, Fountain Valley, Calif.

Survivors: son, Daniel; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

Rusch, Cleo M. – b. Sept. 19, 1915, Lansing, Mich.; d. Dec. 30, 2006, Merced, Calif. Survivors: wife, Irene; sons, Dale, Clifford; four grandchildren. Retired from teaching, then spent 14 years with Mission Church Builders.

Sandoval, Angela – b. June 30, 1912, Denver, Colo.; d. Dec. 28, 2006, Oregon City, Ore. Survivors: sons, Dan, Phillip.

Santiago, Sarah (Riveira) – b.

Aug. 26, 1916, Papaloa, Hawaii; d.

Jan. 16, 2007, Kirkland, Wash. Survivors: husband, Edward; sons, Edward Jr., Guy Leroy Cambra; daughters, Priscilla Bunch, Agatha Dahlin, Edwina Lomingket; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren.

Striplin, Nancy Drumm – b. Oct. 31, 1935, Delano, Calif.; d. Dec. 2, 2006, Modesto, Calif. Survivors: son, Don, Douglas, two grandchildren.

Tilton, Bernard – b. Oct. 3, 1923, Hanford, Calif.; d. Jan. 6, 2007, Loma Linda, Calif. Survivors: son, David; daughters, Joy, Julie; four grandchildren. Served on the faculty of Loma Linda University School of Medicine from 1953 until his death.

Zdun, Doris (McPherson) – b.

July 22, 1919, Sandusky, Mich.; d.

Dec. 23, 2006, Arroyo Grande, Calif.

Survivors: husband, Frank; son, Terry; daughters, Kay Fuller, Sue Black, nine grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren.

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