Arizona Conference

Holiday Open House Sale (Dec. 7) Adventist Book Center, 13405 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Annual Retirees Christmas Dinner (Dec. 7) Arizona Conference Office, 13405 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. Contact Tom or Dianne, 602-404-6650, for cost and reservations.

Hispanic Workers’ Meeting (Dec. 11) Arizona Conference Office, 13405 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. Info: Caroline, 480-991-6777, ext. 114.

3rd Annual “Drive-Thru” Christmas Nativity (Dec. 11-13) presented by Thunderbird Academy, 7410 E. Sutton, Scottsdale, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Info: Diane, 480-367-8127.

Handel’s Messiah (Dec. 13) Phoenix Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Chorus and Soloists; Camelback Church, 7:30 p.m. Ticket info: church, 480-947-3781, or Symphony Box Office, 602-495-1999.

Thunderbird Academy Christmas Concert (Dec. 20) Choir, band and hand bells; 7410 E. Sutton Rd., Scottsdale, 8 p.m.

Central California Conference

YOUTH PRAYER CONFERENCE (March 4-7) at Fresno Adventist Academy. Open to all high school youth. Info: Vicky Mortenson, 559-251-5548 or vmortenson@faa.org.

La Sierra University

Music Department Assembly (Dec. 2) At 11 a.m. in the La Sierra University Church. Info: 909-785-2036.

Jason Uyeyama Faculty Recital (Dec. 6) Violin; 7:30 p.m. in Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 909-785-2036.

First Service Worship (Dec. 5) Candle Light Concert, (Dec. 12) Steve Hemenway, (Dec. 19) Samuel Leonor, Jr., (Dec. 26) Steve Hemenway. Friday nights at 7:45 p.m. at the LSU Church. Info: 909-785-2090.

Astronomical Observatory (Dec. 5, Jan. 2) Gaze at the stars, weather permitting, the Friday of each month; 8:30 p.m. Info: 909-785-2273.

Student Recitals (Dec. 7) Jeremy Morada, junior voice recital, 3 p.m.; Grace Chung, senior piano recital, 7 p.m. Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 909-785-2036.

Christmas Holiday (Dec. 12-Jan. 4) Info: 909-785-2000.

AUC Pro Arts International Vespers Concert (Dec. 13) featuring Francisco de Araujo at 4 p.m. La Sierra University Church, corner of Sierra Vista and Pierce streets, 909-354-7095.

Registration (Jan. 2) Info: 909-785-2000.

Spend Sabbath afternoon at La Sierra. Visit the Stahl Center Museum, the World Museum of Natural History, the magnificent “The Glory of God’s Grace” sculpture, and enjoy the lush 100-acre campus that is a state designated Arboretum; 2-5 pm. Stahl info: 909-785-2999 or stahl@lasierra.edu; museum info: 909-785-2209.

Cinderella by Jules Massenet (Jan. 24, 25) Walt Disney World meets French Grand Opera. Enchanting sets, costumes, singing, and, of course, the glass slipper. Hole Memorial Auditorium; 7:30 p.m. Info: 909-785-2036.

Northern California Conference

For info about any of the following events, call the NCC at 925-685-4300.

Sabbath School Workshop (Dec. 7) at the conference office. Info: 925-685-4300.

Evangelism Committee (Dec. 10) at the conference office. Info: 925-685-4300.

Conference Executive Committee (Dec. 17) at the conference office.

GOOD NEWS: THE CROSS OF CHRIST AND HIS DAY OF ATONEMENT (Dec. 26-29) Meadow Vista Church. Speakers: Fred Bischoff, Gerald L. Finneman, Paul Penno, Robert J. Wieland. “This topic of the cross and the day of atonement is something every Adventist church needs to understand,” Ricardo Graham, NCC president. Info: 530-477-1473.

Spiritual Renaissance Retreat (Dec. 28-31) Hyatt Regency Monterey Resort. Info: John and Joan Hughson, 707-365-7297.

Sacramento Youth Rally (Jan. 9,10) at Carmichael Church. Info: 916-487-8684.

Pastors and Bible Instructors Meeting (Jan. 11-14) Leoni Meadows. Info: Ralph Robertson, 925-685-4300.

Hispanic Lay Activities Seminar (Jan. 16-18) Leoni Meadows. Info: Richard Dena, 925-685-4300.

Young Women’s Retreat (Jan. 23-25) Leoni Meadows. Info: Ron Stretter, 925-685-4300.

Diabetes Management Training (Jan. 23-25) Rocklin Church. Info: Gordon Botting, 925-685-4300.

Leadership Convention (Jan. 30-Feb. 1) Leoni Meadows. Info: Tina Cochrane, 925-685-4300.

Leadership Training for Academy Retreat (Feb. 4-6) Leoni Meadows. Info: Ron Stretter, 925-685-4300.

Jr./Sr. Academy Students Retreat (Feb. 6-8) Leoni Meadows. Info: Ron Stretter, 925-685-4300.

Hispanic Pastors Meeting (Feb. 12) at conference office. Info: Richard Dena, 925-685-4300.

Romania Evangelism Trip (Feb. 16-Mar. 6) Info: Ralph Robertson, 925-685-4300.

NAD Youth/Pathfinder/Adventurer Leadership Convention (Feb. 19-22) Denver. Info: 925-685-4300.

Hispanic Prayer Retreat (Feb. 20-23) Leoni Meadows. Info: Richard Dena, 925-685-4300.

Pacific Union College

For more info about the following, call 707-965-6303 or e-mail pr@puc.edu.

General Student Recital (Dec. 2) Paulin Hall, 7 p.m.

Music Department’s Annual Christmas Concert (Dec. 5) PUC Sanctuary, 8 p.m.

Christmas Concert (Dec. 6) Music for a Sabbath Afternoon: PUC Sanctuary, 4 p.m.

Christmas Vacation (Dec. 12-Jan. 4)

Carol Williams Organ Concert (Jan. 10) Fine Art Series: PUC Sanctuary, 4 p.m.

Rasmussen Art Gallery Opening (Jan. 10) Jody Barbuta’s “A Present Figure, 1997-2003.” Rasmussen Art Gallery, 7-9 p.m.

Adventure Series (Jan. 17) Sandy Mortimer’s “Ireland-Celtic Myths and Splendors.” Paulin Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Paulin Center for the Creative Arts: Spring Registration (Jan. 20) Info: 707-965-6201.

Academy Keyboard Festival (Jan. 29-31) Info: 707-965-6201.

Southeastern California Conference

“The Guest” Christmas Pageant (Dec. 4-7 and 22-24) 7 p.m. Garden Grove Church, 12702 Ninth Street. Ticket info: 714-534-1987.

“Be the Miracle” (Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27) A series of random acts of kindness with community involvement, 5 p.m., Riverside Community Church, 4850 Jurupa Ave. in Riverside, 909-686-1886.

A Christmas Light Parade (Dec. 6) 5 p.m. Downtown Palm Springs. The Palm Springs Church will have a float entered in the parade, 760-327-5112.

“Messiah” Sing-along (Dec. 7) Directed by Robb Dennis, 3 p.m., Palm Springs Church, 620 South Sunrise Way, 760-327-5112.

Southern California Scandinavian Club Christmas Party (Dec. 7) Loma Linda University Cafeteria, 4 p.m., 909-796-9072.

Sabbath School Workshop (Dec. 7) Southeastern California Conference office, 9 a.m. to noon, 909-509-2260.

“Walk to Bethlehem” (Dec. 8, 12, 13) at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Palm Desert Oasis Church, 7200 Country Club Drive, 760-568-0809.

“the emmanuel” (Dec. 12-14, 19-20) 7 p.m. A Christmas drama with live music, animals and 70 cast members. Redlands Church, 520 Brookside Ave, 909-792-4479.

Loma Linda University Church Candlelight Concert (Dec. 13) 4 and 6:30 p.m. Gentry Gym (church is being refurbished). Ticket info: 909-558-4570.

Annual Christmas Candlelight Festival of Music and Lights (Dec. 19) 6 and 8 p.m.; (Dec. 20) 4 p.m.; with the Gary Bonner Singers. Calimesa Church, corner of Myrtlewood and 4th streets. Free tickets: 909-795-4960.

Loma Linda University Vespers (Dec. 20) Loma Linda Chamber Choir; (Dec. 27) Celia Chan Valerio, harpist; 4 p.m.

SECC K-12 Christmas Break (Dec. 22-Jan. 2) Schools closed.

Palm Springs Winter Camp Meeting (Jan. 30-31) Featuring Dwight Nelson, Neils K. Andreasen, La Sierra University Vocal Octet. Friday, 7 p.m., Palm Springs Church, 620 South Sunrise Way. Sabbath 9:15 a.m. to noon, Palm Springs High School, 2248 East Ramon Road. Sabbath afternoon, 2:30 p.m. at the church. Info: 760-327-5112.

Southern California Conference

Piano Concert (Dec. 6) Daniel Ling and George Estrella; Long Beach Church, 1001 E. Third St. Classical and Christmas numbers; free, 7 p.m. A reception will follow. Info: 562-437-2805.

Handel’s Messiah (Dec. 20) Berean Church, 4211 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles; 5 p.m. Smyrna Combined Choirs with orchestra under the direction of Lloyd Mallory, director of the Oakwood College Aeolians. Guest soloists. Performers are all under age 22. Info: 323-735-0228.

At Your Service

A lease or buy —your preference. Any make, any model, automobiles or trucks as well as equipment and software. We’ll save you money. 45 years, same location. Call Bob New, Inc., 818-247-3530.

Are you a Christian who’s being priced out of health insurance? Cut your healthcare expenses in half. Join 50,000+ Christians who share one another’s medical bills. Choose any doctor, any hospital, anywhere in the world. Check out non-profit Christian Care Medi-Share. For a free Guidelines booklet, call toll free 888-346-7895.

Are You Moving Soon? Before you rent a U-Haul and do it yourself, check our price and save yourself the hassle. Plan ahead now and reserve a time slot—fast, direct, and economical. Contact Gary Erhard, Erhard Furniture, 6681 U.S. 31, Berrien Springs, MI 49103; 269-471-7366, 8-11 p.m. E.T.

Assisted Living in Arizona. Lovely new home, pleasant staff and surroundings. We cater to the Adventist lifestyle, vegetarian/clean meat diet, 3ABN, smokeless, activities, transportation. Let us take care of you! Call for free picture brochure. The Golden Cord: 480-507-3528 and 602-689-4010.

CARING CHRISTIAN CARE PROVIDED. Twenty-four hour care provided in a safe, clean, Seventh-day Adventist home. Meals and laundry included. Must be independent; some assistance OK. Private phone line and cable TV is available. Please call Esther or Clary at 909-352-4115.

ChristianSinglesDating.com. Free 14-day trial! Join thousands and thousands of Adventist singles online. Free chat, search, detailed profiles, match notifications! Date Chat, 2-way compatibility match, 10 photos in your album, voice profiles, confidential online mail. Love, pen pals, marriage, dating, articles, surveys, resources, weblinks. Matching Adventists since 1993! Adventist owned and operated.

Do you want to improve your health? Do you desire to prepare delicious, healthy, simple meals? Then call Look to the Lamb Ministries for a detailed list of products, cookbooks, and appliances, i.e.: Bosch, Champion Juicer, soymilk machine, Green Drink and much more. Call 661-878-2300 or 2301. E-mail looktoothelamb@msn.com.

“Hearing Help” since 1974, 100% digital and programmable. We guarantee your satisfaction and do all the paperwork. Five year warranty. Low co-pay? 30-50% off retail. Mobile “in-home” old-fashioned appointments in your area (California only). Quotes by phone and appointment booking. “Service is our business through quality products for 28 years.” St. Helena Hearing Aid. Prompt and professional. Free literature write to: 700 Las Posadas Rd., Angwin, CA 94508. Call collect, 707-963-1711.

Is Diabetes Ruining Your Life? It’s time to regain hope and master your diabetes. The 19-day Diabetes Health Restoration Program at the Lifestyle Center of America in Oklahoma can help. Call today for a free video about our life-changing programs at 800-596-5480 or visit our web site at www.lifestylecenter.org.

Live for Health 10-day lifestyle sessions. Emerald Valley Wellness Clinic in scenic Oregon is offering live-in programs for health recovery. Many diseases respond to natural remedies and a healthy change in lifestyle. Sessions include complete medical evaluation, health classes, exercise program and hydrotherapy. Call 541-895-5300 for more information. www.emeraldwellness.com.

LoveTakesTime.com is a new marriage, parenting and relationship resource web site for your family and church. Visit today. Meet quality Adventist singles at ChristianOptions.com. This is an Adventist and Adventist-run site that is committed to providing a medium where Adventist singles with similar interests can come together. Visit us on the web at www.christianoptions.com and see what a difference a click can make.

Moving? Call C. White! Planning on living in the Northwest, Arizona, Nevada or New Mexico? Regularly doing local moves for all of Southern California. Short haul or long haul, we’ll meet your needs. Lowest rates guaranteed! Call 619-698-1980, ask for details. C. White Moving, P.O. Box 13987, San Diego, CA 92170.

Moving? Special rates and guarantees. Air Van northAmerican is not only a nationwide mover but a worldwide company as well. Whether you’re moving a few items or a truckload, don’t move before calling Air Van northAmerican. It could save you loads of money and peace of mind. Please call 800-769-5641 to speak with an Air Van northAmerican representative.

Single and over 50? The only interracial group exclusively over 50 years of age. Stay at home and meet new friends in U.S.A. with a Pen Pal monthly newsletter of new members and album. For information, send S.A.S.E. to Adventist Singles Over 50 and Ebony Choice Adventist Singles, P.O. Box 2747 Nonpareil, Sutherlin, OR 97479.

SINGLES Service: Introducing Adventists discreetly and confidentially since 1987. We have a magazine format with personal ads plus enlightening and uplifting articles. If you desire information on obtaining friendship, fellowship or companionship, mail a long, self-addressed, stamped envelope to: DISCOVER, 15550 Burnt Store Road #153, Punta Gorda, FL 33955.

WATER DISTILLERS produce 100% steam-distilled drinking water, voted most healthy by thousands of doctors. Having your own steam distiller ensures you drink only the purest water while saving over 60 percent on bottled water cost. Pure Water Solutions of California. Toll-free 866-347-8455 or visit www.pwssc.com.

For Sale

1,000 CONVERTED IN A DAY! This day is coming soon, and many will trace their first convictions to reading our Adventist publications. You can have a part in preparing for this time of reaping. Call PROJECT: Steps to Christ and learn how you can sponsor a bulk-mailing of Steps to Christ or The Great Controversy (abridged) to your area. 800-728-6872. www.projectstc.org.

Clocks and watches on sale at Nell’s Time Shop. 10-35% off retail. Free delivery and setup within 100 miles radius with grandfather clock purchase. Additionally, a check worth 5% of your purchase will be donated to your church by Nell’s Time Shop. Located 11180 Anderson Street, Loma Linda, 909-799-9319.

COUNTRY HAVEN/DREAM COME TRUE. Several 5- to 38-acre parcels available in Northern Arizona wilderness. One hour north of Prescott, near I-40. 5,300 ft. elevation offers 4 distinct seasons with mild climate conditions. Panoramic 100-mile views. Treed with evergreen junipers to provide privacy and home for wildlife. Seasonal creek. Community well. Maintained roads accessible all year. Call Mike or Karen at 928-607-4674 for info and ease of ownership details.

Three-BEDROOM, 2-BATH MOBILE home on 26 usable acres in Northern Arizona. 360-degree view. 5,300 ft. elevation offers mild year-round climate. Treed with evergreen junipers. 1.5 acres fenced. 2-car garage with large workshop. Redwood decks front and rear. Deep well. Solar power. 23-tree fruit/nut orchard with irrigation system. Berries, grapes and vegetable garden. Roads accessible year-round. Asking $185,000. Call Mike or Karen at 928-607-4674.

Three-bedroom, two-story house, upper deck, double garage with room above, carport, storage building, greenhouse, excellent well, submersible pump, two acres, fruit trees. Near PUC. 707-965-2182.

Easiest way to memorize entire chapters in the Bible.... Send $22 for 2-CD set, $12 for audio cassette, $18 for book to Optimum Health, P.O. Box 475, Paradise, CA 95967, or write optimumhealth@infostations.com.

For Sale: Red Cedar Shakes. 2-1/2” butts. 24” in length. 60+ squares. Includes starter and ridge. $10,000 OBO. Call Steve Salsberry at Carmichael Church: 916-487-8684.

Free Cookbook. Choose one of seven colorful, spiral-bound cookbooks ($14.95 value) by ordering 100 or more of our beautiful, inexpensive, full message magazines. Share Jesus with your friends and neighbors this holiday season. Extra bonus: free magazines with quantity discount purchases. Free sample magazines upon request. Call 800-777-2848.

Help STOP Diabetes in Your Community. Become a Wellspring Diabetes Program Coordinator and share the revolutionary new lifestyle medicine course developed at the world-renowned Lifestyle Center of America. Now you can help individuals in your community successfully reverse the effects of Type 2 diabetes. Presenting this DVD-based course is as easy as pushing “play” on a DVD player and the affordable coordinator’s kit even includes a DVD player! For an introductory, fully reimbursable investment of only $295, you receive program DVDs, a marketing kit, manuals, a personal heart monitor and more. Plus you receive reimbursement for every participant. For details or to register today, visit www.wellspringsource.org or call 800-999-3127. You can help others restore their health.

MAKE YOUR DREAMS REALITY. Successful health food store and vegetarian restaurant for sale in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. Nine years running with a growing clientele and faithful customer base. A great turn-key ministry opportunity. Toll free 877-348-5019.

Phonecardunlimited.com —connecting you to the world at low rates. Say goodbye to phone bills. At home or away, remember, whenever you want to reach a loved one, go to www.phonecardunlimted.com. They will answer.

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.

Real Estate

Custom, two story home on 6.5+ acres, northern California, six miles from Orleans Seventh-day Adventist Church, south exposure, 1,600 ft. elevation, 3,000+ sq. ft., 2-car garage, 3-bdrm, 3-bath, office, storage, loft, decks, large orchard, garden area, $369,000. Call 707-768-1715.

Personalized Real Estate Service in Phoenix, Ariz. Representing hundreds of builders and developers with new homes from $100,000, retirement condos from $50,000, 4-plex rental apts. from $220,000. The living and the churches are great in Phoenix. Ronald E. Olson Realtor, 623-972-9695. High Profile Realty, 623-486-9050.

River runs beside it, describes this gorgeous 4-bdrm, 5-bath solar home with great room and family room, master suite has own hot tub, river frontage, 2 gazebos, horse set up, R.V. hookups. Plus 2,500 sq. ft. 2nd home on 3 manicured acres. Priced at $595,000. Located on the Carson River in Fallon, Green Oasis of Nevada. Near very active church and school. 775-423-4359.

SELF STORAGE UNIT BUSINESS for sale in Kelso, Wash. Living quarters and offices, 43 rental units, room for expansion. Great location. Near I-5, about 1 hr. from Portland, Ore. Friendly local Adventist church. Ideal for a retired couple; we’ll supply the rocking chairs. Was $200,000; now $182,000. Canvasback Mission: 800-793-7245.

The Board

ATTENTION RENO: If you know of former Seventh-day Adventists in the Reno area who would be interested in attending the Amazing Facts Crusade in March 2004, please call Jim Webb, 775-852-0697.

BIG Rally (Jan. 16-17) Bible Instructor’s Guild. 16th Street Church, San Bernardino, Calif. Speaker, Arthur Branner II, pastor, Fairfield Church. Afternoon training will give you the tools you need to increase your capacity for soul winning. Info: 707-644-2217.

General Youth Conference (Dec. 17-21) Ann Arbor, Mich. Youth, young adults, young professionals, and youth leaders are invited to this intensely spiritual, Bible-based, mission-focused conference. Workshops by David Asscherick, Randy Skeete, Neil Nedley, Jay Gallimore, Janice Watson, Jerry Moon, Norman Miles, Alan Parker and many others. Register www.generalyouthconference.org. Contact Israel Ramos at 734-973-9894 or ramosi@umich.edu.

San Diego Adventist Forum (Jan. 10) Charles Teel. Tierrasanta Church, 11260 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, Calif. 858-576-9990 or 619-561-2360. E-mail ak-jk@cox.net.

2004 North American Division Youth Ministries Leadership Convention (Feb. 19-22) “Stand Still...See God’s Salvation.” Adams Mark Hotel and Convention Center, Denver, Colo. Join 4,000 Pathfinder, Adventurer, Master Guide, young adult, campus and camp ministry leaders and pastors for leadership training. Info: www.adventistyouthministries.org.

Loma Linda University’s Annual “Healthy People” Conference (March 9-12) For chaplains, ministers, health professionals, “Spirituality, Culture & Health” features Harold Koenig, Kenneth Pelletier, David Williams, William Strawbridge, Toni Yancey, Neal Krause and others. 21 hours of CE credit. Early bird rate expires Dec. 31. Info: Dianne Butler, dbutler@sph.llu.edu or 909-558-4835.

Employment

Avista Adventist Hospital is currently accepting applications for Director of Imaging Services. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in business, marketing and leadership. Three to five years of prior management experience in either an inpatient or outpatient setting is preferred. Avista is a 100-bed acute care facility located near Boulder, Colo., and is highly rated by patients, staff and physicians. Please apply online at www.avistahospital.org or contact Dave Smith, vice president, 303-673-1285.

Clinical Nurse Specialist. Ready for a move to the beautiful Northwest? Adventist Medical Center, Portland, Ore., is seeking a CNS, MSN, RN for our CCU/ED department. The candidate should have 2-5 years experience as a CNS along with experience implementing new programs, mentoring new nurses and developing processes/protocols. AMC is a 300-bed hospital situated on a beautiful campus with mountains and ocean close by. Our area offers a quality lifestyle with moderate housing prices. We offer a $5,000 bonus and relocation assistance to the qualified candidate. Call Karen Kellar at 877-261-6993 or e-mail amcjobs@ah.org for more information. www.adventisthealthnw.com.

Come to Paradise. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas in northern California, Feather River Hospital often has openings for qualified individuals. Join our team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals. A current listing of openings is available on our web site at www.frhosp.org or call Human Resources at 530-877-9361.

Employment Opportunity. Ready for a move to the beautiful Northwest? Adventist Medical Center in Portland, Ore., is seeking qualified candidates for an executive/administrative assistant. Required qualifications: enthusiastic, team-oriented, highly motivated and organized, excellent multi-tasking and communication skills, customer service oriented, comfortable in fast-paced work environment, proficient in Microsoft applications. Healthcare experience as executive/administrative assistant desired. Relocation assistance available. Contact AMC Recruiting. Toll-free, 877-261-6993, or e-mail amcjobs@ah.org.

Missionaries needed in Korea. Seventh-day Adventist, native English-speaking volunteers. Twenty years of age and above, must be baptized and have a bachelor’s degree. Required to teach English and Bible. English major is not a requirement. Teaching experience is not necessary—we will train you. Volunteer missionaries must be approved by their home division as well as the General Conference for service. Benefits include a round trip ticket (for those that serve a full year), housing, utilities, insurance and a stipend. For more information, contact humanresources@sda.co.kr or phone Winnie West, 011-822-2215-7496.

Redding Adventist Academy (K-12) in beautiful Shasta County is seeking a part-time Business Manager with experience in accounting, budgeting and financial planning. Proficiency with accounting software desired. Applicant should have good communication and interpersonal skills. The position offers some flexibility in work schedule. Contact Gary Brown at 530-222-1018 or gdbrown66@hotmail.com.

Shawnee Mission Medical Center, a Seventh-day Adventist community service, has a variety of openings for health care professionals interested in immediate placement. SMMC is a 383-bed acute care facility and part of the most preferred health care system in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Located in beautiful Johnson County, this family-friendly community offers a safe and relaxed atmosphere, high quality schools and easy access to museums, cultural arts, and professional sports teams. Please contact the job line at 913-676-2073 or click on Employment at www.saint-lukes.org for a listing of positions. Contact Brad Hoffman, administrative director of Human Resources at 913-676-2020 for more information. Résumés may be faxed to 913-676-2019.

Southern Adventist University is seeking a Director of Online Learning. Duties include technical support for online learning and development of distance education courses. Master’s degree in computing, curriculum and instruction, adult learning or related field required. Doctorate preferred. The successful candidate will possess a working knowledge of instructional authoring tools and have successful higher education teaching experience. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references to Office of Academic Administration, P.O. Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315. Review of applications will begin Jan. 5, 2004.

Southern Adventist University School of Physical Education, Health and Wellness is seeking a full-time professor. Master’s degree in wellness or related field required. Doctorate preferred. Must have successful higher education teaching experience. Send letter of application and curriculum vitae or for more information, contact Phil Garver, Dean, School of Physical Education Health and Wellness, P.O. Box 370, Collegedale, TN 37315, garver@southern.edu or 423-238-2852.

WALLA WALLA COLLEGE School of Business seeks applicants for a tenure-track teaching position in either statistics, quantitative methods and computer-related courses, OR in management and marketing, beginning as early as January 2004. See details at www.wwc.edu/services. Interested Adventists contact Clarence Anderson, School of Business, Walla Walla College, 204 S. College Avenue, College Place, WA 99324. andecl@wwc.edu.

WALLA WALLA COLLEGE seeks applicants for a tenure-track teaching position in physics beginning Autumn 2004. Applicants should possess or be near completion of a doctorate in physics or a closely related field. See details at www.wwc.edu/services. Interested Adventists contact Roy Campbell, Physics Dept., Walla Walla College, 204 S. College Avenue, College Place, WA 99324. campro@wwc.edu.

Vacations

10-day Scandinavia and Russia cruise for health professionals, families/friends. Includes Denmark, Estonia, Russia, Finland, Sweden, and Germany. Earn 8-10 hours continuing education credit from LLU Schools of Medicine/Dentistry. Daily spiritual devotions. CME credit, 909-558-4968; CDE credit, 909-558-4685; cruise only, call University Travel, 909-796-8344 or 800-362-3389 or utravel@carlsontravel.com.

18-day Southeast Asian Adventure to Thailand, Cambodia, South Vietnam, Singapore and H.K. China. Visits include Bangkok, Bridge of the River Kwai, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Saigon, Hanoi, Halong, Singapore and Hong Kong. Reserve early this fall historic adventure. Call Travel Adventure for brochure. 408-867-1454, 707-945-0177, fax 707-945-0179.

Christmas Shopping List. Adventist Group Vacations! Seven-day Alaska cruise; 12-day New England, Eastern Canada cruise. Seven-day Hawaiian Islands cruise. Mert Allen, Mt. Tabor Cruise. 800-950-9234 or 503-256-7919; mallen@renpdx.com. P.S. To be first to receive advance information on our Adventist tours, please request to be added to our e-mail list.

Mammoth Mountain Condo Available. Beautiful, spacious three-bedroom plus loft and three baths. Snow-Creek Condominium near chair 15 and the beautiful new golf courses. Sleeps 10 comfortably. Discount summer and winter rates. For reservations, call 909-794-5922 or lereebaker@yahoo.com.

Maui Condo. Two-bedroom, two-bath on beautiful Keawakapu Beach in Kihei/Wailea. Attractive island furnishings, kitchen, VCR, CD stereo, non-smoking, shorefront pool, on-site laundry, boogie-boards and snorkel gear. Nearby dining, shopping and golf. Color brochure, 503-848-3685; hhk207@teleport.com, www.hhk207.com.

Oahu. One-bedroom condo on beach; sleeps four; furnished, including linens, dishes, TV, dishwasher, microwave, stove, refrigerator. Golf and tennis nearby. $50/night/two; $60/night/four, $40 one-time cleaning charge. 11.24 percent tax. 301-717-7638.

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

At Rest

Alicuben, Jesse – b. June 2, 1917, Maui, Hawaii; d. April 18, 2003, Hilo, Hawaii. Survivors: wife, Maura.

Allen, Marvin – b. March 26, 1923, in Wellington, Texas; d. Sept. 20, 2003, in Placerville, Calif. Survivors: wife, Arla; son; daughter, Marla Petite.

Ames, Helen – b. Sept. 2, 1906, Los Angeles, Calif.; d. July 7, 2003, Tracy, Calif. Survivors: sons, Jonathan, David, Forrest, Joseph, Paul; daughters, Sylvia Martella, Rebecca Lanza.

Basconcillo, Primitiva – b. Nov. 27, 1918, Hilo, Hawaii; d. Aug. 2, 2003, Lincoln, Calif. Survivors: husband, Catalino; sons, Rueben, Rizalindo; daughters, Sharon Wood, Nelda Batton; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

Bergman, Dorothy L. – b. June 2, 1919, Arlington, Calif.; d. Sept. 20, 2003, Stockton, Calif. Survivors: husband, Truman; sons, David, Anthony; daughter, Donna Rowley.

Comazzi, Shirley L. – b. Dec. 7, 1924, Youngstown, Ohio; d. Sept. 20, 2003, Cloverdale, Calif. Survivors: husband, Alex; son, James; daughter, Sandy Thompson; four grandchildren.

Forester, Richard – b. Jan. 14, 1913, N.J.; d. Sept. 8, 2003, Chico, Calif.

Fountain, Holland Delton Dallas – b. Aug. 16, 1941, Richmond, Va.; d. Sept. 24, 2003, Sylmar, Calif. Survivors: wife, Joyce; sons, Christopher, Michael, Damon, Terrence; daughters, Linda, Denise, Antoinette, Stacey; 12 grandchildren.

Goertz, Velma – b. Sept. 29, 1926, Ventura, Okla.; d. April 19, 2003, Kingsbury, Calif. Survivors: daughter, Sheryl Roberts; son, Leland.

Harris, Virginia L. – b. July 11, 1916, Ore.; d. Aug. 27, 2003, Burney, Calif.

Hewitt, Oren W. – b. Sept. 12, 1915, Portland, Ore.; d. July 23, 2003, Ukiah, Calif. Survivors: wife, Kay; sons, Roy, Donald, John. Served as a teacher and principal in Adventist academies.

Hixson, Katheryn – b. June 6, 1942, Prescott, Ariz.; d. Dec. 25, 2002, Willows, Calif.

Hoyt, Franklyn – b. May 12, 1917, Riverside, Calif.; d. April 19, 2002, St. Helena, Calif. Survivors: son, John; daughter, Nancy Lecourt; four grandchildren.

Jorgensen, Walter – b. Aug. 23, 1921, Frazee, Minn.; d. Sept. 9, 2003, Fortuna, Calif.

Lipps, Madalyn – b. March 15, 1922, Omaha, Neb.; d. April 30, 2003, Visalia, Calif. Survivors: husband, Larry; son, Ron Porter; daughters, Margaret Reta, Brenda Gainey.

Luber, Anthony J. – b. Dec. 20, 1909, Buffalo, N.Y.; d. Sept. 23, 2003, Modesto, Calif. Survivors: son, Philip Hamilton; daughter, Beverly Johnson.

Martinez, Marie L. – b. Sept. 20, 1922, Neb.; d. Sept. 29, 2003, Paradise, Calif. Survivors: husband, Albert; sons, Dario, Darryl; daughter, Darlene; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild.

Massed, Juanita – b. June 30, 1908, Kamiah, Idaho; d. Feb. 8, 2003, Fresno, Calif. Survivor: daughter, Gloria Mae Russ.

McCollum, Thelma H. – b. Feb. 25, 1909, Natham, Ark.; d. Sept. 16, 2003, Grass Valley, Calif. Survivors: son, Sherlock; daughter, LaVerne Merth; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren.

McHenry, Milton M. – b. June 20, 1923, India; d. Aug. 21, 2003, Angwin, Calif. Survivors: wife, Muriel; son, Milton; daughters, Lottie Cline, Esther; six grandchildren.

McLennan, Walter P. – b. Feb. 16, 1913, New Orleans, La.; d. Sept. 27, 2003, Paradise, Calif. Survivors: daughters, Dorothy Hershey, Donna; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild.

Mitchem, Harvey – b. April 14, 1943, Bell, Calif.; d. Aug. 31, 2003, Fresno, Calif. Survivors: wife, Lea; son, Anthony; daughters, Cheri, Cindy.

Moore, Alan R. – b. Nov. 4, 1943, Sacramento, Calif.; d. Sept. 11, 2003, Shingle Springs, Calif. Survivors: wife, Tina; sons, Alan Jr., Daniel; daughters, Lindsay, Kristina, Melanie Peterson.

Morales, Linda – b. Dec. 25, 1935, Wadsworth, Mo.; d. Sept. 27, 2003, Whittier, Calif. Survivors: husband, Rudy; sons, Jeff, Scott, Marcus; daughters, Laura White, Sandra Garcia; two grandchildren.

Moreno Sr., David V. – b. July 28, 1937, Glendale, Ariz.; d. May 21, 2003, Turlock, Calif. Survivor: wife, Frances.

Nolen, Gertrude M. – b. Jan. 6, 1905, Rodney, Iowa; d. Sept. 11, 2003, Cottonwood, Calif.

Robbins, Earl H. – b. July 21, 1936, Tacoma Park, Md.; d. Sept. 9, 2003, Roseville, Calif. Survivors: sons, Barry, Scott; daughter, Michelle Franzen; four grandchildren.

Rood, Dorothy M. – b. Nov. 5, 1912, Monmouth, Ore.; d. Oct. 5, 2003, Dobbins, Calif. Survivors: son, Terry; daughter, Linda Vasquez. Served as an elementary school and music teacher at various schools.

Russ, Dorothy – b. Dec. 31, 1920, Canton, Ohio; d. April 9, 2003, Porterville, Calif. Survivors: husband, Larry; son, Michael; daughter, Susan.

Swanlund, Samuel H. – b. Feb. 9, 1931, Eureka, Calif.; d. July 18, 2003, Eureka, Calif. Survivors: wife, Wanda; daughters, Brenda, Sandi; sons, Richard, Daron, Scott.

Tandy, Scott – b. Feb. 23, 1914, St. Petersburg, Fla; d. Sept. 27, 2003, Ukiah, Calif. Survivors: wife, Clarice; sons, Robert, Steven; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Tetz, A. Charles – b. Aug. 15, 1930, Campbellsport, Wis.; d. Sept. 9, 2003, Placerville, Calif. Survivors: wife, Luella; sons, Raymond, Keith; daughters, Debbie Purvis, Lannette Werner-Tetz, Melody Aragon; seven grandchildren. Served as principal and teacher at several schools, including Madison College Elementary School, Tampa Junior Academy, West Palm Beach Junior Academy, Andrews University Junior High, Fresno Adventist Academy, and El Dorado Adventist School.

Thompson II, Ralph W. – b. Dec. 19, 1908, Kinsman, Ohio; d. May 28, 2003, Porterville, Calif. Survivors: wife, Jane; sons, Ralph III, Donald, Dennis.

Twiggs, Effie Belle – b. June 11, 1911, Ore.; d. Sept. 18, 2003, Sacramento, Calif. Survivors: son, Elvin, Dale; daughters, Beverly Conachy, Flora Schneider.

Victorine, Mary – b. Oct. 27, 1913, Palo Alto, Calif.; d. June 16, 2003, Tracy, Calif. Survivor: son, Ernest.

Wallington, Conrad – b. July 21, 1951, Fondulac, Wis.; d. Aug. 31, 2003, Placentia, Calif. Survivors: wife, Kathleen; sons, Kyle, Jamison. Served at North Shore Jr. Academy, Mayfair Jr. Academy, and Orangewood Adventist Academy.

Waters, Bertie – b. July 27, 1919, Cristobal, Panama; d. Sept. 5, 2003, Sacramento, Calif.

Watson, Carl Joseph – b. Aug. 21, 1916, River, N.C.; d. Sept. 25, 2003, Moreno Valley, Calif. Survivors: wife, Leona; sons, Joe, James, Robert, Dan; daughters, Penny, Margie; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.

Wayman, Bill Eugene – b. Feb. 8, 1929, Albany, Mo.; d. Sept. 25, 2003, Lancaster, Calif. Survivors: wife, Joyce; sons, Steven, Mark; daughter, Denise Powers; five grandchildren.

Wells, Rex – b. Feb. 13, 1914, Eufala, Okla.; d. Aug. 25, 2003, Anaheim, Calif. Survivors: wife, Dagney.

Wilson, Kenneth William – b. July 27, 1912, Niwot, Colo.; d. July 13, 2003, Hanford, Calif. Survivors: wife, Sylvia; daughters, Ruth Robertson, Marilyn Christensen, Kathryn Lockwood; 30 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Served Adventist schools in Dinuba and Ukiah, Calif.; Lewiston and Caldwell, Idaho; Battle Ground, Wash.; Gladstone, Ore.; and Pisgah, N.C.; as a copy editor for Pacific Press; compiled Walking Through the Bible with H.M.S. Richards.

Zinke, Ernest A. – b. Oct. 31, 1911, New York, N.Y.; d. Aug. 29, 2003, La Canada, Calif. Survivors: son, Ernest Jr.; daughters, Frances Randell, Grace Fershko; four grandchildren.