Northern News

Volume 5 • Issue 28 • July 14, 2022

Northern News

A Church Built for Service

"No church building? No problem," says Joelle Chinnock, administrator of disaster relief and development at the Paradise church.

Church ministry didn't stop just because they lost their building to the Camp fire. Church members continued to focus on helping neighbors rebuild before addressing their church facility needs.

Through Love Paradise, they coordinated community service days, such as a community clean-up on Earth Day, and the NCC academy and elementary students became involved with community service groups to help spread love around Paradise.

Chinnock sums it up by saying, "The experience has truly been a church without walls."

Larry Rich New Associate Superintendent

Joining the NCC education team from Redlands Adventist Academy, Larry Rich brings 30 years of experience in education -- 20 as a principal of four different schools.

He looks forward to sharing what he has learned from these positions with NCC educators, while working together in service to the Lord.

Patty Osborne New Associate Superintendent

Patty Osborne is excited to be returning to the Northern California Conference to work with the education team!

She has been a teacher at Pine Hills and Echo Ridge in her long teaching career, as well as Principal of Lodi elementary and an associate superintendent for the Central California Conference.

Recently, Patty has been given the greatest job of all, Grandma! She looks forward to working with the NCC as well as her first grand-daughter.

The Haven Church Welcomes New Pastor

Pastor Vince Saunders, was installed as the new pastor of the Haven church in Deer Park on July 1st.

The Haven church was heavily impacted by the Glass Fire and faces unique challenges as many members rebuild.

Saunders has been in ministry since 2006, and in the NCC since 2015.

He says, "I am excited to get started guiding and nurturing a church to be known for its loving spirit."

Elder Walter Arties III at Rest

Walter Arties III, the singing evangelist who founded Breath of Life Ministries, passed away on June 26, at age 80.

“Walter Arties was a visionary. He was a bold, courageous and yet gentle giant who walked among us,” said G. Alexander Bryant, North American Division president.

You can view the "All God’s People tribute to Elder Walter Arties" online:

On Vimeo by Clicking Here

On YouTube by Clicking Here

Support New Kindergartners

All new Kindergartners in our schools benefit from the New Beginners Fund.

Your gift to this fund is a powerful tool for our schools to recruit new Kindergartners. Prayerfully consider donating to the New Beginners Fund.

Evacuation Tips

Fire Season is here! Make your evacuation plan and practice it.

Pro Tips:

Evacuation happens in stages, especially if you leave immediately. Understanding this will help with that overwhelming feeling.

Stage 1 - First 30 minutes to 3 hours:

Find a safe place to stop and assess your situation
Let stress and adrenaline drop to normal levels
Activate your phone tree or reach out to your loved ones if possible

Click here to download the printable "Be Prepared Tip List" PDF.

"Desperation, Violence, Suicide - and Hope"

According to an article published by the NAD, written by Leisa Morton-Standish, "We’re in the midst of one of the greatest youth crises in history... But one system has bucked the trend."

Read Leisa Morton-Standish' article from nadadventist.org here.