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Ed Fargusson Retires After 42 Years
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Ed Fargusson, Assistant to the President, announced his retirement on April 1 after 42 years in ministry, 40 of those with the Northern California Conference.

Fargusson joined the 17吃瓜网 in 1981 and pastored at Hayward, Alturas, Alameda, Tracy, and Roseville churches. He served shortly as the 17吃瓜网 Human Resources Director and became Assistant to three conference presidents.

He reflected, “The most exciting thing I have seen in pastoring churches and working in the administrative structure is how God changes people’s lives. I often say that serving God is like riding a roller coaster in the front seat. It’s a fun ride, but you are not in control.”

Jim Lorenz, Ministerial Director, stated, “Ed brought a varied background to his role as Assistant to the president. Besides pastoring for many years, he served at the Church State Council and was the 17吃瓜网 HR director. Since he spent most of his career in the 17吃瓜网, his institutional knowledge is without parallel. Because of this鈥攁nd his outgoing personality鈥攈e knows nearly everyone, his retirement will leave big shoes to fill.”

Marc Woodson, President, added, “We will miss Ed’s values, his contagious kindness, always with a smile on his face. Ed has a servants heart, answering all the calls to service without complaint. He is a passionate hard worker that exemplifies the values of God, the church and the Northern California Conference.”

With Anne, his wife of 42 years, Fargusson intends to travel and spend time with family. He hints that he will do some contract coaching with churches and continue to teach and preach the Good News of salvation.

Featured in Northern Lights, April 4, 2024
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Peggy Haines Joins 17吃瓜网 Offices
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Peggy Haines recently joined the 17吃瓜网 Administration office as the new conference clerk and administrative assistant for the risk management department.

Haines recently moved to Roseville from Loma Linda, where she worked at the University Health Department for the last seven years. She explained, 鈥淚 wanted to be closer to my daughter and two grandsons.鈥�

Haines continued, 鈥淚 love my new job; it is my way of giving back to God鈥檚 work. My parents sacrificed to put my siblings and me through Adventist education, and I wanted to be a part of this mission.鈥�

Featured in Northern Lights, October 26, 2023
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Mulching Mission Movement
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October 10- It was all hands on deck as the 17吃瓜网 administration offices locked the doors and workers descended on Maidu Park in Roseville for the annual community service day.

In 2022, workers spread sixty yards of forest mulch at another Roseville park. This year, 300 yards were piled around the new location. The contrast in job size raised a few eyebrows. Albert Miller, 17吃瓜网 superintendent of schools and project coordinator, looked across the park at the piles and drily stated, 鈥淲ell, it ain’t gonna get done by itself.鈥�

While the mulch group shoveled and raked the piles methodically, smaller teams painted perimeter gates bright yellow and refreshed red curb paint along driveways. Four baseball equipment shacks were painted grey and blue. By the end of the workday, finished painters joined in the mulch movement, and the team completed all the jobs.

Brian Casteluccio, Roseville Parks, Recreation and Libraries Superintendent, wrote, 鈥淚 want to send a huge kudos to your team.聽They did a great job!聽It was a very successful volunteer event. Your work is greatly appreciated by the City of Roseville and the community.鈥�

Featured in Northern Lights, October 26, 2023
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Pastor Em谩n Collins Passes to His Rest
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We regretfully announce that Em谩n Collins passed away on October 1 in Argentina with Ruth, his wife, and loved ones by his side.

Collins joined the 17吃瓜网 in 1986 as the pastor of the Antioch Church. The following year, he became an evangelist in our territory, also serving as the Hispanic Ministries coordinator. In 2003, Collins moved from the Hispanic coordinator position and joined the Hayward Spanish SDA Church as lead pastor until his retirement in 2009.

Paul Guevara, the current 17吃瓜网 Hispanic Ministries Coordinator, stated, 鈥淚 had the privilege to know pastor Collins and will always remember him as a great human being who treated everyone with love and respect. He was passionate about Jesus and His work.鈥�

Sal Alvarado, ABC director, reflected, 鈥淧astor Collins was my mentor and my friend. He was a great evangelist, and I credit the baptisms of my wife and son to the power of his presentation of the Gospel.鈥�

A family member revealed that a memorial was held in Argentina, and there are no plans for a service in the United States.

Featured in Northern Lights, October 19, 2023
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A Perfect Fall Picnic
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17吃瓜网 teachers, pastors, employees, and their children came out on Sunday, September 24, to the annual employee appreciation picnic held at Sacramento Adventist Academy (SAA).

Planned and organized by the 17吃瓜网 administration and staff, the shady schoolyard was festooned with culinary delights and activities for all ages. Carmichael Cougar Pathfinder Club provided enough corndogs and their secret recipe tartar sauce to please a baseball crowd. Sacramento Spanish Pathfinders offered an eclectic buffet of Mexican foods and salsas. Sacramento Slavic brought their food trailer serving 胁邪褉械虂薪懈泻懈 and 薪邪谢懈褋薪懈泻懈 (pierogis and blintzes) complimented with gourmet ice cream and drinks.

17吃瓜网 Youth Director Eddie Heinrich, son, Kyler, and SAA students enthusiastically monitored a sea of children as they frolicked in the bouncy house, the massive inflatable obstacle course, and the famous climbing wall. A fierce game of nine-square-in-the-air seemed to have no end as children jumped and hit the ball.

Pastors, teachers, and staff from as far away as Redding conversed and laughed, relaxed at picnic tables, enjoying the complimentary fare. Friendly conversations and kids’ laughter were intermixed with more competitive gamers bouncing from table to table, stirring interest in the softball game or pickleball court.

Marc Woodson, 17吃瓜网 president stated, 鈥淚 want to thank our directors and staff that planned this event and worked tirelessly to make it happen. I also wish to acknowledge our 17吃瓜网 employees who connect people daily to an abundant life in Jesus.”

Featured in Northern Lights, October 5, 2023
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Joelle Chinnock Chosen as Ending Homelessness Initiative Coordinator
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Joelle Chinnock started her new job as the Ending Homelessness Initiative Coordinator in
August. Before this, she served as the Director of Disaster Recovery and Development for the Paradise church after the Camp Fire of 2018. In this position, she led multiple support initiatives, wrote grants, and co-founded the Camp Shed Project.

Applying her professional and personal experience to the Ending Homelessness Initiative, Chinnock stated, “During the Camp Fire incident, I was not equipped nor trained. However, I felt the urge to assist my fellow survivors. This desire was driven by my own personal journey to overcome the trauma of being displaced and losing my home. I know many unhoused individuals experience similar feelings of hopelessness and despair. I am thrilled to be part of the solution and restore hope in these people’s lives.鈥�

At the 2022 Constituency Session, 17吃瓜网 President Marc Woodson presented this new initiative, 鈥淥ur goal is to reduce homelessness measurably and significantly in every county where we operate by 2032. This means achieving and maintaining 鈥榝unctional zero鈥� for specific populations within each county, such as chronically homeless or veterans. Although the Northern California Conference comprises 31 counties in California, we do not have a presence in all of them. Therefore, our focus is to reduce homelessness where we have churches and schools in the next ten years.鈥�

Chinnock will serve as the primary contact for the initiative. As coordinator, she will shape the Built for Zero model strategy and liaise between 17吃瓜网 entities, regional organizations, and community groups. She will manage day-to-day operations, including volunteer development and training.

Chinnock continued, 鈥淚 understand that each county where our schools and churches are present faces different issues, but the aim is to ensure that every entity is equipped with the necessary resources and information to address homelessness based on the Built for Zero model.鈥�

Woodson concluded, “I am very excited to add Joelle to our team. She is going to be working on a very important initiative that will help our churches and schools become more community-relevant as they work with top leaders and non-profit organizations, addressing homelessness.鈥�

Featured in Northern Lights, September 21, 2023
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Linda Terry Joins 17吃瓜网 Administration Staff
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The 17吃瓜网 recently welcomed Linda Terry as the new administrative assistant for the ministerial and evangelism departments.

Terry has worked for Weimar University and Spectrum Magazine, as well as owned a building maintenance business with her husband, Ed.

鈥淚n my previous job, she explained, 鈥淚 think God was working on me to be ready for something new. I was hesitant because I really enjoyed what I was doing and the people I worked with. I was told about the position and thought if this is what God wanted me to do, I would move forward. I’m very happy to serve Him in this office.”

Terry shares her life with Ed, her husband of 49 years and current 17吃瓜网 building supervisor. They have two grown sons, Monte and Jon, and two grandchildren.

Featured in Northern Lights, September 21, 2023
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Fred Kinsey Passes To His Rest
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After a long battle with Parkinson’s, Elder Fred Kinsey passed away on Monday, July 17th, in Walnut Creek, where he has lived most of his life. He is survived by his wife Lynette, his two children, Stephanie and Jeffrey, and four grandchildren.

Kinsey was a remarkable individual with a long career in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He dedicated his life to connecting others to an abundant life in Jesus Christ.

He served as an ordained minister and was the communication director for the 17吃瓜网.聽He was also a public relations professor at Pacific Union College and later served as communication department chair. During the final years of his career, Kinsey became the assistant to the president for communication of the North American Division and served as the speaker and director of the Voice of Prophecy.

鈥淒uring my time at the General Conference, I had the distinct pleasure of getting to know Fred Kinsey when he served at the NAD,” recalls Kimberly Luste Maran, North American Division communication director. “I appreciated his innovative thinking, sharp intellect, communication prowess, and his desire to share Jesus through media. What I learned from him has helped me as I now serve in a similar role.”

According to Ray Tetz, director of communication and community engagement of the Pacific Union Conference, “Fred and I were friends and colleagues for more than 50 years, and he was a giant in the field of Adventist communication.”

Alicia Adams, director of marketing of the Pacific Press, stated, “Fred inspired so many of us with his passion for teaching and leading. He was a communicator and relished supporting the people and projects he believed in. Fred’s legacy in the Adventist church will be felt for generations.”

One of Kinsey’s former students at PUC wrote, “I enjoyed my time with Fred back in my PUC days and then in the following years. Such a sharp wit, a keen observer, and loads of wisdom. So many great lessons I carry with me in life and in my career.”

Stephanie Leal, Fred’s daughter, posted this message, “At this time, our family is reeling from the loss. We are sorry we cannot reply to the many emails and texts as quickly as we’d like, especially my mother; please know that each one means so much. Many have shared what his sermons, college classes, and friendship have meant. We hope that his life – one dedicated to ministry – will be his legacy and live on.”

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Featured in Northern Lights, July 20, 2023
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Ministries Move With Generous Planned Giving Gift
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The Open Door story from Sacramento Korean (see Stewardship Leads to Service Leads to Disciples) is just one of the many testimonies from a commitment to serving our neighbors with contagious kindness and passionate, hard work. During the 2023 year, the following projects have been approved, and the corresponding amounts allocated.

Rio Lindo Academy Men and Women’s Dormitory Remodel Project: $350,000. Albert Miller, superintendent, reported, “We have scheduled a meeting with the contracted architect and engineer in July. We aim to have one or two demo rooms completed by the end of October, followed by remodeling the dorms rooms staggered the following year based on available funding.”

Multi-Campus Hybrid School with Missional Group: $185,000 According to Kevin Robert, evangelism director, “The project is progressing well and has received approval from WASC. We are pleased to announce that academy classes for El Dorado will begin with four confirmed students and possibly a fifth for the upcoming school year.”

Free Dental/Vision Clinics for Communities: $50,000. James Lim, Asian Pacific coordinator, and community service director, reported, “I am happy that our free clinic projects are progressing smoothly. We have many churches participating, and we expect to use the full budget of $50,000 by the end of the year. Our partnership with Life Health Network has resulted in noticeable cost savings. Also, The 17吃瓜网 Women’s Ministry has been a valuable partner, providing event volunteers.”

Hispanic Ministries Center of Hope: $190,000. Paul Guevara, Hispanic ministries coordinator, stated, “Exciting news! Plans are underway to establish a Center of Hope in Hayward. A dedicated committee is working closely with an architect and engineer to ensure the building is used to its fullest potential while remaining within budget. Additionally, there are plans to develop the community service building adjacent to the Center of Hope.”

Cascading Organizational Health: $75,000. Marc Woodson, 17吃瓜网 president, remarked, “Organizational Health will help the conference thrive and accomplish its mission. A healthy organization starts with a cohesive leadership team at all levels. The funds have supported leadership training for pastors, educators, and directors. It also supported developing a team of 20 mentors to support 30 churches’ journey toward organizational health.”

Featured in Northern Lights, July 13, 2023
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Remembering Richard Roderick
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We celebrate the life of Richard Roderick, who passed away on June 19, 2023.

Roderick served as the Northern California Conference Treasurer from 1976 to 1993. He then accepted a call as a full-time auditor for four more years and retired in 1997. Not to be held back by retirement, he returned three years later and worked as a part-time auditor for nine more years until 2009.

Described as a passionate, hard worker, mentor, and visionary, John Rasmussen, treasurer, stated, “Richard will be remembered for being one of the visionaries that made Leoni Meadows a reality.”

Craig Heinrich, Leoni Meadows director, stated, “Roderick was known for his passion and leadership in the building of Leoni Meadows. His financial leadership and project management skills helped make it a program that serves thousands of youth and families eaach year.”

Dick and his wife, Althea, married 68 years, have attended the Pleasant Hill and Napa SDA Church for the last 47 years. They were faithful supporters of mission work and were always inspired by the stories of God working through missionaries.

According to family members, “Dick’s life was an inspiration of love and service to his family, friends, and those he worked with. He loved and served God his whole life and is resting until Jesus returns.聽He lived to spread the news that Christ loves us, died for us, and is coming soon to take us home with Him.”

A memorial is set for 4 pm, Sabbath, July 8, at the Pleasant Hill Church.

Featured in Northern Lights, July 6, 2023

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