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ADULT CARE

55 OR OVER? We invite you to consider a warm and friendly retirement lifestyle at Peach Tree Retirement Center located on 4 acres in the beautiful Yakima Valley in Washington State. Housekeeping, three vegetarian or non-vegetarian meals, activities, transportation and more all included in one reasonable monthly rental amount. Choice of floor plans, all on one level. Complimentary meal when taking a no-obligation tour. Call Dan Andersen at 509-248-1766.

AUTOMOTIVE

NEW AUTOS COST LESS!!! All makes FLEET PRICES. Out-of-stock or factory orders. Low interest financing % and factory rebate programs. Leasing = lower payments and taxes. Quality used vehicles available. TRADE-INS WELCOME. Quotations by phone or fax. Test drive and demo before you buy. Nationwide warranty on new autos. Delivery at your home, office, credit union or our facility. We ship nationwide, Alaska and Hawaii; save thousands! Call or fax your specific vehicle desires: make, model, options, etc. Contact WESTERN AUTO WHOLESALE & LEASING: Portland, Ore. 503-760-8122; Vancouver, Wash. 360-263-6521; nationwide 800-284-6612; fax 800-300-0484; e-mail wawl@aol.com.

RVS! Adventist owned and operated RV dealership has been saving Adventists money for over 30 years. $8 million inventory—over 30 brands in stock. Courtesy airport pickup and on-site hookups. Satisfied Adventist customer list. Call toll-free 888-933-9300; ask for Adventist discount pricing. Lee's RV City, Oklahoma City: e-mail Lee@LeesRVs.com.

NEW/USED VEHICLES available for delivery worldwide. www.autochoiceisyours.com. Let Don Vories' 40 years of experience save you money. Easy online shopping! Local 509-525-9782; toll free 888-249-8359.

CLASSES

NEWSTART LIFESTYLE PROGRAM at Weimar Institute of Health & Education: Our 18-day NEWSTART Lifestyle Program reduces the risk of and reverses obesity, high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, neuropathy, heart disease, fibromyalgia, stress and other degenerative diseases. For more information, call 800-525-9192 now! Read testimonies on our website: www.newstart.com.

NOW ONLINE: Nedley Depression Recovery Program and Training the Trainer, (director and facilitator training). 1.6 units of CEU available, register at drnedley.com or call 888-778-4445.

EMPLOYMENT

SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY seeks professor in its Social Work/Family Studies Department. Applicant must have MSW (PhD preferred) from CSWE-accredited program and minimum five years post-MSW practice experience. Demonstrated effectiveness teaching undergraduate or graduate level also required. Applicant should have social research and previous administrative experience. Applicant must be an active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Submit curriculum vita to Rene' Drumm, chair Social Work and Family Studies Department, Southern Adventist University: PO Box 370, Collegedale TN 37315; or rdrumm@southern.edu.

THE HISTORY DEPARTMENT AT SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY is seeking a full-time professor in the field of American History/Government beginning the summer of 2009. An ability to teach Christian church history is also desirable. Ph.D. required. Must be a member in good and regular standing of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Send CV and cover letter to Dr. Dennis Pettibone at dlpettib@southern.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

BIOLOGIST, Fall 2009. Talented PhD, committed Adventist creationist. Able to inspire students in the classroom and in research. Teaching assignments negotiable in 5-person department. Contact Dr. Suzanne Phillips, Chair, Biology, SWAU, Keene, TX; 817-202-6274; suzannephillips@swau.edu.

RURAL DENTAL PRACTICE in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge (1-hour east of Portland, Ore.) Busy, quality practice; great lifestyle; churches and school nearby. Seeking dedicated Adventist to continue our ministry. Seller to stay on to insure a smooth transition. Call 509-493-1463.

ANDREWS UNIVERSITY is seeking a Professor of Psychology to join our Behavioral Science department. Required: Ph.D. in Psychology, with teaching experience and demonstrated research interests and productivity. For additional details and to apply, go to: www.andrews.edu/hr/emp_jobs_faculty.cgi.

ANDREWS UNIVERSITY is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time faculty position in the Department of Clinical and Laboratory Sciences. Duties will include teaching undergraduate and graduate clinical laboratory science courses, advising and mentoring students, and collaborating with faculty. Qualified applicants must hold certification as a Medical Technologist (ASCP) and/or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (NCA) and have experience or specialty certification in Hematology. Candidates with at master's degree or higher are preferred. The position requires that the applicant be a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in good and regular standing. Send resume to Richard Show, Department of Clinical and Laboratory Sciences, Andrews University, 100 N Old US31, Berrien Springs, MI 49104. Send inquiries to rshow@andrews.edu.

URGENTLY NEEDED: live-in single female caregiver for elderly woman confined to wheelchair. Cooking, housekeeping, shopping, computer literate. Twenty-five miles west of Salem, Ore. References needed. Call 503-787-1016.

WANTED: We are planning to re-open our Church School in Sutherlin, Ore. Grades K–6th. We need a mission minded, newly retired individual or couple to teach for a year. For more information, call Malinda 541-459-9753; Shelly 541-459-2214 between 10am and 2pm.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST Job opportunity in a family owned, out-patient clinic. Located in western Washington. Country lifestyle with benefits of the cities, mountains and beaches. Adventist churches and schools nearby. Send resumé to: PTS, PO Box 2369, Longview, WA 98632; nboney@q.com.

EVENT

ALL ARE INVITED TO MARANATHA VOLUNTEERS INTERNATIONAL'S 2009 CONVENTION Sept. 11–12, at Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualatin, Ore., (Portland area). Celebrate 40 years of international service and miraculous blessing! Guest speaker Dr. Jan Paulsen and musician Steve Green will present. For information, call 916-920-1900 or visit www.maranatha.org. Join us!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Walla Walla Valley Academy Alumni Weekend, Oct. 2–3, 2009. Alumni Church will be at 11 am, Oct. 3. Honor classes are years ending in 9 and 4. Come fellowship and reconnect with old friends. Questions? Call 509-525-1050.

ADVENTISTS AND ISLAM: What message do Adventists have for Islam? Find out at a special weekend dedicated to teaching what we have to share with Muslims. Sept. 24–26, La Sierra University. For more information, e-mail NADAdventistMuslimRelations@gmail.com; or call 423-368-2343.

FOR SALE

SAVE 25% July 1–31, 2009! ABC Book of the Month: Sin and Salvation, by George R. Knight. Regularly $19.99, SALE $14.99. Explore the very heart of the Christian message—God's work for and in us. Available at your ABC, at www.AdventistBookCenter.com, or by calling 1-800-765-6955.

T. MARSHALL KELLY MUSIC CDS and Dr. Ben Carson's book and video set through Brown Sugar & Spice. Also: multicultural children's books, specializing in TRUE STORIES. Purchase online: www.brownSSbooks.com; 734-729-0501.

OGDEN MUSIC COMPANY LIQUIDATION SALE. Many piano brands and sizes 4'7"–7' are still available, great for schools and academy's. Unfinished piano benches, organ benches, piano lamps, stacking chairs, also furniture, appliances, and many other items. Johannus Classical Church Organs available, all items are below wholesale. Contact Alice at Ogden Music Company: 503-777-2666. Monday–Thursday 10–6 pm; Friday 9–5 pm; Saturday closed; Sunday noon–5 pm.

WORTHINGTON, LOMA LINDA, CEDAR LAKE, AZURE PRODUCT, ETC. Low prices. Auburn Enterprises, Bill and Judy Hoard, 4192 Auburn Rd NE; PO Box 13757, Salem, OR 97309-1757; 503-585-9311; fax 503-585-1805; auburnent@hotmail.com.

GENERAL STEEL BUILDING w/insulation, 72x60x16. Ordered for church, never erected, project canceled. Fifty year warranty. Will sell for $98,000. Bought in 2004. Current cost $149,000. Call 928-466-9066.

MISCELLANEOUS

FREE – A UNIQUE BIBLE READING PLAN: This is Life Eternal (subtitled: Eat the Bread of Life in 52 Weekly Bites) chronologically and topically designed to make your 2009 biblical journey a delightful experience. Download from www.thisislifeeternal.org or receive by mail. Send self-addressed stamped envelope to TILE, PO Box 510657, Punta Gorda, FL 33982.

ADVENTIST BUYING U.S. COIN COLLECTIONS. Silver Dollars, Gold, Proof Sets, Accumulations, Estates. Will travel. All transactions confidential. Immediate payment. Also selling. Call Scott at 208-859-7168 or 208-939-8654 and leave message.

SPONSOR A CHILD! $30 a month can send a child in India to an Adventist school. It pays for tuition, housing, food, clothes and medical. Adventist Child India is an official project of the Southern Asia Division of Seventh-day Adventist. 308-530-6655; www.adventistchildindia.org; or childcare@sud-adventist.org.

AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION: Share the blessing of health with this 64-page booklet by Drs. Hans Diehl and Aileen Ludington, introducing God's plan for combating America's killer diseases. Available only from PROJECT: Steps to Christ. To order, call 1-800-728-6872 (EST) or online at www.projectstc.org.

REAL ESTATE

ADVENTIST REAL ESTATE BROKER 35+ years experience, residential and commercial. Serving King, Pierce Counties and greater Puget Sound. Mike Van Steenwyk, owner, 5 Star Real Estate Investments, LLC: 253-887-1355; mlvansteenwyk@comcast.net; www.5starinvestllc.com.

MARK V REALTY: Real estate with a personalized touch. Licensed in Washington and Oregon. Visit our Web site www.MarkVRealty.com to see how you can save. Broker/Owner Mark Tessier: 509-386-7890; 722 S College Ave, College Place, Wash.

SECLUDED 10 ACRES with charming original homestead cabin, beautiful valley located in northern California, Pelton wheel electricity, gravity flow water, usable land, nice climate, good garden area, Adventist neighbors, Adventist church within driving distance. Asking $275,000. Call 541-846-6021 or 541-499-2323.

SE WASHINGTON/NE OREGON including College Place, Walla Walla, Milton-Freewater, Umapine. Realtor, Twyla Leiske Bechtel, will work with you in buying or selling property. Call 509-520-8789; twylalb@gmail.com; www.petersenproperties.com.

FOR SENIORS ONLY EASE FINANCIAL PRESSURE Homeowners 62 and older may be eligible for an FHA Reverse Mortgage! Receive monthly income, line of credit or cash. No monthly mortgage payments, no out of pocket costs, no income or credit requirements, and no repayment until you pass away or sell. For free information for you or someone you know, please call Gayle Woodruff, CSA Member, Society of Certified Senior Advisors at 425-732-5222 or 800-963-8011 ext. 5222. License #510-LO-45340.

QUIET BEAUTY Thirty acres near Homer, Alaska. Stunning full views bay, mountains, glaciers. Potential for homes, intentional community, retreat center, agricultural. Warm, active church. $344,900 nego. Alderfer Group 907-235-7254.

FOR RENT IN ROSEBURG, ORE. Furnished 630-sq.-ft. guest house, 1-bedroom, bathroom, washer/dryer, kitchen, living room. Quiet, gated, country setting on the North Umpqua River. Rent $550 w/3ABN/Dishnet hook up. You pay utilities. Orchard, garden space and pool available. Six miles from town and church. No pets. References required. Call or email for application and to send your information: 541-673-4513; 541-430-0432; rln65@rosenet.net.

COLLEGE PLACE DUPLEX FOR SALE: Located behind boys dorm on 1st St. Built in 2003; single level with single car garage. Each unit is 1,200-sq.-ft., with 3-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms. Current rents are $875/month. Asking $263,000. Questions? Call 208-640-1545.

IDAHO HOME HAVEN, 2-bedroom on six acres, year-around gravity-fed 75 psi spring plus good well; mature orchard with cherries, walnuts, apricots, pears, apples; fenced garden, figs, grapes, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, boysenberries, blueberries. On country road, 1.6-miles to asphalt, 1-hour to Costco, Walmart, airport. Under $200,000 for all or lease 2.5 acres (99 year renewable) electricity installed. Awesome view, good neighbors. www.idahosafehaven.webs.com; 208-476-9994.

FOR SALE 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2,200-sq.-ft. ranch style home with daylight basement. Fenced 1/3 acre, fruit trees, berries. Close to Adventist Medical Center. $374,900. Call 503-771-6483.

GREAT PLACE TO RAISE KIDS! La Center, Wash. Ten acres includes large pond for canoeing, fishing or bird watching, pasture, corral, hayfield, barn/woodshed, horse barn/shop, garden area, berries, lockable gate entry, satellite dish for home schooling. 4-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, dining and kitchen area, den, pantry/utility, large living room with 22-ft. peak, great view of pond and Silver Star mountain range. Easy commute to Columbia Academy, NPUC office and Portland, Ore. $574,000. Latkins1@tds.net; 360-263-3045.

SERVICES

LOOKING FOR A PEACEFUL RETIREMENT VILLAGE? Why wait for heaven. We offer homes, duplexes and apartments in a peaceful, safe Adventist environment in the country. You will be able to develop lasting friendships. Call Bill Norman in Harrah, Okla., at 405-454-6538.

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 US 31, Berrien Springs, MI; call 269-471-7366, evenings 8-11 pm E.T.

ADVENTIST CONTACT Successful computer dating exclusively for Seventh-day Adventists since 1974. Please write: PO Box 5419, Takoma Park, MD 20913-0419; or call 301-589-4440; www.adventistcontact.com.

MOVING? RELAX! Your move with Apex Moving & Storage will be great! As the single point of accountability, we offer peace of mind for the relocating family or individual. Give us a call and take advantage of a volume-rated discount for Adventists. Call Marcy Dante' at 800-766-1902 or visit us at www.apexmoving.com/adventist/.

EXPERIENCED ADVENTIST ATTORNEY serves greater Seattle area. Practice includes: auto accident/other injury claims; wills, trusts, probate/other estate-planning; real estate; contracts/other business matters and more. John Darrow: 310 Third Ave NE, Suite 116, Issaquah, WA 98027; 425-369-2064; www.darrowlawfirm.com.

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SPECIALISTS Clawson Heating and Air Conditioning features quality service and installation. We are an Adventist company meeting all of your heating and cooling needs, including maintenance programs for your homes. 503-618-9646. License #: Oregon, 173219; Washington, CLAWSHA931BW.

SINGLE AND OVER 40? The only inter-racial group exclusively for Adventist singles over 40. Stay home and meet new friends in USA with monthly newsletters and album. For information, send large self-addressed stamped envelope to: ASO-40, 2747 Nonpareil, Sutherlin, OR 97479.

ADVENTIST TELEVISION WITHOUT MONTHLY FEES! Local provider of satellite equipment and installation services. Servicing Portland/Salem and Central Coast. www.SatelliteJunction.us. Satellite Junction LLC: 503-263-6137. Licensed, Bonded, Insured CCB#178984.

ADVENTISTSINGLES.ORG free 14-day trial! Chat, search, profiles, match notifications! Join thousands of Adventist singles online. ElliotDylan.com Undercover Angels novels for Christian teens that build on Biblical principles and encourage integrity.

BOOKS—Over 250,000 new and used Adventist books in stock. Looking for a publisher? Free review of your manuscript. Call 800-367-1844 for more information or visit www.TeachServices.com or www.LNFBooks.com.

PHONECARDLAND.COM 10% DISCOUNT. Home of the pinless/rechargeable True Minutes phonecard. True Minutes long distance service is 1.9¢/minute including UK and Canada. No tax, no fee, no expiration. Visit www.phonecardland.com and choose the best plan for all your phone calls around the world. User-friendly/secure. E-mail sales@phonecardland.com; call 863-216-0160.

PLANNING AN EVANGELISTIC SERIES OR HEALTH SEMINAR? Have questions? Need affordable, professionally prepared handbills, brochures, signs, banners and mailing services? Call HOPE's Customer Service Representative free at 800-274-0016 or visit www.hopesource.com. You deserve the best with confidence and peace of mind. Your friends at Hamblin's HOPE deliver-on time!

HD VIDEOGRAPHER Ron Pestes is your answer to videoing your special event or project. I have been shooting and editing since 1982 and use only broadcast quality equipment in both Standard and High Definition. Apple Master Pro certified in Final Cut Studio 2. Graduate National Broadcasting School. Call for details. 503-663-2828.

ADVENTIST EVANGELISM PRINTING. Attract new guests to your next evangelistic series with professionally designed handbills, brochures, postcards, banners and mailing services from SermonView, all at low ministry prices. Visit www.sermonview.com/handbills or call 800-525-5791 for your FREE demographic report and community analysis.

PURCHASE ONLINE AT www.internationalbibles.com, a secure, fully functioning online Christian bookstore available 24/7 for your convenience; providing Church supplies, Bible reference books and foreign language Bibles. We also offer Adventist publications, SS quarterlies, study guides, the latest in Gospel music and much more. You may also order by phone 402-502-0883.

R.K. BETZ CONSTRUCTION is a full service construction company whether new, remodel, repair or consulting. We have served the Portland area for 30+ years. Licensed, bonded and Insured in Oregon for residential and commercial CCB#28769. Call Ray Betz: cell 503-756-3667; home office 503-760-2157.

FAMILY INSTITUTE, P.C.: Tigard and Forest Grove, Oregon. Counseling, marriage and family therapy. Bob Davidson, M.Div., M.Ed., LMFT; Wendy Galambos, M.A., LPC; Ed Eaton, M.S., LPC. Check our website for resources, intake forms and fees: www.familyinstitute.net; 503-601-5400.

INVITATIONS FOR ALL OCCASIONS designed exclusively for your event. Wedding, anniversaries, parties, baby showers, etc. Also specialize in baby announcements. For a free estimate, call 360-314-4295 or e-mail deslockwood@gmail.com.

VACATIONS

MAUI CONDO—2-bedroom/2-bathroom on beautiful Wailea Beach. Good swimming/snorkeling, shorefront pool, attractively furnished, kitchen, near golf. Visit our Web site at www.hhk207.com or call for brochure: 503-642-4127 or 503-762-0132.

MAKE BEAUTIFUL SUNRIVER, ORE.—Your summer vacation destination! Stay in our Quelah condo and relax or enjoy the many activities available. Visit www.sunriverunlimited.com for more information or call 503-253-3936.

ARIZONA TOWN HOME—Located near Tucson in Green Valley. Sun, bird watching, retirement community. Great view of Santa Rita Mountains. Beautiful new furniture. Monthly or weekly. Days, 541-426-5460; evenings/weekends, 541-426-3546; e-mail lexi.fields@wchcd.org.

MAUI—Fully equipped condo, unobstructed ocean and sunset view, sleeps seven. Tennis, pool, across street from surf and beautiful sandy beaches. April thru December 14, seventh day FREE! 360-652-6455 or 425-258-4433.

SUNRIVER RENTALS—Two nicely decorated homes. 3-bedroom, between lodge and mall, sleeps eight; 4-bedroom, sleeps 10. Both fully equipped. Hot tubs. Days, Mon.–Fri., 541-426-5460; evenings/weekends, 541-426-3546; lexi.fields@wchcd.org.

LINCOLN CITY, ORE.—Luxury beach home rentals located in desirable Roads End Neighborhood. Specializing in new homes only! Spectacular Ocean views, easy beach access, top quality amenities, beautifully furnished, close to restaurants and shops. www.seahavenrentals.com; 541-996-8800.

SUNRIVER—4-bedroom executive home, on North Woodlands golf course. Two master king suites, two queens, two sleepers, one twin, hot tub, three TVs, and VCRs, D/W, M/W, W/D, loft, Jacuzzi bath, gas log, BBQ, bikes, all "lodge amenities," sleeps 10, no smoking, no pets, includes housekeeping. Contact Wayne Schultz: days 541-475-7188; evenings 541-475-6463.

COLLEGE PLACE LODGING—Completely furnished new units available daily, weekly or monthly. Full kitchens. Sleeps four. Call 509-301-1498 to reserve. View at www.cottagegardens.info.

ANCHORAGE ROOMS TO RENT—Anchorage Korean Church has eight guest rooms. Queen-size beds, private entrance, one handicap room. Kitchen/laundry facilities. Internet access. Rates: Sept.–May, $69; June–August, $89/per night. Located in Midtown. All proceeds go to church building fund. Call: 907-868-3310; 907-230-5751; spenardsunshine@msn.com.

LOVE SEDONA?—Two-week timeshare vacation in gorgeous, red-rock country, only available 8/28 thru 9/11 for $1,750. One-bedroom unit, up to four people, with kitchen, Jacuzzi, patio overlooking Oak Creek. Pool, spa, golf course, tennis, laundry facilities, many other amenities. Within a few hours' drive, visit Bryce, Zion, the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley. Proceeds from this vacation go to assist our church. For more information, call and leave message at 503-695-2823.

NEW COLLEGE PLACE LODGING—Fully furnished 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. Full kitchen, washer/dryer, sleeps six. Steps from Walla Walla University. Contact: judithrich@charter.net; or 509-540-2876. View at: myblue32.com.

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