The Voice of Prophecy in Navajo Northern California

official organ of the Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Remember—

PATHFINDER DAY September 18, 1965

Sabbath, October 16, Will Be Community Relations Day With a tape recorder over his shoulder and a microphone in his hand, a public re- ARIZONA • CALIFORNIA • HAWAII • NEVADA • UTAH lations secretary for the Seventh-day Ad- ventist Church recently interviewed pe- destrians at a main intersection of a large VOL. 65 ANGWIN, CALIFORNIA, AUGUST 23, 1965 NO. 6 eastern city. For more than an hour he asked, "Where is the local Seventh-day Adventist church?" A Modern Miracle — The Voice of Prophecy in Navajo Northern California Within three or four blocks of that Conference Workers Meeting intersection a well kept and identified Promptly at 7:30 on the evening of Adventist church is located. It is on a July 18 a large, joyous, and spirited group main street entering the city. A ten min- of pastors, evangelists, departmental sec- ute drive will reach several large, well retaries, office secretaries, and church ad- established Seventh-day Adventist institu- ministrators met in the beautiful and tions. Thousands of Adventists live in the spacious Rio Lindo Academy chapel to immediate vicinity. How many would you begin their workers meeting. From the estimate knew the location of that church? opening song until the benediction at During the entire hour of interviews, NOT noon Thursday, July 22, a spirit of sin- ONE PERSON KNEW! cerity, dedication, and unity was in evi- Does the church need to improve com- dence. munity relations? Yes, indeed! This inter- Important topics were carefully selected view reveals a condition that exists in and assigned to individuals weeks in ad- communities, large and small, across North vance of the meeting. During the days of America. this gathering talks such as "The Im- If the message of the church is to be portance of the Spirit of Prophecy to the meaningful, the church must first be Remnant Church," "Aspects of Soul Win- known. Good community relations can ning," "The Minister and His Calling," answer a large part of this problem of un- "Church Administration and Organiza- wanted anonymity. Wayne Hooper works with Mrs. Alice Mason and Tom Holliday in transcribing hymns from a Navajo tion," "Ministerial Ethics," etc., were pre- What are plans for Community Re- hymnbook into the International Phonetic symbols, which are used by the Voice of Prophecy radio staff lations Day, October 16, in your church? in singing about the love of God in any tongue. sented and carefully evaluated by the workers. Don't you think it is time that you did something to let your community know "This is God's man! He's the son of Oljatoh, about ten miles from the Monu- Under the leadership of Elder James that your church exists? Hosteen Tso, the biggest medicine man ment Valley Mission, and his near neighbor Chase, conference president, and with the Help is available. See the October issue on our part of the reservation. He wore was a trader by the name of Ed Smith. assistance of every worker, the advent mes- of GO magazine—or, write your local con- a little bag of gods, a little leather pouch After Tom's conversion, Ed Smith re- sage will continue to make significant ference PR secretary. He has a program made by the medicine man. If you don't marked, "If I never see another Christian forward moves in this challenging field. outline for you. have that bag on you, you can be be- in the world, I would know that there is The Northern California Conference has MARVIN H. REEDER, ASSOC. Secy., witched and die at any time." That is a miraculous power in Jesus Christ by some heavy problems, but none of them Public Relations Department, how Mrs. Lloyd Mason, Bible instructor looking at the life of Tom Holliday. He is beyond solution if there are able and General Conference. of the Monument Valley Navajo Mission was the worst Navajo I ever saw in my dedicated workers through whom God can manifest the power of His Holy Spirit. in Utah, began relating the conversion life! There wasn't anything that fellow Over a Million Are Receiving story of Tom Holliday, speaker for the wouldn't do! We were afraid of him. But R. R. BIETZ, President, new Navajo Voice of Prophecy broadcast the change that has come into that man's Pacific Union Conference. Signs of the Times Each Month which will soon be heard over Station life is a miracle of God." The 1965 Signs Crusade was a success. KENN of Farmington, New Mexico. Tom was turned to Christ by a godly "What does the number 666 mean?" He A big THANK YOU to everyone who Returning to the broadcast studio in Presbyterian minister. Yet he saw some was deeply interested in Bible prophecies. helped. Over a million people will read the middle of his vacation, Wayne Hooper, inconsistencies in that church and one day "When we began to study about the the 275,000 copies distributed every director of music programing, made the said to himself, "This isn't for me." He Sabbath, Tom would just shy away," Mrs. month. new Navajo radio broadcast possible by then attended another church but was still Mason said. "I would think I had the Subscriptions have been entered faster learning to sing in the Navajo language dissatisfied, and finally he decided to Sabbath lesson all ready for him, but Tom this year, so that even the ones ordered using the International Phonetic System. establish a little church of his own. would have so many questions, he just during the first of August will receive the To get the new broadcast underway, he Interpreter Needed went all around the Sabbath." The day September edition. This inspiring issue prepared thirty-six baritone solos for pro- It was about this time that an inter- Mrs. Mason decided to present Daniel 7, will contain the following features in ad- gram use. Other members of the Voice of preter was desperately needed in the Sab- she went to every house in the mission dition to the regular articles which make Prophecy music group also recorded songs bath morning services at the Monument saying, "This is the day. Pray right now. Signs a most desired journal: in the Navajo tongue. Valley Navajo Mission. "We were then I'm going to start at a certain hour, and "Peace on Earth—When?"—Elder Theodore Dr. and Mrs. J. Lloyd Mason had lived using a translator who was drunk most of pray that Tom will accept the Sabbath." Carcich in Bishop, California, where he had a busy the time," remarked Mrs. Mason. "His "Tom was half asleep when I gave the "Witnessing for Christ in South Vietnam"—a heart was not in the work, and we didn't study; but suddenly, he came to life as special interview conducted by Barbara practice. They went to the Monument Hand Valley Navajo Mission about 1957. Shortly even have him half the time. We would if he'd just had a shot of adrenalin," Mrs. Mason recalled. "Now, give me that all "When God Rested"—Prof. Harold W. Clark thereafter, Mrs. Mason began thinking come to Sabbath morning service—and no "Whither Africa?"—Elder W. R. Beach to have one." over again," Tom had said. "Now please about the possibility of getting a Voice of translator! We just had "God's Power in Your Life"—Pastor Raymond Prophecy broadcast in the Navajo lan- When Tom came to the hospital, Mrs. write it all out for me." Libby guage. According to the Masons there are Mason saw in him just the man she felt "As Tom translates the lessons into the "Menace to the Mind" (hypnosis) —a proph- over 100,000 Navajo people—one-third of God could use at Monument Valley, and Navajo with the power of the Holy Spirit, ecy by E. G. White which is reaching its them children and youth—who are desper- later as speaker for a Novajo Voice of it's a miracle," stated Mrs. Mason. "It's fulfillment today, by Elder D. A. Delafield ately in need of our message. Prophecy broadcast. just a miracle. There's no other man on the "How Your Body Functions"—Clifford R. An- Finding someone who could present The first thing Mrs. Mason did was to reservation who could do it! There's no derson, M.D. the sermon in language that could be have Tom paint their house, though it one who is so dedicated, who so strongly You are invited to pray that God will easily understood by the Navajo people really didn't need painting at that time. has the confidence of the Navajos. And bless each one who reads the Signs in was the next problem facing the Masons. Later, she persuaded the contractor to have there is no one else who would have the these days when people are asking, "What Tom Holliday attended school where, in Tom do some painting on the new mission patience to do this work. So, I thank God shall we believe?" addition to his liberal arts education, he hospital. All the while Mrs. Mason was for Tom Holliday, and for the Voice of L. R. HIxsoN, Assoc. Manager, learned the painting trade. Later, he also studying the Bible with him, and he was Prophecy which is helping us to give the Circulation Department, learned to drink heavily. Tom lived near asking more and more questions, such as, gospel through radio to the Navajos." Pacific Press Publishing Assn. Camp Meeting in the Shadow of the Rock Doubtless no other camp meeting is held PACIFIC UNION anywhere "in the shadow of the rock," as was the Navajo camp meeting at Monu- POSTMASTER: All notices should be sent to ment Valley, Utah. The red sandstone PACIFIC UNION RECORDER, Box 36, Angwin, rock literally rises straight up without a California 94508. break for 500 feet. On the north side of this mighty wall, in its very shadow, the EDITOR Herbert Ford large brush arbor was constructed under ASSISTANT EDITOR Mrs. Margaret Folleti which the Navajos in their most colorful ASSISTANT EDITOR R R. Bietz costumes gathered to drink of the Well of ASSISTANT EDITOR W. J. Blacker Salvation. Christian Indians, interested PACIFIC UNION RECORDER, official organ ones, pagans, and medicine men made up of the Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day the group. Adventists (Box 146), 1545 North Verdugo Road, The camp meeting started on Thursday Glendale, California, is published weekly, fifty issues a year, at Angwin, California. night, July 29, and ended Sunday after- Entered as second-class matter September 3, noon, August 1. Really, the Navajo camp The Voice of Prophecy graduation group. Six of the Navajo people pictured here are members of 1927, at the post office at Angwin, California, meeting is an evangelistic crusade. While the mission church. Members of the Voice of Prophecy group are standing in the back row. On the under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. the adults were meeting in the brush arbor far right is Mrs. Alice Mason, mission Bible instructor. Tom Holliday is between Olive Braley and Del Acceptance for mailing at the special rate of Delker. He is the Navajo interpreter. postage provided for in section 412, Act of the children were having meetings all day February 28, 1925, authorized September 3, long in the mission church. The pastor, 1927. Elder Ralph Pueschel, assisted by an able Voice of Prophecy Group corps of ladies, took the children through SUBSCRIPTION RATE: Two dollars per year. Visits at Monument Valley the vacation Bible school lessons. N Nada,- Ufolt, Present from the General Conference The night of July 27 was a high point ADDRESS CHANGES should be sent promptly was Ronald Hegstad of the religious liberty for the Monument Valley Mission. For the to PACIFIC UNION RECORDER, Box 36, An- first time in the history of the mission, gwin, California 94508, giving both the old department. The Pacific Union Conference 2000 — 6-66 and the new addresses. was represented by W. J. Blacker, W. S. the "B" group of the Voice of Prophecy Lee, W. 0. Baldwin, and Herbert Ford. visited us and bestowed special honors PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE — R. R. Bietz, upon the Navajo people who have com- president; W. J. Blacker, secretary-treasurer; H. C. Retzer and E. F. Finck of the Ne- Moab Baptism Held and pleted the Faith Bible Course. H. M. S. (Box 146) 1545 North Verdugo Road, Glen- vada-Utah Conference participated. Each Others Planned by Year End dale, California 91209. Citrus 1-5173. of these workers spoke through the inter- Richards, Jr., associate speaker of the broad- A recent baptism in Moab saw the unit- ARIZONA CONFERENCE—D. C. Butherus, pres- preter, Tom Holliday, the Navajo minister. cast, personally congratulated each student ident; H. R. Trout, secretary-treasurer; (Box Not only did Brother Holliday interpret for ing of three precious souls with the rem- as he received his diploma. 10097) 2601 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, nant church here. This is the first of sev- Following the graduation service, the Arizona. CRestood 7-5773. all, but he also conducted meetings in Na- vajo. His earnest devotion is greatly appre- eral baptisms planned for the remaining program continued with the music of Brad CENTRAL CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE — Elmer ciated. portion of the year. and Olive Braley and Del Delker. Miss R, Waldo, president; R. L. Stretter, secretary- These baptisms are the result of Bible treasurer; (Box 580) 1691 The Alameda, The entire hospital staff and mission Delker pleased the group by singing two San Jose, California 95106. CYpress 7-1584. family spent long hours in untiring service studies, a church school baptismal class, of her songs in the Navajo language. Pastor a colporteur contact, and public meetings HAWAIIAN MISSION — B. W. Mattison, presi- to furnish food and transportation for the Richards' message was translated by our dent; Mun On Chang, secretary-treasurer; Navajos. Their service of love will not go united with the work of the Holy Spirit. Navajo minister, Tom Holliday. Bible studies are now beginning with a (Box 4037, Zip Code 96812) 1026 South King unrewarded when the sheaves are brought The visit of the Voice of Prophecy group St., Honolulu, Hawaii 96814. Phone 64-436. number of fine Moab families and it is into the garner. held special interest for us since the release NEVADA-UTAH CONFERENCE — H. C. Retzer, hoped that many will unite with the "This has been the best Navajo camp of the Voice of Prophecy in the Navajo president; Gerald Loshier, secretary-treasurer; church soon. meeting thus far." The words of Dr. Lloyd language will soon begin over the Farming- (Box 1470) 1095 East Taylor Street, Reno, We solicit your prayers, not only for Nevada 89505. FAirview 2-6929. Mason, the hospital administrator, ex- ton, New Mexico, station and will cover a these who have united with us but also pressed the feeling of all in attendance. large area of the reservation. Then, once NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE— for those with whom we are studying. James E. Chase, president; E. A. Schmidt, E. F. FINCK, Secretary, again, "The People" will hear the sweet secretary-treasurer; (Box 149) 1811 Eleventh Public Relations. R. C. PUESCHEL, District Pastor. music of heaven from these fine musicians Avenue, Oakland, California 94604. KEllog 4-1710. in their own language. SOUTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE— Virginia City—Ghost Town Mission Field R. C. PUESCHEL, District Pastor. J. W. Osborn, president; H. E. Schneider, The Lord works in the strangest ways! successful VBS with as many as 35 attend- secretary-treasurer; (Box 7584) 9707 Mag- nolia Avenue, Riverside, California 92503. Last October a patient arrived at the office ing. The whole town (and some of the OVerland 9-1350. of Henry Stewart, M.D. In the course of surrounding ones) were talking about the "Years ago we had Bible schools here, but SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE—Cree the conversation she said, "I understand people from a different town and a dif- never as nice as this." Sandefur, president; Alvin G. Munson, exec- that you preach sometimes. Would you ferent church who would come and do What will be the results? We don't utive secretary; Albert Hamra, treasurer; consider preaching in the Presbyterian something for their children. The old know. Some folk are thinking of visiting (Box 969) 1535 East Chevy Chase Drive, church at Virginia City?" Of course Doctor church was filled for the closing program our Carson City Seventh-day Adventist Glendale, California 91209. Citrus 3-6231. Stewart replied that he would be happy to with a larger congregation than it had seen church, and we hope some will attend our Wills, trust agreements, and annuities should speak in her church. "Oh, I'm a Baptist, in many years. evangelistic meetings. One family who was be made in favor of the legal association but this is the only Protestant church meet- Morris Lukens led the spirited children's opposed to our church is even considering rather than the conference. Write your con- ing in town, so I attend," was her reply. choir in "Happy, Happy, Happy" and sending their children to our church school ference secretary-treasurer for the exact name. After the first sermon, Doctor Stewart other songs until the building vibrated. At this fall. The Sunday school and church was asked to come once a month, and the close of the program the church mem- congregation are slowly increasing in num- starting in July it was requested that he bers thanked us most profusely, some with bers. come twice a month. What a wonderful tears in their eyes, for the work we had Do you have communities in your areas SUNSET -rABaLe opportunity to lead others to Christ and done in their town. One sweet lady said, without a single Adventist—or maybe with- to teach the wonderful Bible truths! out a Sunday school? Perhaps the children (Daylight Saving Time in California and Nevada.) don't even know the most common songs Before many visits were made to Vir- of Jesus. In Virginia City the first Sunday Friday, August 27 11 ginia City, it was learned that there was ----"1"1"1111111111111111111.611 the children didn't know what a Bible Angwin 7:48 Riverside 7:23 no Sunday school in the area. After a bit Chico 7:48 San Diego 7:20 was, or what it meant "to pray." We have Eureka 7:58 San Jose 7:45 of patient persuasion, the people were con- "mission fields" right in the U.S.A. Fresno 7:35 Phoenix 7:00 vinced that a Sunday school was greatly Mrs. White said, "The world is our field. Lodi 7:43 Reno 7:39 needed. We were allowed to start holding Missionaries are wanted in cities and vil- Loma Linda 7:22 Salt Lake City 7:09 a Community Sunday School in their Los Angeles 7:27 Hilo 6:40 lages that are more certainly bound by Oakland 7:46 Honolulu 6:52 church, with members from different idolatry than are the pagans of the East, churches assisting. who have never seen the light of truth."— Friday, September 3 From July 19 to 29 members from the Testimonies, vol. 4, p. 156. Let's take ad- Angwin 7:38 Riverside 7:13 Chico 7:37 San Diego 7:11 Seventh-day Adventist church in Carson vantage of every opportunity to carry the Eureka 7:47 San Jose 7:35 City had the privilege of conducting a gospel message, so that we can go home Fresno 7:25 Phoenix 6:51 vacation Bible school in this historic with Jesus, soon. Lodi 7:33 Reno 7:28 church. In spite of all the warnings that MRS. LOIS E. STEWART, Loma Linda 7:13 Salt Lake City 6:58 Los Angeles 7:17 Hilo 6:34 it was impossible, and that not more than PR Secretary, Oakland 7:36 Honolulu 6:46 one or two would come, we had a most Virginia City, Nevada, vacation Bible school. Carson City Church.

2 KGMB-TV Presents "Insight" New Office Secretary Joins "People were charged admission to watch A Arizona Staff a person nailed through the hands and feet Recently joining the Arizona Confer- in an arena," preached Elder Philip B. ence office family is Jetta Cooper. Jetta is Knoche from the pulpit of the weekly pro- doing the secretarial work for Elders G. H. gram released each Sunday morning at Arizona News Notes Friedrich and W. D. Savage. Colorado is 8:30 on KGMB-TV. ✓ Following are a number of pastoral "Salvation cannot be earned through changes that have been made recently in works alone, but through the mercy and the conference. Special Japanese Musical the merit of God," he concluded. Elder Walter R. Riston has been moved Program for Issei The Honolulu Central church members from the Buckeye and Maricopa churches On the Sabbath afternoon of July 31 a to the Glendale church. Elder Paul John- special Japanese musical MV program was son was transferred from Mountain View held at the Japanese Seventh-day Advent- to Maricopa, and he continues to pastor the ist Church. Dedicated to the Issei (the first Sunnyslope church. generation of Japanese to the Islands) Elder Ellis Storing and family have re- members of the churches, the program was cently transferred from the Southeastern well attended by a capacity audience. It California Conference to Arizona. He is was deeply inspirational for its theme was pastor of the Mountain View and Buckeye the story of salvation from Creation to churches. Redemption. Brother Norman Ault will be arriving Opening on the Creation theme, the the early part of September with his family Aiea quartet (Bill Villegas, Kenneth Fuji- to take up his responsibilities as pastor of moto, Shige Kobashigawa, and Joe Waipa) the Safford church. Brother Ault has just sang "Still, Still With Thee." This was completed his work at Andrews University. followed by "For the Beauty of the Earth" Elder N. 0. Dahlsten has pastored the In the front of this picture are B. W. Mattison, Safford church since 1960. We have appre- rendered as a saxophone trio by Yozo Endo, Philip B. Knoche, and James Pimental. Behind ciated the faithful work of Brother Dahl- Jetta Cooper, new secretary in the Arizona Confer- Saichi Fukutani, and John Tamanaha. them are Michael Nalaui, Gary Mattison, and ence office, responds to the ringing of the tele- Vocal selections during the program Keith Knoche. sten and his wife. The Dah'stens are re- phone. were presented by Mrs. Mildred Akamine, tiring and at present their plans for the were privileged to be in the live audience future are indefinite. her home; she was born in Colorado Mrs. Betty Lawson, Elder Jerry Dill, Teruo as the program was video-taped for presen- Funai, Elder L. E. Fletcher, and Mrs. Na- Brother Joe Ray, graduate of Pacific Un- Springs, Colorado. Her parents now live in tation on Sunday morning. ion College, will pastor the Springerville Bayfield, Colorado. omi Yamashiro. "Day Break" was sung President B. W. Mattison and Elder by Misses Darice Funai, Myrna Lee, Di- district. He will be arriving sometime in Miss Cooper attended both Campion L. E. Fletcher, public relations secretary, September. and Sandia View academies. Her college ane Kaneshiro, Beryl Tamanaha, Naomi both of the Hawaiian Mission, were pres- ✓ A "Smokers Dial" telephone has recently work was done at Southern Missionary Tamanaha, Lynne Uechi, and Margie ent. Elder Fletcher announced that the been installed in the conference office. College and Union College. She graduated Uechi. Narration was done by Seichi Yo- book Steps to Christ will be given free to This phone has been installed in the of- from Union College in 1965 with a B.S. koyama. the viewing audience upon request. fice of Elder E. J. Anderson, temperance in Secretarial Science. Sponsored by the MV department of A male quartet consisting of Michael secretary for the Arizona Conference. In We welcome Jetta to Arizona and a part the Japanese church, this program was con- Nalaui, Gary Mattison, Keith Knoche, and connection with Smokers Dial, the Camel- in the Lord's work. ceived by Mrs. Kay Kimura, who also James Pimental provided the special music. back church will soon start a Five-Day served as coordinator and director of the Many people in Hawaii are getting an Plan to help smokers break the habit. program. It was intended to bring enrich- insight of present national and interna- ✓ ment and inspiration to the Issei who oth- tional events in relation to Bible prophecy Vacation Bible schools are at an all time erwise might have had to spend the Sab- each week as they view this excellent pro- high in Arizona this summer. Leaders re- bath afternoon fruitlessly. All of the mu- port a lively interest and good attendance. gram. E. K. LEE, PR Secretary, sical selections accordingly were sung in The Navajo Mission School at Holbrook Central Church. Japanese, and in the case of two of these and the Maricopa Mission School have selections, "No Night There" and "Beyond conducted vacation Bible schools for the the Sunset," it was necessary to write to Notice to Constituents Indian children. Mr. Kenji Soneda of Japan Missionary Col- The Hawaiian Mission office and the ARIZONA ... ARIZONA ... ARIZONA ... ARIZONA ARIZONA ... ARIZONA lege for the words. Hawaiian Book and Bible House are So successful was this program that it is closed August 22 to 25 for the annual planned to prepare for another one to be Workers Meeting. The office will be dio's Finest Hour held at some future date. open at 8 a.m. for business on August 26. R. HORT, Press Secy., THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE. OICE OF PROPHECY Japanese Church. with H.M.S. RICHARDS WORKER OF THE MONTH.—Rae Lee Figuhr was chosen worker of the month at the Thunderbird Kaneohe Church Conducts Another Vacation Bible School Academy Furniture Factory for June. Rae Lee works Saturday night, July 31, was graduation year, stating that they were a most coop- Watch . . . in the business office helping to keep the accounts straight. She graduated from Thunderbird Acad- night for only the second vacation Bible erative group and a real pleasure to work INSIGHT "Revealing Life at Its Best" emy in 1962 and has attended La Sierra College school ever held by the Kaneohe church. with. Most of them were from non-Advent- and Columbia Union College. Next year she will ist homes (for example, only eight of the Sundays — 8:30 a.m. be attending Canadian Union College where her Students filled the front pews of the church KGMB-TV Channel 9 juniors were from Adventist homes), and father, Dr. R. A. Figuhr, will be president. and their parents packed the remaining Philip B. Knoche, Speaker space for the program. many were from non-Christian homes. It ARIZONA ... ARIZONA .. . ARIZONA ... ARIZONA ... ARIZONA ... ARIZONA . There were 39 juniors enrolled, the pri- is hoped that openings for Bible studies in mary age group had an enrollment of about these homes will result from this favorable 50, and the kindergarten boys and girls contact. added another 35 to make the total VBS Leader of this year's school was Mrs. enrollment over 125, with an average daily Jonathan Kelly, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. attendance of 110. This makes Kaneohe LeRoy Smith. Division leaders were: kin- church again the sponsor of the largest dergarten, Mrs. Elmer Lum; primary, Miss VBS to date among the 22 churches of the Frieda Hoffer; junior, Pastor Frank Mc- Hawaiian Mission. Murry. About two dozen other church But numbers do not count for every- members helped by working as teachers, thing. An invitation was extended to the assistants, craft helpers, or with refresh- students to come to the regular Sabbath ments and transportation. In addition, school, and many came. The second Sab- nearly the entire church rallied behind the bath our classrooms had to provide room home missionary officers in distributing for 20 new attendees from among the VBS handbills and publicizing the school and students. Those and others have said that inviting children to attend. Already we are they plan to come to Sabbath school every looking forward to another vacation Bible week. school next summer. The VBS leaders and staff members have been liberal with their praise of the FRANK MCMURRY, Pastor, fine group of children who attended this Kaneohe Church. Kaneohe vacation Bible school junior division presents its portion of the graduation program.

3 in... AMONIMilimss Last Day Deceptions Centla -011.1.11•1111111 As time progresses we will see more and tion is available for missionary work. Nor- :1111111•11111111111=1 &Wheat -1011111111111111■111 more deceptions of the enemy of souls in mally selling for $1.10, it is now available IIP •s seeking to destroy God's people. This fact for 75 cents. is borne out in the Scriptures and the Spirit The Great Controversy should be used OrtAM AMNIA of Prophecy. The Great Controversy gives judiciously with our neighbors, our friends, Cabli us a graphic view of last day events. This and our loved ones to help them to know coming events and prepare them for the JOvenes is the book that Mrs. E. G. White said she "Festival of Negro Spirituals" was more interested in seeing go before the last day delusions that will be Satan's great- Faltan solamente algunas semanas para people than any other book. est work. Have a number of copies on hand Will Be Held in Vallejo Church el Campamento de j6venes de la Conferen- If you have not read the last chapters to be used in your missionary endeavors. A stimulating musical event has been set cia Central de California en Wawona y of The Great Controversy, it is probably One copy given to the proper individual for Sabbath afternoon, August 28, at 5 por esa razOn recordamos e invitamos a because you do not have the book in your can mean that soul being in the Kingdom. o'clock in the new, air-conditioned Vallejo cada uno entre las edades de 15 a 35 home. If you do not have a copy, place Let's do our work with this wonderful Drive Seventh-day Adventist church, 300 arios de edad para que Kagan planes con- your order immediately with your church book now while we still have the oppor- Vallejo Drive, Glendale, California. Elder cretos para asistir a esta importante activi- missionary secretary or send direct to the tunity. T. E. BABER, Manager, Wayne Hooper will emcee a "Festival of dad anual. Book and Bible House. The economy edi- Book and Bible House. Negro Spirituals." For over a hundred years Costo total: $9.00 por persona this uniquely American music has been Fecha: 3-6 de Septiembre increasing in stature in our concert halls. El Departamento de JOvenes de la Con- It speaks to our hearts in the simple yet ferencia enviard a los pastores formularios profound language of melody, harmony, de admision. and rhythm. Nos veremos en Wawona. Featured artists will be: J. 0. BASAEZ, The King's Heralds, of the Voice of Director de Publicidad. Prophecy The Vallejo Drive Church Choir News Notes From Central Maurita Phillips, Soprano ✓ Following her appearance at camp The Walter Arteis Chorale meeting, Josephine Cunnington Edwards Joseph Dent, Choir Director of the has been meeting speaking appointments University Church around the conference. Included in her Don Greathouse, Baritone appearances were meetings in the new Lu Ann Strachan, Contralto Exeter church; she was hosted by the Ker- Come and join with us in what prom- man church, and was guest of the Bakers- ises to be an outstanding fellowship in Fresno Westside vacation Bible school; Mrs. Nola Slade, leader, standing at the right. field Hillcrest church. music. ✓ On Sabbath, August 14, Evangelist Central California Has a Number of Vacation Bible Schools THE VOICE OF PROPHECY. Fordyce Detamore, formerly of the Voice Vacation Bible schools have been going roll of drums, the open Word of God, and Wilmington Vacation Bible of Prophecy, was guest minister in the strong in Central California this year. the national flag; and closed with the chil- Bakersfield Hillcrest church. Pastor E. W. Just to mention a few. . . dren's chorus singing praises to God. School Is Led by H. Flynn Voyles and several of the members of his BURLINGAME—Theme for the school It is difficult to foresee the results of The Wilmington vacation Bible school congregation were brought into the Sev- was "God's Wonderful World." Stanley for 1965, under the leadership of Elder enth-day Adventist Church as a result of Smick and Marvin Case were responsible Howard Flynn, came to a successful con- Elder Detamore's ministry. During the wor- for daily ten minute sermonettes illustrat- clusion on Sunday, July 25, with a very ship hour service he also baptized his ing this theme. The wonderful cooperation interesting progrrn_irlyvh, each. 4iyjsi9n youngest granddaughter, Lois Wiser. He given the leaders by the church members participated. has been on the West Coast assisting in the helped to make this school a success. Sixty-five certificates were awarded to Southeastern California Conference work- MonEsTo—Over 200 children registered. students for faithful attendance. Certifi- ers meeting, August 15 to 17. Personal as well as written invitations were ;"' According to a report received in the given to each child and his parents to at- conference office, our conference evange- tend Sabbath services and further craft list, Elder Stanley Harris, has been ill re- instruction. Every child's name is being cently, suffering from a lung collapse. He carefully assigned for personal follow-up has been released from the hospital and work, as we feel that VBS only laid the plans are continuing for his opening the foundation for further efforts to broaden new Bakersfield evangelistic meetings on the children's knowledge of Christian liv- Saturday night, September 11, in the Ba- ing. Fifty per cent of the children attending, Modesto vacation Bible school instructors and kersfield Civic Auditorium. Meetings will were "guests" (non-Adventists), represent- children at work in crafts. be conducted there for approximately 12 ing 15 denominations. or 13 nights, then beginning October 9 FRESNO WESTSIDE — "The largest and these ventures for God's cause, but those in the Elbert Goode Auditorium, continu- best VBS that Westside has ever had," of us who are privileged to help in it al- ing through December 4 every Friday, Sat- said Mrs. Nola Slade, leader. Ninety per ready feel well rewarded by the responses urday, Sunday, and Wednesday night. cent of the students were from non-Advent- of the children and their parents and are Pt' Work is going forward on the Modesto ist homes. The average attendance was 85. looking forward to an even larger endeavor Union Academy Auditorium. The walls The graduation exercises opened with the next summer. are in place and many volunteer laborers are assisting to complete the building before school opens. Elder C. E. Smith of the Modesto church is conducting a series of Wednesday night meetings on the Wayne Riggs, U.S. Flag bearer, Kimmy Wells, Bible . "Great Books of the Bible." bearer, and Denny Calkins, Christian Flag bearer, vs Elder A. L. Westphal, retired mission- at the Seventh-day Adventist vacation Bible school ary from South America, was guest minister in Wilmington. in the Salida church on August 7. cates were given to the personnel also, for Jo' During the week of August 1, the mem- faithfulness in discharging their respective bers of the San Francisco Central church duties in the school. visited the Watsonville Dorcas Warehouse Following the program parents and vis- as a part of their participation in prepara- itors were invited to view the crafts on dis- tion of clothing for Korea. play in the kindergarten department of the 0" Elder D. G. Sather of the conference Sabbath school. Association led in worship at the Cambrian The attendance at the school was good— Park church recently. His topic, "The Mas- a mean average of about 69, many of whom ter Touch." attended Sabbath school both Sabbaths vi Pitcairn was presented in color movies and some of whom plan on continuing. by two ladies from the island in the Mon- MAMIE MCCARTY, Press Secy., terey Peninsula church Saturday night, Wilmington Church. July 31. Children who attended the Burlingame vacation Bible school, with their teachers and leaders. (More Southern on Next Page)

4 Southern Conference Schools Will Open September 7 (Continued from Page 4) San Pasqua! Academy Has Several New Staff Members The Book and Bible House, includ- The San Pasqual Valley will soon be work are already visable on all parts of the ing the Lynwood branch, is closed alive with new and returning students campus and especially in the boys' dormi- during the conference workers re- as they journey to San Pasqual Academy. tory and the cafeteria. Mrs. Lewis is help- treat, August 23 to 25. On September 5 Principal N. C. Sorensen ing in the kitchen this and his staff will welcome and become summer. Mr. and Mrs. 11111111.111111111MNIMINMININIEW ' acquainted with the new student body. Lewis and their four Annual ANC Family Retreat Mr. and Mrs. Sorensen and their chil- children previously Pathfinder and MV Officers Retreat Southeastern's Church Schools dren joined the San Pasqual Academy fam- lived in Barstow, Cali- Will Open September 7 Camp Cedar Falls ily on July 1. Mr. Sorensen was formerly f or n ia, where Mr. September 10 to 12 Five senior academies, four junior acad- principal of Pacific Union College Pre- Lewis worked for a pri- emies, and 26 elementary schools will open paratory School in Angwin, California. vate contractor. Nature Honor Classes their doors for instruction on Tuesday, After being wel- From the Midwest Relaxation September 7. comed to the academy, have come Mr. and Christian Fellowship Registration, unless scheduled otherwise the Sorensens and re- Mrs. Kiff Achord. Spiritual Inspiration locally, will take place on September 1 and turning staff members They were married Ivan Lewis Almost like a camp meeting. 2. Your school principal or pastor will be have been busy greet- shortly after graduation Cost (Package Plan Rates): glad to give you further information re- ing the new staff mem- from Union College, Lincoln, Nebraska. garding the plans of the school in your bers. Mr. Achord will teach English, and his Single Person $ 7.50 Family of Two 15.00 area. The young men who wife is registrar and secretary to the princi- Family of Three 21.50 Nearly 4,500 sudents in grades one to are working on the pal. Family of Four or Five 25.00 twelve were in attendance in our schools campus this summer Many of the faculty Additional Children (six and over) 5.00 of this conference this past year. However, are becoming acquaint- members have been stu- Children (two and under) no charge until every Adventist child in our field ed with their new dean, dents this summer at Robert Fillman Please send reservation with a DEPOSIT. has this opportunity, our task is not com- Mr. Robert Fillman. various graduate plete. We trust that all our churches will Mr. and Mrs. Fillman and family have schools throughout the Reservation Blank—ANC Retreat, Sept. 10-12. put forth every effort needed to reach this come from Thunderbird Academy in Ari- state. Return to the MV Department, Box 969, goal. May God's richest blessings rest upon zona where he was assistant dean. Mr. Many repairing and Glendale, California 91209. our schools for this coming year. Fillman is directing the completion of repainting projects on Name PAUL G. WIPPERMAN, extensive repairing and the campus have been Superintendent of Education. redecorating projects in completed or are near- Address the boys' dormitory. ing completion. Be- SOUTHEASTERN ... SOUTHEASTERN ... SOUTHEASTERN .... SOUTHEASTERN ... Arriving from Pla- Kiff Achord cause the cafeteria is a "Relaxed Camping for Senior (city) (state) (zip) cerville Junior Acad- center of much remodeling activity it will Youth" emy are Mr. and Mrs. be necessary to discontinue meal service Total number in family —SKYLINERS— Robert O'Neil. Mr. the last week of the summer. Students O'Neil will teach sci- who plan to attend the Adults Children (Academy age through 30 years) $35 for the "Triple Treat" ence and mathematics academy should not ar- Riding—Swiming—Hiking—Eating—Sleep- and is readying his sci- rive on campus before ing—Fellowship ence classroom. September 5. • WATER SKI TRIP $30 Mr. Ivan Lewis is a The industrial staff Spanish Youth Camp Bass Lake in the High Sierra Robert O'Neil welcome addition to is also looking forward August 30 - September 3 The annual youth camp for the nine the maintenance staff. The results of his to the return of their Spanish churches of the Southern Cali- • HIGH SIERRA TRAIL HIKE $20 student workers for an- Option: One day of water skiing, or A New Principal for other school year. fornia Conference will be held at beautiful Four-day pack trip in Mt. Whitney area Camp Cedar Falls again this year during August 30 - September 3 San Diego Union Academy San Pasqual is interested in serving young the Labor Day weekend, September 3 to 6. • CAMPING at CEDAR FALLS $10 Elder W. Edwin Nelson has come to San Diego Academy as principal to pro- people who are anxious Approximately 400 young people, ages August 27 - September 3 Mrs. Kiff Achord 15 to 35, are expected to participate in Or: Riding, swimming, camping, etc. vide new educational leadership for Sev- to develop their every what promises to be one of the best Span- AND—in the mountains for en th-d a y Adventist talent in order to be of greater service to Primitive Camp $25 youth of metropolitan their fellow man today and to prepare for ish youth camps thus far. The plans have September 3 - 5 been made for a deeply spiritual one com- San Diego. eternity with their Master. bined with a rigorous physical program. Why not start the weekend at Cedar Falls, Coming to South- Those who come to San Pasqual Valley August 27 — Supper at 6 p.m. eastern California Con- for this school year can look forward to a Our guest speaker will be Elder William —Costs Include All Transportation— ference with a wealth year of spiritual, physical, and intellectual Jamerson of the Southeastern California growth. Conference. of educational back- ground, Elder Nelson Students who wish to attend San Pas- All those desiring to attend are urged Application Blank qual Academy should request a bulletin to see any of the pastors of the Spanish spent the past year as a mathematics and and application by writing to: churches, or send your application and $12 Name Age Registrar, to Elder Samuel Weiss, 2057 Eleanore chemistry instructor at Street No Phone Pacific Union College San Pasqual Academy, Drive, Glendale, California. W. Edwin Nelson Route 1, Box 890, Nos veremos en Cedar Falls! Preparatory School. In City Church mission service at Brazil College, Sao Paulo, Escondido, California. ELOY MARTINEZ, PR Secy., Spanish Youth Camp. I plan to attend: Brazil, from 1947 to 1964, he first was head of the chemistry department, then Loma Linda Union Academy Is O Water ski trip alone $30 academic dean. During that time he re- August 30 - September 3 Part of "Important Business" German Church Pastor Retires ceived his Master's degree in education Elder William Schaefiler, pastor of the O High Sierra Trail Hike $20 from the University of Buffalo (1959) and The biggest and most important "busi- August 30 - September 3 German-American church in Los Angeles was ordained to the ministry (1962). ness" in Loma Linda is education. Loma for the past 15 years, has now retired. He O Weekend at Camp Cedar Falls $10 Elder Nelson entered denominational Linda Union Academy is happy to have August 27 - 30 and his wife have found a new field of service at Union Springs Academy, Union a part in the program of Christian Educa- action in their retirement to Hawaii. O Week long at Camp Cedar Falls $25 Springs, New York, as dean of boys in tion in this community. August 27 - September 3 Elder Schaeffler was an outstanding, 1940 and went to Kern Junior Academy, We are looking forward to another suc- lively speaker. As pastor of the German O Mountain Retreat—Primitive Camp $10 Shafter, California, in 1943. cessful school year in which home, church, No transportation provided—Sept. 3 - 5 church, he succeeded in increasing the He and his wife Ruth have three chil- and school work together to fulfill God's membership of the church, which now has O "TRIPLE TREAT" $35 dren, Joyce, 13; Lois, 17; and Mrs. Janice high purposes in the education of the August 27 - September 5 grown to 130 active members, most of Oliveira, a teacher at a Sacramento elemen- Church's most valued asset—young men whom are below age 40. O I plan to board the bus at 8 a.m. on the tary school. and women. beginning day of the activity, Conference In recognition of his great service to Office, 1535 E. Chevy Chase Dr., Glendale. We extend a sincere welcome to the During this summer the Science Build- God's cause, Elder Schaeffler was decorated Nelson family to Southeastern and wish ing has been completed. This cement block, • Enclosed find $5 deposit. as "Misionary of the Year" at a party which Count me in as a cooperative camper! them God's blessing as they serve the youth air-conditioned structure contains four was given in his honor. of the San Diego area. classrooms, two laboratories, offices, stock- ROLAND BLAICH, PR Secy., PAUL G. WIPPERMAN, rooms, and other facilities for a successful German-American Church. Signature Superintendent of Education. (Continued on Page 6)

5 Loma Linda Union Academy A Message From the Principal Orange County Oratorio (Continued from Page 5) of San Diego Union Academy Chorus to Have Retreat science program. Major landscaping and I am happy to take my place on the As a season of musical and spiritual. re- the laying out of a parking lot south of staff of the San Diego Union Academy. freshment, the Orange County Oratorio the building should be completed by the We have an excellent staff of teachers and Chorus will hold its annual choir retreat opening of school. workers wholly dedicated to Christian edu- in the San Bernardino Mountains at Ar- The administration, registrar's, and busi- cation. rowbear Music Camp from September ness offices are being remodeled this We would like to introduce the teachers 10 to 12. summer. Weekend Outing Planned who, along with me, are coming to San The program for the weekend will fea- Mr. Max Williams comes to Loma Linda for Nature Club Members Diego this year. J. Dean Scheideman, B.S., ture studies in choir Union Academy from Tempe, Arizona, to is joining our staff as elementary school The Palomar Nature Club will conduct materials, junior choir fill the newly created position of vice principal. He comes to us from the River- its annual weekend outing at Pine Springs work (with a group of principal and assistant business manager. side Elementary School where he served Ranch August 27 to 29. Designed for the juniors as a specimen Mr. Robert Ladd, formerly of San Pas- in this same capacity. whole family, members and friends are group), and oratorio qual Academy, and Mr. Robert Shepard, welcome. A spiritual inspiration program is singing emphasis will formerly of San Gabriel Academy, will be Also from Riverside, Mrs. Alda Willis, planned with Christian fellowship and be given by Dr. Emil teaching in the science and math depart- B.A., will teach the combination fifth and plenty of time for relaxation in the clear, Leffler, dean of gradu- ment. Miss Barbara Jean Botts, a 1965 sixth grade room. William Murphy, M.A., fresh mountain air. ate studies at Andrews Southern Missionary College graduate, who comes to us from Lodi Academy, will The Palomar Nature Club is sponsored University, who will joins the staff as physical education in- direct our choirs and teach voice. Both by the Missionary Volunteer department structor. Robert Evans, B.S., and Miss Emma Jeanne speak on the topic "Di- for family nature activities. mensions in Living." Mr. Ladd's wife Mailynn will be an Thompson, B.A., are coming from Pacific Dr. Emil Leffler Union College. Mr. Evans will be our His Sabbath morn- office secretary and book store manager. RESERVATION BLANK physical education teacher and will have ing sermon will be on "Dimensions in Mr. E. Kenneth Smith, formerly of Palomar Nature Club Weekend the opportunity of inaugurating instruction Worship." Fresno Union Academy, has joined our August 27 to 29 in our fine new gymnasium. Miss Thomp- Obtain a detailed program and registra- administrative staff as supervising principal Return to: Gene C. Beals, 4105 Seymour St., son will teach the third grade. tion information from Miss Edwinna Mar- of the elementary school. Arlington, California 92505 We are fortunate to• have these out- shall, 10660 Ohio Street, Loma Linda; or We are happy to welcome these new Name: telephone 714 796-0807. staff members to Loma Linda and we look standing teachers join our staff and we extend a most cordial welcome to them. Address: forward to their contributions to our ex- World Leader Will Speak panding educational program. It is important that all ninth grade students be here to register Tuesday, August City State Zip at Juniper Avenue Church E. J. DIGNEO, Principal. 31, between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and Number in family Elder Frank L. Peterson, vice president for the freshman testing and orientation of the General Conference, will be guest Orangewood Academy Has program. Registration for other students Youth Rally Scheduled for speaker at eleven o'clock on August 28 at New Staff Members This Year will be Wednesday and Thursday, Sep- August 28 at La Sierra the Juniper Avenue church in Fontana. Orangewood Academy is pleased to an- tember 1 and 2, from 8 a.m. until 3:30 Plan to attend the Regional Youth Rally Formerly a president of Oakwood Col- nounce the appointment of three new staff p.m. Classes will begin Tuesday, Septem- at the La Sierra church, Sabbath after- lege, Elder Peterson is beloved by thou- members: Harry Olson to teach industrial ber 7, at 8:30 a.m. noon, August 28, at 2:30. sands of the constituency. He now car- arts and mathematics; Margrete Froom and I am looking forward to meeting all our The program will feature a singspira- ries a very responsible leadership position Derwin Landis to teach music. students at this time. We feel that at a tioin, various musical talent, and Elder W. in the world work of Adventism. Recently Orangewood Elementary School has com- time when worldly influences are so devas- E. Dopp, Southeastern California Confer- he toured several of the far-flung areas of pleted the teaching staff by employing tating, that not a single boy or girl, young ence youth leader. the world field. Delilah Boseant, Rose Stirling, Peter man or woman from Seventh-day Advent- This will be a dynamic, fast moving You will not want to miss hearing him. Monge, and Arthur Mitchel. ist homes should be in worldly schools. afternoon program emphasizing your per- Registration for grades one through W. EDWIN NELSON, Principal. sonal relationship to Christ. Fourth Quarter Sabbath twelve will be held Sunday, August 29, from 1 to 6 p.m., and Monday, August Forty-fourth Year of Christian Education Begins at LSA School Workshops Scheduled 30, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On September 7 La Sierra Academy will the donated efforts of Mr. Robert Warner Here is a question to ponder: "Why are Orangewood Academy serves the Sev- open its doors for its forty-fourth year of of La Sierra Academy and Prof. Lester Sabbath school quarterly workshops held?" enth-day Adventist youth of north Orange Christian education. It is the purpose and Cushman of La Sierra College. We think that if you attend regularly County and cordially invites anyone living the prayer of our teachers, administrative A large share of the faculty members you know the answer. in this area to contact Lester E. Park, staff, and the board of trustees to provide of both La Sierra Academy and Elementary These carefully planned and expertly principal of the academy, or Kendall the most thorough Christian education pos- School have been working on advanced staffed meetings are held for one purpose Butler, principal of the elementary school, sible for the young people of the remnant degrees and educational enrichment pro- —to improve the spirit and quality of our to discuss the educational needs of your church. grams during the summer. At the present Sabbath schools. Those who attend know family. The La Sierra Academy auditorium has time 15 faculty members have their Master this. Those who do not pass up splendid It is the determined purpose of the staff been completed and in use for several of Arts degrees and others are close to opportunity to improve their contribution of Orangewood Academy and Elementary months. This new auditorium has served achieving this advanced degree. to the Lord. Their own Sabbath schools School to maintain a vigorous educational the needs of La Sierra Academy, the con- As we approach the opening of a new suffer because of their non-attendance. program and at the same time draw the stituent churches, and, on occasion, La school year, each of us asks for your spe- We are here to serve and we hope the young people close to their Saviour in this Sierra College. The new cafeteria is a part cial prayers that our staff might receive Lord will impress you to attend the work- crucial hour of our earth's history. Support of the auditorium and provides food service the grace needed to carry out God's will in shops. Everyone is welcome. Instruction your school by sending us your sons and for the nearly 800 students of the La Sierra educating our young people. will be given in the cradle roll, kinder- daughters. Pray each day that we will ac- Academy and Elementary School. The registration dates are as follows: garten, primary, and junior-earliteen div- complish the purpose of training the young In addition to these improvements, La La Sierra Elementary School August 31 isions. We believe that officers and workers people to meet the needs of God's cause Sierra Academy will have a language lab- La Sierra Academy September 2 in other divisions would benefit by being in finishing the gospel work. oratory for the new school year. This lab- We invite you to visit our campus when- present. There will be no special officers LESTER PARK, Principal. oratory has been completed largely through ever possible. R. L. HILDE, Principal. meeting but officers are free to come and ask questions. Attend the workshops and help to build stronger Sabbath schools and stronger leaders. WORKSHOP SCHEDULE September 7, Tuesday—Loma Linda Hill September 9, Thursday—San Diego North Park September 12, Sunday—La Sierra Time: Display-6-7 p.m. and 9-10 p.m. Workshop: 7-9 p.m. This Quarter: No Senior-Youth Lesson Institute No Officers Meeting INSTRUCTORS: Cradle Roll Dixie Wheeler Kindergarten Kathy Brandeberry Primary Joan Rinehart Junior-Earliteen The La Sierra Academy auditorium has been used on many occasions since Merrill Enright This is a view of the new La Sierra Academy auditorium. ii was opened in the spring of 1965. C. F. PHILLIPS.

6 Couple in Lodi Make Valuable Rio Lindo Academy News Gift to the Conference Notes At about the time of the Lodi sectional tit You will be happy to learn that the camp meeting this year, Brother and Sister Western Association of Schools and Col- Collis Hopp, members of the Lodi Central leges has granted Rio Lindo Academy full Church, gave the Northern California Con- accreditation for a period of five years. This ference a 171/2 foot Seafarer Glasspar boat, represents the maximum period of years for powered by a 90 horsepower Johnson out- which accreditation is granted. board motor. The boat has been assigned Previous to the visit of the accreditation team, the faculty had spent nearly a year working on the required reports. Time spent on this special study was in addition to an already full load of teaching, supervising, and extra-curricular activities. The faculty is to be commended for the fine Elder W. A. Fagal, speaker on the Faith for Today telecast, speaks at the Hammond Grove camp work and the wonderful spirit in which it meeting held recently. was done. We also appreciate the very valuable assistance which the students gave. Hammond Grove Camp Meeting Attended by Over 2,000 We will continue to provide quality edu- Over 2,000 people gathered at the beau- Youth meetings were well organized by cation by keeping abreast with modern tiful Hammond Grove campgrounds on W. B. Hull of Miranda, and the juniors times and at the same time keeping in the Sabbath, August 7, the high light of the had a tent of their own where meetings forefront the true value of Christian edu- five day camping session. were directed by Elder Tilstra and his cation. Present to give instruction and inspira- coworkers. v" Orientation for new students will be tion were Elder R. Allen Anderson of the The Sabbath school was under the gen- Monday, September 6, at 10 a.m. in the General Conference, who gave a series eral direction of Elder W. L. Hesseltine. academy chapel. All new students are re- in the evenings on the great prophecies of Bonnie Redden had charge of the meetings This boat was a gift to the conference by Brother quested and urged to be in attendance. our day and the position of the church in for the primary division, while Elaine and Sister Collis Hopp, members of the Lodi Central Church. Important information will be given which the light of our prophetic setting; Elder Wolfsen led in the kindergarten division. will enable the student to have a good start D. E. Rebok, retired General Conference On Sabbath Betty Rouse was leader of the to Pinecrest Camp during summer months. for the school year. Registration should be officer, who gave an early morning series cradle roll division. About 180 campers per week ride in it completed for new students no later than of deeply spiritual and interesting sidelights Special visitors to the grounds were as part of the camping program. Sunday, September 5. Regular classes be- on Christian living. Elder and Mrs. W. A. Fagal of Faith for We are very grateful for the kind of gift gin at 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, September 7. A. G. Ratcliffe, pastor of Oakland Grand Today, who spoke briefly Friday evening such as the Hopps have made. (Original If you plan to attend Rio Lindo Acad- Avenue church, presented a series in the and again Sabbath morning at the eleven list price of the boat with trailer was about emy for the 1965-66 school term, your ap- mornings, except Sabbath, which was cli- o'clock hour at the invitation of J. E. Chase, $3,700, with the present value estimated plication should be mailed immediately. maxed on Sunday with a call to rededi- our conference president. A deeply spirit- at $3,300.) Brother and Sister Hopp ex- W. T. WILL, Principal. cation. ual appeal was made to all those present plained the gift in this way: "We want Elders W. J. Blacker, L. R. Rasmussen, for rededication and reconsecration. An it in God's work." Miller Brockett, and C. C. Kott of the Pa- invitation was extended to the non-Ad- The spirit of the Hopps is commendable cific Union were also present. R. W. Olson ventists present to accept Christ for the indeed. It is typically that of Seventh-day N °olio of Pacific Union College assisted in the first time. There was a warm reponse by Adventists whose hearts are set on finishing youth meetings and brought a report of many as the earnest appeals were made the work of God on this earth in every the work of the college. German language by Elders Fagal and Chase. meetings were conducted each day by E. way possible. JAMES E. CHASE. An afternoon musical was presented from W. Koenig of Lodi and R. K. Tilstra of the talent present from the various areas Arcata. as arranged by Mildred Ostich and Charles Fourth Quarter Workshops Fifth Pinecrest Report Todd. for Our Pinecrest camping activities report Excellent food was provided under the Northern California Sabbath Schools for Junior Camp number four reveals 167 Youth Congress direction of Howard Williams. NAPA VALLEY AREA: campers once again enjoying the blessing Sacramento Memorial Auditorium Camp Director Duane Grimstad and his August 29, 9:30 a.m. of summer camping in the high country. October 23, 1965 coworkers of the redwood region are to Sanitarium Church, Sanitarium • A day you will never forget. be congratulated on a well organized and SACRAMENTO AREA: Our total number of campers this sum- • The best in youth speakers. September 12, 9:30 a.m. mer excluding the staff is 1,394, each of • Music that inspires. well maintained camp. It was a time of Sacramento Union Academy whom has enjoyed to the fullest the var- This is a day for Northern California spiritual refreshment for all in attendance, 5601 Winding Way, Carmichael ious activities including nature, horseback youth to meet together in Christian fel- and all look forward to another good sea- BAY AREA: riding, swimming, canoeing, speedboating, lowship. Thousands will be there for in- son in the future. The entire camp meeting September 19, 9:30 a.m. spiration, dedication, and consecration. season was blessed with good weather. Golden Gate Academy archery, and hiking. We'll be looking for you! 3800 Mountain Boulevard, Oakland The happy hearts of our youth and jun- Special mention should be made of the Sabbath School Material Will Be on Sale iors are an evidence that they are realizing Georgia-Pacific Corporation in whose beau- in Each Place at 8:30 a.m. tiful redwood grove each year we have the more fully that their church cares for them Landscaping Improvements We will see you at Workshop! in providing a camp like Pinecrest. privilege of meeting. We look forward to at Golden Gate Academy another good meeting at Hammond Grove. W. L. HESSELTINE, Secretary, J. H. HARRIS, Director, Sabbath School Department. W. B. BRISTOW. Pinecrest Camp. For over 15 years the board and constituency of Golden Gate Academy had talked and planned for a chapel. Last April the Complete Itinerary of students of GGA began to use their new Alger Johns chapel for the first time. Everyone was We would like to list the appoint- thrilled to have the chapel and all hoped ments for Elder Alger Johns which have that the landscaping would match the beau- been made for our conference. He will tiful new building. speak on the latest developments in the Right-to-Work laws, Sunday legislation, During the summer months, Einar the ecumenical movement, and other Haugen, Vernon Braaten, Willard Raylor, religious liberty problems. and Wilbur Rieke have worked hard to All meetings will be at 3:30 p.m. The make the landscape look beautiful. These members of all churches within the four Golden Gate Academy staff members areas are cordially invited to attend. leveled the area in front of the chapel and Sabbath, August 21—Napa Sabbath, August 28—Santa Rosa administration building, planted lawn and Sabbath, September 4—Lodi Fairmont shrubs around the buildings, and planted Sabbath, September 11— the slope along the parking area. This Redding Auditorium completely changes the appearance of the Sabbath, September 18— Oakland Civic Auditorium approach to the administration building. Sabbath, October 23—Paradise These improvements add to the beauty Sabbath, October 30—Carmichael of the academy setting. Surely God is Sabbath, November 27—Eureka, pleased when our schools look attractive Veterans Hall and beautiful. W. B. BRISTOW, Director, Department of Public Affairs. Landscaping has been done on the campus of Golden Gate Academy. PAUL E. PLUMMER, Principal. 7 LLU Is Recipient of Grant From Gulf Oil Corporation A $1,500 cash grant has been given to _ LA SIERRA COLLEGE Loma Linda University by the Gulf Oil Corporation. The unrestricted gift is one of 584 awards, reportedly totaling $595,500, to be made this year by Gulf in its aid-to-edu- WOKS airotorium located on Puente Avenue in Forty-four Degrees Awarded in cation program. Summer School Commencement Baldwin Park just off the San Bernardino A Day to Remember The funds are allocated to privately Freeway. Great things often come in small pack- According to the director of the Sum- controlled colleges and universities which Former LSC students who attended the ages. This attractive little book, filled to mer Session, Ralph L. Koorenny, 44 de- obtain a major portion of their financial Field School as students from the Seventh- overflowing with the greatest of all truths, grees were awarded in the August 14 com- support from non-tax sources, according day Adventist Theological Seminary in will shatter the lethargy of church mem- mencement on the La Sierra campus. Of to a company official who made the pres- Berrien Springs, Michigan, were David ber and non-believer alike. It is a presen- these, 17 were Bachelor of Arts degrees, 19 entation. deWaal and Robert Pooley, of the class tation of the sacred Sabbath from its crea- were Bachelor of Science degrees, and eight University President Godfrey T. Ander- of '62; Edward Zachrison, '63; Norman tion down to the end of this world's history. were Master of Arts degrees. President son accepted the check from Blair 0. Ball, Ault, John Brunt, Bailey Gillespie, James The vocabulary and illustrations are for David J. Bieber conferred the degrees. district sales manager for the oil company. Hooper, Sherman Jefferson, Larry Kinney, modern man. It is as appealing as if the The commencement address was given and Robert Tomlin, of the class of '64; author were preaching from the pulpit. by Wilton 0. Baldwin, associate secretary and Larry Veverka of the class of '65. St. Helena Sanitarium Nurses It is a book you can be proud to give to of the department of education of the Pa- Help With Middletown VBS a friend, relative, or business acquaintance. cific Union Conference. Music for the Professor of Political Science Workers at the St. Helena Sanitarium In fact anyone who fails to read this book occasion was presented by Alfred Walters, Breaks Ankle in a Fall and Hospital are missionary minded. and pass it on to others is losing an op- professor of violin at La Sierra College. On Friday, July 23, Dr. Alonzo Baker, More than a dozen ladies, most of them portunity to serve his Master. professor of political science at La Sierra nursing employees of the institution, drove The author pictures Christ as the Cre- fifty-four miles each day for five days to College Teachers Sectional College, broke his left ankle in a fall down ator, the Lawgiver, and the Redeemer. help conduct a vacation Bible school in the Meetings Held at La Sierra a mountainside in the Caucasus near Mt. Many turn aside from believing the Gen- Ararat. He was taken by ambulance 55 small church at Middletown, California. esis story of creation, but if one believes La Sierra College is playing host to the miles to the orthopedic hospital in Yerevan, At morning sessions fifty-two non-Advent- in a Redeemer, he must believe in a 1965 College Teachers Sectional Meetings the capital city of Soviet Armenia. ist children attended and many learned for Creator. The apostle makes it very clear August 18 to 25. Guests are teachers of the first time of Jesus' love. Only two of that they are the same Person. The same Doctor Baker had been photographing education, English, modern languages, the total enrollment were from Seventh-day Creator revealed His law to Moses on health and physical education, and college two ancient Christian churches, built in Adventist homes. 814 A.D. on a mountain top, just before Mount Sinai, a law so eternal that the librarians. All of the Seventh-day Adventist Leader for the school was Mrs. Dorothy breaking of it made Calvary necessary. senior colleges in North America as well as the accident occurred. Ellis of the Middletown church. Pacific How intently we watch or listen for Andrews and Loma Linda universities are Although delayed one week by hospitali- Union College student pastor, Norman the countdown when a space ship is represented at this conclave. zation and crutches, Doctor Baker will com- Ostrander, and his wife Doris, a secretary launched. Quoting from the book, "Cal- plete his planned itinerary in the U.S.S.R., at the Sanitarium and Hospital, arranged Dr. Margarete Hilts, head of the mociern returning to La Sierra College early in vary itself was the climax of a countdown." language department of La Sierra CoNge, for nursing employees and others to help Although the enemy plotted the death of September. He is spending the entire sum- with the program. One nurse aide took is chairman of the Modern Languages sec- mer in Russia, having traversed that vast our Saviour, until His hour had come He tion, and Mr. William Napier, head of the her vacation during this time so that she was safe, but when the "fulness of time" land east to west via the Trans-Siberian could work full time with the group. department of health and physical educa- Railway, then south into the Caucasus had come— "as the countdown narrows, tion at La Sierra College, is chairman for Republics, thence east through central On graduation evening the church was He climbs the hill of Calvary. He stands packed with parents and friends as the the Health and Physical Education section. Asia to the borders of China and India. at ground zero." God's holy law had been This is his second visit in Russia. children presented the program. Diplomas broken. "A sacrifice was needed." Jesus went to thirty-nine graduates who had died because the law could not be changed. Seventh-day Adventist Educational He is gathering material for a book to attended every day. On display were crafts Administrators Meet in New York be printed by the Southern Publishing (copper planters, kaleidoscopes, and pic- The Sabbath was given by the Creator Association and titled Religion in Russia to be a blessing to mankind and a reminder A convention of Seventh-day Adventist ture frames) made by the children. Today. He will also prepare some articles of Creation. "The Sabbath runs like a College and University Administrators was One result of the vacation Bible school for Life and Health on the diet and foods golden thread from Genesis to Revelation. held at Camp Berkshire in Wingdale, New and general health of the Russians. has already been seen—an adult Sabbath The Sabbath is a symbol of loyalty to our York, August 2 to 5. Representing La Si- school class has been started to maintain The summer's experience will also en- Creator." Pastor Vandeman discusses the erra College at this session were President the interest of new friends made through Sabbath down through the centuries to David J. Bieber, Business Manager Robert rich Doctor Baker's course in Russian his- the Bible school. Also, a Story Hour is tory at La Sierra College. our own day, and on the very last page H. Hervig, Assistant Business Manager and conducted during the Sabbath school hour of the book he makes a personal appeal to Treasurer Walter W. Melashenko, and Di- for the children. the reader to remember and keep God's rector of Public Affairs John T. Hamilton. Holy Day. Friends, remember the countdown is La Sierra College Graduates getting close to ground zero in this world's Join in Evangelism Field School history. To remember Calvary is to share Graduates of La Sierra College partici- its blessings with others. A Day to Re- pated in a Field School of Evangelism con- member, so beautifully written by George ducted by Evangelist C. L. Duffield and E. Vandeman, is now available at your directed by Prof. E. C. Banks, director of Book and Bible House-30 cents for a field work for Andrews single copy, $1 for four copies in an attrac- University, July 23 to tive cellophane pack—plus tax and postage. August 21. Classes were Order a quantity today. conducted in the Tem- RENA D. ROBINSON. ple City Seventh-day Ad- ventist church four days -----Convenient Order Form----- a week from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Please send copies of A Day to Remem- Nine churches in the ber. Thirty cents single copy, $1 for four copies. Include sales tax and postage. o San Gabriel Valley area • Q E-0 cooperated in this evan- Name 4...)• 1-4 gelistic endeavor, and the pastor of each church ;.4 Address .) directed two students in a) their visitation of those C.JJ City

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