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The Southwestern Union Confer- office building are organizing as ence office staff is involved with groups, which will have monthly lun- and committed to the objectives of cheon meetings for experience shar- Harvest 90. A Spiritual Life Commit- ing and outreach planning. tee of five persons has outlined a Each quarter the entire staff will program of spiritual and outreach have an agape gathering outside of John McFarlane, chairman, Spiritual Life activities to involve all of the staff office hours for spiritual emphasis. Committee. members. An annual week of prayer will bring The program was presented at the a selected speaker for spiritual renew- regular morning worship on Febru- al, and the staff and their families The emphasis of the office staff ary 13, and was adopted to be put will participate in an annual weekend program is in keeping with the spirit into effect at once. spiritual retreat. of Harvest 90, which is one of spirit- The daily office worship will A daily Bible reading plan is ual growth in the church, as well as involve everyone in a study of the recommended for individual devo- outreach activities aimed at book, Preparation for the Latter Rain. tional development, with a daily time increased conversions and additions Those who work on each floor of the set aside for personal participation in to the church. the intercessory prayer objectives of the office group. The Spiritual Life Committee will promote personal spiritual interac- tion by making periodic short visits to staff members in their offices for encouragement and prayer. Specific plans for intercessory prayer and for outreach activities will be presented as they are developed. gen/ gat to, Shut- ths, by Steve Morris

When most of us figure our announcements, and hospital monthly expenses, we begin by lists published in several listing items such as food, hous- newspapers. ing, and transportation. But for She always encloses a gospel Bessie Rolnicki of Mountain tract or free Bible course offer Home, Arkansas, postage stamps with each piece of mail that Bessie Rolnicki, busy with her correspondence. come near the top of her list. leaves her house. "You never For the past 17 years, Mrs. know how the Lord can use scrapbook." Mrs. Rolnicki Rolnicki has spent much of her something simple like that to recalls. "She said, 'you should free time and limited budget change a person's life," she have seen her eyes light up sending cards and letters to explains. when she saw all those babies.' " elderly shut-ins and others "who Once a lonely woman she had Besides belonging to several need a word of encouragement." written to, wrote back saying shut-in clubs and helping out at She tries to limit herself to that she had been ready to area nursing homes, Mrs. Rol- $50 a month for postage but commit suicide just before Mrs. nicki is a community services finds she frequently exceeds Rolnicki's letter arrived. The volunteer for the Mountain that amount. She also volun- woman read it and changed her Home Seventh-day Adventist teers her time to help local nurs- mind, she said. Church and the local Sunshine ing home residents with letter A retired secretary from the Coordinator for American Asso- writing, sewing and other Chicago area, she now enjoys ciation of Retired Persons. activities. spending her days typing letters Like the mail, it takes a lot to When asked why she does it, that bring joy to others. "When- keep Mrs. Rolnicki from her Mrs. Rolnicki, who was 78 on ever I feel like quitting, I get a appointed rounds. Three years January 14, 1986, states she is letter from someone that lets ago she slipped on some icy just practicing the golden rule. me know I'm not supposed to steps and took a bad fall. The "It all started when I was visit- quit," she said. result was a leg fractured in 10 ing my father in a nursing Visitors to her home find her places that took four and a half home," she recalls. "A resident doing more than simply writing hours in surgery and a six- there told me that her relatives letters and addressing enve- month stay in the hospital and a had not been to see her once lopes. She also gathers pictures nursing home to mend. since her arrival. I thought there of flowers, animals, and other "My letter writing dropped off must be a lot of people like this, items from magazines and sends some while I was laid up," she so I began visiting her and them when requested to nursing remembers. "But as soon as I others at the home." home residents who are making got home, I had to start writing By the time Mrs. Rolnicki scrapbooks. again. There was so much mail moved to Mountain Home 12 Recently, she received a to answer." years ago, she was not only visit- request for pictures of babies ing shut-ins on a regular basis from a nursing home in Lincoln, but writing to them as well Illinois. One of the residents, a from her list of over 10,000 woman who had lost a baby names. when she was younger, had Many of her names come received a scrapbook as a from birthday lists published by Christmas gift. Mrs. Rolnicki shut-in clubs. But she also clipped baby pictures from gleans names from obituaries, magazines and sent them to the engagement and anniversary woman. "A friend of the lady wrote to let me know how much she Steve Morris is staff writer for The Baxter appreciated getting them for her Bulletin, Mountain Home, Arkansas. This article appeared in that newspaper on January 13, 1986. 10,000 names of shut-ins are in her files. March 14, 1986 / RECORD 3 Southwestern Union

Union Elects may seem best to someone currently studies and plans for a nursing home serving on the Union staff. to be built in the vicinity of Huguley New Secretary Delegates were named to the con- Memorial Hospital in Fort Worth, The executive committee of the stituency session of the Southwest- Texas, was presented, and approval Southwestern Union Conference ern Union, which is to meet in Hous- was given for proceeding with such elected Clayton R. Pritchett as secre- ton, Texas, May 5-8. A list of the plans, further details to be presented tary of the Union at its regular meet- delegates will be published in the later. ing on February 19, 1986. This fills next issue of the Record Two junior academies, one in Dal- the vacancy caused by the Texas A plan for an Adventist radio net- las and the other in Houston, were Conference's election of Bill May as work that might reach many parts of given permission to add the eleventh president. Pritchett has filled various the Southwestern Union was grade next year, looking toward departmental posts in the Union dur- approved in principle. This network becoming full day academies, when ing the past four years, most recently would beam the broadcasts of a cen- they pass the necessary inspections serving as director of the newly tral radio station on the campus of and receive clearance from the Gen- organized Church Ministries Southwestern Adventist College to a eral Conference Board of Regents. Department. communications satellite, which in The union committee is composed To head the Church Ministries turn would relay them to automated of 44 members, of whom four are Department, the committee elected translater stations in many places. church pastors and 12 are lay per- Robert Wood, formerly secretary of Implementation of the relatively sons (not denominationally the Texas Conference. inexpensive project depends upon employed). The committee authorized the contributions of interested persons. The next meeting of the committee Union administration to assign the (See the back cover of a future issue is April 9. leadership of the Department of Pub- of the Record for more details.) Charles R. Beeler lic Affairs and Religious Liberty as A progress report on preliminary Managing Editor Southwestern Adventist College

New Board Chairman Miller: We learn from the past, and SAC: How can Southwestern meet I'm grateful that my life has been the challenges of rising costs in Shares His Views a part of the history of South- private higher education? SAC: Elder Miller, your roots in lead- western Adventist College. I know Miller: SAC's tuition is the lowest in the ership at Southwestern Adventist where we are today and how we denomination. We must keep it college go back to 1947-48 when got here. I believe this will enable that way by first keeping our- you served as student association me to recognize past pitfalls, and selves trim. Second, we must find president. Could you briefly hopefully avoid them as we look more support from the church, reflect on your experience as a to the future. and from nonchurch sources such student at the college, and how it SAC: You've had the privilege of see- as foundations, corporations, and helped to prepare you for your ing Southwestern Junior College individuals. I'm very pleased with present work? become Southwestern Adventist the work of our advancement Miller: My student experience at College. What has contributed to office at the college, and I believe Southwestern Junior College was the college's growth in the past, that it will be even more outstand- wonderful. I attended public high and what will it take to continue a ing in the future. Our industries, school for four years, but my one strong, growing program? of course, are basic to financial year at SWJC was more valuable Miller: Elder Ben Leach gave out- stability. than all of them put together. It standing leadership. He saw the The "Lord's Landbank" concept is strengthened my Christian expe- need for a senior college in the very exciting. Elder Ben Leach rience and gave me role models for Southwestern Union at a time will be directing this very impor- Christian life and leadership. It when we were losing the cream of tant program that will build a $20 gave me a clear concept and con- our young people to other territo- million endowment for the col- viction concerning the message ries with four-year programs. I lege. All of this will help keep tui- and the mission of the church. wish to do the same; that is to recog- tion costs down. SAC: For more than 20 years now, nize needs and meet them. We want everyone to recognize you have been associated with One thing for sure: we must keep that if they want a Christian edu- SAC as a member of the board of the costs down. SAC is fortunate to cation, they can have it at SAC. It trustees, 11 of those as president have good management, with will be the best quality at the low- of the Texas Conference. How will chief administrative officers who est price. your past experience impact on are budget-oriented. We must also SAC: Probably the factor that con- your new responsibilities? continue recruiting and broaden- tributes the most to Southwest- ing the exposure of our school. ern's uniqueness is its Christian

4 RECORD / March 14, 1986 college" in the future? In what president of the Southwestern ways can it serve area residents? Union, mean to you personally in Miller: Adult education, or community terms of your own goals and education, has a bright future at aspirations? SAC. A national trend is develop- Miller: It's a great challenge, and a ing in this direction. The average great opportunity for me person- age of students on college and ally. I want to serve in the best university campuses tends to be possible way. I believe that this is higher each year. This presents a God's church, and that Southwest- golden opportunity for us. As ern Adventist College is God's col- more individuals in the main- lege. I also believe that SAC will Retired Southwestern Adventist College board stream of life think in terms of continue to be a shining example chairman Ben Leach welcomes new chairman acquiring further education, an of what a Seventh-day Adventist Cyril Miller to the college leadership. Leach was increasing number of community Christian college should be under honored February 17 at a farewell dinner at Southwestern. members who are not Seventh- God. (Photo by Norbert Andrus) day Adventists will be enrolling in our programs. This offers an Contact Man for philosophy and ideals. What direc- excellent opportunity for witness- College Gifts Named tion do you plan to go to the spir- ing. Like Jesus, we are to serve the itual aspects of the college's needs of those around us, and Keith T. Dobbs, 24, was named program? then minister to them. director of advancement for Miller: Historically, the spiritual tone SAC: Do you foresee any changes in Southwestern Adventist College dur- on the campus of Southwestern the college institution as a result ing the spring meeting of the board has been high. This is because we of the recent transition in of trustees this week, according to have a committed Christian leadership? the college president, Dr. Marvin faculty who set that tone. We're Miller: We have inherited a solid Anderson. proud of our faculty. They have foundation upon which to build. I Dobbs will direct fund-raising successfully transferred their see no need for change, except to activities at the college, as well as Christian experience to the stu- accommodate growth. However, oversee the departments of public dents, and for this we're grateful. change is a fact of life. Needs and relations, alumni affairs, and We want to keep that kind of opportunities appear that necessi- publications. teacher at SAC in the years ahead. tate change. As president, Marvin "Philanthropy has played a large That means, of course, we'll be Anderson is a man of vision, a part in the history of Southwestern," keeping the same ones as long as man of courage, a man of action. he says. The Mabee Center, Meier possible! We will look to him to direct our and Hadley halls, the Committee of SAC: SAC is just one in a system of 92 future and suggest possible 100 Cafeteria, and the Eugene V. Adventist colleges and universities changes. Thomsen observatory are all exam- worldwide, not to mention the SAC: What does your new position as ples of projects boosted by the gen- host of other area public institu- chairman of the board, and as erosity of alumni and the tions. What makes SAC stand out? community. What are our strengths as an edu- "If the college depended entirely cational institution? on tuition for those needs, costs for Miller: I agree, SAC stands out. We Lest We Forget our students would be impossibly naturally think that way because Available at Homecoming high," he continues. "Our concern is it's our college. However, there with education for every qualified are reasons — and good reasons The heritage book of person, and we need healthy injec- for its being an outstanding Southwestern Adventist Col- tions of financial support to carry out Adventist school. Number one, lege is 240 pages packed full this goal. Philanthropy can't resolve our academic program is tops. We of memories of the school every problem, but it can provide have a fine academic dean and a "Where Students Learn to assistance." highly qualified faculty. They will Live." The book contains Dobbs has served as assistant to the keep us on top. Number two, our hundreds of pictures; lists of vice president for advancement, and then as assistant vice president, since financial operation is strong. In all graduates, missionaries, fact, it is one of the very best in the his graduation from Southwestern in entire denomination. This was student missionaries, and 1983 with a bachelor of science revealed statistically during the faculty; and personal degree in communication/mass Board of Higher Education meet- accounts of life in Texas media. ing held recently in Loma Linda, from 1878 to 1985. Lest We Keith Dobbs, newly-named director of Forget is FREE with a $100 advancement at Southwestern Adventist California. Our financial officers College. are very capable and talented donation to the Alumni (Photo by alas Chagas) people. Number three, our stu- Annual Fund. Individual dents are friendly. It's a great copy purchase price is $20. place to go to school. We have Order your copy at Home- students who are committed Chris- coming '86, April 10 to 13. tians with a motivation for ser- vice. All of this and much more Alumni Association, are our strengths. Southwestern Adventist SAC: What role do you see South- College, 817/641-2444 western taking as a "community Arkansas-Louisiana

Nature Museum the most popular nature program Contact Pastor Ron Whitehead or offered at Camp Yorktown Bay. It is the camp ranger, David Tanksley, for Enlarged under the direction of David Arbour more details if you can help. Camp Yorktown Bay's nature from DeQueen, Arkansas. The camp staff understands that museum has just been completely New nature opportunities in the nature is God's second book, and also remodeled. It now contains a larger schedule for 1986 include gardening that nature must be presented in a arrowhead collection, larger fish and an expanded live mammal dis- creative way for youth to better aquariums, and more realistic play with a fox, raccoon, and other understand their God and their animal displays. animals. Volunteers will be setting up environment. This camp has one of the most larger mammal cages during the It is the purpose of the camp pro- extensive nature programs in all of annual Camp Yorktown Bay gram to expose our youth to their North America. Nature classes workweek. Creator whether it be through offered during the summer of 1985 The workweek is April 7-11 this nature, tumbling, water skiing, included Amphibians, Beekeeping, year. Everyone is invited to attend rapelling, archery, canoeing, horse- Ecology and Geology, Edible Wild and work for as many days as possi- manship, scuba diving, sailing, or any Plants, Insects, Lapidary (rocks), ble during that time. Free room and number of other means. Mammals, Reptiles, Rocks and Miner- board will be provided for helpers. The goal of Camp Yorktown Bay is als, Spiders, Stars, and Trees. a Christ-centered, safe program for One special area of emphasis is the our youth. reptile program. The camp has an Ron H. Whitehead eleven-foot python named Ernie, and Youth Ministries a nine-foot girl friend named Ethel. During the summer camping season the reptile room houses over fifty specimens, and the reptile program is INTRODUCING THE NEW

The new INSIGHT? That's right. "We're excited about our new design INSIGHT has a new look, a fresh and the dynamic issues we have approach, and a new editor. Chris planned," says Blake. "Some of the Blake brings to INSIGHT depth, sen- topics we're going to cover include sitivity, and a commitment to "keep- assurance, family relations, and ing God always in sight." "Most of prayer. In fact, we're so excited all," Blake says, "I want to communi- about the new INSIGHT that we want cate hope to our young people." everyone to have a chance to pick up What are the reactions to the new a copy and read it. That's why during INSIGHT so far? the month of March we're sending "I like it. Now I read it from cover free copies to every church that is to cover." not already subscribing to "In your treatment of all subjects, INSIGHT." Christ is coming through." INSIGHT is committed to upholding "Anyone who deals with youth Christ before our young people and appreciates the challenge of helping them face the challenges of communicating with them. You today. Take a look at the new are doing a marvelous job." INSIGHT. You'll like what you see.

6 RECORD / March 14, 1986 Texas

New Secretary 1986 Campmeeting • Valley-Coastal Bend Elected Valley Grande Academy • March 21-29 Rex Bell, Religious Liberty Department director of the South- What This Campmeeting western Union, has accepted the invita- tion of the Texas Conference to be Is All About conference secretary. Rex is married Today as never before we see the focus of to the former Ginger Oster who Satan directed at our families and our church. works at the Review Book Center at We have been given the biggest task ever Keene. Their children Randy and committed to any people — to give the Loud Cry of the Three Angels Messages. We must Jodie are students at Chisholm Trail have the power of the Holy Spirit to live our Academy. Rex replaces Bob Wood message before we give it to others. This who has served as conference secre- N. R. Dower campmeeting is designed to help you find Rene & Alvy tary for the past five years. victory in both areas — to bring to you and Qulape your family the joy of salvation and service. Briefly this is what you will receive. 1. The Launch Onesimo Mejia, Spanish leader and vice- president and Bill May, Texas Conference president, will not only help us to focus our challenges but point to Heaven's solutions. 2. Training to "Live and Serve" BIN May Seminars Bobby Roberts Revelation Seminars - Spanish and English Literature Evangelism Seminars - Spanish and English Pathfinder and Youth Seminars - Spanish and English Sunday, Mar. 23, 9-12 a.m. 3. Tools to "Live and Serve" A giant sale conducted by the Adventist Book Center by Wayne Darnell and John Tubbs. 4. Families and Youth United to OnesImo "Live and Serve" Ray & Quids Mega Rene and Alvy Quispe will give the most up-to- Turner date instruction on how to unite your family and find personal victory over your problems. 5. Power to "Live and Serve" The Power of Pentecost Seminar, Monday- Friday, 9-12 a.m., will show you that Pentecost Elder and Mrs. Rex Bell, Jodie and Randy. can and will come to Texas. Conducted classroom style — all leaders will want this. 6. Harvest Time 7th Health raining John Cater N. R. Dower, former ministerial director of the YsIs Espana General Conference, will show what a Spirit- Institute Announced filled church can and will accomplish. John Stop the Yo-Yo syndrome. Shape Carter, evangelist from Sydney, Australia, will put harvest-time into action via his Spirit-filled up for summer the healthful way. evangelistic sermons. Receive a one month seminar on healthful living in just one week's 7. Spanish and English "We guarantee every moment will be a time, March 30 to April 6, 1986. Don't blessing to you whether your preferred miss this opportunity to improve language is Spanish or English." Ignacio Faz, your health based on good spiritual translator. and scientific principles. Bob Wood Jim Griffin The fee of $125 covers food, lodg- Families and Youth ing and the 150-page syllabus. Duched by His Spirit. Make your reservation today by sending your $25 check (made paya- Come and experience Pentecost II ble to the Texas Conference) to Mar- jorie Coulson, Rt. 6, Box 806, Cle- burne, Texas 76031. For additional information, contact Mrs. Coulson at the address above, or call 817/645-3005.

March 14, 1986 / RECORD 7 Church Prayer Circle Reaches Out Approximately 500 prayer requests have been presented to the Cleburne First Church since May of 1985. Every conceivable situation has been represented in the requests from church members, and other families and individuals. In retrospect the Prayer Circle is TRACT LEADS TO CONVERSION — New converts in San Benito. Front row, from left: Abby Elizondo and baby Stephanie; Fita Montemayor; Joy Savage and baby; Brian Savage, pastor; Ella gratified in noting that God's love and Ray Fry, who distributed "An Hour with Your Bible" tracts. Back row: Sergio Elizondo; M. and concern have resulted in a great Jason Moses; Willie Montemayor, church elder; Lupito Gaedke, Flavio's wife; Flavio; and his mother, number of answered prayers. Elsa Gaedke. The Prayer Circle, coordinated by Tract Leads to Bible" leaflets from door to door. Rebecca Lear, meets in homes of the Flavio read one of these leaflets and Circle participants and the group Conversion wrote the Review and Herald Pub- gets together on the first Sunday of Flavio Gaedke who lives in San lishing Association asking where each month. Benito, Texas, was reading religious their church was located. The Review Bruce Grant literature, but was searching and contacted the local pastor, Brian Communication Secretary praying for more truth. Adventist Savage. After receiving Bible studies, members Ray and Ella Fry of the Flavio was baptized, and then began San Benito Adventist Church began to work for his family. Several of distributing "An Hour with Your them have since been baptized into the San Benito church.

Sonlight Singers tunity for teenagers in the Southwest to unite with youth around the world To Visit Israel through a film which will be pro- A group of talented youth from the duced during this tour. The film of Southwestern Union are being given the tour will be used by the Seventh- the exciting opportunity of present- day Adventist Church to represent ing musical concerts throughout the the youth of the church. Financial country of Israel May 26-June 5. support from individuals will help The group known as the Sonlight make this dream a reality. Singers, under the direction of Sandra The Sonlight Singers' film is being Bokovoy, of Keene, Texas, will be produced by Walter Boberg. Orches- performing two major concerts in tration for the film will be provided Israel. by the New England Youth According to Mrs. Bokovoy, "Proj- Ensemble. ect Israel" will be a unique oppor- Some of the Prayer Circle participants (from left): Marian Carlock, Rebecca Lear, Julia Wal- Sonlight Singers drip, Caroline Shepard, Verdi Noel, and Bruce Grant. Lay Advisory Studies Ingathering The Texas Lay Advisory Commit- tee met for the first time with the new conference president, Bill May, on February 16. The first item of business was a presentation on Ingathering by Jim Webb of Austin. A concern for the low level of member participation led him to investigate member attitudes regarding Ingathering. He discov- ered that a majority of members favor the program, but many have questions about its methods and goals. TLA selected a committee to study the Ingathering program and make recommendations regarding its purpose and goals. Steve Sowder of Alvarado pre- sented a comparison of the present Texas Conference constitution with the model constitution proposed by the General Conference. After some discussion, a committee was selected to study the proposed model and make recommendations. A proposal to divide the TLA into area organizations was defeated. The members felt that such a plan would weaken the organization and deprive members of the benefit of input from those of all areas of the conference. A proposal to select a chairman from within the ranks of the TLA was defeated, thus continuing the plan of the conference president serving as Front row left to right: Lyle Hansen, Kristi Blackwell, Michelle Presley, Christye Gillan (holding chairman. Elder May agreed to con- charter), Milea McCurry, Shellt McClain, Diana Moore, and Lloyd Wilbert. Second row: Kevin tinue to serve, but indicated his wil- Clark, Kristin Draper, Bettesue Heid, Heather Wilbert, Troy Spring, and Kennard Yamada. Third lingness to step aside if the TLA row: Renee Clark, Michelle Smith, Shari Allen, Glen Wilbert, and Jason Archer. should wish to select their own chairman. Burton Students The next TLA meeting will be at Nameless Valley Ranch on April 13, Receive Honors at 10:00 a.m. During the monthly vesper pro- Steve Sowder gram held in the Floyd Harrell Gym- nasium at Burton Adventist CTA Home and School Academy, Ft. Worth, Texas, on Janu- ary 18, 1986, Diana Moore, advisor of Holds Cannon Seminar the Martin High School National Paul and Carol Cannon of The Honor Society Chapter, presented a Bridge Fellowship spent a weekend charter of membership to Lyle sharing, instructing, and encourag- Hansen, principal, and welcomed ing parents, teachers, and teenagers, Burton into the sisterhood of along with caring, community people chapters. in Keene regarding the effect of By a lighted candle representing Wis- widespread drug abuse on Christian dom, she gave a history of this illus- Tommy Simons lighting the candle representing churches and families. The inspiring trious organization after which the leadership. weekend was sponsored by the Chis- four characteristics of membership, holm Trail Academy Home and Character, Scholarship, Leadership, they repeated the pledge of the School led by Dr. and Mrs. Hal and Service, were summarized in society. Wright. appropriated readings by Lyle The qualifications for membership During the weekend, the Cannons Hansen, Lloyd Wilbert, Tommy Sim- allow only sophomores, juniors, and trained the audience in skills neces- ons, and Ellen Thomas, each lighting seniors. The faculty elected only sary to minister to Seventh-day a candle to signify their reading those with a cumulative grade point Adventist young people with drug topic. average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. and alcohol problems. Basic Each student received the certifi- This, along with the other qualifica- approaches to prevention, along with cate of membership and a candle as tions listed above, represented 25 detection, intervention, and treat- they were called to the stage where percent of the students in the eligible ment options were presented. Based grades. on their experience with Adventist Lloyd G. Wilbert II young people, the Cannons have a Some of the students repeating the pledge. NHS Advisor wealth of knowledge concerning the unique needs and hazards of Advent- ist youth as they relate to the chemi- cal abuse of the subculture to which they are exposed. The Cannons visited Bible classes at the Academy on Friday. The Friday evening meeting was the beginning of the Capable Caring Seminar and was open to the public. Sabbath morn- ing the Cannons gave presentations in the academy and adult Sabbath school divisions. the seminar con- cluded with a Sabbath afternoon presentation. Texico

Conference Presents seven and eight in our church school in El Paso. They have two children, New Workers Marissa and Anthony Jared. HARVEST Don Sandstrom is Raul Gonzalez is director of trust ser- pastoring the Canon vices for the Texico Plaza/ Espanola /Ojo Conference. He is a Caliente/Santa Fe graduate of Atlantic Spanish district in Union College and northern New Mex- received a master of ico. He comes to arts degree from Texico after several Andrews University. years of experience He began his min- as a pastor in the 90 Don Sandstrom istry as pastor in the Raul Gonzalez Michigan Confer- Southern New England ence. TEXICO 3000 Conference and then served 14 years Elder Gonzalez is a registered Texico Expansion funds are helping in South America, as departmental nurse and before becoming a pastor finance Harvest 90/Texico 3000. leader and field president in Brazil, as he worked for several years as a reg- Won't you dedicate 2% of your income well as president of the Inca Union in istered psychiatric nurse. He is a for the winning of souls? Peru. graduate of Pacific Union College, Returning to the States in 1972, where he received a bachelor of arts Elder Sandstrom became youth degree in theology before going on to director of the Texas Conference. the Seminary at Andrews. Pastors Later he was president of the Greater While pastoring in the Lansing, Exchange Pulpits New York and the Northern New Eng- Michigan, church, Elder Gonzalez land conferences. The pulpit exchange for revival was able to help the members secure The Sandstroms then went to meetings throughout the Conference a new church building at a very Africa where he served as secretary has been going forward with great reduced price, for which the congre- for four years in the Eastern Africa enthusiasm. As the pastors have gation praised the Lord. Pastor Gon- (Afro Mid-East) Division. exchanged pulpits the members have zalez enjoys visiting the brethren and Both Elder Sandstrom and his enjoyed being together, studying working with personal Bible studies. wife, Hildegard (who was born in together, praying and seeking the His wife, Alicia, is also a registered Germany and grew up in Canada), Lord together, that we might see the nurse and has worked in that profes- speak many languages because of Lord's work finished in the Texico sion for many years. They have three their varied backgrounds. They have grown sons. territory. four grown children. As we have attended these meet- Although he was Ibny Gonzales is born in Argentina, ings, may we have renewed our ded- pastoring the El ication to the Lord Jesus. Let's con- Edward Schmidt Paso Five Points and tinue our daily seeking after the came to California Las Cruces Spanish Lord, for He will be found when we at the age of four. churches. seek for Him with all our hearts. May When it came time Pastor Gonzales prayer and Bible study become a def- for college he began his ministry in inite part of every day. returned to Argen- the Colorado Con- Now the second phase of Harvest tina to study at ference and then 90/Texico 3000 is in progress for River Plate College. came to Texico as an 1986. Revelation Seminars are being Edward Schmidt Consequently, he is Tony Gonzales intern in Albuquer- held by pastors and layment. The bilingual. que before going to Academy students are carrying on At the college one of his professors the Seminary at Andrews University. two Revelation Seminars, training was Harold Bohr (now pastor of the He continued his education at Loma Amarillo/Hereford district), who in more students to be ready to go out Linda University and received a mas- this summer in the TeeNacT pro- turn informed the conference about ter of public health degree also. his availability. Texico was happy to gram. Dale Tunnel!, conference min- While at Loma Linda he fell in love isterial director, has been holding invite Pastor Schmidt to begin his with and married one of our own El work in Grants and Gallup. Later he meetings in Pecos. Paso girls, Rose Anne Sias. They Let's all get involved in finishing served as an intern in the Albu- served in the Borger/Pampa/ querque Rio Grande church before Jesus' commission to us: the gospel Spearman district and then were to all the 3,000,000 inhabitants of the called to work in the mission field in going to the Seminary at Andrews. Texico territory! Honduras, where he was chaplain He has now returned to Texico and is D. K. Sullivan and health educator at our hospital pastoring the Roswell English and President there. Spanish churches. Now the Gonzales family has Pastor Schmidt and his wife, Sonia, returned to the States. We are happy have two children, Charles and to have them pastoring a district in Vanessa. They are presently working Texico. Rose Anne teaches grades enthusiastically with the Roswell 10 RECORD / March 14, 1986 English members in the construction of a new church. Pastor Schmidt is Eastern Texico very interested in the evangelistic Mini Camp Meeting phase of the Lord's work. ICO March 21-22, 1986 Pastor Daniel Lubbock, Texas Vaughn is a grad- PANSION uate of Southwest- ern Adventist Col- Texico Expansion helps finance the lege. After grad- outreach program — Revelation uation he worked as Seminars, evangelistic meetings and a literature evangel- other programs of evangelism. Let ist, both in the each member endeavor to return 2 Oklahoma Confer- percent of income to this fund. God ence and in Texico. will bless and open the windows of Daniel Vaughn He is now pastoring heaven. As the old saying goes, "We the Borger/Pampa can never outgive God." Thank you district. He enjoys using his talent for for your support! singing. D. K. Sullivan President Roland R. Hegstad, Associate He married one of our Texico girls Director, General Conference from northern New Mexico, Rose Department of Public Affairs Gurule, who attended both Sandia and Religious Liberty View Academy and Southwestern Enjoy worshipping with fellow Adventist College. They have two believers boys, Kevin and Brian. Pastor Vaughn is currently direct- ing a Revelation Seminar in Pampa. Members of the district are enthusi- astic about the possibilities for reach- ing out to others with the comforting truth of Jesus' soon coming.

Throughout the month of March, your ABC is featuring mu- tion of His Name by pianist Bob Silverman and harpist sic. Music for all tastes. From the latest contemporary gos- Judy Wolter. Country western: Someone Loves You by pel music to the more traditional. There is music for kids Grand Ole Opry singer Roy Drusky. Quartet: Another too! Rainbow by the Heralds. All these and more await you at your ABC, your Christian music center. Here's an example of some of the latest albums you will Your ABC will also be offering special prices on selected find at the ABC. Male vocal: Steve Darmody's album, albums. Call or visit today! Shall We Learn to Be Friends. Group singing: More About Jesus by the Garth Gabriel Singers. Female vocal: March Is Music Month is sponsored by your ABC and Karol Rich's Country Memories. Instrumental: The Men- Chapel/Bridge Records. t, 1986 Pacific Press Publishing Association

March 14, 1986 / RECORD 11 Southwest Region

Faith Temple Church Organized in Dallas A new church, known as Faith Temple, was organized in Dallas, Texas, on December 1, 1985, as result of public evangelistic meetings held by Oscar Lane at the Lancaster-Kiest Shopping Center. J. A. Morris, City Temple pastor, served as interim pas- tor of the new church until the arri- val on February 1 of the new pastor, 'human Bryant. Over 200 believers were present to welcome Pastor Bryant, who was transferred from Lawton, Oklahoma. W. C. Jones, conference president, introduced the new pastor, who then presented the Sabbath worship message. A banquet, held by the Community Services Center of the Tenth Street Church, Oklahoma City. Bryant raised up a church of 80 members in Lawton, and led the congregation in purchasing a church Community Services Freedom Hall in Oklahoma City, building. honoring nearly 40 achievers. The The Faith Temple members are Holds Banquet theme was The Impossible Dream, busy visiting people who were inter- The Tenth Street Church Com- and trophies and accolades were ested in the evangelistic meetings, munity Services Center held a ban- given to the achievers. and otherwise witnessing in an effort quet at the Free Enterprise Center The keynote speaker for the pro- to increase their membership. gram was Dr. Leonard L. Bailey, car- Michael Tate, Reporter diac surgeon at Loma Linda Univer- sity. Juanita Davis, director of the Community Services, Dr. C. Moon, and others planned and directed the program. Doris Jones, Reporter

New church organized in Dallas Faith Temple. Pastor Truman Bryant stands to the right in the lower photo.

Dr. Mildred English received an award from Pastor C. Williams.

12 RECORD / March 14, 1986 1200 Baptized tisms. The ten top soul winners in the conference were: During 1,000 Days Pastor Baptisms During the 1,000 Days of Reaping R. C. Connor 157 program prior to the recent General J. A. Morris 122 R. J. Brown 63 Conference Session, the Southwest J. R. Ellis 62 Region Conference baptized 1,200 H. C. Brewer 49 persons. M. A. Jemison 36 The new Harvest 90 program has J. W. Cox 35 (Left) James A. Payne, an Infiltration worker, G. Williams 34 conducted a tent meeting with W. E. Humphrey been received with enthusiasm, and in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and baptized 17 last the goal of the conference for this J. P. Williams 32 summer. (Right) Gilbert Williams, an Infiltra- five-year term is 5,000 new members. The Lord has blessed with seven tion worker, conducted his first tent meeting, raised up a church in McAlester, Oklahoma, This means baptizing 1,000 persons new churches. Seven church build- and baptized 34 for the year. annually. ings are under construction, to be The year 1985 yielded 1,078 bap- completed in March, 1986. The tithe during 1985 reached an all-time high been held, and the people are rallying of $3,111,000. around the Harvest 90 program. Six church officers meetings have Doris Jones, Reporter Oklahoma

Bert Likes School Children LE's Aim at Retires Give Concert at Mall Reaching More People With his heart pounding, Bert Lawton Adventist School was one At the end of 1985, Barry George, Likes knocked on that first door in of the schools expecially chosen to conference publising director, met Montana back in 1940, beginning a present Christmas concerts at the with his assistants, John Altsman and long career in the literature ministry. Lawton Central Mall during the holi- Mike Van Vliet, to discuss the need of He worked at intervals during the day season. increasing the literature evangelists' '40s in that part of the Northwest. All 33 students under the direction demonstrations from an average of After working in 1952 in Wyoming, of Joyce Fortner presented a concert 2.5 per day to 5 per day. In the Bert went to work at Boulder Mem- on Sunday, December 8, 1985. Their monthly sales meetings with both orial Hospital in Colorado in 1953. musical, which also included choral districts, the assistants have imple- Then, responding to a tugging at his readings, recalled the marvel of mented eight different methods of heart he returned to literature evan- Christ's coming to this earth as the canvassing to increase the figure. gelism in Colorado in 1956. Then he promised Messiah. The grand finale, During the month of January, the spent 10 years as a log scaler for entitled the "Path of Faith," reviewed total sales in the conference were Harris Pine Mills in Pendleton, the angels' appearance to the she- $22,929.15, an increase over last year Oregon, before returning to Montana pherds announcing that a child had of $2,648.80. The first week of Feb- as a full-time literature evangelist. been born in the manager of Bethle- ruary was $10,000 and the last week He continued in the North Pacific hem, and the scriptural promise that of January was over $11,000, with 11 Union until 1981, when he moved to next time Jesus will come as King of literature evangelists reporting. They the Kentucky Tennessee Conference Kings and ruler over all. are working real hard on getting for another year of service. Don Fortner more demonstrations per day. John In February, 1983, Bert Likes Pastor and Mike are really digging in to help sought literature work in the Okla- them reach their five demonstrations homa Conference, and was assigned per day. Elder Barry George territory in the southeastern part of Publishing Director the state. It was in Oklahoma that he found Kathy to be a companion and Lawton school students in their Christmas program. supporter in his work. Upon his retirement recently, Bert had completed 45 years of denomi- national service, 20 of which were in the publishing work. Helen Petry Secretary, Publishing Department General News

VOP Talk Show It Is Written Viewer to be able to meet is being able to match good stories with good Listens to Callers Expresses Gratitude authors. She says, "Sometimes Let's Talk, the Voice of Prophecy's Letters of thanks are nothing new someone has an excellent story to Saturday night, live-by-satellite, at It Is Written. But occasionally one tell, but he's not a writer. I'll try to interview and call-in program, has arrives filled with such poignant grat- match that story with a good expanded in its first year from eight itude, it simply must be shared. This author." stations in five states to 26 stations in is one of them. According to Harold Otis, Jr., 17 states. A viewer writes from Barstow, Review president, "one of Penny's In the Southwestern Union, the California: "I've been watching you most important assignments will be program is heard live at 8 p.m. in on TV for two years now and really to commission some of our authors Albuquerque, on KXAK, 1310, and at enjoy your program. I'm a recover- to write on specific topics. There are 9 p.m. in the Keene, Texas, area on ing alcoholic; that terrible life has always subjects that have particular KJCR-FM, 88.3. It is also heard by ended with the help of God and your relevance at a given time, and with tape-delay in Little Rock, Arkansas, program." Penny's help we hope to meet these at noon Sunday on KSOH, 1050 on He continues: "My mind is now at needs more effectively in the future." the dial. peace concerning the issue of an Penny has been editor of Guide Radio stations provide the air time eternally burning hell. I wish I could magazine since February, 1983. without charge, and the Voice of have learned the truth years ago. It is Prophecy pays only the production just like the loving God I have always Lindy Chamberlain costs. dreamed of, but never found in all Released Co-hosts for the program include the sermons and Bible readings of H. M. S. Richards, Jr., his brothers the past years. What else would — or The following message was Kenneth and Jan, and Bob Edwards. could — a loving God do? received by the General Conference John Robertson is producer. Each "Thank you, Pastor Vandeman, for from the South Pacific Division. week a guest is interviewed and lis- opening my eyes to the truth — that "Lindy Chamberlain has been teners are invited to phone in their God is love and that the evil in this released unconditionally from Dar- questions on toll-free WATS lines. world will one day soon be over- win Jail and has been reunited with Many episodes of Let's Talk deal come. What a beautiful God He is!" her husband Michael and her three with health and medical issues, such Many viewers respond gratefully children. Life sentence is completely as heart disease, diabetes, multiple to It Is Written's telecasts sharing the remitted and the Northern Territory sclerosis, schizophrenia, and bio- Bible truth regarding eternal pun- Government has announced the ethics. Other topics have included ishment. opening of an enquiry as a result of child abuse, the search for Noah's the discovery last week (early Febru- ark, world hunger, abortion, sub- ary) of Baby Azaria's jacket and stance abuse, Christian music, mounting evidence. Adventists archaeology, and religious liberty. Wheeler Named throughout Australia rejoiced this One listener wrote: "I've learned so Acquisitions Editor Sabbath and are grateful to God for much by listening to your program this turn of events. Media coverage is each week. I am especially glad I The Review and Herald's editorial again enormous but mostly positive. heard the program on phobias. Now I staff received a valuable new addi- The Chamberlain family are some- can better understand my friend tion when Penny Estes Wheeler what protected within the Avondale who suffers from phobias. Thanks so accepted the responsibilities of College campus. Although the matter much for being there." acquisitions editor for the publishing of guilt or innocence has not been A current goal is to increase the house. Penny is well known among resolved, it is hoped that a judicial number of stations airing the Let's Adventists, having written seven enquiry will clear the case." Talk program. A public service books herself. The most recent two, (This concerns the much- broadcast such as this costs nearly The Appearing and The Beginning, publicized case in which Lindy the same whether it is aired by a sin- are her favorites. Chamberlain, an Adventist minister's gle station or several dozen. There- As acquisitions editor Penny will wife, was convicted of killing her fore, as additional stations are added, function as a liaison between the baby Azaria, whom she insisted was the cost per station is lowered. publishing house and its authors. She taken from the family's camping tent will also recruit new authors who, and killed by a wild dingo.) according to Penny, "write the kinds of material that Adventists want to read." A special challenge she hopes

14 RECORD / March 14, 1986 Announcements

Upcoming programs and events that may be of interest to Record readers are announced here in brief. Additional information is available as indicated in each item.

Southwestern Union Woman of the Year Voice of Prophecy Coming May 2-3, 1986 Conference of Nominations Wanted Schedule Singles Spectacular for Sombody Seventh-day Adventists The Association of Adventist Oklahoma Special. Dallas, Texas, Look for further announcements. Official notice is hereby given of Women is seeking nominations of Atoka KEOR-1110 the 24th regular session of the women who deserve recognition Mon.-Fri., 9:00 am. Southwestern Union Conference for their contributions to the of Seventh-day Adventists to be Adventist Church and community, held in Houston, Texas, May 5-6, who are utilizing their talents and 1986. The first meeting is sche- spiritual gifts and who have Reunions duled for 7:00 p.m., at the Adam's achieved in spite of difficulty or Mark Hotel, 2900 Briarpark Drive, obstacles. Houston, Texas. Regular delegates Nominations may be submitted Chisholm Trail Takoma Academy to this session are appointed by the in two categories: Home/Com- Homecoming Announced Alumni local conferences of the union. munity Life and Work/Profes- Cyril Miller, President sional Life. From these a third The annual Chisholm Trail The Annual Homecoming will be Clayton R. Pritchett, Secretary nominee will be selected by the Academy Homecoming will be held April 18 and 19; commencing 5-2t panel of judges for the Church Life held the weekend of April 4-6, with Friday night activities hosted Award. 1986. The first meeting will begin by the 10 year reunion class; Sab- All three women will be honored on Friday evening, April 4, at 7:30 bath services will be held at the J. Southwestern Union at the 1986 AAW Conference p.m. in the Academy gymnasium, P. Laurence Auditorium, with Sat- November 28-30 in Loma Linda, and will conclude on Sunday urday night activities also planned. Conference Corporation of California. morning, April 6. Honored classes For further information, contact: Seventh-day Adventists The purpose of the Women of will be the classes of 1971, 1976, Takoma Academy 301/434-4700. Notice is hereby given of the the Year Awards is to provide and 1981. 24th regular constituency meeting recognition and inspiration to all Union College of the Southwestern Union Con- Adventist women and to encour- La Sierra Academy Alumni Weekend age women to reach their highest ference Corporation of Seventh- Alumni Day The annual Union College day Adventists to be held in Hous- potential for service while provid- ing role models for other women. La Sierra Academy's second alumni Homecoming Weekend ton, Texas, May 5-6, 1986. The first annual Alumni Day is April 26, will be held April 3-5, 1986. Honor meeting is scheduled to convene at The following information must be submitted on each nominee: 1986. Registration begins at 8:30 classes this year are 1985, 1981, 7:00 p.m., May 5, in the Adam's am. at the Academy. Potluck fol- 1976, 1971, 1966, 1961, 1956, 1951, Mark hotel, 2900 Briarpark Drive, 1. Nominee's name, address, area lowing church. More activities 1946, 1941, 1936, 1931, and 1926. Houston, Texas. The constituency code, and phone number. planned. of this corporation are the dele- (Include a 5x7 or 8x10 black- Wisconsin Academy gates to the 24th session of the and-white glossy print of Plainview Academy Alumni Weekend Southwestern Union Conference nominee.) of Seventh-day Adventists. 2. A one-page statement as to why Alumni Reunion 1986 Alumni Weekend is April Cyril Miller, President the individual is being nomi- Will be held at Dakota Adventist 11-12. Addresses of all W. A. grad- Max A. Trevino. Secretary nated. (Please be as specific as Academy July 4-6, 1986. Bismarck, uates are urgently needed. Dave 5-2t possible. Provide supporting ND. All Alumni invited to attend! Clark, Route 3 Box 62, Columbus, material where available.) Mrs. Merle Flyger (Sec.) Ref, WI 53925 Phone 414/623-4541. 3. Nominator's name, address, Box 45B, Hurley, SD 57036. area code, and phone number. 4. Three letters of reference, including name, address, area code and phone number. (One Obituaries letter must be from nominee's pastor or local elder.) OWENS, Viola Belle Bayliss, was Hughes, Taylor, AR, James Please send copies of original born March 15, 1909, in Keene, TX, Hughes, Magnolia, AR; sisters, documents and photos as we can- and died Dec. 16, 1985, in Keene. Laura Clary, Orange, TX, Idelle HARVEST not return items. Was a member of the Keene Hudnall, Mural Kirkpatrick, Inez Send nominations to: The Asso- church. Survivors: sons, Russell Keith, and Avis Horn, all of Taylor, ciation of Adventist Women, P.O. Owens, Burleson, TX, Jere Owens, AR; 4 grandchildren; and 5 great Box 3884, Langley Park, MD Novonto, CA; daughter, Edwina grandchildren. Burial was in Pine- 20787. Attention: Peggy Harris. Ayers, Ft. Worth, TX; and 6 grand- ville, LA. Deadline for entries to be received is children. Burial was in Keene. Martin Shain August 1, 1986. Hubert Reed BURTON, Hilda Lorraine, was WOMEN OF THE YEAR BEDDOE, Morris Valentine, was born Feb. 23, 1901, in Pittsburg, ENTRY FORMAT born Feb. 14, 1894, in Rolla, MO, TX, and died Oct. 10, 1985, in Ft. Date and died Jan. 30, 1986, in Houston, Worth, TX. Was a member of the Nominator Name TX. Was a member of the Houston Ft. Worth church. She and her Address Southwest church. Served the' husband gave land for Burton Phone Number (including area Pacific Press with distinction as Academy. Survivors: sisters, Ruth code) engineer and maintenance chief Alvorn, Hendersonville, NC, Lule Nominee Name for 38 years. Survivors: daughters, Lee Sievers, Monroe, LA, Kelsey Address Gertrude Schweitzerhof, Cuper- Dodd, Ft. Worth; and I grandchild. Phone Number (including area tino, CA, Patsy Hartje, Nampa, ID, code) Ella Ruth Elkins, Houston, CHASTAIN, Betty, was born Nov. Picture (black and white glossy) Jeanette Lawson, Nampa, ID; 23 7, 1926, in Dallas, TX, and died grandchildren; 39 great grand- Nov. 7, 1985, in Wills Point, TX. Statement of why person nom- children; and I great great grand- Was a member of the Terrell, TX inated (may be as detailed and child. Burial was in Mountain church. Survivors: father, Claude substantiated as needed) View, CA. Chastain, Wills Point; sisters, Ms. Three References (include local Ella Ruth and Fred Elkins Geo. Collins, Alvin, TX, and Ms. pastor or elder) Jimmie Franklin, Wills Point. Bur- BEESON, Bertha Hughes, was Reference Address ial was in Terrell. born March II, 1895, in Spears- Reference Phone Number (includ- F. D. Tenbrook ville, LA, and died Dec. 17, 1985, in ing area code) Broken Arrow, OK. Survivors: son, Frank Beeson, Jr., Keene, TX: daughter, Helen Damiano, Broken Arrow; brothers, Durwood March 14, 1986 / RECORD 15 Obituaries

COLE, Floreen M., was born June HARRIS, Willie D., was born Jan. Survivors: brothers, Raymond, WERNER, William Charles, was 6, 1892, in Norman, OK, and died 26, 1904, in Rosetta, MS, and died John and Alvin Larrieu, all of New born March 3, 1930, in Perry, OK, Dec. 24, 1985, in Tecumseh, OK. Dec. 12, 1985, in Baton Rouge, LA. Orleans, LA, Harold Larrieu, FL; and died Jan. 6, 1986, in Perry. Was Survivors: sons, Robert and Pat Was a member of the Denham and sister, Ethel Greenwood, New a member of the Perry church. Cole, Shawnee, OK; and daughter, Springs, LA, church. Survivors: Orleans. Burial was in New Survivors: wife, Glenna Mae, Kathryn Walker, Tecumseh. Ser- son, Clyde Harris, Jr., Baker, LA; Orleans. Orlando, OK; and daughter, Lindy vice conducted by M. D. McIntosh. daughters, Delores Clement and Phillip Young King, Keene, TX. Burial was in Burial was in Tecumseh. Kathleen Spring, both of Denham Perry. Springs, Marry Lee Harris, Austin, Frances Gentry COSSEY, Alpha Omega, was born TX, and Judith Maggoine, New July 18, 1910, in Elk City, OK, and Orleans, LA. Service conducted by died Nov. 28, 1985, in Amarillo, TX. J. J. Millet and Michael Tomlinson. Was a member of the Olsen Park Burial was in Denham Springs. Amarillo church. Survivors: wife, Mable, Amarillo; daughters, Allene HOOTEN, Zack, was born July 17, READIM Weber, Collegedale, TN, Marcella 1910, in Oklahoma, and died Oct. Minden, Amarillo; brothers, Jack 26, 1985, in Corpus Christi, TX. REHABILITATIOn and Clarence Cossey, both of Was a member of the Corpus Wichita Falls, TX; 9 grandchildren Christi church. Zack Hooten and 5 great grandchildren. Burial taught Sabbath School and Elder HOSPITAL was in Amarillo. Marcella Minden Bill May was in his junior class. His REHABILITATION SERVICES - AHS/EMA affiliated 88 bed hospi- wife, Alpha, is office administrator tal specializing in physical rehabilitation is seeking licensed OCCUPA- CURTESS, James Harold, was at Coggin Memorial School. Burial TIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPISTS for expanding inpatient and born Sept. 20, 1902, in Jennings, was in Corpus Christi. outpatient services. Excellent facilities, working conditions, and relocat- OK, and died Feb. 3, 1986, in Okla- Jack Boswell ing expenses paid. Reading is located one hour west of Philadelphia and homa City, OK. Was a member of has two SDA churches, a ten-grade church school, and is 25 miles from the Oklahoma City Southern Hills JOHNSON, Gladys, was born Feb. Blue Mountain Academy. Apply to Bill McGregor, Personnel Director, church. Survivors: wife, Peggy, 25, 1903, in Hot Springs, AR, and 215/775-8203, Reading Rehabilitation Hospital, R.D. #1 Box 250, Read- Oklahoma City; daughters, Maxine died Jan. 18, 1986, in Hope, AR. ing, PA 19607. 4-2t Davis, Seminole, OK, and Harolyn Was a member of the Bonnerdale, Fugate, Plano, TX. Burial was in AR, church. Survivors: husband, Oklahoma City. Holt Johnson, Hope; son, Jack, Arta Levescy Hope; daughters, Martha Leim, Hope, Mary Lou Mashburn, Silver DAUZART, Peggy Joyce, was born Springs, MD, Pat Oden, Clinton, IA; Classified Advertisements March 11, 1932, in Monroe, LA, brother, Menton Tanner, Calo and died Dec. 16, 1985, in Alexan- Springs, CO; and sister, Dorothy Send all business notices to your local conference office for approval. Rate: dria Rapides General, LA. Survi- Rich, Denver, CO. Burial was in vors: Husband, Alvin Dauzart, Eldorado, AR. $12.50 for one insertion, 50 words or less, including name and address; Pineville, LA; son Gary, Ball, LA; William Voss $15.00 for 51 to 60 words, plus $.25 for each additional word. (Ads originating daughters, Susan Stevens, Fred- outside the Southwestern Union: $17.50 for 50 words or less; $21.00 for 51 to ericktown, MO, Denise Brimer, KING, Vera Erline, was born May 60 words, plus $.35 for each additional word.) Payment must accompany Pineville, Tammy Camp, Pineville, 20, 1915, in Prague, OK, and died copy. No refund on cancellations. 80 words maximum. Limited display ad and Angela Smith, Dallas, TX. Bur- Dec. 19, 1985, in Clovis, NM. Was a space available by arrangement with the editors. ial was in Pineville. member of the Portales, NM Classified advertising in the Southwestern Union Record is published as a W. J. Neptune church. Her husband, William service to the members of the Southwestern Union Conference, and as an Claude King, died April 13, 1973. accommodation to the advertisers. It is printed without any express or DEVILLE, Hazel Edvie Killen, was Survivors: son, James Shopher; implied endorsement or recommendation by the publishers. The Record born Sept. 24, 1908, in Rapides Par- daughter, Virginia Beevers, Far- management reserves the right to refuse any advertisement. Such rejection is ish, LA, and died Jan. 24, 1986, in mington, NM; stepdaughter, Elaine not to be construed as disapproval of the product or service involved. The Alexandria, LA. Survivors; daugh- Mitchell, Albuquerque, NM; and 9 Southwestern Union Record does not accept responsibility for factual or grandchildren. ters, Paula Bishop, Huntsville, AL, typographical errors in advertising. Gail Blackwell, Arlington, TX, Dawn Bradshaw, Longview, TX; MAYES, Jerry Robert, was born brothers, Willie Killen, Phoenix, Aug. 27, 1959, in Loma Linda, CA, Employment Highly Motivated MARKETING AZ, Woodrow Killen, Glenmora, and died Jan. 8, 1986, in Antioch, VICE PRESIDENT needed for LA; sisters, Estelle Parker, Hot- CA. Was a member of the Ket- HOLISTIC PHYSICIAN seeks diversified, high-growth (30% last wells, LA, Inez Marler, Elmer, LA, chum, OK, church. Survivors: wife, practice opportunities. Dynamic, six months) enterprise with retail, Maude Sharbono, LeCompt, LA, Debbie; son, Michael; daughter, committed, compassionate. Com- manufacturing and service divi- and Pauline Williams, Leesville, Michelle, all of Antioch; parents, pleting rotating internship, availa- sions. M.B.A. with five years expe- LA. Burial was in Pineville, LA. Jerry and Ruby Mayes, Ontario, ble 7/87. Reply Box 92543, Mil- rience preferred. Competitive W. J. Neptune Canada; sisters, Debbie, Omaha, waukee, WI 53202. 5-1t salary. Submit vitae to President, NE, Annette Mayes, Ontario, Can- Andrews Industries, Berrien DUFFY, Leah Frances, was born ada; grandparents, Earl and REGISTERED NURSES NEEDED; Springs, MI 49103. Or call toll-free March 2, 1901, in Searcy, AR, and Thelma Mayes, Langely, OK; and Ardmore Adventist Medical Center 800-BERRIEN (outside Michigan) died Dec. 7, 1985, in North Little grandmother, Ruby Johnson, Lan- seeks Registered Nurses for 800-446-5858 (in Michigan). 3-3t Rock, AR. Was a member of the gely. Service conducted by Dan Obstetrical Care Units and Critical Real Estate North Little Rock church. Survi- Collins, Leo Schreven and Steve Care Units. Excellent recreational vors: daughter, Mary Rubio, Vilo- Vail. Burial was in Vinita, OK. area known as Lake Country. FOR SALE: 4-Bedroom house, 1 nia, AR; 3 grandchildren; and 6 Beautiful 10 grade Academy. acre, 1/2 mile to Jefferson great grandchildren. Service con- PHIPPS, James J., was born Sept. Excellent salary and benefits. Call Academy and church. Only ducted by Peter Bragg, James 12, 1893, in Bristol, TN, and died Personnel 1-405-223-4050 Ext. 320 $27,500. Would consider a vehicle in Knoble and P. A. Kostenko. Burial Jan. 21, 1986, in Chandler, OK. Was or send resume Attention: Person- trade. Would consider some was in Little Rock, AR. a member of the Carney, OK, nel, A.A.M.C., 1012 14th St., Ard- financing for you. J. H. Beck, Rt. 4 church. Survivors: wife, Nellie, more, Oklahoma 73401. 5-1t ELKINS, Fred Lee, was born April Chandler; daughter, Marguerite Box 745, Jefferson, TX 75657. Phone 214/665-8766. 5-1t 19, 1895, in Corsicana, TX, and Russell, Chandler, 5 grandchildren; CRITICAL CARE NURSES died Dec. 28, 1985, in Shreveport, and 9 great grandchildren. Burial Urgently needed to staff patient FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 bed- LA. Was a member of the Vivian was in Carney. tower in 1071-bed Florida hospital room, 1 I /2 bath 4 year old home, church. Survivors: wife, Lula Mae, Ertis Johnson with over 250 critical care beds, in 1,200 Sq. Ft. on 3 1/2 acres with a Vivian; daughter, Gail Bradley, Orlando. Phone Judy Bond, beautiful mountain top view, only Cleveland, TX: 5 grandchildren; PRESSLEY, Eleanor L., was born employment 1-800/327-1914 out 1/2 mile from 8 grade church and 14 great grandchildren. Burial Oct. 16, 1911, in Shrewsbury, LA, of Florida, or 305/897-1998 collect school, 40 miles from Ozark was in Vivian. and died Dec. 26, 1985, in Maison for Florida residents. 26-12t Orleans Home. Was a member of Academy, $39,900 501 /634-777 1 the New Orleans Central church. after 6 p.m. 5-3t

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Director, HHES; ABC Larry Townsend Call 1-501/736-2451. 5-4t ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME Associate Director; Treasurer W. B. Robinson PRICE REDUCED $6,000 to — 1984 Holiday Rambler Imperial TRUST SERVICES encourage quick sale on this 4-Unit 40' fifth wheel trailer. Fully self- Director Charles O'Dell apartment house. One 3-bedroom contained with washer/dryer, Treasurer Don Upson unit, two 2-bedroom units and one microwave, stereo, and central vac system. Optional 1984 Ford 3/4 I-bedroom unit. New price, LOCAL CONFERENCE DIRECTORY ton pickup with supercab, bucket $46,500. Put your money to work. ARKANSAS-LOUISIANA — Bill Woodruff, President; Marshall L. Chase, Save taxes. Contact Dick Carlson, seats, electric windows and door locks, stereo tape deck, tilt, cruise, Secretary-Treasurer; (P.O.Box 31000) 7025 Greenwood Road, Master Key Realty, P.O. Box 676, Shreveport, LA 71130. Gentry, AR 72734. 501/736-8774, custom wheels, C.B., custom paint 501/736-2625. 5-1t to match trailer. Drive away for OKLAHOMA — Robert Rider, President; Deryl Knutson, Secretary- balance owed. Call 817/645-8464 Treasurer; (P.O. Box 32098) 4735 N.W. 63rd St., Oklahoma City, OK SMALL TOWN COUNTRY LIV- or write C. Klinke, P.O. Box 951, 73132. ING, $22,500, will buy this cozy 2- Keene, TX 76059. 5-1 SOUTHWEST REGION — W. C. Jones, President; M. W. Wilson, Secre- bedroom, 1 bath home, large tary; S. L. Green, Treasurer; (P.O. Box 226289) 2212 Lanark, Dallas, porch for watching the world go OIL — If you own oil and gas rights TX 75266. by, detached garage and storage, 3 on unleased property and would like an honest assessment of your TEXAS — Bill May, President; Rex Bell, Secretary; W. V. Wiist, blocks to post office and stores. Treasurer; (P.O. Box 800) U.S. 67 & 1-35, Alvarado, TX 76009-0800. Contact Dick Carlson, Master Key property's potential by SDA petro- Realty, P.O. Box 676, Gentry, AR leum geologists, we can help. We TEXICO — Don K. Sullivan, President; Arnold Trujillo, Secretary; Edward 72734. 501/736-8774, 501/736- specialize in helping fellow SDA's Stacey, Treasurer; (P.O. Box 7770) 4909 Canyon Dr., Amarillo, 2625 5- 1 t in negotiating with oil companies, TX 79114. and in many cases with no charge to you. Write F & F GeoResource QUIET RETIREMENT HIDE-A- Those desiring to make wills, trust agreements, and annuities, should Associates, P.O. Box 8676, River- WAY Unique 2 Bedroom Modern make them in favor of the legal association rather than the conference. s i d e, CA 92515 or phone Passive Solar Home Handcrafted Write your conference Director of Trust Services for further Information. 714/359-5708. of Rustic Wood and Stone — shel- 5- 1 t tered by Earth and Timber — 10 VACATIONING? TRAVELING? ADVENTIST BOOK CENTER DIRECTORY Secluded Acres of Beautiful 100' We can help along the way; with ARKANSAS-LOUISIANA — 7025 Greenwood Rd., P.O. Box 31000, Pines and Hardwoods. Living friendly, reasonable places to stay. 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a heart-to-heart chat with your roving ambassador of good will God's Faithful Servant — Elder Dan McAdams Time as an ever-rolling tide bears all her sons away. We and enthusiasm. He must, in this church, have a broad have but one life — a little gleam of time between two world vision. He must be big in vision, big in plans, and eternities. The river Time, after 75 years, has taken one of most of all, big in accomplishments. God's best — a man who adds luster to the word Leader- By this measure, Dan McAdams was a leader par excel- ship — His faithful servant, Dan McAdams. I loved this lence. He did what was right. He did it in a spirit of love man. He was a true friend. He stood tall among men I and kindness. He had a gift of smooth operation. He have known — like a silo on a Kansas prairie. made friends wherever he went during the 28 years he Born in east Texas in the town of Lufkin, he grew up in served in the General Conference (22 years as world Groveton. Even as a lad he showed great promise. Hard- leader of the publishing work). His performance stands working, bright mind (valedictorian of his high school as a model. senior class), he had a zest for life. People could easily see Dan McAdams was special. He was a great teacher, the driving force of his personality. training his people in the fine art of selling — inspiring He was recommended and accepted at the United them to be spiritual entrepreneurs in the service of the States Military Academy. Had he moved in that direction, King. I heard him tell a group of leaders, "People are I have no doubt he would have been General Dan more important than policies. Policies wrongly applied McAdams. can lose souls. Only the methods of Jesus will bring true God had better plans. Before becoming a Seventh-day success." Adventist, Dan went to Keene, Texas, and enrolled in Al Smith, in his run for the U.S. presidency, was known Southwestern Junior College. There he heard what he as "The Happy Warrior." Dan McAdams was always on often referred to as "The beautiful message of God." He the cheerful side of the hill. He was utterly earnest, but heard the call of Jesus, "Follow Me and I will make you a always that sunny disposition would shine forth. It would fisher of men." He gave his whole heart and soul to God. cheer your heart all day just to have a one-minute He became a colporteur — a literature evangelist — encounter with the man. If I were to pick one word to engaged in what he often referred to as "the world's most describe him, it would be "gracious." important occupation" (spreading the good news of sal- William Arthur Ward once said: "Man, like a bridge, vation). This work he learned to love and it became not was designed to carry the load of the moment, and not only a work, but the obsession of his life. He was destined the combined weight of a year at once." Dan McAdams to go to the top. He moved on from Keene to Lincoln, dealt with problems one day at a time with confidence Nebraska, and graduated from Union College. He gave and cheer. If he was ever "down," I never saw him that his life in service in the ministry he loved most — the way. He seemed to have eternal youth — a notable literature ministry. In this work he excelled. His contribu- absence of tiredness even though in his retirement he tions to the advancement of the literature work stand as covered the Southwestern Union raising more than a great monument to truth. $500,000 for Southwestern Adventist College. He did it Our deeds are like stones cast into the pool of time. with savvy. If he was tired, it was the most elegant fatigue Though they themselves may disappear, their ripples I ever saw! extend to eternity. The "ripples" of Dan McAdams' work His favorite text was Isaiah 52:7, "How beautiful upon and his influence will continue until the glorious coming the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good of our Lord. tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings Dan McAdams and his beloved companion, Ruth, (they of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, met at Union College) became missionaries. While in Thy God reigneth!" Cuba their home was blessed by a son Donald (later Dan, thank you for your colorful, fruitful life, your joined by a brother, David, and a sister, Evelyn). This son "otherworldly wit," your inventive leadership, your became a teacher and leader. He became president of uncanny understanding of people, and your "beautiful Southwestern Adventist College where he performed feet" that carried the most wonderful message this world with excellence and became one of the best friends I ever has ever heard to the ends of the earth. We will miss you. hope to have in this world. You will soon hear the beautiful words, "Well done, thou Elder McAdams became a world-class leader. There good and faithful servant." are leaders and there are leaders. Some men in positions Yours in heartfelt tribute to Elder Dan McAdams, of leadership are not leaders at all — they are main- tenance men, pandering to what their audience wants to hear and doing what seems politically expedient. I call them "niche pickers." They are satisfied to hold their little "niche" in God's work. Too many hold back rather than advance the work. A real leader must inspire confidence B. E. LEACH

True success in any line of work is not the result of chance or accident or destiny. It is the outworking of God's providences, the God reward of faith and discretion, of virtue and perseverance. Fine men- Inspired. ■ • tal qualities and a high moral tone are not the result of accident. God Honors gives opportunities; success depends upon the use made of them. Prophets and Kings. o. 486. Faith TVatuattig tOttcPettitement?

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